WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today introduced Nancy Espinosa, National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a constituent from Kaysville, Utah, at a joint hearing held by the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees to better understand the legislative priorities of the DAV and its members.Romney expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I appreciate the chance to be here with you today. And I am proud to introduce a fellow Utahn, the National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Nancy Espinosa."Commander Espinosa,...
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and his conservative allies have introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at countering the influence of China. The Countering Communist China Act, cosponsored by Curtis, RSC Chair Kevin Hern, and RSC National Security Task Force Chairman Joe Wilson, addresses various concerns related to China's actions and influence.According to Rep. Curtis, the bill serves as a Republican response to the Chinese Communist Party's global strategy, particularly in light of their activities concerning Taiwan and human rights issues. Curtis...
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has taken a significant step in safeguarding American genetic data from foreign adversaries by advancing bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). The bill, known as the Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024, aims to prevent sensitive genetic and health information from being exploited by entities linked to foreign governments, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).Senator Romney emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "We...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.