WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) expressed his support for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which passed by a vote of 74-24. In a statement, Senator Romney highlighted the importance of the bill in providing crucial funding for military and border security amidst national security challenges. He stated, “While it’s far from perfect, I voted for this appropriations bill because it provides critical funding for our military and for border security at a time of serious national security challenges. The bill is also good for Utah—containing...
Of the 648,265 citizens living in Utah County in 2021, 66.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 433,261 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), James Lankford (R-OK), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Todd Young (R-IN) have introduced the bipartisan American Economic Independence Act. This legislation aims to address the national security risks posed by economic integration with China in key economic sectors.Senator Romney highlighted the urgency of the situation by stating, “China is on a fast track to replace the United States as the global economic leader. Yet at the same time, we remain intertwined with China in virtually...
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) was honored with the National Emergency Management Association’s annual “Legislative Achievement Award” for his work on the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The award was presented to Senator Romney by Kathy Holder, the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at Utah’s Department of Public Safety and a member of the Wildfire Commission."Modernizing federal wildfire policies has become a national priority. What once was largely an issue for dry, western states—like Utah—wildfires now impact communities all across our country,"...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) spearheaded a bipartisan hearing today to address the pressing issue of fentanyl trafficking and its devastating impact on communities. The Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, led by Senator Romney and Senator Hassan, delved into discussions on ways to halt the influx of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.During the hearing, Senator Mitt Romney expressed his deep concern over the escalating fentanyl-related...