Dilan Maxfield, Author at Mitt Romney

Passing the national debt on to our grandchildren is immoral.

Senator Romney called on his colleagues to take a more effective approach that prioritizes investments which can lower emissions not only in the U.S., but in worse polluting countries like China. He also urged both parties to come together to work toward balancing the budget, applauded a major investment in Utah made possible by a China competition bill he supported, and met with several stakeholders from our state.

02.17.2023

Romney, Hickenlooper, Barrasso Reintroduce Bill to More Accurately Measure Student Success at Community Colleges

Senator Romney, joined by Senators Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Barrasso (R-WY), introduced the GRAD Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve transparency and inform the decision-making of prospective students by ensuring the reporting of graduation rates accurately reflect the success of community colleges.

02.16.2023

Romney: We Must Address the Widespread Nursing Shortage in This Country

At a Health Committee hearing, Senator Romney discussed the widespread shortage of health care workers in the United States, which has been exacerbated by an overwhelming backlog of immigration interviews for nurses and doctors overseas—primarily from the Philippines.

02.16.2023

Romney Applauds Largest Economic Investment in Utah History

Senator Romney applauded an announcement by Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) that it has selected Lehi, Utah, for its next 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plant (or fab). This landmark $11 billion investment marks the largest economic investment in Utah history, and was made possible by the passage of the Romney-backed CHIPS and Science Act.

02.15.2023

Romney: We Must Get Serious About Reducing Global Emissions

Senator Romney urged the need for the U.S. to prioritize investments in innovation and technology to combat the effects of climate change, as opposed to feel-good efforts by Washington Democrats that don’t put a dent in lowering global emissions.

02.15.2023

Romney Welcomes New Report from Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission

Senator Romney commented on a report released by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission—which Romney secured in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030.

02.14.2023

We need a comprehensive China strategy.

Amid heightened tensions with China this week, Senator Romney continued to urge the Administration to develop a comprehensive China strategy, introduced legislation to end the unfair advantages China receives on the global stage, and pushed for American independence on critical mineral production.

02.10.2023

Romney: The Administration Must Move Beyond Principles & Develop Comprehensive China Strategy

At a Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Romney urged the Administration to implement his legislation, which was co-sponsored by Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Menendez (D-NJ) and enacted as a part of the in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, requiring the U.S. to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter the China threat.

02.09.2023

Romney, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to End China’s Unfair International Advantages

Senators Romney and Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the Ending China’s Developing Nation Status Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent the granting of “developing nation” status to China in future treaties and international organizations.

02.09.2023

Utah National Guard Major General Michael Turley to Attend State of the Union as Romney’s Guest

Senator Romney announced that Major General Michael J. Turley, adjutant general of the Utah National Guard, will attend the State of the Union as his honored guest.

02.07.2023

Romney Joins Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Pushing Back on Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness

U.S. Senator Romney joined Senator Blackburn (R-TN), Leader McConnell (R-KY), and 40 of his Republican colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States on Friday, supporting respondents in the dual Supreme Court cases challenging Biden’s student-loan debt relief program, Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown.

02.03.2023

China’s charm offensive is a Potemkin village.

With the Senate finding its footing in the new Congress, Senator Romney worked to advance several important priorities for Utah and our national security, including strengthening our domestic copper production; opposing federal overreach on Utahns’ water rights; and calling on the Biden Administration to respond appropriately to China’s recent provocations toward the United States.

02.03.2023

Dilan Maxfield

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