Senator Romney spent time last week in the Cache Valley, where he toured an innovative robotics company, participated in a discussion with USU students about the rising threat of China, and met with local business leaders.
Senator Romney continued to try and find areas of bipartisan agreement in some of the largest policy debates facing Congress. Following the Biden Administration’s release of it’s more than $2 trillion infrastructure package, Senator Romney joined a group of senators who met with the President to share their views on areas for potential compromise.
With another wildfire season approaching, bureaucratic red tape still encumbers local communities in recovering from these disasters. Senator Romney and Rep. Curtis teamed up to introduce legislation to expedite disaster cleanup, save taxpayers money, and prevent further disasters.
With the Senate out of session, Senator Romney spent time back in Utah, meeting with folks around the state about several key priorities. The Senator toured two COVID-19 vaccination sites with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, thanking volunteers for assisting their fellow Utahns in getting vaccinated. He also met with Major General Michael Turley and other leaders of the Utah National Guard to learn more about the Guard’s role in the state’s vaccination efforts.
Senator Romney continued advocating for the use of scientific data in determining the reopening of k-12 schools throughout the country. During a Senate Health Committee hearing, he stressed that the cost of keeping our kids out of school is so unbelievably high—academically and socially—that it is inconceivable schools remain closed when data doesn’t show an increased risk.
Senator Romney focused on two of his main priorities: the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat the increasing China threat and ensuring Utah voices are heard on issues related to the state’s public lands.
Senator Romney teamed up with the other members of the Utah congressional delegation to advance a top priority for Utahns—finding a permanent legislative solution to resolve the boundaries of and access to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.