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On Eve of Taiwan Elections, Senate Approves Bipartisan Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy

The Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by Senator Romney, which was led by Senators Sullivan (R-AK) and Kaine (D-VA), commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections set to occur on Saturday, January 13.

01.11.2024

LISTEN: As Congress Reconvenes, Romney Reflects on Last Year and Outlines Priorities for Year Ahead

As Congress reconvenes, Senator Romney joined KSL’s Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson to reflect on the last year and outline his priorities for 2024. They discussed a range of topics including the national debt—which surpassed $34 trillion last week—the growing threat of China, the bipartisan infrastructure bill’s continued benefits for Utah, and the outlook on government funding.

01.09.2024

Romney Office Announces Communications Staff Changes

Senator Romney announced changes to his communications staff.

01.08.2024

Romney Highlights Progress on Top Priorities in 2023 Year in Review Report

As 2024 begins, Senator Romney released a report detailing the policy and constituent services highlights from the past year. Major legislative highlights included enactment of Romney bills that equip the U.S. to better counter the rise of China, bolster the role Utah plays in our national defense, and advance efforts to bring a passport agency to Salt Lake City.

01.04.2024

Romney & Manchin Urge Colleagues to Pass the Fiscal Stability Act as National Debt Surpasses $34 Trillion

Senators Romney and Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the United States national debt surpassing $34 trillion—which equals $100,000 for every person in the country—and called on their colleagues to prioritize passing the bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act in the new year.

01.03.2024

Romney Commends Nomination of District Court Judge for Utah

Following a recommendation by Senator Romney, President Biden has announced his intent to nominate Ann Marie McIff Allen to serve as United States District Court Judge for the District of Utah. Judge Allen is a graduate of Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School and was appointed to the Fifth District Court—serving Iron, Beaver, and Washington counties—in August 2020 by Governor Gary R. Herbert.

12.19.2023

Romney Applauds Natural Resource Committee Passage of Utah Priorities

Senator Romney applauded the passage of two Utah priorities out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act and the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act.

12.14.2023

Congress Passes Final Defense Bill with Romney Measures for National Security and Utah

Congress has passed the bipartisan and bicameral conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), annual legislation that authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. military and other critical defense priorities, ensuring America’s forces have the training, equipment, and resources they need to carry out their missions.

12.14.2023

Romney Provisions to Understand Impact of Smartphones in the Classroom Unanimously Approved by HELP Committee

Senator Romney offered two amendments aimed at better understanding the impact of smartphones in the classroom to the Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA) during a Senate HELP Committee mark-up. Both amendments were unanimously approved by the Committee and were added to AREA, which subsequently passed out of HELP by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 20-1.

12.12.2023

Romney: We Must Secure Border and Continue Aid for Ukraine and Israel

Senator Romney joined NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss negotiations on the Senate’s supplemental aid package, which he argued must include both border security and continued aid for Ukraine and Israel.

12.10.2023

Romney Welcomes Investment from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Improve I-15 in Iron County

Senator Romney applauded an announcement from the Department of Transportation that more than $70 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, negotiated by Romney and his colleagues, would be awarded to the Utah Department of Transportation for the I-15 South Iron County Freight, Mobility, and Safety Project.

12.08.2023

Romney, Warner, Rounds, Reed Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enforce Sanctions on Terrorist Organizations like Hamas

Senators Romney, Warner (D-VA), Rounds (R-SD), and Reed (D-RI) introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on terrorist organizations—like Hamas—by applying sanctions to foreign parties that facilitate financial transactions with terrorists. Currently, these sanctions are imposed only in limited circumstances, primarily on the terrorist group Hezbollah following passage of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act in 2015.

12.07.2023

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