This week, after more than a month of negotiations, Senator Romney and a bipartisan group of colleagues reached a deal on a bipartisan infrastructure package with the White House that provides an historic investment in our country’s infrastructure without raising taxes or adding to the deficit.
Senator Romney continued to lead efforts to find a bipartisan solution on an infrastructure package. On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of 21 senators signed onto a plan that provides an historic investment in our nation’s core infrastructure needs without raising taxes.
This week, the Senate passed a legislative package aimed at ensuring that the U.S. remains competitive with China. Eight of Senator Romney’s amendments, including legislation to require a U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games, were included in the final package.
“We must always remember how precious the cause of freedom is. Sadly, we lost two Utahns this past year in service to our country: Air Force 1st Lieutenant Kenneth “Kage” Allen and Army Sergeant Bryan Mount. May the sacrifices that our fellow Americans have made, and continue to make, serve as a reminder that we must work together to heal the divisions among us, strengthen our national bonds, and defend our American way of life.”
Senator Romney continued efforts to advocate for policies that would help Utah families in need. During a Senate Health Committee hearing, Senator Romney made the case that his Family Security Act—a monthly cash benefit to help parents raise kids as they see fit—is more inclusive than the Administration’s plan for a government-approved childcare benefit that would penalize stay-at-home-parents.
Senator Romney continued efforts to defend Utahns’ rights to make decisions regarding their own land—introducing legislation to defend nearly one million acres in Emery County designated for multiple use. He went toe-to-toe with the Homeland Security Secretary over the Administration’s refusal to acknowledge the crisis at our southern border and wrote an op-ed warning that the U.S. cannot continue to ignore China’s assent and horrific practices.
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.