WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, the U.S House of Representatives voted to pass the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023, introduced by Representative John Curtis (R-Utah). The bill will amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, sub more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) to rename the Santaquin Post Office in honor of Sergeant Bill Dean Hooser of the Santaquin City Police Department, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 5, 2024. "Today, the People's House came together to honor a true Utah hero, Sgt. Bill Hooser, paying tribute to a life defined by service and the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chair of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, December 11, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled: "Examining the Policies and Priorities of AmeriCorps and Its FY 2024 Audit Failure." "AmeriCorps is a prime example of the federal gov more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Pushes for Senate Confirmation of Forest Service Chief Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Forest Service Accountability Act, legislation designed to bring greater transparency and public accountability to the leadership of the U.S. Forest Service. The bill would change the Chief of the Forest Service position from a career appointment to a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed role. "The Forest Service  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: The Office of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today released a report detailing the policy and constituent service accomplishments of Romney's Senate term. Major legislative highlights include enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, securing a passport agency for Salt Lake City, establishing the Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission,prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to anyo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. John Curtis' bill, the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act. The bill addresses a longstanding imbalance in the Lower Basin Fund, which funds salinity control projects. The legislation incorporates work from the seven Colorado River Basin states, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. "The Colorado Rive more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * New Legislation Educates Students on the Dangers of Totalitarianism and Defends America's Founding Principles * * * Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (UT-04) helped pass H.R. 5349, legislation to make educational materials available through the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. These materials will help educate middle and high school students about the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to highlight Republicans' ambitious agenda for next year. Leader Scalise discussed how Republicans are working together to lay the groundwork to deliver for American families on day one. On the ambitious 2025 House c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to highlight Republicans' ambitious agenda for next year. Leader Scalise discussed how Republicans are working together to lay the groundwork to deliver for American families on day one. On the ambitious 2025 House  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today delivered his farewell address from the floor of the United States Senate. In his remarks, he reflected upon his bipartisan legislative achievements--like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and emergency COVID relief--and encouraged his colleagues to put politics aside to tackle the major challenges facing our country. Yesterday, the Office of Senator Romney released a re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led colleagues in opposing any potential language in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require American women to register for the Selective Service System. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Eric Schmitt  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today honored U.S. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on the Senate floor for their years of service in the Senate. Thune congratulated both of them on their success in delivering for their states and extended his best wishes in their next endeavors. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, one of the drawbacks of the e more PR