WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement regarding his vote on the Fiscal Responsibility Act. "When I ran for Congress, I committed to use my role in Congress to reverse Washington's dangerous debt culture. Tonight, I will vote for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a significant step toward reversing our federal spending trajectory. While there is much more work to be done, this h  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Following the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) issued the following statement. "Since coming to Congress, I have not voted for a single omnibus spending bill or debt ceiling increase," said Rep. Curtis. "While not perfect, this is the first bill I have been presented that gets Washington to spend less than it did last year and move towards balancing   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after Rep. Chris Stewart (UT) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. "I will miss serving with Rep. Chris Stewart, who has announced he is resigning from the Congress. He has been a valuable Member of the Appropriations Committee, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) co-sponsored the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen road safety by requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enact a Safety Fitness Determination test for trucking companies, as well as require manufacturers and shippers to ensure trucking companies are licensed, registered, and insured. "The lack of uniform and enforceable fed  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following statement on Jun 1, 2023: * * * Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statement on his support of the H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. "In just two years, Washington Democrats increased spending by a record-breaking $10,000,000,000,000, fueling 40-year high inflation and crippling families nationwide. House Republicans promised to deliver an economy that's strong, and that starts by slowing the fed  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. "It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve the good people of Utah in Congress," said Rep. Stewart. "My wife and I have made so many dear friends and memories throughout our journey. I can say with pride that I have been an effective leader for my beloved home state, and I'm ho  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 30, 2023: Last week, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Steve Daines (R-MT) reintroduced the More Opportunities for Rural Economies (MORE) Grants Package, including the MORE USDA Grants Act and the MORE DOT Grants Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislative package would make it easier for rural communities in public lands counties to compete for federal grants. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released this statement following today's announcement by Representative Chris Stewart (R-UT) on his retirement from Congress. "Congressman Stewart has dutifully served our state and Utahns in the Second Congressional District for more than a decade. "A former Air Force pilot, Chris has consistently worked to safeguard the role Utah plays in our country's nati  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, joined by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Angus King (I-ME),today introduced the China Defense Spending Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the Defense Intelligence Agency to publish a comprehensive repo  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ)--along with Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the FORMULA 3.0 Act. Building upon the success of his previous bills. Sen. Lee's latest legislation aims to permanently waive tariffs and ease trade barriers on infant formula, ensuring a stable and accessible supply for families across the United States. Senator Lee has been a driving force in comba  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Menendez, alongside Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Reps. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.-03) and Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), today introduced the FORMULA 3.0 Act. Building upon the success of their previous bills, Sen. Menendez's latest legislation aims to permanently waive tariffs and ease trade barriers on infant formula, reducing prices and ensuring a stable and accessible supply for families  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Cultivating Stewardship: Examining the Changing Agricultural Landscape" at 10 a.m. on June 7, 2023, at 608 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses * Mr. Brandon Willis, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Economics, Utah State University * Mr. Martin Larsen, Larsen Family Farm & Byron Area Farmers Group * Mr. Brent Johnson, President, Iowa Farm Bureau * Mr. Bryan Sievers, Chie  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has introduced an amendment to the "Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023" in a move to promote fiscal accountability and regulatory reform. The amendment seeks to strike Section 265 from the Act, a provision that undermines fiscal restraint in proposed regulatory rule-making. Section 265 currently empowers the Biden Administration's Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shala  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), along with SASC members Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Angus King (I-Maine), introduced the China Defense Spending Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the Defense Intelligence Agency to publish a comprehensive report exposing the true extent of China's defense-industrial build up.  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. John Curtis (UT-03), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Blake Moore (UT-01) released the following statement. "We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart. Throughout our time in this institution, he has warmly em  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. John Curtis (UT-03), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Blake Moore (UT-01) released the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart. Throughout our time in this institution, he has warmly emb  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01), John Curtis (UT-03), and Burgess Owens (UT-04), released the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart. Throughout our time in this institution, he has warmly embr  more