WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced the Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act to help communities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona that were affected by the Gold King Mine disaster of 2015. "The effects of the Gold King Mine disaster were felt far beyond the banks of the Animas River. The blowout hurt families, farmers, and outdoor recreation companies in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to secure U.S. elections by allowing a vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which she co-sponsored. This legislation would ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration across the country. It passed t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet introduced the Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act to help communities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona that were affected by the Gold King Mine disaster of 2015 to fully recover. "Local farmers, homeowners, and outdoor rec outfitters were left high and dry after the Gold King Mine spill in 2015," said Hickenlooper. "Our bill will   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: The House Budget Committee passed Congressman Blake Moore's Increasing Baseline Updates Act by a unanimous vote of 32-0. This bipartisan piece of legislation will require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to produce at least two baseline updates each year, including one update with economic data. This will ensure Congress has the most up-to-date information on relevant budget and economic figures to inform   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Oversight and Reform 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 was killed in the line of duty on May 5, 2024. "Sgt. Bill Hooser made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on May 5, 2024, and Utahns will never forget," said Rep. Burgess Ow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) today chaired a hearing titled, "GAO Uncovers Biden-Harris FAFSA Failures," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: "Thank you all for being here today, but, frankly, I wish   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following written testimony by T. Joseph Mattingly II, vice chair of research at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers": * * * SUMMARY OF REMARKS Chairman Massie, Ranking Member Correa, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the role of Pharmacy Ben  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act, led by Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT). The bill directs the transfer of 36 acres of federal land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to the state of Utah to initiate the third and final phase of the Mountain View Corridor. This project addresses the critical need for a north-south transportation corridor from western  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Safeguarding Our Stockpiles (SOS) Act to restore the original intent of Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and ensure that U.S. military stockpiles are not depleted without adequate safeguards. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is an original cosponsor of the bill. "We cannot risk America's military readiness to fund unchecked foreign interventions," said Senator Lee. "Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Saving Privacy Act, a bill to end government abuse of Americans' financial information. For years, federal agencies have been overreaching in their surveillance, collecting vast amounts of personal financial data from law-abiding citizens without just cause. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is an original co-sponsor of the bill. "The federal government has no business surveilling t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Student Voter Data Protection Act, a bill to safeguard the personal data of college students from being exploited for partisan voter registration efforts. This legislation amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to explicitly prohibit students' private information from being shared without their consent for voter registration drives. Senator Eric Schmitt   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Student Voter Data Protection Act, a bill to safeguard the personal data of college students from being exploited for partisan voter registration efforts. This legislation amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to explicitly prohibit students' private information from being shared without their consent for voter registration drives. Senator Eric Schmitt   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act would incorporate the Great Salt Lake into ongoing conservation efforts under the Colorado River water conservation program. The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act aims to expedite the approval process for geothermal projects. Rep. Curtis has a stron  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) led a follow-up letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting additional informati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) chaired a hearing titled, "GAO Uncovers Biden-Harris FAFSA Failures," and offered the following statement, as prepared for delivery: "Thank you all for being here today, but, frankly, I wish this hearing had not been necessary. Once again, the Committee is addressing the ongoing failure of the Biden-Harris administration's att  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan State Boating Act to ensure that states can collect boating fees during the boat registration and certificate of numbering process. These fees help fund programs to address aquatic invasive species, boating safety, search and rescue, and more. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Crapo (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the Family Security Act--pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage legislation that would modernize and streamline antiquated federal policies into an expanded Child Tax Credit for working families. The bill is fully paid for by consolidating existing federal spending, increases the Child Tax Credit to $4,200 for each young child and $3,000 for each school-aged child, and cre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Subcommittee Chair, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would extend the term of the Treasury Department's  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Mike Braun (R-IN) today introduced the Reassuring Economic Stability In Light of International, Economic, and Natural Conflicts and Emergencies (RESILIENCE) Act. The bipartisan legislation would require the U.S. Treasury Secretary and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct annual examinations on the federal gover  more