News Releases Rep. Phil Lyman opens a bill file to remove the exception for clergy not to report child abuse Recent news stories have shown example after example of failed systems that should be protecting underage, vulnerable children. As a father, grandfather, and lawmaker, I have been keenly interested in Utahâs child protection laws and have been actively reviewing those laws over the last several months. The exception for clergy concerns me. While I understand and deeply value the confession process, providing an exception for clergy when it comes to reporting abuse creates unnecessary ambiguity for both the clergy member and for the person who is confessing. Worse yet, it can delay intervention for innocent victims. There are too many heartbreaking stories of abuse in Utah and across the Nation of help that never came or came too late. I have opened a bill file, removing the exception from the duty to report abuse. At this time, it is crucial that I hear from you on this important and sensitive issue. Please email your thoughts and comments to [email protected] (Read More) Bipartisan infrastructure bill funding to be awarded to Summit County and Utah Inland Port Authority The Department of Transportation (DOT) this week announced a more than $25 million investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for critical infrastructure projects in Utah. Specifically, Summit County and Utah Inland Port Authority will receive grants from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, which was allocated more than $2.2 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actâthe bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiated by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and his colleaguesâto help urban and rural communities move forward on projects that modernize roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and intermodal transportation and make our transportation systems safer, more accessible, more affordable, and more sustainable. (Read More) Owens votes against the Inflation, Recession, and IRS Army Act Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the Inflation, Recession, and IRS Army Act. âOver the past 18 months, President Bidenâs economic agenda has steered our country into a recession, and the Democrats are trying to spend their way out. Senator Schumer calls the Inflation Reduction Act a âgame changer,â but the experts and economists call it a $740 billion scam that fails to reduce inflation, slash prices, or crack down on wealthy tax cheats. (Read More) Rep. Curtis statement on passage of Inflation Reduction Act With passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) released the following statement: Individuals can respectfully disagree about the best path forward on an issue, including the topics covered by this bill. That said, I am deeply concerned about this legislation, both on substance and my colleagueâs disregard for those impacted. (Read More) Rep. Mooreâs statement on H.R. 5376 Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after his vote against H.R. 5376: âOn behalf of Utahns who are struggling with inflated prices of everyday goods, rising energy costs, and overreaching big government policies, I voted ânoâ today on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376 â the Democratsâ Inflation âReductionâ Act. Behind a misleading name, this $700+ billion package comes on the heels of Democrats passing trillions in new spending over the past year and a half, contributing to inflation and negative economic growth. It pushes the Biden Administrationâs progressive agendaâas Democrats are vying to keep their majority in the Houseâat the expense of hardworking American families. (Read More) Romney talks faith, Washington D.C. Temple opening on Fox News Sunday To celebrate the rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) sat down with Bret Baier for Fox News Sunday for a discussion on faith, family, and the challenges facing our country. (Read/Watch More) Number of the Day |
