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| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a4ad26bc-0510-464f-a5e0-ca468663b8cf | Merry Christmas from Senator Orrin G Hatch | 2014-12-24 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, As we gather this holiday season, it is natural to reflect on all those who bless our lives, our families, and our communities. Thousands of volunteers across our state and nation feed the homeless and help make Christmas a reality for needy children and families. Even strangers stand on street corners singing carols for peace. Acts of kindness and examples of service give grateful hearts a chance to flourish. My year has been filled with wonderful moments shared with family, friends, and Utahns from every corner of our state. You have uplifted me and strengthened my convicition that we live in a state and nation filled with wonderful people dedicated to preserving the freedoms we cherish. Our liberties are defended by the brave men and women who serve in our nation’s armed forces and are often far away from their homes and families during this holiday season. I honor and revere our nation’s service-members and commend their dedication and sacrifice. One of the greatest privleges I have as a United States Senator is to bestow military honors on deserving veterans, or their family members, who for some reason have not received the medals they have earned. This week, I had the opportunity to give a long-overdue Silver Star Medal to Jeff Roberts, son of World War I veteran Corporal Jeremiah Roberts, who fought in the battle of Soissons France on July 18-19, 1918. Corporal Roberts was a runner in that battle, which has been credited as a pivotal turning point in the First World War. I was thrilled to present this medal to the Roberts family as a testament of the courage and heroism their father displayed during combat. Corporal Roberts’ sacrifice is the real gift that keeps giving. Corporal Roberts is not alone—millions of Americans have bravely served our country in countless ways and sacrificed mightily for our nation to remain free. The holidays are a season of forgiveness, they inspire acts of peace and love, and they present opportunities to celebrate renewed hope. So as the cookies … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150103055402/http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-cummings-respond-dhs-secret-service-panel-report | Chaffetz, Cummings Respond to DHS Secret Service Panel Report | 2014-12-18 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | web.archive.org | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman-elect Jason Chaffetz (R – UT), and current Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D – MD), released the following statement in response to a review conducted by an independent panel appointed by the Department of Homeland Security on recent security breaches within the Secret Service: "We appreciate the hard work this panel put into reviewing recent incidents within the Secret Service. Their report highlights many issues we have long had concerns with. Every day honorable men and women put their lives on the line to protect the President, first family, and others within the Administration. There’s no room for mistakes. “At the start of the new Congress, we will be conducting a bipartisan investigation that will allow lawmakers to further examine some of the matters highlighted in this report. The investigation will examine security breaches that have recently been publicly reported, as well as focus on overall leadership, staffing, culture, protocol, technology, tactics and training issues. A serious and robust investigation must include cooperation on both sides of aisle in order to root out systemic problems and implement proper reforms.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=ff739e8f-9e7d-4b7a-bf13-4396ee96b446 | Dont Change the Filibuster Again | 2014-12-18 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | With each passing year since arriving in Washington in 1977, I have come to revere the Senate’s distinctive character and its unique role in our system of self-government. Having been a member of that body for 38 years, I am as much a Senate institutionalist as anyone. The Senate’s rules and traditions are much more than historical oddities—they represent the ways our upper chamber has, over many decades and even centuries, enshrined principles of meaningful deliberation and considered judgment into the very structure of the institution. These distinctive precedents and procedures are what make the Senate both unique and effective. In recent months, I have decried procedural abuses that have damaged many of these institutional features. The Senate’s longstanding traditions of robust debate, an open amendment process, and regular order for committee work have come under sustained assault. Last year, 52 Democrats even invoked the so-called “nuclear option” to lower the 60-vote threshold for ending debate on most nominations. Such actions represent a direct affront to the Senate’s characteristic mode of operating by deliberation and consensus. As the most senior member of my party in the Senate, I have felt compelled to speak out against this shameful institutional damage. Many others in both parties have expressed similar dismay. The Senate is broken, and everyone knows it. The incoming Republican majority must honor our promise to restore the Senate to regular order and reclaim the mantle of “world’s greatest deliberative body.” To do so, we must renew our commitment to substantive debate and an open process for amending legislation. But returning to the pre-nuclear option filibuster rule would serve neither the interests of the Senate as an institution, nor constitutionally limited government more broadly. While the legislative filibuster has been critical to the Senate’s deliberative lawmaking for more than two centuries, use of filibusters to defeat nominees who have majority support is a decidedly recen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chairman-elect-chaffetz-announces-new-oversight-subcommittees-and-chairs | Chairman-elect Chaffetz Announces New Oversight Subcommittees and Chairs | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150103055424/http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/myths-vs-facts-cromnibus-edition | Myths vs. Facts: CRomnibus Legislation | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | web.archive.org | legacy | Many of you continue to have concerns about the omnibus bill passed last week. I understand your concerns. The bill is an imperfect compromise with the problems and budget gimmicks typical of all appropriations bills. However, I believe passing this bill was important to Utah and represents our best strategy for fighting the President’s agenda. There is a reason the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Elizabeth Warren voted against this bill. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about this bill. Let’s talk about some of those myths. MYTH: Voting against the CRomnibus would put an end to executive amnesty. FACT: False. If the CRomnibus had been defeated, the President’s executive orders would still be carried out. During the last shutdown, just 15% of DHS employees were furloughed. The rest - 85% - were deemed “essential” and continued to work through the shutdown. A shutdown would not stop executive amnesty. Furthermore, the agency carrying out the President’s orders is primarily funded by user fees. In a government shutdown, those fees are still collected. I believe we must change the equation. Can that be done with a Harry Reid-led Senate? Unfortunately, no. With a new Senate, I hope and expect we can and will. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, explains, “The CRomnibus actually presents the best possible chance of stopping executive amnesty, as not even a government shutdown will stop the President’s executive actions. The CRomnibus provided just two months of funding for the Department of Homeland Security so that our border patrol can keep the border secure through the end of February. One of the first things that House and Senate Republicans will tackle - TOGETHER - is to create a budget for DHS that includes our tough House border security bill and specific language to stop the use of any funds, appropriated or gathered via fees, to implement the President's executive amnesty plan. While the President and Democrats were hoping to force a government shutdown deb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=fa879721-003b-4c48-9593-686ec754c583 | Sen. Orrin Hatch Responds to Presidents Cuba Announcement | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C., — Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement following the President’s announcement that he would seek to normalize relations with Cuba: “The President’s decision to begin talks to normalize relations with Cuba is another example of his administration’s habit of appeasing our adversaries. Time and again, President Obama has predicated his foreign policy on the notion that if we simply accommodate the demands of troublesome regimes, they will cease their disturbing behavior. Even more disturbing, the President’s announcement constitutes a fundamental shift from our decades old policy, reaffirmed by both Republican and Democrat administrations, to isolate the Cuban regime due to its repression of the Cuban people. It is beyond doubt that the Cuban regime continues to stifle democracy and violate fundamental human rights. Like many of my colleagues, I remain committed to a Cuba policy that continues to place pressure on the Castro regime until the Cuban people are free.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=ea4700bd-dea4-45f3-a509-de81230d07bc | Lee: Our Executive Officials Must Uphold the Rule of Law | 2014-12-16 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Senator Mike Lee made the following remarks regarding his opposition to the confirmation of Sarah Saldaa, President Obamas nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mr./Madam President, I rise in opposition to the nomination of Sarah Saldaa to be in charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the Department of Homeland Security. As we know, the President has recently announced that he will take unilateral executive action on immigration. In so doing he has circumvented the democratic process, broken the law, and subverted the constitutional order. It is incumbent on every member of this body no matter what their politics, or what immigration policies they would prefer to enact to oppose that usurpation of legislative power and to defend the rule of law. Fulfilling that duty leads me to oppose Ms. Saldaas nomination to be ICE director. Although I respect her and her record of public service, including an admirable independent streak as United States Attorney, she has also demonstrated that her commitment to the rule of law may falter when it comes to faithfully enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act. In response to a question asked by several members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, including me, Ms. Saldaa said she agreed with the position of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson that immigrants who entered the country illegally, and have now been targeted for so-called deferred action, have earned the right to be citizens. Thats quite a bold claim. No doubt Congress could, and many people think it should, ease the path the citizenship for some aliens here unlawfully. But to assert that citizenship is a matter of right, and that it has been earned by the very act of breaking our immigration laws, is an unacceptable view for a person nominated to be head of immigration enforcement. We have passed through the looking glass. And to see how far weve gone inside, observe: Today the President asks the Senate to install, as custodian of our border, a perso… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20151215024933/http://chaffetz.house.gov:80/press-release/house-passes-fy-2015-cr-omnibus | House Passes FY 2015 CR-Omnibus | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | web.archive.org | legacy | Like all appropriations bills, this year's appropriations bill has several problems and budget gimmicks, but fortunately this bill has more good than bad. It's an imperfect compromise, but it avoids a government shutdown while dramatically slowing the growth in discretionary spending. In actual dollars, total discretionary spending will have decreased for the fifth consecutive year. Total discretionary budget authority, including disaster, emergency, and war spending, will be about $1.1 trillion in fiscal year 2015, which will be even lower than budget authority for fiscal year 2008 despite seven years of inflation, population growth, and GDP growth. For this reason, I voted yes for the Fiscal Year 2015 Continuing Resolution Omnibus. This appropriations bill continues the trend of reducing total discretionary spending relative to GDP. Discretionary spending relative to GDP has fallen dramatically since the stimulus was enacted and is now even lower than it was prior to the stimulus. In 2007, total discretionary spending equaled 7.5% of GDP. In 2009, total discretionary spending peaked at 10.4% of GDP. However, in 2015, total discretionary spending will approach 6.1% of GDP. These figures include all discretionary spending such as base, disaster, emergency, and war spending. The federal government has serious long-term budget problems, but discretionary spending is not the main driver of our future deficits. Entitlement spending — which is NOT addressed in appropriations bills — is the primary threat to our nation's economic future. Congress should be focusing more on entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Three years ago, I introduced a Social Security reform proposal. You can view this proposal on my website at http://chaffetz.house.gov/issue/social-security Besides restricting the growth in discretionary spending, is there anything else that's good about this bill? Yes, several items important to Utah and other western states were addressed in the bill. First, the omnibus prohibits … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=13fd4d6b-380a-479b-91bb-26a265986f79 | Senate Approves Bipartisan Bill to Protect Consumers from Steroids | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation to end a loophole that allows designer anabolic steroids to easily be found online, in gyms, and even in retail stores. The Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, sponsored by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), will help protect consumers from these harmful products by properly classifying them as controlled substances and impose civil penalties for importing, manufacturing, or distributing them under false labels. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives in September, and will now be sent to the President to be signed into law. “The world’s top athletes are subject to strict guidelines and rigorous testing to prevent the use of steroids, as they should be. At the same time, many American citizens may be unknowingly dosing themselves with these harmful substances,” said Senator Whitehouse. “American consumers deserve to know what is in the products they purchase. This bill will help prevent the sale of falsely labeled steroids, and I’m glad it will become law. I thank Senator Hatch for his support and Judiciary Chairman Leahy for enabling this bill to move forward.” “This is a commonsense bill that will protect consumers by giving DEA the tools and authority to remove dangerous steroids from the market,” said Hatch. “I’m pleased Senator Whitehouse and I could work together in bipartisan fashion to help make this important law a reality.” Designer steroids are produced by reverse engineering existing illegal steroids and then slightly modifying their chemical composition, so the resulting product is not on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) list of controlled substances. When taken by consumers, designer steroids can cause serious medical harm, including liver injury and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. They may also lead to aggression, hostility, and addiction. The Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act would: Immediately place 25 known designer anabolic steroids o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=56058fa3-3adf-427b-993c-23f51e247e9e | Sen. Orrin Hatch Introduces the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2014 | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate and a longtime supporter of regulatory reform, issued the following statement after introducing the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2014: “One of the biggest problems we face as a nation is the massive accumulation of federal regulations. Administrative rules now impose an estimated burden of $1.86 trillion on the nation’s economy—roughly $15,000 per household. Every President since Jimmy Carter has endorsed the idea of reviewing old regulations to get rid of those that are excessively burdensome, outdated, or ineffective. But too many unjustified regulations continue to hold back job creation and economic growth. The SCRUB Act will provide a commonsense and practical means to reduce the unnecessary costs of existing regulations.” The SCRUB Act: Establishes a bipartisan, Blue-Ribbon, BRAC-style commission to review existing federal regulations and identify those that should be repealed to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens. Sets the Commission’s goal to be the reduction of at least 15 percent in the cumulative costs of federal regulation with a minimal reduction in the overall effectiveness of such regulation. Prioritizes for review regulations that are major rules, have been in effect more than 15 years, impose paperwork burdens that could be reduced substantially without significantly diminishing regulatory effectiveness, impose disproportionately high costs on small businesses, or could be strengthened in their effectiveness while reducing regulatory costs. Establishes key additional factors to be taken into account when identifying regulations for repeal (e.g., the regulations have: been rendered obsolete by technological or market changes; achieved their goals and can be repealed without target problems recurring; are ineffective; overlap, duplicate or conflict with other federal regulations or with state and local regulations; or, impose costs … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=f6ea80ad-0e66-4cb5-9ae7-69c7f8e3a6c6 | Senator Hatch Comments on Passage of NDAA | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: “I am honored to show my support for our men and women in uniform by voting for the NDAA at a time when they need our support the most. This legislative package also includes important local land-use conveyances that will benefit Utah, including the Y Mountain Trail and Y Conveyance Act, which I sponsored with Rep. Chaffetz, and the Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act, which I sponsored with Rep. Bishop. I thank both of my Utah colleagues for their leadership in chipping away at the inventory of federal lands in Utah.” “This NDAA bill was far from perfect. I look forward to next year, when the Senate’s Democratic leadership will no longer have the ability to force votes on massive measures at the last moment, giving the Senate little choice. My Republican colleagues and I are determined to restore regular order to the Senate.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397677 | Bishop Statement on Continuing Resolution & Omnibus Package | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON— Late last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2015. The legislation averts a shutdown of the federal government and limits the budget of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 2015. The short-term funding of DHS prevents long-term implementation of the President’s amnesty policy, allowing the House and Senate to address the executive order in the new Congress. Additionally, it addresses key policies on matters including the Department of Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, the listing of the greater sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species, and the construction of architect Frank Gehry’s controversial design for the Eisenhower Memorial. House Natural Resources Chairman-elect Rob Bishop (UT-01) released the following statement in response to the legislation: “There are some significant gains for western and rural states in this legislation and I am especially pleased that we have established safeguards to limit long-term actions that may be taken toward implementation of the President’s amnesty executive order. For states like Utah, it is especially important that this bill gives the Fish and Wildlife Service additional time to evaluate state progress on management and conservation of the greater sage grouse. States like Utah are making progress every day to collaborate with local communities and public land users to protect the species. “I am also pleased that PILT will continue in FY2015 for counties surrounded by public lands. The compensation they receive to address the lack of tax revenue generated from federal land helps fund important community infrastructure that is typically funded through property taxes and other public uses. A similar program that funds communities in areas with National Forests known as the Secure Rural Schools program was not included in this legislation. I remain committed to ensuring SRS is addressed early in the 114th Congress. “The n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-statement-on-passage-of-the-fy-2015-omnibus-spending-bill | Stewart Statement on Passage of the FY 2015 Omnibus Spending Bill | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) voted in favor of HR 83, which provides funding for the majority of the Federal Government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2015. The bill passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 219 to 206. The bill provides funding of the Federal Government through FY 2015 except for the Department of Homeland Security, which is only funded until February 27, 2015. Stewart released the following statement after the passage of the bill: “This bill represents a very imperfect compromise between divided houses of Congress. Despite its many shortcomings, I believe that it was critical to avoid another government shutdown, while still holding the President accountable for his overreaching executive action on immigration. That is what this bill does.” Importantly the bill: Provides no new funding for Obamacare. Funds the Department of Homeland Security under a temporary Continuing Resolution until February 27, 2015—allowing for a Republican House and Senate to hold the President accountable for his executive overreach on immigration. Cuts funding to the IRS and prohibits the targeting of groups due to ideological beliefs. Protects important provisions for rural Utah by fully funding the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. Stops the Fish and Wildlife Service from listing the sage-grouse on the Endangered Species List thereby allowing Utah to manage the species under its State Management Plan. Cuts funding for the EPA and prohibits the regulation of lead in ammunition. Fully funds the cost-of-living allowance shortfall for military retirees. Prohibits the implementation of the UN Arms Trade Treaty. Prevents the regulation of farm ponds and irrigation ditches under the Clean Water Act. Increases funding for the Veterans Administration in order to address the substantial backlogs in veterans claims. Stewart continued: “This bill allows us to start fresh in the next Congress in doing the people’s business without the threat of Government Shutdown. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a8f7bd9c-291b-4e88-98c3-8a9cf4eefd21 | Hatch, Bennet Introduce Dormant Therapies Act | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—Senators Orrin Hatch, R-Utah and Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, introduced the Dormant Therapies Act, a bill that will establish a new class of pharmaceuticals known as "dormant therapies" eligible for 15 years of data protection. This provision will remove the “ticking patent clock” conundrum that forces companies to prioritize research based on which compounds can be brought quickly to market. “I’m pleased Senator Bennet has joined me in this important effort to encourage the development of desperately needed treatments for some of the most troubling diseases and disabilities out there,” Hatch said. “We hope to create a time-certain protection to encourage innovators to capture lost opportunities and bring new and essential products to market for the patients who need them.” “We need to find every possible way to encourage innovation that will improve health care and save lives,” Bennet said. “This bipartisan bill will drive investment in the research and development of therapies that patients need the most.” Millions of patients struggle with conditions such as Alpha-1, ALS, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, lupus, mesothelioma, and multiple sclerosis. For many individuals with a long-term disease or disability, no treatments are available. Of over 7,000 known diseases or conditions, there are only satisfactory treatments for about 500 of them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=b81f0788-cfb2-4aed-9a43-1172b36c6125 | Lee Introduces Regulatory Reform Bill | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Senator Lee introduced a bill that reforms our nations regulatory system by creating a regulatory budget process designed to measure, and set an upper limit on, the costs that federal rules and regulations impose on the economy each year. The Regulatory Cost Assessment Act brings transparency, accountability, and discipline to the system by requiring Congress to reclaim from the executive branch the responsibility for the effects and costs of regulations on the private sector. Reforming our federal regulatory regime is one of the greatest challenges facing our country today, said Sen. Lee. Each year thousands of rules and regulations, issued by the alphabet soup of federal agencies in Washington, D.C., cost our economy nearly $2 trillion. These costs are borne by businesses large and small trying to comply with all the red tape, but ultimately theyre passed on to the American people, in the form of lower take-home pay, fewer jobs, and higher costs of goods and services. Right now, the main reason our regulatory system is so onerous and expensive, Lee said, is that regulations are issued by bureaucrats in the executive branch who will never be held to account for their decisions by the American people. This bill takes an important step toward solving that problem by making Congress directly accountable for the regulatory costs each federal agency can impose on the economy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141212131916/http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-helps-usher-border-patrol-agent-pay-reform-through-house-unanimous-support | Chaffetz Helps Usher Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform through House with Unanimous Support | 2014-12-10 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | web.archive.org | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, S. 1691, the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, unanimously passed the House by voice vote. Congressman Chaffetz sponsored its companion bill, H.R. 3463, in the House. This legislation now heads to the president to be signed into law. “Border Patrol agents have a difficult job. It’s amazing what they do and how they do it. This bipartisan legislation will create a consistent and reliable pay system within the Border Patrol that these agents can rely on. Creating a new pay scale is a long term solution that will iron out the kinks of the current system through old-fashioned planning and time management. I applaud my colleagues in the House for passing this common-sense, bipartisan legislation,” said Chaffetz. This legislation aims to fix inadequacies in Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO) – the overtime component within the Border Patrol pay system – by creating a consistent and reliable pay system. These reforms will also enhance border security and save taxpayers more than $1 billion over 10 years according to the Congressional Budget Office. S. 1691 was cosponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and John McCain (R-AZ) and unanimously passed the Senate earlier this year. Watch Congressman Chaffetz speak on the House floor about Border Pay Reform here. Background The Border Patrol pay system – established almost 40 years ago – is different from the system covering other federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI or Secret Service. In 2013 a report was released by the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) detailed the misuse of the AUO system by agents in the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Situation Room. The Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act will address this problem by replacing AUO with three options: work 100 hours per pay period and receive a 25 percent differential, work 90 hours and receive a 12.5 percent differential, or work no overtime (80 hours per pay period). Additional unscheduled overtime will be treated as compensatory t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=3e3ad4d1-8a4d-423c-8ca6-9aec59beef8f | Bennet, Hatch Propose a Streamlined Pathway for Approval of Antibiotics | 2014-12-10 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced a bill to create a new drug approval pathway to streamline access and encourage innovation and development of potentially lifesaving antibiotic drugs for patients, particularly Veterans who have encountered antibiotic-resistant bacteria while overseas. “Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose serious and unique challenges to health care professionals,” Bennet said. “This bill will allow new antibiotics that show promise combating these bacteria to reach patients more quickly and save lives. It will also encourage bioscience companies to invest in innovative research to develop these lifesaving drugs.” “By addressing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, we can make major strides in preventing a significant number of illnesses and deaths in the United States,” Senator Hatch said. "I am excited to build on the progress we have made. The PATH Act is needed to spur the innovation of new antibiotics and give patients with unmet medical needs access to important antibiotics faster.” “Superbugs”—or bacteria that are substantially resistant or unresponsive to any existing and available antibiotic—are an increasingly urgent public health threat, both at home and abroad. While antibiotic resistance continues to cost tens of thousands of lives in the United States each year, less than ten new antibiotics have made it to market since 2000. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is also a significant concern to our troops, affecting more than a third of returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, according to the Department of Defense. In an effort to address some of the significant regulatory obstacles facing antibiotic development and hindering patient and veteran access, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act would permit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to accelerate an antibacterial drug’s approval for an identifiable, limited patient population upon determining that the drug treats a serious or life-threatening … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a81d8869-b3a4-4850-80a4-e39774fe61b9 | Harkin, Alexander, Hagan, Hatch Praise Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Life-Saving Newborn Screening Programs | 2014-12-09 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 9 – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), Ranking Member Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and HELP Committee members Sens. Kay Hagan (D-NC) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today praised unanimous passage in the Senate of the bipartisan Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act. “Today I am pleased the Senate moved forward with this critical bill to invest in healthy families. Newborn screening programs play an essential role in the early detection and treatment of conditions that affect newborns. This bipartisan bill will ensure that infants and families get timely, accurate screenings,” Harkin said. “By supporting states, this legislation will help them to improve their newborn screening programs and assist pediatricians and other providers with finding and treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible time. For families around the country, these screening programs save lives and I thank Senators Hagan and Hatch for their tireless efforts to move this important bill forward.” “The legislation passed by the Senate today will improve life-saving screenings for nearly 80,000 infants born in Tennessee every year—as well as ensure that parents and doctors have the information and resources they need to keep the newborns in their care as safe as possible,” Alexander said.“Senator Hatch and Senator Hagan have done great work with this bill, and I look forward to the House quickly taking up and passing this important legislation.” “I am so pleased that the Senate came together to reauthorize these critical programs and ensure more infants have the chance to lead a full and healthy life,” said Hagan, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families. “As a mom and a grandmother, I know that parents have no greater concern than their children’s health, and today, no family should suffer because a treatable condition was left undetected at birth. I hope the House will move swiftly to approve this bill that will give states the resources to im… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a780999d-1490-4257-8829-1fe581cc9614 | Hatch Statement on the Orion Launch | 2014-12-05 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the most senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement regarding the Orion launch: “The Orion launch is a major step towards deep-space exploration that is long overdue. Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon reawakened our natural pioneer spirit, inspiring generations of scientists and engineers to push the frontiers of human existence. That legacy is alive and well today. I'm proud that the abort launch motor and other integral components involved in this launch were built in Utah and I hope Utahns will continue to play a key role as Americans journey to the stars and beyond.” Senator Hatch has been active in Congress’s efforts to keep U.S. space travel alive, authoring payload requirements for a heavy-lift Space Launch System in the 2010 NASA bill and working with NASA administrators in Utah to maintain the state’s role in building the abort launch motors, heat shields, engine nozzles and other parts required for these spacecrafts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=dca7e122-3b0c-4674-adfb-eee658335b3a | Hatch Lauds Senate Passage of Bill to End Social Security Benefits for Nazis | 2014-12-05 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - Today, Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) praised Senate passage of a bipartisan, bicameral bill to terminate Social Security benefits for Nazi persecutors. Hatch introduced the Senate version of the bill, the No Social Security for Nazis Act, in November. The legislation closes a loophole in the current law that allows persecutors to receive benefits. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent last night. “I am proud the Senate spoke in unison and passed this bill in a bipartisan fashion,” said Hatch. “It’s outrageous that Nazi war criminals and anyone who participated in Nazi persecution atrocities continue to collect Social Security benefits while living abroad. With the President’s signature, this will stop once and for all.” Additional Senate cosponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Burr (R-NC), Dan Coats (R-IN), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). In early December, Hatch and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), pressed the Social Security Administration and the Justice Department for statistics in areas including the total number of Nazi suspects who received Social Security benefits after leaving the United States, how many suspected Nazis currently receive Social Security benefits and live outside the country, information on the potential outcome of certain identified cases, and details of interaction between the Social Security Administration and the Justice Department on the issue. Text of the legislation and bill summary information is available by clicking here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-votes-to-nullify-the-president-s-recent-immigration-executive | Stewart Votes to Nullify the Presidents Recent Immigration Executive Action | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) voted in favor of the Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014, which passed the House. This bill nullifies the president’s recent immigration executive action and reaffirms the constitutional principles that only Congress has the power to write immigration laws and that the President’s role is to enforce existing laws. “This is an important bill that reaffirms the roles of the branches of government as envisioned by our founding fathers,” Stewart said. "The Constitution is clear — it’s Congress’ responsibility to write the law and the president’s job is to simply enforce those laws. We must prevent President Obama, and future presidents, from abusing their authority through immigration executive orders. This bill does just that. Now is the time for the Senate to act and I urge my Senate colleagues to take up this important piece of legislation." Specifically this bill: Prevents President Obama or any future president from exempting or deferring the removal of categories of unlawful aliens except to the extent that the president is relying on his constitutional powers over foreign affairs or utilizing exceptions provided for in the bill for exceptional humanitarian and law enforcement circumstances Prevents President Obama or any future president from considering such aliens to be lawfully present in the United States (and thus ineligible for the rights and privileges available to lawfully present aliens) Prevents President Obama or any future president from granting work authorization to such aliens Takes effect as if enacted on November 20, 2014, thus nullifying the president’s recent executive action Full text of the bill can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=1654e9c8-5421-4df0-8a75-506707caf354 | Op-ed: Hatch: Air Forces Utah test range needs to expand | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | The Utah Test and Training Range at Hill Air Force Base (UTTR) provides essential resources and capabilities for the United States Air Force. Here, our service members prepare and learn to adapt to constantly evolving foreign threats by training with the latest "fifth-generation" weapons systems. The F-22 Raptor and the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are among the critical systems that utilize the UTTR. But these new weapons, which are more sophisticated and are steadily entering into operational use, require greater capacity than what the UTTR has provided over the last 60 years. To retain these important weapons systems in Utah, we need an expansion that maintains public access and upgrades the UTTR. The long-term viability of the UTTR and Hill Air Force Base — one of Utah’s largest employers — depends on it. I have spent much of the last year working on a proposal that will improve the UTTR’s capabilities with minimal effect on land use and access to the land surrounding the range. But there’s more here for Utahns than the obvious military and defense benefits: The UTTR improvement proposal will also add additional resources and revenue to our public school system by enabling the transfer of certain federal lands from the Bureau of Land Management into the state-owned school trust lands system. In the West Desert, state-owned land is managed through the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), whose charter is to develop revenue from managed lands for Utah’s public education system. Since 1994, SITLA has generated more than $1.4 billion for Utah’s public schools, and has worked to grow Utah’s permanent funds from $84 million to just under $2 billion. Revenue generated from school trust lands through responsible development is transferred into the Permanent School Fund, a perpetual endowment that distributes income annually to each K-12 public and charter school in Utah. Through the UTTR improvement proposal, the state Legislature and SITLA could begin the process of consolidating stat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=0c9d6b02-7568-4fe4-b0e6-b9f8d689b139 | Hatch Welcomes Title Transfer of the Strawberry Valley Project Electric Distribution System | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the most senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement regarding the title transfer of the Strawberry Valley Project electric distribution system from the federal government to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District: “I am pleased we have reached the final step in transferring this important piece of land from the federal government to the SESD. I commend my colleagues in the Utah delegation, particularly Representative Chaffetz, for their efforts throughout the long process on this project. This title transfer will grant authority to local leaders that are already managing these assets, rather than federal bureaucrats. Those on the ground will be able to run the system in a way that’s best for local power users. This is an important victory for South Utah County and for the State of Utah." Senator Hatch has been actively involved with the South Utah Valley Electric Service District issue, having sponsored the Senate version of the bill in 2010 and 2012, and seen it through to President Obama’s desk to sign last July. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=750a5957-08e0-4a77-95ba-5806a7f3ffa7 | Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape, Boost Innovation in Health IT | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced a bill to cut red tape at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and help boost innovation in health IT. The Medical Electronic Data Technology Enhancement for Consumers’ Health (MEDTECH) Act would exempt low-risk medical software and mobile apps from FDA regulation and provide greater certainty regarding what software will be regulated by the agency to protect consumers. “New and innovative technology is helping our health care providers better take care of their patients, and it’s putting tools into the hands of families that help them manage their own health,” Bennet said. “Some of these tools, whether a new app to track your calorie intake or an activity tracker to help you while you exercise, are low risk and don’t require in-depth oversight by the government. This bill provides certainty for innovators in the life sciences and the FDA as to which devices and software should be monitored to keep consumers safe.” “Advances in technology have allowed us to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare,” Hatch added. “This bill will give innovators the certainty they need about health IT regulation to continue pioneering medical software for consumers and health care professionals. I’m proud to offer this important piece of legislation alongside Senator Bennet." The MEDTECH Act takes a risk-based approach and builds upon a Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act Workgroup report released earlier this year. The report was commissioned by Bennet and Hatch through an amendment to the 2012 FDA reform law. Specifically, the bill limits and clarifies the FDA’s role regarding regulation of administrative and financial software, wellness and lifestyle products, certain aspects of electronic health records, and software that aids health care providers in developing treatment recommendations for their patients. As the rate of innovation rapidly increases in the medical technology field, this bill p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397674 | House and Senate Reach Agreement on FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives and U.S. Senate released the final draft of the fiscal year (FY) 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) served as a House negotiator, working with Senate counterparts on some of the key terms of the agreement. Among other things, the FY2015 legislation includes additional funding for our nation’s military depots, prevents the transfer of Apache helicopters from the National Guard to the Army, includes funding to support the Tomahawk Cruise Missile, and includes a one year prohibition on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) proceedings. “This bill does some good things for our national defense capabilities. However, the nature of a negotiation is that compromises have to be made and, in the end, nobody walks away completely satisfied,” said Congressman Bishop. “I am especially pleased that this legislation includes funding for our nation’s Depots, like the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, which provides key maintenance and logistical support for our nation’s warfighter and other weapon systems,” said Congressman Bishop. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397675 | Obamas Use of Antiquities Act Would Cut Coloradans out of the Legislative Process | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON— The Obama Administration announced this week that Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Deputy Director Steve Ellis will visit the Browns Canyon area of Colorado on Saturday, December 06, 2014. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman-elect Rob Bishop (UT-01) raised concerns that this visit may signal the Administration’s intention to use the controversial Antiquities Act to create a new national monument, usurping the power of the legislative process, and subsequently depriving Coloradans of the opportunity to have their voices heard. “The President’s use of the Antiquities Act would unjustly deprive the communities surrounding Browns Canyon of the opportunity to debate the proposed monument through the open legislative process. I hope Chief Tidwell and Deputy Director Ellis take this into consideration during their visit,” said Bishop. Nearly 22,000 acres located within this region are the subject of legislation introduced by Colorado Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet that would establish a new national monument. Despite a Democrat majority in the Senate, the two Democrat Senators have been unsuccessful in their efforts to gain enough support to move the bill. As a result, they have appealed to President Obama to designate the new national monument by executive fiat using the Antiquities Act. “The inability of two Democrat Senators to garner support for this initiative despite a Democrat majority is hardly justification for robbing Coloradans of the opportunity to have their voices heard. They have referred to the term ‘gridlock’ when explaining why their bill has languished but evidence suggests there are other issues at fault. Lack of support is certainly one of them,” Bishop added. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) introduced legislation in the 113th Congress that would require the application of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) whenever the Antiquities Act is used by the President to establish a new national monument greater than 5,000 acres. Appl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397676 | Bishop Offers Support for Key Provisions Included in NDAA | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—House Natural Resources Committee Chairman-elect Rob Bishop (UT-01) released the following statement in support of many of the natural resources provisions included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The natural resources provisions included in the NDAA bring resolution to multi-year legislative efforts that seek to establish new opportunities for energy production, mineral development, job creation, grazing, recreation, conservation, and other secondary economic benefits. They have unnecessarily languished in the Senate for two years as a result of the Senate’s inaction on most natural resources bills. For many western states like Utah, jobs, education, and economic development depend upon the multiple use of our lands. As a westerner, I can attest to the inherent need for these policies to become law. The nature of a compromise is that everyone gets something, but nobody gets everything they want. Conservation can be utilized as currency and in this bill, it enabled us to convey over 100,000 acres out of the federal estate and bring economic development, jobs, and education funding to states that need it most.” Congressman Bishop cited the following as key natural resources provisions included in the NDAA: CONVEYING LAND OUT OF FEDERAL OWNERSHIP, JOB CREATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Designates 245,000 acres of wilderness, which have strong local and Congressional support, are balanced with conveyances of land out of the federal estate, new opportunities for energy production, mineral development, grazing, recreation, and economic development for public lands states. In addition, nearly half of the wilderness acres are already managed by the federal government as if it were wilderness due to status as a Wilderness Study Area (WSA) or roadless area · Releases 26,000 acres of current wilderness study areas to multiple use Conveys 110,000 acres of land out of federal ownership for economic and community development 1,518 acres of federal la… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/national-debt-passes-18-trillion-stewart-urges-house-colleagues-to-act | National Debt Passes $18 Trillion, Stewart Urges House Colleagues to Act | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – With the national debt now surpassing $18 Trillion — over $153,000 of debt per American taxpayer — Rep. Chris Stewart (R–Utah) delivered a speech on the House Floor, urging his congressional colleagues to help restore fiscal responsibility by reforming the tax code, balancing the budget, reforming entitlement spending, and holding the president and his federal agencies accountable for taxpayer’s money. “Now is the time to restore fiscal sanity,” Stewart said. “We must reclaim that moral and fiscal discipline which created the American Dream so many years ago. We must undergo real tax reform, reign in entitlement spending, balance our budgets and hold the President and his federal agencies accountable for the people’s money. I urge my colleagues to join me in this fight to restore fiscal stability." The video of the speech can be found HERE. The full text of the speech is below: "I am discouraged to stand here and announce a milestone that we reached recently, a very discouraging milestone. Our nation has now surpassed $18 Trillion in debt. And if you want to know how much money that is, take every American taxpayer from the young man who just got his first job, to every mother and father who are struggling to take care of their families and give them a bill of more than $150,000." "It’s simply unsustainable. If we continue down this current path, we will commit fiscal national suicide through our spending and our debt." "Remember that a nation that is bankrupt cannot provide for the security of its people. A nation that is bankrupt cannot provide for the needy among them. A nation that is bankrupt cannot provide for the children of the next generation. Now is the time to restore fiscal sanity." "We must have the courage to reclaim the American Dream. We must undergo real tax reform, entitlement reform and balance our budgets. We must have the courage to make these a reality." "We can fix this, and we must fix this. I hope we will have the courage to do this, even if it is hard. And with that M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-statement-on-passage-of-the-tax-increase-prevention-act-of-2014 | Stewart Statement on Passage of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) voted in favor of The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 378-46. This bill renews about 50 individual and business tax benefits which have expired in the past year. Stewart released the following statement after the passage of the bill: “The most important goal here is to prevent a tax increase on Americans, and this bill does that. There are unfortunately a number of provisions I would not have supported on their own, but we vote on what is before us, and it simply didn’t make sense to allow a massive tax increase to occur. I’m very hopeful the new Republican majority in the Senate next year will give us the chance to do meaningful tax reform that simplifies the tax code and lowers tax rates both for individuals and business.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=072605f8-6558-480a-89c1-1cc45b4e1e53 | Hatch Announces Co-Sponsorship of the Regulatory Accountability Act, Highlights Commonsense Regulatory Reform As Priority for Next Congress | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin Hatch, the most senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement after co-sponsoring the Regulatory Accountability Act: “Regulatory reform has been a priority since my early days in the Senate, and I’m pleased to add my support to the Regulatory Accountability Act. This legislation provides much-needed relief to individuals and businesses by restoring regulatory transparency, requiring evidence-based rulemaking, and ensuring that agencies conduct cost-benefit analysis for the new burdens they seek to impose. This bill represents exactly the sort of commonsense, bipartisan legislation that we should pursue in the next Congress. I applaud the work of Senator Rob Portman and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte on this bill. For too long we have simply talked about regulatory reform — the time for action is now.” Senator Hatch has played a key role in every major regulatory reform effort in the past 38 years, including as an original cosponsor of the 1981 Regulatory Reform Act and an author of the 1995 Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act, while serving as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In major addresses at the Reagan Ranch in October and at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention in November, Senator Hatch discussed his regulatory reform agenda and identified the Regulatory Accountability Act as a top priority for the incoming 114th Congress. LINK- Senator Hatch Speaks at the Reagan Ranch LINK- Senator Hatch Speaks to the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chairman-elect-chaffetz-announces-staff-director-senior-staff-appointments-house | Chairman-elect Chaffetz Announces Staff Director, Senior Staff Appointments at House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform | 2014-12-02 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397672 | Bishop Statement on Report Analyzing Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah | 2014-12-02 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—The Utah State Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) officially released its report titled “An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah,” which examines whether or not it is feasible for the State of Utah to take control of nearly 31 million acres of federal land. The report, conducted by third party experts from the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Weber State University, determined that the State of Utah is financially capable of assuming all responsibility for the 31 million acres. In addition, the report found that transfer of management from federal to state would likely result in a net economic benefit for the State of Utah. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman-elect of the House Natural Resources Committee issued the following statement in response to the report: “I want to thank the PLPCO and the team of experts who carefully and thoughtfully considered the feasibility of the transfer of federal lands to the State of Utah. The findings of this report confirm that the state is more than capable of taking on the management of these lands. This data will be a helpful resource as we continue to work toward resolving some of the biggest challenges facing public lands policy in the state,” said Bishop. In 2012, the Utah State Legislature passed the Transfer of Public Lands Act [H.B. 148], which requires the federal government to transfer approximately 31.2 million acres of federal land to the State of Utah. Following the passage of H.B. 148, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 142, which directed the Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to analyze all economic factors associated with a transfer of federal land to the state. After 18 months of research, the PLPCO and the team of experts who facilitated the study produced a report found here. A summary of the report can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397671 | IN THE NEWS: Feds have sunk $65M into stalled Eisenhower memorial never built | 2014-11-27 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | robbishop.house.gov | legacy | By Drew Johnson The Washington Times read online here A memorial planned to honor one of the great American leaders of the 20th century has instead become a monument to government waste. In 1999 Congress authorized building a Washington memorial to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower for his service as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and his guidance of the country as its 34th president. Fifteen years later the project has already cost American taxpayers more than $65 million. And quarrels between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission on the one hand and Congress and the Eisenhower family on the other hand mean that there's a real possibility that no memorial will ever be built and the money will have gone for naught. The commission, the body in charge of the memorial's "nature, design, construction and location," previously devoured $41 million of the funds and is on pace to spend the rest of the $65 million allotment from Congress without ever building a monument. Some members of the commission — which is composed of four citizens appointed by the president, four members of the House of Representatives and four senators — are now lobbying for an additional $50 million in taxpayer funding. Bruce Cole, a member of the commission who has been critical of the spending, calls the process behind the Eisenhower memorial "the classic definition of a Washington boondoggle." The final cost of the monument is now estimated to reach $150 million. In contrast, the Lincoln Memorial cost $47 million to build, adjusted for inflation, according to research by the National Civic Art Society. The expansive Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, with five water features, four open-air "rooms" and numerous statues and sculptures spread across nearly 8 acres, cost a comparatively modest $65 million. For taking $65 million from the pockets of taxpayers with absolutely nothing to show for it, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission has been awarded the Golden Hammer, a weekly mark of sh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=c961019d-b1a7-477d-8a8d-ac794257c2e6 | Hatch Rebukes EPA for Costly New Regulations | 2014-11-26 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, the most senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement on the EPA’s release of new regulations on the eve of Thanksgiving: “The EPA's plan to implement this costly regulation comes at a time when Americans are already suffering under the weight of nearly $2 trillion in regulatory burdens, the highest in our nation’s history. Rather than pile on additional, unwarranted regulations like this one, we ought to focus instead on reducing outdated and unnecessary rules, as well as ensuring that the benefits of future regulations outweigh their costs. I’m committed to advancing such reforms in the next Congress, which will allow America’s economy to thrive once again.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=049c6ed8-b5fe-41c1-90b2-1d35b3377693 | MEDIUM: Will the New Congress Pass a Tech Agenda? Orrin Hatch Says Yes. | 2014-11-25 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.— Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force and former chairman and current member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke to Steven Levy, editor in chief of Backchannel, the tech hub at Medium. Senator Hatch discussed his tech and innovation priorities for the 114th Congress, including taking on patent trolls, protecting Americans’ privacy through the LEADS Act, and high-skilled immigration reform. The article can be found here. A few select quotes are below: On Patent Trolls: You take the patent troll legislation—we had that done. But the Democrats threw the high-tech community under the bus because the trial lawyers raised such a fuss with them. [The lawyers] hated my provision, because if they put my provision in on that particular bill, they couldn’t get away with what they wanted to get away with. To have an effective bill you have to include mandatory fee-shifting [meaning that if a patent troll loses a case, it must pay legal fees], heightened discovery standards, and a mechanism to enable recovery of fees against shell companies. It won’t work without having all of those provisions in. It’s inexcusable to have these patent trolls that bring this litigation against small companies, let alone big companies, and they do it with shell corporations—if they lose, they never have to pay anything, anyway. It costs up to two million bucks to defend one of these things. There is so much momentum behind this bill. Obama claims that he wants it and he wants a win in this. I think we can give it to him but it’s going to be hard. On Protecting Data Privacy through the LEADS Act: I want to give credit to Chris Coons and Dean Heller who are with me on this. The LEADS Act begins a discussion on the complex and important issue surrounding data privacy in the digital age. The confidentiality of business data and electronic communications and their protection from arbitrary government seizure are really of the upmost importance. In order for our U.S. co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-statement-obama-taking-executive-action-immigration | Chaffetz Statement on Obama taking Executive Action on Immigration | 2014-11-21 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-statement-on-president-obamas-immigration-executive-order | Stewart Statement on President Obama's Immigration Executive Order | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement ahead of President Obama’s immigration speech. President Obama is expected to issue an executive order tonight on immigration. "A presidential executive order on immigration clearly goes against the powers outlined in the Constitution. As the Constitution states, it’s Congress’ responsibility is "to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization”. Like most Utahns, I recognize that our immigration system is broken and must be reformed, but the President's use of executive orders and a call for amnesty isn’t the answer. Not only are his actions unconstitutional, but it goes against the will of the people and of Congress. If the president wants to reform immigration it must happen through the proper channels within Congress." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141205201907/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397668 | House Natural Resources Committee Chairman-elect Rob Bishop Names Staff Director and Deputy Staff Director | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—House Natural Resources Committee Chairman-elect Rob Bishop (UT-01) today announced the appointment of Jason Knox as Staff Director and Todd Ungerecht as Deputy Staff Director for the 114th Congress. Jason Knox previously worked on the House Natural Resources Committee from 2006 to 2011. Knox then made the transition to the Senate Budget Committee where he handled energy and environmental issues. He most recently served as a Counsel on the House Energy and Commerce Committee under Chairman Fred Upton (MI-06). “Throughout his career, Jason has worked tirelessly to develop and advance strategic policies that improve the way our natural resources are managed and utilized. He shares my commitment to address some of the biggest challenges facing federal land management and natural resources. One of Jason’s many qualities and qualifications is his dedication as a public servant and I am confident that his experience and leadership will be instrumental to the committee and its Members,” said Chairman-elect Bishop. Todd Ungerecht has served as senior counsel for Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings since 2010, focusing most recently on Endangered Species Act oversight and legislation. He previously served as Congressman Hastings’ counsel on the House Ethics Committee and as a senior policy advisor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during President George W. Bush’s administration. “Todd’s comprehensive experience as counsel and policy advisor are a valuable resource for the committee. His career demonstrates a clear commitment to some of the most important issues facing our federal lands, waters, and mineral resources. In this new role, Todd will continue to be a leader on key policy issues that impact our diverse and abundant natural resources, both onshore and offshore,” said Chairman-elect Bishop. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141205201909/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397669 | Congressman Bishop Responds to Potential Amnesty Announcement from President Obama | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama’s administration has signaled that the President intends to announce today plans to grant some sort of legal status to more than five million people who are currently in the United States illegally. "We are supposed to be a nation of laws, but what the President is doing is an abuse of his authority. Like all Americans, I share a sense of compassion and understanding for families caught in these difficult circumstances, but the President's plan does not fix the problem. He has made it worse. We desperately need a permanent solution, not an imperfect presidential mandate done in isolation. President Obama may think it is acceptable to exceed his own authority through executive action, but our founding fathers established clearly defined powers through the Constitution. The President missed an opportunity to work with Congress and instead has created a toxic atmosphere harming future efforts. Amnesty is not an answer and it sends the wrong message to those who are going through the legitimate immigration process. The first thing to fix is the porous border and that is where our attention should initially be focused," said Congressman Rob Bishop. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141205201912/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397670 | IN THE NEWS: Our View- Bishop, Chaffetz move on up | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | by Standard-Examiner Editorial Board view online here As expected, longtime Top of Utah representative to the U.S. House, Rob Bishop, was named chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. It’s a top-level position for Bishop, allowing him to play a major role in congressional decisions involving the Interior Department and the stewardship of public lands. Bishop is inheriting a position that his predecessor, former Rep. Jim Hansen, once held. Another Utah U.S. representative who grabbed a big chairmanship is Jason Chaffetz. He will oversee the often-contentious House Oversight and Government Reform Commitee, which has examined, among other issues, the probe of whether the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for harassment and how the Obama administration responded to the Benghazi, Libya, terrorist attack that killed four Americans. In the U.S. Senate, it is expected that Utahn Orrin Hatch will chair the Senate Finance Committee. We congratulate both Bishop and Chaffetz for assuming these leadership roles and wish them, as well as Senator Hatch, the best of fortunes. All, in our opinion, have developed statesmanlike qualities during their tenures, and shown an ability to listen to opposing views and build friendships with members of the Democratic Party. Both will face the challenge of building bipartisan coalitions within their committees. In today’s rancorous political climate, statesmanship is highly valued. If Bishop and Chaffetz turn into mouthpieces for what is popular on talk radio and within the Tea Party, they will likely not succeed as committee leaders. Bishop will have the task of finding legislative solutions that protect our natural resources while also respecting the rights of states and industries. There will be loud voices on both sides. Chaffetz inherits a committee that was led by a too-partisan leader, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. Frankly, Chaffetz needs to tone down the partisan rhetoric and anger. He needs to create a committee in which both parties can achieve s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/stewart-house-members-urge-president-against-taking-executive-action-on | Stewart, House Members Urge President Against Taking Executive Action on Immigration Reform | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and 34 other members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to President Obama expressing concern about the administration’s plan to take executive action on immigration reform. Instead of signing an executive order, House members urge the President to work with Congress to reform immigration. The letter, spear-headed by Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), states, “While Congress certainly understands the need for reforms to the current system, it is imperative that we work together to pass legislation that improves our immigration system, increases border security, and disincentives undocumented immigrants from illegally entering the United States.” Referring to the President’s impending executive order, Stewart said, "a presidential executive order on immigration would clearly go against the intended powers outlined in the Constitution. As the Constitution states, it’s Congress’ responsibility is "to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization”. “Like most Utahns, I recognize that our immigration system is broken and must be reformed, but the President's threat of executive orders and a call for amnesty isn’t the answer,” Stewart continued. “It goes against the will of the people and of Congress. If the president wants to reform immigration it must happen through the proper channels within Congress." For a copy of the letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=0dcaf84f-1fa5-4d93-ba31-561e93374ff9 | Senator Hatch Highlights Innovation Agenda for the 114th Congress | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, took to the Senate floor today to identify pro-innovation policy priorities for the 114th Congress. His speech outlined a series of bipartisan legislative initiatives he will help advance early in the next congress. Below are select excerpts: On Patent Trolls: Patent trolls – which are often shell companies that do not make or sell anything – are crippling innovation and growth across all sectors of our economy. It is estimated that abusive patent litigation costs our economy over $60 billion each year. With so much on the line, how can we afford not to act? Yet, the current Senate did exactly that, and ignored the very real opportunity we had to follow the House of Representatives and pass bipartisan legislation that was supported by the White House. Now, there are some who argue that patent troll legislation is not necessary in light of the Supreme Court’s decisions in the Octane Fitness and Highmark cases. Ms. Charlene Morrow and Mr. Brian Lahti, however, writing in the BNA Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal, confirm that “nothing in these cases addresses the proposed reforms to make the real parties in interest who are managing patent assertion entities responsible for fees and costs.” As these experienced practitioners acknowledge, such legislation is essential to address fee-collection concerns faced by defendants in patent litigation. One of the legislative approaches Ms. Morrow and Mr. Lahti propose is to make bonding more readily available at an early stage of litigation. It is past time that the Senate does its part. I’m determined to make such patent reform a priority early next year, and to make sure we send the President a bill he can sign into law for the good of American innovation. On Trade Secrets: We have made some progress in moving forward trade secret legislation. Earlier this year, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on the importance of creating a private right of action for trade secret th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-responds-being-selected-oversight-and-government-reform-chairman | Chaffetz Responds to Being Selected Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//SAB | Rep. Stewart's Bill Passes the House; Enhances Transparency and Balance at the EPA | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed Rep. Chris Stewart’s (R-Utah) bill which reforms the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) scientific advisory process. The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act makes changes to the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) to enhance public participation, improve the process for selecting expert advisors, expand transparency requirements and limit non-scientific policy advice. “Through the EPA, the Obama Administration is aggressively pursuing costly regulations that impact nearly every sector of the American economy,” Stewart said. “These rules should be based on sound scientific assertions and conclusions. It’s critical that we have a balanced panel of experts operating in an open and transparent way. This bill improves that process in key areas." Established by Congress in 1978, the SAB plays an important role in reviewing the scientific foundation of EPA regulatory decisions, while also broadly advising the Agency on science and technology-related matters. “Ensuring that the Science Advisory Board is balanced and transparent will help instill more confidence in the EPA’s decision making process,” Stewart said. Criticisms of the current advisory process include: Many panel members publicly state strong policy preferences where they should only be providing impartial scientific reviews. According to the Congressional Research Service, almost 60 percent of the members of EPA’s standing scientific advisory panels directly received National Center for Environmental Research grants from the Agency. These advisors served as investigators for grants representing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. This has resulted in many panel members reviewing their own work. Public participation is limited during most SAB meetings, and virtually no ability exists for interested parties to comment on the scope of SAB reviews. Private sector industry expertise on panels is typically minimal, and in some cases is entirely excluded, despite existing statutory requirements that memb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141205201914/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397667 | Rep. Rob Bishop Named Chairman of House Natural Resources Committee | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—Today, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) announced that Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) will serve as Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee for the 114th Congress. Congressman Bishop currently serves as Chairman of the Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee. He is recognized by his colleagues in Congress for being a dedicated advocate for public lands and natural resource issues. “I am honored to have been selected to serve in this important new role at the Natural Resources Committee. As Chairman I will work to ensure that our unique and abundant federal resources are properly managed and that a fair balance is reached between conservation and multiple use. Doc Hastings leaves big shoes to fill and I am grateful for all that he has done to advance and address natural resource policies,” said Congressman Bishop. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=dc7feae5-377b-41ed-a0f5-2b6288138b62 | Senator Hatch Comments on Senates Failure to Pass Keystone Pipeline Bill | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the Senate, released the following statement on passage of the Cassidy Keystone Bill: “I am very disappointed that tonight’s vote to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline failed, though I am confident that we will win when the issue is considered again early in the next Congress. Nevertheless, the fact that the approval process has dragged on for more than six years clearly demonstrates that the federal regulatory process is broken. Helping create jobs and getting our economy back on the right track should be at the top of Washington’s agenda, which is why pursuing regulatory reform will be one of my priorities in the coming Congress. I will continue to fight for American jobs and affordable energy in the next congress when Republicans will be in the majority.” Senator Hatch has been a strong supporter of the Keystone pipeline, having voted in favor of every bill that has directed the President to build the pipeline. Senator Hatch has long been an advocate for increasing domestic energy production in the United States and supports an all-of-the-above approach to our nations energy development. As Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus Subcommittee on Public Lands, Senator Hatch continues to encourage the promotion of our country’s energy infrastructure and the access to and development of our vast domestic natural resources. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=2e2cc06a-c070-49e9-87d6-179c16801804 | Hatch Outlines Importance of Dynamic Scoring for Major Policy Reforms in Speech at American Action Forum | 2014-11-17 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – In a speech today at the American Action Forum, Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called for dynamic scoring to be used to evaluate any major reform, including an overhaul of the tax code, so that the proposal’s macroeconomic effects can be fully assessed. Below is the text of Hatch’s full speech delivered today: Let me begin with a story I heard about an upstanding Utahn named Jim who recently visited a park on his way to see his friend Lisa. Jim happens to be keen on law-and-order and was very unnerved when he observed two people in the park apparently engaged in an illegal drug deal. After leaving the park, Jim drove to pick up Lisa, who has a strong libertarian streak. When he arrived, Jim could barely contain himself and immediately shrieked: “Lisa, I just saw a drug deal take place in the public park, can you believe it?” With strong indignation, Lisa cried out: “Oh my goodness, you were in a Public Park?” The story is an example of how orientation influences what we view as being important. When it comes to the effects federal spending or taxes have on the economy, views also often tend to shift depending on orientation. Some seem oriented toward the demand side of the economy, and they focus mostly on effects of federal spending. Others seem oriented toward the supply side of the economy, and they focus on the effects of effective marginal tax rates. In my view, both are right: demand matters and supply matters. What I’d like to talk about today is how we have and will, in the future, bring supply, demand, and macroeconomic analysis to bear in analyzing proposals involving significant changes in taxes, spending, and other policy matters. To preview where I come out on these matters, I’ll note at the outset that while analysis of macroeconomic effects of proposed legislation, or what we sometimes call dynamic analysis, is challenging, it has a number of benefits. Both Democrats and Republicans alike have acknowledged that dynamic analysis can … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=5c1f98ac-4cc9-41d3-9254-5242bfbed387 | Senator Hatch Comments on Passage of CCDBG | 2014-11-17 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan, bicameral reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG): “I was honored to work alongside Senators Burr and Mikulski on this much-needed reform in child care licensing, monitoring, and safety. Too many young parents, faced with financial hardship, have to choose between providing for their children and caring for them. I'm thrilled that we’ve been able to work towards a solution to that dilemma. By empowering states to direct the use of funds to train providers and improve the quality of care, families, not the federal government, get to determine what child care option is best for them. I look forward to the President signing this bill into law.” Senator Hatch has spent his career seeking ways to protect and help our children. In 1989 he backed legislation that would provide funds to lower- and middle-income working parents to help them pay for childcare. In 1997 he created the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), designed to help provide children with health insurance. Last month the Voices for Utah Children’s First Focus Campaign recognized Senator Hatch as a defender of Children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=c5ca30e2-44a5-42c2-9360-fbd51ff4c986 | ICYMI: Washington Post Names Hatch "Distinguished Pol of the Week" | 2014-11-17 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – According to the Washington Post, Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was the "Distinguished Pol of the Week" last week, and "perhaps the most productive lawmaker in the Senate." The full text of the article appears below: Kudos to Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) who were elected by acclamation to lead their respective house’s Republicans. But as we turn from campaigns to governing, I want to single out perhaps the most productive lawmaker in the Senate Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) for decades has done what the liberal media constantly demand — work across party lines to pass constructive legislation. This year he didn’t wait for the GOP majority to arrive. Back in January, he joined with fellow Republicans Tom Coburn (Okla.) and Richard Burr (N.C.) to set out a detailed Obamacare alternative. In October he presented an innovation agenda “to foster an environment that encourages research and innovation by addressing abusive patent litigation, protecting trade secrets, modernizing the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, strengthening cybersecurity, reforming immigration policy for high-skilled workers, reducing regulatory and tax burdens for innovators, and removing barriers to digital trade.” In addition, this week he made a constructive suggestion on immigration reform, writing that “effectively fixing this high-skilled piece of the immigration puzzle will require legislative action, and the president’s promise to act unilaterally in other areas will only short-circuit the statutory reforms we desperately need.” He warned, “Obama’s promise to make further unilateral changes to our nation’s immigration policy breeds mistrust and makes meaningful legislative reform even harder to achieve.” He then suggests, as the GOP House leadership supported, a piecemeal approach starting with a pro-growth, bipartisan H1-B visa plan. (“thoughtful, lasting legislative framework that would increase the number of H-1B visas, based on annual market demand, to attract … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141114194401/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397666 | Bishop Joins in Support of Keystone XL Pipeline | 2014-11-14 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today joined in support of legislation to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline [H.R. 5682]. “As we look to improve upon and grow the way we transport and develop natural resources here at home and with our allies, there is a clear and present need for the Keystone XL Pipeline. Unnecessary delays in this project can be attributed to political gamesmanship on behalf of the President and Democrats in the Senate. It is my hope that Senator Reid and his democrat colleagues will break away from the President’s political playbook by ensuring that Rep. Cassidy’s legislation is passed in the Senate and signed into law by the President,” said Congressman Bishop. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=3f960835-55d6-42e2-8ddc-af35375af314 | Senator Hatch Remarks at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention As Prepared for Delivery | 2014-11-14 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | It is truly an honor to be here with you today. The Federalist Society has long been near and dear to my heart. I have been a proud member for decades. And contrary to some of the Left’s more vivid fantasies, our Society isn’t some secret right-wing cabal. It’s a forum for vibrant debate among our diverse membership, made up of conservatives, libertarians, and moderates. The Federalist Society was borne out of a reaction to the unbridled activism of the Supreme Court in the 1960s and 70s. For decades, our mission has come from a shared antipathy to the policy-driven manipulation of the law in service of political ends. Today, the Society stands united against the current President’s unprecedented executive overreach. We Federalists care deeply about the separation of powers and the rule of law, and these past six years have seen myriad abuses by this administration. Beyond the legal realm, dissatisfaction with the President has grown as Americans increasingly worry that his policies have left us less prosperous at home and less secure in the world. The American people went to the polls last week and delivered a decisive blow to President Obama and his progressive agenda. They put conservative majorities in charge of the legislative branch and gave us the opportunity to steer the nation in a better direction. But articulating the case against the Obama administration is the easy part. Advancing our convictions through the constructive task of governing is much harder. This challenge is only made more difficult by the divisions we face as a conservative movement. Some commentators eagerly highlight divisions on the political Right—between Tea Party and establishment, purists and pragmatists, libertarians and social conservatives, populists and elites, hawks and isolationists. It is incumbent upon those of us who seek to lead—especially those of us who hold elected office—to develop a positive, constructive agenda that can help unite such factions and present a compelling vision to Americans searching f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=e27c6434-4da8-4fb3-b8ff-317c25f31a62 | Hatch Applauds House Passage of Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization | 2014-11-14 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following statement upon the House of Representatives’s reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program: "I am thrilled that the House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize this crucial program. Senator Ted Kennedy and I wrote the original Traumatic Brain Injury legislation almost 20 years ago and it is simply amazing to see the tremendous impact it has had on those those dealing with TBI-related disabilities and their families. These victims are the heroic members of our armed services, young athletes, and others who desperately need our help. I hope the President will move quickly to sign this important bipartisan bill into law." The legislation, coauthored by Bob Casey, D-Pa., reauthorizes the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program for five more years at current funding levels and provides assistance to millions of Americans suffering from brain injuries and their families. These injuries, which are generally the result of a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, range from mild to severe and can lead to lifelong complications or even death. Sen. Hatch created the TBI program with late Senator Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., in 1996. The Hatch-Casey TBI legislation is supported by American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Physical Therapy Association, American Psychological Association, American Trauma Society, Brain Injury Association of America, Child Injury Prevention Alliance, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Association of State EMS Officials, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, National Council on Aging, Prevent Child Abuse America, Safe Kids and the Safe States Alliance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=f2c32360-f97c-4a08-95cd-081e0d23cc20 | Hatch Joins Top Lawmakers in Opposing Controversial Waters of the U.S. Rule | 2014-11-14 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the top Republican on the Subcommittee on Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Actions, joined several other top Republicans in submitting comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) proposed rule regarding the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. "EPA and the Corps must abandon the proposed Waters of the United States rule. It presents a grave threat to Americans’ property rights, and its finalization will force landowners throughout the country to live with the unending prospect that their homes, farms, or communities could be subject to ruinous Clean Water Act jurisdictional determinations and litigation," wrote the Members. In the letter, the Members emphasized that the proposed WOTUS rule presents serious federalism concerns since it would call for an extra-constitutional relationship between the federal government and the states in the regulation of local land-use matters. The proposed WOTUS rule would significantly increase the amount of private property subject to federal control, including timberland, farmland, and innumerable waterbodies and other private lands. Finalizing the rule would allow the federal government to govern virtually any activity impacting an area where water flows, which means federal government permits would be required for all sorts of routine activities—including installing a playground in a backyard or extending a driveway – and would provide a new litigation tool for far-left environmentalists to attack private citizens and businesses. The public comment period for WOTUS ends on November 14th. The other Members signing today’s letter include U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; and U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial, and Antitrust Law; Sen.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141114194447/http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=f8c39a2e-0f9f-4060-ab4c-adf9d4f20264 | Lee Responds to Updated Religious Freedom Regulations in the Air Force | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee released the following statement in response to the recent decision by the Air Force to strengthen its rules protecting religious expression. The updated regulations clarify policy language in the Air Force Instruction 1-1 in order to accommodate for all Airmen the individual expression of religious belief. The revised rules were the result of an internal review of Air Force policy, following revised language on religious freedom in the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, which Senator Lee had encouraged earlier this year as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee: “Congress made it clear in the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act that the Department of Defense needs to do more to protect the freedom of our service-members to practice and express their religious beliefs while serving our country. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has worked for these protections, I am encouraged to see the Air Force reassessing their own standards to bring them closer to current law. I hope that these new regulations will be implemented with adherence to Congress’s intent of protecting the constitutional rights of Airmen. Protecting our service-members’ God-given freedom of religion is more than a constitutional requirement – it is critical to maintaining a strong and ready force. I have spoken to many active-duty members and veterans whose strongly held religious beliefs have been essential to dealing with the intense pressures they face in the armed services. I am afraid that recent trends towards restricting religious freedom in the military will weaken troop morale and impair the efforts of the military to recruit and retain quality service-members. The Department of Defense and Congress have a responsibility to continue engaging on this issue so we can ensure that Americans in uniform are able to enjoy during their time of service the very liberties they are putting their lives at risk to defend for the rest of us.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=678f8c6c-38ee-41d7-a116-5321fc0a1051 | All-or-Nothing Is a Bad Approach to Immigration | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | There is a viable path to meaningful immigration reform, but it does not begin with executive amnesty. During his 2013 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama emphasized that “real” immigration reform must involve “fixing the legal immigration system to cut waiting periods and attract the highly skilled entrepreneurs and engineers that will help create jobs and grow our economy.” But effectively fixing this high-skilled piece of the immigration puzzle will require legislative action, and the president’s promise to act unilaterally in other areas will only short-circuit the statutory reforms we desperately need. As someone who has long promoted high-skilled immigration reform, I was hopeful that Obama would support the bipartisan Immigration Innovation (or “I-Squared”) Act that I introduced with Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). Our bill provides a thoughtful, lasting legislative framework that would increase the number of H-1B visas, based on annual market demand, to attract the highly skilled workers and innovators Obama highlighted in his speech. After all, the president recently argued that a failure to enact immigration reform “has meant lost talents from the best and brightest around the world coming to study here but [who] are forced to leave and then compete against our businesses and workers.” The president recognizes we face a high-skilled worker shortage that has become a national crisis. In April, for the second year in a row, the federal government reached its current H-1B quota just five days after accepting applications. Employers submitted 172,500 petitions for just 85,000 available visas, so American companies were unable to hire nearly 90,000 high-skilled workers essential to help grow their domestic businesses, develop innovative technologies at home rather than abroad and compete internationally. Despite this crisis, and its immediate damage to our economy, Obama and Senate Democrats have insisted on comprehensive immigration reform o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=e0c64499-199f-4b80-800d-2621a56f828e | Senators Hatch and Lee Comment on Gunnison Sage Grouse Decision | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.—Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee released the following joint statement on the decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service to grant the Gunnison Sage Grouse protected status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): "Once again, the federal government has put forward new regulations that will make life difficult for Utahns and disrupt the Utah economy. As a result of this decision, even more land on which Utahns have depended for generations to support their families will become subject to onerous restrictions imposed by bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Worst of all, this listing was simply unnecessary. As our own Director of Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources has said, federal protections will actually make it more difficult to help the bird, by undermining the voluntary efforts of landowners, local officials, and environmental groups that have successfully maintained the Gunnison Sage Grouse population and conserved their habitat for nearly two decades. Despite these new regulations, we will continue to fight to protect the rights of states to manage wildlife within their borders." Senators Hatch and Lee have been actively involved in the debate over the need for ESA protections of the Gunnison Sage Grouse. They have co-written a letter alongside five other senators and representatives from Utah and Colorado requesting an extension of the comment period of the proposed rules for the Gunnison Sage Grouse in order to get local communities involved. The Greater Sage Grouse—a cousin to the Gunnison Sage Grouse—has a larger presence in the West and has been nominated for ESA protections. A listing of the Greater Sage Grouse would be even more devastating than today’s listing of the Gunnison Sage Grouse. Both senators cosponsored legislation earlier this year that would require the secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to provide assistance to states in developing their own conservation and management plans to protect and recover sage grouse species. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-bishop-oppose-listing-gunnison-sage-grouse | Chaffetz, Bishop Oppose Listing of Gunnison Sage Grouse | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141112202558/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397665 | Bishop and Chaffetz Oppose Listing of Gunnison Sage Grouse | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON— Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) and Congressman Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) joined together to announce their opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the Gunnison sage grouse as a “Threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Gunnison sage grouse species is found in Colorado and parts of eastern Utah. In May 2014, the D.C. District Court granted a six-month extension of the deadline for final determination on whether to list the Gunnison sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act. The Gunnison sage grouse has been the subject of a long-term battle waged by conservation groups wanting to curb use and development of public lands where Gunnison populations can be found. It is widely known that the Gunnison’s ESA listing would heavily restrict oil and gas development as well as ranching and recreation on 1.7 million acres of federal land located in Utah and Colorado. Congressman Bishop and Congressman Chaffetz remain concerned that the science used as justification for the listing lacks credibility and that the administration is yet again capitulating to special interest groups. “States, local governments, and public land users are working collaboratively to restore the Gunnison sage grouse populations and progress continues to be made. Restoration of the species is not something that can fully be measured overnight and it’s premature to supersede state and local actions with an ESA listing. Based on the federal government’s track record of ESA recovery, I’d say that listing this bird is not the panacea. This is yet another case of the federal government thinking it is smarter and more capable than the states and communities, a notion I flatly reject,” said Congressman Bishop, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee. “Wildlife management needs to be handled at the state and local level. That’s where the rubber meets the road. Local land-users are better equipped to develop management plans that both main… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=dd7d48a4-8f3f-4ac3-adb7-5a34f7264c64 | Were ready to repeal, replace | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Voters last week flatly rejected the Obama administration's policies and created a new opportunity to improve American health care by electing a Republican Congress that is firmly committed to repealing and replacing Obamacare. With a flawed website launch, failed state exchanges, burdensome mandates, mass cancellations of coverage and countless other broken promises paid for by Medicare cuts and a trillion dollar tax hike, it's no wonder so few Democratic candidates campaigned on the merits of Obamacare. Instead, they ignored the fact that the president's health law has inflicted new costs on American families, individuals and job creators while doing nothing to lower the cost of health care in the U.S. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, premiums will jump by nearly 7% this year alone. Health care costs will outpace GDP over the next decade and, by 2023, health spending will represent more than 19% of our economy. This is not sustainable. And, while Republicans reaffirmed their opposition to the law on the campaign trail and called for reforms that will help bring costs down, some naysayers continue to claim our party simply wants to return our health care system to the pre-Obamacare status quo. Nothing could be further from the truth. Earlier this year, Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and I unveiled the Patient CARE Act, a legislative proposal that would reduce costs by harnessing market forces and increase access to affordable, high-quality care. Our plan restores the doctor-patient relationship and protects the vulnerable, the young and those with pre-existing conditions, without crushing mandates from Washington. Republicans will continue to push for a full repeal and replacement of Obamacare in the next Congress. Conservatives should also take advantage of all opportunities to repeal any part of the law and replace it with better policies that empower Americans, not Washington. To say Obamacare should not be replaced is to say this new reality — with … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=8a9c5979-7566-48e1-a241-4f88205efaa6 | Senator Hatch Remarks as Prepared for Taylorsville Veterans Day Program | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Senator Hatch delivered the following remarks at the Taylorsville Veterans Day program yesterday: It is a great privilege to be with you today for the Taylorsville City Veterans Day Celebration. I hope you all enjoyed the great veteran’s parade. I want to thank the two Grand Marshals of the parade: Jill Atwood, who served seven years in the National Guard, including a tour in Saudi Arabia; and Valentina Paddock who served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. These two women represent the dedication and ideals of the United States Military with dignity and grace. I also want to thank Mayor Larry Johnson who has organized and conducted such a wonderful Veteran’s Day program. Thank you for your dedicated service to Taylorsville City and the wonderful state of Utah. While driving to Taylorsville City Hall today, I was greeted -- like all of you -- by a magnificent sight: the flags of honor that have been set up and flown to represent Utah’s fallen soldiers from recent conflicts. What a wonderful memorial to our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom! We are here today to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. However, I also want to honor the family members who are left at home to keep families and day-to-day life moving forward. Your sacrifices will never be overlooked or forgotten. Thank you for the support you give to the men and women who wear our nation’s uniform. I know that all of you spouses, or significant others of veterans would never treat a veteran as badly as Becky treated Ricky, a Marine stationed in Afghanistan. She wrote him what some call a “Dear John” letter that stated: Dear Ricky, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice, since you’ve been gone, and it’s not fair to either of us. I’m, sorry. Please return the picture of me that I sent to you. Love, Becky With hurt feelings, the Marin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a9c775fa-5644-4ce0-907f-4d12c3f712db | Hatch Welcomes U.S. Progress on International Technology Trade Pact | 2014-11-11 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | SALT LAKE CITY – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement after the Obama Administration announced it reached a deal with China towards expanding the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), an international trade pact that works to eliminate tariffs on information technology products: “After more than a year of stalled negotiations, the Administration’s progress with China to zero-out tariffs on information technology products, like medical devices, is welcome news. Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement would be a big win for American manufacturers, including many in my home state of Utah, who would then be able to increase their global footprint on cutting-edge technologies. Given the recent progress achieved on international trade policy at APEC, it is imperative the President now work with Congress in a bipartisan way to help pass Trade Promotion Authority. Renewal of this job-creating initiative will empower our nation to negotiate a high-quality Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement that will grow the economy, benefit the American people and achieve the goals of Congress.” NOTE: A longtime advocate of breaking down trade barriers, Hatch has repeatedly called on the President to work with Congress to renew TPA, which expired in 2007. This Congress, Hatch introduced the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act with then-Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp. To date, Democrat Leadership in the Senate has blocked movement of the bipartisan, bicameral bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141111192322/http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=1d9c383d-ded6-47d1-91cd-4aeab9d9a895 | Lee Responds to Presidents Statement on Net Neutrality | 2014-11-10 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee released the following statement in response the President’s announcement on net neutrality: “The President’s suggestion that the FCC reclassify the Internet as a public utility, and subject it to the most pervasive and suffocating kind of government regulation, is dangerous. The Internet has flourished precisely because it has been open and free of just this kind of government control. The President’s policy would threaten to break the Internet—and stifle innovation in the most vibrant sector of our economy. “To keep creating jobs and opportunities for the American people, the Internet needs to be free, and protected – by Congress if necessary - from another dysfunctional government takeover." “Critics of the status quo are right to push for reform and it’s been almost twenty years since Congress updated The Communications Act. But net neutrality is a regulatory framework designed for railroads and telegraphs. We can’t condemn a regulatory framework from the 20th century to replace it with one from the 19th! What we need is to ensure we are protecting consumers and competition across this sector, putting neither producers nor providers, but consumers at the center of the Internet economy." Senator Lee is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=47d0af72-4917-4daa-85a7-f374cb63e3be | Senator Hatch Responds to President Obamas Net Neutrality Statement | 2014-11-10 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Salt Lake City, Utah—Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, made the following statement on net neutrality: “In a 2009 Wall Street Journal op-ed about the importance of stopping net neutrality, I wrote that ‘the Internet has grown because of a virtuous and mutually beneficial circle: network operators provide ever-increasing speed and bandwidth; content providers one-up each other with game-changing innovations; and consumers adapt and adopt at lightning speed.’ In the five years since, the Internet has only continued to expand. Yet the President now seeks to use 80-year-old regulations to control that incredible growth. It’s not 1934, and we are not dealing with telephones you hold in two parts. I’m proud of the work Senate Republicans have done to lay out an agenda for encouraging growth and innovation here in America, and we must defend against the use of a decades-old regulatory framework that would hurt that progress." As Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, Sen. Hatch has been a strong voice against net neutrality. In the next Congress, Sen. Hatch will focus on a pro-tech, pro-innovation agenda that relies heavily on a free and open internet. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=649d9652-0955-464b-bebb-76ca3f4d045d | Lee Responds to Presidents Statement on Net Neutrality | 2014-11-10 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Senator Mike Lee released the following statement in response the Presidents announcement on net neutrality: The Presidents suggestion that the FCC reclassify the Internet as a public utility, and subject it to the most pervasive and suffocating kind of government regulation, is dangerous. The Internet has flourished precisely because it has been open and free of just this kind of government control. The Presidents policy would threaten to break the Internetand stifle innovation in the most vibrant sector of our economy." To keep creating jobs and opportunities for the American people, the Internet needs to be free, and protected by Congress if necessary - from another dysfunctional government takeover." Critics of the status quo are right to push for reform and its been almost twenty years since Congress updated The Communications Act. But net neutrality is a regulatory framework designed for railroads and telegraphs. We cant condemn a regulatory framework from the 20th century to replace it with one from the 19th! What we need is to ensure we are protecting consumers and competition across this sector, putting neither producers nor providers, but consumers at the center of the Internet economy." Senator Lee is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=89d77556-9f90-456b-bb62-5e841d6b092a | ORRIN G. HATCH: Why the rush to a new attorney general? | 2014-11-07 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | President Obama's nomination of Loretta Lynch to replace Eric Holder Jr. as attorney general is an opportunity to refurbish the tarnished image of both the Senate and the Department of Justice. Seizing that opportunity will require a deliberative confirmation process and the appointment of an attorney general committed to putting the rule of law before partisan politics. Democrats have spent the past two years dismantling the independent role the Senate was designed to play when considering presidential nominations. One year ago, Senate Democrats used a parliamentary maneuver to abolish nearly all nomination filibusters. As a result, for the first time in more than two centuries, the Senate minority today has no real say in the confirmation process. Even so, properly considering a nominee to such a significant position as attorney general requires a full and fair process, something that is particularly hard to do in a post-election "lame-duck" session. As a result of the recent election, the Senate in the 114th Congress will be constituted very differently than it is today. Newly elected senators who, beginning in January, will serve with a new attorney general in office should be able to participate in the confirmation process. It has been nearly five years since Ms. Lynch's confirmation as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York and she is not well known in Washington. In recent years, the few nominees confirmed to executive branch positions in a lame-duck session were approved unanimously by voice vote without controversy. They were appointed to help staff lower-profile agencies rather than to lead Cabinet departments. No one has been nominated and confirmed to be attorney general in a lame-duck session since before the Civil War. Since Mr. Holder has committed to serve until a successor is confirmed, there will be no break in Justice Department leadership and, therefore, no need to rush the confirmation of America's top law-enforcement officer. In fact, the need for close scrutiny of the Obama … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=2fde99b2-d5c8-463f-b97c-cd06d00cccb9 | Hatch Comments on the Supreme Courts Decision to Rule on Health Care Subsidies under Obamacare | 2014-11-07 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Salt Lake City, Utah—Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, former chairman and longest serving Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear King v. Burwell, a case that asks whether the federal government can lawfully provide subsidies to buyers of health insurance under Obamacare. “Obamacare has been a disaster, in no small part because of the divisive process by which it was conceived,” said Hatch. “The Supreme Court must hold the Obama administration accountable to the text of the law as passed by Congress. The clear language of Obamacare authorizes subsidies only through the state exchanges, not the federal exchange. In this case, the Obama administration simply ignored the law and implemented its own policy instead. The administration’s decision to issue billions of dollars in subsidies in clear disregard of the statutory text represents a fundamental breach of our constitutional system, in which the rightful authority to make law is vested in Congress." “President Obama continues to put politics ahead of the rule of law. I applaud the Supreme Court for deciding to hear this vitally important case, and I hope that it will reject the administration’s lawless behavior and instead uphold the lawmaking authority of Congress.” Senator Hatch has fought tirelessly to repeal Obamacare since it was signed into law in 2010. Earlier this year, along with Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Tom Coburn (R-OK), Senator Hatch released what the Washington Post called “the most complete Obamacare replacement plan,” the Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=86363b49-5c2c-4816-8c7f-9408c28356c7 | Hatch Reacts to Nomination of Loretta Lynch for United States Attorney General | 2014-11-07 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Salt Lake City, Utah—Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, former chairman and longest serving Republican of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the nomination of Loretta Lynch, the current U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, to be Attorney General of the United States. "I congratulate Ms. Lynch on her nomination to serve as the 83rd Attorney General of the United States, and I look forward to reviewing and considering her nomination,” said Hatch. "When reviewing a candidate to serve as our nation’s chief law enforcement officer, a full and fair confirmation process is always essential, and its importance has only increased in light of the troubling abuses under the current Attorney General. I look forward to hearing Ms. Lynch’s plans for restoring trust in the Department of Justice.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141106194041/http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=7b3079a0-16fe-4cb6-93ba-d87c1ed6befb | How to Fix Congress: Five Steps To Restore Trust, Transparency, And Empowerment | 2014-11-06 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | web.archive.org | legacy | After years of frustration and months of feverish work, the Republican Party has finally won back the U.S. Senate, and with it, undivided control of Congress. But no sooner had Tuesday night’s balloon drops hit the floor than Republicans around the country – and especially in certain offices in Washington, D.C. – faced that timeless question of election night winners: Now what? This is never an easy question to answer, given the requisite balancing act between expectations and realities, politics and substance. And answering it could be especially difficult for the leaders of the new Republican Congress, for two additional reasons. First, there is the still-strained relationship between the G.O.P.’s Washington establishment and its grassroots conservative base. And second, the party establishment and consultant class chose to de-emphasize Republican policy alternatives during the campaign. So despite that strategy’s apparent success Tuesday night, our new majority cannot claim a sweeping legislative mandate. But this question needs to be answered, nonetheless. And soon. As a frequent critic of my party’s strategic timidity - and as incoming Chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, whose job it is encourage bolder thinking and action - I thought it incumbent on me to offer some concrete, early, and hopefully constructive suggestions about how the new Republican Congress might be steered toward unity and success. As the reader will see, the ideas below are not really policy goals. (I have my own ideas about what our party’s reform agenda ought to be, and I will spend most of the next two years advocating them.) Rather, these are five suggestions to my Republican colleagues to help repair the dysfunctional legislative branch we have inherited, rebuild Congress’s reputation among the American people, and by extension slowly restore the public’s confidence in the Republican Party. 1. Rebuilding Trust The greatest challenge to policymaking today is distrust. The American people distrust their government, and Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141107191648/http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=723c1925-9152-4c42-bb89-d8d51b03a0bd | How to Fix Congress: Five Steps To Restore Trust, Transparency, And Empowerment | 2014-11-06 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | web.archive.org | legacy | Read the full article After years of frustration and months of feverish work, the Republican Party has finally won back the U.S. Senate, and with it, undivided control of Congress. But no sooner had Tuesday night’s balloon drops hit the floor than Republicans around the country—and especially in certain offices in Washington, DC—faced that timeless question of election-night winners: Now what? This is never an easy question to answer, given the requisite balancing act between expectations and realities, politics and substance. And answering it could be especially difficult for the leaders of the new Republican Congress, for two additional reasons. First, there is the still-strained relationship between the GOP’s Washington establishment and its grassroots conservative base. And second, the party establishment and consultant class chose to de-emphasize Republican policy alternatives during the campaign. So despite that strategy’s apparent success Tuesday night, our new majority cannot claim a sweeping legislative mandate. But this question needs to be answered, nonetheless. And soon. As a frequent critic of my party’s strategic timidity—and as incoming chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, whose job it is encourage bolder thinking and action—I thought it incumbent on me to offer some concrete, early, and hopefully constructive suggestions about how the new Republican Congress might be steered toward unity and success. As the reader will see, the ideas below are not really policy goals. (I have my own ideas about what our party’s reform agenda ought to be, and I will spend most of the next two years advocating them.) Rather, these are five suggestions to my Republican colleagues to help repair the dysfunctional legislative branch we have inherited, rebuild Congress’s reputation among the American people, and by extension slowly restore the public’s confidence in the Republican Party… Read the full article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=2fcfe3d1-d974-4859-87c7-53282520b138 | After Harry Reid, the GOP Shouldnt Unilaterally Disarm | 2014-11-06 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | By ORRIN G. HATCH And C. BOYDEN GRAY After the 2006 midterm elections delivered control of the Senate to the Democratic Party, incoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared that it was “time for bipartisanship, it’s time for open government, transparency, and it’s a time for results.” Eight years later, we know all too well what those “results” turned out to be—and they did not include bipartisanship, openness or transparency. The Democratic Party’s opaque, aggressively unilateral approach to government spurred voters to return the Senate to Republican control this week. In preparing to lead, Senate Republicans must not repeat the Democratic majority’s excesses. Instead, our party must now begin the hard work of repairing much institutional damage. After six years of disregarding its constitutional responsibilities, the Senate must once again become a forum for meaningful deliberation and must stand as a true check and balance against executive-branch overreach. Specifically, the new Senate must begin by restoring the twin pillars of the institution’s deliberative character: full debate and an open amendment process. Sen. Robert C. Byrd described those two institutional safeguards—open debate and amendment—as bulwarks that ensure “the liberties of the people will remain secure.” In the end, the Senate’s procedural safeguards exist not to protect individual senators, but to preserve Americans’ liberty. But that fundamental goal—protecting liberty—counsels against blindly returning to the prior status quo. Some bells cannot be unrung. Chief among these is Sen. Reid’s decision to invoke the “nuclear option” to strip minority senators of their ability to filibuster judicial nominees. The nuclear option allowed President Obama and his allies to reshape the judicial branch dramatically to suit their far-left agenda. And the Democrats were not shy in boasting of their achievement. This summer, after a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down the administration’s efforts to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=b27b06af-f64f-4af9-a39a-8e0d5a677c1f | Sen. Orrin Hatch Statement on District Court Decision on Prairie Dogs | 2014-11-06 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Salt Lake City, Utah—Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the most senior Republican in the Senate, released the following statement on the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Utah striking down as unconstitutional Endangered Species Act regulations that limit the rights of Utah property owners: “I’m glad the court has stepped in to protect the property rights of Utahns,” Hatch said. “I’ve worked on this issue for a long time, and this decision is a direct result of the tremendous efforts of the members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Property Owners, the Pacific Legal Foundation, the Iron County Commission, and the people of Iron County. This is the first time a federal court has found that Endangered Species Act regulations limiting the taking of a listed species exceed the scope of Congress’s enumerated powers. The court’s decision confirms what we have said all along: the federal government has no business interfering with property rights where the allegedly endangered species has no connection to, or effect on, interstate commerce. I will continue to fight the federal government’s unnecessary intrusions in the state of Utah.” Sen. Hatch visited affected sites in Iron County to see the issue firsthand in the summer of 2012. As Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus’s Public Lands Subcommittee, he also coordinated visits for officials of the Fish and Wildlife Service, which led to an official proposal that would allow for a more serious solution. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=b268b23b-6245-4c43-bbf3-add5b3b8d4a6 | How to Fix Congress: Five Steps To Restore Trust, Transparency, And Empowerment | 2014-11-06 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | Read the full article After years of frustration and months of feverish work, the Republican Party has finally won back the U.S. Senate, and with it, undivided control of Congress. But no sooner had Tuesday nights balloon drops hit the floor than Republicans around the countryand especially in certain offices in Washington, DCfaced that timeless question of election-night winners: Now what? This is never an easy question to answer, given the requisite balancing act between expectations and realities, politics and substance. And answering it could be especially difficult for the leaders of the new Republican Congress, for two additional reasons. First, there is the still-strained relationship between the GOPs Washington establishment and its grassroots conservative base. And second, the party establishment and consultant class chose to de-emphasize Republican policy alternatives during the campaign. So despite that strategys apparent success Tuesday night, our new majority cannot claim a sweeping legislative mandate. But this question needs to be answered, nonetheless. And soon. As a frequent critic of my partys strategic timidityand as incoming chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, whose job it is encourage bolder thinking and actionI thought it incumbent on me to offer some concrete, early, and hopefully constructive suggestions about how the new Republican Congress might be steered toward unity and success. As the reader will see, the ideas below are not really policy goals. (I have my own ideas about what our partys reform agenda ought to be, and I will spend most of the next two years advocating them.) Rather, these are five suggestions to my Republican colleagues to help repair the dysfunctional legislative branch we have inherited, rebuild Congresss reputation among the American people, and by extension slowly restore the publics confidence in the Republican Party Read the full article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a42a0ad2-5dfd-4cbc-8374-07882d369b1d | HATCH CONDEMNS OBAMA ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS ON ISRAEL | 2014-10-31 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sen. Orrin Hatch sent a letter to President Obama today condemning the comments made by senior administration officials regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for the dismissal of those responsible. According to an article in The Atlantic titled “The Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations Is Officially Here,” Obama administration officials described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “recalcitrant,” “myopic,” “reactionary,” “obtuse,” “blustering,” “pompous,” and “Aspergery.” The article also recounts a senior official referring to Prime Minister Netanyahu as a “chickens***” and a “coward.” “These comments are flagrantly offensive and wholly inaccurate,” writes Sen. Hatch. “Throughout his life and tenure in office, Prime Minister Netanyahu has conducted himself with honor, dignity, and the highest distinction. He has proven himself both a capable defender of the State of Israel and a willing partner for peace, as well as a true and loyal friend of the United States. “[T]hese comments are deeply harmful to our vitally important relationship with Israel and its duly elected leader,” Hatch wrote. “No less than immediate dismissal can demonstrate that such remarks do not in any way represent the policy or attitude of your administration or of the United States government.” The full text of Sen. Hatch’s letter is below: October 31, 2014 The Honorable Barack H. Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, I write to you today out of concern arising from comments made by members of your Administration that appeared in Jeffrey Goldberg’s October 28, 2014 article in The Atlantic entitled, “The Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations Is Officially Here.” The article quotes “Obama administration officials” describing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “recalcitrant,” “myopic,” “reactionary,” “obtuse,” “blustering,” “pompous,” and “Aspergery.” The last term, emplo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141030185735/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397664 | IN THE NEWS: In our opinion: Daggett County shines with public-lands compromises | 2014-10-30 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | Deseret News editorial Considering all the “players” involved and “fields” in play, one needs a scorecard to track progress with ongoing public lands efforts in eastern and southeastern Utah. And the latest addition to that scorecard? A home run coming out of Daggett County. First, a quick in-game update on the Bishop public lands initiative, bearing the name of Rep. Rob Bishop, the Utah congressman who has spent the last nearly two years trying to broker local land-use agreements. It’s a search for public lands resolutions that the Deseret News dubbed “The Grand Compromise.” The initiative — a work-in-progress with county-by-county discussions and cooperations — is expected to be unveiled in final-draft form in early 2015. The initiative proposes solutions for some 18 million acres in the extreme eastern past of Utah, with possible wilderness designations reaching 2 million acres and creating well-defined areas for recreation, ranching, oil and gas development, mining interests, potash extraction and more. The “players” represent dozens of local government entities, special-interest groups, businesses, corporations and the like — all with a vested interest in the public lands and their uses. It’s something Utahns want to see successfully resolved. Bishop’s initiative allows compromise at the local level — the county-by-county compromises allowing for closest-level discussions unique to that area. In other words, what’s good for Uintah County may be different than what works in Wayne County, rather than painting the entire region with one broad brushstroke. Emery County, for example, lined up its public lands compromises more than a year ago, a model of prompt effort and cooperation. Other counties, such as San Juan, are on the other end, with invested participants unable so far to find much of a common middle ground. And still others, like Grand, are somewhere in the middle — seemingly reaching a cooperative summit one day only to struggle with a speed bump the next. Meanwhile, Bishop says Obama administration o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141027224333/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397663 | IN THE NEWS: ABC News CH4-Lawmakers and environmentalists find common ground in Daggett County land agreement | 2014-10-27 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) – It's being called an historic agreement that can serve as a model to resolve the dispute over public lands in Utah once and for all. Thousands of acres in Daggett County will be preserved as conservation, forest and wilderness areas. In return, the county and state will receive lands for economic development. It's not a scene you see every day in Utah politics, conservative law makers at the table with environmentalist groups to announce a proposed compromise. "We're honored to have you here on what I think is an historical occasion," said Governor Gary Herbert, (R) Ut. A public lands management agreement on thousands of acres in Daggett County. It's all part of Representative Rob Bishop's Public Lands Initiative, bringing all parties together to find the balance between conservation and economic development. "Utah is a public lands state, it's always going to be a public lands state. The real issue is trying to get more decisions on that land being done by Utahns," said Bishop, (R) Ut. In the Daggett County Compromise more than 100,000 acres will be designated for conservation. "We'll see things protected along the Green River in Daggett County, portions of the High Uintas were protected, Diamond Mountain was protected," said Scott Groene, with Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Other parts will be developed to contribute to the state school trust fund and boost the local economy dependent on tourism. "We need to diversify our recreational opportunities other than fishing in the Flaming Gorge and the Green River," said Daggett County Commissioner, Jerry Steglich. This will allow the county to do that by developing a ski resort, shooting range, power substation and more. What at times seemed like a stalemate. "I did want to walk away, several times," said Steglich. Is now being praised as the negotiations move from county to county. "We've been able to bring people together here in agreement, which i think is going to be a model for us for the rest of the state," said Herbert. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=0c6017b8-8fed-4a69-8630-60ee121dc7cf | Senator Hatch Announces J.P. Freire as New Communications Director And Mathew Jensen as Legislative Assistant | 2014-10-27 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch announced Friday that J.P. Freire will be joining his staff as Communications Director overseeing communications for the state of Utah and the personal office. Freire joins Hatch’s staff after two years of serving as Communications Director and Speechwriter for U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo of the 4th District of Kansas. He previously worked as a Senior Communications Strategist in crisis communications, campaigns, and corporate defense for New Media Strategies following nearly eight years as an award-winning conservative journalist, including turns as Associate Editorial Page Editor at the Washington Examiner, Managing Editor at the American Spectator, and Researcher/Writer at the New York Times. In 2009 he was honored as CPAC’s Journalist of the Year. Freire holds a B.A. in English from Cornell University, where he also served as senior editor of the Cornell Review. “J.P.’s experience as a policy-focused journalist, strategic communicator, and effective manager will be a major asset to our team as we coordinate our agenda for the Senate,” Hatch said. “J.P. is an honest broker who knows how to discuss complicated issues with reporters, and I’m thrilled to have him as part of my team.” Matthew Jensen was also promoted from Military Legislative Research Assistant to Legislative Assistant where he will be handling Transportation, Space, and Veterans Affairs. He will continue to play a supportive role in Defense-related issues. Jensen has been with Senator Hatch’s office since 2011 and has worked on a broad range of policy areas. Jensen is a graduate of Utah State University. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=2f70eb3b-2175-4306-b78c-cc4d2e9961c5 | Hatch Marks 20th Anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) | 2014-10-27 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Sen. Orrin Hatch, former Chairman of the Labor and Human Resources Committee and current member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) into law this weekend. According to the United Natural Products Alliance, the industry has grown from a $9 billion industry in 1994 when the bill passed to $35 billion in 2013 with a 7.5% annual compound growth. By 2017, national sales are expected to reach just under $50 billion. In Utah, it is an almost $7 billion industry annually. In his speech to leaders of the dietary supplement industry Hatch stated: “DSHEA was a remarkable achievement. The solid compromise has had relatively few problems in two decades, and there has not been a major amendment to its structure in the last 20 years. “The law created a crystal clear definition for dietary supplements and made clear they would be regulated as foods. DSHEA provided the FDA with abundant authority to protect public health through a defined safety standard and new safety authorities.” The Senator’s full remarks are below: Thank you for that kind introduction and for having me here today. I am so honored to be speaking here today in front of a crowd of longtime friends and supporters. You all know that I am very fond of the dietary supplement industry, and I am so proud to have watched this industry continue to grow and flourish in the state of Utah. I am personally invested in ensuring that the companies represented here today are able to reach consumers, grow their business, and improve the health of millions of Americans by developing their products and expanding their capacity to fill the demand for dietary supplements. That’s why I’m so proud that this week we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of DSHEA - the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Why DSHEA? As you all know, DSHEA established a rational framework for the regulat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024002337/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397662 | IN THE NEWS: Utah county strikes major deal on wilderness, property swaps | 2014-10-23 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | A small county in northeast Utah has reached a big agreement on the future management of its public lands, offering a spark to a sweeping legislative effort being led by Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah). Bishop today was scheduled to join Daggett County Commissioner Jerry Steglich, conservationists, county and state officials, and an off-highway vehicle advocate at the Utah State Capitol to tout a deal to designate more than 80,000 acres of wilderness, swap roughly 12,000 acres of federal and state lands, resolve road claims, and bolster OHV access, among other steps. It marked a major step forward for Bishop's effort to craft a bill balancing conservation, recreation and development on millions of acres of federal land in eastern Utah (Greenwire, Oct. 22, 2013). Daggett, the smallest of the counties involved, was the last to join Bishop's effort and the first out of the gate with a solution for its public lands. "What we are trying to do here is put Daggett out as a template or a microcosm," Bishop toldGreenwire this morning. Bishop said he hopes to introduce a draft multicounty bill by January. By that time, he will likely be chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, a position he said would allow him to expedite the bill through the House. Today's deal, which is summarized in a three-page list of principles, was also endorsed by Gov. Gary Herbert (R), whose office yesterday called it a "pathbreaking model" for other counties working with Bishop. Conservationists applauded the deal. "We'd love to see this exported to other counties," said Tim Peterson, Utah wildlands program manager for the Grand Canyon Trust, who attended today's event. "We hope it will create some momentum." The Daggett deal would add nearly 50,000 acres of Forest Service land to the High Uintas Wilderness, a massive east-west expanse of snow-covered mountains dotted with trout-filled lakes and some 400 miles of streams. It would also designate about 33,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management wilderness including the sandstone ridges of the Diamond… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=64333cc6-14bc-469e-ade7-213b956eef71 | Hatch Unveils Innovation Agenda for the 114th Congress | 2014-10-22 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | As Republicans seek to end Senate gridlock and advance policies that promote economic growth and make America more prosperous, Sen. Hatch’s innovation agenda is a critical priority for the next Congress. Key excerpts: Our constitutional values teach that the federal government has an important role to play in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth. But it should not be one of heavy-handed regulator. Rather, government’s proper role is to act as a facilitator, creating an environment that encourages research and development to drive our prosperity and quality of life in the decades to come. As chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, I have been working with colleagues and stakeholders to develop an innovation agenda for the coming Congress. On Addressing Patent Trolls: In particular, we must enact legislation to combat abusive patent litigation. ...Through common-sense reforms to our patent laws – including fee shifting, heightened pleading and discovery standards, and a mechanism to enable recovery of fees against shell companies – we can ensure that American resources are used to innovate and create jobs, not wasted to settle or litigate frivolous claims. On Protecting Trade Secrets: Another way to protect America’s innovation is to create a harmonized, uniform federal standard for protecting trade secrets. Trade secrets, such as customer lists, formulas, and manufacturing processes, are an essential form of intellectual property... It’s time to enact trade secret legislation that enables U.S. companies to protect their trade secrets in federal court. On Balancing Privacy and Responsible Data Storage: We are long overdue to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act – or ECPA – to require a warrant for all e-mail content within the United States and to safeguard data stored abroad from improper government access. ... Congress must ensure that law enforcement has the tools to execute search warrants where necessary, so long as officials comply with the laws of the foreig… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024002341/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397661 | Utah Public Lands Initiative Takes Important Step Forward | 2014-10-21 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | Salt Lake City—Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, and Daggett County Commissioners today joined representatives from the conservation, outdoor recreation, and sportsmens’ community, to unveil the draft Daggett County lands proposal agreement as part of the broader Utah Public Lands Initiative. Speakers at the event also included Scott Groene- Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, John Andrews- School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, Paul Spitler-The Wilderness Society, Mike Swenson- Utah Shared Access Alliance, Tim Peterson-Grand Canyon Trust, Mark Clemons-Sierra Club, and Dave Glenn-Trout Unlimited. Utah Association of Counties Mark Ward, Marcia Argust from Pew, and Utah State Senator Kevin Van Tassell have also joined in support of the framework unveiled today at the Utah State Capitol. “The Daggett County proposal represents an important milestone in the efforts to advance the Utah Public Lands Initiative. I commend all those who came to the table to find common sense solutions and compromises to some of the biggest challenges that have plagued public lands policy in the state for more than three decades. The draft proposal that will be included in the final PLI legislation includes some key components such as economic development for the county, economic opportunities for SITLA, land and water conservation, increased opportunities for motorized and non-motorized recreation, and advancements for the sportsmens’ community,” said Congressman Bishop. “This proposal is the result of significant negotiations and compromise on behalf of everyone involved. I’m proud that we are able to bring new opportunities for economic development to Daggett County as a result of our efforts and that was always our primary goal. Ensuring the future success and economic viability of our county remained our number one priority and this proposal reflects that,” said Daggett County Commissioner Jerry Steglich. “I’m pleased that each party involved in the proposal recognizes the importance of supp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024003014/http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=a618d6c8-681f-4076-99e1-049b1aca2150 | A Conservative Vision for the Next Generation | 2014-10-21 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | web.archive.org | legacy | I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but visiting Hillsdale reminds me of what a special place a college campus can be at its best. The last time I was on a college campus was this past August when I held a series of town hall events across Utah, many of which were held in college auditoriums. Every town hall event is unique, but for the most part they all share one common feature. This may come as a surprise to many of you, but, despite often being hosted on college campuses, the average age at most of my town hall events is – how should I say this? – slightly higher than the average age at the college where the event is taking place. But there was one town hall this year that was different. At this particular town hall I noticed a group of young people sitting in the audience. When I say “young,” I don’t mean young for one of my town hall events – I mean young... young like all the students in this auditorium. So naturally when I saw them my first thought was: they must be lost. After all, we were on a college campus; chances were that they accidentally stumbled into the wrong event. Polite Utahns that they were, I figured they were waiting until just the right moment – perhaps when we all bowed our heads for the opening prayer – to get up and make a break for the exit. But much to my surprise, through the prayer, pledge of allegiance, and even my opening remarks – which usually send at least a couple people to the door – they remained right where they were. As it turns out, they were students from another nearby college, and they had come with one of their professors. I discovered this because, after my opening remarks, the professor raised his hand and asked respectfully, on behalf of his students: “Could you please explain to these young people why exactly they should care about what you have to say?” It was a great question, even a profound question. And I have been thinking about it, in particular, since Dr. Arnn invited me to speak here this evening. As I saw it, this professor was actually asking two… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024003054/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397660 | MEDIA ADVISORY-Bishop to Hold 10th Annual Education Conference at Utah State Capitol | 2014-10-20 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, more than 160 high school students from Utah’s First Congressional District will attend the 10th annual Education Conference hosted by Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) at the Utah State Capitol. Each year students join together at the state capitol to engage in discussions on topics pertaining to the three branches of federal government, history, and the election process. “I am grateful to the teachers, staff, volunteers, and speakers who help make this conference possible for students each year. Having spent the better part of three decades as a public school teacher in Utah, I recognize the importance of providing students with opportunities for practical application of their textbook studies. This event is a great venue for students to engage with their peers and expand their understanding of government and history outside of the classroom,” said Bishop. During the conference, students will participate in group discussions, conduct case study sessions, and discuss and debate current policy issues being addressed by Congress. Guest speakers this year include Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox as well as Judge Ted Stewart. Students were selected by their teachers for attendance at this event. Invitations were sent to all high schools and school districts located in the First Congressional District. WHAT: Annual Education Conference hosted by Congressman Rob Bishop WHERE: Utah State Capitol Complex 350 N. State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84114 DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MDT *As always, this event is open to all members of the media* | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=886075e6-cd64-4e69-95ba-4193910baf9e | Hatch on Nomination of Patent and Trademark Office Director | 2014-10-17 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, issued the following statement after President Obama nominated Michelle Lee as Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: “The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has not had a Senate-confirmed Director in nearly two years, so I’m pleased the Obama Administration finally put forth a nominee. As I told President Obama in my letter to him in June asking for a nominee, this is a critical time for the USPTO. These are challenging times that demand strong leadership at the USPTO to fuel our nation’s economic strength by harnessing our intellectual property capital. As with any nominee, there is a confirmation process that Michelle Lee must go through and I look forward to reviewing her qualifications and participating in the process as a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=cb516a6c-90d4-4613-a183-4518b1933cd6 | Hatch Views F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Assembly in Texas | 2014-10-16 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, today to view firsthand the construction of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet. Hill Air Force Base will be home to 72 of the stealth fighter jets starting in 2015 and perform the long-term sustainment on more than 2,200 U.S. military jets with additional workload coming from international allies. “The capabilities of the F-35 fighter jet are unparalleled, and it was great to see firsthand some of our country’s next generation fighter jets being built,” Hatch said. “The jet is being built with care in Texas and will be flown and sustained by some of our Air Force’s finest at Hill. It’s been a long road and I enjoyed seeing the first of many F-35s at Hill last September for depot work and I look forward to seeing the aircraft flying in Utah next year as part of the Air Force’s first operational squadron.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-concerned-over-va-inspector-general-findings-salt-lake-city | Chaffetz concerned over VA Inspector General findings in Salt Lake City | 2014-10-08 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=49248332-9172-4eeb-b12e-7dbaf51ef9db | Hatch at the Reagan Ranch Center: GOP Must Promote a Conservative Vision for America, Enact Positive Reforms, and Demonstrate it's the Party of Solutions | 2014-10-08 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), the most senior Republican in the Senate, today spoke at the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California, to promote meaningful policy reforms rooted in enduring constitutional principles. Hatch outlined five key priorities where Republicans must offer solutions: health care, tax reform, regulatory relief, innovation and tech policy, and a social mobility agenda. In his remarks, Hatch said “Now is the time for Republicans to tell America how we will right the ship, how we will solve the problems [President] Obama has wrought. We have an opportunity to present a positive, conservative, reform-oriented agenda that will show the American people that we are the party of solutions, the party that can bring our nation out of its current malaise and restore it to growth and prestige and prosperity.” “Government’s role is not to provide universal social and economic support, but rather to create opportunities and remove obstacles. A vigorous, dynamic constitutional conservatism will return government to its proper role—that of supporter, not director,” Hatch added. “By keeping the Constitution as our guide and working to conserve our founding principles, we can offer a hopeful, reform-oriented agenda that will unite the conservative movement and win the hearts and minds of a broad majority of Americans looking for change.” A PDF of Hatch’s full remarks can be found here, and they are also pasted below: Introduction and Overview I’m honored to be here today. Ronald Reagan was a great hero of mine. His influence looms large over both our nation and my own personal political life. In 1976 I was locked in a tight primary race in my first Senate campaign. The polls were close, and it was anyone’s race. A few days before the primary, Governor Reagan endorsed me. I’m told it was his only pre-primary endorsement ever. I’ve always been grateful for his support in that race. In my Senate office, we have a Reagan conference room, which displays th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/blog?ContentRecord_id=f8daebc0-37bf-4e2b-a439-3983251b9dd1 | Senator Lee Signs Letter to Prevent Unlawful Obamacare Bailout | 2014-10-08 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | Today I joined a group of 13 Republican senators in urging House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to protect Congress’ power of the purse and prohibit the Obama administration from dispersing unlawful risk corridor payments that expose taxpayers to an ObamaCare bailout. In a letter to Speaker Boehner, the senators expressed concern over the Administration’s intent to disregard Congressional authority by spending unappropriated and unauthorized funds through ObamaCare’s risk corridor program, and highlighted the risk the program poses to taxpayers should insurers systematically lose money on exchange plans. You can read the letter here: A Letter to Prevent an Unlawful Bailout of Health Insurance Companies | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/mobile-office?ContentRecord_id=9ccfb912-a61e-42ed-81a6-2f456654667b | October 8, 2014 - Mobile Office Visit to Bear River City | 2014-10-07 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | Mobile Office Visit to Bear River City When: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 @ 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Bear River City Civic Center, 5871 N 4700 W, Bear River City, UT 84301 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stewart.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/statement-on-supreme-court-decision-on-gay-marriage-cases | Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage Cases | 2014-10-06 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Chris Stewart | S001192 | stewart.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to not review several cases involving the definition of marriage: "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's refusal to take up Utah's marriage appeal today. I personally believe that marriage is between one man and one woman and believe that Utahns have the right to decide what’s best for Utah. I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has failed to provide certainty and clarity for Utahns on this issue.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=eaa4f914-9d3d-493b-a17a-c44791dc7b7d | Hatch Gives Keynote Speech on Religious Freedom at BYU Law Schools International Law and Religion Symposium | 2014-10-06 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a lead author of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), gave the keynote address at the 21st annual International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University law school Sunday night. Hatch’s speech focused on the importance of the first freedom in our nation’s history, attacks on religious liberty, and how to return our nation to one that holds sacred the freedom of religion. Hatch also received a distinguished service award for his dedication to defending religious freedom throughout his 38 years of Senate service. “This is an unsettled and unsettling time for religious liberty. Both at home and abroad, religious liberty is under attack. What was once a broad consensus here in the United States that religious freedom deserves special protection has recently crumbled,” Hatch said. “By working to make government and religion partners once more rather than antagonists, we can revive the view that religion is a force for good rather than something to be swept under the rug. And by ensuring that our religious heritage maintains a robust role in our educational curricula, we can ensure that our children understand that religion helped our heroes accomplish great things and made our nation what it is today.” More information about the symposium can be found here. Hatch’s full remarks (as prepared for delivery) are below: It is my privilege to be with you for the 21st annual International Law and Religion Symposium. I am humbled to be added to the list of distinguished scholars and jurists from around the world who have given this address in the past. This is an unsettled and unsettling time for religious liberty. Both at home and abroad, religious liberty is under attack. What was once a broad consensus here in the United States that religious freedom deserves special protection has recently crumbled. Indeed, President Obama and his administration have taken positions op… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=232898e7-6597-4373-b3a4-abc153095782 | Lee Responds to Court Decision on Gay Marriage Cases | 2014-10-06 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee responded to the decision by the Supreme Court to not review several cases involving a state’s right to define marriage: “The Supreme Court’s decision to not review the Tenth Circuit’s ruling in Kitchen v. Herbert is disappointing. Nothing in the Constitution forbids a state from retaining the traditional definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Whether to change that definition is a decision best left to the people of each state — not to unelected, politically unaccountable judges. The Supreme Court owes it to the people of those states, whose democratic choices are being invalidated, to review the question soon and reaffirm that states do have that right.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=232898e7-6597-4373-b3a4-abc153095782 | Lee Responds to Court Decision on Gay Marriage Cases | 2014-10-06 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Senator Mike Lee responded to the decision by the Supreme Court to not review several cases involving a states right to define marriage:The Supreme Courts decision to not review the Tenth Circuits ruling in Kitchen v. Herbert is disappointing. Nothing in the Constitution forbids a state from retaining the traditional definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Whether to change that definition is a decision best left to the people of each state not to unelected, politically unaccountable judges. The Supreme Court owes it to the people of those states, whose democratic choices are being invalidated, to review the question soon and reaffirm that states do have that right. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141009235502/http://robbishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397659 | IN THE NEWS: (BLOOMBERG) Utah Representative Likely Has Clear Path To Chair House Natural Resources Panel | 2014-10-03 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Rob Bishop | B001250 | web.archive.org | legacy | By Anthony Adragna — Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) appears to have a clear path to chair the House Natural Resources Committee to succeed retiring chairman Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) after the only Republican in Bishop's path told Bloomberg BNA Oct. 2 that he wouldn't run. “[Bishop] is actively working toward that goal and is hopeful that he will be selected as the next chairman,” Melissa Subbotin, an aide to Bishop, told Bloomberg BNA. “Despite there being significant support behind his bid for chairman, he takes nothing for granted.” Reps. Don Young (R-Alaska) and Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) have greater seniority on the committee than Bishop. But Young can't run due to House Republican term limits and Gohmert—Bishop's only obstacle to the chairmanship—told Bloomberg BNA in an e-mail he wouldn't challenge Bishop for the chairmanship. For Bishop to lose, he would have to be upset by a less-senior committee member. “Rob and I have been of a common spirit on most every issue,” Gohmert said of Bishop. “I can think of no one who would do a better job of leading that critical committee at this crucial time than [Bishop]. He would be a great chairman and I fully support his chairmanship—as long as my support does not hurt him.” Said ‘Dedicated’ to Natural Resources. Subbotin, Bishop's aide, described the Utah congressman as one of the “most dedicated” members of Congress on natural resources issues and said he has worked hard to educate both Democrats and Republicans about these issues. Bishop currently chairs the House Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee within the broader committee. Todd Willens, chief of staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) who chairs the Congressional Western Caucus, said his boss fully supports Bishop's candidacy and expected the caucus would as well, but it had not yet meet to discuss it. First elected to the House in 2003, Bishop represents the first district of Utah. He won re-election with 71.5 percent of the vote in 2012. According to his website, Bishop strongly supports… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=1593875b-bff9-4387-8cf9-c6577371e181 | Fact Sheet: Obama Economy Boosts Wall Street, Not Main Street | 2014-10-02 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Since the President took office in January 2009, middle-class Americans have been saddled with slow economic growth, weak job markets, and smaller paychecks. Following is an analysis, prepared by the Senate Finance Committee Minority Staff, on the Obama economy: WEAK JOB MARKETS: When President Obama came into office, the national unemployment rate was 7.8 percent and rose to as high as 10 percent in October 2009. Today it is 6.1 percent, however: The number of people who are not in the labor force has grown, despite a growing working-age population, by 11.7 million. The number of people who are not in the labor force who want a job has grown by nearly 600,000 during the Obama Administration. Many simply gave up on trying to find a job in the Obama economy. The employment-to-population ratio has remained consistently below 60 percent during Obama’s tenure and has barely budged; in contrast, the ratio averaged 62.9 percent between the beginning of the year 2000 through when Obama assumed office. The labor force participation rate has continued to trend downward during Obama’s tenure, from 65.7 percent when he took office to its current low of 62.8 percent. Payroll job growth has been tepid over Obama’s tenure: it has averaged only 132,000 per month since the end of the recession. While over 7.4 million payroll jobs were lost during the recession, there has only been a net 4.3 million jobs created over Obama’s tenure. SMALLER PAYCHECKS: Middle-class Americans’ take home pay has shrunk under the Obama Administration’s economic agenda: Earnings have barely budged during President Obama’s tenure. Average hourly earnings, adjusted for inflation, were $10.38 when the president took office; nearly six years later and a full five years and two months after the National Bureau of Economic Research declared that the recession ended (June 2009), average hourly earnings were down to $10.33. Inflation-adjusted median household income has fallen during President Obama’s tenure from $54,423 in 2008,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=5123c562-cf6d-4c9b-82ac-9caa4c14b60e | Hatch on Presidents Speech on the American Economy | 2014-10-02 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama delivered remarks today on the economy: “Over the past six years hard-working, middle-class families have been squeezed by the President’s failed economic policies. Bigger government, higher taxes, more spending, and rising debt have left Americans in the lurch, facing sluggish economic growth, smaller paychecks, and a weak job market. That’s no cause for celebration. Rather than boasting about economic policies that have done little for those on Main Street, as the President did today, this Administration ought to work with Congress to advance pro-growth, job-creating initiatives like the Keystone XL pipeline and Trade Promotion Authority. Sadly, recycled half-decade-old campaign rhetoric is all this White House has been able to produce.” NOTE: Since the President took office in January 2009, middle-class Americans have been saddled with slow economic growth, weak job markets, and smaller paychecks. To view an analysis on the current state of the economy under President Obama click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=41820cc4-e8b7-48af-9138-3a4c922c1674 | Lee Responds to Chairman Priebus Remarks on a GOP Agenda | 2014-10-02 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Following Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus’ speech at George Washington University entitled “Principles for an American Renewal,” Senator Mike Lee released the following response: LEE: “Chairman Priebus has laid out the case for how Republicans should succeed this fall. We have a broad agenda to address Americans’ economic and national security concerns, while the Democrats are forced to run on their failed record of Obamacare, unemployment, and debt. The choice couldn’t be more clear and it’s up to the American people to decide the course we take. “Chairman Priebus succinctly expressed Republican core principles and values, and presented numerous examples of solutions Republicans have produced by applying those principles to the challenges facing working families today. We have proposals to increase economic security among the middle class, improve mobility for working-class families, and ensure the system is no longer rigged for those at the top. “It is an ambitious vision for the future of our country and demonstrates the kind of leadership Americans are desperate for. I am encouraged that the GOP is the party of ideas once again.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=41820cc4-e8b7-48af-9138-3a4c922c1674 | Lee Responds to Chairman Priebus Remarks on a GOP Agenda | 2014-10-02 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Following Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus speech at George Washington University entitled Principles for an American Renewal, Senator Mike Lee released the following response: LEE: Chairman Priebus has laid out the case for how Republicans should succeed this fall. We have a broad agenda to address Americans economic and national security concerns, while the Democrats are forced to run on their failed record of Obamacare, unemployment, and debt. The choice couldnt be more clear and its up to the American people to decide the course we take. Chairman Priebus succinctly expressed Republican core principles and values, and presented numerous examples of solutions Republicans have produced by applying those principles to the challenges facing working families today. We have proposals to increase economic security among the middle class, improve mobility for working-class families, and ensure the system is no longer rigged for those at the top. It is an ambitious vision for the future of our country and demonstrates the kind of leadership Americans are desperate for. I am encouraged that the GOP is the party of ideas once again. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=c66e8e74-ed72-467c-8602-52a1ef1be272 | Bring Them In - Remarks to the Sutherland Institute's Center for Utah's Economy | 2014-10-02 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Mike Lee | L000577 | www.lee.senate.gov | legacy | Thank you to the Sutherland Institute for hosting this event. I am grateful for all you do to stand firmly and faithfully on the front lines of the fight for human dignity, economic opportunity, and social solidarity. It is of course a tragedy that we have to be here at all. Though the Bible says the poor will always be with us, it can still be hard to accept that fact in a nation with a $15 trillion economy. And yet, more than 50 years after President Lyndon Johnson’s famous “War on Poverty” speech, we all know the statistics. Despite trillions of taxpayer dollars spent to eradicate poverty since the late 1960s, the poverty rate across the country has hardly budged. And nearly every strategy we have employed in this “war” – dealing with everything from health care to criminal justice – has failed to achieve genuine change in our most vulnerable communities. In that same time, participation in civil society, marriage, and religion have deteriorated in poor neighborhoods – compounding economic hardship with social isolation. All of this might lead some to the depressing conclusion that America’s war on poverty has failed. But the evidence proves nothing of the sort. On the contrary, I believe the American people are poised to launch a new, bold, and heroic offensive in the war on poverty… if conservatives summon the courage to lead it. First, let’s be clear about one thing. The United States did not formally launch our War on Poverty in 1964, but in 1776: when we declared our independence and affirmed the equal rights of all men to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For more than two hundred years, the United States –through good times and bad – has waged the most successful war on poverty in the history of the world. From our very Founding, the tools Americans relied on to overcome poverty were what became the twin pillars of American exceptionalism: our free-enterprise economy and voluntary civil society. We usually refer to the free market and civil society as “institutions.” But really, t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chaffetz.house.gov/press-release/chaffetz-praises-resignation-usss-director | Chaffetz Praises Resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director | 2014-10-01 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Jason Chaffetz | C001076 | chaffetz.house.gov | legacy | The press release you requested is no longer available. Please see below for a complete list of House vacancy details. 115th Congress, 1st Session State, District Reason for Vacancy, Successor Pennsylvania, 18th The Honorable Tim Murphy resigned from the 115th Congress on October 21, 2017. Utah, 3rd The Honorable Jason Chaffetz resigned from the 115th Congress on June 30, 2017. The Honorable John R. Curtis was elected November 7, 2017, in special election. Representative Curtis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on November 13, 2017. Kansas, 4th The Honorable Mike Pompeo resigned from the 115th Congress on January 23, 2017. The Honorable Ron Estes was elected April 11, 2017, in special election. Representative Estes was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on April 25, 2017. Montana, At Large The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke resigned from the 115th Congress on March 1, 2017. The Honorable Greg Gianforte was elected May 25, 2017, in special election. Representative Gianforte was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office on June 21, 2017. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=245c25e8-6867-43fd-8b3b-9777344046d0 | Hatch on California Law to Protect Student Privacy | 2014-10-01 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today applauded the California Legislature for passing the Student Online Personal Information Protection Act to protect students’ online data. Hatch, along with Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), introduced the Protecting Student Privacy Act in July to strengthen federal law to prohibit the sharing and use of private student data to third-party vendors, as well as to provide parents with clear information about where their children’s information is stored. “It’s good to see that states are taking the important initiative to safeguard student’s data, and it’s time the federal government follows suit to tighten federal laws that govern student privacy,” Hatch said. “The legislation Sen. Markey and I introduced in July does that by closing a loophole in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. It’s the right step to take and I hope Congress acts soon to protect students’ privacy.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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