State and National

In Floor Speech, Senator Hatch Calls For Moving Forward on Keystone Pipeline Construction

Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, spoke on the Senate floor Thursday morning about how a clear and open debate about the Keystone XL Pipeline would make clear that the project ought to move forward. You can watch the video here.

 

Is It True That Low Gas Prices Hurt the Economy?

Low prices at the pump are good for consumers, but are they causing other harm?

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As Pro Tempore, Senator Hatch Plans to Restore the Senate, Advance Legislation

Washington, D.C. — Senator Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, spoke on the Senate floor on his plans to restore the Senate to the “world’s greatest deliberative body.

The Speech, as prepared for delivery, is below:

January 07, 2015

Feinstein, Lee Introduce Due Process Guarantee Act

WASHINGTON — Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced the Due Process Guarantee Act, a bill to protect Americans from being detained indefinitely, without charge or trial.

January 06, 2015

Lee to Introduce Balanced Budget Amendment

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee introduced an amendment to the Constitution that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year.  The amendment would place strict limits on Washington’s ability to spend more money than it takes in, raise the debt limit, or increase taxes, and gives standing to any member of Congress to enforce the balanced budget requirement. 

McConnell Names Sen. Lee as Counsel to Senate Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he has appointed Sen. Mike Lee, (R-UT), to serve as a counsel to the Majority Leader in the 114th Congress.  

Congress Could Make History for the First Time Since 1923

The looming showdown between incumbent Speaker John Boehner and some Republican critics could write the next chapter of congressional history.

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MEDIA ADVISORY - UTGOP Filed Preliminary Injunction Against SB54

Salt Lake City - The Utah Republican Party filed a preliminary injunction against SB54 in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division. Filing the injunction is a key step in the Party's legal challenge to SB54, as the law officially went into effect on Thursday, January 1st.

Fact Sheet

Background on the office of Senate President Pro Tempore

·      The office of President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate is one of only three officers established by the U.S. Constitution.

·      Since 1947, the President pro tempore has stood third in line to succeed to the presidency, after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House.

·      Since 1890, the President pro tempore has customarily been the majority party Senator with the longest continuous service.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

Jan. 4, 2015 - Jan. 9 2015

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”

Events scheduled from Jan. 5 - Jan. 7 are Eastern Standard Time

Sunday, January 4

Travel to Washington, D.C.

Monday, January 5

10:15 a.m. Meeting with Pentagon Officials

Location: U.S. Pentagon