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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced legislation to designate the United States Post Office located at 50 E 100 N in Moab, Utah, as the “Second Lieutenant Mitchell Williams Post Office Building.” The bill recognizes and preserves the legacy of a decorated World War II veteran, a devoted community leader, and a lifelong resident of Moab.
Dedicated federal workers have now been furloughed or forced to work without pay for 40 days. I hoped this shutdown wouldn’t last more than a week. I expected more from my Democratic colleagues and couldn’t imagine they could justify holding the American people hostage for this long.
The first missed paychecks are beginning to hit home for civil servants. At this time, I think it’s important to step back and understand how we got here and why the American people are paying the price for Washington’s dysfunction.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), alongside the Utah congressional delegation, in a letter urging the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to give full and fair consideration to the 47G Aerospace and Defense Association's application for an “ OnRamp Hub” designation in Utah. The proposed hub would accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge commercial technologies to strengthen the U.S. warfighter, enhance defense capabilities, and expand the national security innovation base in Utah.
Rep. Kennedy Urges Federal Action on Critical Northern Corridor Highway Project
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) joined members of Utah’s congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to move forward with the Northern Corridor Highway alignment through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced a resolution officially designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week.” The resolution recognizes the vital contributions of America’s coal industry to national energy security, economic stability, and community strength across the country.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT), alongside Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Upper Price River Watershed Project Act to authorize the transfer of 124 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to the City of Price for the construction of a reservoir that will expand water storage and improve drought resilience across central Utah.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) has introduced the No Work, No Pay Act of 2025, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving their pay during any period in which the federal government is shut down.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced three bills to modernize outdated energy policies, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and strengthen America’s energy independence. Together, the three bills – the Co-Location Energy Act, the Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act, and the Geothermal Royalty Act – deliver practical solutions that lower costs, streamline permitting, and unlock new investment in domestic energy production.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) has introduced the Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025, legislation that addresses a disparity in standards for detained illegal immigrants versus American citizens by requiring that immigration detention facilities operate under the same federal standards currently applied to the U.S. Marshals Service detention facilities.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), along with Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), introduced the bipartisan Patient Access to Autoimmune Treatments Act, which limits prescription drug prior authorizati