SIGNED: My bill, the License to Drill Act, has officially been signed into law by @POTUS. For Utah and communities across the country, this legislation will reduce permitting delays, strengthen American energy production, help improve energy affordability, and support the U.S. in keeping up with growing energy demand. The future of American energy independence is bright.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to tour Texas Instruments’ semiconductor manufacturing campus in Lehi, alongside U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The facility currently under construction has 750 construction workers on site and represents an $11 billion investment, featuring 620,000 square feet of cleanroom space. This massive project is part of TI’s broader $60 billion commitment to American manufacturing. It’s inspiring to see the future of American innovation and tech manufacturing right here in our backyard. Thank you to the team at Texas Instruments for hosting us and showing off the incredible work being done to power the technology of tomorrow.

Always great to be back at BYU—a place where I spent so many meaningful years. It was a privilege to tour campus with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during his visit to Utah. Thank you, Ambassador Greer, for your time and for an insightful conversation on federal trade policy and our 'America First' trade priorities.

It was great to attend the Orem Fire Department Training Facility Open House. This facility gives first responders across Orem, Lindon & Vineyard the tools to train together and keep our families safe. Thank you to our brave first responders!

The relocation of the U.S. Forest Service to Utah is pragmatic, effective governance. We know by bringing leadership to the West, we would better align federal efforts with those who truly understand our lands and the solutions they require. Instead, a judge has blocked Utah’s opportunity to lead and deliver—not just for the West and our unique needs, but for the benefit of all America.

Since taking office, I’ve hosted a bi-annual meeting with our state and federal delegations. It’s a meeting where state legislators, local leaders, and federal officials unite around our common goal of making Utah as strong as possible. America wins when Utah leads Thank you to those who work tirelessly to make Utah the best state in the nation.

As Utah leads the way in protecting our children from the harms of social media and AI, I am working to ensure the federal government is an active partner in those efforts. That is why I am co-leading the Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act. Human-like AI chatbots pose significant emotional, psychological and safety risks by mimicking real human relationships. AI needs to be a tool, not a friend. This bill sets clear boundaries for how chatbots interact with our children and puts parents fully in charge of these features.

PASSED: My bill, the License to Drill Act, has officially passed through both the House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the President's desk for his signature. This is a major win for Utah and America. This bill will help reduce permitting delays, strengthen American energy production, help improve energy affordability, and make sure the U.S. can keep up with growing energy demand.

Growing up, I learned firsthand that understanding money isn't just a useful skill—it’s the foundation for building a stable, confident future. That is why the mission behind the Utah Community Credit Union resonates so strongly with me. What started in 1955 with seven BYU faculty members pooling $35 of their own money to support local families has grown into an institution employing over 600 people. Through all that growth, UCCU has stayed true to its core purpose of empowering Utahns with the financial literacy they need to strengthen their lives and achieve lasting financial security.

ARUP Laboratories is the nation’s largest non-profit reference lab. Their thousands of staff process tens of thousands of specimen tests daily for hospitals and health systems nationwide. Once again, America wins when Utah leads. Thank you to their leadership team for having me out to see the lab and learn about the comprehensive testing being done there.

For 70 years, BD Sandy has been a valued member of Utah’s business and life sciences community. As a practicing physician, I have a deep appreciation for their IV lines and other vascular products critical for patient care. Their commitment to innovation and healthcare has helped create jobs, strengthen our economy, and improve the lives of patients, not just in Utah, but around the world.

Thank you to locally owned Wheeler CAT in Lindon for inviting me out for a facility tour. We had a productive conversation on key issues impacting our community and economy, including surface transportation, the agricultural economy, tariffs and trade, workforce development, and technician training pipelines. Appreciate their dedication to supporting local workforce growth and keeping Utah moving forward.

Today marks an important milestone for Castleview Hospital in Price as they open Utah's first rural inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. Expanding access to mental health care in our rural communities is a major step forward ensuring that individuals and families throughout the region have convenient, direct access to the specialized support. Thank you for inviting me to be an apart of an exciting day for rural Utah.

I was honored to attend Hill Air Force Base for the 2026 Team Hill Air Force Ball celebrating the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. What a wonderful reminder of the deep gratitude and respect I have for all military members and their families. May God bless them.

Congratulations to Vernal native Master Sgt. Brian Rust on his retirement from the U.S. Marine Band. Thank you for being a part of the “President’s Band” for 20 years. You made Utah proud. ksl.com/article/51628828/ver…

What started over 100 years ago as a traditional family dairy farm transformed 15 years ago into Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, a move driven by a passion to keep innovating. A big thank you to the team at Heber Valley Artisan Cheese for having me out for a tour. We had a great conversation about their journey, the evolving dairy industry, and what it takes to run a successful local business today.

It was great to meet with my friends at the Utah Hospital Association and discuss our shared commitment to strengthening healthcare across the Beehive State. We had a productive conversation about the Rural Transformation Fund to support our rural communities, cutting unnecessary red tape to streamline care, and fighting to ensure that every patient in Utah receives the most affordable healthcare possible.

239 years ago today, our Founders signed the greatest charter of liberty ever written, establishing the most prosperous and free nation in history.  Benjamin Franklin famously reminded us that we have “a republic, if you can keep it.” Today, the responsibility to keep it is as important as ever. The freedoms secured by our Constitution must be protected and passed on to the next generation.