Mike Kennedy
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Mike Kennedy is a Republican serving as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd Congressional District since January 2025 and is the nominee running for re-election in the redistricted Utah's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election. A family physician, attorney, and father of eight, he previously served in the Utah House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019 and the Utah Senate from 2021 to 2025, where he focused on conservative priorities including tax relief and limited government. He earned a BS and JD from Brigham Young University and an MD from Michigan State University, and has practiced family medicine in Utah County for over two decades.
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H.R.2681 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Summary of H.R.2681 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Lehi Free Press Archives Detail Utah Legislative and Election News
The Lehi Free Press archives cover various legislative and political developments in Utah. Topics include Senate bills, election results, and local legislative updates.
Utah's Federal Legislative Delegation Comprised of Lee and Curtis
Utah's federal legislative delegation includes U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, alongside four U.S. Representatives. Wasatch County maintains records of various state and federal officials serving the region.
Lee and Utah Delegation Applaud Trump's Monument Boundary Reductions
Senator Mike Lee and the Utah federal delegation applauded President Trump's July 2026 proclamation modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The decision significantly reduces the size of the monuments to align with the Antiquities Act's mandate for the smallest compatible area.
Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump's Monument Boundary Reductions
The Utah federal delegation has expressed support for President Trump's July 2026 proclamation to reduce the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments. The decision aims to align monument sizes with the 'smallest area compatible' standard mandated by the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Thousands Protest Trump's Reduction of Utah National Monuments
Nearly 1,000 Utahns held statewide protests on July 20, 2026, to oppose President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by approximately 90%. Demonstrators gathered in Salt Lake City, Moab, Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Bluff to demand that state and federal representatives protect the three million acres of federal land.
Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah
Press Release Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 2026 | Committee Press Office (202-225-2761) Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), U.S. Sen.
Rep. Mike Kennedy meets with local leaders at Babylon Fire command post in San Juan
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 18, 2025, U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy (UT-03), visited the incident command post for the Babylon Fire for a briefing, hearing directly from Manti-La Sal National Forest leadership and fire personnel who are managing the
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Rename Tremonton Post Office
Congressman Blake Moore has introduced legislation to rename the Tremonton Post Office to honor Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. The bill seeks to designate the USPS facility at 111 South Tremont Street as the Sorensen-Estrada Post Office.
Congressman Blake Moore and Utah Delegation Introduce Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
HomeNewsPress Releases February 11, 2025 Congressman Blake Moore and Utah Delegation Introduce Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention WASHINGTON– Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy
Lee Applauds Trump’s Actions Reining in Monument Overreach
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation modifying the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments. “Today’s proclamation
Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation
Press Releases Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation Washington, D.C., July 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. — The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump's action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 Proposed for Utah Establishment
H.R.1045, known as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025, proposes the creation of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. The legislation aims to utilize adaptive ecosystem management to decrease wildfire risks and improve forest and woodland health.
Brammer and Smith clash on taxes and roads in debate
Candidates for Utah Senate District 21 debated tax cuts, education funding, and transportation issues at a recent forum. The debate took place ahead of the June 23 primary election.
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