Mike Kennedy
U.S. Representative · UT-3 · Republican
Statements and posts
75 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Rep. Kennedy introduces bipartisan legislation to protect children from human-like AI chatbots
Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit AI chatbots from using human-like communication with minors.
“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”
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Rep. Kennedy’s License to Drill Act on its way to the President’s desk
Announced License to Drill Act passed both chambers and awaits presidential signature.
“We know the effects of overreliance on foreign nations for our energy; it is a risk that we must mitigate. We also know that permitting delays cost jobs and drive up energy prices for everyday Americans”
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Rep. Kennedy passes eighth bill, more than any Utah first term Congressman in history
Passed Indian Health Services Emergency Claims Parity Act extending notification deadline for medical emergencies.
“Washington frequently rewards noise over results. My focus has been to find practical, structural fixes to issues, do the quiet and necessary legislative legwork, and deliver tangible outcomes for the people of Utah.”
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Recognizing Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a landmark moment in the history of my home State of Utah as we open the doors next April through October for the public open house of the renovated Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For generations, this iconic structure has…
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Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Westerman for the time to speak. Our constituents know there is too often a gap between the rules Washington writes and the realities Americans face. Nowhere is that gap more apparent than in our healthcare system. I know that reality well. I have been a doctor for 25 years…
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Congressman Mike Kennedy introduces bill to ban the sale of data obtained by smart meters
Introduced bipartisan bill to ban utility companies from selling customer smart meter data.
“We must be certain to protect Americans' personal privacy. Smart meters can reveal families' daily routines in granular detail, but no one should have to surrender their personal data just to keep the lights on”
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Saluting Little League Softball World Series
Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Moore for the opportunity to speak in this Special Order and also for the gentleman's advocacy for our outstanding State. I am proud to be with my friend and the congressional delegation from the great State of Utah. Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on a…
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Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Westerman, Representative Shreve, and colleagues on the House Natural Resources Committee for their work on this important piece of legislation. Every modern economy, every advanced technology, and every military capability depends on these kinds of minerals. Copper,…
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It Is Time for Congress to Act
Mr. Speaker, last week Meta reached a $12.2 billion settlement and agreed to implement new safety guardrails in youth protections. We have all witnessed the harms caused by an unchecked social media algorithm: anxiety and depression, lost sleep, and even a lost childhood. An entire generation of…
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Introduced bill requiring insurance coverage of restorative care for procedure complications.
“As both a physician and a legislator, my primary commitment has consistently been the safety and well-being of individuals through common sense”
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Rep. Kennedy, and Rep. Hayes Introduce Bill to Improve College Graduation Rate Transparency
Introduced bill to improve college graduation rate transparency at community colleges.
“Students deserve the full picture when making a decision as important as choosing a college”
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Rep. Mike Kennedy meets with local leaders at Babylon Fire command post in San Juan
Visited Babylon Fire command post in Utah to meet with fire management personnel and local leaders.
“You cannot measure this in acres burned or dollars lost. It is the exhaustion of people wondering about their own safety and the safety of the places they love”
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Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House with Rep. Kennedy’s support
Co-sponsored Main Street Capital Access Act to strengthen community banks and small business lending.
“The backbone of a free and strong economy is the local business owner”
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Announced passage of bill banning transgender medical interventions for minors.
“As both a physician and a legislator, my primary commitment has consistently been the safety and well-being of our children. We are seeing a disturbing trend where radical ideologies have overtaken evidence-based medicine, causing irreversible and terrible damage to children”
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Rep. Kennedy Advances Legislation to Reduce Medical Billing Burden on Native American Patients
Advanced bill extending medical billing notification deadline for Native American patients.
“When a family is dealing with a medical emergency, the last thing they should worry about is paperwork”
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House committee approved $1.9 billion Great American Outdoors Act for national parks and public lands.
“A defining privilege of being American is the freedom to cherish and care for our land. Here in Utah, we are uniquely blessed; our landscapes are some of the world’s most magnificent”
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Signed letter urging investigation into foreign drug pricing practices affecting American patients.
“American patients should not be forced to subsidize pharmaceutical innovation for the rest of the world”
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Introduced bill to expand public lands access for Americans with disabilities.
“Utah's national parks and public lands are some of the most beautiful in the entire country”
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Rep. Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Power the Future of American Space Dominance
Introduced legislation to advance American space exploration through nuclear power and propulsion technologies.
“Utah is already proving that advanced nuclear power works. To take this technology into deep space, we need a sustained national commitment and seamless coordination between government and industry”
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Federal judge dismantles POTUS’S H1B Visa fee. Rep. Kennedy’s PROTECT Act would make it permanent
Called for passage of PROTECT Act to codify H-1B visa fee and immigration reforms after court ruling.
“An activist judge stepped in to strike down the President’s critical H-1B immigration reforms. The judge claims only Congress can do this”
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House Moves More Kennedy Priorities on Energy, Geothermal Development, and Child Care Fraud
Announced House passage of three bills on energy permitting, geothermal development, and child care fraud prevention.
“Washington frequently rewards noise over results. My focus has been to find practical, structural fixes to complex issues, do the quiet legislative legwork, and deliver tangible outcomes for the people of Utah.”
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Rep. Kennedy Joins Push to End Fraud Draining Care from Vulnerable Americans
Joined fraud roundtable and promoted legislation to combat Medicaid and Medicare fraud.
“This criminal behavior is enriching filthy individuals who deserve to be in jail”
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Rep. Kennedy’s Bill to Restore a 22-Year Patriotic Tradition on Kyhv Peak Passes House
Announced House passage of bill to allow American flag on Kyhv Peak in Utah.
“Mr. Collins’ trek is a powerful opportunity for my community members to honor the ideals upon which our nation was built and those who have bravely defended them”
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Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Medical Billing Burden on Native American Patients
Introduced bipartisan bill extending medical billing notification deadline for Native American patients.
“When a family is dealing with a medical emergency, the last thing they should worry about is paperwork”
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Rep. Kennedy Introduces Legislation to PROTECT American Workers
Introduced legislation to restrict H-1B visa program and prioritize American workers over foreign labor.
“Hard working Americans deserve more than just an opportunity at American jobs, they deserve to be the priority”
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