Hatch, Feinstein Introduce Legislation to Curb Religious Hate Crimes
Washington, D.C.—This afternoon, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), the longest-serving member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the current ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in introducing the Protecting Religious Affiliated Institutions Act—a bipartisan proposal that will strengthen protections for religious minorities in the face of increasing persecution.
Hatch spoke about this issue today in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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Media Advisory: Hatch to Speak on Newly Signed Executive Order, Meeting with President Trump, and Next Steps for Bears Ears
Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-UT, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, will speak on the Senate floor today on the President’s newly signed executive order, which calls for a review of national monuments designated within the last 20 years. In his remarks, Senator Hatch will outline what the President’s executive order means for Utah and the West. Following yesterday’s signing ceremony, Senator Hatch met privately with President Trump and Vice President Pence to discuss next steps on Bears Ears. Hatch continued the conversation this morning when he hosted Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and members of Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss how the review process will move forward.
Watch the speech live.
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Hatch Invites Laurie Holt to Washington, Meets with U.S. Dignitaries to Move Josh’s Case Forward
Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, invited Laurie Holt to Washington this week to discuss the welfare of her son Joshua Holt, who is being held captive on spurious charges in a Venezuelan prison.
Meeting in the Senator’s President Pro Tempore Office, Hatch introduced Laurie to Under Secretary Thomas Shannon, who has worked closely with Hatch to secure Josh’s release for the last several months.
“We are still fighting on a number of fronts for Josh, and I was pleased to introduce Laurie to some of the government officials who are helping us in this effort. As long as I’m a United States Senator, I will never give up until we see justice for Josh. In the meantime, Elaine and I will continue to keep Josh, his wife Thamy, Laurie, and the entire Holt family in our prayers.”
(B-Roll Video: Hatch Greets Laurie Holt in President Pro Tempore Office)
**Unfortunately, we were not authorized to record pictures or video with Under Secretary Shannon or Secretary Tillerson due to State Department regulations. But to see video from Hatch’s first meeting with Secretary Tillerson (prior to Tillerson’s confirmation), click here.***
Hatch also discussed Josh’s case with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a private meeting at the White House.
