With His Rural Health Bill Headed to the President’s Desk, Hatch Leads All Republicans in Legislation Passed
Washington, D.C.—Today the House of Representatives passed the ECHO Act, a bill sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a member and former Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Senator Hatch’s bill, which passed the Senate unanimously last week, expands access to high quality healthcare services for Utah’s rural communities and facilitates the integration of innovative telehealth models into health delivery systems.
“The ECHO Act is a resounding victory for Utah. With a large rural population, this legislation will extend access to high quality health services far beyond the limits of our cities so that all Utahns—no matter where they live—will be able to get the care they need, when they need it.”
The ECHO Act marks Senator Hatch’s 40th legislative proposal to pass the Senate this Congress, topping an expansive list of legislative accomplishments that also includes critical reforms to empower local education leaders, strengthen Utah’s transportation infrastructure, and improve our nation’s healthcare system. Senator Hatch currently leads Republicans among bills passed in the Senate this Congress. He has passed 40 bills this Congress alone; the average for all Senators is 21.
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Hatch Statement on Signing of New MEP Partnership
WASHINGTON, DC--Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement following the announcement of the University of Utah’s new contract with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership:
“After years of concerted effort working alongside the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the University of Utah, I’m thrilled with today’s announcement. Utah’s MEP program will help grow Utah businesses by expanding customer bases, developing new markets, and creating new products while also helping our nation maintain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. This federal investment is a prime example of how local solutions are the principal drivers of economic development.”
