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 and continue to see patients. I sit with families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and I see firsthand how frustrating paperwork and red tape can be when what matters most is getting someone the care that they need. That experience is why I rise today in support of my bill, H.R.
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Mike Kennedy
Representative · Utah · Republican
Mike Kennedy
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
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 stood as a beacon over Salt Lake City and a symbol of faith recognized around the globe. To stand here today and witness its restoration is to stand at the intersection of our rich history, modern ingenuity, and enduring spiritual devotion.
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 principle that is as old as our Republic: Small government delivers big results. Before I came to this Chamber, I spent my career as a family physician in Utah. Throughout those years, I saw firsthand what happens when Washington inserts regulations and when the bureaucracy inserts themselves between people and their lives.
Biography
Mike Kennedy, a family physician, brings his medical expertise to the Utah State Senate, representing District 21 since 2022. He prioritizes healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, and public education, drawing on years of experience serving patients in his community. Kennedy has sponsored legislation aimed at expanding rural healthcare access and served on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. He approaches his legislative work with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, aiming to address the specific needs of Utah families and strengthen the communities he represents.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented Utah's 3rd congressional district for 1 term.
State Senator, Utah Senate
2021–2025Served as a Republican member of the Utah Senate before his election to Congress.
State Representative, Utah House of Representatives
2013–2019Represented District 27 in the Utah House of Representatives as a Republican.
Family Physician, Premier Family Medical Group
Worked as a family doctor in Alpine, Utah, while operating a medical practice.
Attorney, Utah
Practiced law after earning a JD from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School.
Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources18%
Health9%
Agriculture and Food9%
Congress5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Mike Kennedy's record in Congress.
Medicaid Expansion Alternative
Sponsored legislation creating Utah's alternative Medicaid expansion plan, 'Utah Decides Healthcare Act,' balancing coverage and state budget concerns.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Advanced bills to strengthen opioid prescribing regulations and improve access to addiction treatment in Utah.
Telehealth Access
Championed laws expanding telehealth services for rural and underserved Utah communities.
Medical Malpractice Reform
Sponsored reforms to Utah’s medical malpractice laws, aiming to reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve healthcare delivery.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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