Mr. Speaker, right now as we stand in this Chamber, devastating wildfires are tearing across our lands. I thank the brave crews who are working around the clock on the front lines. Their courage is keeping our communities standing. Our prayers are with them. We especially hold in our hearts the families of the brave firefighters who we recently lost along the Utah-Colorado border, including Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson. These individuals made the ultimate sacrifice, and we owe them a debt of gratitude we can never truly repay.
2026 MidtermsSolid SeatR+33D shift +4$610K raised
Mike Kennedy
Representative · Utah · Republican
Mike Kennedy
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my fellow Utahns to mourn and celebrate the life and sudden passing of Captain Spencer Long of Provo Fire & Rescue; his wife, Katrina; and three sons, Reid, Thayne and Gage. They were lost on Friday, July 17, 2026, near Sunglow Campground in Wayne County, Utah, about 165 miles south of Salt Lake City. We are all struggling to deal with the passing of the Long family in such an unexpected and tragic manner. We are granted each day with no guarantee of the next.
Mr. Speaker, this week America turns 250 years old. A birthday like that invites reflection. I have found myself considering what a privilege it is to be an American, on what it actually means to be one, and on the history that all of us get to claim as our own. I reflect, too, on my own State and on its place in history. I think about the pioneers of Utah. We often gather in Utah to recite their deeds. We praise their determination, and we tell their stories. We are tempted to believe that because their story is great, we have become great by inheritance. Mr.
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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