Summary: HB 306 lets vendors to the state opt for gold or silver payments via a simple, electronic gold-backed system, selected through a transparent, competitive bid. It builds on Utah’s 2011 laws recognizing precious metals as legal tender, giving Utahns more ways to protect their money from inflation. Speaker Mike Schultz saysit’s about options to store and exchange the value of your hard work.   

What HB 306 Does:  

• Vendors can choose gold/silver payments.   

• Uses an easy electronic gold/silver backed payment system where the state sends dollars and vendors receive gold vaulted in Utah, audited, insured, and redeemable in precious metal or dollars.   

• For vendors, it’s just another payment option, for the state, it’s just as simple as adding another bank account.   

Why It Matters:  

• Helps to shield Utahns from inflation due to federal debt and overspending.   

• Protects Utahns’ earnings and savings with sound money (gold/silver), as allowed by the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 10.   

• Makes gold-backed payment options accessible to all, not just the wealthy.   

Talking Points to Override Governor Cox’s Veto:  

• Experts Back It: Financial experts agree—Utahns deserve payment choices. This bill just offers gold/silver as an option.   

• It’s About Choice: HB 306 gives Utahns the freedom to use sound money to protect their savings, per the U.S. Constitution.   

• Fights Inflation: With inflation soaring, gold/silver payments help Utahns keep their money’s value.   

• It Had Huge Bipartisan Support: The House voted unanimously, and the Senate had only four minority no votes—overwhelming bipartisan support shows it’s a winner.   

• Transparent, Competitive Process: This transparent, competitive bid process upholds our constitutional right to use gold/silver as money.   

CALL TO ACTION: Governor Cox vetoed HB 306 despite overwhelming bipartisan legislative support—don’t let this freedom slip away! Call your State Representative and State Senator TODAY and urge them to override the veto. If you don't know who your Representatives are click here District Map . To find your Senator click here District Map.
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Let’s give Utahns the choice to protect their money - act now!

Originally Published by National Eagle Forum

DECEMBER 21, 2023 
Has Congress been Naughty or Nice?  Looking back on this session, it’s easy to see the disappointing things that belong on Santa’s Naughty List. But several things deserve positive recognition. In the true spirit of giving, here are some of the “gifts” that Congress gave us this year:

• 221 Republicans gave the GOP a majority in the House. While this was only an eight-member lead over Democrats, it was enough to make a difference. House Republicans had to be strategic and unified in their efforts this year. Even though there were growing pains, the American people were given a transparent view of the chess game that is our lawmaking process.

• 20 Republicans reined in the powers of the Speaker of the House by demanding reforms before voting for Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Conservative members secured the ability to be placed on key committees and implemented transparency measures through simplified bills and a 72-hour period to consider them before votes. In addition, they extracted commitments that each of the twelve appropriations bills would be passed individually instead of by a massive omnibus package and that the Speaker would not use the House Leadership Fund to sway primary elections.

• 55 pages of a House Rules package that ensured regular order in the House of Representatives. In addition to the 20 Republicans’ priorities mentioned above, the bill included the elimination of proxy voting, a higher threshold to approve tax increases (three-fifths), a prohibition on spending increases, and the creation of the Select Committee of the Weaponization of the Federal Government chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH).

• 12 appropriations bills marked up and voted on. In an amazing feat, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees passed all bills to the floor. Seven of those have passed the full House and three have passed the Senate.

• 11 pro-family bills made it to the House and Senate floors. Eagle Forum scored in favor of bills this year to protect the sanctity of life and the safety of women and girls, to hold the Biden administration accountable for overreaching federal policies, to secure our nation’s borders, and to affirm the rights of parents. You can find those votes in our scoreboard and in Eagle Forum’s End of Year Report which will be released in January.

• One Senator was bold enough to take an unwavering stance for life and the law. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) placed holds on all military promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to break federal law by allowing military personnel and their family members to be reimbursed for travel to obtain out-of-state abortions. For eleven months, Sen. Tuberville successfully fought the Biden Administration’s harmful and arguably illegal policy. Eagle Forum dubbed him a “Hero of the Republic” for standing up for babies, moms, and American taxpayers.

• One year of the Capitol being open to all. The first thing (now-former) Republican Speaker McCartney did was reopen the Capitol and House offices to visitors. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had made it very difficult for the public to access House buildings and the Capitol using the COVID pandemic and the J6 event as an excuse. The Republican majority ensured the People’s House would be open to visitors without extra restrictions.

Not only can we thank Congress for the good they have done, but we are grateful for the advocacy and accountability you provide to your elected representatives. Your vote, make your voice heard through our legislative alerts, and give your time and resources to our organization as well as Eagle Forum PAC!  Many of you attended our 51st Eagle Council and equipped others through the education you received. Our sincerest thanks to all who are dedicated to preserving pro-family values for generations to come. Merry Christmas!

We MUST get out of the United Nations now!
Sen. Mike Lee (R - UT) and Reps. Chip Roy (R - TX) and Mike Rogers (R - AL) have simultaneously introduced the"Disengage Entirely From the United Nations Debacle"
(DEFUND) Act.

Key Elements of the DEFUND Act:

• Repeals critical acts that bind the U.S. to the UN, such as the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act.
• Ceases all forms of U.S. financial support to the UN, including assessed and voluntary contributions.
• Prohibits any U.S. involvement in UN peacekeeping operations.
• Revokes diplomatic immunity for UN officials within the United States.
• Formalizes withdrawal from the World Health Organization and other UN conventions.
• Sets stringent conditions for any future engagement with the UN, requiring Senate approval with explicit withdrawal provisions.

Contact your Senators and Representatives now and ask them to support this bill and not to send another cent to the UN.
Senator Mike Lee: (202) 224-5444
To send an email click here
Senator Mitt Romney: (801) 524-4380
To send an email click here
Rep. John Curtis: (202) 225-7751
To send an email click here
Rep. Burgess Owens: (202) 225-3011
To send an email click here
Rep. Blake Moore: (202) 225-0453
To send an email click here
Rep. Celeste Maloy: (202) 225-9730
To send an email click here

One pager about the bill
Full-bill text

"No more blank checks for the United Nations. Americans' hard-earned dollars have been funneled into initiatives that fly in the face of our values - enabling tyrants, betraying allies, and spreading bigotry. With the DEFUND Act, we're stepping away from this debacle. If we engage with the UN in the future, it will be on our terms, with the full backing of the Senate and an iron-clad escape clause." - Sen. Mike Lee

The Utah Eagle Forum strongly supports the efforts of the Utah Legislature to ensure the safety of children online by implementing the Utah Social Media Regulation Acts of 2023. Here's a comprehensive overview of the legislation:

Legislation Overview: In 2023, the Utah State Legislature passed two landmark bills, SB 152 and HB 311, collectively known as the Utah Social Media Regulation Acts. These comprehensive laws were enacted to address the significant and evolving challenges posed to children and young people by social media platforms.

Under SB 152 and HB 311, the state of Utah has taken proactive steps to hold social media companies accountable for their role in safeguarding the well-being of young users online. The legislation introduces a range of measures aimed at protecting minors and ensuring responsible behavior within the digital realm.

These measures encompass strict age verification requirements for adults seeking to establish or maintain social media accounts in Utah. Additionally, parental consent is now mandated for users under the age of 18, granting parents or legal guardians a pivotal role in overseeing their child's online activities.

Furthermore, social media companies are obligated to provide parents or guardians with full access to their child's social media account, fostering a sense of transparency and accountability. To promote healthy sleep habits, a default curfew setting has been established, which restricts overnight access to minor accounts (from 10:30 pm to 6:30 am); this setting can be customized by parents to suit their preferences.

The legislation also introduces stringent safeguards to protect minors from unapproved direct messaging and ensures their exclusion from search results. Importantly, social media companies are prohibited from collecting data from minors, targeting their accounts for advertising purposes, or employing addictive design features that specifically target this vulnerable demographic.

The enforcement of these groundbreaking regulations falls under the purview of the Division of Consumer Protection, which is authorized to take administrative or civil actions against companies found in violation of these new laws. Starting from March 1, 2024, individuals and organizations can report violations to the Division, underlining the state's commitment to ensuring the online safety and well-being of its young citizens.

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 26, 2023

CONTACT: [email protected]

Target: Stop “Targeting” Our Kids
State and National Groups Unite in Call for Target to Remove/Move Divisive “Trans Pride” Products
Group Sending Letter and Petition to Chip and Joanna Gaines
Seeking Support to Protect Childhood Innocence

After fifty years of Title IX protecting women’s and girls’ access to education, sports, and privacy, the Biden administration is erasing what it means to be female and turning Title IX on its head. The Department of Education decided to change the definition of ‘sex’ to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This means that biological men can play in girls’ sports teams and have access to their private spaces. Parents of minors do not have to be informed about these changes and any opposition could have severe consequences.

Eagle Forum joined the Title IX Network to team up with like-minded groups to restore the original intent of Title IX. This Thursday, January 26th, we will meet with multiple members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to ask them to advance bills that protect girls, women, and parents from this dangerous rewriting of not only womanhood but language. 

We need you to echo these concerns and solutions to your elected representatives from the grassroots. We, along with the Title IX Network coalition, are asking Congress to:

• Pass the Parents Bill of Rights Act, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, and the Campus Equality, Fairness, and Transparency Act
• Oppose all language that expands definitions of “sex” and “sexual harassment”
• Conduct hearings on the experimental procedures conducted on children for the purposes of “gender transitioning”

Your voice is so important because you are the one who holds your representatives accountable. Our goal is to have Eagles from across the country flood the offices of House Members right after coalition lobbies this Thursday. 
The message is simple — we will not stand for the elimination of the definition of ‘female’ that will lead to real harm to women and girls!
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Contact your Representative and Senators now and ask them to restore the original intent of Title IX!

URGENT ALERT!

WE NEED YOU IN COMMITTEE TOMORROW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!  The bill that will stop unproven surgeries and hormonal treatment on minors under age 18 will be heard in committee on Tuesday, January 24th, at 2:00pm in the House Building, Room 30, in the House Health and Human services committee. HB 132, sponsored by representative Rex Shipp, will end experimental medical procedures that hurt and sterilize children. 
 
Medical doctors and mental health experts will be in the meeting to testify about the dangers of these procedures and why Utah must pass this bill to Protect our children. De-transitioner Chloe Cole will share her story about her journey through puberty blockers, cross sex hormones and a double mastectomy at age 15. 
 
We need you to be there please come and support this legislation. Let the committee members know that you expect them to protect Utah’s children by passing HB132. Please email, text and call all the Republican members of the committee and ask them to vote yes to protecting Utah’s children.
 
This bill prohibits a health care provider from performing a medical procedure on a minor for the purpose of attempted sex transitioning or attempted sex change. HB 132 PROHIBITS: 

• Hormonal transgender procedures on minors, which means cross-sex hormones, giving testosterone to biological girls who are trying to appear as boys and giving estrogen to biological boys who are trying to appear as girls 
• Performing a puberty inhibition procedure (puberty blocker) on minors. "Minor" means an individual who is less than 18 years old. 
•  "Sex characteristic-altering surgical procedure" for the purpose of effectuating or facilitating an individual's attempted sex change.  
• Any surgical procedure that is related to or necessary for a procedure that would result in the sterilization of a minor who is non-sterile; or removing any otherwise healthy or non-diseased body part or tissue.

Please email, text and call all the Republican members of the committee and ask them to VOTE YES to protecting Utah’s children:Rep. Stewart E. Barlow
[email protected]
801-289-6699

Rep. Stephanie Gricius
[email protected]
801-901-8251

Rep. Marsha Judkins
[email protected]
801-669-6962

Rep. Anthony Loubet
[email protected]
801-657-0466

Rep. Quinn Kotter
[email protected]
385-202-6683

Rep. Robert M. Spendlove
[email protected]
801-560-5394

Rep. Steve Eliason
[email protected]
801-673-4748

Rep. Tim Jimenez
[email protected]
801-560-8061

Rep. Raymond P. Ward
[email protected]
801-440-8765