Senator’s legislation represents more than one-third of all measures considered in Committee markup
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, today applauded committee passage of eight bipartisan bills he leads and cosponsors to curb China’s human rights abuses, counter authoritarian influence in Latin America, support partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific, and advance U.S. interests abroad.
“At a time of growing global competition, the United States must lead with clarity, strength, and purpose,” said Senator Curtis. “These bipartisan bills reinforce our commitment to our allies, hold adversaries accountable, promote the rule of law, and expand opportunities for American engagement across key regions. I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for advancing these important measures, and look forward to their passage by the full Senate.”
Background:
- Uyghur Policy Act: Strengthens U.S. efforts to address ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Chinese government against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. Read more here.
- Blue Skies for Taiwan Act: Supports US-Taiwan cooperation on drone production and drone-component supply chains, while improving access to trusted drone technologies for the US and its partners. Read more here.
- Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act: Promotes environmental governance, anti-corruption efforts, and rule-of-law initiatives in the Brazilian Amazon, helping combat illicit activities that threaten regional stability, economic development, and conservation efforts. Read more here.
- Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources (Pacific POWER) Act: Expands U.S. engagement with Pacific Island nations by supporting energy security, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic growth throughout the region, while strengthening America’s partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. Read more here.
- American Decade of Sports Act: Recognizes the unprecedented series of international sporting events coming to the United States and encourages a coordinated national effort to maximize economic opportunity, tourism, infrastructure investment, and America’s global leadership through sports diplomacy. Read more here.
- South China Sea Strategy Act: Establishes a comprehensive U.S. strategy to support freedom of navigation, strengthen partnerships with regional allies and partners, and counter coercive actions that threaten stability and international law in the South China Sea. Read more here.
- S.3018: Requires the Departments of State and War to permit Taiwanese officials and service members to display the Taiwan flag and military insignia during official activities. Read more here.
- Banning Adversarial and Negligent Network Devices in Latin America Act (BANNED in Latin America): Helps protect critical telecommunications infrastructure across the Western Hemisphere from security risks posed by foreign adversaries. Read more here.