Curtis Announces 250-Mile Walk for America’s 250th Anniversary
Senator Curtis today announced his plans to embark on a multi-day, 250-mile walk across Utah in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Averaging 30 miles of walking per day, the senator will start his journey near the northern border of Utah and end in his hometown of Provo on the Fourth of July.
Curtis Secures Committee Passage of Eight of His Foreign Policy Bills
Senator Curtis, 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.
Why I’m walking 250 miles for America’s semiquincentennial
On Jan. 2, 1776, an officer in the Revolutionary army, Stephen Moylan, writing to a fellow officer, Joseph Reed, first invoked the term “United States of America.” He was anticipating […]
Highs and Lows: The FISA Challenge
One of my responsibilities—and a duty I share with my colleagues—is presiding over the United States Senate. Most of the time, sitting in the chair means managing the floor: recognizing […]
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Second Amendment Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits
Senator Curtis joined Senator Cornyn, along with 14 of their Senate Republican colleagues, in introducing the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, which would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to provide enhanced protections to the firearms industry from frivolous lawsuits brought by anti-gun bad actors.
Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
Senator Curtis cosponsored the Support Our Firefighters Act, bipartisan legislation to provide federal wildland firefighters dedicated rest and recuperation leave following extended deployments to major wildfire incidents. The bill aims to improve workforce well-being, reduce burnout, and help agencies retain the experienced personnel required to respond to increasingly complex wildfire threats.
Utah, Wyoming Senators and Governors Meet on Colorado River Negotiations
Senators Curtis; Lee, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Barrasso, Majority Whip; and Lummis joined Utah Governor Cox and Wyoming Governor Gordon for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell.
Highs and Lows: Funding Law Enforcement
After another busy week in Washington, it’s time to share my highs and lows! My high was participating in several important hearings for the committees I sit on. Here’s a […]
Highs and Lows: Our Energy Future
My highs and lows this week are coming to you from the Operation Gigawatt Summit in Park City, where I joined policymakers, investors, and industry leaders for important discussions on […]
Highs and Lows: Bolstering our Critical Minerals Supply Chain
To tee up my high, let me first start with my low this week. China has spent decades building a strategic advantage in critical mineral production and processing. These minerals […]