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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.

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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.

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Freshman wishlist: Sen. John Curtis plans on “being myself”

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is new to the Senate — but is already seen as a decisive swing vote for Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to keep an eye on. Why it matters: Curtis does not think he fits neatly into the Utah senator categories of Mitt Romney or Mike Lee. He plans to do his thing and acknowledges his vote isn’t one to be taken for granted.

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Hangout At The Hive

Hangout at the Hive Senator John Curtis invites you to an informal, in-person opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share your perspective. Hangout at the Hive takes place every Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM ET in Room SH-502 of the Hart Senate Office Building. This weekly gathering is designed

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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 speakers, directing procedure, and keeping the institution moving. But this week, I happened to be presiding when the federal law

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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 snapshot of what we covered: Foreign Relations: I had the chance to discuss several important national security priorities with Secretary

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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 an energy future that is affordable, reliable, and clean. We need every electron we can get in order to meet

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