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Curtis Secures Committee Approval of Water Projects for Utah Amid Intense Drought
Senator also highlights need for support of the Great Salt Lake from all levels of government, philanthropic and private sectors WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today secured Committee approval of several water quality and drought control projects for communities in Utah
Curtis Calls for Countering China’s Influence in Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today led a hearing examining the Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy and its renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere as a cornerstone of American national security. The hearing—which included Ambassador Michael Kozak, State Department Senior
Curtis Visits Wildfire Site, Urges Passage of Fix Our Forests Act
Following a briefing provided by federal, state, and local officials on the state of the Juab County wildfires, Senator Curtis praised the coordinated response that helped protect nearby communities. In a video statement, Curtis renewed his call for the Senate to pass his bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, legislation to modernize forest management and reduce catastrophic wildfire risk.
Pioneer values at the border: Compassion meets the rule of law
Illegal immigration and border security are once again in the headlines as President Trump takes office. Americans are tired of dealing with a broken immigration system and an equally broken Congress unwilling to fix it.
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.
Sen. Curtis says atmosphere is ‘different’ ahead of Trump’s second inauguration
When Donald Trump first became president of the United States in 2017, John Curtis was the mayor of Provo. Now, Curtis is the newest U.S. senator from Utah. He took office just a few weeks ago. Curtis is part of a Republican majority that’s about to have a Republican president when Trump is sworn into his second term on Monday.
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
Highs and Lows: 250 Miles for America’s 250th
As you all know, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—America’s semiquincentennial. We recognize some of the most consequential moments in human history: A citizens’ army of patriots winning their independence from the greatest empire of the 18th century. And while accomplishing that
Highs and Lows: Curbing Wildfires
Hi Utah, In case you missed it, this week I announced my plans to walk 250 consecutive miles for America’s 250th anniversary, starting next week. More on that below. But another high was seeing progress on one of my top priorities in the Senate: addressing wildfires. I’ve talked a lot about the Fix
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