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CURTIS, CORTEZ MASTO PUSH CFTC FOR ANSWERS ON ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL GAMING IN EVENT CONTRACTS
Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto led four of their Senate colleagues in a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chair Pham reminding the Commission sports betting is regulated by states and tribes, not the CFTC. The Senators underscore that by implicitly allowing some companies to offer sports betting activities as “event contracts,” the CFTC is preventing enforcement of state and tribal gaming laws which inappropriately permits sports betting nationwide.
CURTIS STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO AVOID SHUTDOWN
Senator Curtis issued the following statement today on Senate Republicans’ efforts to avoid a federal government shutdown: “Today, I voted to keep the federal government open and to prevent unnecessary harm to hardworking, taxpaying families in Utah and across America. Sadly, the measure failed without enough Democratic support, and once again Washington’s dysfunction has forced a shutdown.
ICYMI: STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JOHN CURTIS ON PASSING OF RUSSELL M. NELSON, PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Few lives have been lived as fully and faithfully as that of President Russell M. Nelson. His remarkable 101 years were a testament to service, faith, and vision. I am grateful for the insight, inspiration, and teachings he shared so generously. As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate a life that lifted countless people and left an enduring legacy of hope and strength.
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.
Conservative Climate Summit
Conservative Climate Summit Senator John Curtis is excited to announce that the 4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, and will be hosted at the University of Utah. Given the popularity of last year’s event, we anticipate that the summit will sell out quickly. So
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 offers a
Highs and Lows: On Top of Angels Landing
Guess what my high is this week? I was able to hike up Angels Landing. Being back in Utah, being out in the great outdoors, and being at Zion is just a great high. The views were breathtaking, and it made the week feel extra special. Hope you all have
Highs and Lows: Sweet Grapes, Sweeter Company
Highs and lows coming to you from my Washington, D.C. office. My high this week is my bride of 43 years was able to be with me in D.C. That always makes the week a little bit better. And I brought from my garden in Utah grapes to share with
Highs and Lows: Light Over Darkness — Choosing Civility in a Time of Contempt
I can’t remember a week that cast of gloom over it quite like this week. I had the amazing honor to go to Arlington, to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and lay a wreath for Officer Estrada and Sergeant Sorensen. Of course, the two officers who lost their lives