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CURTIS, CORTEZ MASTO WORK TO EXTEND WATER RECYCLING DROUGHT MITIGATION PROGRAM
Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Grant Program through 2032.
CURTIS PRESSES EXPERTS ON ALGORITHMS, CALLS FOR TECH INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY
During a Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Curtis raised concerns about the addictive nature of social media algorithms and their harmful effects not only on children, but on teens and adults alike. Drawing on expert testimony and personal reflection, Curtis warned that today’s digital environment is fundamentally different from traditional forms of media, far more dangerous, and currently has no legal accountability for potential harms.
CURTIS, BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE BILL TO SPUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION NEAR TRANSPORTATION HUBS
Senators Curtis and Blunt Rochester, members of the committees on Environment and Public Works and Commerce, introduced the Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services Act. The bill cuts red tape to unlock transit-oriented development projects that boost local economies and housing supply. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Lawler and Friedman.The Build HUBS Act makes several changes aimed at improving the usability of important infrastructure loan programs. These programs allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Transportation to collaborate and prioritize projects that promote transit-oriented development.
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 offers a
Highs and Lows: Greetings from the South Pole
Okay, my high this week. I am coming from… see if you can guess it… I’m staying on two miles of ice. It’s about 30 degrees below zero. That’s right. I am at the South Pole. I am here with a group of senators checking out the U.S. investment here.
Highs and Lows: My Favorite Way to Start the Day
Well, if you know me very well, you know one of my highs in Washington, D.C., is to get out and run along the mall. And I’m doing ten miles this morning. I’m greeted by the sunrise behind the U.S. Capitol. Up there you can see the Washington Monument. And
Highs and Lows: Pumping Iron
This week, sadly two lives were stolen, families were shattered, and a community was shaken in a shooting at a church in Salt Lake. Utah is a place where we believe in personal and collective responsibility. We look out for our neighbors, we reject senseless violence, and we refuse to