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CURTIS TOURS HILL AIR FORCE BASE
Senator Curtis visited Hill Air Force Base today to meet with military leaders and discuss the base’s critical role in national defense, military readiness, and strategic deterrence. As Utah’s largest military installation and a hub for advanced aircraft engineering and logistics, Hill AFB plays a critical role in maintaining and modernizing the nation’s airpower.
CURTIS CALLS FOR STREAMLINED APPROVALS OF CARBON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis highlighted the promising role carbon capture technologies play in supporting affordable, reliable, and clean energy production. During his exchange with Kevin Connors and Dan Yates —Curtis expressed frustration with bureaucratic obstacles preventing companies in Utah from implementing innovative technologies. He specifically pointed to permitting delays at the federal level and underscored the importance of the USE IT Act, which aims to streamline the approval process for carbon management projects. He noted that the FAST Act, initially designed for surface transportation projects, should be leveraged to expedite permitting for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
CURTIS-BACKED BILL PURSUING $200 BILLION IN COVID FRAUD ADVANCES
The Senate Small Business Committee passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Curtis and led by Senator Ernst (R-IA) to extend the life of the watchdog tasked with tracking down criminals who stole COVID relief funds designed for small businesses. The senators introduced the bill after the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery warned that its authority was expiring and estimated that criminals would evade consequences for stealing more than $200 billion.
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.
Highs and Lows
Here we are—highs and lows! And I have to say, I’m very excited. My high this week is that Washington, D.C. is finally taking the deficit seriously. I’ve been here for seven years shouting from the rooftops, and time and again, we’ve said we’re going to do something—only to do
Highs and Lows
Hello Utah! Time for highs and lows. If you are receiving this for your first time, highs and lows are one of the many ways I work to keep Utahns connected to my work in Washington. For those who have been eagerly awaiting the next edition since December, welcome back. I