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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.
CURTIS JOINS DAVE RAMSEY TO DISCUSS TIMESHARE TRANSPARENCY ACT
Senator Curtis joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, host of The Ramsey Show, to discuss the need to rein in deceptive timeshare sales practices and protect consumers through the Timeshare Transparency Act, legislation recently introduced by Senator Curtis.
Highs and Lows: Running the Mall
Hello Utah! Well, highs and lows. August was almost a blur. The high is I’m back in D.C. with my colleagues that I enjoy being with. I recorded this week’s video on one of my favorite running trails along the National Mall and you can just see the beauty of
Highs and Lows: An Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Energy Future
So, let’s be honest—it’s time we talk more openly about the importance of innovative, American energy. Consumers are asking for energy choices that are more affordable, reliable, and clean. At the same time, we need to be realistic about the demands of powering a modern nation. Solving a problem is
Highs and Lows: Supporting Local Communities
To my colleagues in the Senate from the East, it may be hard to grasp just how deeply federal overreach affects daily life in Utah. In some counties, more than 90% of the land is owned and controlled, not by local leaders or communities, but by a distant, federal government.