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CURTIS, GALLEGO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SPUR WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Last week, Senators Curtis and Gallego introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technologies, including those that can identify water loss, examine pipe integrity, detect leaks, prepare for severe weather, innovate water storage systems, and more.
ICYMI: SENATORS CURTIS AND PADILLA JOIN PBS NEWSHOUR TO DISCUSS WILDFIRES AND BIPARTISANSHIP
In a PBS NewsHour segment yesterday, Senator Curtis appeared alongside Senator Padilla to discuss their bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, transparency in government, and how Senators can work on bills across the aisle. The bipartisan legislation would combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive.
UTAH SENATORS INTRODUCE STAR‑SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT TO RESTORE AMERICAN FLAG ON KYHV PEAK
This week, Senators Curtis and Lee introduced the Star-Spangled Summit Act, a bill to authorize a special-use permit allowing the American flag to be flown on Kyhv Peak above Provo, Utah. Rep. Kennedy introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Highs and Lows: Baseball and Wet Suits
Hello from my office in Washington, D.C.! Here are my highs and lows from the week. I’m going to tell you, this was a fun week, made even better because my wife, Sue, was here. We’re approaching 43 years of marriage, and it was great to have her here. We
Highs and Lows: Maiden Speech
Hey! Welcome to another ‘Highs and Lows’ from Washington, D.C. It’s been a great week. If you’ve followed what’s happening here, I did my maiden speech on the Senate floor, which is kind of a big cultural thing here in the Senate. Most of us wait several months before we
Highs and Lows: Increasing Access to Your Public Lands
Welcome to another edition of ‘Highs and Lows’! I hope you are all well. I have two highs to share with you this week. First, the Senate passed a type of legislation called a Congressional Review Act that I introduced, which pulls back regulations from the past to provide better access