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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.
CURTIS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN HONG KONG
Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues, today gave the following opening remarks at a hearing examining the Status of Democracy and Human Rights in Hong Kong, Five Years After the PRC’s Judicial Takeover.
Highs and Lows: Innovation in the Uintah Basin
Hello friends, This week, I want to share an unusual “highs and lows” with you. The high is that I spent time out in Utah’s Uintah Basin, away from Washington, D.C. It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect with the heart of Utah and see firsthand the innovation happening right
Highs and Lows: Fix Our Forests Act
Hello, Utah! I’ve got a special ‘highs and lows’ for you this week. You’ll see in the video linked below, I’ve joined Senator Hickenlooper (D-CO) to share a major high that we’re celebrating: introducing the Fix Our Forests Act with Senators Sheehy (R-MT) and Padilla (D-CA). Our bill addresses the serious wildfire
Highs and Lows: Proud Moments, Pressing Challenges
Hello, Utah! It’s time for this week’s highs and lows. If you’re following the news, you saw Cory Booker—the Senator from New Jersey—beat the filibuster record of over 24 hours, and that I had a chance to be presiding over the chamber when it happened. That was cool, but what was even more