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SENS CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE FIRST-EVER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS
Today, U.S. Senators Curtis and Schiff introduced the bipartisan Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, legislation to create the first-ever respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters. For decades, federal firefighters were prohibited from wearing respiratory protection despite a growing body of evidence warning about long-term health risks of wildfire smoke. This bill would ensure the Forest Service and Department of Interior take long overdue steps to protect the health of these heroes.
CURTIS CALLS FOR LOWERING POLITICAL TEMPERATURE, REFORMING SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AT UVU TOWNHALL
At a CNN townhall at Utah Valley University, Senators Curtis and Kelly urged Americans to lower political tensions and introduced critical social media reforms. Reflecting on the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and other high-profile attacks, Senator Curtis warned, “If it can happen here in Utah, it can happen anywhere,” calling for the tempering of political tensions from both sides of the aisle.
CURTIS STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE TO FUND GOVERNMENT, END SHUTDOWN
Today, Senator Curtis voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and advance critical annual appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs. Following the Senate’s action, Senator Curtis issued the following statement:
Highs and Lows: A Week in Southern Utah
Hello, Utah! This has been an incredible week. My high—after being in Washington, D.C. for ten straight weeks, I finally was able to spend time in Utah. My team and I headed to the southwest part of the state—visiting with constituents from Beaver, Iron, Washington, Kane, and Garfield counties. We did
Highs and Lows: Hosting Utah Cities in Washington
Hello, Utah! I’m coming to you from the U.S. Capitol, and it’s been an awesome week. My high this week was hosting cities from across the Beehive State while they were in D.C. I met with so many mayors and city council members in my office—I love them all! The real
Highs and Lows: Supporting Families
Hello, Utah! I’m excited to share my highs and lows for the week with you. My high, we introduced a number of bills (more on those below), and I did want to highlight one that’s especially important for Utah because it addresses child care. Our bipartisan bill provides tax credits for hardworking families to help