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Curtis, Duckworth, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan’s First Presidential Elections
Senators Curtis, Duckworth, and Kaine, all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential elections, while recommitting support for U.S. policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
Curtis, Rosen Call on State Department to Support Tibet
Senators Curtis and Rosen sent a letter congratulating Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, on his appointment and urging him to prioritize and advance U.S. policy towards Tibet. Barnes also serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, the Senators called on Barnes to work with Congress to promote Sino-Tibetan dialogue, support the people of Tibet no matter where they reside, and counter Chinese malign influence. A position created in 2002 by the Tibetan Policy Act, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and other projects concerning Tibetan issues.
Curtis Names Jenney Rees as State Director
Senator Curtis today announced that Jenney Rees will serve as his new State Director. Rees previously served as Senator Curtis’ Deputy State Director and as a Senior Adviser. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading the Senator’s statewide strategy, operations, external engagement, and constituent services.
Sen. John Curtis questions EPA nominee on his approach to job, emissions
Utah’s newest GOP senator John Curtis praised President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asserting Lee Zeldin has a reputation for working across the aisle to get important environmental legislation done. Zeldin, a former GOP member from the House, was tapped by Trump to lead the agency charged with enforcing the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
As Trump’s nominee hearings begin, Sen. John Curtis calls for ‘seriousness’ from senators
As confirmation hearings begin for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, Sen. John Curtis called on his Senate colleagues to carefully consider their roles. “I take very seriously the role that the Senate has in the Constitution for advice and consent,” Curtis said Tuesday. “And I hope all my colleagues take that same seriousness in our constitutional responsibility.”
Sen. John Curtis celebrates final House wins
Sen. John Curtis is taking his legacy of being a highly productive member of the House of Representatives to the Senate. In the final days before giving up his seat representing Utah’s 3rd District, Curtis saw several bills signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Highs and Lows: Honoring our Service Members
I reflect on this past week with solemnity. A low, of course, was hearing the news of six Army Reserve soldiers who died in the line of duty from an attack on a commercial port in Kuwait. My heart goes out to these fallen heroes and their families. War, in
Highs and Lows: Celebrating Team USA
For my high this week, I wanted to give a shout-out to the U.S. Olympic Team in the 2026 Winter Olympics—more than 70 of whom had direct ties to Utah. In Italy, Team USA brought home 33 medals, our best Winter Olympics performance in over a decade! And of course,
Highs and Lows: Time Well Spent with Utahns
After spending my week back in the state and visiting with Utahns up and down the Wasatch Front, I’m going to share two highs—and no lows—this week. First, I was able to meet with hundreds of mayors, city councilmembers, and city administrators from all over the state who together represent