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Curtis, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression
Senators Curtis and Duckworth introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving coordination between the United States and its partners in the Indo-Pacific, which would strengthen security both in the region and in the U.S. Amid increasing aggression from the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea, the senators’ bills would help ensure the Department of State prioritizes diplomatic engagement and improve the Department of War’s management of tensions in the region before they grow into full-blown crises that would require military action.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Geothermal in Indo-Pacific
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cosponsored the Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources Act, bipartisan legislation to promote geothermal exploration and production in the Indo-Pacific by leveraging the United States’ expertise as the world leader in geothermal electricity generation capacity. The bill was introduced by Senators Schatz and McCormick and is also cosponsored by Senator Coons.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Resolution
The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Curtis, Peters, Ernst, and King to designate May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” The resolution promotes safe practices for the millions of motorcycle riders across America.
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: Utah’s Energy Innovation
This week, I had the privilege of meeting with Utahns in the southwest corner of the state, and my high is coming to you from Iron County, where I participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Clearway Honeycomb Energy Center. This approximately $600 million investment pairs large-scale battery storage with
Highs and Lows: Register for our Small Business Expo!
For my highs and lows this week, I’m really excited to announce a Small Business Expo I’m hosting on Monday, May 11 at Davis Technical College in Kaysville, Utah. We’ll bring together small businesses, entrepreneurs, federal agencies, and industry leaders for a morning focused on R&D, technological innovation, and commercialization.
Highs and Lows: Tusks Up!
The end of the week always comes too quickly, but it’s time for another edition of Highs and Lows. First, I wanted to give a shout-out to the Utah Mammoth—we are all so excited to see them in the NHL playoffs and will be cheering them on. My other high