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CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO ADDRESS MONEY LAUNDERING, SANCTIONS VIOLATIONS IN HONG KONG
Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Stop Corrupt Communist Party Money Laundering Act, bipartisan legislation to scrutinize Hong Kong’s role in facilitating illicit financial activity and evasions of U.S. export controls and sanctions. With this bill, the Senators aim to hold Hong Kong accountable for its role in enabling criminal activities that benefit adversarial nations, including Russia, Iran, and the Chinese Communist Party.
CURTIS, KENNEDY LEAD UTAH DELEGATION IN BILL TO TRANSFER MOAB UMTRA SITE
Senator Curtis and Representative Kennedy —along with Senator Lee and Representatives Owens, Maloy, and Moore —today introduced the Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act, legislation to authorize the transfer of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action site to Grand County upon the completion of cleanup and remediation. The proposed transfer will allow the community to chart the long-term future of the site once it is deemed safe for reuse by the Department of Energy and other regulatory agencies.
CURTIS HIGHLIGHTS UTAH TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES, PUSHES TO CUT FEDERAL RED TAPE IN HEARING WITH TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, Senator Curtis advocated for key Utah priorities to be included in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. During his exchange with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Duffy, Senator Curtis stressed the urgency of expanding the FrontRunner commuter rail system ahead of projected population growth in Utah and the 2034 Winter Olympics. He also raised concerns with burdensome federal regulations—noting how they raise project costs by 30%—and offered Utah as a lead agency model to allow for more efficient timelines. The Senator concluded by urging reinvestment of Highway Trust Fund dollars into Utah’s off-road trail systems.
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: 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