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CURTIS CALLS FOR REGULATORY CERTAINTY TO PROMOTE CLEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY IN UTAH
Senator Curtis today emphasized Utah’s leadership in making nuclear a practical and viable clean energy solution during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs and David A. Wright to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. During the exchange, Curtis cited past challenges and the need for collaboration with the NRC, and stressed the importance of regulatory certainty and clarity for innovators and utilities.
TRUMP SIGNS CURTIS BILL REPEALING BURDENSOME BIDEN-ERA EMISSIONS RULE
President Trump signed into law legislation introduced by Senator Curtis to overturn the Biden EPA’s Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources. This rule prevented many industries vital to our nation’s economic and national security from reclassifying as Area Sources and discouraged efforts to reduce emissions. The Senator’s CRA joint resolution of disapproval received a vote of 52-46 in the Senate and 216-212 in the House prior to being sent to the President’s desk.
ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS CEASE-FIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND IRAN WITH CNN’S KAITLAN COLLINS
Senator Curtis last night appeared on The Source with Kaitlan Collins on CNN to discuss the Trump Administration’s announcement of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran, as well as the broader implications for peace in the Middle East. During the exchange, Curtis praised the President’s actions in Iran, calling them a “case study” and the “first chapter” of “Peace Through Strength.”
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: Another Special Guest in D.C.
Time for highs and lows! My high this week was having another special guest out in Washington: my wife, Sue! We celebrated her birthday, and my staff and I were actually able to give her a surprise party. In just a couple of weeks, Sue and I will have been
Highs and Lows: A Special Visitor in D.C.
Welcome to another ‘Highs and Lows’ from Washington! I’ve had a special guest joining me this week, my grandson, Jett! Obviously, a high has been having Jett spend the entire week with me. We flew in Monday and will fly home to Utah at the end of the week. We’ve
Highs and Lows: Reconciliation
Hello! I filmed this week’s highs and lows from the couch in my office because I wanted to highlight a special quilt that my granddaughter Sage made for me a few months ago. I just wanted to show off her talent a bit. Well, my high this week is that