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CURTIS, GALLEGO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SPUR WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Last week, Senators Curtis and Gallego introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technologies, including those that can identify water loss, examine pipe integrity, detect leaks, prepare for severe weather, innovate water storage systems, and more.
ICYMI: SENATORS CURTIS AND PADILLA JOIN PBS NEWSHOUR TO DISCUSS WILDFIRES AND BIPARTISANSHIP
In a PBS NewsHour segment yesterday, Senator Curtis appeared alongside Senator Padilla to discuss their bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, transparency in government, and how Senators can work on bills across the aisle. The bipartisan legislation would combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive.
UTAH SENATORS INTRODUCE STAR‑SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT TO RESTORE AMERICAN FLAG ON KYHV PEAK
This week, Senators Curtis and Lee introduced the Star-Spangled Summit Act, a bill to authorize a special-use permit allowing the American flag to be flown on Kyhv Peak above Provo, Utah. Rep. Kennedy introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Highs and Lows: Why Debt and Deficit Can Wait
If there’s one thing Utahns understand, it’s thrift. We plan carefully, live within our means, and expect our leaders to do the same. It’s why I’ve made debt and fiscal responsibility a cornerstone of my work in the Senate. America is more than $36 trillion in debt. Utah families don’t spend more
Highs and Lows: Monitoring Wildfires
Hey, highs and lows! I’m trying to smile for my high, but it’s getting blown up… We were supposed to be headed home today for what I think is a pretty, needed break. We’re all getting on each other’s nerves back here in D.C., but at this point, nobody quite
Highs and Lows: 525,600 Minutes (and 800 Hours in the Senate)
Hey! Highs and lows. The high, I’m really excited because this weekend I’m heading to Portland to see my grandkids and go camping with them. The low, I learned this week that the Senate has been in session 800 hours since January. To put this in perspective, the House has