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Curtis, Kelly Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program
Senators Curtis and Kelly introduced the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to create a new temporary visa program that allows states to address their unique workforce and economic development needs while maintaining strong federal oversight and immigration enforcement.
Opinion: I Won’t Change the Filibuster
Senator Curtis authored an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal reaffirming his commitment to preserving the Senate filibuster, arguing that it ensures consistent, long-term policy making; protects the rights of the minority; and encourages consensus building rather than top-down rule.
Curtis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Rural Road Mapping, Improve Public Safety
Senators Curtis and Kelly introduced the Modernizing Access to Public Roads Act, bipartisan legislation to help states and counties digitize local road networks, improve navigation, strengthen emergency response, and support rural commerce.
Highs and Lows: Our Energy Future
My highs and lows this week are coming to you from the Operation Gigawatt Summit in Park City, where I joined policymakers, investors, and industry leaders for important discussions on an energy future that is affordable, reliable, and clean. We need every electron we can get in order to meet
Highs and Lows: Bolstering our Critical Minerals Supply Chain
To tee up my high, let me first start with my low this week. China has spent decades building a strategic advantage in critical mineral production and processing. These minerals are essential for all kinds of things—including our defense systems, advanced technologies, computer chips, and more. Today, the PRC supplies
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