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Curtis to Oppose Jeremy Carl Nomination
Following a Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to consider the nomination of Jeremy Carl to be Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Senator Curtis announced that he will oppose Mr. Carl’s nomination and released the following statement:
SENATORS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS
Senators Curtis, Booker, McCormick, Kelly, Daines, Hickenlooper, Budd, and Padilla introduced the ePermit Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital, and cloud-based technologies. This action follows the passage of companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
CURTIS BILL TO TRANSFER MOAB UMTRA SITE ADVANCES
The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act advanced unanimously through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, marking a key step toward transferring the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action site to Grand County following completion of cleanup and remediation. Following the Committee’s action, Senator Curtis issued the statement below:
Highs and Lows: Cracking Down on AI Robocalls
Hey, John Curtis here with my highs and lows. The high is that we’re working on a bill to make sure that if you get a robocall, you actually know if you are talking to a real person or AI. The bill is called the QUIET Act, and you can
Highs and Lows: Reflecting on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, Utah! For highs and lows this week, I’ve been reflecting on what this holiday means. For more than 400 years, Americans in some shape or form have gathered on Thanksgiving to share a meal, reflect with gratitude, and reconnect with those they love. No matter your background or
Highs and Lows: The Algorithm Accountability Act
Hey, I’m excited to share my high this week that we introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act. Finally, somebody is talking about the fact that all companies, including social media, should produce a product that’s safe. So we introduced this act, and I’m really excited about it. The low is here we