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SENS CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE FIRST-EVER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS
Today, U.S. Senators Curtis and Schiff introduced the bipartisan Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, legislation to create the first-ever respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters. For decades, federal firefighters were prohibited from wearing respiratory protection despite a growing body of evidence warning about long-term health risks of wildfire smoke. This bill would ensure the Forest Service and Department of Interior take long overdue steps to protect the health of these heroes.
CURTIS CALLS FOR LOWERING POLITICAL TEMPERATURE, REFORMING SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AT UVU TOWNHALL
At a CNN townhall at Utah Valley University, Senators Curtis and Kelly urged Americans to lower political tensions and introduced critical social media reforms. Reflecting on the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and other high-profile attacks, Senator Curtis warned, “If it can happen here in Utah, it can happen anywhere,” calling for the tempering of political tensions from both sides of the aisle.
CURTIS STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE TO FUND GOVERNMENT, END SHUTDOWN
Today, Senator Curtis voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and advance critical annual appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs. Following the Senate’s action, Senator Curtis issued the following statement:
Highs and Lows: On Top of Angels Landing
Guess what my high is this week? I was able to hike up Angels Landing. Being back in Utah, being out in the great outdoors, and being at Zion is just a great high. The views were breathtaking, and it made the week feel extra special. Hope you all have
Highs and Lows: Sweet Grapes, Sweeter Company
Highs and lows coming to you from my Washington, D.C. office. My high this week is my bride of 43 years was able to be with me in D.C. That always makes the week a little bit better. And I brought from my garden in Utah grapes to share with
Highs and Lows: Light Over Darkness — Choosing Civility in a Time of Contempt
I can’t remember a week that cast of gloom over it quite like this week. I had the amazing honor to go to Arlington, to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and lay a wreath for Officer Estrada and Sergeant Sorensen. Of course, the two officers who lost their lives