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ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS ALGORITHMS, IMMIGRATION, HEALTHCARE
Yesterday, Senator Curtis joined Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union to discuss the Algorithm Accountability Act, legislation he introduced to hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by algorithms. The two also discussed immigration, healthcare, affordability, and foreign affairs.
Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Costs of Medications, Medical Devices
Today, Senators Curtis and Rosen introduced a bill to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs and medical devices, prevent drug shortages, boost domestic production, and create more jobs. Their bipartisan Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act will create a clear pathway for nonprofit drug and medical device manufacturers to receive tax-exempt status, to support this critical industry and bolster nonprofit manufacturer production so more Americans can have access to lower cost medicine.
CURTIS, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE BILL TO SILENCE NEW ROBOCALLS
Senators Curtis and Blumenthal today introduced the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act, legislation that would require robocalls to notify consumers when artificial intelligence is being used in calls or messages.
Highs and Lows: Day 38 of the Government Shutdown
Highs and lows from Washington, D.C.. My high this week was really cool. There were about 50 veterans who came to D.C. on an honor flight, and I had the chance to meet with them and thank them for their service. With Veterans Day coming up, I want to give
Highs and Lows: Real Pain
Hey, highs and lows. I’ve got a really fun high this week. I have a new portrait of Mount Timpanogos, one of my favorite places in the world, one of my happy places, hanging in my office. The artist’s name is Linda Curley Christensen. I’m so pleased to have it
Highs and Lows: Fix Our Forests Act Moves Forward!
If you look at the headlines this week in Washington, it has been all about the shutdown, but while that is happening and I am hoping that my democratic colleagues come to the table to reopen the government, we are moving ahead with legislation like the Fix Our Forests Act.