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Curtis Calls for Infrastructure Funding Formula Reforms to Support Utah’s Rapid Growth
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 with Administrator McMaster, Senator Curtis called for reforms to current funding formulas that rely on static historical data and fail to account for the rapid population growth and travel demand seen in states like Utah. The Senator also raised Utah’s success in managing the environmental review process and inquired about how Congress can authorize further flexibilities to help states build out infrastructure.
Curtis Highlights Need for Protection of Olympic Sports, College Athletics Reform
During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the future of college athletics, Senator Curtis underscored the need for a clear national framework governing college sport while advocating for stronger protections for Olympic and non-revenue sports that serve thousands of student-athletes across the country.
Curtis Calls for Countering PRC Influence, Strengthening Support for Taiwan
During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary Rubio, Senator Curtis, chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, emphasized the importance of countering the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence in the Western Hemisphere and supporting Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships throughout the region.
Highs and Lows: New Bills for Utah’s Economy and Budgeting Conundrums
Greetings from Washington—here are my highs and lows this week! My high was introducing three bipartisan bills that are important for Utah’s economy: The first supports innovation in aviation. It paves the way for Utah to be the leader of what I would call “Uber aircraft,” where you can catch
Highs and Lows: When Your High and Low Is the Same Person
Hey, I’m here for my high and low, and I’ve invited a special guest—Max. He’s part of my high and low because he is my high and low. For the last number of months, he’s the guy who’s been responsible for getting me from every single thing I do to the
Highs and Lows: Not Helping the Arrest Warrant China Has Out for Me
Well, hello from a very cold and snowy Washington, DC. My highs this week, we had a really successful markup today in Foreign Relations. I had a couple of bills protecting Taiwan that passed through with unanimous voice votes. I’m really excited about that. And, continue to push back on