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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.
Curtis, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression
Senators Curtis and Duckworth introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving coordination between the United States and its partners in the Indo-Pacific, which would strengthen security both in the region and in the U.S. Amid increasing aggression from the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea, the senators’ bills would help ensure the Department of State prioritizes diplomatic engagement and improve the Department of War’s management of tensions in the region before they grow into full-blown crises that would require military action.
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
Highs and Lows: Greetings from the South Pole
Okay, my high this week. I am coming from… see if you can guess it… I’m staying on two miles of ice. It’s about 30 degrees below zero. That’s right. I am at the South Pole. I am here with a group of senators checking out the U.S. investment here.
Highs and Lows: My Favorite Way to Start the Day
Well, if you know me very well, you know one of my highs in Washington, D.C., is to get out and run along the mall. And I’m doing ten miles this morning. I’m greeted by the sunrise behind the U.S. Capitol. Up there you can see the Washington Monument. And