During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing today on the nominations of Michael Kratsios to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner, Senator Curtis raised issues essential to Utah’s economy, energy development, and national security. During the exchange, Curtis secured a commitment from Meador to give full and fair consideration to the concerns of Utah’s robust direct selling industry. He also engaged Kratsios on expanding American leadership in emerging energy and technology sectors, highlighting Utah’s role as a hub of energy innovation.

U.S. Senator Curtis yesterday appeared on The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss his recent opinion piece in the Deseret News calling for urgent action to address the nation’s growing debt and overhaul the federal budgeting process. Curtis underscored the dangers of the federal government’s $36 trillion debt, warning that without decisive action, the country will face severe economic consequences. He called for a national conversation on mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, emphasizing the need for responsible reforms that safeguard benefits for current recipients while ensuring the programs’ long-term sustainability for future generations.