Press Releases

October 1, 2026

Curtis Sounds Alarm on Nicaraguan Regime’s Repression, Growing Ties with U.S. Adversaries

Senator Curtis, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, held a hearing examining political repression in Nicaragua, the Ortega-Murillo government’s relationships with U.S. adversaries, and the implications for U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. The hearing comes as Nicaragua’s National Assembly advances constitutional changes that would prohibit individuals designated as “traitors to the homeland” from seeking elected office and was the first Senate hearing focused on Nicaragua in 38 years. Continue Reading

October 1, 2026

Curtis, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bills to Empower Communities, Increase Transparency Around Data Center Development

Senators Curtis and Blunt Rochester, members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced two bills to give communities better information and resources to understand the impacts of data center development while preserving local control over decisions about new projects. Continue Reading

September 30, 2026

Curtis: We Need Pioneer-Scale Ambition to Save the Great Salt Lake

Senator Curtis took to the Senate Floor to call for bold, long-term thinking to restore the Great Salt Lake, drawing on the state’s pioneer heritage and urging Utah’s engineers, entrepreneurs, universities, policymakers, and technology leaders to pursue innovative solutions alongside continued conservation. Continue Reading

September 29, 2026

Senate Unanimously Passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act

The Senate today unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act following a unanimous consent request made by Senator Curtis, member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. The bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Curtis and Merkley, would streamline states’ use of prescribed fires to prevent wildfire emissions, protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and make American forests and communities safer, healthier, and cleaner. Original sponsors of the bill also included EPW Chair Capito and Senators Boozman, Padilla, and Kelly. The bill was cosponsored by Marshall and Gallego. Continue Reading

September 25, 2026

Curtis Cosponsors Legislation to Protect AI Whistleblowers

Senator Curtis cosponsored the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senator Grassley to protect employees at artificial intelligence companies who report legal violations, security failures, or risks to public safety, ensuring they can raise legitimate concerns without fear of retaliation. Continue Reading

September 23, 2026

Curtis Presses for Regulatory Certainty as Utah Explores Nuclear Energy Future

During a Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis highlighted Utah’s growing leadership in nuclear energy and pressed witnesses on the federal government’s responsibility to provide states with regulatory certainty and a clear path for managing nuclear material. Utah was recently down-selected as one of six sites for nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses. Curtis emphasized that the state’s participation remains exploratory and said federal officials must answer key questions about long-term waste management, state involvement, and how the program will keep pace with technological innovation. Continue Reading

September 23, 2026

China is Putin’s Arsenal and ATM. Shut Both Down

Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and SFRC Ranking Member Shaheen authored a joint Fox News opinion piece calling for the United States to use newly enacted sanctions authorities to confront China’s role in sustaining Russia’s war against Ukraine. Continue Reading

September 22, 2026

Curtis Calls for Investigation into Presidential Families’ Business Dealings

Senator Curtis sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin calling for an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access by domestic and foreign interests. Continue Reading

September 21, 2026

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Wildland Firefighters

Senators Curtis, Padilla, Sheehy, and Merkley announced the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reduce the long-term health risks wildland firefighters face from toxic exposures—such as smoke, particulates, and PFAS chemicals—while making it easier to receive medical benefits when injuries or illnesses occur. Companion legislation has also been introduced in the House of Representatives, led by Representative Maxine Dexter. Continue Reading

September 16, 2026

Curtis, Klobuchar Pool Safety Bill Passes Out of Committee

Senators Curtis and Klobuchar, members of the Senate Commerce Committee, applauded the Committee’s passage of their bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Continue Reading