Senator Curtis issued the following statement on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s announcement that a new community engagement office will be opened at the University of Utah:

Senators Curtis, Welch, Budd, Luján, Moran, Padilla, Lummis, Sheehy, and Young introduced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to streamline the FAA type certification process for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. The senators’ legislation aims to help American AAM companies succeed and cement the United States’ role as a global leader in aviation. The bill would bolster FAA bandwidth to prevent certification process gridlock by providing more clarity and transparency for industry applicants. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

Following a Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to consider the nomination of Jeremy Carl to be Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Senator Curtis announced that he will oppose Mr. Carl’s nomination and released the following statement: