During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing today on removing regulatory barriers in the AI supply chain, Senator Curtis underscored Utah’s readiness to lead the next generation of artificial intelligence infrastructure while advocating for balanced energy policy and AI accessibility for small businesses.

The Senate today passed a resolution introduced by Senators Curtis and Lee to overturn a Biden Administration rule enacted by the National Park Service restricting the use of off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The resolution, passed by a simple majority vote, restores access to approximately 24 miles of park roads in the area of Glen Canyon known as the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. Companion legislation introduced by Congresswoman Maloy cleared the House of Representatives last week.

Senators Curtis and Coons, members of the Small Business Committee, introduced the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act, bipartisan legislation to help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. By enhancing existing programs designed to support small businesses in conducting research and development with the potential for commercialization, the bill promotes successful entrepreneurship and helps strengthen the United States’ competitiveness in emerging technologies.