Press Releases

September 16, 2026

Curtis Wildfire Emissions Prevention Bill Unanimously Passes Committee

Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today applauded the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s unanimous passage of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA), bipartisan legislation to 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. The bill—led by Senator Curtis—is cosponsored by EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozman (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Continue Reading

September 16, 2026

Curtis, Blunt Rochester Call for AI Hearings, Regulation

Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following joint statement calling for swift public congressional hearings to inform lawmakers on potential AI regulatory solutions: Continue Reading

September 15, 2026

Curtis Joins Tillis, Armstrong on Delegation to Ukraine

Senator Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a Republican congressional delegation with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) to Ukraine to affirm American support for the Ukrainian people and assess the security situation amid Russia’s continued war of aggression. The trip marks the first time since the start of the invasion that a congressional delegation visited Kharkiv, a heavily fortified frontline city just miles from the Russian border. Continue Reading

August 25, 2026

Curtis Cosponsors National Park Week Resolution

Senator Curtis joined his colleagues in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week." The resolution, introduced by Senator Daines, recognizes the National Park Service’s role in preserving the United States’ natural, historical, and cultural treasures and encourages Americans to responsibly enjoy the nation’s public lands. Continue Reading

August 21, 2026

Curtis Convenes Utah Leaders to Explore Bold Solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s Water Future

Senator Curtis convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake. “A rich part of Utah’s heritage is our ingenuity and determination to solve societal challenges, particularly when it comes to water, and protecting the Great Salt Lake is no exception,” said Senator Curtis following the event. Continue Reading

August 19, 2026

Curtis Promotes Policy to Address Utah’s Growth, Affordable Housing with Utah Transportation Leaders

Senator Curtis, member of the Commerce and Environment and Public Works Committees, today joined leaders from the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, Mountainland Association of Governments, and others to discuss policy developments that would strengthen Utah’s transportation network, expand affordable housing opportunities near transit hubs, and prepare the state’s infrastructure for continued growth and upcoming high-traffic events like the Salt Lake Temple open house in 2027 and the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue Reading

August 14, 2026

Curtis, Daines Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Critical Mineral Production

Senators Curtis and Daines introduced the Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, legislation to strengthen America’s domestic critical mineral supply chains by expanding and improving the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit under Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code. Continue Reading

August 10, 2026

Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Casualties from Wildfires

Senators Curtis, Bennet, Lee, and Hickenlooper introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States. Continue Reading

Curtis, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS

Senators Curtis and Van Hollen introduced the Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act, bipartisan legislation to address the shortage of affordable housing and funding shortfalls at the United States Postal Service. Amid record-breaking housing costs, the Senators’ new bill would allow local communities to lease Postal Service property rights for new affordable housing construction. Continue Reading

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities

Senators Curtis, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Cortez Masto introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical federal grant program that helps rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Continue Reading