Press Releases

December 1, 2025

Don’t Tread on Our TRAX: Curtis, Lee Bill Gives Transit Environmental Review Back to States

Senators Curtis and Lee introduced bipartisan legislation today to improve transit project timelines and quality by restoring the responsibility for environmental reviews back to state agencies from the federal government. The Streamline Transit Projects Act is cosponsored by Senators Kelly, and Warnock and endorsed by Utah Transit Authority, Wasatch Front Regional Council, and the American Public Transportation Association. Continue Reading

November 20, 2025

CURTIS AND MERKLEY WORK TO CODIFY TAIWAN SIX ASSURANCES

Today, Senators Curtis and Merkley introduced the Six Assurances to Taiwan Act, a bipartisan bill to formally codify the Six Assurances as foundational U.S. policy toward Taiwan, reinforce congressional oversight, and prevent any unilateral change in America’s longstanding position without legislative review. Continue Reading

November 18, 2025

CURTIS, LUJÁN, KIM INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY INNOVATIVE WILDFIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES

Senators Curtis and Luján introduced the Fire Innovation Unit Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a deployment and demonstration pilot program for new and innovative wildfire prevention, detection, communication, response, and mitigation technologies. The Fire Innovation Unit Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to create a Fire Innovation Unit to coordinate among federal agencies to ensure that piloted wildfire technology is carefully evaluated, deployed, and scaled, including through public-private partnerships. Representative Kim leads companion legislation in the House. Continue Reading

November 17, 2025

SENS CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE FIRST-EVER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS

Today, U.S. Senators Curtis and Schiff introduced the bipartisan Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, legislation to create the first-ever respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters. For decades, federal firefighters were prohibited from wearing respiratory protection despite a growing body of evidence warning about long-term health risks of wildfire smoke. This bill would ensure the Forest Service and Department of Interior take long overdue steps to protect the health of these heroes. Continue Reading

November 14, 2025

CURTIS CALLS FOR LOWERING POLITICAL TEMPERATURE, REFORMING SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AT UVU TOWNHALL

At a CNN townhall at Utah Valley University, Senators Curtis and Kelly urged Americans to lower political tensions and introduced critical social media reforms. Reflecting on the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and other high-profile attacks, Senator Curtis warned, “If it can happen here in Utah, it can happen anywhere,” calling for the tempering of political tensions from both sides of the aisle. Continue Reading

November 10, 2025

CURTIS STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE TO FUND GOVERNMENT, END SHUTDOWN

Today, Senator Curtis voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and advance critical annual appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs. Following the Senate’s action, Senator Curtis issued the following statement: Continue Reading

November 7, 2025

CURTIS HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWNHALL DURING LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY

On day 38 of the federal government shutdown, U.S. Senator Curtis fielded questions from constituents during a virtual townhall attended by over 800 individuals. The discussion covered topics including Social Security reform, energy, and federal authority on tariffs and public lands. Continue Reading

October 31, 2025

CURTIS, CANTWELL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPERCHARGE U.S. FUSION MANUFACTURING

Senators Curtis and Cantwell today introduced the Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act, innovative bipartisan legislation to strengthen American competitiveness in fusion energy and secure domestic supply chains fusion components. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House by Reps. Miller, DelBene, Tenney, and Beyer. Continue Reading

October 29, 2025

CURTIS PRESSES TECH GIANTS ON ALGORITHMS

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing with tech executives and advocacy group representatives, Senator Curtis challenged major platforms on the incentives that drive their content amplification systems and the downstream impact of algorithms on public debate. Continue Reading