Press Releases

June 4, 2025

CURTIS VISITS FERVO ENERGY’S CAPE STATION GEOTHERMAL PROJECT IN BEAVER, UTAH

Senator Curtis toured Fervo Energy’s Cape Station geothermal project, a next-generation clean energy initiative located in Beaver County, Utah. He was joined by company leaders, project engineers, and Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy, for a firsthand look at one of the most ambitious geothermal developments in the nation. Continue Reading

May 23, 2025

CURTIS, FOREIGN RELATIONS COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS GANG VIOLENCE IN HAITI

Senator Curtis, Chair of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Shaheen and Committee members Scott, Kaine, and Coons in introducing the bipartisan Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act, which would prioritize U.S. leadership in addressing the ongoing violence in Haiti. This bill will mandate sanctions against Haitian gangs, armed criminal actors, and their political and economic enablers. It will also require extensive interagency cooperation, identification, and reporting of criminal collusion and threats to U.S. national interests, including through an annual report submitted to Congress by the Secretary of State. Continue Reading

May 20, 2025

CURTIS AND RUBIO HIGHLIGHT U.S. ENERGY LEADERSHIP, STRENGTHENING GOP VOICE IN GLOBAL CLIMATE INITIATIVES

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, Senator Curtis and Secretary Rubio engaged in a productive exchange on America’s global energy strategy, climate diplomacy, and the future of foreign aid. Senator Curtis emphasized the importance of a Republican voice at the Conference of the Parties, praised the State Department’s efforts at realigning foreign aid with strategic initiatives, and called for greater coordination with faith-based humanitarian groups. Secretary Rubio echoed Curtis’ call for energy leadership and warned of China’s expanding influence through economic proxies like Hong Kong-based firms. Continue Reading

May 16, 2025

CURTIS, SULLIVAN, MERKLEY, CONDEMN CCP’S TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION, PRESS FOR SANCTIONS ON HONG KONG JUDICIARY OFFICIALS

Senators Curtis, Sullivan, and Merkley this week introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act, which would hold officials of Hong Kong’s judiciary accountable for human rights violations and support Hong Kongers facing persecution from the Chinese Communist Party and its accomplices in Hong Kong. Continue Reading

May 15, 2025

CURTIS, ERNST INTRODUCE BILL ENDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR MILLIONAIRES

Senators Curtis and Ernst introduced the Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act, which would make anyone earning $1 million or more from any source of income ineligible for unemployment Continue Reading

May 14, 2025

CURTIS DELIVERS MAIDEN SPEECH ON SENATE FLOOR

During remarks, Senator expounds upon the “principles that have made Utah strong and America extraordinary” Washington, D.C. – Five months into his Senate term, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today […]

May 13, 2025

CURTIS, KELLY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO UNLOCK FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WESTERN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure […]

May 12, 2025

CURTIS, KLOBUCHAR INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN GATE SAFETY BILL

Senators Curtis and Klobuchar introduced the Alex Gate Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to create and enforce a consumer product safety standard for large and potentially hazardous gates often installed in residential, commercial, and recreational settings. By establishing uniform safety standards and launching a national education campaign, the bill aims to prevent further harm and raise awareness among manufacturers, installers, consumers, and local authorities. Continue Reading

May 8, 2025

CURTIS PUSHES UTAH AS FUTURE HOME OF MORE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

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. Continue Reading

May 8, 2025

SENATE PASSES CURTIS BILL RESTORING ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS

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. Continue Reading