Press Releases

CURTIS, COONS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES BRING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO MARKET

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. Continue Reading

FIX OUR FORESTS ACT GETS COMMITTEE HEARING

Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) today applauded the continued progress of their Fix Our Forests Act, which received a hearing this afternoon in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Continue Reading

CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN

Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation that reaffirms U.S. policy to support Taiwan’s democracy and its engagement with the world. The bill, which was previously introduced by then-Senator Rubio, comes as Taiwan faces increasing military and diplomatic aggression from China. Continue Reading

CURTIS INVITES UTAHNS TO HELP SHAPE MAIDEN SENATE SPEECH

On May 14th, Senator Curtis will deliver his first address from the Senate floor. In an opinion piece published in Deseret News, Curtis invited Utahns to help shape the content of his speech by sharing personal reflections and experiences tied to key American principles. Continue Reading

CURTIS INTRODUCES BILL TO HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

This week, Senator Curtis introduced the Uyghur Policy Act, legislation to confront and counter the ongoing human rights abuses by the Chinese Communist Party against the Uyghur people and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The comprehensive bill outlines a series of diplomatic, humanitarian, and strategic actions to pressure the People’s Republic of China and support communities subjected to these abuses. Continue Reading

CURTIS RESOLUTION OVERTURNING HARMFUL EPA RULE PASSES SENATE

The Senate today passed legislation introduced by Senator Curtis to overturn the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency rule reestablishing the so-called “Once In, Always In” policy under the Clean Air Act. The resolution, passed by a simple majority vote, restores a pathway for emissions reductions to be recognized in regulatory classification—allowing chemical manufacturers, refineries, and energy producers to make environmental improvements without being penalized by permanent red tape. Continue Reading

SUPPORT BUILDS FOR FIX OUR FORESTS ACT

Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper, Sheehy, and Padilla announced growing support from state and local government officials, community leaders, and industry stakeholders for the Fix Our Forests Act. The Senators introduced the bipartisan legislation—which aims to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive—last week. Continue Reading

CURTIS, MURKOWSKI, TILLIS, MORAN EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR ENERGY TAX CREDITS

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune, Senators Curtis, Murkowski, Tillis, and Moran expressed their support for maintaining a stable and predictable tax framework in the interest of promoting domestic energy development. Continue Reading

CURTIS, WESTERN SENATORS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FIX OUR FORESTS ACT

Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Fix Our Forests Act, bipartisan legislation to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive. Continue Reading

CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO ADDRESS MONEY LAUNDERING, SANCTIONS VIOLATIONS IN HONG KONG

Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Stop Corrupt Communist Party Money Laundering Act, bipartisan legislation to scrutinize Hong Kong’s role in facilitating illicit financial activity and evasions of U.S. export controls and sanctions. With this bill, the Senators aim to hold Hong Kong accountable for its role in enabling criminal activities that benefit adversarial nations, including Russia, Iran, and the Chinese Communist Party. Continue Reading