Press Releases

January 21, 2025

OPINION: PIONEER VALUES AT THE BORDER: COMPASSION MEETS THE RULE OF LAW

Pioneer values at the border: Compassion meets the rule of lawBy: Senator John Curtis (R-UT)The Hill January 21, 2025 Illegal immigration and border security are once again in the headlines […]

January 21, 2025

CURTIS, STEFANIK DISCUSS COUNTERING CHINA’S INFLUENCE AND PRIORITIZING U.S. INTERESTS AT THE UN

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the nomination of Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Senator Curtis highlighted efforts to counter China’s influence in international organizations, particularly regarding Taiwan’s status and participation in the United Nations. Continue Reading

January 16, 2025

CURTIS AND EPA NOMINEE LEE ZELDIN DISCUSS TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR UTAH’S ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nomination of Lee M. Zeldin to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Senator Curt urged the EPA to develop fairer methodologies for measuring emissions in regions with geographies that naturally trap emissions, like the Uinta Basin in Utah. Continue Reading

January 15, 2025

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR CURTIS ON THE NOMINATION OF PETE HEGSETH

Senator Curtis made the following statement on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense: Continue Reading

January 15, 2025

CURTIS: CHINA’S PUSH FOR GLOBAL MILITARY AND ECONOMIC SUPREMACY IS A MAJOR THREAT

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today on the nomination of Marco Rubio to be U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator Curtis raised several critical policy issues related to China’s global push for military and economic dominance. Continue Reading

January 15, 2025

CURTIS: PROACTIVE PLANNING IS CRITICAL TO SUPPORTING UTAH’S GROWTH

During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing today on the nomination of Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Senator Curtis urged Mr. Duffy to prioritize federal support for Utah’s rapidly growing infrastructure needs. Continue Reading

January 14, 2025

ICYMI: CURTIS: “I’LL BET ON U.S. LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION EVERY DAY, ALL DAY LONG”

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today joined a panel on maintaining America’s leadership in AI relative to China during POLITICO Playbook’s The First 100 Days event. Continue Reading

January 8, 2025

CURTIS, CRUZ, CANTWELL REINTRODUCE ‘SPY FRIDGE’ ACT

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Commerce Committee, joined Commerce Committee Chairman Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Cantwell (D-WA) in reintroducing the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products equipped with audio or visual recording components that are not obvious, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Continue Reading

January 7, 2025

SEVERAL CURTIS BILLS FROM HOUSE RECENTLY SIGNED INTO LAW

Senator Curtis reflected on some of his final legislative accomplishments in the 118th Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Before transitioning to the Senate, Curtis secured into law several including the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act, the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, the Protect America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act, the Connect Our Parks Act, the Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act, the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, and the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act. Continue Reading

January 3, 2025

CURTIS SWORN IN AS UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR UTAH

Today, John R. Curtis was sworn in as the United States Senator representing Utah. Senator Curtis—a Republican—took the oath of office this afternoon on the Senate Floor in the U.S. Capitol. Continue Reading