Press Releases

Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters

Senator Curtis cosponsored the Support Our Firefighters Act, bipartisan legislation to provide federal wildland firefighters dedicated rest and recuperation leave following extended deployments to major wildfire incidents. The bill aims to improve workforce well-being, reduce burnout, and help agencies retain the experienced personnel required to respond to increasingly complex wildfire threats. Continue Reading

Utah, Wyoming Senators and Governors Meet on Colorado River Negotiations

Senators Curtis; Lee, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Barrasso, Majority Whip; and Lummis joined Utah Governor Cox and Wyoming Governor Gordon for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. Continue Reading

Curtis Lauds Pentagon’s Swift Religious Classification Correction

In an interview with Heidi Hatch on KUTV 2News, Senator Curtis welcomed the Department of War's prompt action to correct a recent Department reclassification that failed to recognize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian faith. The correction was made shortly after Senator Curtis’ office met with officials from the Pentagon on Monday, June 8, 2026. Continue Reading

Curtis Calls for Infrastructure Funding Formula Reforms to Support Utah’s Rapid Growth

During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 with Administrator McMaster, Senator Curtis called for reforms to current funding formulas that rely on static historical data and fail to account for the rapid population growth and travel demand seen in states like Utah. The Senator also raised Utah’s success in managing the environmental review process and inquired about how Congress can authorize further flexibilities to help states build out infrastructure. Continue Reading

Curtis Highlights Need for Protection of Olympic Sports, College Athletics Reform

During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the future of college athletics, Senator Curtis underscored the need for a clear national framework governing college sport while advocating for stronger protections for Olympic and non-revenue sports that serve thousands of student-athletes across the country. Continue Reading

Curtis Calls for Countering PRC Influence, Strengthening Support for Taiwan

During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary Rubio, Senator Curtis, chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, emphasized the importance of countering the Chinese Communist Party's growing influence in the Western Hemisphere and supporting Taiwan's diplomatic relationships throughout the region. Continue Reading

Curtis, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression

Senators Curtis and Duckworth introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving coordination between the United States and its partners in the Indo-Pacific, which would strengthen security both in the region and in the U.S. Amid increasing aggression from the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea, the senators’ bills would help ensure the Department of State prioritizes diplomatic engagement and improve the Department of War’s management of tensions in the region before they grow into full-blown crises that would require military action. Continue Reading

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Geothermal in Indo-Pacific

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cosponsored the Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources Act, bipartisan legislation to promote geothermal exploration and production in the Indo-Pacific by leveraging the United States’ expertise as the world leader in geothermal electricity generation capacity. The bill was introduced by Senators Schatz and McCormick and is also cosponsored by Senator Coons. Continue Reading

Senate Passes Bipartisan Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Resolution

The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Curtis, Peters, Ernst, and King to designate May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” The resolution promotes safe practices for the millions of motorcycle riders across America. Continue Reading

Curtis, Colleagues’ Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia

Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Risch, Chairman; alongside Moreno; and Scott released the following statement on the ongoing violent attempts to destabilize Bolivia: Continue Reading