Press Releases

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

Curtis, Cramer Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Dietary Supplements

Senators Curtis and Cramer introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, which would allow dietary supplements to be purchased using Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements. The measure would give families more flexibility to invest in preventive health solutions while helping reduce long-term healthcare costs. Continue Reading

Curtis Raises Concerns About Prediction Markets, Gambling

During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on sports betting in prediction markets and federally regulated event contracts, Senator Curtis raised concerns about the rise of prediction market contracts and their clear resemblance to gambling. Speaking with former Congressman McHenry, Senator Curtis questioned how prediction markets differ from traditional gambling in the eyes of everyday Americans. Continue Reading

Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure During Extreme Heat

Senators Curtis and Rosen introduced legislation to help protect drinking water infrastructure when faced with extreme heat or cold. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act would make extreme temperatures, like extreme heat, an eligible condition for public water systems to apply for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Midsize and Large Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. Continue Reading

Curtis Hosts Small Business Expo in Utah, Highlights Innovation and National Competitiveness

This week, Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Small Business Committee, brought together entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educators, innovators, and community leaders from across Utah and the federal government for a small business and innovation expo hosted at Davis Technical College in Kaysville, Utah—emphasizing Utah’s leadership in entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and technology innovation. Continue Reading

Curtis Highlights Utah’s Nuclear Leadership, Calls for Local Empowerment in Federal Nuclear Policy

During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis discussed the future of nuclear energy as a clean baseload power source for Utah with Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Nieh and Commissioner Wright. Throughout the exchange, the Senator stressed that federal policy must empower states rather than imposing “one-size-fits-all” mandates. Curtis also raised concerns regarding slow and duplicative permitting processes, secured a timeline on Utah’s request to add uranium conversion to its state agreement, and advocated for small municipal power agencies navigating the complex NRC application process. Continue Reading

Curtis, Bennet Lead Bipartisan Letter Affirming U.S. Commitments to Taiwan

Ahead of President Trump’s summit with China’s President Xi Jinping, Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Bennet, member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, led 10 colleagues on a letter to Secretary of State Rubio affirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and asserting there should be no unilateral changes to this policy nor any new U.S. declaratory policy on Taiwan. Continue Reading

Curtis, Shaheen Welcome Taiwan Legislative Yuan Approval of Supplementary Defense Budget

Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Shaheen, Ranking Member, released the below statement welcoming the approval by Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan of a supplementary defense budget that will strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence capabilities against growing People’s Republic of China aggression. The vote follows a visit to Taipei by the senators five weeks ago, in which they met LY leaders and urged support for the package. Continue Reading

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Education Transparency at Community Colleges

Senator Curtis cosponsored legislation that would improve education transparency by ensuring that reported graduation rates accurately reflect the success of community colleges. The Time for Completion Act requires colleges and universities to report graduation and completion rates for a broader range of students, including non-first-time and part-time students. Continue Reading

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Highlighting Chinese Threat to American Strategic Interests

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bipartisan resolution affirming concern over the growing threat China poses to America’s national security and economic prosperity at a pivotal moment for U.S.-China relations. The resolution calls for a continued and steady focus on strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, protecting American workers and businesses from unfair economic practices, maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, supporting allies and partners, preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and advancing human rights and democratic values. Continue Reading