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August 14, 2026

Curtis, Daines Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Critical Mineral Production

Senators Curtis and Daines introduced the Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, legislation to strengthen America’s domestic critical mineral supply chains by expanding and improving the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit under Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code. Continue Reading

Curtis, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS

Senators Curtis and Van Hollen introduced the Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act, bipartisan legislation to address the shortage of affordable housing and funding shortfalls at the United States Postal Service. Amid record-breaking housing costs, the Senators’ new bill would allow local communities to lease Postal Service property rights for new affordable housing construction. Continue Reading

Curtis Applauds Senate Passage of Housing Affordability Bill

Senator Curtis issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan, bicameral 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act: Continue Reading

February 10, 2026

Senators Introduce Legislation to Modernize Federal Permitting Process

Senators Curtis, Booker, McCormick, Kelly, Daines, Hickenlooper, Budd, and Padilla introduced the ePermit Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital, and cloud-based technologies. This action follows the passage of companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading

January 15, 2026

Curtis, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Spur Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs

Senators Curtis and Blunt Rochester, members of the committees on Environment and Public Works and Commerce, introduced the Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services Act. The bill cuts red tape to unlock transit-oriented development projects that boost local economies and housing supply. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Lawler and Friedman.The Build HUBS Act makes several changes aimed at improving the usability of important infrastructure loan programs. These programs allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Transportation to collaborate and prioritize projects that promote transit-oriented development. Continue Reading

Senator Curtis Statement on Senate Passage of Big Beautiful Bill

Senator Curtis released the following statement after voting in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill, landmark legislation that secures the border, delivers permanent tax relief for Utah families, and gives business certainty on energy policy. Continue Reading

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

Curtis, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Expand Energy Production on Existing Land Leases

Senators Curtis and Hickenlooper today introduced the Co-Location Energy Act, bipartisan legislation that takes a forward-thinking approach to unlock renewable energy potential. By allowing wind and solar projects to be co-located on existing federal energy leases, the Co-Location Energy Act provides a streamlined framework for developers to evaluate and build projects on already-disturbed federal lands with the consent of the current leaseholder. Continue Reading