Curtis, Rosen Call on State Department to Support Tibet

Senators Curtis and Rosen sent a letter congratulating Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, on his appointment and urging him to prioritize and advance U.S. policy towards Tibet. Barnes also serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, the Senators called on Barnes to work with Congress to promote Sino-Tibetan dialogue, support the people of Tibet no matter where they reside, and counter Chinese malign influence. A position created in 2002 by the Tibetan Policy Act, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and other projects concerning Tibetan issues.

Curtis Lauds $100 Million Investment in Central Utah Water Infrastructure

Senator Curtis applauded a $100 million federal investment, made possible by Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts Act, to replace the century-old Strawberry High Line Canal with an enclosed pipeline to improve safety and water delivery efficiency. The funding will support critical upgrades to water delivery systems in eastern Utah, strengthening reliability, efficiency, and safety for communities and agriculture across the region.

Curtis, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Save Our Sequoias Act

Senators Curtis and Padilla introduced the Save Our Sequoias Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect giant sequoias from the growing threat of wildfires, insects, and disease. Representatives Fong and Peters introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

What They Are Staying: Fiscal Commission Act

Senators Curtis and King today announced key stakeholder support for their Fiscal Commission Act. The legislation, introduced earlier this month, would create a bipartisan, bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize spending and decrease the national debt, which now exceeds $38.8 trillion. Joining Curtis and King as cosponsors of the legislation are Senators Tillis, Coons, Young, Kaine, Cassidy, Shaheen, Cramer, and Warner.

Curtis, King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Fiscal Commission Act

Senators Curtis and King today introduced the Fiscal Commission Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s fiscal health and stabilize the nation’s finances for future generations. The bill would create a bipartisan, bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize spending and decrease the national debt, which now exceeds $38.8 trillion.

Curtis, Coons Introduce Legislation to Protect Tropical Forests and Coral Reef Ecosystems

Senators Curtis and Chris Coons, introduced the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the debt-for-nature swap program that allows developing countries that meet certain criteria to be relieved of debt owed to the United States in exchange for protecting and preserving tropical forests and coral reefs.