Curtis Cosponsors National Park Week Resolution
Senator Curtis joined his colleagues in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as “National Park Week.” The resolution, introduced by Senator Daines, recognizes the National Park Service’s role in preserving the United States’ natural, historical, and cultural treasures and encourages Americans to responsibly enjoy the nation’s public lands.
Curtis Convenes Utah Leaders to Explore Bold Solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s Water Future
Senator Curtis convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake. “A rich part of Utah’s heritage is our ingenuity and determination to solve societal challenges, particularly when it comes to water, and protecting the Great Salt Lake is no exception,” said Senator Curtis following the event.
Curtis Promotes Policy to Address Utah’s Growth, Affordable Housing with Utah Transportation Leaders
Senator Curtis, member of the Commerce and Environment and Public Works Committees, today joined leaders from the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, Mountainland Association of Governments, and others to discuss policy developments that would strengthen Utah’s transportation network, expand affordable housing opportunities near transit hubs, and prepare the state’s infrastructure for continued growth and upcoming high-traffic events like the Salt Lake Temple open house in 2027 and the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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.
Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Casualties from Wildfires
Senators Curtis, Bennet, Lee, and Hickenlooper introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
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.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities
Senators Curtis, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Cortez Masto introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical federal grant program that helps rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Curtis Bill to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate
The Senate passed the Youth Poisoning Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senators Curtis, Duckworth, Moreno, and Baldwin to help prevent youth suicide by banning high-concentration sodium nitrite from being available to the public.
Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms
During a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing attended by Utah Farm Bureau Federation President ValJay Rigby, Senator Curtis highlighted the challenges facing family farms and small businesses, emphasizing the need for commonsense tax policy, regulatory reform, and greater access to capital.
Committee Advances Curtis Priorities to Strengthen Online Safety for Children
Senator Curtis today praised the Senate Commerce Committee’s bipartisan advancement of several online child safety bills, including the Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act, co-led by Senator Curtis. In delivered remarks, Curtis called the Committee’s action an important step toward giving families the tools they need to better protect children in an increasingly complex digital world.