Curtis Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Ukraine on Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resolution reaffirms the Senate’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; condemns Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure; and underscores the importance of strong, binding U.S. and transatlantic security guarantees to secure a just and lasting peace.

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of Aviation

Senators Curtis, Welch, Budd, Luján, Moran, Padilla, Lummis, Sheehy, and Young introduced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to streamline the FAA type certification process for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. The senators’ legislation aims to help American AAM companies succeed and cement the United States’ role as a global leader in aviation. The bill would bolster FAA bandwidth to prevent certification process gridlock by providing more clarity and transparency for industry applicants. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

Curtis to Oppose Jeremy Carl Nomination

Following a Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to consider the nomination of Jeremy Carl to be Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Senator Curtis announced that he will oppose Mr. Carl’s nomination and released the following statement:

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.

CURTIS BILL TO TRANSFER MOAB UMTRA SITE ADVANCES

The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act advanced unanimously through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, marking a key step toward transferring the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action site to Grand County following completion of cleanup and remediation. Following the Committee’s action, Senator Curtis issued the statement below:

CURTIS, SHAHEEN WELCOME CRITICAL MINERALS MINISTERIAL, URGE COLLEAGUES TO BACK LEGISLATION TO SECURE SUPPLY CHAINS

Senators Curtis and Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement as the United States hosts a Critical Minerals Ministerial. The Senators urge their colleagues to support legislation which directs the U.S. government to work with trusted international partners to develop secure, reliable and transparent supply chains for critical minerals by authorizing U.S. participation in the Minerals Security Partnership.

CURTIS BILLS TO PROTECT ALLIANCES, COMBAT CHINA ADVANCE

Today, the Foreign Relations Committee advanced three bills led or co-led by Senator Curtis on a bipartisan basis that strengthen partner and U.S. relations with Taiwan, combat China’s environmental degradation, and protect Taiwan from Chinese threats to their infrastructure. Following the Committee’s action, Senator Curtis issued the statement below: