CURTIS DELIVERS MAIDEN SPEECH ON SENATE FLOOR

During remarks, Senator expounds upon the “principles that have made Utah strong and America extraordinary” Washington, D.C. – Five months into his Senate term, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today delivered his first address on the Senate floor—honoring the Senate’s tradition of new members waiting a “respectful amount of time” to listen and learn before […]

CURTIS, KELLY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO UNLOCK FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WESTERN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the Western United States. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Jim Costa (D-CA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA). “After […]

CURTIS, KLOBUCHAR INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN GATE SAFETY BILL

Senators Curtis and Klobuchar introduced the Alex Gate Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to create and enforce a consumer product safety standard for large and potentially hazardous gates often installed in residential, commercial, and recreational settings. By establishing uniform safety standards and launching a national education campaign, the bill aims to prevent further harm and raise awareness among manufacturers, installers, consumers, and local authorities.

CURTIS PUSHES UTAH AS FUTURE HOME OF MORE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing today on removing regulatory barriers in the AI supply chain, Senator Curtis underscored Utah’s readiness to lead the next generation of artificial intelligence infrastructure while advocating for balanced energy policy and AI accessibility for small businesses.

SENATE PASSES CURTIS BILL RESTORING ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS

The Senate today passed a resolution introduced by Senators Curtis and Lee to overturn a Biden Administration rule enacted by the National Park Service restricting the use of off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The resolution, passed by a simple majority vote, restores access to approximately 24 miles of park roads in the area of Glen Canyon known as the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. Companion legislation introduced by Congresswoman Maloy cleared the House of Representatives last week.

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.

FIX OUR FORESTS ACT GETS COMMITTEE HEARING

Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) today applauded the continued progress of their Fix Our Forests Act, which received a hearing this afternoon in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.