Curtis, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Readiness
Senators Curtis and Padilla, members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced the FIRE SMART Act, bipartisan legislation to expand funding eligibility for projects with fire suppression benefits in high-risk rural areas. The legislation would help build rural communities’ resiliency by optimizing water infrastructure to provide the flow necessary for emergency responders to save lives and property during an active wildfire.
Curtis Announces 250-Mile Walk for America’s 250th Anniversary
Senator Curtis today announced his plans to embark on a multi-day, 250-mile walk across Utah in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Averaging 30 miles of walking per day, the senator will start his journey near the northern border of Utah and end in his hometown of Provo on the Fourth of July.
Curtis Secures Committee Passage of Eight of His Foreign Policy Bills
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, today applauded committee passage of eight bipartisan bills he leads and cosponsors to curb China’s human rights abuses, counter authoritarian influence in Latin America, support partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific, and advance U.S. interests abroad.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Second Amendment Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits
Senator Curtis joined Senator Cornyn, along with 14 of their Senate Republican colleagues, in introducing the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, which would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to provide enhanced protections to the firearms industry from frivolous lawsuits brought by anti-gun bad actors.
Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
Senator Curtis cosponsored the Support Our Firefighters Act, bipartisan legislation to provide federal wildland firefighters dedicated rest and recuperation leave following extended deployments to major wildfire incidents. The bill aims to improve workforce well-being, reduce burnout, and help agencies retain the experienced personnel required to respond to increasingly complex wildfire threats.
Utah, Wyoming Senators and Governors Meet on Colorado River Negotiations
Senators Curtis; Lee, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Barrasso, Majority Whip; and Lummis joined Utah Governor Cox and Wyoming Governor Gordon for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell.
Curtis Lauds Pentagon’s Swift Religious Classification Correction
In an interview with Heidi Hatch on KUTV 2News, Senator Curtis welcomed the Department of War’s prompt action to correct a recent Department reclassification that failed to recognize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian faith. The correction was made shortly after Senator Curtis’ office met with officials from the Pentagon on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Curtis Calls for Infrastructure Funding Formula Reforms to Support Utah’s Rapid Growth
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 with Administrator McMaster, Senator Curtis called for reforms to current funding formulas that rely on static historical data and fail to account for the rapid population growth and travel demand seen in states like Utah. The Senator also raised Utah’s success in managing the environmental review process and inquired about how Congress can authorize further flexibilities to help states build out infrastructure.
Curtis Highlights Need for Protection of Olympic Sports, College Athletics Reform
During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the future of college athletics, Senator Curtis underscored the need for a clear national framework governing college sport while advocating for stronger protections for Olympic and non-revenue sports that serve thousands of student-athletes across the country.
Curtis Calls for Countering PRC Influence, Strengthening Support for Taiwan
During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary Rubio, Senator Curtis, chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, emphasized the importance of countering the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence in the Western Hemisphere and supporting Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships throughout the region.