CURTIS INVITES UTAHNS TO HELP SHAPE MAIDEN SENATE SPEECH
On May 14th, Senator Curtis will deliver his first address from the Senate floor. In an opinion piece published in Deseret News, Curtis invited Utahns to help shape the content of his speech by sharing personal reflections and experiences tied to key American principles.
CURTIS INTRODUCES BILL TO HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
This week, Senator Curtis introduced the Uyghur Policy Act, legislation to confront and counter the ongoing human rights abuses by the Chinese Communist Party against the Uyghur people and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The comprehensive bill outlines a series of diplomatic, humanitarian, and strategic actions to pressure the People’s Republic of China and support communities subjected to these abuses.
CURTIS RESOLUTION OVERTURNING HARMFUL EPA RULE PASSES SENATE
The Senate today passed legislation introduced by Senator Curtis to overturn the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency rule reestablishing the so-called “Once In, Always In” policy under the Clean Air Act. The resolution, passed by a simple majority vote, restores a pathway for emissions reductions to be recognized in regulatory classification—allowing chemical manufacturers, refineries, and energy producers to make environmental improvements without being penalized by permanent red tape.
SUPPORT BUILDS FOR FIX OUR FORESTS ACT
Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper, Sheehy, and Padilla announced growing support from state and local government officials, community leaders, and industry stakeholders for the Fix Our Forests Act. The Senators introduced the bipartisan legislation—which aims to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive—last week.
CURTIS, MURKOWSKI, TILLIS, MORAN EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR ENERGY TAX CREDITS
In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune, Senators Curtis, Murkowski, Tillis, and Moran expressed their support for maintaining a stable and predictable tax framework in the interest of promoting domestic energy development.
CURTIS, WESTERN SENATORS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FIX OUR FORESTS ACT
Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Fix Our Forests Act, bipartisan legislation to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive.
CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO ADDRESS MONEY LAUNDERING, SANCTIONS VIOLATIONS IN HONG KONG
Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Stop Corrupt Communist Party Money Laundering Act, bipartisan legislation to scrutinize Hong Kong’s role in facilitating illicit financial activity and evasions of U.S. export controls and sanctions. With this bill, the Senators aim to hold Hong Kong accountable for its role in enabling criminal activities that benefit adversarial nations, including Russia, Iran, and the Chinese Communist Party.
CURTIS, KENNEDY LEAD UTAH DELEGATION IN BILL TO TRANSFER MOAB UMTRA SITE
Senator Curtis and Representative Kennedy —along with Senator Lee and Representatives Owens, Maloy, and Moore —today introduced the Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act, legislation to authorize the transfer of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action site to Grand County upon the completion of cleanup and remediation. The proposed transfer will allow the community to chart the long-term future of the site once it is deemed safe for reuse by the Department of Energy and other regulatory agencies.
CURTIS HIGHLIGHTS UTAH TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES, PUSHES TO CUT FEDERAL RED TAPE IN HEARING WITH TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, Senator Curtis advocated for key Utah priorities to be included in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. During his exchange with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Duffy, Senator Curtis stressed the urgency of expanding the FrontRunner commuter rail system ahead of projected population growth in Utah and the 2034 Winter Olympics. He also raised concerns with burdensome federal regulations—noting how they raise project costs by 30%—and offered Utah as a lead agency model to allow for more efficient timelines. The Senator concluded by urging reinvestment of Highway Trust Fund dollars into Utah’s off-road trail systems.
CURTIS, GRAHAM, BLUMENTHAL, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE HARD-HITTING RUSSIA SANCTIONS
Senator Curtis joined Senators Graham and Blumenthal, and 47 of their colleagues, in introducing primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be imposed if Russia refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine or initiates another effort, including military invasion, that undermines the sovereignty of Ukraine after peace is negotiated. The legislation would also impose a 500% tariff on imported goods from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium, and other products.