ICYMI: SENATORS CURTIS AND PADILLA JOIN PBS NEWSHOUR TO DISCUSS WILDFIRES AND BIPARTISANSHIP

In a PBS NewsHour segment yesterday, Senator Curtis appeared alongside Senator Padilla to discuss their bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, transparency in government, and how Senators can work on bills across the aisle. The bipartisan legislation would combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive.

CURTIS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN HONG KONG

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues, today gave the following opening remarks at a hearing examining the Status of Democracy and Human Rights in Hong Kong, Five Years After the PRC’s Judicial Takeover.

SENATORS CURTIS, ROSEN LEAD BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION HONORING VICTIMS OF ARGENTINE TERROR ATTACKS, CONFRONTING RISE IN GLOBAL ANTISEMITISM

To commemorate the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association Jewish Center and the 33rd anniversary of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Senators Curtis and Rosen yesterday introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to justice for the victims and vigilance against the rising tide of antisemitism at home and abroad.

ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS UKRAINE AND WALTZ WITH JAKE TAPPER

Senator Curtis appeared last night on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the Trump Administration’s decision to sell military equipment to Ukraine, as well as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s confirmation hearing for Michael Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

CURTIS, PADILLA, SCHIFF, MULLIN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT AMERICA’S OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

Today, Senators Curtis, Padilla, Schiff, and Mullin introduced bipartisan legislation to support and commemorate the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in Los Angeles, California and Salt Lake City, Utah, respectively, through the minting of new commemorative coins. Representatives Moore, Sherman, Lucas, Calvert, and Kamlager-Dove introduced companion legislation in the House.

MEDICAID AND THE PROMISE OF COMPASSIONATE REFORM

On July 4th, President Trump signed into law a broad reconciliation package—The One Big Beautiful Bill. Among its many provisions were serious steps to stabilize our budget, reduce inflationary pressure, and yes, address the unsustainable growth of Medicaid. That last provision has become the focus of heated rhetoric and unfortunate misinformation.

CURTIS, ROSEN INTRODUCE BILL TO COUNTER CHINESE SABOTAGE OF TAIWAN’S UNDERSEA CABLES

Senators Curtis and Rosen, members of the Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure and deter malicious “gray zone” activities by the People’s Republic of China. The cables—critical for global communication and commerce—have been a primary target of the PRC for undercover sabotage to undermine Taiwan’s security and sovereignty.

CURTIS CALLS FOR REGULATORY CERTAINTY TO PROMOTE CLEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY IN UTAH

Senator Curtis today emphasized Utah’s leadership in making nuclear a practical and viable clean energy solution during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs and David A. Wright to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. During the exchange, Curtis cited past challenges and the need for collaboration with the NRC, and stressed the importance of regulatory certainty and clarity for innovators and utilities.