Curtis, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Ban Asbestos
Senators Curtis and Merkley—Chair and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight—introduced the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to end all commercial and industrial uses of asbestos.
Curtis, Kelly Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program
Senators Curtis and Kelly introduced the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to create a new temporary visa program that allows states to address their unique workforce and economic development needs while maintaining strong federal oversight and immigration enforcement.
Opinion: I Won’t Change the Filibuster
Senator Curtis authored an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal reaffirming his commitment to preserving the Senate filibuster, arguing that it ensures consistent, long-term policy making; protects the rights of the minority; and encourages consensus building rather than top-down rule.
Curtis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Rural Road Mapping, Improve Public Safety
Senators Curtis and Kelly introduced the Modernizing Access to Public Roads Act, bipartisan legislation to help states and counties digitize local road networks, improve navigation, strengthen emergency response, and support rural commerce.
Curtis Introduces Bill to Strengthen FTC Governance, Promote Regulatory Stability
Senator Curtis introduced the Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act, legislation to reinforce Congress’ original intent for the Federal Trade Commission to function as a deliberative, multi-member agency by requiring a quorum of at least three commissioners before the agency can undertake rulemaking or establish broadly applicable policy.
Curtis Lauds Utah Selection as Contender for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
Senator Curtis today applauded the Department of Energy’s announcement selecting Utah as one of five states to advance as a potential host for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a major initiative to strengthen America’s nuclear fuel supply chain, bolster energy security, and accelerate domestic nuclear innovation.
Opinion: On This We Can Agree: Let’s Stop Wildfires
In a letter responding to the Wall Street Journal editorial, “Trump and Bernie, Political Smokejumpers,” Senator Curtis argued that while the editorial correctly identifies American forest management failures, it overlooks the bipartisan legislative solutions already moving through Congress, including the Senator’s Fix Our Forests Act and Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act.
Curtis: The Pioneer Spirit is the American Spirit
Senator Curtis, along with Senators Lee and Crapo, today introduced a resolution commemorating the arrival of the first company of Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. In remarks delivered on the Senate floor, Curtis highlighted how the virtues demonstrated by early Latter-day Saint pioneers—including faith, sacrifice, resilience, and community—are universal American aspirations and essential to addressing the nation’s modern challenges.
Curtis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transit Funding for Fast-Growing Communities
Senators Curtis and Kelly introduced the Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize how the federal government evaluates transit projects seeking funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants program. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Owens, Kennedy, Titus, and Stanton.
Curtis Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
Senator Curtis today applauded the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passage of the bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, legislation that would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s type certification process for American Advanced Air Mobility aircraft companies to help them succeed and cement the United States’ role as a global leader in aviation. The bill, cosponsored by Curtis, was introduced by Senators Welch and Budd.