Curtis Hosts Small Business Expo in Utah, Highlights Innovation and National Competitiveness
This week, Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Small Business Committee, brought together entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educators, innovators, and community leaders from across Utah and the federal government for a small business and innovation expo hosted at Davis Technical College in Kaysville, Utah—emphasizing Utah’s leadership in entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and technology innovation.
Curtis Highlights Utah’s Nuclear Leadership, Calls for Local Empowerment in Federal Nuclear Policy
During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis discussed the future of nuclear energy as a clean baseload power source for Utah with Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Nieh and Commissioner Wright. Throughout the exchange, the Senator stressed that federal policy must empower states rather than imposing “one-size-fits-all” mandates. Curtis also raised concerns regarding slow and duplicative permitting processes, secured a timeline on Utah’s request to add uranium conversion to its state agreement, and advocated for small municipal power agencies navigating the complex NRC application process.
Curtis, Bennet Lead Bipartisan Letter Affirming U.S. Commitments to Taiwan
Ahead of President Trump’s summit with China’s President Xi Jinping, Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Bennet, member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, led 10 colleagues on a letter to Secretary of State Rubio affirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and asserting there should be no unilateral changes to this policy nor any new U.S. declaratory policy on Taiwan.
Curtis, Shaheen Welcome Taiwan Legislative Yuan Approval of Supplementary Defense Budget
Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Shaheen, Ranking Member, released the below statement welcoming the approval by Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan of a supplementary defense budget that will strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence capabilities against growing People’s Republic of China aggression. The vote follows a visit to Taipei by the senators five weeks ago, in which they met LY leaders and urged support for the package.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Education Transparency at Community Colleges
Senator Curtis cosponsored legislation that would improve education transparency by ensuring that reported graduation rates accurately reflect the success of community colleges. The Time for Completion Act requires colleges and universities to report graduation and completion rates for a broader range of students, including non-first-time and part-time students.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Highlighting Chinese Threat to American Strategic Interests
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bipartisan resolution affirming concern over the growing threat China poses to America’s national security and economic prosperity at a pivotal moment for U.S.-China relations. The resolution calls for a continued and steady focus on strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, protecting American workers and businesses from unfair economic practices, maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, supporting allies and partners, preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and advancing human rights and democratic values.
Curtis Raises Alarm on Undersea Cable Threats, Pushes for Stronger U.S. Action
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Curtis raised urgent concerns about the vulnerability of global undersea cable infrastructure, emphasizing the need for stronger U.S. leadership to protect critical economic and security lifelines amid 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 covert sabotage to undermine Taiwan’s security and sovereignty.
Curtis Statement Ahead of 60th Day of Iran Conflict
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement ahead of the 60-day mark of the war in Iran:
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids’ AI Chatbot Use
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Commerce Committee, along with Senators Cruz, Schatz, and Schiff, introduced the Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act. The bipartisan legislation would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” for parents to manage access and usage of AI chatbots by their children.
Curtis Applauds EPA Proposal to Protect Utah from Unfair Ozone Reclassification
Senator Curtis, member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal the Biden Administration’s decision to reclassify Utah’s Northern Wasatch Front from a “Moderate” to a “Serious” nonattainment area under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.