John R. Curtis

Curtis, Daines Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Critical Mineral Production Senators Curtis and Daines introduced the Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, legislation to strengthen America’s domestic critical mineral supply chains by expanding and improving the Advanced…

Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Casualties from Wildfires Senators Curtis, Bennet, Lee, and Hickenlooper introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States. The post Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Casualties from…

Curtis, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS Senators Curtis and Van Hollen introduced the Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act, bipartisan legislation to address the shortage of affordable housing and funding shortfalls at the United States…

Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms During a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing attended by Utah Farm Bureau Federation President ValJay Rigby, Senator Curtis highlighted the challenges facing family farms and small businesses, emphasizing…

Curtis Bill to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate The Senate passed the Youth Poisoning Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senators Curtis, Duckworth, Moreno, and Baldwin to help prevent youth suicide by banning high-concentration sodium nitrite from being available to the public. The…

Committee Advances Curtis Priorities to Strengthen Online Safety for Children Senator Curtis today praised the Senate Commerce Committee's bipartisan advancement of several online child safety bills, including the Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

SENATE RESOLUTION 812--RECOGNIZING THE 179TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF PIONEERS BELONGING TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS TO THE GREAT SALT LAKE VALLEY, HONORING THE ENDURING... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Text of Senate Amendment 6638 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3836] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6638. Mr.…

Curtis: Religious Liberty Relies on Civility, Mutual Respect WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the enduring importance of religious liberty, arguing that America s constitutional protections can only thrive alongside a renewed commitment…

Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Patients’ Access to Preferred Doctor, Lower Drug Costs Senators Curtis and Rosen introduced the Protecting Patient Access Act, bipartisan legislation to protect patients’ access to their preferred doctors and lower out-of-pocket drug costs.…

Curtis, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Counter China, Secure Supply Chains Senators Curtis and Kaine, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Securing Partner Supply Chains Act, bipartisan legislation to secure supply chains and counter China’s growing…

ICYMI: Curtis Discusses 250-Mile Walk for America’s 250th on Fox News Senator Curtis joined Fox News' Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss his 250-mile walk across Utah commemorating America's 250th anniversary. During the interview, Curtis reflected on the patriotism, service, and…

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals Senators Curtis, Heinrich, Fischer, and Welch introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to support the development of next-generation,…

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Chinese Suppression of Ethnic Minorities U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Jim Banks (R-IN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced a bipartisan resolution that condemns a law passed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that targets…

Curtis, Schiff Press CFTC on Reports of Deceptive Marketing by Prediction Market Operator Senators Curtis and Schiff sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig requesting answers following recent reports that prediction market operator Polymarket used deceptive…

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel Senators Curtis, Kelly, Hyde-Smith, Luján, and Schiff introduced the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities and forest managers remove byproducts of forest thinning…

Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Youth from Targeted Gambling Ads Senator Curtis cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Britt and Blumenthal to combat the rapid and concerning rise in youth gambling. The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act would…

Curtis, Schatz, Warner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Transparency on AI-Generated Content Senators Curtis, Schatz, and Warner introduced the AI Labeling Act, bipartisan legislation to provide transparency on digital content generated by artificial intelligence. The bill will help…

Text of Senate Amendment 6071 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3278] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6071.…

Text of Senate Amendment 6070 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3275-S3278] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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…

Curtis Questions Kari Lake, Highlights Growing CCP Influence in Caribbean Senator Curtis today raised concerns about China's expanding influence in Jamaica during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to consider Kari Lake to be Ambassador to Jamaica, focusing on the national security…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Curtis, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression Senators Curtis and Duckworth introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving coordination between the United States and its partners in…

Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Geothermal in Indo-Pacific Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cosponsored the Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources Act, bipartisan legislation to promote geothermal exploration and production in…

Senate Passes Bipartisan Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Resolution The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Curtis, Peters, Ernst, and King to designate May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” The resolution promotes safe practices for the millions of motorcycle riders…

Curtis, Cramer Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Dietary Supplements Senators Curtis and Cramer introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, which would allow dietary supplements to be purchased using Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements. The…

Curtis, Colleagues’ Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia Senators Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Risch, Chairman; alongside Moreno; and Scott released the following statement on the ongoing violent attempts to destabilize Bolivia: The post Curtis, Colleagues’…

Curtis Raises Concerns About Prediction Markets, Gambling During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on sports betting in prediction markets and federally regulated event contracts, Senator Curtis raised concerns about the rise of prediction market contracts and their…

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2381] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR…

Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure During Extreme Heat Senators Curtis and Rosen introduced legislation to help protect drinking water infrastructure when faced with extreme heat or cold. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Drinking Water from…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…