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CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO RENAME TECRO AS TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
U.S. Senators Curtis and Merkley introduced the Taiwan Representative Office Act, bipartisan legislation to rename Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the United States from the “Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office” to the Taiwan Representative Office. This legislation underscores the United States’ commitment to Taiwan’s democracy and enhances clarity in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
CURTIS, LEE, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO BLOCK WALL STREET CONTROL OF UTAH’S PUBLIC LANDS
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Curtis and Lee, along with Representative Kennedy, introduced the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act, legislation aiming to protect Utah’s public lands from takeover by Wall Street activists and foreign investors. The bill would prohibit NACs and similar entities from entering into agreements that affect land, water, or natural resources within Utah’s borders.
CURTIS, ROSEN INTRODUCE BILL TO COUNTER HEZBOLLAH’S INFLUENCE IN LATIN AMERICA
Senators Curtis, Chair of the Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, and Rosen introduced the No Hezbollah in Our Hemisphere Act, bipartisan legislation to direct the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies to assess and counter Hezbollah’s influence in Latin America. The bill requires an official determination of whether any Latin American country meets the legal definition of a terrorist sanctuary and imposes restrictions on officials who support Hezbollah.
Pioneer values at the border: Compassion meets the rule of law
Illegal immigration and border security are once again in the headlines as President Trump takes office. Americans are tired of dealing with a broken immigration system and an equally broken Congress unwilling to fix it.
Freshman wishlist: Sen. John Curtis plans on “being myself”
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is new to the Senate — but is already seen as a decisive swing vote for Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to keep an eye on. Why it matters: Curtis does not think he fits neatly into the Utah senator categories of Mitt Romney or Mike Lee. He plans to do his thing and acknowledges his vote isn’t one to be taken for granted.
Sen. Curtis says atmosphere is ‘different’ ahead of Trump’s second inauguration
When Donald Trump first became president of the United States in 2017, John Curtis was the mayor of Provo. Now, Curtis is the newest U.S. senator from Utah. He took office just a few weeks ago. Curtis is part of a Republican majority that’s about to have a Republican president when Trump is sworn into his second term on Monday.
Highs and Lows
Here we are—highs and lows! And I have to say, I’m very excited. My high this week is that Washington, D.C. is finally taking the deficit seriously. I’ve been here for seven years shouting from the rooftops, and time and again, we’ve said we’re going to do something—only to do
Highs and Lows
Hello Utah! Time for highs and lows. If you are receiving this for your first time, highs and lows are one of the many ways I work to keep Utahns connected to my work in Washington. For those who have been eagerly awaiting the next edition since December, welcome back. I