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CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO ADDRESS MONEY LAUNDERING, SANCTIONS VIOLATIONS IN HONG KONG

Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Stop Corrupt Communist Party Money Laundering Act, bipartisan legislation to scrutinize Hong Kong’s role in facilitating illicit financial activity and evasions of U.S. export controls and sanctions. With this bill, the Senators aim to hold Hong Kong accountable for its role in enabling criminal activities that benefit adversarial nations, including Russia, Iran, and the Chinese Communist Party.

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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.

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Conservative Climate Summit

Conservative Climate Summit Save the date! The 4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the University of Utah. Mark your calendar for what promises to be a dynamic and impactful event. The summit offers a unique platform to explore conservative solutions to climate

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Hangout At The Hive

Hangout at the Hive Senator John Curtis invites you to an informal, in-person opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share your perspective. Hangout at the Hive takes place every Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM ET in Room SR-B11 of the Russell Senate Office Building. This weekly gathering offers a

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Highs and Lows: Fix Our Forests Act

Hello, Utah! I’ve got a special ‘highs and lows’ for you this week. You’ll see in the video linked below, I’ve joined Senator Hickenlooper (D-CO) to share a major high that we’re celebrating: introducing the Fix Our Forests Act with Senators Sheehy (R-MT) and Padilla (D-CA). Our bill addresses the serious wildfire

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Highs and Lows: Proud Moments, Pressing Challenges

Hello, Utah! It’s time for this week’s highs and lows. If you’re following the news, you saw Cory Booker—the Senator from New Jersey—beat the filibuster record of over 24 hours, and that I had a chance to be presiding over the chamber when it happened. That was cool, but what was even more

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Highs and Lows: Blossoms and Town Halls

Hello Utah! Okay, I’m going to give you three highs this week—zero lows. It’s been a good week. First of all, the high: It is peak time for the cherry blossoms here in Washington, D.C. The temperature is perfect. The second high: My team and I were rated the fifth most effective legislator in the

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