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.
CURTIS, HICKENLOOPER INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND ENERGY PRODUCTION ON EXISTING LAND LEASES
Senators Curtis and Hickenlooper today introduced the Co-Location Energy Act, bipartisan legislation that takes a forward-thinking approach to unlock renewable energy potential. By allowing wind and solar projects to be co-located on existing federal energy leases, the Co-Location Energy Act provides a streamlined framework for developers to evaluate and build projects on already-disturbed federal lands with the consent of the current leaseholder.
CURTIS, SCOTT INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BRING ACCOUNTABILITY TO BROADBAND EXPANSION FUNDS
Senator Curtis joined Senator Scott and six of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, bicameral legislation aimed at increasing accountability and transparency for the billions of taxpayer dollars allocated for broadband expansion—funding that has yet to connect a single American to high-speed internet in the last four years. The legislation would remove the Freedom of Information Act exemption for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, ensuring the public has the right to request and review documents detailing how the $42 billion provided for broadband development under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is being allocated and spent.
CURTIS SECURES COMMITMENTS FROM EPA NOMINEES TO COLLABORATE WITH UTAH ON AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA and Aaron Szabo to be Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Senator Curtis secured commitments from both nominees to collaborate with Utah officials and stakeholders to address the state’s unique geographic challenges in meeting federal air quality standards.
WESTERN SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO EASE TAX BURDEN ON HOMEOWNERS WHO INVEST IN WATER-SAVING UPGRADES
Senators Curtis, Padilla, and Hickenlooper reintroduced the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that would amend federal tax law to exempt homeowners from paying income tax on rebates received from water utilities for water conservation and runoff management improvements.
CURTIS, BRITT, KAINE, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO MAKE CHILD CARE MORE AFFORDABLE
Senator Curtis joined Senators Britt and Kaine, as well as Representatives Lawler and Carbajal in introducing the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act— legislation to help working families by reducing the financial burden of child care and incentivizing businesses to invest in child care benefits for employees. The bill expands the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, increases the excludable amount for dependent care assistance programs, and increases the maximum expenses eligible for the Dependent Care Tax Credit.
CURTIS RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT’S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. – In a video message, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) shared his thoughts on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening. https://youtu.be/Jrevg2SGSRM A transcript of the Senator’s remarks can be found below, and the video file can be downloaded here. Okay, here I am in the basement of the […]
CURTIS ADVOCATES FOR UTAH’S DIRECT SELLING INDUSTRY, HIGHLIGHTS U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY INNOVATION
During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing today on the nominations of Michael Kratsios to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner, Senator Curtis raised issues essential to Utah’s economy, energy development, and national security. During the exchange, Curtis secured a commitment from Meador to give full and fair consideration to the concerns of Utah’s robust direct selling industry. He also engaged Kratsios on expanding American leadership in emerging energy and technology sectors, highlighting Utah’s role as a hub of energy innovation.