CURTIS TALKS FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, DOGE WITH JAKE TAPPER ON CNN
U.S. Senator Curtis yesterday appeared on The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss his recent opinion piece in the Deseret News calling for urgent action to address the nation’s growing debt and overhaul the federal budgeting process. Curtis underscored the dangers of the federal government’s $36 trillion debt, warning that without decisive action, the country will face severe economic consequences. He called for a national conversation on mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, emphasizing the need for responsible reforms that safeguard benefits for current recipients while ensuring the programs’ long-term sustainability for future generations.
CURTIS JOINS BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UKRAINE ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF RUSSIA’S FULL-SCALE INVASION
U.S. Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined Senator Shaheen, Senator Tillis, and a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing a resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resolution expresses the U.S. Senate’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while condemning Russia’s illegal aggression and attempts to seize Ukrainian territory. It also commends NATO, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and the international community for their continued efforts to support Ukraine’s defense and the protection of human rights on its territory, recognizes Ukraine’s democratic progress during wartime, and emphasizes Ukraine’s right to be included in any discussions with Russia about its future.
OPINION: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY—A LEADERSHIP TEST WE CAN’T IGNORE
It has been said that when the sea is calm, the sun is out and the breeze is light, every boat on the water has a great captain. But when the sea is stormy, the night is dark and the wind is howling, you discover if your captain can truly navigate you safely home. America is in the midst of a raging sea of fiscal irresponsibility, and it is time for all the captains in Congress to lead.
Many elected officials love to talk about fiscal responsibility, like armchair sea captains from the safety of a cushy beach chair on the shore. I’ve had the privilege of steering a city through the fiscal torrent and into the strength of a financially secure harbor. When I served as mayor of Provo, Utah, in 2010, we faced a storm of financial reckoning. I learned raging seas won’t wait until after the next election. With nowhere to turn and nowhere to hide, tough choices had to be made.
CURTIS JOINS INTERIOR SECRETARY BURGUM AT SIGNING OF UTAH LAND TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Senator Curtis joined Interior Secretary Burgum, Acting BLM Director Jon Raby, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox for the signing of the Record of Decision on the Emery County Public Land Management Act, finalizing the transfer of nearly 100,000 acres of federally managed land to the state of Utah. This transfer is expected to generate millions of dollars to support Utah’s schools
CURTIS CALLS FOR FEDERAL PERMITTING REFORM TO BOOST UTAH’S CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
During his exchange with expert witnesses, Senator Curtis highlighted Utah’s Operation Gigawatt as a leading example of state-driven innovation in geothermal, nuclear, and hydrogen energy. He called for the elimination of duplicative reviews, including those for housing development, as well as modernizing transmission infrastructure and delegating more permitting authority to states to reduce federal bureaucracy.
CURTIS HIGHLIGHTS UTAH’S NATIONAL SECURITY ROLE DURING NORTHERN UTAH VISIT
Senator Curtis spent the weekend in northern Utah engaging with military leaders, industry executives, and local officials to highlight the state’s role in national defense and build collaborative relationships with key Utah stakeholders. With a demanding vote schedule in Washington, D.C. and limited opportunity to be in Utah, Curtis’ visit underscores his commitment to understanding and supporting local communities.
CURTIS TOURS HILL AIR FORCE BASE
Senator Curtis visited Hill Air Force Base today to meet with military leaders and discuss the base’s critical role in national defense, military readiness, and strategic deterrence. As Utah’s largest military installation and a hub for advanced aircraft engineering and logistics, Hill AFB plays a critical role in maintaining and modernizing the nation’s airpower.
Curtis, Hickenlooper, Lankford, Bennet, Maloy, Neguse Reintroduce Bill to Waive Fees for Replacing Documents After Natural Disasters
Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Lankford (R-OK), and Bennet (D-CO), along with Representatives Maloy (R-UT) and Neguse (D-CO), introduced the Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies (REPLACE) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation which would automatically waive replacement fees for survivors who lose critical documents like passports in natural disasters.
CURTIS CALLS FOR STREAMLINED APPROVALS OF CARBON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis highlighted the promising role carbon capture technologies play in supporting affordable, reliable, and clean energy production. During his exchange with Kevin Connors and Dan Yates —Curtis expressed frustration with bureaucratic obstacles preventing companies in Utah from implementing innovative technologies. He specifically pointed to permitting delays at the federal level and underscored the importance of the USE IT Act, which aims to streamline the approval process for carbon management projects. He noted that the FAST Act, initially designed for surface transportation projects, should be leveraged to expedite permitting for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
CURTIS-BACKED BILL PURSUING $200 BILLION IN COVID FRAUD ADVANCES
The Senate Small Business Committee passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Curtis and led by Senator Ernst (R-IA) to extend the life of the watchdog tasked with tracking down criminals who stole COVID relief funds designed for small businesses. The senators introduced the bill after the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery warned that its authority was expiring and estimated that criminals would evade consequences for stealing more than $200 billion.