CURTIS AND EPA NOMINEE LEE ZELDIN DISCUSS TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR UTAH’S ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nomination of Lee M. Zeldin to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Senator Curt urged the EPA to develop fairer methodologies for measuring emissions in regions with geographies that naturally trap emissions, like the Uinta Basin in Utah.
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR CURTIS ON THE NOMINATION OF PETE HEGSETH
Senator Curtis made the following statement on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense:
CURTIS: CHINA’S PUSH FOR GLOBAL MILITARY AND ECONOMIC SUPREMACY IS A MAJOR THREAT
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today on the nomination of Marco Rubio to be U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator Curtis raised several critical policy issues related to China’s global push for military and economic dominance.
CURTIS: PROACTIVE PLANNING IS CRITICAL TO SUPPORTING UTAH’S GROWTH
During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing today on the nomination of Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Senator Curtis urged Mr. Duffy to prioritize federal support for Utah’s rapidly growing infrastructure needs.
ICYMI: CURTIS: “I’LL BET ON U.S. LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION EVERY DAY, ALL DAY LONG”
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today joined a panel on maintaining America’s leadership in AI relative to China during POLITICO Playbook’s The First 100 Days event.
CURTIS, CRUZ, CANTWELL REINTRODUCE ‘SPY FRIDGE’ ACT
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Commerce Committee, joined Commerce Committee Chairman Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Cantwell (D-WA) in reintroducing the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products equipped with audio or visual recording components that are not obvious, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers.
SEVERAL CURTIS BILLS FROM HOUSE RECENTLY SIGNED INTO LAW
Senator Curtis reflected on some of his final legislative accomplishments in the 118th Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Before transitioning to the Senate, Curtis secured into law several including the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act, the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, the Protect America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act, the Connect Our Parks Act, the Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act, the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, and the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act.
CURTIS SWORN IN AS UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR UTAH
Today, John R. Curtis was sworn in as the United States Senator representing Utah. Senator Curtis—a Republican—took the oath of office this afternoon on the Senate Floor in the U.S. Capitol.