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REPRESENTATIVES CURTIS AND AGUILAR INTRODUCE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 20 AS NATIONAL GIS DAY

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Today, as Geographic Information System (GIS) users around the world showcase their work, Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Pete Aguilar (D-CA) introduced a resolution officially designating November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day. The resolution encourages GIS users to continue innovating and using GIS as a tool to analyze and address today’s societal challenges while driving…

CURTIS AND WESTERN COLLEAGUES URGE MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE TO PRIORITIZE FAIRNESS AND SAFETY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

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Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and a coalition of Western lawmakers sent a letter to Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, urging the conference to protect the safety and fairness of women’s sports. “Title IX recognizes the fundamental biological differences between men and women and allows each to pursue educational programs and activities equally,…

CURTIS RESPONDS TO AGREEMENT REACHED ON EMERY COUNTY LAND BILL

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) issued a statement following the agreement between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) on the final completion of the Emery County Land Bill of 2018: “The Emery County Land Bill represents the largest transfer of federal land back to the state in Utah’s history,” said Rep.…

CURTIS WELCOMES BOYD MATHESON AS STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Corey Norman, Chief of Staff for Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT), announced that Boyd Matheson will be joining the office as a Strategic Advisor.   Boyd Matheson brings extensive experience, having served as a Senate Chief of Staff, business consultant, radio host, and television commentator. His broad expertise will be instrumental in navigating…

CURTIS OFFICE HIRING FOR NEW POSITIONS

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Congressman John Curtis is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join his team in Utah and Washington, D.C. His office is currently hiring for the following positions: DC JOBS   STAFF ASSISTANT   Pay Range: $45,000-$55,000   Preferred experience:  Bachelor’s degree 0-2 years of professional experience   Responsibilities: --Maintains…

REP. JOHN CURTIS INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE HOMEOWNERSHIP EASIER FOR UTAHNS

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This week, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Home Ownership, Mortgage, and Equity Savings (HOMES) Act, a bill that would make homeownership more accessible for Utah’s residents. The proposed legislation would allow individuals with self-directed IRA accounts to use their retirement savings to purchase a primary residence for themselves or an immediate family…

STATEMENT FROM REP. CURTIS ON OCTOBER 7TH ATTACK ANNIVERSARY

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) issued the following statement to commemorate the attack on Israel by Hamas and other Iranian proxy forces on October 7th, 2023: One year since the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, the grief and horror from that day—and the days that followed—remain unimaginable. I want to reiterate my unwavering support for the State…

CURTIS ADVANCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROTECT UTAH’S GREAT SALT LAKE AND BOOST GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act would incorporate the Great Salt Lake into ongoing conservation efforts under the Colorado River water conservation program. The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act aims to expedite the…

STATEMENT FROM REP. CURTIS ON RELEASE OF WRONGLY DETAINED U.S. CITIZENS

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Provo, Utah — Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), made the following statement after the release of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan from Russian prisons as part of a prisoner-swap:   “I am relieved to see Americans and others wrongly detained by Russia finally returning to their families. Unfortunately, Putin and other authoritarian leaders…

CURTIS INTRODUCES BILL TO RESPECT AMERICAN FLAG

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This week, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Star-Spangled Summit Act, a bill to allow the American flag to fly on Kyhv Peak. For over 20 years Robert Collins seasonally placed an American flag on the Peak above Provo, Utah. In 2021, Collins was informed by the Forest Service that placement of the flag may violate the agency’s policies. The bill requires the Forest Service…