The BATTERY Act would establish a research, development, and demonstration program at the U.S. Department of Energy that would support the recycling and reuse of these minerals as well as the safe disposal of advanced batteries. Read more »

Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) sent a bipartisan letter to Vice President Mike Pence raising a series of questions about the federal government’s plans to distribute a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, the bipartisan coalition urged the Administration to proactively study the most efficient way to distribute a vaccination once developed, which… Read more »

Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced H.R. 8090, the Leave Local Government Alone Act. The legislation will ensure that once CARES Act funds are disturbed that they cannot be taken away from a local government, unless that local government improperly spends the funds. “Many local governments have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and certainty is vital to… Read more »

Salt Lake City, UT—Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) delivered the following remarks at Sutherland Institute’s Congressional Series. He spoke on what it’s like to be a climate conservative and the climate issues we are facing today. The Congressman also wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Washington Examiner this week comparing American and Chinese efforts to reduce carbon, provide… Read more »

Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) clarified the state of the United States Postal Service and strongly criticized H.R. 8015 in a speech on the House floor. The Congressman argues that the Postal Service has the capacity to handle a mail-in election in November but there are long-term sustainability issues without serious reforms to reflect modern shipping trends. Rep. Curtis will… Read more »

Provo, UT—Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement welcoming Administrator Jovita Carranza of the U.S. Small Business Administration to Utah. Administrator Carranza toured several businesses who have received loans through the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program.  “I welcome Administrator Carranza to our great state and thank her… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) led a letter, endorsed by the entire Utah Delegation, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging support for the Provo River Water Users Association’s application for loan assistance from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. “Deer Creek Reservoir is vital to… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) issued the following statement in regards to concerns about the safety and viability of voting by mail and how to help the USPS: "The problems with the United States Postal Service have been with us long before this Administration, in large part due to unworkable mandates from Congress. Congress should get out of the way and help the USPS… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) issued the following statement on legislating by executive orders:  “While I share the President’s frustration with political gridlock, circumventing Congress’ constitutional mandates by issuing executive orders is irresponsible and ignores the separation of powers ingrained in our Constitution. Taking political… Read more »

Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) on Friday introduced the Peer Support for Veterans Families Act to expand resources available for essential caregivers of veterans with service-connected mental health disorders. "Our veterans risked their lives to protect the freedoms that we enjoy daily — our top priority should be ensuring these… Read more »