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CURTIS REACTS TO NUCLEAR PROJECT CANCELLATION

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) released the video below reacting to the cancellation of the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corp. The project was slated to be the first small modular reactor (SMR) and generate 462 megawatts of carbon free electricity.   “I’m saddened to learn of this projects…

NEW WILDFIRE RESOURCES GUIDE ANNOUNCED FROM WESTERN MEMBERS

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and John Curtis (R-UT) unveiled their Wildfire Resource Guide for the 118th Congress. The Caucus collaborated with a number of stakeholders and local leaders to develop a guide with useful information about how communities can better prepare for and recover from…

REP. CURTIS CONGRATULATES SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON

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Washington, D.C. — Today, following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as Speaker of the House, Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) issued the following statement:    As Rep. Mike Johnson said late last night, “Democracy is messy sometimes, but it is our system.” I am pleased to have voted for Mike as Speaker of the House. I know that as a…

CONGRESS PASSES BIPARTISAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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Today, in a significant display of bipartisanship, Congress passed a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at averting a government shutdown, securing vital government services, and providing more time for the completion of appropriations bills. The CR, which received substantial support across party lines, ensures that the government remains funded for an additional 45…

STATEMENT FROM REP. CURTIS ON H.R. 5692 - UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

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 Washington, D.C. — Representative John Curtis (R-UT) made the following statement following passage of the Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act: Since coming into office in 2017, I have supported legislation to bolster the defenses of our allies through training and material support, a policy Trump reversed from the Obama Administration’s…

STATEMENT FROM REP. CURTIS ON BIPARTISAN WILDFIRE COMMISSION REPORT

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Washington, D.C. – Following the  publication of a report from the Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission, Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), made the following statement:   “Utah, like much of the West, has experienced devastating wildfires in recent years,” said Rep. Curtis. “Recognizing this, I was proud to work with a bipartisan group of members to bring…

NO WORK NO PAY ACT, CURTIS REINTRODUCES SHUTDOWN BILL

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Last week, Representative John Curtis reintroduced his bill, the No Work, No Pay Act, prohibiting Members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown.   "I've introduced the No Work, No Pay Act to ensure that Congress doesn't receive a paycheck during government shutdowns,” said Rep. Curtis. “It’s a common-sense measure, and I appreciate everyone's support for this…

CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT AIMS TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS AND COMMUNITIES

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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative John Curtis (UT-03) and Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) introduced the Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act, legislation that requires congressional approval for the designation of national monuments. Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Jim Risch (R-ID), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Ted Cruz…

STATEMENT FROM REP. CURTIS ON IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the House of Representatives is opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Following the announcement, Representative John Curtis (UT-03) made the following statement:   I am closely monitoring the formal inquiry Speaker McCarthy announced today and have the utmost confidence in the investigative tools…

HOUSE PASSES THE TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY ACT TO SAFEGUARD TAIWAN'S GLOBAL PARTICIPATION

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Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, bipartisan legislation authored by Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus that seeks to counter Beijing’s attempts to exclude Taiwan from participating in international organizations.   “The passage of the Taiwan…