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Curtis, Aguilar Introduce Resolution Recognizing National GIS Day

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Washington, D.C. – Today, as Geographic Information System (GIS) users around the world showcase their work, Congressmen John Curtis (R-UT) and Pete Aguilar (D-CA) introduced a resolution officially designating November 16, 2022, as National GIS Day. The resolution encourages GIS users to continue to innovate and use GIS as a tool to analyze and address today’s societal challenges…

Conservative Climate Caucus and House Republican Leadership Travel to COP

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Curtis of the Conservative Climate Caucus announced a delegation, privately sponsored by the Conservative Climate Foundation, including several members of the Caucus in the U.S House of Representatives, that will travel to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.  Members of the trip include: Rep.…

Curtis & Lowenthal Celebrate National Clean Energy Week

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) submitted a resolution declaring the week of September 26 through September 30, 2022, as “National Clean Energy Week.” The bipartisan resolution kicks off a weeklong of activities highlighting clean energy innovation and help solve the world’s most pressing challenges.  “It is an honor to be…

Curtis Backs Plan On Energy Independence, Strengthen Economy

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Washington, D.C. — Following the unveiling of the “Commitment to America” by House Republican leadership in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Congressman Curtis (UT-03) issued the following statement: “If there is anything we have learned in the past few years here in Washington, particularly since the invasion of Ukraine, it’s that we cannot spend our way out of our problems and we…

Curtis, Neguse Bill on Wildfire Recovery Passes House

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Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) Co-Chairs and Founders of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives passed their legislation to help ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to recover from devastating wildfires. The bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act would…

Utah Challenges Unlawful Designation of National Monuments

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"A congressional solution would be the more effective path for the conservation and management of Utah lands. This would include collaboration from state and federal agencies, tribal nations, local governments, citizens, the legislature, and Utah’s congressional delegation..." SALT LAKE CITY – Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court…

Bipartisan Bill to Shine Light on Demands of Hong Kong Authorities and Protect Hong Kongers Introduced

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This week, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act to establish regular reporting on instances where Hong Kong authorities demand data, content takedowns, or assistance with law enforcement from U.S. companies.  Hong Kong after the 2020 National Security Law is no…

Curtis Statement on Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

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With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) released the following statement: Individuals can respectfully disagree about the best path forward on an issue, including the topics covered by this bill. That said, I am deeply concerned about this legislation, both on substance and my colleague's disregard for those impacted. Republicans in…

Curtis to Speak with Taiwans Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao

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Curtis to Speak with Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao Tomorrow, Rep. John Curtis is slated to speak with Rep. Hsiao at the annual Stewart Security Summit. Media reports indicate that Chinese military exercises will simultaneously occur on Taiwanese sovereign territory during this time period. “Recent events, including the visit by Speaker Pelosi to Taiwan, show the…

Curtis and Jayapal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide

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Last week, Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at combatting gun suicides. The Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act would curb gun suicides by allowing people to voluntarily enroll themselves onto a “do not sell” list, preventing them from purchasing a gun later on to harm…