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Utah House Delegation Reacts to Stewart Announcement

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    Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. John Curtis (UT-03), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Blake Moore (UT-01) released the following statement:   “We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart.…

CURTIS STANDS FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, VOTES IN FAVOR OF SPENDING REDUCTION BILL

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Washington, D.C. — Today, following the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) issued the following statement:   “Since coming to Congress, I have not voted for a single omnibus spending bill or debt ceiling increase,” said Rep. Curtis. “While not perfect, this is the first bill I have been presented that gets Washington to spend…

Rep. Curtis Addresses the Urgent Need to Prevent U.S. Default and Restore Fiscal Health

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative John Curtis (UT-03) released the following statement addressing the critical need for the United States to avoid defaulting on its debts and to restore fiscal responsibility. The statement comes in response to the introduction of a debt limit plan by House Republicans that grows the economy and limits spending:   “Point blank, there is too…

Report: Rep. Curtis named one of most effective members of Congress

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KSLNewsRadio SALT LAKE CITY — When it comes to getting things done in Washington, D.C., Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) is considered to be one of the most effective members of Congress. That’s according to a new report recently released. The report lists the top 10 Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate. Rep. Curtis was ninth among Republican congressmen.…

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…

Message from Rep. Curtis in Brussels, Belgium

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Brussels, Belgium. – Today, Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) had the following messages to share from Brussels, Belgium on the war in Ukraine:  “As the worst of our fears unfold, all people across the globe must unite to reject the assault on our friends in Ukraine,” said Rep. Curtis. “The US and partner countries must hold nothing back as we escalate…

Curtis, Salazar, and Colleagues Introduce Complete Immigration Reform Programs

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This week, Congressman John Curtis stood with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar and a group of Republican House colleagues to introduce the long-awaited Dignity Act, a complete immigration reform bill consisting of 3 core principles: providing a dignified solution for immigrants living in America, strengthening the American workforce and economy, and stopping illegal immigration.

Curtis Calls for Bipartisan Work on Election Laws

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Following the U.S. House of Representatives vote today on voting issues, Congressman John Curtis released the following statement:  “I am proud that Utah has a proven election system that is well run and secure,” said Rep. Curtis. “Voting is a fundamental right that I believe all American citizens should exercise and I will always work to…

Curtis Votes in Favor of January 6 Commission to "Help Our Country Heal and Finally Move Forward"

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While I voted in favor of the January 6th Commission today, I do believe the bill is imperfect and can understand why many of my colleagues opposed it, fearing the potential for the commission to turn partisan with the majority party having control over staff hiring. Since the horrible attack on our Capitol, I have supported a bipartisan investigation into what led to the event, why our security wasn’t stronger, and why responses were delayed— and I remain hopeful that this commission can bring forth the facts and information to help our country heal and finally move forward.

Curtis Statement on Rep. Cheneys Removal from House GOP Leadership

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Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement after former Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) was removed from House Republican Leadership by voice vote this morning: “As one of the first Republican Members of Congress to recognize the legitimacy of the 2020 election, I have been clear that I do not question the election results. In fact, I have…