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CURTIS VISITS BORDER, FINDS CARTELS IN CONTROL

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esterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), visited the southern border, near Sierra Vista, AZ, to witness firsthand the worsening border crisis. This was Curtis’ third trip to the border since coming to Congress.    “I visited the border and discovered a shocking truth: it's not the U.S. government but the cartels who are in control,” said Rep. Curtis. “These crime…

“MY DISTRICT IS NOT SAFE” — CURTIS GIVES REMARKS DURING E&C BORDER HEARING

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) gave remarks during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on the Biden Administrations border policies and their effect on Utah.   “With open borders, they're not safe. My district doesn't feel safe, and it's unacceptable on every level.” — Rep. John Curtis   VIDEO …

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…

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…

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.

Congressman Curtis, Colleagues Introduces Bill to Block International Recognition of the Taliban Government

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Last week, Congressman Curtis, GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Congressman Joe Wilson, and Congressman Adam Kinzinger introduced the Taliban Recognition Prevention Act, which would prevent the Biden Administration from supporting the recognition of the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan in international organizations. The text can be seen here. “The Taliban is not…

Curtis on Upcoming Derek Chauvin Verdict: "Theres Work To Do Ahead"

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement: “As the country waits for a final verdict on the Derek Chauvin trial, I have tremendous confidence in our judicial system. Even with its imperfections, I know of nothing equal to it in the world. However, it’s clear to me that crucial conversations that started with George Floyd’s death have…

Curtis, Scanlon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew Human Trafficking Council

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Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-NY) released the following statements after introducing their bipartisan bill to renew authorization for the Public-Private Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking, an entity that provides a direct line to federal government agencies that will streamline unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles by empowering…

Curtis Introduces Community Policing Act

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement after introducing the Community Policing Act with Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Ted Budd (R-NC). The legislation establishes a five-year grant program for local police departments that focuses on increased de-escalation training and community outreach programs to strengthen the…

Curtis Statement on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

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In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Human Trafficking Awareness Day today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement: “Human trafficking is evil and I feel strongly that we need to do everything we can to combat it,” said Curtis. “Today on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, I am…