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… Read more »

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. Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

 Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement after the End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2019 (H.R. 295), a bill he has sponsored, passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The legislation seeks to combat human trafficking by taking aim at traffickers’ finances. It aims to create global norms for preventing financial transactions connected… Read more »

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… Read more »

SALT LAKE CITY — A bill backed by Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. John Curtis to create a human trafficking advisory council will go to the president's desk. The Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Act would bring together eight to 14 representatives from nongovernmental organizations and nonprofit groups that have experience in anti-human trafficking… Read more »

Congressman John Curtis’ bill, the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Act is on its way to the President’s desk. The companion bill to Senator Orrin Hatch’s legislation, this historic bill will coordinate efforts through the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to streamline unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, improve Federal… Read more »