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Curtis Speaks on His Bipartisan Rural Small Businesses Bill

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 This afternoon, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) spoke on the House floor, encouraging his colleagues to support his bipartisan bill, Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019. The legislation will bring federal investment to small businesses in rural America. To learn more about the bill, click here. Video via YouTube “I am proud that my home state…

Curtis, Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Rural Economic Development Bill

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Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) released the following statements after introducing H.R. 246, the Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation will bring federal investment to small businesses in rural America. “To remain economically and globally competitive, it is critical that we continue promoting technological…

Rep. Curtis sends Bipartisan Small Business Bill to President

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Congressman John Curtis secured another legislative victory last night after the Senate voted to send his bipartisan Small Business ACE Act to the President’s desk. This will be Congressman Curtis’ third bill to be signed into law this Congress, an impressive feat for the first year of a freshman member. As a former small business owner and member of the House Small Business Committee,…

Rep. Curtis and Lt. Gov. Cox talk shop in Holladay with local business owners

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Congressman John Curtis and Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox spent the morning touring small businesses in Holladay to hear how Utahns are using the Internet and social media to grow and engage with their community. Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, Congressman John Curtis, and Michael Lemon “Meeting with small business owners and entrepreneurs across Utah is essential to doing my…

Guest editorial: Curtis is championing reforms to help small business

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If you’ve come across a national media story about Utah in the last few years, there’s a good chance it was about our booming economy and incredible business climate. It is no secret that Utah is one of the top states in the country to start a business and has been for quite some time. Forbes, CNBC, WalletHub, Business Insider and even the United States House Small Business…

Rep. Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Passes House

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Today, Congressman John Curtis’ bipartisan H.R. 6348, the Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency Act, also known as the Small Business ACE Act, passed the House of Representatives. As a former small business owner and member of the House Small Business Committee, Congressman Curtis understands the importance of a bipartisan bill that will reduce burdensome and conflicting…

Fox 13: Utah rural broadband bill passes house

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SALT LAKE CITY — The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that will make it easier for rural communities to install broadband infrastructures. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the bill in 2017. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) sponsored the bill in the House. Hatch feels internet access is a key to development, especially in rural communities. “One of the most…

Rep. Curtis' Rural Broadband Bill Passed by the House

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John Curtis’ bill H.R. 4824, the Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2018. This bill will play a central role in helping rural communities and Native American Tribal governments bridge the digital divide by streamlining the federal permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects. This is Rep. Curtis’…