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CURTIS AND WESTERN COLLEAGUES URGE MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE TO PRIORITIZE FAIRNESS AND SAFETY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

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Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and a coalition of Western lawmakers sent a letter to Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, urging the conference to protect the safety and fairness of women’s sports. “Title IX recognizes the fundamental biological differences between men and women and allows each to pursue educational programs and activities equally,…

Curtis, Utah House Members Request Exemption from Visa Ban for Utah Dual Language Teachers

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), led a bipartisan letter with the Utah House Members of Congress, Reps. Ben McAdams (D-UT), Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Rob Bishop (R-UT), to United States Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf and Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia concerning the President’s…

Reps. Curtis, Fudge Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Community College Graduation Rates

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Today, Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH), introduced the Time to Completion Act of 2019, legislation that will provide information that is essential for students and families to better evaluate the performance of colleges and universities. Specifically, the bill extends the graduation rate benchmark requirements under the Higher Education Act…

Curtis Advocates for Transparency in Student Lending Act on House Floor

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 Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) spoke on the House floor, championing his Transparency in Student Lending Act. The legislation would improve the information provided to students and families taking on federal loans to finance higher education, before they’re disbursed. Click here to read more. Via YouTube “College education can be a life-changing investment,…

Curtis, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce Student Loan Transparency Legislation

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Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) introduced theTransparency in Student Lending Act, legislation that would improve the information provided to students and families taking on federal loans to finance higher education. The bill was also cosponsored by US Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and US Representatives Tedd Budd (R-NC), and Bill…

Doug Wright Show: Representative John Curtis has some ideas to improve school safety

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Third district congressman John Curtis joined Doug Wright on air to discuss some ways to improve school safety. Many improvements can be made from earthquake safety to more appropriate lock down ability in the case of a threat. A school safety forum is being held to further progress the ideas. Doug Wright and Representative Curtis also have a conversation concerning the Syrian conflict…

Rep. Curtis Keeps Promise to Help Protect our Schools

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Congressman John Curtis (UT-3) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the STOP School Violence Act, a bill he cosponsored: “Following the horrific shooting that took place at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, less than one month ago, I asked myself what I would expect from my elected officials if one of my children or grandchildren…

Rep. Curtis Reflects On His First Weeks In Congress

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Rep. Curtis reflects on his first weeks in Congress PROVO, Utah (News4Utah) - Unlike most of his colleagues, Congressman John Curtis (R-Dist.3) has had to hit the ground running his first five weeks in office. While he adjusts to the new ways of Washington D.C, he's also having to gear up for major legislation, and another run for his seat in 2018. Newly elected…