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CURTIS NUCLEAR BILL HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK

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This week, the Senate passed a bipartisan nuclear energy package including the Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act introduced by Representative John R. Curtis (R-UT). The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy to award grants to cover fees assessed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.   “I am pleased that my legislation is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law with…

CURTIS, HUFFMAN TO RE-INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EASE TAX BURDEN ON HOMEOWNERS MAKING WATER-EFFICIENT CHOICES

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This week, U.S. Representatives John Curtis (R-UT-03) and Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) announced they will be re-introducing legislation to amend federal tax law so that homeowners would not need to pay income tax when they receive rebates from water utilities for water conservation and water runoff management improvements that they have made. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA-28) and Doug…

CURTIS BILL TO CONTROL COLORADO RIVER SALINITY LEVELS GETS COMMITTEE HEARING

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Washington, D.C. — Last week, Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) presented his bill, the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act, during a Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries hearing. This legislation addresses the excessive salinity levels in the Colorado River, which have significant environmental and economic impacts on Utah and other Western…

HOUSE PASSES CURTIS BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS

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Today, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act. The bill was introduced by Representative John Curtis (UT-03) and received bipartisan support from his colleagues. Following the vote, Curtis made the following statement:   "It is critical that Utah's land remains under the stewardship of those who have tended it for generations,” said…

REP. CURTIS CHALLENGES BLM RULE, DEFENDS LAND FOR UTAHNS

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Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a final rule that undermines the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), multiple-use requirement for BLM lands, and hinders access to public lands for energy and critical mineral development, grazing, forest management, and recreation. Over 60% of Utah’s land is federally managed, causing this rule to have an outsized impact in…

BIPARTISAN EFFORT LED BY REP. CURTIS SEEKS TO SHIELD UTAHNS FROM PFAS CLEANUP COSTS

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 Last week, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), introduced Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act alongside Representative Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez (D-WA). The bill would ensure that water utilities can continue to focus their efforts on maintaining water quality.     “In the West, and particularly in Utah, we understand deeply the value of clean water to our…

CURTIS APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF OUTDOOR REC BILLS

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the EXPLORE Act, legislation that will expand access to America's public lands and waters. Included in the package are the SOAR Act, PARC Act, Connect Our Parks Act, and BOLT Act, four pieces of legislation led by Representative John Curtis (R-UT).   "Passage of the EXPLORE Act is a testament to our collective commitment to…

CURTIS STATEMENT ON UPDATED ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER ENERGY PLAN

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Today, following news reports that Rocky Mountain Power has updated its energy plans, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) made the following statement:   “The decision by Rocky Mountain Power to extend the life of coal plants shows why market driven policies are better answers than the government picking winners and losers,” said Rep. Curtis. “We can’t move faster than the pace of…

TURNING UP THE HEAT ON GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: REP. CURTIS' BILL TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT

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Last week, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced legislation to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 and remove overregulation for power production projects.     "Geothermal is a critical piece of our energy strategy and helps to ensure a future that is affordable, reliable, and clean," said Rep. Curtis. "This bill ends unnecessary hurdles and supports the…

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…