Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John Curtis’ bill, the Protecting Against Opioid Prescription-abuse During Prenatal Year (POPPY) Study Act, H.R. 5646. Curtis’ legislation will improve research and public awareness of opioid use disorder during pregnancy. The POPPY Study Act was included as an amendment to H.R. 6, a large package of bills passed over the… Read more »

Over the last few years we have finally begun to realize the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. Information campaigns like Intermountain’s “Use Only as Directed” program, special reports on TV and others have effectively changed the culture and understanding around opioids. We know the devastating impact it has had on Utah, where six Utahns die every week as a… Read more »

Of all the statistics connected to America’s opioid epidemic, Utah leads the way on one especially troubling ranking: our state has the highest rate of opioid prescriptions for pregnant mothers on Medicaid — double the national average. New legislation is exploring why. According to Richard Nance, understanding why so many Utah women are using or abusing opioids is difficult.… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Curtis introduced The Protecting Against Opioid Prescription-abuse During Prenatal Year (POPPY) Study Act, H.R. 5646, legislation that will improve research and public awareness of opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Watch Congressman Curtis discuss his proposal to improve research of opioid abuse during pregnancy. The opioid epidemic is a national crisis,… Read more »

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During the last 24 hours, many have spoken out on the violent shooting that left 17 dead. For me, I have used this time for deep reflection and soul searching. I have not been ready to issue a statement because like many of you, I’ve grown weary of the inaction we have seen after our communities witness horrific events, like what has taken place in Parkland, Florida this week. … Read more »

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… Read more »