John Curtis
Can a Hike Heal Washington? Utah’s Next Senator Thinks So
Curtis chose to field questions on the Lake Mary Trail above Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Curtis hosted his first hiking meet-and-greet on Mount Timpanogos the year following his election to represent Utah’s 3rd…
Read MoreTwo Curtis-sponsored bills advance to Senate
Two bills sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 24 with bipartisan support and advanced to the U.S. Senate for consideration. “I am thrilled to have unanimous…
Read MoreUS House passes Curtis’ Great Salt Lake Stewardship act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis on Tuesday that includes the Great Salt Lake in the federal government’s Colorado River water conservation plan, possibly freeing up…
Read MoreSaving the Great Salt Lake earns bipartisan support in House
A bill some advocates say is historic in nature was endorsed in the House on Tuesday, expanding the geographical reach of the Central Utah Completion Act to encompass the Great Salt Lake drainage. By doing…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis on why modern politics needs a reset: town halls, Reagan, climate, and more
If you’re frustrated with national politics, is a “reset” the answer? On this episode, Nic Dunn sits down with Rep. John Curtis of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. Rep. Curtis tells the story of how his…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis visited the Middle East hoping to find a path forward to peace
Rep. John Curtis went on a tour of the Middle East last week, trying to help find a way to end the war between Israel and Hamas. In an interview with the Deseret News on Friday,…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis says he isn’t afraid of making mistakes
Utah Rep. John Curtis is a productive congressman; apart from winning five elections over the course of seven years and the Republican nomination for Senate, his office has managed to pass almost two dozen bills in the…
Read MoreWhy John Curtis thinks politicians need to get out of their comfort zone more
As a kid, John Curtis’ mother had the same question for him each time he returned from a ski outing: “Did you fall?” The reason, the Republican congressman told a room full of University of…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis describes difficult visit to the Middle East
Utah Rep. John Curtis visited the Middle East this week as part of a congressional delegation, where he met with the leaders of Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He said his focus during the trip was…
Read MoreGov. Cox, Rep. Curtis maintain strong leads over Democratic challengers
As the General Election in November approaches, both Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Representative John Curtis, the Republican nominees for Utah Governor and U.S. Senate, are maintaining strong leads over their Democratic challengers. According to…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis leads Caroline Gleich by more than 30 percentage points in new Senate poll
Utah Rep. John Curtis holds a 34-percentage-point lead over his Democratic opponent, Caroline Gleich, in the race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by HarrisX….
Read MoreEnd-run around Lyman? Cox, Curtis, Brown call for Davis County Clerk signature audit
In what could appear to be an end-run around Rep. Phil Lyman’s demands regarding signatures gathered by gubernatorial opponent Gov. Spencer Cox, three candidates are calling for a legislative audit of Davis County Clerk’s Office….
Read MoreAn Exclusive Conversation with Senator John Thune & Rep. John Curtis
Yesterday, South Dakota Sen. John Thune was in Utah and received the Hatch Foundation Titan of Public Service Award. The Senate is critically important in the 2024 election, and Senator Thune could find himself in the…
Read MoreRipon Profile of John Curtis
Name & occupation: John R. Curtis, Representative, Utah’s Third Congressional District, Founder and Chair Emeritus of the Conservative Climate Caucus Previous Positions held: Provo City Mayor (2010-2017); Owner, Action Target (1999-2010)
Read MoreLetter: Utah needs to address the sleeping giant of China
In 2001, the U.S. woke a sleeping giant by welcoming China into the World Trade Organization. Washington promised that the move would bring benefits to both countries. In 2024, the results of this experiment are…
Read MoreUtah representatives propose bill aimed at federally funding search and rescue attempts
Representatives Celeste Maloy and John Curtis are proposing federal legislation that would help rural areas with search and rescue costs. Hawaii Democrat Rep. Ed Case also supports this bipartisan bill. It would establish a grant…
Read MoreThe day before flag-burning protest, Rep. John Curtis introduces bill to raise U.S. flag on mountain top
Utah Rep. John Curtis introduced a bill on Tuesday requiring a federal agency to allow the placement of the American flag on a peak overlooking Provo. The “Star-Spangled Summit Act” was referred to the House…
Read MoreCurtis bill would offer more flexible grazing plans on federal lands
As America’s farmers and ranchers respond to shifting environmental or market conditions, as well as ecological emergencies like drought and wildfire, a newly introduced bill from U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) would give them more…
Read MoreJohn Curtis wins the GOP primary for US Senate in Utah, AP projects
Utah Rep. John Curtis handily won Utah’s race for U.S. Senate Tuesday evening, according to the Associated Press, which called the race for the congressman 24 minutes after polls closed in the Beehive State. The…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis calls Senate primary win a testament to Utah values over partisan labels
Rep. John Curtis reduced his Senate Republican primary win down to one thing: he’s normal. A day after his victory, Curtis sat down with reporters and editors in the Deseret News newsroom to discuss the…
Read MoreCurtis wins GOP primary in race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney
After a hotly-contested spring campaign, Rep. John Curtis defeated a stacked GOP Senate primary Tuesday to move a step closer to changing where he goes to work at the U.S. Capitol. Primary results as of…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Sen. Romney’s seat over Trump-backed opponent
U.S. Rep. John Curtis has won the Utah GOP primary for Mitt Romney’s open U.S. Senate seat, defeating one opponent who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and others who said they supported Trump’s…
Read MoreJohn Curtis wins Utah’s U.S. Senate GOP primary to replace Mitt Romney
U.S. Rep. John Curtis claimed victory shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night in the Republican primary election to succeed Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate. Curtis’ win was a strong rebuke of Republican…
Read MoreJohn Curtis declared victor in Utah GOP Senate primary race
Rep. John Curtis won the Republican primary in the race to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, according to The Associated Press. “Figuring out how to thank you is just very difficult. And you can’t…
Read MoreCurtis amendments enhance military spending bill, pass House
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill includes two of Curtis’ amendments, one dealing with Iran’s military capabilities and another protecting allies in the Middle…
Read MoreCongressman Blake Moore endorses John Curtis for U.S. Senate seat
On Wednesday, Utah Congressman Blake Moore endorsed fellow Rep. John Curtis for the open U.S. Senate seat. Curtis, who was elected in 2017 to represent Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, is in the running to replace…
Read MoreFor 4th-term Rep. John Curtis, running for Senate is a whole new ballgame
John Curtis is no stranger to political campaigns. The Republican congressman was elected mayor of Provo twice and has won four congressional campaigns, beginning with his special election win in 2017 to replace outgoing Rep….
Read MoreCurtis looks forward to building new relationships if he should win the U.S. Senate race
Salinity in the Colorado River is a huge problem and threatens to impact seven states, 30 Native American tribes and Mexico because all those entities share this finite resource that flows for more than 1,400…
Read MoreCurtis votes to stop foreign influence in local elections
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) voted for a bill stopping non-citizens from voting in Washington, D.C. elections. “Voting is a right and privilege for citizens of the United States,” said Rep. Curtis. “Washington, D.C. is home to…
Read MoreNew poll: John Curtis has commanding lead in 2024 GOP U.S. Senate primary race
Rep. John Curtis appears to have a big lead over his Republican rivals ahead of the June primary election in Utah’s U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll. The survey, which queried 600 likely…
Read MoreAdvanced nuclear technology development gets a boost from Rep. Curtis
The House recently passed the Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act introduced by Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, which authorizes the U.S. Secretary of Energy to award grants to cover fees assessed by the U.S Nuclear Regulatory…
Read MoreUtah GOP Senate candidates want Trump tax cuts extended
The four Republican U.S. Senate candidates on the June primary ballot all agreed during a panel discussion Friday that former President Donald Trump’s nearly $4 trillion tax cuts should not be allowed to expire next…
Read MoreUS House passes Rep. John Curtis’ bill to remove ‘red tape’ around nuclear power
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday aimed at accelerating nuclear power projects, which was sponsored by Utah Rep. John Curtis. Curtis, a Republican and founder of the Conservative Climate Caucus, has long been…
Read MoreHouse passes Curtis bill to protect public lands
In a significant victory for land conservation and the preservation of Utah’s natural heritage, the U.S House of Representatives has passed the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act. Spearheaded by Representative John Curtis (UT-03), the…
Read MoreUtah Republicans battle Biden admin’s new Public Lands Rule, pass Rep. Curtis’ bill in U.S. House
Last week, Rep. John Curtis’ Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Reps. Celeste Maloy, Blake Moore and Burgess Owens. Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney co-sponsored a similar…
Read MoreCurtis’ bill to repeal BLM public land policy gets green light from House
Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis’ bill to repeal a controversial new public lands policy is gaining traction after passing out of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The WEST Act — short for Western…
Read MoreCurtis’ bill to repeal BLM public land policy gets green light from House
Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis’ bill to repeal a controversial new public lands policy is gaining traction after passing out of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The WEST Act — short for Western…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis speaks on House floor against BLM rule that would limit use of public lands
Reps. John Curtis, Celeste Maloy, Blake Moore and Burgess Owens and nine other members of Congress’ Western Caucus sponsored legislation to withdraw the rule, alleging it would limit access to public lands. The rule, titled “Conservation and…
Read MoreGuest opinion: A vision for Utah: Why I’m running for the US Senate
Utah deserves a senator who understands its unique challenges and opportunities. I want to take my real-world experience and proven track record of getting things done for Utahns to the U.S. Senate. Utah families deserve…
Read MoreJohn Curtis says voters are ‘tired’ of politicians not getting things done
“This is the reality of elected office — you have to show leadership,” he said. “I’ve got two roles: I’m a candidate, and I’m a member of Congress. If I put my candidate hat on,…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis wants to heal a climate of distrust in the Senate
Rep. John Curtis visited Utah’s oil country, which had just been incorporated into his 3rd Congressional District, with the conviction that showing up and sitting down with constituents was the surest way to change hearts…
Read MoreCurtis, Maloy host subcommittee ‘field hearing’ to discuss possible highway through conservation area
Utah Representatives John Curtis and Celeste Maloy hosted a subcommittee “field hearing” at Sand Hollow’s Rock Bowl Monday afternoon. Joined by fellow congressman Blake Moore, the hearing was intended to call attention to what is…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis questions U.S. Forest Service chief about wildfire management
Rep. John Curtis participated in a legislative hearing with the Subcommittee of Federal Lands Wednesday morning in Washington, considering a bill on how to better manage wildfires in the U.S. During the course of the hearing, Curtis…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis introduces bipartisan bill to protect Utahns from PFAS cleanup costs
Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill in Washington D.C. last week called “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act” to ensure water utilities continue focusing their efforts on water quality and keep Utahns from paying…
Read MoreCurtis fundraising report shows strong support from Utahns
John Curtis for U.S. Senate campaign announced it has raised $1.4 million for the first quarter across all fundraising committees. Curtis’ campaign continues to show strong backing from Utahns and follows a consistent drumbeat since…
Read MoreUtah representatives split on reauthorization to US government surveillance program
Utah’s four Republican representatives were split over a vote on Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. surveillance tool after what Rep. John Curtis called a “gnarly” debate between House colleagues. The Foreign Intelligence…
Read MoreHouse passes bipartisan Curtis bills to bolster outdoor rec across nation
Four pieces of legislation led by U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) on Tuesday passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of a larger package the congressman also supported that would expand access to America’s…
Read MoreFormer Rep. Chris Stewart endorses John Curtis in US Senate race
Rep. John Curtis has earned support from a former colleague in his race for the Senate, announcing an endorsement from former Rep. Chris Stewart on Thursday. Stewart and Curtis served alongside each other in Congress…
Read MoreEXPLORE Act passes in House with hopes to boost outdoor recreation, public lands access
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the EXPLORE Act, spearheaded by Representative John Curtis (R-UT). The package includes bills aimed at enhancing access to the nation’s public lands and waters. The legislation—comprising the SOAR…
Read MoreFormer Rep. Chris Stewart endorses John Curtis in U.S. Senate race
Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart announced his endorsement of Rep. John Curtis on Thursday in Curtis’ bid to replace Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. Stewart and Curtis served together in Congress from 2017 to 2023, when…
Read MoreBig recreation measures pass the House to improve public access
Four key pieces of legislation under the umbrella of the EXPLORE Act passed the House this week, helping to improve and expand access to public lands and waterways. The measures were led by Rep. John…
Read MoreJohn Curtis Receives Endorsement from Former U.S. Representative Chris Stewart
Provo, UT — U.S. Representative John Curtis announced today that he has received the endorsement of former U.S. Representative Chris Stewart for Curtis’ bid to be Utah’s next Senator. Congressman Stewart, who served alongside Curtis in…
Read MoreRep. Curtis on TikTok’s response to bill that would force its sale
The phones in Rep. John Curtis’ office were ringing off the hook a couple weeks ago. It was before the House voted on the bill requiring TikTok to divest from ByteDance, a Chinese company. “We…
Read MoreJohn Curtis Visits Price to Host Town Hall
Utah U.S. Representative John Curtis visited Carbon County for a town hall on Thursday afternoon. This town hall was hosted at the Southeastern Regional Development Agency (SERDA) beginning promptly at noon. Rep. Curtis jumped right…
Read MoreJohn Curtis continues to be tough on China and to hold them accountable
Utah Rep. John Curtis is committed to protecting human rights, and the safety and personal freedoms of all Americans. Recent legislation that he’s put forth is designed to curb support of unethical Chinese business practices…
Read MoreCurtis offers bill to quash Chinese theft of American IP
U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) on March 11 sponsored legislation to impose sanctions on anyone in China determined to have stolen the intellectual property (IP) of American companies. Specifically, the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual…
Read MoreRep. Curtis revives effort to stop Chinese intellectual property theft with bill banning some visas
As Congress debates a ban on Chinese-owned Tik-Tok, Utah U.S. Rep. John Curtis introduced another bill this week to help punish Chinese companies that steal American intellectual properties. It’s not the first time a congressional…
Read MoreInside Utah Politics: Congressman John Curtis
This week we spoke with Congressman John Curtis, a Republican considered by many to be the frontrunner. Curtis initially dismissed the idea of running for the seat but changed his mind after what he said…
Read MoreIt’s not a TikTok ban, Rep. John Curtis says
Rep. John Curtis said the bipartisan bill requiring TikTok to divest from its parent company, ByteDance, is not a ban on the app. Curtis spoke to the Deseret News on the phone Friday about a…
Read MoreRepresentative John Curtis on Keeping American Data Out Of China
Utah remains on the front lines of the battle to regulate social media, not just for the sanity of our children, but for the safety of our nation. Representative John Curtis has remained one of the biggest…
Read MoreRep. Curtis votes for bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok as it advances in U.S. House
This week we spoke with Congressman John Curtis, a Republican considered by many to be the frontrunner. Curtis initially dismissed the idea of running for the seat but changed his mind after what he said…
Read MoreChina-focused bills draw sponsorship from Rep. Curtis
“China is a threat to global stability with their posture towards Taiwan, which ultimately impacts our homeland and economy. It is deeply concerning to witness CCP intimidation and coercion of international students, human rights activists,…
Read MoreJohn Curtis: Lessons from the border
I recently had the opportunity to visit the southern border for the third time. The situation has always been challenging but this time was much worse. I saw firsthand how policy decisions by this Biden administration have…
Read MoreCongress passes bill to accelerate advanced nuclear projects
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, said the reforms are badly needed and testified in favor of the bill, which included components of some financial provisions he authored. “The Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act would authorize the…
Read MoreGeothermal regulations, permitting need overhaul, Curtis says
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, is sponsoring legislation to streamline regulations and get more of the energy in the nation’s power portfolio. “Geothermal is a critical piece of our energy strategy and helps to ensure a future that…
Read MoreCurtis sponsors No Forced Labor on TV Act
Legislation sponsored on Feb. 15 by U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) would prohibit television advertising in the United States for products that were made using forced labor from China. “I was shocked to see multiple…
Read More‘Natural Asset Companies’ and Utah’s efforts to shut the door on them
“Wall Street shouldn’t be allowed to control Utah’s land just to meet (environmental, social, governance) goals,” said Curtis. “Western communities rely on public lands for their livelihoods, recreation, and more. This rule, and any similar…
Read MoreTemu Super Bowl ad prompts Rep. John Curtis to introduce new bill
Rep. Curtis is introducing a new bill after the Chinese-owned company Temu aired several ads during the Super Bowl. One ad consisted of animated people and a catchy song with the phrase “Shop like a billionaire.” “I…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis: Border crisis is ‘the worst possible humanitarian situation’
Curtis, a Republican who represents Utah’s 3rd District, introduced the Border Security State Reimbursement Act, which seeks to reimburse states for using their resources to secure the border on Feb. 7. “Congress has the power…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis: Fentanyl threat makes US-Mexico border security issue so significant to Utah
“I came today with a specific purpose — to learn about the control of the border. And what I learned is that the border is controlled — not by the U.S. government, but by the…
Read MoreCurtis wants to help states impacted by neighbors’ wildfire smoke
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, wants to make sure states are not punished by federal regulators if a neighboring state’s wildfire creates unhealthy air pollution or the fire is happening on land owned by the federal…
Read MoreCox, Curtis to visit US-Mexico border amid debate over border bill
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. John Curtis are planning trips to the southern border next week as congressional Republicans appear to have soured on talks for a bipartisan budget deal. Curtis, a member of the…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis introduces bill to stop or slow funding to United Nations
Utah Rep. John Curtis (R-District 3) introduced a bill in Washington, D.C. that would rank and potentially stop funding to United Nations programs deemed to be against U.S. interests. The bill, called the Determining Excessive Funding…
Read MoreU.S. Senate hopeful hosts meet and greet event for Cache Valley residents
The campaign to replace outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) is a 16-way horse race. But that multitude of hopefuls doesn’t bother U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), who is arguably one of the front-running candidates. “I’m…
Read MoreJohn Curtis holds Senate campaign launch party
Rep. John Curtis gestured to his staff to wrap up their introduction before stepping into the limelight himself. Without wasting a breath, the Utah representative dove right into the reason why more than 500 people…
Read MoreCurtis introduces bill to prevent Wall Street from controlling Utah’s land
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill to protect Utah’s public lands from Wall Street activist investors. The bill prohibits Natural Asset Companies, or any similar entity, from entering into any agreement that would impact…
Read MoreRep. John Curtis says Biden border policies are ‘hurting Utahns’ and ‘hurting Americans’
Utah Rep. John Curtis spoke during a House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations meeting Wednesday, where he called the Biden administration’s border policies an “unmitigated, embarrassing, unforgivable disaster.” Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd District, said he…
Read MoreLegislators Introduce Bill to Connect Rural America
Washington, D.C. — Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congresswoman Kuster (D-NH) introduced the Rural Broadband Protection Act to combat waste fraud and abuse in federal broadband programs. The Senate version of this bill was introduced…
Read MoreNew poll shows Rep. John Curtis with a big lead over rivals in Utah’s 2024 U.S. Senate race — if he runs
State Sen. Mike Kennedy said Friday he is forming an “exploratory committee” in anticipation of running for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District next year. If Rep. John Curtis decides to jump into the race to replace…
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