Senator John Curtis

06/23/2026

Prescribed burns are one of the many ways firefighters put their lives on the line to prevent wildfires and manage lands. Our bill will ensure federal wildland firefighters are fairly compensated for the risks they take to protect our forests, public lands, and communities.

06/21/2026

Today I’m thinking about my own father. I don’t ever remember him speaking an unkind word about another person. He had a way of making whoever he was talking to feel like the most important person in the world. I’m grateful for his example, and for all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who do their best to love, lift, and strengthen those around them. Happy Father’s Day.

06/19/2026

My highs and lows this week:

06/18/2026

Understanding our history helps us better appreciate the people, ideas, and events that shaped us today. Senator Curtis met with National History Day students from Utah on the Capitol steps to hear about their experience and discuss the Senate’s role in our government.

06/18/2026

As wildfires continue to threaten Utah and the West, we've introduced bipartisan, commonsense legislation that would strengthen drinking water infrastructure while also improving wildfire preparedness in the rural communities at greatest risk.

Senators Curtis and Padilla, members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced the FIRE SMART Act, bipartisan legislation to expand funding eligibility for projects with fire suppression benefits in high-risk rural areas. The legislation would help build rural communities’ resilien...

06/18/2026

At a time of growing global competition, the United States must lead with clarity, strength, and purpose. Great to have eight of my bills to strengthen our alliances, promote the rule of law, hold adversaries accountable, and expand opportunities for American engagement in key regions around the world pass out of Committee.

Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, today applauded committee passage of eight bipartisan bills he leads and cosponsors to curb China’s human rights abuses, counter authoritarian influence in Latin America, support part...

06/18/2026

Happy Birthday to my wife, Sue! I’m grateful every day that I get to share life’s adventures with her.

06/18/2026

I’ve long thought about how I can commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and today I’m announcing my plans:

06/16/2026

Great getting to crack open a tall boy with James Quincey, Executive Chairman of Coca-Cola. We discussed Coca-Cola's economic footprint in Utah and how our tax relief bill is supporting greater business investment in the U.S.

06/12/2026

Sports have a unique ability to bring people together and remind us of what we share. As Utah prepares to welcome the world once again in 2034, we have an opportunity to showcase the values that define our state and demonstrate the power of community, service, and shared purpose.