Hi, everybody! It’s time for another highs and lows.

My high this week was that I published an op-ed in the Deseret News about the budget, particularly about what I would call the “Utah way” for budgeting—being fiscally conservative. It got a lot of legs. I found myself on national TV talking about how we would solve this from a Utah perspective, and I was really pleased to have that opportunity.

The low broke my heart. The United States joined with Russia and North Korea to vote against a resolution at the UN condemning Russia for invading Ukraine in the war. Any time that we’re siding with North Korea and Russia is a bad place to be. That was a deeply troubling low for my week.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

Monday marked the three year anniversary since Vladimir Putin launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion of a free and democratic Ukraine. Senator Curtis joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing a resolution acknowledging the anniversary and expressing the Senate’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The resolution condemned Russia’s illegal aggression and attempts to seize Ukrainian territory.



The direct selling industry is a fixture in Utah’s economy—supporting 38,000 jobs and generating $2.7 billion in statewide earnings. Yet, it is frequently and unreasonably targeted by federal bureaucrats. During a Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Curtis secured a commitment from Federal Trade Commissioner nominee Mark Meador to give full and fair consideration to the concerns of Utah’s direct selling industry.






On Wednesday, Senate Democrats forced a vote to cancel President Trump's executive order declaring an energy emergency. Senator Curtis voted against the effort, saying:

“Fact: America produces energy cleaner than countries like Venezuela and Russia. By expanding domestic production, the President is reducing our reliance on dirtier foreign sources and helping lower global emissions. We should be unleashing American energy, not stifling it—which is why I voted against the Democrats’ effort to roll back the President's energy national emergency.”



Parents in Utah are deeply concerned about children’s vulnerability to explicit content online and its psychological and societal harm. Senators Curtis and Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation that would ensure online platforms use modern technology to verify users’ ages and prevent minors from accessing explicit material—all while upholding personal freedoms.



Full story by Cami Mondeaux here.



Senator Curtis helped confirm BYU alum Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative. On his vote, Senator Curtis said, “As an expert in China trade issues with strong ties to Utah, Jamieson Greer is the right choice for U.S. Trade Representative. I was proud to vote for his confirmation today and look forward to working with him to promote America’s economic interests.”

The United States is $36 trillion in debt—we have no choice but to make significant, responsible changes to how the government spends money. In an opinion piece in the Deseret News, Senator Curtis laid out his case for restoring fiscal responsibility in the federal government.



Full op-ed by Senator Curtis here.

It’s not fair or honest to address the national debt without discussing programs like Medicare and Social Security—the largest drivers of our annual deficit. Senator Curtis continued the conversation on fiscal responsibility during an appearance on The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN:




Senator Curtis shared the following statement after the U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and other non-democratic countries in voting against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:

“I was deeply troubled by the vote at the UN today which put us on the same side as Russia and North Korea. These are not our friends. This posture is a dramatic shift from American ideals of freedom and democracy. We all want an end to the war, but it must be achieved on terms that ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security and that deter Putin from pursuing further territorial ambitions."

For too long, decisions about Utah’s lands have been dictated by Washington instead of the people who know them best. Senator Curtis joined Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Acting Bureau of Land Management Director Jon Raby, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox in signing a land transfer agreement bringing nearly 100,000 acres of federally managed land to Utah. In 2019, the agreement—which was originally introduced by then-Representative Curtis—was signed into law. It is expected to help generate millions of dollars to support Utah’s schools. 





Full story by Amy Joi O'Donoghue here.

Senator Curtis met with several Utah mayors and community leaders—including those representing Lehi, Orem, the Utah Municipal Power Agency, and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems. The conversations focused on key priorities for Utah, including infrastructure investments, energy production, and water.





We honor our veterans for their service to our country, but also for the continued service and patriotism they bring to their communities every day. Senator Curtis met with members of the Utah American Legion to learn how they’re supporting Utahs’s veteran community and to discuss how we can better serve those who served.

Curtis Questions Trump Nominee About the ‘Implications of China Leading in Emerging Technologies (Forbes)

Curtis advocates for Utah's direct selling industry, highlights US leadership in energy innovation (Utah Policy)

‘These are not our friends’: Sen. Curtis says he is ‘deeply troubled’ by US vote in UN (ABC4)

Sen. Curtis critical of DOGE's approach to federal worker layoffs (KSL)

What will deter Russia is an open question, says Ukraine's former official (Deseret News)

Curtis talks fiscal responsibility, DOGE, with Jake Tapper (Utah Policy)

Utah lawmakers address 'turmoil' businesses feel related to Trump tariff plans (Deseret News)

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