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Restoring off-road vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a step to ensure that public lands remain accessible for the people, not dictated by Washington bureaucrats. Utahns have responsibly accessed Glen Canyon for decades, and Washington’s one-size-fits-all restrictions threatened not only that access but also the livelihoods and traditions of rural communities.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Senators Curtis and Lee (R-UT) to overturn a Biden Administration rule enacted by the National Park Service restricting the use of off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This legislation restores the balance between conservation and responsible recreation—something Utahns have always led on.
Full story by Anastasia Hufham here.
Our alliance with Taiwan is one of the most strategically and morally significant partnerships America has in the Indo-Pacific, and we need to ensure our policies match our principles. Senators Curtis and Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation that reaffirms U.S. policy to support Taiwan’s democracy and its engagement with the world. The bill, which was previously introduced by then-Senator Rubio (R-FL), comes as Taiwan faces increasing military and diplomatic aggression from China.
Utah and the American West are on the front lines of raging wildfires—and the longer we wait, the more acres will burn, and the more families will be impacted. Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) applauded the continued progress of their Fix Our Forests Act, which received a hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bipartisan legislation would help combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive.
In Utah, you’ll find strong families, safe communities, and economic leadership. It’s no surprise that our state has been ranked the best in the nation for the third year in a row. Senator Curtis applauded the ranking, saying it reflects the pioneer values Utahns live every day: hard work, self-reliance, and civility.
Full story by Elliot Davis Jr. here.
Utah’s small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy, representing over 99% of all companies. To sustain our economic strength and preserve Utah’s exceptional quality of life, it’s crucial that we empower these businesses to succeed. Senators Curtis and Coons (D-DE), members of the Small Business Committee, introduced the Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act, bipartisan legislation to help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. By enhancing existing programs designed to support small businesses in conducting R&D with the potential for commercialization, the bill promotes successful entrepreneurship and helps strengthen the United States’ competitiveness in emerging technologies.
During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on removing regulatory barriers in the AI supply chain, Senator Curtis underscored Utah’s readiness to lead the next generation of artificial intelligence infrastructure while advocating for balanced energy policy and AI accessibility for small businesses. In an exchange with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, Curtis raised concerns about protecting ratepayers amid rising energy demands, and emphasized the practical ways AI models—like ChatGPT—are supporting small business owners.
Senator Curtis shared the following statement on the newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV:
“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his selection as the first American Pope, an historic moment for Catholics in Utah, the country, and across the globe. May his leadership and character promote the attributes best exemplified by the Savior—like compassion and moral courage—to a world in need of them.”
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