Hello! I filmed this week’s highs and lows from the couch in my office because I wanted to highlight a special quilt that my granddaughter Sage made for me a few months ago. I just wanted to show off her talent a bit.

Well, my high this week is that we’re finally starting to have some serious conversations about the reconciliation bill here in the Senate. I’ve spoken with a number of my colleagues about our priorities and how we’re going to manage the bill that the House sent over to our chamber—specifically, how we can make it better and what changes it needs. I’ll tell you, these conversations have been thoughtful and very thorough.

My low is that amid these discussions, we still haven’t come to a good place on lowering the national debt. The federal government overspends $2 trillion a year, which is neither sustainable nor responsible. We’ve got to figure that out.

So, stay tuned over the next few weeks as we work through this reconciliation bill. My team and I will do our best to keep you in the loop.

Senator Curtis penned an opinion piece in the Deseret News regarding energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act. The Senator makes the case for a “scalpel, not a sledgehammer” approach to these incentives during the budget reconciliation debate. He urges fellow Republicans to apply conservative principles—fiscal restraint, targeted support, and deregulation—without reflexively dismantling policies that are already driving private-sector investment in American energy independence. The message is clear: if we kill innovation with political overreach, we risk ceding energy leadership to China and Russia.



Full op-ed by Senator Curtis here.



America's energy future can be affordable, reliable, and clean—and geothermal will be a major part of that progress. Senator Curtis last week toured Fervo Energy’s Cape Station geothermal project, a next-generation clean energy initiative located in Beaver County, Utah. He was joined by company leaders, project engineers, and Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy, for a firsthand look at one of the most ambitious geothermal developments in the nation.



“Utah is at the forefront of energy innovation, and the Cape Station Geothermal project in Beaver County is a powerful example of that progress,” said Senator Curtis. “I believe America’s energy future can be affordable, reliable, and clean—and geothermal will be a critical part of making that vision a reality. This project highlights what’s possible when private investment is matched with government collaboration to provide the right tools for success. I’m hopeful it will drive new opportunity, strengthen rural communities, and showcase the kind of results that come from pairing innovation with Utah’s work ethic. It was a privilege to tour the site and meet the exceptional team leading this effort.”





Full story by Benoît Morenne here.



Restoring off-road access in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is an important step to ensure our public lands remain open to the people—not closed off by Washington bureaucrats. President Trump signed into law a resolution introduced by Senator Curtis, Representative Maloy (R-UT) and Senator Lee (R-UT) to restore access to approximately 24 miles of park roads in the area of Glen Canyon known as the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit for off-road vehicle use.



Full story by Caitlin Keith here.



Utah has already experienced 218 wildfires this year, marking a nearly 50% increase compared to this point last year. While officials anticipate an above-average wildfire season, proposals that include grazing and use of public lands for fire mitigation are encouraging. Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the bipartisan Strategic Grazing to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Act, which would direct the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service to collaborate with grazing allotment holders, States, Tribes, and local fire departments to create a strategy to use targeted grazing to manage hazardous fuels and reduce risks from wildfires.

Senator Curtis shared the following statement on the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre:

“36 years ago, the Chinese Communist Party brutally crushed peaceful calls for freedom in Tiananmen Square. But the spirit of those protestors lives on—because freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. The CCP still fears that spirit, as seen in its oppression of Uyghurs, the silencing of Hong Kong, and its ongoing threats to a free Taiwan. We must never forget Tiananmen—and we must always stand with those in China who still long to live free.”

Senator Curtis released a statement following an attack in Boulder, Colorado, where a man used incendiary devices to assault a dozen participants in a demonstration advocating for the release of Israeli hostages:

“I strongly condemn the vile and targeted attack on peaceful demonstrators who were marching in support of Israeli hostages. The suspect, who was living in the U.S. illegally after overstaying a visa, must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“Antisemitism has no place in our country. I will always stand with our Jewish friends and with Israel, and still—for over 600 days—call for the return of the hostages held by Hamas. We must not look away.”

Senator Curtis joined the Fresh Corduroy skiing and snowboarding podcast to discuss his journey from serving as Mayor of Provo to joining the U.S. Senate, his passion for skiing, and his efforts to promote affordable, reliable, clean energy solutions and to support the environment.

If you’ve sat on a folding chair or at a folding table, or even shot hoops in your driveway—you've probably interacted with a Utah-based company, Lifetime Products! Senator Curtis met with Lifetime business leaders to discuss their economic contributions to Utah and how best to support enterprise in the state.





Pragmatic, commonsense policies can foster innovation, protect privacy, and keep Utah at the forefront of emerging technologies like AI. Senator Curtis had a productive discussion with the Utah Department of Commerce and other officials on ensuring Utah maintains its competitive edge in technology innovation.





Senator Curtis met with Mayors Joette Langianese of Moab and Mark Shepherd of Clearfield to discuss the unique needs of their communities—including public lands, water, and growth.

When constituents face frustrating delays with the IRS, Senator Curtis’ office can often step in to help resolve the issue. One Utah woman spent nearly a year trying to access a refund tied to her amended tax return—only to discover the account had been frozen following the death of her husband. With her permission, we’re sharing her story to show how our casework team can help others navigate IRS challenges and get the resolution they deserve.



If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.

Senator Curtis talks budget cuts, national security, energy during Logan visit (Herald Journal)

Senator talks public lands, energy policy, China in Box Elder visit (Box Elder News Journal)

Curtis visits geothermal project in Beaver, Utah (Utah Policy)

Curtis Visits Fervo Energy’s Cape Station Geothermal Project in Beaver, Utah (Iron County Today)

Sen. Curtis works with Bill Gates to preserve clean energy (Deseret News)

John Curtis Asks EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin About Biden-Era Rule That 'Harms' Affordable Energy (Forbes)

The Senate’s reconciliation standouts (Punchbowl News)

Here are the changes Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis are considering for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' (Deseret News)

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