Hello Utah! This week, I filmed my Highs and Lows outside the Capitol, just as I was getting ready to vote. My high this week is, with the Big Beautiful Bill behind us, we're finally starting to talk about some legislation and we have a lot in my office that we're trying to move forward. We put a bill in this week that deals with China dragging the seas and interrupting internet service around the world. And, of course, we want to be tough on that.

My low is, I feel like there was so much disinformation about the Big Beautiful Bill, and I’ve spent some time putting my thoughts on Medicaid together. That is shared below. In essence, there's just a lot of fearmongering and things that just aren't true. Take a look at what I have written about that.

I hope you all have a good weekend, and I hope you're well!

Below, Senator Curtis shares a glimpse of his views on Medicaid reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill. For the full piece, click here.

Medicaid and the Promise of Compassionate Reform

On July 4th, President Trump signed into law a broad reconciliation package—The One Big Beautiful Bill. Among its many provisions were serious steps to stabilize our budget, reduce inflationary pressure, and yes, address the unsustainable growth of Medicaid. That last provision has become the focus of heated rhetoric and unfortunate misinformation. I recognize that there are those with legitimate concerns about the future of Medicaid and I will always welcome Utahns to share their concerns with me and my office.

Let’s be clear: no one is gutting the safety net. America remains a generous society. But compassion without accountability risks collapsing the safety net under its own weight. The goal of Congress is not to strip assistance from those in need, but to restore balance and sustainability to programs like Medicaid—so they endure for future generations.

We can’t stand idle as China ramps up its tactics to isolate Taiwan, including by sabotaging its vital undersea cables. Senators Curtis and Rosen (D-NV), members of the Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure and deter malicious “gray zone” activities by the People’s Republic of China. The cables—critical for global communication and commerce—have been a primary target of the PRC for undercover sabotage to undermine Taiwan’s security and sovereignty.



Senator Curtis shared the following statement in response to the President’s directive for the Department of Defense to send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine:

“The President is right to resume weapons shipments to Ukraine. Deterrence works, and I support efforts that send a clear signal to adversaries like Russia and China that America keeps its commitments.

That said, I hope the Administration will brief Congress on why these shipments were paused in the first place. The President is in a very strong position after the successful NATO Summit and strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and this pause caught many—including allies and members of Congress—off guard.”



Senator Curtis met with his former House China Task Force colleague, Congressman Waltz, nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, to discuss his vision for restoring accountability at the UN if confirmed. They share views that the UN needs to provide accountability to the taxpayer, advance American interests, and be aggressive in countering the unfair treatment of our allies like Taiwan and Israel in international organizations.





For 16 years, Corey Norman has been the steady hand and brilliant mind helping Senator Curtis serve Utah. Senator Curtis says he trusts Corey to finish his sentences—and sometimes start them. Corey’s journey from a pickup truck in Diamond Fork Canyon to the U.S. Senate is a reflection of true pioneer values: grit, faith, resilience, and quiet determination. Senator Curtis is grateful every day to work alongside a true public servant and a dear friend.



Full story by Brigham Tomco here. 



Senator Curtis is grateful to see Utahns stepping up once again—this time to give displaced pets from Texas floods a safe, loving home!



Full story by Caitlin Keith here. 

This week, Senator Curtis met with Utahns representing the United Way of Utah, a Rhodes Scholar, and the nominee for the Council on Environmental Quality.

Senator Curtis is excited to announce that the 4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, and will be hosted at the University of Utah. Registration will open at 10:00 AM MT on August 1st at curtis.senate.gov/ccsummit — and tickets are FREE this year!

Tickets are expected to go fast, so be ready to secure your spot early. This year’s summit will feature leading voices in conservative climate solutions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities with innovators and policy thinkers from across the country.

More details will be announced soon. In the meantime, feel free to share this Save the Date with colleagues and networks who may be interested in attending.

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US senators propose Taiwan undersea cable resilience bill (Taiwan News)

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