Hey, highs and lows for me. As a dad, this is an all time high week for me. The circumstances have lined up that I get a date with all four of my daughters to a Christmas event this week. It’s my Christmas present, and I'm super excited about it.

The lows, we continue to be highly dysfunctional here in Washington, D.C. on healthcare. There's a big push just to spend more money. I personally think we sometimes just want to solve every problem by throwing money at it. The reality of it is, we have to bring the cost of these premiums down–that's the right answer–not just throwing a lot of money at it. I'll keep working on it. I hope you all have a good weekend.

Senator Curtis celebrated news of a major critical minerals discovery in Utah. The newly identified reserves could play a key role in reducing U.S. dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthening domestic manufacturing.

Read the full story by Clara Hudson here.



Senator Curtis applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, which will help counties with significant federal forest lands offset lost revenue and keep essential local services running. The House vote follows a letter from Senator Curtis and his colleagues to renew the program, and the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bill.

Secure Rural Schools is a promise kept to counties that educate kids, maintain roads, and protect public safety in the shadow of federal forests. I am grateful the House made this move with strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to the President signing the bill quickly so Utah’s rural counties can depend on the stable, predictable funding they deserve.



Families, first responders, farmers, truckers, and small businesses across the West depend on reliable access to refined fuels every day. Senator Curtis introduced the Western Refined Fuel Reserve (WRFR) Act, legislation to establish a dedicated reserve of refined fuels west of the Rocky Mountains.



Senator Curtis highlighted the Silver Rock Transmission project in central Utah, which will deliver geothermal energy and improve grid reliability for residents. He emphasized that cutting red tape and advancing clean energy infrastructure today will help ensure an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

Social media has allowed us to connect with one another in more ways than ever before, but when we get away from actually connecting with others, and become stuck scrolling on platforms driven by algorithms — we lose that connection.

And when there is harm involved because of these algorithms, those platforms should be held accountable, just like with drugs, vehicles, and any other defective or dangerous product.



Read the full story by Lauren Feiner here.

Under the Biden Administration, we were told it was compassionate to effectively have an open border policy. It wasn’t. It created a humanitarian crisis and cost lives.



Read the full story by Christopher Flavelle here.

Senator Curtis joined Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union to discuss the Algorithm Accountability Act, legislation he introduced to hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by algorithms. The two also discussed immigration, healthcare, affordability, and foreign affairs.

This week, Senator Curtis met with local elected officials from Utah, representatives from Zion, and local business owners to discuss community priorities and solutions that support Utah’s future.

During stressful and uncertain times, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. One Utahn recently reached out to Senator Curtis’ office for help with an immigration matter—and shared how our team provided steady communication, compassion, and critical follow-up that led to a successful outcome. With their permission, we’re sharing their story to highlight how our office supports constituents navigating complex federal processes.



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.

This Is Not A Serious Effort': John Curtis Calls Out Both Parties For Stubbornness On Healthcare (Forbes)

OP Senator on Trump Somali comments: 'The best thing I can do is set my example (CNN)

Sen. Curtis calls for ‘compassionate’ immigration enforcement amid Trump crackdown (Deseret News)

Curtis introduces legislation to strengthen Western energy security (Utah Policy)

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