Well, hello from a very cold and snowy Washington, DC. My highs this week, we had a really successful markup today in Foreign Relations. I had a couple of bills protecting Taiwan that passed through with unanimous voice votes. I'm really excited about that. And, continue to push back on the aggression of China.

My low is that DC got the storm and Utah didn't. And, Utah knows what to do with snow. You can see DC does not. This is the sidewalk I'm on. I wanted you to see at the end of that sidewalk it's a pile of snow so high, it's almost as big as a car that you're somehow supposed to navigate through. They don't shovel their walks. They don't move the snow. They don't deserve this storm. Utah does. That's my low. Have a great weekend.

Senator Curtis shared the following statement on the Minnesota shooting and the call for transparency and oversight.

You’ve trusted me, and maintaining that trust matters. I’ve worked hard to be your eyes, ears, and voice.

We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the Minnesota shooting, and those responsible—no matter their title—must be held accountable. Officials who rush to judgment before all the facts are known undermine public trust and the law-enforcement mission.

I disagree with Secretary Noem’s premature DHS response, which came before all the facts were known and weakened confidence. I will be working with a bipartisan group of senators to demand real oversight and transparency, including supporting calls from Rand Paul for leaders of these operations to testify, so trust can be restored and justice served.

Read the full story by Jeff Tavss here.



For the millions that rely upon the Colorado River Basin, water scarcity is a daily reality. Large-scale water recycling is one of the most effective, forward-looking tools we have to stretch limited supplies, support growing communities, and protect our environment. Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto (D-Nev) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Grant Program through 2032. Extending this program will help states like Utah and our neighbors in the West invest in reliable, innovative water solutions that strengthen our economy and secure our water future.



Read the full story by Jennifer Yachnin here.



The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced three bills led or co-led by Senator Curtis on a bipartisan basis that strengthen partner and U.S. relations with Taiwan, combat China’s environmental degradation, and protect Taiwan from Chinese threats to their infrastructure. Following the Committee’s action, Senator Curtis issued the statement below:

Today’s passage of these bipartisan bills demonstrates Congress’ commitment to standing with our allies and safeguarding American interests from exploitation and coercion. From strengthening Taiwan’s resilience to defending the world’s oceans, the Committee actions today show the Senate is stepping up to address the challenges posed by China.



On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senator Curtis honored the six million Jewish lives lost and reaffirmed the importance of remembering the survivors, standing against antisemitism, and upholding human dignity and freedom.





Senator Curtis shared the following sentiment following his meeting in D.C. with Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson.

Always great catching up with outstanding Utah leaders like Lt. Governor Henderson. Grateful for her leadership and our shared commitment to meeting Utah’s needs.

Despite the snow, a few Utahns were still able to make it to D.C. to meet with Senator Curtis. He met with representatives from Davis School District and the National Federation of the Blind of Utah. He was inspired by how emerging technology is improving the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals.

Resolving long-standing issues with the IRS can be especially difficult without a clear point of contact. One Utahn spent years trying to find answers until reaching out to Senator Curtis’ office for help. With steady support and clear communication from our casework team, the issue was finally resolved. With her permission, we’re sharing her story to show how our office helps constituents navigate even the most persistent federal challenges.



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.

John Curtis Sounds The Alarm On (Forbes)

Sen. Curtis criticizes Trump administration, calls for investigation into Minneapolis shooting (KSL)

Curtis, Utah GOP senator, says Noem ‘weakened confidence’ in Minnesota shooting investigation (Politico)

Sen. John Curtis calls for transparency, bipartisan oversight after Minnesota shooting (KUTV)

Sen. Curtis looks to extend water recycling drought mitigation grant program through new bipartisan bill (Castle Country Radio)

Curtis, Cortez Masto work to extend water recycling drought mitigation program (Utah Policy)

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