Curtis has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
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Federal action on Great Salt Lake and Colorado RiverCurtis sponsored the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act (HR.4094) and the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act (HR.7872), both of which were enacted into law. These bills addressed water management and salinity issues in the Colorado River basin and directed federal attention toward the conservation challenges facing the Great Salt Lake.
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Critical minerals recognized as healthcare supply concernCurtis sponsored the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023 (HR.6395), which was enacted. The bill addressed the role of critical minerals in healthcare supply chains, connecting domestic minerals policy to medical sector considerations.
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China-related intellectual property and Taiwan policyCurtis sponsored the CCP IP Act (S.330), which addresses intellectual property concerns related to entities connected to China's government, and the Taiwan Representative Office Act (S.974), which would affect the official designation of Taiwan's representative presence in the United States. Both bills have been introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
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Energy co-location and western fuel reserve legislationCurtis sponsored the Co-Location Energy Act (S.896), which addresses the siting of energy generation alongside existing infrastructure, and the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025 (S.3407), which would establish a refined fuel reserve for the western United States. Both bills are currently in committee.
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Voted against multiple continuing appropriations measuresDuring his House tenure, Curtis voted against final passage of several continuing appropriations bills that became law, including HR.7463, HR.2872, HR.9747, and HR.10545, as well as against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670). In each instance, his vote was cast against the majority position of his party.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
John R. Curtis serves as the junior United States Senator from Utah, a seat he has held since January 3, 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Curtis previously represented Utah's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025. Before his congressional service, he served as the 44th mayor of Provo from 2010 to 2017.
In the Senate, Curtis has sponsored legislation addressing water resources in the American West, including the Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025 (S.2417) and the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025 (S.3407). His legislative record also reflects continued engagement with energy policy through the Co-Location Energy Act (S.896) and technology and trade issues through the CCP IP Act (S.330) and the Taiwan Representative Office Act (S.974). During his House tenure, he sponsored the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act (HR.4094) and the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act (HR.7872), both of which were enacted, as well as the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023 (HR.6395). He also sponsored a joint resolution of congressional disapproval (SJRES.31) that was enacted. In the House, Curtis voted against final passage of several continuing appropriations measures (HR.7463, HR.2872, HR.9747, HR.10545) and against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670), in each case voting against the majority of his party.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Mar 6, 2025Sponsored
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
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Apr 5, 2024Sponsored
Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
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Nov 14, 2023Sponsored
Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023
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Jun 14, 2023Sponsored
Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act
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Dec 20, 2024Voted no
(HR.10545)
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03 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PAC contributions account for 52.5% of Curtis's $622K in receipts this cycle, with individual giving making up the remaining 47.5% — nearly all of it itemized. Top PAC contributors include United Postmasters and Managers of America Political Fund ($10,000), Sunrun Inc Political Action Committee ($7,500), and Halliburton Company PAC ($5,000). Top employer concentrations among individual donors include Advantage Capital, Nextracker, and GoodLeap. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $7.8M supporting Curtis — led by Conservative Values for Utah ($4.99M), Defend American Jobs ($1.95M), and ClearPath Action Fund ($486K) — and $79K opposing him, primarily from Utahns for Liberty ($55,500).
Total raised · 2026
$622K
Cash on hand
$663K
Spent
$748K
By source
Individuals$296K · 47.5%
PACs$327K · 52.5%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)0.8%
Top PAC contributors
UNITED POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS OF AMERICA POLITICAL FUNDFEC ↗$10K
SUNRUN INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SUNRUN PAC)FEC ↗$8K
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL$14K· 11 donors
NEXTRACKER$11K· 3 donors
GOODLEAP$10K· 3 donors
ECA SOLAR$7K· 5 donors
ARNOLD VENTURES$7K· 2 donors
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP$7K· 2 donors
TIBER CREEK GROUP$6K· 3 donors
TEXAS CRUDE ENERGY, LLC$5K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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