Skip to content
Hill Policy
U.S. SENATE

John R. Curtis

RepublicanUtahCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 14

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (14)Campaign (5)In office (9)
While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Use an all-of-the-above energy approach

AI-assisted summary

Curtis supports an energy strategy driven by markets and innovation that keeps reliable, affordable, and clean energy available to families and businesses. He says the approach should include traditional energy resources as well as nuclear power, geothermal energy, renewables, storage, and emerging technologies to meet rising energy demand.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environmentAgriculture & food

Support water conservation as part of drought response

AI-assisted summary

Curtis says conservation must be part of the response to drought, while arguing that conservation alone cannot provide a long-term water strategy for a rapidly growing state. He frames water management as needing to support Utah communities, agriculture, and continued growth as well as the Great Salt Lake.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environmentAgriculture & food

Explore a range of water-supply solutions

AI-assisted summary

Curtis says he is working with local stakeholders to explore options for Utah’s water supply, including West Coast desalination plants, water rights exchanges, groundwater extraction, reducing evaporation, better forest management, and agricultural innovation. He presents these as ideas to consider, not as selected or committed projects.

Context: The page does not specify which options, if any, Curtis supports implementing.

While serving · commitment · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Seek federal funding for Great Salt Lake restoration

AI-assisted summary

Curtis supports appropriating the $1 billion for Great Salt Lake restoration included in President Trump’s budget request and says he is working to secure the funding in Congress. He describes it as one step toward a sustainable solution, with locally driven efforts supported by the federal government.

Context: The $1 billion is described as a budget request, not enacted funding.