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Congresswoman Ross, Senator Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors from Surprise Healthcare Bills
Representative Deborah RossDNC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act, legislation to protect seniors from losing their Medicare prescription drug coverage because of unexpected or unknown premium increases. Recent changes to Medicare Part D have left thousands of seniors facing unexpected premiums for prescription drug coverage they previously received at no cost. When beneficiaries do not realize they owe a premium, even one of just a few dollars, they can lose their coverage all together, forcing them to pay for

Stanton Demands Answers on Cyclospora Outbreak, Raises Concerns Over Food Safety Surveillance Cuts
Representative Greg StantonDAZ

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers about the nationwide Cyclospora outbreak—warning that HHS's rollback of foodborne disease surveillance and reduced coordination with state and local health departments have undermined the nation’s ability to quickly detect and respond to multistate outbreaks.

September 16, 2026 Curtis Wildfire Emissions Prevention Bill Unanimously Passes Committee Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today applauded the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s unanimous passage of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA), bipartisan legislation to streamline states’ use of prescribed fires to prevent wildfire emissions, protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and make American forests and communities safer, healthier, and cleaner. The bill—led by Senator Curtis—is cosponsored by EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozman (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
September 15, 2026 Curtis Joins Tillis, Armstrong on Delegation to Ukraine Senator Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a Republican congressional delegation with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) to Ukraine to affirm American support for the Ukrainian people and assess the security situation amid Russia’s continued war of aggression. The trip marks the first time since the start of the invasion that a congressional delegation visited Kharkiv, a heavily fortified frontline city just miles from the Russian border. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
August 25, 2026 Curtis Cosponsors National Park Week Resolution Senator Curtis joined his colleagues in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week." The resolution, introduced by Senator Daines, recognizes the National Park Service’s role in preserving the United States’ natural, historical, and cultural treasures and encourages Americans to responsibly enjoy the nation’s public lands. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
August 21, 2026 Curtis Convenes Utah Leaders to Explore Bold Solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s Water Future Senator Curtis convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake. “A rich part of Utah’s heritage is our ingenuity and determination to solve societal challenges, particularly when it comes to water, and protecting the Great Salt Lake is no exception,” said Senator Curtis following the event. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
August 19, 2026 Curtis Promotes Policy to Address Utah’s Growth, Affordable Housing with Utah Transportation Leaders Senator Curtis, member of the Commerce and Environment and Public Works Committees, today joined leaders from the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, Mountainland Association of Governments, and others to discuss policy developments that would strengthen Utah’s transportation network, expand affordable housing opportunities near transit hubs, and prepare the state’s infrastructure for continued growth and upcoming high-traffic events like the Salt Lake Temple open house in 2027 and the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
August 7, 2026 Curtis, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS Senators Curtis and Van Hollen introduced the Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act, bipartisan legislation to address the shortage of affordable housing and funding shortfalls at the United States Postal Service. Amid record-breaking housing costs, the Senators’ new bill would allow local communities to lease Postal Service property rights for new affordable housing construction. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
August 7, 2026 Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities Senators Curtis, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Cortez Masto introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical federal grant program that helps rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Continue Reading
Senator John CurtisRUT
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