Senator John Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to address issues surrounding gambling regulation and the impact of technology on mental health.
On March 25, 2026, Curtis announced his participation in a televised discussion about new legislation regarding predictive gambling markets. He wrote: “LIVE SOON: I’m joining @SenAdamSchiff on @SquawkCNBC this morning to discuss our bill to hand predictive gambling market control back to the states. Tune in: https://t.co/SmU9y3X2qk”.
Later that day, he reiterated his stance on state versus federal oversight of gambling activities. In a post dated March 25, 2026, Curtis stated: “If it looks and talks like gambling, it is gambling. Regulation of sports betting and casino-style prediction markets belongs to the states—not the federal government. Joined @SquawkCNBC to discuss our bill to keep these products out of spaces where they don’t belong. https://t.co/aOyGRrEdJA”.
The following day, March 26, 2026, Curtis shifted focus to concerns over technology companies’ influence on public health. He posted: “This confirms what we have known for years: tech companies design their algorithms to addict users, and it is harming Americans’ mental health. Now, more than ever, Congress needs to step up, hold tech giants accountable, and codify a duty of care for social media companies. https://t.co/a748kwoawj”.
Curtis has represented Utah’s 3rd District since 2017 after replacing Jason Chaffetz as congressman. Born in Salt Lake City in 1960 and currently residing in Provo at age 62, Curtis graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985.
