Senator John Curtis, who has represented Utah’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, recently shared a series of posts on his Twitter account highlighting legislative actions and local initiatives related to government ethics, clean energy, and water management.
On April 30, 2026, Curtis announced the Senate’s adoption of new ethical guidelines: “Proud to see the Senate unanimously adopt a rule today prohibiting Senators and staff from trading on prediction markets. Next up → prohibiting all government officials from using insider information to bet on a prediction market contract.”
The following day, May 1, Curtis addressed advances in renewable energy policy: “This is an important step in accelerating geothermal energy, an American-made, reliable power source that strengthens energy independence, supports local economies, and proves we can produce cleaner energy without sacrificing affordability or reliability. Proud to see this kind”
Later on May 1, he discussed challenges facing Utah amid ongoing drought conditions: “Responsible water management is foundational to Utah’s growth and long-term sustainability, particularly as 100% of the state is in drought. Met with general managers from several water conservancy districts in Utah to hear updates from across the state and discuss federal”
Curtis was born in Salt Lake City in 1960 and currently resides in Provo. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985. Since replacing Jason Chaffetz in Congress nearly a decade ago, Curtis has focused on issues including environmental sustainability and transparent governance.
