Central Utah News

Rep. John Curtis, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Utah’s 3rd district, recently shared several updates on social media regarding significant developments and initiatives. Curtis, who has been in office since 2017 after replacing Jason Chaffetz, used his platform to address national appointments and local issues affecting his constituents.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Curtis congratulated Pam Bondi on her confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. He expressed confidence in her qualifications to lead the Justice Department and mentioned it was an honor to preside over her Senate vote. "Congratulations to @PamBondi on being confirmed U.S. Attorney General! She is well qualified to lead @TheJusticeDept—and it was a privilege to preside over her vote in the Senate."

Later that day, Curtis highlighted concerns about drug abuse in Utah, noting its devastating impact on families and communities. He shared insights from meetings with youth coalitions working to combat substance abuse across the state, commending their dedication and understanding of this pressing issue. "Drug abuse is of increasing concern in Utah—ravaging families and taking lives. I met with youth coalitions from across our state who are working to address substance abuse in their communities."

On February 6, 2025, Curtis emphasized Utah's commitment to fair competition through legislative measures ensuring banks use impartial criteria when evaluating customers. He noted that this legislation aims to protect lawful industries such as firearms manufacturers, energy producers, and cryptocurrency businesses by mandating risk-based assessments. "In Utah, we value fair competition. By ensuring banks use impartial, risk-based criteria when evaluating customers—our commonsense legislation protects lawful industries like firearms, energy producers, and cryptocurrencies."