Senator John Curtis, Republican from Utah

John Curtis

Senator · Utah · Republican

John Curtis

Biography
John Curtis began his public service as the mayor of Provo, Utah, focusing on community-driven solutions. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Utah's 3rd district in 2017, he prioritizes public lands management, clean energy innovation, and responsible fiscal policy. Curtis authored bipartisan legislation to improve wildfire mitigation and serves as chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, elevating environmental discussions within his party. He approaches his role with a pragmatic, collaborative style, aiming to balance Utah’s economic growth with stewardship of its natural resources.
Education
  • B.S. in Business Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
    1985
Professional History
  • U.S. Senator

    2025–Present

    Senator from Utah. 1 term.

  • U.S. Representative

    2017–2025

    Represented Utah's 3rd congressional district for 4 terms.

  • Mayor of Provo, Utah

    2010–2017

    Served as the 44th mayor of Provo, focusing on economic development, downtown revitalization, and environmental and recreation initiatives.

  • Chief Operating Officer, Action Target

    2000–2010

    Served as COO of the Provo-based company Action Target, a manufacturer of shooting range equipment.

  • Employee, Citizen Watch Company

    Worked for the Citizen Watch Company prior to joining Action Target.

  • Employee, OC Tanner

    Worked for OC Tanner, a company specializing in employee recognition products and services.

Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources15%
International Affairs14%
Science, Technology, Communications10%
Energy10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from John Curtis's record in Congress.

  • Clean Energy Leadership

    Co-founded the Conservative Climate Caucus to promote conservative solutions for addressing climate change.

  • Public Lands Management

    Sponsored the Emery County Public Land Management Act, protecting wilderness and expanding recreation in Utah.

  • COVID-19 Relief Support

    Supported and helped secure federal COVID-19 relief funding for Utah small businesses and healthcare providers.

  • Opioid Crisis Response

    Introduced and passed legislation to improve access to opioid addiction treatment in rural communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

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