Senator John Curtis delivered his maiden speech on the Senate Floor this week. Energy independence and federal overreach were among the topics he spoke on. “It’s time we talk more openly about the importance of clean energy,” shared Senator Curtis. “Consumers are asking for cleaner, more responsible energy choices. At the same time, we need to be realistic about the demands of powering a modern nation. Affordability matters. Reliability matters. And we must protect—not surrender—our energy independence. President Trump has put America back on the right path when it comes to energy,” continued Curtis. “I am convinced that a healthy economy and a healthier environment are not mutually exclusive—I actually believe they are compatible and inseparable. The simple truth is that Americans want energy that is more affordable, reliable, and cleaner—and they deserve honest, common-sense policies that deliver all three.” He then emphasized “how deeply federal overreach affects daily life in Utah,” explaining that it is a daily reality in the western U.S. where the federal government owns and controls more than 90% of the land in many counties. “I often say that the best environmentalists in the world are the farmers and ranchers of Utah,” shared Curtis. “They hate it when I say that! But it is true because Utahns live closest to the land so we know it, we care for it, and we depend on it. We don’t want to be managed; we want to be trusted. We want stewardship, not control.” He said he is working hard with the Trump administration to restore local control.
