Curtis, John R.

John Curtis is a Republican serving as the junior United States Senator from Utah. Before his election to the Senate in 2024, he represented Utah's 3rd congressional district in the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025 and served as the mayor of Provo. With a professional background in business management and executive leadership at Action Target, Curtis has developed a reputation as a moderate legislator who often seeks centrist solutions.

In Congress, Curtis has focused heavily on environmental and energy policy, notably founding the Conservative Climate Caucus to engage Republicans on climate change issues. His committee work spans several critical areas, including Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He holds leadership roles as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, as well as the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and Global Women's Issues.

His legislative priorities include fiscal reform, public health training, and national security. He has sponsored bills to establish a commission on fiscal responsibility and initiatives to protect critical undersea infrastructure. Known for an independent streak, he has supported legislation such as the Respect for Marriage Act and has frequently been compared to his predecessor, Mitt Romney, for his pragmatic approach to governance.