[5][6] Given his votes for bills such as the Respect for Marriage Act, analysts have generally considered Curtis's positions as similar to Romney's, although he has rejected such characterizations.

[22][23] On May 25, 2017, Curtis announced his candidacy for that year's special election in Utah's 3rd congressional district to replace Jason Chaffetz, who resigned on June 30.

[37] Curtis did not join the majority of Republican members of Congress who signed an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The legislation proposes streamlining the oil and gas permitting process by allowing Bureau of Land Management to expedite approval for drilling activities that pose little or no environmental harm.

The bill would have amended the Mineral Leasing Act to establish procedures where an operator may conduct drilling and production activities on available federal and non-federal land.

[59][60] Community members criticized Curtis for his sponsorship, saying the act omitted the required environmental impact analysis and allow drilling on land without notifying the public or providing an opportunity to comment.

7271, the "Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking Act", the companion bill to Senator Orrin Hatch's legislation.

The bill creates a Public-Private Advisory Council to provide a direct line to federal government agencies to streamline bureaucratic hurdles while empowering nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations in fighting human trafficking.

The APR assists borrowers by showing the true cost of a loan, helping students and their families make more informed financial decisions.

I represent the youngest Congressional district in the country with an average age of 26 years old; these students must be equipped to make the right decisions for their families and their futures.

The bill would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

"The Emery County bill has been a locally driven effort and will bring long-term certainty to the area through various designations and expanding Goblin Valley State Park for better management," he said.

[69] The Natural Resources Management Act is a public lands package that comprises over 100 individual bills, including ten locally driven pieces of legislation that directly impact Utah.

Opponents argued the bill omitted approximately 900,000 acres of wilderness in its proposed designation, including Labyrinth Canyon and Muddy Creek.

[72][73][74] On June 25, 2018, it was announced that the congressional subcommittee overstated environmental groups' support for the Emery County Public Land Management Act of 2018.

[75] On July 10, 2019, Curtis spoke on the House floor to advocate for HR 1044, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019, legislation he co-authored to eliminate the per-country caps for employment-based visas and shift to a first-come, first-served process.

Curtis, whose district is home to several high-tech businesses, said he regularly hears from leaders of those companies that they "do not have enough high-skilled workers … and demand continues to outstrip supply.

Global Leadership Coalition forum on April 5, 2019, highlighting the importance of American diplomacy and foreign aid in bolstering U.S. national security and creating economic opportunities for Utah businesses.

"As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am committed to supporting the vital U.S. government programs that protect our nation's interests abroad", he said.

"Our global ties help to open new markets for U.S. businesses and create jobs for Americans, while U.S. diplomats and development workers overseas are preventing conflicts and wiping out diseases before they reach our borders.

"[78] On February 13, 2019, Curtis invited the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee to join the Clean Air Challenge and find common ground to address Utah's and the country's environmental issues.

Curtis then introduced the Provo Clean Air Toolkit, which contains strategies Utahns can use to improve the quality on personal levels and businesses can use on larger scales.

[93] Known for his moderate stance and strong emphasis on environmental issues, Curtis positioned himself as a unifying candidate who could appeal to both the conservative base and independent voters.

[94] He defeated former Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Caroline Gleich in the general election, with 62.6% of the vote.

[96] Curtis focused on local issues important to Utah voters, such as public lands management, water resources, and economic development.

[97] This election was closely watched as a barometer of the Republican Party's direction, with Curtis representing a more traditional, policy-focused approach in contrast to some of the more populist candidates in the field.

[98] Curtis's campaign strategy included extensive town hall meetings, social media outreach, and targeted advertising aimed at highlighting his record and vision for Utah's future.