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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

JOHN R. CURTIS, Republican, of Provo, UT; born in Salt Lake City, UT, May 10, 1960; education: B.S., business management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1985; professional history: mayor, City of Provo, 2010-17; COO / part-owner, Action Target, 1999-2010; manager, O.C. Tanner Co., 1989-99; overseas lead buyer, Brazil International, 1987-88; territory representative, Citizen Watch Co., 1984-86; missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Taiwan, 1979-81; election history: elected to the 115th Congress, by special election, on November 17, 2017, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2024.

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  • Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight · Chair
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  • Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy · Member
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  • Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues · Chair

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