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John Curtis: President Trump’s executive action restores a more balanced approach to managing Utah’s public lands and shows a…

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
President Trump’s executive action restores a more balanced approach to managing Utah’s public lands and shows a willingness by this Administration to listen to the state of Utah. While today’s announcement is an important step in the right direction and a more appropriate interpretation of the Antiquities Act, the responsibility remains with Congress to do what executive orders cannot: bring stakeholders together, work through disagreements, and enact lasting solutions.
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John Curtis
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the implications of Trump's executive action.

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