Early Life and Education of John Curtis: A Complete Timeline

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John Curtis

Discover the defining moments in the early life of John Curtis. From birth to education, explore key events.

John Curtis is an American politician who has served as the junior United States Senator from Utah since 2025. A Republican, he previously represented Utah's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025. Before his time in Congress, Curtis was the 44th mayor of Provo, Utah, holding that position from 2010 to 2017. His career reflects a trajectory from local government to federal representation, marking him as a prominent figure in Utah politics.

1955: Parents' Marriage

In 1955, John Curtis's parents, Jesse Duckworth "Dee" Curtis and Hazel Dawn Curtis (née Ream), were married.

May 10, 1960: John Curtis Born

On May 10, 1960, John Ream Curtis was born in Ogden, Utah.

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1962: Trade Expansion Act

The Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is mentioned in the bill.

December 4, 2017: Introduced Bill to Codify Bears Ears Reduction

On December 4, 2017, John Curtis and fellow Utah representatives introduced a bill to codify the Trump administration's reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.

January 9, 2018: Testimony Against Bears Ears Bill

On January 9, 2018, members of the Tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition testified against the bill introduced by John Curtis and others.

December 18, 2019: Voted Against Impeachment

On December 18, 2019, John Curtis voted against both articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.

2020: Did Not Support Texas v. Pennsylvania

In 2020, John Curtis did not join the majority of Republican members of Congress who supported Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit.

May 19, 2021: Voted to Establish January 6 Commission

On May 19, 2021, John Curtis voted to establish a commission to investigate the events of January 6.

2021: Certified Election Results

In 2021, John Curtis voted to certify both Arizona's and Pennsylvania's results in the United States Electoral College vote count.

July 19, 2022: Voted for Respect for Marriage Act

On July 19, 2022, John Curtis voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.

2023: Supported Israel After Hamas Attack

In 2023, John Curtis voted to provide Israel with support following the Hamas attack on Israel.

2024: Did not support Donald Trump

In 2024, John Curtis did not support Donald Trump during the Republican primaries.