WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. John Curtis issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026 (https://www.curtis.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MDM26I003.pdf), bipartisan legislation to create a new temporary visa program that allows states to address their unique workforce and economic development needs while maintaining strong federal oversight and immigration enforcement.
"I've heard time and again from small business owners, farmers, and ranchers across Utah how difficult it has become to hire enough workers to meet growing market demands," said Senator Curtis. "Our legislation would help fill the gap by creating a pilot program ...