{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"CO\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-fish-recovery-bill-signed-law", "Rep. Lauren Boebert's \"Fish Recovery Bill\" Signed Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 A negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act was signed into law this week.\n\n\u201cEnsuring protection for four threatened and endangered species of fish in Colorado while also allowing thousands of water and power users to continue their operations without interruption is common sense,\" said Congresswoman Boebert. \"I am thrilled that we were able to provide long-term certainty for this important program and finally get this legislation signed into law.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nA negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act, was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nThe language provides a seven-year reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs that protect four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.\n\nThe House of Representatives previously passed H.R. 4596 with unanimous bipartisan consent on 9/24/24. To read more click HERE.\n\nThe House of Representatives also passed a negotiated version H.R. 4596 as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. To read more click HERE.\n\nThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs were established in 1988 to achieve full recovery of four federally listed endangered fish species including the humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker. Those designations led to the threat of significant water and power-use restrictions.\n\nThe recovery programs facilitate water delivery from the Navajo, Flaming Gorge, and Aspinall Unit reservoirs which collectively can store more than 6.5 million acre-feet of water as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.\n\nFor over three decades, states, tribes, local communities, environmental groups, energy users, and water users, have partnered to help recover four threatened and endangered fish species while continuing water and power development and operations in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin.\n\nNon-federal partners contribute $11 million per year in water contributions, plus another $750,000 in staffing and in-kind contributions. Participating states contribute $500,000 to base funding each year in cash equivalents for recovery actions, including for fish hatcheries and non-native fish removal.\n\nThe Fish and Wildlife Service contributes $1.56 million per year in base funding. The Bureau of Reclamation provides cost-shared contributions to both base and capital funding. Reclamation\u2019s capital funding supports major infrastructure projects at reservoirs, diversion dams, canals, and floodplains across the basin.\n\nWithout these programs, these 2,500 water and power users would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations for all 2,500 individual projects.\n\nAs a result of these programs, the humpback chub and the razorback sucker are success stories with the chub been downlisted from endangered to threatened and the razorback being recommended for downlisting.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s legislation is the result of months of hard work with local stakeholders, the Bureau of Reclamation, Senator Hickenlooper, and others to provide a long-term solution by reauthorizing these vital programs until 2031.\n\nGroups that supported Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include: Aurora Water, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Clifton Water District, Colorado River District, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Water Congress, Delta County Commissioners, Denver Water, Dolores County Commissioners, Dolores Water Conservancy District, Grand Valley Water Users, Huerfano County Commissioners, LaPlata Water Conservation District, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Montezuma County, Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Pueblo Water, Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District, Rio Blanco Board of Commissioners, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, San Juan Water Commission, Southern Ute Tribe, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Southwestern Water Conservation District, Tri-County Water Conservancy District, Utah Waters Users Association, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Ute Water Conservancy District.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-bucshon-outline-next-steps-cures-21", "DeGette, Bucshon Outline Next Steps for Cures 2.1", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released next steps for Cures 2.1 and the 21st Century Cures initiative. This follows a request for information in June which yielded over 300 responses and recommendations to further innovation and access to quality health care.\n\n\u201cBuilding on the success of previous Cures legislation is vital to further the innovation that is necessary in health care. The information we received is helping to lay the groundwork for further bipartisan achievement in health care discovery, development, and delivery, and as we head into the 119th Congress, there is a clear path for us to power innovation,\u201d said Rep. DeGette. \u201cI am grateful to Dr. Bucshon who has been a tremendous partner in this process, and I look forward to continuing our work to ensure that patients, caregivers, health care providers, and the biomedical research community receive the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday represents another milestone in advancing a more dynamic, patient-centered health care system that incentivizes the development and discovery of new treatments,\u201d said Dr. Bucshon. \u201cPrevious iterations of Cures legislation brought transformative changes to how we develop and deliver life-changing treatments to patients who so badly need them. The responses we have received over the past few months will undoubtedly continue to help shape a health care landscape that is innovative, responsive, and patient-focused. I am proud to have partnered with Rep. DeGette on this critical initiative as we continue to revolutionize America\u2019s biomedical research for generations to come.\u201d\n\nIn June, DeGette and Bucshon put out a request for information which received over 300 comments on next steps for the 21st Century Cures Initiative. Major themes included improving clinical trials, improving the use of health information technology (IT), expanding the use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE), improving Medicare coverage policies, ensuring proper Medicare payment for novel technologies, and addressing artificial intelligence in the health care space.\n\nA potential \u201cCures 2.1\u201d update would aim to:\n\nCreate an environment that enables the rapid and appropriate deployment of innovative technologies to improve health outcomes;\n\nBuild a health care infrastructure that enables information sharing, continuous evidence gathering, and implementation of new knowledge; and\n\nFoster innovations that improve public health, promote patient-centric care, reduce the burden of chronic disease, and conserve valuable resources.\n\nRelevant documents can be found here:\n\nFull white paper\n\nSummary\n\nAppendix A\n\nAppendix B\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-applauds-seven-year-extension-upper-colorado-and-san", "Assistant Leader Neguse Applauds Seven-Year Extension of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Fish Recovery Programs", "2024-12-24", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed his bill to extend authorization for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs into law:\n\n\u201cWe have been focused in our efforts to secure a seven-year extension for the highly successful Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Fish Recovery Programs. And I am incredibly grateful to the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers who helped us achieve this goal, including my friend, colleague, and fellow Coloradan, Senator John Hickenlooper.\n\n\u201cIn 2021, thanks to these recovery programs, the humpback chub was downlisted from \u2018endangered\u2019 to \u2018threatened.\u2019 This achievement is a true testament to what\u2019s possible when we advance models of collaboration\u2014protecting and recovering endangered species while allowing water projects to continue.\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate this bill being signed into law, I am excited for the successes still to come.\u201d\n\nMore information about the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-and-sen-bennet-introduce-bill-to-support-law-enforcement-and-improve-mental-health-crisis-response", "Rep. Crow and Sen. Bennet Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement and Improve Mental Health Crisis Response", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington \u2014 Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-6) and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Supporting Mental Assistance Responder Teams Community Policing Act or SMART Community Policing Act to dedicate funding for collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and local responders. The legislation would allow health professionals, case managers, and outreach teams to engage people experiencing crises related to mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders and to de-escalate challenging situations.Studies confirm that community policing produces better outcomes for public safety while saving limited resources.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen community policing work in Colorado, and I\u2019m glad to partner with Senator Bennet to bring this public safety model to the rest of the nation,\u201d said Crow. \u201cOur bill will help ensure law enforcement has the resources to protect our communities and connect people in need with local mental health and other life-saving services.\u201d\n\n\u201cColorado has proven that community policing improves public safety and saves tax dollars by meeting mental health and drug-related emergencies with resource-based responses,\u201d said Bennet. \u201cLaw enforcement should focus on violent crime while trained health and social service professionals de-escalate emergencies and connect individuals with services they need. This legislation draws on Colorado\u2019s leadership and expands the successes of community policing nationwide.\u201d\n\nThe SMART Community Policing Act would create or expand programs that:\n\nPair a mental health clinician with a paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT) to respond to certain low-risk calls to the 911 system;\n\nTrain crisis workers to respond to calls for service and help stabilize encounters;\n\nProvide mental health services for persons, including those in crisis who may need further evaluation and treatment;\n\nStabilize encounters between law enforcement officers and people experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis and connect them with appropriate support programs;\n\nBuild case management and outreach teams to follow up with people to develop specific solutions to reduce repeat interactions with emergency services.\n\nThe legislation is based on Denver\u2019sSTAR Program and Grand Junction\u2019sCo-Responder Program. Denver\u2019s STAR Program has responded to almost 7,500 calls for service that would have otherwise required police to respond. Grand Junction\u2019s Co-Responder Unit has responded to over 3,200 crisis calls.\n\n\"By combining the skills of highly trained Police Officers with mental health clinicians we are able to provide a safer environment to address the needs of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis,\u201d said Matt Smith, Chief of Police, Grand Junction Police Department. \u201cThis collaborative effort allows many individuals to get resources at home or the most appropriate treatment facility for their individual needs.\"\n\n\u201cSMART delivers a continuum of care from crisis response through stabilization, with the ultimate goal of safe return to the community,\u201d Jaime FitzSimons, Sheriff, Summit County Sheriff\u2019s Office. \u201cSMART\u2019s response offers broader benefits too, such as de-escalating situations that might have otherwise led to arrests or hospitalizations and achieving significant cost savings through community stabilization. The program has been nothing short of a miracle, in its effectiveness in improving public safety and providing appropriate care while reducing strain on law enforcement. I applaud and appreciate Senator Michael Bennet's leadership in proposing legislation to expand such initiatives nationwide, recognizing them as essential for the future of community policing.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe co-responder program in Eagle County is addressing mental health crises with trained mental health clinicians, community paramedics and when needed by law enforcement officers,\u201d said Ryan Kenney, Police Chief, Vail Police Department. \u201c The program has drastically reduced emergency room visits and worked to keep patients in their homes while getting the services they need. Someone experiencing a mental health crisis needs the support and expertise of professionals who are trained to recognize and respond to their specific symptoms. The co-responder program in Eagle County has limited law enforcement\u2019s role in these incidents and allowed law enforcement to dedicate their time to public safety. The work Senator Bennet is doing ensures that co-responder programs like the one in Eagle County have the support they need to continue to provide these critical services.\u201d\n\nThe text of the bill is availablehere. A summary of the bill is availablehere.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-leads-letter-to-request-update-on-ongoing-human-rights-concerns-in-ethiopia", "Rep. Crow Leads Letter to Request Update on Ongoing Human Rights Concerns in Ethiopia", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow led a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing concerns related to the human rights situation in Ethiopia and requesting an update from the Department of State on whether the Government of Ethiopia is engaged in a pattern of gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights.\n\nIn the letter, Congressman Crow details decisions made by the Department to restrict or allow aid to the Government of Ethiopia between 2021 and 2024, including a June 2023 determination made by the Administration that Ethiopia was no longer \u201cengaging in a pattern of gross violations of human rights.\u201d\n\n\u201cReporting indicates that abuses in the Amhara region are occurring at the same time as ongoing conflict in the Oromia region, where drone strikes have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, and continued abuses in the Tigray region,\u201d Congressman Crow said in the letter.\n\nThe letter continues: \u201cIn light of this reporting, I request an update regarding whether the Department\u2019s assessment still holds that the Government of Ethiopia is not engaging in a pattern of gross human rights abuses.\u201d The letter also inquires as to whether the Government of Ethiopia is allowing for international investigations into human rights violations to proceed unimpeded.\n\nThis letter follows questions raised by Congressman Crow in a hearing of the Africa Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee last year, in which he asked the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development\u2019s Africa Bureau about challenges to accessing basic necessities in Tigray following the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement reached in 2022, as well as reports of civilian harm in Amhara, the impacts of the state of emergency, and the need for all Ethiopians to live in \u201csecurity, dignity, and safety.\u201d Crow has repeatedly called for the protection of civilians across Ethiopia, highlighted the need for assistance to reach those in need, and emphasized the importance of stability in Ethiopia to the region. Rep. Crow has also met with officials, including the former Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and the former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, to reiterate these concerns.\n\nA PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:\n\nDecember 23, 2024\n\nDear Secretary Blinken,\n\nI write with concern regarding the human rights situation in Ethiopia and to inquire about the Department of State\u2019s assessment regarding the Government of Ethiopia\u2019s respect for human rights. I also request the Department\u2019s assessment of the extent to which Ethiopia is allowing for an unimpeded international investigation of alleged human rights violations.\n\nThe State Department notified Congress in May 2021 that the United States would be restricting certain types of aid to Ethiopia consistent with Sec. 116 and 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 based on an apparent pattern of abuses committed in the context of the Tigray conflict. Subsequently, in March 2023, the Department announced its determination that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), among other parties to the conflict, had committed war crimes and crimes against humanity.\n\nIn June 2023, however, the Department of the Treasury relayed to Congress the Administration\u2019s determination that the Government of Ethiopia was no longer \u201cengaging in a pattern of gross violations of human rights,\u201d pursuant to Section 701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 USC 262d). This determination was based on an assessment by the Department of State and enabled the resumption of certain types of foreign assistance and engagement with Ethiopia, including through the International Monetary Fund.\n\nThis determination occurred in parallel with rising tensions in the Amhara region between the ENDF and an Amhara militia group known as the Fano. After these tensions escalated into active hostilities in mid-2023, the Ethiopian federal government issued a six-month state of emergency in August 2023. The state of emergency was subsequently extended and reportedly used to repress dissent, restrict freedoms, impose curfews, and arbitrarily detain and arrest individuals in Amhara and beyond. Reporting indicates the ongoing conflict resulted in numerous civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, including those resulting from drone strikes in residential areas and on vital facilities such as schools and hospitals.\n\nAdditional reporting indicates that abuses in the Amhara region are occurring at the same time as ongoing conflict in the Oromia region, where drone strikes have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, and continued abuses in the Tigray region. Although monitoring of the human rights situation in these three regions, and across the country, is challenged by limited access provided to outside media and observers, reporting includes:\n\nJune 2023: A rising trend of enforced disappearances, per the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC);\n\nSeptember 2023: Extrajudicial killings by government security forces in Amhara and \u201cwidespread and arbitrary arrests\u201d in Amhara, Oromia, and Addis Ababa, per the EHRC;\n\nOctober 2023: Extrajudicial executions and large-scale detention in the context of the Amhara conflict and what it described as \u201congoing patterns by Government forces of arbitrary arrest and detention, and torture of civilians\u201d in Oromia region, per the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE);\n\nFebruary 2024: Ethiopian authorities implicated in extrajudicial killings, including in the Amhara town of Merawi in January 2024, per the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR);\n\nJune 2024: Documentation of human rights violations in 2023, that attributed 70 percent to state actors, and implicated government security forces in most of the documented killings of civilians in Amhara, per the OHCHR;\n\nJuly 2024: Targeted attacks by government security forces on health workers and healthcare facilities in Amhara, per Human Rights Watch;\n\nAugust 2024: The United Nations Human Rights Committee\u2019s concern over reports of \u201cthe continued prevalence of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,\u201d its concern about reports of large-scale arbitrary detention, and its concern about reports of \u201charassment and attacks against, and arbitrary arrests and detentions of, journalists, human rights defenders, government critics and activists,\u201d per the OHCHR;\n\nOctober 2024: Ongoing arbitrary detention of people in Amhara, per Amnesty International; and\n\nDecember 2024: Forced conscription, arbitrary detention and extortion, including of children, in Oromia per the EHRC.\n\nIn light of this reporting, I request an update regarding whether the Department\u2019s assessment still holds that the Government of Ethiopia is not engaging in a pattern of gross human rights abuses. I also request that the Department identify what assistance may be affected if it is determined that the Government of Ethiopia is engaging in a pattern of gross human rights abuses. Further, I request the Department\u2019s assessment of the extent to which the Government of Ethiopia is permitting an \u201cunimpeded investigation of alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by appropriate international organizations,\u201d in accordance with 22 USC 262d.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-nunn-blumenauer-and-wenstrup-lead-51-colleagues-in-bipartisan-letter-to-honor-us-promises-safeguard-the-afghan-special-immigrant-visa-siv-program", "Reps. Crow, Nunn, Blumenauer, and Wenstrup Lead 51 Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter to Honor US Promises, Safeguard the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa  (SIV) Program", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, joined Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA-3), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2) in leading a letter with 51 of their colleagues urging leadership on the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs to prioritize the life-saving Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program in the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations package. Essential provisions include an authorization of an additional 20,000 visas and an extension of the program through December 31, 2027.\n\nIn the letter, the Members highlight the bipartisan and bicameral support the SIV program has historically received, noting that \u201cCongress recognized the importance of the SIV program and demonstrated a shared commitment to honoring our allies by authorizing additional visas through appropriations packages\u201d in five of the last six fiscal years. These critical provisions are included in the Senate version of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill.\n\n\u201cCongress must continue this work so that the State Department is able to issue visas to eligible Afghans who face imminent threats from the Taliban, Islamic State, and other hostile groups because of their service to the U.S. and our allies,\u201d the Members said in the letter.\n\nThe Members continue: \u201cOur Afghan allies must not be left without this crucial pathway to safety from the violent dangers they face because of their service to the U.S. mission.\u201d\n\nThe Afghan SIV program was first enacted through the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to provide a life-saving path to safety for Afghan nationals who face serious danger as a result of their work alongside U.S. troops, diplomats, and contractors. Since that time, the program has been extended and reformed numerous times, each time with significant bipartisan and bicameral support.\n\nThis letter builds on Congressman Crow\u2019s relentless advocacy in support of our Afghan partner. Earlier this month, Crow highlighted the importance of the SIV program, the need for swift processing, and the need for additional SIVs in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He previously worked to ensure the authorization of 12,000 additional Afghan SIVs in the State Department's foreign operations funding bill, introduced the Afghan Allies Protection Act to expand and extend the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, helped introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a legal adjustment process for Afghan allies already in the US, and started the Honoring Our Promises Working Group following the announcement of the withdrawal to help expedite Special Immigrant Visas and U.S. Refugee Admissions Programs.\n\nA PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:\n\nDecember 18, 2024\n\nDear Chairs Cole and Diaz-Balart and Ranking Members DeLauro and Lee:\n\nWe write to urge you to maintain critical provisions for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program1 in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations package. Authorizing new Afghan SIVs is critical to vetting and relocating qualified Afghan principal applicants currently in the processing pipeline.\n\nThe Afghan SIV program was first enacted through the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to provide a life-saving path to safety for Afghan nationals who face serious danger as a result of their work alongside U.S. troops, diplomats, and contractors. Since that time, the program has been extended and reformed numerous times, each time with significant bipartisan and bicameral support.\n\nIn FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2023, and FY 2024, Congress recognized the importance of the SIV program and demonstrated a shared commitment to honoring our allies by authorizing additional visas through appropriations packages. Congress must continue this work so that the State Department is able to issue visas to eligible Afghans who face imminent threats from the Taliban, Islamic State, and other hostile groups because of their service to the U.S. and our allies.\n\nWe therefore request that you maintain the following language in the FY 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill (S. 4797, Section 7034(d)(6)):\n\nAFGHAN ALLIES.\u2014Section 602(b)(3)(F) of 13 the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 14 1101 note) is amended\u2014\n\n(A) in the heading, by striking \u2018\u20182024\u2019\u2019 and inserting \u2018\u20182025\u2019\u2019;\n\n(B) in the matter preceding clause (i), in the first sentence, by striking \u2018\u201850,500\u2019\u2019 and inserting \u2018\u201870,500\u2019\u2019; and\n\n(C) in clauses (ii), by striking \u2018\u2018December 31, 2025\u2019\u2019 and inserting \u2018\u2018December 31, 2027\u2019\u2019.\n\nOur Afghan allies must not be left without this crucial pathway to safety from the violent dangers they face because of their service to the U.S. mission. Thank you for your consideration.\n\nThank you for your consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-senate-passes-rep-lauren-boeberts-convey-act", "U.S. Senate Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's CONVEY Act", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, the U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s \u201cClifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act,\u201d also known as the CONVEY Act. The legislation directs the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel of land to Mesa County for economic development in Clifton, Colorado. Rep. Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act now heads to the White House to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cMy CONVEY Act will bring jobs to Mesa County and foster long-term economic growth on the West Slope by removing the bureaucratic red tape that has stalled this conveyance for more than six years. I thank Senator John Hickenlooper for his willingness to fight for this bill and its passage in the United States Senate and all of my colleagues in Congress for recognizing the importance of my legislation and voting in favor of it. I am also thankful for Minority Leader and former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese\u2019s work on this issue over the years, and without her efforts, this bill likely wouldn\u2019t exist. This was a longtime coming and I\u2019m thrilled that this legislation will finally be signed into law,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cAfter years of work for Mesa County on this project, it is incredible to see the CONVEY Act now passed through both chambers of Congress. This investment will provide a necessary boost to the economy on the Western Slope and allow this land to be put to good use for rural Coloradans. I am deeply thankful to Congresswoman Boebert for her tireless work on this bill and to Senator Hickenlooper for ensuring the CONVEY Act passed the Senate,\" said Colorado House Republican Minority Leader and Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese.\n\n\u201cPassing this latest hurdle is another win for Mesa County and our economy, which will benefit greatly from the CONVEY Act,\" said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. \"Our community needs creative opportunities for job growth and the CONVEY Act does just that. Thank you to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for continuing her work on this bill and standing up for rural Coloradans, as well as Senator Hickenlooper for taking the lead in the U.S. Senate.\"\n\n\u201cAcquiring this land for Mesa County will be a victory for our residents and the entire Western Slope,\" said Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis. \"We are very excited to see the CONVEY Act get through the Senate and be signed into law soon. Our community is very appreciative of the work Congresswoman Boebert and Senator Hickenlooper have done on this legislation.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nFor more than six years, Mesa County has been attempting to acquire a parcel, designated for disposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), at fair market value. Despite the BLM no longer wanting the land, the federal government had consistently created barriers to prevent Mesa County from purchasing it.\n\nThe CONVEY Act instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer 31.1 acres, designated for disposal and deemed surplus by the federal government, to Mesa County, Colorado, for economic development in Clifton. The legislation mandates that the County compensate the federal government for the land at fair market value. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, under the custody of the Colorado Bureau of Land Management for in-state use. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Reclamation will retain ownership of 8.25 acres from the initially withdrawn parcel for specific project purposes.\n\nThe CONVEY Act was introduced on April 28, 2023. The House of Representatives passed the CONVEY Act on February 5, 2024.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-government-funding-bill", "DeGette Statement on Government Funding Bill", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after she voted to pass the government funding bill.\n\n\u201cHouse Democrats stopped Donald Trump and Elon Musk from paving the way for a $2.2 trillion tax cut for billionaires and millionaires. Democrats stood unified to force the House Republicans to remove the debt limit hike that did not even have support from their full conference. Tonight, House Democrats were once again the adults in the room and provided the votes to avert a costly Republican-led government shutdown. Despite these victories, I am concerned about the important health policies that were only extended until March, including the Special Diabetes Program. The American people deserve a government that works without being in a constant cycle of continuing resolutions, yet it looks like we are heading for more dysfunction when Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House in 2025. I\u2019ll continue to find bipartisan success wherever possible and advance the issues that matter most to Denver when we come back for the 119th Congress.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=977", "Rep. Pettersen Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting for legislation to fund the government temporarily until March 14, 2025.\n\n\u201cWhile I\u2019m relieved that we passed legislation to keep the government temporarily open, it\u2019s unacceptable that Republicans repeatedly push us to the brink of a shutdown. Republicans had ample opportunity to work with Democrats to fund the government but instead chose to put the interests of billionaires over hardworking Coloradans.\n\n\u201cThis constant chaos and dysfunction jeopardize our national security, undermine our military readiness, and disrupt the critical services that millions of Americans rely on. As we move forward, I urge my Republican colleagues to put partisanship aside and work with Democrats to fund the government and fulfill the critical responsibilities we were elected to carry out for the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-bipartisan-coalition-western-lawmakers-advance-drought", "Assistant Leader Neguse & Bipartisan Coalition of Western Lawmakers Advance Drought Preparedness Bills to President's Desk for Signature", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Yesterday, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse successfully passed two of his bills, the Drought Preparedness Act and Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act, through the United States Senate. In championing the legislation, Neguse, the founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, was joined by a bipartisan coalition of Western lawmakers working to address water scarcity and improve drought preparedness. The group included fellow River Caucus Co-Chair Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), as well as Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY).\n\nBoth the Drought Preparedness Act and the WATER Data Improvement Act have previously passed the House of Representatives and now head to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cBy bringing these bills across the finish line and to the President\u2019s desk, we are showing what happens when lawmakers roll up their sleeves, work together, and put the interests of our communities above all else,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cDroughts threaten our water supplies, devastate our crops, and have countless other impacts on the daily lives of folks who call Colorado and the American West home. And I am so incredibly proud to see our proposals to address the severe impacts of record-breaking drought get enacted into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore than 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for water, food, recreation, and energy,\u201d said Senator Hickenlooper. \u201cOur communities, our farms, our environment, all depend on water. These bills extend the programs that we know already work. At risk is our entire way of life.\u201d\n\n\u201cWater is our most precious resource, and I am dedicated to solutions that protect our watersheds and ensure that southern Arizona continues to lead the way in conservation and resiliency efforts,\u201d said Congressman Ciscomani. \u201cI am proud to see the Senate pass these crucial pieces of legislation to ensure our communities have the tools, data, and resources they need to protect our supply of water amid the ongoing drought in the West.\u201d\n\nThe American West is in the midst of a \u201cmegadrought,\u201d with many communities experiencing the driest conditions in over 1,200 years. These soon to be enacted laws support the continuation of key drought relief and water data initiatives.\n\nThe Drought Preparedness Act reauthorizes the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act through 2028, allowing the Bureau of Reclamation to continue to minimize drought damages and losses and improve water availability for those harmed by drought. The bill is co-led by Rep. Ciscomani and sponsored by Senator Hickenlooper in the U.S. Senate.\n\nThe WATER Data Improvement Act supports United States Geological Survey (USGS) programs for water monitoring, measurement, and estimation including the National Groundwater Resources Monitoring Network and Federal Priority Streamgage Network through 2028. The bill is co-led by Rep. Ciscomani and sponsored by Senator Lummis in the U.S. Senate.\n\nBackground\n\nAssistant Leader Joe Neguse, whose district includes the headwaters of the Colorado River, has been steadfast in his efforts to address water-related issues, working to enact significant bills that invest in drought resilience and water management. As co-founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, he brought together a bipartisan mix of lawmakers each representing a state along the Colorado River Basin. The group is working to build consensus on critical issues plaguing the river and support the work of the Colorado River Basin states on how best to address the worsening levels of drought in the Colorado River Basin.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/explore-act-advances-several-neguse-led-bills-head-president-bidens-desk", "EXPLORE Act Advances, Several Neguse-led Bills Head to President Biden\u2019s Desk for Signature", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, the United States Senate successfully passed the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act\u2014advancing four bills led by House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse to President Biden\u2019s desk for signature, including the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act, the Biking On Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act, the Improving Access to Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act, and the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act. Notably, the EXPLORE Act also includes the Simplifying Access for Outdoor Recreation Permitting (SOAR) Act, a bill Neguse co-leads in the House of Representatives.\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse, whose congressional district is nearly 60% public lands, has made improving access to the outdoors and protecting these treasured spaces a top priority since he first took office. Today\u2019s announcement provides much-needed support for the rural and mountain communities he represents, including those along Colorado\u2019s Western Slope, as they work to bolster their recreation economies while advancing conservation efforts.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s as simple as this \u2014 in Colorado, the preservation of our public lands and the strength of our outdoor recreation economy is not only integral to the spirit of our state but to the success of our people,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cI am proud to see these bills through to the finish line\u2014and even more excited for the ways in which they will deliver for our communities.\u201d\n\nAdditional information about the bills below:\n\nThe Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act helps address the housing shortage in rural and mountain communities by strengthening the authority of the United States Forest Service (USFS) to lease underutilized administrative sites to address local needs, including for building affordable housing.\n\nThe Biking On Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act expands outdoor recreation opportunities by identifying potential long-distance bike trails and bolstering mapping resources for long-distance bikers.\n\nThe Improving Access to Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act establishes the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation which would coordinate outdoor recreation policies among the various land management agencies. It aims to streamline processes across federal agencies to bolster recreation on public lands.\n\nThe Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act helps to slow and prevent the spread of highly invasive aquatic species, including fast-spreading zebra mussels, in the Colorado River and other waters across the West. It strengthens efforts led by states and agencies in partnership with the U.S. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to implement preventative measures.\n\nThe Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act simplifies the permitting process for outdoor guides, outfitters, education organizations, and college and university programs.\n\nThese Neguse-led proposals first passed the House as part of the EXPLORE Act earlier this year. More information about the larger legislative package can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=974", "Rep. Pettersen Announces Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Alongside members of the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced the release of the Task Force\u2019s AI report, detailing recommendations to ensure the United States continues to be a global leader in technology and innovation.\n\nPettersen is one of just twelve Democrats appointed to the bipartisan Task Force. The group is comprised of Members from key committees of jurisdiction. The Task Force held multiple hearings and met with over a hundred AI experts \u2013 including government officials, business leaders, and other specialists \u2013 to compile this comprehensive report to serve as a blueprint for Congress to implement proper guardrails that protect consumers while fostering innovation.\n\n\u201cArtificial intelligence has the potential to enhance the lives of Americans, but it also poses serious threats \u2013 from fraud and identity theft to election integrity and more,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cAfter months of bipartisan collaboration, I\u2019m proud to help release this report which will serve as a blueprint for Congress to enact policies that help harness the potential of this emerging technology while ensuring strong guardrails and consumer protections. This report is an important step toward ensuring Congress meets the moment, and the United States remains a global leader in AI.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the report included the following priorities of Pettersen:\n\nEnergy: The report acknowledges the growing power demands of AI requires innovations in the energy sector. Pettersen has been working to ensure energy is a top priority in discussions around AI. The report recommends increased federal research to support innovations in algorithmic efficiency and energy infrastructure to meet the demand for energy as AI usage increases.\n\nElections and content authenticity: AI-generated content like images, videos, and audio can affect election information in the United States. The report highlights that the federal government can play a key role in providing local election assistance to support AI readiness through Election Security Grants, helping protect the integrity of the democratic process.\n\nSmall businesses: Pettersen has been working to address the fact that small businesses and smaller organizations often lack the resources needed to take advantage of AI technology. The report highlights the importance of supporting AI resources such as computing power and AI-ready data sets to help small businesses leverage the potential of AI. The report also calls for a key federal program focused on making federal and industry resources available to support the research and education community.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=976", "Rep. Pettersen Statement on Government Funding", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after House Republicans abandoned a bipartisan government funding deal, pushing Congress to the brink of a shutdown:\n\n\u201cRepublicans have shown repeatedly that they will put the interests of billionaires over the American people. Leadership on both sides of the aisle came together and negotiated bipartisan legislation to keep the government open. Now, Republicans are going back on their word and pushing us to the brink of a catastrophic government shutdown once again.\n\n\u201cShutting down the government and the services that so many rely on would hurt the military, our national security, our economy, and hardworking Coloradans. The legislation put forward by Republicans only paves the way for tax breaks for billionaires on the backs of working people. Let\u2019s be clear: Republicans and Elon Musk will be responsible if the government shuts down.\u201d\n\nIn Colorado:\n\n52,367 active duty and reserve personnel serving our nation's armed forces would be forced to go without the pay they earned in a shutdown.\n\n87,752 Coloradans would lose access to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits in a prolonged shutdown.\n\n43,634 federal workers would be furloughed or forced to work without pay during a total government shutdown, in addition to the many employees of businesses with government contracts who could be laid off, furloughed, or see their hours cut.\n\nThe Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing housing loans, which provide $114,787,932 in funding to help 445 families in rural Colorado communities buy homes every year.\n\n7,434,361 people who visit national parks in Colorado every year would be turned away or unable to fully access parks, monuments, and museums if the government shuts down.\n\nWorkers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be sidelined in a shutdown, risking interruptions and delays to the 186 food safety, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other inspections conducted in Colorado last year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-introduces-magnus-white-cyclist-safety-act-memory-17", "Assistant Leader Neguse Introduces the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act, In Memory of 17-Year-Old Boulder Resident", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse, in collaboration with Boulder residents Jill and Michael White, introduced the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act, named in honor of their 17-year-old son who tragically lost his life while riding his bicycle. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to issue a rule requiring that automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles. AEB systems help detect if there is a pedestrian or cyclist in front of the car and will prompt the vehicle to brake before a collision occurs.\n\nLast year, Magnus White, a 17-year-old cycling star and member of the United States Junior Men's National Team, sadly lost his life after being struck by a car while biking along Colorado State Highway 119. Advanced safety features, such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, could have prevented this senseless tragedy and saved the lives of countless other pedestrians and cyclists.\n\n\u201cI am deeply inspired by Jill and Michael\u2019s continued courage and advocacy, turning their pain into purpose and honoring Magnus\u2019s memory by helping to make our roads safer for everyone. The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act implements common-sense solutions that prevent tragedies and ultimately save lives,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse.\n\n\u201cWe can\u2019t bring Magnus back. That pain will never go away. But we can fight like hell to make sure no other family has to live through this. This bill isn\u2019t just about technology\u2014it\u2019s about saving lives when drivers fail. It\u2019s about making sure no one else has to bury a loved one because the system didn\u2019t do enough,\u201d said Jill and Michael White, Magnus\u2019s parents.\n\nIn 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created a minimum performance standard requiring that all passenger vehicles be equipped with AEB systems. In addition, this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule to make these systems standard on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act would expand on these provisions to ensure AEB systems also detect both bicycles and motorcycles.\n\nRead the bill text HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-statement-inclusion-fish-bill-ndaa", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Statement on Inclusion of \"Fish Bill\" in NDAA", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after passage of a negotiated version of her Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act through the House of Representatives this week:\n\n\u201cI am thrilled that my fish recovery bill passed the House and will soon be signed into law. Ensuring protection for four threatened and endangered species of fish in Colorado while also allowing thousands of power and water users to continue their operations without interruption is common sense. This important legislation, which I was proud to work on with Senator John Hickenlooper, provides stability to these projects for the next seven years as they provide power to Coloradans and residents of states across the West. It is a reasonable solution that balances responsible protection of our rivers and the need to create affordable power for Americans and I am proud to know this legislation will be enacted soon for the betterment of Colorado.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe House of Representatives voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which included a negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act.\n\nThe language provides a seven-year reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs that protect four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.\n\nThe House of Representatives previously passed H.R. 4596 with unanimous bipartisan consent on 9/24/24. To read more click HERE.\n\nThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs were established in 1988 to achieve full recovery of four federally listed endangered fish species including the humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker. Those designations led to the threat of significant water and power-use restrictions.\n\nThe recovery programs facilitate water delivery from the Navajo, Flaming Gorge, and Aspinall Unit reservoirs which collectively can store more than 6.5 million acre-feet of water as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.\n\nFor over three decades, states, tribes, local communities, environmental groups, energy users, and water users, have partnered to help recover four threatened and endangered fish species while continuing water and power facility development and operations in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin.\n\nNon-federal partners contribute $11 million per year in water contributions, plus another $750,000 in staffing and in-kind contributions. Participating states contribute $500,000 to base funding each year in cash equivalents for recovery actions, including for fish hatcheries and non-native fish removal.\n\nThe Fish and Wildlife Service contributes $1.56 million per year in base funding. The Bureau of Reclamation provides cost-shared contributions to both base and capital funding. Reclamation\u2019s capital funding supports major infrastructure projects at reservoirs, diversion dams, canals, and floodplains across the basin.\n\nWithout these programs, these 2,500 water and power users would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations for all 2,500 individual projects.\n\nBecause of the success of these programs, the humpback chub and the razorback sucker are success stories with the chub been downlisted from endangered to threatened and the razorback being recommended for downlisting.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s legislation is the result of months of hard work with local stakeholders, the Bureau of Reclamation, Senators Hickenlooper, and others to provide a long-term solution by reauthorizing these vital programs until 2031.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-votes-support-troops", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes To Support The Troops", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after voting to support funding for our troops and in favor of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA):\n\n\u201cEnsuring our patriotic men and women in uniform have the resources they need to safely accomplish their missions is one of the foremost duties of Congress. This year\u2019s NDAA that passed the House with my support fully funds our national defense, cuts more than $30 billion from inefficient programs, roots out wokeness, deters Chinese Communist Party aggression, supports Israel, and even cracks down on the Biden border invasion. Our servicemembers, who have been neglected by the Biden Regime for the past four years, are the best among us and inspire the best within us. I am certain under the incoming Trump Administration, we will ensure our military is stronger than ever,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA) with a vote of 281-140.\n\nThe FY25 NDAA included a negotiated version of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act. Read more HERE.\n\nTwo of Congresswoman Boebert's amendments were also included in the final version of the FY25 NDAA passed by the House of Representatives this week:\n\nDivision A, Title VIII, Subtitle E, Sec. 855: Prohibits the Department of Defense from contracting with entities that are engaged in boycotting Israel.\n\nDivision A, Title V, Subtitle E, Sec. 547: Prohibits federal funding for a woke working group that unfairly targets patriots in our military.\n\nAdditional Background courtesy of Majority Whip Tom Emmer\n\nThe FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act:\n\nThe final FY25 NDAA builds on the wins House Republicans secured last year to strengthen our military, deter our adversaries, and end Democrats\u2019 efforts to inject wokeness into the military. It fully funds our national defense while rejecting the Senate\u2019s effort to increase spending above previously agreed upon levels. The negotiated bill focuses resources on improving the lives of our servicemembers, and their families, who sacrifice so much to protect our nation. It takes important steps to address the security threats America faces from adversaries including China, Iran, and foreign terrorist organizations and revitalizes our defense industrial base. Critically, it refocuses our military on lethality, stopping the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s efforts to force their far-Left agenda on our nation\u2019s warfighters.\n\nFully funds our national defense while cutting costs and improving efficiency.\n\nAuthorizes $895.2 billion for national defense discretionary programs, an increase of $9 billion or 1% over the FY24 enacted level, rejecting the Senate\u2019s effort to increase spending by $28 billion over previously agreed to levels, and in line with Fiscal Responsibility Act.\n\nSaves taxpayers $31 billion, or 4%, of current DoD spending levels by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons systems, and unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy.\n\nRequires all DoD components to undertake an annual independent audit and reduces funds available to such components by 1.5% if it fails to undertake the audit.\n\nThe FY24 NDAA (P.L. 118-311) banned critical race theory (CRT) in the military, gutted DEI at the Department of Defense (DoD), and included the Parents Bill of Rights to ensure military parents\u2019 right to review curriculum, meet with teachers, and provide consent before any medical exams or screenings at school. The FY25 bill builds on those gains to end the radical woke ideology being forced on our servicemen and women and restores the focus of our military on lethality.\n\nPermanently bans DoD from funding transgender medical treatments for children.\n\nProhibits funding for the teaching, training, or promotion of CRT in the military, including at service academies and DoD schools.\n\nGuts DEI bureaucracy by extending the DEI hiring freeze, prohibiting DoD from contracting with advertising firms like NewsGuard that blacklist conservative news sources, and banning funding for DoD\u2019s politically biased Countering Extremism Working Group.\n\nCounters antisemitism by prohibiting the sale of goods at DoD commissaries and exchanges from any entities that have or are engaged in a boycott of Israel and preventing DoD from using or citing casualty data from Hamas and other terrorist organizations.\n\nPrevents a military Green New Deal by prohibiting DoD from requiring the use of zero emission vehicles for official travel and issuing new climate changes rules that give preference to weapon systems with lower climate impacts or hamper the defense industrial base.\n\nProtects the rights of servicemembers by requiring DoD to implement unanimous jury verdicts for courts-martial.\n\nImproves servicemember quality of life to address military recruitment, retention, and readiness.\n\nAuthorizes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and supports a 4.5% pay raise for all other servicemembers.\n\nAddresses chronic underfunding of housing maintenance to address poor conditions like sewage overflows, gas leaks, and mold.\n\nEnsures access to medical care, including mental health services and specialty providers.\n\nIncreases access to childcare by authorizing $176 million for construction of new childcare centers.\n\nSupports military spouses by making it easier to find and maintain employment.\n\nImproves DoD schools by authorizing over $110 million to build new schools for children of servicemembers.\n\nEnhances career transition assistance, including ensuring the Transition Assistance Program includes a pathway to aid retiring members of the reserve components.\n\nAddress the Biden-Harris\u2019 Administration\u2019s failure to reach annual recruiting goals by extending military recruitment bonuses, increasing funding and support for JROTC programs, and expediting the processing of medical records to get recruits into the service quicker.\n\nDeters Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aggression.\n\nAuthorizes $15.6 billion, $5.7 billion more than requested in Biden\u2019s budget, for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region and over $490 million in INDOPACOM Commander priorities left unfunded in the Biden budget.\n\nIncreases funding for innovative new technologies needed to deter the CCP, including hypersonics and AI.\n\nPrevents Chinese espionage by prohibiting contracting with the subsidiaries of any Chinese civil-military companies to include any subsidiaries, the sharing of sensitive missile defense information with China, and Chinese nationals from being admitted to nuclear facilities.\n\nBolsters Taiwan\u2019s defense and supports our Indo-Pacific allies and partners.\n\nIncreases oversight and accountability of the DoD.\n\nEnsures the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter meets performance requirements.\n\nCracks down on contractor waste by cutting over $3.9 billion in weapons programs that have not met development milestones or are experiencing excessive cost growth.\n\nEnhances congressional oversight of DoD programs.\n\nImproves military readiness, strengthens our industrial base, and supports the deployment of innovative and new technologies to ensure our warfighters are prepared for whatever lies ahead.\n\nBlocks the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s plan to reduce the number of U.S. Special Forces and request to divest certain aircraft.\n\nIncreases funding to develop and procure counter drone systems.\n\nSupports investments in shipyard infrastructure and industrial base.\n\nProvides unprecedented levels of support for, our ally, Israel, and the resources necessary to counter our adversaries.\n\nDeclares that it is the policy of the United States to ensure Israel has adequate stocks of air defense interceptors to defend itself against Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.\n\nAuthorizes full funding for joint U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs (Iron Dome, Arrow, David\u2019s Sling).\n\nReverses the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s decision to cease production of the Standard Missile 3 Block IB interceptor for the Navy\u2019s Aegis missile defense system, which has played a key role in defending Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks.\n\nExtends the prohibition on closing Guantanamo Bay and moving terrorists to prisons in the U.S.\n\nStrengthens our nuclear posture, improves missile defense, and accelerates delivery of space capabilities to deter the rapidly expanding Chinese and Russian nuclear arsenals and space capabilities.\n\nFully funds modernization of the nuclear triad and invests in nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles.\n\nContinues support for investments in innovative commercial space solutions that would increase our capacity and resilience in space.\n\nContinues DoD support of law enforcement operations along our southwest and maritime borders.\n\nFully supports deployment of National Guard troops to augment Border Patrol activities at the southwest border.\n\nAuthorizes $90 million for construction of a new Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South (JIATF-S) Command and Control Facility to detect and interdict illegal migrants and narcotics.\n\nIncreases funding by $10 million for DoD counternarcotics activities.\n\nExpands DoD\u2019s authority to assist law enforcement in the interdiction of narcotics traffickers.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-dean-houlahan-lead-74-colleagues-in-letter-to-the-biden-administration-seeking-assessment-of-israel-s-compliance-with-us-laws-and-policies", "Reps. Crow, Dean, Houlahan Lead 74 Colleagues in Letter to the Biden Administration Seeking Assessment of Israel\u2019s Compliance with US Laws and Policies", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, as well as Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-04), led a letter with 74 of their House colleagues urging the Biden Administration to provide their full assessment of the status of Israel\u2019s compliance with relevant U.S. policies and laws, including National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) and Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act.\n\nIn the letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Members reaffirm their support for Israel\u2019s right to self-defense, condemn the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and call on Hamas to release all remaining hostages, while also expressing their deep concern for the continued level of civilian casualties and humanitarian suffering in Gaza.\n\nThe Members specifically highlight concerns that Secretaries Blinken and Austin recently raised in a letter to the Israeli government, which established a 30-day deadline to \u201creverse the downward humanitarian trajectory\u201d in Gaza and fulfill requirements consistent with Israel\u2019s March 2024 assurances that its actions are compliant with U.S. and international law, including facilitating and not arbitrarily restricting humanitarian assistance.\n\nThat deadline has expired, and while some progress has been made, the signers believe the Israeli government has not yet fulfilled the requirements outlined in that letter.\n\n\u201cTherefore we request that your Administration provide a full assessment of the status of Israel\u2019s compliance with all relevant U.S. policies and laws, including National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM20) and Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act,\u201d the Members said in the letter.\n\nThe Members continued: \u201cWe believe further administrative action must be taken to ensure Israel upholds the assurances it provided in March 2024 to facilitate, and not directly or indirectly obstruct, U.S. humanitarian assistance. We remain committed to a negotiated solution that can bring an end to the fighting, free the remaining hostages, surge humanitarian aid, and lay the groundwork to rebuild Gaza with a legitimate Palestinian governing body.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Reps. Crow, Dean, Houlahan, and 74 other signatories, this letter is endorsed by groups such as the Center for International Policy, Foreign Policy For America, and J Street.\n\nThis letter follows Rep. Crow\u2019s work to ensure Israel is fighting in line with US values. In May 2024, he led a similar letter with Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and 86 of his House colleagues urging the Biden Administration to enforce US law and policy regarding US humanitarian aid to Gaza. Before that, he sent a letter to ODNI Director Avril Haines seeking information on the US-Israel intel sharing relationship, as well as a separate letter urging the Biden Administration to demand a shift in Israeli military strategy.\n\nA PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:\n\nDecember 12, 2024\n\nDear Secretaries Blinken and Austin: We strongly support Israel\u2019s right to self-defense and condemn the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, in which Hamas killed over 1,200 people and took 235 people hostage. We continue to call on Hamas to release all hostages and support the Biden Administration\u2019s efforts to broker a bilateral ceasefire that includes the release of hostages. We also support U.S. efforts to reach a security agreement between Israel and Lebanon to end the fighting, allow citizens on both sides of the border to return home, and lower regional tensions. Further, we condemn the unprecedented Iranian attacks against Israel launched on April 13, 2024, and October 1, 2024. We must continue to avoid a major regional conflict \u2013 and we welcome the concerted diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and our allies to prevent further escalation.\n\nWe are also deeply troubled by the continued level of civilian casualties and humanitarian suffering in Gaza. We welcomed the October 13th letter you sent to the Israeli government, imposing a 30-day deadline to \u201creverse the downward humanitarian trajectory\u201d in Gaza and fulfill requirements consistent with Israel\u2019s March 2024 assurances that its actions are compliant with U.S. and international law, including facilitating humanitarian assistance. That deadline has expired, and while some progress has been made, we believe the Israeli government has not yet fulfilled the requirements outlined in your letter.\n\nTherefore we request that your Administration provide a full assessment of the status of Israel\u2019s compliance with all relevant U.S. policies and laws, including National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM20) and Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act.\n\nThis request is consistent with one made by many of us in a May letter to the Administration in which we raised similar concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urged enforcement of NSM-20.\n\nOur concerns remain urgent and largely unresolved, including arbitrary restrictions on humanitarian aid and insufficient delivery routes, among others. As a result, Gaza\u2019s civilian population is facing dire famine. As documented in the State Department\u2019s May 10th NSM-20 report, although overall access to humanitarian aid has improved, it remains insufficient and there are credible reports of potential breaches of U.S. law. Further, on October 28th, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, that \u201cAt this point, they\u2019re not meeting all the conditions of the letter\u201d with reference to Israel.\n\nWe believe further administrative action must be taken to ensure Israel upholds the assurances it provided in March 2024 to facilitate, and not directly or indirectly obstruct, U.S. humanitarian assistance. We remain committed to a negotiated solution that can bring an end to the fighting, free the remaining hostages, surge humanitarian aid, and lay the groundwork to rebuild Gaza with a legitimate Palestinian governing body. We thank you and the Administration for its ongoing work to achieve those shared goals.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-lauren-boeberts-bipartisan-zip-code-bill", "House Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C.-- U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 8753, unanimously through the U.S. House of Representatives today. This bipartisan bill, which now heads to the U.S. Senate, benefits communities throughout the country by requiring the Postal Service to formally designate unique zip codes within their system for 51 specific cities and towns including the Colorado communities of Silver Cliff, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Centennial, Severance, Greenwood Village, and Superior.\n\n\u201cAfter years of small cities and towns across America being ignored, I am very grateful and proud to have passed the bipartisan H.R. 8753 unanimously through the House to help 51 communities receive a unique zip code,\u201d said Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03). \u201cResidents in these communities will see clear benefits through a unique zip code for their town, from more of their tax revenue staying and benefitting their communities to improving the response times of first responders, which could save lives and reduce crime. We haven\u2019t had an updated zip code bill pass through Congress in almost two decades. When small towns and communities in Colorado come to me, I listen, I take action, and I get things done for Coloradans and Americans. I urge the U.S. Senate to take up H.R. 8753 expeditiously and get this bipartisan bill that unanimously passed the House signed into law.\u201d\n\n\"As Mayor of Castle Pines, I've seen firsthand how the lack of a unique ZIP code impacts our residents' daily lives - from emergency response delays to sales tax revenue misallocations to basic mail delivery challenges,\" said Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman. \"While Castle Pines supports any legislative effort to address ZIP code reform, we recognize this is a national issue affecting cities across America. We appreciate Congresswoman Boebert's Colorado focus and national attention to this matter and look forward to continuing our work with both her and our broader national coalition partners to ensure all growing communities receive the unique ZIP codes they need to properly serve their residents.\"\n\n\u201cWith the passage of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Zip Code bill through the House, our town is one step closer to receiving a unique zip code that will help our residents build for the future,\u201d said Severance Mayor Matt Fries. \u201cFrom funding infrastructure projects to making sure our first responders get to the right address to keep our residents safe, a unique zip code will benefit everyone. We are very appreciative of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s work on this effort and we are hopeful the U.S. Senate will pass H.R. 8753 in the coming days.\u201d\n\n\u201cA unique zip code will be a major factor for Castle Pines receiving the taxes paid by our residents and making sure we are able to build out the infrastructure needed to meet our community\u2019s demands,\u201d said Castle Pines Councilwoman Deborah Mulvey. \u201cWe are very appreciative of Congresswoman Boebert taking the time to listen to the needs of small cities and towns across Colorado and follow through with a solution that benefits the people of Castle Pines.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe City of Lone Tree continues to strongly support the proposed ZIP Code bill for the communities of Colorado,\u201d said Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon. \u201cThis essential federal legislation will enable Lone Tree and our neighboring cities to more effectively service our residents and businesses, streamline our services, and enhance the unique identity of our community.\u201d\n\nSilver Cliff Mayor Buck Wenzel stated, \u201cThis bill would restore the Town of Silver Cliff\u2019s rightful identity and will guarantee that sales tax is properly distributed and received by our town and not by others. Silver Cliff\u2019s Zip Code was arbitrarily and capriciously removed from use in 1991 and our town was forced to use another town's Zip Code. As such, the identity of our town was stolen and to date we have suffered hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost sales taxes from online, out of county, and out of state sales. The citizens of Silver Cliff deserve for their taxes to be spent on the roads and other necessities that they use on a daily basis.\u201d\n\nCentennial Mayor Stephanie Piko stated, \u201cEstablishing a single zip code for communities would enhance their community identities and address challenges such as emergency management, public safety, business attraction and retention, insurance coverage, and mail delivery, which are beyond the communities' control.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 8753, to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Read the full text of the bill HERE.\n\nThe Zip Code system was instituted in America in the 1960s. The Postal Service utilizes the zip code system to deliver mail, but it is also heavily used and relied on by economic developers, insurers and emergency personnel amongst others.\n\nCommunities that do not have a unique Zip Code often experience associated problems that include: loss of economic development, loss of sales tax, unjustifiably high insurance rates, tax remittance and commercial licensing issues, diminished public safety and reduced emergency response times, identity issues, and efficiency issues.\n\nFor example, first responders often go to the wrong streets and people needing help experience delays due to Zip Code issues that would be addressed by this legislation.\n\nSmall towns and cities can petition the Postal Service for a new Zip Code but it is rarely approved and if it is denied they cannot appeal this decision for up to 10 years. Congress has intervened on these matters and last passed a law enacting four new Zip Codes through the Post Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006.\n\nThe 51 known communities throughout America experiencing Zip Code problems that would benefit from Congresswoman Boebert's legislation include:\n\n(1) Eastvale, California.\n\n(2) North Tustin, California.\n\n(3) Castle Pines, Colorado.\n\n(4) Centennial, Colorado.\n\n(5) Cherry Hills, Colorado.\n\n(6) Greenwood Village, Colorado.\n\n(7) Highlands Ranch, Colorado.\n\n(8) Lone Tree, Colorado.\n\n(9) Severance, Colorado.\n\n(10) Silver Cliff, Colorado.\n\n(11) Sterling Ranch, Colorado.\n\n(12) Superior, Colorado.\n\n(13) Scotland, Connecticut.\n\n(13) Coconut Creek, Florida.\n\n(14) Deerfield Beach, Florida.\n\n(15) Lighthouse Point, Florida.\n\n(16) Parkland, Florida.\n\n(17) Wilton Manors, Florida.\n\n(18) Estero, Florida.\n\n(19) Ft. Myers, Florida.\n\n(20) Hollywood, Florida.\n\n(21) Miami Lakes, Florida.\n\n(22) Ocoee, Florida.\n\n(23) Oakland Park, Florida.\n\n(25) Burr Ridge, Illinois.\n\n(26) Urbandale, Iowa.\n\n(27) Carmel, Indiana.\n\n(28) Noblesville, Indiana.\n\n(29) Westfield, Indiana.\n\n(30) Zionsville, Indiana.\n\n(31) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.\n\n(32) Montz, Louisiana.\n\n(33) Grass Valley, Nevada.\n\n(34) Swanzey, New Hampshire.\n\n(35) Kinnelon, New Jersey.\n\n(36) Flanders, New York.\n\n(37) Glendale, New York.\n\n(38) Pendleton, New York.\n\n(39) Riverside, New York.\n\n(40) Northampton, New York.\n\n(41) Goose Creek, South Carolina.\n\n(42) Fairview, Texas.\n\n(43) Murphy, Texas.\n\n(44) Sargent, Texas.\n\n(45) Fairlawn, Virginia.\n\n(46) Caledonia, Wisconsin.\n\n(47) Franklin, Wisconsin.\n\n(48) Greenfield, Wisconsin.\n\n(49) Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.\n\n(50) Somers, Wisconsin.\n\n(51) Mills, Wyoming.\n\nCurrent cosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 8753 include: Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Rep. Young Kim (CA-40), Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Rep. Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-secures-key-wins-for-colorado-s-servicemembers-buckley-space-force-base-in-annual-defense-legislation", "Congressman Crow Secures Key Wins for Colorado\u2019s Servicemembers, Buckley Space Force Base in Annual Defense Legislation", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "December 11, 2024\n\nCrow: \u201cThis bill will help to make critical infrastructure upgrades at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado and provide the largest pay raise for junior servicemembers\u2026\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Today Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, voted to pass this year\u2019s National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), which included key priorities he championed to bolster military readiness, improve the lives of US servicemembers and their families in Colorado, and build a stronger national defense at home and abroad.\n\n\u201cI will never forget what it\u2019s like to serve in the boots of an Army private. I know first-hand the impact our annual defense bill has on servicemembers\u2019 lives, military readiness, and our national security,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cThis bill will help make critical infrastructure upgrades at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado and provide the largest pay raise for junior servicemembers to help support military readiness and retention.\u201d\n\nThis year\u2019s NDAA, includes the following Congressman Crow-led priorities:\n\nStrengthening the Future of Buckley Space Force Base:\n\nSupporting the Power Independence Project: Provision authorizing $68M for the Power Independence Project to ensure Buckley is able to field new Missile Warning capabilities and not face any power capacity limits.\n\nEnhancing Transparency and Oversight Policies:\n\nImproving Transparency on DOD Contracts: Provision that requires the Secretary of Defense to publicize formal guidance on the oversight of Department of Defense contracts that support or enable sensitive activities\n\nExtending Reporting Requirements: Provision requiring a report on the number of strikes undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities and the number of combatant and non-combatant deaths resulting from those strikes\n\nExamining the Impact of Civilian Harm: Provision examining the extent to which civilian harm that occurs during counterterrorism operations informs intelligence community analyses on mission success of campaigns to defeat foreign terrorist organizations\n\nEnsuring a More Cost-Effective Use of Taxpayer Dollars:\n\nWinding Down Duplicative Oversight Office: Provision to responsibly wind down the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the office tasked with overseeing U.S. reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan, and transferring its role to permanent inspector general offices following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021\n\nBuilding a stronger national defense at home and abroad:\n\nUplifting Crisis Management Officials: Provision that designates a senior official within the State Department to coordinate the Department\u2019s overall response to international crises\n\nImproving Crisis Response Posture: Provision that requires regular tabletop crisis simulations and exercises to strengthen personnel training and improve overall response posture at the Department of State\n\nStrengthening Lessons Learned: Provision that establishes a clearinghouse of resources that lessons learned at the Department of State to improve crisis response and contingency planning\n\nBolstering Diplomatic Training: Provision that highlights the importance of crisis management in the training of foreign service officials\n\nThe final conference report also includes:\n\nIncreasing servicemember pay: A 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted servicemembers, and a 4.5% pay increase for the remainder of the force.\n\nMaking life better for our servicemembers: Improvements for servicemember housing, health care, child care, and spousal support\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-kim-introduce-bill-to-responsibly-sunset-the-office-of-the-special-inspector-general-for-afghanistan-reconstruction", "Reps. Crow, Kim Introduce Bill to Responsibly Sunset the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced the Sunsetting the Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) Act, bipartisan legislation to responsibly sunset the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) by January 31, 2026. Although SIGAR has conducted robust oversight of U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, this bill is responsive to the situation on the ground and a reduction in U.S. assistance to the country since the withdrawal of American troops.\n\nFollowing the wind down of the agency, this bill would provide a more cost-effective use of taxpayer dollars and hand oversight responsibilities to the inspector generals at the State Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).\n\n\u201cI was proud to serve our country in combat in Afghanistan. Now that the war is over, I\u2019ve introduced a bipartisan bill with Congresswoman Kim to save American taxpayer dollars and responsibly wind down SIGAR,\u201d said Rep. Jason Crow.\n\n\u201cAfter the Taliban takeover, U.S. assistance to Afghanistan has declined drastically. Naturally, transferring SIGAR\u2019s oversight role to permanent inspector general offices will save taxpayer dollars,\u201d said Rep. Young Kim. \u201cI am proud to join Rep. Crow in a bipartisan effort to reduce the federal bureaucracy and ensure an efficient federal government.\u201d\n\n\u201cI appreciate SIGAR\u2019s vital work to conduct comprehensive oversight of U.S. assistance to Afghanistan from 2008 until our withdrawal in 2021. Although our commitment to the people of Afghanistan and those who supported our decades-long mission there endures, the shape of our engagement has changed,\u201d said House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks. \u201cWinding down SIGAR in a responsible manner is an important recognition of that fact, will help avoid duplication, and conserve taxpayer resources.\u201d\n\nIn terminating SIGAR by January 31, 2026, this legislation allows funds associated with the Office to be transferred to the Department of State, foreign operations, and related appropriations, pending consultation between the U.S. Secretary of State and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations in both chambers of Congress.\n\nSIGAR was created by Congress as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in order to provide independent and objective oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction projects and activities. Throughout its 16-year existence, SIGAR routinely provided an overview of reconstruction activities to Congress on a quarterly basis, along with detailed statements of all obligations, expenditures, and revenues associated with these activities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-national-defense-authorization-act", "DeGette Statement on National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement following the vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cIt is a shame that Speaker Johnson has hijacked the NDAA to advance his extreme social agenda. Every year, the NDAA provides Congress with the opportunity to invest in the men and women who bravely serve our country in uniform. This year\u2019s bill would give our most junior enlisted servicemembers a well-deserved pay increase and make meaningful investments in our armed forces. It is unfortunate that Speaker Johnson is prioritizing a toxic policy position over the well-being of our men and women in uniform.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-neguse-led-bill-better-equip-communities-access-federal-disaster", "House Passes Neguse-Led Bill to Better Equip Communities with Access to Federal Disaster Assistance", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "December 11, 2024\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 This week, the House passed Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse\u2019s bipartisan, bicameral Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act. This legislation enhances communities\u2019 capacity for long-term disaster recovery by allowing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster management funds awarded for one disaster to be applied to other open disasters.\n\n\u201cAs we continue to face increasing numbers of natural disasters across our country\u2014wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and more\u2014it\u2019s critically important that we work to equip our communities with the resources that they need. My home state of Colorado has seen firsthand the devastating impacts of these disasters, Mr. Speaker, as we\u2019ve unfortunately experienced record-breaking and deadly wildfires, drought, and flood conditions\u2013all over just the last few years. This bill would strengthen our efforts to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of future disasters across our country,\u201d Assistant Leader Neguse stated while speaking in support of his legislation during House consideration of the bill.\n\nNeguse\u2019s full remarks can be found HERE.\n\nFor communities in Colorado and beyond that are experiencing an increase in natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and droughts, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act streamlines unnecessary red tape to enable state and local governments to utilize FEMA-allocated management costs across multiple disasters and build future disaster recovery capacity. Under current law, management costs awarded for one disaster may only be used for that disaster, which creates additional administrative burdens for communities who may be managing multiple open disasters.\n\nAdditional information on the legislation can be located HERE.\n\nBackground\n\nHouse Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse has been steadfast in his efforts to expand access to critical federal disaster assistance for communities impacted by natural disaster. In July, when the Alexander Mountain Fire and Stone Canyon Fire threatened parts of his congressional district, Neguse acted swiftly to secure federal funds authorized by FEMA to fight the fires.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Neguse was successful in enacting the Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act, which merges the application deadlines for the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program and Individuals and Households Program (IHP). He is also the sponsor of a legislative package aimed at streamlining federal assistance under the Small Business Administration for families and communities impacted by natural disasters.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=971", "House Passes Pettersen\u2019s Provision to Restore Silver Cliff ZIP Code", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8753, bipartisan legislation that included a provision introduced by Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to restore the Town of Silver Cliff\u2019s ZIP Code.\n\nIn 1991, the town lost its unique ZIP Code and was forced to use the ZIP Code of the neighboring town of Westcliffe, which has resulted in delays and extensive errors with postal delivery, as well as a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales tax revenue. The bill would reinstate the original ZIP Code to the Town of Silver Cliff, decoupling them from Westcliffe and alleviating these issues.\n\n\u201cColoradans depend on reliable postal service for everything from prescription drugs and billing notices to food, clothing, and other necessary items,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cIt\u2019s unacceptable that the Town of Silver Cliff has faced delayed and lost deliveries, subpar postal service, and thousands of dollars lost in sales tax revenue since they lost their unique ZIP Code in 1991. Today, I\u2019m grateful to see this legislation pass with bipartisan support, bringing us one step closer to restoring Silver Cliff\u2019s ZIP Code.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn addition to losing our identity, the town of Silver Cliff has lost thousands and thousands of dollars in sales taxes from online, out of county and out of state sales, and has caused serious mail delivery issues since we lost our ZIP Code,\u201d said Silver Cliff Mayor H.A. Buck Wenzel. \u201cThe passage of this bill will ensure that the sales taxes from our residents will be applied to our town, so that we can continue to provide services - roads, streets, parks, trails, museum, senior care - that they deserve. We are grateful to our Congresswoman for listening to our plight, caring, and acting on this crucial issue that has adversely affected the Town of Silver Cliff for the past 33-years.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=970", "House Passes Pettersen\u2019s Provisions to Improve Colorado Water Infrastructure", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which included three provisions championed by Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to improve Colorado\u2019s water infrastructure.\n\nWRDA is a legislative package that provides Members of Congress the opportunity to authorize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works projects to improve the nation\u2019s waterways and water infrastructure, flood and storm protection, ports and harbors, the inland waterway navigation network, and other water resources infrastructure.\n\nIncluded in WRDA is Pettersen\u2019s bill - the John Griffin Regional Reservoir Project Act - which authorizes a $50 million investment to reconnect John Griffin Regional Park in Ca\u00f1on City to the Arkansas River ecosystem. Pettersen worked on this provision after hearing directly from Fremont County officials about their plans to create a reservoir within John Griffin Regional Park and the need for federal assistance.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve heard directly from Coloradans about the urgent need to improve our water infrastructure, particularly in our rural communities,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cAfter meeting with Ca\u00f1on City officials and learning about their need for federal support to reconnect the John Griffin Regional Park channels to the Arkansas River, I fought to include this provision. Today, I\u2019m grateful the House passed this legislation with bipartisan support. I will continue working to secure federal resources like this that will make a tangible difference in our communities.\u201d\n\nIn May, Rep. Pettersen visited John Griffin Regional Park in Ca\u00f1on City, where she heard updates from officials about efforts to reconnect John Griffin Regional Park\u2019s channels to the Arkansas River.\n\n\u201cThe city is excited to see this vital community project continue along the path towards reality,\u201d said Leo Evans, Director of Department of Public Works, Ca\u00f1on City. \u201cWe look forward to continued progress and partnership between the local, state, and federal partners as we move one step closer to completion.\u201d\n\nPettersen also successfully included a provision to designate Corps regional staff as Technical Assistance Liaisons to support communities with federal water infrastructure projects and a provision to include low-head dams in the National Inventory of Dams to protect recreators, such as rafters and kayakers.\n\nBackground:\n\nJohn Griffin Regional Reservoir Project Act: Included in WRDA is Rep. Pettersen\u2019s bill authorizing a $50 million investment to reconnect the John Griffin Regional Park channels in Ca\u00f1on City to the Arkansas River ecosystem. Today, landscape scars in John Griffin Regional Park demonstrate that this area once had a wide floodplain with braided channels. Side channels still exist, but are disconnected from the Arkansas River, leading to potential floods and other natural disasters. This investment will reconnect remaining side channels, boost water storage, create a natural barrier to protect against wildfires, and create more space for recreational use.\n\nEstablishing Technical Assistance Liaisons: This provision authorizes Economic Development Administration Regional Directors to designate a regional staff member to act as a Technical Assistance Liaison to help them navigate federal processes as they develop water infrastructure plans and projects. These liaisons will give guidance to local partners on accessing federal programs, services and other assistance that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can provide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-secures-extension-upper-colorado-and-san-juan-river", "Assistant Leader Neguse Secures Extension of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs in Annual Defense Bill", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "December 9, 2024\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement regarding the inclusion of his bill, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act, in the final negotiated language for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Neguse\u2019s bill, which mirrors legislation championed by Senator John Hickenlooper in the U.S. Senate, extends the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program for seven years, advancing protections for four threatened and endangered native fish species in the region.\n\n\u201cOver the course of the 118th Congress, I\u2019ve been proud to lead efforts to reauthorize the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Fish Recovery Programs through 2031. This reauthorization will build on the significant progress already made by these highly successful programs. It is essential that Congress acts before the end of the year to reauthorize the programs, and I am optimistic that we can get it across the finish line and continue safeguarding Colorado's fish and wildlife for years to come,\u201d said Assistant Leader Joe Neguse.\n\nIn 2022, Assistant Leader Neguse led a successful bipartisan effort to extend the authorization for the recovery programs through 2024 as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill. The program authorization was originally set to expire in 2023.\n\nBackground\n\nThe Upper Colorado River Basin is home to 14 native fish species, including the threatened and endangered humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker. These threatened and endangered fish are found only in the Colorado River system.\n\nThe Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, founded in collaboration with public and private entities, was established in 1988 to save four endangered fish species from extinction. This program represents an unprecedented partnership of local, state, and federal agencies, water and power interests, and environmental groups working together to recover endangered fish and is a national success.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-bilirakis-urge-reauthorization-special-diabetes-program", "DeGette, Bilirakis Urge Reauthorization of Special Diabetes Program", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, led 196 Members of Congress on a letter to House Leadership supporting the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) and asking for its reauthorization prior to its expiration at the end of December.\n\n\u201cDiabetes is one of our country\u2019s most expensive diseases in both human and economic terms, affecting people of all ages and races, and in every region of our country. It is a leading cause of kidney disease, adult blindness, lower-limb amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Approximately one in four health care dollars and one in three Medicare dollars are spent treating people with diabetes. Although the costs and prevalence of diabetes continue to increase, the SDP is making meaningful progress,\u201d the Members wrote.\n\n\u201cAs we face yet another expiration of this program at the end of this year, we look forward to working with you to ensure the SDP can continue to support Americans living with or at risk of developing diabetes,\u201d the Members closed.\n\nThe Special Diabetes Program is comprised of two components: the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research (SDP) and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDP-I). Since the program\u2019s inception, it has delivered meaningful resources and research breakthroughs for the 38.4 million Americans with diabetes and 97.6 million with prediabetes, as well as their loved ones who are impacted by the disease. SDP and SDP-I are each currently authorized at a level of approximately $160 million per year. This authorization runs out at the end of the year.\n\nSustained, long-term investment allows the SDP to fund research that leads directly to the development of new insights and therapies that improve the lives of those with diabetes and accelerates progress towards curing and preventing the disease. Likewise, the SDP-I has a significant and positive impact on the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), who are disproportionately affected by type 2 Diabetes (T2D), including a marked decrease in diabetes incidence among AI/AN. SDP-funded research has led to notable developments including a new drug that delays the onset of Type 1 Diabetes, therapies to reverse vision loss associated with diabetes, and early groundwork for artificial pancreas systems, which have been proven to reduce costly and burdensome complications for people with Type 1 Diabetes.\n\nThe Special Diabetes Program improves the lives of the 136 million Americans living with or at risk of developing diabetes, while also greatly reducing the long-term healthcare expenditures related to its complications.\n\nThe full letter can be found here and below:\n\n--\n\nDear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries:\n\nThank you for your long-standing support of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), an essential resource in our nation\u2019s investment in diabetes research, treatment, education and prevention programs. We write today to ask for your continued commitment to this vital program by ensuring its reauthorization prior to its expirationon December 31, 2024.\n\nDiabetes is one of our country\u2019s most expensive diseases in both human and economic terms, affecting people of all ages and races, and in every region of our country. It is a leading cause of kidney disease, adult blindness, lower-limb amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Approximately one in four health care dollars and one in three Medicare dollars are spent treating people with diabetes. The total cost of diabetes in the United States was $412.9 billion in 2022, and medical expenditures for individuals diagnosed with diabetes are roughly 2.6 times higher than expenditures for those without the disease. Although the costs and prevalence of diabetes continue to increase, the SDP is making meaningful progress.\n\nThe SDP is comprised of two partner components: the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research (SDP) and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDP-I). Since the program\u2019s inception, it has delivered meaningful and impactful resources and research breakthroughs for the 38.4 million Americans with diabetes and 97.6 million with prediabetes, as well as their loved ones, who are impacted by the disease. It is essential we continue to invest in the research necessary to develop a cure for diabetes, as well as support the programs that help prevent and treat the disease and its complications.\n\nResearch funded by the program is leading to new insights and treatment options that improve the lives of diabetes patients and accelerate progress toward curing and preventing the disease. In recent years, this funding contributed to landmark research that culminated in the first early, preventive treatment that can delay clinical diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in those at high risk of developing the disease. SDP-funded research is also advancing knowledge of how insulin-producing beta cells are lost with T1D and how they can be protected or replaced in people, which is helping scientists accelerate new cell replacement therapies. The SDP has also allowed researchers to continue to make progress in other areas, such as:\n\nTherapies to Delay T1D Onset: The SDP enabled the creation of TrialNet, the largest clinical network for T1D, which conducted the clinical trials that supported the 2022 FDA approval of the first diseasemodifying therapy for T1D, which can delay onset by nearly three years. Other therapies to delay and ultimately prevent onset are in the research pipeline.\n\nDiabetes Prevention in the American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Community: SDP-I has been one of the most successful programs ever created to reduce the incidence and complications due to Type 2 diabetes. Communities with SDPI-funded programs have seen substantial growth in diabetes prevention resources, and, for the first time, from 2013 to 2017, diabetes incidence in the AI/AN population decreased each year. In addition, the average blood sugar level, as measured by the hemoglobin A1C test, decreased from 9.0 percent in 1996 to 8.1 percent in 2014 in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, resulting in reduced risk of eye, kidney, and nerve complications.\n\nArtificial Pancreas (AP) Systems: SDP-funded research laid early groundwork for developing AP systems, which have shown the ability to reduce costly and burdensome complications and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. SDP funds led to the first fully automated insulin-dosing system being made available to patients in 2017, some five to seven years earlier than expected. Positive results from clinical trials since then have led to another FDA-approved AP system and next-generation AP devices that have outperformed first-generation devices in adolescents and young adults. According to one study, the use of AP systems in adults could save Medicare roughly $1 billion over 25 years.\n\nEye Therapies: SDP-funded research discovered that combining a drug with laser therapy can reverse vision loss in people living with diabetes. The SDP also filled a critical research gap by funding a head-to-head comparison of three drugs for the treatment of diabetic eye disease. In the SDP era, diabetic eye disease rates have decreased by more than 50 percent for the AI/AN population, resulting in a reduction of vision loss and blindness.\n\nEnvironmental Factors Influencing T1D: Researchers are conducting a groundbreaking 15-year study to determine what environmental factors influence the onset of T1D. They believe by identifying specific triggering factors, new strategies can be developed to prevent the initial onset of the disease.\n\nThese are only a few of the many groundbreaking discoveries made possible by the SDP. New technology, therapies, and data sets are improving the lives of the 136 million Americans living with or at risk of developing diabetes, while also greatly reducing the long-term health care expenditures related to its complications. Long-term, sustained investment in this program would provide the stability researchers need to continue large-scale trials, conduct outreach and education, and determine where best to allocate resources \u2013 all of which play an important role in helping to better treat, prevent, and ultimately cure diabetes.\n\nWe thank you for your steadfast support of the SDP in the March funding package when you helped deliver the first funding increase for the program in nearly 20 years. Congress has reauthorized the SDP with bipartisan support on a regular basis since the program\u2019s inception in 1997, prior to this action, funding had remained flat since fiscal year 2004. During this time, the cost of research has increased, as has the size of the Indian Health Service population and the cost of medical care. We greatly appreciate your recognition of these considerations. Extending the SDP beyond December 2024 will continue our momentum and provide renewed hope for the diabetes community.\n\nAs we face yet another expiration of this program at the end of this year, we look forward to working with you to ensure the SDP can continue to support Americans living with or at risk of developing diabetes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=968", "Reps. Pettersen, Edwards Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Post-Disaster Recovery Through Reforestation and Restoration", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act. This bipartisan legislation would help communities impacted by natural disasters \u2013 including wildfires and floods \u2013 recover and rebuild more resilient to future threats through reforestation and restoration efforts. Specifically, the legislation would require the Department of Interior, in coordination with states, local governments, tribes, and colleges to identify critical lands in need of rehabilitation after natural disasters and support projects through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.\n\nOver 3 million Coloradans \u2013 more than 50% of the state\u2019s population \u2013 live in a moderate to high risk area for wildfires. As wildfires become increasingly common, it is crucial to implement post-disaster recovery strategies, including reforestation and restoration efforts. This not only helps restore damaged ecosystems but also protects communities from future disasters.\n\n\u201cAs wildfires become a year-round threat, prioritizing post-disaster recovery is more important than ever,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cBy investing in rehabilitation after wildfires and other natural disasters, we can ensure that our communities not only recover but also rebuild in a way that enhances their resilience against future disasters. I thank Congressman Edwards for his partnership on this bipartisan legislation and will keep working to ensure we are better prepared for wildfires and other threats for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cWestern North Carolina is home to the Pisgah National Forest, much of which was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The work to restore vast swaths of forest land will be difficult but must be done as quickly as possible to mitigate the risk of wildfire and other negative effects if left unaddressed,\u201d said Edwards. \u201cThat is why I am co-leading the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act, which requires the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service to identify priority areas and support targeted projects for reforestation and restoration.\u201d\n\nThe Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act is endorsed by the following organizations: The Nature Conservancy, American Forests, National Association of Counties, the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-rogers-and-sens-bennet-and-cramer-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-honoring-the-fifth-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-us-space-force", "Reps. Crow, Rogers and Sens. Bennet and Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring the Fifth Anniversary of the Founding of the US Space Force", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, joined Chair of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-AL-3) in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring the fifth anniversary of the founding of the United States Space Force, which will fall on December 20, 2024. A companion resolution honoring this anniversary was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND).\n\nIn addition to honoring this important date, the resolution commends the \u201cdedication, professionalism, and service\u201d of the men and women of the US Space Force, and acknowledges the Force\u2019s critical role in protecting and \u201cmaintaining the safety and security of the American people, allied forces, and global space infrastructure.\u201d The resolution also recognizes 11 installations nationwide that support its missions, three of which are located within Colorado: Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, as well as Peterson Space Force Base and Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.\n\n\u201cThe United States Space Force plays a critical role in advancing US national security. My district is home to Buckley Space Force Base, and I\u2019ve seen first-hand how important it is that we continue to support the future of Space Force,\u201d said Rep. Crow. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead a bipartisan resolution recognizing the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Space Force and thank the dedicated men and women who are hard at work ensuring that the United States continues to lead the way in space operations.\u201d\n\nThis resolution builds on Congressman Crow\u2019s efforts to advance US space operations. He is a member of the US Space Force Caucus in the US House of Representatives, and has long worked to support Buckley Space Force Base and solidify Colorado\u2019s role as a global aerospace leader. He recently convened the third meeting of the Future of Buckley Task Force, which brings together high-level defense community stakeholders and base leaders for an open discussion on the future of Buckley. He also secured $14.7M for critical water and electric infrastructure upgrades at the base.\n\nThe US Space Force is America\u2019s newest military branch, and was officially established on December 20, 2019, by the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. It consists of more than 14,000 military and civilian personnel, who are known as \u201cGuardians.\u201d Organized under the United States Department of the Air Force, Space Force has conducted over 200 launches throughout their five year history. It is one of only two independent space forces in the world.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-rutherford-introduce-bill-to-permanently-enhance-transparency-and-oversight-of-us-immigration-detention-facilities", "Reps. Crow, Rutherford Introduce Bill to Permanently Enhance Transparency and Oversight of US Immigration Detention Facilities", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and John Rutherford (R-FL-05) introduced the Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would improve transparency and accountability in the operation of US immigration detention facilities.\n\nThis bill would codify existing protections for Members of Congress and designated staff to conduct critical oversight visits to oversee facility operations, including any concerns related to public health and the humane treatment of detained individuals. Rep. Crow led the push for these existing protections through the FY2020 appropriations process, and though included in annual appropriations legislation, the POD Act would formally codify these protections into law.\n\n\u201cThroughout my time in Congress, I have worked hard to promote transparency in government, and that includes making oversight visits to immigration detention facilities. My experience being denied access to conduct an oversight visit of an immigration detention facility in my own community highlighted the importance of these visits in ensuring government accountability and the humane treatment of all those detained,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cThat\u2019s why today I\u2019m introducing the POD Act with Congressman John Rutherford, because it\u2019s critical we as lawmakers take all steps necessary to ensure these facilities operate in compliance with US law.\u201d\n\n\u201cOversight is one of the most important functions of Congress,\u201d said Congressman Rutherford. \u201cThat\u2019s why members of Congress should never be denied access to immigration facilities altogether. As lawmakers, it is our job to ensure that immigration detention centers are being properly run, and in-person visits are an essential part of Congressional oversight. I am proud to join Congressman Crow on this bill to promote transparency and accountability by allowing access to immigration detention centers upon a member\u2019s request.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, this bill would ensure that any Member of the US Senate or House of Representatives is able to gain immediate access to any immigration detention facility operated by or for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and that any designated members of their staff are able to gain access to a DHS detention facility within a 24-hour period. This bill also ensures that Members of Congress are not prevented from entering any facility operated by or for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), but stipulates that because these facilities house minors, Members must be given access within two days of making the request to make an oversight visit.\n\nThis legislation has been endorsed by a number of key stakeholders, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), the National Immigrant Legal Center, UnidosUS, Church World Service, the National Council of Jewish Women, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), and the Village Exchange Center.\n\nCongressman Crow introduced a previous version of the POD Act in the 116th Congress alongside Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), and Hank Johnson (D-GA-04). This legislation was inspired by Congressman Crow\u2019s own experience of being denied entry to the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, following reports of multiple disease outbreaks in the facility. Ultimately, Crow was denied entry for 24 days, and since then, he has led the fight for greater governmental accountability and transparency of immigration detention facilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-introduces-bill-stop-spread-invasive-mussels-colorado", "Assistant Leader Neguse Introduces Bill to Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels in the Colorado River", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse introduced the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act, to help slow and prevent the spread of highly invasive aquatic species, including fast-spreading zebra mussels, in the Colorado River and other waters across the West. More specifically, the bicameral bill strengthens efforts led by states and agencies in partnership with the U.S. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to implement preventative measures\u2014like watercraft inspection and decontamination stations\u2014that help limit the spread of these invasive species. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Steve Daines (R-MO) are championing companion legislation in the United States Senate.\n\nNeguse, who also serves as founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, took action following reports that researchers have identified highly invasive zebra mussels in the Colorado River. Zebra mussels are considered the most costly invasive species in the U.S., rapidly attaching themselves to underwater infrastructure and causing fractures and clogs.\n\n\u201cInvasive species are costly and pose significant threats to our ecosystems,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cI am proud to work alongside Senator Bennet on the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act to help protect waters in Colorado and across the Rocky Mountain West. We must safeguard our water supply and work to prevent these aquatic species from doing greater harm to our infrastructure and ecosystems.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have to do everything we can to protect our rivers, lakes, and waterways that are vital to our local communities and outdoor recreation economy,\u201d said Senator Michael Bennet. \u201cThis legislation invests to reduce the spread of invasive species in Colorado \u2013 saving money for taxpayers and ensuring the health of our ecosystems.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the discovery of zebra mussel veligers in the Colorado River and in the Government Highline Canal near Grand Junction, CO, Representative Neguse\u2019s legislation is needed now more than ever to protect our state\u2019s waterways and critical infrastructure,\u201d said Dan Gibbs, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. \u201cWe commend Representative Neguse for being a continued champion of legislation to expand collaboration between state and federal partners, which will be critical to preventing these harmful species from further taking root in western rivers.\u201d\n\nThe Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act will strengthen efforts to prevent and manage the spread of aquatic invasive species by improving federal and state partnerships, enhancing agency coordination, and providing funding support for inspections and decontamination programs.\n\nMore specifically, the legislation will:\n\nStrengthen prevention efforts by providing the Bureau of Reclamation with the authority to partner with states and municipalities to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations;\n\nProvide all federal agencies participating in the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force with the authority to limit the movement of invasive species into and out of U.S. waters and take steps to improve data sharing between agencies; and\n\nEnsure that all at-risk basins are eligible and prioritized for watercraft inspection and decontamination funding.\n\nThe bill is supported by the Colorado Water Congress, Colorado River Water Conservation District, Aurora Water, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and Northern Water.\n\nFind all quotes of support here.\n\nBackground\n\nAssistant Leader Joe Neguse, whose district includes the headwaters of the Colorado River, has been working to address water and drought-related issues, securing funding and enacting significant bills that invest in water management. Earlier this year, he successfully secured passage of his Bipartisan WATER Data Improvement Act and Bipartisan Drought Preparedness Act through the House of Representatives. Together, these policies extend the authorization of emergency drought relief measures and increase water measurement and monitoring technologies.\n\nAdditionally, as founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, Rep. Neguse formed a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, each representing a state along the Colorado River Basin. The lawmakers are working to build consensus on critical issues plaguing the river, support the work of the Colorado River Basin states on how best to address the worsening levels of drought in the Colorado River Basin, and ensure western communities have stable access to safe and clean drinking water.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-2024-election-results", "DeGette Statement on 2024 Election Results", "2024-11-07", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "DENVER \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement.\n\n\u201cI am honored to have been reelected by my constituents to continue serving them in the United States House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cThe results of the presidential election and Senate races are deeply disturbing, especially for the millions of women whose reproductive rights now hang in the balance. Now more than ever, we need leaders who will stand up for what is right and advocate for the American people. I remain focused on this fight and on delivering for the people of Colorado\u2019s First District, regardless of who is in the White House.\n\n\u201cNext Congress, I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner on the issues that matter most to my constituents. As the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, I am committed to improving health care access and affordability as well as enhancing biomedical research to better advance treatments and cures. There is plenty of serious work for us do\u2014from ensuring that every American can receive the health care they need to building consensus on clean energy solutions.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-whip-clark-rep-pettersen-host-roundtable-discussion", "Assistant Leader Neguse, Whip Clark, Rep. Pettersen Host Roundtable Discussion on Child Care, Tout Democrats\u2019 Plan to Ensure Access and Affordability", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "November 1, 2024\n\nImage\n\nPictured Above: Neguse, Clark, Pettersen, and community participants at the Child Care roundtable on Wednesday. View additional photos from the event HERE.\n\nLafayette, CO \u2014 In case you missed it, on Wednesday, October 30th, House Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse welcomed Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to Boulder, Colorado for a roundtable conversation on House Democrats\u2019 plan to make child care affordable and accessible for American families. The Democratic leaders were joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, local officials, and representatives from child care and early childhood education organizations from across Colorado.\n\nAccess to high-quality child care expands economic opportunities for parents, but for many American families, the cost of care is simply too high. With caregivers and affordable child care services in short supply due to low wages, it has become incredibly difficult for parents to find classroom slots for their children, especially in rural and mountain communities like those along Colorado\u2019s Western Slope. As a result, child care has become one of the most expensive items in a family\u2019s budget, forcing an estimated 400,000 middle-class families each year into a lower income bracket.\n\nNeguse, Clark, and Pettersen all emphasized the urgency of affordable child care, discussing ways the Federal government can better support families in accessing affordable child care\u2014promoting the development of students and the wellbeing of families. They also highlighted that advancing an affordable childcare agenda would be a top priority for Democrats as they look toward the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cAs a parent of two young children, I know firsthand that access to quality child care and early childhood education is invaluable. These services don\u2019t just give our children the best possible start\u2014they also open doors to economic opportunities for parents and families, empowering us to build stronger, more resilient communities,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cI am incredibly grateful for Whip Clark\u2019s leadership on this issue, and look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that every family and young student in Colorado and across America has the tools they need to succeed.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the leadership of House Democrats, the lack of affordable child care is now part of the national political conversation \u2014 aligning with millions of kitchen table conversations across America,\u201d said Whip Clark. \u201cWe understand child care is critical to building a robust and inclusive economy. That's why we are committed to stopping the Republican Project 2025 Agenda, which would increase costs on families, and ensuring everyone can find and afford the care they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a working mom with another child on the way, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to find child care, and even when you do, nothing ever seems affordable,\u201d said Congresswoman Pettersen. \u201cThe federal funding from the American Rescue Plan made transformative investments in child care, and now that this funding has expired, Congress must act and continue to build on that progress. It was an honor to join Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and host Whip Katherine Clark \u2013 a champion in this fight \u2013 to reaffirm our commitment to expanding access to quality child care, which is critical for our economy and the success of our kids and families.\u201d\n\nAdditional roundtable participants included Boulder County Commissioners Ashley Stolzmann, and Clare Levy; Chris Coker and Jen Spettel, YMCA Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming; Mitch Houston and Jessica Tribbett, Clear Creek Schools Foundation; Jessica North, Clear Creek County School Board; Kaycee Headrick, Boulder County Early Childhood Council; Christina Taylor, Larimer County Early Childhood Council; Linda Siptroth, YWCA of Boulder County; and Gabriela Lopez Ortega, City of Boulder Child Care Subsidy Office (CCS).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-secures-500000-award-csus-christman-airfield-enhanced", "Assistant Leader Neguse Secures $500,000 Award to CSU's Christman Airfield for Enhanced Firefighting and Drone Innovation", "2024-10-30", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "October 30, 2024\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nPictured Above: Congressman Neguse, President Parsons, members of the CSU Drone Center Team, and university faculty and students. View additional photos from the visit HERE.\n\nLafayette, CO \u2014 Yesterday, U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced he secured $500,000 in Community Project Funding to Colorado State University (CSU) to advance their Multiuse UAS Airfield Project. This funding\u2014secured by Congressman Neguse as part of a government funding package signed into law earlier this year\u2014will support the renovation and improvement of Christman Airfield, which plays a key role in emergency firefighting operations across the Front Range and is paving the way in drone training and research for the Rocky Mountain West.\n\nThe Colorado Congressman was joined by CSU President Amy Parsons, Drone Center Director Christopher Robertson, and a wide array of university faculty and students\u2014highlighting the critical role of federal support in advancing this initiative. The event featured a ceremonial check presentation and allowed CSU researchers the opportunity to elaborate on the development of new aircraft and UAS technologies.\n\n\u201cCSU stands at the forefront of innovation and technology in Colorado, and I\u2019m incredibly proud to have secured $500,000 in Federal funding to help renovate and improve the Christman Airfield,\u201d said Assistant Leader Joe Neguse. \u201cAfter the recent Alexander Mountain and Stone Canyon Fires, our community understands the critical need to strengthen aerial firefighting and emergency management capabilities\u2014and this investment directly addresses that need. Together, we\u2019re taking meaningful steps to better protect Coloradans from the increasing threat of wildfires.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to Congressman Neguse for his efforts to secure this funding for several community-based projects in Larimer County. Christman Airfield at CSU plays a critical role in wildfire mitigation, and is used for everything from response to natural disasters to law enforcement to search and rescue. It\u2019s also foundational to our drone education at CSU, and we\u2019re appreciative for the opportunity to invest in this multi-use resource,\u201d said Amy Parsons, Colorado State University President .\n\n\"Colorado State University\u2019s Christman Field is a highly versatile UAV research, education, and flight training facility, located northwest of Fort Collins at the base of the foothills. When it\u2019s not being utilized to train the next generation of aviators, the airfield also serves as an essential emergency operations center and staging ground for aerial firefighting efforts,\u201d said Adam Smith, Associate Director, Colorado State University Drone Center. \u201cAs the third-longest continuously operating airfield in Colorado, the facilities and runway at Christman Field are beginning to show signs of age. This grant funding provides a crucial opportunity to revitalize the airfield, enabling expanded aerial firefighting operations. With these upgrades, Christman Field will remain a vital asset for Colorado\u2019s emergency management professionals, helping to safeguard our natural resources and mountain communities.\u201d\n\nAdditional Background on CSU Multiuse UAS Airfield Project:\n\nAs mentioned, the $500,000 federal investment will go toward the renovation and improvement of the Christman Airfield, which is utilized for aviation research and training for wildfire fighting. The renewed facility provides an updated location for aerial firefighting and emergency management during forest fire operations, supporting the protection of Colorado\u2019s natural areas as well as properties in the forested areas of the state.\n\nNeguse secured a total of $11 million in Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding for 14 projects that directly benefit cities and towns across Colorado\u2019s 2nd Congressional District.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-and-local-leaders-celebrate-664-million-front-range", "Assistant Leader Neguse and Local Leaders Celebrate $66.4 Million for Front Range Passenger Rail Project", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 In case you missed it, earlier today, U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse celebrated the announcement that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $66.4 million to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to help bring the Front Range Passenger Rail Project to life. The funding was allocated through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which invests in railroad infrastructure projects that improve safety and support economic vitality.\n\nAt a press conference in Westminster this morning, Congressman Neguse, Governor Polis, Senator Bennet, Congresswoman Pettersen, CDOT Executive Director Lew, and local leaders announced that four Colorado rail projects will receive a total of $129.5 million in federal funds. The CRISI grants were awarded to CDOT, Colorado State University Pueblo, San Luis Central Railroad Co., and OmniTRAX.\n\n\u201cAfter years of working to secure federal support for the Front Range Passenger Rail Project, I am excited to see the Department of Transportation heed our calls and commit to modernizing Colorado\u2019s passenger rail system\u2014not just for communities along the Front Range but for residents throughout the entire state. This is a once-in-a-generation investment in our passenger rail infrastructure, creating countless new opportunities for communities to connect, grow, and thrive\u2014and we will continue to work together to ensure this momentum leads to lasting benefits for all Coloradans,\u201d said Assistant Leader Joe Neguse.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s grant will make freight rail traffic in some of our busiest growing communities safer quickly while providing critical building blocks for Front Range Passenger Rail. This major funding will help achieve important priorities like complying with longstanding federal standards and improving the safety of rail crossings, which can be the sites of dangerous incidents. With more than $66 million in federal support from the Biden-Harris administration, the future of Colorado\u2019s rail network is a clear priority for the federal government, as it should be. We thank Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, Congressman Neguse and Congresswoman Pettersen, and our communities for their support of this important project,\u201d said Governor Jared Polis.\n\nThis announcement is the result of the persistent advocacy from Neguse, members of Colorado\u2019s federal delegation, and state officials who have long championed investments in the state\u2019s transit infrastructure. Earlier this year, Rep. Neguse led his colleagues in a letter to House Appropriators, requesting full funding for the FRA's passenger rail programs. This follows previous outreach to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, urging the inclusion of the Front Range Passenger Rail in the FRA\u2019s newly established Corridor Identification and Development Program (CDIP)\u2014created as part of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help the federal government identify new passenger rail services.\n\nLeaders across the Front Range joined in celebrating the news:\n\n\u201cThe recent award by the Federal Rail Administration of $66.4 million dollars is a great big step in the right direction for Colorado to realize our front range passenger rail! Thank you Representative Neguse for leading the way, at the federal level, on this critical project,\u201d said Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins.\n\n\u201cThe Front Range Passenger Rail District Board (FRPRD) is deeply grateful to Congressman Neguse, Senator Hickenlooper and the Secretary of Transportation for their advocacy with the FRA. Their support played a significant part in the $66.4 million award that the FRA awarded to the FRPRD, which will play a pivotal role in advancing rail transportation on Colorado\u2019s front range. This support enables us to move forward with the construction, which will greatly enhance connectivity and improve accessibility for our community. Thank you for your commitment to our vision and for helping us make this important project a reality,\u201d said Joan Peck, Longmont Mayor.\n\n\u201cThis landmark grant from the Federal Railroad Administration is a huge step forward for passenger rail in Boulder and across the region. Front Range Passenger Rail will finally provide long-awaited train service from Boulder to Denver, Longmont and points beyond, and will make a transformative impact on mobility in our community for decades to come. We're incredibly grateful to Congressman Neguse as well as Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for their persistent advocacy for this project,\u201d said Aaron Brockett, Mayor of Boulder.\n\nBackground on Project\n\nThe $66,400,000 for CDOT will go toward the project titled \u2018Modernizing Rail on the Front Range: PTC Installation, Siding, & Grade Crossing Safety and Operational Improvements\u2019 involves systems planning, project planning, project development, final design, and construction activities to for provide track improvement, siding installation, and PTC design/installation in northern Colorado. The project will design, install, and test positive train control with a complementary siding on a portion of the Front Range Subdivision, along with several railroad crossings that could benefit from operational and safety improvements. It will also evaluate, design, and construct site-specific crossing solutions at five high-priority locations along the Subdivision.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-demands-answers-biden-harris-administration-transportation", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Demands Answers from Biden-Harris Administration on Transportation of Illegal Aliens Following Viral Video", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) sent a demand for information to Acting Director Patrick J. Lechleitner of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Administrator David Pekoske of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding the careless transportation of illegal aliens throughout the United States of America.\n\nA video has recently surfaced at the El Paso Airport in which a TSA agent states that illegal aliens have a \u201cdifferent process on a need-to-know basis\u201d. As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Congresswoman Boebert has sent a demand for information to ICE, DHS, and TSA following the unacceptable and inexcusable response from the TSA agent. The full demand for information from Congresswoman Boebert can be found HERE. Additionally, an exclusive article from The Blaze on the congresswoman\u2019s letter can also be found HERE.\n\nLETTER TO SECRETARY MAYORKAS, ADMINISTRATOR PEKOSKE, AND DIRECTOR LECHLEITNER:\n\nDear Secretary Mayorkas, Administrator Pekoske, and Director Lechleitner,\n\nI write to express my concern for the safety and security of Americans as we enter the busiest travel season of the year. With the upcoming holiday season approaching, many Americans look forward to traveling across the country to see their family and friends. As an influx of illegal aliens continues to infiltrate our border, the safety and security of American citizens is put at an all-time risk.\n\nA video has recently surfaced at the El Paso Airport in which a TSA agent states that illegal aliens have a \u201cdifferent process on a need-to-know basis\u201d. The response from this agent is unacceptable and inexcusable.\n\nThis is especially concerning because the Biden-Harris regime is carelessly permitting migrants to use their Border Patrol arrest paperwork or even the CBP One app as identification. Meanwhile, American citizens in my district have been told they do not have the right to refuse their picture being taken at the TSA checkpoint because it is an \u201cimproved safety and security measurement\u201d. At a bare minimum, the rules that apply to American citizens should also apply to illegal immigrants, particularly regarding identification.\n\nAccording to ICE, there are currently 13,099 illegal aliens convicted of homicide, 15,811 illegal aliens convicted of sexual assault, and a total of 425, 431 total non-detained, noncitizen convicted criminals roaming freely across the United States. This does not include the 2 million gotaways, the 1.7 million with final removal orders, or the 7 million on the non-detained docket. These illegals pose a direct threat to the safety and security of Americans. Instead of securing our border and nation, these illegals are further infiltrating our nation as they are unlawfully flown around across the United States with federal funding.\n\nAs such, I demand answers to the following questions:\n\nWhat is the current process is for letting dangerous, undocumented illegal aliens through our airports to fly across the nation?\n\nWhy are illegal aliens often provided with TSA agents to assist them to their gates?\n\nAre illegal aliens flying with tickets purchased with taxpayer dollars? If not, who is paying for these tickets?\n\nI have also seen ticketed passengers be removed from a flight against their will to fulfill seating illegal aliens who are traveling. Is this the standard practice?\n\nDo illegal aliens have priority on flights over American citizens who have purchased their tickets?\n\nMultiple TSA agents have personally informed me that the photo taken at the checkpoint is immediately deleted. What is the purpose of the photo and how can an immediately deleted photo assist in permitting, illegals through the TSA checkpoint?\n\nThe lack of leadership and inability to secure our borders shows that the current administration has continuously put illegal aliens first, and Americans last. I ask that you work within your organizations to assure Americans that their safety and security are your administration\u2019s main priority, and I look forward to your prompt response to these important questions.\n\nSincerely,\n\nLauren Boebert\n\nMember of Congress\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-condemns-western-land-grab-biden-harris-administration", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Condemns Western Land Grab from Biden-Harris Administration", "2024-10-22", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Western Slope Oil & Gas Association Executive Director Chelsie Miera released the following statements opposing the latest Colorado-Utah land grab by the Biden-Harris Administration's Bureau of Land Management (BLM).\n\n\u201cOnce again, the Biden-Harris Administration and the radical progressives in charge of BLM are attempting to lock up our public lands from critical uses like oil & gas exploration. Instead of putting Coloradans first, they're continuing to bend the knee to Green New Deal worshippers who want to destroy Colorado's oil & gas industry and the tens of thousands of good-paying jobs that support families across the state. Our children will lose out on millions of dollars for education from this tyrannical seizure of our land and there is nothing balanced about it. Obama, Biden and Harris have tried to use the Gunnison Sage-Grouse's ugly, non-endangered cousin, the Greater Sage-Grouse, to lock up more than 183 million acres in the West. This new land grab attempt doubles down to lock up tens of millions of acres more of surface and subsurface mineral rights. There was no consideration by this regime of what is actually best for all Coloradans. I will fight this newest land grab just like I've done for every ridiculous attempt from the Biden-Harris Administration and BLM to damage our economy.\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cThis is just the latest attempt from BLM to prioritize environmental activists over the economic needs of local communities,\u201d said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). \u201cBy limiting the ability of domestic energy producers to use our public lands, the Biden-Harris Administration will continue to drive up energy costs for hard working American families. House Republicans will work to stop this nonsensical war on American energy and will make sure Americans know that we cannot trust this Administration when it comes to supporting American jobs and reducing energy costs.\u201d\n\n\"In a state with the most stringent regulations on oil and gas development for our private, state, and federal lands, it is frustrating for our oil & gas employees to watch the Biden-Harris Administration continue to make production of our clean, reliable and affordable natural gas nearly impossible in Colorado,\" said Chelsie Miera, Executive Director of Western Slope Oil & Gas Association. \"We are grateful to Congresswoman Boebert for her continued advocacy in support of the thousands of families who work in our oil & gas industry and Coloradans who depend on our energy production.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the Biden-Harris Administration unleashed another massive land grab in Colorado and Utah when the agency released Records of Decision for the Big Game Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment, the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment, and plans for the Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices.\n\nEstablishing a one-mile buffer completely around this Gunnison Sage-Grouse\u2019s habitat and drastically reducing surface disturbances in the bird\u2019s habitat is ridiculous and unnecessary.\n\nThe BLM\u2019s record of decision for oil and gas management that amends resource management plans in Colorado significantly changes the management plans and could hinder responsible energy production on six million surface acres managed by BLM and 16 million acres of BLM-managed sub-surface mineral estate and closes off low and medium potential oil and gas areas.\n\nIn this land grab, BLM also amended 11 Resource Management Plans in Colorado and Utah to lock up land for Gunnison sage-grouse habitat on more than two million acres of BLM-managed public land and nearly three million acres of public subsurface mineral estate.\n\nChanges to the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Office RMPs also close off low and medium potential oil and gas areas. These bureaucratic seizures also designate new wilderness areas that contribute to catastrophic wildfires as they prevent active forest management and mechanical thinning.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-hosts-5th-annual-app-thon", "Congressman Neguse Hosts 5th Annual App-A-Thon", "2024-10-22", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nImage\n\nPictured Above: Congressman Neguse and community professionals at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado\u2014discussing student ideas for potential app submissions.\n\nLafayette, CO \u2014 On Saturday, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse hosted his fifth annual App-A-Thon, to help middle and high school-aged students in Colorado's 2nd District prepare their submissions for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Students were joined by professionals from BAE Systems and received helpful tips and feedback from expert coders as they refined their app submissions. They also had the opportunity to engage with employees and other STEM professionals, gaining insights into tech-related opportunities in Colorado.\n\n\u201cYear after year, I am continually impressed by the dedication and creativity of the students who participate in our annual App-A-Thon. And as Colorado\u2019s technology and innovation sectors continue to thrive, I am more confident than ever that these students have a bright future ahead of them,\u201d said Congressman Neguse. \u201cA big thank you to all of the students, teaching staff, and tech experts who joined us\u2014looking forward to seeing this year\u2019s final submissions.\u201d\n\nThe deadline to submit an app for this year\u2019s challenge is Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at 10:00 pm MT. Apps may be submitted through the office website, here.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high schoolers in Colorado\u2019s 2nd Congressional District. It was officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015 and is a nationwide effort allowing students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an \"app\") for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi, or other devices.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=916", "Rep. Pettersen Tours Child Care Facility, Highlights Recent Legislation to Expand Access to Care Following Expiration of Federal Funding", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "BROOMFIELD \u2013 U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) leadership, and local representatives at Beautiful Savior Lutheran School for a tour, classroom visit, and discussion on the recent expiration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This federal funding supported 4,374 child care facilities across the state \u2013 including this one \u2013 and 59,764 Colorado children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nColorado faces significant child care challenges, ranking 4th in the nation for highest costs, with limited availability. A recent study found that the state has approximately 75,000 more children under the age of six than available spots at licensed child care facilities. Additionally, providers still struggle with a shortage of qualified early childhood professionals despite increases in educators from stimulus-funded strategies.\n\n\u201cWhen I was pregnant, I toured a child care facility and found myself on a three-year-long waiting list, but we were fortunate that a spot eventually opened up for my son, Davis,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cUnfortunately, many families in Colorado aren\u2019t as lucky. As a state legislator, I sponsored numerous bills during the pandemic to help keep child care centers afloat, increase access in child care deserts, and support loan forgiveness programs for our early childhood educators. Funding from the American Rescue Plan was critical in sustaining these facilities, but now, without it, many are struggling to stay open. Congress must act and pass commonsense measures like the ones I recently introduced because expanding access to child care strengthens our economy and represents the best investment in our children\u2019s future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-wilson-and-sen-hickenlooper-lead-letter-with-122-colleagues-urging-senate-and-house-armed-services-committee-leadership-to-retain-house-passed-national-guard-protections-in-fy25-ndaa", "Reps. Crow, Wilson and Sen. Hickenlooper Lead Letter with 122 Colleagues Urging Senate and House Armed Services Committee Leadership to Retain House-Passed National Guard Protections in FY25 NDAA", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, joined Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) in leading a bipartisan, bicameral letter with 122 of their colleagues, urging leadership on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and House Armed Services Committee (HASC) to retain House-passed language in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would maintain the integrity and longstanding tradition of the National Guard as well as 120 years of legal precedent.\n\nThe House-passed language was put forward as a response to U.S. Air Force Legislative Proposal 480 (LP 480), which would forcibly transfer Air National Guard units performing space missions from their respective states and into the active duty U.S. Space Force (USSF), bypassing longstanding federal law that requires governors\u2019 consent before transferring National Guard units.\n\nThe original intent of the National Guard was to have a force ready to respond to the needs of their state and country. Because of this, authority was placed in the hands of each state's individual governor.\n\nThe House language would preserve these statutory protections. A companion measure with 32 bipartisan cosponsors was also put forward in the Senate. However, as this year\u2019s NDAA process did not allow for amendment floor votes in the Senate, the measure was not considered before the full chamber.\n\nIn their letter, the Members strongly urge SASC Chairman Reed, SASC Ranking Member Wicker, HASC Chairman Rogers, and HASC Ranking Member Smith to preserve these House-passed protections for governor oversight in the FY25 NDAA.\n\n\u201cShould Congress strip governors of the ability to manage National Guard units within their states, it would risk fundamentally altering the Guard\u2019s mission and identity, as well as set a concerning precedent whose impacts may be broader than anticipated,\u201d the Members wrote in the letter.\n\nThe Members continued, \u201cWe recognize the urgency of the future threats facing our national security, and we support the Department of the Air Force\u2019s efforts to prepare. We also believe that the desired end can be achieved through dialogue with affected states, without undermining the foundational principles that have guided the National Guard for over a century.\u201d\n\nIn addition to 125 signatories, LP 480 is opposed by the National Guard Association of the United States, the National Guard Bureau, the Council of Governors, and the National Governors Association.\n\nThis letter builds on Congressman Crow\u2019s longstanding efforts to oppose LP 480, and maintain the integrity and longstanding tradition of our National Guard. Congressman Crow joined Congressman Wilson and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper in May 2024 to lead an earlier letter, urging SASC and HASC leadership to reject the inclusion of LP 480 in the FY2025 altogether.\n\nA PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:\n\nOctober 16, 2024\n\nDear Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker, Chairman Rogers, and Ranking Member Smith,\n\nAs you begin conference negotiations for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we urge you to retain the House-passed language regarding the U.S. Air Force\u2019s Legislative Proposal 480 (LP 480) in the final bill. This straightforward and commonsense amendment preserves the statutory authority of governors to oversee National Guard forces under Title 32, while permitting the one-time personnel transfer that the U.S. Air Force requested.\n\nLP 480 seeks to transfer National Guard members performing space missions into the U.S. Space Force without gubernatorial approval. Such a change would undermine Sections 104 of Title 32 and 18238 of Title 10, which ensure that adjustments to the structure, organization, or mission of National Guard units have the consent of the state\u2019s governor. For over a century, this authority has helped the National Guard fulfill the role of a flexible fighting force, able to respond swiftly to both domestic emergencies and national security needs. Should Congress strip governors of the ability to manage National Guard units within their states, it would risk fundamentally altering the Guard\u2019s mission and identity, as well as set a concerning precedent whose impacts may be broader than anticipated.\n\nWe recognize the urgency of the future threats facing our national security, and we support the Department of the Air Force\u2019s efforts to prepare. We also believe that the desired end can be achieved through dialogue with affected states, without undermining the foundational principles that have guided the National Guard for over a century. This goal is shared by all 55 governors, who voiced their opposition to LP 480 in April letters to Secretary Austin. As this year\u2019s NDAA process did not allow for amendment floor votes in the Senate, a companion measure with 32 bipartisan cosponsors was not able to be considered before the full chamber. To that end, we strongly urge the Senate and House Armed Services Committees to preserve the House-passed protections for governor oversight in the FY2025 NDAA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=910", "Rep. Pettersen Celebrates 40 Years of Park County Senior Coalition, Visits Historic Como Roundhouse", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "COMO \u2013 U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently traveled across the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, including Park County where she visited the historic roundhouse in Como and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Park County Senior Coalition in Bailey.\n\nAt her first stop in Park County, Rep. Pettersen visited the historic roundhouse in Como, the longest operating roundhouse in the United States. This historic site holds a significant place in Colorado\u2019s history. Pettersen discussed how her office can be a resource through federal grants and the community project funding process.\n\nFollowing her visit to Como, Pettersen joined the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Park County Senior Coalition in Bailey. For four decades, this organization has provided vital resources to seniors in the Park County community. During her visit, Pettersen met with seniors and highlighted her dedication to ensuring seniors in rural communities have access to the services and resources they need. Specifically, Pettersen introduced the Rural Health Preceptor Tax Fairness Act to incentivize more health care professionals to train and practice medicine in rural communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=912", "Rep. Pettersen Highlights Community Investments in Chaffee, Joins Reopening of Historic McGinnis Gym", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "SALIDA \u2013 U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently stopped by Chaffee County to visit facilities that she championed through state and federal funding, including the historic McGinnis Gymnasium in Buena Vista and Solvista Health\u2019s Regional Assessment Center (RAC) in Salida.\n\nAt Pettersen\u2019s first stop in Chaffee County, she visited Solvista Health\u2019s RAC in Salida, a substance use disorder recovery center that she helped secure funding for alongside former state Representative Jim Wilson during her time in the Colorado state legislature. As chair of the Interim Study Committee on Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders, Pettersen helped establish the Building Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Underserved Communities Grant Program, delivering $700,000 to Solvista Health\u2019s RAC in Salida. In Congress, Pettersen has built upon this work by calling for increased funding and expanded access to mental health and substance treatment programs.\n\nFollowing her visit to Salida, Pettersen joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the McGinnis Gymnasium in Buena Vista, reopening the facility after refurbishments. Originally built in 1936 through the Public Works Administration as part of the New Deal, this gym holds a unique place in Buena Vista\u2019s history. Pettersen wrote a letter of support to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfields grant that was awarded to the gym. Now, the facility will serve as a safe, indoor recreation space for children and the Chaffee community for generations to come.\n\n\u201cProjects like these are a testament to the positive difference that state and federal dollars can make in our communities,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cI supported funding for these facilities because I know investments like this will elevate the entire Chaffee community. The McGinnis Gym will foster creativity and community engagement in Chaffee for generations to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=914", "Amid Funding Shortfall, Rep. Pettersen, Local Leaders Visit Edgewater Elementary School Kitchen, Call for Robust Federal Funding for School Nutrition Programs", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "EDGEWATER \u2013 U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) visited Edgewater Elementary School with leaders from Nourish Colorado and local school nutrition officials to tour the kitchen and advocate for increased federal support for school nutrition programs.\n\nAs a state legislator, Pettersen sponsored the referred measure that voters passed to create the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program, which provides funding to schools like Edgewater Elementary to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools. Currently, HSMA is projected to face a funding shortfall this school year. This also comes as recent federal policy proposals outlined devastating cuts to federal nutrition programs, jeopardizing children\u2019s access to free school meals. During the visit, Pettersen discussed the School Meals Expansion Act, legislation she supports to allow more schools to provide meals to students and ensure schools can continue to provide nutritious meals to Colorado children.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-secures-over-9-million-federal-funding-cd2-labs-enhance-research", "Rep. Neguse Secures Over $9 Million in Federal Funding for CD2 Labs to Enhance Research on Water-Related Climate Impacts", "2024-10-16", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced that labs and researchers at higher education institutions in Colorado\u2019s 2nd Congressional District will receive a total of $9,198,000 in Federal funding to advance research on a wide range of water-driven climate impacts. This funding\u2014made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2014is part of a larger $22.78 million package announced by the Department of Commerce for NOAA labs, programs, cooperative institutes, and other partners. Research topics include coastal and inland flood and inundation mapping and forecasting, and next-generation water modeling activities, including modernized precipitation frequency studies.\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) partners in Neguse\u2019s congressional district include the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado, Boulder and the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University. These labs were the recipients of an additional round of funding earlier this week\u2014over $3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act\u2014for research working to provide transparent climate projection products and equitable services for the public.\n\n\u201cRight now, all across Colorado, we see the real and visceral impacts climate change is having on our communities. We must continue to do all we can to predict the challenges ahead, equipping ourselves with the innovation and foresight needed to adapt and prepare for water-related climate impacts like drought, flooding, and more,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cPreparedness is our strongest tool in the face of climate change\u2014and I am proud to see and support the work underway at CU and CSU to strengthen the same.\u201d\n\n\u201cThanks to President Biden\u2019s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this investment will help boost NOAA\u2019s efforts to address the rising threat of climate change \u2014 putting us on the path to becoming more climate resilient and giving future generations the information and resources needed to tackle the climate crisis,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.\n\n\u201cBy integrating cutting-edge science and technology into prediction tools, we are working to equip communities to prepare for and respond to water-driven climate impacts on our path to becoming a climate-ready nation,\u201d said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. \u201cThese efforts enhance our nation\u2019s resilience and underscore NOAA\u2019s commitment to supporting sustainable and informed decision-making in the face of climate variability and change.\u201d\n\nIn recent years, the increasing frequency and severity of coastal and inland flooding, extreme precipitation and other weather events have highlighted the urgent need for better prediction and resilience strategies. Rising sea levels, driven by climate change, are exacerbating these challenges, and putting coastal communities at greater risk.\n\nThese funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help communities prepare for a range of climate impacts and will directly benefit policymakers, emergency responders, researchers, and the general public. Assistant Leader Neguse played a key role in crafting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, successfully securing the advancement of several key priorities for Colorado in the bill.\n\nA breakdown of the funding for CIRES and CIRA is as follows:\n\n$2 million awarded to NOAA\u2019s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado (CIRES) to advance subseasonal to annual coastal flooding risks;\n\n$2 million awarded to CIRES to modernize probable maximum precipitation (PMP) estimates. These estimates are necessary to help decision-makers better manage the risk of precipitation that may cause severe damage or catastrophic destruction of major bridges, dams, power plants and other infrastructure. This research will help bring estimates more in line with the projected impacts from a changing climate;\n\n$1.25 million awarded to CIRES for research to advance NOAA next-generation water prediction using a system that integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning; and\n\n$1.975 million awarded to CIRES and $1.973 million to NOAA\u2019s Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University (CIRA) to advance research to modernize PMP estimates.\n\nBackground\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse has been a continued advocate for increases in federal funding for Colorado\u2019s Federal labs and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Throughout this year\u2019s Federal budgeting and appropriations process, he emphasized the importance of their research to the well-being of the nation\u2014from predicting climate patterns to enhancing cybersecurity.\n\nThe Colorado Congressman is also working to ensure lands in Colorado\u2019s 2nd have the support needed to continue their work through his bill, the Federal Labs Modernization Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-juana-mendoza-winner-2024-polly-baca-raices-fuertes", "Rep. Neguse Announces Juana Mendoza as Winner of 2024 Polly Baca Ra\u00edces Fuertes Community Leader Award in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month", "2024-10-12", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and his staff announced Juana Mendoza is the recipient of the 2024 Polly Baca Ra\u00edces Fuertes Community Leader Award while at Downtown Longmont\u2019s D\u00eda de Muertos Family Celebration. Juana has served the people of Boulder County for more than 30 years, providing critical support to often underserved communities and to families of diverse backgrounds through her work at the Office of Housing and Human Services and the Case Management and Community Outreach Division.\n\n\u201cThe Honorable Polly Baca devoted her life to serving others, and as we come together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that shape Colorado\u2019s vibrant Latino community, I can think of no better recipient of this year\u2019s award than Juana Mendoza. Her unwavering dedication to ensuring that people of all backgrounds have access to life-changing programs that pave the way for success, and her tireless work and passion, continue to inspire countless Coloradans,\u201d said Congressman Neguse.\n\nEach year, the Polly Baca Ra\u00edces Fuertes Community Service Award honors individuals who represent the qualities of service to others and the uplifting of the Latino community that former State Senator Polly Baca embodies. Rep. Neguse established the award in 2020 to recognize an exemplary leader in the 2nd Congressional District who best exhibits commitment to the service of others.\n\nAbout Juana Mendoza:\n\nJuana Mendoza devoted more than three decades of service to the families and communities of Boulder County. She has an unwavering commitment to ensuring that people of all backgrounds, particularly those in the Latino community, have access to programs that help them achieve success. She played a critical role in shaping Boulder County\u2019s Early Intervention Team, working as an Early Intervention Support Specialist for 17 years. In this role, she promoted child well-being and prevented abuse and neglect by serving the whole family.\n\nThroughout her career, Juana went above and beyond to provide life-changing support to underserved families. She often extended herself beyond traditional business hours, office settings, job descriptions, and the standard lifecycle of a case, nurturing and maintaining thriving intergenerational relationships with children and families.\n\nAs a mentor to countless social workers, public servants, and leaders in Boulder County, Juana consistently led by example. Even in her retirement, she continues to serve the people and community she loves by volunteering to help victims of human trafficking and people living with addictions in Boulder County.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=906", "Rep. Pettersen Announces $850,000 for Affordable Housing in Leadville, Stops by Tourism & Economic Development Office", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently traveled across the high country of the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, announcing federal funding for an affordable housing project in Leadville, meeting with constituents at a community coffee, and stopping by the newly renovated Tourism and Economic Development Office.\n\nAt her first stop in Lake County, Rep. Pettersen attended the weekly Leadville Community Coffee to hear firsthand from local nonprofits and other organizations about updates on their work in the community. During the visit, Pettersen provided an update on her work in Congress. Despite dysfunction in Washington, Pettersen reiterated resources her office offers to rural communities like Leadville \u2013 from the Community Funding Project process to federal grants and more.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Pettersen secured $13.9 million in federal funding for 15 community projects, including $850,000 for an affordable housing development in Leadville. She recently toured the site with local leaders, including County Commissioners Jeff Fiedler, Hal Edwards, and Sarah Mudge, Leadville Mayor Dana Greene, and Lake County Regional Housing Authority Director Jackie Whelihan, and several members of the Housing Authority Board. The project, located just outside downtown Leadville, will provide walkable access to stores, schools, and the library.\n\nTo close out her visit to Lake County, Pettersen stopped by the new Tourism and Economic Development Office. During the visit, Pettersen discussed her bipartisan legislation \u2013 the Special District Grant Accessibility Act \u2013 to codify a definition of \u201cspecial district\u201d in federal law and ensure that districts are eligible for all appropriate forms of federal assistance. Additionally, Pettersen discussed the need to bring more federal dollars back home to communities in Lake County to update aging water infrastructure and ensure everyone has access to clean drinking water.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-joins-colorado-leaders-to-host-third-future-of-buckley-space-force-base-meeting", "Rep. Crow Joins Colorado Leaders to Host Third Future of Buckley Space Force Base Meeting", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "AURORA \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger, joined Colorado leaders to host the third Future of Buckley Task Force meeting. This event brings together high-level defense community stakeholders and base leaders for an open discussion on the future of Buckley as well as ongoing efforts to support Buckley\u2019s mission and Colorado\u2019s military community. Topics included energy resilience and infrastructure projects on the base; 140th Wing recapitalization efforts; and improving quality of life for servicemembers and base personnel.\n\nThis year, Congressman Crow was joined by Senator John Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor, and Buckley Space Force Base leadership.\n\n\u201cSupporting Buckley Space Force Base is a major priority of mine in Congress,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cI\u2019m glad to have Senator Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Primavera, Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor, and Buckley leadership here today at the third Future of Buckley Task Force meeting to support Buckley\u2019s mission, uplift our military community, and solidify Colorado\u2019s role as a global aerospace leader.\u201d\n\nBuckley Space Force Base is a key economic driver for Colorado. The base employs 3,100 active duty members, 4,000 National Guard personnel and Reservists, 2,400 civilians, and 2,500 contractors. It is estimated that Buckley contributes $1 billion annually to the local economy.\n\nThis third meeting of the Future of Buckley Task Force builds on Congressman Crow\u2019s longstanding work to support Buckley Space Force Base and solidify Colorado\u2019s role as a global aerospace leader. In December 2023, Congressman Crow secured key priorities in this year\u2019s National Defense Authorization Act, including bipartisan legislation to ensure that the U.S. Air Force conducts necessary planning to ensure that aging jets are replaced at bases nationwide. As part of the NDAA, Congressman Crow also secured $14.7M for critical water and electric infrastructure upgrades at Buckley.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-statement-on-one-year-since-the-october-7-attacks", "Congressman Crow Statement on One Year Since the October 7 Attacks", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement marking one year since Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack against Israel, which resulted in the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.\n\nIn a statement, Congressman Crow said:\n\n\u201cOne year ago, Hamas terrorists launched a brutal attack against Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking hundreds more hostage. I condemn this heinous attack and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community today in mourning the lives lost. I remain committed to working to bring the remaining hostages home.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-colorado-delegation-announce-support-colorado-river-districts", "Rep. Neguse, Colorado Delegation Announce Support for Colorado River District\u2019s Application for Funding to Complete Shoshone Water Rights Purchase", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse joined Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and members of the state\u2019s congressional delegation in writing to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in support of the Colorado River Water Conservation District\u2019s (CRWCD) application for federal funding to purchase two of the oldest water rights on the Colorado River mainstem in Colorado, known as the Shoshone Permanency Project. The lawmakers offered their support as part of an ongoing BOR funding opportunity to provide environmental benefits in response to drought, which remains open for additional projects in Colorado and the rest of the Upper Colorado River Basin.\n\n\u201cThe Colorado River District\u2019s mission is to promote the protection, conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the Colorado River water basin for the welfare of the state of Colorado. Preserving the Colorado River\u2019s historical flow regime as intended by the Shoshone Permanency Project will benefit the Colorado River ecosystem every year, and especially in dry years,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\nThe letter continues: \u201cThis strong show of funding reflects the local recognition of the Shoshone Water Rights\u2019 importance to the health of western Colorado\u2019s environment and local economies. We recognize the Shoshone Permanency Project\u2019s complex nature and ongoing technical review, but believe the opportunity to protect historical Colorado River flows deserves your attention.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter is available HERE.\n\n\u201cFor the future of water, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and our way of life on the Western Slope and for the entire state of Colorado, the time to permanently secure the Shoshone water rights is now. At the state legislature this year, we made a $20 million investment in this effort, our local partners have offered over $36 million and I am so grateful for our federal partners, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, for doing everything they can to ensure the federal government becomes a key partner in this effort, \u201d said Dylan Roberts, State Senator, Chair of the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.\n\nThe 1902 Senior and the 1929 Junior Shoshone Water Rights currently held by Xcel Energy are used to generate power at the Shoshone Power Plant and then return it to the river. Communities across Western Colorado have already committed over $55 million, and are applying to BOR for funding from the Upper Colorado River Basin Environmental Drought Mitigation program to help complete the purchase and create stability for communities, water and recreational users, and the environment. The Upper Colorado River Basin Environmental Drought Mitigation program funding opportunity is open for application through November 22, 2024, and the lawmakers welcome other applicants to contact their offices on the opportunity to provide support.\n\nAs part of the Shoshone Permanency Project, CRWCD will seek a change in these rights to include an alternate beneficial use and preserve the historical flow regime. The state process for changing these decreed water rights is distinct from any federal funding review or outcome, and will proceed separately. As acknowledged in the letter, data collection and analysis related to the Shoshone water rights\u2019 historic use is ongoing and important to the state of Colorado\u2019s formal review.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-calls-major-insulin-manufacturers-answer-questions-regarding", "DeGette Calls on Major Insulin Manufacturers to Answer Questions Regarding Access to Insulin", "2024-10-02", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C., \u2014 This week, Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) sent letters to the three largest insulin producers urging them to answer questions regarding access to insulin. The letters were sent to Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi.\n\n\u201cThese companies have long provided lifesaving and life-enhancing products to over 38 million individuals in the United States with diabetes. Many of those individuals rely on insulin to regulate blood sugar and lead a healthy life, including the 2 million Americans living with type 1 diabetes and many millions living with type 2 diabetes,\u201d the members wrote. \u201cFor those who rely on insulin, the availability of these products is a life-and-death matter and may not be easily switched to a different product. This year we have seen multiple supply disruptions in insulin across different manufacturers, including in the vials of short-acting insulin individuals with type 1 diabetes need for their insulin pumps.\n\n\u201cWe are concerned that continued supply disruptions could severely impact access to care for patients with diabetes and remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure there are alternatives available that will not present challenges to their daily living. The steady, predictable supply of many forms of insulin is a critical public health need. As one of the major manufacturers of insulin, your company serves as a partner to the diabetes community and is a critical part of this public health infrastructure,\u201d the members closed.\n\nThe full letters can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=891", "Pettersen Introduces Bill to Combat Wildfires Through Early Detection Technology", "2024-10-02", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced a bipartisan bill to help combat wildfires through advanced early detection using satellite technology. The Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act would create a three-year grant program under the United States Geological Survey (USGS), incentivizing states to use satellite technology for early wildfire detection, active fire monitoring, and post-disaster recovery.\n\nOver 3 million Coloradans \u2013 more than 50% of the state\u2019s population \u2013 live in a moderate to high risk area for wildfires. As wildfires become increasingly common, it is crucial to implement mitigation strategies, including early detection efforts to try and stop wildfires before they spread. Pettersen\u2019s legislation would modernize wildfire management through satellite technology to reduce fire damage, enhance safety, and improve long-term recovery efforts.\n\n\u201cWildfires have become a persistent and costly threat to Colorado, putting lives, homes, and our brave first responders at risk,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cThis legislation will equip our states with cutting-edge satellite technology to detect wildfires sooner, respond faster, and better protect our communities. I\u2019m grateful for the partnership of Congressman Obernolte and will keep working to safeguard Coloradans from the devastating effects of wildfires.\u201d\n\nLast week, two of Representative Pettersen\u2019s amendments to mitigate wildfire threats passed out of the House in the Fix Our Forests Act.\n\nOffered by Pettersen, the first amendment would require the Department of Interior, in coordination with states, local governments, tribes, and colleges, to identify critical lands damaged by natural disasters and support reforestation and restoration projects in those areas, enhancing community resilience against future threats.\n\nCo-led with Congressman Obernolte, the second amendment would prioritize the use of emerging technology like low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites through fostering public and private sector partnerships to support critical wildfire mitigation and early detection efforts. This amendment leverages public-private partnerships to enhance monitoring and prevention efforts, protecting communities from wildfires.\n\nThe Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act is endorsed by the Megafire Action, Federation of American Scientists, American Forests, Earth Fire Alliance, and National Alliance of Forest Owners.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-and-bacon-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-incarcerated-veterans-access-treatment-and-resources", "Reps. Crow and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Incarcerated Veterans Access Treatment and Resources", "2024-09-30", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06), alongside Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to state prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates are veterans.\n\nApproximately 181,000 justice-involved veterans are incarcerated in the United States. Most were not identified during their criminal proceedings to be referred to a Veteran Treatment Court (VTC) or a Veteran Justice Outreach office and often lack knowledge that they can access these benefits.\n\nAcross the United States, more than half of justice-involved veterans face mental health challenges, such as PTSD and depression, or substance abuse disorders, such as alcoholism and drug addiction. Additionally, many justice-involved veterans experience homelessness or are at-risk for homelessness, while others often have difficulty finding work and re-entering society following their service to our nation.\n\nWhile existing services such as Veteran Treatment Courts and Veterans Justice Outreach programs have been shown to lower recidivism and facilitate access to VA services, many justice-involved veterans do not know that these services exist. The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act would create a pilot program to help identify veterans involved in the criminal justice system so they can better access these resources.\n\n\u201cWhen I returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan, I made it my mission to care for my fellow veterans and make sure they had access to their hard-earned benefits. I\u2019ve continued that work in Congress,\u201d said Rep. Crow. \u201cThis legislation will help connect justice-involved veterans to the resources and programs they earned and support their transition back into society.\u201d\n\n\"As a retired Brigadier General that has been deployed four times, I've seen many servicemembers struggle with PTSD or substance abuse,\" said Rep. Bacon. \u201cThe Justice Veterans Support Act will create pilot programs for the Attorney General in consultation with the Sec. of Veterans Affairs to provide grants and technical assistance to state prisons and local jails that document if inmates are veterans. Our Veterans must be treated thoroughly.\u201d\n\nThe Justice Involved Veteran Support Act would specifically create a pilot program for the U.S. Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to provide grants and technical assistance to state prisons and local jails to improve the documentation of inmates\u2019 veteran status. Grants would be prioritized for prisons and jails in states that contain the largest populations of veterans per capita, along with states that contain the highest rates of veterans living in poverty.\n\nCongressman Crow\u2019s introduction of the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act follows his continued efforts to support our veterans and servicemembers. As an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, connecting members of America\u2019s military community with much-needed resources is personal for Congressman Crow. In the 117th Congress, he introduced the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act with the late Rep. Don Young (R-AK-AL) and supported the PACT Act, which expands health care to millions of servicemembers exposed to toxic chemicals.\n\nSee the full text of the bill here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-study-group-japan-co-chairs-degette-and-bucshon-statement", "Congressional Study Group on Japan Co-Chairs DeGette and Bucshon Statement on New Japanese Prime Minister", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressional Study Group on Japan (CSGJ) Co-ChairsCongresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba was elected to serve as the next Prime Minister of Japan.\n\n\u201cAs co-chairs of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, we congratulate Shigeru Ishiba on his election to serve the people of Japan as Prime Minister. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Ishiba to deepen the already strong U.S.-Japan alliance and advance our two nations\u2019 shared priorities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-promote-private-sector-competition", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Promote Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Services", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after introduction of H.R. 9756, legislation that ensures private sector competition in microtransit services:\n\nThe \u201cPrivate Sector Competition in Microtransit Act\u201d would require any state or local government that receives federal funds to operate microtransit services enter into a contract with a private entity for the operation of such services.\n\n\u201cMicrotransit is a critical service, especially for our elderly and disabled citizens who often face barriers to accessing traditional public transportation. These small-scale, on-demand services provide a vital lifeline to individuals who need to get to medical appointments, grocery stores, or simply visit loved ones. Unfortunately, government-run microtransit services are putting private-sector businesses at a disadvantage, often driving them out of the market. This results in higher costs for taxpayers\u20142 to 3 times more than what the private sector can offer\u2014and less innovation and efficiency. My legislation will level the playing field by encouraging private-sector participation and reducing government interference. This will not only lead to better services for those who depend on microtransit, but it will also ensure that our taxpayers' dollars are used more effectively,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\"We are grateful for Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s introduction of H.R. 9756, which creates opportunities for private sector small businesses through microtransit initiatives. Promoting microtransit will empower local small businesses to thrive, improve transportation access, and strengthen our economy. This legislation makes sense for local communities in Douglas County and across Colorado, and we look forward to working on its passage with Congresswoman Boebert.\u201d \u2013Joint Statement by Douglas County Commissioners Abe Laydon, George Teal, and Lora Thomas\n\n\u201cI have been deeply encouraged by Representative Boebert\u2019s willingness to take meaningful action on issues of importance to Douglas County,\u201d said Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon.\n\n\"Rep. Boebert\u2019s understanding of our industry\u2019s challenges is evident in this important legislation. Small businesses, especially in the transportation sector, were devastated by the COVID-19 lockdowns, where they lost 90% of their business. Many were forced to dip into their retirement savings just to stay afloat. The biggest competitors to small businesses should not be the federal government. This bill ensures that the private sector continues to thrive and provide these essential services,\u201d said Bill Yuhnke, President of The Transportation Alliance, in a press release.\n\nFull text of Rep. Boebert\u2019s Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Act of 2024 can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-receives-rating-firearm-industry-trade-association-nssf", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Receives A+ Rating from the Firearm Industry Trade Association (NSSF)", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI will never waiver in my support of the Second Amendment. As long as there are radical Leftists who continue to threaten our God-given right to bear arms, I will always stand in the breach ready to defend our Constitutional rights. Thank you to the NSSF for the A+ rating and Dean\u2019s List recognition for being a champion of the Second Amendment, sportsmen, and gun owners across America,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cThe 2024 NSSF Congressional Report Card is a comprehensive analysis of our elected representatives\u2019 positions on firearm and ammunition industry priorities in the 118th Congress. The Report Card\u2019s grades are based on key votes, co-sponsorships, committee activity, floor speeches, and other official actions by Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Members of our industry are grateful to have so many strong allies in the Halls of Congress,\u201d said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs and General Counsel. \u201cNSSF is proud to especially recognize Representative Boebert as a member of the new NSSF Congressional Dean\u2019s List for her exemplary leadership in supporting the firearm and ammunition industry and the nearly 400,000 hardworking Americans employed in the industry. Making the Dean\u2019s List is special recognition that Rep. Boebert has gone above and beyond to protect and preserve the Second Amendment rights of her constituents and the industry that makes the exercise of those rights possible. We applaud Rep. Boebert for her exemplary level of support.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-and-valadao-lead-letter-with-38-house-colleagues-to-support-humanitarian-demining-in-ukraine", "Reps. Crow and Valadao Lead Letter with 38 House Colleagues to Support Humanitarian Demining in Ukraine", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA-22), Co-Chair of the Congressional UXO/Demining Caucus, led a letter with 38 of their House colleagues drawing attention to the importance of humanitarian demining in Ukraine, which is now one of the world\u2019s most landmine-contaminated countries as a result of Russia's illegal invasion in 2022.\n\nThe Members highlight that the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act passed earlier this year stipulates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, will soon submit to Congress \u201can assessment of the most pressing needs of Ukraine for reconstruction, rebuilding, and humanitarian aid.\u201d Addressed to Secretary of State Blinken and USAID Administrator Power, the letter inquires as to whether the Biden Administration will include humanitarian demining as one of the most pressing needs for rebuilding and reconstruction in Ukraine.\n\n\u201cAs the State Department and USAID prepares this assessment, we seek to draw attention to the prevalence of landmine contamination in Ukraine and inquire as to whether the Administration intends to include humanitarian demining as one of the most pressing needs for reconstruction, rebuilding, and humanitarian aid,\u201d the Members said in the letter.\n\nThe Members continued, \u201cWe are grateful to the Administration for its ongoing support of Ukraine and your steadfast engagement with our partners and allies. We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to continuing to work together to support Ukraine, including future reconstruction, rebuilding, and recovery efforts.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Rep. Crow, Rep. Valadao, and 38 other signatories, the letter has been endorsed by The HALO Trust USA, which is part of the world\u2019s largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization.\n\nThe letter follows Congressman Crow\u2019s continued efforts to provide military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression. Earlier this year Congressman Crow voted to establish the Ukraine Support Fund to provide assistance to Ukraine for damage resulting from the Russian invasion. He has long championed efforts to further establish Ukrainian military superiority, and has urged the Biden Administration to provide Ukraine with additional air defense capabilities. He also joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in Kyiv to hear directly from President Zelenskyy and other senior officials on how the United States can continue to support the war effort.\n\nA PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below:\n\nSeptember 26, 2024\n\nDear Secretary Blinken and Administrator Power,\n\nThe Russian Federation\u2019s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ongoing conflict have killed thousands of civilians and soldiers, displaced millions of Ukrainians, and ravaged cities, towns, and infrastructure across Ukraine. The United States must continue to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and future against Vladimir Putin\u2019s unprovoked assault. Yet we must also look forward to the day when Ukraine is secure and take stock of factors that are a risk to Ukrainians today and that may present a challenge for eventual recovery and reconstruction.\n\nUkraine is now one of the world\u2019s most landmine-contaminated countries. The Ukrainian Government has stated that over 174,000 square kilometers of land in Ukraine, including more than 25,000 square kilometers of farmland, have been exposed to conflict and may contain explosives.1 The widespread presence of explosives clearly pose a significant humanitarian risk and they also keep large swathes of farmland out of use \u2013 finding one mine in an agricultural area will render the land unsafe for cultivation until it can be cleared.\n\nFuture efforts at reconstruction, rebuilding, and recovery are further challenged when explosives line roads and block critical infrastructure or hide within collapsed and partially collapsed buildings \u2013 preventing safe access for construction and making rubble clearance and rebuilding extremely dangerous. Humanitarian demining efforts will be necessary for public safety, economic health, and future reconstruction.\n\nThe REPO for Ukrainians Act, included in the Ukraine supplemental signed into law on April 24, 2024, outlines that resources in the newly established Ukraine Support Fund shall be available to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to provide assistance to Ukraine for damage resulting from the Russian invasion. Further, it requires that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, submit to Congress \u201can assessment of the most pressing needs of Ukraine for reconstruction, rebuilding, and humanitarian aid\u201d within 180 days of the bill\u2019s enactment.\n\nAs the State Department and USAID prepares this assessment, we seek to draw attention to the prevalence of landmine contamination in Ukraine and inquire as to whether the Administration intends to include humanitarian demining as one of the most pressing needs for reconstruction, rebuilding, and humanitarian aid. If this is not being assessed as a most pressing need or is already determined not to be, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your reasoning in advance of the release of the assessment in October.\n\nWe are grateful to the Administration for its ongoing support of Ukraine and your steadfast engagement with our partners and allies. We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to continuing to work together to support Ukraine, including future reconstruction, rebuilding, and recovery efforts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-announces-6-million-cu-boulders-national-center-women", "Assistant Leader Neguse Announces $6 Million for CU Boulder\u2019s National Center for Women and Information Technology", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced a total of $5,999,812 in federal funding for the University of Colorado at Boulder\u2019s National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). NCWIT aims to drive systemic change in computing by increasing the representation of women and other underserved groups in rapidly advancing fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductor chip design.\n\nAccording to statistics published earlier this year, women make up 47% of the United States workforce, but only 25% of computing roles. This award, granted by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will help the University of Colorado at Boulder better support labs and departments in promoting diversity and fostering more inclusive computing education by training faculty to lead diversity efforts and developing a highly qualified, diverse computing workforce that will advance economic growth, health care and national security through diversity-driven innovation.\n\n\u201cI am excited to see our partners at the National Science Foundation award change leaders at CU Boulder with nearly six million dollars in federal funding to boost representation in growing sectors like computing. By supporting these initiatives, we are able to unlock the full potential of our state and further enhance our robust technology and innovation landscape,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse.\n\n\u201cOver the last 20+ years, NCWIT has inspired students to pursue degrees in engineering and technology. They also work with industry to create an inclusive workforce that better represents the demographics of our state and nation,\u201d said Keith Molenaar, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. \u201cOur partnership with NCWIT has placed CU Boulder engineering as a national leader in gender parity and creating an inclusive engineering workforce for the future of our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cNCWIT is proud to be a Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Alliance member, and we are grateful for NSF\u2019s ongoing commitment to funding organizations like ours that seek to make the systemic changes necessary to diversify higher education computing and engineering departments and drive diversity-fueled innovation,\u201d said Terry Hogan Executive Director and CEO of the National Center for Women & Information Technology. \u201cThis federal funding anchors our organization and allows us to work across the entire computing ecosystem, from K-12 through career to encourage underrepresented people to consider and persist in tech fields and careers.\u201d\n\nMore information about the NSF\u2019s award can be found HERE.\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse has been a vocal advocate for Colorado\u2019s growing technology and innovation landscape. Earlier this year, he joined fellow state and Federal leaders in cheering on the news that the NSF selected Colorado and Rocky Mountain West to lead the nation\u2019s quantum revolution. Additionally, Neguse has repeatedly called on appropriators in Congress to support robust funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). In April, he penned a letter highlighting the need to provide adequate funding for the NSF to support research and innovation taking place at federally funded science and research centers, including labs at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Colorado State University in Fort Collins.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/four-rep-lauren-boeberts-amendments-fix-our-forests-act-included-final-house", "Four of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s Amendments to the \u2018Fix Our Forests Act\u2019 Included in Final House Passage", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after four of her active management amendments passed and were included in H.R. 8790, the \u201cFix Our Forests Act,\u201d which passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote of 268-151.\n\n\u201cAmerica needs to do more to actively manage our forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires that are devastating our communities. Federal agencies have to stop spending billions of dollars on the backend putting out fires and shift to a comprehensive, proactive approach. The Fix Our Forests Act and my four amendments do exactly that and are the type of solutions needed in the West and Colorado. I thank House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman for his support on all four of my amendments, and I urge the Senate to take up his critical legislation,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\nBackground, courtesy of the House Natural Resources Committee:\n\nThe Fix Our Forests Act is a historic and comprehensive package that will encourage active forest management and support community resiliency to wildfires by expediting environmental analyses, reducing frivolous lawsuits and increasing the pace and scale of forest restoration projects.\n\nThe bill will:\n\nSimplify and expedite environmental reviews for forest management projects\n\nPromote federal, state, tribal and local collaboration\n\nDeter frivolous litigation that delays essential projects\n\nCreate a framework for prioritizing treatments in the forests at highest risk of wildfire\n\nEncourage adoption of state-of-the-art science and data for federal land managers\n\nEncourage active management to improve the safety of powerlines and other infrastructure\n\nStrengthen tools like Good Neighbor Authority and Stewardship Contracting\n\nInformation on Rep. Boebert\u2019s included amendments:\n\nBoebert Amendment #12: Clarifies existing authorities may be utilized to prevent wildfires in Fire Regimes IV and V\n\nAmendment 12 makes an important clarification that expands the acres of at-risk forests that would be eligible for streamlined management authorities. Under current law, regimes 4 and 5 are subject to extensive \u201cNational Environmental Policy Act\u201d (NEPA) requirements for active management. A fire regime map by county can be found HERE.\n\nThis amendment is critical to fire mitigation efforts across the states of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Maine, West Virginia, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, Ohio, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Iowa, Florida, and Texas\n\nBoebert Amendment #13: Ensures grazing is one of the hazardous fuel reduction activities authorized by the bill\n\nFuels treatments are effective, and federal agencies have made clear that \u201cover 90 percent of the fuel treatments are effective in changing fire behavior and/or helping with control of the wildfire.\u201d\n\nGrazing animals play an important part in maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling the ecological balance of vegetative species, reducing fire fuels that result from the accumulation of non-native plant biomass, and improving soil health by trampling plant residue and their own waste into the soil profile. Cattle, sheep, and goats can play a regenerative wildfire mitigation role that also provides for our food and fiber needs.\n\nBoebert Amendment #14: Requires regional foresters to submit a plan through the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program for the treatment and removal of trees killed by or infested with bark beetles in Western states\n\nThe Bark Beetle epidemic has caused significant damage to roughly 100,000 square miles of forest in the western United States alone. Along the West Coast and through the Rocky Mountains, bark beetles have affected tens of millions of acres of forest. While bark beetles are native to U.S. forests and play important ecological roles, they can cause extensive tree mortality and negative economic and social impacts.\n\nSpruce beetles have killed millions of trees on more than 1.8 million acres in Colorado since 2000 and provided increased fuels for wildfires. In Colorado, 2021 was one of the worst wildfire seasons our state has ever endured with the three largest fires in state history. Bark beetle epidemics and catastrophic wildfires are a significant threat. This can be minimized by thinning overgrown forests and removing hazardous fuels produced by beetle overpopulation.\n\nBoebert Amendment #15: Requires regional foresters to submit a plan for the sale of Christmas trees and firewood on federal lands\n\nUnder current law, American families can purchase a permit from the forest service to cut Christmas trees from their favorite national forest as well as harvest any firewood, transplants, post and poles, and other forest products to improve forest health. We have seen successful Christmas tree and firewood harvesting operations in the state of Colorado, and this program has served as a locally based solution to help thin our overgrown forests.\n\nAccording to the Forest Service, \u201cThe permit system helps to thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees and tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing these trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide food for wildlife.\u201d\n\nFor more information on the Fix Our Forests Act, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-legislation-protect-native-fish-species-and-responsible-water", "Rep. Boebert\u2019s Legislation to Protect Native Fish Species and Responsible Water & Power Users Passes in the House of Representatives", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) applauded final passage of her legislation H.R. 4596, the \u201cUpper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act:\u201d\n\n\u201cPassage of my bill to reauthorize the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin Recovery Programs is a major win for Colorado and the West. These important programs, which will be extended for an additional seven fiscal years, will ensure that 2,500 water and power projects continue, and provide legal certainty for water and power users throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.\n\nWith strong bicameral, bipartisan momentum and significant stakeholder support, I'm confident this bill will become law and this important program will be reauthorized,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cCongresswoman Boebert is true fighter for Colorado\u2019s rich biodiversity, and her bill to reauthorize the endangered fish recovery programs in the San Juan and Upper Colorado River Basins will ensure these species are healthy for future generations to enjoy. I\u2019m so glad to see this commonsense, science-based legislation pass the House today, and look forward to seeing it signed into law,\u201d said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman\n\nBackground:\n\nThe House of Representatives passed with h unanimous bipartisan consent Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill, H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bicameral bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, provides a clean, seven-year reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs that protect four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins by extending conservation programs at current funding levels for seven additional fiscal years.\n\nThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs were established in 1988 to achieve full recovery of four federally listed endangered fish species including the humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker. Those designations led to the threat of significant water and power-use restrictions.\n\nThe recovery programs facilitate water delivery from the Navajo, Flaming Gorge, and Aspinall Unit reservoirs which collectively can store more than 6.5 million acre-feet of water as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.\n\nFor over three decades, states, tribes, local communities, environmental groups, energy users, and water users, have partnered to help recover four threatened and endangered fish species while continuing water and power facility development and operations in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin.\n\nNon-federal partners contribute $11 million per year in water contributions, plus another $750,000 in staffing and in-kind contributions. Participating states contribute $500,000 to base funding each year in cash equivalents for recovery actions, including for fish hatcheries and non-native fish removal.\n\nThe Fish and Wildlife Service contributes $1.56 million per year in base funding. The Bureau of Reclamation provides cost-shared contributions to both base and capital funding. Reclamation\u2019s capital funding supports major infrastructure projects at reservoirs, diversion dams, canals, and floodplains across the basin.\n\nWithout these programs, these 2,500 water and power users would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations for all 2,500 individual projects.\n\nBecause of the success of these programs, the humpback chub and the razorback sucker are success stories with the chub been downlisted from endangered to threatened and the razorback being recommended for downlisting.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s bill is the result of months of hard work with local stakeholders, the Bureau of Reclamation, Senator Hickenlooper, and others to provide a long-term solution by reauthorizing these vital programs until 2031.\n\nGroups supporting Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include: Aurora Water, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Clifton Water District, Colorado River District, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Water Congress, Delta County Commissioners, Denver Water, Dolores County Commissioners, Dolores Water Conservancy District, Grand Valley Water Users, Huerfano County Commissioners, LaPlata Water Conservation District, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Montezuma County, Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Pueblo Water, Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District, Rio Blanco Board of Commissioners, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, San Juan Water Commission, Southern Ute Tribe, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Southwestern Water Conservation District, Tri-County Water Conservancy District, Utah Waters Users Association, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Ute Water Conservancy District.\n\nCo-sponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill include Rep. John Duarte (CA-13), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04).\n\nFull text of Rep. Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act can be found HERE. Full replay of Rep. Boebert's remarks on the House floor can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-passage-government-funding-legislation", "DeGette Statement on Passage of Government Funding Legislation", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after voting to pass a government funding bill that will fund the government through December 20.\n\n\u201cToday, House Democrats once again provided the votes needed to avoid a Republican shutdown. Funding the government is Congress\u2019 most basic responsibility, yet a large portion of the Republican majority voted against this bill \u2013 as has been their pattern this Congress. When we come back in November, we need to work together in a serious, bipartisan manner to pass a full slate of legislative items and a bill funding the government for the rest of the fiscal year. The American people deserve more than political dysfunction.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-advances-disaster-management-costs-modernization-act", "Assistant Leader Neguse Advances Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act Through Committee, Bringing Bill Closer to House Floor for Vote", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse successfully advanced his bill, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which now heads to the House Floor for consideration. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation helps communities build long-term capacity for disaster recovery by allowing for state and local governments to use Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster management costs for multiple disasters.\n\n\u201cCommunities in my district have received FEMA disaster assistance as recently as last month. This critical support makes it easier to coordinate response and rebuilding efforts at the state and local levels \u2013 and, if enacted, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act will allow these funds to also bolster community resilience for future disasters,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse. \u201cAs Americans continue to see an increase in climate-induced disasters, pursuing policy solutions like these are more important than ever. I look forward to getting this bill through the House and across the finish line.\u201d\n\n\u201cNatural disasters have become more frequent and more severe as a result of climate change, making it important for Congress to ensure communities have the resources they need to mitigate damage and save lives,\u201d Ranking Member Larsen said. \u201cThanks to the leadership of Representative Neguse, the T&I Committee passed the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act today, which allows states, territories and Tribes to transfer excess disaster recovery funds to build capacity. This important legislation ensures critical funding will not go to waste and helps communities remain vigilant against future natural disasters. I look forward to this bill getting a vote in the full House.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, management costs awarded for one disaster may only be used for that disaster. Assistant Leader Neguse\u2019s Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act would allow recipients to retain excess management costs, or use them towards other open disasters, bolstering a community's capacity to prepare for, recover from, or mitigate the impacts of major disasters or emergencies.\n\nMore specifically, the legislation:\n\nAuthorizes FEMA to permit recipients to retain excess management costs for up to five years after the close-out of a disaster; and\n\nPermits grant recipients to use excess management funds for capacity building activities to prepare for or recover from other disasters.\n\nBackground\n\nColorado Congressman and House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse has been leading efforts in Congress to expand access to critical federal disaster assistance for communities impacted by natural disaster. Recently, he introduced a package of legislation to streamline access to federal assistance under the Small Business Administration for families and communities impacted by natural disasters.\n\nAlso, in July, when the Alexander Mountain Fire and Stone Canyon Fire threatened parts of his congressional district, Neguse acted swiftly to secure federal funds authorized by FEMA to fight the fires. He has also fought to secure proper cost coverage for Coloradans impacted by the Marshall Fire in December 2021.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=873", "Rep. Pettersen Statement on Voting to Avert Government Shutdown", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting on a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 20th:\n\n\u201cFunding our government and the services so many rely on is one of the most basic functions of Congress. I\u2019m relieved we passed a continuing resolution to temporarily keep the government open, but this is the bare minimum. This temporary solution limits our ability to address critical projects and recruit and retain talent that is vital to our national security.\n\n\u201cColoradans deserve better than this. Not only would a shutdown hurt federal employees and potentially delay Social Security payments to seniors, but it would also freeze service member pay, harm our economy, and close access to public spaces like our national parks and forests.\n\n\u201cThe dysfunction in Washington threatens our national security and military readiness at a time when the world is looking to the United States to be a leader. Republicans must come to the table and work with Democrats to fully fund the government before December 20th.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=875", "Representative Pettersen Introduces Bills to Expand Access to Quality Child Care, Bolster Education Workforce", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, at a press conference, Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jennifer McClellan (VA-03), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act. Pettersen also introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act with Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19).\n\nThese pieces of legislation would address critical aspects of the affordable child care crisis by increasing access to quality care. Additionally, these bills would strengthen the workforce by providing incentives to recruit and retain skilled educators, while ensuring high-quality, age-appropriate instruction for young children.\n\n\u201cAs a working mom of a four-year-old son with another child on the way, I know firsthand how difficult it is to find affordable child care and the struggles families in my district are facing, especially in more rural communities,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to help reintroduce these two pieces of legislation to bolster our child care workforce, help lower costs for parents, and ensure every family can access the care they need for their children to thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cI'm also grateful for Congressman Molinaro\u2019s partnership on the Creating Childhood Leaders Act. Early childhood education lays the groundwork for lifelong learning, and this bill ensures school leaders focus on children from birth to age eight, building a strong foundation and fostering long-term success,\u201d said Pettersen.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Child Care Infrastructure Act would create a grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide funding to states for building or renovating child care facilities and help ensure safe, high-quality learning environments for children. Additionally, the legislation calls for a nationwide assessment of the current condition of child care facilities. Bill text is available HERE.\n\nThe Child Care Workforce Development Act would create a student loan repayment program for early childhood educators and establish a grant program for individuals pursuing a childhood development credential. This would help attract and retain skilled educators, addressing workforce shortages in early education and ensuring that young children receive high-quality care and instruction during their most formative years. Bill text is available HERE.\n\nThe Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act would modify Title II of the Higher Education Act by mandating that school leadership programs receiving federal Teacher Quality Partnership grants incorporate training on early childhood development and effective instructional leadership for children from birth to age eight. Companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mitt Romney (R-UT). Bill text is available HERE.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by The Education Trust, National Association of Elementary School Principals, BPC Action, First Five Years Fund, ZERO TO THREE, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and New America.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-curb-human-trafficking", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Curb Human Trafficking", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) introduced a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at curbing human trafficking.\n\nH.R. 9755, the \u201cHuman Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act of 2024\u201d, would require owners and employees of massage wellness spas to undergo fingerprint-based background checks to mitigate the risk of human trafficking and enhance public safety.\n\n\u201cMassage wellness spas have been identified by law enforcement as one of the primary locations for criminals engaged in human trafficking. My legislation will require all owners and employees of these establishments to undergo fingerprint-based background checks. This simple but effective measure will help close off one of the primary avenues used by traffickers to exploit children and other vulnerable individuals. By implementing this safeguard, we can take a stand to protect families and ensure these businesses aren\u2019t operating as shady fronts for criminal enterprises,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\"As commissioners of Douglas County, we wholeheartedly support Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s introduction of critical legislation that targets human trafficking. This effort is vital to the well-being and future of our community. Human trafficking is an issue that touches every corner of the nation, and this legislation provides important tools to combat it, ensuring the safety of our citizens. H.R. 9755 reflects a deep commitment to the people of Douglas County, Colorado, and communities across the nation.\u201d \u2013Joint Statement by Douglas County Commissioners Abe Laydon, George Teal, and Lora Thomas.\n\n\u201cI have been deeply encouraged by Representative Boebert\u2019s willingness to take meaningful action on issues of importance to Douglas County,\u201d said Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon.\n\nFull text of Rep. Boebert\u2019s Human Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act of 2024 can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-unveils-series-bills-improve-wildfire-mitigation", "Assistant Leader Neguse Unveils Series of Bills to Improve Wildfire Mitigation, Research, and Management", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus announces proposals to support communities impacted by the wildfire crisis.\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse, founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, unveiled a series of impactful reforms aimed at improving wildfire prevention, mitigation, and management in affected communities. The bills are derived from recommendations put forth by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, and consist of the bipartisan Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, the Wildfire Coordination Act, and the Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act. The entire legislative package is co-led by Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA). Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) also co-lead the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, and Rep. Marc Molinaro additionally co-leads the Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act.\n\n\u201cToday, as wildfires continue to ravage communities across America, I\u2019m proud to be joined by a bipartisan coalition of Members in introducing a series of bills that will implement urgent new approaches to addressing this growing challenge. These initiatives are rooted in the non-partisan work of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, and take important steps to mitigate against the impact of wildfires in our communities. This package will ultimately invest in wildfire science and the overall resilience of our communities to reduce the future threat of these disasters.\u201d said Assistant Leader Joe Neguse.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re in the middle of a wildfire crisis and we can\u2019t afford to wait to tackle this threat,\u201d said Rep. Josh Harder. \u201cThis isn\u2019t a partisan political issue \u2013 fires and their toxic smoke affect everyone. America\u2019s top firefighters and wildfire experts came together to tell us what they need to tackle the wildfire crisis and the package of bipartisan bills we\u2019re introducing today are in direct response to the needs of our firefighters. They endure hellish conditions to keep us safe and they deserve our full support. Our families and our communities are counting on us to get this done.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we introduce this bill, firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Airport fire on federal land in the Cleveland National Forest in Trabuco Canyon and surrounding communities. We also saw earlier this week how a fire miles away can negatively impact the air quality in our area,\u201d said Rep. Young Kim, co-lead of the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act. \u201cReducing barriers to wildfire mitigation can save lives. The Cross Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act aims to bridge any barriers to wildfire mitigation and ensure our first responders can do their jobs as effectively as possible. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan, commonsense effort with Reps. Neguse, Harder, and Molinaro, and I will keep doing all I can to keep our communities safe and support first responders.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs recent wildfires to the North have demonstrated, wildfires pose an ongoing threat to Upstate New York communities and our legislation mitigates these risks by ensuring wildfire prevention and response is effective and efficient. I'm proud to partner with my colleagues on these crucial steps to identifying gaps and improvements in wildfire management and strengthening federal agency interaction to improve wildfire preparedness,\u201d said Rep. Marc Molinaro.\n\nAs wildfires continue to devastate communities nationwide, the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, created as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has been tasked with bringing together federal agencies, state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as representatives from the private sector to come up with solutions for best addressing this crisis. Co-chaired by the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency this commission unites a rare diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, including several members from Colorado\n\nLast year, the Commision submitted their report to Congress: \u201cON FIRE: The Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission,\u201d which included strategies to improve aerial firefighting efforts and meet equipment needs through 2030. Based on this report, the bills introduced by Assistant Leader Neguse, include the reforms outlined below:\n\nThe Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, co-led by Reps. Josh Harder (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) will help inform recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of wildfire mitigation by identifying gaps and opportunities in current federal rules and regulations and supporting increased collaboration across agencies and land boundaries.\n\nThe Wildfire Coordination Act, co-led by Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), establishes an advisory board composed of members from various federal, State, local, Tribal, and non-federal partners that will be responsible for coordinating federal wildfire research, translating it into practical applications, and developing future research.\n\nThe Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act, co-led by Reps. Josh Harder (D-CA) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) requires a comprehensive review of the wildfire landscape in the United States every four years, outlining the changes in environments, assessing wildfire management challenges, and evaluating the intersection of wildfires and public health. This federal review will help inform the development of long-term strategies to enhance wildfire preparedness and response and strengthen interagency coordination.\n\nFind a one-pager on the wildfire legislative package here.\n\nFind endorsements and quotes of support here.\n\nBackground\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse has made tackling the wildfire crisis and improving working conditions for federal firefighters a consequential issue for his office since first being elected to Congress in 2018. Earlier this week, Neguse helped to host a Special Order Hour where he called for Congress to enact permanent pay increases for federal wildland firefighters. He also recently partnered with Reps. Josh Harder (D-CA) and Scott Franklin (R-FL) in introducing a landmark piece of legislation to improve fire readiness through the implementation of a first-of-its-kind approach to modernizing how the United States combats the wildfire crisis.\n\nThe Colorado Congressman has also shown continued support for cross-boundary collaborative efforts, including by leading his colleagues in a letter to House Appropriators on the importance of supporting the work being conducted by the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute to help restore and reimagine fire-adapted forest landscapes. Neguse has also spoken to the work being conducted by Colorado State University\u2019s Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=869", "Congresswomen Pettersen, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Improve Retirement Security for Family Caregivers", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswomen Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) introduced two bipartisan, bicameral bills that would allow family caregivers to better save for retirement. These bills\u2014the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Actand the Catching Up Family Caregivers Act\u2014would help address the financial challenges faced by individuals who leave the workforce to care for loved ones, often sacrificing their own long-term financial security. Companion bills were introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mark Warner (D-VA).\n\n\u201cCaregivers do some of the most important but underappreciated work in our country,\u201d said Representative Pettersen. \u201cCaregivers do everything from cooking meals, administering medications, paying bills, and driving their loved ones to frequent medical appointments. Caregivers often take a significant financial hit when they take time out of the workforce to prioritize their loved ones and many struggle with their own financial security and ability to save in the long term. These two pieces of legislation make it easier for caregivers to save for retirement, ensuring they can take care of their own financial health while caring for their family.\u201d\n\n\u201cCaregiving is one of the most important jobs, but our current policies penalize selfless Americans who look after their loved ones,\u201d said Representative Salazar. \u201cI\u2019m proud to co-lead the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act and the Catching Up Family Caregivers Act, which will reward caregivers with new opportunities to secure a dignified retirement.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamily caregivers provide critical support to their loved ones, yet many are forced to step away from work, significantly inhibiting their ability to save for retirement,\" said Senator Collins. \"Our bipartisan bills would give these individuals a better opportunity to build a secure financial future and help ensure they are not penalized for the vital care they provide.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamily members often make tremendous sacrifices to leave the workforce and care for their aging relatives, and as a result, they miss out on key years of saving for their own golden years,\u201d said Senator Warner. \u201cWe need to make it easier for those folks to continue their essential care work while also securing their own financial futures. I\u2019m proud to introduce bills that would give these family caregivers the flexibility to continue contributing to retirement accounts so it\u2019s easier for more people to care for aging relatives without obstructing their own ability to retire with dignity.\u201d\n\n\u201cCaring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's or other dementia too often takes a devastating toll on caregivers, with many experiencing substantial emotional, financial and physical difficulties,\u201d said Robert Egge, Alzheimer\u2019s Association Chief Public Policy Officer and AIM president. \u201cThese two bipartisan bills will support our nation\u2019s dementia caregivers by improving access to retirement resources that can help offset some of the financial challenges faced by families impacted by this disease. Thank you to Sens. Collins and Warner for introducing these bills and for your dedication to the Alzheimer\u2019s community.\u201d\n\n\u201cEdward Jones is grateful for Senator Collins' leadership in introducing the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act and Catching-up Family Caregivers Act,\u201d said Dr. Lamell McMorris, Principal and Head of Policy, Regulatory & Government Relations for Edward Jones. \u201cWe know through our experience, that caregivers make significant sacrifices in providing care to loved ones, which can impact their personal financial security and retirement readiness. We believe that this bipartisan legislation will provide savings opportunities to improve the financial futures of millions of Americans and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cBusiness leaders and HR professionals are responsible for designing and implementing benefit plans that meet the needs of their team members. However, too often, caregiver support is not considered. People are living longer, and workers are caring for both children and elderly parents simultaneously. If we intend to lead with empathy, providing employees with the opportunity to care for ill, injured, or aging loved ones must be a priority,\" said Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Affairs, SHRM. \"That is why we are honored to support the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act and the Catching Up Family Caregivers Act. SHRM is pleased to see the bipartisan progress in Congress being made to help employees reconstitute their retirement nest egg after a period of intensive caregiving.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamily caregivers often pause their careers and retirement savings to provide essential care for loved ones, a service vital to both families and the economy. However, this time away from paid work can result in reduced income and benefits, potentially leading to future financial difficulties, particularly in retirement,\u201d said Jason Resendez, CEO & President of the National Alliance for Caregiving. \u201cIf enacted, the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act and the Catching Up Family Caregivers Act would represent progress towards acknowledging and addressing the economic sacrifices too many family caregivers make.\u201d\n\nWomen often take time away from careers to care for their families, resulting in a significant loss to their retirement savings. According to the Center for American Progress, an average 26-year-old female making $60,000 a year who leaves the workforce for five years to care for her children will lose close to one million dollars over her lifetime due to lost retirement assets and wage growth. A recent study from the Edward Jones Grassroots Taskforce found that 64 percent of women say their caregiving duties have negatively impacted their ability to save towards their long-term financial goals. Those taking care of an aging parent often face similar repercussions to being a family caregiver. In 2020, AARP found that three in ten caregivers have stopped contributing to their savings. Therefore, these proposals would allow those who dedicate at least 500 hours to family caregiving and are unemployed or severely underemployed the ability to contribute to their retirement now and later.\n\nThe Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act would allow family caregivers to contribute up to $7,000 annually to a Roth IRA, even if their income falls below that threshold. Current law caps contributions at the lower of $7,000 or yearly income, limiting caregivers\u2019 ability to save for retirement when their earnings are reduced due to caregiving responsibilities. By eliminating this income cap for family caregivers, the bill would help to ensure that they can continue to save for retirement despite their reduced wages.\n\nThe Catching Up Family Caregivers Act would allow family caregivers to make catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans, an option typically reserved for those over age 50. For every year they are out of the workforce, caregivers could be eligible for an additional year of catch-up contributions, up to a maximum of five years. This provision would help caregivers who miss critical savings years get back on track with their retirement planning.\n\nBoth pieces of legislation are supported by the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, the Edward Jones Grassroots Task Force, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Insured Retirement Institute, and the National Alliance for Caregiving.\n\nThe complete text of the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act can be read here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-introduces-the-overseas-crisis-act", "Congressman Crow Introduces the Overseas CRISIS Act", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Afghanistan veteran and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, introduced the Overseas Crisis Response Implementation System and Immediate Strategy Act(Overseas CRISIS Act) to consistently evaluate and improve the US response to emergency situations abroad. The legislation follows the US Department of State\u2019s After Action Review on Afghanistan, which highlighted the critical need to strengthen the Department\u2019s overall crisis preparedness and response capabilities, utilize Department personnel more effectively in a crisis, and bolster our existing infrastructure for crisis communications.\n\nThe Overseas CRISIS Act addresses these recommendations to ensure that the United States is ready and empowered to respond effectively to crises, wherever they may occur. Specifically, this bill would establish a Crisis Management and Strategy Unit within the State Department to coordinate the Department\u2019s overall response to international crises and establish a Department of State Reserve Corps to leverage expert personnel when circumstances demand them. By requiring regular crisis simulations and exercises, creating a red team capability, and strengthening training through a clearinghouse of best practices and Foreign Service Institute curriculum, these measures will support US capabilities to address emergent threats and protect key diplomatic personnel and assets worldwide.\n\n\u201cAs an Afghanistan veteran, I know the importance of readiness and decisive action when we respond to emergency situations abroad,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead this effort to strengthen the State Department\u2019s preparation for, and response to, international crises. Proactively assessing best practices, challenging existing assumptions, and investing in our workforce will help protect American citizens and our allies while advancing our national security interests around the world.\u201d\n\nAs a former Army Ranger in Afghanistan, Congressman Crow continues his work to honor our promises to our Afghan partners and advance US interests abroad. Crow\u2019s efforts include introducing the Afghan Allies Protection Act to expand and extend the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, and co-leading the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a legal adjustment process for Afghan allies already in the US. This year, Crow\u2019s fierce advocacy, alongside House and Senate colleagues, resulted in the authorization of 12,000 additional Afghan SIVs in the State Department's Fiscal Year 2024 foreign operations funding bill.\n\nRead the full text of the legislation here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=864", "Pettersen Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect and Support Transitional Housing Services", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Young Kim (CA-40), and Robert Garcia (CA-42) in introducing the Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act. The bipartisan proposal redefines the meaning of chronic homelessness in current law to ensure more people experiencing homelessness can access the resources they need to get back on their feet. It would also help transitional housing providers offer more services to those in need.\n\n\u201cColorado is facing a housing crisis that has pushed many people into homelessness,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cFinding temporary housing or accessing transitional housing should not preclude people experiencing homelessness from receiving assistance that can lead to long-term stable housing. This legislation removes bureaucratic hurdles that are preventing people from getting the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cTo help our homeless population transition into stable housing,\u201d said Chavez-DeRemer. \u201cWe must ensure the floor doesn\u2019t fall out from underneath them while they take concrete steps to get back on track. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to introduce the bipartisan Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act, which builds on my previous efforts to reduce homelessness by protecting and expanding critical resources. This bill would help ensure that our most vulnerable populations receive the comprehensive support they need\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must ensure that our most vulnerable community members can get the services they need when moving into temporary housing, which is why we\u2019re expanding the definition of \u2018chronically homelessness\u2019,\u201d said Garcia. \u201cExperiencing homelessness is already extremely tough, and we need to make sure our government doesn\u2019t let folks slip through the cracks during transition periods. I will always fight to make funding available for those struggling with homelessness,\u201d\n\n\u201cRising housing costs only make life harder for our homeless population to get back on their feet. We must ensure our most vulnerable can receive support,\u201d said Kim. \u201cThe Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act aims to bridge the gap in affordable housing and provide hope to those struggling. I\u2019m proud to help lead this bipartisan, commonsense bill and will keep working to support our communities.\u201d\n\nThe Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to:\n\nUpdate its existing definition of chronic homelessness to include individuals who have experienced homelessness for at least one year \u2014 whether continuously or cumulatively within three years \u2014 to ensure they are eligible for support services;\n\nInclude individuals residing in transitional housing for fewer than 90 days to be considered chronically homeless if they met the original criteria before entering the program \u2013 ensuring short-term residents of transitional housing are not excluded from critical assistance; and\n\nMake these changes within 180 days of the enactment of this legislation.\n\nFull text of the bill is available HERE.\n\nThe bipartisan proposal is supported by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=865", "House Passes Pettersen Bill to Enhance Online Dating Safety", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Online Dating Safety Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and David G. Valadao (R-CA) to make online dating safer and crack down on scammers. The legislation would require dating apps and services to issue fraud ban notifications to users who have interacted with a person removed from the app for fraudulent or inappropriate behavior. In 2023 alone, the Federal Trade Commission reported that romance scams resulted in victims losing $1.14 billion.\n\n\u201cOnline dating services are being used as a platform for bad actors to target and exploit individuals, yet protections continue to lag behind,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cNotifying users if they have been in contact with a potential scammer is a basic security feature that every online dating service should provide. This bipartisan bill will help reduce online crime and keep people safe from online scammers. I\u2019m grateful this legislation has passed the House with bipartisan support, and I will keep working to see it signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith more and more people using online dating services, there are a number of bad actors who use these platforms to commit fraud,\u201d said Valadao. \u201cThese apps have been around for over 10 years, but still there are little safeguards in place to protect users. The Online Dating Safety Act is an important step to enhance online safety, combat fraud, and help people make more informed decisions. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this bill across the finish line.\u201d\n\nFollowing the introduction of the Online Dating Safety Act, Pettersen met with a victim of an online scam, Coloradan Debbie Fox.\n\n\u201cAs a victim of intentional fraud, I\u2019ve experienced firsthand how transnational cybercriminals manipulate weaknesses in financial institutions and social media platforms, leaving victims like me financially gutted and emotionally devastated. This isn\u2019t just about individual loss\u2014it\u2019s about a system urgently needing to keep pace with modern criminal tactics. These criminals operate without borders and without fear of accountability, exploiting loopholes that remain unchecked. We applaud stronger laws to protect citizens, hold institutions accountable, and ensure that victims receive real, timely support, restitution and justice. The passage of H.R. 6124 moves us closer to stop transnational criminals in their tracks and prevent further harm.\u201d - Debbie Fox.\n\nEarlier this month, Pettersen spoke in support of the bill in a Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions hearing. Click here to watch her remarks.\n\nThe bill passed the House by voice vote and now moves to the Senate.\n\nBackground:\n\nAs Americans continue to go online to find meaningful relationships, scammers are following suit. The Federal Trade Commission reported that romance scams resulted in victims losing $1.14 billion in 2023 alone. When an online dating service provider becomes aware of a user committing fraudulent activity, such as illegally obtaining money, the online dating service provider often immediately deactivates the fraudulent user's account. However, individuals who meet online often take their conversations to other communication platforms, so even when a fraudulent account is removed, an individual might not know they are still communicating with someone who has been removed from the dating platform. The Online Dating Safety Act seeks to fill this communication gap by requiring these platforms to send a fraud ban notification to anyone who has communicated with someone with a fraudulent account.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-votes-end-bailouts-sanctuary-cities", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes to End Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities", "2024-09-20", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of the \u201cNo Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.\u201d The House of Representatives passed this legislation by a vote of 219-186, with 12 Democrats voting to advance the bill.\n\n\u201cKamala Harris's reign as Border Czar has been one of the most detrimental decisions for our national security in American history. Colorado's sanctuary policies for illegals encourage the surge from the Southern Border to our communities, like Aurora.\n\nThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to have voted in favor of Congressman LaLota\u2019s \u2018No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act\u2019 today. His legislation will prohibit federal funds from being used to bail out sanctuary cities. We need to disincentivize illegal immigration, and this bill is a great step in the right direction,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\nBackground, courtesy of the House Majority Whip\u2019s office:\n\nThis legislation holds sanctuary cities accountable for exacerbating the Biden-Harris Border Crisis and flouting federal immigration law by prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars to fund housing, healthcare, and other benefits for illegal immigrants in such municipalities.\n\nDespite the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act explicitly prohibiting any restriction on communication between state or local entities and federal immigration authorities relating to an individual\u2019s immigration status, many Democrat-led jurisdictions like New York and California refuse to cooperate and enforce federal immigration law.\n\nSanctuary policies incentivize illegal immigration, which has already hit historic levels thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s open borders policies, by promising free taxpayer-funded benefits. Woke mayors and governors are prioritizing illegal immigrants at the expense of residents, who are facing overburdened schools, hospitals, and other social services. They are also endangering the safety of both community members and the law enforcement officers who protect them by permitting criminal aliens to roam freely.\n\nAmerican taxpayers should not foot the bill for Democrat\u2019s radical immigration policies. H.R. 5717 will ensure American families don\u2019t bear this burden by prohibiting sanctuary cities from receiving federal funding intended to be used for the benefit of illegal immigrants, including for the provision of food, shelter, healthcare services, legal services, and transportation.\n\nFull text of the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-introduces-package-bipartisan-bills-simplify-disaster", "Assistant Leader Neguse Introduces Package of Bipartisan Bills to Simplify Disaster Recovery", "2024-09-20", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse, founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, is taking action to streamline access to federal assistance under the Small Business Administration for families and communities impacted by natural disasters. The Assistant Leader introduced a bipartisan legislative package, including the Natural Disaster Loan Interest Relief Act, the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act, and the Disaster Loan Application Flexibility Act. These policies seek to update management of and access to disaster-related loans issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) by waiving accrued fees, increasing unsecured loan threshold limits, and by simplifying loan application processes.\n\nSince first being elected to Congress in 2018, western wildfires have impacted thousands of households in Assistant Leader Neguse\u2019s congressional district. After speaking directly with those affected, Neguse sought to create legislation that limits confusion and helps make it easier for families to access the critical resources needed to jumpstart their path to recovery.\n\n\u201cIn recent years, the Marshall, Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and most recently the Alexander Mountain and Stone Canyon Fires have disrupted the lives of countless families across Colorado,\u201d said House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse. \u201cAnd the road to recovery after disaster can be slow and at times, all-consuming. That is why I am introducing three bills that ensure those affected receive the recovery assistance they need at the speed they need. Mitigation and response and recovery go hand in hand, and today we are seeking to equip homeowners, small business owners, and individuals with the foundational tools required to rebuild their lives after disaster.\u201d\n\nThe package of bills includes:\n\nThe Natural Disaster Loan Interest Relief Act, co-led by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). This bill codifies a policy implemented by the SBA to provide zero interest on disaster loans and to give homeowners and business owners approved for these loans up to one year from the date of the loan to begin making payments. Read bill text here.\n\nThe Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act, co-led by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA). This bill directs the SBA to not require collateral for loans of $50,000 or less, an increase from what is currently $14,000, allowing a greater number of individuals to access a physical disaster home or business loan. Read bill text here.\n\nThe Disaster Loan Application Flexibility Act, co-led by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID). This bill modifies application deadlines and communication requirements for disaster assistance by directing the SBA to extend loan application deadlines past the current window of two to three months post-disaster declaration, and issuing guidance for public awareness campaigns in affected areas to better educate individuals on the application process and ensuring the Members of Congress who represent these districts stay informed and receive regular updates. Read bill text here.\n\nFind a one-pager on the disaster recovery legislative package here.\n\n\u201cI applaud Congressman Neguse and his partners for their bipartisan support and dedication to reforming the Small Business Administration disaster assistance loan programs, and helping to ensure disaster survivors face minimal obstacles during their recovery and rebuilding journey. Homeowners impacted by disasters deserve flexibility and grace as they piece their lives back together. These bills are the necessary steps we need to prioritze the survivor over the onerous processes which impede disaster recovery,\u201d said Jeri Curry, Executive Director, Marshall ROC.\n\nBackground\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse has been leading efforts in Congress to expand access to critical federal disaster assistance for communities impacted by natural disaster. Most recently, he introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, which would allow state and local governments to use FEMA disaster management costs for multiple disasters. He also led Western lawmakers in a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency extend the time periods during which affected individuals may apply for SBA physical damage loans following a presidential disaster declaration.\n\nFollowing the Marshall Fire in 2021, Neguse sought to secure proper cost coverage for Coloradans. Alongside Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, Rep. Neguse led a successful effort to get the SBA to update their formula used to calculate the Disaster Loan Program amount survivors can borrow to rebuild after the Marshall Fire. Rep. Neguse and the Colorado senators were also able to get FEMA to agree to cover the costs of removing foundations, basements and burned vehicles damaged in the Marshall Fire. This coverage is extremely rare and has only been granted for a handful of other wildfires in recent years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-colorado-energy-prosperity-act-passes-resources-committee", "Rep. Boebert\u2019s \u201cColorado Energy Prosperity Act\u201d Passes Resources Committee with Bipartisan Support", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after bipartisan passage of her legislation, H.R. 6547, the Colorado Energy Prosperity Act of 2024, in the House Natural Resources Committee:\n\n\u201cJoe Biden and Kamala Harris continue to pander to radical Green New Deal extremists to try and eliminate fossil fuels at the expense of Colorado communities. If implemented, this Biden-Harris land grab will kill thousands of Colorado jobs, significantly reduce revenues for education, could increase gas prices for families and small businesses, and further undermines American energy independence. My legislation that passed the Natural Resources Committee blocks this bureaucratic land grab. Its far past time that we stopped begging foreign dictators to produce oil and gas for America. Instead, let\u2019s responsibly develop American energy and stop pandering to national extremist environmental groups that don\u2019t care about our local communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert.\n\n\u201cCongresswoman Boebert is a staunch advocate for America\u2019s energy and mineral production and a champion of Colorado\u2019s energy producers. Her Colorado Energy Prosperity Act plays an essential role in fighting back against the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s egregious bureaucratic overreaches, and I know she will continue working to unleash America\u2019s domestic energy resources,\u201d said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman.\n\nBackground\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Colorado Energy Prosperity Act of 2024 prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from taking any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the BLM\u2019s Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado River Valley Field Office and Grand Junction Field Office Resource Management Plans.\n\nThe BLM\u2019s bureaucratic handout to Green New Deal extremists locks up 1.6 million acres of public lands and closes 1.9 million acres of federal mineral estate in Colorado from future oil and gas leasing while also shamefully designating an additional 7,000 acres as new wilderness study areas.\n\nBLM is proposing to close all areas with \u201cno known, low, and moderate oil and gas development potential\u201d and is basing its analysis of the oil and gas potential on two-decade old, out-of-date information that does not take into consideration modern technology. The Mancos Shale in the Piceance Basin of Colorado contains an estimated 66 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, 74 million barrels of oil, 45 million barrels of natural gas liquids, and is one of the largest known reserves in the world. The Piceance Basin was once considered low to moderate oil and gas development potential and would have been blocked from exploration and production if this BLM plan was in place at that time.\n\nDuring Biden and Harris\u2019 first week in office, the national average for gas was $2.39 per gallon. While gas prices have conveniently dropped as we get closer to the election, the national average is still way too high at $3.22 per gallon as of this morning.\n\nIf we kill oil and gas in America, the world will become more reliant on much dirtier resources that are developed by China, India and foreign adversaries. All these job-killing, anti-energy mandates being implemented in the U.S. by the Biden-Harris Regime don\u2019t matter or make a difference in terms of emissions globally as China is continuing to increase coal production and consumption at a staggering pace. Once China\u2019s new coal plants come online, China will be using 76% of the global total for coal.\n\nAmerica makes the cleanest energy in the world. In fact, our natural gas is 42% cleaner than Russian gas. American innovation has allowed America to be the global leader in reducing emissions since 2000.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s legislation will now head to the floor of the House of Representatives for final passage at a later date.\n\nFull replay of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s remarks in the House Natural Resources Committee markup today can be found HERE. Full text of the Colorado Energy Prosperity Act of 2024 can be found HERE. Previous hearing information on the bill, including witness testimony, can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-failed-republican-government-funding-attempt", "DeGette Statement on Failed Republican Government Funding Attempt", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after House Republicans failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government.\n\n\u201cWe are facing a looming deadline to fund the government by October 1, and there are only 8 legislative days left until a Republican shutdown. House Republicans need to stop with the political gamesmanship that only hurts the American people. They need to get serious right now about funding the government, which is Congress\u2019 most basic responsibility.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=862", "Rep. Pettersen Breaks Ground On a State-Of-The-Art Quantum Tech Facility in Arvada", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "DENVER\u2014On Monday, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen participated in a groundbreaking at the site of Arvada's new quantum tech facility, Quantum COmmons @ Arvada. This new building will be a place for quantum companies and startups to work, collaborate, and develop quantum instruments. Quantum COmmons @ Arvada will be owned and operated by the Colorado School of Mines, giving students the opportunity to learn and work alongside industry leaders.\n\nEarlier this year, Pettersen and the Colorado Congressional delegation helped secure $40.5 million in funding from the Department of Commerce to support Colorado\u2019s global leadership in quantum and enable progress in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate technology, and health care. This funding came in addition to federal, state, and private investments for a total of $127.5 million. This funding will go towards Elevate Quantum, a consortium of 120 organizations across the Rocky Mountain West, including private companies, startups, workforce development organizations, and universities such as the Colorado School of Mines. Quantum COmmons @ Arvada is a key asset for Colorado\u2019s federally recognized technology hub driven by Elevate Quantum.\n\nPettersen was joined by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, Governor Polis, President of Colorado School of Mines Paul C. Johnson, Mayor of Arvada Lauren Simpson, and other elected officials, education professionals, and leaders in the quantum sector.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking shows that Colorado is at the forefront of America's quantum revolution,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cI was proud to work with my colleagues in the Colorado federal delegation to help secure $40.5 million for Elevate Quantum, and now we're seeing that investment materialize into Quantum COmmons @ Arvada, which will support our quantum industry. From addressing our national security, combating climate change, working to meet our energy needs, and even helping to cure cancer and other diseases, the possibilities that quantum investments and research will bring are limitless. The investment will also help create jobs for a talented quantum workforce that institutions like the Colorado School of Mines are developing. This is just the beginning of the quantum ecosystem we are building here in the 7th District.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Department of Commerce is focused on fostering the future of critical and emerging technologies like quantum, and using innovative place-based economic strategies to spread its benefits to every corner of our country,\u201d said Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves. \u201cThe Elevate Quantum Tech Hub is on the cutting edge of that mission and will help write the next chapter of Colorado\u2019s economic prosperity.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe aren\u2019t wasting any time and are rolling up our sleeves and getting to work, ensuring Colorado\u2019s leadership in quantum technology. Quantum technology is our future, and in Colorado we are building what we need to support the quantum revolution. We\u2019ve been very active both before and after earning the competitive federal TechHubs recognition, and with this new quantum park we are breaking ground on today we are positioning Colorado as the global epicenter of the quantum industry,\u201d said Governor Polis.\n\n\u201cThis is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Colorado and all of the Elevate Quantum partners, and the nation is looking to us to accelerate growth of the quantum technology industry and economy,\u201d said Dr. Paul C. Johnson, president of Colorado School of Mines. \u201cHaving already launched one of the nation's first quantum engineering graduate programs, Mines is excited to now take the lead on developing the Quantum Commons at Arvada site and in the near-term delivering shared-use facilities critical to achieving the Elevate Quantum vision.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-announces-september-staff-mobile-office-hours", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces September Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2024-09-16", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The office of U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) announced Mobile Office Hours scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th, Thursday, September 19th, and Tuesday, September 24th in five locations across Colorado\u2019s Third District.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cOur Congressional Mobile Office Hours provide an opportunity for constituents in remote parts of the 3rd District to get the assistance they need from our staffers who can help them in a variety of ways. Meeting Coloradans where they are is a critical part of the work our office does and I know our Mobile Office Hours will continue to be a huge help to rural constituents.\u201d\n\nStaff from Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s office will be available to help constituents who aren\u2019t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s office has hosted over 283 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 3,248 people, and returned over $6,360,153.67 to constituents.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s Mobile Office Hours will be available at the following times and locations:\n\nWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024\n\nMesa County Mobile Office Hours\n\nLocation 1: Town of Collbran, Town Hall\n\n1010 High Street, Collbran, CO\n\n2:00-3:00 pm\n\nMineral County Mobile Office Hours\n\nLocation 2: Mineral County Administration Building\n\nAdministration Conference Room\n\n1201 North Main Street, Creede, CO\n\n2:00-3:00 pm\n\nTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024\n\nHinsdale County Mobile Office Hours\n\nLocation 1: Hinsdale County Administration Building\n\nCounty Commissioners Meeting/Board Room\n\n311 Henson Street, Lake City, CO\n\n10:00-11:00 am\n\nSan Juan County Mobile Office Hours\n\nLocation 2: San Juan County Courthouse\n\nCommission Meeting Room\n\n1557 Greene Street, Silverton, CO\n\n3:30-4:30 pm\n\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024\n\nSaguache County Mobile Office Hours\n\nCenter Town Hall, Trustees\u2019 Meeting Room\n\n294 Worth Street\n\nCenter, CO\n\n10:00-11:00 am", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=859", "President Biden Signs Pettersen Bill to Prevent the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs into Law", "2024-09-16", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 On Friday, President Biden signed Representative Brittany Pettersen\u2019s bipartisan legislation to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs into law. Pettersen introduced the bill alongside Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Andy Ogles (R-TN) in February 2023. This is Pettersen\u2019s first bill signed into law.\n\n\u201cLike far too many Americans, my family was impacted by the opioid crisis. My mom\u2019s addiction that started with prescription opioids led to a decades long struggle including heroin and fentanyl. In one year alone, my mom overdosed over 20 times because of fentanyl. We need to stop this crisis at the source by disrupting illicit drug trafficking,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cI came to Congress to fight the opioid crisis. I am grateful to the President for signing my first bill into law to do just that. This legislation will provide vital insight to Congress into how criminal organizations fund the trafficking of illicit substances, like fentanyl.\u201d\n\nThe Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act (H.R. 1076) directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on illicit financing associated with synthetic drug trafficking. The study will lay out for Congress the business model of the organizations carrying out the trafficking, how they move and hide their illicit gains, and what the U.S. government can do to thwart fentanyl money laundering.\n\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 107,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses or poisonings in 2023, with 75% of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shows that more than 1,000 Coloradans died from fentanyl poisoning last year, an increase of 18.4% over 2022.\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-calls-gop-s-move-to-hold-secretary-blinken-in-contempt-of-congress-grossly-political", "Congressman Crow Calls GOP\u2019s Move to Hold Secretary Blinken in Contempt of Congress Grossly Political", "2024-09-14", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, released this statement after Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee announced a markup to hold Secretary of State Blinken in contempt of Congress.\n\nIn a statement, Congressman Crow said:\n\n\u201cRepublicans\u2019 move to hold Secretary Blinken in contempt of Congress is grossly political. Blinken has already gone above and beyond to accommodate the Committee\u2019s requests, including testifying twice and providing over 20,000 pages of documents. The Majority should retract their efforts and work in good faith.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-leader-neguse-implores-congress-act-federal-firefighter-pay-stakes", "Assistant Leader Neguse Implores Congress to act on Federal Firefighter Pay: \u201cThe stakes are too high for us not to get it done.\u201d", "2024-09-12", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 In case you missed it, Tuesday evening, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse, founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) were joined by Members from across the Democratic Caucus for a Special Order Hour highlighting reforms to improve wildfire prevention, mitigation, and management. In his remarks, Assistant Leader Neguse underscored the importance of urgently addressing this growing crisis and enacting permanent pay increases for federal wildland firefighters.\n\nIn 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration enacted elements of Assistant Leader Neguse\u2019s comprehensive bill to overhaul federal firefighter pay and benefits, Tim's Act, by temporarily increasing pay for federal firefighters. The supplemental pay funding, initially set to expire on September 30th, 2023, has since been tied up in negotiations regarding Congress\u2019s government funding bills and subsequent \u201cstop gap\u201d measures. Neguse is spearheading the effort to address the issue head-on and permanently increase pay. He has introduced the bipartisan, bicameral bill the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, which would permanently increase pay, and opens the door to future pay and benefits improvements included in Tim\u2019s Act.\n\nAssistant Leader Neguse: \u201cWildfires don\u2019t respect political boundaries or jurisdictional limitations. They impact every citizen of the West and every citizen of our country, and it\u2019s critical for us to marshal the necessary resources to ultimately address those challenges.\n\n\u201cThe particular challenge that I just want to call attention to tonight, Madam Speaker, is one, of course, that you are familiar with and one that you\u2019ve heard from many of my colleagues this evening. The way in which federal wildland firefighters are treated, in my view, by the federal government is patently unfair and unconscionable. For years we have relied on these first responders, these brave public servants, these courageous individuals to protect our homes, our small businesses, our communities, and our states. They risk life and limb to protect us. I say that having had multiple historic wildfires in my district back home in Colorado [...] the largest wildfire in the history of our state, the second largest, the most destructive wildfire in the history of our state, all happened within the last four years in the congressional district that I call home. I\u2019ve seen firsthand the sacrifices made by these wildland firefighters, and it is unconscionable that we don\u2019t pay them a living wage.\n\n\u201cNow, we\u2019ve made a lot of progress because of Dr. Schrier\u2019s work, leading the way with others, myself included, to ensure that in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we finally provided a holistic pay structure that compensates our wildland firefighters. Not a panacea, didn\u2019t solve the problem, but made progress\u2014progress that we could build on. But instead, unfortunately, right now we are poised to potentially go backward, because as you know, Madam Speaker, those core provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that largely codified the executive order that President Biden had issued previously to increase wildland firefighter pay, those provisions, which were enhanced by a variety of other statutory provisions we were able to enact through the NDAA [National Defense Authorization Act] last year to provide, as I said, more comprehensive pay scales for our wildland firefighters, they are set to expire at the end of the month.\n\n\u201cThe clock is ticking, Madam Speaker, and it is incumbent upon every member of this august body to come together, work together, find common ground, and do what is right by these wildland firefighters. They deserve it. They\u2019ve earned it. And the time for excuses, in my view, is long past gone. I\u2019m committed, Madam Speaker, to working with anyone of either party in good faith to address this challenge and to ensure that our wildland firefighters are paid what they are owed. I\u2019m going to keep at it, working with Dr. Schrier and my many colleagues, and hope springs eternal that we\u2019ll get this done, because, of course, the stakes are too high for us not to get it done.\u201d\n\nFor a video of the Assistant Leader\u2019s full remarks, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-statement-marking-23-years-since-the-september-11-terrorist-attacks", "Congressman Crow Statement Marking 23 Years Since the September 11 Terrorist Attacks", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released this statement marking twenty-three years since the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks, the deadliest terrorist attacks on US soil and one of the darkest days in our nation\u2019s history.\n\nFollowing the 9/11 attacks, Congressman Crow commissioned as an active duty Army officer. He led a platoon of paratroopers in the invasion of Iraq, followed by two tours in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger.\n\nIn a statement, Congressman Crow said:\n\n\u201cSeptember 11 marks one of our nation\u2019s darkest days, and in that moment, the course of American history changed forever.\n\n\u201cThe attacks claimed the lives of thousands of Americans and thrust our nation into decades of war. We\u2019ll never forget the first responders who ran towards the flames that day. Their bravery and sacrifice represented the best of our nation and continue to inspire us today.\n\n\u201cIn the aftermath of that horrific day, we also saw tremendous resolve. We saw that America is at its best when we come together and answer the call to do something bigger than ourselves. That call led me down a path of service to our country that remains my north star.\n\n\u201cTo my fellow servicemembers who answered the call to serve and left their home and families to defend our nation: thank you. We owe you a debt that can never be repaid.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-bill-complete-arkansas-valley-conduit", "Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Complete the Arkansas Valley Conduit", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cSoutheast Coloradans have been waiting for decades for the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit and the Finish the AVC Act will help local governments finally finish this major project,\u201d said Congresswoman Boebert. \u201cRural families and businesses need access to clean, sustainable water they can depend on every day. It\u2019s time we get the AVC done for Colorado, and I look forward to working with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to getting this bill through both chambers of Congress.\u201d\n\nOnce completed, the Arkansas Valley Conduit will provide water to as many as 50,000 Coloradans across 39 communities in Pueblo, Otero, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers and Baca Counties. While the AVC was originally approved for construction in 1962, the project was never completed because local communities were unable to cover 100% of the costs. By eliminating interest payments, The Finish the AVC Act will ease the burden of inflation costs that have caused the original $640 million estimate of construction in 2019 to rise to over $1.3 billion.\n\n\u201cThis bill will ensure the federal government makes good on its promise to Southeastern Coloradans to deliver a safe and reliable water supply,\u201d said Senator Bennet. \u201cWe have invested over $300 million to build the Arkansas Valley Conduit over the past decade and now we must ensure increased costs don\u2019t stop this project in its tracks.\u201d\n\n\u201cWater has been the lifeblood of Colorado\u2019s Arkansas River Valley since long before JFK promised to deliver them clean drinking water,\u201d said Senator Hickenlooper. \u201cSixty years later, our bill will help Southeastern Colorado communities harness their resources to get the job done.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis bill is needed to help the Arkansas Valley Conduit be economical enough to supply clean drinking water to communities in the lower Arkansas Valley,\u201d said State Senator Rod Pelton, whose district covers Southeast Colorado.\n\n\u201cAs someone who represents the communities that will directly benefit from the Arkansas Valley Conduit, I am proud to support the efforts of Congresswoman Boebert to finally finish this critical infrastructure project,\u201d said State House Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter. \u201cAccess to clean water is not a luxury, it is a necessity, and Southeast Colorado families and businesses deserve a reliable and sustainable water supply. The Finish the AVC Act is a vital step towards fulfilling a promise made to our region decades ago and I look forward to seeing this project completed for the future of our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is another very important step for the people of the Lower Arkansas Valley who have struggled to get the Arkansas Valley Conduit moving ahead for more than 60 years. Now that the AVC is finally under construction and given the current estimated cost of the AVC project, this legislation is absolutely necessary to make this dream a reality. We are grateful for our entire congressional delegation stepping up to make it happen,\u201d said Bill Long, President, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District.\n\nFull text of Rep. Boebert\u2019s House legislation can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-joins-colleagues-to-honor-13-fallen-servicemembers-of-abbey-gate-attack-with-the-congressional-gold-medal", "Congressman Crow Joins Colleagues to Honor 13 Fallen Servicemembers of Abbey Gate Attack with the Congressional Gold Medal", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to honor the 13 servicemembers who lost their lives in the Abbey Gate attack during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. During the ceremony, the families of these fallen heroes were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal \u2013 the highest honor that Congress can bestow \u2013 to posthumously recognize their loved ones\u2019 service and sacrifice.\n\nIn a statement, Congressman Crow said:\n\n\u201cToday, we honor the sacrifice of the 13 servicemembers who gave their lives at the Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cTheir service helped evacuate Americans, American allies, and vulnerable Afghan partners who fought alongside our troops across the 20 year war.\n\n\u201cHonoring our fallen servicemembers is personal to me. Though the Congressional Gold Medal can never repay their sacrifice \u2014 may it forever mark their place in history as American heroes.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ll continue working to honor America\u2019s promises and bring our remaining Afghan partners to safety.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-announces-nearly-3-million-improve-roadway-safety-longmont", "Congressman Neguse Announces Nearly $3 million to Improve Roadway Safety in Longmont and Fort Collins", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced $2,939,944 in federal funding for the Cities of Longmont and Fort Collins to build safer streets and reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries. The investments, allocated as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, were made possible by the enactment of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\n\n\u201cCities across Colorado\u2019s 2nd District continue to see an increase in visitors and new residents, making it incredibly important that we develop roadway safety plans that bolster public well-being and reduce instances of roadway deaths and serious injuries,\u201d said House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse. \u201cI am proud to see the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which we ushered through Congress just three years ago, continue to deliver for folks across our communities. These tremendous investments will help implement much needed improvements to our roads, bike lanes, and areas of high traffic, so that we are meeting the needs of our neighbors.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe City is grateful for Representative Neguse\u2019s help in securing federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) dollars for planning and demonstration safety projects in Longmont. With the City at the beginning of its Vision Zero journey, these funds will enable staff to gather essential data and develop a comprehensive, safety-focused Vision Zero Action Plan. These funds will also help address roadway safety needs through demonstration projects focused on lowering vehicle speeds, specifically in areas where motor vehicles mix with vulnerable road users such as youth, seniors, and those experiencing disabilities,\u201d said Cammie Edson, City of Longmont Vision Zero Coordinator.\n\n\u201cFort Collins is thrilled to be awarded this grant, which enables activities that are foundational to Vision Zero \u2013 our vision of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries. These projects will break down barriers and create better, safer conditions for residents in Fort Collins that want to bike, walk or roll,\u201d said Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins.\n\nThe overall announcement included $1,739,944 for the Fort Collins Codes and Standards Audit, Harmony Road Study, and Lake Street Demonstration Project, which conducts two supplemental planning and one demonstration activity related to constructing safer bike lanes, reducing motor vehicle usage, mitigating speed-related risks in high traffic areas like those near Colorado State University; and $1,200,000 for the City of Longmont develop their Vision Zero Equitable Action Plan, which has the goal of reducing traffic deaths and severe injuries to zero by 2040.\n\nThe historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted in November 2021, established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. Congressman Joe Neguse played a key role in crafting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, successfully securing the advancement of several key priorities for Colorado in the bill. Recently, Neguse announced similar SS4A funding for the Towns of Gypsum and Timnath, and has already secured $964,480 to improve cyclist safety in Fort Collins and $2,411,550 to upgrade the City\u2019s transit infrastructure.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=858", "Pettersen, Hickenlooper, Moran, and Ciscomani Intro Bill to Help Tribes, Rural Communities Access Federal Funding for Water Conservation", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Water Project Navigators Act. The bill would establish a new program at the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to fund \u201cnavigator\u201d positions with states, Tribes, and rural communities to boost capacity for developing, funding, and implementing water management and conservation projects.\n\n\u201cThe effects of climate change continue to accelerate, and the impact on our critical water resources are felt throughout Colorado,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201c However, many areas \u2013 like our most rural areas in Colorado \u2013 lack the necessary resources to secure federal funds for water projects. It is critical that we invest in these areas to strengthen and protect our water resources and help communities draw down federal dollars. This bill will fund \u201cnavigator\u201d positions to help state and local governments, Tribes, special districts, and other groups implement water projects and access this critical funding, helping bring federal investment to the communities that need it most.\u201d\n\n\"In Arizona, water is our most precious resource. As the drought worsens in the West, it is now more important than ever that impacted communities have the necessary tools to secure federal dollars for critical multi-benefit water infrastructure projects,\u201d said Ciscomani. \u201cI am proud to have worked with a bipartisan, bicameral group of my colleagues on this legislation that will create a community navigator position through the Bureau of Reclamation to assist our constituents that need it the most in funding their water conservation efforts.\u201d\n\n\u201cRural and Tribal communities deserve their fair share of federal funds to address drought, but all too often are left out,\u201d said Hickenlooper. \u201cOur Water Project Navigators will help these communities get their share.\u201d\n\n\u201cWidespread drought is impacting many communities across Kansas, hurting family farms, local municipalities and businesses,\u201d said Moran. \u201cWhile there are federal resources available to help preserve water, accessing these resources can be a challenge for Tribal and rural communities. This legislation will connect these communities with the resources available to them to help combat the impact of droughts.\u201d\n\nAcross the West, rivers and streams are threatened by severe drought and persistent wildfire. In Western rural and Tribal communities, aging infrastructure faces challenges from increasing water demand and changes in hydrology. The Bureau of Reclamation has grant programs to help states and local governments manage these challenges, but even with funding available, many rural and Tribal communities lack the necessary capacity and resources to apply for and access these federal resources.\n\nThe Water Project Navigators Act would close this resource gap by creating navigator positions to help communities to plan, implement, and secure resources for projects that improve water efficiency, reduce water consumption, and enhance ecosystem resilience.\n\nSpecifically, the bill would:\n\nHelp communities build capacity to develop and implement multi-benefit water projects.\n\nAccelerate creation of projects that support a variety of water supply and sustainability goals.\n\nPrioritize applicants with the most need, including Tribes and rural communities.\n\nWork within eligible entities such as states, Tribes, regional local governments, special districts, conservation districts, and non-governmental organizations, tapping into local expertise to maximize federal resources on the ground.\n\nThe Navigators Program is inspired by the State of Colorado\u2019s Federal Technical Assistance Grants for Colorado Water Projects and the Colorado River Water Conservation District\u2019s Accelerator Grant Program.\n\n\u201cThe Water Project Navigators Act would provide important tools and resources to help communities across the West address urgent water conservation issues,\u201d said National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Kim LaFleur. \u201cNACD appreciates Senator Hickenlooper\u2019s efforts in developing this bill to address these growing concerns.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Water Project Navigators Act builds on successful efforts in Colorado to provide critical investments in enhancing local capacity that in turn will increase the pace and scale of water projects providing benefits to both water users and fish and wildlife,\u201d said Alex Funk, Director of Water Resources, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. \u201cWe applaud Senators Hickenlooper and Moran's leadership in working to ensure federal resources to address our most pressing water resource challenges are made more readily accessible to community-based watershed organizations, Tribes, rural areas, and other historically underserved communities.\u201d\n\nThe bill is supported by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Water Resources Association, Trout Unlimited, Audubon, Farmers Conservation Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, Colorado River District, and the Southwestern Water Conservation District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-calls-out-republicans-bad-faith-accounting-of-the-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan", "Congressman Crow Calls Out Republicans\u2019 Bad Faith Accounting of the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, released a statement after Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued their cherry-picked, partisan report detailing the United States\u2019 withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks released a memorandum to push back on the cherry-picked narrative.\n\nCongressman Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, helped lead the effort to establish the Afghanistan War Commission, an independent and bipartisan body tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of U.S. military, intelligence, foreign assistance, and diplomatic involvement in Afghanistan for the entirety of the war.\n\nIn a statement, Congressman Crow said:\n\n\u201cAs an Afghanistan war veteran, this war and the withdrawal are personal to me. As Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, I have said from the beginning that I would work with my colleagues to provide a full, facts-based accounting of our nation\u2019s longest war.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, my Republican colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have routinely demonstrated throughout the course of this investigation that they would rather cherry-pick information than provide an honest accounting of our 20 years in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cThe American people, our servicemembers, and our Afghan partners deserve answers to the months leading up to the withdrawal and the years of decision-making preceding it, and the Republicans\u2019 report failed to deliver. I\u2019m proud to join Ranking Member Meeks and my Democratic colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to push back on this bad faith, partisan attack.\n\n\u201cI remain steadfast in my commitment to providing a full accounting of America\u2019s longest war, which is why I helped create the Afghanistan War Commission to provide real, substantive investigation.\n\n\u201cThe over 2400 American servicemembers killed during the course of this war \u2013 and the thousands more injured \u2013 deserve nothing less than the full, facts-based accounting of America\u2019s longest war.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/aurora-residents-confirm-venezuelan-gang-violence", "Aurora Residents Confirm Venezuelan Gang Violence", "2024-09-07", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "COLORADO - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) took action on the Venezuelan gang activity in Aurora by leading a letter and hosting a listening roundtable to expose violence and to try to stop crime by Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members that are terrorizing Colorado.\n\nImage\n\nSeptember 6, 2024, Listening Session Roundtable on TdA Gang\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \"The purpose of the listening session roundtable was to get the truth and information out to Coloradans because, unfortunately, the fake news and liberal politicians with an agenda continue to downplay the violence and Venezuelan gang activity in Colorado. Shamefully, they claim the criminal activity we are seeing by these illegal Tren de Aragua gang members are figments of our imaginations and call us conspiracy theorists rather than trying to investigate what's really going on in order to help protect Coloradans. Instead of actually going in and doing whatever they can at any means necessary to expose the criminal activity and the violence that is taking place and the harm that is being caused, they want to cover up anything that does not go with their narrative of wide-open borders and sanctuary policies put forward by the Democrats. At our listening session roundtable, we heard firsthand testimony from local residents about how Tren de Aragua gang members have held families at gunpoint, kicked in doors and taken over apartments, shot up cars, stabbed tires and committed other violent crimes. Rather than denying the gang's existence, all elected officials and agencies need to work together to protect our communities from this terror and to ensure these illegal immigrant gang members are deported. Protecting the people of Colorado from the Tren de Aragua gang shouldn't be political or a partisan issue and that is why we invited numerous local elected officials on both sides of the aisle to participate in this listening session roundtable.\"\n\nImage\n\nCindy Romero Gave Gut-wrenching Testimony\n\nCindy Romero, a former resident at the Edge at Lowry apartment complex who shared the viral video of Tren de Aragua gang members carrying guns at her apartment complex, spoke at the roundtable and said, \"I'm imploring anyone to listen. Please do something. Don't deny it, it wasn't my imagination. The rest of the video I have, the screenshots, the many calls to 9/11 begging for help...I saw them moving the guns that morning, I called and reported it. I have cameras picking them up, moving the guns from one building to another...I caught a screenshot of them holding a family on my floor by gunpoint, looking for whatever they were looking for. If they are allowed to fester it\u2019s just going to get worse. There are bullet holes in my car, we\u2019ve had our tires stabbed, we\u2019ve had our tailgates broken and I have reported so many crimes in that area that I had to leave, because I am not bulletproof...I've got bullet holes in my car, I've got a target on my back...My kids [wouldn't] come visit...My grandson hasn't been over to that building in a year and a half...I've been reporting guns in that building for a long time and nothings been done. Or I drop off videos to the police and their hands are tied. They can't do anything. They are overwhelmed...There are many times I called the nonemergency number and sat on hold 45 minutes just to be told they weren't coming...No matter how unsafe I felt, no matter what was being damaged in the parking lot, they were not coming. Because they had to get together a large group of officers just to respond [to that apartment complex]...If the owner's aren't there and the management isn't there but the people who have the guns are and they changed the locks on the outside of the building, that's a takeover.\"\n\nImage\n\nLocal small business owner Chet Ellefson\n\nAurora resident and small business owner Chet Ellefson discussed the conditions he saw when he helped Aurora Council Member Danielle Jurinsky move Cindy Romero and her family out of the Edge at Lowry apartment complex stating, \"It was a completely eye-opening experience...I was in a Third World country for an hour that day. 90% of the doors in the building that we moved [cindy] out of were kicked in and had a ghetto repair done to the door jamb...When we got there the police said yeah we know this area real well, we actually aren't allowed to respond unless there are four officers that can respond to them...The fact that [gang members] don't care about the police. There is no fear when it comes to the police. They [even] tried to attack [Council Member Jurinsky]. It's just crazy. Before we were done moving everything out of their apartment, people were already moving into the apartment to squat. We weren't even fully out yet and people were moving in...I'm a father of two young kids and its 7.7 miles away from my front door. It's just too close.\"\n\nImage\n\nCongressman Chip Roy Speaking at the Listening Roundtable\n\nCongressman Chip Roy said during the roundtable, \"One of the most important things we can for the country, for the state, for the City of Aurora, and for the people back home in Texas that I represent is establish the facts on the ground. There is a lot of information flying around. We just heard very heartfelt testimony from Cindy and what she's gone through both as a human and as a resident of an apartment complex. She's on the ground...I just want truth...In fiscal year 2022, ICE only removed 40,096 criminal aliens which was a 62% decrease from fiscal year 2020. We are removing very few people on a relative basis historically, when we have volumes more people and volumes more known criminals.\"\n\nImage\n\nFormer ICE Director Tom Homan\n\nFormer U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan stated, \"You have 200 underlying problems. Number one, you got the [biden] administration who unsecured the border and released millions of people into the United States with no proper vetting...98% of the people being released there is no data on them. We know a large percentage are criminals...So what sanctuary cities actually do is provide sanctuary for criminals...Sanctuary cities are a problem in this state, and you got to get rid of it.\"\n\nImage\n\nFormer ICE Field Office Director John Fabbricatore\n\nFormer ICE Field Office Director John Fabbricatore said, \"The recidivism based on the arrests that ICE had made of criminal convicted aliens, each one of them on average had four additional convictions...Again, they're getting put out on the streets and they're committing more crimes because criminal illegal aliens are true criminals...Much of what we are getting from Venezuela, they have been committing crimes in those countries and that was their job there...The other thing we need to be careful of is what the stats say and what they are. You are going to have a smaller crime stat when you have less police officers working...Aurora PD we are down 200 officers...Right now I'm getting messages from many citizens who say we called the police and they don't show up. Hours later they'll call us and say hey can you do a report online. That's not going into the system as a criminal statistic...Another reason we are seeing a drop in criminal statistics...We would arrest guys for dealing heroine on the [Cherry Creek Trail], they would be brought into Denver Drug Court and the charges would be dropped the minute they found out that they were illegal aliens because they didn't want them to go into the Denver County Jail and have to spend money on housing illegal aliens in the Denver County Jail.\"\n\nImage\n\nAurora Council Member Danielle Jurinsky\n\nAurora Council Member Danielle Jurinsky said, \"During the Venezuelan election on July 9th, 4,000-5,000 people showed up in Aurora at a major intersection. What was most alarming was the sheer numbers. Police told us this was unprecedented. They had never seen a popup gathering happen so fast with so many people that no one had any intel about. There were several crimes committed. That intersection borders Denver and Aurora...We [also] learned that two nonprofits were placing migrant individuals and families in Aurora. No housing quality inspections were conducted to check for basic life safety concerns prior to placing individuals in apartments in Aurora. From my understanding, deposit assistance was offered as well as three months of rent. This was done starting in the Spring of 2023 and continued into the Spring of 2024...Two of the nonprofits received state and Denver funding as passthrough agencies...Denver tax dollars moved these folks into Aurora.\"\n\nImage\n\nAurora Council Member Stephanie Hancock\n\nAurora Council Member Stephanie Hancock stated, \u201cThese gangs prey on that vulnerability and the fact that we don\u2019t have teeth with what law enforcement can do and what ICE can do. They know this, they know better than we do. We keep getting revictimized and nothing is going to get done until we put some feet on our faith and do the work that it takes...I work in multi-family housing, and I've seen it firsthand. Where they bring folks in say they'll pay their deposit, they'll pay their fees, they'll pay three months' rent, they drop them off and you never see them again. They don't follow up. You don't know how they are going to be paying their rent after three months, and to Cindy's point where they chased off the management company, its primed for takeover and it happens quite a bit. It's just that this has gotten the attention, but this is not isolated sadly.\"\n\nImage\n\nAurora Residents Fred and Tracy Ludlow\n\nAurora resident Fred Ludlow said, \"I almost couldn't believe that it could be that bad. So, when I went and saw it, it's like standing out in the rain and saying it's not raining. And you know, here's an umbrella. Why? Cause it's raining. No, it's not. It was clearly a lawless situation. And I came home and talked to Tracy and showed her pictures and out of 50 cars that were there, there were probably five or six that had license plates...It didn't hit the news. It kept getting worse and then I heard about Cindy's apartment. That really brought it home. You're looking at it saying I know people are having to live through that.\"\n\nImage\n\nState Representative Ron Weinberg and State Senator Mark Baisley\n\nState Senator Mark Baisley said, \"My constituents are in fear about what's happening in Aurora. [My bill] that I plan to run again would override the current restrictions that disallow law enforcement from working with ICE...Here is a law enforcement chief who is asking me to release them so they can work with ICE [to address these illegal immigration issues]. All 64 Colorado county sheriffs are expected to rise up and support my bill next year because they need the authority to move folks, who are dangerous to the people they serve and protect, to somewhere else like the country where they came from.\"\n\nImage\n\nState Representative Anthony Hartsook\n\nState Representative Anthony Hartsook stated, \"I have constituents that have it on their Ring cameras where the Venezuelans have broken in their house, they've called the police and the police have showed up and said we can't do anything, we can't arrest them, we can't prosecute them, we can't deport them, and the Venezuelans know this, they flip us off, they curse us...Right now [they] don't know what they are going to do because right now no one wants to buy [their home] when there are gangs sitting across the street. [Additionally,] the people that live here couldn't get services because Denver Health was overwhelmed with the 40,000+ [illegal] immigrants. You look at the school systems, they are overwhelmed. Money that should be going and is allocated by the taxpayers to pay for law enforcement, fire, schools, roads is being diverted to these [illegal immigration] programs thereby causing shortages to hire law enforcement.\"\n\nImage\n\nState Representative Ron Weinberg and State Senator Mark Baisley\n\nState Representative Ron Weinberg who is working with Senator Baisley to overturn the state law that prevents local counties from communicating and coordinating with ICE for removals said, \"This is why we are running into this problem in Aurora, and if we don\u2019t stop it and do something about it now, it\u2019s not going to stop. It\u2019s going to take over the whole county.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nSeptember 6, 2024, Listening Session Roundtable on TdA Gang\n\nDouglas County Commissioner George Teal discussed the counties' lawsuit against the state of Colorado for its sanctuary statutes that restrict local law enforcement from working with ICE on illegal immigration. He also referenced ongoing investigations by the Douglas County Sheriff and criminal issues associated with illegal immigration that are starting to creep into the county.\n\nBackground\n\nOn September 6th, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, Congressman Chip Roy, Congressman Doug Lamborn and Congressman Greg Lopez sent a letter to multiple local and federal officials asking for answers and urging them to take action against Tren de Aragua gang members that are terrorizing Colorado.\n\nAlso on September 6th, Congresswoman Boebert, Congressman Chip Roy, Former ICE Director Tom Homan, and Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky hosted a listening session roundtable at Aurora City Hall that was attended by local residents and concerned citizens that have witnessed and been victimized by this illegal immigrant Venezuelan gang.\n\nParticipants in the Roundtable Listening Session included: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), Former ICE Director Tom Homan, Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, Aurora City Councilwoman Stephanie Hancock, Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, State Senator Mark Baisley (SD04), State Representative Anthony Hartsook (HD44), State Representative Ron Weinberg (HD51) Cindy Romero (Aurora apartment resident that moved out), Chet Ellefson (Aurora resident and local small business owner) Fred Ludlow (Aurora resident and manufacturer), Tracy Ludlow (Aurora resident and local realtor), and John Fabbricatore (Former ICE Field Office Director).\n\nThe Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s open border policies coupled with the state of Colorado\u2019s sanctuary policies and the city of Denver\u2019s sanctuary city status have fueled and exasperated the immigration crisis in Colorado. Since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office there have been over 10 million illegal aliens caught entering America. They have knowingly released nearly 100 terrorists and more than 5.6 million illegals into the U.S. 75,000 American died from fentanyl poisoning in 2023 alone. According to a June report by the Common Sense Institute, the city of Denver, local school districts, and the region\u2019s health-care system have spent as much as $340 million to shelter, feed, clothe, educate the migrants, and to provide emergency medical care to more than 42,000 illegal immigrants since January of 2023.\n\nNumerous criminal acts have been committed by Tren de Aragua gang members in recent months in Colorado including:\n\nTook over at least three apartment complexes in Aurora.\n\nFour Tren de Aragua gang members that were released by the Biden Regime into the United States were arrested for attempted murder in Aurora.\n\nCommitted a violent Denver jewelry heist.\n\nBeat and stomped a consultant for the property management company so severely he went to the hospital.\n\nStabbed a resident for refusing to pay rent to the gang and threatened to kill a property manager.\n\nAurora police documents revealed that the gang threatened to kill a housekeeper and her family if she didn\u2019t give them keys to vacant apartments.\n\nViolently broke into vacant apartments, kicking doors open, and moving Venezuelan illegal immigrants into empty apartments.\n\nThe nonpartisan Denver law firm Perkins Coie, whose lawyers said they investigated widespread criminal conduct by the TdA gang members at Whispering Pines Apartments, released an investigative report in August that \"found evidence of gang members committing several crimes, from flagrant trespass violations, assaults and battery, human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors, unlawful firearms possession, extortion, and other criminal activities, often targeting vulnerable Venezuelan and other immigrant populations.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-host-roundtable-venezuelan-gangimmigration-crisis", "Rep. Boebert to Host Roundtable on Venezuelan Gang/Immigration Crisis", "2024-09-06", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s open border policies coupled with the state of Colorado\u2019s sanctuary policies and the city of Denver\u2019s sanctuary city status have fueled and exasperated the immigration crisis in Colorado. Since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office there have been over 10 million illegal alien caught entering America. According to the Denver Gazette, the City of Denver has spent more than $74 million since January 2023 to provide housing, food, and transportation to more than 42,000 illegal immigrants.\n\nNumerous criminal acts have been committed by Tren de Aragua gang members in recent months in Colorado including:\n\nTook over at least three apartment complexes in Aurora.\n\nBeat and stomped a consultant for the property management company so severely he went to the hospital.\n\nStabbed a resident for refusing to pay rent to the gang and threatened to kill a property manager.\n\nThreatened to kill a housekeeper and her family if she didn\u2019t give them keys to vacant apartments.\n\nViolently broke into vacant apartments, kicking doors open, and moving Venezuelan illegal immigrants into empty apartments.\n\nAnd they even used vacant units to host parties where they serve drugs and child prostitution.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-cheers-96-million-investment-upper-thompson-sanitation", "Congressman Neguse Cheers $96 Million Investment for the Upper Thompson Sanitation District", "2024-09-06", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Congressman Joe Neguse, Assistant Minority Leader of the U.S. House, cheered the announcement of a $96 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Upper Thompson Sanitation District in Estes Park. The Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) has been providing water treatment services to the Town of Estes Park and surrounding areas and working to improve the water quality of the Big Thompson River since the mid-1970s. As water scarcity continues to impact communities across the West, this Federal support will enable UTSD to replace their aging infrastructure with a modern, state-of-the-art water reclamation facility.\n\nThe UTSD plays a critical role in ensuring communities in the Estes Valley receive adequate water treatment. They are responsible for verifying the quality of water put back into the Big Thompson River meets and exceeds regulations set by the EPA and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). In 2020, the East Troublesome Fire impacted the North Fork of this river, introducing new levels of sedimentation, debris flow, and water contamination that has made proper watershed management increasingly important.\n\n\u201cIn Colorado, we know how important it is to preserve, protect, and strengthen our critical water resources, which is why I am thrilled to see such a monumental investment of federal resources making their way to one of our state\u2019s most treasured mountain communities. Thanks to the EPA, the Upper Thompson Sanitation District will be able to achieve its goals of replacing their aging infrastructure to meet the needs of residents in Estes Park,\u201d said Assistant Leader Neguse.\n\n\u201cEPA\u2019s WIFIA loans are helping small communities make infrastructure investments that will protect critical water resources while providing reliable water services for the Estes Park, Colorado community,\u201d said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. \u201cBy taking advantage of EPA\u2019s WIFIA program, the Upper Thompson Sanitation District is prioritizing a safe and sustainable drinking water supply for its residents.\u201d\n\nAs founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, Assistant Leader Neguse is dedicated to addressing water scarcity and improving drought preparedness for communities across the West. He has successfully advanced legislation to improve water resilience through the House of Representatives and continues to help convene conversations with bipartisan lawmakers to advance solutions regarding critical issues plaguing the Colorado River and supporting the work of the Colorado River Basin states on how best to address the worsening levels of drought in the Colorado River Basin.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-delivers-over-1m-in-co-06-community-project-funding", "Congressman Crow Delivers Over $1M in CO-06 Community Project Funding", "2024-09-05", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "AURORA - Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) delivered over $1,000,000 in community project funding, including $840,000 to the Colorado Economic Defense Project to fund a \u201cJust Bus\u201d - a service that will provide eviction preventative services to residents across our community, and $225,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver (BGCMD) to support innovative STEM-based curriculum, supplies for space exploration and astronomy, and activities focused on space in partnership with subject matter experts. The funding is part of the 15 community projects Crowrequested and secured through the FY24 appropriations process.\n\n\u201cThis funding provides critical services to underserved members of our community and expands STEM opportunities for students interested in space, helping them envision future career paths,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cThank you to the Colorado Economic Defense Project for expanding and providing essential eviction and homelessness prevention services, resources, and staff to underserved areas, and to the BGCMD for continuously finding ways to expand educational opportunities for the over 4,000 youth from Aurora you serve annually.\u201d\n\nColorado Economic Defense Project \u201cJust Bus\u201d\n\nThe Colorado Economic Defense Project will use the Crow-secured $840,000 for the purchase of a \u201cJust Bus\u201d which would provide a mobile office to provide integrated, supportive eviction and homelessness prevention services to clients in various parts of the district.\n\nImage\n\nRep. Crow with Colorado Economic Defense Project Leadership\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Office of Congressman Jason Crow\n\nBoys & Girls Club of Metro Denver Youth Space Exploration STEM Project\n\nThe BGCMD will use the Crow-secured $225,000 to support a specific STEM curriculum in space exploration and astronomy; STEM-based learning materials such as new technology and supplies for students to use; and to connect students to scientists and subject matter experts around the world to learn directly from.\n\nImage\n\nRep. Crow with Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver Leadership\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Office of Congressman Jason Crow\n\nIn 2022, Congressman Crow also secured federal funding for 15 projects. In 2023, Crow delivered those funds to the district, including over $1.2M to strengthen the youth-focused mental health workforce and expand access to behavioral health for young Coloradans in crisis, more than $11.6M to deliver safe and accessible drinking water, uplift our vulnerable and unhoused neighbors, and support new residents, and funding to support hunger relief efforts and provide stable housing and career support for unhoused Coloradans.\n\nIn August, Crow delivered over $1,600,000 to expand Aurora-Arapahoe Gateway DV Services\u2019 Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing programs by creating two new facilities for emergency shelters with wraparound services and a transitional housing program supporting survivors of domestic violence.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=850", "Rep. Pettersen Honors Her Mother\u2019s Seven Years of Sobriety and the Beginning of Recovery Month by Announcing New Bill to Improve Medical Coverage for Substance Use Disorder Treatment", "2024-09-05", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "DENVER \u2014 U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) hosted a press conference today at Sobriety House, where her mother was treated for a substance use disorder, to announce her new bill to address the opioid epidemic \u2013 the Recovery Act. Pettersen\u2019s announcement was made alongside her mother, who just celebrated her 7-year anniversary in recovery. Pettersen introduced the Recovery Act today in honor of her mother\u2019s sobriety anniversary and the beginning of National Recovery Month. Pettersen was also joined today by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and local experts, advocates, and leaders in the substance use disorder recovery space.\n\nThe Recovery Act removes outdated residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment limitations for people on Medicaid, ensures evidence-based care, and helps states draw down federal dollars to do so. This new piece of legislation establishes a new state Medicaid plan option that covers the number of days of detox, inpatient, and residential SUD treatment a patient medically needs. To incentivize states to adopt this new option, this bill draws down federal dollars by increasing the federal match to state funds for the first five years of implementation and offers planning grants to states opting in.\n\nPettersen saw first-hand how broken the system was in her fight to save her mom\u2019s life from an opioid addiction. Like far too many Coloradans, she found out that Medicaid only covered the cost of detox for up to 3 days and did not cover in-patient or residential care. Rep. Pettersen had to get a court order to get her mother the treatment she desperately needed. She later took her fight to the Colorado legislature to direct the state to apply for a waiver through Medicaid to cover detox, residential, and in-patient SUD treatment.\n\nDuring the first three years of the waiver, Medicaid member access to SUD residential and inpatient services increased by 150% for individuals with an opioid use disorder. In one year alone, more than 12,000 Coloradans on Medicaid received residential substance use disorder care. While Colorado has made great strides, there are still significant barriers that exist at the federal level to provide the necessary continuum of care. Currently, state Medicaid programs cannot cover stays in residential facilities for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) that are more than 15 days without applying for a waiver from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.\n\nThat\u2019s why Rep. Pettersen introduced the Recovery Act to streamline the process by removing outdated treatment limitations, ensuring evidence-based care, and increasing the federal reimbursement rate to incentivize states to opt into the plan. The bill would also provide grant funding to states to assist in implementing the state plan option.\n\nThe location of the announcement, Sobriety House, is particularly meaningful to Pettersen as her own mother, Stacy, was treated there for a substance use disorder after a 30-year long struggle with opioids, heroin and fentanyl. After Stacy overdosed 20 times in one year and 3 times in a single day, Rep. Pettersen was finally able to get funding for the care she needed through a court order.\n\nStacy recently celebrated her 70th birthday and her seventh year in recovery. She serves as a powerful example of what\u2019s possible when people gain access to the treatment and services they need. Unfortunately, far too many people aren\u2019t as lucky. Pettersen\u2019s bill, the Recovery Act, is in honor of her mom\u2019s struggle and others like her who are often left behind and forgotten. This bill will ensure people across the nation have access to the medical care they desperately need and are able to rebuild their lives and live in recovery.\n\nThe introduction also marks the beginning of September as National Recovery Month which is observed to recognize the more than 21 million Americans in recovery from substance use disorder. Observed every September, National Recovery Month began in 1989 to honor the strength and resilience of the recovery community and promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.\n\nThe Recovery Act will streamline the process for states to opt-in to covering vital care through Medicaid, break down the outdated time limits for care, and increase the reimbursement rate for SUD treatment for 5 years to support states in addressing the opioid and overdose epidemic.\n\n\u201cMy mom wouldn\u2019t be alive today without finally getting the medical care she needed,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cMy mom is an example of what\u2019s possible when people struggling with substance use disorder have access to the resources and support they need, but I know she was one of the lucky ones. Far too many people are left without care because of the stigma associated with addiction and the lack of funding and priorities at every level of government.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must reduce the stigma around opioid addiction and those in recovery. More support for treatment is needed because too many people lack access to treatment or have inadequate treatment. This crisis continues to take and harm lives, and we must do more. I appreciate Rep. Pettersen\u2019s leadership and her courage telling her and her mom\u2019s story,\u201d - Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser\n\n\u201cThe expansion of Medicaid to provide coverage for residential SUD treatment services will significantly increase our ability as providers to serve more clients and fulfill our mission. Without this coverage, state and federal funding is limited, and access to care is difficult for those needing help. The change in legislation will allow for expanded access, which is imperative.\u201d - Crystal Ahles, Executive Director of Sobriety House.\n\n\u201cOur nation is experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Many people with mental health conditions also face co-occurring substance use disorders, but arbitrary barriers often keep people from getting the support and care they need. NAMI applauds Representative Pettersen for introducing the Recovery Act to increase comprehensive coverage of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in Medicaid and improve access to behavioral health care. This is a critical step toward making sure that individuals receive the appropriate care they need, when they need it. NAMI is proud to support this legislation.\u201d - Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).\n\n\"Too often, people who are struggling with substance use disorders do not get the right level of treatment when they need it, and treatment is cut short because of payer authorization requirements and length of stay limits. It is heartbreaking to witness how many lives are lost when treatment ends too early. Recovery for substance use disorders is possible. And it requires a seamless progression of care tailored to the unique person\u2019s treatment and wrap-around support needs.\" - Kiara Kuenzeler, President and CEO of the Jefferson Center\n\n\u201cMeeting the complex needs of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) requires a continuum of treatment and recovery services, which too often are not available for low-income patients. The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) recently convened a group of Colorado-based clinical experts on this issue, and the group affirmed our longstanding position that aligning Medicaid\u2019s coverage for inpatient and residential care is key to providing adequate SUD treatment. CHA strongly supports Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen\u2019s (D-CO) legislation in meeting this goal by proposing to strengthen Medicaid program resources by increasing the federal match to 90 percent for states that opt-in and the creation of a new state Medicaid plan option to improve coverage based on the individual patient\u2019s needs across the continuum of residential, inpatient, and detox SUD treatments in Institutions of Mental Disease,\u201d - The Colorado Hospital Association.\n\n\"If we want to create a culture that promotes recovery, we need to allow time to heal. Our brains and bodies are extremely resilient if we give them enough time to develop new pathways. One of the things my team and I loved about the Recovery Act, is it will allow more time for better transitions of care for our patients. People will benefit not only from more time to heal their bodies in a safe environment, but also to establish the necessary support to maintain their recovery after leaving a 24/7 care facility.\" - Mandy Kaisner, CEO of Solvista Health.\n\n\u201cMy name is Tonya Wheeler, and I am a woman living in active and long-term recovery for over 34 years (since May 23, 1990). I am the Executive Director of Advocates for Recovery Colorado. One of the hardest decisions for an individual to make is to ask for help when they are battling active addiction due to the stigma and discrimination against our community. The ability for a person to get access to treatment at the appropriate level of care is imperative. The allowance for Medicaid to pay for these services provides a life saving solution to this problem.\u201d - Tonya Wheeler Executive Director of Advocates for Recovery Colorado.\n\nNumerous local and national organizations have endorsed the Recovery Act including Solvista, Jefferson Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association for Behavioral Healthcare, Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, Young People in Recovery, Colorado Providers Association, Colorado Hospital Association, Mental Health Colorado, Women's Recovery, CU Anschutz, Denver Health, Naloxone Project, Advocates for Recovery, Sobriety House.\n\nClick here for the full text of the bill\n\nThe Recovery Act is just the latest in Pettersen\u2019s ongoing efforts to address the drug epidemic in the United States. In the Colorado state legislature, she spent a decade championing policies to improve access to substance use disorder treatment and has been working on the federal level to attack the opioid crisis head-on. Last year Petersen introduced the The Hospitals As Naloxone Distribution Sites (HANDS) Act to require Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE to cover the cost when medical providers physically hand naloxone, the overdose-reversal drug, to patients who are at risk of an overdose, before they are discharged, at zero cost to the patient. Pettersen has also introduced measures to address everything from the import of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, the financing of drug cartels, expanding access to treatment, and preventing overdose deaths by ensuring airplanes, law enforcement and hospitals are able to distribute naloxone when necessary.\n\n###\n\nTo stay up-to-date on what Pettersen is doing in Congress, follow her on Twitter here, Facebook here, or Instagram here. Residents can also sign-up for her e-newsletter subscription here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-announces-71-million-denver-safe-streets-and-public-safety", "DeGette Announces $7.1 Million for Denver Safe Streets and Public Safety", "2024-09-04", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "DENVER, CO \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced that Denver is receiving two grants from the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The City and County of Denver is receiving $6,755,619 and the Denver Regional Council of Governments is receiving $400,000.\n\n\u201cImproving the safety of our roads is a win for our entire community,\u201d said DeGette. \u201cThese grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help Denver protect pedestrians and cyclists and to improve road safety. I look forward to seeing these programs implemented, and I know the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will continue to help make Denver a more connected and safe community.\u201d\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the SS4A discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.\n\nThe City and County of Denver will implement the grant in the downtown area where 20% of fatal and serious injury crashes occur. Improvements include hardened centerlines, painted/pre-cast concrete pedestrian refuges, bike corral bumpouts for daylighting, re-timing of pedestrian countdown signals to increase walk times at key intersections to/from high ridership transit stops, increased signal visibility, and protected left turns.\n\nDenver Regional Council of Governments will use the grant for a multi-lingual public safety dashboard and updating a Vision Zero Action Plan.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-meets-community-leaders-fort-collins-hosts-town-hall", "Congressman Neguse Meets with Community Leaders in Fort Collins, Hosts Town Hall", "2024-09-03", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nImage\n\nPictured Above: (Right) Congressman Neguse hosts community town hall at the Fort Collins Senior Center, (Left) Congressman Neguse meets with the leaders of the Colorado\u2013Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine.\n\nLafayette, CO \u2014 Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Assistant Minority Leader of the U.S. House, made multiple visits in Fort Collins, Colorado to highlight issues of critical importance to local residents.\n\n\u201cWe remain laser focused on doing what\u2019s right for the families and individuals we are privileged to represent. Advancing the interests of folks in Fort Collins by working to lower everyday costs for families, expanding access to critical programs like health care, child care, and others, and investing in our communities to make a real difference for families and households across the Front Range,\u201d Congressman Joe Neguse said after Thursday's community town hall. \u201cFor me, these town halls and visits with community members are an opportunity to hear directly from constituents on what matters to them. A time for us to come together, share our thoughts, and collaborate on solutions. So, whether folks were here to listen, ask questions, or provide feedback, their participation is invaluable, and it's what makes these gatherings so impactful for me and everyone on my team.\u201d\n\nTo start his day, Assistant Leader Neguse joined a briefing on the Colorado\u2013Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine. During the meeting, Neguse spoke on the important role federal funding, made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act, has played in driving their innovative approach to climate resiliency.\n\nNext, the Assistant Leader presented local veteran Richard Carneski with a Korean Defense Medal and Congressional Certificate of Recognition. Now fifty-five years after Mr. Carneski\u2019s time in service, Neguse and his team hosted a small ceremony to give him the thanks he so greatly deserves and to honor his contributions to the nation.\n\nTo close out the day, Assistant Leader Neguse welcomed more than one-hundred and twenty Fort Collins residents for a town hall at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Neguse provided a brief update on his work in Washington, D.C. and shared his goals for the upcoming legislative session. He then took questions from attendees, and participants discussed everything from federal support for wildfire recovery efforts to protections for key government programs like Social Security and Medicare.\n\nSee a full photo gallery from the day HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-fitzpatrick-and-kim-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americans-healthcare-data-from-cyberattacks", "Reps. Crow, Fitzpatrick, and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans\u2019 Healthcare Data from Cyberattacks", "2024-08-28", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), alongside Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Andy Kim (D-NJ-03), introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act, a bipartisan bill to protect Americans\u2019 healthcare data against cyberattacks. The Senate companion bill was recently introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Todd Young (R-IN), and Angus King (I-ME).\n\nIn 2023 alone, over 133 million patient records were exposed by cyberattacks. Earlier this year, the healthcare sector faced a ransomware attack on the health payment platform Change Healthcare, highlighting the lack of preparation and training during the recovery process. Today\u2019s legislation will direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collaborate on improving cybersecurity and make resources available to non-federal entities relating to cyber threat indicators and appropriate defense measures. It would also create a special liaison to HHS within CISA to coordinate during cybersecurity incidents and collaborate to support health care and public health sector entities.\n\n\u201cCyberattackers are targeting Americans\u2019 medical data and must be stopped,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cI\u2019m leading this effort to bolster cyber defenses and protect some of Americans\u2019 most personal and sensitive information from malicious actors.\u201d\n\n\u201cHospitals and health centers are fundamental pillars of our nation's infrastructure. With the alarming rise in malicious cyberattacks causing critical data breaches, increased healthcare costs, and jeopardized patient health, we cannot delay action in addressing this issue. By providing new resources for cybersecurity risk training and fortifying our cybersecurity protections nationwide, our bipartisan legislation takes decisive action to safeguard our healthcare systems and protect lives,\u201d said Congressman Fitzpatrick.\n\n\u201cAs data breaches and other cyber threats target more and more people each year, Americans deserve to know their healthcare information is going to be protected,\u201d said Congressman Kim. \u201cI am proud to help introduce this bipartisan legislation to address vulnerabilities to cyber attacks in the healthcare industry and help make sure providers on the ground have the tools and updated resources they need to protect patients and their information from any future breaches.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe wave of cyberattacks targeting the health care industry highlights the urgent need for public-private cooperation and interagency collaboration to improve cybersecurity for entities in Nevada and across our nation,\u201d said Senator Rosen. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019ve been working to pass my bipartisan legislation to improve cybersecurity in the health care sector and prevent further data breaches, and I\u2019m glad to see this bill introduced in the House of Representatives.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s legislation builds on Congressman Crow\u2019s long-standing fight to protect the American people and their data from cyberattacks. Crow continues to advancehealth care cybersecurity measures andsuccessfully passedhis bipartisan bill last Congress to expand cybersecurity operations at the Small Business Administration (SBA) and protect millions of businesses.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/fort-collins-town-hall", "Fort Collins Town Hall", "2024-08-28", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Tomorrow, Thursday, August 29th, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a town hall in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Congressman will provide a legislative update and then take questions from attendees. Due to limited space, attendees are required to RSVP. Please find the link HERE.\n\n200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526\u3021Thursday, August 29th\u30215:00 - 6:00 pm MT\n\nCongressman Neguse will provide an update on his work in Washington, D.C. and then take questions from attendees.\n\nThe link to RSVP can be shared with fellow community members, friends, and family.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=835", "Representative Pettersen Hosts Housing Town Hall in Chaffee County", "2024-08-27", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "SALIDA\u2014U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) hosted a Housing Town Hall in Salida on Saturday to speak directly with constituents about lowering the cost of housing for Coloradans. Pettersen was joined by local housing experts Read McCulloch, Executive Director of the Chaffee Housing Trust, and Marjo Curgus, Interim Executive Director of the Chaffee Housing Authority. Over fifty Coloradans attended the town hall and asked questions regarding housing affordability and childcare access. Attendees had the opportunity to meet directly with local housing officials to get connected with resources.\n\n\u201cChaffee County is one of the most beautiful places to live in the country, which is why people have been moving here in record numbers. This has caused a strain on the housing supply and has pushed far too many people out of the communities they have lived all their lives,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cOur housing crisis is one of the most urgent issues we face. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve worked to deliver more than $1.5 million in federal investments to increase access to affordable housing and childcare in Chaffee County, but this is just the first step. I'm focused on long term solutions to address the housing shortage by promoting policies that make it easier to build new homes and increasing tax credits to help create and preserve affordable housing options. These investments and policies will make sure that Colorado continues to be the best place to live.\u201d\n\nPettersen\u2019s Housing Town Hall is just the most recent effort in a series of actions taken by the Congresswoman to address the housing crisis. Earlier this year Pettersen\u2019s Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Act passed the House Financial Services Committee. This legislation would help overcome barriers to increasing home construction, including outdated zoning, slow permitting, and discriminatory land use policies.\n\nPettersen also secured nearly $14 million in funding for 15 community projects across Colorado\u2019s Seventh Congressional District. More than $1.5 million of this funding went towards Chaffee County projects to increase and improve affordable housing.\n\nMore than $1.2 million went toward the town of Buena Vista to develop the Midland Apartments into 60 affordable housing units with childcare space for fifty children. The project broke ground earlier this year. $300,000 will be used to install a solar array on top of Jane\u2019s Place in Salida, a 17-unit multi-family affordable housing and community program project currently under construction. Pettersen visited the sites of both of these projects with local officials earlier this summer.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=836", "Representative Pettersen Visits Community Project Funding Sites in Jefferson County", "2024-08-27", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "LAKEWOOD\u2014U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently visited four Community Project Funding sites in Jefferson County to meet with the people behind the projects and highlight the federal funding she helped deliver.\n\nThe Community Project Funding process allows members of Congress to submit funding requests for projects based in their districts. Earlier this year Pettersen secured $13.9 million in funding for 15 community projects in Colorado's 7th Congressional District, which included efforts in Jefferson County to protect communities from flooding, help lower housing costs, increase clean and safe drinking water, and more.\n\n\u201cInvestments in affordable housing, clean drinking water, natural disaster prevention, and public safety are critical for the continued growth and prosperity of our community,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cI\u2019m so happy we were able to secure funding for these critical projects. I\u2019ll keep working on the federal level to find real solutions that invest in our communities and make Colorado an even better place to call home.\u201d\n\nJefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office\n\nPettersen met with the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Sheriff Reggie Marinelli to highlight the $963,00 she secured for upgrades to radios within patrol, investigations, and command staff. These upgrades will improve communication between jurisdictions in Jefferson County, neighboring counties, and state level systems and allow them to more effectively keep our community safe.\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful for the support shown by Representative Pettersen in providing the JCSO with congressional funding to improve mutual aid communications. The 200 radios it will provide will make a huge improvement in the efficiency of communicating with our county partners when responding to critical incidents such as wildfires.\u201d Said Sheriff Reggie Marinelli.\n\nCity of Westminster\n\nPettersen visited the City of Westminster where she secured $959,752 to replace the city's water main line. The current water main line has had multiple breaks in recent months which can cause service interruptions, prevent clean water from getting to homes and businesses, and cause significant damage to our roadways.\n\n\u201cThe City of Westminster appreciates Representative Pettersen's leadership and continued advocacy for our community. Like many Front Range communities, our water infrastructure funding needs are significant, and these federal funds will help ensure we can provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water to our community,\u201d said Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Nurmela.\n\nFlood Control in Lena Gulch\n\nPettersen also visited Lena Gulch in Golden where she helped secure $1.3 million to bolster flood prevention efforts and reduce the risks and impacts of flooding on residents and businesses. This funding comes in addition to a $23.8 million grant from the Department of Transportation, which Pettersen advocated for. The project will install culverts, stabilize eroding channels, add safety signage, fill sections with rocks and natural materials to improve water flow during flooding events, and construct a flood attenuation facility with park and recreation spaces.\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful to Representative Pettersen for her continued support of Lena Gulch. Lena Gulch plays a crucial role in Golden, Colorado's waterway system while simultaneously presenting a significant flood risk to our community. This funding will support efforts to safeguard both residential and commercial properties from the devastating effects of flooding, enabling our community to prosper despite the challenges posed by unpredictable weather patterns,\u201d said Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg.\n\nCity of Wheat Ridge\n\nPettersen visited the City of Wheat Ridge where she secured $2 million to improve aging rental units and maintain affordable rents. The project is a part of the Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) program which is a pillar of the Affordable Housing Action Plan adopted by the Wheat Ridge City Council in January of last year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-rep-yadira-caraveo", "DeGette Statement on Rep. Yadira Caraveo", "2024-08-26", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", "degette", "https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "DENVER, CO \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement in support of Rep. Yadira Caraveo.\n\n\u201cRep. Yadira Caraveo is an exceptional legislator with incredible promise \u2014 which is exactly what her record of public service shows. She is more than a colleague, she is a friend. I am glad to see that she is taking the steps necessary to care for herself, and I know that she will come out stronger on the other side.\n\n\u201cMental health care is health care. Millions of Americans are impacted by mental health conditions, and they deserve access to the care they need to live happy and healthy lives. I admire Yadira\u2019s strength and courage, as we all must work together to end the stigma around mental health care.\n\n\u201cI look forward to seeing Yadira continue her inspiring work to uplift the lives of her constituents in Colorado\u2019s Eighth Congressional District.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-luttrell-delbene-ellzey-introduce-bipartisan-bill-providing-oversight-on-retired-military-officers-working-for-foreign-governments", "Reps. Crow, Luttrell, DelBene, Ellzey Introduce Bipartisan Bill Providing Oversight on Retired Military Officers Working for Foreign Governments", "2024-08-23", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Army veteran and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, with Representatives Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-08), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), and Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06) introduced theRetired Officers Conflict of Interest Act \u2013 a bill that would require public reporting on retired service members working on behalf of foreign governments and create civil penalties if they break the law. The Senate companion bill was introduced by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA).\n\nThe Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, one of our country\u2019s founding anti-corruption provisions, requires retired military officers to receive congressional approval before accepting compensation from any foreign government. In order to receive approval, each retired military officer must receive permission from their military service secretary and the Secretary of State.\n\nBut recent investigations revealed the State Department and military services approved hundreds of officers working for foreign governments. About 95 percent of applications were granted, indicating requests \u201care largely rubber-stamped.\u201d Anyone who works for a foreign government without seeking permission risks losing retirement pay, but the Defense Finance and Accounting Service only exercised this punishment for fewer than five people.\n\n\u201cUS military officers have a unique look into our operations and capabilities and are trusted to safeguard that knowledge. Following recent investigations into potential conflicts of interest, the public deserves transparency when officers work on behalf of foreign governments after they retire,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cThis bipartisan effort will bring the process into public view, hold people accountable, and strengthen the American people\u2019s trust in government.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a veteran, I understand and appreciate that our dedication to America continues even after our service ends,\u201d said Congressman Luttrell. \u201cThe Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act will provide transparency that is key to safeguarding our national security and help ensure that those who served our country honorably continue to uphold our values.\u201d\n\n\u201cRecent investigations make clear that we need stronger safeguards in place to ensure retired military officials are not abusing their power when taking jobs advising foreign governments or militaries. The American people put significant trust in our military leaders and that faith should be upheld through greater transparency around this approval process. The bipartisan legislation that we are introducing will give the American people more visibility into this process, impose common sense restrictions on foreign government employment, and hold violators accountable,\u201d said Congresswoman DelBene.\n\n\u201cThe moral obligation to serve country before self doesn\u2019t end when someone puts their uniform in the closet for the last time,\u201d said Congressman Ellzey. \u201cMembers of our military hold a public trust that provides them access to critical information that other countries would pay dearly for \u2013 we need to guard who gets that information and how and this legislation does that.\u201d\n\nThe Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act specifically:\n\nProhibits service members from negotiating foreign government employment or work for a private contractor on behalf of a foreign government while still on active duty.\n\nRequires approvals to be conditioned on whether it would harm U.S. national security.\n\nProhibits intelligence officers from working for foreign governments within 30 months of their retirement, except for our closest allies.\n\nCloses the loophole that allows officers to work for a foreign government without review if it is for a U.S.-based contractor.\n\nRequires all retiring service members and intelligence officers to be notified of these restrictions.\n\nRescinds approval to work for a foreign government if the individual failed to notify the State Department and their military service secretary of significant changes to their employment.\n\nRequires public reporting on approvals and for those approvals to be included in a searchable database that includes their name, military service, former office, nature of work, the foreign government they are employed by, and the amount of money received.\n\nRequires retired service members to report any foreign employment annually for the first five years they are retired.\n\nCreates civil penalties of $100,000 or the amount of money received for anyone who works for a foreign government without receiving approval or fails to report foreign employment to DoD.\n\nCreates additional penalties for violations, including being prohibited for five years from accepting employment or compensation from foreign governments, accepting employment with the federal government, serving on a federal advisory committee or in any other advisory capacity, and holding a security clearance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/aurora-ipc-protecting-our-communities", "Aurora IPC is Protecting Our Communities", "2024-08-20", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) and Congressman Greg Lopez (CO-04) issued the following joint statement after Congressional visits to the Aurora Immigration Processing Center (IPC) today:\n\n\u201cOur teams were impressed with the professionalism displayed at the Aurora IPC and believe the Aurora IPC is doing a great job ensuring that criminal illegal aliens are taken off our streets. Democrats are misconstruing the purpose of facilities like these\u2014which have been in operation for decades\u2014in a ploy to abolish ICE by proxy, but the last thing Colorado needs are more criminals roaming our streets. High quality facilities like Aurora IPC are essential in keeping our communities safe and ensure that these illegal aliens do not stir up even more heartbreaking and avoidable criminal activity across Colorado.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\n400 Coloradans are employed at the Aurora IPC, which is owned and operated by GEO Group. Aurora IPC \u2013 along with every other detention center across the country \u2013 is not owned or operated by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). GEO was awarded the contract for the Aurora ICE Processing Center under a competitive bid process in December 1986 for approximately 150 detainees on behalf of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), now known as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Currently, Aurora IPC houses 1,200 detainees.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=823", "Representatives Pettersen and Caraveo Host Consumer Protection Resource Fair with CFPB Director Chopra and Colorado Attorney General Weiser", "2024-08-16", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Brittany Pettersen", "P000620", "pettersen.house.gov", "pettersen", "https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WESTMINSTER\u2014U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) brought Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra to Westminster for a Consumer Protection Resource Fair to help Coloradans with junk fees, credit reporting and medical debt, identity theft, and other financial issues.\n\nDuring the event, Reps. Pettersen and Caraveo and Director Chopra were joined by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser for a conversation moderated by Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter. There they highlighted the CFPB\u2019s new proposal to ban medical bills from credit reports; how victims of wildfires can protect themselves from financial fraud; and how both the CFPB and the Colorado Attorney General are cracking down on junk fees.\n\nAfter the panel, attendees were able to get help directly from organizations including the Colorado Securities Commission, Colorado Legal Aid, Jefferson County District Attorney, and the Colorado Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.\n\nPettersen \u2013 who sits on the House Financial Services Committee which helps oversee the work of the CFPB \u2013 invited Chopra to visit Colorado so he could hear directly from her constituents.\n\n\u201cNavigating our financial system is already complicated - then add in costly junk fees, constantly evolving scam tactics, and an often-complicated credit reporting system, and it can feel absolutely overwhelming,\u201d said Congresswoman Pettersen. \u201cThe CFPB is working to crack down on unfair, abusive, and deceptive practices and ensure everyday Americans aren\u2019t the ones paying the price. I\u2019m glad to have Director Chopra in Westminster today to hear directly from Coloradans about their experiences because hearing their stories is key to this work. I look forward to continuing to work with the CFPB and on the House Financial Services Committee to protect Coloradans\u2019 hard-earned money.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am very grateful to CFPB Director Chopra, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Attorney General Phil Weiser and all of the Coloradans who showed up to our Consumer Protection Resource fair in Westminster,\u201d said Congresswoman Caraveo. \u201cColorado\u2019s working families got their questions answered and received crucial information to tackle frauds, scams and got the advantaged help they need to navigate financial institutions. It was an insightful day for Coloradans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe CFPB is working to create better financial marketplaces for Coloradans and all Americans \u2013 from halting the creep of junk fees in bank accounts, credit cards, and even school lunch programs, to ending coercive credit reporting practices and addressing the burden of medical debt,\u201d said CFPB Director Chopra. \u201cToo often, consumers can feel helpless when dealing with corporate players like Wall Street banks or the big credit reporting companies. The CFPB is there to help Coloradans understand their options and provide help when it\u2019s needed.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are committed to protecting consumers from scams and ensuring that they aren\u2019t harmed by irresponsible companies who use deceptive, junk fees,\u201d said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. \u201cJunk fees are particularly problematic because they are not included in the sticker price, preventing consumers from having a meaningful opportunity to shop around. We have already taken action on the illegal use of junk fees and will continue to do so.\u201d\n\nThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an agency dedicated to protecting consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices by financial institutions. The CFPB enforces consumer financial laws, oversees financial institutions, educates consumers on their rights, addresses complaints, and monitors financial markets to ensure a fair and transparent system. In 2022, the CFPB has launched an initiative to save households billions of dollars a year by reducing exploitative junk fees charged by banks and financial companies.\n\nThe agency is also working to stop unfair medical debt collection and coercive credit reporting practices that add to the strain on American families. In June 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports, increase privacy protections, help to increase credit scores and loan approvals, and prevent debt collectors from using the credit reporting system to coerce people to pay.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-delivers-over-16m-to-support-colorado-domestic-violence-survivors", "Congressman Crow Delivers Over $1.6M to Support Colorado Domestic Violence Survivors", "2024-08-15", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Jason Crow", "C001121", "crow.house.gov", "crow", "https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "AURORA\u2014 Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) delivered more than $1,600,000 to create two new facilities for emergency shelters with wraparound services and a transitional housing program supporting survivors of domestic violence. The funding is part of the 15 community projects Crow requested and secured through the FY24 appropriations process.\n\nFor over 40 years, Gateway has provided DV survivors a safe place through their Emergency Shelter and Extended Stay Programs and remains the only DV program serving Aurora and Arapahoe County. With DV being the leading cause of homelessness for women and families and 50% of homeless women citing DV as the cause, the need for shelter has grown. Using Crow-secured funding, the City of Aurora and Arapahoe County will construct a larger emergency to serve three times more individuals. The second phase will build a state-of-the-art transitional housing program, increasing the number of individuals served and extending their stay for successful placement into permanent housing.\n\n\u201cEveryone deserves a safe, violence-free home. Yet for many women and children in our community, domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness,\u201d said Congressman Crow. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to work alongside our dedicated local leaders in Aurora and Arapahoe County to secure the funding needed to expand Gateway\u2019s long-standing wraparound services and shelter capacity. Together, we\u2019re clearing the path to safety and healing for Colorado survivors and their families.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nRep. Crow with Gateway Domestic Violence Services Executive Director Karmen Carter, Board President Hope Dunleavy, and Director of Development Marnie Kamensky\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Office of Congressman Jason Crow\n\nIn 2022, Congressman Crow also secured federal funding for 15 projects. In 2023, Crow delivered those funds to the district, including over $1.2M to strengthen the youth-focused mental health workforce and expand access to behavioral health for young Coloradans in crisis, more than $11.6M to deliver safe and accessible drinking water, uplift our vulnerable and unhoused neighbors, and support new residents, and funding to support hunger relief efforts and provide stable housing and career support for unhoused Coloradans.\n\nIn May, Crow delivered over $165,000 total for the Arapahoe County Sheriff\u2019s Office to acquire new dog kennels for police K9s, and for the POST Board Certified Law Enforcement Academy to help implement a program to train recruits to agency standards.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/asst-leader-neguse-sen-bennet-lead-colorado-delegation-letter-urging-irs-not", "Asst. Leader Neguse, Sen. Bennet Lead Colorado Delegation in Letter Urging IRS to Not Tax TABOR Refunds", "2024-08-14", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Joe Neguse", "N000191", "neguse.house.gov", "neguse", "https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lafayette, CO \u2014 Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet led a bipartisan group of the state\u2019s Federal delegation in a letter to Internal Revenue System (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel once again urging the agency to not tax Colorado Taxpayer\u2019s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds. Neguse and Bennet led a successful letter last year ensuring TABOR refunds would remain tax-free for the 2023 filing season. A bill enacted in 2023 by Colorado\u2019s General Assembly made payments flat-rate refunds for one additional year. That method of refund is under consideration by the IRS for taxability. State lawmakers adjusted the refund mechanisms to comport with IRS guidance on taxability in the most recent 2024 legislative session, so that the only year currently in question is the last year when flat refunds were issued.\n\nThe letter was co-signed by the entire Colorado delegation, including Senator John Hickenlooper and Representatives DeGette, Crow, Caraveo, Lamborn, Lopez, Pettersen, and Boebert, and has the full support of Governor Jared Polis and Colorado\u2019s Department of Revenue.\n\n\u201cWe understand that the IRS is considering treating the flat $800 and $1,600 TABOR payments issued by the state for fiscal year 2022-2023 as federal taxable income. As you know, our offices strongly disagree with such an interpretation. Moreover, we are particularly concerned that if such guidance were to apply to the tax year in question, Colorado Department of Revenue officials may be unable to successfully and appropriately prepare for this change, and that taxpayers would thereby be left scrambling to determine whether they had unanticipated tax liabilities,\u201d wrote the Colorado lawmakers.\n\nRead the full letter HERE and below.\n\n\u201cI appreciate Assistant Democratic Leader Neguse, Senator Bennet and the Colorado delegation for their support in ensuring that Coloradans\u2019 TABOR refunds are not taxed and keeping more money in the pocket of hardworking Coloradans. I urge the federal government to maintain the decades of precedence that tax refunds are not taxed,\u201d added Governor Jared Polis.\n\nThe TABOR Amendment was approved by voters in 1992, and since that time, the State of Colorado has refunded excess revenue generated by the state to the taxpayers.\n\nWednesday, August 14th\n\nThe Honorable Danny Werfel\n\nCommissioner, Internal Revenue Service\n\n1111 Constitution Ave NW\n\nWashington, DC 20224\n\nDear Commissioner Werfel:\n\nWe write to once again urge the Internal Revenue Service (\u201cIRS\u201d) not to treat the State of Colorado\u2019s Taxpayer\u2019s Bill of Rights (\u201cTABOR\u201d) refunds as taxable income. While we appreciate you and your agency\u2019s continued communication with our offices, we request that this be resolved in a timely manner to avoid further confusion for taxpayers in our state.\n\nWe understand that the IRS is considering treating the flat $800 and $1,600 TABOR payments issued by the state for fiscal year 2022-2023 as federal taxable income. As you know, our offices strongly disagree with such an interpretation. Moreover, we are particularly concerned that if such guidance were to apply to the tax year in question, Colorado Department of Revenue officials may be unable to successfully and appropriately prepare for this change, and that taxpayers would thereby be left scrambling to determine whether they had unanticipated tax liabilities.\n\nAs you are well aware, the IRS has never considered TABOR refund payments as taxable income since the state constitutional amendment was ratified by Colorado voters in 1992\u2014over thirty years ago. A change this significant would take considerable time and resources from the state to ensure regulatory stability and to appropriately inform the public of how these changes may affect them. It would also have a significant impact on taxpayers \u2013 especially low-income taxpayers \u2013 who may have new unanticipated tax obligations as a result of this policy interpretation. Moreover, the Colorado General Assembly has adjusted the refund mechanisms to comport with IRS guidance on taxability so that this question is fully resolved going forward.\n\nWith that in mind, we ask that the IRS treat the current flat TABOR refund payments for tax year 2024 as not taxable. 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