{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"CO\" and year = 2023 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://boebert.house.gov/PJASigned", "Pueblo Jobs Act Signed Into Law!", "2023-12-23", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act was signed into law as part of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The passage of this bill will provide a much-needed economic boost in the region and create at least 1,000 jobs. This historic piece of legislation is Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s first bill signed into law.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe Pueblo Jobs Act will create at least a 1,000 new jobs in Pueblo and repurpose billions of dollars of infrastructure from the Pueblo Chemical Depot, providing southern Colorado with a much-needed economic boost. This bipartisan and bicameral effort was locally-driven and crafted from the bottom-up. Special thanks to the local officials, the House Armed Services Committee, and the outstanding individuals at PuebloPlex who worked with me to get this important legislation done.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn Friday, the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was officially signed into law by the President. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan Pueblo Jobs Act was a key element of this bill and will create at least 1,000 jobs following the closure of the Pueblo Chemical Depot.\n\nThis legislation ensures that the federal government adheres to the rigorous Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army. This strategic move provides certainty for Pueblo's economic landscape and fosters the creation of future employment opportunities.\n\nBack in 1988, the Base Closure Commission recommended the realignment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, exempting 7,000 acres, including the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) and additional facilities, from standard BRAC requirements. Congresswoman Boebert's Pueblo Jobs Act closes this loophole, safeguarding the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment represented by PCAPP and the additional facilities on the protected 7,000 acres. The bill ensures that this valuable infrastructure will actively contribute to Pueblo's prosperity, rather than facing demolition. With the passage of Congresswoman Boebert's bill, PuebloPlex is already working with industries to harness this remarkable facility for the creation of high-paying jobs in Pueblo.\n\nThe Pueblo Jobs Act, championed by Congresswoman Boebert, mandates the adherence to the standard BRAC process by the Army, yielding several benefits for the Pueblo community. This legislation prevents billions of dollars of infrastructure from being torn down and bulldozed. The bill enables PuebloPlex to access federal grant funding for planning and mitigating the economic impacts of the Chemical Depot closure. The Pueblo Jobs Act allows Pueblo to receive substantial environmental indemnifications, aiding in the redevelopment and reuse of the property. The legislation allows for conveyance of the property at less-than-fair market value for economic development purposes. Collectively, these resources are pivotal in sustaining Pueblo as the Chemical Depot undergoes closure, welcoming new businesses to the area.\n\nSome of the economic development and job opportunities the Pueblo Jobs Act support include PuebloPlex, the Pueblo Memorial Airport Industrial Park, the federal Transportation Technology Center, and the implementation of a regional workforce development project led by local colleges including Pueblo Community College and Colorado State University-Pueblo.\n\nThroughout the legislative process, Congresswoman Boebert collaborated closely with PuebloPlex, Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, Congressman Doug Lamborn, and the House Armed Services Committee.\n\nThe full text of the Pueblo Jobs Act is available here.\n\nAdditional NDAA Information Courtesy of the House Armed Services Committee:\n\nThe focus of this year's NDAA is on strengthening the military in response to threats from Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China. The bill authorizes $886.3 billion in national defense funding and aims to enhance benefits for servicemembers, including a 5.2% pay increase, allocation of $280 million for new schools for military children, and correction of personnel files for those discharged for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine.\n\nThe NDAA also addresses \"wokeness\" in the military by banning Critical Race Theory, implementing a pay cap on DEI programs, introducing a Parents' Bill of Rights in DoD schools, and cutting climate change programs.\n\nTo address global threats and protect our borders, the bill modernizes the nuclear triad, prohibits sourcing operational energy from Russia or China, prevents the retirement of certain capabilities, increases funding for military construction and logistics, reassesses missile defense posture due to North Korea's ICBM developments, mandates the use or transfer of border wall materials to border states, and addresses threats posed by fentanyl trafficking. Additionally, the bill fully funds the deployment of National Guardsmen in support of Border Patrol activities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/Glenwoodfunding", "Boebert-Backed Glenwood Springs Project Receives $50 Million Grant", "2023-12-19", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The city of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has received a $49.68 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for construction of the South Bridge project. The new bridge will be built across the Roaring Fork River, connecting Highway 82 and neighborhoods west of the river near the airport. The project aims to create a second evacuation route for the city's southern corridor residents, ensuring better safety during emergencies, bolstering connectivity, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in the Lower Colorado River Valley and the Roaring Fork Valley. Congresswoman Boebert has strongly supported the South Bridge project and worked closely with the City to secure funding.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cOur bipartisan advocacy was successful and secured $49.68 million for the South Bridge project in Glenwood Springs. I have worked closely with local elected officials on both sides of the aisle since my first year in Congress and securing funding for the South Bridge project has been one of my top local priorities. Thanks to this locally driven effort, the South Bridge project will be built. This critical infrastructure development not only improves emergency response capabilities but also ensures the safety and well-being of our community. The transformative impact of this investment reaches far beyond improved connectivity; it will also boost regional economic growth and improve the quality of life for Glenwood Springs residents.\u201d\n\nGlenwood Springs Mayor Ingrid Wussow said, \"The City of Glenwood is thrilled and relieved to have received the almost $50mil Rural Surface Transportation Grant. For over 20 years our community has been working on procuring the funds for this much needed conduit for fire egress in our wildfire prone community. We are thankful to our congressional delegates, Governor Polis and CDOT Director Lew for their unwavering support in helping us solve this rural transportation challenge. We are so appreciative of Congresswoman Boebert's letter of support and we look forward to seeing this project come to fruition.\"\n\nFormer Glenwood Springs Mayor and Current Ward 5 City Council Member Jonathan Godes said, \u201cGlenwood Springs has lost lives, homes, and our watershed through the Storm King, Coal Seam, and Grizzly Creek fires over the last 25 years. This bridge has been a critical need for decades, and the community can breathe a little bit easier once the fire egress of South Bridge is finally built. We cannot thank our congressional delegation enough. Without their support, along with Governor Polis and CDOT Director Lew this would not be a reality.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nDuring her short tenure in Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has worked closely with local officials and strongly supported the South Bridge project numerous times over the years. With the DOT grant of $49.68 million, Glenwood Springs can now move forward with the construction of a vital second emergency route and evacuation access\u2014a new bridge connection linking State Highway 82 to the western side of the Roaring Fork River in the City's South Corridor.\n\nIn May of 2021, Congresswoman Boebert wrote a letter in strong support of the City\u2019s grant application for the South Bridge project to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant funds. You can read Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s full letter to FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor here.\n\nIn September of 2021, Congresswoman Boebert met with Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes to discuss her support of infrastructure projects to improve the I-70 corridor. In May, Congresswoman Boebert hosted then Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes, then City Council Member Ingrid Wussow, then City Attorney Karl Hanlon, and then City Manager Debra Figueroa for a bipartisan meeting in her D.C. office to discuss the South Bridge Project.\n\nIn June of 2022, Congresswoman Boebert wrote a letter in strong support of the City\u2019s grant application for the South Bridge project to the Department of Transportation for Rural Surface Transportation grant funds. The letter emphasized the importance of this project and requested fair consideration for the grant application. You can read Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s full letter of support to Secretary Buttigieg here.\n\nIn March of 2023, Congresswoman Boebert submitted a Community Project Funding Appropriations request in support of the South Bridge project to the House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger as well as Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro urging them to include funding for the South Bridge Project in the 2024 fiscal year appropriations bill. The Congresswoman\u2019s $1.4 million request for the South Bridge project was successful and is currently included in the base House Appropriations bill passed by the House Committee on Appropriations. You can read Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s full Community Project Funding Appropriations request here.\n\nThe South Bridge Program in Glenwood Springs perfectly aligns with the Rural Surface Transportation program, aiming which aims to bolster connectivity, ensure the safety of travelers, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in the Lower Colorado River Valley and the Roaring Fork Valley. Congresswoman Boebert looks forward to the completion of this critical project.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/PJAPASSAGE", "Boebert Pueblo Jobs Act to be Signed Into Law", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, the House and Senate passed the final version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Pueblo Jobs Act introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. The bill will create more than 1,000 jobs in Pueblo and foster economic prosperity for southern Colorado.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \"I\u2019m thrilled that my first bill that will be signed into law is the Pueblo Jobs Act. This legislation will create more than 1,000 jobs in Pueblo and Colorado's Third District. My bill ensures that multi-billion-dollar infrastructure at the Pueblo Chemical Depot can be utilized by the community instead of just being torn down and bulldozed. This bipartisan and bicameral effort was developed from the ground up, and I\u2019d like to thank all the stakeholders who helped make this happen, especially Russell DeSalvo of PuebloPlex.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House and Senate debated and passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Included in the final passage of this bill is Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act as well as the largest military pay raise in 20 years. This version of the NDAA has strong bipartisan support and is expected to be signed into law soon.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert's Pueblo Jobs Act strengthens Pueblo's economy by creating a minimum of 1,000 jobs following the closure of the Pueblo Chemical Depot. This legislation ensures that the federal government adheres to the rigorous Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army. This strategic move provides certainty for Pueblo's economic landscape and fosters the creation of future employment opportunities.\n\nBack in 1988, the Base Closure Commission recommended the realignment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, exempting 7,000 acres, including the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) and additional facilities, from standard BRAC requirements. Congresswoman Boebert's Pueblo Jobs Act closes this loophole, safeguarding the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment represented by PCAPP and the additional facilities on the protected 7,000 acres. The bill ensures that this valuable infrastructure will actively contribute to Pueblo's prosperity, rather than facing demolition. With the passage of Congresswoman Boebert's bill, PuebloPlex is already working with industries to harness this remarkable facility for the creation of high-paying jobs in Pueblo.\n\nThe Pueblo Jobs Act, championed by Congresswoman Boebert, mandates the adherence to the standard BRAC process by the Army, yielding several benefits for the Pueblo community. First, it enables PuebloPlex to access federal grant funding from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) for planning and mitigating the economic impacts of the closure. Second, it allows to Pueblo to receive substantial environmental indemnifications from the Army, aiding in the redevelopment and reuse of the property. Third, it allows for conveyance of the property at less-than-fair market value for economic development purposes. Collectively, these resources are pivotal in sustaining Pueblo as the base undergoes closure, welcoming new businesses to the area.\n\nSome of the economic development and job opportunities my Pueblo Jobs Act support include PuebloPlex, the Pueblo Memorial Airport Industrial Park, the federal Transportation Technology Center, and the implementation of a regional workforce development project led by local colleges including Pueblo Community College and Colorado State University-Pueblo.\n\nThroughout the legislative process, Congresswoman Boebert collaborated closely with PuebloPlex, Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, Congressman Doug Lamborn, and the House Armed Services Committee.\n\nThe full text of the Pueblo Jobs Act is available here.\n\nAdditional NDAA Information Courtesy of the House Armed Services Committee:\n\nEvery year, Congress has to pass a new National Defense Authorization Act. It\u2019s one of the few bills that must be signed into law annually. This year\u2019s NDAA focuses on strengthening the military due to the rising threats of Iran, North Korea, Russia and China. There is also a strong emphasis on improving benefits for all servicemembers as well as increasing their pay to historic levels. In total, this year\u2019s NDAA authorizes $886.3B in national defense funding.\n\nThis bill supports servicemembers and their families by:\n\nIncreasing pay by 5.2%, the largest increase in 20 years\n\nAllocating $280 million for new schools for military children\n\nRequires the DoD to correct personnel files of servicemembers discharged for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine so that they receive full benefits in retirement\n\nThis bill eliminates wokeness in the military by:\n\nBanning Critical Race Theory from being taught in our military\n\nImplementing a pay cap on the Pentagon\u2019s DEI programs\n\nIncluding a Parents\u2019 Bill of Rights in DoD schools\n\nCutting climate change programs\n\nThe United States is facing unprecedented threats from countries on the other side of the world, as well as our own borders. In order to best prepare for these challenges and protect our borders, this bill:\n\nFully modernizes our nuclear triad\n\nProhibits the sourcing of operational energy from Russia or China, or entities owned by Russia or China\n\nPrevents the retirement of capabilities with remaining service life, including 4 battleships and additional F-22, KC-135, E-3, and C-130 aircraft\n\nIncludes increased funding for military construction and logistics capabilities\n\nRequires a reassessment of posture by the Missile Defense Agency in light of North Korea\u2019s ICBM developments\n\nRequires DoD use or transfer border wall materials to border states\n\nCalls for an interagency strategy to target, disrupt, and degrade threats posed by fentanyl trafficking to national security\n\nFully funds the deployment of National Guardsmen in support of Border Patrol activities", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-introduces-bill-block-bidens-16-million-acre-colorado", "Congresswoman Boebert Introduces Bill to Block Biden's 1.6 Million Acre Colorado Land Grab", "2023-12-08", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 6547, legislation that prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from locking up 1.6 million acres of land in Colorado from responsible oil and gas production.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cJoe Biden and his agency minions are making a concerted effort to undermine our energy production, particularly in Colorado. As gas prices soar to unprecedented levels nationwide, inflation crushes working families, and our national debt skyrockets at an alarming pace, the time for effective solutions is now. Instead of championing an all-of-the-above energy production to stimulate the economy and lower energy prices, Joe Biden is hellbent on trying to eliminate the oil and gas industry, as evidenced by his tyrannical actions like this concerning land grab.\"\n\nChelsie Miera, Executive Director of the West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, said, \u201cThe hardworking women and men in Western Colorado's oil and natural gas industry take pride in producing reliable, affordable, and safe natural gas and oil for our neighbors, Americans, and allies. It is crucial to consider the taxes and revenues paid by our industry, which fund important rural fire protection districts, library districts, rural schools, tourism projects, and much more. As a primary employer, creating 2 or 3 jobs in the economy for every job in our industry, we are thankful to contribute to a diversified economy for Western Colorado. Despite BLM's alternatives presenting a false choice, suggesting that either recreation or oil and gas are mutually exclusive on public lands, the Western Slope has shown that we can utilize our public lands with all multiple uses thriving together for the betterment of our communities.\u201d\n\nVice Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-5) said, \u201cAs Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, I am pleased to join my Colorado colleague Congresswoman Boebert in pushing back against the Biden administration\u2019s overreach. Removing 1.6 million acres of land in Colorado from energy production will raise the cost of Americans\u2019 energy bills. We must have an \u201call-of-the-above\u201d energy approach to ensure effective and reliable energy production.\u201d\n\nGarfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky said, \u201cGarfield County, CO is home to the Piceance Basin, which has the second largest natural gas reserves in the U.S. I appreciate Rep. Boebert\u2019s attention to oil & gas drilling on federal lands. The natural gas reserves from our region are an important resource for our country and geopolitically.\u201d\n\nCongressman Andy Ogles (TN-5) said, \u201cThe Biden Administration has been honest about its opposition to affordable energy and good-paying American jobs. Biden\u2019s BLM has gone out of its way to punish the oil and gas industry, and we\u2019ll all be paying the price unless we put a stop to it. I applaud Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s leadership on this bill to block Biden\u2019s latest land grab.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 6547 to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing a plan to end new oil leases on 1.6 million acres in Colorado. If the BLM\u2019s proposal is finalized, the United States would lose access to vital energy resources while Americans are feeling the sting of increased gas and energy prices.\n\nOn August 4th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management published a draft resource management plan (RMP) for the Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) and Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO). This plan could remove over 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil and gas leasing and establish nine different \"Areas of Critical Environmental Concern\" (ACECs) on over 100,000 acres of BLM land.\n\nIf this proposal were finalized, the entire country would feel its impact. Currently, projections indicate that over 600 wells may be lost by 2043. The implementation of this proposal would further contribute to an increase in that number.\n\nConsequently, this escalation is expected to result in higher gas prices and a heightened dependence on OPEC and foreign nations for energy supply.\n\nIn response to this egregious plan, Congresswoman Boebert first sent a letter to Tracy Stone-Manning, Director of the BLM. You can read the full letter here urging her to rescind the proposed draft resource management plan.\n\nOn November 3rd, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to block this land grab to the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024 passed the House with strong bipartisan support.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert remains committed to securing American energy dominance. Amidst the Biden administration's efforts to transition away from the traditional oil and gas industry in favor of radical \"Green New Deal\" policies, Congresswoman Boebert stands as an advocate for preserving and strengthening these vital sectors. Congresswoman Boebert remains committed to securing the American people much-needed relief from rising gas prices and record-high inflation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/RAEDAPassesHNRC", "Boebert Bill Protecting American Energy Production Passes Resources Committee", "2023-12-06", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert in October. The bill blocks the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s (BLM\u2019s) proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cJoe Biden and his rogue, unelected bureaucrats have made it crystal clear that they're willing to go to any lengths to dismantle our oil and gas industry, all in favor of pushing Green New Deal initiatives that cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars. The proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule is a slap in the face to hard-working Americans already dealing with record-high gas prices. With the wars happening in the Middle East and Europe, and OPEC significantly lowering oil production, we can\u2019t rely on foreign nations for America\u2019s energy needs. The United States makes the cleanest energy in the world, and we should be producing it right here in America.\u201d\n\nChairmen of the House Natural Resources Committee, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4) said, \u201cSince day one, the Biden administration has waged war on American energy. President Biden repeatedly uses federal agencies, like the Bureau of Land Management, to kneecap American producers to keep them from tapping into our nation\u2019s vast resources. H.R. 6009 is an essential tool bill that will prevent unelected bureaucrats from leaving America dependent on foreign adversaries to meet our energy needs. Representative Boebert has been a leader on the committee fighting for conservation of our resources, and I look forward to continuing to work with her to get this bill through the legislative process.\u201d\n\nMallori Miller, Vice President of Government Relations for the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) said, \u201cIPAA is pleased to see Rep. Boebert's bill pass out of Committee. The BLM rule that this legislation aims to prevent would have devastating impacts to independent producers who operate on federal lands. The BLM acted hastily to cobble this rule together and we applaud Rep. Boebert for her attempt to claw back the carelessness.\u201d\n\nGarfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky said, \u201cGarfield County, CO is home to the Piceance Basin, which has the second largest natural gas reserves in the U.S. I appreciate Rep. Boebert\u2019s attention to Oil & Gas drilling on federal lands. The natural gas reserves from our region are an important resource for our country and geopolitically.\u201d\n\nOtero County Commissioner Tim Knabenshue said, \u201cI believe this is important legislation to try and re-establish the US as the dominant nation in energy production. I believe that all types of energy coal, solar, wind, nuclear, and electric, should be safely explored and encouraged. Thank you, Rep. Boebert.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday marked a significant stride in the legislative process as Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Restoring American Energy Dominance Act successfully passed the House Committee on Natural Resources.\n\nJoe Biden's relentless assault on American energy production has resulted in the loss of good-paying energy jobs, a surge in record-high gas prices, and a stifling effect on economic growth. The proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule would only exacerbate the existing damage by imposing additional burdensome costs and regulations on energy producers already grappling with the repercussions of this administration's assault on American energy.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced this key piece of legislation in October to counter the Biden administration\u2019s efforts to destroy the oil and gas industry. Shortly after its introduction, the House Natural Resources Committee held an important hearing on the bill.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of House Committee on Natural Resources:\n\nOn July 24, 2023, the BLM issued a proposed rule titled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. This mandate aims to formally implement provisions from the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which not only increased the royalty rate for production on federal lands but also introduced new fees for producers.\n\nWhile the proposed rule codifies aspects of the IRA, it also introduces significant, non-statutory changes to the BLM\u2019s onshore leasing program. Specifically, the mandate substantially raises bonding levels for production on federal lands even though there are only 37 orphaned wells on such lands. The increased bonding fee requirements disproportionately affect smaller producers who cannot afford to operate in the surety market. These additional fees will ultimately harm returns and reduce revenues for state and local governments by discouraging development on federal lands.\n\nThe rule, in particular, suggests discontinuing nationwide bonding and raising the minimum bond amounts for individual lease bonds and statewide lease bonds. The proposed increases are substantial, elevating the amounts from $10,000 to $150,000 for individual lease bonds and from $25,000 to $500,000 for statewide lease bonds. This notable escalation poses a threat by tying up capital that would otherwise be reinvested in production. Such a move is difficult to justify, especially considering the limited presence of orphaned oil and gas wells on BLM-managed lands, numbering only 37. Moreover, over the past decade, the BLM has utilized bonds to plug wells on federal lands merely 40 times.\n\nAdditionally, the proposed rule introduces \u201cpreference criteria\u201d in federal leasing, which could be devastating for future production on public lands. This is problematic if BLM field offices avoid leasing in all areas with endangered or threatened species, critical habitats, or nearby recreation areas. The proposed mandate could greatly limit leasing on federal lands under those criteria, contradicting the multiple-use mandate established in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/LHHApprops", "House Green Lights 11 of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Amendments", "2023-11-15", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "11 of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's bipartisan amendments to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill passed the House. In addition, 14 of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s appropriations requests were included in the base bill.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03)said, \u201cRedirecting wasteful spending in the bill to important Third Congressional District priorities is just common sense. I\u2019m thrilled my bipartisan colleagues in the House supported my efforts to prioritize more resources for rural hospitals, increase access to telehealth services for 2.8 million rural veterans, combat wasteful and fraudulent healthcare spending, strengthen charter schools, support physician workforce expansion in rural areas, and address the unique challenges of rural and Indian education.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House debated H.R. 5894, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. Included in the base bill were 14 of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan legislative initiatives. The House also passed 11 of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments to the bill.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, five of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 65 of her amendments have passed the House. She has also passed seven bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. Congresswoman Boebert has secured $19.7 million for 10 important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests that are included in House Appropriations bills as well as 42 other of the Congresswoman\u2019s Appropriations requests are included in the base text of House Appropriations bills.\n\nHere are the 11 amendments of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s that passed the House:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 8 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from Health and Human Services General Department Management to the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program. The closure of rural hospitals has become a growing problem, with over 138 hospitals shutting down since 2010 and 450 more at risk. This program supports rural hospitals in delivering quality and affordable healthcare by providing them with investments in technology and training. Despite limited spending on rural health programs, this amendment recognizes the vital role that rural hospitals play in providing healthcare to rural areas. It's a practical step to empower rural communities and cut through bureaucratic red tape.\n\nAmendment #8 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 9 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from Health and Human Services General Department Management for the purchase and implementation of telehealth services to improve health care coordination for rural veterans between rural providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Colorado's Third Congressional District is home to over 100,000 veterans. Telehealth, which utilizes technology for remote healthcare, is essential to address the challenges faced by the 2.8 million rural veterans in the VA health care system. These veterans often face obstacles such as provider shortages and limited facilities, which result in higher rates of chronic diseases and mental health issues. Congresswoman Boebert's amendment aims to ensure that these veterans receive the quality care they deserve by expanding telehealth services and fulfilling our commitment to their well-being.\n\nAmendment #9 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 10 \u2013 Transfer $2 million from Health and Human Services General Department Management to the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Program. The initiative is crucial in ensuring rural communities access quality and affordable healthcare. The program supports hospitals and communities in making informed decisions about adopting the Rural Emergency Hospital model. It assists in financial analysis, workforce planning, and community health impact assessments. This program aims to improve healthcare in rural areas by simplifying the implementation of REH requirements. This amendment is essential in encouraging rural communities, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and supporting responsible healthcare policies.\n\nAmendment #10 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 11 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from Health and Human Services General Department Management to the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program to support physician workforce expansion in rural areas. The shortage of healthcare professionals in rural communities is a significant issue, with over 75% of rural counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Rural residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry provide training to residents in rural settings to produce physicians committed to practicing in rural communities. The program not only addresses the shortage of healthcare professionals but also contributes to rural economies, enhances medical service access, and strengthens communities.\n\nAmendment #11 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 12 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from the HHS General Department Management to suicide prevention research and techniques to combat the mental health epidemic. The issue of suicide and mental health continues to be a significant global concern, with alarming statistics highlighting the need for urgent action. According to the World Health Organization's latest data from 2022, almost 800,000 people die by suicide every year, making it the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened mental health problems, leading to increased cases of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. As a result, there's an urgent need for accessible and practical mental health support to address this crisis.\n\nAmendment #12 was included in the bipartisan en bloc and passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 13 \u2013 Transfer $2 million from Health and Human Services General Department Management to the Inspector General to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. Allocating $2 million to the HHS Office of Inspector General ensures that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and for their intended purpose. Inspector Generals across the federal government, including HHS, have a track record of saving billions of dollars and exposing criminal wrongdoing. In FY 2021 alone, HHS's Inspector General conducted investigations leading to 504 criminal actions and 669 civil actions related to Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. This commonsense amendment addresses public concerns about government corruption and fraud, offering a relatively small investment to bolster the watchdog function of the Inspector General and potentially uncover substantial fraud.\n\nAmendment #13 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 36 \u2013 slashed funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $3.61 billion for NIH's corruption, tyranny, and failure to transparently address gain-of-function research COVID-19 pandemic. Conflicting statements from the NIH's Acting Director about research practices further underscore transparency issues. Moreover, the Biden Administration's controversial use of the NIH, particularly in reversing restrictions on fetal tissue research, adds to the concerns. While the underlying bill has made some reductions, the proposed amendment argues for a more substantial cut to realign NIH priorities with congressional intent and express disapproval of its actions. It sends a clear message to the White House that Congress expects responsible spending and ethical practices from the NIH.\n\nAmendment #36 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 61 \u2013 Transfers $2 million for the Department of Education and increased funding for Charter School Grants by a similar amount. This amendment champions the role of charter schools in providing parents with the choice of a high-quality education regardless of their income or location. During the pandemic, charter school enrollment grew, uniquely serving marginalized students. Research highlights their positive impact on test scores, college enrollment, and civic engagement, especially for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students. The Charter School Program, the sole Department of Education initiative supporting school choice, empowers parents to tailor education to their children's needs.\n\nAmendment #61 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 62 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from the Department of Education to the Rural School Programs. This amendment addresses rural communities' educational challenges, where school closures and lack of resources disproportionately impact over 9.3 million children. The Rural Education Program, specifically the Small, Rural Schools Achievement, and Rural and Low-Income Schools programs, aims to support these districts. By transferring funds from the Department of Education bureaucracy to these initiatives, we can ensure that children in rural areas receive a proper education regardless of their zip code.\n\nAmendment #62 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 63 \u2013 Transfers $2 million from the Department of Education to the Office of Indian Education. It is crucial to remember the federal government's obligation to provide educational services to Indian tribes and their members, as established by treaties, statutes, and court decisions. However, this responsibility has been neglected and underfunded for far too long. There are 183 Bureau-funded elementary and secondary schools on 64 reservations in 23 states, serving approximately 42,000 Indian students. These schools are often located in remote areas with limited resources and aging infrastructure. In light of this, this amendment seeks to redirect funds from unnecessary expenditures in the bill to support Indian education. This acknowledges the moral and legal obligation to honor commitments to Indian tribes and respect their sovereignty, self-determination, and cultural diversity.\n\nAmendment #63 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 81 - Transfers $2 million from Department of Education bureaucracy to the Inspector General to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. Honest taxpayers deserve the assurance that their hard-earned dollars are utilized responsibly to educate America's children. As highlighted in this year's semi-annual report, the Inspector General's track record demonstrates its effectiveness in closing investigations involving fraud and corruption, resulting in significant financial recoveries. With a substantial budget of hundreds of billions of dollars, these funds must be dedicated to their intended purpose. This amendment safeguards the Inspector General's ability to fulfill its critical role in ensuring Department of Education funds are used responsibly, furthering the education of our children without any tolerance for wrongdoing.\n\nAmendment #81 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert also submitted 14 appropriations requests that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert B. Aderholt to Congresswoman Boebert listing these priorities HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s appropriations requests found in the base bill include:\n\n$1.9 billion for the health centers program in the Department of Health and Human Services.\n\n$402.6 million for Rural Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.\n\n$285 million for the Apprenticeship Grants program in the Department of Labor.\n\n$20 million for the Water and Wastewater System Operations Specialists Apprenticeships program in the Department of Labor.\n\nBill language includes prohibition related to vaccine mandate published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.\n\n$450 million for the Charter Schools program in the Department of Education.\n\nBill language prohibits funding from going to Planned Parenthood.\n\nBill reduces funding for the Student Aid Administration in the Department of Education by $265 million.\n\nBill does not include dedicated funding for diversity in biomedical research.\n\nBill does not include funding for the Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor.\n\nBill does not include funding for a government sponsored, pro-abortion website in the Department of Health and Human Services.\n\nBill language includes prohibition related to gain of function research in certain nations.\n\nBill language includes prohibition related to an executive order regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.\n\nBill does not include funding for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs under the Department of Labor.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies:\n\nThe Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill provides $147 billion for programs under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, which is $60.3 billion (29%) below the FY23 enacted level and $73 billion below the President\u2019s Budget Request. The bill protects life, promotes American values, prioritizes medical research, and combats the opioid epidemic \u2013 all while reining in wasteful bureaucracy and enhancing oversight and accountability.\n\nThis appropriations bill:\n\nProtects Life\n\nMaintains the Hyde Amendment and ensures no federal funding can be used for abortion-on-demand.\n\nMaintains the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, a legacy rider that prohibits the creation or destruction of human embryos for research purposes.\n\nProhibits the NIH from using human fetal tissue obtained from an elective abortion to be used in taxpayer-funded research.\n\nProhibits Planned Parenthood-affiliated clinics from receiving funds.\n\nEliminates Waste and Abuse in the Government\n\nProhibits any funding in the bill from going to Ecohealth Alliance (the entity that originally sub-granted taxpayer funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China), the Wuhan Institute of Virology, or any lab located in the People\u2019s Republic of China, Cuba, Iran, the People\u2019s Republic of Korea, Russia, Venezuela, or any other nation that is determined to be a foreign adversary of the United States.\n\nProhibits funding from being used for any \u201cgain-of-function\u201d research as was being done on bat coronaviruses prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nProhibits enforcement of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care workers.\n\nIncludes provisions preventing the Biden Administration from moving forward with business-killing regulations relating to independent contractors, joint employer status, and federally forced wage rates for agricultural workers.\n\nStrengthens Oversight of Taxpayer Dollars\n\nIncludes provisions requiring increased reporting to Congress on spending plans and unobligated balances.\n\nRequires all \u201cQuestions for the Record\u201d submitted from any Congressional Committee to be answered within 45 business days or the agency will receive a financial penalty to its administrative accounts.\n\nRequires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide Congress an annual report on the number and cost of abortions performed under the Hyde Amendment exceptions within a certain time frame or face a penalty of $1,000 per day from the Secretary\u2019s administrative account.\n\nEliminates the Office of Communication at the Department of Education.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/FSGG", "Two Fiscally Responsible Boebert Amendments Pass House", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendments passed the House and will be included in the final version of the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cHonest, hardworking Americans, who dutifully pay their taxes, should never bear the financial burden of Joe Biden's border crisis, or fund bonuses for an IRS that has been weaponized against them. Some big wins for the Third District are in the House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. I will continue to work hard on behalf of the American people I represent.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House debated H.R. 4664, the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. Included in this bill are 9 of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s legislative priorities and two of her amendments.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, five of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills, 55 of her amendments, and 45 of her appropriations requests have passed the House. She has also passed seven bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for 10 important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests that are included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nHere are the two amendments of Congresswoman Boebert that passed the House:\n\nBoebert Amendment 40 - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to be used to provide financial assistance to Sanctuary Cities. Sanctuary city policies directly violate the Rule of Law outlined in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress jurisdiction over immigration matters. A nation of laws must prioritize the enforcement of established laws rather than seeking ways to circumvent them. Sanctuary cities disregard federal statutes by harboring illegal immigrants, including violent criminals. The proposed amendment aims to restrict the use of funds from the Act in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, prohibiting sanctuary policies obstructing law enforcement's sharing of immigration status information.\n\nBoebert Amendment 41 - Prohibits performance awards or bonuses for senior executive service employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Joe Biden has weaponized the IRS against the American people. The IRS under Biden has received $80 billion to build an army of 87,000 armed IRS agents for audits and enforcement and have even gone as far as monitoring bank accounts for transactions over $600. The IRS has deviated from its mission to serve taxpayers and has instead become a tool for targeting middle and low-income families and small businesses with audits and draconian enforcement activities.\n\nAppropriations Victories:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted 9 appropriations requests that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack to Congresswoman Boebert listing these priorities HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s appropriations requests found in the base bill include:\n\nA $1 billion cut for the Internal Revenue Service.\n\nProhibits funding of raises, bonuses, or promotions until the Secretary of the Treasury produces a COVID-19 National Emergency expenditure report.\n\nReport language regarding Government-Wide (Title VII) provision prohibiting Government from labelling speech as misinformation.\n\nBill language repealing the Death with Dignity Act and prohibiting physician-assisted suicide in the District of Columbia.\n\nBill language protecting Americans from government discrimination based on their belief in natural marriage.\n\nBill language regarding Government-Wide (Title VII) provision prohibiting funding of Critical Race Theory.\n\nBill language prohibiting the use of funds to carry out any program, project, or activity that promotes or advances Critical Race Theory or any concept associated with Critical Race Theory.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/boebert-wolf-bill-passes-house", "Boebert Wolf Bill Passes the House", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s and Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s bill to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, the Trust the Science Act, passed the House as part of the Interior Appropriations Bill.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe science is crystal clear on this issue: gray wolves should no longer be on the endangered species list. The constant back-and-forth on this matter goes against the best available science. We can no longer put farmers and ranchers in harm\u2019s way by using taxpayer dollars to protect a species that has been fully recovered and that is destroying their livestock. It is time for the federal government to get out of the way and allow state and tribal wildlife agencies to manage this species.\u201d\n\nCongressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) said, \u201cFarmers, sportsmen, and pet owners have had to deal with the consequences of an unmanaged gray wolf population for far too long. The gray wolf has clearly recovered, and the House-passed Interior Appropriations bill is a step in the right direction to delist and manage the gray wolf.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Trust the Science Act successfully passed the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.\n\nIn 2020, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delisted the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States through a process that included the best science and data available. At over 6,000 wolves at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest Endangered Species Act success story with significant population recoveries in the Rocky Mountains and western Great Lakes regions.\n\nThe Trust the Science Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the 2020 Department of the Interior final rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States.\n\nAdditional Background:\n\nIn February, Congresswoman Boebert and Congressman Tiffany led 22 Members of Congress in introducing the Trust the Science Act to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. Soon after its introduction, the bill passed through the House Natural Resources Committee with a recorded vote of 21-16.\n\nSec. 452. of the Interior Appropriations Bill states: Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule entitled \u201cEndangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife\u201d.\n\nThe inclusion of this provision in the final bill marks a significant victory for farmers and ranchers across the country who have been suffering attacks on their livestock by taxpayer-protected, violent species like gray wolves.\n\nStakeholders that have supported the Trust the Science Act in the 117th Congress or the 118th Congress include:\n\nAlaska Farm Bureau Federation, BigGame Forever, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Colorado Conservation Alliance, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties for Stable Economic Growth, Douglas Creek Conservation District, FreedomWorks, Hunter Nation, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, IOTR-International Order of T. Roosevelt, Mid States Wool Growers Association, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Association, Minnesota State Cattlemen\u2019s Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), New Mexico Cattle Growers\u2019 Association, New Mexico Wool Growers Inc., Oregon Cattlemen\u2019s Association, Rio Blanco County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau, Safari Club International (SCI), Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association, Washington Farm Bureau, Washington State Hunter Heritage Council, Western Caucus, White River Conservation District, Wisconsin Cattleman\u2019s Association, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/restoring-american-energy-dominance-act-passes-house", "Congresswoman Boebert's Restoring American Energy Dominance Act Passes House", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Boebert in October to block the Biden Administration's proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule, has passed the House as part of the Interior Appropriations bill.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe American people have had enough of Joe Biden's relentless attack on American energy production. Gas prices continue to soar, and inflation is undermining our way of life. We should never consider reducing our own energy production and relying on other nations for our oil and gas needs. The United States is a leader in producing high-quality oil and gas globally, and it's time we utilize our natural resources to lower gas prices. Achieving this goal begins with passing my Restoring American Energy Dominance Act in the Senate and signing it into law.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Restoring American Energy Dominance Act successfully passed the House as a provision in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill blocks the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM'S) proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule. This rule effectively cements portions of the Inflation Reduction Act into law by imposing extra costs and regulations on domestic energy producers.\n\nOn July 24, 2023, the BLM issued a proposed rule entitled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. The proposed mandate would formally implement provisions from the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which increased the royalty rate for production on federal lands while also increasing and creating new fees for producers.\n\nWhile the proposed rule codifies pieces of the IRA, it also makes major, non-statutory changes to the BLM\u2019s onshore leasing program. The proposed mandate greatly increases bonding levels for production on federal lands (even though there are only 37 orphaned wells on federal lands). Increased bonding fee requirements disproportionately impacts smaller producers who can\u2019t afford to operate in the surety market. These additional fees will ultimately harm returns and reduce revenues to state and local governments by disincentivizing development on federal lands.\n\nAdditionally, the proposed rule introduces \u201cpreference criteria\u201d in federal leasing which could be devastating for future production on public lands. This is problematic if BLM field offices avoid leasing in all areas with endangered or threatened species, critical habitats, or nearby recreation areas. The proposed mandate could greatly limit leasing on federal lands under that criteria, in contradiction to the multiple-use mandate established in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.\n\nThe proposed regulation proposes to create new fees and increase existing fees while limiting the use of lease suspensions and drilling permit extensions. This is especially egregious given the Administration\u2019s poor track record with respect to lease sales and drilling permit approvals.\n\nThis proposed rule increases energy production costs while further disincentivizing operators from producing domestically. These new costs will ultimately be passed along to consumers, driving up energy costs for American families and further shifting production to countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, China, and Venezuela.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources:\n\nSpecifically, the rule proposes ending nationwide bonding and increasing the minimum bond amounts for individual lease bonds and statewide lease bonds from $10,000 to $150,000 and from $25,000 to $500,000 respectively. This significant increase will tie up capital that would otherwise be put back into production and is unjustifiable as there are only 37 orphaned oil and gas wells on BLM-managed lands. Additionally, the BLM has only utilized bonds to plug wells on federal lands 40 times over the last decade.\n\nLast month, Republican Members of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter to the BLM requesting an extension in the comment period given the significant policy shifts included in the regulation. On September 27th, the BLM responded to that letter stating that they do not plan on extending the comment period and instead plan to rush the regulation towards completion. This bill would force the BLM to withdraw the rule and would prevent the BLM from finalizing a substantially similar rule.\n\nThe Restoring American Energy Dominance Act was one of eight amendments and twenty-six legislative priorities of the Congresswoman to pass the House. Read more about them here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/twenty-six-congresswoman-boeberts-legislative-priorities-pass-house-0", "Twenty-Six of Congresswoman Boebert's Legislative Priorities Pass the House with Bipartisan Support!", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, eight of Congresswoman Boebert's bipartisan amendments, two of her bipartisan bills, two of her bipartisan community project requests, and 14 other bipartisan appropriations requests passed the House as part of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThis week I secured 26 legislative victories for the Third Congressional District through passage of the House Interior Appropriations bill. Since taking office, Joe Biden has waged an all-out war on American energy, public lands, and water rights. The passage of my critical amendments allows us to roll back Biden\u2019s burdensome regulations, reduce federal spending, and reallocate funds from federal bureaucrats to important causes such as improving school bus routes for the Southern Utes and Ute Mountain Utes. My amendments will also help combat wildfires by transferring $10 million to fund active forest management and hazardous fuels reduction activities, prohibit radical rule changes to the Endangered Species Act, prohibit a new Biden regulation attacking oil and gas producers, and block a 1.6-million-acre land grab in Colorado that prevents oil and gas production. The bill also funds my requests for the Gunnison and Silt Water Treatment Plants. Special thanks to everyone in the Third Congressional District who brought these priorities to my attention and worked with me to get them passed through the House.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, the House passed H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. Included in this bill were 26 of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan legislative initiatives including eight of her bipartisan amendments, two of her bipartisan bills, two of her bipartisan community project requests, and 14 other bipartisan appropriations requests submitted by the Congresswoman.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, five of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills, 53 of her amendments, and 38 of her appropriations requests have passed the House. She has also passed seven bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for 10 important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests that are included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nHere are the eight amendments of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s that passed the House:\n\nBoebert Amendment 18- Transfers $5,000,000 to fund active forest management at the United States Forest Service (USFS) from federal bureaucrats to prevent catastrophic wildfires, save lives and property, and improve water quality. The year the Congresswoman was elected, Colorado suffered the worst fire season in Colorado history with the three largest wildfires ever recorded. Hundreds of homes were destroyed and evacuated as Coloradans endured more than 100 days of fire. The Cameron Peak Fire burned more than 208,000 acres and more than 460 structures to the tune of $6 million in property losses. The East Troublesome Fire on the border of the Congresswoman\u2019s district killed 2 people. According to the Colorado State Forest Service more than 24.4 million acres of Colorado forestland impact Colorado\u2019s water supply, where 80% of the state\u2019s population relies on those forested watersheds for municipal water supplies. More than 1 billion acres throughout the country are currently at risk of catastrophic wildfires. Devoting more resources to actively manage our forests reduces the devastation and severity of wildfires.\n\nAmendment #18 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 19 - Transfers $5,000,000 to hazardous fuels reduction activities within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from federal bureaucracy. Similar to Boebert amendment #18, amendment #19 transfers important resources to the BLM to proactively reduce the threat of wildfires and hazardous fuels on public lands. Catastrophic wildfires cause significant damage to the environment. NASA concluded that one catastrophic wildfire can emit more carbon emissions in a few days than all vehicle emissions in an entire state over an entire year. Coloradans also suffered severe health issues resulting from significant smoke from these fires. Wildfire smoke causes serious disorders, including eye and respiratory tract infections, reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma, and even premature death. Devoting more resources to hazardous fuels reduction activities improves the environment and reduces the threats of wildfires.\n\nAmendment #19 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 39 - Prohibits the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from taking any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the Biden Administration Proposed Endangered Species Act (ESA) rules that undermine and rescind the Trump administration ESA modernization rules. The Biden rules include bringing back the blanket 4(d) rule, expanding listing and habitat designations under the ESA, reversing the simplified interagency consultation process, and undermining modernization efforts that protected the rights of property owners in the West.\n\nAmendment #39 passed by a recorded vote of 213-212 with four Democrats voting in favor of the amendment.\n\nBoebert Amendment 40 - Prohibits the Bureau of Land Management from taking any action to finalize, implement, or enforce a draft resource management plan and draft supplemental environmental impact statement to end new oil and gas leases on 1.6M acres in Colorado. The BLM\u2019s 1.6-million-acre land grab is yet another blatant overreach designed to dismantle the fossil fuel industry, increase gas prices, and force a green transition.\n\nAmendment #40 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 41 - Prohibits the Bureau of Land Management from taking any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule on Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. This new fluid mineral leasing rule is further proof that Joe Biden is using every tool in his administration to dismantle American energy production and fossil fuels. Representative Boebert has also introduced standalone legislation to block this egregious Biden regulation that undermines American energy security. We can\u2019t rely on other foreign nations to control our oil and gas supplies.\n\nAmendment #41 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 42 \u2013 Transfers $2 million to the Holocaust Memorial Museum account from federal bureaucrats. This amendment signifies a reallocation of financial resources to support the operations and initiatives of the Holocaust Memorial Museum, which will enhance its ability to carry out its important educational and commemorative functions.\n\nAmendment #42 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 44 \u2013 Prohibits funding for the Bicycle Subsidy Benefit Program of the Department of the Interior. DOI employees are going to bike to work because they want to bike to work, not because American taxpayers are being forced to shell out $20 a month to individual federal bureaucrats that participate in this ridiculous program.\n\nAmendment #44 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nBoebert Amendment 53 \u2013 Transfer $1.5 million to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for dirt school bus routes from government bureaucracy. The amendment provides financial support to enhance the conditions of these critical transportation routes serving Indigenous communities including the Southern Ute Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Colorado, improving education access and infrastructure in these areas.\n\nAmendment #53 passed by a voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted 17 appropriations requests that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson to Congresswoman Boebert listing these priorities HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s appropriations requests found in the base bill include:\n\n$1.75 million for Gunnison, CO, for the Water Treatment Plant Project.\n\n$1.75 million for Silt, CO, for the Water Treatment Plant Renovations project.\n\n$28.72 million for the irrigation project fund at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.\n\n$2 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration program that compensates ranchers and farmers for livestock killed by gray wolves.\n\nBill language repealing the Biden admin\u2019s \u201cWaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) land and water grab rule that will negatively impact ranchers, farmers, municipalities, and small businesses.\n\nA provision requiring the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife. Representative Boebert has also introduced standalone legislation on this matter.\n\nFully funds the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program which provides millions of dollars to Colorado counties.\n\n$1 million for the cooperative landslide hazards and assessment competitive grant program to states and $4.52 million for landslide hazard data and science research at the United States Geological Survey.\n\n$35 million for Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities rural water technical assistance grants.\n\n$27 million for Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works rural clean water technical assistance grants.\n\n$42.91 million for the United States Geological Survey\u2019s 3D Elevation Program.\n\nThe bill rescinds $1.35 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) for the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants.\n\nBill language prohibiting funds to carry out the program for Federal employees at the Department of the Interior regarding ecogrief.\n\nNo funding is provided for Nancy Pelosi\u2019s Presidio Trust and the bill rescinds $200 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding for the Presidio earmark.\n\nReport language requiring the Forest Service address invasive species on U.S. Forest Service lands including the bark-beetle that has devastated Colorado\u2019s forests.\n\nReport language requiring the U.S. Forest Service to report on the status of a salt cedar and Russian olive trees reduction pilot program that Congresswoman Boebert passed for Montezuma County.\n\nBill language prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from listing the greater sage-grouse, the Columbian Basin distinct population, and the Bi-State distinct population segment for greater sage-grouse as a threatened or endangered species.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies:\n\nThe Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill provides new non-defense discretionary spending totaling $25.417 billion, which is $13.433 billion (35%) below the Fiscal Year 2023 enacted level and $21.371 billion below the President\u2019s Budget Request.\n\nThis appropriations bill also:\n\nCuts Wasteful Spending\n\n\u2022 Reduces funding for nearly every account to below FY23 enacted levels.\n\n\u2022 Cuts funding for programs that are unauthorized for FY24.\n\nClaw-backs of Prior Appropriations\n\n\u2022 Rescinds $7.8 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created in the IRA.\n\n\u2022 Rescinds $1.4 billion for Environmental and Climate Justice funding provided in the IRA.\n\n\u2022 Rescinds $200 million designated by the Department of the Interior for the Presidio Trust.\n\n\u2022 Rescinds $55 million for the Council on Environmental Quality\n\nReins in the EPA\n\n\u2022 Repeals the Biden Administration\u2019s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation.\n\n\u2022 Prohibits EPA from allowing California to require that new small off-road engines, such as\n\nlawn care equipment, be zero-emission and prohibits funding for EPA regulations on light,\n\nmedium, and heavy-duty vehicles.\n\n\u2022 Prohibits funding for EPA regulatory overreach regarding ozone emissions and steam electric power plants.\n\nProvides Protections for Oil and Gas\n\n\u2022 Requires oil and gas lease sales in the Central Gulf of Mexico Planning Area and the Western Gulf of Mexico Planning Area and in the Alaska region.\n\n\u2022 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales.\n\nProtects Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Access\n\n\u2022 Prohibits the regulation of lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle.\n\n\u2022 Prohibits funds to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle on Federal lands or waters made available for hunting or fishing activities unless certain conditions are met.\n\n\u2022 Blocks restrictions on hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on Federal lands.\n\n\u2022 Improves the Department of the Interior cost recovery processes for special recreation", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/boeberts-office-releases-november-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office Releases November Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport, 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 233 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,575 people, and returned over $5,400,361.03 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/house-passes-boebert--water-shortage-amendments", "House Passes Boebert Western Water Shortage Amendments", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, two of Congresswoman Boebert's Western water shortage amendments passed the House as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. These amendments redirect $5 million in funding to the Colorado River Storage Project to help address the severe water shortage in the West and also to increase water storage through improvements through the Colorado River Dam Fund.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe West is in the midst of a serious water crisis that can no longer be overlooked. Lower Basin States, including California and Nevada, have consistently breached the century-old Colorado River Compact, which established water allotments for each basin. As a consequence of their excessive use, Colorado and other basin states are in need of expanded water storage. My amendments reallocate funds to increase water storage through the Colorado River Dam Fund and also direct funding to the Colorado River Storage Project to address severe water shortages in the West.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert played a key role in implementing measures to curtail government overreach and safeguard state water rights. This significant bill ends the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, restoring control of historically non-federal waterways to the states and protecting ranchers, farmers, and municipal water supplies from federal seizure in the process.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, three of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 44 of her amendments have passed the House. She has also passed seven bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert successfully passed two amendments through the House of Representatives to H.R. 4394. These amendments include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 10 - Transfers $1 million from DOE\u2019s Departmental Administration Account to the Upper Colorado River Basin Development Fund for Colorado River Dam Fund to increase water storage.\n\nThis amendment is of significant importance as it directs $1 million from the DOE's budget to reinforce water storage in the Upper Colorado River Basin. By providing crucial support to the Colorado River Dam Fund, this amendment helps address the pressing need for increased water storage. The Wayne N. Aspinall Unit in Colorado (Blue Mesa, Crystal, and Morrow Point Dams) could benefit from this amendment.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 11 - Transfers $4 million dollars from DOE\u2019s Departmental Administration Account to the Colorado River Storage Project to help combat water shortages in the West.\n\nThis amendment strengthens our capacity to mitigate the effects of the current Western water shortages, ultimately maintaining a more stable and sustainable water supply for the region.\n\nAddition Background Information courtesy of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies:\n\nThe Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies bill provides $57.958 billion in discretionary spending, which is $1.963 billion below the FY24 President\u2019s Budget Request. This bill aims to strengthen our national and energy security as well as cut wasteful government spending.\n\nSupports a strong national security by:\n\nProviding $19.114 billion for the modernization of the nation\u2019s nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure.\n\nProviding $1.946 billion for Naval Reactors to support the operational nuclear fleet.\n\nProviding $2.38 billion for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation to reduce the danger of hostile nations or terrorist groups acquiring nuclear devices, radiological dispersal devices, weapons-usable material, and nuclear expertise.\n\nSupports energy security by:\n\nSupporting domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, including high-assay low- enriched uranium (HALEU) availability, which is essential to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium sources to power current and future commercial nuclear reactors.\n\nProhibiting oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be sold to any entity owned by or under the control or influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or to any other entity that intends to export to China.\n\nProviding more than $200 million for the production of critical minerals.\n\nIt reins in wasteful Washington spending by:\n\nRescinding $5.58 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nEliminating funding for unrelated climate change activities in the Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, including electric vehicle procurement and \u201cclimate cops\u201d across the Corps.\n\nCutting more than $180 million for the Justice40 Initiative and prohibiting funds from being used to implement the initiative at the Department of Energy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-reintroduces-protecting-our-kids-harmful-research-act", "Congresswoman Boebert Reintroduces the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert reintroduced the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prevent the use of taxpayer funds for unethical, experimental gender research on children under the age of 18. Her bill is the House companion to Senator Mike Lee\u2019s bill that was introduced in the Senate.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \"Using taxpayer dollars to fund research that harms children is gross and wrong. NIH is using children as pawns to advance radical gender ideology, and this must be stopped. Extreme leftists believe that confused children should be able to irreversibly maim and disable their own bodies before they are even able to vote, and they want taxpayer dollars to fund these atrocities. I will never stop fighting to protect innocent children and ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to promote radical gender ideology.\"\n\nSenator Mike Lee (R-UT) said, \u201cThe Federal Government should never fund research that harms kids. This bill will protect taxpayers from funding spurious research, but more importantly, it will protect kids from the permanent damage this irresponsible research can produce.\u201d\n\nCongressman Bob Good (VA-05) said, \"No taxpayer dollars should ever fund research or promotion of these life altering surgeries for children. We must do everything we can to stop the left from encouraging gender confusion of minors. I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation that would stop the assault of young children by the radical Biden Administration.\"\n\nCongressman Josh Brecheen (OK-02) said, \u201cNone of our taxpayer dollars should be going towards funding radical transgender studies and experiments that target children. It is unfortunate that this legislation is needed, but that is where we are today because of liberals\u2019 dangerous and predatory transgender ideology,\u201d\n\nSenator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said, \u201cThis is common sense legislation. Taxpayer dollars should not be funding reckless experiments that cause irreversible harm to children.\u201d\n\nSenator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said, \u201cChildren are not capable of giving full consent to irreversible, life-altering elective surgery. Subjecting healthy, developing children to damaging and harmful procedures without a grave medical purpose is absolutely wrong, and taxpayers shouldn\u2019t be forced to pay for these extreme and reckless practices.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe NIH Sexual and Gender Minorities Research Office (SGMRO) has awarded grant money to four pediatric clinics to study hormonal interventions on children with healthy bodies as young as eight years old. This means that due to a feeling of discomfort, girls as young as eight could receive high-dose testosterone solely on the basis of \u201cgender identifying\u201d as a boy. The Biden administration recently renewed and extended this research until 2026.\n\nThe medical interventions on the bodies of children done to \u201caffirm\u201d their \u201cgender identity\u201d are experimental, irreversible, and lacking in diagnostic rigor. Existing research on genital surgeries, called \u201csex reassignment,\u201d show that they rarely produce the intended clinical outcomes of improving mental health and alleviating gender dysphoria and may even exacerbate these problems in patients. In 2016, the Obama administration concluded, after reviewing evidence-based literature, that studies \u201cdid not demonstrate clinically significant changes or differences in psychometric test results\u201d after the surgery.\n\nOn October 12, 2021, Colorado Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Colorado\u2019s proposal to include gender affirming care as part of Colorado\u2019s Essential Health Benefit (EHB) benchmark. As a result, Colorado requires Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and private insurance companies to cover puberty blockers, transgender surgeries, and hormones for children despite scientific evidence confirming it's impossible to reassign someone\u2019s sex physically and that attempts to do so produce bad outcomes.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is extremely concerned about using taxpayer dollars to pay for experimental, controversial, and unethical healthcare and research. As a result, she introduced the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act. This Administration is on the record supporting the legal sanctioning of medical experimentation on children to further their woke social agenda. This is not inclusive, it is abusive. American taxpayers should not be funding this dangerous, experimental research.\n\nThis bill would prohibit federal funds from being used to fund research or publications relating to gender transitions in individuals under the age of 18, including any observational studies that gather evidence on the provision of hormonal treatments or surgical procedures on minors, for the purpose of affirming a minor\u2019s perception of his or her sex or affirming an identity if that perception or identity is incongruent with the minor\u2019s biological sex.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill includes: Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27), Rep. Bob Good (VA-05), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).\n\nSenator Lee\u2019s bill has eight current cosponsors including Sens. James Lankford (R-OH), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mike Braun (R-IN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Marco Rubio (R-FL).\n\nGroups Supporting: American Principles Project, Heritage Action for America, Family Policy Alliance, and Concerned Women for America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boeberts-restoring-american-energy-dominance-act-receives-key", "Congresswoman Boebert's Restoring American Energy Dominance Act Receives Key Hearing", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill aimed at protecting American energy producers received an important hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe American people continue to struggle with record-high gas prices resulting from the Biden Administration's relentless assault on American energy. The proposed BLM Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule would negatively impact energy producers nationwide, further increase gas prices, and take us further from American energy independence. My Restoring American Energy Dominance Act represents a promising first step in repairing the damage done to American energy and blocks this overreach by a rogue Administration operating in impunity.\u201d\n\nTom Kropsatch, State Oil and Gas Supervisor for the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) said this in his written testimony, \u201cTo be straightforward, this proposed rule actively discourages development and by BLM\u2019s own admission, will force oil and gas production off federal lands\u2026 Avoiding federal lands when drilling these horizontal wells is very difficult to impossible. Therefore, the impacts from any federal action are felt by the state and private mineral owners\u2026 What BLM fails to recognize is most small operators cannot obtain a surety bond without significant collateral, typically 100% cash collateral. In our review, we have determined that the minimum bond amount would exceed the gross annual revenue of more than 25% of the companies operating on federal lands in Wyoming.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act took an important step in the legislative process today by receiving a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.\n\nTom Kropsatch, State Oil and Gas Supervisor for the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, testified against the the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule and in support of Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill. Read his full written testimony here.\n\nOn July 24, 2023, the BLM issued a proposed rule entitled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. The proposed mandate would formally implement provisions from the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which increased the royalty rate for production on federal lands while also increasing and creating new fees for producers.\n\nWhile the proposed rule codifies pieces of the IRA, it also makes major, non-statutory, changes to the BLM\u2019s onshore leasing program. The proposed mandate greatly increases bonding levels for production on federal lands (even though there are only 37 orphaned wells on federal lands). Increased bonding fee requirements disproportionately impacts smaller producers who can\u2019t afford to operate in the surety market. These additional fees will ultimately harm returns and reduce revenues to state and local governments by disincentivizing development on federal lands.\n\nAdditionally, the proposed rule introduces \u201cpreference criteria\u201d in federal leasing which could be devastating for future production on public lands. This is problematic if BLM field offices avoid leasing in all areas with endangered or threatened species, critical habitats, or nearby recreation areas. The proposed mandate could greatly limit leasing on federal lands under that criteria, in contradiction to the multiple-use mandate established in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.\n\nThe proposed regulation proposes to create new fees and increase existing fees while limiting the use of lease suspensions and drilling permit extensions. This is especially egregious given the Administration\u2019s poor track record with respect to lease sales and drilling permit approvals.\n\nThis proposed rule increases energy production costs while further disincentivizing operators from producing domestically. These new costs will ultimately be passed along to consumers, driving up energy costs for American families and further shifting production to countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, China, and Venezuela.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Restoring American Energy Dominance Act include: Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05). Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), and Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05).\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources:\n\nSpecifically, the rule proposes ending nationwide bonding and increasing the minimum bond amounts for individual lease bonds and statewide lease bonds from $10,000 to $150,000 and from $25,000 to $500,000 respectively. This significant increase will tie up capital that would otherwise be put back into production and is unjustifiable as there are only 37 orphaned oil and gas wells on BLM-managed lands. Additionally, the BLM has only utilized bonds to plug wells on federal lands 40 times over the last decade.\n\nLast month, Republican Members of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter to the BLM requesting an extension in the comment period given the significant policy shifts included in the regulation. On September 27th, the BLM responded to that letter stating that they do not plan on extending the comment period and instead plan to rush the regulation towards completion. This bill would force the BLM to withdraw the rule and would prevent the BLM from finalizing a substantially similar rule.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-introduces-restoring-american-energy-dominance-act", "Congresswoman Boebert Introduces the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act", "2023-10-23", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, to counter the Bureau of Land Management's proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule aimed at crippling American energy producers with burdensome costs and regulations.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe Biden administration has waged an all-out war on American energy production, issuing reckless executive orders and ill-conceived mandates that have handicapped domestic energy production and created record-high gas prices. The proposed rule by the BLM would only worsen the economic situation for millions of Americans, burdening small producers, making the price at the pump more expensive, and further destroying America\u2019s energy independence. The Restoring American Energy Dominance Act will keep Biden administration radicals from further driving up energy costs for millions of American families and take a stand against Biden\u2019s war on American energy.\u201d\n\nCongressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Chairman of the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee said, \u201cAmericans are hurting everyday under the Biden Administration\u2019s inflation, along with its failed economic and energy policies. Under the direction of President Biden and Interior Secretary Haaland, the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s proposed rule will raise domestic energy prices, further crushing hardworking Americans. Rather than working to increase and incentivize domestic oil and gas production during a time of economic and security uncertainty around the world, the Biden Administration outsources its energy policy to adversarial nations like China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. I want to thank Rep. Boebert for her leadership on this issue and look forward to working with her and my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee to advance this legislation in the weeks to come.\u201d\n\nCongressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) said, \u201cAmerica produces cleaner energy more affordably than any other nation,\u201d said Congressman Lamborn. \u201cWith war raging in the Middle East, the devaluation of the dollar, and the refusal of the Biden admin to issue lease sales, the production of affordable, reliable energy must be a top priority for Congress. This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management from issuing yet another devastating blow to American energy producers. I thank Representative Boebert for leading on this issue.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) said, \u201cOnce again, the Biden administration has shown that they want Americans to suffer from energy poverty \u2013 policies designed to intentionally increase the price of energy \u2013 rather than support common sense methods of obtaining energy independence. Biden\u2019s BLM, through various unconstitutional rulemakings, is doing all it can to restrict access to our lands and restrict any opportunities to drill and mine. I am proud to cosponsor the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act which will prevent BLM from enforcing this disastrous rule and keep costs from increasing on our producers.\u201d\n\nCongressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) said, \"While Joe Biden may be owned by foreign companies, American energy shouldn\u2019t be. It is high time that the Biden Administration's America-last regulations on domestic energy are eliminated brick-by-brick. This legislation is integral to resuming American energy dominance, and I am proud to stand with Congresswoman Boebert as we put American energy first.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nSince day one of his Administration, Joe Biden has stopped at nothing to unilaterally lock up federal lands from responsible energy exploration and production. Through overreaching executive orders and unauthorized mandates, the Biden administration has killed good-paying energy jobs in rural America, failed to address high gas prices, reduced access to reliable and affordable energy supplies, and stifled economic growth.\n\nOn July 24, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a proposed rule entitled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. The proposed rule would formally implement provisions from the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which increased the royalty rate for production on federal lands while also increasing and creating new fees for producers.\n\nWhile the rule codified pieces of the IRA, it also makes major, non-statutory, changes to the BLM\u2019s onshore leasing program. The rule greatly increases bonding levels for production on federal lands (even though there are only 37 orphaned wells on federal lands). Increased bonding fee requirements disproportionately impacts smaller producers who can\u2019t afford to operate in the surety market. These additional fees will ultimately harm returns and reduce revenues to state and local governments by disincentivizing development on federal lands.\n\nAdditionally, the rule introduces \u201cpreference criteria\u201d in federal leasing which could be devastating for future production on public lands. This is problematic if BLM field offices avoid leasing in all areas with endangered or threatened species, critical habitats, or nearby recreation areas. The proposed mandate could greatly limit leasing on federal lands under that criteria, in contradiction to the multiple-use mandate established in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.\n\nThe proposed regulation proposes to create new fees and increase existing fees while limiting the use of lease suspensions and drilling permit extensions. This is especially egregious given the administration\u2019s poor track record with respect to lease sales and drilling permit approvals.\n\nThis proposed rule increases energy production costs while further disincentivizing operators from producing domestically. These new costs will ultimately be passed along to consumers, driving up energy costs for American families and further shifting production to countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, China, and Venezuela.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Restoring American Energy Dominance Act include: Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05). Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), and Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-releases-official-statement-north-pueblo-train", "Congresswoman Boebert Releases Official Statement on the North Pueblo Train Derailment", "2023-10-17", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "October 17, 2023\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-submits-public-comments-opposition-irs-taxing-tabor", "Congresswoman Boebert Submits Public Comments in Opposition to IRS Taxing TABOR Refunds", "2023-10-17", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and the bipartisan congressional Colorado delegation submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging the IRS to follow a 30-year precedent, and not tax TABOR refunds.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe bipartisan Colorado delegation and I once again called on the IRS not to tax TABOR refunds. TABOR has been a fundamental part of Colorado's Constitution since 1992. Seeking to impose new taxes on refunds after more than three decades is reckless and greedy. TABOR refunds should never be treated as part of an individual's federal gross income and, as a result, should not be subject to taxation.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert and the Colorado Congressional delegation have been very vocal about excluding Coloradans' Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) refundsfrom taxation. This is the third letter signed by Congresswoman Boebert to prevent TABOR refunds from being taxed.\n\nColoradans should not be burdened with new taxes after enjoying 30 years of non-taxation for these refunds. With over half of Americans already living paycheck-to-paycheck, it is not the time to impose further financial strain on those already grappling with financial difficulties.\n\nRead the public comment letter from Colorado\u2019s bipartisan delegation sent on October 16th addressing TABOR refunds here.\n\nRead the letter from Congresswoman Boebert sent on September 5th to Daniel Werfel, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-october-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office Releases October Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-10-02", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 226 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,519 people, and returned over $5,333,670.67 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-successfully-adds-amendments-and-policy-priorities", "Congresswoman Boebert Successfully Adds Amendments and Policy Priorities to Department of State Appropriations Bill", "2023-09-30", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, the House passed two amendments and appropriations riders submitted by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert as part of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. These successful legislative efforts aim to tackle the human trafficking crisis and put an end to woke policies within the State Department.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03)said, \u201cHuman trafficking has surged worldwide, with particularly alarming numbers in our neighboring countries. I am taking action to fight against this dire epidemic. My amendment represents a significant stride to combat the alarming increase in human trafficking, both in the United States and around the world. Additionally, my appropriations riders included in the base bill tackle wokeness and extremism and help return the agency to its core missions.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House passed H.R. 4665 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2024.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of the Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, three of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 42 of her amendments have passed the House. She also passed six bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert successfully passed two amendments through the House of Representatives to H.R. 4665. These amendments include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 1 \u2013 Transfers $3 million to increase DNA forensic technology programs to combat human trafficking in Central America and Mexico.\n\nThis amendment is critically important as it allocates $3 million to boost DNA forensic technology programs in Central America and Mexico, specifically to combat human trafficking. By enhancing forensic capabilities, it empowers law enforcement to better identify and prosecute traffickers, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable individuals and addressing the root causes of this pervasive crime. This investment not only strengthens justice but also underscores the United States' commitment to regional security and stability.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 55 \u2013 Ensures no funds are used to enforce or implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for international travelers.\n\nThis amendment holds significance because it safeguards the rights of international travelers by ensuring that no funds will be used to enforce or implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for them. It strikes a balance between individual freedoms and public health concerns in the context of global travel. By preventing the allocation of funds for such mandates, it stresses the importance of personal choice while also addressing logistical challenges and potential disruptions in international travel. This decision provides reassurance to travelers.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted numerous appropriations requests that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairmen Mario Diaz-Balart listing her priorities HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s policies that were included in the base bill include:\n\n1. Report language included regarding opposition to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and expanded vetting to prevent funds from going to any organizations that support.\n\n2. No funds included for United Nations Women.\n\n3. Funds prohibited for the World Health Organization.\n\n4. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).\n\n5. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for the Green Climate Fund.\n\n6. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for drag shows.\n\n7. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.\n\n8. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for Critical Race Theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.\n\n9. Defunded the UN Human Rights Council.\n\n10. Bill language included regarding a prohibition on funds for race, ethnicity, and social inclusion programs, including the Department of State's Equity Action Plan and the Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-amendments-and-legislative-priorities-support-our-troops-included", "Boebert Amendments and Legislative Priorities to Support our Troops Included in Historic Defense Bill", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, House Republicans took up a historic Defense Appropriations bill to fund our troops. The bill includes four amendments passed by Congresswoman Boebert and nine appropriations requests submitted by the Congresswoman that were included in the base text.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThis week, the House took up a Defense Appropriations bill to provide a historic pay raise for our servicemembers and ensure they have the resources necessary to accomplish their missions. The bill strengthens border security and solidifies our position as the world's leading military power. The Third Congressional District secured some major victories with this legislation as 13 legislative priorities are included in the bill that will pass the House. These include taking action to effectively address the fentanyl crisis while dismantling the criminal organizations responsible for it as well as funding important research and defense systems. I will always fight for our men and women in uniform and am proud of the actions we have taken in that regard this week.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House of Representatives debated H.R. 4365, the fiscal year 2024 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The House is expected to pass this legislation through the full House of Representatives on Friday, September 29th.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of the Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, three of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 42 of her amendments have passed the House. She also passed six bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert successfully passed four amendments through the House of Representatives to H.R. 4365 to support our troops and the interests of the Third Congressional District. These amendments include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 78\n\nRedirects $3 million from other wasteful spending in the bill to fund research for combat-related traumatic injuries. Steadman Clinic located in the Third Congressional District in Basalt, Colorado, will benefit from these resources and performs important research for U.S. warfighters that suffer combat-related traumatic injuries.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 80\n\nRedirects $5 million from other wasteful spending in the bill to fund Navy and Marine procurement of MK107 cartridges. Valor Tactical Innovation, located in the Third Congressional District in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a major employer and manufacturer of MK107 cartridges that will benefit from these additional resources.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 329\n\nRedirects $3 million from other wasteful spending in the bill to increase funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Program to train and equip our servicemembers to transnational criminal organizations and prevent the flow of illicit fentanyl and synthetic opioids into our communities. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost to the fentanyl crisis in America, including thousands in Colorado.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 330\n\nRedirects $3 million from other wasteful spending in the bill to increase funding for Counter Narcotics Support to enhance DOD\u2019s role in countering the flow of illicit fentanyl and synthetic opioids. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost to the fentanyl crisis in America, including thousands in Colorado.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted numerous appropriations requests supporting our troops that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from Defense Subcommittee Chairman to Congresswoman Boebert listing these priorities HERE. Congresswoman\u2019s pro-military policies that were included in the base bill include:\n\nLanguage included in the bill regarding a prohibition on the use of Government Travel Charge Cards for gaming or adult entertainment.\n\nFully funds the President\u2019s fiscal year 2024 budget request for cartridges and cart actuated devices for the Marine Corps. Valor Tactical Innovation located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a major employer in the Third Congressional District and manufacturer of MK107 cartridges that will benefit from these additional resources.\n\nSupported highest possible funding for patient studies. Steadman Clinic located in the Third Congressional District in Basalt, Colorado, will benefit from these resources and performs important research for U.S. warfighters that suffer combat-related traumatic injuries.\n\n86 F-35s, including an increase of three additional F-35As above the request.\n\nFully funds the budget request for F-135 engine core upgrades.\n\n$80 million in Procurement, Defense-Wide, as requested, for Iron Dome.\n\n$80 million in Procurement, Defense-Wide, as requested, for Arrow Weapon System.\n\n$40 million in Procurement, Defense-Wide, as requested, for Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD).\n\n$300 million for U.S.-Israel missile.\n\nCourtesy of the House Appropriations Committee\n\nThe Defense Appropriations bill funds agencies and programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community, including the Military Services, Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. For Fiscal Year 2024, the bill provides $826.45 billion in new discretionary spending, which is $285.87 million over the President\u2019s Budget Request and $28.71 billion \u2013 or 3.6% \u2013 over the FY23 enacted level.\n\nAdditionally, this bill includes:\n\nA historic pay raise of 30% to junior enlisted servicemembers and an increase of 5.2% in basic pay for all military personnel.\n\nA $20 billion cut in wasteful spending from President Biden\u2019s budget that redirects resources to address warfighting needs, counter Communist China, and support our Servicemembers and their families.\n\nThe bill prohibits the implementation, administration, or enforcement of the Biden Administration\u2019s executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Woke DEI policies like are harming troop morale and recruitment.\n\nThe bill counters Communist China by:\n\nMaking a historic investment in security cooperation funding for Taiwan.\n\nSupporting training programs for Taiwan, including through the National Guard State Partnership Program.\n\nPrioritizing the delivery of defense articles and services to Taiwan.\n\nInnovates and modernizes the Military by:\n\nInvesting in next-generation fighter aircraft, helicopters, tactical combat vehicles, and submarines.\n\nEmpowering combatant commanders to quickly obtain the cutting-edge technology and weapons they need and to rapidly get them to the warfighter; and\n\nFunding the modernization of the nuclear triad: the B-21 Raider, the Columbia Class Submarine, and Sentinel.\n\nEnhances DOD\u2019s role in countering the flow of illicit fentanyl and synthetic opioids by:\n\nProviding $1.16 billion for the drug interdiction and counterdrug activities account, which is $275 million above the request.\n\nIncreasing funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Program.\n\nIncreasing funding for train and equip programs to counter illicit fentanyl and synthetic opioids and the transnational criminal organizations that contribute to the fentanyl crisis, particularly the Sinaloa and Jalisco drug cartels.\n\nTransferring Mexico from U.S. Northern Command to U.S. Southern Command, which enables better coordination and prioritization.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-two-boebert-amendments-aimed-tackling-border-crisis", "House Approves Two Boebert Amendments Aimed at Tackling the Border Crisis", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the House passed two amendments offered by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. These amendments aim to tackle the fentanyl crisis and hold rogue Biden bureaucrats responsible for their actions.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cJoe Biden and his radical DHS Secretary Mayorkas have allowed the border crisis to spiral out of control. Every day, thousands of Americans are dying from fentanyl that is coming over our border. Instead of making our borders more secure, Biden appointed radical leftists who want open borders and to abolish ICE. How many people have to die for this administration to take the Biden Border Crisis seriously? I will not sit around and wait for that question to be answered. The time to act on this crisis is now. We must stop the record influx of fentanyl, and rid DHS of radical globalists seeking to abolish our borders.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House of Representatives debated H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2024. The House is expected to pass this legislation through the full House of Representatives in the near future.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of the Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, three of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 42 of her amendments have passed the House. She also passed six bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert successfully passed two amendments through the House of Representatives to H.R. 4367. These amendments include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 1 - Redirects funding from DHS bureaucracy to fund CBP fentanyl detection at Border Patrol Checkpoints and prevent fentanyl from entering America.\n\nOver 1,000 Coloradans and over 100,000 Americans have tragically lost their lives due to fentanyl. Fentanyl poses a severe national crisis, with enough of it entering our country to potentially kill every American 28 times over. The Biden administration's approach has allowed this crisis to escalate, primarily by loosening border controls and enabling the unchecked flow of this deadly drug from Mexico.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 47 \u2013 Utilizes the Holman Rule to decrease the salary of Ur M. Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to $1.\n\nMs. Jaddou is a radical leftist. Before joining the Biden administration, she worked for an open borders group called DHS Watch. While at DHS Watch, Jaddou called for stopping Border Patrol funding and referred to CBP as President Trump's \"personal militia.\" Ms. Jaddou has also previously called for the mass release of illegal immigrants. Someone like this should not be in a position of influence at the Department of Homeland Security. She has no regard for the rule of law and should not be in a position of influence at the Department of Homeland Security.\n\nCourtesy of the House Appropriations Committee\n\nThe Homeland Security bill includes $91.515 billion in total discretionary appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, including $62.793 billion within the bill\u2019s allocation, $5.837 billion in discretionary appropriations offset by fee collections, and $20.261 billion as an allocation adjustment for major disaster response and recovery activities. The total, within the allocation, is $2.090 billion above the Fiscal Year 2023 level.\n\nAdditionally, this bill:\n\nSecures our southwest border by:\n\nProviding $2.104 billion for construction of physical wall along the southwest border.\n\nProviding $496 million for 22,000 Border Patrol Agents, the highest level ever funded.\n\nRestoring border security technology funding to the FY22 level of $276 million.\n\nForcing Secretary Mayorkas to adhere to the law and build physical barriers immediately.\n\nRemoves dangerous criminals by:\n\nProviding $3.550 billion for custody operations, which is more than ever previously appropriated, to fund an average daily ICE detainee population of 41,500; and\n\nProviding $655 million to fund transportation and removal operations for removable aliens.\n\nClick HERE to read more about what Congresswoman Boebert is doing to address the Border Crisis.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-calls-blm-reverse-colorado-land-grab", "Congresswoman Boebert Calls on BLM to Reverse Colorado Land Grab", "2023-09-27", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Honorable Tracy Stone-Manning\n\nDirector\n\nBureau of Land Management\n\n1849 C Street NW\n\nWashington, DC 20240\n\nDirector Stone-Manning,\n\nWe write to you to request that you rescind the new proposed draft resource management plan (RMP) for the Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) and Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) On August 4, 2023 (88 FR51855). This proposal, which would remove more than 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil and gas leasing, would be detrimental to the nation\u2019s energy independence. Additionally, this proposal includes the establishment of nine different \u201cAreas of Critical Environmental Concern\u201d (ACECs) on over 100,000 acres of BLM land.\n\nIf this proposal were to be finalized, the United States would lose access to vital energy resources, many more than the 600 fewer wells projected to be lost by 2043. The consequences will be felt far beyond the state of Colorado, where residents will lose their livelihoods and see increased energy prices. This is an issue of national security because a decrease in domestic energy production will lead to an increased reliance on foreign nations, often those who are unstable and are adversarial to our domestic interests.\n\nThe supplemental EIS is necessary to comply with judicial rulings on air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis. BLM is correct to update its GHG analysis, but has gone far beyond the rulings by proposing to close 73% of high potential oil and natural gas areas to leasing. Further, BLM is proposing to close all areas with \u201cno-known, low, and moderate oil and gas development potential.\u201d BLM is basing its analysis of the oil and gas potential on out-of-date information that does not take into consideration modem technology or a full assessment of the Mancos shale. Shales once considered low potential are now quite productive in other areas such as the Bakken in North Dakota and the Permian Basin of New Mexico and Texas. What was once medium- or low potential in these and other areas can turn out to be high potential. By reducing access to the promising Mancos shale, this administration hopes to ensure that it is not likewise explored, and its true potential revealed. It is a political play meant to further restrict access to the oil and natural gas development that could reinvigorate the economy of the West Slope of Colorado and help ensure energy security for all Americans.\n\nUsing wildlife preservation as the reasoning for this executive overreach is misleading. Further, the Coloradans are proud conservationists who have helped recover the state\u2019s elk population to one of the healthiest in the country. Further, every species mentioned in the proposed RMP are experiencing an uptick in population in Colorado\u2014a feat that should be rightfully celebrated. There are already stringent standards and requirements in place for oil and gas producers that aim at reducing environmental and cultural impacts. This proposed ruling is yet another blatant overreach designed to dismantle the fossil fuel industry and force a green transition. At a time when energy prices are at record highs, it is crucial that your agency rescind this proposal. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/eight-boebert-amendments-aimed-safeguarding-americas-food-supply-and-rural", "Eight Boebert Amendments Aimed at Safeguarding America's Food Supply and Rural Priorities Pass the House!", "2023-09-27", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nSeptember 27, 2023\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert passed eight important amendments, seven of which had strong bipartisan votes, to protect America\u2019s food supply and support rural America.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cBig wins for the Third District in the Agriculture Appropriations bill as I passed 8 amendments, all but one of which had strong bipartisan support. My legislative successes redirect wasteful spending in the bill to support rural water and waste systems that provide clean drinking water, fund school equipment and breakfast programs, fund cooperative forestry research that will help actively manage our forests and reduce wildfires, fund the National School Lunch Program, fight against specialty crop pests, and support the interests of rural America. Together, we're working to fund important agriculture programs and provide a better future for all Americans. We're also eliminating divisive, 'woke' policies from the USDA, ensuring that our government serves all Americans fairly and without bias.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill provides a non-defense discretionary total of $25.313 billion for programs under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, $532 million (2.1%) below the FY23 enacted level and $3.622 billion (12.5%) below the FY24 President\u2019s Budget Request. The Subcommittee\u2019s allocation is $17.838 billion, and the House bill includes another $7.475 billion that is offset by clawing back the Democrats\u2019 wasteful spending over the last two years and ending pandemic-era programs. The bill prioritizes agencies and programs that protect our nation\u2019s food supply and supports America\u2019s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator, focusing on the needs of the Third Congressional District and delivering numerous legislative victories. Specifically, three of the Congresswoman\u2019s bills and 34 of her amendments have passed the House. She also passed six bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Administration. In addition, the Congresswoman has secured $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District through Community Project Funding requests included in House Appropriations bills.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert successfully passed eight amendments through the House of Representatives to H.R. 4368. These amendments include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 153 -This amendment would reduce funding for the Office of the Chief Information Officer by $3 million, and use $2 million of these savings to increase funding to cooperative forestry research to actively manage forests and reduce wildfires, insects, diseases, and other destructive agents. This is a pivotal step toward sustainable forest management. It emphasizes cooperative research and active forest stewardship, safeguarding ecological and economic benefits. By allocating resources strategically and promoting collaboration, this amendment fosters a healthier, more resilient forest ecosystem, while also contributing to the reduction of wildfires.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 152 -This amendment would reduce funding for the Office of Hearings and Appeals by $2 million. This amendment would use these savings to increase funding for competitive grants to State agencies for subgrants for local educational agencies and schools to purchase equipment to establish, maintain or expand the school breakfast program. It is unjust for students to go hungry while substantial sums of money are allocated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that seem to yield no tangible benefits. Schools everywhere should have the food and equipment needed to ensure every student has the highest chance of success.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 151 - This amendment would increase funding in Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program account by $2 million and decrease spending in the Office of General Counsel account by the same amount. The purpose of this amendment is to provide increased resources for technical assistance grants for rural water and waste systems This will help state and local officials effectively communicate and provide assistance to various system owners and operators across the nation, ensuring high-quality drinking water for users.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 155 - Redirects resources in the bill to help reduce specialty crop pests. Crop pests are invasive species that threaten to harm our crops and trees. Left unchecked, they can devastate entire agricultural industries, eliminating jobs, threatening our food supplies and costing billions. Colorado's Third Congressional District is home to a variety of crops, including Olathe sweet corn and top-of-the-line potatoes from the San Luis Valley. These crops are currently under attack from invasive pests, making it crucial to protect them. This amendment would increase funding in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service by $3 million with the goal of reducing specialty crop pests, and decrease funding for the Office of Secretary by the same amount.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 154 - Redirects resources in the bill to the National School Lunch Program. It has been demonstrated that students achieve significantly better academic performance when they are well fed at school. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to cover the cost of school lunches, underscoring the increasing importance of reallocating funds to ensure that everyone has access to a nutritious meal, thereby enabling them to excel in school. This amendment would reduce funding for the Office of Hearings and Appeals by $3 million, and use the savings to increase funding for child nutrition programs.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 132 -This amendment would redirect $2 million in funding in from the Office of the Secretary to the Inspector General to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, and to bring funding for the IG up closer to the budget request in order to hold Biden\u2019s bureaucrats accountable and ensure accountability as well as transparency at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 138 - Utilizes the Holman Rule to reduce the salary of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture, Stacy Dean, to $1. Ms. Dean has spent her career helping bureaucrats use loopholes and gimmicks to gut work requirements for able-bodied adults and bypass federal eligibility requirements, even going so far as to help states make millionaires qualify for the program.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 146 - Prevents USDA from using funds for woke courses, books and study guides. Biden\u2019s rogue bureaucrats implemented woke courses, books and study guides for department employee trainings that defy Congressional intent and mandate leftist indoctrination. Mandated department courses and curriculum for federal employees included topics like \u201cPride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Leaders to be the King or Queen of Their Jungle, The Queer Advantage: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity, Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace, Gender Ambiguity in the Workplace: Transgender and Gender-Diverse Discrimination, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Program.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted numerous appropriations requests that were included in the base bill. Read the full letter from Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairmen Andy Harris listing her priorities HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s policies that were included in the base bill include:\n\n1. $5 million for the Rio Blanco District Water Infrastructure Improvements.\n\n2. $1.576 million for the Huerfano County Waster Infrastructure Project.\n\n3. $1.05 billion in loan authority for the Department of Agriculture's Rural Water and Waste Disposal Account.\n\n4. $21.82 million provided for the Department of Agriculture's Circuit Rider program.\n\n5. $7.5 million for the Farm Service Agency Grassroots Source Water Protection Program.\n\nTo read the full bill click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boeberts-bipartisan-bill-protect-endangered-fish-and-support", "Congresswoman Boebert's Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Fish and Support 1,200 Colorado Water and Power Passes Committee!", "2023-09-20", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources with unanimous bipartisan consent.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cBig win today as my fish bill passed the Natural Resources Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support. This crucial step brings us closer to safeguarding four endangered fish species and providing long-term certainty for 2,500 water and power users that benefit from the program and would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations for all 2,500 individual projects without it. These projects, serve various needs, utilizing over 3.69 million acre-feet of water each year. With strong bicameral, bipartisan momentum and significant stakeholder support, I'm confident that this bill will become law and this important program will be reauthorized.\u201d\n\nHouse Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said, \u201cThe reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs in H.R. 4596 is a commonsense measure to continue a program that\u2019s worked for more than 30 years. The program has so far been successful in protecting and recovering four federally listed fish species in the region, but the work remains and so we\u2019re advancing legislation to maintain these restoration efforts. I applaud Representative Boebert for her leadership on this issue.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on 6 bills, including Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s bill, H.R. 4596, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2023. H.R. 4596, passed the House Natural Resource Committee on Natural Resources with unanimous bipartisan consent and was included in the bipartisan unanimous consent agreement.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bicameral and bipartisan bill 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\nLast Congress, Rep. Boebert worked closely with the gentleman from Colorado, Mr. Neguse on a short-term extension to reauthorize these programs until September 30, 2024.\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\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), 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).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-calls-irs-not-tax-tabor-refunds", "Congresswoman Boebert Calls On IRS Not To Tax TABOR Refunds", "2023-09-05", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMore than half of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck and now Joe Biden's IRS wants to tax TABOR refunds for Coloradans? Absolutely not. I will do everything in my power to stop this ridiculous effort to grab even more taxpayer dollars from hard-working families in the 3rd District.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel about the agency\u2019s plans to tax Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds for Coloradans.\n\nIn February, the Colorado Congressional Delegation also wrote a letter to then-Acting Commissioner Douglas O\u2019Donnell on this issue. The letter stated, \u201cExpecting Coloradans to now pay part of these revenue payments back would impose a significant burden on Colorado taxpayers, introduce considerable compliance costs for taxpayers who did not anticipate having to add their TABOR revenue payments to their joint or single filings, and cost Coloradans hundreds of additional dollars in tax liability.\u201d\n\nThe people of Colorado should not be burdened with additional federal taxation.\n\nRead Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s full letter to IRS Commissioner Werfel here or below:\n\nSeptember 5, 2023\n\nThe Honorable Daniel Werfel\n\nCommissioner\n\nInternal Revenue Service\n\n1111 Constitution Ave NW\n\nWashington, DC 20224\n\nDear Commissioner Werfel:\n\nAs you look into the application of recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, specifically Notice 2023-56, within the context of Colorado's tax regulations, I request your careful consideration to exclude Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds from taxation.\n\nIn 1992, Colorado enacted the TABOR amendment, which imposes constraints on the amount of tax revenue retained by the state, mandating the return of any surplus revenue to our taxpayers. The IRS has consistently refrained from categorizing TABOR refunds as taxable income. This historical practice aligns with the IRS's traditional respect for states' autonomy in designing and administering tax refund procedures. Maintaining this course of action makes logical sense and has been a consistent practice.\n\nI urge the IRS not to turn away from this well-established precedent, which spans over three decades. It is of utmost importance that we work together to eliminate the current uncertainty surrounding this issue. By doing so, we can ensure that Colorado taxpayers are not subjected to further confusion and the potential imposition of an unprecedented tax burden. I am eager to arrange a meeting at your earliest convenience to engage in a genuine discussion on this matter, with the goal of achieving a fair and just resolution.\n\nSincerely,\n\nLauren Boebert\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-september-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office Releases September Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-08-30", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 216 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,384 people, and returned over $5,281,818.37 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:\n\nFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8\n\nArchuleta County Mobile Office Hours\n\nRoss Aragon Community Center, East Conference Room\n\n451 Hot Springs Boulevard\n\nPagosa Springs, CO\n\n3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm\n\nMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11\n\nHinsdale County Mobile Office Hours\n\nHinsdale County Administration Building, BOCC Room\n\n311 Henson Street\n\nLake City, CO\n\n11:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm\n\nMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11\n\nMineral County Mobile Office Hours\n\nMineral County Administration Building, Conference Room\n\n1201 North Main Street\n\nCreede, CO\n\n2:00 \u2013 3:00 pm\n\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12\n\nCostilla County Mobile Office Hours\n\nTown Hall\n\n408 Main Street\n\nSan Luis, CO\n\n12:30 \u2013 1:30 pm\n\nConejos County Mobile Office Hours\n\nCounty Court House (Next to oldest Church in Colorado)\n\n6683 Co Rd 13\n\nConejos, CO\n\n2:30 \u2013 3:30 pm\n\nWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13\n\nAlamosa County Mobile Office Hours\n\nDevelopment Resources Group\n\n610 State Ave #200\n\nAlamosa, CO\n\n10:00 \u2013 11:00 am\n\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19\n\nOuray County Mobile Office Hours\n\nRidgway Public Library, Room #3\n\n300 Charles Street\n\nRidgway, CO\n\n10:00-11:00 am\n\nGunnison County Mobile Office Hours\n\nCombined Courts Offices, Downstairs Conference Room\n\n200 E. Virginia Ave\n\nGunnison, CO\n\n1:30 \u2013 2:30 pm\n\nTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21\n\nOtero County Mobile Office Hours\n\nChamber of Commerce, Train Depot Baggage Room\n\n105 N Main St\n\nRocky Ford, CO\n\n11:00 \u2013 12:00 noon\n\nOtero County Mobile Office Hours\n\nCity Hall\n\n601 Colorado Avenue\n\nLa Junta, CO\n\n1:00 \u2013 2:00 pm", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-announces-third-congressional-districts-2023-art", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces the Third Congressional District's 2023 Art Competition Winner: High School Senior Regina Sikes from Pagosa Springs, Colorado", "2023-08-17", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert announced that Pagosa Springs senior Regina Sikes from Pagosa Springs, Colorado won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) proudly announced, \u201cI extend my heartfelt congratulations to Regina Sikes from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on her well-deserved victory in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Her masterpiece, Ghost Ranch, brilliantly captures the beauty of the southwestern skies and landscapes. Regina\u2019s exceptional artwork will hang in the halls of the Capitol Building, where it will be admired by Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, and countless daily visitors who will undoubtedly be captivated by its beauty. On top of winning this year\u2019s competition, Regina has also earned an honorable mention for her two paintings inspired by her great-great-grandmother. These will be displayed in my Durango Office.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019d also like to congratulate Amara Fancher from Cedaredge High School and Julia K. Powell from Centennial High School for receiving honorable mentions from my office for their outstanding submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Amara\u2019s art piece will be displayed in my Grand Junction Office, and Julia\u2019s will be displayed in my Pueblo Office. I am excited to show off these amazing pieces of art to all my constituents. Finally, I\u2019d like to congratulate and thank all the contestants for submitting entries for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. It was such a competitive year, and all the students\u2019 work was truly remarkable. I am always amazed to see Colorado students\u2019 incredible artistic talent.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nHigh school senior Regina Sikes from Pagosa Springs won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition with her piece, Ghost Ranch. Her artwork will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol, where Members of Congress and over 1 million visitors per year will see it as they enter the Capitol.\n\nRegina and her family were invited to and attended an award ceremony and reception in the U.S. Capitol unveiling her artwork. The trip included free airfare for her and a family member as well as a full, exclusive tour of the Capitol Building by Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s office.\n\nThe Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.\n\nPagosa Springs high school senior Regina Sikes won first place with her oil painting, Ghost Ranch. Her piece will be displayed in the Capitol Building.\n\nRegina also received an honorable mention for her watercolor \u2013 gouache piece, Posterity\u2019s Muse. This piece will hang in Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Durango Office.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert visited Regina\u2019s family to see a mural that Regina completed at the Pagosa Springs High School.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert presented Regina with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to honor her for her work serving the community with her art.\n\nThe Pagosa Springs High School Principal, Regina\u2019s art teacher, and local officials were present for the award ceremony.\n\nCedaredge High School senior Amara Fancher received an honorable mention for her oil on canvas piece, Iridescence. This will hang in Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Grand Junction Office.\n\nCentennial High School Junior Julia K. Powell received an honorable mention for her digital work, The Color of the Years. This piece will hang in Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Office.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-blasts-bidens-plan-destroy-colorado-energy-jobs", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Blasts Biden\u2019s Plan to Destroy Colorado Energy Jobs", "2023-08-03", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cBiden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management just announced two land grabs to kill responsible oil and gas leasing on Colorado\u2019s West Slope. Locking up another 1.6 million acres at a time when gas prices are skyrocketing just shows how out of touch this administration is with rural America. Families in the Third District depend on these jobs to put food on the table and a roof over their heads. I stand with Colorado\u2019s roughnecks against this misguided overreach by federal bureaucrats that seeks to lockup our land and that will further increase pain at the pump.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, Biden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Office Resource Management Plans. The proposed plans would destroy Colorado energy jobs on the Western Slope and prevent responsible oil and gas production on 1.6 million acres. After this plan is implemented, 80% of the land managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office will be closed to new oil and gas leasing. Likewise, this plan will close 81% of the land managed by the Grand Junction Field Office to new oil and gas leasing. Currently 87% of the decision area managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office is open for oil and gas leasing and most of the area in the Grand Junction Field Office decision area is also open for oil and gas leasing.\n\nThese proposals will cause significant job losses, limit multiple-use of our public lands, and worsen sky-high gas prices. BLM released a draft rule last month to hinder responsible energy development on federal lands by raising royalty rates.\n\nShutting down energy production is an irresponsible way to manage our natural resources. Colorado\u2019s Third District is home to the 2nd largest shale basin in North America. Colorado\u2019s Third District accounts for nearly 44% of Colorado\u2019s natural gas production, and Colorado is the 7th largest natural gas-producing state.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-august-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases August Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-07-31", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 206 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,315 people, and returned over $4,563,282.17 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-delivers-bipartisan-results-colorado-space-command-stay", "Rep. Boebert Delivers Bipartisan Results for Colorado: Space Command to Stay", "2023-07-31", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, after extensive work by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, Congressman Lamborn, and Colorado\u2019s bipartisan delegation the Biden administration announced that U.S. Space Command will remain in Colorado.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cSpace Command will stay in Colorado, its rightful home. I worked in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion with Congressman Lamborn and all Members of the Colorado delegation to set politics aside and put Colorado first. When Russia and China are developing lasers to destroy U.S. satellites, we should not be wasting time considering moving Space Command\u2019s headquarters for political reasons. Our successful effort will keep thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars here in Colorado, including good-paying jobs for people that live in Pueblo.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOne of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s first acts in office was to join a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Joe Biden requesting that he leave Space Command in Colorado.\n\nDuring a committee hearing, Congresswoman Boebert questioned Vice Admiral Ronald Boxall and advocated for keeping Space Command in Colorado. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert worked to improve last year\u2019s NDAA and helped add a provision to the bill ensuring that the Pentagon would not move Space Command out of Colorado until it finished its investigation. Congresswoman Boebert has also been an active advocate for Colorado\u2019s space industry. Her appropriations requests signed into law delivered $1.34 billion for NASA\u2019s Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, $799.15 million for space exploration ground systems, and $2.6 billion for the Space Launch System.\n\n1,600 jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars were at risk of leaving Colorado if Space Command moved. Colorado\u2019s aerospace economy is second only to California and accounts for nearly 232,000 jobs.\n\nU.S. Space Command was created in 1985 and was located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs from 1985-2002 until it was deactivated. Space Command was reestablished in 2019 and has been located in Colorado Springs since reactivation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-votes-increase-funding-veterans-benefits", "Rep. Boebert Votes to Increase Funding for Veterans\u2019 Benefits", "2023-07-27", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert voted to increase funding for veterans\u2019 benefits by over $1.5 billion more than the discretionary funding level containing in the Democrats\u2019 Appropriation\u2019s bill last year. Additionally, the Appropriations bill contained six of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments that passed the House yesterday with unanimous, bipartisan consent to redirect an additional $13,000,000 to directly assisting veterans.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy support for the members of our military does not end when their service is complete. Colorado is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the Nation\u2014many of whom reside in rural areas. I work every day to deliver results for these heroes who have entrusted me to be their Representative in Congress. I have a strong record supporting our veterans. This week alone, I passed six amendments through the House to increase funding for veterans\u2019 care by $13,000,000 and voted to increase funding for veterans\u2019 benefits by over $1.5 billion. I have also returned over $506,000 to veterans in Colorado\u2019s Third District via constituent casework, voted for the VA Transparency and Trust Act of 2021, voted for the Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act, helped restart Honor Flights after the pandemic, helped reopen the National Personnel Records Center, and voted for and cosponsored legislation that helps our veterans.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 4366, the FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, fully funds veterans\u2019 healthcare programs, VA modernization initiatives, and veterans\u2019 benefits to ensure that our veterans receive the care they have earned. It also fully funds programs assisting veterans to address toxic exposure issues and ensure that our veterans are fully cared for.\n\nThe bill also includes funding that will increase the quality of life for servicemembers and their families across the country by allocating over $17 billion for military housing and over $293 million for constructing new child development centers. Additionally, the appropriations bill funds projects that will improve the quality of life on military bases across the country by building new infrastructure.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s extensive record serving the veterans of Colorado\u2019s Third District is available here.\n\nThe appropriations bill also included six of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments that will redirect an additional $13,000,000 to directly assisting veterans. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s six amendments that passed the House with unanimous, bipartisan consent include:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 89\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, veterans\u2019 telehealth, and healthcare for veterans living in rural areas. The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program supports suicide prevention programs in Colorado\u2019s Third District, including veterans\u2019 services in Pueblo, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 65\n\nRedirects $3,000,000 and provides additional funding for increasing resources for medical research and prosthetic research. This funding will ensure that our veterans receive cutting-edge medical care from the VA.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 71\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for helping the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals reduce its backlog so that veterans\u2019 claims can be adjudicated in a timely manner. The current backlog exceeds 200,000 cases and has prevented veterans from receiving the care they earned in a timely manner.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 91\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for the National Cemetery Administration to increase access to burial benefits for veterans.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 92\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries program to assist state and tribal governments in providing burial benefits for veterans in rural areas lacking a VA national cemetery.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 93", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-bipartisan-bill-protect-endangered-fish-and-support-1200-colorado", "Rep. Boebert\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Fish and Support 1,200 Colorado Water and Power Users Receives Hearing", "2023-07-27", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act advanced through the legislative process and received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cToday\u2019s hearing means we are one step closer to recovering four endangered fish species and providing long-term security for 1,200 Colorado water and power users. My bill provides legal certainty for 2,500 water projects and ensure future water development in the Upper Colorado River Basin. These projects, including 1,200 in Colorado alone, provide water for local municipalities, tribes, major reservoirs, agricultural, ski areas, power generation facilities, and others that use more than 3.69 million acre-feet of water per year. I look forward to my bipartisan bill that has support in the Senate and from the administration being signed into law.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) stated, \u201cThe Upper Colorado and San Juan River basin fish recovery programs have a proven legacy of recovering endangered fish species in the West, and their holistic stakeholder approach is a model for how governments, industries, and private organizations can partner together for meaningful change. I support Rep. Boebert\u2019s reauthorization act for these programs that will continue to recover endangered and threatened fish species, provide greater stability for local water projects, and incorporate cost-sharing and in-kind funding measures to reduce the taxpayer\u2019s burden. This is the kind of commonsense, cost-effective, impactful legislation that the American people deserve and a model of how the Endangered Species Act is intended to be implemented.\u201d\n\nDouglas Kemper, Executive Director, Colorado Water Congress said, \u201cWe greatly appreciate that the Colorado delegation is committed to these programs and is moving forward with legislation to sustain the two critical, multi-state cooperative endeavors. The legislation will achieve the crucial goals of extending authorization for Reclamation to continue to provide cost sharing funding to the Recovery Programs and of providing funding necessary for the programs to achieve sufficient species protection to maintain reliable ESA compliance for Reclamation and other water projects throughout the two river basins. The programs are a shining example of how the Endangered Species Act can be made to work when diverse stakeholders choose to work as one rather than fight or litigate.\u201d\n\nSteve Wolff, General Manager, Southwestern Water Conservation District testified, \u201cI would like to thank Representative Boebert for introducing this bill and commend her staff for their efforts to seek input from the participants in the two recovery programs on the bill\u2026 These programs were established with two principal goals; 1) the recovery of four threatened and endangered fish species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, and 2) allow water development and management activities to proceed in a manner consistent with state water law. These programs have been and continue to be successful in meeting both of those goals.\u201d\n\nStephen Guertin, Deputy Director for Program Management and Policy, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service testified, \u201cReclamation supports this bill and urges extended re-authorization\u2026 as the continued recovery of endangered and threatened species is essential to Reclamation\u2019s mission\u2026 Reauthorization of the recovery programs provides certainty for the programs and ensures current and future water development in the Upper Colorado River Basin. For more than 30 years, the recovery programs have been a model of Endangered Species Act implementation. The recovery programs\u2019 goals are to protect and recover federally listed fishes (Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, humpback chub, and bonytail) found only in the Colorado River basin while water development proceeds according to federal and state laws, interstate compacts, Supreme Court decrees, and federal trust responsibility to Tribes. The recovery programs\u2019 actions provide ESA compliance for more than 2,500 federal, Tribal, and non-federal water projects which deliver more than 3.69 million acre-feet of water for agricultural, industrial, Tribal, and municipal uses.\u201d\n\nJohn Galusha, Chairman, Huerfano County Board of Commissioners stated, \u201cManagement of water resources, including the fish and wildlife that depend on good habitat and clean water, is an important part of preserving the agriculture and great outdoors that make Colorado great. The cooperative nature of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Fish Recovery Programs are part of what makes these programs effective. We appreciate Rep. Boebert\u2019s leadership on this reauthorization and urge Congress to pass this bill with all haste.\u201d\n\nAndy Mueller, General Manager, Colorado River District said, \u201cWe are supportive of and grateful for the work being done in Congress by Congresswoman Boebert, Congressman Neguse and Senator Hickenlooper to reauthorize these critical programs. For more than thirty years, the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs have served as a national model for collaboratively working to recover endangered species while protecting the water needs of growing communities in Colorado and throughout the Upper Colorado River Basin.\u201d\n\nKyle Whitaker, Water Rights Department Manager, Northern Water stated, \u201cWe are grateful for the support of Congresswoman Boebert and the Colorado Congressional Delegation for continuing to support the Upper Colorado River Basin and San Juan River Basin fish recovery programs. This vital cooperative management program not only allows for the protection and recovery of the fish species, but also allows for the continued responsible use of Colorado River water by Coloradans. We urge Congress to act with haste to ensure this important program continues into the future.\u201d\n\nThe Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners said in a letter, \u201cRio Blanco county and our constituents care deeply about our natural resources, water policy management, and any recovery plans \u2026 We very much appreciate [Rep. Boebert\u2019s] efforts over the last several months to develop legislation reauthorizing federal cost sharing for the recovery programs\u2026We will continue working with you and other representatives of the four states\u2019 delegations to address this issue.\u201d\n\nAlan Ward, Water Resources Division Manager, Pueblo Water stated, \u201cPueblo Water wholeheartedly supports continued funding of the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act. These recovery programs provide ESA compliance for water projects on the Upper Colorado River where Pueblo Water sources about a third of its water supply. The recovery programs are not a case of throwing money at a problem in the hope that it will fix the problem \u2013 rather the recovery programs have a proven track record of success resulting in the downlisting of two of the four endangered species. Reauthorization of the recovery programs continues the progress of bringing these endangered fish back from the brink of extinction.\u201d\n\nSteve Kastner, Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District stated, \u201cAn unhealthy Colorado River system benefits no one. The proposed Upper Colorado and San Juan Endangered Fish Recovery Act of 2023 will provide for a continuation of efforts to maintain and improve the environmental health of the Colorado River system to support not only the wildlife of the river system but will also benefit the many partners who rely upon this water source for the multitude of uses for which this water is placed.\u201d\n\nKen Curtis, Dolores Water Conservancy District said, \u201cLocal water users work alongside states, tribal nations and the federal agencies to save four threatened or endangered native fish in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Basins. We have adapted our current practices and modified our historic water projects to mitigate impacts on these native fish and made new investments to aid in their recovery to self-sustaining populations. Measurable progress has been made toward recovery. Now, we can\u2019t afford to leave this work unfinished and risk losing control of our water that underpins and grows our local economies.\u201d\n\nAlden Vanden Brink, District Manager, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District said, \u201cWe support the legislation as it firms the mission of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program\u2019s ability to finalize and adopt the White River Management Plan Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) for the endangered fish while benefiting water users too. Truly a win-win. We are the only river in the Upper Basin without a PBO and the reauthorization legislation is the appropriate vehicle to aid in securing this commitment from our federal partners.\u201d\n\nLeslie James, Executive Director, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association stated, \u201cThe Colorado River Energy Distributors Association (CREDA) is a not-for-profit association representing the majority of the 155 firm power customers of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP). CRSP power customers are all not-for-profit entities, including municipalities, rural electric cooperatives, state agencies, irrigation and electrical districts and tribal entities. CREDA members serve over 4 million customers in the States of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. CREDA has been a partner in the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program since its inception, and supports the proposed legislation extending the Program. The Program is important to CREDA and its members as it maintains ESA compliance for the federal Aspinall Unit and Flaming Gorge Dam operations, which are important carbon-free resources of the CRSP. CRSP customers have provided both capital and annual (base) funding for the Program, and supports the collaborative nature of the Program, which relies on capital features as well as operations to assist in the recovery of the four endangered fish species in the Basin, while maintaining the Congressionally authorized purposes of the federal projects.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert questioned Steve Wolff, the General Manager of the Southwestern Water Conservation District in Durango, Colorado, during a hearing before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. He supports Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill, and a video of his testimony is available below and his written testimony is available here.\n\nStephen Guertin, the Deputy Director for Program Management and Policy for U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries in support of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill. His written testimony is available here.\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s bicameral and bipartisan bill 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\nLast Congress, Rep. Boebert worked closely with the gentleman from Colorado, Mr. Neguse on a short-term extension to reauthorize these programs until September 30, 2024.\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\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include: Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), 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).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-bill-assisting-water-users-cutting-red-tape-passes-house-natural", "Rep. Boebert Bill Assisting Water Users by Cutting Red Tape Passes House Natural Resources Committee", "2023-07-26", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, which allows water users to pay off their water infrastructure debts to the federal government early to be free of burdensome regulations, passed the House Committee on Natural Resources and will advance to the House Floor.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act passing the House Committee on Natural Resources means we are one step closer to empowering water users to payoff what they owe the federal government early and be free of burdensome regulations. This early repayment will generate hundreds of millions for new water infrastructure and water storage, generate early revenue for the Treasury, and decrease federal paperwork requirements and operating costs for water users. This commonsense bill will permanently benefit water users and agriculture throughout the country.\u201d\n\nHouse Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said, \u201cThis legislation represents Representative Boebert\u2019s and the committee's continued efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline federal processes for the benefit of Americans throughout the country. These bills will lead to economic benefits not just in Colorado but for every state that deals with federal land transfers and anyone who has dealt with repaying the federal government for water usage. I look forward to continuing to work with Representative Boebert to get these bills passed through the House.\u201d\n\nWestern Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) stated, \u201cAgriculture and municipal water are vital to communities in the West and throughout the nation, and should be able to prepay what they owe to the federal government for water delivery and water storage costs. This legislation is a common-sense approach that will limit burdensome federal regulations, accelerate Treasury receipts, and raise revenue for the federal government all while saving taxpayers money.\u201d\n\nCongressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) stated, \u201cI am pleased to join my colleagues in passing commonsense legislation out of committee to allow agricultural and municipal water users to pay off their federal debts faster while generating early revenue for the government. The Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act allows both the borrower and the government to make more responsible budget plans and offers more flexibility in future decision making.\u201d\n\nCongressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) said, \u201cAllowing agriculture and municipal water users to prepay for delivery and storage will provide early revenue for the federal government while removing bureaucratic red tape for users. This legislation benefits everyone involved and streamlines the repayment process for those who are able. I\u2019m pleased to see this legislation has passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee, and I thank Congresswoman Boebert for her hard work.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) stated, \u201cThis legislation will provide greater flexibility for water users to make payments more quickly, and it will remove the burdensome and lengthy reporting requirements established by the Reclamation Reform Act. It accelerates Treasury receipts while ensuring that obligations for repayment are met, being repaid at present value. Most importantly, this legislation will increase certainty for contractors regarding their long-term water supply - an extremely important concern, as drought conditions worsen in Wyoming and throughout the west.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) said, \u201cI commend Congresswoman Boebert for introducing the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act earlier this Congress, which will give water users the resources they need to prepay their debts early. I am incredibly proud to see this crucial legislation pass out of the House Natural Resources Committee and look forward to its eventual passage on the House Floor.\u201d\n\nCongressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) stated, \u201cAt a time of rising costs, I am pleased to support Representative Boebert\u2019s common-sense legislation allowing agriculture and municipal water users to prepay their water delivery and storage costs and providing greater flexibility for water users and contract holders.\u201d\n\nDoug Kemper, Executive Director of the Colorado Water Congress said, \u201cOn behalf of Colorado\u2019s water community \u2013 those entities who ensure the State\u2019s agricultural and municipal water needs are met in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner, the Colorado Water Congress is very pleased to see a major step forward taken for Rep. Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act. This positive development shows that Congress is serious about helping our water suppliers navigate through urgent, complex challenges. Having the flexibility to repay financial obligations early is a real benefit. It is good for water users. It is great for the Federal Government. We are grateful for the foresight of the bill sponsors. We urge full passage of the legislation as quickly as possible.\u201d\n\nChairman Cannon Michael of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority testified, \u201cThe Water Authority fully supports enactment of this bill, which will extend important, win-win authorities that allow water users to accelerate repayment of capital construction costs for Reclamation facilities. We appreciate Congresswoman Boebert for introducing this bill and want to thank all of the cosponsors.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Bobbie Daniel stated, \u201cIn the Western States, we face significant water resource obstacles. Working together is the only way to find real solutions. In Mesa County, water is our lifeblood, and we owe our gratitude to Representative Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act. This bill allows prepayment for water delivery and storage costs, benefiting water systems, users, and Mesa County.\u201d\n\nDelta County Commissioner Wendell Koontz said, \u201cThis is great news for Western Colorado and Delta County. We appreciate the hard work Representative Boebert has put into the Western Water Repayment Act.\u201d\n\nDan Keppen, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance said, \u201cAccelerated repayment can bring several benefits for Reclamation contractors and the federal government, and we fully support making the pathway to those benefits permanent though enactment of H.R. 3675. Thank you to Rep. Boebert and the other cosponsors for their leadership on this important legislation.\u201d\n\nThe National Water Resources Association stated, \u201cThe immense water resource challenges in the Western United States require a strong partnership and regular collaboration between the water community and federal agencies. H.R. 3675 expands access to resources water systems can utilize in managing their operations in the most effective and efficient way possible at a time of rising costs and higher interest rates. We applaud its passage out of Committee.\u201d\n\nJason Phillips, CEO, Friant Water Authority said, \u201cWe appreciate the efforts to enact H.R. 3675, the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, providing agriculture and municipal water users the opportunity to voluntarily enter prepayment contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation for their water conveyance and storage costs, while delivering water security to water users and contract holders and contributing revenue to the U.S. Treasury.\u201d\n\nPaul McFadden, Chairman of the California Agricultural Irrigation Association Government Affairs stated, \u201cThe California Agricultural Irrigation Association would sincerely like to thank Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for her leadership in assisting western water users and purveyors with a commonsense approach to reduce taxpayers cost through the Western Water Repayment Act.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, the House Committee on Natural Resources voted 22 to 14 to advance Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act to the House Floor, where she has a successful record passing legislation that benefits Colorado\u2019s Third District. In the 118th Congress, three of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bills and 20 out of 20 of her amendments passed the House. Congresswoman Boebert has also passed four bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources, including the CONVEY Act which also passed the Committee today.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke at the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding her Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill permanently authorizes a provision that allows agriculture and municipal water users to prepay what they owe to the federal government. This prepayment adds early revenue to the U.S. Treasury while also decreasing federal paperwork requirements and operating costs for water users.\n\nSpecifically, H.R. 3675, the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, permanently authorizes Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322), a provision that allows agriculture and municipal water users to voluntarily enter prepayment contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for water delivery and water storage costs they owe the federal government.\n\nUnder federal law, BOR water storage and delivery project costs are allocated to the beneficiaries of such projects. Water users must repay those costs allocated to them under the federal \u201cbeneficiaries pay\u201d principal. Those costs are repaid through what are called multi-year \u201crepayment contracts\u201d that are analogous to homeowner mortgage payments. As long as a repayment obligation exists, federal strings are attached (such as onerous paperwork requirements and limitations on how much acreage a farmer can plant).\n\nPrior to 2016, if some water users wanted to repay what they owed early and/or in a lump sum, Congress would have to enact a federal law authorizing the repayment. This usually took years despite the fact the federal government would have been receiving early revenue. As a result, many water users simply decided it wasn\u2019t worth the effort. To help remedy this situation, Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322) authorized these agricultural and municipal water users to prepay outstanding construction costs through a single lump sum payment or over a period of three years. This policy was similar to allowing a borrower to pay his/her mortgage off earlier to the lender. This prepayment authority expired in 2020.\n\nThis program was successful, with 86 contractors deciding to prepay what they owed the federal government, generating $344 million for new water infrastructure and storage in the water storage account.\n\nChairman Cannon Michael of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority testified in support of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act.\n\nSupporters of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: Colorado Water Congress, National Water Resources Association, Family Farm Alliance, Friant Water Authority, Florida Water Conservancy District in Durango, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Mesa County Commissioners, San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, and the California Agricultural Irrigation Association and Delta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Tom McClintock (CA-05) and Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-bill-creating-jobs-mesa-county-passes-house-natural-resources", "Rep. Boebert Bill Creating Jobs in Mesa County Passes the House Natural Resources Committee With Unanimous Bipartisan Consent", "2023-07-26", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields (CONVEY) Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources by unanimous bipartisan consent and will now move to the House Floor for passage.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cI am excited that my CONVEY Act benefiting Mesa County passed the House Committee on Natural Resources. This common-sense bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey 31 acres, currently on the disposal list, to Mesa County for economic development in Clifton. Mesa County will purchase the land for fair market value. My bill will help Mesa County cut through the federal bureaucracy, bring jobs to Clifton, incentivize businesses to invest in the area, and create long-term economic growth for the region. I look forward to this bill passing the House and being signed into law as I continue to deliver legislative results for the people of Colorado\u2019s Third District.\u201d\n\nHouse Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said, \u201cThis legislation represents Representative Boebert's and the committee's continued efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline federal processes for the benefit of Americans throughout the country. These bills will lead to economic benefits not just in Colorado but for every state that deals with federal land transfers and anyone who has dealt with repaying the federal government for water usage. I look forward to continuing to work with Representative Boebert to get these bills passed through the House.\u201d\n\nColorado House Republican Assistant Minority Leader and Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese stated, \u201cI am grateful to Congresswoman Boebert for her dedication to Mesa County in getting the CONVEY Act passed. This is a positive step towards enhancing rural economic development opportunities in Clifton. However, the fact that it took a literal Act of Congress to help facilitate the transfer of land that the federal government no longer wanted to manage for the people of the United States speaks volumes on the need to continue to streamline federal processes to ensure a more efficient government, especially in rural areas of the country that are home to a large percentage of federally-managed land.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Cody Davissaid, \u201cAgain, we are so grateful for Congresswoman Boebert cutting through the bureaucratic tape. The CONVEY Act gives us one more tool to help serve the residents of Clifton.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland stated, \u201cWe are thankful for Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s work to assist Mesa County in this project that will create jobs and boost our economy. It has taken over five years, beginning with former Commissioner Rose Pugliese, and we are so appreciative that Lauren pushed it over the finish line. This bill will enable us to cut through the bureaucratic red tape and finally begin incentivizing more businesses to come to Clifton, create jobs, improve Mesa County, and invest in the region for years to come.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Bobbie Daniel said, \u201cIn Mesa County, we have a strong track record of working collaboratively to build a thriving economy focusing on local solutions for more prosperity and opportunities. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to Congresswoman Boebert for her commitment to supporting our working families in Clifton and Mesa County with The CONVEY Act. The Act allows the acquisition of a parcel of land that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and no longer serves a purpose for the federal government. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Bureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Nada Wolff Culver, and former Mesa County Commissioner Representative Rose Pugliese, for their support of this important bill that will positively impact the residents of Mesa County for generations to come.\u201d\n\nBureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Nada Wolff Culver previously testified, \u201cThe BLM generally supports the conveyance of public lands when such conveyances are in the public interest and consistent with publicly approved land use plans. As the Clifton Parcel has already been identified as potentially suitable for disposal should it return to public land status, the BLM supports H.R. 2997 and the direct sale of the parcel to Mesa County.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources by unanimous bipartisan consent via a voice vote and will now advance to the House Floor, where she has a successful record getting legislation passed that benefits Colorado\u2019s Third District. In the 118th Congress, three of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bills and 20 out of 20 of her amendments have passed the House. Congresswoman Boebert has also passed four bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources, including the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act which also passed the Committee today.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke in the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding her CONVEY Act:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has been leading the charge to finally get the Mesa County Clifton parcel conveyance done. In November, 2022, Congresswoman Boebert led a congressional oversight effort requesting information from the Bureau of Land Management on where the Clifton parcel conveyance stood. In response, Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack gave Congresswoman Boebert an update on the progress of the land conveyance. Congresswoman Boebert used this information to work with Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management to author the CONVEY Act to help expedite this important economic development opportunity. Congresswoman Boebert introduced the CONVEY Act in April, and it received an important hearing in June.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s office met with Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack to discuss this issue. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert went on a Mesa County field site visit with senior Bureau of Land Management officials to tour the Clifton parcel.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill ensures that the funds from the sale of this land will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account, established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and retained by the Bureau of Land Management Colorado office, so these funds will be used in Colorado.\n\nColorado Congressmen Ken Buck (CO-04) and Doug Lamborn (CO-05) cosponsored Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act.\n\nThe full text of the COVEY Act is available here. A map of the 30.1-acre parcel that will be sold at fair market value as a result of the CONVEY Act is available here.\n\nHearing information, including testimony, may be viewed here and the hearing memo may be viewed here.\n\nPreviously, Congresswoman Boebert invited Colorado House Republican Assistant Minority Leader and former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese to testify in support of the CONVEY Act. Her written testimony is available here.\n\nBureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Nada Wolff Culver also testified in support of the CONVEY Act. Her written testimony is available here.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands:\n\nThe federal government owns approximately 640 million acres, or 28 percent, of land in the United States. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the largest federal land management agency and manages 244 million acres of public lands, heavily concentrated (99 percent) in eleven Western continental states and Alaska. While the BLM is a large landowner, data suggests they struggle to manage the land they have. The BLM\u2019s deferred maintenance backlog reached $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, up 335 percent from FY 2019. In states with large federal footprints, local communities often lack power in decision making over the land in their backyards. When non-federal government entities, such as a city or county, would like to expand, the large footprint of federal land ownership surrounding those communities often stifles development and growth.\n\nThe U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to acquire and dispose of federal property. Congress granted BLM authority to acquire and dispose of land under several statutes, most notably in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). While the BLM can dispose of land administratively, this process can take several years. To speed up the process, Congress can enact legislation to direct the agency to complete a land conveyance. These expedited conveyances are a win-win, as growing rural communities can expand and develop and the federal government can focus its limited resources on managing more high-value lands.\n\nThe State of Colorado has over 24 million acres, or over 36 percent, of land owned by the federal government. Specifically, in Mesa County, the federal government owns over 72 percent of the land. The population of Mesa County was 158,363 in 2022. As the population continues to grow, the county is significantly limited in the land it has available to develop.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/six-boebert-amendments-helping-veterans-improving-va-pass-house", "Six Boebert Amendments Helping Veterans by Improving the VA Pass the House", "2023-07-26", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, six of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments increasing services for veterans passed the House. They will increase the availability of medical services, reduce the VA claims backlog, increase resources for suicide prevention and mental healthcare for veterans living in rural areas, increase funding for military funerals in areas without VA national cemeteries, increase resources for veterans\u2019 telehealth, increase resources for veterans\u2019 rural healthcare, construct additional extended care facilities for veterans, and more.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cBy redirecting funds from the bureaucracy towards direct care for veterans, my six amendments that passed the House will deliver real results for veterans across Colorado\u2019s Third District. From increasing funds for prosthetic research to reducing the backlog at the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals, and from increasing suicide prevention resources for a program that has provided significant funding to the Third District to constructing new extended care facilities, my amendments will directly improve the quality of life for veterans across Colorado\u2019s Third District.\n\n\u201cDon\u2019t believe the lies from the other side of the aisle. I am committed to fully funding our veterans\u2019 health care programs and funding veterans\u2019 benefits and VA programs. The Republican veterans\u2019 appropriations bill fully funds our veterans and even provides an increase of $1.5 billion above the discretionary funding level contained in the Democrats\u2019 FY 2023 bill.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s six amendments to improve veterans\u2019 benefits passed the House with unanimous bipartisan support as part of the bipartisan en bloc amendment package. Congresswoman Boebert spoke in favor of her six amendments on the House Floor:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments that passed the House include the following:\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 89\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, veterans\u2019 telehealth, and healthcare for veterans living in rural areas. The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program supports suicide prevention programs in Colorado\u2019s Third District, including veterans\u2019 services in Pueblo, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 65\n\nRedirects $3,000,000 and provides additional funding for increasing resources for medical research and prosthetic research. This funding will ensure that our veterans receive cutting-edge medical care from the VA.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 71\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for helping the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals reduce its backlog so that veterans\u2019 claims can be adjudicated in a timely manner. The current backlog exceeds 200,000 cases and has prevented veterans from receiving the care they earned in a timely manner.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 91\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding for the National Cemetery Administration to increase access to burial benefits for veterans.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 92\n\nRedirects $2,000,000 and provides additional funding grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries program to assist state and tribal governments in providing burial benefits for veterans in rural areas lacking a VA national cemetery.\n\nBoebert Amendment No. 93", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-reintroduces-legislation-protect-free-speech", "Rep. Boebert Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Free Speech", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Protecting Free Speech Act to permanently terminate and defund any efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to revamp the failed, unconstitutional Disinformation Governance Board.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cThe Disinformation Governance Board was a terrible idea to begin with, and my Protecting Free Speech Act ensures that it stays where it belongs: the ash heap of history. I killed this Board with my public pressure campaign last year, and my bill will change the law to make sure it stays dead. Such an egregious attack on free speech should never again be proposed by the government of a free people.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nA year ago, Congresswoman Boebert introduced the Protecting Free Speech Act in the 117th Congress. Her bill started a movement of over 80 House Republicans fighting back against this terrible policy, and she sponsored a press conference attended by House leadership condemning the Board. As a result of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s pressure, the Board was put on ice and Nina Jankowicz resigned in shame. A few months later, DHS announced that the Board was permanently canceled. Congresswoman Boebert is now reintroducing the Protecting Free Speech Act to codify DHS\u2019s decision to cancel the Board and ensure that this disastrous idea and anything that resembles it is never resurrected by leftwing radicals.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Protecting Free Speech Act include Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36), Dan Bishop (NC-08), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Mary Miller (IL-15), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Barry Moore (AL-02), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Scott Perry (PA-10).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-community-project-funding-requests-colorados-third-district", "Rep. Boebert\u2019s Community Project Funding Requests for Colorado\u2019s Third District Approved by Appropriations Committee", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nJuly 20, 2023\n\nTen out of ten of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s community project funding requests benefiting Colorado\u2019s Third District were approved by the full Appropriations Committee and include over $19.7 million for important water and infrastructure projects in the Third District.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cI\u2019m excited to announce that the House Appropriations Committee has approved over $19.7 million for 10 important water and infrastructure projects that I requested be funded in Colorado\u2019s Third District. These include important resources for expanding water storage, improving water quality, funding water treatment plants, building new water supply lines, reducing congestion on I-70, and building roads and bridges. I am delivering results for Colorado\u2019s Third District, and all ten of my congressionally directed spending requests passed wither the Subcommittee or full Appropriations Committee. While this is great news and we are in a strong position with these projects being included with the base bills, I will not rest until funding for these 10 important water and infrastructure projects is signed into law.\u201d\n\nRep. Boebert Community Project Funding Requests That Passed the Full House Appropriations Committee:\n\nProject: Huerfano County Water Storage.\n\nRecipient Organization: Huerfano County Water Conservancy District.\n\nLocation: Walsenburg, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $2,040,768\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,576,000\n\nProject Description: Funding for the Huerfano County Water Storage Project will be used to fortify the bank of Sheep Mountain Reservoir, an important augmentation facility located in Gardner in Huerfano County. Fortifying this reservoir will increase available water storage.\n\nProject: Wolf Creek Reservoir\n\nRecipient Organization: Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District\n\nLocation: Rangely, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $5,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $5,000,000\n\nProject Description: The project will provide a critical water supply, as well as protect and stimulate rural development, including agriculture, for present and future water users. It will also foster new employment, income, business generation, and tax revenues to Northwest Colorado. This project will generate a cumulative total of $535 million in local spending resulting in $19 million in sales tax revenues and 360 new jobs for the first 30 years of operations.\n\nProject: Silt Water Plant Renovations\n\nRecipient Organization: Town of Silt\n\nLocation: Silt, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $5,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,750,000\n\nProject Description: The Town of Silt water plant project will improve the water capacity and quality of drinking water in the Town of Silt. The only source of water for Silt is the Colorado River. With the latest wildfires and mudslides, water quality of the river has diminished. Treating this water is becoming more problematic. This plant will ensure that Silt will be able to treat the water effectively and supply the Town with quality water.\n\nProject: Gunnison Water Treatment Plant Project\n\nRecipient Organization: City of Gunnison\n\nLocation: Gunnison, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $3,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee or Subcommittee: $1,750,000\n\nProject Description: This will help fund a new water treatment plant to supply water to Gunnison\u2019s citizens. The city desires to construct a new plant to implement modern treatment processes to refine water quality for its citizens and to diversify its water intake source by using the city\u2019s robust water rights portfolio.\n\nProject: Cottonwood Pass Blue Hill\n\nRecipient Organization: Colorado Department of Transportation\n\nLocation: Eagle County, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $2,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,500,000\n\nProject Description: I-70 through Glenwood Canyon has a high probability of frequent closures due to rockslides and mudslides because of the Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020. These closures have a lasting effect on tourism and local businesses and negatively impact the rural economy. The Blue Hill segment of Cottonwood Pass in Eagle County has been identified as an early action safety improvement project in the larger Cottonwood Pass improvements project. With improvements, Blue Hill will be the safest way for motorists to access Cottonwood Pass and help prevent a 6-hour detour through northern Colorado when I-70 shuts down. Congresswoman Boebert also introduced the I-70 Detour Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to plan for a long-term solution to mitigate the impact of I-70 closures. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert submitted a grant request letter supporting projects improving the I-70 corridor.\n\nProject: US Highway 160/East Bayfield Parkway New Signalized Intersection\n\nRecipient Organization: Town of Bayfield\n\nLocation: Bayfield, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $3,047,898\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,547,000\n\nProject Description: This intersection project is the first phase of a larger project including the construction of a new public roadway on the north side of the intersection that will connect to the existing town street system with an additional access for the middle school and a new intermediate school. This intersection is key to providing connectivity for current and future residents of Bayfield.\n\nProject: The Medal of Honor Boulevard extension\n\nRecipient Organization: Pueblo County Government\n\nLocation: Pueblo, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $5,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,000,000\n\nProject Description: US 50 is the only main arterial access from Pueblo West to downtown Pueblo, with no effective alternate routes in and out of the area. This singular access corridor often results in lengthy traffic delays, congestion, and collisions, severely reducing the safety of travelers. This also poses a safety threat during emergencies that require evacuation, such as fires and flooding. Emergency vehicles often struggle to travel efficiently through Pueblo West via US 50, facing delays of up to an hour, hindering critical response times, and compromising public safety. Beyond safety, existing roadway issues impact a range of factors that ultimately decrease the quality of life not only for drivers but also for the surrounding community, the wider region, and future generations. The project will reduce commuter times, improve public safety, and help economic growth. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert submitted a grant request letter supporting the Medal of Honor Boulevard extension project.\n\nProject: I-70 Interchange at 29 Road\n\nRecipient Organization: City of Grand Junction\n\nLocation: Grand Junction, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $3,000,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $2,000,000\n\nProject Description: The project will help fund construction of a new interchange on I-70 at 29 Road. The new I-70 interchange and arterial improvements are important for local and regional connectivity and will reduce out-of-direction travel for area residents, reduce congestion at adjacent interchanges, and improve mobility and safety for the community south of I-70. The associated economic development will better connect local residents to job opportunities in planned employment centers.\n\nProject: South Bridge\n\nRecipient Organization: City of Glenwood Springs\n\nLocation: Glenwood Springs, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $1,400,000\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $1,400,000\n\nProject Description: The City of Glenwood Springs is seeking to construct a new bridge connection that will provide a critical second emergency route/evacuation access between State Highway 82 and the western side of the Roaring Fork River in the City\u2019s South Corridor. A second bridge connection to State Highway 82 across the Roaring Fork River is needed to ensure safe travel and access for emergency vehicles and evacuees in the event of wildfires, coal seam fires, and other hazards. Evacuation modeling for the City of Glenwood Springs indicates that in the event of a catastrophic wildfire, the South Bridge would save countless lives that would otherwise be lost due to a backup of vehicles evacuating over Midland Avenue to the 27th Street Bridge. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help fund an important project that would have a tough time being fully funded without federal funds, improves public safety, and is a top priority for local taxpayers.\n\nProject: Craig-South Distribution Line Improvement\n\nRecipient Organization: City of Craig\n\nLocation: Craig, CO\n\nAmount Requested: $4,820,400\n\nAmount Passed Appropriations Committee: $2,200,000\n\nProject Description: The funding will be used to construct water distribution infrastructure providing potable water and fire flows to the Craig-Moffat County Airport, parks and recreational assets, or residential and industrial development and growth on the south side of the Yampa River. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it looks to support the agencies who work to control wildfires in the region and provide the Airport a seriously needed upgrade as identified in their Airport Improvement Masterplan for the improvements related to fire control and emergency response infrastructure. Areas south of the Yampa River already support a growing residential community, and this project will make it possible to attract developers and more residential opportunities with the introduction of potable water to the South Ranney and Thompson Hill areas.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-rep-boebert-oversight-and-accountability-amendments-pass-house-unanimous", "Two Rep. Boebert Oversight and Accountability Amendments Pass the House with Unanimous Bipartisan Consent", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendments to the FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House with unanimous, bipartisan consent via voice vote.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert(CO-03) stated, \u201c20 for 20 of my amendments have passed the House\u201419 of which had strong bipartisan support. My record of delivering legislative results for Colorado\u2019s Third District speaks for itself. My two bipartisan amendments that passed the House will increase government transparency by requiring the FAA to make publicly available to the American people a report on the costs and inefficiencies associated with COVID-era-telework and a report on how Green New Deal policies are negatively impacting electric grid resiliency. The American people deserve to see what their tax dollars are going towards, and they have a right to know more about both of these important matters.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s first amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act requires the agency to publish on its public website a detailed report on any direct and indirect costs and inefficiencies associated with COVID-era telework policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s second amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act requires the agency to publish on its public website a report on future electric grid resiliency so that the American people can see the costs and challenges associated with Green New Deal policies.\n\nBoth amendments passed the House with unanimous, bipartisan consent via voice vote. The FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House with strong bipartisan support, 351-69.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/pueblo-jobs-act-passes-house-bipartisan-support", "Pueblo Jobs Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act passed the House with bipartisan support as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy Pueblo Jobs Act will support at least 1,000 jobs in Pueblo by closing a loophole in the Pueblo Chemical Depot closure process. I\u2019ve been connected to the Home of Heroes since well before I was sworn into Congress, my flagship District office is in Pueblo, one of my first actions in office was to visit the Pueblo Chemical Depot, I recently attended the changing of command at the Depot for incoming Commander Col. Rodney McCutcheon, and now I am delivering results for the great people of Pueblo that entrusted me to be their voice in Congress. I look forward to my bipartisan bill being signed into law that will help facilitate job growth and economic development while investing in Pueblo\u2019s future.\u201d\n\nPuebloPlex President & CEO Russell DeSalvo III said, \u201cI want to personally thank Congresswoman Boebert for her unwavering commitment to this important legislation. I asked her to make this happen for Pueblo\u2026and she did! The positive economic impacts of the Pueblo Jobs Act will be felt by generations of Puebloans.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act passed as an amendment to the NDAA by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote. The NDAA then passed the House 219-210 with bipartisan support.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act will support at least 1,000 jobs in Pueblo as the Pueblo Chemical Depot finishes its closure process. The Pueblo Jobs Act closes a loophole and will prohibit the federal government from cutting corners by requiring the Secretary of the Army to rigorously follow the standard Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process when closing the remaining portions of the Pueblo Chemical Depot to provide certainty for the Pueblo economy and foster future job creation.\n\nIn 1988, the Base Closure Commission recommended the realignment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, but they exempted 7,000 acres, including the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) and additional facilities, from the standard BRAC requirements. The Pueblo Jobs Act closes this loophole. PCAPP and the additional facilities on the 7,000 acres that are now protected by Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill represent a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill ensures that this infrastructure will be put to work benefiting Pueblo instead of just being torn down and bulldozed. Now that Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill passed, PuebloPlex is already studying which industries can move in and use this amazing facility to create high-paying jobs in Pueblo.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill mandating that the Army follow the standard BRAC process does many things to benefit the Pueblo community. First, it enables PuebloPlex to receive federal grant funding from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) for planning and mitigation of the economic impacts of the closure. Second, it enables Pueblo to receive significant environmental indemnifications from the Army to assist redevelopment and reuse of the property. Third, it allows for a less-than-fair market value conveyance of the property for economic development purposes. Combined, these resources will help sustain Pueblo as the base closes and new businesses come to town.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert worked closely with PuebloPlex as well as Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet throughout this process. The text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act that passed the House is also in the base text of the Senate bill, thanks to the Senators\u2019 assistance.\n\nThe full text of the Pueblo Jobs Act is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke about the important victories delivered for the Home of Heroes in the Pueblo Jobs Act:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has visited the Pueblo Chemical Depot many times. Below are photos of her visits:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-votes-largest-military-pay-raise-20-years", "Rep. Boebert Votes for Largest Military Pay Raise in 20 Years", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert voted to fund the United States military by passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to equip our brave men and women in uniform with the resources they need to accomplish their missions and get home safely. The NDAA that passed the House also included three of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan amendments. Her first amendment added her Pueblo Jobs Act to the NDAA. Her second amendment protected our service members\u2019 children by prohibiting pornographic and radical gender ideology books in on-base school libraries. Finally, her third amendment fought back against Chinese Communist Party propaganda by requiring the DoD to report on institutions of higher education that have received DoD funding and hosted a Confucius Institute.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cIt is Congress\u2019s job to ensure that our nation\u2019s most precious resource, its sons and daughters, mothers and fathers who answered the call to serve in uniform have the best chance to come home to their families and have the necessary resources to accomplish their missions. I\u2019m also thrilled we secured a major win for Pueblo by passing my Pueblo Jobs Act as a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act. I look forward to my bipartisan bill being signed into law that will helping facilitate job growth and economic development while investing in Pueblo\u2019s future.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert voted for the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA, and it passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 219-210.\n\nThe FY24 NDAA contains enormous wins for national security and military families. This bill takes an important step toward returning the Department of Defense to its fundamental mission, strengthening military readiness, improving the lethality of our armed forces, and providing crucial support to our men and women in uniform including:\n\nThe largest basic pay increase in more than 20 years\u20145.2 percent.\n\nExtends recruitment and retention bonuses.\n\nAuthorizes over $240 million to reduce out-of-pocket housing costs.\n\nExpands reimbursement eligibility for military spouses on business costs and relicensing when transferring locations.\n\nReduces DoD childcare fees for military families.\n\nAuthorizes $113 billion over the budget request for new military childcare centers and authorizes over $280 million to build new schools for military children.\n\nEstablishes a pathway for the return of service members discharged under tyrannical vaccine mandates.\n\nCounters aggression from the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nInvokes oversight at the Pentagon by requiring the DoD Inspector General to conduct a full audit of the price and cost data for major acquisition programs.\n\nEstablishes an Inspector General for Ukraine tasked with auditing all aid provided by the United States.\n\nDevelops advanced radar systems to track high-altitude balloons and missiles\n\nFully funds the modernization of our nuclear triad.\n\nEstablishes a Space National Guard.\n\nProhibits the DoD from funding abortions via reimbursements for time off, lodging, and travel expenses.\n\nProhibits taxpayer funding for \u201cgender-affirming care\u201d surgeries and gender hormone treatments.\n\nProhibits taxpayer funding for drag shows.\n\nProhibits taxpayer funds going towards the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and prohibits funds towards any advisory committee dealing with CRT.\n\nAbolishes diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the Department of Defense.\n\nProhibits the DoD from carrying out the Biden administration\u2019s climate change executive orders.\n\nIncludes a Parents\u2019 Bill of Rights for servicemembers to ensure military parents\u2019 right to review curriculum materials, meet with teachers, and provide consent before any medical exams or screenings at school.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke about the successful policies included in the NDAA:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert also spoke at a press conference about the NDAA:\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Boebert passed three amendments to the FY24 NDAA with bipartisan support.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Pueblo Jobs Act passed via a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote as an amendment to the bill which will support at least 1,000 jobs in Pueblo as the Pueblo Chemical Depot finishes its closure process. Click HERE to read more about the Pueblo Jobs Act. Congresswoman Boebert spoke about the importance of her Pueblo Jobs Act:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert also passed an amendment to require the DoD to report on institutions of higher education that have received DoD funding and hosted a Confucius Institute funded by the People\u2019s Republic of China. Her amendment passed via a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote.\n\nFinally, Congresswoman Boebert also passed an amendment to prohibit Department of Defense Education Activity schools from purchasing and having pornographic and radical gender ideology books in their libraries. Her amendment passed 222-209 via a bipartisan recorded vote. Congresswoman Boebert spoke about her amendment protecting our service members\u2019 children on the House Floor:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator in the 118th Congress and has now passed three bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and passed eighteen of eighteen amendments through the House, seventeen of which had strong bipartisan support.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-bipartisan-house-companion-bill-provide", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Bipartisan House Companion Bill to Provide Certainty for 1,200 Water and Power Users in Colorado", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act to provide certainty for 1,200 water and power users in Colorado and help recover four threatened and endangered fish species in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, \u201cThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs are success stories that have helped reduce the listing status of two fish species. I introduced this bill to support Colorado wildlife, create certainty for water and power users, protect water rights by ensuring Endangered Species Act compliance, and bring together multiple sources of funding to invest in rural Colorado. I look forward to this bipartisan bill continuing to move through the legislative process and being signed into law.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) stated, \u201cThe Upper Colorado and San Juan River basin fish recovery programs have a proven legacy of recovering endangered fish species in the West, and their holistic stakeholder approach is a model for how governments, industries, and private organizations can partner together for meaningful change. I support Rep. Boebert\u2019s reauthorization act for these programs that will continue to recover endangered and threatened fish species, provide greater stability for local water projects, and incorporate cost-sharing and in-kind funding measures to reduce the taxpayer\u2019s burden. This is the kind of commonsense, cost-effective, impactful legislation that the American people deserve and a model of how the Endangered Species Act is intended to be implemented.\u201d\n\nDouglas Kemper, Executive Director, Colorado Water Congress said, \u201cWe greatly appreciate that the Colorado delegation is committed to these programs and is moving forward with legislation to sustain the two critical, multi-state cooperative endeavors. The legislation will achieve the crucial goals of extending authorization for Reclamation to continue to provide cost sharing funding to the Recovery Programs and of providing funding necessary for the programs to achieve sufficient species protection to maintain reliable ESA compliance for Reclamation and other water projects throughout the two river basins. The programs are a shining example of how the Endangered Species Act can be made to work when diverse stakeholders choose to work as one rather than fight or litigate.\u201d\n\nJohn Galusha, Chairman, Huerfano County Board of Commissioners stated, \u201cManagement of water resources, including the fish and wildlife that depend on good habitat and clean water, is an important part of preserving the agriculture and great outdoors that make Colorado great. The cooperative nature of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Fish Recovery Programs are part of what makes these programs effective. We appreciate Rep. Boebert\u2019s leadership on this reauthorization and urge Congress to pass this bill with all haste.\u201d\n\nAndy Mueller, General Manager, Colorado River District said, \u201cWe are supportive of and grateful for the work being done in Congress by Congresswoman Boebert, Congressman Neguse and Senator Hickenlooper to reauthorize these critical programs. For more than thirty years, the Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs have served as a national model for collaboratively working to recover endangered species while protecting the water needs of growing communities in Colorado and throughout the Upper Colorado River Basin.\u201d\n\nKyle Whitaker, Water Rights Department Manager, Northern Water stated, \u201cWe are grateful for the support of Congresswoman Boebert and the Colorado Congressional Delegation for continuing to support the Upper Colorado River Basin and San Juan River Basin fish recovery programs. This vital cooperative management program not only allows for the protection and recovery of the fish species, but also allows for the continued responsible use of Colorado River water by Coloradans. We urge Congress to act with haste to ensure this important program continues into the future.\u201d\n\nThe Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners said in a letter, \u201cRio Blanco county and our constituents care deeply about our natural resources, water policy management, and any recovery plans \u2026 We very much appreciate [Rep. Boebert\u2019s] efforts over the last several months to develop legislation reauthorizing federal cost sharing for the recovery programs\u2026We will continue working with you and other representatives of the four states\u2019 delegations to address this issue.\u201d\n\nAlan Ward, Water Resources Division Manager, Pueblo Water stated, \u201cPueblo Water wholeheartedly supports continued funding of the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act. These recovery programs provide ESA compliance for water projects on the Upper Colorado River where Pueblo Water sources about a third of its water supply. The recovery programs are not a case of throwing money at a problem in the hope that it will fix the problem \u2013 rather the recovery programs have a proven track record of success resulting in the downlisting of two of the four endangered species. Reauthorization of the recovery programs continues the progress of bringing these endangered fish back from the brink of extinction.\u201d\n\nSteve Kastner, Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District stated, \u201cAn unhealthy Colorado River system benefits no one. The proposed Upper Colorado and San Juan Endangered Fish Recovery Act of 2023 will provide for a continuation of efforts to maintain and improve the environmental health of the Colorado River system to support not only the wildlife of the river system but will also benefit the many partners who rely upon this water source for the multitude of uses for which this water is placed.\u201d\n\nKen Curtis, Dolores Water Conservancy District said, \u201cLocal water users work alongside states, tribal nations and the federal agencies to save four threatened or endangered native fish in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Basins. We have adapted our current practices and modified our historic water projects to mitigate impacts on these native fish and made new investments to aid in their recovery to self-sustaining populations. Measurable progress has been made toward recovery. Now, we can\u2019t afford to leave this work unfinished and risk losing control of our water that underpins and grows our local economies.\u201d\n\nAlden Vanden Brink, District Manager, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District said, \u201cWe support the legislation as it firms the mission of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program\u2019s ability to finalize and adopt the White River Management Plan Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) for the endangered fish while benefiting water users too. Truly a win-win. We are the only river in the Upper Basin without a PBO and the reauthorization legislation is the appropriate vehicle to aid in securing this commitment from our federal partners.\u201d\n\nLeslie James, Executive Director, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association stated, \u201cThe Colorado River Energy Distributors Association (CREDA) is a not-for-profit association representing the majority of the 155 firm power customers of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP). CRSP power customers are all not-for-profit entities, including municipalities, rural electric cooperatives, state agencies, irrigation and electrical districts and tribal entities. CREDA members serve over 4 million customers in the States of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. CREDA has been a partner in the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program since its inception, and supports the proposed legislation extending the Program. The Program is important to CREDA and its members as it maintains ESA compliance for the federal Aspinall Unit and Flaming Gorge Dam operations, which are important carbon-free resources of the CRSP. CRSP customers have provided both capital and annual (base) funding for the Program, and supports the collaborative nature of the Program, which relies on capital features as well as operations to assist in the recovery of the four endangered fish species in the Basin, while maintaining the Congressionally authorized purposes of the federal projects.\u201d\n\nSteve Wolff, General Manager, Southwestern Water Conservation District said, \"Southwestern Water Conservation District has been an active participant in the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program since its inception in 1992. The program has allowed water development and management activities to continue in compliance with the ESA, while ensuring the recovery of two endangered fish species. The two Upper Colorado River programs (Upper Colorado and San Juan) have provided tremendous benefits to water users in the basin. It is imperative that the Recovery Programs remain viable and continue to provide reasonable and practical alternatives to assure ESA compliance.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act reauthorizes the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program for seven fiscal years at current funding levels to comply with rules in the House of Representatives. This reauthorization will leverage $100 million in non-federal contributions for these programs over that time. These programs were given a one-year extension in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill and are set to expire on September 30, 2024. This bill extends the expiration date to September 30, 2031.\n\nThe Upper Colorado and San Juan Recovery Programs were established in 1988 under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Reclamation to achieve full recovery of four federally listed endangered fish species in the Upper Basin of the Colorado River: the humpback chub, the bonytail, the Colorado pikeminnow, and the razorback sucker. These programs have been successful, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled to downgrade the humpback chub and the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act due to their successful recoveries under this program.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill will appropriate $130 million over the next seven fiscal years to fund program implementation, stock the threatened and endangered fish species, operate hatcheries, root out invasive species, and improve river flows. This $130 million will be supplemented by $100 million from state and local funding, revenues from hydropower generated at dams in the Upper Colorado River Basin, and contributions from non-federal water users.\n\nSpecifically, the Bureau of Reclamation provides cost-shared contributions to both base and capital funding. Non-federal partners contribute $11 million per year in water contributions, plus another $750,000 in staffing and in-kind contributions. Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming contribute $500,000 to base funding each year in cash equivalents for recovery actions, including for fish hatcheries and non-native fish removal. The Fish and Wildlife Service contributes $1.56 million per year in base funding. The Western Area Power Administration contributes hydropower revenues to the recovery programs.\n\nIn addition to protecting the endangered and threatened fish, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill will protect 2,500 federal, state, local, and tribal water projects\u2014including 1,200 in Colorado\u2014 that use more than 3.7+ million acre-feet of water per year. These projects include major water reservoirs, agricultural water users, ski areas, power generation facilities, and more. Without Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s legislation, these water and power users would have to perform extremely burdensome Section 7 consultations on each of the 2,500 individual projects.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act is slated to have a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries later this month.\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\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act include: Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), and Rep. John Duarte (CA-13).\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act is the House companion to the bipartisan legislation led by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-july-staff-mobile-office-hours", "Representative Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases July Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-07-06", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 175 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,190 people, and returned over $ 4,329,912.95 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-amendment-protecting-homeowners-socialist-biden-policies-passes", "Rep. Boebert Amendment Protecting Homeowners From Socialist Biden Policies Passes House", "2023-06-23", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendment requiring the Government Accountability Office to publish a report on its website exposing the costs and process associated with the Biden administration\u2019s socialist housing policies passed the House by voice vote with unanimous bipartisan consent. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment will help protect homeowners from Biden\u2019s disastrous scheme to raise fees for people with higher credit scores to subsidize those with lower credit scores.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy commonsense amendment provides transparency for the American people and exposes the costs and arbitrary processes used by Biden\u2019s minions to ram through his socialist housing policy that penalizes responsible homeowners to subsidize high-risk individuals. Unelected bureaucrats in Washington should not have the ability to impose these un-American regulations on hardworking middle-class families. This is a gross overreach and will ultimately exacerbate the growing inflation problem we have in this country.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s decision to subsidize failure makes more sense when you realize he\u2019s hired Mayor Pete, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Kamala Harris. Raising housing fees at a time when mortgage rates are at the highest level in years thanks to the Biden-Pelosi spending spree will make housing less affordable and result in higher mortgage costs and reduced access to credit for most borrowers who are working hard and doing their best to just get by.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator in the 118th Congress and has now passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and passed fifteen of fifteen amendments through the House, fourteen of which had strong bipartisan support.\n\nOver the past year of Biden\u2019s economic failures, mortgage interest rates have doubled. To make matters worse, Biden rolled out new socialist housing changes that forced borrowers with good credit scores to pay more per month to subsidize borrowers with low credit scores. For instance, on a $400,000 mortgage, a borrower with a credit score of 680 would be forced to pay $40 more per month to subsidize similar borrowers with worse credit scores.\n\nSpecifically, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment requires the Government Accountability Office to publish a report on its website and publicly disclose to the American people any costs and the process utilized by the FHFA to unilaterally change Loan Level Pricing Adjustment (LLPA) fees and implement Biden\u2019s unfair, socialist housing policy changes.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to Congressman Warren Davidson\u2019s Middle-Class Borrower Protection Act passed the House by voice vote with unanimous, bipartisan consent. The bill ultimately passed the House with bipartisan support, 230-189. Congresswoman Boebert voted for the Middle-Class Borrower Protection Act since it scraps Joe Biden\u2019s disastrous policy of subsidizing failure at the expense of responsible homeowners.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the House Floor in favor of her amendment:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-convey-act-receives-important-hearing", "Rep. Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act Receives Important Hearing", "2023-06-23", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act is advancing through the legislative process and received a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cThe CONVEY Act empowers local communities and jumpstarts rural economies through innovative solutions that reduce our federal footprint and cut bureaucratic red tape that is stifling economic growth. The economic potential of this land will allow Mesa County to attract job creators and foster an environment that encourages economic prosperity for Clifton. Witnesses at this important legislative hearing praised the CONVEY Act and urged Congress to quickly move it through the legislative process. I am grateful for Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s work on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work with them to finally get this done.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Cody Davis said, \u201cMesa County has been working diligently for many years to get this piece of property. The federal bureaucracy is laden with hoops to jump through, and we\u2019ve been unable to acquire the acreage from the BLM. Clifton is an area of immeasurable value to us, and we want to see it grow and shine. With this property, we can promote economic development by incentivizing industry and business in the area. A huge shout out to Representative Boebert for helping us cut through the red tape.\u201d\n\nColorado House Republican Assistant Minority Leader and Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese stated, \u201cI would like to express my deep gratitude to Congresswoman Boebert for her tireless efforts to cut through the bureaucratic red tape that has hindered Mesa County, Colorado\u2019s progress\u2026For over five years, Mesa County has been diligently pursuing the acquisition of a parcel of land that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and no longer serves a purpose for the federal government. This land holds immense value for Mesa County as it presents a critical opportunity for economic development in Clifton, an area of the county that has struggled economically and is in desperate need of new opportunities.\u201d\n\nBureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Nada Wolff Culver said, \u201cThe BLM generally supports the conveyance of public lands when such conveyances are in the public interest and consistent with publicly approved land use plans. As the Clifton Parcel has already been identified as potentially suitable for disposal should it return to public land status, the BLM supports H.R. 2997 and the direct sale of the parcel to Mesa County.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert invited Colorado House Republican Assistant Minority Leader and former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese to testify in support of the CONVEY Act. Her written testimony is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert also invited Bureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Nada Wolff Culver to testify in support of the CONVEY Act. Her written testimony is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s questioning at the subcommittee hearing can be viewed here:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has been leading the charge to finally get the Mesa County Clifton parcel purchase done. In November, 2022, Congresswoman Boebert led a congressional oversight effort requesting information from the Bureau of Land Management on where the Clifton parcel conveyance stood. In response, Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack gave Congresswoman Boebert an update on the progress of the land conveyance. Congresswoman Boebert used this information to work with Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management to author the CONVEY Act to help expedite this important economic development opportunity.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s office met with Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack to discuss this issue. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert went on a Mesa County field site visit with senior Bureau of Land Management officials to tour the Clifton parcel.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill ensures that the funds from the sale of this land will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account, established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and retained by the Bureau of Land Management Colorado office, so these funds will actually be used in Colorado.\n\nColorado Congressmen Ken Buck (CO-04) and Doug Lamborn (CO-05) cosponsored Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s CONVEY Act.\n\nThe full text of the COVEY Act is available here. A map of the 30.1-acre parcel that will be sold at fair market value as a result of the CONVEY Act is available here.\n\nAdditional Background Courtesy of House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands:\n\nThe federal government owns approximately 640 million acres, or 28 percent, of land in the United States. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the largest federal land management agency and manages 244 million acres of public lands, heavily concentrated (99 percent) in eleven Western continental states and Alaska. While the BLM is a large landowner, data suggests they struggle to manage the land they have. The BLM\u2019s deferred maintenance backlog reached $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, up 335 percent from FY 2019. In states with large federal footprints, local communities often lack power in decision making over the land in their backyards. When non-federal government entities, such as a city or county, would like to expand, the large footprint of federal land ownership surrounding those communities often stifles development and growth.\n\nThe U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to acquire and dispose of federal property. Congress granted BLM authority to acquire and dispose of land under several statutes, most notably in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). While the BLM can dispose of land administratively, this process can take several years. To speed up the process, Congress can enact legislation to direct the agency to complete a land conveyance. These expedited conveyances are a win-win, as growing rural communities can expand and develop and the federal government can focus its limited resources on managing more high-value lands.\n\nThe State of Colorado has over 24 million acres, or over 36 percent, of land owned by the federal government. Specifically, in Mesa County, the federal government owns over 72 percent of the land. The population of Mesa County was 158,363 in 2022. As the population continues to grow, the county is significantly limited in the land it has available to develop.\n\nH.R. 2997, introduced by Congresswoman Boebert, would convey 31.1 acres from the BLM to Mesa County, Colorado. The land sits in a prime location along Interstate 70. The land would be used for economic development in Clifton, a town in central Mesa County and a suburb of Grand Junction. Once Mesa County is able to secure the land from the BLM, the County plans to establish an economic development board to solicit input from stakeholders and pursue development options that will \u201cincentivi[ze] industry and business in the Clifton area.\u201d Despite the fact that this parcel has been identified for disposal by the BLM (meaning the agency deemed it is no longer serving the public interest), this conveyance has been held up for over five years. This bill would expedite the process to convey the land out of federal ownership to provide economic growth to the local community.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-leads-first-house-republican-24-years-initiate-impeachment", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Leads as First House Republican in 24 Years to Initiate Impeachment Proceedings", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert initiated historic impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden, with all House Republicans voting for Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill to proceed through the traditional, institutional process.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cJoe Biden\u2019s unconstitutional dereliction of his Article II duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed warrants impeachment. He has willfully created a border crisis that has enabled the horrific trafficking of children. As a mother, it breaks my heart to watch Joe Biden turn a blind eye to victims of child sex trafficking. Biden\u2019s Border Crisis has allowed millions of illegal aliens to pour into our country, threatened our national security, and killed more than 100,000 Americans from fentanyl\u2014including more than 1,800 Coloradans. I am pleased that House leadership worked with me on my impeachment bill to protect our constitutional republic. As demonstrated in this victory, I will continue to use every available procedural tool to hold Joe Biden accountable and advance impeachment proceedings.\u201d\n\nProcedural Background:\n\nOn June 13, Congresswoman Boebert introduced articles of impeachment against Joe Biden for his unconstitutional dereliction of duty at the southern border. On June 20, Congresswoman Boebert called up her articles of impeachment on the House Floor under Rule 9 raising a question of privilege to force a vote on the matter within two legislative days. On June 21, the House Rules Committee took action on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s articles of impeachment and drafted a rule for the House to vote to begin impeachment proceedings against President Biden for his dereliction of duty at the southern border. Today, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s successful effort resulted in the House passing a resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against President Biden.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is supportive of the impeachment proceedings going through the traditional, institutional process to highlight the importance of this constitutional check and balance on Joe Biden\u2019s unconstitutional failure to enforce our immigration and border security laws. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s action jumpstarted impeachment proceedings against President Biden, and she will continue to use every procedural tool available to keep the issue of holding Joe Biden accountable at the forefront.\n\nFor the first time in 24 years, a House Republican led the House majority in voting to begin impeachment proceedings against a current president. The House Committee on Homeland Security expedited impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas for his unconstitutional failure to enforce our immigration laws, and as a result of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s action, the Committee will also expeditiously investigate Joe Biden\u2019s unconstitutional dereliction of duty at the southern border.\n\nThe rule passed by all House Republicans on the House floor allows Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill and impeachment proceedings to proceed through the traditional, institutional channels\u2014by building a body of evidence at the committee level through the Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary, reporting out impeachment based on that evidence, and then the House adopting a resolution so that when a trial occurs in the Senate, there is an existing evidentiary record to rely upon when holding Joe Biden accountable.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the House Floor in support of her bill and beginning impeachment proceedings against President Biden:\n\nAdditional Background:\n\nThe Biden Border Crisis has been devastating for Colorado\u2019s Third District. According to the Colorado State Patrol, drug trafficking has hit a 10-year high. Additionally, under Joe Biden, drug overdoses have jumped upwards of 143%, and over 1,800 Coloradans have died from fentanyl overdoses. At the same time, fentanyl encounters by Colorado law enforcement have increased 173%, and the Colorado State Patrol is on track to seize enough fentanyl to kill every Coloradan 23 times over. There are over 278,000 illegal aliens currently in Colorado. Each illegal alien costs Colorado taxpayers $5,191 in benefits, education, welfare, and other expenses.\n\nUnder Joe Biden, over 5.5 million illegal aliens were encountered by Border Patrol along the southern border. Biden\u2019s administration has released more than 2 million illegal aliens into the interior of the United States without any enforcement mechanism to ensure that they appear in immigration court to face asylum or deportation proceedings. Additionally, the illegal immigration surge Joe Biden has created at the border has allowed 1.5 million illegal aliens to enter our county as \u201cgotaways\u201d\u2014and those are just the ones we know about. The Biden administration has demonstrated a complete and total disregard for our immigration and border security laws, as evidenced by the historic low number of deportation cases pursued.\n\nIn this midst of the largest influx of illegal immigration in American history, Joe Biden\u2019s dereliction of duty has endangered American national security. In FY2023, Border Patrol has already caught 125 people on the terrorist watch list trying to sneak into our country.\n\nJoe Biden has allowed over 42,000 pounds of fentanyl to be encountered at the southern border. That is enough fentanyl to kill every American 28 times. Under Joe Biden\u2019s dereliction of duty, fentanyl has killed more than 100,000 Americans.\n\nCongressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Congressman Eli Crane (AZ-02), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), and Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) cosponsored Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s articles of impeachment.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-fights-so-called-conservation-rule-land-grab", "Rep. Boebert Fights so-called \u201cConservation Rule\u201d Land Grab", "2023-06-16", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert fought for ranchers and farmers and other Americans that utilize our public lands during a hearing on H.R. 3397, legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert to halt a new Biden regulation aiming to lock up our public lands from multiple use.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cBiden\u2019s bureaucrats at the Bureau of Land Management are proposing a rule that would lock up our public lands from multiple uses like grazing, mining, recreation, and energy production. This rule will harm western communities by halting fire risk-reduction activities, stripping grazing rights away from farmers and ranchers, and further waging war on American energy. I cosponsored H.R. 3397 to protect multiple use on public lands, and I held Biden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management bureaucrat accountable for this attempted government takeover of our public lands during today\u2019s hearing.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn the West, we know locking up lands with preservationist designations does not automatically guarantee healthy landscapes. In fact, the opposite is often the case,\u201d said Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse. \u201cFarmers and ranchers are the best stewards of the land, not bureaucrats in Washington who seek to hamper our land managers\u2019 ability to conserve the land they rely on for their livelihoods. The BLM has time and again shown their aim is to drastically reduce, or even eliminate, grazing on public lands, and this proposed rule is the latest iteration of this effort. I am proud to introduce legislation to rescind it.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe BLM\u2019s proposed rule would undermine the livelihoods of Utah\u2019s farmers, ranchers, recreation businesses, and more,\u201d said Congressman John Curtis. \u201cIn a state that has so much natural beauty to share, this rule attempts to lock up those precious lands that should be open and accessible to the public.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Bureau of Land Management\u2019s proposed rule ignores Congressional input as well as those of sportsmen and Tribes, whose access to certain federal lands could be restricted if the rule goes into effect,\u201d said Congressman Russ Fulcher. \u201cBLM, under the Interior Department, should be prioritizing proper management of high-risk fire areas and leasing on federal lands so we can secure American energy independence. This rule only undermines these goals.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nBiden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed a new regulatory mandate titled, \u201cConservation and Landscape Health.\u201d This flawed rule contradicts congressional intent behind the Federal Land Management and Policy Act (FLPMA) by classifying conservation as a use for the purpose of fulfilling the congressional mandate that public lands have multiple uses including mineral exploration and production, livestock grazing, rights-of-way, fish and wildlife development, recreation, and timber. The FLPMA never mentions \u201cconservation\u201d as an active multiple use on federal land and Congress never passed a new law to authorize this rule. The Biden administration also made up a definition of \u201cecological resilience\u201d for this regulation, a term that is never mentioned in FLPMA.\n\nThe Biden administration is attempting to unilaterally rewrite the law through regulation and using this definition change to covertly implement its radical 30x30 initiative that aims to lock up 30% of all land and water in the United States by 2030. Congresswoman Boebert is a strong champion of multiple use on public lands, and she introduced the 30x30 Termination Act to prohibit the Biden administration from enacting policies that prevent Americans from utilizing their public lands. Thousands of rural communities depend on access to BLM lands for recreation, grazing, timber production, and energy production. BLM estimated in fiscal year 2021, that BLM programs support more than $200 billion in economic output and approximately 783,000 jobs.\n\nDespite 50% of Rep. Boebert\u2019s district being federal land and more than 90% of the BLM's 245 million acres being located in Western rural communities, the Biden administration held in-person meetings to brief the public on this rule in Denver, Albuquerque, and Reno hours away from where most rural stakeholders that will be harmed by the rule live so they could better allow urban environmentalist groups to attend as well as facilitate an echo chamber and a false narrative that this unauthorized rule is somehow beneficial for the American people and federal lands.\n\nDuring the hearing, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon both testified that this rule will prevent active forest management and lead to more catastrophic wildfires. Governor Noem called this whole rule a conspiracy theory and pointed out how numerous land management decisions will no longer be posted in the federal register for public comment and overly restrictive land management policies will be implemented overnight. The BLM also failed to coordinate with States and local governments when writing this rule. Clearly, public input is being silenced and transparency is being reduced with this new regulation.\n\nBLM is seeking to implement this landgrab through so-called 10-year \u201cconservation leases\u201d to address \u201crestoration of degraded landscapes.\u201d BLM has been intentionally vague about what uses will be compatible with \u201cconservation\u201d in order to lock up federal lands and prevent other multiple-uses it with which it philosophically disagrees. The executive summary for this new mandate falsely claims, \u201cEnsuring resilient ecosystems has become imperative, as public lands are increasingly degraded and fragmented due to adverse impacts from climate change and a significant increase in authorized use.\u201d According to a report by the Congressional Review Service published in 2017, grazing on BLM managed lands has decreased by 52.2% since 1954 under BLM management.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert questioned Biden\u2019s Bureau of Land Management Deputy Principal Director Nada Culver in a hearing before the House Committee on Natural Resources. During her time, the Congresswoman discussed how just this week she heard from constituent who is a farmer and rancher in Mesa County how this unconstitutional rule could prevent her livestock from grazing on BLM land where they currently graze, and where she has an active permit.\n\nRanchers and farmers across the West still don\u2019t have a clear answer as to what the impact of this rule will be on their current grazing leases or what happens when they are up for renewal", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-backed-bill-protect-millions-veterans-and-gun-owners-passes-house", "Boebert Backed Bill to Protect Millions of Veterans and Gun Owners Passes House", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The House of Representatives passed H.J.Res.44, legislation cosponsored by Congresswomen Boebert, to protect millions of veterans and gun owners by nullifying the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF\u2019s) unconstitutional pistol brace ban rule.\n\nCongresswomen Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cATF wants to make the owners of nearly 40 million firearms with stabilizing braces felons overnight. It defies commonsense that the same unelected bureaucrats who gave away thousands of firearms to members of the Mexican cartels are trying to tell lawful American firearm owners that they can\u2019t carry a pistol with a stabilizing brace without it being classified as a short-barrel rifle and receiving absurd penalties. Veterans that rely on pistol braces to responsibly shoot at the range shouldn\u2019t receive jail time, be fined $250,000, and be issued a felony charge for simply having a stabilizing brace on their lawfully purchased firearm. The U.S. Senate needs to immediately follow the House\u2019s lead and block this unconstitutional gun grab that Congress never authorized.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe House of Representatives passed H.J.Res.44, legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, to protect millions of gun owners by nullifying the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF\u2019s) unconstitutional pistol brace ban rule with a recorded vote of 219-210.\n\nOn January 31, 2023, the ATF published their final rule 2021R-08F, \u201cFactoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces.\"\n\nThis unconstitutional rule is a blatant attack on the Second Amendment. If this ATF rule is left in place, within 120 days, an estimated 40 million firearms will need to be registered, destroyed, turned in, or rebuilt or their lawful owner will face up to 10 years in federal prison, become a felon, and receive a fine of $250,000 fine for having a stabilizing brace on their lawfully-purchased firearm.\n\nThis is not the first unconstitutional overreach by the ATF. In the last five years, the ATF has changed its long-standing positions on firearm products three times through administrative fiat due to political pressure. These changes have resulted in products that were previously classified as lawful by the ATF, now being considered illegal or regulated under the National Firearms Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-western-water-accelerated-revenue-repayment-act-gets-hearing", "Boebert Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act Gets Hearing", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, received a legislative hearing.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act had an important legislative hearing today and received resounding praise from the witnesses. This common-sense bill follows bipartisan precedent by allowing agriculture and municipal water users to prepay what they owe to the federal government for water delivery and water storage costs. This bill is good for taxpayers and generates early revenue for the Treasury while still ensuring obligations are repaid in full. H.R. 3675 also reduces extensive paperwork requirements and removes overly restrictive acreage limits for water users that have repaid their obligations. I look forward to this important bill continuing to move forward in the legislative process.\u201d\n\nChairman Cannon Michael of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority testified, \u201cFrom the Federal perspective, authorizing early repayment will accelerate Treasury receipts and raise revenue for the federal government. H.R. 3675 would ensure that all contractual repayment obligations are repaid in full at present value, including some that currently do not carry interest, ensuring that no additional costs are shouldered by U.S. taxpayers\u2026The Water Authority and the Alliance fully support enactment of this bill, which will extend important, win-win authorities that allow water users to accelerate repayment of capital construction costs for Reclamation facilities. We appreciate Congresswoman Boebert for introducing this bill and want to thank all of the cosponsors\u2026We urge the Committee to pass H.R. 3675 which will extend the benefits of early repayment for additional Reclamation contractors and the federal government.\u201d\n\nDeputy Commissioner for the Bureau of ReclamationMichael Brain testified, \u201cH.R. 3675 would allow for contracts repayment to be expedited, allowing for funding to more quickly be returned to the Treasury and provide additional flexibility for Reclamation\u2019s water users and contract holders. The Department looks forward to working with the bill sponsor and Subcommittee to address technical edits.\n\nThe National Water Resources Association stated, \u201cThis added tool will assist water systems in managing their operations in the most effective and efficient way possible at a time of rising costs and higher interest rates\u2026The immense water resource challenges in the Western United States require a strong partnership and regular collaboration between the water community and federal agencies.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s H.R. 3675, the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, received a legislative hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.\n\nWitnesses that testified at the hearing include:\n\nMr. Cannon Michael, Chairman, San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority. Written Testimony HERE.\n\nMr. Michael Brain, Deputy Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation. Written Testimony HERE.\n\nMs. Leslie Meyers, Associate General Manager and Chief Water Resources Executive, Salt River Project. Written Testimony HERE.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill permanently authorizes a provision that allows agriculture and municipal water users to prepay what they owe to the federal government. This prepayment adds early revenue to the U.S. Treasury while also decreasing federal paperwork requirements and operating costs for water users.\n\nSpecifically, H.R. 3675, the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, permanently authorizes Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322), a provision that allows agriculture and municipal water users to voluntarily enter prepayment contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for water delivery and water storage costs they owe the federal government.\n\nUnder federal law, BOR water storage and delivery project costs are allocated to the beneficiaries of such projects. Water users must repay those costs allocated to them under the federal \u201cbeneficiaries pay\u201d principal. Those costs are repaid through what are called multi-year \u201crepayment contracts\u201d that are analogous to homeowner mortgage payments. As long as a repayment obligation exists, federal strings are attached (such as onerous paperwork requirements and limitations on how much acreage a farmer can plant).\n\nPrior to 2016, if some water users wanted to repay what they owed early and/or in a lump sum, Congress would have to enact a federal law authorizing the repayment. This usually took years despite the fact the federal government would have been receiving early revenue. As a result, many water users simply decided it wasn\u2019t worth the effort. To help remedy this situation, Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322) authorized these agricultural and municipal water users to prepay outstanding construction costs through a single lump sum payment or over a period of three years. This policy was similar to allowing a borrower to pay his/her mortgage off earlier to the lender. This prepayment authority expired in 2020.\n\nThis program was successful, with 86 contractors deciding to prepay what they owed the federal government, generating $344 million for the water storage account. The Florida Water Conservancy District in Durango, Colorado, utilized the prepayment option back in 2019 for the Lemon Dam, which is a Reclamation Project on the Florida River. They support this legislation, called this process \u201csmooth as silk,\u201d and highly recommend other contractors take advantage of this authority when Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill becomes law.\n\nSupporters of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: Colorado Water Congress, National Water Resources Association, Family Farm Alliance, Friant Water Authority, Florida Water Conservancy District in Durango, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Mesa County Commissioners, San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, and the California Agricultural Irrigation Association and Delta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Tom McClintock (CA-05) and Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/four-bipartisan-boebert-amendments-pass-house", "Four Bipartisan Boebert Amendments Pass the House", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, four bipartisan amendments introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert passed the House, three of them by unanimous consent.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cAll four of my commonsense amendments this week passed the House with strong bipartisan support. These amendments will increase transparency, enhance government oversight, and hold the Biden administration accountable. I am delivering legislative solutions for the people of Colorado\u2019s Third District.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator in the 118th Congress and has now passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and passed fourteen of fourteen amendments through the House, thirteen of which had strong bipartisan support.\n\nThe four bipartisan amendments passed by Congresswoman Boebert include:\n\nAmendment to Protect Gas Stoves\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced an amendment to the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act to prohibit the Biden administration from implementing regulations that result in a product being made unavailable solely because of the type of fuel the product consumes. This amendment will protect Americans from further attempts by the Biden administration to ban stoves via executive fiat. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment passed with bipartisan support with a recorded vote of 222-210. The Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act also passed with bipartisan support and a recorded vote of 248-180.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the House Floor in favor of her amendment:\n\nTransparency Amendment to Publish Regulatory Cost Information on Public Website\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced a transparency amendment to the REINS Act to require the Comptroller General to publish the Government Accountability Office\u2019s inflationary analyses of Biden administration regulations on its public website.\n\nDuring the first year of this administration, the Biden White House added more than $200 billion in new regulatory costs. Under Joe Biden\u2019s failure of leadership, inflation has hit a 40-year high. This simple, straightforward amendment ensures that the American people will be better informed of the regulations unelected bureaucrats are imposing on them costing as much as $2 trillion in compliance costs and economic losses.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the REINS Act passed by a voice vote and unanimous consent.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s transparency amendment to REINS Act is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the House Floor in favor of her amendment:\n\nAccountability Amendment to Allow Congress to Exercise Oversight and be Informed of the Inflationary Impact of New Regulations\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced an accountability amendment requiring the Comptroller General\u2019s Congressional Review Reports for new regulations to include an assessment about how the regulation will impact inflation. This information will allow Congress to exercise effective oversight over federal agencies\u2019 rulemaking processes.\n\nDue to Joe Biden\u2019s disastrous policies, we have seen crippling inflation that has led to a 4.3% decline in real wages since Biden took office. Additionally, Americans have lost more than $2 trillion in their retirement savings due to Biden\u2019s economic failures.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the REINS Act passed by a voice vote and unanimous consent.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s accountability amendment to REINS Act is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the House Floor in favor of her amendment:\n\nCongressional Oversight Amendment\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced a congressional oversight amendment to the REINS Act requiring the Comptroller General\u2019s Congressional Review Report to be made available to the congressional committees of jurisdiction. This simple, good governance amendment allows Congress to take back its Article I authority in our system of checks and balances. This will provide transparency for the administration to carry out its congressionally authorized duty.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the REINS Act passed by a voice vote and unanimous consent.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s congressional oversight amendment to REINS Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-moves-impeach-biden-over-border-crisis", "Rep. Boebert Moves to Impeach Biden Over Border Crisis", "2023-06-13", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced articles of impeachment against Joe Biden for his unconstitutional dereliction of duty at the southern border.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cJoe Biden unconstitutionally violated his duty under Article II of the Constitution to \u2018take care that the laws be faithfully executed\u2019 by intentionally disregarding our immigration laws and enabling an invasion along our southern border. Joe Biden is unable and unwilling to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States. To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, it is imperative that the House of Representatives impeach Joe Biden and hold him accountable for his egregious violations of his oath of office.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder Joe Biden, over 5.3 million illegal aliens were encountered by Border Patrol along the southern border. Biden\u2019s administration has released more than 2 million illegal aliens into the interior of the United States without any enforcement mechanism to ensure that they appear in immigration court to face asylum or deportation proceedings. Additionally, the illegal immigration surge Joe Biden has created at the border has allowed 1.5 million illegal aliens to enter our county as \u201cgotaways\u201d\u2014and those are just the ones we know about. The Biden administration has demonstrated a complete and total disregard for our immigration laws, as evidenced by the historic low number of deportation cases pursued.\n\nIn this midst of the largest influx of illegal immigration in American history, Joe Biden\u2019s dereliction of duty has endangered American national security. In just the first seven months of FY2023, Border Patrol has caught 96 people on the terrorist watch list trying to sneak into our country.\n\nJoe Biden has allowed over 39,900 pounds of fentanyl to be encountered at the southern border. That is enough fentanyl to kill every American 27 times. Under Joe Biden\u2019s dereliction of duty, fentanyl has killed more than 100,000 Americans.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-june-staff-mobile-office-hours", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases June Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-06-09", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 194 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 2,016 people, and returned over $3,241,847.08 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-statement-debt-ceiling-deal", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Statement on the Debt Ceiling \"Deal\"", "2023-06-01", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cThe House passing this so-called \u2018deal\u2019 was another example of the Swamp shoving a $6-plus trillion blank check for Biden down Americans\u2019 throats. I testified before the House Rules Committee advocating for my seven amendments, but the Swamp refused to even have real debate on the 80 amendments filed, rammed this thing through with a closed rule, and completely bypassed everything we fought for in January as part of the Rules package changes that were implemented to allow Members a voice.\n\n\u201cThe American people are struggling with high gas prices, groceries, and other monthly expenses that were fueled by Democrats' federal spending spree that caused record inflation. We had a real opportunity to significantly cut federal spending, restore some fiscal sanity to Washington D.C., and get our economy back on track. Unfortunately, this disastrous deal did none of those things. The Swamp did its old song and dance and pretended to listen to the American people, but as soon as the backroom deal was made, it was predetermined that it would pass. I certainly wasn\u2019t afraid to vote against the bill, as I have been advocating against it all week. I voted against the rule to consider the bill, I advocated against it publicly, and I will continue to call out the Swamp for selling out our conservative principles and mortgaging the American dream.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nDespite liberal talking points about so-called \u201cclean debt ceilings,\u201d since 1985, the eight largest deficit-reduction laws were all attached to debt ceiling legislation. Congresswoman Boebert voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act to responsibly raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending. While not perfect, the Limit, Save, Grow Act would have increased the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for real spending cuts and saving taxpayers $4.8 trillion. The American people supported this plan. Even CNN\u2019s polling showed that 60% of Americans agreed that Congress should only raise the debt ceiling if it cuts spending at the same time. Additionally, just a dismal 35% of Americans approve of Biden\u2019s handling of the federal budget.\n\nThe advertised $41 billion spending cut is insignificant as that is roughly the same amount the federal government is rescinding in unspent COVID funds that will be transferred to a Department of Commerce slush fund. Additionally, the so-called pay-as-you-go requirements is toothless as it allows Biden\u2019s OMB Director to ignore this provision whenever she deems fit.\n\nAdditionally, the cut to the IRS is a total farce. Republicans promised to fully defund the $80 billion Biden allocated to create his new IRS army, but this bill only cuts $1.4 billion from the bloated IRS bureaucracy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-western-water-accelerated-revenue-repayment-act", "Rep. Boebert Introduces the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act", "2023-05-26", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act to permanently authorize a provision that allows agriculture and municipal water users to prepay what they owe to the federal government.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act is a win-win for water users and fiscal responsibility. My bill allows water users to be free of burdensome federal regulations and paperwork requirements if they repay their debt to the government early. It also expedites payments while generating hundreds of millions for the Treasury. Without my bill, nearly 85% of irrigation districts have no way to make an early repayment. Just like homeowners can pay off their mortgage early if they want to, my bill allows agriculture and municipal water users to use a similar authority to prepay construction and other costs they owe to the federal government.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 3675, the Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act, to permanently authorize Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322), a provision that allows some agriculture and municipal water users to prepay what they owe to the federal government. This prepayment adds early revenue to the U.S. Treasury while also decreasing federal paperwork requirements and operating costs for water users.\n\nUnder federal law, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) water storage and delivery project costs are allocated to the beneficiaries of such projects. Water users must repay those costs allocated to them under the federal \u201cbeneficiaries pay\u201d principal. Those costs are repaid through what are called multi-year \u201crepayment contracts\u201d that are analogous to homeowner mortgage payments. As long as a repayment obligation exists, federal strings are attached (such as onerous paperwork requirements and limitations on how much acreage a farmer can plant).\n\nPrior to 2016, if some water users wanted to repay what they owed early and/or in a lump sum, Congress would have to enact a federal law authorizing the repayment. This usually took years despite the fact the federal government would have been receiving early revenue. As a result, many water users simply decided it wasn\u2019t worth the effort. To help remedy this situation, Section 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322) authorized these agricultural and municipal water users to prepay outstanding construction costs through a single lump sum payment or over a period of three years. This policy was similar to allowing a borrower to pay his/her mortgage off earlier to the lender. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected at the time that Section 4011 would expedite payments and generate $639 million in receipts for the Treasury from repayment over the FY2015-FY2024 period. These revenues went into a discretionary account dedicated to building new water storage and delivery projects.\n\nThis program was successful, with more than 75 entities deciding to prepay what they owed the federal government, with many of those water users no longer having to deal with excessive federal paperwork and acreage limitation edicts. While the water users would no longer have to negotiate water contracts as a result of owing nothing to the federal government, water availability would still be subject to drought and state and federal environmental rules.\n\nThis prepayment authority expired in 2020. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act permanently reauthorizes Section 4011 of the WIIN Act to allow the federal government to receive early revenue from water users who have the ability to prepay what they owe and want to be free of onerous federal rules and restrictions.\n\nSupporters of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: the Mesa County Commissioners, Family Farm Alliance, Mesa County Farm Bureau, Delta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz, the Friant Water Authority, and the California Agricultural Irrigation Association.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act include: Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), and Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-secures-major-water-commitments", "Rep. Boebert Secures Major Water Commitments", "2023-05-24", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert secured important water commitments from Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cI\u2019m helping lead the charge to ensure Colorado is not shortchanged in any Colorado River proposals and our communities receive the water to which they are entitled. Lower basin states continue to overuse the Colorado River, exacerbating water challenges for Colorado and the rest of the basin in the process. This week\u2019s Resources hearing was extremely productive as we secured water commitments for important projects in Colorado as well as for important data that will help guide future negotiations.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert secured important water commitments from Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton during a House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries hearing entitled, \u201cExamining the President\u2019s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposals for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Power Marketing Administrations.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Boebert discussed the ongoing Colorado River negotiations with the seven basin states and the Bureau of Reclamation. This week, the Department of the Interior announced that it was temporarily withdrawing the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Colorado River Basin operations, which was published last month, so that it can fully analyze the effects of the lower basin states\u2019 new proposal under the National Environmental Policy Act. Congresswoman Boebert pointed out that the three lower basin states\u2019 commitment this week to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water by 2026 is encouraging, but that we need more analysis to ensure this plan adequately protects Colorado and that the focus must remain on addressing the lower basins\u2019 continued overuse of Colorado River water.\n\nResponding to Rep. Boebert questions, the Commissioner said BOR plans to analyze the lower basin states proposal this summer, will put it out for public comment and then will plan to adopt a final plan for the end of the year. The Commissioner also committed to providing Rep. Boebert with figures in terms of how many total acre-feet of water have been overused by lower basin states.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert also secured a commitment from Commissioner Touton to continue to support the Arkansas Valley Conduit and work with her and local stakeholders to get this important project completed as soon as possible. The Arkansas Valley Conduit was first authorized by Congress in 1962 and will provide an abundant supply of clean water for 50,000 people in Southeastern Colorado. Congresswoman Boebert has consistently advocated for funding for this important project including submitting multiple appropriations requests and has worked extensively with local, state, and federal leaders to move the needle on this project.\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Boebert secured the support from Commissioner Touton to support reauthorization of the Upper Colorado and San Juan Basins Endangered Fish Recovery programs to ensure ESA compliance for more than 2,500 water projects in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:07:47Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-advocates-colorado-veterans-and-seniors-during-postal-hearing", "Rep. Boebert Advocates for Colorado Veterans and Seniors During Postal Hearing", "2023-05-22", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cVeterans, seniors, and other citizens in Colorado\u2019s Third District have routinely complained about the unacceptable service they have received from the United States Postal Service. This is unacceptable, and I have continually advocated to fix rural Colorado\u2019s mail delivery issues on their behalf. While things have improved in recent months, the Biden administration\u2019s decision to eliminate 15,000 rural pharmacies from the Department of Defense Health Agencies Cigna/Express Scripts reimbursement plan has created a new prescription mail crisis. No veteran or senior should ever have to go weeks without important quality of life prescriptions, and I\u2019ll continue to fight to ensure they receive their mail on time.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is engaged on rural mail delivery issues. Her office has worked with constituents in the Crested Butte area that have complained about an increasing number of missed packages, wait times exceeding an hour at the local post office due to staffing issues, limited hours, no home mail delivery, poor customer service, and increased PO box fees.\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s office has worked with constituents in Colorado City who went without a post office for six weeks due to postal contract issues. During this period, constituents had to drive 30 minutes to Pueblo to get their mail.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s office also worked with constituents in La Veta who were frustrated that their post office was intermittently closed for two-and-a-half years due to staffing issues.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is fighting for veterans and seniors dependent on the postal service for prescription delivery. The postal issues impacting rural Colorado could not come at a worse time. Under the Biden administration, an estimated 15,000 rural pharmacies were forced out of the Department of Defense Health Agencies Cigna/Express Scripts reimbursement plan. This caused veterans across Colorado\u2019s Third District to rely solely on the postal service to receive their prescriptions. Across the District, rural areas like Cortez, Las Animas, Del Norte, Meeker, Rangely, and just about all mountain communities have reported mail delays. Additionally, mail delays have even impacted population centers like Grand Junction and Pueblo. Congresswoman Boebert encouraged the Postmaster General to help get these issues resolved.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s full questioning of the Postmaster General during a hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is available here:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-chairman-james-comer-and-chairman-pete-sessions-lead", "Rep. Lauren Boebert, Chairman James Comer, and Chairman Pete Sessions Lead Congressional Oversight on Teleworking Federal Employees", "2023-05-19", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, and Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions sent congressional oversight letters to 25 federal agencies demanding transparency about telework policies and their impact on how these agencies are serving the American public.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cWhile many hard-working Americans were working through the pandemic, federal bureaucrats were lounging at home and not even logging in to their computers. Shockingly, more than three years past the start of the pandemic, numerous public servants are still teleworking and only going in to the office one day per week, all at the expense of the American taxpayer. I have heard from countless constituents who did not get their tax returns back on time, who did not get their passports in a timely manner, and who did not get benefits from the VA because federal employees were teleworking. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee and I are demanding transparency from federal agencies on their secretive telework policies so that the American people know what exactly their tax dollars are funding and how their public servants are serving them.\u201d\n\nOversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer said, \u201cHard-working Americans across this country show up to work every day and the federal government workforce their taxes fund must follow their lead. Even though the pandemic is over, the Biden Administration is allowing telework levels far above those that existed pre-pandemic. This is occurring in an apparently indiscriminate, unaccountable manner, without oversight from the White House or the Office of Personnel Management \u2013 whose Director could not tell members what portion of federal employees are teleworking when she appeared before the Committee in March. This is unacceptable and U.S. taxpayers deserve better. Federal workers must show up to work in-person and the Oversight Committee will hold agencies accountable when their employees do not show up to work for the American people.\u201d\n\nOversight and Accountability Committee Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions stated, \u201cThe COVID emergency is over \u2013 and most Americans have been back to work for many years. Taxpayers expect the same from public servants, but telework policies and outcomes are unclear across the federal government. These letters will provide necessary information to allow for increased oversight and transparency. We are taking deliberate steps to ensure taxpayers are receiving value from their government. I welcome federal agencies\u2019 response and engagement in this process.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has consistently opposed federal bureaucrat teleworking policies that fail the American people. Due to teleworking issues, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) was routinely taking up to 18 months to fulfill simple records requests for veterans. Congresswoman Boebert demanded that the NPRC revise its telework policy, and after her congressional oversight, the NPRC returned to in-person work. As a result, the NPRC significantly reduced its backlog and returned to serving veterans with in-person work.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s office routinely helps veterans and their family members with records requests:\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Boebert exercised congressional oversight over the IRS for unjustly harassing law-abiding Americans who paid their taxes on time. In 2021, Americans who filed their 2019 tax returns on time received erroneous letters from the IRS claiming that they had not sent in their tax returns, when in fact, they had, but the IRS was unaware since it was not opening its mail due to telework. Congresswoman Boebert intervened on behalf of these taxpayers and demanded that the IRS stop sending threatening letters to taxpayers until its employees returned to the office and got a handle on the backlog of nearly 12 million unopened pieces of mail.\n\nCourtesy of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability:\n\nThe Biden Administration has allowed agencies to continue levels of telework and remote work that are significantly higher than before the pandemic. However, the Administration has not provided current data about the specific amount of telework occurring within federal agencies or across the entire federal workforce and has provided no objective evidence concerning the impact of elevated telework on agency performance.\n\nThe Office of Management and Budget recently issued guidance to agencies that seeks to improve organizational health and performance. While the guidance requires agencies to submit updated Work Environment Plans, agencies should have compiled relevant data based on previous guidance and existing statute. When the OPM director testified before the Committee in March, it became clear OPM is not adequately tracking the specific levels of telework occurring at federal agencies, let alone performance data that would justify telework rates that remain vastly above the pre-pandemic baseline.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-transparency-amendment-passes-house-strong-bipartisan-support", "Rep. Boebert Transparency Amendment Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support", "2023-05-17", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert passed an amendment through the House with strong bipartisan support that will promote accountability and transparency for removing criminal aliens. Specifically, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report to Congress and publish on its website how many illegal aliens are deported for assaulting law enforcement officers.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cIt is shocking that illegal aliens assaulting law enforcement isn\u2019t already codified as a deportable offense. Holding criminal aliens accountable for violence against law enforcement officers is just common sense. Rather than wasting time on the Democrats\u2019 agenda to keep our southern border wide open and defunding the police, House Republicans are proud to \u2018Back the Blue\u2019 and have proposed policy solutions like the underlying bill to put an end to Biden\u2019s border crisis.\n\n\u201cMy commonsense amendment requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create an annual report on the number of illegal aliens deported for assaulting law enforcement officers. This will promote accountability and transparency for the removal of these criminal aliens. The American people have a right to know if illegal aliens are attacking law enforcement officers and to what extent.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s transparency and accountability amendment passed the House 303-126 with strong bipartisan support.\n\nJudiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler did not oppose Rep. Boebert\u2019s bipartisan amendment during debate on the House Floor.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has been an extremely effective legislator in the 118th Congress and has now passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and passed ten of ten amendments through the House, nine of which had strong bipartisan support.\n\nThe complete and total invasion taking place at our southern border has made America less safe. Biden\u2019s Border Crisis has opened the door to human traffickers, gang members, and other dangerous criminals who enter our country with malicious intent, threatening the safety of our citizens and our police officers who serve as our first line of defense against crime.\n\nEarlier this year, a female Border Patrol agent was violently attacked by a male alien while attempting to make an arrest.\n\nLast year, two law enforcement officers were injured by an illegal alien when responding to a disturbance in New York. One officer suffered a concussion and the other had a broken hand.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-repeal-rino-gun-control-and-protect", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Repeal RINO Gun Control and Protect the Second Amendment", "2023-05-15", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Shall Not Be Infringed Act to repeal the gun control provisions and every Second Amendment infringement passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert said, \u201cI unapologetically support the Second Amendment. No amount of gun control will ever eliminate evil in our society, and unsurprisingly, the data has shown time and again that gun control does not decrease gun violence. Just look at Chicago or New York, where gun control has created criminal safe havens since evildoers know their victims will be unarmed. It is ironic that the same people who are calling to defund the police also want to leave everyday Americans defenseless. I will always stand against this nonsense and stand for law-abiding Americans and the Constitution.\u201d\n\nCongressman Byron Donalds said, \u201cLast Congress, Pelosi chose to make restricting our Second Amendment rights a staple of her legislative agenda, but her unconstitutional edicts will not stand. Our Second Amendment rights \u2018shall not be infringed.\u2019 I\u2019m proud to stand alongside Rep. Boebert in this legislative fight for American freedom by repealing Pelosi\u2019s tyrannical gun control platform.\u201d\n\nCongressman Eric Burlison said, \u201cCongress should preserve our rights, not infringe them. I applaud Congresswoman Boebert for leading on this bill to protect Americans\u2019 God-given, constitutionally protected Second Amendment rights.\u201d\n\nCongressman Andy Ogles stated, \u201cLast Congress, Biden and his Democrat cohorts in the House went after Americans\u2019 basic right to bear arms. From significantly increasing the ATF\u2019s budget to going after lawful gun owners to designating over $700 million taxpayer dollars to bribe states to pass red flag laws, Democrats did not hold back from trampling the rights of Americans. I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Boebert\u2019s legislation and affirm that the right to bear arms granted in the Second Amendment of the Constitution shall not be infringed.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Diana Harshbarger stated, \u201cJoe Biden and the Radical Left have made it clear they don\u2019t care about your safety. As crime rates continue to spiral out of control throughout the country, now is not the time to leave law-abiding Americans defenseless. I look forward to dismantling the unconstitutional anti-gun laws implemented by Democrats and putting an end to their assault on our Second Amendment Rights.\u201d\n\nCongressman Warren Davidson said, \u201cFreedom surrendered is rarely reclaimed, yet it must be restored to protect our constitutional Second Amendment rights. The Second Amendment is essential to defending our freedom, and it shall not be infringed.\u201d\n\nAidan Johnston, Federal Affairs Director, Gun Owners of America said, \u201cCongress had no authority to restrict the Second Amendment, which is why it\u2019s so important to repeal the gun control that Senator Cornyn helped anti-gunners pass last summer. We were proud to collaborate with Rep. Boebert on this legislation, which truly lives up to its name by ensuring the right to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.\u201d\n\nHunter King, Director of Federal Affairs, National Association for Gun Rights stated, \u201cThe Second Amendment couldn\u2019t be more clear: the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Under Nancy Pelosi, Congress passed sweeping gun control that threatened the Second Amendment rights of every American. National Association for Gun Rights is proud to support Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill that will undo the damage Democrats and RINOs created. If you give gun control advocates an inch, they will take a mile. That is why we will never compromise on Americans\u2019 absolute right to keep and bear arms.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced H.R. 3212, the Shall Not Be Infringed Act, to repeal the gun control provisions and every Second Amendment infringement passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law, including provisions contained in (1) the so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, (2) the 2023 Appropriations Omnibus, (3) the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2023, and (4) the 2023 NDAA.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act protects the Second Amendment by repealing the following provisions from the so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act:\n\nRepealing a program bribing states to pass red flag laws.\n\nRepealing the decision to criminalize private transfers by reclassifying private sellers as gun dealers.\n\nRepealing the federal waiting period for some adults to purchase rifles.\n\nRepealing laws that disarm adults for mere misdemeanors.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act protects the Second Amendment by repealing the following provisions from the 2023 Appropriations Omnibus bill:\n\nCutting the ATF\u2019s 14.1% budget increase.\n\nCutting $14.4 million for the ATF to maintain its illegal gun registry.\n\nCutting $700+ million in bribes for states to pass red flag laws.\n\nReversing the decision to weaponize the VA to attack veterans with gun confiscation.\n\nDefunding the Department of Education\u2019s efforts to mandate so-called safe storage.\n\nDefunding VA and HHS programs that track where veterans are storing their guns.\n\nDefunding programs that discourage women from exercising their Second Amendment rights.\n\nDefunding research that labels conservative gun owners as dangerous right-wing radicals.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act protects the Second Amendment by repealing the following provisions from the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2023:\n\nRepealing the law that directs law enforcement to criminally investigate people who fail firearm background checks, even though 90% of the time the system falsely denies a law-abiding citizen their right to bear arms.\n\nDefunding a program that enables the ATF to deputize local police to enforce federal gun laws.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act protects the Second Amendment by repealing the 2023 NDAA\u2019s provisions creating a firearm storage provision that could be used to later justify a nationwide mandatory so-called safe-storage program.\n\nCosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act include: Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-08), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02).\n\nGun Owners of America (GOA) and the National Association for Gun Rights supports Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Shall Not Be Infringed Act.\n\nGOA produced a fact-sheet on the bill that can be viewed here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert introduced the Shall Not Be Infringed Act in the 117th Congress as well.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-may-staff-mobile-office-hours", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases May Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-05-01", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 188 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 1,897 people, and returned over $2,491,582.09 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-wolf-bill-passes-house-committee-natural-resources", "Boebert Wolf Bill Passes House Committee on Natural Resources", "2023-04-28", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s and Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s bill to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, the Trust the Science Act, passed the House Committee on Natural Resources.\n\nCongresswoman Laruen Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cI am thrilled that the House Committee on Natural Resources trusted the nonpartisan science and passed Rep. Tiffany\u2019s and my bill to finally delist the recovered gray wolf and focus scarce taxpayer funding on endangered species that actually need help recovering. I will never stop advocating for rural Colorado, and I will keep working to protect farmers, ranchers, and their livestock from wolf attacks. The science is clear, the gray wolf is fully recovered, and it is time for the federal government to get out of the way and allow state and tribal wildlife agencies to manage this species.\u201d\n\nHouse Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman said, \u201cIt is far past time to follow science and delist the recovered Gray Wolf from the endangered species list. This action has previously had bipartisan support from multiple administrations, and the science is clear. We should follow the original intent of the ESA, which was designed to recover species on the brink of extinction and delist them when they recover. States and local communities know what\u2019s best for themselves, and today we took an important step forward in letting states manage their own wildlife populations.\u201d\n\nCongressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) stated, \u201cActivists endanger the Endangered Species Act by not removing species, like the gray wolf, when they have recovered. It\u2019s a scientific fact that the gray wolf population has met and exceeded recovery goals, and it\u2019s time to celebrate this success by returning wolf management back to where it belongs, in states\u2019 hands.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, the Trust the Science Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources with a recorded vote of 21-16.\n\nThe Trust the Science Act requires the Secretary of Interior to reissue the 2020 Department of the Interior final rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States. Pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, the Trust the Science Act limits judicial review through Congress\u2019 Article I legislative authority to oversee agency rulemaking. This eliminates the risk of an activist judge holding up implementing the scientific decision made by nonpartisan career staff at the Department of the Interior.\n\nIn March, the Trust the Science Act received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. In the hearing, Congresswoman Boebert shared the stories of farmers, ranchers, and families who lost livestock and even family pets to vicious wolf attacks.\n\nGray wolves were first listed under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, 55 years ago.\n\nIn 2009, the Obama administration upheld the decision to delist gray wolf when then-Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, a Democrat from Colorado, announced the decision at a press conference. He stated that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s (USFWS) decision to delist gray wolves was \u201ca supportable one\u2026Scientists have concluded that recovery has occurred.\u201d\n\nIn 2011, Congress directed the USFWS to reinstate a rule to delist the gray wolf in the Northern Rockies Ecosystem.\n\nIn 2013, the Obama administration proposed delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states.\n\nIn November 2020, scientists and nonpartisan career employees at the Department of the Interior once again found that gray wolves were fully recovered and once again issued a rule that returned management of gray wolf populations to states and tribal wildlife agencies.\n\nAt over 6,000 wolves at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest Endangered Species Act success story, especially as the initial agency recovery goal was 650 wolves. There are also an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 gray wolves in Alaska and nearly 30,000 gray wolves in Canada.\n\nUnfortunately, extremist environmental groups like Defenders of Wildlife and WildEarth Guardians filed frivolous litigation, and an activist California judge subsequently pandered to these groups by vacating the 2020 rule and unilaterally relisting the gray wolf by judicial fiat.\n\nIn April of 2022, the Biden administration appealed the ruling of this California activist judge and supported the 2020 rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States.\n\nIn the 115th Congress, the House of Representatives passed similar legislation to my bill by a vote of 196-180, with 9 Democrats voting in favor of passage.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has actively led on gray wolf issues. Congresswoman Boebert called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse its decision to study relisting the gray wolf. Additionally, Rep. Boebert\u2019s appropriations request for $1 million for the Wolf-Livestock Loss Demonstration Program to compensate farmers and ranchers whose livestock are killed by wolves reintroduced by federal programs was signed into law in FY2022 and FY2023.\n\nWhile the Trust the Science Act does not fully solve Colorado\u2019s unique wolf introduction problem, it seeks to make progress by removing the federal government from managing this species. Proposition 114, now codified as Colorado Statute 33-2-105.8, was approved by Colorado voters and requires the state of Colorado to reintroduce gray wolves. Wolves are also listed at the state level in Colorado.\n\nThe Congresswoman has started the 118th Congress being an extremely effective legislator and has now passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, passed two bills through the House Committee on Natural Resources, and passed nine of nine amendments offered through the House, eight of which had strong bipartisan support.\n\nFor additional background on the Trust the Science Act and for additional quotes from supporters, please see Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s original press release from when she introduced the Trust the Science Act.\n\nThe full text of the Trust the Science Act is available here.\n\n24 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Boebert\u2019s and Rep. Tiffany\u2019s Trust the Science Act, including: Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Del. James Moylan (GU-AL), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Brian Steil (WI-01), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-clifton-opportunities-now-vibrant-economic-yields", "Rep. Boebert Introduces the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields (CONVEY) Act", "2023-04-28", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields (CONVEY) Act to direct the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel of land to Mesa County to be used for economic development in Clifton.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMesa County has been waiting more than five years for the Bureau of Land Management to sell it a parcel of land that the federal government no longer needs or wants. I introduced the CONVEY Act to cut through the bureaucracy and expedite the process for Mesa County. This land will be used for critical economic development in Clifton that will bring more job creators into Mesa County. I support Mesa County\u2019s efforts that will facilitate economic growth in an area that needs new opportunities. I am grateful for Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s work on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work with them both as we find a solution.\u201d\n\nMesa County Commissioner Cody Davis said, \u201cMesa County has been working diligently for many years to get this piece of property. The federal bureaucracy is laden with hoops to jump through, and we\u2019ve been unable to acquire the acreage from the BLM. Clifton is an area of immeasurable value to us, and we want to see it grow and shine. With this property, we can promote economic development by incentivizing industry and business in the area. A huge shout out to Representative Boebert for helping us cut through the red tape.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe CONVEY Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey 31.1 acres, slated for disposal and that the federal government no longer wants, to Mesa County, Colorado for economic development purposes in Clifton. The bill requires the County to pay fair market value for this land. Funds from this sale will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act and retained by the Colorado Bureau of Land Management to be used in Colorado. The Bureau of Reclamation will continue to retain 8.25 acres of the originally withdrawn parcel that the agency wants for project purposes.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has been actively advocating for Mesa County regarding the Clifton parcel purchase. In November, 2022, Congresswoman Boebert led a congressional oversight effort requesting information from the Bureau of Land Management asking for an update on where the Clifton parcel conveyance stood. In response, Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack gave Congresswoman Boebert an update on the progress of the land conveyance. Congresswoman Boebert used this information to work with Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management to draft the CONVEY Act to help expedite this important economic development opportunity.\n\nFor more than five years, Mesa County has been trying to acquire this parcel, at fair market value, that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and no longer wants.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s office met with Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack to discuss this issue. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert went on a Mesa County field site visit with senior Bureau of Land Management officials to tour the Clifton parcel.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has been a tireless champion in defending rural Colorado, and she worked to keep the Bureau of Land Management western headquarters in Grand Junction so that local communities could have a voice in the land management decisions that impact their daily lives. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s successful effort to keep the Bureau\u2019s western headquarters in Grand Junction secured 56 headquarters jobs and 70 other good-paying Bureau of Land Management jobs in Grand Junction.\n\nThe full text of the COVEY Act is available here. A map of the 30.1-acre parcel that will be sold at fair market value as a result of the CONVEY Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-pueblo-jobs-act", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces the Pueblo Jobs Act", "2023-04-20", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) introduced the Pueblo Jobs Act to require the Secretary of the Army to utilize the standard Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process to close the Pueblo Chemical Depot Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in a manner that will provide economic certainty and support at least a thousand jobs in Pueblo.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cEnsuring the federal government does all it can to help the community transition during the Pueblo Chemical Depot\u2019s closure is one of my priorities. My Pueblo Jobs Act will prohibit the federal government from cutting corners by requiring the Secretary of the Army to rigorously follow the standard Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process when closing the Pueblo Chemical Depot to provide certainty for the Pueblo economy and foster future job creation.\u201d\n\nPuebloPlex President & CEO Russell DeSalvo III said, \u201cI am very encouraged by the support we are seeing for this bill as PuebloPlex assumes its role as the Local Redevelopment Authority responsible for the long-term redevelopment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot. Because Pueblo and the surrounding communities are facing significant adverse economic effects due to the closure, this bill\u2019s passage is a crucial step in transitioning the site into a key job source and community asset.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nAs part of the 1988 round of base closures and realignments, the Base Closure Commission recommended the Realignment of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, except for that portion of the Pueblo Chemical Depot set aside as the Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant required for the demilitarization and destruction of chemical weapons in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty. The Pueblo Jobs Act closes this loophole by requiring the Secretary of the Army to close all parts of the Pueblo Chemical Depot in accordance with the BRAC process, including the previously excluded Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant.\n\nRequiring the Army to use the BRAC process while closing the Pueblo Chemical Depot will help protect the local community from severe economic downturns and job loss. The BRAC process provides the opportunity to reuse portions of the Plant and associated property for economic development, job creation, and retention, and lessens the economic impact of the Depot closure on Pueblo and Southeastern Colorado.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is a strong advocate for policies that will invest in Pueblo as the Army closes the Pueblo Chemical Depot. One of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s first actions in office was to visit the Pueblo Chemical Depot to engage in critical economic development conversations.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert was able to secure key provisions in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a requirement that the Army finish its plan to invest in the Pueblo community during the decommissioning the Pueblo Chemical Weapons Depot. For more information about how Congresswoman Boebert advocated for Colorado during the NDAA negotiations, see her op-ed published by the Denver Post, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, and Vail Daily.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert wrote a letter supporting a grant for PuebloPlex to help facilitate the decommissioning of the Pueblo Chemical Weapons Depot in a way that is beneficial for the local community. Her letter supported PuebloPlex\u2019s Southern Colorado Surface Transportation Technology and Innovation Economic Cluster Expansion Project grant application. This project includes projects designed to grow the surface transportation technology and innovation economic cluster throughout Southern Colorado. Some of these projects included: 1) Planning and implementation of an air, rail, and truck inland port that leverages significant existing resources including Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo Memorial Airport Industrial Park, PuebloPlex, and the federal Transportation Technology Center, a surface transportation testing and training facility. 2) Implementation of a regional workforce development project led by a consortium of colleges in the region including Lamar Community College, Otero College, Pueblo Community College, Trinidad State College, and Colorado State University-Pueblo. This program is aimed at developing a highly-skilled workforce throughout the region ready to be employed by the growing economic cluster.\n\nThe full text of the Pueblo Jobs Act is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert visited PuebloPlex and saw the innovative firefighting training being offered at the Transportation Technology Center:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-secures-grant-improve-public-health-pueblo", "Congresswoman Boebert Secures Grant to Improve Public Health in Pueblo", "2023-04-12", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) helped secure a $5,109,735 grant for Pueblo Community Health Center. In fiscal year 2023, Congresswoman Boebert worked to secure $1.85 billion for community health centers in an appropriations request signed into law.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cI am thrilled that the Pueblo Community Health Center received an over $5.1 million grant. These funds will be used to improve public health and serve the Pueblo community. I am working diligently to secure resources that will improve the lives of people across Colorado\u2019s Third District.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn FY 2023, Congresswoman Boebert secured 22 appropriations requests that were signed into law, including $1.85 billion for community health centers that provide medical care to rural communities. While the Congresswoman could not ultimately vote for the appropriations package due to Democrat poison pills included in the legislation, she worked in a bipartisan fashion with members of the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that these provisions were signed into law. Then Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Kay Granger gave Congresswoman Boebert credit for her \u201cindividual requests that were included in H.R. 2617.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is a consistent advocate for rural healthcare. In FY 2022, she secured $1.74 billion for community health centers. She also worked with state Rep. Matt Soper to successfully secure Sole Community Hospital Provider Status for Delta Health. This increased Delta Health\u2019s Medicare reimbursement rate and stabilized drug prices for seniors.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-april-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases April Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-04-03", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 183 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 1,753 people, and returned over $2,458,936.98 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-boebert-bills-pass-house-bipartisan-support-part-hr-1", "Two Boebert Bills Pass the House with Bipartisan Support as Part of H.R. 1", "2023-03-30", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, two of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bills, the American Energy Act and the 90-Day Review Act, and her Jordan Cove amendment, passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support as part of H.R. 1.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cI promised my voters that I would deliver real solutions to the problems they\u2019re facing, and today, the House passed two of my bills and an additional amendment as a part of H.R. 1. My bills will lower energy costs and streamline the process for critical infrastructure projects. Promises made, promises kept. These bills will provide certainty for responsible energy production and transportation while preventing frivolous litigation, all in an effort to make America energy independent once again, reduce gas prices for Coloradans, and allow important infrastructure projects to get done.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nToday, Congresswoman Boebert passed two bills and an additional amendment through the House of Representatives, the American Energy Act, the 90-Day Review Act and her Jordan Cove amendment.\n\nThe Congresswoman has started the 118th Congress being an extremely effective legislator and has now passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and passed nine of nine amendments offered through the House, eight of which had strong bipartisan support.\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act passed the House as Secs. 20212 and 20217 of H.R. 1.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s passed legislation will extend the length of drilling permits, ensuring energy producers will be able to spend more time producing American energy and less time jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Additionally, extending the length of drilling permits will reduce the number of reapplications, reducing the burden on the Bureau of Land Management. Ultimately, this will alleviate the unacceptable backlog, streamline permitting reviews, increase American energy production, and decrease energy prices for consumers.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act also fixes the problem caused by activist judges and environmentalist litigants by reducing the power of judges to unilaterally vacate an energy lease that was approved by the Bureau of Land Management.\n\nSpecifically, the American Energy Act ensures that the Department of Interior continues to process APDs under a valid existing lease regardless of any unrelated civil action, extends the term of an APD from 2 years to 4 years, and requires courts to remand lease sale EIS\u2019s to agencies to remedy when necessary, rather than allowing judges with a political agenda to simply vacate these leases.\n\nGroups supporting Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Heritage Action, Americans for Limited Government, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, US Oil and Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, EnerGeo Alliance, New Mexico Business Coalition, and New Mexico Oil & Gas Association.\n\nCosponsors of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Chip Roy (TX-21), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act:\n\nRep. Boebert\u2019s House 90-Day Review Act passed the House as an amendment to H.R. 1.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act shortens the length of time from 150 days to 90 days that a party can file a petition for judicial review of a permit, license, or approval of a major infrastructure project.\n\nBy streamlining the federal litigation timeline, this legislation will help reduce frivolous lawsuits, cut red tape, and help critical infrastructure projects move forward in a more timely manner. This bill will reduce the amount of time it takes to construct real and important infrastructure projects like highways, bridges, railways, dams, and other important projects that will improve the lives of people in Colorado's Third District and across America.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act is the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz\u2019s 90-Day Review Act he introduced in the Senate.\n\nReps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Mary Miller (IL-15), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Russel Fry (SC-07) joined Rep. Lauren Boebert in introducing her 90-Day Review Act.\n\nBackground on Boebert Jordan Cove Amendment that Passed the House:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment condemning the cancelation of the Jordan Cove Pipeline project also passed the House as part of H.R. 1.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline project had bipartisan support and was supported by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D), then-Governor John Hickenlooper (D), the Colorado Senate (D), the Denver Post, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, and local governments in Western Colorado including Mesa, Garfield, Rio Blanco, Moffat, Routt (D), and Delta counties. The Jordan Cove Pipeline was ultimately approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline would have transported Colorado natural gas to the West Coast for domestic use and to be exported to our allies in the Pacific as they counter China\u2019s threats. Producing and transporting American energy domestically is key to securing American energy dominance, stabilizing energy prices, and enhancing American national security.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline would have invested in rural Colorado for years to come, creating 6,000 jobs and generating $100 million in state and local tax revenue annually. Additionally, it would have helped the environment by decreasing pollution globally since American natural gas is the cleanest in the world and is 42% cleaner than Russian gas.\n\nUnfortunately, Oregon\u2019s liberal Governor, Kate Brown, unilaterally killed the Jordan Cove Pipeline by arbitrarily denying the necessary permits. If Green New Deal extremists in the Governor\u2019s office actually cared about the environment, they would have supported this project as natural gas emissions result in significantly fewer air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions, and this important project would have advanced local, regional, and global emissions reductions goals.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment condemns this partisan decision and makes clear that we should not allow states with a misguided agenda to kill projects of national and global energy importance.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s passed amendment is available here.\n\nBackground on H.R. 1:\n\nH.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, will reduce energy prices by enacting an America first energy policy by:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-energy-legislation-passes-house", "Boebert Energy Legislation Passes the House", "2023-03-29", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, two Boebert amendments to H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, passed the House of Representatives.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cMy two amendments to H.R. 1 represent the interests of rural Colorado by condemning leftists who killed the Jordan Cove Pipeline and by streamlining critical infrastructure permitting. We need an America first energy policy now, and I am proud that my amendments and two of my bills, the 90-Day Review Act and the American Energy Act, will be included in H.R. 1.\u201d\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act Amendment:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment adds her 90-Day Review Act to H.R. 1 and passed the House by voice vote with unanimous consent.\n\nThe 90-Day Review Act shortens the length of time from 150 days to 90 days that a party can file a petition for judicial review of a permit, license, or approval of a major infrastructure project.\n\nBy streamlining the federal litigation timeline, this legislation will help reduce frivolous litigation, cut red tape, and help critical infrastructure projects move forward in more timely manner. This bill will reduce the amount of time it takes to construct real and important infrastructure projects like highways, bridges, railways, dams and other important projects that will improve the lives of people in Colorado's Third District and across America.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act is the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz\u2019s 90-Day Review Act he introduced in the Senate.\n\nReps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Mary Miller (IL-15), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Russel Fry (SC-07) joined Rep. Lauren Boebert in introducing her 90-Day Review Act.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment codifying her 90-Day Review Act into H.R. 1 is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke in favor of her amendment on the House Floor:\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Jordan Cove Pipeline Amendment:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment condemning the cancelation of the Jordan Cove Pipeline to H.R. 1 passed with a recorded vote of 221-208.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline project had bipartisan support and was supported by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D), then-Governor John Hickenlooper (D), the Colorado Senate (D), the Denver Post, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, and local governments in Western Colorado including Mesa, Garfield, Rio Blanco, Moffat, Routt (D), and Delta counties. The Jordan Cove Pipeline was ultimately approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline would have transported Colorado natural gas to the West Coast for domestic use and to be exported to our allies in the Pacific as they counter China\u2019s threats. Producing and transporting American energy domestically is key to securing American energy dominance, stabilizing energy prices, and enhancing American national security.\n\nThe Jordan Cove Pipeline would have invested in rural Colorado for years to come, creating 6,000 jobs and generating $100 million in state and local tax revenue annually. Additionally, it would have helped the environment by decreasing pollution globally since American natural gas is the cleanest in the world and is 42% cleaner than Russian gas.\n\nUnfortunately, Oregon\u2019s liberal Governor Kate Brown killed the Jordan Cove Pipeline by arbitrarily denying the necessary permits.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment condemning Governor Brown\u2019s decision to cancel the Jordan Cove Pipeline is available here.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke in favor of her amendment on the House Floor:\n\nAdditional Background on H.R. 1:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act, H.R. 1067, is included in H.R. 1 as Secs. 20212 and 20217. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act will increase American energy production and decrease energy prices by reducing the backlog at the Bureau of Land Management by extending the length of drilling permits from two years to four years. By extending the length of drilling permits, energy producers will be able to spend more time producing American energy and less time jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Additionally, extending the length of drilling permits will reduce the number of reapplications, reducing the burden on the Bureau of Land Management. Ultimately, this will alleviate the unacceptable backlog and streamline permitting reviews.\n\nH.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, will reduce energy prices by enacting an America first energy policy by:\n\nRequiring the Secretary of Energy to conduct an ongoing assessment of the nation\u2019s supply of critical energy resources and the vulnerability of the critical energy resource supply chain.\n\nProhibiting the President from banning fracking.\n\nCondemning President Biden\u2019s revocation of the Keystone XL Pipeline.\n\nDeregulating the export of American natural gas.\n\nImmediately resuming quarterly energy lease sales on federal land.\n\nDeregulating federal energy leasing.\n\nRequiring the Secretary of Interior to issue a plan to increase energy leasing on federal land.\n\nEnding the moratorium on coal energy leasing.\n\nProhibiting China from controlling lands leased for energy production.\n\nEncouraging the domestic production of critical minerals.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-joins-senator-cruz-streamline-permitting-infrastructure-projects", "Rep. Boebert Joins Senator Cruz to Streamline Permitting Infrastructure Projects", "2023-03-29", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz\u2019s 90-Day Review Act, which would shorten the timetable to file a lawsuit opposing a major infrastructure project from 150 days down to 90 days.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cFrivolous litigation should not be a hurdle to critical infrastructure projects that will improve the lives of Americans across the country. For far too long, we have put trial lawyers\u2019 interests ahead of the American people. Burdensome litigation causes our hardworking men and women to sit idle on job sites as they wait on court processes. This bill will unleash American workers to reach their full potential as they build roads, bridges, railways, and other critical infrastructure projects right here in America.\u201d\n\nSenator Ted Cruz said, \u201cAmerica\u2019s infrastructure should be able to be completed in a timely and predictable manner without excessive government red tape and delays. I\u2019m proud to introduce legislation that would loosen the federal government\u2019s stranglehold on infrastructure projects and get Americans back to work.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe 90-Day Review Act shortens the length of time from 150 days to 90 days that a party can file a petition for judicial review of a permit, license, or approval of a major infrastructure project.\n\nBy streamlining the federal litigation timeline, this legislation will help reduce frivolous lawsuits, cut red tape, and help critical infrastructure projects move forward in a more timely manner. This bill will reduce the amount of time it takes to construct real and important infrastructure projects like highways, bridges, railways, dams, and other important projects that will improve the lives of people in Colorado's Third District and across America.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s 90-Day Review Act is the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz\u2019s 90-Day Review Act he introduced in the Senate.\n\nReps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Mary Miller (IL-15), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Russel Fry (SC-07) joined Rep. Lauren Boebert in introducing her 90-Day Review Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-questions-expert-witness-solutions-colorado-drought", "Rep. Boebert Questions Expert Witness on Solutions to Colorado Drought", "2023-03-28", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) invited General Manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District Andy Mueller to testify to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries on solutions for increasing water storage and actively managing our forests.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cAndy Mueller\u2019s expert testimony showed that the biggest problem water managers are facing on the ground are wildfire prevention, active forest management, and water storage. 80% of Colorado residents rely on our forests, the majority of which are federally owned, for their municipal supplies and as a critical source of water. Andy made clear that actively managing our forests results in improved water quality and helps provide clean drinking water and other significant health benefits for our communities.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced General Manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District Andy Mueller for his testimony before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries hearing titled Why We Need to Store More Water and What\u2019s Stopping Us. His testimony focused on the need for long-term and short-term storage solutions as well as focusing on how managing our forests supports healthy watersheds.\n\nGeneral Manager Mueller\u2019s written testimony highlighted the need for active forest management and wildfire mitigation to protect natural watersheds in our forests. Wildfires release ash and sediment into watersheds and create hydrophobic soil, exacerbating western drought. There are nearly 2.5 million acres of forest land in Colorado in urgent need of treatment to reduce wildfire risk and protect watersheds. Congresswoman Boebert has been a leader on active forest management, and in a legislative provision signed into law, she secured $50 million for the U.S. Forest Service to manage our forests and combat the bark beetle infestation increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Last Congress, Congresswoman Boebert introduced the most comprehensive active forest management bill in decades, and she looks forward to passing active forest management legislation in the 118th Congress.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is working on innovative solutions to western drought. In a legislative provision signed into law, Congresswoman Boebert secured direction from the Appropriations Committee for a U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior pilot program to combat salt cedar and Russian olive infestations in the West. These noxious weeds waste up to 200 gallons of water per day per plant. Congresswoman Boebert has worked extensively with Montezuma County on its innovative efforts to mitigate salt cedars, and she was an early supporter of its efforts that ultimately became the model for exploring the national pilot program.\n\nGeneral Manager Mueller also testified about the need for more rural water storage projects and streamlining the permitting process. Congresswoman Boebert is a strong advocate for rural water storage projects, and in the House FY 2023 appropriations package, she secured $229.26 million for water conservation and delivery projects and an additional $50 million for rural water projects that will help combat western drought. Congresswoman Boebert has recently worked to increase water storage by building the Bruce Canyon Reservoir. She is also a strong supporter of the Wolf Creek Reservoir project. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert worked to support 566 water storage and delivery projects across Colorado\u2019s Third District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-wolf-bill-gets-hearing", "Boebert Wolf Bill Gets Hearing", "2023-03-24", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Trust the Science Act received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cPeople in the Denver suburbs don\u2019t understand wolf attacks. They see filtered images through the media of cute little wolf pups. But in reality, wolf attacks are gruesome. I have received many letters from families, farmers, and ranchers across Colorado who have reached out to my office since they have nowhere else to turn. I am committed to being rural Colorado\u2019s voice in Congress and finding appropriate management solutions. Gray wolves are fully recovered, should be delisted in the lower 48, and should be managed by states.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert and Congressman Tom Tiffany reintroduced the Trust the Science Act to delist the gray wolf from the federal Endangered Species List and return the issue of wolf management to the states. The Trust the Science Act requires the Secretary of Interior to reissue the 2020 Department of the Interior final rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States and ensures that the reissuance of the final rule will not be subject to judicial review by activist judges like the California judge who vacated the rule in 2020 and unilaterally relisted the gray wolf by judicial fiat.\n\nThis week, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing on Rep. Boebert\u2019s Trust the Science Act.\n\nStakeholders that have supported the Trust the Science Act in the 117th Congress or the 118th Congress include: Alaska Farm Bureau Federation, BigGame Forever, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Colorado Conservation Alliance, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties for Stable Economic Growth, Douglas Creek Conservation District, FreedomWorks, Hunter Nation, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, IOTR-International Order of T. Roosevelt, Mid States Wool Growers Association, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Association, Minnesota State Cattlemen\u2019s Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), New Mexico Cattle Growers\u2019 Association, New Mexico Wool Growers Inc., Oregon Cattlemen\u2019s Association, Rio Blanco County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau, Safari Club International (SCI), Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association, Washington Farm Bureau, Washington State Hunter Heritage Council, Western Caucus, White River Conservation District, Wisconsin Cattleman\u2019s Association, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.\n\nDuring the hearing, Congresswoman Boebert gave rural communities a voice and shared stories from Colorado ranchers about wolf attacks. Here are some of their stories:\n\nMr. Carlos Atencio is a lifelong Colorado native rancher. In December of 2021, his rescue dog \u201cScooby Doo\u201d had his stomach ripped open by a wolf. Later, in January of 2022, his working cattle dog \u201cBuster\u201d was also killed by a wolf and his other dog \u201cIzzy\u201d was injured. Read more of his story here.\n\nMs. Donna Sykes has lived in Walden, Colorado for 28 years. With the strict protections for wolves, she is unable to defend her livestock from wolves. Earlier this month, two wolves killed her border collie \u201cCisco.\u201d The next day, the same two wolves attacked and injured Ms. Sykes\u2019 neighbor\u2019s dog. The dog survived the attack, but later had to be put down since the injuries were too severe. Read more of her tragic account here.\n\nMr. Don Gittleson is a rancher in Walden, Colorado. In December of 2021, his heifer was the first livestock to be killed by wolves in Colorado in over 70 years. Later, that same pack of wolves killed his neighbor\u2019s dog. In January of 2022, two of his breed cows were injured\u2014one so severely that it had to be put down. In the same month, another was killed. Later, the wolves started targeting his calves, and so far, he has lost six calves to wolves. Read more of his story here.\n\nMs. Kathi Shoemaker owns cattle and horses in Jackson County, Colorado. She lost a calf to a wolf pack. Despite her best efforts using nonlethal means to scare the wolves off, they would not leave her alone until they killed her calf. Read more of her story here.\n\nMr. Johnny Schmidt is a ranch manager in Walden, Colorado. In November of 2022, a wolf pack attacked weaned calves on his ranch. He discovered the attack by hearing one of his heifers moaning in pain from its injuries. He then discovered three additional calves that were severely maimed by wolves. Ultimately, all four livestock died. Read more of his story here.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has been actively engaged on the wolf issue and her appropriations request for $1 million for the Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Programto help prevent wolf depredations and also provides compensation to ranchers when their livestock is killed by wolves was signed into law in FY2022 and FY2023.\n\nWhile the Trust the Science Act doesn\u2019t fully solve Colorado\u2019s unique wolf introduction problem, it does seek to make progress on the issue by removing the federal government from managing this species.\n\nProposition 114, now codified as Colorado Statute 33-2-105.8, was approved by Colorado voters and requires the state of Colorado to reintroduce gray wolves. Wolves are also listed at the state level in Colorado.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-boebert-amendments-provide-parents-say-education-matters-pass-house", "Two Boebert Amendments to Provide Parents a Say in Education Matters Pass the House", "2023-03-24", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendments to the Parents Bill of Rights passed the House with unanimous bipartisan consent. The first amendment requires schools to notify parents if biological males are permitted to participate in women\u2019s sports. The second amendment requires schools to notify parents if biological males are permitted to use women\u2019s restrooms.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, \u201cWe have seen public schools promote extremely divisive content like critical race theory, radical gender ideology, and even drag shows to impressionable young children. Speaking as a mother of four boys, enough is enough. I send my boys to school to receive an education, not indoctrination. Parents have a right to know what\u2019s happening at their child\u2019s school, and my amendments will ensure just that.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendments to the Parents Bill of Rights passed the House with unanimous bipartisan consent. The Congresswoman has started the 118th Congress being an extremely effective legislator and has passed 7 of 7 amendments offered on the House floor, all with strong bipartisan support.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke on the Floor in favor of her amendment to require schools to notify parents if biological males compete in women\u2019s sports:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert continued debating her amendment on the Floor:\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Boebert spoke on the Floor in favor of her amendment to require schools to notify parents if biological males use women\u2019s restrooms:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments were included in the final version of the Parents Bill of Rights Act which passed the House 213-208. The Parents Bill of Rights Act returns power to parents by:\n\nThe right to know what\u2019s being taught in schools and to see reading material.\n\nThe right to be heard.\n\nThe right to see school budget and spending.\n\nThe right to protect their child\u2019s privacy.\n\nThe right to keep their child safe.\n\nThe right to be updated on any violent activity at school.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-reintroduces-house-companion-bipartisan-dolores", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Reintroduces the House Companion to the Bipartisan Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act", "2023-03-10", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert reintroduced the House companion to the bipartisan and bicameral Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act to protect private water rights and conserve the Dolores River.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cThe bipartisan Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act is the gold standard for public lands bills as it protects traditional uses and was written from the ground up by a bipartisan coalition of local stakeholders. So many other public lands bills in Congress trample on the rights and liberties of the American people, but this legislation is good for conservation, good for private property rights, and good for local communities. I thank Senator Bennet, Chairman Heart, the San Miguel County Commissioners, the Montezuma County Commissioners, the Dolores County Commissioners, and all the amazing people in Southwest Colorado who put their heart into this bill and played an important role in building this strong coalition.\u201d\n\nSan Miguel County Commissioner Hilary Cooper said, \u201cSan Miguel County has been actively participating, for over a decade, in regional stakeholder discussions to determine the best locally driven long-term management for the Dolores River. The Dolores County National Conservation Area and Special Management Area is a locally built and broadly supported proposal that protects the valid existing uses which sustain our region as well as the natural resources and surrounding environment that are highly valued by locals and visitors. We are grateful to Representative Boebert for supporting our local collaborative efforts by sponsoring the House version of the Dolores NCA and look forward to working with her office to ensure the protection of this endangered landscape and the local participation in ongoing management.\u201d\n\nOutdoor Alliance CEO Adam Cramer stated, \u201cOutdoor Alliance is pleased to see the introduction of the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act. The Dolores is a spectacular landscape with prized outdoor recreation resources, including sandstone climbing and remote whitewater. We are grateful to Senator Bennet, Senator Hickenlooper, and Representative Boebert for championing protection for the Dolores and look forward to working together to ensure this landscape is protected for generations to come.\u201d\n\nUte Mountain Ute Tribe Chairman Manuel Heart said, \u201cOur Dolores Project allocations are the centerpiece of our Colorado Water Rights Settlement. The Dolores Project provides clean drinking water for our people and the businesses that sustain our economy including our 7,700-acre Tribal Farm, cow herd and corn mill. The NCA legislation protects our Dolores Project allocations by legislatively resolving the conflicting authorities of the Bureau of Reclamation to manage McPhee Reservoir allocations and Forest Service/BLM authorities below McPhee Reservoir. The legislation also protects Tribal cultural rights and practices in the NCA, and involves the Tribe in collaborative efforts to manage for sensitive native fish below McPhee, another key to protecting our Dolores Project allocations.\u201d\n\nSenator Michael Bennet said, \u201cOver millions of years, the Dolores River carved a canyon renowned \u2013 not just in our state, but across the country \u2013 for its majestic red rock walls that tower over the ponderosa pines. For the people of Southwest Colorado, the river is more than just a landmark \u2013 it\u2019s the lifeblood of their communities and way of life. This bill was written in Colorado, by Coloradans who live, work, and depend on the Dolores River. It represents a balanced, sensible way forward to resolve many of the long-standing disagreements, protect the river for all parties, and provide long-term certainty for generations.\u201d\n\nSenator John Hickenlooper stated, \u201cSouthwest Colorado leaders have worked for years to protect and invest in the Dolores River. This bill turns their work into commonsense, bipartisan legislation that will pass in a divided Congress.\u201d\n\nGovernor Jared Polis stated, \u201cHere in Colorado, we are preserving and protecting our world-class outdoors, supporting our thriving agriculture industry, and expanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and legislation to protect our treasured land in the Lower Dolores River canyon is a great step towards achieving these goals.\u201d\n\nDolores County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Steve Garchar stated, \u201cDolores County has worked diligently on the NCA legislation since its beginning as the Lower Dolores River Working Group. Through the years of collaboration of many varied interest groups we have a working product that shows how a bipartisan group of stakeholders can come together to provide local support and legislative efforts to protect a remarkable and adored landscape. This protection will keep the Dolores River that flows through Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel Counties and has increased farming techniques for the Ute Mountain Utes as a life sustaining and economic resource. Knowing that the Dolores River with all of its outstanding remarkable values, natural resources and existing uses will be under local legislative control for years to come is a worthwhile feat.\u201d\n\nThe Montezuma County Commissioners said, \u201cThe proposal is the result of a long-standing collaborative effort to protect the Dolores River and the interests of the various stakeholders that it serves, including water users, agricultural entities, local governments, OHV users, conservation groups, and recreationalists. ln crafting the NCA proposal, Montezuma County, San Miguel County, Dolores County, and other partners sought to address a myriad of concerns, including those arising from the finding that the Dolores River is \u2018suitable\u2019 for designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It is the position of Montezuma County that designating the Dolores River as Wild and Scenic would result in significant consequences for water users and other groups seeking to access natural resources along the river corridor. By supporting the proposal for an NCA, it is Montezuma County\u2019s intent to ensure that portions of the lower Dolores River that run through Montezuma, Dolores, and San Miguel counties will not be designated as Wild and Scenic, and it is our position that the NCA proposal sets forth an acceptable compromise between the various stakeholders interested in utilizing water and land resources in and along the Dolores River.\u201d\n\nLocal rancher operating in the proposed NCA, Al Heaton, stated, \u201cI have worked continuously on this proposal since 2008. I believe local participation in the management of the area will provide better benefits for the native fish, scenic area, recreation, permitted federal land uses, private land values and water rights than a wild and scenic designation. I have ranching and farming operations in all three counties involved. I appreciate your continued support and hope this can go forward in the bipartisan way we have shown is possible with the diverse local groups that put this proposal together.\u201d\n\nWilderness Society Senior Regional Conservation Representative Jeff Widen said, \u201cThe lands in this legislation are a key piece of a broader landscape scale conservation effort to connect important wildlife corridors and protect the biodiversity in the greater Dolores River canyon country. Years of science-based collaboration helped move these efforts forward and we are excited that these lands near the Dolores are getting the attention they deserve.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert has once again introduced the House companion to the bipartisan Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act. Congresswoman Boebert is introducing nearly identical legislation again this year.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act is the identical House companion to the bill introduced by Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.\n\nNearly two decades in the making, the proposed National Conservation Area and Special Management Area would span three counties (Dolores, San Miguel, and Montezuma), covering 68,851 acres in the San Juan National Forest and the Dolores River Corridor.\n\nIn the 1970s, this stretch of the Dolores River was deemed suitable for a Wild and Scenic River (WSR) federal designation by the Bureau of Land Management. A WSR designation would not be in the best interests of rural Colorado since it would include a new federal reserved water right, negatively impacting existing private water rights and prohibiting other traditional uses.\n\nIn response to the threat of a WSR negatively impacting private water rights and other traditional uses, the Dolores River Dialogue (a coalition of diverse interests focused on improving the management issues in the Dolores River Corridor) formed the Lower Dolores Plan Working Group. This working group brought together a diverse and bipartisan group of about 50 local stakeholders, representing water users, ranchers, farmers, boaters, conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, private property owners, mining companies, off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, and others.\n\nThe Lower Dolores Plan Working Group was tasked with submitting a report to the public land managers regarding the Dolores Corridor Plan to find an alternative to the potential WSR designation.\n\nAs a result, the Legislative Subcommittee of the Lower Dolores Plan Working Group drafted the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act.\n\nThe current bill will designate the 45,455 acres Dolores River Canyon National Conservation Area that will be managed primarily by the Bureau of Land Management. The bill will also designate the 15,664 acres Dolores River Canyon Special Management Area that will be managed primarily by the U.S. Forest Service.\n\nThe bill permanently eliminates the potential designation of a Wild and Scenic River designation. This legislation protects private water rights and prevents the seizure of water rights by the federal government. This bill does not infringe on private property rights or on the jurisdiction of local county governments. The legislation allows for traditional uses in this area to continue including motorized use, grazing, mineral development, and uranium production.\n\nSupporters of the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act include: San Miguel County, Dolores County, Montezuma County, Archuleta County, La Plata County, the City of Cortez; the towns of Dove Creek, Norwood, and Dolores; the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Dolores River Boating Advocates, the Wilderness Society, American Rivers, Conservation Lands Foundation, American Whitewater, San Juan Citizens Alliance, Conservation Colorado, Sheep Mountain Alliance, the Nature Conservancy, Conservation Alliance, Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association, Jagged Edge Mountain Gear, Trout Unlimited, San Miguel Watershed Coalition, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Colorado, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and the Southwestern Water Conservation District.\n\nA map of the proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area is available here.\n\nThe full text of the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act is available here.\n\nHouse co-sponsors of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act include Ken Buck (CO-04) and Doug Lamborn (CO-05).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-votes-repeal-unconstitutional-wotus-rule", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes to Repeal the Unconstitutional WOTUS Rule", "2023-03-09", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) voted to rescind the unconstitutional WOTUS rule utilizing the Congressional Review Act.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cBiden\u2019s WOTUS rule is another land and water grab to expand the federal government\u2019s jurisdiction and regulate every aspect of our lives. This job-killing mandate will devastate small businesses, farmers, ranchers, and everyday Americans. The EPA has no business regulating ditches. Farmers and ranchers also shouldn\u2019t have to hire a team of consultants to determine what actions they can take on their own property. This new rule is not well thought out, and I\u2019m glad the House took definitive action today to fight this overreach.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Obama administration\u2019s 2015 WOTUS rule was a land and water grab that sought to assert Clean Water Act and federal jurisdiction over areas with even the slightest connection to water resources.\n\nThe Trump administration passed the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to provide much-needed clarity to the WOTUS rule and protect small business, property owners, farmers, and other stakeholders from federal overreaches. However, the Biden administration\u2019s word games are ushering in another massive federal overreach like we saw with Obama\u2019s 2015 WOTUS rule.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is a strong opponent of Biden\u2019s WOTUS rule. When the Biden administration first proposed its version of the regulation, Congresswoman Boebert joined 126 other Members of Congress in an effort opposing it.\n\nThe Congressional Review Act allows Congress the opportunity to review and rescind agency regulations by passing a resolution of disapproval. The resolution of disapproval of the Biden administration\u2019s WOTUS rule passed the House 227-198.\n\nThere is currently a Supreme Court case pending that could upend the entire WOTUS rule. The Biden administration's effort to roll out this rule is premature since the Supreme Court has not yet issued its decision in Sackett v. EPA.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor. See her full remarks here:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-american-energy-act-passes-house-committee-natural", "Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act Passes House Committee on Natural Resources", "2023-03-09", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a markup and passed the TAPP American Resources Act, which includes all of Rep. Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act, H.R. 1067.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cAmerica\u2019s energy problems are self-inflicted wounds caused by the Biden administration. We can responsibly develop our natural resources to bring energy prices down immediately, but Biden\u2019s army of bureaucrats would rather stonewall energy permit applications. I am grateful that my American Energy Act was included in the TAPP American Resources Act that passed the House Committee on Natural Resources today. This commonsense legislation will streamline the energy permitting process, encourage responsible energy production, and bring down gas prices by providing certainty for energy producers.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nLast week, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067, the American Energy Act, was included in House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman\u2019s TAPP American Resources Act and received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee.\n\nThe full text of the TAPP American Resources Act is available here. Specifically, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act is included in Sections 212 and 217 of the legislation. The text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act is also available here.\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act will help reduce the backlog at the Bureau of Land Management by extending the length of drilling permits from two years to four years. By extending the length of drilling permits, energy producers will be able to spend more time producing American energy and less time jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Additionally, extending the length of drilling permits will reduce the number of reapplications, reducing the burden on the Bureau of Land Management. Ultimately, this will alleviate the unacceptable backlog and streamline permitting reviews.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act also fixes the problem caused by activist judges and environmentalist litigants by reducing the power of judges to unilaterally vacate an energy lease that was approved by the Bureau of Land Management.\n\nSpecifically, the American Energy Act ensures that the Department of Interior continues to process APDs under a valid existing lease regardless of any unrelated civil action, extends the term of an APD from 2 years to 4 years, and requires courts to remand lease sale EIS\u2019s to agencies to remedy when necessary, rather than allowing judges with a political agenda to simply vacate these leases.\n\nGroups supporting Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Heritage Action, Americans for Limited Government, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, US Oil and Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, EnerGeo Alliance, New Mexico Business Coalition, and New Mexico Oil & Gas Association.\n\nCosponsors of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Chip Roy (TX-21), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-march-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases March Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-03-01", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 175 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 1,667 people, and returned over $2,153,176.28 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-amendment-passes-house-386-31", "Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s Amendment Passes the House 386-31", "2023-03-01", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendment to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to post on its public website the Inflation Impact Assessments of executive orders and federal regulations passed the House of Representatives 386-31 with strong bipartisan support\u2014including Democratic leadership and every Colorado Democrat.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cMy commonsense amendment ensures that the American people, who bear the brunt of inflation\u2019s impacts, will be better informed of the President\u2019s inflation-inducing actions. Instead of just reporting inflation information to Congress, my amendment will require the White House to report inflation information to the American people by publishing it on OMB\u2019s public website. More transparency leads to better policies, and I am excited for the American people to have access to the actual cost estimates for our economy associated with new federal regulations are creating massive inflation.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 347, the REIN IN Act, passed the House 272-148 with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the REIN IN Act passed the House 386-31 with strong bipartisan support\u2014including every Colorado Democrat in the House. Additionally, Democrat leadership supported Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment, with Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Former Chair of the Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Jamie Raskin, Former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, Minority Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, and Minority Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu all voting for Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment.\n\nEven Ranking Member Raskin of the House Oversight Committee voiced support for Rep. Boebert\u2019s commonsense amendment stating, \u201c\u2026 So, I\u2019m afraid I\u2019m going to have to support the Boebert Amendment\u2026\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendment to the REIN IN Act requires the President to publish Inflation Impact Assessments for new executive orders and federal regulations on the Office of Management and Budget\u2019s public website. This commonsense amendment will enhance government transparency and ensure that taxpayers are able to see how executive branch regulatory actions are impacting their pocketbooks and our economy.\n\nSee Congresswoman Boebert debate her amendment on the House Floor here:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-submits-infrastructure-grant-requests-pueblo-mesa-county", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Submits Infrastructure Grant Requests for Pueblo, Mesa County, and the I-70 Corridor", "2023-02-28", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert submitted three grant support letters for the Pueblo Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project, the Mesa County Orchard Avenue Project, and the I-70 Corridor Resilience and Connectivity Improvements Project.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cI am fighting for real infrastructure solutions that will benefit rural Colorado. I worked closely with local stakeholders to submit grant support letters for three local priorities, including the Pueblo Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project, the Mesa County Orchard Avenue Project, and the I-70 Corridor Resilience and Connectivity Improvements Project. Improving rural transportation in Colorado communities is one of my top priorities in Congress. I\u2019m hopeful the Department of Transportation will give these three projects full and fair consideration.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert submitted letters of support for the following three projects:\n\nI-70 Corridor Resilience and Connectivity Improvements Project\n\nThe Colorado Department of Transportation is requesting a grant to improve the resiliency of the I-70 corridor since it supports a thriving tourist industry and is a critical freight corridor for national trade. When it is closed, travelers are often forced to divert onto Cottonwood Pass, which is not always wide enough to support two vehicles passing safely. This grant will improve Cottonwood Pass by making safety and mobility improvements like curve softening, enhancing sight distance, and increasing road width.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s letter in support of a grant for the I-70 Corridor Resilience and Connectivity Improvements Project is available here.\n\nThis effort builds on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s previous efforts to strengthen and support I-70. When I-70 was shut down for 16.5 days following a catastrophic mudslide, she was one of the first elected officials to visit the scene and led Colorado\u2019s bipartisan congressional delegation in securing millions of dollars in emergency support.\n\nShe also introduced the I-70 Detour Act to alleviate the burden of I-70 shutdowns on communities surrounding the I-70 corridor and to ensure commerce for the West Slope doesn't come to a screeching halt every time I-70 shuts down. The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to identify and prioritize funding for identifying repairs and alternative routes to I-70 to reduce traffic, increase safety, and improve rural Colorado\u2019s resilience.\n\nPueblo\u2019s Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project\n\nThe Pueblo Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project received the approval of voters in Pueblo County who agreed to pay 50% of the costs. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s grant request letter asks for the Department of Transportation to cover the other 50% of the project in a federal-local partnership. The Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project would create a secondary connection between the City of Pueblo and communities in the western sector of the county, providing access for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, it would reduce congestion and create a backup in case of emergencies like fires and flooding.\n\nThe full text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s letter in support of a grant for Pueblo\u2019s Medal of Honor Boulevard Extension Project is available here.\n\nMesa County Orchard Avenue Project\n\nThe Mesa County Orchard Avenue Project aims to connect impoverished rural areas to employment opportunities in Grand Junction. This project would create essential multi-modal transportation options to connect residential areas to nearby parks, schools, social services, and jobs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-american-energy-act-included-energy-legislation-hearing", "Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act Included in Energy Legislation Hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources", "2023-02-28", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee held a hearing on the TAP American Energy Act, which includes all of Rep. Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act, H.R. 1067.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cWith the average price of gasoline nationwide currently sitting at $3.35, clearly we must do more to streamline the energy permitting process and encourage responsible energy production. I am thrilled that the TAP American Energy Act includes my bill, H.R. 1067. My bill is important to the people in my District and will help reduce gas prices by providing certainty for energy producers.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067, the American Energy Act, was included in House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman\u2019s TAP American Energy Act considered today in a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee.\n\nThe full text of the TAP American Energy Act is available here. Specifically, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 is included in Sections 211 and 216 of the legislation. The text of Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 is also available here.\n\nSee the Congresswoman\u2019s short statement and hearing questions here:\n\nBackground on Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067:\n\nWhen she introduced H.R. 1067, Congresswoman Boebert stated, \u201cThe Biden administration is colluding with Green New Deal extremists to slow down energy leasing, clog up the bureaucratic pipeline, and threaten American energy producers with frivolous lawsuits. My American Energy Act cuts red tape to unleash American energy by extending the term of APDs from two years to four years to reduce unnecessary paperwork, ensuring agencies process permits under a valid existing lease regardless of any unrelated civil action, and by prohibiting activist judges from unilaterally vacating valid energy leases. In short, H.R. 1067 will help reduce gas prices by providing certainty for responsible energy production and preventing baseless litigation. With the price at the pump skyrocketing and the international energy market destabilizing, the world needs American energy now more than ever.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 will help reduce the backlog at the Bureau of Land Management by extending the length of drilling permits from two years to four years. By extending the length of drilling permits, energy producers will be able to spend more time producing American energy and less time jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Additionally, extending the length of drilling permits will reduce the number of reapplications, reducing the burden on the Bureau of Land Management. Ultimately, this will alleviate the unacceptable backlog and streamline permitting reviews.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 also fixes the problem caused by activist judges and environmentalist litigants by reducing the power of judges to unilaterally vacate an energy lease that was approved by the Bureau of Land Management.\n\nSpecifically, the American Energy Act ensures that the Department of Interior continues to process APDs under a valid existing lease regardless of any unrelated civil action, extends the term of an APD from 2 years to 4 years, and requires courts to remand lease sale EIS\u2019s to agencies to remedy when necessary, rather than allowing judges with a political agenda to simply vacate these leases.\n\nGroups supporting Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 include: Heritage Action, Americans for Limited Government, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, US Oil and Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, EnerGeo Alliance, New Mexico Business Coalition, and New Mexico Oil & Gas Association.\n\nCosponsors of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s H.R. 1067 include: Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Chip Roy (TX-21), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-introduces-american-energy-act", "Congresswoman Boebert Introduces the American Energy Act", "2023-02-22", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the American Energy Act to cut red tape to unleash American energy, streamline the energy permitting process, reduce gas prices, and eliminate frivolous lawsuits threatening American energy independence.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cThe Biden administration is colluding with Green New Deal extremists to slow down energy leasing, clog up the bureaucratic pipeline, and threaten American energy producers with frivolous lawsuits. My American Energy Act cuts red tape to unleash American energy by extending the term of APDs from two years to four years to reduce unnecessary paperwork, ensuring agencies process permits under a valid existing lease regardless of any unrelated civil action, and by prohibiting activist judges from unilaterally vacating valid energy leases. In short, H.R. 1067 will help reduce gas prices by providing certainty for responsible energy production and preventing baseless litigation. With the price at the pump skyrocketing and the international energy market destabilizing, the world needs American energy now more than ever.\u201d\n\nHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Congressman Tom Tiffany said, \u201cFor over two years, the Biden administration has slow-walked oil and gas permits, ultimately driving up energy costs for the American people. It doesn\u2019t have to be this way, and I thank Congresswoman Boebert for leading legislation to speed up the permitting process from frivolous lawsuits.\u201d\n\nCongressman Andy Ogles said, \u201cThe Biden Administration\u2019s anti-America agenda is on full display, especially in the energy industry. The rapid and massive decline in the approval of drilling permits by Biden\u2019s Department of the Interior is a clear demonstration of its opposition to American oil and gas production. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act would create a more efficient approval process for drilling permits and prevent radical Green New Deal judges from inserting their personal politics into our nation\u2019s critical energy infrastructure.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Nehls said, \u201cIt\u2019s time to unleash America\u2019s energy and mineral power. The fact that the APD\u2019s backlog is at 5,000 is ridiculous and makes no sense. We must stop the Biden Administration\u2019s agenda that puts the American people and affordable energy last. I\u2019m proud to join Congresswoman Boebert on this important issue.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman stated, \u201cSince day one of his Presidency, Biden has been at war with American energy production. The policies of his administration have taken our country from energy dominance to energy dependence in just two years \u2013 an absolutely crushing blow to hard working citizens in Wyoming and around the nation. Congress must do everything it can to take back control from the Executive branch, administrative state, and activist courts. The American Energy act will ensure faster permitting and a common sense process for dealing with frivolous litigation in a timely manner.\u201d\n\nCongressman Paul Gosar said, \u201cJoe Biden has purposely sabotaged domestic oil production by slow-walking drilling permits with endless red tape and frivolous legal disputes that are hurting every American. I am proud to support this common-sense legislation to halt these delays and put America back on a track towards energy independence.\u201d\n\nCongressman Barry Moore stated, \u201cJoe Biden\u2019s energy policy has been to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline, approve the Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, beg OPEC to drill more, and buy our solar panels from China. Biden must be held accountable for his hostility to American energy and jobs, and Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill to end Biden\u2019s stonewalling of domestic drilling applications is a great step.\u201d\n\nRyan Walker, Vice President of Government Relations of Heritage Action, said, \u201cA reliable and timely permitting process is critical to maintaining America\u2019s energy dominance. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s bill will restore certainty in the permitting process and unleash American energy exploration and production. We encourage all members to hold the Biden administration accountable for impeding American oil and gas production by supporting H.R. 1067, the American Energy Act.\u201d\n\nRichard Manning, President of Americans for Limited Government, stated, \u201cPresident Joe Biden urged energy companies to reinvest in new oil production and refining in his State of the Union address. Rep. Lauren Boebert has introduced legislation which will help accomplish his newfound interest in increased domestic oil and natural gas production. Boebert\u2019s bill would increase federal government approvals of applications to drill and extend the time approved applications are valid from two to four years. Rep. Boebert is reaching across the partisan divide to give the President basic common sense legislation that he should be able to support in his recent quest for more oil and natural gas domestic development. Let\u2019s see if Joe was just blowing smoke or if he has finally come to the realization that dependency on countries that may not like us very much for oil and natural gas is dangerous both economically and for our national security.\u201d\n\nKathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance, stated, \u201cWestern Energy Alliance strongly supports Rep. Boebert\u2019s bill to add certainty to the federal oil and natural gas permitting process. The West Slope of Colorado is held back economically because of uncertainty on federal lands, which make up the majority of production in her district. The Biden Administration has been increasing that uncertainty by threatening to cancel permits after only two years. In addition, environmental groups litigate any leases sold in an attempt to convince judges to cancel them on the basis of incomplete NEPA. Congress intended that NEPA analysis ensure federal projects consider and mitigate environmental impacts, not be used as a weapon to stop energy production. By clarifying that courts can order more NEPA analysis but not turn NEPA into a means to cancel leases and other energy projects, the bill will return NEPA to its original intent.\u201d\n\nChelsie Miera, Executive Director of the West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, stated, \u201cThe West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association supports Rep. Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act since it will cut bureaucratic red tape and allow American energy producers to do what they do better and safer here than anywhere else in the world: keep the lights on and keep our economy running.\u201d\n\nTim Stewart, President of U.S. Oil and Gas Association, said, \u201cThe federal leasing and permitting process under this Administration has gone completely off the rails. Leases and permits remain tied up in courts while valuable federal mineral assets that exist for the sole purpose of use by the American people remain unavailable. Representative Boebert\u2019s legislation provides the much needed degree of certainty energy producers need to be able to develop these assets on behalf of the American people.\u201d\n\nCarla J. Sonntag, President & Founder of New Mexico Business Coalition, stated, \u201cNew Mexico Business Coalition represents hundreds of businesses and thousands of New Mexicans who strongly support H.R. 1067 the American Energy Act. As the second largest oil producer in the nation, New Mexico's state budget relies heavily on tax and royalty revenue from our oil and gas industry. Funding for education and other key programs in our state is adversely impacted by overzealous regulations and government red tape that hampers timely approval of extractive industry drilling permits. Likewise, there has been an onslaught of environmental groups filing frivolous lawsuits specifically designed to slow or halt extractive energy operations. The result has been that drilling permit approvals by the Bureau of Land Management have dropped almost in half over the past two years. The American Energy Act sponsored by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert would bring much needed time line requirements to the permitting process and address civil litigation problems, ultimately moving our nation back towards energy independence.\u201d\n\nEarl Taylor, Executive Manager of OQ Resources, said, \u201cI support this bill, H.R. 1067, as the upfront costs of developing energy independence will cost the consumer in the long run. The government needs to have a smooth flow of applications so that companies developing energy resources can plan on the investment in the economy.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Biden administration has intentionally delayed processing responsible energy permit applications to halt American energy production. Under the Trump administration, drilling permit review times averaged 94 days in June 2019. Under the Biden administration, the wait time has nearly doubled with drilling permit reviews averaging 182 days in Fiscal Year 2021.\n\nUnder the Trump administration, the Bureau of Land Management approved nearly 400 drilling permits monthly in Fiscal Year 2020. The permitting process has been severely slowed down under the Biden administration, with the Bureau of Land Management approving only an average of 233 drilling permits per month in Fiscal Year 2022. This has created an unmanageable backlog, and as of September 30, 2022, a total of 4,609 Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) were still pending Bureau of Land Management approval.\n\nThe Biden administration is also colluding with activist environmentalist groups to hold up APDs in frivolous litigation. A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit unilaterally halted all APDs in the region. The slough of frivolous litigation has threatened nearly 6,000 energy leases.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act will help reduce the backlog at the Bureau of Land Management by extending the length of drilling permits from two years to four years. By extending the length of drilling permits, energy producers will be able to spend more time producing American energy and less time jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Additionally, extending the length of drilling permits will reduce the number of reapplications, reducing the burden on the Bureau of Land Management. Ultimately, this will alleviate the unacceptable backlog and streamline permitting reviews.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act also fixes the problem caused by activist judges and environmentalist litigants by reducing the power of judges to unilaterally vacate an energy lease that was approved by the Bureau of Land Management.\n\nGroups supporting Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Heritage Action, Americans for Limited Government, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, US Oil and Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, EnerGeo Alliance, New Mexico Business Coalition, and New Mexico Oil & Gas Association.\n\nCosponsors of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s American Energy Act include: Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Chip Roy (TX-21), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-amendment-passes-house-strong-bipartisan-support", "Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s Amendment Passes the House with Strong Bipartisan Support", "2023-02-10", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s amendment requiring the CDC to report the number of legal visitors denied entry to the United States under the Biden Administration\u2019s vaccine mandate for all incoming international air and land travelers passed the House with strong bipartisan support.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cThis simple, straightforward amendment will provide transparency surrounding this ludicrous and unscientific vaccine mandate put in place by Joe Biden\u2019s bureaucrats. This unnecessary CDC rule has made everyday life so much harder for many people: from tearing apart family reunifications to discouraging companies from doing business with America. I have heard from so many people who have been hurt by this mandate, including: the mother of a Dutch tourist who died on the Appalachian trail who was unable to come to the United States to collect her son\u2019s body; a Canadian man who has been unable to visit his fianc\u00e9e on American soil for the past three years; a man working for a company in the United Kingdom who has been unable to travel to the United States for business meetings; and a family in New Hampshire with Canadian in-laws who have been unable to have Canadian family members visit for Christmas in the United States since COVID started.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s bipartisan amendment requiring that the CDC produce a report detailing how many international travelers were denied entry into the United States under Joe Biden\u2019s vaccine mandate passed the House 253-168, with 38 Democrats voting in favor of it.\n\nDespite Joe Biden stating that \u201cthe pandemic is over\u201d, he has refused to lift the vaccine mandate for international travelers arriving legally to the United States. However, he has never required a vaccine mandate for the over four million illegal aliens who have walked across our southern border freely under his watch.\n\nThis draconian mandate puts America out of step with the rest of the civilized world. Other than a few countries controlled by dictators, the United States is the only country left that is imposing this unscientific and immoral COVID vaccine mandate on our legal visitors.\n\nSee the Congresswoman\u2019s remarks during debate on the House Floor:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-elon-act-audit-government-collusion-big-tech", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces the ELON Act to Audit Government Collusion with Big Tech Censorship", "2023-02-09", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Exposing Lewd Outlays for social Networking companies Act, or the ELON Act, to audit government collusion with big tech to censor Americans. The ELON Act also places a one-year moratorium on any payments going from the FBI to big tech companies.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cBig tech is in bed with the FBI and other agencies to the point where Congress can\u2019t tell where one ends and the other begins. The millions of dollars sent to Twitter that we know of during an election cycle, when they were at the same time censoring the Hunter Biden laptop from hell, is incredibly concerning. My bill, the ELON Act, requires a report from all agencies on federal dollars sent to big tech companies. My legislation also places a one-year moratorium on tax dollars going to big tech companies. We must expose the incestuous relationship between big tech and the federal government. My bill does exactly that.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Twitter files exposed the collusion between Big Tech and the Department of Justice. It confirmed shady content moderation practices including the blacklisting of conservatives, censoring the Hunter Biden laptop story as misinformation to influence the 2020 election, and the revolving door of personnel from the FBI to Twitter HQ before the platform was purchased by Elon Musk last year.\n\nLate last year, Michael Shellenberger reported internal emails at Twitter with the subject line \u201cRun the business- we made money!\u201d This email informed then-Twitter Deputy General Counsel Jim Baker that the FBI paid Twitter $3,415,323.00 between October 2019 and February 2021.\n\nThe FBI confirmed the nearly $3.5 million payment to Twitter was a \u201creimbursement\u201d for the \u201creasonable costs and expenses associated with their response to a legal process\u2026 For complying with legal requests, and a standard procedure.\u201d FBI officials also stated that Twitter isn't the only social media company that is being paid by the federal agency, stating \u201cWe don\u2019t just reimburse Twitter.\u201d\n\nAfter this information was reported, Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk tweeted, \u201cGovernment paid Twitter millions of dollars to censor info from the public.\n\nAmerican tax dollars should not be used to stifle the First Amendment. Congress must investigate when and why the FBI was paying off Big Tech platforms. The ELON Act works to find the answers to these questions and put an end to this corrupt practice.\n\nThe Exposing Lewd Outlays for social Networking companies Act, or the ELON Act, requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report on all payments made by the Department of Justice since January 1, 2015, to Twitter, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Apple. This report will be submitted to the House Committees on Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Intelligence as wel as the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Commerce, and Intelligence.\n\nThe ELON Act also places a one-year moratorium on the Department of Justice from making any new payments to these companies.\n\nRep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Barry Moore (AL-02), and Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22) cosponsored the ELON Act.\n\nThe ELON Act is supported by the American Principles Project and Citizens for Renewing America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/four-bills-cosponsored-congresswoman-boebert-end-covid-pandemic-pass-house", "Four Bills Cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert to End the COVID Pandemic Pass the House", "2023-02-03", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, four bills cosponsored by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert passed the House of Representatives.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cCOVID is over\u2014even Joe Biden admitted it. It is far past time to start undoing the harm that COVID hysteria caused our country, and it starts by reinstating our healthcare workers who should never have been fired for refusing to take the vaccine, requiring federal employees to actually show up to work, and cutting wasteful COVID spending.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis week, the House passed H. R. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act, which was cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert. The Pandemic is Over Act orders the Secretary of Health and Human Services to rescind the public health emergency declaration and relinquish all emergency powers that the executive branch has assumed.\n\nWith bipartisan support, the House also passed H. R. 497, the Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, which was cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert. This legislation ends the Biden administration\u2019s COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and nullifies the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\u2019 vaccine rule.\n\nAdditionally, the House passed H. J. Res. 7, which was cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert. This legislation declares the COVID national emergency is over. Biden has abused his self-declared emergency powers to justify his student loan scam and other unrelated liberal wish list items. This legislation will rescind the declaration of the COVID national emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act of 1974.\n\nFinally, the House passed H. R. 139, the SHOW UP Act, which was cosponsored by Congresswoman Boebert. As a member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, Congresswoman Boebert was supportive of this legislation to ensure that federal employees show up to work to serve the American people. According to one disturbing report by the Federal Times, just one in three federal workers has returned to their office full-time. Equally disturbing, a leaked memo from January 2021 to the then-chief of staff at the Department of Health and Human Services showed that between 20 and 30 percent of the Department\u2019s employees did not log into work on any given day between March and December during 2020. Enough is enough, and it is time for federal employees to show up to work again.\n\nAlso this week, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held its first hearing on COVID funding waste, fraud, and abuse.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-lauren-boebert-and-tom-tiffany-introduce-legislation-protect-farmers-and", "Reps. Lauren Boebert and Tom Tiffany Introduce Legislation to Protect Farmers and Ranchers and Delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species List", "2023-02-02", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Congressman Tom Tiffany led 22 Members of Congress in introducing the Trust the Science Act to follow the scientific recommendation of wildlife experts that the gray wolf should be removed from the Endangered Species List and that gray wolf populations should be managed by states instead of one-size-fits-all federal government regulation.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cThe gray wolf is fully recovered, should remain delisted in the lower 48 states, and states should determine how to manage their local gray wolf populations. For too long, farmers and ranchers have been powerless to defend their livestock from gray wolf attacks. The Trust the Science Act empowers states and puts people ahead of violent predators. We need to actually analyze the data objectively instead of letting Endangered Species Act listing decisions be made by leftist activists.\u201d\n\nCongressman Tom Tiffany said, \u201cIt\u2019s a scientific fact that the gray wolf has recovered well past its recovery goal. Saying otherwise undermines the purpose of the Endangered Species Act. This is a true recovery success story, and it's past time to give states the reins to control their wolf populations.\u201d\n\nColorado Livestock Association CEO Zach Riley stated, \u201cSpecial interest groups have long used the \u2018Equal Access to Justice Act,\u2019 lack of oversight in agencies and general lack of understanding of by the public where it concerns biology to wage war on those that live on the land and grow animals. It continues to be an ever-growing war situation between the special interest groups and their attorneys and those few left willing to try to preserve their heritage and way of life. We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Boebert bringing this legislation forward.\u201d\n\nBonnie Brown, Executive Director, Colorado Woolgrowers Association said, \u201cGray wolves have been biologically recovered for years, and in some areas, for decades. Continued federal listing is a money-maker for activist groups that bilk money out of donors, and rip off taxpayers by receiving EAJA funds for litigation ad nauseam, all while gray wolf populations continue to thrive and expand. Besides the harm wolves cause to livestock and wildlife, one of the things that upsets me the most is the millions of dollars that have been spent on wolf \u201crecovery\u201d that could have been spent on species in-peril. It's also obvious, that wolves are used as a mechanism to restrict land-use. Let\u2019s get this species permanently delisted and stop the wasteful spending on a species that is not only fully recovered but is flourishing.\u201d\n\nJason Ouimet, executive director for the National Rifle Association\u2019s Institute for Legislative Action said, \u201cThe NRA applauds Rep. Boebert for introducing the Trust the Science Act, working to return wolf management to the states. This legislation would not only allow states to better manage wolves, but it would also benefit hunters by allowing them to play a more active role in wildlife management.\u201d\n\nDirector of Public Policy- Federal Affairs for Colorado Farm Bureau Ashley House said, \u201cWe appreciate Congresswoman Boebert's work to bring a resolution to the status of wolves in the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes. Executive action and the courts have only complicated the issue with a back-and-forth policy on a species that has clearly recovered and is now thriving. Congress acted decisively on wolf-related issues in the past and should do so again with the passage of this measure.\u201d\n\nMid States Wool Growers Association General Manager Dave Rowe said, \u201cWe believe the relisting of the grey wolf was a mistake and should have never been done. The reintroduction of the grey wolf into farming and ranching communities put great pressure on those families in terms of their personal safety and the livestock that they care for. Again, Mid States Wool Growers Cooperative Association would like to be counted among the other organizations that have endorsed the Trust the Science Act.\u201d\n\nKeith Mark, President and Founder of Hunter Nation, said, \u201cOn behalf of Hunter Nation and our thousands of members in every state, I want to express our full support for the 'Trust the Science' Bill just introduced by Reps. Lauren Boebert (CO) and Tom Tiffany (WI) that would remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The gray wolf reintroduction project was wildly successful. Long ago, the gray wolf populations far exceeded all markers that had been set to determine a successful recovery. The gray wolf populations have now exploded past those goals to the detriment of all other wildlife populations, and are now a threat to livestock, pets, and humans. The 'Trust the Science' bill will be following one of the core tenants of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation: 'Scientific management is the proper means for wildlife conservation.' Hunter Nation applauds and supports Reps. Boebert and Tiffany and all others that support this needed legislation.\u201d\n\nDon Peay, Founder of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, said, \u201cFor everyone who loves wildlife, it\u2019s critical each state can manage wolves to protect herds of whitetail, elk, moose, big horn sheep, and all other wildlife.\u201d\n\nLuke Hilgemann, Executive Director, IOTR-International Order of T. Roosevelt,said, \u201cHunters and sportsmen remain the most crucial contributor to wildlife conservation; not bureaucrats and judges thousands of miles removed from the local communities who bear the costs of their heavy-handed decisions. The International Order of T. Roosevelt strongly supports state management of their wolf populations.\u201d\n\nWisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz said, \u201cWisconsin farmers should not be subject to the judicial whims of a judge hundreds of miles away. It\u2019s time Wisconsin is allowed to take full control of the management of the state\u2019s top predator. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates and supports the efforts of Representative Tiffany and Boebert as they work to allow Wisconsin farmers to defend their livestock. The science is proven. Wisconsin\u2019s wolves have been recovered, and it\u2019s time for the management phase of this Endangered Species Act success story.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Trust the Science Act requires the Secretary of Interior to reissue the 2020 Department of the Interior final rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States and ensures that the reissuance of the final rule will not be subject to judicial review by activist judges like the California judge who vacated the rule in 2020 and unilaterally relisted the gray wolf by judicial fiat.\n\nIn 2020, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delisted the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States through a process that included the best science and data available. At over 6,000 wolves at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest Endangered Species Act success story with recoveries with significant populations in the Rocky Mountains and western Great Lakes regions.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert has actively led on gray wolf issues. Rep. Boebert called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse its decision to study relisting the gray wolf. Additionally, Rep. Boebert\u2019s appropriations request for $1 million for the Wolf-Livestock Loss Demonstration Program to compensate farmers and ranchers whose livestock are killed by wolves reintroduced by federal programs was signed into law in FY2022 and FY2023.\n\n22 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Boebert\u2019s and Rep. Tiffany\u2019s Trust the Science Act, including: Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Del. James Moylan (GU-AL), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Brian Steil (WI-01), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01).\n\nStakeholders that have supported the Trust the Science Act in the 117th Congress or the 118th Congress include: Alaska Farm Bureau Federation, BigGame Forever, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Colorado Conservation Alliance, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties for Stable Economic Growth, Douglas Creek Conservation District, FreedomWorks, Hunter Nation, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, IOTR-International Order of T. Roosevelt, Mid States Wool Growers Association, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Association, Minnesota State Cattlemen\u2019s Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), New Mexico Cattle Growers\u2019 Association, New Mexico Wool Growers Inc., Oregon Cattlemen\u2019s Association, Rio Blanco County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau, Safari Club International (SCI), Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association, Washington Farm Bureau, Washington State Hunter Heritage Council, Western Caucus, White River Conservation District, Wisconsin Cattleman\u2019s Association, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-announces-subcommittee-assignments", "Congresswoman Boebert Announces Subcommittee Assignments", "2023-02-01", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "As a Member on the House Committee on Natural Resources, Congresswoman Boebert was selected to serve the people of Colorado\u2019s Third District on the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, and also on the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.\n\nAdditionally, as a Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Congresswoman Boebert will serve on the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and on the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cWater and American energy remain two of my top priorities, and I am thrilled to be a voice for rural Colorado as a member on these two critical subcommittees. I will keep working on effective policies to unleash American energy, protect water rights, fight western drought, prevent wildfires, and steward our natural resources in a way that puts rural Colorado first.\n\n\u201cCreating an environment for economic growth, supporting American energy production, cutting burdensome regulations, and holding the federal government accountable will be my priorities on these two vital Subcommittees of the Committee on Oversight and Government Accountability. For far too long, rogue, government bureaucrats have ignored and infringed on the freedoms of the people of Colorado\u2019s Third District.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn the 117th Congress, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was a leader on water issues impacting Colorado\u2019s Third District:\n\nSupporting 566 water projects that would provide new or improved ditches, pipelines, conveyance, and storage for Conejos, Alamosa, Rio Grande, and Mineral counties.\n\nAdvocating to defeat the misguided proposal put forth by the Denver suburbs to steal seven billion gallons of water per year in perpetuity from the San Luis Valley.\n\nIntroducing the Western Water Security Act to protect private water rights, defend against federal water grabs, and help ensure an abundant supply of clean water for future generations.\n\nFighting federal bureaucracy to get the San Luis Valley weather radar online to improve precipitation forecasting for local water districts.\n\nAggressively working to remove invasive salt cedar and Russian olive trees that are guzzling water by securing an important appropriations victory that became law to establish a pilot program to combat salt cedars.\n\nDefending private water rights from Biden\u2019s attempt to reinstate the controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.\n\nIntroducing the bipartisan House Companion to the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act to protect private water rights and conserve the Dolores River.\n\nSecuring $10 million for the Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage projects like the Southern Utes\u2019 Pine River Indian Irrigation Project.\n\nIntroducing H.R. 4302, comprehensive forestry legislation, that will improve forest health and improve water quality while also helping protect our watersheds and municipal water supplies.\n\nSupporting the Huerfano Water Conservancy District\u2019s effort to combat drought by enlarging the Maria-Stevens Reservoir, connecting three existing reservoirs, and building the Bruce Canyon Reservoir.\n\nCosponsoring the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, bipartisan legislation that became law and provides Endangered Species Act compliance for approximately 2,200 water projects while helping recover endangered fish.\n\nIn the 117th Congress, Congresswoman Boebert was also a leader supporting American energy:\n\nIntroducing the Fueling American Prosperity Act to reduce gas prices and responsibly develop American energy by streamlining the permit process. This legislation would also restart the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, ban importing Russian oil and natural gas, and resume oil and natural gas leasing. It will increase American energy exports to boost our economy and project American strength while exporting freedom throughout the world.\n\nIntroducing the Protecting American Energy Jobs Act to stop this administration\u2019s attack on energy workers. If these anti-American energy policies are left in place, Colorado will lose 16,000 energy jobs during his first term and over 200,000 in the next decade. This bill repeals Biden\u2019s job-killing executive mandates, ensures reliable and affordable energy supplies, and fosters economic growth and job creation in rural communities.\n\nIntroducing a bipartisan amendment that unanimously passed the House Committee on Natural Resources to protect American energy infrastructure\n\nCosponsoring the Energy Permitting Certainty Act to prevent frivolous lawsuits from preventing the processing of energy permits.\n\nCosponsoring the Onshore Energy Production Act to immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-defeats-partisan-anti-member-safety-gun-control-amendment-natural", "Rep. Boebert Defeats Partisan Anti-Member Safety Gun Control Amendment in the Natural Resources Committee", "2023-02-01", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) successfully defeated Congressman Jared Huffman\u2019s (CA-D) partisan anti-member safety gun control amendment to the Committee\u2019s rules during the House Committee on Natural Resources organizational meeting.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated, \u201cLeftists need to move past political stunts like trying to strip Members of Congress of their Constitutional rights to protect themselves while they sit on the House Committee on Natural Resources and instead address the real issues facing this Committee, like western water, which is so important for rural Colorado.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nSince 1967, the U.S. Capitol Police Board\u2019s regulations have authorized Members of Congress to transport firearms on the Capitol Campus everywhere, except in three very specific locations: The House Floor, the Speaker\u2019s Lobby, and the Rayburn Room. The Capitol Police Board permits Members to transport firearms for their personal protection everywhere else on the Capitol Campus, including all Committee rooms.\n\nProhibiting Members from exercising their Second Amendment rights while they sit on the House Committee on Natural Resources would be a colossal waste of government resources. If this frivolous rule would have passed, would it have required Capitol Police to guard every entrance to this Committee room and ask them to stop and frisk every Member before entering for every hearing and every markup for the entire Congress?\n\nAdditionally, prohibiting Members of Congress from exercising their Second Amendment rights while they sit on Committee sets a dangerous precedent with threats against Members of Congress at an all-time-high. In the last Congress, a deranged individual was arrested by the FBI for threats made against Congresswoman Boebert. Sadly, there is a long history of threats made against individual Members of Congress. In March of 1954, four members of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party opened fire onto the House floor and wounded five Members. In July of 1998, a gunman entered the Capitol through a Member and employee entrance with a six-shot revolver. When the magnetometer went off, the gunman shot a Capitol Police Officer in the head, engaged in a gun fight, and entered the office of the then Majority Whip. In 2011, a deranged gunman shot Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and 17 other people. In June of 2017, at a Congressional baseball game practice attended by 24 Members of Congress, a gunman opened fire and seriously injured then-Whip Steve Scalise. Just last year, a mad man rushed the stage and tried to stab Congressman Lee Zeldin at a campaign rally in New York. Additionally, under incompetent Democrat leadership, Washington, D.C. has a violent crime problem that is often 150% higher than the national average.\n\nThese facts highlight the need for Members to have the ability to exercise their right to self-defense.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-february-staff-mobile-office-0", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office Releases February Staff Mobile Office Hours", "2023-01-30", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert stated: \u201cServing the people of Colorado\u2019s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.\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 mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $2,025,972.46 to constituents.\n\nMobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/three-congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-amendments-pass-house-bipartisan-support", "Three of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert\u2019s Amendments Pass the House with Bipartisan Support", "2023-01-30", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert passed three amendments to the Strategic Production Response Act through the House of Representatives, two by unanimous consent and one via a recorded vote with bipartisan support and five Democrats supporting her amendment. Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s amendments to H.R. 21, the Strategic Response Production Act, will increase government transparency, help reduce gas prices, increase American energy production, and protect Colorado energy jobs.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cThe Strategic Production Response Act works to regain America\u2019s energy independence while also preventing a rogue administration from raiding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a nonemergency situation as was done by the Biden administration. The Reserve has \u2018strategic\u2019 in its name for a reason. With the historic changes to the House rules that we secured, the House is now functioning as it should, with Members on both sides of the aisle debating and voting on policy issues that will help the American people. The American people want solutions, not just rhetoric, and that\u2019s exactly what we accomplished with these three amendments that will help lower gas prices and responsibly increase energy production on federal lands.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nAs part of the historic changes to the House rules that Congresswoman Boebert spearheaded, Members are now able to make more substantive amendments, engage in more debate, and create policy solutions that benefit the American people. Three of Congresswoman Boebert's amendments passed the House with bipartisan support:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Amendment No. 32 passed the House by unanimous consent. This Amendment enhances congressional oversight and government transparency by requiring the Biden administration to submit its plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands to the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction. Specifically, the amendment requires this plan to be submitted to the House Committees on Armed Services; Agriculture; Energy and Commerce; and Natural Resources as well as the Senate Committees on Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Armed Services; and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. This Amendment allows Congress to take back its Article I authority while ensuring a more transparent government with checks and balances.\n\nClick below to watch the Congresswoman\u2019s speech about her Amendment No. 32 on the House Floor during debate:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Amendment No. 137 passed the House by unanimous consent. This amendment requires the Secretary of the Interior to identify areas for responsible energy leasing within Colorado\u2019s Thompson Divide. This amendment seeks to provide a voice for local communities which were ignored and cut out of the process when the Biden administration unilaterally locked up nearly 300,000 acres in Colorado and the Third District through the stroke of a pen. Congresswoman Boebert has consistently opposed Biden\u2019s decision to unilaterally lock up land in the Thompson Divide from energy development, and local stakeholders have spoken out about how this process unfairly failed to address their concerns. After the proposed land grab was announced, Kathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance, eloquently stated, \u201cthe White House has initiated a withdrawal for the Thompson Divide while advancing a false narrative that energy development and land protection are mutually exclusive. Oil and natural gas activity has taken place in the Thompson Divide area since the 1940s while conserving the land. We can do both: we can develop energy while protecting the land. The area remains a vital resource and is located within the second largest potential natural gas reserve in the United States. There\u2019s no need to lock away public lands and minerals, especially at a time of high energy prices.\u201d\n\nClick below to watch the Congresswoman\u2019s speech about her Amendment No. 137 on the House Floor during debate:\n\nCongresswoman Boebert\u2019s Amendment No. 33 passed the House with bipartisan support and five Democrats voting in favor of her amendment. This commonsense amendment allows a modest 5% increase to responsibly increase energy production on federal lands to 15% instead of the 10% in the original bill text. On Biden\u2019s watch, gas prices have increased by 40%. To attempt to help combat his backwards energy strategy, the White House raided the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by more than 40%. It makes no sense to be dependent on foreign countries when American natural gas is the cleanest in the world\u2014in fact, our natural gas is 42% cleaner than Russian gas and American innovation has allowed America to be the global leader in reducing emissions since 2000.\n\nClick below to watch the Congresswoman\u2019s speech about her Amendment No. 33 on the House Floor during debate:\n\nThese three legislative victories give a powerful voice to the people of Colorado who have been left behind and forgotten by the Biden administration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-defund-planned-parenthood-act", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces the Defund Planned Parenthood Act", "2023-01-20", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Boebert stated, \u201cThe nation\u2019s largest abortion provider has no business receiving taxpayer dollars. Planned Parenthood claims these funds go to healthcare for women, but last year, Planned Parenthood performed a record number of abortions while also reducing the number of well-woman exams and breast cancer screenings it performed. Instead of funding Planned Parenthood, my bill will redirect this funding to community health centers that actually meet the health needs of women across the country.\u201d\n\nKristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America said, \u201cThere\u2019s no single entity that stands to make a profit off the violence of abortion more than Planned Parenthood. Deceitfully, Planned Parenthood guises their business model as one that helps women while their latest annual report shows they made $633 MILLION from taxpayers while ending 383,460 little lives in that same time frame. Screening services to help women were all down by double digit percentages proving they\u2019re in the business of abortion. Students for Life Action applauds Rep. Boebert and her colleagues for cutting funds from this abortion giant while lifting up the local pregnancy centers that stand to gain nothing from helping women facing crisis pregnancy.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nFrom 2020-2021, the government gave $633 million\u2014or over $1.7 million per day\u2014in taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood\u2019s business model is to prioritize abortions above all else. Since 2010, Planned Parenthood has reduced its cancer screening by 74%, prenatal care by 72%, and contraceptive services by 41%.\n\nInstead of funding Planned Parenthood, Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s legislation redirects $235 million to funding community health centers across the country that provide healthcare for women.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is a member of the Values Action Team.\n\nCongresswoman Boebert is proud to have earned an A+ rating from the Susan B Anthony List, a 100% score from the National Right to Life Committee, a 100% score from the Family Research Council, an A+ from Students for Life Action, and a 0% score from Planned Parenthood.\n\nStudents for Life of America, the National Right to Life Committee, Heritage Action, and Concerned Women for America support Congresswoman Boebert\u2019s Defund Planned Parenthood Act.\n\n29 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Boebert\u2019s Defund Planned Parenthood Act, including: Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-08), Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12), Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04), Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04), Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Rep. Bob Good (VA-05), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Michael Guest (MS-03), Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03), Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04), Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21), Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Alex Mooney (WV-02), Rep. Bill Posey (FL-08), Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02) and Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-01).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-selected-serve-house-committee-oversight-and-accountability", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Selected to Serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability", "2023-01-17", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nJanuary 17, 2023\n\nToday, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was selected to serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cI am excited to get to work defending the individual liberties of the people of Colorado\u2019s Third District by holding the Biden administration accountable. As an advocate for transparency and reform, I will pursue the truth, conduct effective oversight, and fight to root out waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the federal government. I look forward to working with Chairman James Comer and supporting his mission to eliminate mismanagement in the federal government by investigating the border and fentanyl crises, COVID relief fraud, government collusion with big tech to censor Americans, the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, the energy crisis, COVID origins, and the Biden family\u2019s shady business schemes.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder Chairman James Comer\u2019s leadership, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability will get back to its original purpose of advocating for taxpayers by investigating reports of waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government. Chairman Comer and Rep. Boebert will work together to address some of the Oversight Committee\u2019s top priorities for the 118th Congress, including:\n\nInvestigating the border and fentanyl crises. Since Biden took office, over 4.35 million illegal aliens have crossed our border. This has fueled our nation\u2019s crime crisis, with Border Patrol encountering over 120 murderers, almost 900 sex offenders, almost 5,000 for drug traffickers, and almost 700 weapons traffickers since Biden took office. In the midst of this crime wave at the southern border, enough fentanyl to kill every American 19 times over has crossed the border. The border crisis is devastating rural Colorado. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults ages 18-45 and killed 71,238 Americans in 2021, including more than 900 Coloradans. Additionally, the border crisis costs Colorado an estimated $1.1 billion per year, with 45% of illegal aliens receiving government benefits.\n\nInvestigating the weaponization of federal agencies against the American people. From weaponizing the FBI against parents who spoke out at school board meetings to colluding with big tech to censor conservatives and interfere in our elections, the Obama and Biden administrations have weaponized federal agencies against the American people.\n\nInvestigating COVID fraud. It\u2019s estimated that at least $560 billion of COVID relief was lost to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. For instance, money that was supposed to go to help students recover lost learning due to not being in the classroom instead went to fund electric school buses.\n\nInvestigating the botched Afghanistan surrender. Over a year ago, 13 U.S. Servicemembers died in a tragic terrorist attack on Kabul Airport. Since that tragic August day, the American people have not received any answers from the Biden administration. The Oversight Committee will investigate why Biden abandoned 1,000 U.S. citizens and thousands of lawful permanent residents in Afghanistan. Additionally, the Oversight Committee will investigate why Joe Biden lied to the American people about his phone call to the Afghan President, pressuring him to \u201cproject a different picture\u201d \u201cwhether it is true or not\u201d to \u201cchange perception.\u201d The Oversight Committee will also investigate the tactical failures of the Afghanistan surrender, including investigating why the Biden administration surrendered Bagram Air Base and instead evacuated Americans out of the unsecured airport in Kabul. The Committee also will investigate what happened to the $7 billion in military equipment the United States surrendered to the Taliban.\n\nInvestigating the energy crisis. The Oversight Committee will investigate Biden\u2019s energy failures that have more than doubled the cost of gasoline. Biden\u2019s war on American energy is making electricity, household heating, and natural gas prices skyrocket\u2014forcing Americans to pay more for necessities while also being crippled by rampant inflation. Additionally, the Oversight Committee will investigate why Biden sold oil from our Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China in order to influence energy prices right before the midterm election.\n\nInvestigating COVID origins. To prevent future pandemics, it is critical for Congress to get to the bottom of what created the COVID pandemic. Taxpayer dollars funded the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and even Dr. Fauci knew the lab-leak theory was likely correct. The Oversight Committee must hold China, Dr. Fauci, and the public health industrial complex accountable for their role in covering up the origins of the COVID pandemic.\n\nInvestigating the Biden family\u2019s \u201cpay-to-play\u201d business schemes. Released documents prove that Joe Biden lied to the American people when he claimed that he was not involved in Hunter Biden\u2019s shady business dealings. The American people deserve the truth about whether Joe Biden used his career in public service to sell out American interests to enrich his family. The Oversight Committee will investigate the Biden family\u2019s trail of corruption.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-votes-protect-right-life", "Rep. Boebert Votes to Protect the Right to Life", "2023-01-12", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Congresswoman Boebert voted to defend the right to life by voting for the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation she cosponsored to stop the horrific practice of refusing medical care to babies who survive late term abortions. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert cosponsored and voted for a resolution to condemn the nearly 80 documented attacks on pro-life facilities and 108 attacks on churches across the country following the Supreme Court decision leak.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cAmericans overwhelmingly reject the Democrats\u2019 extremist views on abortion. 77% of Americans believe that a baby who survives a failed abortion attempt should receive the same lifesaving medical care as any other premature baby born at the same age. However, only one Democrat House Member agreed and voted for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Democrats\u2019 radical view on abortion is out of step with the rest of the country.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, since the infamous Supreme Court leak, there have been almost 80 attacks against pro-life pregnancy resource centers that serve underprivileged mothers, connecting them with the services and resources they need while navigating challenging pregnancies. These violent attackers have firebombed, vandalized, and destroyed, but they cannot overcome the courage of brave pro-life leaders across the country.\u201d\n\nBackground on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:\n\nSince Roe v. Wade was handed down in 1973, over 17,855 babies have survived a failed abortion attempt. Fourteen of these survivors had the courage to share their stories publicly. Many abortion survivors, including Melissa Ohden, have testified before Congress about how lifesaving care ensured that her young life did not end on the operating table of an abortion clinic. Additionally, Gianna Jessen testified before the House Judiciary Committee about how she survived an attempted late-term abortion when her mother was seven-and-a-half months pregnant.\n\nIn 2002, when the bill was first introduced, the Senate passed it unanimously and 14 Democrats co-sponsored the legislation. But yesterday, 210 Democrats voted against saving the lives of infants born alive after a failed abortion attempt. Saving the lives of abortion survivors like Melissa Ohden and Gianna Jessen should not be a partisan issue.\n\nBackground on the Resolution to Condemn Attacks on Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Centers:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/case-you-missed-it-rep-boeberts-statement-voting-defund-87000-new-irs-agents", "In Case You Missed it: Rep. Boebert\u2019s Statement on Voting to Defund 87,000 New IRS Agents", "2023-01-11", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Lauren Boebert cast her first vote in the 118th Congress to defund Democrats\u2019 proposal to hire 87,000 new IRS agents.\n\nCongresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, \u201cHouse Republicans are keeping our promises to the American people by defunding the 87,000 IRS agents put in place by House Democrats last year. The bill is two pages not thousands, it has one subject, and zero earmarks. Also, this bill will help stop the harassment of American citizens by preventing those 87,000 IRS agents from ever being hired. That\u2019s conservative governance at its finest: more freedom, less government\u2014and we are just getting started.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nLast year, House Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which authorized hiring 87,000 new IRS agents, doubling the size of the IRS. The new IRS agents were needed to audit more middle-class families to make sure they were paying for the expensive provisions in the bill, including the $378 billion in new radical Green New Deal spending; the new EPA-run national climate bank; $1.5 billion for \u201ctree equity\u201d; and $1 billion for electric garbage trucks, postal trucks, and school busses.\n\nThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirmed that the 87,000 new IRS agents were not going to be going after tax cheats\u2014rather, they would be targeting middle-class families making less than $400,000 per year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boeberts-full-statement-historic-victories-house-conservatives", "Congresswoman Boebert's Full Statement on the Historic Victories House Conservatives Secured", "2023-01-07", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Lauren Boebert", "B000825", "boebert.house.gov", "boebert", "https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "House conservatives delivered a massive victory for the American people by fundamentally changing the way Congress will operate.\n\nWe changed the way bills will be passed. We changed the way the government will be funded. We changed the way committees will be formed. We secured votes on term limits, the fair tax, the Texas Border Plan, and so much more.\n\nHere\u2019s what I hope America saw this week:\n\n1. The first one has nothing to do with politics. It\u2019s this: A few voices can make a big difference. This isn\u2019t just about politics. If you\u2019re a mom or a student, a truck driver or a server, if you believe in something and will stand by that belief, you can make a meaningful change.\n\n2. Congress has been broken. From the way we spend money to the way Pelosi consolidated power to the Speakership, it's broken, and House conservatives are working to fix it.\n\n3. It\u2019s better to get things right than to get them quickly.\n\n4. When Congress actually functions as intended, when were all on the Floor debating a path forward, the result is far better for the American people than when governing is done behind closed doors.\n\nThis past week we all delivered on the promises we made to our constituents. They told us Congress is broken, and we promised to work on fixing it. We\u2019ve done just that. But we\u2019ve got more to deliver on. We will work to close the southern border, increase domestic energy production, lower government spending, curb inflation, and so much more.\n\nFrom the Speaker\u2019s office to my more moderate colleagues, even those I\u2019ve exchanged some tough words with, we will all work together to deliver conservative solutions on these issues for the American people.\n\nI want to close by responding to one criticism that has been cast on what took place this week. Joe Biden said this has been embarrassing for Republicans. How sad is it that us governing as the founders intended looks embarrassing to Democrats? It should look like the norm. I\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s embarrassing. 40-year high inflation is embarrassing. 5 million illegals crossing our southern border is embarrassing. Surrendering to ISIS and fleeing Afghanistan is embarrassing. Having a President that can\u2019t finish his sentences is embarrassing.\n\nBut fighting to fix Congress, that\u2019s doing exactly what we promised.\n\nSincerely,\n\nLauren Boebert\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 91, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Republican", "p1": "CO", "p2": "2023"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO&year=2023", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 91, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=CO&year=2023", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO&year=2023", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 91, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO&year=2023&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO&year=2023", "results": [{"value": "CO", "label": "CO", "count": 91, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2023", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO&year=2023", "results": [{"value": "2023", "label": "2023", "count": 91, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=CO", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": null, "next_url": null, "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 242.98315588384867, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}