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| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=C2D367A1-D84A-4853-8164-97B1655AF029 | Bennet Visits Broomfield FISH, Thanks Volunteers for Supporting Food Insecure Families | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Yesterday,Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet toured Broomfield Fellowship In Serving Humanity (FISH) with Executive Director Dayna Scott and Volunteer Coordinator Sharin Oliver to learn more about the organization and thank volunteers for supporting food insecure families during a moment of great need. From Left to Right: U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Executive Director Dayna Scott, Volunteer Lucia Fang Download photos from the visitHERE. I'm grateful to Broomfield FISH for providing Coloradans in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and other services, includingrent, utility, and transportation assistance,saidBennet.No Coloradan could have predicted this crisis, and we can't expect them to endure it alone. The most recent COVID relief package includes a provision Congressman Joe Neguse and I worked on to increase the maximum SNAP benefit by 15 percent. It will help more Coloradans put nutritious food on the table. While I'm glad President Trump signed the COVID reliefinto law, this is not the end of our responsibility. When the Senate returns in January, we must be prepared to act again to provide the necessary relief to overcome this crisis. More people than ever are facing hunger and visiting food pantries, many for the first time. We're grateful for Senator Bennet's continued support and his leadership on addressing food insecurity for households in Broomfield County, Colorado, and across the country,said DaynaScott, Executive Director of Broomfield FISH Food Bank and Family Resource Center. Feeding America projects that overall food insecurity could rise by 57 percent in BroomfieldCounty by the end of 2020, with child food insecurity increasing by 94 percent. Since March, FISH has served more than 12,000 people in Broomfield County, which is more than one in seven residents. Bennet has been working to increase resources for food insecure families since before theCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)pandemic started. AprovisionfromBennet'sproposal withU.S.Congressman Joe Neguse(D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-ndaa-override-vote | Congressman Jason Crow Statement on NDAA Override Vote | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | I cast my vote today to override President Trump's veto thinking about my time as Private Crow when I was on the receiving end of decisions made in Congress. We have a sacred obligation to our men and women in uniform and their families to make sure they have the support they need. This defense bill will give our troops a pay raise, improve military housing, and give the government the resources it needs to respond to the ongoing cyberattacks. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-support-2000-stimulus-checks | Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Support for $2,000 Stimulus Checks | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | I called for $2,000 emergency payments since the beginning of this pandemic. I know what it's like to struggle paycheck to paycheck and not know where my next rent payment would come from. Americans are in crisis and they deserve leadership and support. The President supports this, the House supports this, and now it is time for the Senate to join us as well. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lamborn-supports-fy21-ndaa | Congressman Lamborn Supports the FY21 NDAA | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today the United States House of Representatives voted to overturn the veto on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). President Trump vetoed the NDAA over concerns with the lack of a repeal of Section 230. The NDAA includes nearly $1 billion for defense programs in Colorado's Fifth District. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: One of the only enumerated roles of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. The most important vote I take every year as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee is on the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation is critical to ensuring that our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to execute the dangerous missions they are assigned. I simply could not oppose this bill when it provides nearly a billion dollars of defense spending in our district, bolsters our cybersecurity defense, modernizes our military to deter Russia and China, and provides a much-needed pay raise for our troops. I understand President Trump's concerns about Section 230 and I share those concerns. This is why I am a cosponsor of legislation from my colleague Rep. Gosar which would revise Section 230 and prevent Big Tech from censoring and silencing conservatives. However, we cannot allow our near-peer adversaries to take advantage of any disruptions in funding for our troops or in research and development. I must support our troops and protect our national defense. This legislation also provides a three percent pay raise to our troops, codifies important national security space launch language, enhances our defense cooperation with allies and partners such as Israel, fully funds nuclear modernization, provides funds to counter China, and bolsters our cybersecurity defense. You can read more about the FY21 National Defense Authorization ActHERE. Contact:Cassandra Sebastian (719) 520-0055 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-reopen-small-businesses-backbone-society | ICYMI: Reopen small businesses, the backbone of society | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Colorado Springs, CO-Congressman Lamborn recently authored an Op-Ed published in the Colorado Springs Gazette about the harmful effects of COVID-19 shutdowns and the need for Governor Polis to allow Colorado small businesses and schools to reopen. Read the Op-Ed below: Reopen small businesses, the backbone of society The approval of two COVID-19 vaccines is an outstanding achievement of modern science, innovation, and research. President Donald Trump and his administration have worked diligently and effectively through Operation Warp Speed to develop multiple vaccines in record time. In fact, Colorado has received shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Millions more doses are on the way. The vaccine must first go to the most vulnerable in our society and to front-line health care workers. The Great Barrington Declaration, which has been signed by nearly 13,000 medical and public health scientists, is an example of the balance we can reach to simultaneously protect the most vulnerable, maintain case counts below hospital capacity, and allow young and healthy individuals to go about their daily lives. Our small businesses and our community cannot endure further closing, even if partial. The adverse effects of prior lockdowns have caused many businesses to shut doors permanently. The restaurant industry is critical to Colorado's economy, providing 10% of the jobs in the state and generating $14.5 billion in annual sales. Restaurants and bars are prepared and trained to handle public health risks and must pass extensive health and safety protocols. For example, restaurants and bars must pass air-exchange tests, which in many circumstances leads to better air circulation than in crowded homes. Small businesses take the risks to their employees seriously, and it is in their best interest to protect them and their customers. The continued closure of schools and the use of remote learning is leading to harmful effects in the community. Students transmit the virus at a lower rate than adults, and students perform a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-bill-to-protect-antitrust-whistleblowers-is-signed-into-law | Neguse Bill to Protect Antitrust Whistleblowers Is Signed Into Law | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 28, 2020 Neguse Bill to Protect Antitrust Whistleblowers Is Signed Into Law Washington D.C.Before Christmas, legislation introduced by Congressman Neguse which would extend whistleblower protections and ensure greater accountability for criminal antitrust violations was signed into law by President Trump. This is the 7th law Congressman Neguse has enacted during his first term in Congress. Two other measures sponsored by Congressman Neguse to make adjustments to the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park currently await signature from the President. As Vice Chair of the Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee, Congressman Neguse has moved several critical antitrust enforcement measures through Congress. In October, Congressman Neguse's bill to reauthorize a critical antitrust enforcement program was signed into law. Since early in the pandemic, Congressman Neguse has championed a provision to prohibit price gouging for consumers. The bill signed last weekthe Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Actis bipartisan and co-led with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law. The bill was carried by Senator Chuck Grassley in the Senate. Specifically, the bill would extend whistleblower protections to private sector employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government. View Congressman Neguse's remarks on the House floor before bill passage here. Fundamentally, this bill is about consumer protection. It's about protecting the public, said Congressman Joe Neguse. Before I came to Congress, I served several years in Governor Hickenlooper's cabinet, leading our state's consumer protection agencya 600 person department, civil servants from across our state working hard each … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/merry-christmas-lamborn-family | Merry Christmas from the Lamborn Family | 2020-12-25 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Doug Lamborn released the following Christmas greeting: "Christmas is a time to rejoice and share in the warmth of those dear to us. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jeanie and I give thanks for Jesus' gift of 'peace on Earth and goodwill toward man' through the presence of Emmanuel God with us. May your home be filled with peace and joy, and may God's presence surround you and your family at Christmas time and throughout the New Year." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-statement-president-trump-s-veto-ndaa | Rep. Jason Crow Statement of President Trump’s Veto of NDAA | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | To be clear, the President just vetoed the defense bill during a national security crisis because he wants to sue Twitter. Let's hope the Republicans who voted a few weeks ago for getting tough on China, giving troops a pay raise, and responding to cyber threats still think those are good ideas next week when we vote to override. Our country and our service members deserve nothing less. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lamborns-statement-covid-19-relief-package | Rep. Lamborn's Statement on the COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. The United States House of Representatives today passed a massive two part, $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package which funds the government. The second part of the package also includes an additional $900 billion for COVID19 relief. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "I was pleased to vote in favor of the first part of this package which included a 3% pay raise for our troops, provides $1.375 billion in border wall funding, and fully funds our nation's law enforcement. "However, I voted against the second part of this package, which increases non-defense spending by $12.5 billion dollars over the budget caps. This legislation included many unrelated provisions such as $23.9 billion-dollars for green new deal loan guarantees, $10 billion dollars to bail out the USPS, $180 million increase for the EPA, $40 million dollars for the Kennedy Center, and $10 million for gender programs in Pakistan. This legislation lays the groundwork for a Climate Security Advisory Council and contains COVID19 relief which is overly broad. For example, this legislation includes a $300 weekly federal supplemental unemployment benefit that will unfortunately make one half of Americans receive more by staying home than if they went back to their jobs. It also provides a $600 stimulus check to all Americans whether they are employed or not. The $600-dollar stimulus checks should be targeted, and falls short of focusing support on those who need it most, individuals who have lost their jobs and are suffering from state-mandated lockdowns. "This is a not a way to effectively legislate. This omnibus is the longest bill in history, numbering 5593 pages, and the second largest spending bill. To make matters worse, the full text of this bill was not released until hours before Members were expected to vote on its content. In the future, we must allow Members of Congress to engage in negotiation and debate, not craft legislation in secret behind closed doors in the 11th hour, just days before Christmas. This y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-bipartisan-colorado-delegation-urge-expedited-approval-of-major-disaster-declaration-for-wildfire-recovery | Congressman Neguse, Bipartisan Colorado Delegation Urge Expedited Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Recovery | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 23, 2020 Congressman Neguse, Bipartisan Colorado Delegation Urge Expedited Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Recovery Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and the entire bipartisan Colorado delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift support for Governor Polis's request to designate Colorado's wildfires as a Major Disaster to bring in needed recovery funds for the state. Devastating wildfires have occurred across our state, forcing evacuations, threatening air and water quality, and destroying homes and businesses. Given the historic nature of these fires and their devastating impact on our communities, we urge you to expedite the approval process so that Coloradans have access to the resources they need to respond and recover quickly,reads the letter from the delegation.The unprecedented nature of this emergency merits a swift and comprehensive response. Given the rapid escalation and urgent need for support, we request an expeditious approval of the Governor's Major Disaster declaration request." Three of the state's five largest fires have occurred in 2020. The East Troublesome fire grew sixfold in size in a matter of 24 hours and is the second-largest fire in state history. The Cameron Peak fire, which began burning in August, grew to over 200,000 acres the largest fire in Colorado history. Additionally, the Grizzley Creek fire closed I-70, one of Colorado's major transportation corridors. These fires, in addition to the Middle Fork fire, Williams Fork fire, the Lefthand Canyon fire, and the Calwood Fire, caused thousands of Coloradans to evacuate and significant infrastructure damage. Read the letterhere. ### Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 December 23, 2020 Dear Mr. President, We write in strong support of Governor Polis' request for an expedited Major Disaster declaration for the State of Colorado. Devastating wildfires have occurred across… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-calls-for-change-in-federal-guidance-to-ensure-more-colorado-kids-can-access-nutrition-assistance | Congressman Neguse Calls For Change in Federal Guidance to Ensure More Colorado Kids Can Access Nutrition Assistance | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 23, 2020 Congressman Neguse Calls For Change in Federal Guidance to Ensure More Colorado Kids Can Access Nutrition Assistance Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture David Perdue urging a change in federal guidance to ensure that 190,000 Colorado children and countless others throughout the country currently unable to receive nutritional assistance, would be able to. Specifically, the letter calls for a change in the P-EBT Assistance for Children in Schools that are Closed or have Reduced Attendance guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service's (USDA) on November 16th, 2020, which stated that states could no longer address gaps in access to Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) from the Spring of 2020 by issuing previous allotments for the 2019-2020 school year to eligible beneficiaries. This recent guidance from the Department of Agriculture runs counter to congressional intent and counter to the needs of Colorado kids and families, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.As schools shut down at the start of the pandemic, lifting up new infrastructure to get nutritional assistance in the hands of students was challenging. It's important that states be given maximum flexibility as they navigate these new circumstances. This detrimental guidance must be reversed so Colorado can support 190,000 students and distribute over $50 million in federal nutrition assistance that has not yet been accounted for. We should be helping vulnerable children get the nutritious food they would otherwise receive in school during this healthcare crisis, saidCongresswoman Kim Schrier.Pandemic-EBT does just that. Any guidance that would restrict at-risk children from this benefit goes against congressional intent, and that is why this modification is so important. Pandemic EBT has been an incredible success, bringing nearly $50 million directly to Colorado families with kids to support learning, nutrition, and food security… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5212 | Congressman Neguse, Bipartisan Colorado Delegation Urge Expedited Approval of FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Recovery | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and the entire bipartisan Colorado delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift support for Governor Polis's request to designate Colorado's wildfires as a Major Disaster to bring in needed recovery funds for the state. Devastating wildfires have occurred across our state, forcing evacuations, threatening air and water quality, and destroying homes and businesses. Given the historic nature of these fires and their devastating impact on our communities, we urge you to expedite the approval process so that Coloradans have access to the resources they need to respond and recover quickly, reads the letter from the delegation. The unprecedented nature of this emergency merits a swift and comprehensive response. Given the rapid escalation and urgent need for support, we request an expeditious approval of the Governor's Major Disaster declaration request. Three of the state's five largest fires have occurred in 2020. The East Troublesome fire grew sixfold in size in a matter of 24 hours and is the second-largest fire in state history. The Cameron Peak fire, which began burning in August, grew to over 200,000 acres the largest fire in Colorado history. Additionally, the Grizzley Creek fire closed I-70, one of Colorado's major transportation corridors. These fires, in addition to the Middle Fork fire, Williams Fork fire, the Lefthand Canyon fire, and the Calwood Fire, caused thousands of Coloradans to evacuate and significant infrastructure damage. Read the letter here. ### Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 December 23, 2020 Dear Mr. President, We write in strong support of Governor Polis' request for an expedited Major Disaster declaration for the State of Colorado. Devastating wildfires have occurred across our state, forcing evacuations, threatening air and water quality, and destroying homes and businesses. Given the historic nature of these fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5285 | Perlmutter Statement in Support of Returning Iran, U.S. to Compliance with the Iran Nuclear Agreement | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Perlmutter Statement in Support of Returning Iran, U.S. to Compliance with the Iran Nuclear Agreement f t # e Washington D.C., December 23, 2020 Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement expressing support for Iran and the United States to return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Iran, otherwise known as the Iran Agreement.America is safer when we work to limit the spread of nuclear weapons and prevent conflict in the Middle East. The Iran Agreement moved us closer to these important goals. However, the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Agreement hurt the United States' credibility with allies and jeopardized our national security, said Perlmutter. The Iran Agreement provides a critical framework to reduce nuclear tensions in the Middle East, make Israel safer and less prone to nuclear conflict with Iran, and limit Iran's capacity to build nuclear bombs. While not intended to be a peace agreement or to resolve or eliminate all threats, the Agreement, through diplomacy, works to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and is a starting point to achieving long-term non-proliferation. I look forward to President Biden re-engaging with Iran and for both countries to return to the principles of the Agreement once again. In August 2015, Perlmutter supported the nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Iran as a diplomatic solution to reduce and limit Iran's ability to develop or manufacture nuclear weapons and protect Americans . In May 2018, Perlmutter opposed the decision of the Trump administration to withdraw the U.S. from the Agreement, citing concerns the move would create more chaos and uncertainty and jeopardize national security. In December 2020, Perlmutt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=3081DB4A-E7D1-4132-B853-1B40172E00D3 | Bennet Makes Strong Case for Permanently Basing U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs Following Virtual Community Visit | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after yesterday's virtual community visit to Colorado Springs, another step in the U.S. Air Force's process for determining the permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command. With our infrastructure, innovation, workforce, and commitment to the space mission, there is no better permanent home for U.S. Space Command than Peterson Air Force Base,said Bennet.Colorado Springs has a workforce prepared to meet the demands of this mission and a community that already plays a critical role in the national security space mission. Military personnel, civilians, and veterans want to live in Colorado Springs because they know we are committed to supporting them. Leaders across the state have joined together in this effort,demonstratingColorado's full commitment to the space mission. Following the selection of the six finalist communities in Colorado, New Mexico, Alabama, Texas, Florida, and Nebraska, the Air Force announced that they would be conducting an in-person visit to each of the sites and a virtual visit with the community. Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, and other community leaders presented the case for why Colorado Springs is the best and only home for U.S. Space Command. The Air Force has said the final basing decision will be announced by January 2021. Peterson Air Force Base(AFB) is the current provisional headquarters of U.S. Space Command and will be until 2026. Background In 2019, Bennet and U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) led the Colorado Delegation inwritingto then-Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan andwritingto then-Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan and then-Commander of U.S. Space Command General Jay Raymond to emphasize what Colorado offers as a candidate to be the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. Bennet and Gardner also published anop-edin the Colorado Springs Gazette advocating for the basing d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=5DC56A35-B56B-47BC-87CD-66F896D24E80 | Bennet, Entire Colorado Congressional Delegation Urge Expedited Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Recovery | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift approval of Colorado Governor Jared Polis's request to designate Colorado's wildfires as a Major Disaster to bring in needed recovery funds for the state. Devastating wildfires have occurred across our state, forcing evacuations, threatening air and water quality, and destroying homes and businesses. Given the historic nature of these fires and their devastating impact on our communities, we urge you to expedite the approval process so that Coloradans have access to the resources they need to respond and recover quickly, wrote Bennet and his colleagues. The unprecedented nature of this emergency merits a swift and comprehensive response. Given the rapid escalation and urgent need for support, we request an expeditious approval of the Governor's Major Disaster declaration request." Three of the state's five largest fires have occurred in 2020. The East Troublesome fire grew sixfold in size in a matter of 24 hours and is the second-largest fire in state history. The Cameron Peak fire, which began burning in August, grew to over 200,000 acres the largest fire in Colorado history. Additionally, the Grizzley Creek fire closed I-70, one of Colorado's major transportation corridors. These fires, in addition to the Middle Fork fire, Williams Fork fire, the Lefthand Canyon fire, and the Calwood Fire, caused thousands of Coloradans to evacuate and significant infrastructure damage. As Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Bennet has consistently worked in Congress to improveEmergency Watershed Protection(EWP) project deliveryurgingthe Government Accountability Office to provide recommendations for improvement andintroducingthe Making Access to Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act with U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to expedite cleanup and increase flexibility for local matching requirements. In Septe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=8A4BDF8C-1164-41EA-B5AD-EF81C0B514C8 | Bennet Builds Support for Outdoor Restoration Force Act | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced building support for his Outdoor Restoration Force Act, new legislation to create jobs by investing in our natural infrastructure -- our public lands and water -- through collaborative forest health, wildlife habitat, and watershed restoration projects across the West. Since introduction last week, Coloradans, westerners, and national organizations have expressed their support for the bill as a solution to the challenges facing our forests, watersheds, and wildlife. This is a great first step in recognizing and acknowledging the problem that was created over 30 years ago. The lack of proactive management and the hands-off' approach is now clearly having devastating effects on our communities, forest heath and sustainable watersheds. This bill addresses this problem, provides much needed funding, and hopefully is the beginning of a new era in resource management. Merrit Linke, Grand County Commissioner and Club 20 Chair The Colorado River District's highest priority is to protect the water security of Western Colorado. Water security starts with our forests. Our largest source of water is the snowpack that develops in our forests above 9,000 feet in elevation, mostly on federal lands. Sen. Michael Bennet's $60 billion Outdoor Restoration Force Act proposal is a direct water security initiative through the funding of proactive watershed protection actions. These actions would help prevent catastrophic fires and start restoration work where warming temperatures and fires have already done harm. It's noteworthy that $20 billion will be available to fund projects generated at the state and local levels. We applaud Senator Bennet for advocating for important western priorities in the Senate. Andy Mueller, General Manager, Colorado River District "This legislation is vital to the health and safety of our mountain communities which have been ravaged by drought and wildfires in recent years. The health of our forests is important to our drinking water -- an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-pro-choice-leaders-urge-biden-take-immediate-steps | Congressional Pro-Choice leaders urge Biden to take immediate steps to protect reproductive rights | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus – led by U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee and (D-CA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) – sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden outlining the steps they hope his administration will immediately take to "preserve, protect, and advance sexual and reproductive health" for everyone in the U.S. and around the world. In the letter, which was co-signed by all nine Pro-Choice Caucus Task Force Chairs, the Congressional pro-choice leaders said the House's pro-choice majority in the upcoming Congress "presents a unique and timely opportunity" to protect American's reproductive rights. And they called on the president-elect to use his executive authority to undo many of the actions taken by the Trump administration in recent years to curtail Americans' access to abortion services. "The Caucus serves as the first line of defense against anti-choice legislation and regulations," the lawmakers wrote. "We are committed to protecting and advancing sexual and reproductive health and stand ready to partner with your administration on policies, regulations, and budgets to ensure that all people are free and equal to exercise bodily autonomy." In their letter to Biden, the lawmakers outlined several actions they want the incoming administration to take immediately – including issuing an executive order to, among other things: Revoke the Global Gag Rule; Lift the FDA's in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone, a medication used to safely and effectively end an early pregnancy or treat an early miscarriage. Prohibit states from blocking family planning providers that also provide abortions from participating in Title X; Expand U.S. foreign assistance support for abortion care to the maximum extent allowed under the Helms amendment, namely by immediately clarifying that funds can be used to support abortion care provided in cases of rape, incest or life endangerment of the pregnant person; Rescind the Trump Administration's birth-control coverage exemption rules, which allow virt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-question-tobacco-companies-use-covid-19-pandemic-market-e | Lawmakers question tobacco companies’ use of COVID-19 pandemic to market e-cigarettes | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bicameral group of federal lawmakers – led by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) – sent letters to some of the nation's largest tobacco companies demanding more information on the companies' exploitation of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to market their vaping products to youth. The move comes in response to a recent study done by a group of public health experts at Stanford University that found numerous tobacco companies – including several subsidiaries of British American Tobacco and Philip Morris International – have chosen to take advantage of the ongoing public health emergency to promote the sale of their products. Several companies, according to the study, offered to provide customers with essential items that were in short supply – such as hand sanitizer, face masks and toilet paper – as free gifts with the purchase of a vaping product to increase their revenue during the crisis. In a series of letters sent today to British American Tobacco, Philip Morris, the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, the lawmakers demanded the companies provide them more information on their use of the COVID-19 pandemic to market their e-cigarette products, and demanded more information from federal regulators on what, if any, enforcement actions they are taking in regards to the companies' advertisements. "This attempt to profit off the back of a global health crisis, reminiscent of decades of false and misleading advertising about cigarettes by tobacco companies, represents a callous indifference to the lives and well-being of millions of people across the world," the lawmakers wrote. "These advertisements are a blatant exploitation of a pandemic that has killed nearly two million people across the world and devastated the lives of countless more. They are reckless and endanger millions, especially as countries around the globe are experiencing y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-neguse-statement-on-covid-19-relief-deal | Congressman Joe Neguse Statement on COVID-19 Relief Deal | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 22, 2020 Congressman Joe Neguse Statement on COVID-19 Relief Deal Washington D.C.Today, Congressman JoeNegusehelped secure passage of a COVID-19 economic stimulus package which will provide emergency relief to struggling families, unemployed Americans, schools, and small businesses ahead of the expiration of many programs at the end of the year. CongressmanNeguseissued the following statement on the vote: Economic relief for American families, businesses and local governments is long overdue. In our state, and across the country, the economic impacts of the pandemic have placed tremendous financial burden on families and communities, leaving far too many out of work, unable to pay rent, put food on the table or keep their businesses open. Today I voted to pass a long overdue economic stimulus to provide emergency relief to support the American people, as many programs are set to expire at the end of the year. The package includes an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, direct economic payments, funds for small businesses, schools, nutrition assistance programs, transit, rental assistance and vaccine distribution. Getting relief into the hands of Coloradans and Americans quickly is essential. However, we must continue our work to ensure we are meeting the scale and urgency of this crisis with continued assistance for Americans. In the new year, I hope to see the Senate and the House return to the negotiating table on another package that fully meets the needs of all Americans. While the pandemic continues to take lives and bring tremendous hardship on our economy, we must continue to provide the funds and resources required to help the American people weather this crisis. The COVID-19 relief bill includes: An extension of enhanced unemployment, an additional $300 a week for those unemployed; $600 direct cash assistance payments for Americans; $284 billion in additional funds for Paycheck Protection Program small business loans; 15% increase in SNAP, a provision CongressmanNegusef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-bennet-proposal-to-provide-15-snap-increase-included-in-covid-19-relief-package | Neguse, Bennet Proposal to Provide 15% SNAP Increase Included in COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 22, 2020 Neguse, Bennet Proposal to Provide 15% SNAP Increase Included in COVID-19 Relief Package Congressman Neguse's proposals to help small businesses, protect individuals without homes and provide relief for Head Start child care facilities also included in the package Washington D.C.Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet's proposal to ensure a 15% increase per month in SNAP nutrition assistance has been included in the COVID-19 relief deal passed by the House and Senate last night. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed serious deficiencies in our ability to protect the most vulnerable of our society during economic crises, and has left 1 in 3 Coloradans food insecure saidCongressman Neguse.An increase in SNAP will provide needed nutrition assistance to vulnerable Coloradans and kids, and assist with long term economic stability. Since the onset of the pandemic, I have advocated for increased federal funding in this program to support hungry families and our vulnerable communities. I'm glad to see our proposal incorporated into the relief package and hope to see help in the hands of Coloradans quickly. As the COVID-19 crisis has so clearly brought to light, we are doing too little to provide a basic safety net for the millions of struggling families across the country, saidSenator Bennet.We've called for a 15 percent SNAP benefits increase since April, and I'm pleased it was included in the bipartisan agreement on additional COVID relief. As the economic fallout from the pandemic continues, this increase in these benefits will provide nutritional assistance to our nation's most vulnerable families, particularly our children. Too many Colorado families are struggling to put food on the table because of this pandemic. We are relieved to see Congress finally increase SNAP benefits so that more families have the food needed to stay healthy and safe during the next few challenging months, saidMarc Jacobson, CEO of Hunger Free Colorado.We hope this increased assistance will be continued … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-proposal-to-end-surprise-billing-for-air-ambulance-services-included-in-end-of-year-spending-package- | Neguse Proposal to End Surprise Billing for Air Ambulance Services Included in End of Year Spending Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 22, 2020 Neguse Proposal to End Surprise Billing for Air Ambulance Services Included in End of Year Spending Package Washington D.C.Congressman Joe Neguse's proposal to end surprise billing for air ambulance services has been included in the bipartisan, bicameral surprise billing agreement No Surprises Actand incorporated into the end of year omnibus spending package which passed the House and Senate last night. The proposal takes patients out of the middle of disputes and charges associated with required emergency care provided by air ambulance services, and ensures that no one with health insurance is receiving surprise bills of hundreds of thousands of dollars after an emergency rescue. I'm incredibly grateful to see our common-sense proposal to end surprise billing for air ambulance services included in this bipartisan, bicameral agreement, saidCongressman Joe Neguse. Eliminating surprise billing for air ambulance services will ensure that our rural and mountain communities can obtain the emergency care they need without being buried in bills for services they may not have agreed to or received unknowingly. Action on surprise billing is long overdue, and this agreement will protect all Coloradans, by ensuring fairness in disputes between insurers and providers. In 2019, through the leadership of Governor Polis and Colorado's legislative leaders, we ended surprise billing for health care plans regulated by the state, saidColorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway.But, because of laws in place at the federal level, our state law wasn't able to end the insidious practice of surprise billing for many employer-based health care plans and for bills Coloradans received from air ambulance companies. The No Surprises Act' closes those gaps, and I am extremely thankful to Rep. Neguse for his leadership to ensure that all Coloradans are protected. From 2012 to 2016, the cost of a medical ride in a helicopter or airplane climbed 60%, an average of $39,000 per ride. Several other Neguse-l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=AA1F457B-3E89-48D9-B162-A4AE044F0C16 | Bennet, Tipton Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Yucca House National Monument | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Scott Tipton celebrated Senate passage of their bill to expand Yucca House National Monument. The bill, which would modify the boundary of Yucca House National Monument to incorporate a 160-acre private landowner donation,passedthe U.S. House of Representatives in February and now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. Yucca House National Monument has a rich history as a community center for the Ancestral Puebloan people, and it is one of our state's most important archaeological sites,said Bennet.We're grateful to the landowner, Bernard Karwick, who through his incredible generosity and patience has made this monument expansion possible, protecting ancient dwellings and improving public access to the site for generations to come. I look forward to the president signing this bill into law. I am incredibly pleased that we were able to facilitate this land donation to further protect the archaeological sites and cultural heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo. H.R. 1492 is an example of the importance of local support and bipartisanship when it comes to public lands designations. The bill passed the House Natural Resources Committee, full House, and Senate with broad bipartisan support, and it's only because of a strong bipartisan effort within the Colorado delegation that we are sending it to the president's desk. I look forward to seeing the bill signed into law,said Tipton. The Yucca House National Monument Expansion Act expands the Yucca House National Monument from 33.6 acres to nearly 194 acres, improving public access and protecting important cultural sites by authorizing the acquisition of a generous landowner donation and modifying the monument boundary accordingly. Established in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson, the Yucca House National Monument is already one of the largest archeological sites in Southwest Colorado. The site dates back to the Great Pueblo Period. From A.D. 1150 to 1300, it was an important community c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=CCC7F0BE-5DB8-4818-872A-5F2ED1E618ED | Bennet, Neguse Proposal to Provide 15% SNAP Increase Included in COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse's proposal to ensure a 15 percent increase per month in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition assistance has been included in the latest Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief package passed by the Senate on Monday. As the COVID-19 crisis has so clearly brought to light, we are doing too little to provide a basic safety net for the millions of struggling families across the country, said Bennet. We've called for a 15 percent SNAP benefits increase since April, and I'm pleased it was included in the bipartisan agreement on additional COVID relief. As the economic fallout from the pandemic continues, this increase in these benefits will provide nutritional assistance to our nation's most vulnerable families, particularly our children. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed serious deficiencies in our ability to protect the most vulnerable of our society during economic crises, and has left 1 in 3 Coloradans food insecure, said Neguse. An increase in SNAP will provide needed nutrition assistance to vulnerable Coloradans and kids, and assist with long term economic stability. Since the onset of the pandemic, I have advocated for increased federal funding in this program to support hungry families and our vulnerable communities. I'm glad to see our proposal incorporated into the relief package and hope to see help in the hands of Coloradans quickly. Too many Colorado families are struggling to put food on the table because of this pandemic. We are relieved to see Congress finally increase SNAP benefits so that more families have the food needed to stay healthy and safe during the next few challenging months, said Marc Jacobson, CEO of Hunger Free Colorado. We hope this increased assistance will be continued until our economy is fully recovered. Thank you to Senator Bennet and Representative Neguse for their leadership in securing this crucial support for Colorado families. The COVID-19 relief package includ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D719C37F-B50C-451B-BFC2-A5805AEFED24 | Bennet Statement on Senate Approval of COVID-19 Relief in Government Spending Bill | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Tonight, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the statement below following Senate passage of a bipartisan package that includes a new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief bill, an omnibus spending bill, and several other pieces of legislation: I have called for the Senate to pass additional relief since May, and we should not have waited seven months to act while families, frontline workers, and small businesses faced severe hardship through no fault of their own. This is an important step but it's not the end of our responsibility. The country faces hard months ahead as we work to distribute the vaccine and get the economy back on track. When the Senate returns in January, we must be prepared to act again to provide the necessary relief to overcome this crisis. The Senate passed the bill91-7,following an overwhelming bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives tonight. The final package reflects several priorities Bennet has pushed for since the beginning of the pandemic in March. Bennet's priorities in the COVID-19 relief bill include: Direct Payments:The bill provides a one-time direct payment of $600 to most Americans to help offset lost income and cover essential expenses. While this payment is smaller than Bennet would have preferred, it includes important modifications from the previous direct payments in theCARES Act. Specifically, it ensures that children receive the same level of direct payment as adults, and it includes children and adults in mixed-status immigrant families both for these payments and those authorized in theCARES Act. Bennet and several colleagues havecalledfor recurring direct payments since March. Support for the Unemployed:The bipartisan agreement provides an 11-week extension of emergency unemployment programs including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for the self-employed and gig workers, as well as extended benefits through the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program for all workers. Importantly, it wa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-statement-emergency-coronavirus-relief | Rep. Jason Crow Statement on Emergency Coronavirus Relief | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) voted for the Coronavirus relief package which provides over $900 billion in critical relief. As I walked up the Capitol stairs and cast my vote today, the words of the thousands of Coloradans I've heard from during this pandemic echoed in my mind. The stories of dying loved ones, bankrupt businesses, exhausted healthcare workers, and lost life savings. Coloradans need help and this bill should have been passed months ago, said Congressman Crow. I grew up knowing what it felt like to struggle month to month. That fear and anxiety of not knowing where the next rent check would come from. Working a shift at Arby's or a 14-hour day on the construction site and still not making ends meet. That's why I'm voting for this bill. As imperfect as it is, it will help provide relief for the millions of families and small businesses who simply can't wait any longer. I didn't come to Congress to play politics with people's lives. I came here to find a path to progress, and that's what I will continue to do. Earlier today, Congressman Crow spoke on the House floor in support of the bill and his efforts to ensures COVID relief care and benefits are accessible by all communities, regardless of immigration status. Footage of his remarks can be found HERE. The bill also includes Rep. Jason Crow's Increasing Access to Capital Act. Crow's bill expands and bolsters the Small Business Administration (SBA) flagship loan programs by waiving administrative fees and temporary fee elimination for the 504 Loan Program. Elements of the COVID relief bill include: Accelerating vaccine distribution and crushing the coronavirus: The bipartisan COVID relief package provides billions in urgently need funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines to as many Americans as possible as soon as possible, to implement a strong national testing and tracing strategy with billions reserved specifically for combating the disparities facing communities of color, and to suppor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-degette-statement-house-passing-900-billion-covid-19-relief-bill | Rep. DeGette statement on House passing $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the House voting to approve a $900 billion coronavirus-relief package: "The short-term relief that this bill will provide to millions of families is important, but it doesn't do nearly enough to provide everyone with the support they need to get through this crisis. "While this bill increases unemployment benefits for those who lost their job, extends the current ban of evictions and foreclosures for those who are behind on their rent and mortgage payments, and provides most Americans with another round of direct stimulus payments – there is still so much more that Congress needs to do to help our communities. "Recognizing the urgent needs of this country, in May, the House passed the HEROES Act which would have given $3 trillion in aid for our citizens, small businesses, and state and local governments. It's inexcusable that Senate Republicans spent months refusing to even work with us on a broader bill. It never should have taken Congress this long to provide the American people with the help they need. "We are in the midst of one of the worst public health crises our nation has ever seen. It's time for every member of Congress to put aside their petty partisan differences and find a way to work together to provide the American people the help they need to weather this storm." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguses-bipartisan-bills-to-expand-rocky-mountain-national-park-pass-the-senate | Congressman Neguse’s Bipartisan Bills to Expand Rocky Mountain National Park Pass the Senate | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 21, 2020 Congressman Neguse's Bipartisan Bills to Expand Rocky Mountain National Park Pass the Senate Washington D.C.This weekend, two bills introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse to expand Rocky Mountain National Park passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act would allow former NASA astronaut and Longmont, Colorado native Vance D. Brand to donate 40 acres to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Rocky Mountain Ownership Correction Act would correct a longstanding error regarding a local family's cabin that was mistakenly transferred to the park. Both bills enjoy bipartisan, bicameral support, with Congressman Lamborn co-sponsoring both House bills, and Senators Gardner and Bennet championing the bills in the Senate. These bills will expand and protect one of our most treasured and historic national parks, one that I am proud is located within Colorado's Second Congressional District. People from all over the world are drawn to Rocky Mountain National Park to experience nature and partake in outstanding recreational activities. It is a place that holds deep meaning for many Americans, and especially Coloradans, saidCongressman Neguse.I was thrilled to have both bills pass out of the House earlier this month and am glad to see the Senate following suit to take swift action. These bills now head to the President's desk and I implore him to sign them so we can deliver for our communities in Colorado and honor Vance Brand's request. In July, the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5458 and H.R. 5459, during which Congressman Neguse and former astronaut Vance. D. Brand testified in support of the bills. In September, the Committee voted to send both bills to the full House for consideration. View the Congressman's remarks during the House vote earlier this monthhere. Background Former U.S. astronaut Vance D. Brand is voluntarily donating … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5202 | Perlmutter Applauds Passage of Long Overdue COVID Relief | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) today applauded the passage of H.R. 133, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.While additional relief should have come months ago, I'm glad Congress reached agreement on a COVID relief package to extend several programs such as rental assistance, student loan deferment, and small business funding while providing support for individuals and families through direct payments and unemployment assistance, said Perlmutter. This package will also support our healthcare system to ensure efficient distribution of the vaccine and continued expansion of testing as well as funding for our education system to support kids getting back to in-person learning. As the pandemic continues to surge across much of the country, communities everywhere need additional relief as soon as possible. This package is a down payment on that relief. I'm hopeful under a new Biden administration we'll take further steps in providing relief for state and local governments which were left out due to irrational claims by Congressional Republicans, continued Perlmutter. As the vaccine is rolled out to more Americans in the coming months, I'm hopeful we can turn to more stimulative measures to rebuild our economy and continue our recovery. This COVID relief package is the sixth major package passed by Congress this year to address the needs of families, businesses, communities and our healthcare system as we combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Most importantly, the package includes: Direct relief payments for individuals and families o A second round of Economic Impact Payments of $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 per year and $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000 per year as well as $600 for each dependent child. This means a family of four could receive $2,400 in direct payments. Additional unemployment assistance to help prevent 14 million Americans from losing jobless benefits at the end of the year o Additional $300 per week for all worke… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=1BA1CA19-408D-4EE4-8F1D-97B18D664C1F | Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Urge Incoming Biden Administration to Repeal Harmful Solar Tariffs Set by President Trump | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 11 Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to President-elect Joseph R. Biden requesting that the incoming Biden Administration make a full repeal of the Trump Administration's harmful section 201 tariffs on imported solar photovoltaic cells and panels an early priority. In the letter, Bennet and the senators describe how the Trump Administration's tariffs have imposed huge financial burdens on the domestic solar industry. These tariffs have come at the cost of thousands of solar jobs around the country, stifled billions in private investment, and slowed desperately needed progress in the fight to address the climate crisis. In just three years, President Trump's tariffs have dealt a significant setback to the solar power sector, wrote Bennet and the senators. Domestic prices of solar panels are now among the highest in the world, ranging from 43 to 57 percent above the global average. According to industry estimates, as many as 62,000 solar jobs have been lost or not created and more than 10.5 gigawatts of solar capacity delayed, representing a loss of sufficient generation to power 1.8 million homes and $19 billion in investment. An additional consequence of the tariffs is that annual CO2 emissions will increase by more than 26 million metric tons, equivalent to the emissions from 5.5 million cars or 7 coal plants. Bennet and the senators continued: There are more effective ways to stimulate manufacturing in the U.S. than the current administration's unjustified tariffs that have cost the country thousands of solar jobs, billions in private investment and slowed progress in addressing the climate crisis. In addition to Bennet, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Angus King (I-Maine), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Ben Cardin (Md.). The text of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=89F72D63-5C6F-4060-917E-35F91E24EB5C | Bennet Legislation to Expand Rocky Mountain National Park Passes Senate | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet praised Senate passage this weekend of his two bills to expand and improve management of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The bills incorporate land donated by former NASA astronaut Vance D. Brand into RMNP and resolve a longstanding land ownership error. House companion legislation, led by U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse, passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month and the bills now head to the president's desk for signature. Rocky Mountain National Park is a treasure of Colorado and the country, and I'm grateful the Senate approved our bills to expand it for future generations and clean up longstanding boundary discrepancies,said Bennet.I want to thank Mr. Brand for his generous donation, which will grow the Longs Peak region of the park. I look forward to seeing these bills signed into law. These bills will expand and protect one of our most treasured and historic national parks, one that I am proud is located within Colorado's Second Congressional District. People from all over the world are drawn to Rocky Mountain National Park to experience nature and partake in outstanding recreational activities. It is a place that holds deep meaning for many Americans, and especially Coloradans,saidNeguse.I was thrilled to have both bills pass out of the House earlier this month and am glad to see the Senate following suit to take swift action. These bills now head to the President's desk and I implore him to sign them so we can deliver for our communities in Colorado and honor Vance Brand's request. I am extremely pleased that this bill has passed, I appreciate the work Senator Bennet, Senator Gardner and Congressman Neguse have done to pass this bill. This bill will enable our family's beautiful land that is so worthy of permanent protection to be added to Rocky Mountain National Park. Our family has loved that land and we are proud to donate it to the people of the United States for their enjoyment. Vance D. Brand I'm grateful for the st… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=B1E76057-FD72-4BD6-A3DE-A641F6ED9E29 | Bennet Statement on Bipartisan Package for COVID-19 Relief, Government Funding Bill | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the statement below following the announcement of a bipartisan agreement for a new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief and government funding package: This bipartisan agreement will provide much-needed relief in the country's moment of crisis. Although it does not go as far as I would have liked, it will help create a bridge for our frontline health care workers, small businesses, and the unemployed until more Americans can access the vaccine. It should not have taken Washington this long to reach this agreement, and we should pass it without further delay. At the same time, we should come back in the new year prepared to work immediately on additional relief to ensure people have enough support until the pandemic and economic crisis are fully behind us. We owe that to all Americans who are enduring severe hardship in this difficult time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-statement-intelligence-hack-federal-agencies | Congressman Crow Statement on Intelligence Hack into Federal Agencies | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | Make no mistake, our nation is under assault. This ongoing cyberattack may very well be the largest in our nation's history. While we don't yet know the full extent of the damage, we know that we weren't prepared and we have our work cut out for us. Unfortunately we can't wait 33 days for real leadership in the White House, we need leadership now. Donald Trump, you are still the Commander in Chief. Where are you? ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-stefanik-speier-call-more-accountability-capitol-hill-introduce-bill | Reps. Crow, Stefanik, & Speier Call for More Accountability on Capitol Hill, Introduce Bill to Respond to Congressional Sexual Misconduct | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) alongside Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act to prevent a Member of Congress from collecting their taxpayer-funded retirement annuity if they are convicted of sexual abuse. The bill would add felony sexual abuse to a list of offenses including bribery, perjury, and conspiracy which are grounds for the denial of pensions for representatives and senators under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Crow's bill is inspired by standards in the U.S. military which, under current law, servicemembers in who commit acts of sexual abuse while serving are subject to a Court Marshal. If convicted, they face a dishonorable discharge, which carries with it a series of penalties and loss of rights, including the loss of their military retired pay. As of now, public officials are not held to a similar punishment for the same offense. As a soldier I learned that leadership starts with the example you set. I have long believed that members of Congress must be held to the same standard as our men and women in uniform. However current law gives a pass to those in Congress. Sexual abuse is a crime and we must ensure it is treated like one and hold those in power accountable for their actions, said Congressman Crow. Members of Congress who abuse their power need to be held accountable, said Congresswoman Stefanik. This important, bipartisan bill would ensure that if a Member of Congress is convicted for sexual misconduct, the service of that Member does not garner them a taxpayer-funded pension. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill to ensure we treat sexual misconduct crimes the same way that we treat other offenses like bribery, conspiracy, and other prohibited actions. The Me Too Congress movement exposed the sexual harassment and discrimination that thrives in the darkness of our nation's Capitol. We've made tremendous progress to hold Members accountable for their gross … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lamborns-defense-news-op-ed-spend-funds-space-dominance-not-moving-space | Rep. Lamborn's Defense News Op-Ed: Spend funds on space dominance, not moving Space Command's headquarters | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Spend funds on space dominance, not moving Space Command's headquarters By Rep. Doug Lamborn There is a growing consensus in Washington that 2021 will seea flattening of U.S. defense spendingin fiscal 2022 and beyond. This iseven more likelyunder the incoming Biden administration, despite consistent testimony by our military leaders that we need 3-5 percent real growth in the defense budget to maintain our competitive edge over our near-peer competitors, Russia and China. Tough choices will have to be made, but the priority in our reorientation toward great power competition should be shoring up American space dominance. Some of our nation's most experienced space war fighters haveexplainedwhy this isthe case. The goal of reorganizing national security space was always to move quickly, keep costs low and eliminate stifling bureaucracy. This is so we can provide our space war fighters the increased authorities and resources needed to maintain our space dominance. As Gen. John Jay Raymond, the Space Force's chief of space operations, said last month, Space Force and Space Command have to stay lean, agile and fast. I have had the privilege of being a part of this grand initiative since its beginning, when a bipartisan effort at reforming our national security space enterprise was launched by the House Strategic Forces Subcommittee in 2016. I helped fight for these reforms, led by Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., partly because I knew our country had the necessary personnel and infrastructure already it is in Colorado Springsand always has been. We simply needed as a country to get administrative roadblocks out of the way to enable our space professionals to excel. From 1985 until 2002, U.S. Space Command's headquarters was in Colorado Springs. Since August 2019, it is back in Colorado Springs on a provisional basis. Even when the space war-fighting function fell under U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha, Nebraska, from 2002-2019, the men and women executing the mission remained in Colorado. As such, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-announces-winner-of-2nd-district-congressional-app-challenge-brainformation | Congressman Neguse Announces Winner of 2nd District Congressional App Challenge: braiNformation | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 18, 2020 Congressman Neguse Announces Winner of 2nd District Congressional App Challenge: braiNformation Lafayette, COToday, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the winner for Colorado's 2ndCongressional District Congressional App Challenge, braiNformation. This app was created by three high school students, Krupa Subramaniam and Kai Hoshijo, who attend Legacy High School in Adams 12 and Koki Gunasinghe who attends Peak to Peak Charter School in Boulder Valley School District. The app aims to educate middle and high schoolers about the brain and how mental illness and drug use can affect it. A video of the three winners explaining their app ishere. I was incredibly inspired by the innovation and creativity displayed in this year's submissions to the Congressional App Challenge, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.This year's winners not only displayed their talented coding skills, but really focused on an issue that is influencing young people in our society and developed an app that will provide tools and education to address drug addiction and mental illness. Congratulations to Krupa, Kai and Koki for their incredible work on BraiNformation. One of the purposes of BraiNformation is to teach students about the brain and nervous system, as it is a rapidly developing field, saidKoki Gunasinghe, one of the app's designers. We also hope to promote drug and depression awareness by detailing the symptoms of depression and the effects of common drugs. Especially after the many suicides in Adams 12 Five School District, we wanted to educate students about depression warning signs through an unorthodox, yet effective means, such as an app. What we really wanted to do was not just discourage drug abuse blindly, but really get into the specifics, especially the scientific specifics of why people are not supposed to do these types of drugs, in order to create a healthier society, saidKrupa Subramaniam.BraiNformation was really created to educate today's youth on the main issues that are affecting our society and gi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-introduces-bill-to-protect-the-federal-liquid-helium-reserve-by-request-of-colorado-scientists | Congressman Neguse Introduces Bill to Protect the Federal Liquid Helium Reserve, By Request of Colorado Scientists | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 18, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Bill to Protect the Federal Liquid Helium Reserve, By Request of Colorado Scientists Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, announced the introduction of new legislation, by request of scientists in the 2nd Congressional district, that would protect the Federal Liquid Helium Reserve and ensure that federal labs are not further financially burdened by the increased cost of helium. Since 1925, Congress has maintained an underground helium storage facility outside Amarillo, Texas, which satisfies 40% of domestic helium demand. However, in 2013, Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) introduced and passed into law the Helium Stewardship Act, which established that the federal government must sell and/or dispose of all assets of the Federal Helium Reserve by Sept 30, 2021, with the intent that private industry oversee the helium reserve and increase production once the reserve was closed. Given that helium is already extraordinarily expensive for scientists to purchase, this would exasperate the financial burden on federal labs. The Securing Helium for Science Act, introduced by Congressman Neguse, would put a condition of sale on whichever private entity purchases the Federal Helium Reserve, ensuring that academic users continue to be able to purchase discounted helium for the next 8 years, while the National Science Foundation ramps up a program to provide helium recyclers. Liquid helium is crucial to American research and innovation, and utilized by many federal scientists at research labs across the 2nd Congressional District. Many who are concerned that U.S. helium shortages and the breakdown of the Federal Helium Reserve will add increased financial burden and detrimental impact on scientific research, said Congressman Joe Neguse. Our bill, Securing Helium for Science Act, will ensure that federal scientists in Colorado and across the country are able to access affordable helium by keeping the Federal Helium Reserve open past 2021 and continuing to offer discou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-and-trahan-introduce-bill-include-modern-diversity | Representatives Crow and Trahan Introduce Bill to Include Modern Diversity Training at the Department of Defense | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and former Army Ranger, and Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REMEDI) Act to require 21st century diversity training for the Department of Defense workforce. The legislation would update outdated language to ensure diversity training at the Department of Defense is a reflection of our nation's values and promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion at the largest governmental agency. The bill is endorsed by Protect Our Defenders, Minority Veterans of America, and the Modern Military Association of America. The last time the Department of Defense codified diversity training was over 20 years ago in 1996 when it added a buried note in U.S. Code. The REMEDI Act would ensure that diversity training includes programming to reduce discrimination and bias based on racism, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual identity. Crow's bill would also expand and specify that training occur on a regular basis, and include not just uniformed personnel but also civilian and contract employees. In codifying diversity training as its own section, the REMEDI Act also ensures this is a priority area for the Department of Defense. In a July 2020 House Armed Services Committee hearing, Congressman Crow questioned Dr. Nate Galbreath, Deputy Director of the DoD's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, on how much time was spent training new recruits on military culture and sexual assault training. A video of the hearing can be found here. One of the strengths of our military is its diversity. In Iraq and Afghanistan, I served with men and women from every corner of the country and the team was stronger for our diversity, said Congressman Crow. I believe an important function of the military is to be a standard bearer for the values of our country and to lead by example. But I also know we have a problem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-applauds-selection-of-deb-haaland-as-secretary-of-interior- | Congressman Neguse Applauds Selection of Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 17, 2020 Congressman Neguse Applauds Selection of Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, issued a statement following news that President-Elect Joe Biden will nominate Congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as Secretary of Interior. I whole-heartedly applaud President-Elect Biden's historic nomination of my good friend and colleague Deb Haaland to be the next Secretary of Interior, and the first Native American Cabinet Secretary in U.S. history. The appointment of a Secretary of Interior who understands the importance of conserving our public lands, protecting our environment and tackling the climate crisis will truly benefit Coloradans and benefit our planet immensely. Secretary-Designate Haaland and I were both elected to Congress as part of the historic Class of 2018 I have greatly enjoyed serving with her on the House Natural Resources Committee, and am proud to call her a friend and treasured colleague. Throughout her time in Congress and as the Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee, she has fought back against the destructive acts and policies of the Trump Administration. Under her leadership, historic public lands bills including the Great American Outdoors Act and the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation Management and Recreation Act became law. She has also been a leader on tackling the climate crisis and has significant experience working and living in Indian Country, having served Native communities as a tribal administrator and an organizer fighting for tribal voting rights. I look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Haaland and the Biden Administration to deliver important environmental priorities for Colorado, such as final passage of the CORE Act, setting a bold climate action agenda and more. ### Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/legislation-introduced-by-congressman-neguse-to-install-womens-suffrage-monument-is-signed-into-law | Legislation Introduced by Congressman Neguse to Install Women's Suffrage Monument Is Signed into Law | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 17, 2020 Legislation Introduced by Congressman Neguse to Install Women's Suffrage Monument Is Signed into Law Washington D.C.Today, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse to install the first-ever outdoor monument honoring the women's suffrage movement was signed into law by President Trump. H.R. 437 was first introduced in the House by Congressman Neguse in January of 2019, and was inspired by artist Jane DeDecker, a constituent in Loveland, who first envisioned such a monument to honor the 19th amendment and the women who led the women's suffrage movement. I am honored and delighted that this historic bill has been signed into law and that the Every Word We Utter effort can now begin in earnest to install a national women's suffrage monument in our nation's capital, said Congressman Joe Neguse. The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a historic moment in our nation's history, and the suffragists who fought to secure the right for women to vote are American heroes. This statue will honor their perseverance, commitment and the long-fought victories gained by all women. The monument will be a special site for future generations of Coloradans and those from throughout the country to visit. The Every Word We Utter Board and our supporters are beyond thrilled that Congressman Neguse's legislation empowering us to construct a monument to women's suffrage and the 19th Amendment has now become law, said Every Word We Utter President Jody Shadduck-McNally. That Congress and the president were able to come together across party lines to quickly and decisively deliver this victory for history speaks to the power of this project and the great desire to see American suffragists commemorated. We look forward now to continuing the work of this project and seeing a statue created and placed in our nation's capital. I applaud Congressman Neguse, and the entire Colorado delegation for seeing this legislation through to the end, said Loveland Sculptor Jane DeDecker. It is fitting to clos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-and-curtis-unveil-plans-to-launch-bipartisan-wildfire-caucus-in-the-117th-congress | Neguse and Curtis Unveil Plans to Launch Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus in the 117th Congress | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 17, 2020 Neguse and Curtis Unveil Plans to Launch Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus in the 117th Congress Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) and Congressman John Curtis (R-Utah) unveiled plans to launch a bipartisan caucus in the 117th Congress to work collaboratively on wildfire mitigation and recovery solutions. The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus will seek to elevate awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management and mitigation, environmental and community protections, public health and safety, and wildfire preparedness and recovery in Congress. Notably, the caucus will require that members join in equal bipartisan numbers, and will serve as a useful tool for facilitating conversations and cultivating solutions for communities facing wildfire. Wildfire mitigation and response must be a year-round priority. The devastating and record-breaking nature of our wildfire season in Colorado and throughout the western U.S. this year makes that perfectly clear, said Congressman Joe Neguse. In the midst of the pandemic, when our firefighters were faced with dual crises and uncertain safety conditions, Congressman Curtis and I partnered together to introduce legislation to address these public safety concerns. The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus will build on this bipartisan collaboration and ensure in the 117th Congress and beyond, Congress is prioritizing the needs of our local fire crews, our western communities, and fire mitigation and recovery efforts in the wake of increasingly more damaging and more deadly wildfires. Utahns know the destruction that wildfires leave in their wake and the importance of common-sense forest management that can save lives and property. During my time in Congress, improving wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery efforts has been a top priority, and I am committed to creating a diverse coalition of stakeholders to work towards stopping preventable disasters. Congressman Neguse and I share the unfortunate experience of seeing firsthand how deva… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-leads-bipartisan-call-to-prioritize-local-parks-in-future-economics-stimulus-or-infrastructure-package | Congressman Neguse Leads Bipartisan Call to Prioritize Local Parks in Future Economics Stimulus or Infrastructure Package | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 16, 2020 Congressman Neguse Leads Bipartisan Call to Prioritize Local Parks in Future Economics Stimulus or Infrastructure Package Washington D.C.Today, Representatives Joe Neguse, Nanette Diaz Barragn, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Deb Haaland, led 28 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging House leadership to include a one-time, emergency investment of $500 million for local parks in any future economic stimulus or infrastructure package. The letter underscores the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on parks services and unemployment, and how a one-time investment of $500 million through an emergency Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program could preserve up to 100,000 at-risk local seasonal jobs, provide at least 8,000 new jobs, and renovate more than 500 sites, all while adding $1.37 billion in economic activity. Local parks in my district provide incredible outdoor recreation opportunities to Coloradans and to visitors to our state and they fuel the main street economies and tourism in our local communities, said Congressman Joe Neguse. Along with many local parks across the country, Colorado's parks have experienced significant budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and require robust economic relief to maintain operations. A significant, one-time investment in the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program will preserve countless seasonal jobs, invest in local economic activity and preserve the natural resources and outdoor spaces Coloradans love. During this public health crisis, we have seen how critically important it is for Americans to have easy access to parks, said Congresswoman Barragn. They allow people to get outside, exercise, and get a mental health break from quarantine. However, the current economic downturn threatens to cut budgets and puts funding for parks on the chopping block. This would disproportionately impact communities that already have the least access, such as low-income communities and communities of color. A one-time stimulus in o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-calling-va-secretary-wilkie-resign | Crow Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement calling on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to resign after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General's report detailing the discrediting and cover-up by VA senior leadership of a case of sexual assault targeting a veteran and House staffer. Crow is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a combat veteran. I'm shocked by the Inspector General's report that VA Secretary Wilkie and Congressman Crenshaw engaged in a smear campaign against a female veteran who was alleging sexual abuse. Secretary Wilkie has betrayed the trust of the very veterans he is obligated to protect, and for this betrayal he must resign immediately. I also call for an immediate investigation into the role of Congressman Crenshaw in this smear campaign. Both our VA system and the military have a problem with sexual harassment, assault, and violence. If those at the very top can't abide by the standards we are trying to set then they must leave immediately. Sexual assault and violence have been a problem for far too long, but we won't let it continue. Change starts with leadership, and leadership starts with accountability. Earlier this fall, Congressman Crow helped introduce the bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guilln Act, which would move prosecution decisions on sexual assault and sexual harassment cases outside of the chain and establish a standalone military offense for sexual harassment. The bill also reforms the ways in which servicemembers report harassment, and the Department of Defense and Government Accountability Office evaluate cases. Crow also visited Fort Hood, Texas as part of a congressional delegation to investigate the Army's botched response to the disappearance and murder of SPC Vanessa Guilln and the deaths of PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, SGT Elder Fernandes, PFC Brandon Rosecrans, and SPC Freddy Delacruz. His past remarks can be found here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-and-upton-tomorrow-will-be-historic-day | DeGette and Upton: Tomorrow will be a historic day | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) – authors of the 21stCentury Cures Act – issued the following statement, as tomorrow marks the four-year anniversary of the 21st Century Cures Act becoming law, the same day Pfizer will ship their historic vaccine: "Tomorrow marks the four-year anniversary of President Obama signing the 21st Century Cures Act into law. This landmark, bipartisan legislation, which we spearheaded, is one of our proudest achievements in Congress. We're glad to know that because of 21st Century Cures, we're on the cusp of finding treatments to some of the most tragic illnesses - including Sickle Cell and various forms of cancer - that have taken far too many lives. "While we were working on passing this important legislation to accelerate the approval and deployment of cutting-edge, life-saving cures, treatments, and vaccines, our focus was entirely on renewing hope for patients and their families. "Well, tomorrow, our hopes - and the hope of the whole world - will be renewed. Tomorrow, on the four-year anniversary of 21st Century Cures becoming law, the first COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped nationwide from Pfizer's global manufacturing facility in Portage. Coupled with an expected Moderna EUA by the end of the week, as many as 100 million Americans will be vaccinated by the end of March. That is real hope. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-fda-approval-first-covid-19-vaccine | DeGette statement on FDA approval of first COVID-19 vaccine | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – which oversees the FDA – on the agency's decision today to grant an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine: "This a moment we have been waiting for. Having a vaccine approved for distribution here in the U.S. marks the beginning of the end of this dark chapter in our history. Our focus now must be to get this vaccine – and any others that are approved – out to as many Americans as we can, as safely and quickly as possible. "While this is certainly a day to celebrate, it's also important to remember that we aren't quite out of the woods yet. While we work to get this vaccine distributed to more than 300 million Americans across the country, it's now more important than ever that we all continue to take the steps necessary to slow the spread of this virus and keep each other safe." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lamborn-commemorates-79th-national-bible-week | Congressman Lamborn Commemorates the 79th National Bible Week | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. This week, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) led a Special Order on the House floor, celebrating the 79th anniversary of National Bible Week. Congressman Lamborn and several other Members of Congress expressed the profound impact that the Bible has had on their lives and on America. In 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the week of Thanksgiving to be National Bible Week. Since that year, the week of Thanksgiving has been marked by a series of celebrations recognizing the Bible's spiritual and historical significance. The Bible has served as a foundational building block of Western civilization, our Judeo-Christian heritage, and the ideas and principles that shaped America's founding fathers' thinking. Rep. Lamborn gave the following remarks: "Many of the early American settlers came to the New World with the express purpose of living out their faith in God and His Word according to the convictions of their consciences. One of Congress' first acts in the infancy of our Nation was the authorization of an American-published Bible. Our Founding Fathers understood how important it was for the American people to have access to Bibles. "The Bible claims to be more than a mere book. It claims to be the inspired Words of God. As it says in the first book of Peter: 'All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls off, but the Word of the Lord abides forever.' I am thankful for the Word of God and the impact it has had on my life, on the lives of those who have spoken here today, and on the life of our great Nation." Clickhereto view Congressman Lamborn's opening statement in the Special Order. Clickhereto view Congressman Lamborn's statement on the importance of the Bible to America's Founding Fathers. Clickhereto view Congressman Lamborn's closing statement in the Special Order. Contact:Cassandra Sebastian (719) 520-0055 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-introduces-wildfire-recovery-act-to-provide-grant-flexibility-for-wildfire-recovery-efforts-in-colorado | Congressman Neguse Introduces Wildfire Recovery Act, to Provide Grant Flexibility for Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Colorado | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 10, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Wildfire Recovery Act, to Provide Grant Flexibility for Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Colorado Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced theWildfire Recovery Actto help ensure Colorado communities have the resources they need to recover from a devastating wildfire season. Specifically, the legislation would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) and allow for an increase above the current 75% federal share. Currently, the CalWood, East Troublesome, and Cameron Peak Fires which burned throughout the 2nd district have all been authorized to receive FMAG grants to assist in recovery efforts. The grants allow the state to submit receipts for reimbursement of 75 percent of eligible costs to fight the fireswhich includes field camp expenses, equipment use and repair, mobilization, and other materials and supplies. However, unlike some other FEMA programs related to disasters that provide at least 75% of the total costs, there is no current flexibility for the FMAG program cost share. TheWildfire Recovery Act, introduced today by Congressman Neguse, would grant flexibility to raise the Federal cost-share above 75% when the wildfire reaches a qualifying threshold, to bring more resources to communities in the 2nd district. Communities in the 2nd district and across Colorado have experienced a devastating wildfire season, and it's essential that they have the full extent of federal resources available for recovery, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.My bill, theWildfire Recovery Actwill help ensure that in extreme circumstances, our state and local governments are able to receive increased support from the Federal government to help cover firefighting costs, such as field camp expenses, equipment use, repair, mobilization, and other eligible FMAG expenses. As our communities begin the long road of recovery from these historic wildfires, our office is here to assist in every way we can. We continue to coordina… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-legislation-to-expand-rocky-mountain-national-park-passes-the-house | Neguse Legislation to Expand Rocky Mountain National Park Passes the House | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 10, 2020 Neguse Legislation to Expand Rocky Mountain National Park Passes the House Washington D.C.Today, two bills introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse to expand Rocky Mountain National Park passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. H.R. 5458, the Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act would allow former NASA astronaut and Longmont, Colorado native Vance D. Brand to donate 40 acres to Rocky Mountain National Park, and H.R. 5459, the Rocky Mountain Ownership Correction Act would correct a longstanding error regarding a local family's cabin that was mistakenly transferred to the park. Both bills enjoy bipartisan, bicameral support, with Congressman Lamborn co-sponsoring both House bills, and Senators Gardner and Bennet championing the bills in the Senate. View the Congressman's remarks on the House floor ahead of the votehere. These bills will expand and protect one of our most treasured and historic national parks, one that I am proud is located within Colorado's Second Congressional District. People from all over the world are drawn to Rocky Mountain National Park to experience nature and partake in outstanding recreational activities. It is a place that holds deep meaning for many Americans, and especially Coloradans, saidCongressman Neguse.I am thrilled to have both bills pass out of the House today, and hope the Senate will move to consider them in a timely fashion. I'm glad the House passed our legislation to expand Rocky Mountain National Park, saidSenator Bennet.These bills will add a parcel of land in the Longs Peak area, donated by astronaut Vance Brand, to the park and improve management along the park boundaries. I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this bill across the finish line in the Senate. In July, the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5458 and H.R. 5459, during which Congressman Neguse and former astronaut Vance. D. Brand testified in supp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-general-lloyd-austin | Crow Statement on General Lloyd Austin | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement on President-elect Biden's announcement to nominate General Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense: Congratulations to General Lloyd Austin on his nomination to be Secretary of Defense. His over 40 years of service to our country is remarkable and groundbreaking in many ways. There are many national security challenges facing our country from climate change and an aggressive Russia and China to the need to restore civilian-military relations. I look forward to hearing directly from General Austin in the weeks ahead as to how he will approach these challenges. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/antitrust-vice-chair-joe-neguse-applauds-ftc-and-state-ag-antitrust-lawsuits-against-facebook_ | Antitrust Vice Chair Joe Neguse Applauds FTC and State AG Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 09, 2020 Antitrust Vice Chair Joe Neguse Applauds FTC and State AG Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook Washington D.C. Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, issued the following statement in response to the State Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission announcing antitrust lawsuits against Facebook: The Antitrust Subcommittee's investigation of digital markets uncovered wide-ranging evidence that Facebook used its market power to acquire, clone, or eliminate its competitive threats in order to maintain its monopoly in social networking. It's purchase of Instagram and WhatsApp have allowed Facebook to own the top four most downloaded apps of the last decade. Left unchecked, Facebook's monopoly will remain harmful to consumers, innovation and our democracy. Today's antitrust lawsuits against Facebook is a welcome step to ensuring we have robust competition in the digital marketplace, and it is long overdue. Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5194 | WILSON, PERLMUTTER SECURE PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION OF OMBUDSMAN FOR ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | On December 8, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with permanent authorization of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP). Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) worked through the entire bill process to ensure this critical legislation made it to the President's desk. I am grateful that this year's NDAA included permanent authorization of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Passage of this provision will now allow thousands of nuclear workers, including those who have served at the Savannah River Site, to navigate the difficult process of receiving these benefits,said Congressman Wilson. This has been a bipartisan effort with me and Congressman Ed Perlmutter. By passing this bill, Congress has shown appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to our national security. The Office of the Ombudsman serves as a critical resource and advocate for those who risked their lives to protect our nation,said Congressman Perlmutter. By making this office permanent we can better ensure these patriots receive the compensation and care they need and deserve as they deal with the health consequences and other side effects related to their service to our country. BACKGROUND During the Cold War, approximately 600,000 workers were employed at U.S. weapons program facilities throughout the country. As a result of their work for the U.S. government, some atomic weapons workers developed cancers and other diseases. In 2000, Congress acted to provide healthcare and benefits for former nuclear weapons workers by passing the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). The Department of Labor's Office of the Ombudsman helps former nuclear weapons workers navigate the complex claims process under the EEOICPA. Under previous law, the Ombudsman's office sunset in October 20… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-authorize-344-million-south-platte-river-project | Congress to authorize $344 million for South Platte River project | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that Congress is now on track to approve more than $344 million for Denver's South Platte River and Tributaries project as part of this year's water bill. The massive project – which will restore miles of stream bank along the South Platte River through the heart of Denver, create more green space for residents to enjoy and protect hundreds of Denver homes and businesses from the threat of future flooding – is a key part of a broader plan put forth by city of Denver and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to permanently protect three of Denver's rivers. DeGette, in close collaboration with the city and county of Denver and the Army Corp of Engineers, worked to get funding for the project authorized as part of the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which congressional leaders finalized late yesterday. "Denver's vast open parks and unrivaled public lands are a large part of why our city is so special," DeGette said. "This legislation will not only protect our community from future flooding, it will also provide our residents with miles of additional green space to enjoy the beautiful outdoors." The legislation is expected to be approved by both chambers before the end of the year. The full text of this year's WRDA bill is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/pikes-peak-region-wins-big-fy2021-ndaa | Pikes Peak Region Wins Big in the FY2021 NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today the United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Congressman Lamborn, Ranking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee released the following statement: I was pleased that the National Defense Authorization Act passed the United States House of Representatives. As a conferee, I was happy to successfully secure over $984.2 million dollars in new funding for defense programs in Colorado's Fifth District. I also succeeded in removing partisan provisions, such as unconstitutional red-flag laws and massive land grabs throughout Colorado, the largest land grabs in state history. "I understand President Trump's concerns over a couple of provisions in this legislation. President Trump is correct. We need to take a serious look at repealing or revising Section 230. Big tech has gotten away with censoring conservatives and I am seriously concerned by their actions. I am a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation by Rep. Gosar which would revise Section 230. I urge my Republican and Democratic colleagues to immediately take up this legislation. With that said, this year's NDAA was vital to supporting our troops and our district. I have to support legislation which funds our men and women in uniform currently serving in harm's way overseas, gives a pay raise to our military, provides key funding for important national security space programs, and increases our readiness to confront our near-peer adversaries seeking to confront us around the globe. Through advocacy as a senior member of the Armed Services Committee Congressman Lamborn was able to include funding for the Pikes Peak region for defense research, next-generation weapons systems, and construction efforts in excess of $984.2 million, just under one billion dollars, to include: -Four military construction projects in Colorado's 5th Congressional District totaling nearly $150 million: -Consolidated Space Operations Facility on Schriever AFB:the next-generation national security space operatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-senator-wyden-call-for-wildfire-relief-funds-to-be-included-in-next-covid-19-relief-package | Congressman Neguse, Senator Wyden Call for Wildfire Relief Funds to Be Included in Next COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 08, 2020 Congressman Neguse, Senator Wyden Call for Wildfire Relief Funds to Be Included in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden led their colleagues in sending a letter to Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership requesting that funds for wildfire risk mitigation and recovery efforts be included in the next COVID-19 relief package. A record 2020 wildfire season has forced thousands of evacuations, threatened air and water quality, and destroyed homes and businesses.Communities that have been fighting the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 are now also beginning the long journey of recovering from catastrophic wildfire, saidCongressman Neguse.Congress has the power to not only help these communities recover, but also to make major federal investments in sustainable forest management to ensure they are better prepared for the next season. After a devastating wildfire season in Colorado, it is critical that we ensure our firefighters and communities are protected from future tragedies of this magnitude, and fully equipped for the long road of recovery. Entire communities in Oregon and across the West were leveled to ash in the wake of this year's wildfire season--lives lost and homes and small businesses destroyed, and all on top of a life-threatening global pandemic,Senator Wydensaid. With the blow 2020 delivered to these communities, Congress has a responsibility to provide for their recovery and invest in preventing future devastation. Specifically, the letter calls for: Local economic reliefto assist cash-strapped cities and towns originally excluded from the CARES Act in order to ensure firefighters and first responders can remain on payroll and have access to needed staff and resources; Investments in fire risk mitigation, such as establishing a 21st Century Conservation Corps to restore forest health and making investments in vital Forest Service programs that assist with forest management, such as th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-legislation-to-protect-whistleblowers-passes-the-house-with-bipartisan-support | Neguse Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers Passes the House with Bipartisan Support | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 08, 2020 Neguse Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers Passes the House with Bipartisan Support Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse passed legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives which would extend whistleblower protections and ensure greater accountability for criminal antitrust violations. The measuretheCriminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Actis bipartisan and co-led with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law. Specifically, the bill would extend whistleblower protections to private sector employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government. The measure passed the U.S. Senate on October 17, 2019 and will now head to the President's desk for signature. View Congressman Neguse's remarks on the House floor before bill passagehere. Since our nation's earliest days, the federal government has long prioritized protecting whistleblowers. Today, more than ever honoring that history is tremendously important, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.This legislation extends whistleblower protections to private sector employees who step forward to report criminal antitrust violations and take on substantial personal and professional risks as a result. No one should face retaliation for blowing the whistle on illegal anticompetitive behavior, saidChairman Nadler.By extending whistleblower protections to private employees, the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act will improve the enforcement of our nation's antitrust laws and protect countless consumers nationwide from harmful activities like price and wage fixing. I commend Congressman Neguse and Senator Grassley for their work on this vital legislation, and I look forward to seeing this bill signed into law. It's important t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5193 | Perlmutter Applauds Passage of NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Today U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) applauded the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021, which includes several provisions important for Colorado. I'm proud the NDAA includes several of my provisions prioritizing the health and environmental safety of Coloradans, specifically firefighters and former nuclear weapons workers, said Perlmutter. This bill strengthens our national security and provides critical support for our troops and military families. Notably, the bill permanently extends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICPA) Office of the Ombudsman, which expired in October 2020. The Ombudsman's office helps former nuclear weapons workers navigate the complex claims process under EEOICPA. This is a continuation ofyears-long work by Perlmutter to ensure former nuclear weapons workers including those who worked at the Rocky Flats facility receive the compensation and care they need and deserve as they deal with the health consequences and other side effects related to their service to our country. Perlmutter also helped secure a study to better understand the prevalence and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the personal protective equipment worn by firefighters as well as firefighters' risk of exposure to these harmful chemicals. The provision will also fund additional research to improve the safety of firefighting equipment for our firefighters. In July,Perlmutter introduced the provision as standalone legislation. PFAS chemicals are commonly used on firefighting gear to make them more water- and oil-resistant but research has shown PFAS exposure can lead to an increased risk of cancer, already the leading cause of death among firefightersaccording to the International Association of Fire Fighters. In total, the bipartisan NDAA bill authorizes national defense spending for FY 2021 and includes several key provisions to care for our troops and military families to strengthen our national security. This in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/senate-unanimously-approves-rep-lamborns-bill-name-briargate-post-office | Senate Unanimously Approves Rep. Lamborn's Bill to Name Briargate Post Office "Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building" | 2020-12-05 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.-This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congressman Doug Lamborn's legislation to name the Briargate post office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in honor of Army Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz (KIA). Chaplain Goetz, who was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, was the first chaplain killed in action since the Vietnam War. "Through his life and career, Chaplain Goetz showed us how to pursue excellence and be dedicated to service to our nation and our God. Honoring Chaplain Goetz's life and accomplishments by naming the Briargate post office in Colorado Springs the 'Chaplain Captain Dale Goetz Post Office' is a fitting tribute to this American hero," said Congressman Doug Lamborn. "Chaplain Goetz repeatedly answered the call of duty to his country, served with great distinction, and rose in rank throughout his military career. His life-long and selfless commitment to the defense of America, American values, and the American way of life is worthy of this distinct recognition." United States Army Chaplain (Captain) Dale A. Goetz was an Air Force veteran (specialized in telecommunications) and Army Chaplain. He joined the Army's chaplaincy out of a strong desire to help others. Chaplain Goetz, born in Santa Barbara, CA, but raised in Hood River, Oregon, graduated in 1995 from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, now Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI, with a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. He served five years as a youth pastor in Richfield, MN, while attending Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, graduating with a Master's Degree in Divinity. Following seminary, he served three years in White, SD as a pastor before enlisting in the Army in 2004, serving in Washington, Okinawa, Japan, Iraq, and Afghanistan all with decoration. He served as the chaplain for the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, with the 4th Infantry Division of Fort Carson, Colorado, and served his country for 11 years before being killed … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lamborn-no-more-marijuana | Congressman Lamborn- No MORE Marijuana | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.-Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the MORE Act, legislation that legalizes marijuana and removes it entirely from the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana is currently the most commonly used illicit drug, with more than 24 million Americans presently claiming to use it. This includes 20.8% of young adults aged 18-25 who have used marijuana at least once in the past month. The MORE Act would provide taxpayer dollars to the marijuana industry and makes federal grants and loans available for cannabisrelated service providers. It requires the Department of Justice to provide administrative services to individuals previously convicted of marijuana-related offenses. This bill also rejects the Department of Health and Human Services study that found that marijuana has been linked to schizophrenia and psychosis and can affect the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "In Colorado, we have seen the devastating effects of marijuana. Dispensaries sit on the corners that once held churches, often down the street from schools, and our homeless population is growing by the day. Even worse, our country is in the midst of a serious drug use crisis. We cannot pass extreme and unwise legislation that will only exacerbate this problem as well as infringe upon states' rights. The MORE Act opens the floodgates to marijuana cultivation, distribution, and sale across America. "Furthermore, this bill would retroactively expunge federal marijuana convictions, potentially leading to the early release of convicted drug traffickers. We cannot continue to allow bad actors and criminal organizations to exploit our nation's addiction crisis or endanger our youth. Even worse, the expanded use of marijuana amongst kids leads to extreme addiction rates and potentially long-term effects on the brain and mental health. "Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat majority are not governing on behalf of the American people. With small businesses stru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-congressman-katko-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-provide-covid-19-relief-to-head-start-child-care-facilities | Congressman Neguse, Congressman Katko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide COVID-19 Relief to Head Start Child Care Facilities | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 04, 2020 Congressman Neguse, Congressman Katko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide COVID-19 Relief to Head Start Child Care Facilities Washington D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman John Katko introduced bipartisan legislation to provide $1.7 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to Head Start to pay for additional staffing, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other needs at child care facilities across the United States. TheJumpstart for Head Start Act,would address the estimated funding shortfall for Head Start grantees and would appropriate funds directly to Head Start programs based on enrollment ratio. Affordable quality child care is critical to supporting essential workers today andthe ability of many parentsto return to work in the future, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.While many child care centers and Head Start programs have remained open throughout the pandemic, they lack the resources necessary to provide adequate protection and cleaning. TheJumpstart for Head Start Actwill provide critical funds for Head Start programs across Colorado to help keep our kids and child care workers safe. I'm glad to be partnering with Rep. Joe Neguse to introduce a bipartisan bill that would deliver $1.7 billion in emergency funds for Head Start programs, saidCongressman Katko.These programs help local providers administer nutritional, educational, and development support services to young children from low-income families. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, many providers have been burdened with new costs that threaten their ability to continue serving families in-need. By delivering emergency funding, we will ensure all children have the resources they need to grow, regardless of their family's income. Unlike schools, many child care centers in Colorado have been open during most or all of the pandemic, and some have adapted to provide virtual or in-home services.Based on extensive surveying of Head Start providers, the National Head Start Association estimates operational costs for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-to-host-gingerbread-house-making-event-and-holiday-recipe-competition | Congressman Neguse to Host Gingerbread House Making Event and Holiday Recipe Competition | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | December 04, 2020 Congressman Neguse to Host Gingerbread House Making Event and Holiday Recipe Competition Lafayette, COToday, Congressman Joe Neguse announced a series of holiday events his office will be hosting in December to spread cheer and hope in the 2nd Congressional District. This year the holidays are looking very different for many across our district. With rising COVID-19 cases and extreme economic hardship, there is a lot to provide stress and anxiety in this season, saidCongressman Joe Neguse.We hope these holiday events will provide an opportunity for our community to come together and engage in some light-hearted fun and competition. Our hope and resilience will get us through this challenging time for Colorado. DETAILS: Gingerbread Wonderland with Congressman Neguse and Family Join Congressman Neguse for a gingerbread house making event. Bake and decorate a gingerbread house from the comfort of your own home with acclaimed pastry chef Jen Bush. WHEN: Wednesday, December 16 2020 11:00am to 12:00pm MT WHERE: RSVP HERE. Holiday Dessert Recipe Competition Submit your favorite family recipe by emailingholiday.recipe@mail.house.govbefore December 14th to be entered. Submissions will be judged by acclaimed pastry chef, Jen Bush. Winners will be announced on December 16th at Gingerbread Wonderland. Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-introduces-legislation-expand-diabetes-prevention-program | DeGette introduces legislation to expand diabetes prevention program | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced legislation today to make Medicare's Diabetes Prevention Program more accessible to more Americans. The bipartisan legislation, which DeGette introduced along with Reps. Tom Rice (R-SC), Tom Reed (R-NY) and G.K. Butterfield (D-CA), would require that Medicare make the program available online, instead of requiring qualifying beneficiaries to attend in-person classes. "Nearly one-third of all adults in this country have either diabetes or prediabetes," said DeGette, who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus. "Finding ways to prevent more Americans from developing this deadly disease must remain one of our top priorities. This legislation will help us expand access to important resources and make them more available to more Americans – including our seniors, and those living in more rural areas, who may otherwise be unable to utilize them." The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program is a 2-year program designed to teach Medicare beneficiaries with prediabetes how to live healthier lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes later on down the road. The program, which is available to qualifying Medicare beneficiaries at no cost to them, requires participants to attend 16 in-person, classroom-style sessions where they are taught how to improve their diets, increase their physical exercise and make better overall health decisions to reduce their chances of developing the disease. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services temporarily suspended the in-person requirement earlier this year in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and is currently making the diabetes prevention classes available to participants online. The legislation DeGette and others introduced today would make that change permanent and explicitly require Medicare to make the diabetes prevention program available to qualifying beneficiaries both online and in-person going forward – a move that proponents of the bill say will help to dras… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/colorado-congressional-delegation-celebrates-lighting-us-capitol | Colorado Congressional Delegation Celebrates Lighting of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation released a joint statement celebrating this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which traveled from Western Colorado to Washington, D.C. in November, ahead of the lighting ceremony in our nation's capital: "From the spread of the coronavirus to the economic downturn, this year has challenged us all. But through these challenges, people from across Colorado have come together to support one another and bring hope to their communities. Coloradans have always been resilient, and it is fitting that when our country most needs a reminder of holiday joy that our state has the honor of providing the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. "The Capitol Christmas Tree is a wonderful American tradition that unites us as we celebrate the holiday season. It is a symbol of the community and hope we can still find during difficult times. After Colorado's most devastating wildfire season on record, it also serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our public lands and the communities that rely on them. "Congratulations to Colorado's Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, & Gunnison National Forests for providing a spectacular Engelmann spruce. On behalf of Colorado, it is our honor to share a piece of our beautiful state with the country." After being harvested from the Uncompahgre National Forest near Montrose, Colorado on November 5, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree traveled through Colorado and across the country, arriving in Washington, D.C. on November 20. The tree's ornaments, created by Coloradans, traveled to Washington with the tree. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5187 | Colorado Congressional Delegation Celebrates Lighting of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation released a joint statement celebrating this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which traveled from Western Colorado to Washington, D.C. in November, ahead of the lighting ceremony in our nation's capital: From the spread of the coronavirus to the economic downturn, this year has challenged us all. But through these challenges, people from across Colorado have come together to support one another and bring hope to their communities. Coloradans have always beenresilient, and it is fitting that when our country most needs a reminder of holiday joy that our state has the honor of providing the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The Capitol Christmas Tree is a wonderful American tradition that unites us as we celebrate the holiday season.It is a symbol of the community and hope we can still find during difficult times. After Colorado's most devastating wildfire season on record, it also serves as a reminder of the importance ofprotecting our public lands and the communities that rely on them. Congratulations to Colorado's Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, & Gunnison National Forests for providing a spectacular Engelmann spruce. On behalf of Colorado, it is our honor to share a piece of our beautiful state with the country. After being harvested from the Uncompahgre National Forestnear Montrose, Colorado on November 5, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree traveled through Colorado and across the country, arriving in Washington, D.C. on November 20. The tree's ornaments, created by Coloradans, traveled to Washington with the tree. Today's lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be livestreamedHEREat 3:00 PM MT/5:00 PM ET. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5188 | Colorado Congressional Delegation Continues to Press Trump to Extend and Expand Funding to Support Colorado National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today,the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation sent athirdletter to President Donald Trump asking for extended and expanded federal funding for the Colorado National Guard (CONG) to support their efforts in the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Colorado Governor Jared Polis also sent his formal request to Trump on November 23, 2020 asking for an extension offederal authorization and funding through July 31, 2021.The funding was originally approved on April 7, 2020, and is set to expire at the end of this year. COVID-19 cases across the nation are rising rapidly. Unfortunately, Colorado is not an exception. The state continues to balance economic recovery and preservation while prioritizing health and safety. In order to accomplish these interdependent missions, theassistance of the Colorado National Guard remains essential,wrote Bennet and the members of the delegation. In light of the recent news of key vaccine developments,the lawmakers wrote:...the Colorado National Guard will play a critical role in the distribution and management of vaccine administration sites as new vaccines become available. We support Governor's Polis's request that these vaccine-related activities also be eligible for Title 32 authorized activities. Today's request follows Bennet and the delegation's Aprilletterand Julylettertothe president requesting extended federal funding for the Colorado National Guard. In August, the administration approved an extension of this funding which is now set to expire on December 31, 2020. In addition to Bennet, the letter was signed by Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R) and Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (D), Joe Neguse (D), Scott Tipton (R), Ken Buck (R), Doug Lamborn (R), Jason Crow (D), and Ed Perlmutter (D). The text of the letter is availableHEREand below. Dear Mr. President: We write to support Governor Jared Polis's request for an extension and expansion of 502(f)(2)(A) of Title 32, U.S. Code, fun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-introduces-resolution-recognizing-november-american-diabetes | DeGette introduces resolution recognizing November as American Diabetes Month | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Tom Reed (R-NY), co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing November as American Diabetes Month. "More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, and twice as many more are likely prediabetic," DeGette said. "We, as a nation, can and must do more to help prevent and treat this disease – and that includes raising awareness throughout the country about who is most at risk, the symptoms they should look out for and the importance of early detection." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, while an estimated 88 million more are likely prediabetic. The resolution – cosponsored by fellow Diabetes Caucus members Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Susan DelBene (D-WA) and Susan Brooks (R-IN) – seeks to increase public awareness of the prevention and treatment options available. It also seeks to reemphasize the importance of early detection when it comes to treating the disease and calls on Congress to address the barriers to health care that are leaving some of the most vulnerable communities at an increased risk of developing the disease. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5182 | Perlmutter Announces Military Service Academy Nominations | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) has announced the 2020 nomination slate for appointments to the U.S. Military Service Academies. In total, 33 students from the 7th Congressional District received nominations to one or more of the academies.These students represent the best and the brightest of our community, and it's an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to nominate them to serve our country, said Perlmutter. Their dedication to their country and community is inspiring, and I wish them well in all of their future endeavors. The breakdown of 2020 Service Academy Nominations are as follows: United States Air Force Academy: 20 students United States Military Academy: 10 students United States Merchant Marine Academy: 3 students United States Naval Academy: 18 students This year, Perlmutter's office had a record-breaking number of 15 women apply, 14 of whom received nominations. In total, 42 students applied for nominations. Nominated students are from all over the 7th Congressional District, including Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, Brighton, Thornton, Westminster, Broomfield, Northglenn, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and Commerce City. The nominated students will be appointed once they accept their nomination and finalize which Military Academy they plan to attend, likely by summer 2021. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pelosi-appoints-degette-serve-ndaa-conference-committee | Pelosi appoints DeGette to serve on NDAA conference committee | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today appointed U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to serve among a select group of members who will be tasked with negotiating a compromise between the House and Senate's annual defense spending bills for the upcoming fiscal year. DeGette's appointment to the conference committee will provide her more than just an opportunity to sway future military funding, it will also provide her a unique opportunity to ensure that her legislation to permanently protect more than 1.4 million acres of wilderness across three states remains in the final version of the bill. The House voted in July to attach legislation known as the Protecting America's Wilderness Act – which DeGette had originally introduced in May 2019 – as an amendment to its version of the National Defense Authorization Act. The language, which would provide permanent protection to more than 50 unique wilderness areas in Colorado, Washington and California, would also ensure that one of the nation's top military flight schools – the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, or HAATS, in Colorado – is able to continue its mission uninterrupted. "Protecting more of our nation's wilderness for future generations to enjoy is vital not only to the overall health of our planet, but also to our nation's military who use these untouched terrains to train some of our nation's most elite pilots," DeGette said. "Ensuring more of our public lands are protected under this year's NDAA bill will be one of my top priorities." Despite the House having included the wilderness-protection language in its version of the NDAA bill, it was not included in the version the Senate passed later that same month. Now, DeGette and others appointed to serve on the conference committee will be charged with drafting new legislation that can pass in both chambers of Congress. And further increasing the chances that DeGette's wilderness bill will remain in the final version of this year's NDAA, Pelosi named three other key backers of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-president-trump-s-troop-withdrawal-afghanistan | Crow Statement on President Trump’s Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | Below please find a statement from Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) on the news that President Trump will be reducing troop levels in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500. Earlier this year, Congressman Crow introduced the Afghanistan Partnership and Transparency Act with Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) that ensures any drawdown of troops from Afghanistan is subject to thorough congressional oversight, including as it relates to U.S. national security, protections for vulnerable populations, and a commitment to forging a lasting diplomatic peace for the Afghan people. Congressman Crow is a former Army Ranger who served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. The war in Afghanistan must end. Americans have carried the burden and suffered the costs of this war for two decades. We must do so in a deliberate way that both protects our troops and keeps faith with the allies that came to our aid after 9/11 and still serve with us to this day. There is a right way to do this, but President Trump has instead chosen to play politics. Our troops, the American people, and our allies deserve better. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5176 | Perlmutter Statement on Testing Positive for COVID-19 | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Ed Perlmutter | P000593 | perlmutter.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) tonight issued the following statement: I learned today that I have tested positive for COVID-19. As of now, I am asymptomatic and I'm feeling good. I am currently in Washington D.C. and plan to isolate in my apartment while continuing to work and voting remotely. I've been taking precautions like so many Coloradans over the past eight months. This serves as an important reminder that this virus is highly contagious and should be taken seriously. As we enter the holiday season, I encourage everyone to continue to heed the warnings of no personal gatherings, social distancing, and wearing a mask. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=FD52C139-040E-4126-90D6-F6FFB2588185 | Bennet Strongly Opposes Nomination of Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after voting against the nomination of Dr. Judy Shelton to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Shelton nomination by a vote of 47-50: Dr. Judy Shelton holds extremeviews that could undermine the Federal Reserve's independence, credibility, and effectiveness. Her extreme partisan views risk politicizing the Federal Reserveand slowing the recovery fromaneconomic crisisthat is devastating families and small businesses across Colorado. Shelton has questioned whether or not our country needs a central bank. She has encouraged returning to the gold standard, a policy abandoned after ithelped catalyzethe Great Depression. She has called a convicted counterfeiter who sold gold coinsemblazonedwith President Trump's face the Rosa Parks of monetary policy.'She has also supported selling off our public lands, which isunacceptable in the state of Colorado. For all of these reasons, I voted against Shelton's nomination. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=CF1CAB07-0691-43B2-9CE8-40FAD0DE477C | Bennet, 14 Senate Colleagues Press Facebook to Take Immediate Action to Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry on Its Platform | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 14 Senate colleagues in urging Facebook to fully address anti-Muslim bigotry on its platform, which has enabled offline violence against Muslims in the United States and around the world. Facebook is a groundbreaking company that has revolutionized the way we communicate. Unfortunately, the connectivity that can bring people together in many positive ways also has been used to dehumanize and stoke violence against Muslims, Black people, Latinos, immigrants, the Jewish community, Sikhs, Christians, women, and other communities here and across the world,wrote Bennet and the senators. Of particular concern is how Facebook has addressed the targeting of mosques and Muslim community events by armed protesters through the platform. In June 2019, Facebook responded to concerns about these practices by creating a call to arms policy that prohibits event pages that call for individuals to bring weapons to a location. However, Bennet and his colleagues note that Facebook has not taken adequate steps to enforce this policy, which should have barred an event page in Kenosha, Wisconsin earlier this year, as well as a 2019 event page used to plan an armed protest at the largest Muslim community convention in the country. We recognize that Facebook has announced efforts to address its role in the distribution of anti-Muslim content in some of these areas,wrote the senators.Nevertheless, it is not clear that the company is meaningfully better positioned to prevent further human rights abuses and violence against Muslim minorities today. They continued:As members of Congress who are deeply disturbed by the proliferation of this hate speech on your platform, we urge you to do more. An independent civil rights audit of Facebook from July 2020 highlighted disturbing examples of anti-Muslim abuse on the platform ranging [f]rom the organization of events designed to intimidate members of the Muslim community at gathering places, to the prevalence of content demon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=DF28498D-9EB3-4ED3-8F17-3EAA33994DD0 | Bennet Nominates San Juan Basin Public Health Executive Director Liane Jollon for Outstanding Government Service Award | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced he has nominated Liane Jollon, Executive Director of San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and Past President of the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials (CALPHO), for the American Medical Association's (AMA) Dr. Nathan Davis Awards for Outstanding Government Service. Named for the founder of the AMA, the awards recognize elected officials and career public servants for significant contributions to the advancement of public health. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jollon has been a critical part of the public health response in southwest Colorado. She has been a calm, informed, and resourceful leader, advocating not just for her region, but for every other public health agency across the state. Jollon has the marks of a true leader -- the ability to maintain hope, weather setbacks, and maintain good humor, in the face of what seems an endless crisis,said Bennet. Jollon has earned the trust of Coloradans, and the fierce loyalty and respect of her staff. She has displayed the leadership and scientific integrity that 2020 demanded. In recognition of her exemplary work as a leader in public health, I am thrilled to nominate her for this award." Liane has been a stand-out leader both locally and in the State of Colorado during this COVID-19 pandemic,said SJBPH Board of Health President Ann Bruzzese.Early on, Liane led with humility helping all the local leaders get comfortable acknowledging that they will have to lead through COVID-19 with many unknowns; at the same time, Liane set the early example for all to follow the data and facts. Liane truly has a way of fiercely fighting for critical resources that many smaller communities often lack, yet, she does so with the type of passion that yields results,said Silver Thread Public Health District Director Tara Hardy.If anyone deserves recognition for exemplary leadership in public health not just during this crisis, but throughout her career, it is Liane Jollon. As th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-oppose-trump-administration-plan-expand-global-gag-rule | Lawmakers oppose Trump Administration plan to expand Global Gag Rule | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 140 members of the U.S. House of Representatives – led by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Nita Lowey (D-NY) – sent a letter today to the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services expressing their opposition to the administration's plan to expand the so-called Global Gag Rule, which prohibits foreign organizations that receive U.S. global health assistance from providing information, referrals, or services for abortion care. The letter comes as part of a 60-day public comment period the federal government recently opened up to solicit feedback on the administration's proposal to expand its prohibition on discussing or providing abortion care to patients to all global health contracts. "No organization should be forced to choose between providing patients with access to life-saving medical care or accepting U.S. aid that they need to stay open," said DeGette, who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. "The Global Gag Rule is nothing more than another dangerous attempt to eliminate women's rights to reproductive care worldwide and should be withdrawn immediately." "This administration's expanded Global Gag Rule has gravely diminished the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance, silenced medical professionals, threatened the health of the world's most vulnerable women at an unprecedented level, and has forced clinics to choose between providing limited reproductive health services while accepting U.S. foreign aid or providing inclusive family planning and reproductive health care with a limited budget," said Lowey. The lawmakers noted that the State Department's own review of the Global Gag Rule, which was released in August 2020, showed serious disruptions to global health programming. Organizations have reported receiving little guidance from the U.S. government on how the rule should be implemented, leading some to overreach the policy's restrictions out of fear and uncertainty of being ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=71A46398-BB1E-490D-A802-62505A5BD0CE | Bennet Demands Answers from New DoD Head on Misuse of Critical Pandemic Response Funds Intended for Medical Supply Production | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet demanded answers and action from Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller following reports that the department redirected critical funds intended for personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 masks, and testing supplies. As Miller steps into his new role leading the Department of Defense(DoD), Bennet pressed the Acting Secretary on the rationalefor diverting these funds away from pandemic response efforts while the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) death toll continued to rise. In March, Congress passedtheCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Actin response to the COVID-19 outbreak and appropriated $1 billion to the DoDunder theDefense Production Act(DPA)to increase access to materials necessary for national security and pandemic recovery with the specific intent to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. AWashington Postreport recently revealed that the Pentagon allocated millions inDPA funds intended for medical supply production to companies with no clear connection to pandemic response efforts, including millions of dollars for shipbuilding, drone technology, Army dress uniforms, and an aircraft parts company. The Pentagon's use of DPA funds beyond the direct pandemic response falls outside Congressional intent, and is even more disturbing given the shortage of PPE persists over eight months into the pandemic. This is precisely what the DPA was designed to prevent,wrote Bennet in his letter to Acting Secretary Miller.The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 230,000 American lives, and as you start to lead the DoD, I urge you to utilize the DPA to ensure the nation has all the resources necessary to face COVID-19 effectively. Bennet has advocated for stronger implementation of the DPA since the beginning of the pandemic. In April, Bennet joined 15 of his colleagues incalling on the Trump Administrationand its Coronavirus Task Force to make full use of the DPA to better protect veterans, health care professionals, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=AE6E3AD5-6DB6-44B8-BBCA-96D39AEB0603 | Bennet Urges Administration to Reverse Course on Restrictions for International Students and Journalists | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | DenverToday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet called on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and theU.S.Department of State(DOS)to rescind a proposed rule to limit visa lengths for international students and journalists. By drastically decreasing eligible visa lengths and removing flexibility, this rule will deny journalists opportunities to promote America'sfreedom of thepress. It will also harmAmerica's institutions of higher education and local economiesthat depend on international studentswho bring diversity and talent and conduct important research at these institutions. Colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education rely on international students for diversity, research, and tuition revenue, and the proposed DHS rule will dramatically hinder these valuable contributions. The blanket fixed-year limit with no guarantee of an extension will also undermine colleges' and universities' ability to plan their budgets and anticipate their research capabilities,wroteBennetin the letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and Secretary Mike Pompeo.This rule, coupled with executive orders to limit employment-based visas, undermines Colorado and the country's talent pipeline that is crucial to future economic competitiveness and stability. Our state has a long history of welcoming individuals from all over the world to attend our institutions of higher education, allowing Colorado to continue a tradition of academic excellence.Moreover, these barriers directly contradict our history as a nation of welcoming immigrants and creating economic opportunities for all,continued Bennet. During theCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)pandemic, Bennet has also challenged other administration decisions and policies that would create instability for international students and institutions of higher education. In July, Bennetjoined97 of his Congressional colleaguesinurging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) andDHSto withdraw guidance from ICE that threatened international students with deport… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D4DA9C95-BE2F-4DEE-9CDB-5803750F0EF9 | Bennet, Senate Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Fund Wildfire Recovery in the West | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | DenverColorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet ledU.S.Senators Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in two separate requeststo theU.S.Senate Committee on Appropriationsfor federal funding to support wildfire recovery efforts in the West. In the first request, Bennet, Gardner, Feinstein, and Wyden urgedthe Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agenciesto secureadditionalfunding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program tomeet projected demand in Colorado and elsewhere. The letter also calls on thesubcommittee to reduce costs to local project sponsors in light of the effect of theCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)pandemic on state and local budgets. The EWP program helps counties, towns, and private property owners protect against post-fire damage.Additional funding, and greater flexibility on cost share requirements, would ensure that the USDA canpartner effectively with state and local governments to recover from wildfires. In the second request, the senators called onthe Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agenciesto secureadditional fundingforthe U.S. Forest Service (USFS)to rehabilitate Forest Service landsafter a devastating wildfire season.Wildfires burned on millions of acres of public land across the West, including high-use forests across Colorado, and the cost of repair and rehabilitation of these lands is significant. Without additional funding for reforestation, trail and facility repair, and habitat restoration, the USFS may be forced to divert funding from existing programs or leave important recovery projectsundone. In the letter toSubcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Chairman John Hoeven(R-N.D.) and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)Bennet and the senators wrote, Congress created USDA's EWP Program in 1973 to help communities mitigate damage after a natural disaster. EWP is funded … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-neguse-leads-congressional-letter-to-departments-of-agriculture-and-interior-to-increase-late-season-wildfire-resources | Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Increase Late-Season Wildfire Resources | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | November 12, 2020 Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Increase Late-Season Wildfire Resources Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congresswoman Katie Porter, along with some of their congressional colleagues from the Western United States, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, requesting contract extensions and increased funding for Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) fighting wildfires. IHCs are critical firefighting crews contracted for fire season, but as we move later into the year, many of these contracts expire and there are fewer crews available to fight fires that burn late into the season. This year, we have continued to see the devastating effects of wildfires in our communities, as intense fires late in the season have burned hundreds of thousands of acres and forced thousands to evacuate from their homes, said Congressman Joe Neguse. As crews continue to battle fires all across the West, we must work to ensure there are enough IHCs available to fight these late-season wildfires. Extending the contracts of available crews would be a huge help to our communities who are struggling to obtain enough resources to continue fighting the deadly and destructive fires. California is experiencing the worst wildfire season on record, and our communities need every tool they can get to stay safe,said Congresswoman Katie Porter.Hundreds of acres have been destroyed and thousands of families have had to evacuate their homes. My heart breaks for those who have been affected, but I am grateful for the brave first responders and firefighters who have worked tirelessly to protect our communities. It's critical the federal government continues to provide assistance and extend IHC contracts for crews who are still available to help fight these fires. The letter can be found here. The two largest wildfires in Colorado history are currently burning in the Second Congressional Dis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=35C13BF3-5F39-4E3B-9ABF-3D08C746FE60 | Bennet Interviews U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran for Library of Congress Veterans History Project on Veterans Day | 2020-11-11 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet interviewed Colorado-based U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Josh Jespersen for the Veterans History Project. Download a recording of the interviewHERE. TheVeterans History Projectis an effort by the Library of Congress to preserve the historic experiences of those who served in the United States military by recording their personal narratives and archiving them for future use by historians, teachers, and the general public. This year, the Veterans History Project is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On this Veterans Day, I want to thank Josh for his service to our country,said Bennet. I'd also like to thank Josh for his continued leadership and service to the state of Colorado and veterans all over the country. We deeply appreciate it, and I'm so proud Josh decided to call Colorado home. What I've learned in all my years after the military and what I've learned while I was in the military has all led to this one realization: don't let the military be the greatest thing you ever did,said Jespersen. You have the chance to write that next chapter in your life. In our world that is so uncontrollable, the one thing you can control is yourself. It's up to you to decide what that next chapter looks like, and make it great. Continue to live. Live the dream because all of our friends who didn't make it home don't have the opportunity to live anymore, so we have to live double, triple, or quadruple for them. After serving our country, Jespersen moved to Colorado and became a world record holder, a mountain guide, a professional athlete, and a strong advocate for veterans in the outdoors. Jespersen is president of theVeteran's Outdoor Advocacy Group, which he founded in 2019. The nonprofit organization researches, advocates, and promotes legislative solutions to enable outdoor therapy access for veterans. For more information about the services provided by Bennet's officeincluding assistance with a federal agency, such as the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs, inq… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=285E6B94-E915-4424-AE6F-4CBD52E452CF | Bennet Statement on Oral Arguments in Lawsuit to Eliminate the Affordable Care Act | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today,Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statementahead of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral argumentsinCalifornia v. Texas,the Republican-backed attempt to strike down the landmark health care law that protects over two million Coloradans with pre-existing conditions: Instead of building on the Affordable Care Act which is what I hear people in Colorado say they want every single day Republicans in Washington have spent the last ten years working to sabotage it. This case is the latest installment in their decade-long project to rip health care away from millions of Americans and return us to the days when insurance companies went unchecked and could exclude people with pre-existing conditions. The last thing we should do in the middle of a global pandemic is blow up our health care system. Instead, we should focus on passing another relief package to fight this public health crisis and achieve universal health care with a public option. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=EB371539-B595-45DF-841C-E979338B6477 | Bennet Welcomes Senate Hearing on Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining will hold a hearing on theColorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act,Bennet's bill to protect over 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado and boost the state's outdoor economy.The hearing is scheduled forNovember 18th, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. ET. Coloradans know that protecting our public lands and strengthening our economy go hand in hand. That's why, after a decade of hard work and careful negotiation by local leaders to design the new protections in the bill, I introduced the CORE Act,said Bennet.I'm glad that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will finally hold a hearing on this bill. The CORE Act has already passed the House twice and we'll continue our work in the Senate to pass the bill into law. Eagle County is pleased that theCOREActwill finally have a hearing in the Senate. Our public lands define the American spirit, and continue to be a place where people go to gain strength and resiliency.TheCOREActwill designate Camp Hale as a National Historic Landscape and preserve important wildlife habitat prized by local hunters and anglers. We arehopeful that the locally-supportedCOREActpasses the U.S. Senate so current and future generations can always have a place to go for reflection, growth, and adventure. Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle CountyCommissioner Gunnison County has worked for years on theCurecanti and Thompson Divide elements of the CORE Act. We have long awaited a hearing in the Senate and are encouraged to hear the time has come. We have fought long and hard for the CORE Act because our constituents believe it is these sensible public lands protections that are vital to our economy, our values and the enduring opportunity these lands will provide for future generations. Jonathan D. Houck, Gunnison County Commissioner Lasting change takes time. The CORE Act is preserving lands, communities a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-statement-election-president-elect-joe-biden | Rep. Jason Crow Statement on Election of President-Elect Joe Biden | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) issued the following statement: Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris! America made clear who we are as a nation. In electing Joe Biden, a man whose compassion and kindness has defined his service, America made clear who we want to be. The son of Scranton is a man whose life has been defined by struggle, like so many of us. And our nation's first woman Vice-President, a daughter of immigrants, embodies the hopes and aspirations of our nation. We now have the opportunity to come together as a nation to tackle our collective challenges. Make no mistake, there are still tough times and hard work ahead, but I know Joe and Kamala will unite us and help us build back stronger. The story of America has always been a story of struggle between competing ideas, traditions, and politics. But out of that competition and struggle we have found a way to move forward. I often think back to my time in the Army. The soldiers I served with looked like America. Different backgrounds, races, faiths, and politics. We drew strength from that diversity and found a way to come together to accomplish our mission, and come home together. That is what we must now do. Tomorrow the sun will rise on America like it always does. But it will be different. It will be the dawn of a new day for our nation. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=8739A546-2FC2-4C6E-BEE9-F5E8C25D605F | Bennet Looks Forward to Working with Biden-Harris Administration to Set Aside Partisan Politics, Make Equality and Prosperity Our Shared Purpose | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory: Congratulations to President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris. More citizens voted in this election than ever before. The election was hard fought and fairly won. With your victory comes the promise that, as a country, we can set aside years of partisan acrimony and get to the hard work of making equality and prosperity our shared purpose. I look forward to joining you in this effort. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lamborn-responds-department-education-investigation-sfsu | Rep. Lamborn responds to Department of Education investigation into SFSU | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In response to calls from Rep. Doug Lamborn, the Department of Education is looking into potential violations of anti-terrorism laws by San Francisco State University (SFSU). In September, San Francisco State University hosted known terrorist Leila Khaled for a virtual lecture to university students. Leila Khaled hijacked two planes in 1969 and 1970 with members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine is a designated terrorist organization by the United States, Israel, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia, and Japan. SFSU is potentially in violation of 18 U.S. Code Section 2339B, which states that whoever knowingly provides material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, or attempts or conspires to do so, shall be fined or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: I'm pleased to see Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has answered my calls for an investigation into this important matter. I'm concerned that SFSU may be misusing federal funds to host terrorists to indoctrinateits students. I'm also concerned this event may have violated 18 U.S. Code Section 2339B by providing material support to a terrorist organization. Welcoming foreign terrorists to ouruniversities is deeply un-American. I look forward to continuing my work with the Administration to ensure U.S. law is upheld. In accordance with Rep. Lamborn's request, the Department of Education has also referred the case to the Justice Department and the Department of Treasury for investigation. Contact:Cassandra Sebastian (719) 520-0055 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lamborns-statement-117th-congress | Rep. Lamborn's Statement on the 117th Congress | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.- Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement in regards to serving as a senior member on the House Natural Resources Committee: In the 117th Congress, I plan to continue to focus on the critical issues before the House Armed Services Committee and remain a subcommittee ranking member. Colorado's 5th Congressional District is home to five military installations, including U.S. Space Command and U.S. Northern Command, that play a crucial role in defending our national security. Representatives Bruce Westerman, Paul Gosar, or Tom McClintock would all be strong ranking members of the House Committee on Natural Resources should they decide to run. As a senior member on the House Committee on Natural Resources, I will continue to work to responsibly develop our nation's energy and mineral resources and protect recreational access on our public lands. Contact:Cassandra Sebastian (719) 520-0055 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-record-voter-turnout-2020-election | Crow Statement on Record Voter Turnout in 2020 Election | 2020-11-03 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | legacy | Ahead of the results of the 2020 election, below please find a statement from Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) on the record voter turnout and protecting the democratic process. President Trump sought to discredit our elections, but despite that - or in spite of it - Americans have turned out in record numbers. This is our democracy at work and we must never take it for granted. 2020 is not a typical year, and it's not going to be a typical election night, either. Because of the pandemic and record turnout, we may not know every result right away it might take some time and a little extra patience. But make no mistake, while this year is different, our basic voting process remains the same. President Trump may try to call the election for himself before the night is over but we live in a democracy, not an autocracy. The power belongs to the people. As we await tonight's results, we must protect the process and make sure that every American's voice is heard, no matter where they live or who they support. That is the promise of our democracy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguses-statement-on-president-trumps-remarks-about-egypt-blowing-up-gerd | Congressman Neguse's Statement on President Trump's Remarks about Egypt 'Blowing Up' GERD | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | November 02, 2020 Congressman Neguse's Statement on President Trump's Remarks about Egypt 'Blowing Up' GERD Washington D.C. Following President Donald Trump's remarks concerning Egypt blowing up the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, Congressman Neguse has this statement: I strongly oppose the President's latest remarks about the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project. The suggestion that Egypt would blow up the GERD is an irrational call for violencein a region where we know peace cannot be taken for granted.These remarks, along with the pullback of $100million in aid to Ethiopia from the U.S.,unnecessarily harms a country where both aid and investment is needed. The Congressional Black Caucus has repeatedly suggested that the President stay neutral in these negotiations,and I would strongly reiterate that request. Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-legislation-reform-us-olympic-committees-signed-law | DeGette legislation to reform U.S. Olympic Committees signed into law | 2020-10-31 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – A key piece of legislation, originally introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), to reform how the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees operate was signed into law last night. The legislation calls for the creation of an independent, blue-ribbon commission to study – and eventually help reform – how committees operate in the wake of several high-profile sexual-abuse scandals that had raised doubts about the organization's ability to care for our nation's top athletes. Under the terms of the newly enacted reform bill, leaders in Congress will soon be required to appoint 16 members to serve on an independent panel that will be tasked with studying and recommending specific changes that Congress should make to improve how the nation's top sports bodies are being run. A key provision in the law that was championed by DeGette requires that at least eight of the commission members be either former or current Olympic or Paralympic athletes. "Our nation's Olympians dedicate their lives to representing our country on the world stage," DeGette said. "Today, we are taking steps to ensure the organization created to care for them is doing exactly that." Once established, the independent commission will have nine months to report their findings and recommendations on how to improve the USOPC back to Congress. Among the issues the commission will be asked to evaluate are: how responsive the national governing bodies for each Olympic sport are to its athletes and how athletes can be better represented in the system. It will also be asked to review the diversity of the USOPC's board, its finances and whether it's effectively achieving its stated goals. Since the allegations against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar first came to light, dozens of former Olympic athletes and USOPC officials have called on Congress to act to reform how our nation's Olympic committees operate. Those calls grew even louder after investigators revealed that some USOPC officials knew about the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/president-signs-gardners-legislation-to-reevaluate-the-us-olympic-and-paralympic-committee | President Signs Gardner’s Legislation to Reevaluate the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee | 2020-10-31 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.The President of the United States signedS. 2330, the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, legislation that included a bill authored by U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to establish the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics. Under Gardner's legislation, S. 132, the Strengthening U.S. Olympics Act, Congress would establish a 16-member commission, all of whom would be required to have experience in athletics, advocacy, or coaching, and half of whom would be comprised of Olympians or Paralympians selected to study the structure of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and provide recommendations to improve it. I applaud the President for signing my bipartisan legislation to help support our Olympic athletes by giving them a seat at the table to improve the USOPC and the state of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics,said Senator Gardner.This common-sense bill would create a 16-member commission, at least half of whom would be Olympians or Paralympians, to examine what's working and what's not and report back to Congress with their findings, conclusions, recommendations, and any suggested policy changes. This commission will help the U.S. Olympic Committee's presence in Colorado grow even stronger and make sure we do a better job looking out for the futures of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes. I would also like to thank Senators Moran and Blumenthal for their leadership on these issues and working with me to get this provision signed into law. The USOPC supports the Congressional Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics included in the Empowering Olympians, Paralympians and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, and we look forward to working collaboratively with the Commission to strengthen the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the United States,said Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. As an Olympic Gold Medalist and Colorado resident, I'm thrilled to see this important legislation pass. I'm also extr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-neguse-leads-congressional-letter-to-departments-of-agriculture-and-interior-to-strengthen-federal-wildland-fire-worforce | Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Strengthen Federal Wildland Fire Worforce | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | October 30, 2020 Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Strengthen Federal Wildland Fire Worforce Washington, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado's Second Congressional District, led a letter alongside several of his Colorado colleagues to Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue requesting several reforms to improve pay, job stability, and benefits for federal wildfire personnel. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Jason Crow (D-CO), and Diana DeGette (D-CO) also signed the letter, which requests that the Secretaries work with the Office of Personnel Management to review and increase the pay scale for wildland firefighters, increase the entry-level pay of new hires, reclassify seasonal federal firefighter positions as permanent, waive annual salary cap restrictions for personnel working overtime, provide additional paid leave, and expand mental health services. As the wildfire season grows longer and more intense, support for wildland fire workforce must be stronger, said Congressman Neguse. These brave men and women deserve better pay, full-time employment, and support that matches the immense toll of their job. Improving the benefits offered to our federal wildfire personnel is critical for ensuring that we recruit and retain the workforce we rely on. Improving these benefits for federal employees is just a start. I am committed to improving how the federal government supports our state and local crews as well. The wildland fire workforce is comprised of a diverse group of local, state, federal, and tribal fire fighters that sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe. I remain dedicated to supporting them in whatever way we can. Wildland firefighters are facingdangerous and grueling conditions as they continue to fight wildfires across Colorado and the West,said Bennet.They deserve better pay and benefits. The letter can be found here. O… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=19BC5F3D-7F3D-4520-A5A1-7A6A1EEAC42B | Bennet Presses Administration on Consequences of Banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings at Federal Agencies | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Winter Park Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler expressing significant concern with theimmediate and secondary effects of implementing a White House Executive Order and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo prohibiting federaldepartments and agencies from using federal funds to administer training sessions that incorporate teachings about critical race theory and white privilege. Training sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in bringing forward the voices of underrepresented individuals. Rather than stoking divisiveness, diversity training sessions seek to inform how the world affects those of different races,wrote Bennet in the letter.Public servants require an understanding of the unique experiences of our nation's individuals to adequately serve the public. Furthermore, exploration of the advantages of certain races in social, political, and economic areas can help create a more equitable and effective work environment. Bennet pressed the administration on the vague and misleading phrasing of theWhite Housedirectives,noting they have reportedly led tothe cancelation or termination of programs and trainings that address diversity, equity, and inclusion in much broader terms than thosedetailedin the executive order and the OMB memo. Bennet also lamented the vague language in the directives that has caused confusion over whether or not outside companies that contract with government agencies will be forced to comply with the directives. The text of the letter is availableHEREand below. Dear Secretary Esper, Secretary Brouillette, and Administrator Wheeler: I write to express significant concern with the effects of implementing the White House Executive Order issued on September 22, 2020, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo issued on September 4, 2020 prohibiting Executive Branch entities from using federal fun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=2ADFA673-648E-4C46-829C-CEEF6B9DE703 | Bennet, Neguse, Members of Colorado Congressional Delegation Urge Department of Agriculture, Interior to Strengthen Federal Wildland Fire Workforce | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D), Ed Perlmutter (D), Jason Crow (D), and Diana DeGette (D) wrote a letter to Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue requesting several reforms to improve pay, job stability, and benefits for federal wildfire personnel. The letter requests that the Secretaries work with the Office of Personnel Management to review and increase the pay scale for wildland firefighters, increase the entry-level pay of new hires, reclassify seasonal federal firefighter positions as permanent, waive annual salary cap restrictions for personnel working overtime, provide additional paid leave, and expand mental health services. Wildland firefighters are facingdangerous and grueling conditions as they continue to fight wildfires across Colorado and the West,said Bennet.They deserve better pay and benefits. As the wildfire season grows longer and more intense, support for wildland fire workforce must be stronger, said Neguse. These brave men and women deserve better pay, full-time employment, and support that matches the immense toll of their job. Improving the benefits offered to our federal wildfire personnel is critical for ensuring that we recruit and retain the workforce we rely on. Improving these benefits for federal employees is just a start. I am committed to improving how the federal government supports our state and local crews as well. The wildland fire workforce is comprised of a diverse group of local, state, federal, and tribal fire fighters that sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe. I remain dedicated to supporting them in whatever way we can. The text of the letter is available HERE. In Larimer County, the Cameron Peak fire is now the largest fire in state history, having currently burned 205,004 acres. Boulder County is also dealing with the Calwood Fire, having burned 9,106 acres, and previously the Lefthand Canyon Fire (which is now fully contained). Grand County is fighting… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-applauds-6-million-investment-from-usda-to-expand-rural-broadband-in-northwest-colorado | Gardner Applauds $6 Million Investment from USDA to Expand Rural Broadband in Northwest Colorado | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to expand rural broadband service in Northwest Colorado. The funding will be provided to Yampa Valley Electric Association through USDA's ReConnect program to increase access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, which is expected to connect 553 people, 27 farms, 27 businesses and three post offices to high-speed broadband internet in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, and Eagle counties in Northwest Colorado. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the digital divide that exists in many of our rural communities, and it's more important than ever to keep Colorado residents connected to reliable and speedy broadband, no matter which corner of the state they happen to live in,said Senator Gardner.The people that live in Northwest Colorado are some of the toughest and most resilient people I know and they deserve the same access to high-speed broadband as other regions of the state. I will continue working to ensure all of Colorado is connected. The funding for this project was made possible in part by the 2018 Farm Bill, which authorized USDA's ReConnect program at $600 million with Gardner's support. It comes in addition to the$6.3 millionin funding to from USDA to expand broadband in Southwest Colorado earlier this month. Background: In July 2020, Gardner introduced theDEPLOY Broadband Act, which appropriates $6.5 billion to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for broadband buildout in unserved areas. After a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Gardnercalled for greater broadband accessin unserved and underserved areas in Colorado. Gardner called for a concentrated effort to make rural broadband a reality onthe Senate floorin May 2020. In April 2020, Colorado healthcare providers receivedmore than $850,000from the FCC through the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-joins-bipartisan-letter-calling-for-sanctions-on-bangladeshi-battalion-for-extrajudicial-killings-enforced-disappearances-torture | Gardner Joins Bipartisan Letter Calling for Sanctions on Bangladeshi Battalion for Extrajudicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, Torture | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity,joined nineofhisU.S.Senate colleagues in calling on the TrumpAdministration to impose sanctions on senior commanders of Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), which has reportedly killed more than 400 people extrajudicially since 2015. In a bipartisan letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the senators urged the Administration to impose targeted sanctions on senior RAB commanders under applicable authorities, including the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and Section 7031(c) of the FY 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. Extrajudicial killings by the RAB have reportedly spiked since the Government of Bangladesh began its war on drugs' in the months ahead of the December 2018 elections,Senator Gardner and his colleagues wrote.UN experts including the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary execution wrote that the war on drugs' appears to be a deliberate policy of extrajudicial killings' and urged the Government to end it and respect the rule of law and human rights. However, the Government has failed to end these abuses and the RAB continues to commit extrajudicial killings with impunity. The senators also expressed concerns that the RAB has been credibly implicated in human rights abuses beyond these extrajudicial killings. "In addition to extrajudicial killings, UN experts, journalists, and human rights groups have documented cases of the RAB committing enforced disappearances and widespread torture, including the 2019 abduction and suspected torture by the RAB of three men whose employer had a dispute with a high-ranking Government of Bangladesh official,"they added.These cases illustrate a pattern of gross human rights violations for which the Rapid Action Battalion and its senior leadership have faced no consequences. Joining Ga… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=1AB86131-7DE0-4FD3-9A1F-21785C221278 | Bennet, Cohen Urge Armed Services Committee Leadership to Include GAO Study of School-To-Prison Pipeline in Final Defense Authorization Act | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Today, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) urged the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services Committees to include their amendment to direct the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the school-to-prison pipeline in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The studywhich would look at the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions, such as restorative practicespassed the House as anamendmentto the NDAA in July. Both armed services committees are currently negotiating a final version of the bill to be considered by both chambers of Congress before heading to the president's desk. The school-to-prison pipelinefunnelsstudentsespecially those who already face barriers to education, such as students of color and students with disabilitiesout of schools and toward the juvenile and criminal justice systems, denying them an education and limiting their future employment opportunities. Zero tolerance policies coupled with chronically underfunded schools, persistent school segregation, racial discrimination, and the increased use of surveillance and police officers have created negative learning environments in our schools,wrote Bennet and Cohen in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. Congress can disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline,continued Bennet and Cohen.A Government Accountability Office study on the school-to-prison pipeline will help highlight the extent of the issue and provide states with data on how evidence-based interventions can be more effective, improve student achievement, and enhance student well-being and public safety. We encourage you to use this opportunity in the FY21 NDAA to help stop the school-to-prison pipeline and preserve students' opportunities to learn. The text of the letter is availableHEREand below. Dear Chairs Inhofe and Smith and Ranking Members Reed and Thornberry: As you work to finalize the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Nation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=59AD6029-AFB8-4808-AD36-0DDCD1C38DBA | Bennet Announces $6 Million ReConnect Grant to Expand Broadband in Northwest Colorado | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Estes Park Today, Colorado U.S. SenatorMichael Bennet, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) to expand broadband service in Northwest Colorado. In April, Bennet wrote aletterto USDA in support of YVEA's application for funding from the ReConnect Program. USDA will provide funding to YVEA through itsReConnect Program to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network that will connect 553 people, 27 farms, 27 businesses, and three post offices to high-speed broadband in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, and Eagle counties. This grant is a testament to Yampa Valley ElectricAssociation's terrific work for Northwest Colorado, and I was glad to support their application and to increase funding for USDA's ReConnect program as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee,said Bennet.The pandemic has underscored the profound cost of the digital divide, and we can't rest until every Coloradan has access to affordable, high-speed broadband no matter where they live. As the County Commissioner representing South Routt County, I cannot tell you how excited and gratified I am to see the USDA and YVEA partner on this project that will at long last extend fiber optic broadband capacity to this underserved part of our community. It is impossible to overstate the benefits to our schools, medical providers, businesses, and citizens.Senator Bennet has long recognized the importance of broadband to our rural communities and has led initiatives, including the BRIDGE Act, to address this criticalneed. Tim Corrigan, Routt County Commissioner YVEA has been a great partner to work with over the years on several projects in Moffat County. This project will provide the residents of Hamilton and Maybell access to affordable, high-speed internet and will be a game changer for those communities. RayBeck, Moffat County Commissioner Eagle County is excited about the Re-Connect grant for our regi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-of-congress-ask-geo-ceo-to-clarify-testimony-on-forced-labor-allegations | Members of Congress Ask GEO CEO to Clarify Testimony on Forced Labor Allegations | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | legacy | October 28, 2020 Members of Congress Ask GEO CEO to Clarify Testimony on Forced Labor Allegations Washington, D.C.Today, Congressman Joe Neguse led a letter with Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee Chairwoman Kathleen Rice, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Jason Crow, and Congressman Ed Perlmutter, to George Zoley, Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc., requesting that he clarify his testimony before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations at a July 13, 2020 oversight hearing examining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contractors' response to COVID-19. During the hearing, Representative Joe Neguse (CO-2) asked the following: Has GEO ever coerced immigration detainees into volunteering to perform work by threatening or imposing disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, or solitary confinement or any other kind of sanction? And Mr. Zoley's response was Absolutely not. That testimony appears to contradictrecent statements filed in Menocal v. The Geo Group, Inc., as well as recently unsealed documents supporting allegations of the use of solitary confinement to coerce participation in voluntary work programs at immigration detention facilities managed by the GEO Group. The documents include reports that appear to show detainees at the Aurora ICE facility being placed in solitary confinement for refusing to clean common areas, which would be a violation of ICE's Performance-Based National Detention Standards. The documents appear to show evidence that GEO sent immigrant detainees to solitary confinement for refusing to work, in contravention of ICE's own policies and the Company'stestimony, said Congressman Neguse. American taxpayers deserve transparency from witnesses testifying before Congress, Congressman Neguse added. Read a copy of the letter here. Next Article Previous … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=5060A981-0ED2-49A4-BDC8-C735F76A33FF | Following Letter from Bennet, Colleagues, HHS Expands Relief for Rural Health Care Providers | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that following a letter he and his colleagues sent earlier this month to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, the Trump Administration has expanded relief eligibility for rural health care providers and updated requirements to preserve providers' access to funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) created as a response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Rural health care providers across the state have been working around the clock to support their communities during this crisis on shrinking budgets, said Bennet. I'm glad to see this expanded relief eligibility for rural health care providers so they can access the support they need. We'll keep working to sustain these providers for the long haul so that they can continue to serve their communities through and beyond this pandemic. HHS is allowing more flexibility for providers in using PRF proceeds so that they can continue to respond to all of the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. This will help to protect patients' access to care and prevent providers especially rural hospitals and hospitals that serve high-numbers of low-income, elderly, and severely ill patients from being forced to return PRF funds that they have already received. HHS released initial reporting requirements in June for providers receiving PRF funds that directed these entities to define lost revenue as any revenue that you as a health care provider lost due to coronavirus, but HHS released updated reporting requirements on September 19 that directed providers to instead use changes in their net operating income to calculate lost revenue a substantial change from the initial June guidance that was expected to reduce the amount of lost revenues that providers are able to report. That shift in reporting requirements would have changed the terms of the relief as hospitals and health systems initially understood them and likely created further uncertainty for providers … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-questions-big-tech-ceos-on-section-230-social-media-censorship | Gardner Questions Big Tech CEOs on Section 230, Social Media Censorship | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)questioned the CEOs of major internet technology companies at a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation titled, Does Section 230's Sweeping Immunity Enable Big Tech Bad Behavior? The hearing examined the role of Section 230 in today's digital age. The committee heard testimony from Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, who Gardner questioned about online censorship practices. NOTE:Clickhereor thepicture above to download Senator Gardner's remarks. I don't like the idea of a groupof unelected elites in San Franciscoor Silicon Valley deciding whether my speech is permissible on their platforms, but I like even less the idea of unelected Washington, D.C. bureaucrats trying to enforce some kind of politically neutral' content moderation,said Senator Gardner.We have to be careful and not rush to legislate in ways that stifle speech. You can delete Facebook, turn off Twitter, or try to ditch Google but you cannot unsubscribe from government censors. Congress should be focused on encouraging speech, not restricting it. The Supreme Court has tried teaching us that lesson time and again, and the Constitution demands we remember it. Gardner introduced the Free the Internet around the Globe to Hack Tyranny and Censorship Act (FIGHT Censorship Act) in September, which would establish a clear U.S. policy on internet freedom, require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to communicate that policy around the world, and establish an internet freedom task force. The bill would also require the Secretary of State to make annual designations of countries that are deemed not to have sufficient internet freedom, authorize a grant program to fight global censorship, and create a new Stop the CCP Initiative Fund to counter censorship by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Col… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lamborn-receives-tax-fighter-award | Congressman Lamborn Receives “Tax Fighter Award” | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) awarded Congressman Doug Lamborn with the "Tax Fighter Award" for the 116th Congress. This award was presented to Congressman Lamborn for his work to limit federal spending, fight tax increases, and promote responsible budgetary and appropriations practices. Each Congress, NTLC analyzes the voting records of Members of Congress, and each grade is based on a member's public position on key votes. Congressman Lamborn received an "A" grade for 2019-2020. I am honored to receive the Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee,Congressman Lamborn said. Throughout my career, I have fought to lower tax rates for Coloradans. In the Colorado legislature, I was the lead sponsor for the largest tax cut in state history. During the 116th Congress, I have fought to prevent Nancy Pelosi and her radical Democrats from raising taxes and have consistently opposed fiscally irresponsible appropriation bills. It is past time that Congress stopped their out of control spending. I will continue fighting to simplify the tax code and put more money into the pockets of Americans. "CongressmanDougLambornhasvotedsolidlywithtaxpayersinhisdistrict,"saidNationalTaxLimitationCommittee(NTLC)PresidentLewisK.Uhler. "His fiscallysoundvotingrecordhasearnedNTLC'scovetedawardineveryCongress since he was first electedtothe110thin2007." TheNational Tax Limitation Committeewas organized in 1975 to seek constitutional and other limits on taxes, spending, and deficits at the federal, state, and local levels of government, in keeping with the principles, policies, and objectives of Ronald Reagan. Each Congress NTLC analyzes the voting records of U.S. Senators and Representatives, as it has done for 45 years. Contact:Cassandra Sebastian (719) 520-0055 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=CA459DB7-AB13-4CE3-968B-14405FE55E68 | Bennet, Colleagues Urge State Department to Bolster Efforts to Protect Journalists | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined nine of his Senate colleagues to urge Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to increase the Trump Administration's efforts to protect journalists around the world and hold foreign leaders accountable for suppressing freedom of the press. The letter marks the recent anniversary of the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi. It is widely believed that Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist and resident of the United States, was murdered in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul under orders from the Saudi government because of his writings in opposition to Saudi government policies. Recently, we marked the somber anniversary of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was brutally killed by agents of the Saudi government at its Consulate in Istanbul for openly criticizing that country's leadership,wrote Bennet and the senators. They continued:Two years later, we have yet to see evidence that the State Department recognizes the fundamental importance of a free press. Just last month, the State Department Inspector General reported that the Administration revoked the Department's prestigious International Women of Courage Award to Jessikka Aro, a Finnish investigative journalist who faced death threats and harassment over her work exposing Russian propaganda efforts, because she authored social media posts critical of President Trump. The United States is stronger and safer when our values including defense of a free press are protected at home and advanced as a central component of our foreign policy. We must make it clear that it is unacceptable to suppress, imprison, and violently target the press and that the United States will hold foreign governments who attempt to do so accountable. In his time in the Senate, Bennet has strongly defended the free and independent press in the U.S. and around the world. In September, Bennetintroducedlegislation to convene experts from across the country to study the state of local journalism and offer recommendations to Congr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D0F0E65F-D924-4B4B-A94F-CE92FF2C282A | Bennet, 30 Senate Colleagues Urge VA to Follow Through on Promises to End Veteran Suicide Epidemic | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.)and29 Senate colleaguesin a push for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to follow through on authorities under President Donald Trump'sExecutive Orderto increase veterans' access to mental health care. Thesenators also urged theadministration to aggressively implement critical provisions and new authorities under the law to provide more veterans with the mental health resources they need and earned. More than 6,000 veterans die by suicide annually, and each loss of life is immeasurable,wrote Bennet andthe senators in a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie.Congress has done its part by providing consistent and robust resources for VA's mental health budget and developing and passing comprehensive veterans' mental health care legislation, most recently theCommander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. Hopefully the issuance of EO 13822 was more than a hollow press opportunity by the Administration, and we can expect it to do right by our nation's military and veterans by fully implementing the EO and all laws passed by Congress focused on mental health and suicide prevention. In parallel with Congress' effort to end the veteran suicide epidemic, President Donald Trump signed EO 13822 on January 9, 2018, promising to make significant changes to improve the transition experience and connect servicemembers to mental health resources. Howeveralmost three years after the EO was signedVA failed to complete critical authorities under this order. Thesenators continued:At the EO signing, Secretary Shulkin stated this expanded mental health care benefit would be available by March 9, 2018. However, almost three years later, the Department has not increased access to mental health care, leaving up to 60 percent of newly transitioned servicemembers without access to life-saving care. Also troubling, the Joint Action Plan for implementing EO 13822 contains no references or commit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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