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https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-malinowski-meijer-make-bipartisan-push-humanitarian-aid-afghanistan Crow, Malinowski, Meijer Make Bipartisan Push for Humanitarian Aid For Afghanistan 2021-12-21 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) are making a bipartisan push to release humanitarian aid directly to the people of Afghanistan to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the economy. In a bipartisan letter last night to the Biden Administration, the lawmakers argue this can be done without legitimizing the Taliban or providing the group any direct funding. "To be clear, we are recommending steps below to provide aid funding to the Afghan people directly - not the Taliban - while also preventing economic collapse and developing a framework to ensure the Taliban uphold its commitments on counterterrorism, access to secondary school for girls, and the formation of an inclusive government," the lawmakers wrote. "No one benefits from a failed state in Afghanistan. While we will continue to press the administration to ensure that we protect the American people from any potential future threats that may emanate from Afghanistan and enable Afghans at special risk of persecution to leave their country, the United States has an equal responsibility to help the many millions more who will stay to survive the winter, to feed their children, and to preserve what can be salvaged of the progress made during the last 20 years," they concluded. Read the full letterhere and below. Dear Secretary Blinken and Secretary Yellen, We write to you because the people of Afghanistan, whom we have fought with and for over the last 20 years, are on the verge of famine and economic collapse and believe that decisive action is needed to prevent a humanitarian disaster. We have no desire to help the Taliban government and believe that there is an approach that the U.S. can take to help prevent a catastrophic collapse of Afghanistan's aid-dependent economy while not providing legitimacy to the Taliban. To be clear, we are recommending steps below to provide aid funding to the Afghan people directly - not the Taliban - while also preventing economic collapse and developing a framewor… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-donalds-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-small-businesses-access Reps. Crow, Donalds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Access the Resources They Need 2021-12-21 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Byron Donalds (R-FL-19), both members of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the Expanding Access to Credit for Small Business Act. This bipartisan bill will broaden the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 7(a) small business loan program so it allows financial technology, or fintech, lenders to offer loans to small businesses. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of rural and minority small business owners did not have access to banks, which made it difficult for them to access the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other financial services. The Expanding Access to Credit for Small Business Act will allow fintech companies, many of which helped fill that gap, to also participate in the 7(a) program so they can provide our small businesses with the resources they need. "Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. A big part of our work on the Small Business Committee is ensuring that our small business owners have the resources they need to succeed," said Rep. Crow. "It's my pleasure to work on a bipartisan basis with Congressman Donalds to expand the 7(a) small business loan program to ensure funding for our new and growing small businesses." "Fintech lending is the future of small business lending, and this legislation modernizes how small businesses access capital. Empowering and equipping the fintech sector of the economy to offer private loans creates more opportunities for American small enterprises to achieve prosperity," said Rep. Donalds. "This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation deploys a willing and ready private sector to meet the needs of our nation's small businesses in a sustainable way and creates a pathway for entrepreneurs to pursue their American Dream." US Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are co-leading the bill in the Senate. Specifically, the bill: Removes the moratorium on new SBLC licenses; Re-appropriates unused COVID funds from various stimulus bills to be used by the SBA to… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-senate-passage-national-defense-authorization Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act 2021-12-17 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today applauds final Senate passage of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which will authorize Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. As part of the $768.2 billion funding bill, Congress passed at least eleven Crow-led priorities that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The final bill also includes Crow-led legislation to establish a Global War on Terrorism memorial on the National Mall. It will now move to the President's desk to be signed into law. This NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia. "This defense budget will help ensure our national security, while positioning Colorado to lead the way in our defense. With critical investments in our space defense, biosecurity technology, and clean energy, Coloradans will be helping make America stronger and safer," said Congressman Jason Crow. "This NDAA also gives a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and honors our veterans. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's bill, delivering a permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital to honor those who served this country over the past 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Building this monument on the National Mall will go a long way in honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror,"Congressman Crow continued. Congressman Crow passed at least eleven of his priorities in the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA, and made progress on … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-january-staff-mobile-office Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases January Staff Mobile Office Hours 2021-12-16 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representative Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Representative Lauren Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard. Rep. Boebert’s office has worked on over 650 cases for constituents and returned over $400,000 to Colorado’s Third District. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: JANUARY MOBILE OFFICE HOURS Thursday, January 13, 2022 Mineral County Mobile Office Hours Mineral County Administration Building Administration Conference Room 1201 North Main Street Creede, CO 10:00am-11:00am Thursday, January 13, 2022 Hinsdale County Mobile Office Hours Hinsdale County Administration Building County Commissioners Meeting/Board Room 311 Henson Street Lake City, CO 1:00pm-2:00pm Friday, January 14, 2022 Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan Street Pagosa Springs, CO 9:30-10:30am Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Montrose County Mobile Office Hours Montrose County Road and Bridge 63160 LaSalle Road Montrose, CO 11:30am-1:00pm Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Alamosa County Mobile Office Hours Alamosa Train Depot 610 State Street Alamosa, CO 9:00-11:00am Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Rio Grande County Mobile Office Hours Colorado Potato Adminis… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-defends-tourism-small-businesses-disabled-and-aerial-wildfire Rep. Boebert Defends Tourism, Small Businesses, the Disabled, and Aerial Wildfire Fighters from the Biden Regime’s Job-Killing Overreach 2021-12-13 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led 14 Members of Congress in a letter blasting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) for proposing new management plans that would decimate the air tours industry, threaten air traffic safety, and inhibit wildfire response. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Instead of trying to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the awful economic conditions imposed during his first year in office, the Biden regime is imposing job-killing mandates to pander to a small group of environmentalist extremists that hate small planes and helicopters. This misguided overreach will shut down tourism and air tours, prevent seniors and handicapped Americans from viewing our National Parks, exacerbate wildfires, and harm small businesses in rural America. These draft plans should be scrapped just like the rest of Biden’s agenda.” Background: The National Parks Air Tour Management Act explicitly required the FAA and NPS to come up with detailed plans to manage air traffic at national parks. After 20 years of bureaucratic bickering and turf wars between the FAA and the NPS, a federal judge ordered both agencies to come up with new plans within two years. Instead of creating a plan that works for impacted stakeholders, the Biden regime's bureaucracies decided to spitefully punish air tour companies by significantly reducing the number of allotted flights over 15 national parks by almost 9000. Unsurprisingly, this decision was not reached by following the proper legal processes. The National Parks Air Tour Management Act explicitly required the FAA and the NPS to consult with interested parties and stakeholders and hold public meetings. Additionally, the FAA and the NPS were required to consult with the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group. The Biden regime failed to follow either of these requirements. The new draft management plans are not based on any sort of science, and actually increase safety concerns for passengers, since some of them direct f… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-secures-support-senior-house-appropriators-block-biden Rep. Lauren Boebert Secures Support from Senior House Appropriators to Block the Biden Regime’s Proposed Policy Moving the Bureau of Land Management's Headquarters to D.C. 2021-12-13 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert secured the support of Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Kay Granger and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Rep. David P. Joyce in blocking the Biden regime’s proposed policy moving the Bureau of Land Management's Headquarters to D.C. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I am grateful to Ranking Members Granger and Joyce for their support in keeping the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in the West. It’s sad that two Members from Texas and Ohio are doing more to stand up for jobs in Colorado than Colorado’s two U.S. Senators. These career politicians may be ok with broken promises and a hollow ‘Western headquarters’ but I won’t stand for it. Sadly, the Biden regime continues to put the interests of the Swamp ahead of the interests of the American people. The Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and associated jobs should stay in the West where they belong.” Background: In a letter to Rep. Boebert, Chairman of the Western Caucus Dan Newhouse, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman, and 20 other Members of Congress, Ranking Member Kay Granger and Ranking Member David P. Joyce promised to “stand with [us] in strong opposition to the [Bureau of Land Management] reprogramming request.” Moving the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to D.C. is a colossal waste of taxpayer money. As Ranking Member Kay Granger and Ranking Member David P. Joyce noted in their letter, “Rather than waste money bringing bureaucracy back to Washington, we should be investing these funds in important national and local priorities, like our military and schools.” Rep. Boebert has actively led the opposition to the Biden regime’s partisan decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to D.C.: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-urge-epa-institute-new-rules-nations-chemical-plants Lawmakers urge EPA to institute new rules for nation’s chemical plants 2021-12-13 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – All six Democratic members of Colorado's congressional delegation today sent a letter – led by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to institute strict new safety measures at chemical plants across the country to better protect the health and safety of nearby residents. In the letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the lawmakers urged the agency to put in place new rules that would require U.S. chemical and petrochemical facilities – including Suncor's refinery located outside Denver – to take additional steps to actively monitor the amount of potentially harmful toxins emitting from their plant; and to make that information available to the public. Instituting such requirements, the lawmakers wrote, "is especially important in Colorado, with thousands of workers in the energy sector and where communities -- often minority, low-income and otherwise disenfranchised -- directly abut petrochemical and other industrial facilities." The Clean Air Act of 1990 gave EPA the power to require that refineries and other regulated facilities prepare and implement a risk management plan designed to prevent and detect the accidental release of potentially harmful chemicals; and to promptly respond to any emergencies that may arise. As EPA works now to update the requirements that each facility must adhere to under the risk management program, the lawmakers are urging the agency to add several new requirements and require that each facility: Provide nearby communities with information about the specific risk they face from the plant's activities so they can be prepared to respond in the event of an emergency; Establish independent fence-line air monitoring systems to provide nearby communities reliable information about any potential exposures; Use "Inherently Safer Technologies" to mitigate, or even eliminate, the risk hazardous chemicals pose to nearby communities; and Take into account the risk posed by a changing climate and prepare accordingly. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/vice-chair-lauren-boebert-leads-western-caucus-calling-out-biden Vice Chair Lauren Boebert Leads the Western Caucus in Calling Out Biden Administration’s Reckless Proposal to put the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in the Hands of D.C. Bureaucrats 2021-12-10 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper In response to new information received regarding the proposal to relocate the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Washington, D.C., Vice Chair Lauren Boebert (CO-03) led 21 Members of Congress and Congressional Western Caucus Members in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in strong opposition. The flawed reprogramming proposal sheds further light on the plan to relocate senior staff further away from the lands they are responsible for managing and cause significant harm to local communities, displacing BLM employees, negatively impacting local communities in the region, and resulting in less effective management of our public lands. Click here to read the letter. “The Trump Administration’s decision to move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and hundreds of jobs to the West and closer to the lands they manage was widely praised and enjoyed strong bipartisan support in Congress as well at the state and local levels,” said Vice Chair Lauren Boebert (CO-03). “Only the Biden regime would ask Appropriators to bless an expensive move back to the Swamp two years from now without telling them how much it costs. Stealing 25 good-paying jobs from the Grand Junction community goes back on the Department’s promise to the bipartisan Colorado delegation to ‘grow and expand’ the Bureau’s presence in Grand Junction. It’s time Secretary Haaland stopped playing politics with people’s lives and stopped screwing over rural communities.” “Since day one, the Biden Administration has been adamant on implementing a one-size-fits-all approach that puts land management of the West back into the hands of D.C. bureaucrats,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “The Bureau of Land Management oversees one out of every ten acres in the United States, and when we visited Grand Junction, we heard firsthand about how the BLM Headquarters has benefited local communities, economies, and – importantly – their ability to manage public lands throughout the West. This new information confirms what I… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-statement-us-supreme-court-decision-texas-six Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Texas Six-Week Abortion Ban 2021-12-10 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Texas's six-week abortion ban to remain in effect: "The Supreme Court's decision to allow Texas's egregious abortion ban to remain in place is shameful. And this court has once again failed to protect Americans' access to abortion care. "Everyone in this country – regardless of where they live or how much money they make – has a right to make their own decisions about their health and their future. "It's been 77 days since the House passed the Women's Health Protection Act to guarantee the right to abortion care for all Americans. For 100 days now, people in Texas have been denied their right to access the abortion care they need. The pain and hardship this egregious ban is causing cannot be undone. It's past time for the Senate to act and enshrine the right of every American to access the abortion care they need into law." Texas's new abortion law (S.B. 8) is the most extreme anti-abortion law currently in effect in the United States. It bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy – before many people even know they're pregnant. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-opposes-raising-debt-ceiling Rep. Boebert Opposes Raising the Debt Ceiling 2021-12-08 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert voted against a bill that would allow the Senate to suspend the filibuster and raise the debt limit: “The American people are tired of the Swamp and yet, the swampiest thing that has happened since I’ve been here occurred this week. Senate Republican leadership whipped 10 RINOs to sell out conservatives and the country by allowing Democrats to raise the debt limit without 60 votes. This fiscally irresponsible legislation allows Democrats to spend at least two trillion more dollars immediately and literally provides a blank space for them to spend whatever amount they want. These swamp creatures are going to absurd lengths, including bypassing the filibuster, in order to bailout Democrats. It’s far past time that Republicans started doing what they said they would do. I’ll keep holding up my end of the bargain, but we need these other Republicans to start leading.” Rep. Boebert released a video calling out the Senate Republicans who partnered with Senate Democrats to remove the filibuster in order to raise the debt limit. Watch: Background: Senate Republican leadership and at least 10 RINOs negotiated a deal with Democrats that amends the Senate’s procedural rules to enable it to bypass the filibuster and allow a later vote on a debt limit increase by a 51-vote threshold. The new procedural measure would limit debate and prevent the need for a cloture vote, which requires 60 votes. The bill allows Democrats to increase the debt limit by trillions of dollars and to any number they want without the threat of a filibuster, as long as they do it before January 16th. The provision allowing a simple-majority vote in the Senate on the debt limit measure is supposedly limited to this “one time”, but it sets a dangerous precedent for future debt limit increases and the future of the filibuster. The bill allows the Democrats to raise the debt ceiling to whatever amount they choose until 2023. Congresswoman Boebert is concerned about out-of-control Washington spending and voted against this bill that … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-votes-fund-us-military Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes to Fund U.S. Military 2021-12-08 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert voted to fund the United States military by passing the National Defense Authorization Act and equip our brave men and women in uniform with the resources they need to accomplish their missions. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I voted for a defense bill which will ensure that America’s military remains the strongest force throughout the world. The removal of provisions that would draft our daughters, implement red flag laws, and establish an ‘Office of Countering Extremism’ were important factors in my decision to vote for this legislation. The NDAA also includes provisions that will provide some accountability for Biden’s Afghanistan debacle. Funding for our military should not be a partisan issue and this legislation was a step towards removing partisan politics that distract from military readiness and national security.” “I was also glad to see that the DeGette and Neguse land grab bills were removed in this version of the bill, preventing more than 760,000 acres of land in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District from being locked up by the federal government.” Background: While Rep. Boebert applauds the vast improvement of this version of NDAA from the first version she voted against on September 23rd, Rep. Boebert still has some concerns with the legislation. Specifically, the Congresswoman was disappointed that the NDAA did not include a provision blocking the Biden regime from carrying out a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for our troops. The Congresswoman is committed to supporting the right of military personnel to choose not to receive the COVID vaccine, particularly for those who possess natural immunity from a previous infection. Having said that, the bill did take some positive actions with regard to Biden’s military COVID vaccine mandate overreach by ensuring DoD cannot dishonorably discharge troops for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, including retroactive language, and by requiring the establishment of a uniform policy that allows for medical, administrative and religious exemptions f… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-leftist-environmental-extremists-killing-jordan-cove Rep. Boebert Blasts Leftist Environmental Extremists for Killing the Jordan Cove Natural Gas Pipeline 2021-12-03 2021 2021-12 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert blasted leftist extremists for killing the Jordan Cove Pipeline, which would have provided thousands of good-paying energy jobs, secured American energy independence, and improved the environment. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Under the Trump administration, America was a net energy exporter, but under the Biden regime, we have been begging OPEC for energy. American natural gas is some of the cleanest-burning fuel in the world, and to improve the environment, provide American jobs, secure American economic and national security, and project an image of strength to the world, America should pursue energy independence. The cancellation of the Jordan Cove Pipeline is a tragedy for Coloradans and for American energy independence. American energy policy should not hinge on a few radical, well-funded environmentalists on the West Coast.” Background: The Jordan Cove Pipeline would have exported natural gas from Colorado and Utah’s Piceance and Uinta basins to secure American energy independence and put America back on track to be a net energy exporter. Exporting American energy is a key component of securing American energy dominance, and it enhances American national security while providing American jobs and improving the environment since we drill cleaner energy than any other country on earth. By exporting natural gas, American energy allows other countries to move away from coal to cleaner-burning fuel and improves air quality and reduces CO2 emissions globally. Even though the Jordan Cove Pipeline was initially approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, it was ultimately killed by radical environmentalists on the West Coast, including Oregon Governor Kate Brown. At every step of the way, environmental extremists filed frivolous lawsuits, failed to approve state permits, and imposed undue burdens on responsible energy development in an effort to kill American energy dominance. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-remind-us-olympic-community-its-legal-obligation-report Lawmakers remind U.S. Olympic Community of its legal obligation to report allegations of sexual abuse 2021-12-01 2021 2021-12 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), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter today to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and all of the National Governing Bodies to remind them of their obligation to comply with federal laws that require them to report allegations of sexual abuse to the proper authorities within 24 hours. The letter comes in response to allegations that officials at USA Badminton failed to comply with its obligations as the national governing body of the sport. "It has recently been brought to our attention that officials at USA Badminton may have failed to report allegations of child sexual abuse, discouraged others from reporting these allegations, and may be obstructing an investigation into those allegations undertaken by the U.S. Center for SafeSport," the lawmakers wrote. "If true, this is unacceptable, deeply troubling, and a violation of federal law." "All adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by an NGB or member of an NGB are obligated under the law to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse," the four leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee wrote. "An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, within a 24-hour period is subject to criminal penalties." The House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over domestic and international sport, has played a central role in investigating past reports of abuse in sports and has led recent congressional efforts to enact new laws aimed at better protecting athletes. As a result of those efforts, in 2018, Congress approved legislation that now requires any adult who is authorized to interact with minor athletes at a national governing body event, or facility, to report any evidence of child abuse, including sexual abuse, to law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport within 24 hours. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-urge-scotus-uphold-roe-v-wade Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Urge SCOTUS to Uphold Roe v. Wade 2021-12-01 2021 2021-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.— The co-chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following statement today urging the Supreme Court to strike down Mississippi's abortion ban and uphold nearly 50 years of Supreme Court precedent to protect Americans' constitutional right to abortion care: "This is a critical moment. This case is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, and the state of Mississippi has explicitly appealed to the Supreme Court to overrule nearly 50 years of legal precedent. This case challenges the very core of Roe, and we know that if Roe falls, half of the states in the country are poised to ban abortion entirely. "Abortion is essential, and every person has the right to make their own decisions about whether or not to seek an abortion for themselves—without interference from politicians. Over the last five decades, the Court has repeatedly protected reproductive freedom. History has shown that access to abortion increases women's educational attainment, labor force participation, and entrance into professional occupations while decreasing financial stress and poverty. "Furthermore, while abortion bans affect everyone, their impacts fall the hardest on Black, Latina, Indigenous people, and people of color; people with disabilities; people in rural areas; young people; immigrants; and those having difficulty making ends meet. These are all people who already face discriminatory obstacles and other barriers to health care. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-halt-biden-regimes-plan-give-1 Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Halt the Biden Regime’s Plan to Give $450,000 Payments to Illegal Aliens 2021-11-22 2021 2021-11 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act to prohibit settlement payments to illegal aliens of any amount as part of litigation filed by criminals suing the federal government. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “In Biden’s America, it is better to be a criminal than a law enforcement officer. Border Patrol agents may be fired because of Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal employees, but illegal aliens get a free pass into our country and could receive a $450,000 check. For contrast, the highest-paid Border Patrol agents make less than half that in yearly salary after 20 years of service. I’ve had enough of the Biden regime’s madness, so I introduced the We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act to restore sanity and the rule of law. We should be putting Americans first, not criminals!” Background: The Wall Street Journal reported that the Biden regime is planning to pay criminal illegal aliens $450,000 as a reward for breaking the law and being separated from family members at the border by the previous administration. The Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services estimated that the final payments could amount to $1 million per family. The disgraced ACLU is involved in litigation suing the federal government on behalf of criminals apprehended during the Trump Administration. The total payout to settle this frivolous lawsuit may amount to $1 billion or more. Rep. Boebert’s We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act stops the Biden regime’s plans to settle this ridiculous lawsuit and bans payments from going to criminals frivolously suing the federal government. When asked about his administration’s plans to pay criminals $450,000, Biden dismissed the reporting by saying that the payments won’t happen. Shockingly, Biden’s Deputy Press Secretary overruled him and said that the Biden regime is hoping to give payments to illegal aliens. The We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act provides clarity to the White Hou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-statement-fbi-investigation-mesa-county-clerk-tina-peters Rep. Lauren Boebert's Statement on FBI Investigation into Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters 2021-11-22 2021 2021-11 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Lauren Boebert issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing investigation into Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters: “Many of the constituents I represent have expressed concern about the ongoing investigation into Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters. At my request, I recently received a briefing from District Attorney Dan Rubinstein. He addressed my concerns about the involvement of the FBI and the absolute necessity for the presumption of innocence to be extended to all of those being investigated. As many of you know, I have been a vocal opponent of the overreach and targeted nature of the FBI’s activities on a national level. It was clear from our conversation that the District Attorney is being responsible in his approach and conducting his work in as timely and professional a manner as possible, as well as providing local oversight of the FBI’s role. I will continue to be briefed as the investigation proceeds and can reassure everyone that I will continue to advocate for fairness, timeliness, and strict adherence to the proper investigative process.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-helps-pass-transformative-legislation-americas-working Congressman Jason Crow Helps Pass Transformative Legislation for America’s Working Families 2021-11-19 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Crow: For American Businesses, Families to Succeed, We Have to Invest in American People WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the Build Back Better Act (HR 5376), a transformative package for America's working families that will cut taxes for the middle class, create better lives for American children, expand affordable health care, combat the climate crisis, and fund those priorities by ensuring corporations pay their fair share in taxes. "Hardworking people are the backbone of our economy; for American businesses and families to succeed, we have to invest in the American people. I'm proud to have voted for this once-in-a-generation package that will provide universal pre-k, increase access to child care, and decrease the cost of prescription drugs," said Congressman Jason Crow. "This package will not only give a boost to our economy and working families, it pays for these benefits by closing loopholes and making sure big corporations pay their fair share in taxes." Some provisions of the Build Back Better Act will: Reduce Expenses for Families by Cutting taxes, including for more than 293,000 low-wage workers in Colorado by extending the American Rescue Plan's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion; Extending the Child Tax Credit that Democrats passed in the American Rescue Plan Act, which is helping lift Colorado children out of poverty; Lowering drug costs by stopping Big Pharma's outrageous price hikes that outpace inflation. Lower Child Care & Education Costs by Expanding access to free, high-quality preschool to more than 86,000 additional 3- and 4-year-olds every year in Colorado and increases the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled; and Providing access to affordable childcare that will benefit about 330,000 young children every year in Colorado. This plan will cover the families of 9 in 10 young children in the state. Combat the Climate Crisis by Cutting pollutionacross buildings, transportation, industry, electricity, agriculture, and cl… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-historic-build-back-better-act-help-american-families House approves historic Build Back Better Act to help American families 2021-11-19 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a once-in-a-generation spending bill that seeks to make health care, child care, housing and education more affordable for millions of hardworking families, and take on the global climate crisis. "This is one of the most transformational bills the U.S. House of Representatives has ever approved," said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally transform our nation for the better. It's an opportunity to provide real relief to millions of hardworking families. It will make health care and child care more affordable. It will make housing and higher education more accessible. And it will be the largest investment we've ever made to take on the climate crisis." The legislation – known as the Build Back Better Act – would ensure all 3- and 4-year-olds in the country have access to free, high-quality preschool programs. It would also extend the now-expanded Child Tax Credit that's providing most American families with young children, including 600,000 in Colorado, $250 - $300 per month, per child; and would ensure families have to pay no more than 7% of their income for child care. According to data compiled by the White House, only about 25% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Colorado have access to publicly-funded preschool. The Build Back Better Act would provide free preschool to an additional 86,000 children throughout the state who don't currently have access to a publicly funded program. The legislation would also lower the cost of health care for approximately 9 million Americans – including 88,000 in Colorado – who get their health insurance on one of the ACA exchanges. It would expand Medicare to provide hearing aid benefits to America's seniors; and cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for millions of Americans with diabetes. The historic measure represents the nation's largest-ever effort to take on the climate crisis and, according to the White House, would reduce the nation's greenhouse gas … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-recognize-november-american-diabetes-month Lawmakers recognize November as American Diabetes Month 2021-11-18 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Tom Reed (R-NY), introduced a resolution today recognizing November as American Diabetes Month and the need for the United States to further invest in research and increase public awareness to prevent more Americans from developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 114 million Americans have either diabetes or prediabetes. It's been estimated that the United States spends more than $237 billion a year to treat patients with the disease, while the skyrocketing cost of insulin has made it nearly impossible for some patients to afford the life-sustaining medication they need. "No one in this country should have to choose between putting food on their table or paying for the insulin that's literally keeping them alive," DeGette said. "We can and must do more to help treat, prevent – and eventually cure – this devastating disease. And that includes helping to raise more awareness throughout the country about who is most at risk and what they can to prevent developing Type 2 diabetes in the first place." Americans who are overweight or over the age of 45 and have either high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes or lack regular physical exercise are the most at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The resolution, also led by Susan DelBene (D-WA) Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA), seeks to raise awareness among those who are most at risk and encourage them to take steps now to try to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in the first place. It also recognizes the need for the United States to address systemic barriers to care that many vulnerable communities – including those at a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – continue to experience. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-upton-introduce-highly-anticipated-cures-20-bill DeGette, Upton introduce highly anticipated Cures 2.0 bill 2021-11-16 2021 2021-11 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 Fred Upton (R-MI) today introduced their highly anticipated, bipartisan Cures 2.0 legislation that some leading health care organizations are calling a potential "game changer" in how the U.S. conducts biomedical research going forward. Included in the 173-page bill designed to revolutionize how the U.S. provides care to patients are several provisions aimed at speeding up the delivery of groundbreaking, new – and potentially lifesaving – cures, treatments and innovations to those who need them most. The legislation would also create an entirely new agency aimed at ending some of the world's most difficult diseases – such as cancer, diabetes, ALS, Alzheimer's and more. The so-called Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, would be housed within the National Institutes of Health and tasked with finding new cures and treatments to a slate of illnesses that affect tens of millions of Americans across the country. "The federal government has shown, time and time again, that when it's given the resources needed to accomplish the impossible, there's not much it cannot do," DeGette and Upton said. "Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and ALS don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican. They affect all of us the same. By creating ARPA-H, we will be bringing together some our nation's greatest minds to help find cures to these devastating diseases. And we will – for the first time – be putting the full weight of the federal government behind the ongoing efforts to end these terrible illnesses as we know them – which is a mission that all of us should be able to get behind." In addition to establishing a new advanced research agency for health, the legislation would also authorize the full $6.5 billion the administration has requested to run the agency for the first three years. Under the terms of the Cures 2.0 legislation, once created, ARPA-H would be run by a relatively small number of program managers who would each be given a high… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-attends-bill-signing-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs Congressman Jason Crow Attends Bill Signing for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021-11-15 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after attending the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act bill signing at the White House. The $550 billion package, signed into law today by President Biden, is the largest long-term investment in US infrastructure that has passed in nearly a century. It makes the largest federal investment in public transit ever, the largest federal investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak, the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system and the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history. "It was my honor to stand alongside President Biden as he signed into law this life-changing investment for the American people. With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we're making much-needed improvements to our roads and bridges, bringing our infrastructure into the 21st-Century, and the best part is that we're going to employ American workers while we do it. As someone who has worked construction myself, I cannot overstate the impact these good paying jobs will have on our community. This is exactly the investment we need to jumpstart our economy for hardworking folks here in Colorado, and position our country to lead well into the future." Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for Colorado. Find more information here on what's included in the package. Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers on our climate goals. Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for hardworking Americans. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-house-companion-senator-lees-bill-prohibiting-funding Rep. Boebert Introduces House Companion to Senator Lee’s Bill Prohibiting Funding for Sex Change Surgeries, Chemical Castrations, and Puberty-Blocking Drugs for Minors 2021-11-08 2021 2021-11 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert introduced a House companion bill to Senator Mike Lee’sProtecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prohibit tax dollars from funding sex change, sterilization, chemical castration, and puberty-blocking procedures for minors suffering from gender dysphoria. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Add mutilating children to the National Institute of Horrors’ (NIH) long list of funding evil research, which already includes gain-of-function research in Wuhan, scalping aborted babies and fusing their skin to lab rats, organ harvesting aborted babies’ genitalia, and insects eating dogs’ faces off. Using psychologically vulnerable children as lab rats for testing the puberty-blocking drugs used in chemical castration procedures for sex offenders, medically unnecessary mastectomies, irreversible hormone treatment, life-altering sterilization procedures, and genital mutilation is wrong.” Senator Mike Lee said, “The Federal Government should never fund research that harms kids. This bill will protect taxpayers from funding spurious research, but more importantly, it will protect kids from the permanent damage this irresponsible research can produce.” Terry Schilling, President, American Principles Project said, "Most Americans do not want their tax dollars going towards studies that encourage children to undergo experimental, dangerous procedures to 'change' their sex. Yet here in Washington, left-wing ideologues in government seem intent on overruling the people and imposing their extreme ideology on the rest of the country. Thankfully, we still have courageous leaders like Senator Mike Lee willing to stand up to this insanity. APP applauds Sen. Lee for introducing this important legislation, and we urge every senator with an ounce of decency to support this commonsense bill." Jessica Anderson, Executive Director, Heritage Action for America said, “Unproven, irreversible procedures related to gender transitions for children do more harm than good, as research shows that 80 to 95 percent of children with gender … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-passage-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021-11-06 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after voting for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This $550 billion package is the largest long-term investment in US infrastructure that has been passed in nearly a century. It makes the largest federal investment in public transit ever, the largest federal investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak, the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system and the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history. "We can't be competitive in the 21st Century without modern infrastructure. That's why today I supported the largest investment in our country's infrastructure in nearly a century. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will not only improve our local roads and bridges; it will help us tackle the climate crisis -- with a $57 million investment in Colorado's EV infrastructure and $35 million to battle Colorado wildfires. "For too long, not investing in American infrastructure and the American people has allowed us to fall behind. This historic legislation makes those critical investments to improve life for millions of Coloradans, create a generation of good-paying jobs, stoke economic growth, and position the United States to lead in the 21st Century and beyond." Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill will deliver for Colorado. Find more information here on what's included in the package. Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill will deliver on our climate goals. Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for hard-working Americans. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-honors-veteran-owned-small-businesses Congressman Jason Crow Honors Veteran-Owned Small Businesses 2021-11-05 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Veteran Entrepreneurs Generate Approximately $1 trillion Annual Revenue, Employ Nearly 4 million workers in the United States WASHINGTON – During National Veterans Small Business Week, U.S. Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) joined with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Young Kim (CA-39) in celebrating the achievements of our veteran entrepreneurs by introducing a bipartisan resolution supporting National Veterans Small Business Week. Veteran entrepreneurs generate approximately $1 trillion in annual revenue and employ nearly four million workers in the United States. "Our service members have our backs; it's our responsibility to have their backs, too. That means ensuring veterans have the tools and resources they need to build and run a small business. I'm proud to join in recognizing our veteran small business community this National Veterans Small Business Week as we continue investing in the strength and resiliency of American veterans," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Veterans are one of the most highly skilled workforces in America's history – the product of rigorous training, an ironclad commitment to teamwork, and the remarkable ability to succeed where others might fail. I am proud to join my bipartisan colleagues to recognize the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of veteran-owned small businesses throughout the country," said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. "Just as our nation's security rests on the shoulders of those in our armed services, our nation's economic growth relies on small business and American entrepreneurship. As we continue to beat back the pandemic, America is counting on our veteran small business owners and their ingenuity and entrepreneurship to get America back to work," said Congressman Brad Schneider. "More than 2.5 million successful veteran entrepreneurs, after dedicated service in our nation's uniform, continue to give back to our communities and employ roughly 5 million Americans. These men and women are heroes who not only helped protec… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-historic-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill Congress approves historic bipartisan infrastructure bill 2021-11-05 2021 2021-11 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 228 – 206, approved a historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill to repair America's roads and bridges, improve its public transit systems and create millions of good-paying jobs across the country. The move comes after lawmakers in the House reached an agreement Friday to vote on a separate $1.75 trillion spending bill – known as the Build Back Better Act – no later than the week of Nov. 15. That legislation would, among other things, lower health care and child care costs for millions of hardworking families and restore the nation's standing as a global leader in the ongoing fight against the climate crisis. "These two pieces of legislation, combined, represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally transform our nation for the better," said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). "They will not only lay the foundation for us to grow our economy and increase our competitiveness, but they will also create millions of good-paying jobs in the process. They will make health care and child care more affordable for millions of hardworking families. They will make housing and higher education more accessible, and they will be the largest investment we have ever made to lower our greenhouse emissions and help tackle the climate crisis." The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was approved by the Senate in August, now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. The funding it will provide represents the largest investment Congress has ever made to modernize and expand the nation's public transit systems. It will also improve Americans' access to clean drinking water and reliable, high-speed internet, and it will create the first-ever network of electric-vehicle charging stations throughout the country. More specifically, the legislation will, among other things, provide: $110 billion to repair and rebuild America's major roads, bridges and highways. $11 billion to fund transportation safety program… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-lauren-boebert-dan-bishop-and-bob-good-elected-board-house Representatives Lauren Boebert, Dan Bishop, and Bob Good Elected to the Board of the House Freedom Caucus 2021-11-03 2021 2021-11 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper This week, Reps. Lauren Boebert, Dan Bishop, and Bob Good were elected by members of the House Freedom Caucus to serve on the board guiding the caucus as it advocates for freedom and conservative values. Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated: “I am honored to be elected by my peers to serve on the Board of the House Freedom Caucus as a freshman member of Congress. These men and women of faith serve with real conviction and are in Congress for the right reasons. The Freedom Caucus is the group that is closest to the people and effectively represents the forgotten men and women of America. When candidates run on conservative principles, they win. But when we legislate conservative policies, the American people win. In this new leadership position, I look forward to continuing to work with the conservative champions in the Freedom Caucus to put forth the solutions that the American people need and take back this great country.” Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) said: “The House Freedom Caucus stands for the freedoms of Americans that career politicians in Washington, and sadly too many Republicans, tend to neglect. I have full faith in my colleagues in the House Freedom Caucus to stand up for the core principles that made this country great, regardless of popular opinion. That is why I am honored to be selected by my like-minded colleagues to be a leader among those who are also dedicated to doing what they say they will do when they run for office. We are committed to be the tip of the spear and lead the fight to stop the extremist efforts by the Democrats and Biden administration.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-stop-aoc-act-stop-funding-cradle-grave-socialism Rep. Boebert Introduces the Stop AOC Act to Stop Funding Cradle to Grave Socialism 2021-11-01 2021 2021-11 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert released the following statement following the introduction of the Stop Appropriating for Obsequy Costs Act (Stop AOC Act) to stop FEMA from wastefully dolling out taxpayer money for COVID funerals until 2023: “AOC’s new government welfare program is cradle to grave—literally. AOC and Chuck Schumer have shelled out $1.2 billion in COVID funeral earmarks. Never mind that the average cost of a funeral is $3,000-$7,000, AOC’s FEMA program will give you $9,000. There has been little to no auditing of this colossal waste of money, and the program is ripe for abuse and fraud—even allowing illegal immigrant families to receive taxpayer money. The Biden regime’s priority is placating AOC instead of helping Americans; for instance, while the VA backlog takes over 125 days, it only takes a month to get funding from AOC’s pet project. This is just another blue state bailout, and coastal blue states like Maryland, New York, D.C., and California get almost 70% more money per COVID death on average than rural states like Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico. The American people shouldn’t be forced to shell out another billion dollars of taxpayer money over the next 14 months for AOC’s COVID funerals and this new socialist program should end today.” Background: AOC and Senator Schumer created a new program for American taxpayers to foot the bill for funeral expenses that may or may not have been the result of a COVID-19 death. FEMA has shelled out more than $1.2 billion to 196,000 people out of the initial $2 billion earmarked for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program. Even more funds were allocated to FEMA through the passage of the American Rescue Plan that allow the agency to continue operating this program until 2023, three years after the beginning of the pandemic. These reimbursements cover up to $9,000 per funeral and allow up to $35,500 per application for multiple funerals when the average cost for a funeral is between $3,000-$7,000. This program is an unnecessary, colossal waste of taxpayer mone… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-more-200000-economic-relief-local-air-and Congressman Jason Crow Announces More Than $200,000 in Economic Relief for Local Air and Space Ports 2021-10-29 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announced $207,000 in American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Relief funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Colorado Air and Space Port and the Centennial Airport. These grants were funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, which House and Senate Democrats passed and President Biden signed into law in March. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, this funding can be used for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. "The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted our local economy -- including our air and space ports, which provide critical research, commercial transportation, and development in the aviation industry. I'm proud to deliver this important funding through the American Rescue Plan as help get our local businesses back on track," said Congressman Crow. "We are honored to receive this grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will help us continue expanding both our aviation and aerospace operations as Colorado Air and Space Port continues to grow while working with new partners, businesses, and the community," said Christa Brunning on behalf of Adams County Air and Space Port. "As the aviation industry continues to recover from the effects of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the $148,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funds will help Centennial Airport, the premier general aviation airport in the country, ensure a safe operating environment for our tenants and users. We'd like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Congressman Jason Crow for his continued support of the aviation industry." said Mike Fronapel, Executive Director and CEO of Centennial Airport/Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority. The Colorado Air and Space Port offers services in Aerospace, Aviation, and Development Opportunities in the Denver Metropolitan area and across Colorado. Centennial Airport is part of the Arapahoe Cou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-applauds-senate-passage-his-bill-naming-local-va-clinic-after Congressman Crow Applauds Senate Passage of His Bill Naming Local VA Clinic After Colorado Hero 2021-10-28 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Bill Now Moves to the President's Desk for Signature WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today applauded Senate passage of his bill to name the new Aurora VA community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) after Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley. Crow's bill was passed by the House in September by voice vote. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley, a Denver native who lived in Aurora, was a Tuskegee Airman, civil rights activist and the first black football player at Colorado State University. "Lieutenant Colonel Mosley embodies the finest of what our country has to offer. I can't think of a better name for this new clinic in Aurora in recognition of his service, sacrifice, leadership, and the best of what we can be as a country," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Generations of Colorado veterans will walk through the doors of this clinic and know Colonel Mosley and his story. I'm humbled to name our new VA clinic after Colonel Mosley as we honor his legacy and provide our veterans and their families with top-quality care." "From serving our country with the Tuskegee Airmen to becoming the first Black football player at Colorado State University, Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley represents the best of Colorado," said U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. "Naming the Aurora VA clinic after Colonel Mosely will not only honor his incredible accomplishments, but will help ensure his story is carried on for our kids and grandkids. I'm grateful for Rep. Crow's work on this bill, and I'm glad we were able to get it over the finish line in the Senate today." "We must honor and remember LTC John Mosley's leadership as a civil rights activist and Tuskegee Airman. The new Aurora VA clinic's dedication is a small token of our gratitude for his many contributions," said U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper. "Born the son of a slave, Dad fought hard to seize every opportunity…a trail-blazer throughout his entire life. He was the valedictorian of his graduating class at Manual H.S. and attended a segregated Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University) on an… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-leads-colorado-republicans-opposing-taxpayer-dollars-going-sex Rep. Boebert Leads Colorado Republicans in Opposing Taxpayer Dollars Going to Sex Change/Sterilization Surgeries for Minors 2021-10-27 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Boebert led a letter with Congressmen Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn in condemning the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving Governor Polis’ request to include gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit in Colorado. This will require Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and private health insurance companies to cover taxpayer-funded permanent, life-altering sex change surgeries for minors. Rep. Boebert stated: “Sex change surgeries render a person sterile for life, and taxpayer dollars should not be used to permanently maim confused children. It is barbaric that Governor Polis is trying to use Colorado to mandate CMS provide taxpayer funding for these immoral procedures nationwide. Children should never be used as pawns to advance radical gender ideology. Using taxpayer dollars to fund sex changes and sterilization surgeries is one of the most reprehensible, disgusting, extreme, and grotesque policies I’ve ever seen. Permanently altering and disabling the physical bodies of children is never ok—and it is especially deplorable when done to gain cheap political points with the radical left.” Background: The new policy of the Biden regime is to use taxpayer dollars to fund: Puberty blockers Laser hair removal Surgical sterilization Eye and lid modifications Medically unnecessary plastic surgery Medically unnecessary mastectomies Breast implants Life-altering, irreversible drugs Face tightening Facial bone remodeling for facial feminization Mental wellness exams Reps. Boebert, Buck, and Lamborn’s letter to the Administrator for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, is available here and below: We write in response to your October 12, 2021, announcement that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Colorado’s proposal to “provide gender-affirming care in the individual and small group health insurance markets.” We strongly oppose these proposed actions and urge you to immediately withdraw CMS’s app… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-wenstrup-introduce-bipartisan-oversight-measures-security-situation Crow, Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Oversight Measures on Security Situation in Afghanistan 2021-10-26 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper October 26, 2021 WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02), members of the US House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduce new measures to ensure ongoing oversight of the security situation in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Security through Intelligence Act requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to produce a report on the security situation in Afghanistan and present its findings to the House and Senate Intelligence Committees. "We must be vigilant about terrorist acts and security threats on the ground in Afghanistan and throughout the world," said Congressman Jason Crow. "I'm proud to work on a bipartisan basis with Congressman Wenstrup to strengthen congressional oversight and ensure that we understand the threats and can respond to them to keep the American people and homeland secure." This legislation specifically: Requires DNI to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on the situation in Afghanistan and the region that includes: Any increased threat to the homeland Political composition and sustainability of the governing body of Afghanistan and U.S. ability to influence its policies Effect on the region and Europe of refugees fleeing Afghanistan Commitments and actions of the Taliban related to counterterrorism The presence of China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and any other foreign country and an assessment of the potential risks, or benefits, of any such presence, contributions, or relations. Requires DNI report to intelligence committees on the collection posture of the intelligence community in Afghanistan and the region including: A detailed description of the collection posture of the intelligence community with respect to Afghanistan. The countering of terrorism threats that are directed at the United States homeland or United States entities abroad. The finances of the Taliban, including financial contributions to the Taliban from foreign countries The detection, and prevention of, any increased threat to the United States h… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-november-staff-mobile-office-hours Rep. Boebert Releases November Staff Mobile Office Hours 2021-10-25 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representative Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Representative Lauren Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: NOVEMBER MOBILE OFFICE HOURS Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Delta County Mobile Office Hours Delta County North Fork Annex 196 W Hotchkiss Ave Hotchkiss, CO 11:30-1:00 pm Thursday, November 4 Custer County Mobile Office Hours Silver Cliff Town Hall 612 E. Main Street Silver Cliff, CO 1:30-2:30 pm Monday, November 8 Pueblo County Mobile Office Hours Colorado City Metropolitan District 4497 Bent Brothers Blvd Colorado City, CO 1:30-3:00 pm Friday, November 12, 2021 Mineral County Mobile Office Hours Mineral County Administration Building Administration Conference Room 1201 North Main Street Creede, CO 10:15-11:15 am Hinsdale County Mobile Office Hours Hinsdale County Administration Building County Commissioners Meeting/Board Room 311 Henson Street Lake City, CO 1:00-2:00 pm Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Montrose County Mobile Office Hours Montrose County Public Works Public Meeting Room 63160 LaSalle Rd Montrose, Co 11:30-1:00 pm Friday, November 19, 2021 San Miguel County Mobile Office Hours Wilkinson Public Library Meeting Room #… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-responds-false-rolling-stone-article Rep. Boebert Responds to False Rolling Stone Article 2021-10-25 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert stated: "Let me be clear. I had no role in the planning or execution of any event that took place at the Capitol or anywhere in Washington, DC on January 6th. With the help of my staff, I accepted an invitation to speak at one event but ultimately I did not speak at any events on January 6th. Once again, the media is acting as a messaging tool for the radical left. The left falsely accused me of giving a reconnaissance tour. In reality, I was visiting the Capitol with my family. They lied claiming my mother was the 'bull horn lady.' She was not. They filed an ethics complaint against me for alleged involvement in January 6th activities, but the complaint was dismissed because it simply was not true. Now, grasping at straws, Rolling Stone is using anonymous sources and shoddy reporting to attack me. Thank you, next." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-introduces-legislation-to-combat-gun-trafficking Congressman Jason Crow Introduces Legislation to Combat Gun Trafficking 2021-10-22 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today held a remote press conference to announce introduction of his latest gun safety bill, the Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act (H.R. 5678). This legislation creates a code of conduct for firearm retailers intended to curb the diversion of firearms into the illegal market. Because gun traffickers and their suppliers often obtain firearms through straw purchases and theft, gun dealers that implement safe business practices can play a vital role in keeping illicit guns out of our communities. Crow was joined today by local gun safety advocates: Colorado Rep. Tom Sullivan, whose son was killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting, Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in the Columbine shooting, Barbara Niederhoff, volunteer at Moms Demand Action Colorado, and Maisha Fields, VP of Organizing at Brady and a gun violence survivor in discussing the merits of this legislation and its importance to the people of Colorado. "Nearly 40,000 Americans per year die at the hands of guns and it doesn't have to be that way. We must be dogged in our pursuit of commonsense legislation that will save thousands of lives," said Congressman Jason Crow. "I'm excited to announce today the introduction of the Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act. This bill, which already has substantial support, is very simple. It includes commonsense stuff, and I'm happy to join with organizations like Brady, Everytown, March For Our Lives, and Giffords in offering these important reforms." "Our nation's gun dealers play a critical role in preventing gun violence, often the first and last line of defense in preventing guns from getting into the hands of those who should not have them. Ensuring proper oversight, training, and accountability is a common-sense solution that will help to end our nation's gun violence epidemic. Addressing the supply of guns into the illegal market and stopping them before they flood into communities will help to reduce gun violence and crime, especially in disproportionately impac… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-legislation-improve-replenish-strategic-national House approves legislation to improve, replenish Strategic National Stockpile in preparation for future crises 2021-10-20 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to advance legislation – led by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) – to improve the nation's Strategic National Stockpile to ensure it's ready to respond to future public health emergencies. The bipartisan legislation comes after states across the country struggled to secure the critical medical supplies they needed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to ensuring the nation's strategic stockpile has the items and equipment needed to respond to future crises, the legislation would also create a new pilot program to boost domestic manufacturing of some of the most critical supplies – such as personal protective equipment, or PPE, used to protect frontline health care workers – to reduce America's dependence on foreign manufacturers for those items. "There's no way to predict when a global health crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, is going to occur," DeGette said. "That's why it's vital that we remain vigilant and ready at all times. The time to prepare for the next public health crisis is now and this legislation will ensure our strategic national stockpile has the resources we need to respond effectively and efficiently to such emergencies when they arise." The Strategic National Stockpile is a repository of critical supplies and medicines maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that states, territories, tribal nations and major metropolitan areas can access during a public health emergency. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the national stockpile was unable to fulfill several urgent requests by states for critical medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment and ventilators, because the stockpile either didn't have the supplies on hand, or the items they had were expired or outdated. If enacted, the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, which the House approved today by a vote of 397 – 22, would: Require regular maint… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-cosponsors-bill-stop-irs-trampling-americans-privacy-excessively Rep. Boebert Cosponsors Bill to Stop the IRS from Trampling on Americans’ Privacy by Excessively Monitoring Bank Accounts 2021-10-14 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stood up for Americans’ financial privacy by cosponsoring the Protecting Financial Privacy Act to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from accessing and monitoring Americans’ bank transactions above $600. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I won’t stand idly by watching Janet Yellen radically transform the IRS into a leftist, Praetorian Guard that spies on Americans’ private financial transactions. Last time Joe Biden had an office in the White House, his administration weaponized the IRS to target conservative organizations. That overreach didn’t give him enough control, so now, he is trying to allow IRS bureaucrats to spy on individual American’s bank accounts. The federal government has no business monitoring small cash deposits and how Americans pay their bills and has no right to snoop around in private checking accounts without a warrant. The Constitution is the new White House doormat, but if Biden bothered to give it a read, he’d know that the Fourth Amendment doesn’t allow unreasonable searches.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said: “Forcing financial institutions to turn over Americans' transactions of $600 or more would compromise the privacy of Americans, shut down community financial institutions, and ultimately reduce Iowans' access to credit. The IRS doesn't need access to Iowans' most basic personal information; the government has no right to know every time Iowans pay their bills or go the grocery store. The Protecting Financial Privacy Act would block this proposal and safeguard taxpayers from this invasion of privacy. The push to include this provision in reconciliation, along with $80 billion to nearly quadruple the IRS budget, is reflective of how backwards Democrat priorities are right now--we need more border agents, not more IRS agents." Senator Tommy Tuberville said: “Folks feel uneasy when someone is snooping around in their business, especially when it’s the federal government doing the snooping. Yet that is exactly what President Biden wants to do with ex… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-nearly-13m-local-health-center-promoting-0 Congressman Jason Crow Announces Nearly $1.3M for Local Health Center Promoting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing 2021-10-08 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Funding for the Center for Health, Work, & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora, Colorado Was Awarded Following Crow's Letter of Support AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announces $1,282,563 in Center for Disease Control (CDC) funding for the Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora Colorado, which helps advance the overall safety, health, and well-being of workers in the Rocky Mountain region. With Congressman Crow's support, CHWE received this grant to continue conducting research and designing practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges. "The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county," wrote Congressman Jason Crow in his letter on behalf of this funding. "In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community," he continued. "With this award, our Center, based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, will continue to collaborate with business leaders and employees to protect workers who are at the greatest risk of job-related injuries and illness," said Dr. Lee Newman, Director of CHWE. "The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that we need healthy and safe workplaces, or else our well-being, productivity and prosperity suffer. In particular, we will continue to work with small businesses in the district and across the state, including an increased focus on partnering with minority-owned businesses, agribusinesses, and educational institutions." "We ar… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-bipartisan-legislation-eliminate-barriers Congressman Jason Crow Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees 2021-10-08 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper More Than a Third of Colorado Immigrants with Health-Related Undergraduate Degrees Are Either Unemployed or Working Low-Wage Jobs Incongruent With Their Skill Set WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) passed bipartisan legislation to help eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country through the House of Representatives. For many reasons, including language barriers, credential recognition difficulties, and lack of professional networks and assistance, foreign-educated immigrants and refugees with professional degrees are often unemployed or underemployed. This is commonly referred to as "brain waste," and can cost states like Colorado billions of dollars per year in lost individual earnings and tax revenue. "I'm proud to represent one of the most diverse districts in the nation where immigrants are the fabric of our community. Unfortunately, too many of our immigrants and refugees can't use professional credentials and skills they've earned in their home countries," said Congressman Jason Crow. "These regulatory hurdles prevent too many folks from making a good living, contributing to our economy, and reaching their full potential. I'm proud to have passed this commonsense, bipartisan legislation, which will help eliminate those barriers and ensure immigrants and refugees in Colorado have every opportunity to reach their full potential. I look forward to its swift consideration in the United States Senate," Crow continued. Congressman Crow, along with Congressman John Katko (R-NY-24), passed this legislation through the House recently as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which authorizes Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. The $778 billion funding bill included seventeen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The NDAA will likely proceed to a conference where the respective House and Senate versions will… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-cheney-murphy-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-limit-domestic-terrorists Crow, Cheney, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Limit Domestic Terrorists From Holding Security Clearances 2021-10-08 2021 2021-10 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper This Comes After FBI Announces US Domestic Terrorism Cases Have Nearly Tripled Since 2020 WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Liz Cheney (WY-AL), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) joined to introduce bipartisan legislation to limit domestic terrorists from holding security clearances. The No Clearance for Domestic Terrorists Act (H.R. 5513) amends the guidelines under the National Security Actfor what may disqualify an individual from having a security clearance to include whether they have been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated an act of domestic terrorism. This legislation comes just one month after the FBI announced that it had nearly tripled its domestic terrorism caseload — from roughly 1,000 to about 2,700 investigations — since spring of 2020. "Those entrusted with our country's most sensitive secrets must be committed to our nation and our democracy. That's why those who have engaged in an act of domestic terrorism should not hold a security clearance," said Congressman Jason Crow "I'm proud to advance this legislation with Congresswoman Murphy and Congresswoman Cheney; this is an important matter of national security that will help make the American people safer and more secure." "We must make sure we are doing everything possible to protect our nation and keep the American people safe. I'm proud to join Rep. Crow in leading this legislation that takes steps to prevent known domestic terrorists from receiving security clearances and accessing sensitive information," said Congresswoman Liz Cheney. "Increasingly, we know that threats to our way of life and our system of government do not only come from abroad, but can metastasize at home as well. We must confront domestic and international enemies that threaten the foundations of our constitutional republic. Adding this provision into the security clearance process will allow us to do that more effectively." "As a former national security specialist at the Pentagon, I know how dangerous it is for individuals who participa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-demands-accountability-attorney-general-garland-using-fbi Rep. Boebert Demands Accountability from Attorney General Garland for Using the FBI to Weaponize Against Concerned Parents and Classify Them as Domestic Terrorists 2021-10-07 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Boebert sent a letter demanding accountability from Attorney General Merrick Garland for his unconstitutional weaponization of the FBI against parents exercising their First Amendment rights and for his egregious conflicts of interest. Rep. Boebert stated, “Both sides of the aisle ought to be concerned that Merrick Garland, the top law enforcement officer in our nation, is weaponizing the FBI’s National Security Branch against concerned parents while at the same time his family appears to be making millions peddling critical race theory and teaching our children to hate each other.” Background: On October 4th, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a memorandum directing the FBI to weaponize against parents for defending their children from critical race theory, mask mandates, and lies about biological gender. Rep. Boebert is demanding accountability for this decision and is requesting to receive Attorney General Garland’s ethics recusal list, and to know what partisan hacks are responsible for this unconstitutional use of the federal government’s police power. The full text of Rep. Boebert’s letter is available here and below: Dear Attorney General Garland, I am alarmed by your decision to weaponize the Department of Justice (DOJ) against concerned parents, exercising their First Amendment rights, who dare to oppose the teaching of critical race theory, a repulsive and racist ideology, in their children’s schools. This policy change appears to be in response to a letter from the National School Boards Association that claimed American public schools are under “threat” from law-abiding parents and compared some of their actions to a form of “domestic terrorism.” Parents have absolutely every right to express their opinions at public school board meetings concerning their children’s education. The DOJ’s October 4, 2021, press release indicated your office is in possession of new data concerning “an increase in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school board members, teach… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-october-staff-mobile-office-hours Rep. Boebert Releases October Staff Mobile Office Hours 2021-10-04 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding staff mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this October. Representative Lauren Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard. September mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-joins-letter-blasting-fish-and-wildlife-service-reviewing Rep. Boebert Joins Letter Blasting Fish and Wildlife Service for Reviewing the Relisting of Gray Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act 2021-10-01 2021 2021-10 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert joined Congressman Matt Rosendale and seven other Members of Congress in a letter calling out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for announcing it will be conducting a 12-month comprehensive status review to potentially relist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act, despite robust state-led efforts to manage the species and a finding in October of 2020 that federal listing was no longer appropriate due to a full recovery of the species. Rep. Boebert stated: “Radical special-interest groups are wasting resources by forcing the Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct reviews of a species that is thriving and already fully recovered. This move is extremist enviros’ first step to relist gray wolves as an endangered species and reinstate the federal government’s one-size-fits-all micromanagement of our farmers, ranchers, and state and local officials. Bureaucrats in D.C. shouldn’t interfere with local conservation efforts that are more than capable of managing the species effectively while also protecting livestock. An Endangered Species Act designation is not in the best interests of Colorado.” Background: Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Service announced the delisting of the gray wolf from the ESA, citing their successful recovery after more than 45 years of being listed as an endangered species. State and tribal wildlife management agencies assumed responsibility from the federal government for sustainable management of gray wolf populations. The decision was based on the best scientific and commercial data available and the proven track records of states and tribes in managing healthy wolf populations. At over 6,000 wolves in the lower 48 states at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest in a strong list of ESA recoveries with populations in the northern Rocky Mountains and across the mountain West and western Great Lakes regions. Gray wolf populations have been managed responsibly by state and tribal efforts since their delisting. Troublingly, the Biden administrat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-s-us-house-democrats-press-for-progress-on-background-check-issue-related-to-2019-threat-of-columbine-copycat Colorado’s US House Democrats Press for Progress on Background Check Issue Related to 2019 Threat of Columbine Copycat 2021-09-29 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Florida Woman Who Was Reportedly Infatuated with Columbine Shooting Bought Firearms in Colorado Because of Failure to Adhere to Out of State Background Check; This is Second Letter the Lawmakers Have Sent Pressing for Progress on the Issue WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today led Colorado's US House Democrats in pressing the Department of Justice to ensure states comply with background checks for those purchasing firearms out-of-state. This out of state background check issue was underscored during the 2019 incident when a Florida woman, who was reportedly obsessed with the Columbine High School tragedy, obtained a firearm from a Colorado Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) despite federal law prohibiting the transfer of firearms to out-of-state individuals who do not meet their state requirements. The woman was ineligible to purchase the firearm due to Florida's age restrictions. This letter follows a prior effort by the lawmakers requesting that the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recommend how to mitigate risks associated with prohibited firearm sales to out-of-state purchasers and evaluate point of contact state compliance with firearms background checks. The OIG accomplished the first task and the FBI is in the process of implementing recommendations. "Firearm background checks are critical to keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of those who are unauthorized to possess them, and we support the audit's recommendation which will help ensure the eligibility of out-of-state firearm purchasers. We must continue to ensure that background checks are conducted with integrity, and to that end, we write to request more information regarding oversight of firearm transactions in Point of Contact states," wrote the lawmakers. "Consistent and comprehensive background checks are critical for public safety, and there must be accountability when background check standards are not met," they continued. "Background checks for firearm purchases save lives. They are our first line… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/head-chemical-safety-board-testify-key-house-oversight-panel Head of Chemical Safety Board to testify before key House oversight panel 2021-09-28 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, a key congressional oversight panel will hold a hearing to determine what needs to be done to revitalize the U.S. Chemical Safety Board. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. ET, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee – which oversees the Chemical Safety Board – will hear directly from the head of the agency, Dr. Katherine A. Lemos, as it struggles to complete a growing backlog of industrial accident investigations. The hearing comes amid growing concern that the agency has been underperforming in recent years and unable to keep pace with a growing backlog of open investigations. In addition to investigating the root cause of major chemical incidents when they occur, the agency is also responsible for making recommendations on how companies can avoid such incidents in the future; and lawmakers on the panel are worried that its inability to complete investigations and issue potentially life-saving recommendations in a timely manner is putting both workers and nearby communities at risk. "The Chemical Safety Board is the agency we all rely on to keep us safe from the potential catastrophic consequences of a major chemical disaster in this country," said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who chairs the Energy and Commerce Committee's oversight panel. "If CSB isn't able to do its job, then Congress needs to know why. We need to know what's causing this important agency to underperform and what needs to be done to ensure it has all the tools and resources it needs to keep people safe." Since it was established in 1998, the CSB has been deployed to investigate more than 130 major chemical incidents across the country, including the 2012 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill; and the 2017 Arkema Chemical plant fire in Crosby, Texas that forced communities within a one-and-a-half-mile radius of the plant to evacuate after Hurricane Harvey knocked out power to the facility. Those investigations have led the agency to issue more than 850 recommendations to… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-articles-impeachment-against-joe-biden-and Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 2021-09-24 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert upheld her oath to defend the Constitution of the United States by solemnly introducing articles of impeachment against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Joe Biden willfully abandoned his duty as President of the United States and violated his constitutional oath to ‘take care that the laws be faithfully executed’ by failing to ensure the national security of the United States and its citizens. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris handed over billions of dollars of American-made weapons to the very scum of the earth that we spent $2 trillion fighting. The Biden regime is not being held accountable. There have been no resignations, no indictments, no investigations, no congressional oversight, no outcry from the mainstream media, and no apologies—so I’m stepping up to hold Biden and Harris accountable by filing articles of impeachment for giving aid and comfort to America’s enemies and colluding with the Taliban. “And let me be clear, Vice President Harris is complicit in all of this. She can’t hide as the incompetent Border czar, and she can’t hide from her moral and legal duty to remove Joe Biden via the 25th Amendment due to his clear inability to ‘discharge the powers and duties of his office.’ Biden is supposed to be the commander-in-chief, but he forgot the name of the Pentagon, the Department of Defense, and the Secretary of Defense. His indecision, incompetence, and mental failings cost American lives, and Kamala had a duty to step up and remove Biden from office. She failed, and now 13 American servicemembers are dead. One way or another, Kamala needs to be impeached for her failure to step up and stop this avoidable catastrophe.” Congressman Jody Hice said: “The President of the United States willingly abandoned American citizens behind enemy lines, and his incompetence and miscalculations contributed to the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. As if that were not enough, he deserted thousands of Afghan allies to be slaughtered. Furthermore, as the Taliban streng… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-votes-codify-access-reproductive-healthcare-0 Congressman Crow Votes to Codify Access to Reproductive Healthcare 2021-09-24 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to pass the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) to enshrine into law access to reproductive healthcare for every person across America -- regardless of what state they live in. This legislation comes weeks after the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas S.B. 8, a radical six-week abortion ban -- effectively greenlighting this country's most restriction ban on abortions. This fall, the Supreme Court is now set to consider a case from Mississippi that takes aim at the core protections of Roe v. Wade. "With increasingly brazen attacks on Roe. v. Wade, it's time we codify equal access to abortion care in this country," said Congressman Crow. "Passing the Women's Health Protection Act will help ensure every person—regardless of who they are or where they live—is free to make the best health care decisions for themselves, their families, and their lives." Texas is not the only state seeking to impose extreme bans on abortion. In 2019 and 2020, state lawmakers in seven states passed bans on abortion at six and eight weeks of pregnancy, three weeks before many people even know they're pregnant—and in Alabama, lawmakers tried to ban abortion entirely. The impact of these restrictive laws is devastating: today, nearly 90 percent of American counties are without a single abortion provider, and 27 cities have become "abortion deserts" because people who live there must travel 100 miles or more to reach a provider. One in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Congressman Crow joins a majority of Americans who believe that when someone has made the decision to have an abortion, they should be able to access the care they need free from burdens, barriers, and stigma. Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for reproductive healthcare and has been a proud original co-sponsor of WHPA in the 116th and 117th Congresses. Women's Health Protection Act: Will establish the federal statutory right for health care providers to provide abo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-moves-guarantee-all-americans-access-abortion-care House moves to guarantee all Americans access to abortion care 2021-09-24 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a landmark piece of legislation that would give all Americans the federally-protected right to access abortion care, regardless of where they live. The Women's Health Protection Act would – for the first time – establish a federal statutory right for all health care providers throughout the country to provide abortion services, and a federal statutory right for all Americans to receive such care, regardless of where they live. It would codify the protections currently guaranteed to most Americans by the Supreme Court's decision in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. The legislation's passage comes on the heels of, and in direct response to the Supreme Court's decision earlier this month to let a controversial new law in Texas, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, take effect – effectively banning most abortion care in the state. If signed into law, the Women's Health Protection Act would negate that controversial new Texas law – as well as any other attempts by local or state governments to unnecessarily limit Americans' access to abortion care. "For people in Texas, the fifty years of legal precedent set by Roe v. Wade is effectively meaningless," said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. "For people in Mississippi, the constitutional right to access abortion care may soon no longer exist. This legislation will ensure that all Americans – regardless of where they live – have a federally-protected right to access abortion care. It will negate the Texas and Mississippi laws, and it will guarantee all women in this country – once again – have the freedom to decide what's best for them." "But maybe most importantly," DeGette said, "this legislation will end our reliance on the courts." The Supreme Court's decision to deny an emergency request to block the new Texas abortion law before it took effect sparked outrage from pro-choice advocates across the country who saw it as a clear sign of where… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-democrats-raising-debt-limit-and-continuing-reckless Rep. Boebert Blasts Democrats for Raising the Debt Limit and Continuing Reckless Spending 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert blasted House Democrats for passing H.R. 5304, legislation that raises the debt limit through suspension of the debt ceiling and continues Biden’s reckless spending spree. Rep Boebert stated: “We just gave tens of billions of dollars in U.S. weapons to the Taliban and now Democrats have removed funds for the Iron Dome in Israel and put our closet ally at risk. Shameful. “Furthermore, America is nearly $30 trillion in debt and soaring inflation has significantly increased the price of gasoline, milk, beef, propane, clothing, hotel stays and even bacon. Inflation is taxation and taxation is theft that takes more money out of hard-working Americans’ pocket books. Biden and his partisan hacks have no plan to tackle America’s spending addiction and get our fiscal house in order. Shamefully, House Democrats voted to suspend the debt ceiling, without any fiscal reforms, till after the November 2022 elections, and they want a blank check to continue their reckless spending. H.R. 5304 ensures career politicians will once again be voting for ‘must-pass’ legislation right before Christmas to spend trillions of dollars on bills that no one ever reads so they can skip town and make it home for Christmas. Shamefully, Biden and Pelosi are attempting to spend nearly $10 trillion this year alone. Our children shouldn’t be saddled with trillions of dollars of more debt and forced to pay for Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi’s extreme agenda. Congress needs to stop kicking the proverbial spending can down the road and make the hard decisions necessary to rein in our debt and balance the federal budget.” Background Democrats passed H.R. 5304 by a partisan vote of 220-211, with 0 Republicans voting for this partisan spending bill. H.R. 5304 extends current discretionary funding levels that are set to expire next week on September 30th, without making any fiscal reforms, through December 3, 2021. This legislation will also significantly increase our national debt by raising the debt limit through suspension of the debt cei… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-issued-statement-prior-her-vote-against-first-version-national Rep. Boebert Issued A Statement Prior To Her Vote Against The First Version of The National Defense Authorization 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Boebert issued a statement prior to her vote against the National Defense Authorization Act. Rep. Boebert’s remarks: “After much consideration, I am going to vote no on the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act, and you need to know why. I love our military. I’m grateful for their service and sacrifice. Our brave service men and women didn’t fight for this liberal woke garbage of an agenda, and I didn’t come to Washington to put a rubber stamp on it either. Unfortunately, Democrats politicized and jeopardized funding for our troops in the NDAA, legislation that has traditionally been very bipartisan. But look, just last week, Republicans were calling for the resignations and impeachment of military leaders for their total incompetence. We all saw the tragedy in Afghanistan that killed 13 of our servicemembers and the drone strike that left innocent children dead. I won’t sign on to a bill that does nothing to address these failures. If the Biden regime isn’t going to take any responsibility, and if Nancy Pelosi isn’t going to allow Congress to pursue investigations, and if nobody is going to get fired over the Afghanistan debacle, then I am not going to vote to give the Democrats carte blanche to do that crap all over again. There are provisions in this legislation that contain swampy earmarks, require us to cover abortion drugs, and require women to enter the draft. We are drafting our daughters. What does it say about a country that has to force its women into combat? The creation of useless offices and mandatory trainings to promote “wokeness” and diversity inclusion among our troops distracts from the national security mission of the armed services. And speaking of national security, the Democrats want to permanently close Guantanamo Bay. Yep, GITMO will be closed, releasing terrorists that are headed straight for our southern border, that we all know is wide open. Pelosi’s NDAA unconstitutionally authorizes red flag laws and a new military court gun confiscation program that will str… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-wins-colorado-national-defense-authorization-act Congressman Jason Crow Passes Wins For Colorado in National Defense Authorization Act 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper September 23, 2021 Defense Bill Includes Seventeen Crow-led Amendments; Now Moves to Senate for Consideration WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022in the House of Representatives, which will authorize Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. As part of the $778 billion funding bill, the House passed seventeen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The final bill also includes Crow-led legislation to establish a Global War on Terrorism memorial on the National Mall. This NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia. "Not only will the funding in this bill help confront the challenges we face at home and abroad, it will position Colorado to lead while we do it. By addressing 21st-century challenges like space defense, climate change, and biosecurity, this funding will make America stronger and safer," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Today, I was proud to help deliver a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and advance policies that will ensure their safety and wellbeing." "As we close out 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's legislation to build a monument on the National Mall honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. A permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital will go a long way in honoring those who served this country over the past 20 … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-gallagher-pass-bipartisan-legislation-create-monument Representatives Crow, Gallagher Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monument for Global War on Terrorism on National Mall 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act Passed as Part of the National Defense Authorization Act, Which Funds the Department of Defense for FY22 WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today passed bipartisan legislation to build a memorial for servicemembers of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act was offered this week as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the House of Representatives tonight. "As we close out 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's legislation to build a monument on the National Mall honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. A permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital will go a long way in honoring those who served this country over the past 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Representative Jason Crow. "The National Mall tells the story of our nation's history and our heroes. There is no place more fitting to honor the service of the more than three million Americans who fought in the Global War on Terror," said Representative Mike Gallagher. "I'm grateful to see this memorial is one step closer to becoming a reality and proud to have worked with Rep. Crow in working to ensure our generation of veterans are remembered on the Mall alongside those who served before us." "Our mission is to serve active duty servicemembers, veterans, military families, and all who've served in the Global War on Terrorism with a memorial that fully acknowledges and honors their sacrifices," said U.S. Army veteran and GWOT Memorial Foundation President & CEO Marina Jackman. "With the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, our mission has gained even more urgency and gravity. Our warfighters and their families deserve a place to truly… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/colorado-congressional-delegation-pushing-stronger-methane-regulations Colorado Congressional Delegation Pushing for Stronger Methane Regulations on Oil and Gas 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 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), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Jason Crow (D-CO) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency to swiftly adopt stronger protective methane standards for the oil and gas sector. Earlier this year, Congress approved legislation – led by DeGette – to restore protections the Trump Administration had rolled back to regulate methane from the oil and gas industry. Now, members of Colorado's Congressional delegation are urging the EPA to strengthen and expand those protections to older wells to achieve the greatest possible emission reductions. "Methane is the main component of natural gas and a climate pollutant many times more potent than carbon dioxide, especially in the near-term," the lawmakers wrote. "Deploying all technically feasible measures now could cut methane pollution in half by 2030, slowing climate change and avoiding up to a quarter degree of warming by midcentury. To have a chance of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees, we must seize every opportunity to reduce these emissions in the near term." In the letter, the lawmakers highlighted Colorado's leadership as the first state in the nation to adopt common-sense rules for methane pollution for new and existing oil and gas facilities. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted standards for frequent leak monitoring and the use of zero-bleed pneumatic controllers, including retrofits for older wells, with broad support. "As your agency moves to strengthen requirements for new oil and gas facilities and begins the process of addressing existing sources, we urge you to look to Colorado," the lawmakers wrote. "We're proud that our progress was the result of collaboration between environmental, health, and community groups, as well as industry. Our rules can serve as a blueprint for bold action that is cost effective while protecting the climate and the health of communities affected by oil and gas operations." … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-degette-wilderness-plan-part-defense-bill House approves DeGette wilderness plan as part of defense bill 2021-09-23 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's (D-CO) legislation to protect 1.3 million acres of public land across the U.S. as part of this year's defense bill. The legislation – known as the Protecting America's Wilderness, or PAW, Act – would permanently preserve dozens of areas across Colorado, California and Washington; and would be the largest land-protection package ever approved as part of the annual defense authorization act. In addition to protecting more than 660,000 acres of untouched wilderness in DeGette's home state of Colorado, the legislation would ensure that Colorado's High Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, known as HAATS, is able to continue its mission uninterrupted. The unique military flight school run by the Colorado National Guard in Gypsum, Colorado provides some of the nation's top military helicopter pilots an opportunity to train for some of the harshest conditions on the planet. "Preserving these untouched public lands from the threat of future development is about more than just protecting our environment," DeGette said on the House floor prior to the vote to add her amendment to the legislation. "It's also about ensuring that some of our nation's most elite military pilots have the opportunity – and the space they need – to train." "As a fourth-generation Coloradoan, I know how important these lands are to the people of my state," DeGette said. "And I know how important these training grounds are to the brave men and women who serve in our nation's military." If approved, 36 areas across Colorado would be designated as federally-protected wilderness. As such, those areas would become permanently protected from the threat of any future development – including any future logging, mining or drilling activities. Studies have shown that designating untouched public lands as permanently protected wilderness – and preserving them for the public's use – often provides a direct economic boost to the nearby loc… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-bill-rename-aurora-va-outpatient-clinic-after Congressman Jason Crow Passes Bill to Rename Aurora VA Outpatient Clinic After Local Hero John Mosley 2021-09-20 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Colorado Native John Mosley was a Tuskegee Airman, Civil Rights Activist, and First Black Football Player at Colorado State University WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today passed his bill to rename the new Aurora VA community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) after Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley, a Denver native who lived in Aurora, was a Tuskegee Airman, civil rights activist and the first black football player at Colorado State University. Crow's H.R. 4172 passed the House tonight by voice vote. "Lieutenant Colonel Mosley embodies the finest our country has to offer. He was an inspirational leader in the Aurora community and in the Air Force," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Naming the new Aurora clinic after Colonel Mosley honors his legacy and will inspire future generations to break barriers." "I can't think of a better name for my fellow veterans to walk into this new clinic in Aurora, CO, than to see the name of Colonel John Mosely as they walk in and to remember his service, his sacrifice, his leadership, and the best of what we can be as a country," he continued. See Rep. Crow's full remarks on the House floor ahead of the bill's passage. CBOCs are important ways the VA provides outpatient primary care, especially for veterans who would otherwise have to travel long distances to receive care at VA facilities. The Aurora CBOC is set to open in Summer 2022. Rep. Crow secured key endorsements for this effort from the VFW Department of Colorado, American Legion Department of Colorado, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Colorado, as well as support from the full Colorado congressional delegation. See the full text of the bill here. Background on Colonel Mosley: After graduating as a National Merit Scholar and valedictorian at Manual High School, Lieutenant Colonel Mosley enrolled at what was then called Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, as one of only nine black students. He was named vice president of his college class as a j… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-partisan-decision-move-bureau-land-management Rep. Boebert Condemns the Partisan Decision to Move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters back to D.C. and Condemns Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for Failing to Stand up for Colorado 2021-09-17 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Boebert condemned the Department of Interior’s partisan decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters back to D.C. and condemned Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for failing to stand up for Colorado by using procedural tactics easily available to them. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “The fight to keep the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction was always bipartisan, but when it came down to the wire, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper folded and failed to stand up for Colorado by using procedural tools to leverage the Biden regime to keep the main Bureau of Land Management headquarters, Director, and senior leadership in Grand Junction. The junior senator from Michigan held up eight high-level Department of Defense nominations to leverage a win for his state, but Bennet and Hickenlooper combined couldn’t find the courage to place a hold on just one nominee. As usual, these politicians’ promises were nothing more than empty words. I hope they will be vigilant in ensuring the rug isn’t pulled out from under them and that the new promises the Biden regime made them materialize. These new Grand Junction jobs need to be delivered, people should know about them and what they are, and the details shouldn’t be changed later. “Today’s rushed decision isn’t about helping western communities. It is clearly a partisan attack on rural communities. It hasn’t been thought-out, and important questions have yet to be answered, including where will employees that move back to D.C. work? As the Department of the Interior is essentially empty currently, when will these employees go back to in-person work? How many employees will move to D.C. and Grand Junction? What employees will move to D.C. and Grand Junction? Where will the employees that move to D.C and Grand Junction move from? When will impacted employees receive written notice? Given the lack of detail and information provided for this reprogramming, appropriators should immediately reject this political, partisan move that isn’t in the best inter… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-young-introduce-legislation-help-incarcerated-veterans Representatives Crow, Young Introduce Legislation to Help Incarcerated Veterans Access Treatment & Resources 2021-09-17 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper More Than Half of Justice-Involved Veterans Suffer From Mental Health Difficulties or Substance Abuse Disorders WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the bipartisan Justice Involved Veterans Support Act to help the currently 181,000 incarcerated veterans – including those suffering from mental health conditions, alcoholism, and homelessness – to access existing support through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Currently, more than half of justice-involved veterans have either mental health difficulties (like PTSD or depression) or substance abuse disorders (like alcoholism or drug addiction) and many justice-involved veterans are homeless or at-risk for homelessness while many others have difficulty finding work or reentering society. "Our veterans stepped up to serve the Nation and we have a moral obligation to care for them and their families. It's our duty to ensure they have the support they need when they come home. Far too many of our veterans end up incarcerated -- in part because they didn't have the resources to address ongoing challenges with mental health, substance abuse disorders, and housing insecurity. But help is available," said Congressman Jason Crow. "The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act will identify these veterans and connect them with the resources they need. I'm proud to introduce this important legislation with Congressman Young so we can deliver on our promises to our country's veterans." "Too many veterans across our country served bravely in our Armed Forces only to be failed by our criminal justice system after returning to civilian life. Many of these veterans, known as justice-involved veterans, suffer from mental health conditions, alcoholism, and homelessness. Far too often, they are not identified as eligible for Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) during their criminal proceedings. Very frankly, we are failing our veterans by condemning them to incarceration rather than helping them with the health care and support they need a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-attorney-general-weisers-report-aurora Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Attorney General Weiser’s Report on the Aurora Patterns and Practices Investigation 2021-09-15 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser reported on the findings of the Aurora patterns and practices investigation. "Today's findings laid bare what many in our community know too well: that people of color are often treated differently by law enforcement and subject to abuse. I commend the Colorado Attorney General's office for conducting a thorough investigation. "Today is another step on the march to a more just, equitable and transparent law enforcement system for our community, but there is much work to do. It's now time for the City of Aurora and law enforcement leaders to engage with the Attorney General and start the process of correcting the issues identified in this investigation. I will continue to fight for comprehensive reform at the federal level to restore trust and accountability between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Background: In May of 2021, Congressman Crow introduced the Use of Force Accountability Act, legislation that would require states to have a law mandating independent investigations after any use of deadly force that resulted in a death or injury. The bill was a direct response to Aurora's independent review of the death of Elijah McClain. In June of 2021, Congressmen Jason Crow and Joe Neguse introduced the Ketamine Restriction Act, legislation that would ban the use of ketamine during an arrest or detention, other than in a hospital. Paramedics across Colorado have sedated peoplemore than 902 times with ketamine in the two and a half years, according to state public health records. Additionally, Congressman Crow helped pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which includes Congressman Crow's George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act. This comprehensive package of reforms would transform policing in America, and includes bold reforms that would hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and the comm… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/key-congressional-oversight-panel-investigate-covid-19-impact-children Key congressional oversight panel to investigate COVID-19 impact on children 2021-09-15 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – The chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations panel, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), announced today the subcommittee – which oversees the nation's health agencies – has begun an investigation into how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be affecting the health and well-being of America's children. DeGette announced that the panel will hold its first hearing on the issue on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET, where members of the panel will hear directly from some of the nation's top pediatric health and mental health experts on how disruptions caused by the pandemic have affected millions of children across the country; and what Congress can do to address their needs as public health officials search for ways to slow the spread of the virus across the U.S. "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on America's children – disrupting their lives in ways many of us could never have imagined," DeGette said. "We can't allow an entire generation to be lost because of this crisis. It's absolutely vital that we do everything we can to fully understand not only the effect that this disease can have on our children's health, but also what needs to be done to ensure their overall well-being as we work to end this pandemic once and for all." Next week's hearing will be a hybrid event with members attending both in person and via video conferencing. It will be streamed live online starting Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-president-bidens-build-back-better-event Congressman Jason Crow Statement on President Biden’s Build Back Better Event in Colorado 2021-09-14 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper CROW: Together We Will Address the Climate Crisis and Create Millions of Jobs While We Do it GOLDEN – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after attending President Joe Biden's Build Back Better event at National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO where Biden discussed climate provisions in his plans that include tax incentives for clean energy and electric vehicles, investments to transition the economy away from fossil fuels and toward renewable sources such as wind and solar power, and creation of a civilian climate corps. "The climate crisis is already here and folks in our community are bearing the brunt of it. As we face wildfires, droughts, mudslides, and some of the worst air quality in the world, the time for action is now. President Biden is leading on this issue and I was honored to join him in Golden today as he outlined the future of clean energy -- which means more jobs in Colorado. "Building a clean and sustainable future will not only help us make good on our climate goals, it will give us a once-in-a-generation chance to create good-paying jobs and boost our economy. I'm proud to have led in that effort with Senator Bennet as we advance our Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act – which will help create more than two million jobs by investing in forest and watershed restoration. I look forward to working with our colleagues and President Biden to pass that legislation, and other key clean energy efforts, in the upcoming infrastructure and reconciliation packages. "The science is clear: there is a short window to drastically reduce our emissions and avoid the worst impacts of this crisis. The alternative would be devastating to our planet, and to Colorado. We stand with President Biden and people across Colorado to tackle our climate goals and create a sustainable and inclusive future." Background: Today's event comes just over one month following the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report from the United Nations, which warns that … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-waltz-introduce-bipartisan-bill-relieve-overload-burdened Representatives Crow, Waltz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Overload Burdened Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19 2021-09-14 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Currently Half of Health Workers Report Burnout Amid COVID-19 as Colorado COVID Hospitalizations Reach Highest Point Since January WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Mike Waltz (R-FL-06) joined in reintroducing legislation that will help reduce the burden on healthcare professionals as our hospitals remain overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act would provide a path for former health care workers, who might have allowed their medical professional license or certifications to expire, to return to the medical field and leverage their training to help save lives during the COVID-19 public health crisis. "While we've made great strides against the COVID-19 pandemic, our healthcare system is still being pushed to its limit. Colorado's doctors, nurses, first responders, and other health care workers are doing everything in their power to continue saving lives and they deserve all the support we can offer them. This legislation is crucial to delivering on that support. It taps into our nation's proud history of service by empowering medical professionals who recently left healthcare to re-enter and get started delivering urgently-needed care during this pandemic," said Rep. Crow. "Healthcare workers have put themselves on the front lines of this pandemic for a year-and-half now distributing vaccinations, treating the sick, and preventing the spread of COVID-19," said Rep Waltz. "Reauthorizing this law will allow former healthcare workers to continue their service to help patients and support our already overwhelmed healthcare workers." "The FSMB is pleased to support the TRIAGE Act of 2021, which advances efforts to ensure that qualified health care professionals are effectively mobilized during the COVID-19 pandemic and future national emergencies," said FSMB President and CEO Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MACP. "We remain steadfastly committed to safe and secure telehealth for patients and mobility for health professionals, a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-recognizes-hispanic-community-faith-leaders-their Congressman Jason Crow Recognizes Hispanic Community Faith Leaders for their Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic 2021-09-13 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper At a Roundtable Discussion with Local Faith Leaders, Crow Also Heard About Ongoing Issues Affecting the Community as They Recover AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today presented an official Congressional Record Statement to community faith leaders recognizing their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement recognized local churches' help in providing financial and spiritual support throughout a once-in-a-generation public health crisis. Also during a roundtable discussion today, Crow heard from faith leaders about the current issues affecting their communities. "Churches provide essential support in our community during the pandemic, far beyond the call of duty. They hosted food banks for those in need, provided financial help to those struggling to make ends meet, and sought out opportunities to support the social, spiritual, and emotional needs of members," said Congressman Jason Crow in the Congressional Record Statement. "Our community is better because of them and I recognize the volunteers who sacrificed their time, energy, and own well-being to provide relief to those who needed a lifeline extended to them. In a time of fear, they built a network of hope," Congressman Crow continued. "The impact of this outreach on our community is profound. I commend all involved for their ongoing effort to ensure that no one gets left behind." During the roundtable, the faith leaders addressed ongoing need for help as the community recovers -- including support for small businesses, mental health resources for suicide prevention, and a continued effort to vaccinate Coloradans against the virus. They also discussed with Congressman Crow the urgent need for immigration reform. The churches represented at the roundtable included: Mosaic Church Iglesia Palabra en Accion Centro Cristiano Renuevo Casa de Restauracion Iglesia Orchard Iglesia Amistad Confluence Ministries Casa de Restauración See the full Congressional Record Statement here and below. HON. JASON CROW OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-20th-anniversary-911-attacks DeGette statement on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks 2021-09-11 2021 2021-09 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) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: "September 11, 2001 is a day that many of us will never forget. The tragic events that unfolded that day changed the course of our nation's history forever. "While the images of that frightful day still play vividly in the minds of most Americans so, too, must the memories of those we lost. We must never forget the victims and their families. "We must never forget the bravery of our first responders who selflessly rushed into a burning building to try to save others. And, we must never forget the heroes of Flight 93 whose courage and sacrifice likely saved countless lives – and whose actions likely prevented an even bigger tragedy from occurring. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-amendment-keep-bureau-land-management-headquarters-grand-junction Rep. Boebert’s Amendment to Keep the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in Grand Junction Passes with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support 2021-09-09 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, the bipartisan House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously voted to pass Rep. Lauren Boebert’s amendment to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Westerners deserve a voice in the land-use decisions that affect their daily lives, and it would be wrong to move the Bureau of Land Management thousands of miles away from the land it manages back to a faceless marble building in D.C. 99% of the lands that the Bureau manages are West of the Mississippi, and it only makes sense to keep the agency located near the communities it serves. The bipartisan, unanimous vote today shows that the facts are clear: keeping the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters in Grand Junction has always had broad bipartisan support.” House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman said: “Federal agencies exist to serve the American people. What better way to do that than by being located in the very communities they serve? The Bureau of Land Management is a critical resource for the American West, and as such, should remain headquartered there as a way to facilitate better communication and collaboration between federal, state and local stakeholders. Congresswoman Boebert has been a tireless advocate for this issue, and I’m pleased to see every member of the Natural Resources Committee show bipartisan support for her amendment to prevent this bill from moving the BLM headquarters out of Grand Junction.” Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse stated: “Moving the Bureau of Land Management’s Headquarters to Grand Junction has proven what we know to be true: Our lands in the West are far better managed by boots on the ground than the bureaucrats in D.C. Rep. Boebert has been a leader in the effort to keep the BLM Headquarters in Colorado and has strongly advocated for the more effective land management practices, job creation, and economic development the move brings to her dis… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-buck-lead-colorados-us-house-delegation-pressing-greater Representatives Crow, Buck Lead Colorado’s US House Delegation in Pressing for Greater Accessibility to Three-Digit Suicide Hotline 2021-09-09 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Letter Comes Amid National Suicide Prevention Week and Ahead of Hotline's Implementation Next Year WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Ken Buck (R-CO-04) today lead Colorado's US House delegation in pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase accessibility options for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The three-digit crisis number will be operational starting next year. In a letter to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel during National Suicide Prevention Week, the members urged the Commission to require providers to support text messages to the 988 hotline in addition to phone calls to support a wider array of people. "This three-digit crisis line number—which will be operational starting next year—will help millions of Americans access mental health and counseling services from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in their time of greatest need," wrote the members. "Young people and other at-risk populations are often most comfortable communicating via text. By allowing a text-to-988 option in addition to voice call, the Commission can lower the bar to entry and improve access to crisis counseling and mental health services. This will save lives," they continued. Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for young people in the United States, and suicide attempts and death in younger children have also been rising in recent years. This effort by the lawmakers also comes as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, during which 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder (up from 1 in 10 before the pandemic). If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en español: 1-888-628-9454; deaf and hard of hearing: dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear Chairwoman Rosenworcel: As we observe National Suicide Prevention Week, we appreciate t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-secures-wins-colorado-national-defense-authorization Congressman Jason Crow Secures Wins For Colorado in National Defense Authorization Act 2021-09-02 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper September 2, 2021 House Armed Services Committee Passes Fourteen Crow Amendments; NDAA Moves to Full Consideration in the House of Representatives WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The final bill passed the Committee by a vote of 57-2. HASC is responsible for passing the NDAA, which authorizes the Department of Defense policies and funding each year. As part of the $778 billion funding bill, the committee passed fourteen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia. "Not only will the funding in this bill help confront the challenges we face at home and abroad, it will position Colorado to lead while we do it. By addressing 21st-century challenges like space defense, climate change, and biosecurity, this funding will make America stronger and safer," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Today, I'm proud to help deliver a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and advance policies that will ensure their safety and wellbeing." Congressman Crow passed fourteen of his amendments in the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA, making progress on numerous long-term priorities, including: Positioning Coloradans to lead in the 21st Century: Space National Guard Establishment Act (Co-led with Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO-05)) Establishes a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force More than a third of all National Guard members assigned to space missions currently reside in Colorado, and stand ready to suppo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-secures-win-san-luis-valley-radar-system-now-online Rep. Boebert Secures Win for the San Luis Valley: Radar System Now Online 2021-09-01 2021 2021-09 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert and local leaders secured a win for the San Luis Valley by ensuring data from its new radar system is now incorporated into National Weather Service systems. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Ensuring the San Luis Valley’s Radar data is fully integrated into National Weather Service systems will improve weather forecasting and warnings across southern Colorado for the benefit of farmers, ranchers, tourists, first responders, water district managers, and the general population. I am grateful to community leaders for bringing this issue to my attention and am thrilled that the system is finally up and running.” Colorado State Senator Cleve Simpson said: "The Rio Grande Water Conservation District greatly appreciates Congresswoman Boebert's assistance bringing stakeholders together to assure incorporation of the valuable data generated by our new Doppler radar unit. The information assists all residents of the San Luis Valley and the state of Colorado in a variety of different ways, streamflow forecasting as the centerpiece of that information for our water users. Thank you again to Congresswoman Boebert." San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District Manager Heather Dutton stated: "A diverse coalition of partners came together to build the San Luis Valley Weather Radar because we recognized the broad benefits to the San Luis Valley and neighboring communities. Integrating the data from the radar into regional weather forecasts, allows us to have improved travel management, emergency response, and water supply forecasting. I am grateful for Congresswoman Boebert's work as a liaison between the stakeholders that built the radar and the federal agencies that utilize the data. This is a tremendous benefit for Southern Colorado!" Conejos Water Conservancy District General Manager Nathan Coombs said: “The Conejos Water Conservancy District is grateful for Rep. Boebert’s attention and follow-up on our rural area's Radar needs. We will all benefit from these efforts.” Alamosa County Chairman of the Board M… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-co-attorney-generals-announcement-elijah Congressman Jason Crow Statement on CO Attorney General’s Announcement on the Elijah McClain Grand Jury Investigation 2021-09-01 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today made the following statement in regard to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's announcement that three Aurora police officers and two paramedics will face criminal charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. "While nothing can bring Elijah McClain back, this is a critical step in ensuring that justice is served on his behalf. I stand with Elijah's family, friends, and community who mourn his loss. Today we join the community in seeking greater accountability and justice." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-turner-wenstrup-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-mitigate-havana-syndrome Crow, Turner, & Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mitigate Havana Syndrome & Support Affected Servicemembers 2021-09-01 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Mike Turner (R-OH-10), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02) joined in introducing legislation to support American public servants who have incurred brain injuries from Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) -- also known as "Havana Syndrome." The Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act will: Ensure those affected by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) receive timely and comprehensive care; Integrate a cross-agency effort to address and mitigate these attacks; Allow the Secretary of Defense to appoint an Under Secretary to lead a cross-functional team to address AHIs. "In recent years, American diplomats and servicemembers have been debilitated by these anomalous health incidents. We must ensure they have the support needed to recover, and use a whole-of-government approach to address and mitigate these incidents. I'm proud to partner with Reps. Turner and Wenstrup on this important bipartisan legislation to support and protect U.S. public servants and their families," said Congressman Jason Crow. "Since 2016, our fellow Americans serving overseas have experienced unexplained illnesses and deadly symptoms commonly known as ‘Havana Syndrome.' This ongoing situation threatens our national security, and we must immediately work to protect our U.S. diplomats and citizens working abroad," said Congressman Mike Turner. "This amendment would provide medical resources to the victims and most notably, investigate the causes and perpetrators of these attacks." concluded Turner. "Americans conduct a great deal of diplomatic work around the world, sometimes at great personal risk. Unfortunately, some of our agencies' staff, including personnel with the Department of Defense, have come down with unexplained symptoms that have come to be known as ‘anomalous health incidents' or ‘Havana Syndrome,'" said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. "We need to ensure our personnel receive timely and comprehensive health care for these incidents as well as better integrate DOD efforts with other agencies… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-scott-franklin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation Representatives Jason Crow and Scott Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Missing, Lost, & Stolen Military Weapons 2021-09-01 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Thousands of Military Weapons Have Gone Missing, Some Have Been Involved in Shootings, Robberies, and Gang Activity WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Scott Franklin (FL-15), both members of the House Armed Services Committee, joined in introducing bipartisan legislation that will address missing, lost, and stolen military weapons. The Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act directs the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to report annually on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, or explosive material from the Department of Defense. Stolen military weapons have been reportedly involved in shootings, robberies, and gang activity. "American streets and neighborhoods are no place for military-grade weapons. Ensuring that the Department of Defense is tracking lost and stolen weapons is a matter of public safety," said Congressman Jason Crow. "The TRACCE Act is a first step in accountability to track military weapons, ammunition, and explosives so we can ensure they're not used to harm American citizens." "The American taxpayers provide our military with the finest weapons and equipment available in order to make sure our troops can accomplish their mission. In turn, taxpayers deserve to know that military officials are being good stewards of their investment," said Congressman Scott Franklin. "By accounting for missing weapons and equipment, this bill will not only ensure military officials are acting as good stewards, but also prevent our military resources from falling into the wrong hands." Independent analysis by the Associated Press estimates that between 2010-2019, there were at least 1,179 missing military rifles, 694 missing military handguns, 74 missing military machine guns, and 70 missing military grenade and rocket launchers. The TRACCE Act was considered as an en bloc amendment during the National Defense Authorization Act mark up in the House Armed Services Committee today. Passage out of comm… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-statement-texas-anti-abortion-bill Pro-Choice Caucus leaders’ statement on Texas anti-abortion bill 2021-09-01 2021 2021-09 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Pro-Choice Caucus co-chairs Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the enactment of S.B. 8, the Texas law banning all abortions as early as six weeks: "Make no mistake: S.B. 8 is the most dire assault on reproductive rights that this country has ever seen. Since the 1990s, the Pro-Choice Caucus has been the leading Congressional voice in favor of protecting and expanding access to abortion. In light of state-level efforts to restrict abortion access and the Supreme Court's failure to protect reproductive rights, Congressional action to enshrine abortion access protections into federal law is more urgent now than ever. "Abortion may be legal in this country, but in too many places and for too many people it is far from accessible. The Texas law is only one of many efforts to impose further restrictions – restrictions that will fall most heavily on those patients who already face barriers to care. Nearly 600 abortion restrictions have been introduced in 2021 alone, and 90 have been enacted by state legislatures across the country. "As states like Texas impose ever-more aggressive anti-abortion legislation, and the Supreme Court takes aim at the underlying protections in Roe v. Wade, the PCC will stand strong in our fight to protect reproductive rights for all Americans. We will continue to work with our colleagues in the Senate to ensure harmful anti-abortion riders like the Hyde amendment are left out of government spending bills. We will also work tirelessly to pass the Women's Health Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), that ensure states like Texas cannot ban critical reproductive health services and abortion care. "We believe, fundamentally, that abortion is health care, and that every person has the right to decide – for themselves – whether or not to seek an abortion." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-improve Congressman Jason Crow and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Special Immigrant Visa Holders 2021-08-31 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON ­– Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06) joined with his colleagues, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-06),Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-10), in introducing the Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act, which aims to help Special Immigration Visa (SIV) holders with their transition to life in the United States. "As a former Army Ranger, I might not be here today if it weren't for the local translators and contractors I worked with in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Congressman Crow. "They put their lives on the line, with the understanding that the U.S. would be there for them. Our support doesn't end once they arrive on American soil. The Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act will help us fulfill our promise and ensure our allies can build comfortable, successful lives in America. The Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act would: Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to survey SIV holders as part of their Annual Survey of Refugees. Direct the Department of State to identify and implement additional ways to deliver information to SIV applicants about life in the United States to assist with their adjustment process. Direct the Department of Defense and the Department of State to jointly establish and operate a program to offer employment to SIV holders as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors. The SIV program provides lawful U.S. permanent residence for Iraqi and Afghan nationals who are in danger due to their work assisting the U.S. government through service as translators, interpreters, or in other capacities. The legislation was endorsed by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Text of the legislation can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-peter-meijer-introduce-bipartisan-legislation Representatives Jason Crow and Peter Meijer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Visas for Afghan Partners 2021-08-31 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Peter Meijer (R-MI-03), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today joined in introducing legislation to increase the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) cap for Afghan interpreters and other partners who are at risk. Now that the United States has fully withdrawn from Afghanistan, the Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021 will increase the SIV cap by 10,000 and make clear that those employed under cooperative agreements and grants are eligible for the Afghan SIV program. "For 20 years, our Afghan partners worked with us and fought with us to accomplish our missions in Afghanistan. They did so with the understanding that if they stood with our soldiers, America would be a place where they could seek refuge. The war may be over, but we can't leave our friends and partners behind," said Congressman Jason Crow. "While the U.S. military is no longer present in Afghanistan, our mission there is not over," said Congressman Peter Meijer. "We still have thousands of interpreters and other Afghan partners who put themselves and their loved ones at risk now stranded in Afghanistan, and the chaotic and heartbreaking withdrawal that the world witnessed over the last few weeks shows just how vulnerable they still are. By clarifying SIV eligibility requirements and raising the visa cap, we will ensure that our allies are protected and our promises are kept. Our credibility and moral standing in the world depend on the completion of this mission." "The SAVE Afghan Partners Act provides vital additional Special Immigrant Visas and reinforces that Afghans who work under U.S. grants and cooperative agreements are within the protections of the SIV program," Adam Bates, Policy Counsel with the International Refugee Assistance Project. "While the formal U.S. evacuation has been declared over, the evacuation will not be complete until every Afghan ally has a pathway to safety. The Afghan SIV … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-leads-congress-number-amendments-filed-spending-bills Rep. Boebert Leads Congress in Number of Amendments Filed to Spending Bills 2021-08-30 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert filed a whopping 106 amendments —more than any other Member of Congress—and co-sponsored 26 additional amendments to improve the Democrats’ wasteful spending bills and work towards bipartisan solutions that put America first. Rep. Boebert stated: “Unfortunately, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat establishment blocked votes and debate on even my most bipartisan amendments. My amendments put America first by defunding Planned Parenthood, banning vaccine passports, defunding Green New Deal policies, prohibited using tax dollars to pay for free college for illegal immigrants while Americans are drowning in student debt, defunding leftist colleges that teach Critical Race Theory, banning federal funding for gain of function research in China, prohibiting unconstitutional mandates, fighting Western drought, preventing catastrophic wildfires, supporting mental health for veterans, and implementing many other great policies.” Top 20 Boebert Nonpartisan Appropriation Amendments: AMENDMENT # 72(Boeber_164) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Summary: Transfers $1 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Investigations Budget to help combat drought in the West. AMENDMENT #73(Boeber_165) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Amendment 73 to Division C. Summary: Transfers $3 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Construction Budget to help combat drought in the West. AMENDMENT #75(Boeber_166) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Summary: Transfers $1 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Colorado River Storage Project to help combat the drought in the West. AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_149) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Su… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-september-staff-mobile-office-hours Rep. Boebert Releases September Staff Mobile Office Hours 2021-08-30 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this September. Representative Lauren Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard. September mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan Street Pagosa Springs, CO 1:00pm-3:00pm Thursday, September 9, 2021 Dolores County Mobile Office Hours Dolores County Administration Building Dolores County Commissioners Board Room 409 North Main Street Dove Creek, CO 1:00pm-3:00pm Friday, September 10, 2021 Rio Blanco Mobile Office Hours Rio Blanco County Annex Building 17497 Highway 64 Rangely, CO 11:30am-1:00pm Monday, September 13, 2021 Huerfano County Mobile Office Hours La Veta Community Center 131 E. Ryus Ave La Veta, CO 2:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Conejos County Mobile Office Hours La Jara Town Hall 221 Broadway Street La Jara, CO 1:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday, September 14, 2021 La Plata County Mobile Office Hours Pine River Library Study Room 113 395 Bayfield Center Drive Bayfield, CO 2:30pm-4:00pm Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Costilla County Mobile Office Hours Costilla Commis… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-nearly-13m-local-health-center-promoting Congressman Jason Crow Announces Nearly $1.3M for Local Health Center Promoting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing 2021-08-30 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Funding for the Center for Health, Work, & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora, Colorado Was Awarded Following Crow's Letter of Support AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announces $1,282,563 in Center for Disease Control (CDC) funding for the Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora Colorado, which helps advance the overall safety, health, and well-being of workers in the Rocky Mountain region. With Congressman Crow's support, CHWE received this grant to continue conducting research and designing practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges. "The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county," wrote Congressman Jason Crow in his letter on behalf of this funding. "In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community," he continued. "With this award, our Center, based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, will continue to collaborate with business leaders and employees to protect workers who are at the greatest risk of job-related injuries and illness," said Dr. Lee Newman, Director of CHWE. "The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that we need healthy and safe workplaces, or else our well-being, productivity and prosperity suffer. In particular, we will continue to work with small businesses in the district and across the state, including an increased focus on partnering with minority-owned businesses, agribusinesses, and educational institutions." "We ar… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-doug-lamborn-introduce-bipartisan-legislation Representatives Jason Crow and Doug Lamborn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish A Space Force National Guard and Reserve 2021-08-30 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Doug Lamborn (CO-05), both members of the House Armed Services Committee and Co-Chairs of the House Space Force Caucus, joined in introducing the Space National Guard Establishment Act. This bipartisan legislation will establish a Space National Guard as a Reserve component of the Space Force. "The U.S. National Guard is critical to defending our interests in space and protecting our force on the ground. And with more than a third of all National Guard members assigned to space missions residing here in Colorado, our state will play a key role in providing a proven, ready, combat reserve to Space Force. Expanding the Force to include this National Guard component will ensure mission readiness as we continue U.S. dominance in space." said Congressman Jason Crow. "For 25 years, our National Guard space units have provided operational and tactical assistance to protect our nation's vital interests in space and enhance our military lethality. Today, they work side-by-side with their active-duty counterparts, both in uniform and often as civilian contractors, bringing vital experience to the mission that enhances our national security space enterprise. This important legislation would officially create the Space National Guard. Colorado has more Guardsmen conducting space missions than any state in the Union. I am happy to join Rep. Crow on this important issue," said Congressman Doug Lamborn. While the U.S. Space force has been established, there remains no reserve component for this new service. Creating a Space National Guard will provide a proven, combat-ready reserve component to the Space Force. Nearly 2,000 personnel across 14 National Guard units have space-related missions, including some in Colorado. Colorado has the largest number of Guardsmen conducting space missions of any state. Earlier this summer, Air Force and Space Force leadership told House Armed Services Committee members that they have completed a report required by the 2021 National Defen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-malinowski-kim-lead-bicameral-group-asking-president Representatives Crow, Malinowski, & Kim Lead Bicameral Group Asking President Biden to Assist in Evacuating High-Risk Partners in Collaboration with NGOs 2021-08-29 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), member of the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Andy Kim (NJ-03), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, today led a group of colleagues asking President Biden to assist in evacuating high-risk partners in collaboration with NGOs. The letter, co-signed by seven additional bicameral Members, requested that the Administration assure that all screened, vetted and eligible individuals currently located at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) will be evacuated, and that the United States evacuate remaining Afghan partners who are at the most acute risk through all available means. "We are grateful that you have repeatedly and consistently committed to fulfilling America's sacred promise to evacuate SIV applicants and other Afghan partners who are at risk due to their service to the U.S. Government or their work to advance democracy, women's rights, or rule-of-law over the past two decades," wrote the lawmakers. "Recognizing the urgency of safely evacuating all remaining diplomatic, military, and other USG personnel, it is imperative that we keep our commitments to all those who have made the difficult journey into HKIA and are now one step removed from safety," they continued. "Our NGO partners on the ground are positioned to immediately help save hundreds of the most threatened Afghans by means of a convoy planned and executed in the next 24-48 hours." In addition to Crow, Malinowski, and Kim, co-signers of the letter include U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-10), and Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-51), Katie, Porter (CA-45), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Scott Peters (D-CA-52), and Peter Welch (D-VA). This letter comes just under two days before the Biden Administration's deadline of withdrawing their evacuation effort in Kabul. See the full text of the letter here and below. President Joseph … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-video-link-press-availability-addressing-situation Congressman Jason Crow Video Link for Press Availability Addressing the Situation in Afghanistan 2021-08-26 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congressman Crow is a Former Army Ranger Who Served Two Tours In Afghanistan and Sits on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today held a remote press availability to address the ongoing situation on the ground in Afghanistan. The Pentagon has confirmed that 12 service members have been killed and 15 injured between two explosions at the Kabul airport. Find a video download link for that call here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-helps-take-first-step-toward-passing-once-generation Congressman Jason Crow Helps Take First Step Toward Passing Once-In-A-Generation Investment in American People and Communities 2021-08-24 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today's Vote Charts Pathway to Pass the Build Back Better Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today helped take the first step toward passing a once-in-a-generation investment for the American people and communities. Crow voted to pass H.Res. 601, which is a procedural motion to begin the process to pass the $3.5 trillion Budget Reconciliation package (the "Build Back Better Plan") and the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (H.R. 3684) later this fall. Today's resolution will get the ball rolling for 13 House and 12 Senate committees to begin designing the Budget Reconciliation Package. That $3.5 trillion package is set to deliver transformative change for American families including: child care, home health care, paid family and medical leave, free universal pre-K, ongoing Child Tax Credit payments, workforce development, expanded Medicare benefits, closing the Medicaid coverage gap, addressing the climate crisis, and more. See more information on that package and the process by which it will pass here. ​"Coloradans have seen firsthand how our infrastructure has failed to keep up with our rapid growth and the strains that puts on the Denver area. Today's vote will lay the groundwork to pass major investments in our community. As we rebuild our roads, bridges, and water infrastructure for the 21st century, we're going to support hardworking families and tackle our climate goals while we do it. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we make once-in-a-generation investments that will improve life for every Coloradan," said Congressman Jason Crow. The House and Senate must write the reconciliation infrastructure package by September 15th. The resolution passed today also sets a deadline for the House to consider the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal by September 27th. S.Con.Res. 14, the procedural resolution that was passed today is supported by key labor unions, including SEIU, AFL-CIO, and the National Education Association. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-votes-reinforce-voting-rights-coloradans Congressman Jason Crow Votes to Reinforce Voting Rights for Coloradans 2021-08-24 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) to protect American voters from discrimination by restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). This critical legislation will restore key protections of the VRA which were gutted by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision and more recently in the 2021 Brnovich v. DNC decision. "The right to vote has been sacred to our country since our founding. But since the Big Lie, states across the country have tried to enact restrictive, anti-voter laws. It's never been more urgent than it is today to protect the right to vote," said Congressman Jason Crow. "I was proud to help pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, named in honor of my friend and mentor, the great John Lewis. Today we are taking a critical step in the right direction to ensure more Americans have access to their fundamental right to vote." The passage of this legislation comes amid the most coordinated state-level effort to restrict the right to vote in generations and follows a months-long investigation by the House Committee on Administration and House Committee on the Judiciary into the status of voting rights in America. Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of restrictive voting laws have been introduced in Republican-controlled state legislatures. These efforts have seen dozens of these bills become law in 18 states, including Florida, Georgia, and Arizona. Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for good government and voter access. Crow helped pass a previous version of H.R. 4 in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. That bill stalled in the Republican-controlled Senate. As his first bill, Crow introduced the End Dark Money Act, a bill to crack down on dark money spending and make elected officials accountable to those they represent. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-delivers-legislative-victories-colorado-through-accepted Rep. Boebert Delivers Legislative Victories for Colorado Through Accepted Appropriations Requests 2021-08-23 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Image August 23, 2021 Rep. Lauren Boebert secured key legislative wins for rural Colorado by passing appropriations requests that will support rural communities, combat Western drought, prevent wildfires, support farmers and ranchers, and increase access to rural healthcare as part of the appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2022. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Even though the appropriations bills are still Democrat wish-lists, I was able to improve them by adding key appropriations requests that will combat Western drought, bring funding to rural communities, prevent wildfires, actively manage our forests, support farmers and ranchers, and increase access to rural healthcare. I’ll never stop fighting for rural Colorado, and I will keep working to make sure that our Western values are represented in the final appropriations package that Congress passes this year.” Background: Rep. Boebert advocated for rural Colorado to the Appropriations Committee and was able to secure seven appropriations requests that support rural Colorado: Rep. Boebert secured $1.8 billion in appropriations requests for Community Health Centers that provide medical care to rural communities. Community Health Centers save the health care system $24 billion annually since they cost less than one-sixth of an average visit to an emergency room. In Colorado’s Third Congressional District, there are eight Community Health Centers, and this appropriations request will provide better access to quality medical care, provide more jobs, and strengthen rural communities. Rep. Boebert secured $137.6 million in additional funding for Water Conservation and Delivery for the Bureau of Reclamation in order to combat Western drought and deliver clean and sustainable water to rural Colorado. The Arkansas Valley Conduit was authorized 60 years ago, and it is almost time to start construction on this long-overdue project. The extra funding will help the Bureau of Reclamation move this project forward and supply clean water from the Pueblo Reservoir to 50,0… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-boebert-and-westerman-visit-montrose-forest-products-and-attend-lumber Reps. Boebert and Westerman Visit Montrose Forest Products and Attend Lumber Roundtable 2021-08-23 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman visited Montrose Forest Products to meet with Colorado stakeholders to discuss the importance of actively managing our forests and the timber industry. Rep. Boebert stated: “Forest management is a pillar of rural communities. I’m grateful Ranking Member Westerman drove through the night to come out and see the mill in Montrose firsthand and visit with the local community. Extremist attacks have reduced the number of sawmills in the United States from 1,311 in 1995 to just over 200 today. I’m proud of our timber industry, and since 2012, Montrose Forest Products has invested over $42 million into the mill and our local economy. Their important work helps manage our forests responsibly, and 40% of the lumber they currently process is beetle-killed. My Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act supports mills and local counties by increasing the amount of board feet harvested per year from public lands. My bill harnesses the power of private industry to improve forest health, protect the environment, reinvest in rural communities, and prevent wildfires." Image Background: Montrose Forest Products is a strong economic driver for rural Colorado, and since 2012, it has invested over $42 million into the mill and rural economies. 96% of the wood that Montrose Forest Products processes comes from public lands. The mill cuts 350,000 board feet per day which is enough to fill 12 truckloads. Rep. Boebert’s Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act will help ensure a reliable supply of timber while also greatly improving forest health and reducing carbon emissions. Reps. Boebert and Westerman heard from foresters, local elected officials, and other community representatives about different challenges in our forests that impact supply. Even though the company is doing well, they are still facing difficulties hiring enough qualified workers due to things like e… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-statement-developing-situation-afghanistan Rep. Jason Crow Statement on the Developing Situation in Afghanistan 2021-08-15 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement regarding the developing situation in Afghanistan. "Today my heart has broken. Like most combat veterans of this war, I left part of myself in Afghanistan. This is not how any of us wanted it to end." "There will be time to debate the failures, missteps, and lost opportunities of the past 20 years, but today our mission is clear: hold the Kabul airport as long as possible and get all U.S. citizens and as many Afghan partners out as possible." "That is our only task right now, we will debate the rest later." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-jason-crow-sends-bipartisan-letter-biden-administration-calling Representative Jason Crow Sends Bipartisan Letter to the Biden Administration Calling for Immediate Evacuation of At-Risk U.S. Partners from Kabul 2021-08-14 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in light of the rapidly deteriorating security conditions in Kabul, Afghanistan, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) led over 30 colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden calling for an immediate evacuation of U.S. citizens, Afghan partners, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants, and democracy workers who are at risk of Taliban retaliation. The letter comes as the Biden-Harris administration announced additional troop deployments to assist with the evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Kabul due to serious national security concerns. In the past week, the Taliban has made significant gains, including taking the secondand third-largest cities. Reports continue to come out of Taliban squads going door to door in surrounding villages with the intent of hunting and killing U.S. partners and allied Afghan nationals. "The safety of U.S. diplomats and military personnel must be our first priority. But we must also evacuate Afghans eligible for Special Immigrant Visas. All public and private resources must now be mobilized to save not just those eligible for SIVs but as many other vulnerable Afghans as possible," House members wrote. The lawmakers say given the urgency of the current situation, a diplomatic effort is needed to persuade Afghanistan's neighbors to open their borders now. The letter calls for the Administration to find a destination to which Afghans eligible for P2 status and SIVs can be evacuated now. The letter was signed by Reps. Crow, Malinowski, Meeks, Schiff, Meijer, Murphy, Slotkin, Phillips, Dunn, Khanna, Kinzinger, Keating, Raskin, Price, Manning, Buck, Vela, Welch, Waltz, Miller-Meeks, Connolly, Jayapal, Levin, Wild, Bacon, Spanberger, Peters, Jacobs, Brown, Moulton, Wenstrup, Bera, Fitzpatrick, Sherrill, Cooper, Blumenauer, and Malliotakis. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-secures-116-million-initial-emergency-relief-funding-reopen-i-70 Colorado Secures $11.6 Million in Initial Emergency Relief Funding to Reopen I-70 2021-08-11 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert helped secure $11.6 million from the Department of Transportation in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to help reopen I-70 as quickly and as safely as possible. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I applaud the Department of Transportation for quickly responding to our bipartisan request for $11.6 million in emergency relief to reopen I-70 as quickly and as safely as possible. This is a great first step, and we expect even more federal resources to be on the way in the near future to authorize getting I-70 reopened quickly and reimbursing Colorado for the significant expenditures involved with the mudslides that have closed this important federal interstate. I put Colorado first and will continue to work closely with CDOT, Governor Polis, and the entire delegation to reopen I-70.” Background: Recently, mudslides caused severe damage to I-70, the main corridor connecting Colorado’s Western Slope with the Front Range. Colorado Department of Transportation officials estimated that it would take several weeks to clear just one lane of traffic going each direction on the highway. The full support of the federal government is necessary to assist efforts to get I-70 reopened. On Saturday, Rep. Boebert joined the entire bipartisan and bicameral Colorado congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70. In response, the Department of Transportation granted 11.6 million in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to go to reopening I-70 and potentially could provide up to $116 million per the delegation and Governor’s request. Rep. Boebert is continuing to lead Colorado’s House of Representatives delegation in a draft letter calling on President Biden to approve Governor Polis’ request for a federal Stafford disaster declaration. Once the Governor has made this request the delegation letter w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-surveys-mudslide-damage-closed-i-70 Rep. Boebert Surveys the Mudslide Damage that Closed I-70 2021-08-11 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, led by and at the request of Rep. Lauren Boebert, the Congresswoman, Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes, Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, Colorado State Representative Janice Rich, and Colorado State Senator Ray Scott were given a tour of the I-70 mudslide damage by CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew, CDOT Regional Commissioner Cathy Hall, and a number of CDOT and Forest Service officials. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I am grateful to all the contractors and CDOT employees who are working around the clock to reopen this critical artery for Western Colorado and the West. Having an opportunity to see this catastrophic disaster firsthand has reinforced the severity of this event and the need for long-term resiliency. I will continue leading the charge to get I-70 fully reopened while collaborating with regional stakeholders to find viable solutions moving forward.” Image Background: Rep. Boebert has been leading the charge to get I-70 reopened, following severe mudslide damage that forced the closure of this major interstate. All four lanes of traffic were covered by huge piles of debris, and some of the interstate’s concrete support structures appeared severely damaged. Additionally, the highway itself was damaged, and it will need extensive repairs. Image The Colorado Department of Transportation is confident that, with the support of federal resources, it will be able to have at least one lane of traffic going in each direction clear by this Saturday. However, it is likely to be several months before I-70 is fully repaired. On Saturday, Rep. Boebert joined the entire bipartisan and bicameral Colorado congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70. In response, the Department of Transportation granted 11.6 million in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to go to reopening I-70 and … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-mccaul-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-provide-terminally-ill DeGette, McCaul introduce bipartisan legislation to provide terminally ill children comfort without taking away hope 2021-08-11 2021 2021-08 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 Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide terminally ill children covered under Medicaid the option to pursue hospice and palliative care without having to forgo other potentially life-saving treatments. The Children's Program of All-Inclusive Coordinated Care (ChiPACC) Act of 2021 would create an optional Medicaid benefit for hospice and palliative care for children with life-threatening diseases. Under current law, Medicaid does not provide coverage for palliative care. And to receive Medicaid coverage for hospice care, children must first forgo any further curative treatments aimed at curing their illness. "No parent should be required to give up hope in order to give their child the comfort they deserve," DeGette said. "This bill will provide families the services and support they need to ensure their children receive the best care possible." "Families of children with life-threatening conditions should not have to worry if their child will receive proper care," McCaul said. "This vital piece of legislation will give children and their families access to proper medical care from the very start to give the child a fighting chance. I am proud to be a voice for the most vulnerable among us." If approved, the legislation would allow terminally ill children covered under Medicaid to receive hospice and palliative care without having to forgo further curative treatments for their illnesses or relinquish coverage for other medical services. It will also eliminate the requirement that families secure a doctor's certification that their child has less than six months before Medicaid will cover such expenses. Under the terms of the bill, each family would be provided with a specialized care plan for their child covering a range of services including palliative, counseling, respite, expressive therapy and bereavement – which, combined, aim to give both patients and their loved ones the comfort and peace of mind they deserve. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-leads-180-house-democrats-urge-leadership-prioritize-clean-energy-tax Crow Leads 180+ House Democrats to Urge Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Incentives in Infrastructure Package 2021-08-10 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress advances legislation to rebuild and renew America's infrastructure, more than 180 members of the U.S. House of Representatives – led by U.S. Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), Mike Levin (D-CA), and A. Donald McEachin (D-VA) – are today urging House leadership to include important clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the plan. The lawmakers argue that these provisions will not only help the clean energy sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, but also play a key role in combating the climate crisis. In the face of the new report from the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change showing a ‘Code Red' in the climate fight, there is even greater urgency to enact clean energy incentives. "These incentives will play a critical role in America's economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner," wrote the House lawmakers in their letter today to Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer. "We look forward to working with you to include a stable, predictable, and long-term clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax platform in the infrastructure package this year." The letter comes as the Senate begins to consider a $3.5 trillion budget resolution with reconciliation instructions, paving the way for enactment of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform, with a direct pay option, that: Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden's goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035; Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification; Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transport… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-and-majority-leader-hoyer-statement-gao-investigation-january Rep. Jason Crow and Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on GAO Investigation Into January 6th Attacks 2021-08-10 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report they requested on the GAO's investigation into the January 6th attacks on the Capitol: "January 6th was one of the darkest days of our democracy. In the aftermath, we've had to confront difficult truths about the unacceptable lack of preparation and coordination, as well as security failures. The GAO's independent investigation will help Congress continue to gather the facts and make necessary changes to ensure the security of the Capitol. Today's report makes it clear that confusion around the Department of Homeland Security's process for designating certain events as ‘special events' led to a security plan that was insufficient to meet the potential threat. We look forward to GAO's subsequent reports and implementing their recommendations." On January 7, 2021, Crow led 107 members in a letter to the GAO, demanding an investigation into the security failure in the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol. In addition, Majority Leader Hoyer sent a follow-up letter also requesting this GAO report, and reiterating his interest in intelligence and answers regarding the events of January 6. The GAO investigation will produce three different reports. The first examines the Department of Homeland Security's special event designations. The second and third reports will examine the information available through social media and the extent to which law enforcement and intelligence agencies acted on the information, and the role of intelligence sharing between state, local, and federal partners, respectively. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-delegation-leads-bipartisan-and-bicameral-effort-reopen-i-70 Colorado Delegation Leads Bipartisan and Bicameral Effort to Reopen I-70 2021-08-07 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert and the entire bicameral and bipartisan Colorado congressional delegation sent a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “After over a year of oppressive lockdowns, businesses and communities in Colorado are once again suffering, this time as a result of I-70’s closure from massive mudslides. I am working hard in conjunction with federal, state, and local government agencies to reopen I-70. I am proud that we have the support of Colorado’s entire bipartisan and bicameral delegation in seeking federal support to repair this federal interstate and get Colorado’s main east-west transportation corridor opened as quickly as possible.” Background: Yesterday, with the support of Governor Polis, Rep. Lauren Boebert released a draft of a letter to President Biden she is leading signed by all the members of Colorado’s delegation in the House of Representatives requesting that the President grant Governor Polis’ request for an emergency declaration under the Stafford Act. Rep. Boebert plans to send the bipartisan letter to President Biden supporting Governor Polis’ request for a Stafford Act emergency declaration after the Governor makes his official request. Rep. Boebert has been actively monitoring the I-70 mudslides, and she received a briefing from Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation on Monday. She pledged to offer her full support and to work to secure federal disaster assistance. Last week, mudslides caused severe damage to I-70, the main corridor connecting Colorado’s Front Range with the Western Slope. Colorado Department of Transportation officials estimate that it could take a few days or even a few weeks to clear just one lane of traffic going each direction on the highway. The full support of the federal government is necessary to assist efforts to get I-70 reopened. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-takes-action-reopen-i-70-corridor Rep. Lauren Boebert Takes Action to Reopen I-70 Corridor 2021-08-06 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert is actively working to reopen the Interstate-70 (I-70) corridor through Glenwood Canyon after severe mudslides and flash flooding blocked several portions of I-70, burying the road in as much as 10 feet of mud, tearing down retaining walls, and damaging the roadway. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I-70 is a crucial economic artery for Colorado and the West, and on an average day, almost 5,000 semi-trucks carrying medicine, food, livestock, fuel, and other critical supplies travel on this federal highway. As one of only five key East-West Interstates in the Rocky Mountain region, it is of utmost importance to get I-70 back online as quickly as possible and end the supply chain problems and travel delays resulting from its closure. Tourism and businesses in the Third Congressional District are already starting to suffer from this disaster. It is critical to clear the catastrophic mudslides and make other necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to get our state moving again. I will continue to work closely with CDOT, Governor Polis, and the entire bipartisan Colorado delegation to quickly repair and reopen I-70.” Background: Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a state disaster declaration in response to the damage from mudslides that have forced the I-70 corridor through Glenwood Canyon to close. The Governor is also preparing to request a federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act and through the Federal Highway Administration which would provide Colorado with federal resources to respond to this natural disaster. Today, Rep. Boebert released a draft bipartisan letter she authored that is supported by Governor Polis and Colorado Representatives Ed Perlmutter, Jason Crow, Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn. Rep. Boebert plans to send the bipartisan letter to President Biden supporting Governor Polis’ request for a Stafford Act emergency declaration after the Governor makes his official request. Additionally, Rep. Boebert and Colorado’s entire bipart… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-secretary-blinkens-invitation-un-study-systemic-racism Rep. Boebert Condemns Secretary Blinken's Invitation to the UN to Study Systemic Racism and Promote Critical Race Theory 2021-08-04 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Boebert led 6 additional members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary Blinken condeming his invitation of UN bureaucrats to study systemic racism in the United States and advance their radical Critical Race Theory agenda. The letter is available here and below. We write to express serious concerns regarding the implications of your formal invitation for the United Nations Special Rapporteurs on contemporary forms of racism and minority issues to study “systemic racism” in the United States. We understand that this invitation could be the first step of a broader plan to invite all UN experts who report on human rights issues to investigate human rights abuses in the United States. Americans should be appalled by this nonsensical and hypocritical misuse of resources. We urge you to immediately rescind this invitation and further consider the consequences of the State Department conforming to the left’s ‘woke’ ideology, which serves only to further stoke racial division and ultimately threatens our national security. The United States is the freest and the most diverse country in the world. Founded on the basic notion that all people are created equal with certain unalienable rights; this belief is what makes America a beacon of liberty and justice around the world. It is by no chance that protesters around the world seeking to escape oppressive communist governments are waving American flags as a symbol of freedom. It is hypocritical and perplexing to see the State Department support the UN and its efforts to investigate “systemic racism” in the United States while it turns a blind eye and fails to bring attention to widespread violations of human rights across the globe. It is a farce that any UN body would have credibility to pass judgment on the United States while countries like China, Russia, Pakistan, and Cuba have seats at the table. Based on the State Department’s annual report on human trafficking, “the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) does not fully meet the minimum sta… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-august-staff-mobile-office-hours Rep. Boebert Releases August Staff Mobile Office Hours 2021-08-03 2021 2021-08 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this August. Representative Lauren Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard. August mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: Thursday, August 12, 2021 Gypsum Mobile Office Hours Mountain Recreation—Gypsum Rec Center 52 Lundgren Blvd Gypsum, CO 81637 5:30-6:30 pm Thursday, August 19, 2021 San Juan County Mobile Office Hours Grand Imperial Hotel 1219 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 10:00-11:00 am Ouray County Mobile Office Hours True Grit Café (upstairs) 123 North Lena Street Ridgway, CO 81432 1:15-2:15 pm San Miguel County Mobile Office Hours Wilkinson Public Library Meeting Room #1 100 West Pacific Avenue Telluride, CO 81435 3:30-4:30 pm Friday, August 20, 2021 Dolores County Mobile Office Hours Dolores County Administration Building County Commissioner Board Room 409 North Main Street Dove Creek, CO 81324 1:00-2:00 pm Montezuma County Mobile Office Hours Montezuma County Administration Building County Commissioner Board Room 109 West Main Street Cortez, CO 81321 3:30-4:30 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Saguache County Mobile Office Hours Center Town Hall 294 Worth Street Center, CO 81125 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-dingell-torres-and-moore-introduce-legislation-improve-ev-charging Crow, Dingell, Torres, and Moore Introduce Legislation to Improve EV Charging Infrastructure Equity 2021-08-03 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper The Community Vehicle Charging Act Would Promote Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Environmental Justice Communities WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Community Vehicle Charging Act, legislation that would help make clean vehicles accessible to all. A transition to zero-emission vehicles is essential to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change, but widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles is dependent on adequate and equitable access to alternative fuel sources, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This infrastructure has not been distributed equitably thus far, as zip codes with higher median incomes often have higher per capita electric vehicle chargers. The Community Vehicle Charging Act would establish a $375 million grant program at the Department of Transportation for projects that address barriers to accessing electric vehicle charging infrastructure faced by environmental justice communities over the next five fiscal years. "Environmental justice communities have disproportionately borne the impacts of vehicle pollution and must be able to benefit from the clean air and clean transportation that electric vehicle infrastructure can provide," said Rep. Jason Crow. "Climate change is the defining challenge and opportunity of our age and our future depends on how we rise to meet it. The Community Vehicle Charging Act is one way we can make smart investments in a clean future and target those hit first and worst by the climate crisis. "29 percent of the United States' greenhouse gas emissions are transportation related. It's clear we need to transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and other zero carbon technology if we're going to combat the climate crisis," said Rep. Dingell. "This transition comes with the need for critical charging infrastructure that is distributed equitably across communities. The Community Vehicle Charging Act would address barriers to cha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-fort-lee-visit Crow Statement on Fort Lee Visit 2021-08-02 2021 2021-08 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement after visiting Fort Lee, where the first group of Afghan translators and other Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) recipients evacuated to the U.S. are being temporarily housed: "I was honored to join Senators Tammy Duckworth, Joni Ernst and Rep. Mike Waltz today to help welcome the first group of evacuated Afghan interpreters and their families to their new home in the United States. I was very impressed with the professionalism and work of Task Force Eagle at Fort Lee, VA. The cooperation between agencies and sense of urgency for the mission was impressive. "As an Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I know firsthand how vital the service of Afghan interpreters, guides, and other partners has been to U.S. forces and our mission in Afghanistan. I may not be here today were it not for the bravery and sacrifice of the Afghan men and women who worked with me during my service. "As we withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, we must stand by those who stood by us. Last week, Congress passed broadly bipartisan legislation that included the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act to temporarily waive the medical examination for our Afghan partners and core components of the ALLIES Act to expedite the visa process. There are still thousands of Afghan partners and their families waiting for evacuation and in grave danger. I look forward to working with the Biden Administration and my colleagues in Congress to finish the job and honor our promises." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-bidens-nomination-domestic-terrorist-and-again-calls Rep. Boebert Condemns Biden’s Nomination of Domestic Terrorist and Again Calls on Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to Stand up for Colorado 2021-07-29 2021 2021-07 Republican House CO Lauren Boebert B000825 boebert.house.gov boebert https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Lauren Boebert joined House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise, and 71 additional members of Congress in a letter condemning Biden’s nomination of an eco-terrorist extremist to lead the Bureau of Land Management and asking for her nomination to be withdrawn. Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Tracy Stone-Manning is a terrorist and her terrorist boobytraps still threaten the lives of foresters and firefighters to this day. She has never assisted investigators in locating or removing the 500 pounds of tree spikes she helped plant in the Clearwater National Forest. She is such a disaster that a Biden White House official called her nomination ‘a massive vetting failure’ and Obama’s former director of the Bureau of Land Management condemned her nomination. Stone-Manning’s extremist anti-government, pro-population control, anti-law enforcement, pro-wildfire, tree-worshipping, anti-farmer, and anti-responsible energy views are more than enough to disqualify any nominee, but her involvement in an eco-terrorist tree spiking attack—threatening the lives of wildland firefighters, loggers, and mill workers—is beyond the pale. More information and lies continue to come out by the day about Stone-Manning’s extremist activities. She belongs in federal prison, not in the director’s office of a federal agency. If the Biden regime is serious about rooting out domestic terrorism, it needs to start with pulling Stone-Manning’s nomination. If Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper decide to vote for Stone-Manning again anyway, they should at least ensure that Colorado scores a win by securing a commitment from the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction prior to casting cloture and final confirmation votes in her favor.” Background: Tracy Stone-Manning is a radicalized environmental terrorist whose repugnant philosophy includes tenets such as: “we must breed fewer consuming humans,” child… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-votes-codify-access-reproductive-healthcare Congressman Crow Votes to Codify Access to Reproductive Healthcare 2021-07-29 2021 2021-07 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper SCOTUS Set to Consider A Case This Fall That Takes Aim At Core Protections of Roe v. Wade WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to pass the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) to enshrine into law access to reproductive healthcare for every person across America -- regardless of what state they live in. This legislation comes weeks after the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas S.B. 8, a radical six-week abortion ban -- effectively greenlighting this country's most restriction ban on abortions. This fall, the Supreme Court is now set to consider a case from Mississippi that takes aim at the core protections of Roe v. Wade. "With increasingly brazen attacks on Roe. v. Wade, it's time we codify equal access to abortion care in this country," said Congressman Crow. "Passing the Women's Health Protection Act will help ensure every person—regardless of who they are or where they live—is free to make the best health care decisions for themselves, their families, and their lives." Texas is not the only state seeking to impose extreme bans on abortion. In 2019 and 2020, state lawmakers in seven states passed bans on abortion at six and eight weeks of pregnancy, three weeks before many people even know they're pregnant—and in Alabama, lawmakers tried to ban abortion entirely. The impact of these restrictive laws is devastating: today, nearly 90 percent of American counties are without a single abortion provider, and 27 cities have become "abortion deserts" because people who live there must travel 100 miles or more to reach a provider. One in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Congressman Crow joins a majority of Americans who believe that when someone has made the decision to have an abortion, they should be able to access the care they need free from burdens, barriers, and stigma. Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for reproductive healthcare and has been a proud original co-sponsor of WHPA in the 116th and 117th Congresses. Women's Health Protectio… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-helps-pass-supplemental-funding-package-reimburse-national-guard-us Crow Helps Pass Supplemental Funding Package to Reimburse National Guard & U.S. Capitol Police After January 6th Insurrection, Protect Afghan Interpreters and other Partners 2021-07-29 2021 2021-07 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Bipartisan legislation includes parts of Crow's HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act and ALLIES Act to expedite visa process for Afghan Partners WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) voted to pass H.R. 3237, the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. This bipartisan $2.1 billion package includes critical funding to support U.S. Capitol Police, reimburse the National Guard deployed to Capitol Hill after January 6th, and protect Afghan interpreters and other partners who are at risk as the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan. "After January 6th, National Guard units from across the country, including Colorado, deployed to Washington. They served alongside our United States Capitol Police to protect our democracy and keep the Capitol safe. The bipartisan security supplemental we passed today provides the funding to ensure both the National Guard and Capitol Police can maintain mission readiness," said Jason Crow. "I am incredibly grateful that the supplemental includes the HOPE Act to temporarily waive the medical examination for our Afghan partners and core components of the ALLIES Act to expedite the visa process. As the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan, this legislation will allow us to honor our promises and protect those who served alongside us." The emergency security supplemental ensures that both the National Guard and Capitol Police have the resources and support to fulfill their missions, including: $521 million to reimburse the National Guard; $70.7 million for Capitol Police to support overtime, more officers, hazard pay, and retention bonuses for the Capitol Police; $35.4 million for the Capitol Police for mutual aid agreements with local, state, and federal law enforcement for securing the Capitol; and $300 million to secure the Capitol complex. Last week, the House passed the ALLIES Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Crow to increase the visa cap for our Afghan partners and expedite the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process. In June, the House pas… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-secures-co-06-funding-priorities-house-passed-appropriations-package Crow Secures CO-06 Funding Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Package 2021-07-29 2021 2021-07 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow voted to pass H.R. 4502, a package of seven government funding bills that focus on investing in America. Crow secured $7.95 million in community project funding for Colorado's 6th Congressional District in the legislation, including: $1,700,000 for the Village Exchange Center Facility Renovation Project; $1,350,000 for the City of Aurora Safe Outdoor Spaces Project; $1,000,000 for the Douglas County Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long-Term Success (GOALS) Program; $1,000,000 for the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center; $1,000,000 for the Underrepresented Minority Pipeline for Health Professions at CU Anschutz Medical Campus; $950,000 for the Crnic Institute Immune Monitoring Station; $500,000 for the Black Health Initiative Infant Prematurity and Infant Mortality Project at Children's Hospital Colorado; and $450,000 for the At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring Program at UC Health. "I work every day to deliver for the community. As we recover from one of the worst public health crises in American history, this government funding package makes critical investments in Colorado families to make us stronger, safer, and more resilient. This legislation will fund a range of projects at home - from violence intervention programs, mental health services, and shelter and services for our unhoused neighbors," said Rep. Jason Crow. This funding — nearly $8 million across eight different projects— is an historic investment in the families, businesses, and futures of CO-06. In addition, the minibus includes Crow's amendment to increase funding for SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, to $21.7 million. The amendment, which passed today on the House floor, would help build businesses and create jobs. "Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start and grow their business," said Rep. Jason Crow. "I'm proud to secure passage of this amendment today to increase funding to SCORE, which could lead to the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-small-business-committee-passes-crows-bipartisan-cybersecurity House Small Business Committee Passes Crow’s Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislation 2021-07-29 2021 2021-07 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper The SBA Cyber Awareness Act Would Promote Cybersecurity at the Small Business Administration WASHINGTON - Today, the House Small Business Committee passed the SBA Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Young Kim (R-CA) that would strengthen the Small Business Administration's (SBA) cybersecurity to handle and report cyber threats that affect small businesses. The SBA Cybersecurity Act will now head to the House floor for a vote. "Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats to our economy and small businesses, and this bill would ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect the millions of small businesses the SBA serves," said Rep. Jason Crow. "I'm proud the Small Business Committee voted to pass this legislation and look forward to a vote on the House floor." "Rising cyberattacks are compromising small business owners' security, hurting businesses' ability to keep their doors open and employees on payroll, undermining our public institutions, and discouraging future entrepreneurs from establishing a small business and creating jobs," said Congresswoman Young Kim. "We must ensure that small business owners can safely utilize the Small Business Administration's resources. I thank Chairman Crow for working with me on the SBA Cyber Awareness Act and my Small Business Committee colleagues for prioritizing cybersecurity at the Small Business Administration. I'll always fight for our small business owners and entrepreneurs in Congress." In recent years, cyberattacks have increased and federal agencies are not immune. For more than two decades, the SBA's Inspector General has listed IT security as one of the most serious management and performance challenges facing the SBA. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented demand for relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) have inundated SBA's legacy systems, leading to backend system crashes, portals operating slowly, and a glitch that led… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z

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