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| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ken-buck-objects-23-trillion-coronavirus-relief-and-omnibus-bill | Rep. Ken Buck Objects to $2.3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) released the following statement concerning his vote onthe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: "Small business owners and unemployed Americans are struggling to stay afloat under statewide lockdowns. Congress's response? A $2.3 trillion COVID-omnibus bill that includes: language to further Green New Deal policies, millions of dollars to build two new Smithsonian museums, and a provision regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, just to name a mere fraction of the ridiculous provisions outlined in this bill. Instead of doing the right thing by offering a lifeline to working Americans with targeted relief, Congress has resorted tostrapping our future generations with an insurmountable amount of debt. I would have supported targeted relief to help small businesses and individuals who need it most, and a plan to distribute the vaccine to the most vulnerable, but this bill clearly misses the mark. With just under eight hours to read the 5,593-page bill, I cannot, in good conscience, vote for this legislation that spends billions of taxpayer dollars on pet projects that have nothing to do with COVID relief or keeping the government funded," Rep. Buck said. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ken-buck-introduces-house-resolution-ensure-every-legal-vote-counted | Rep. Ken Buck Introduces House Resolution to Ensure Every Legal Vote is Counted In 2020 Presidential Election | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) was joined by House Republican Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) in introducing H.Res. 1256 to support President Trump's efforts to ensure that every legal vote is counted in the November 2020 Presidential election and to investigate and bring justice to those who perpetrate election fraud. Reps. Buck and Cheney are joined by more than 17 Republican members in this effort to protect the integrity of our election system. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said: It is so important that we do everything we can to ensure every legal vote is counted in the 2020 Presidential election, Rep. Buck said. It's critical that folks have confidence in their election system because free and fair elections are a hallmark of our system of government. We must protect the integrity of our elections and bring justice to those who perpetrate election fraud. Original cosponsor Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) said: Since Election Day, Americans have heard about many claims and allegations of election fraud and irregularities. I have joined several of my colleagues to demand that all of these issues receive transparent investigations to assure our constituents of the integrity of our elections system. Every legal vote should be counted, and every illegal vote should be removed. Our Republic deserves nothing less. Text of the resolution is linked HERE. Cosponsors: Rep. Andy Biggs Rep. Jeff Duncan Rep. Ben Cline Rep. Mo Brooks Rep. Louie Gohmert Rep. Dan Bishop Rep. Mike Johnson Rep. Chip Roy Rep. Jody Hice Rep. Alex Mooney Rep. Ted Budd Rep. Glenn Grothman Rep. Lance Gooden Rep. Ann Wagner Rep. Billy Long Rep. Paul Gosar Rep. Mark Green ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-requests-doj-appoint-special-counsel-investigate-hunter-biden | Rep. Buck Requests DOJ Appoint a Special Counsel to Investigate Hunter Biden | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr requesting that the Department of Justice appoint a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden's conduct and the contents of his laptop that is currently in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's possession. This letter follows up on Rep. Buck'stweetcalling on the DOJ to investigate Hunter Biden. The letter reads: This investigation is critical to defending the integrity of our republic and ensuring a potential Biden Administration will not be the subject of undue foreign interference. Americans have the right to know whether Mr. Biden's reported ties to foreign governments will make him the subject of blackmail attempts or other nefarious efforts to undermine U.S. national security or otherwise improperly influence American foreign policy. Text of the letter is linked here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-introduces-measure-stop-chinas-ip-theft | Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Stop China's IP Theft | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced H.R. 8831, a bill that codifies the denial of export privileges against nations that violate U.S. law and steal intellectual property. The Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property estimates that intellectual property theft costs the United States economy approximately $600 billion annually. The Chinese government remains the world's principal source of intellectual property theft. A March 2019 CNBC poll found that one in fiveU.S. corporations say that China has stolen proprietary intellectual property within the last year and one in three U.S. corporations state that China has stolen their intellectual property within the last decade. Rep. Buck said: What Americans innovate, China steals. The Chinese government's long history of intellectual property theft has cost the United States billions of dollars each year. My bill codifies the administration's ability to issue denial orders against international entities that violate our laws and steal our intellectual property. This bill will combat China and other hostile nations' ability to steal our intellectual property and do untold harm to our economy. Bill text linked HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-introduces-bill-increase-penalties-violent-rioters | Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Increase Penalties for Violent Rioters | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | In response to the latest reports of ANTIFA and other left-wing groups inciting riots and violently attacking peaceful demonstrators over the weekend, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced the Blocking Rioters and Insurrectionists from our Cities to Keep us Safe (BRICKS) Act. This bill increases penalties for inciting, organizing, aiding, abetting, or funding rioting (18 USC, Sec. 2101) from five years to 10 years. The BRICKS Act also adds an escalator clause in which penalties may increase to 25 years in prison if serious bodily injury is inflicted. Violators may face up to life in prison if death results from their actions. This legislation comes after Rep. Buck's letter to Attorney General William Barr last month urging the Department of Justice to investigate individuals and groups responsible for funding, organizing, inciting, and participating in riots. Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said: This year, we've seen an unprecedented amount of violence from riots organized by ANTIFA and other radical leftist groups. It's time to take action against anarchist groups that have wreaked havoc across the country and the BRICKS Act does just that, Rep. Buck said. In order to truly restore unity in this country, Congress must support efforts like this to stop the violence perpetrated by the far left. We need to restore the livelihoods of our communities and hold these criminals accountable for their large-scale destruction once and for all. Text of the bill is available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-joins-effort-strengthen-trade-protections-american-food | Rep. Buck Joins Effort to Strengthen Trade Protections for American Food Producers in the Global Market | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) cosigned a letter that requests the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a core policy objective to safeguard the free use of common cheese terms in any current and future trade negotiations. This effort works to ensure American farmers and food producers have access to fair trade rules overseas. The EU has continually misused geographical indications (GIs) to manipulate the market share of U.S. dairy producers by confiscating dozens of cheese names that are commonly used by the dairy industryincluding cheeses such as parmesan, asiago, feta, Havarti, and gorgonzola. This initiative was led by Representatives Jim Costa (D-Ca.), Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Tx.), Angie Craig (D-Mn.), Dusty Johnson (R-Sd.), Ron Kind (D-Wi.), Mike Gallagher (R-Wi.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Ca.) and Mike Kelly (R-Pa.). The letter reads, in part: On behalf of the farmers, ranchers, food and beverage manufacturers, and exporters we represent, thank you for the work that you have already accomplished on this issue. We look forward to working alongside your offices to further strengthen protections for food and wine producers, the signers wrote. Text of the letter available HERE ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-announces-2021-military-service-academy-nominations | Tipton Announces 2021 Military Service Academy Nominations | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONCongressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) announced the names of 30 students from Colorado's Third Congressional District who received a nomination to attend a military service academy. The individuals were selected based on meeting or exceeding the rigorous requirements of the respective academy and Tipton's office. The defense of our nation relies solely on voluntary service and it's remarkable these students set themselves apart from their peers by striving to be the next generation of military leaders, said Tipton. I am honored to nominate each and every one of these young men and women to attend the prestigious military academies and wish these exceptional individuals continued success in their careers. Tipton personally called each candidate to share the news last week. Congressman Scott Tipton's Academy Nominations for the Third Congressional District: U.S. Air Force Academy Jamie Brown, Grand Junction* Nicholas Burke, Grand Junction* Micah DeField, Hotchkiss* Sean DeHeart, Pueblo* Tucker Etsy, Edwards Gabe Gallagher, Grand Junction Joey Gates, Craig Anaiya Harris, Grand Junction Zachary James, Pueblo Berkeley Kelly, Eagle* Erik Krauth, New Castle Layne Martinez, Pueblo* Emily Medina, Ridgway* Isaac Musselman, Carbondale* Helena Ostaszewski, Steamboat Springs* John Plutt, Pueblo West* Benjamin Sceats, Glenwood Springs* Dayton Sofka, Olathe Sebastian Witt, Eagle* U.S. Naval Academy Connor Eaton, Crested Butte Gabriel Gueretta, Grand Junction Jeffrey Lowe, Glenwood Springs Zoe Manke, Steamboat Springs* Augustus Reed, Montrose James Walsh, Steamboat Springs* Jacy Werner, Steamboat Springs* U.S. Military Academy (Army) Ford Pitts, Durango Grace Romero, Aspen U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Justin Henderson Meeker Simon Varela, Austin ### Congressman Scott Tipton represents Colorado's Third District. He serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. He is Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. Tipton is the Executive Vic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-leads-delegation-wide-letter-gov-polis-honoring-colorado-s | Rep. Buck Leads Delegation-Wide Letter to Gov. Polis Honoring Colorados Brave Firefighters | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) led the Colorado congressional delegation in a letter to Governor Jared Polis honoring the bravery and perseverance of firefighters battling raging wildfires across the state. Rep. Buck (R-Colo.) was joined by Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Reps. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Scott Tipton (R-Colo.), Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.), Diana Degette (D-Colo.), and Jason Crow(D-Colo.). On the front lines of this fight, firefighters have demonstrated heroism in the midst of extreme and volatile conditions. Even in instances where fires have grown rapidly, such as the East Troublesome Fire's nearly 140,000-acre expansion in one day, firefighters have courageously fought to halt the flames and prevent further destruction of Coloradans' livelihoods and property, the Colorado delegation wrote. We applaud the valiant efforts of Colorado's firefighters and commend these brave individuals for their sacrifice and perseverance. We offer our continued support and prayers for our firefighters' safety and success in extinguishing these fires. Text of the letter available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-leads-doj-letter-insisting-atf-streamline-national-firearms-act | Rep. Buck Leads DOJ Letter Insisting ATF Streamline the National Firearms Act Submission Process | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) spearheaded a letter supported by over 100 Republican members of the U.S. Houseto Attorney General William Barr addressing concerns regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) actions to limit third-party processors' ability to assist law-abiding Americans to complete the National Firearms Act (NFA) eForms submission process. This eForm submission process was launched in 2014, however, ATF recently limited third-party processors' ability to assist American taxpayers in gun-purchase processing, despite prior congressional recommendations to streamline this process. Although the ATF previously acknowledged the important contributions of third-party processors and assured collaboration on the next iteration of the eForms system, recent restrictions do not align with this recognition. Rep. Ken Buck insists that this is an infringement on Second Amendment rights due to the unnecessary overcomplication it causes for rightful firearm ownership. He and his colleaguesare urging the DOJ toissue guidance clarifying how third-party processors can continue assisting taxpayers in completing the NFA eForms submission process. Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said: We need to ensure this process allows Americans to fully exercise their Second Amendment rights. I'm proud to lead this letter with over 100 of my Republican colleagues in the House ensuring our right to keep and bear arms is protected." Background: Text of the letter can be found here. In a letter dated October 22, 2019, 56 members of Congress wrote to the ATF highlighting the benefits of third-party processors and urging Acting Director Lombardo to work with third-party processors to implement an e-filing system that allows these companies to assist the American people in exercising their Second Amendment rights. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-calls-doj-investigate-censorship-news-outlet-social-media | Rep. Buck Calls on DOJ to Investigate Censorship of News Outlet on Social Media Platforms | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON On Wednesday, Congressman Ken Buck sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr expressing his concerns regarding the recent censorship of aNew York Postarticle on Facebook and Twitter. The article details Hunter Biden's alleged email correspondence with Burisma executives in 2014 and 2015. Social media platforms have broad immunity from prosecution under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to allow users to exercise their freedom of speech with moderation only in cases involving egregious and illegal communications. In response to Twitter's and Facebook's recent actions, Rep. Ken Buck is calling on the DOJ to prevent this code from applying to platforms that moderate political content. Twitter and Facebook's editorial decisions to block the New York Post's story, while allowing the President to Iran to issue death threats against United States servicemembers, do not meet the narrow content moderation protections granted to platforms under Section 230," Rep. Buck writes. "I urge the DOJ to open an investigation into Twitter and Facebook's harmful actions to censor free speech and curtail Americans' access to a free press. Their recent actions violate the platform's immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and threaten to chill free speech throughout our nation, which is why I also urge the DOJ to consider removing Section 230 immunity for social media platforms that engage in political content moderation. This letter comes after an initiative spearheaded by Rep. Buck to dismantle big tech censorship. Earlierthis month, he authored a report outlining a third way to take on big tech anticompetitive behavior, which was supported by Representatives Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). A PDF of the letter can be foundhere. The original New York Post article can be foundhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-pens-antitrust-report-presents-third-way-take-big-tech | Rep. Buck Pens Antitrust Report that Presents a Third Way to Take on Big Tech | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) released a report detailing solutions to rein in Big Tech's anticompetitive behavior with support fromRepresentatives Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.).The Third Way: Antitrust Enforcement in Big Techserves as a response to the majority staff's report on the year-long Big Tech investigation conducted by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. This report offers a third way forward that will ensure our antitrust regulators have the tools and resources they require to conduct proper oversight and bring effective antitrust enforcement cases,the report reads.It's clear that the ball is in Congress' court. Companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook have acted anticompetitively. We need to rise to the occasion to offer the American people a solution that promotes free and fair competition and ensures the free market operates in a free and fair manner long into the future. Rep. Buck released the following statement concerning the report: While I do not support the recommendations presented in the subcommittee's majority report, I fully support and am open to working with Chairman Cicilline to find a solution that reins in Big Tech and their anticompetitive behavior. Antitrust enforcement in Big Tech markets is not a partisan issue, I support the ongoing, bipartisan investigations of these companies. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureI would rather see targeted antitrust enforcement over onerous and burdensome regulation that kills industry innovation. I want to thankReps. Collins, Gaetz, and Biggsfor joining me in this effort, it is so important that conservatives stand for antitrust enforcement in the Big Tech marketplace. Their thoughtful and bold decision will help hold Big Tech accountable. Rep. Collins said: For too long, Big Tech has abused its dominance to engage in anticompetitive behavior and censor conservative voices, and it's time Congress take back its Article I autho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-buck-announces-arkansas-valley-conduit-project-groundbreaking | Rep. Buck Announces Arkansas Valley Conduit Project Groundbreaking | 2020-10-03 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | On Saturday, October 3, Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced the commencement of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Project at Pueblo Dam. The AVC will transport clean water from the Pueblo Reservoir's 230 miles of pipeline to a projected 50,000 people in southeast Colorado. Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said: Fighting to secure access to clean and safe drinking water in the Lower Arkansas Valley has been a top priority of mine since I entered Congress. In the last fiscal year, we have secured nearly $30 million in funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit. I am proud to announce that we are finally breaking ground on this project, which will help nearly 50,000 people across 40 rural communities in southeast Colorado. Secretary of the Department of Interior David Bernhardt: For nearly 60 years, Colorado's leaders of both political parties have been working to move the Arkansas Valley Conduit forward. Over the last three years, the forceful advocacy of Senator Gardner working with the Trump Administration has led to today's significant milestone. This project will provide reliable clean water for 50,000 people living in 40 rural communities across southern Colorado. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman said: The Arkansas Valley Conduit will provide a reliable long-term water supply to communities relying on groundwater contaminated by naturally occurring toxins. Reclamation is proud to provide a source of safe and clean water to promote health, welfare, and economic opportunity for these Americans. Background: February 10, 2020 Rep. Buckannouncesadditional $8 million in additional funding for the AVC in the president's proposed FY2021 budget February 4, 2020 Rep. Buckannounces$28 million in funding to start construction on the Arkansas Valley Conduit October 11, 2019 Reps. Buck and Tipton and Sens. Gardner and Bennetsend letterto OMB asking the department to secure the funding necessary for AVC completion April 1, 2019 Reps. Buck, Tipton and DeGettesend letterto House Appropriations Committ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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