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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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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 |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-secures-133-million-denver-area-projects-house-passed-bill | DeGette secures $13.3 million for Denver-area projects in House-passed bill | 2021-07-29 | 2021 | 2021-07 | 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 package of annual appropriations bills that will, among other things, provide millions of dollars to local non-profits and governmental agencies working to provide assistance to those experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. Among the projects to be funded under the bill is $2 million for the city of Denver to purchase a now-vacant hotel and convert it into more housing for the homeless; $3 million for a local non-profit, Urban Peak, to build a new shelter for homeless youth in the Denver area; and $2 million to help the Tepeyac Community Health Clinic to expand its facility in Elyria-Swansea to provide additional health care services to residents there. In all, at the urging of U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), the fiscal year 2022 appropriations package the House approved today will provide more than half-a-dozen Denver-area non-profits – as well as the city and county of Denver – with a combined $13.27 million to fund ten specific projects aimed at providing more housing and health care services to those struggling to make ends meet. "The funding that this bill will provide to our community partners throughout the Denver area is invaluable to them," DeGette said. "This funding will help make more housing available for those experiencing homelessness, more health care available in areas that desperately need it, and more support for those struggling to make ends meet." In April, DeGette submitted to the House Appropriations Committee a list of community projects she wanted the panel to fund in her district as part of this year's annual appropriations process. After further consulting with committee leaders, the panel agreed to fund all ten of DeGette's requests in the final appropriations package that the House approved today – including the $2 million she requested for the purchase and renovation of the Stay Inn Hotel, located at 12033 E. 38th Ave., which she had made clear to the committee was one of her top priorities. Among the t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-introduces-small-business-innovation-voucher-act-ensure-small-0 | Crow Introduces the Small Business Innovation Voucher Act to Ensure Small Businesses Stay Competitive with R&D Efforts | 2021-07-28 | 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 (D-CO) re-introduced the Small Business Innovation Voucher Act with Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), bipartisan legislation that would establish an innovation voucher program at the Small Business Administration (SBA). This would allow small businesses to partner with institutions of higher learning or research labs for resources so that they can better compete for federal granting funding on research and development and commercialization of new technologies. American innovation is increasingly reliant on complex, scientific knowledge. Federal funding now supports approximately 30% of all new U.S. patents each year, with the number of patents that rely on federally-supported research nearly doubling in the last decade. However, the vast majority of patents are in the hands of the largest firms, decreasing business dynamism and preventing small businesses from capitalizing on innovation opportunities. "Small businesses and start-ups make up the backbone of Colorado's economy and we need to do all we can to make sure they stay competitive," said Rep. Jason Crow. "Ensuring a dynamic marketplace of ideas begins with a diversity of businesses working together to build the next generation of technology. The Small Business Innovation Voucher Act can help promote and protect the valuable role that small businesses play in innovation." "Small businesses are some of our leading innovators, helping create solutions to common problems," Rep. Burchett said. "This legislation would help small businesses partner with education and research institutions to introduce new technologies to the free market." "We at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus ̶ one of a handful of campuses in the country with a university, hospitals and a growing biotech incubator all on one site ̶ have seen firsthand how partnering and collaborating truly advances innovation. We're grateful to Congressman Crow for his efforts to help early-stage innovators get ideas off the ground, which will have a positive impact on economic dev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-release-body-camera-footage-aurora-police-department | Crow Statement on Release of Body Camera Footage By Aurora Police Department | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | AURORA – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement regarding body camera footage released by the Aurora Police Department and the arrest of the two Aurora Police officers involved. "I am outraged by the body camera footage released yesterday by the Aurora Police Department. The victim, Kyle Vinson, repeatedly cried out, "you are killing me," as he was violently attacked by Officer Haubert. Our communities are still mourning the loss of George Floyd, Daunte Wright, Elijah McClain, Breonna Taylor, and so many others whose lives have been cut short by police brutality. That Kyle Vinson was able to survive this encounter does not make it any less abhorrent and unacceptable. "I am relieved the Aurora Police Department has taken the appropriate steps to charge the officers involved and look forward to a full and transparent investigation. These steps towards accountability are important and hard fought, but we will not have real justice until we change the system and culture that allows these abuses to happen." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-looks-clean-energy-economy-boost-small-business-job-growth | Crow Looks to Clean Energy Economy to Boost Small Business Job Growth | 2021-07-27 | 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 (D-CO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing on the opportunities the clean energy economy presents for the small business sector. "This year, we've already experienced unprecedented climate events across the country that remind us that the climate crisis is a threat to human lives and economic prosperity everywhere. We have an urgent imperative to protect our planet and create a more sustainable economy, but it is also an opportunity to benefit small businesses and create millions of good-paying jobs," said Chairman Crow. "Without adequate investment in workforce development, we risk grounding the clean energy economy before it has the chance to fully take off. I look forward to working with my colleagues to provide solutions that benefit small businesses, workers, and the planet." The clean energy economy is comprised of approximately 35,000 firms that employ over 3 million workers. Small businesses dominate the sector, with 89.5 percent of clean energy businesses having fewer than 100 employees. With Congress and the Biden administration prioritizing fighting climate change and helping firms go green, experts predict the clean energy sector will continue to grow in the coming years. The hearing allowed members to examine how the continued transition to clean energy can benefit small businesses and their employees and what Congress can do to incentivize the adoption of renewable sources of energy. "The energy efficiency and clean energy industry has not received the support necessary to expand and diversify to meet critical goals of inclusion, equity, and diversity," said Leticia Colon De Mejias Chief Executive Officer of Energy Efficiencies Solutions and Co-chair for the Building Performance Association. "We must take deliberate actions at the federal level to expose Americans to industry job opportunities. We could do this by providing federal support to energy efficiency and clean energy companies – whi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-burgess-allred-and-dunn-introduce-veterans-health-care-stamp-act | Reps. Crow, Burgess, Allred, and Dunn introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act | 2021-07-26 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) joined Reps. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Colin Allred (D-TX), and Neal Dunn (R-FL) to introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2021. This legislation will direct the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp to provide funding for the medical care and treatment of veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. "When I came back from war and served as a veteran advocate in Colorado, I saw how many men and women were let down by the country they served," said Congressman Crow. "We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay. The Veterans Health Care Stamp Act is a commonsense way that all Americans can give back to those that served by helping to increase veterans' access to quality health care." "The Veterans Health Care Stamp Act will provide the American public with an individual opportunity to directly support the brave men and women who have served their country honorably through military service," said Congressman Burgess. "Americans are a patriotic people and when given the opportunity, will support the health of our nation's veterans. I appreciate my fellow Members Neal Dunn, Colin Allred, and Jason Crow for joining me in this effort." "By creating an official stamp with the U.S. Postal service, this bipartisan bill will honor our veterans and help ensure the VA has the resources it needs to provide the highest quality care and the services that our veterans are owed," said Congressman Allred. "As a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I will keep working to ensure we live up to the promises we've made to the folks who have bravely served our nation." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-house-votes-increase-number-visas-afghans-who-have-helped-us-troops-nyt | ICYMI: The House votes to increase the number of visas for Afghans who have helped U.S. troops [NYT] | 2021-07-23 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New York Times: The House votes to increase the number of visas for Afghans who have helped U.S. troops. By Luke Broadwater July 22, 2021 The House voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to expand a visa program for Afghans who are facing retribution for helping American troops and diplomats during the 20-year war in Afghanistan, moving to allow more of them to immigrate to the United States quickly as the Biden administration races to evacuate them. With Afghans who helped the U.S. personnel now facing threats from the Taliban as American troops withdraw, a broad bipartisan coalition in Congress — led by military veterans who have worked alongside interpreters or fixers in combat zones themselves — has raced to give the administration wider latitude to airlift them to safety. By a vote of 407-16, the House moved on Thursday to expand the number of available special immigrant visas for Afghans to 19,000 from 11,000 and broaden the universe of people eligible for them by removing some application requirements. [….] Under the legislation, applicants would no longer have to provide a sworn statement that they faced a specific threat or proof that they held a "sensitive and trusted" job. Instead, the measure would in effect stipulate that any Afghan who helped the U.S. government by definition faces retribution, and should be able to apply for a visa. The legislation also strengthens protections for surviving spouses and children, allowing them to retain eligibility if an applicant dies or is killed before his or her visa is approved. Each visa applicant is allowed to include up to four family members, limited to their spouse and unmarried children under the age 21. […] Sixteen Republicans opposed the measure, which some of them argued did not contain strong enough vetting for the Afghans who helped American troops. Others argued that the bill was simply misguided at a time when Congress should be more strictly limiting immigration, not making it easier. But those arguments were rejected by Representative Michael … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-votes-pass-crow-legislation-increase-visa-cap-afghan-interpreters-other | House Votes to pass Crow Legislation to Increase Visa Cap for Afghan Interpreters, Other Partners and Streamline Visa Process | 2021-07-22 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), to increase the visa cap for Afghan interpreters and other partners and expedite the visa process. The Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act makes important changes to the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to improve visa processing and ensure that the lives of those who served side by side with American troops in Afghanistan are protected. "For twenty years, Afghan interpreters, guides, and other partners have served alongside U.S. forces, helping us complete our mission. 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," said Rep. Jason Crow. "As we withdraw from Afghanistan, we must honor our promises and protect those that protected us. The ALLIES Act increases the visa cap for our Afghan partners and improves the visa process so that we can process visas safely and efficiently. Time is running out for us to do the right thing and I am grateful for the support of my colleagues to pass this bill." The ALLIES Act would: Increase the SIV allotment by an additional 8,000 visas to cover all potentially eligible applicants currently in the pipeline; Amend the credible threat requirement, removing the necessity for applicants to provide additional paperwork to establish a credible threat we know exists for applicants with verified U.S. government ties; Strengthen protections for surviving spouses and children, allowing them to retain eligibility if the primary SIV applicant dies before visa approval; Clarify eligibility for certain Afghans who worked for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) under cooperative agreements and grants with the U.S. government, including those performing critical democracy, human rights, and governance work; Remove the requirement for International Security Assistance Force or Resolute Support employment to be "sensitive and trusted", exp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-covid-19-impact-fda-foreign-drug | Lawmakers raise concerns over COVID-19 impact on FDA foreign drug inspection program | 2021-07-22 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations panel – sent a letter to the head of FDA today raising concerns about the impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having on the agency's ability to ensure the safety of prescription medications coming into the U.S. In the letter sent to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, the lawmakers cited a substantial backlog of FDA inspections at foreign drug manufacturing facilities that's been caused by the suspension of in-person visits to such facilities during the pandemic; and want to know what the agency plans to do to address the issue to ensure the safety of Americans' prescription medications. "While we understand that the emergence of COVID-19 required the agency to suspend in-person inspection activities temporarily, we remain concerned that more than one year into the pandemic, the strategy for resuming all inspections and addressing the backlog of delayed inspections remains unclear," the lawmakers wrote. According to a January 2021 Government Accountability Office report, FDA inspections of both foreign and domestic manufacturing facilities in 2020 were reduced by 56 percent compared to the number of inspections performed during the previous two fiscal years. Further, FDA reported conducting only three foreign so-called mission-critical inspections from March to October 2020, significantly less than the average of 600 foreign inspections conducted during that time period in previous years. While data recently reported by FDA indicates that there has been an increase in the number of inspections of foreign and domestic establishments conducted since GAO's findings were released, the agency's May 2021 Resiliency Roadmap report states that even under a best-case scenario FDA would only be able to complete 50 percent of its remaining domestic-facility inspections planned for this year, while its in-person inspections of foreig… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-helps-pass-legislation-protect-colorado-families-harmful-pfas-chemicals | Crow Helps Pass Legislation to Protect Colorado Families from Harmful PFAS Chemicals | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to pass the PFAS Action Act of 2021, comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to address the public health threat from PFAS chemicals. Per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals that have been linked to adverse health effects including cancer, immune system effects, infertility, impaired child development, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. Because of their strong atomic bonds, these are known as "forever chemicals" that are extremely persistent in the environment. "Our community, which is home to Buckley Space Force Base, knows the hazardousness of PFAS all too well," said Rep. Jason Crow. "These toxic forever chemicals have been discovered in groundwater across the Denver Metro Region and other parts of Colorado, with estimates that more than 100,000 Coloradans have relied on public water systems where elevated PFAS levels have been detected. The PFAS Action Act would treat this problem with the seriousness it deserves by cleaning up our communities, preventing future pollution and holding polluters accountable." Speaking at a press conference earlier this morning in support of the legislation, Crow said, "The water that we do have [in the West] we treasure, we protect, and we make sure that it is clean. What we value more than just water is the health of our children. I cannot sit here as a member of Congress and the father of two young children and turn a blind eye to a critical health issue that is getting worse and worse for our community." A new study published last week shows that, based on EPA data, an estimated 30,000 industrial sites are known or suspected of using toxic PFAS: twelve times what had been previously estimated. American servicemembers and their families are also at particular risk of exposure, as more than 400 U.S. military sites are known to have PFAS contamination. The PFAS Action Act of 2021 would require EPA to use tools under several environmental statutes to: Stem the flow of PFAS c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/secretary-madeleine-albright-former-secretaries-defense-national-security | Secretary Madeleine Albright, Former Secretaries of Defense, National Security Advisors, and Veterans Organizations Endorse the ALLIES Act | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Bipartisan Legislation Introduced by Crow would increase visa cap for Afghan interpreters and other partners and expedite the visa process WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) to increase the visa cap for Afghan interpreters and other partners and expedite the visa process. Ahead of the vote, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Secretaries of Defense Dr. Robert Gates and Chuck Hagel, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Admiral Michael Mullen, former National Security Advisors Stephen J. Hadley and retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster, and veterans organizations including the American Legion, Association of Wartime Allies and Reserve Officers of America endorsed the ALLIES Act. The ALLIES Act would streamline the visa process and allocate additional visas, by: Increasing the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) allotment by an additional 8,000 visas to cover all potentially eligible applicants currently in the pipeline; Amending the credible threat requirement, removing the necessity for applicants to provide additional paperwork to establish a credible threat we know exists for applicants with verified U.S. government ties; Clarifying eligibility for Afghans who worked for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) under cooperative agreements and grants with the U.S. government, including those performing critical democracy, human rights, and governance work; Streamlining duplicative procedures by giving the Departments of Homeland Security the flexibility not to require a I-360 petition in cases where the State Department has already determined an applicant's eligibility through the Chief of Mission process; and Allowing family members of deceased primary SIV applicants to continue through the process if the primary SIV applicant dies before visa approval. "I strongly support the ALLIES Act because it helps ensure that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-perlmutter-introduce-resolution-to-designate-july-20th-as-national-heroes-day | Reps. Crow, Perlmutter Introduce Resolution to Designate July 20th as National Heroes Day | 2021-07-20 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) reintroduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate July 20th as "National Heroes Day" to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes. July 20th is the date of the horrific shooting which took place on July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. at a movie theater in which twelve lives were taken, seventy were wounded and hundreds suffered emotional trauma. The tragedy brought to light incredible heroism by the first responders and medical teams whose tireless efforts saved lives, those who carried the wounded to safety, and those who sacrificed themselves to save others – specifically Jonathan Blunk (26); John Larimer (27); Matt McQuinn (27); and Alex Teves (24) whose lives were taken while shielding others during the shooting. The resolution was first introduced last year on July 20, 2020 and sought to also recognize the everyday heroes who came to the aid of others during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as medical professionals; law enforcement; emergency responders and the National Guard; frontline workers and essential personnel; food and grocery workers; teachers; journalists; and small business and community leaders; and thousands of individuals whose family, friends and loved ones were taken by the pandemic. As we emerge from the pandemic, this year's resolution also recognizes those who developed and administer the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. The goal of the resolution is to designate every July 20th as National Heroes Day to serve as a reminder for all of us to exhibit the same spirit of courage and service shown by everyday heroes by performing good deeds and engaging in community service or other charitable activities. "Nine years ago, our community was devastated by a horrific act of gun violence. We've experienced even more tragedies in the years since, and every time it happens, it is just as painful," said Rep. Jason Crow. "Our ability to recover and come together has only been possible because of the heroes amon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-president-bidens-update-regarding-evacuation-afghan-special | Crow Statement On President Biden’s Update Regarding the Evacuation of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants | 2021-07-14 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) released the following statement after President Biden's update regarding the evacuation of Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants in Afghanistan: "I may not be here today were it not for the bravery and commitment of the Afghan men and women who served as interpreters, drivers, and guides on the frontlines with me in Afghanistan. They did so with the understanding that if they stood with our soldiers, they would have a place in America. President Biden's announcement today regarding evacuations beginning next week is a critical step, but more must be done to ensure the evacuation happens quickly, the SIV Program is streamlined, and that nobody is left behind." "We formed the bipartisan Honoring our Promises Working Group in May because we understood how high the stakes are. Every day counts when it comes to evacuating SIV applicants. We need to evacuate our partners quickly and safely, and we need to streamline the process for SIVs. We need a whole-of-government effort to get our Afghan partners and their families to safety." "I am committed to continuing to work with the Biden Administration on this effort, and look forward to working with them in the coming weeks as details of the evacuation plan are released." "This is a critical first step, but we aren't done. Time is running out and we must honor our promises. It's time to bring our friends to safety." Congressman Crow started the bipartisan Honoring our Promises Working Group in April to engage with the Administration and expedite legislative efforts to protect Afghan partners. Last month, Crow introduced the ALLIES Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase the Afghan SIV cap by an additional 8,000 visas and remove burdensome application requirements that slow down the application process. In May, Crow introduced the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act, bipartisan legislation to temporarily waive the medical examination requirement for SIV applicants, which is cost prohibitive and difficult for many applicants to safel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-secures-nearly-10-million-community-project-funding | Rep. Jason Crow Secures Nearly $10 Million in Community Project Funding | 2021-07-13 | 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 announced that he secured $9,950,000 for projects in Colorado's 6th Congressional District in Fiscal Year 2022 spending bills. Secured funding includes: $450,000 for the At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring Program at UC Health; and $1,000,000 for the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center; and $500,000 for the Black Health Initiative Infant Prematurity and Infant Mortality Project at Children's Hospital Colorado; and $1,350,000 for the City of Aurora Safe Outdoor Spaces Project; and $950,000 for the Crnic Institute Immune Monitoring Station; and $1,000,000 for the Douglas County Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long-Term Success (GOALS) Program; and $2,000,000 for Expanding Services to Domestic Violence Victims in Adams County; and $1,000,000 for the Underrepresented Minority Pipeline for Health Professions at CU Anschutz Medical Campus; and $1,700,000 for the Village Exchange Center Facility Renovation Project. This funding — nearly $10 million across nine different projects— is an historic investment in the families, businesses, and futures of CO-06. "I work every day to deliver for the community, and I'm proud to have secured funding for these critical projects," Rep. Crow said. "These projects deliver on my commitment to make our community stronger, safer, and more resilient. We are investing in everything from violence intervention programs to shelter and services for our housing insecure neighbors. I will continue to fight for our district and ensure we get the federal funding we need for our community. " Earlier this month, Rep. Crow spoke before the Appropriations Committee and advocated for these critical community needs (watch here). A full breakdown of all CO-06 Community Project Funding Requests can be found here. The inclusion of this funding in the Appropriations Committee draft bill is the first step in the funding process. Rep. Crow will continue to fight for this funding as the spending bills move to the House Floor and negotiatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/key-house-panel-approves-2-million-convert-denver-hotel-housing | Key House panel approves $2 million to convert Denver hotel into housing for homeless | 2021-07-13 | 2021 | 2021-07 | 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's request for $2 million in federal funds to help the city of Denver purchase the now-vacant Stay Inn Hotel in Denver and convert it into housing for the homeless cleared a significant legislative hurdle Monday and is now one step closer to being approved. On Monday, a key House Appropriations subcommittee approved a multi-billion-dollar housing bill that will, among other things, fund various housing projects across the country. The bill includes $2 million for the city of Denver to purchase and renovate the 95-room hotel located at 12033 E. 38th Avenue, $1.45 million for the city and county of Denver to help fund the construction of an additional 97 units of affordable housing in Montbello, as part of the Montbello FreshLo Project, and $3 million for Urban Peak, a local non-profit, to build a new shelter for kids experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. All three of the Denver-area projects were included in this year's funding at the request of DeGette (D-CO), who submitted the projects to the committee in April for consideration and made clear that getting them funded – to help those experiencing homelessness in her district – was one of her top priorities. "This is a big win for area that will provide some real relief to families in need," DeGette said. "Every single person in our community deserves to have a roof over their head and a safe place to sleep at night. These projects will make more beds, more rooms and more affordable housing available to those who need it." Once complete, the converted Denver hotel will be used as a shelter to provide housing to individuals and families in need for, at least, the first 24 months. After that, plans call for it to be converted, once again, to provide supportive housing for up to 150 residents a year. Supportive housing provides residents with more than just a place to sleep, it provides on-site mental and behavioral health support, and other services, all in one place to help put those who reside there on a path … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-president-bidens-remarks-drawdown-efforts-afghanistan | Crow Statement on President Biden’s Remarks on Drawdown Efforts in Afghanistan | 2021-07-08 | 2021 | 2021-07 | 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 President Biden's remarks about U.S. withdrawal efforts in Afghanistan. "My own service in Afghanistan made it clear to me that if there was a military solution to the war in Afghanistan, we would have found one years ago. That's why I've supported President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. combat forces and finally bring our longest war to an end. "Today, President Biden committed to an evacuation of Afghan interpreters and other partners who are now at risk and promised them they have a home here in the United States if they choose. I will continue to work closely with the Administration to honor our promises and protect the partners who stood alongside us. Last week, the House passed the HOPE Act to expedite the visa process and I look forward to the House taking up the ALLIES Act to increase the visa cap when we return to Washington. "We will continue to debate the politics of the war in Afghanistan for years to come. What is not up for debate is the debt of gratitude we owe American service members for their service to this country. Today, my thoughts are with them, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and military families across the country." -- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-votes-pass-invest-america-act-securing-183-million-funding-local | Crow Votes to Pass INVEST in America Act, Securing $18.3 Million in Funding for Local Community Infrastructure Projects | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The INVEST in America Act will create good-paying jobs modernizing and rebuilding our roads, bridges, transit, rail, and drinking water and wastewater systems WASHINGTON - Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the INVEST in America Act, which includes $18.3 million in funding for local community infrastructure projects in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. The INVEST in America Act is a five-year, $547 billion investment in our nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure to create jobs, modernize our infrastructure and reduce carbon pollution. "Colorado's rapid growth has put a serious strain on our infrastructure and community resources," said Congressman Jason Crow. "The INVEST in America Act makes a substantial investment in our nation's roads, bridges, transit, and rail systems - bringing American infrastructure into the 21st century, creating millions of good-paying jobs, and putting us on the path towards zero emissions in the transportation sector. I'm proud to have secured millions in funding for four local community infrastructure projects, including improvements to busy intersections that will reduce traffic and improve pedestrian access. These infrastructure and community investments will make life easier for millions of Coloradans." The $18.3 million in funding that Crow secured would be used to expand Gun Club Road in Aurora, improve the intersection of Easter Avenue and Havana Street in Centennial, make improvements to the 1-25 / Belleview Avenue Interchange in Greenwood Village, and update Aurora's bicycle and pedestrian walkways. More information about each of the projects: $800,000 for the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update $1.5 million for the Aurora Expansion of Gun Club Road $10 million for the Arapahoe County Improvements to I-25/Belleview Avenue Interchange $6 million for the Centennial Improvements to Easter and Havana Intersection Crow also successfully passed an amendment into the INVEST Act that would help ensure equity in electric ve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-house-approves-20-million-denver-transportation-projects | U.S. House approves $20 million for Denver transportation projects | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | 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 massive infrastructure bill that includes, among other things, nearly $20 million for three critical transportation projects in the downtown Denver area. The legislation - known as the INVEST in America Act – will provide the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Department of Transportation, and Denver's Regional Transportation District a combined $20 million to help realign I-25, make necessary improvements to Denver's light rail and revitalize the 16th Street Mall. Funding for all three Denver-area projects was included in the broader bill at the request of U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who requested the funding to help improve the safety of Denver's transportation network. "Getting these important projects funded is a big win for our area," DeGette said. "These projects are designed to make our downtown safer and more enjoyable for everyone who lives, works or visits here. Not only will they help make our community more accessible, it will also make it more welcoming and strengthen our foundation to grow even more." Specifically, the legislation will provide: $5,530,000 to the Colorado Department of Transportation to consolidate rail tracks away from I-25 to allow for the planned realignment of the interstate to make it safer and more accessible. $6,530,000 to the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to revitalize the 16th Street Mall from Broadway to Market Street. The project seeks to create a safer, more welcoming space in the heart of Denver's downtown and is designed to improve the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles in the area. $7,930,000 to RTD to replace miles of decades-old light-rail track, switches, and concrete flatwork throughout Denver's light-rail system, repairs RTD says are urgently needed to ensure the safety and reliability of the city's light rail system. DeGette requested funding for the three projects in April under the House of Representatives' new rules that allows eac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-crow-holds-jobs-jobs-jobs-hearing-entrepreneurship-and-driving | Chairman Crow Holds “Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!” Hearing On Entrepreneurship and Driving Economic Recovery Through Job Creation | 2021-06-30 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Crow's bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act, would spur new business and job creation in underserved communities by starting a competitive fellowship for entrepreneurs WASHINGTON - Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, today held a hearing called "Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!" on the importance of entrepreneurship for economic recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated small businesses across the country. Despite critical federal rescue and recovery programs, nearly 200,000 businesses shuttered during the pandemic may never reopen. This comes on the heels of decades-long decline in entrepreneurships rates, which are more pronounced for millennials and those in underserved communities. The decline in entrepreneurship has significant potential to delay our economic recovery, by lowering productivity, decreasing the creation of new technologies, and slowing the overall rate of job growth. The hearing focused on the Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation introduced by Reps. Crow and Troy Balderson (R-OH), along with Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC). The bill would create a competitive fellowship program for entrepreneurs, directly supporting the creation of more than 320 new businesses each year and spurring economic activity in underserved communities. By working from the proven model of establishing a system of fellows around the country, the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps incentivizes new entrepreneurs to take their ideas to under-resourced communities, providing jobs and opportunity along the way. "We have the potential to help ensure an equitable recovery and create millions of good-paying jobs by supporting entrepreneurs and creating an economic environment where they can thrive," said Rep. Jason Crow. "The Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act would help train the next generation of small business owners, provide… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-votes-establish-select-committee-january-6th | Crow Votes to Establish a Select Committee on January 6th | 2021-06-30 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) voted to establish a Select Committee to investigate the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The legislation would establish a bipartisan Select Committee composed of 13 Members of Congress, five of whom would be appointed after consultation with Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. This House-passed resolution does not require Senate approval or a Presidential signature in order to take effect. The Committee would be charged with investigating and reporting on the facts, circumstances, and causes relating to the January 6 domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex – including the organization and execution of the attack, law enforcement and military preparation for and response to the attack, and other factors. "After one of the darkest days of our democracy, we cannot turn the page without truth and accountability," said Rep. Jason Crow. "What happened on January 6th must never be allowed to happen again. The Select Committee will help us gather the facts, hold those responsible to account, and prevent future attacks. Without this, unity and healing is impossible." Crow previously voted to pass legislation that would form a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attacks. That effort failed in the Senate, after it was blocked by Senate Republicans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-house-passes-crows-legislation-expedite-visa-process-afghan-interpreters | ICYMI: House Passes Crow's Legislation to Expedite Visa Process for Afghan Interpreters and Other Partners | 2021-06-30 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the House passed legislation led by Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) that would expedite the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process for Afghan interpreters and other partners. The Honoring Our Promises through Expedition [HOPE] for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 would temporarily waive the requirement for SIV applicants to undergo a medical examination while in Afghanistan. The legislation passed the House with broad bipartisan support. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT NYT: House Passes Bill to Speed Visas for Afghans Imperiled for Aiding U.S. By Luke Broadwater June 29, 2021 Rushing to help Afghans who face retribution for working alongside American troops in their home country, the House voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to speed up the process that would allow them to immigrate to the United States. With the American military in the final phases of withdrawing from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war, more than 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the United States as interpreters, drivers, engineers, security guards and embassy clerks are stuck in a bureaucratic morass after applying for Special Immigrant Visas, available to people who face threats because of work for the U.S. government. "I can say with confidence that I might not be here today had it not been for these men and women," said Representative Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado and a former Army Ranger who is the lead sponsor of the bill. The measure, passed 366 to 46, would waive a requirement for applicants to undergo medical examinations in Afghanistan before qualifying, instead allowing them to do so after entering the United States. The first in a series of bipartisan bills intended to smooth the visa process, it aims to shorten the long waiting period, which can be as long as six or seven years for some applicants. Mr. Crow said waiving the medical examination requirement would save the average applicant about a month on processing the visa. The bill requires that applicants complete their examinations within 30 days of arriving in the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/biden-signs-legislation-invalidate-trump-administrations-methane-rule | Biden signs legislation to invalidate Trump administration’s methane rule into law | 2021-06-30 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – President Biden signed into law today a Resolution of Disapproval to invalidate the Trump administration's 2020 Methane Rescission Rule and reinstate two key Obama-era methane-emission rules that set stricter limits on the amount of methane that the nation's oil and gas industry can release from their drilling sites. The resolution, which was introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) under the authority given to them by the Congressional Review Act, rescinds a controversial rule the Trump administration put in place on Nov. 16, 2020 to weaken requirements that oil and gas producers must meet to curb methane emissions from any new, or newly modified, wells established in the U.S. With the measure now enacted into law, U.S. oil and gas producers will, once again, have to comply with the 2012 and 2016 Oil and Natural Gas New Source Performance Standards put in place by the Obama administration to reduce methane emissions from drilling sites across the country. "This was a big win in our fight to combat the climate crisis," DeGette said after participating in a White House signing ceremony for the legislation. "Climate scientists agree that reducing our methane emissions is key to slowing the effects of climate change. While getting this legislation signed into law was a critical first step toward sufficiently reducing our nation's overall methane emissions, now, we need to do even more." Enacted in 1996, the Congressional Review Act gives Congress the power to review and, if necessary, disapprove of certain federal regulations put in place by a previous administration. The House approved the Resolution of Disapproval to negate the Trump administration's methane rule on Friday, June 25, by a vote of 229 – 191. It was approved by the Senate on April 28. As a greenhouse gas, methane is up to 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide and when it's released into the atmosphere it becomes a leading contributor to global warming. Nearly one-third of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-votes-pass-crow-legislation-expedite-application-process-afghan | House Votes to Pass Crow Legislation to Expedite Application Process for Afghan Interpreters and Other Partners | 2021-06-29 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act Would Temporarily Waive Medical Examination Requirements for SIV Applicants WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) that would expedite the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process for Afghan interpreters and other partners. The Honoring Our Promises through Expedition [HOPE] for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 would temporarily waive the requirement for SIV applicants to undergo a medical examination while in Afghanistan. The Afghan SIV Program was created in 2009 to provide safety for Afghan interpreters, contractors, and security personnel who worked with the U.S. government in Afghanistan. The application process has been plagued by delays since the program was established and faces severe backlogs, with wait times routinely stretching for years. Among the bureaucratic hurdles facing SIV applicants, many have cited the medical examination requirement, which can cost thousands of dollars, as a serious delay in the process. There is currently only one facility in Kabul that conducts all immigrant visa examinations for the entire country, forcing applicants from the outer provinces to travel to Kabul in often dangerous circumstances. The National Security Council estimates that this change could decrease the SIV process by approximately one month per applicant. Speaking on the House floor ahead of the vote, Crow urged his colleagues to support the bill, saying, "We cannot allow a slow bureaucracy to cost the lives of Afghans that served alongside our men and women… In combat and in a war zone, every hour matters. Minutes seem like hours, days like week. A month will save many, many lives." Click here to watch the full video of his remarks. "As a part of the Army Ranger creed, I promised to never leave a comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy," said Rep. Jason Crow. "When I served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I worked closely with Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who were critical to our mission and safety.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/what-theyre-saying-community-leaders-local-elected-officials-veteran-service | WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Community Leaders, Local Elected Officials, Veteran Service Organizations Support Crow’s Bill to Name Aurora VA Facility After LTC John W. Mosley | 2021-06-29 | 2021 | 2021-06 | 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 – On Friday, Rep. Jason Crow introduced legislation to name the new Aurora VA community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) after Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley. Lieutenant Colonel W. 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. 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, which would be called the ‘Lt. Col. John W. Mosley Clinic,' is set to open in Summer 2022. Crow's legislation already has the support of local elected officials, community leaders, and veteran service organizations Here's What They're Saying "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 academic scholarship, becoming his class Vice President and the first African American in modern times to play on its football team. When our country entered the war in 1941, Dad sought to do his part by becoming one of the first black combat pilots in America. Though initially denied, he didn't stop until his request was approved. Never discouraged by adversity, he often said that "he had to fight in order to fight." A pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, he served his country with pride and distinction through three wars and continued his service after retiring from the military. Always in our hearts, he was and continues to be a champion for our family, our community and our nation. His legacy is an inspiration to us all," said Captain Eric Mosley, Lt. Col. John W. Mosley's son. "Lt. Col. John W. Mosley was a man who did not take NO for an answer. After mont… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-us-military-strikes-iraq-syria-border | Crow Statement on U.S. Military Strikes on Iraq-Syria Border | 2021-06-28 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) released the following statement on the U.S. military airstrikes on facilities used by Iranian-backed military groups along the Iraq-Syria border: "As an Army Ranger I learned that the duty to protect our troops is our most solemn one and I thank President Biden for acting decisively. I look forward to hearing from the Administration about the intelligence that led to these airstrikes and having the much needed debate in Congress about how our military presence fits into our broader strategy to counter Iranian regional aggression. The Founding Fathers gave Congress the most solemn responsibility of sending our sons and daughters to war and it remains my priority that Congress reasserts our constitutional role in matters of war and diplomacy." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-introduces-bill-name-aurora-va-facility-after-lt-col-john-mosley | Crow Introduces Bill to Name Aurora VA Facility After Lt. Col. John Mosley | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Colorado Native John Mosley was a TuskegeeAirman, Civil Rights Activist, and First Black Football Player at Colorado State University WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced legislation that would name 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. 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, which would be called the ‘Lt. Col. John W. Mosley Clinic,' is set to open in Summer 2022. "LTC John Mosley was a trailblazer who broke down barriers wherever he went, from college football to the United States Air Force," said Rep. Jason Crow. "His commitment to serving his nation and our community in the face of discrimination is an inspiration and reminder to us all that the promise of this country is in those who are determined to improve our imperfections. We are forever grateful for his service to this country and it is an honor to introduce legislation to name the new Aurora VA facility after LTC Mosley." "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 academic scholarship, becoming his class Vice President and the first African American in modern times to play on its football team. When our country entered the war in 1941, Dad sought to do his part by becoming one of the first black combat pilots in America. Though initially denied, he didn't stop until his request was approved. Never discouraged by adversity, he often said that ‘he had to fight in order to fight.' A pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, he served his country with pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-katko-introduce-improving-opportunities-new-americans-act-2021 | Crow, Katko Introduce the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021 | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Bipartisan Legislation Would Eliminate Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees WASHINGTON - Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today joined Rep. John Katko (R-NY) to introduce the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation would help eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country. 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. In 2016, researchers at the Migration Policy Institute found that nearly 2 million immigrants with college degrees in the U.S. were relegated to low-wage jobs or were unable to find work. This is particularly relevant in the health care sector. In 2020, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that more than a third of the 11,000 immigrants in Colorado with health-related undergraduate degrees were either unemployed or working low-wage jobs that do not match their skill set. "Colorado is home to tens of thousands of immigrants and refugees who make our state stronger and more vibrant," said Rep. Jason Crow. "Many in our community have skills and professional credentials they can't use because of regulatory hurdles. These barriers prevent many from making a good living for their families, contributing fully to our economy, and reaching their full potential. I'm proud to help introduce common-sense legislation to identify and help eliminate barriers that prevent our immigrants and refugees from reaching their full potential." "New Americans are vital to our communities, economy, and shared prosperity. The Improving Opportunities for New Americans bill is essential to recognizing and addressing the barriers these individuals face as they pursue their dreams and seek to contr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-votes-invalidate-trump-administrations-methane-rule | Congress votes to invalidate Trump administration’s methane rule | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a Resolution of Disapproval that will invalidate the Trump administration's 2020 Methane Rescission Rule – a move that will reinstate two key Obama-era methane-emission rules and reestablish stricter regulations on the nation's oil and gas industry. The resolution, which was introduced under the Congressional Review Act – in the House by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) – rescinds a rule the Trump administration put in place on Nov. 16, 2020 to weaken, and in some cases fully eliminate, the requirements that oil and natural gas companies limit the amount of methane coming from their operations. "If we're going to be serious about combatting this climate crisis, we have to take steps now to cut the amount of methane in our atmosphere," DeGette said. "This legislation will keep more than 1.6 million tons of methane out of the air that we all breath. And it will require oil and gas companies to take the steps necessary to better protect our planet – and the public's health – by reinstating the Obama-era methane standards that were put in place in 2016. Getting this legislation approved today is a big win in our overall effort to combat the climate crisis, and a critical first step toward sufficiently reducing our nation's overall methane emissions." Enacted in 1996, the Congressional Review Act gives Congress the power to review and, if necessary, disapprove of certain federal regulations put in place by a previous administration. The resolution approved today with bipartisan support, by vote of 229 - 191, will invalidate the Trump administration's 2020 Methane Rescission Rule and reinstate the 2012 and 2016 Oil and Natural Gas New Source Performance Standards that were put in place by the Obama administration. The soon-to-be-reinstated Obama-era standards, which require U.S. oil and gas producers to take steps to limit the amount of methane that's released from their production sites, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-legislation-improve-nations-diagnostic-testing | Lawmakers introduce legislation to improve nation’s diagnostic testing capabilities | 2021-06-24 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation today to improve the nation's diagnostic testing capabilities and ensure hospitals and laboratories across the country are better able to respond to future national health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation – known as the Verifying Accurate, Leading-edge IVCT Development, or VALID, Act – would, among other things, permanently lift a U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirement that all diagnostic tests used to screen patients during a declared public health emergency – such as those used to screen patients for COVID-19 – be approved by the agency before they are used to diagnose the emerging threat. Instead, under the terms of the bill, hospitals and labs that have validated their tests – and provided that data to FDA – would be able to start using them immediately to screen patients as FDA considers their application for emergency use. The legislation seeks to address concerns raised by public health officials in the early stages of the pandemic that the FDA policy – which required hospitals and labs to wait for FDA approval of their tests before they could start using them to screen patients for the virus – impeded their ability to quickly and efficiently respond to the virus – and, if necessary, quarantine those who had become infected. "If we've learned anything from combatting the spread of highly contagious viruses – such as MERS, SARS, Ebola and now COVID-19 – it's that time is of the essence," DeGette said. "We can't allow an outdated and inefficient system to hold us back when trying to respond to an emerging threat, such as the coronavirus. This legislation will ensure that our hospitals and laboratories have the ability to respond quickly, accurately and efficiently to help us detect and stop the spread of these diseases before it's too late." In addition to removing the FDA's pre-approval requirement for tests used to screen patients during future public health emergencies,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-mccaul-blumenauer-kinzinger-we-need-act-quickly-bring-our-afghan-partners | Crow, McCaul, Blumenauer, Kinzinger: We Need to Act Quickly to Bring Our Afghan Partners to Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement after a bipartisan press conference calling on the Biden Administration to expedite support for Afghans still awaiting special immigrant visas (SIV). "As we near the complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, our Afghan partners' lives are on the line and without a plan to keep them safe in the face of heightened danger by the Taliban. There is no time to wait. We strongly urge the Administration to act quickly and provide a detailed plan that will address the serious SIV backlog and bring our Afghan partners to safety," saidReps. Crow, McCaul, Blumenauer, and Kinzinger. The Afghan SIV Program was created in 2009 to provide safety for Afghan interpreters, contractors, and security personnel who worked with the U.S. government in Afghanistan. The application process has been plagued by delays since the program was established and faces severe backlogs, with wait times routinely stretching for years. Since the Biden Administration announced its plans to withdraw all US forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, Crow has called on the Administration to expedite this visa process, as Afghan SIV applicants and their families are increasingly under threat by the Taliban. Last week, Crow introduced the ALLIES Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase the Afghan SIV cap by an additional 8,000 visas and remove burdensome application requirements that slow down the application process without impacting national security. Last month, Crow introduced the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act, bipartisan legislation to temporarily waive the medical examination requirement for SIV applicants, which is cost prohibitive and difficult for many applicants to safely receive. The Members were joined by representatives from No One Let Behind, Special Operations Association of America, Special Forces Association, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. "We have a moral obliga… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-upton-unveil-bipartisan-legislation-create-bidens-new-advanced | DeGette, Upton unveil bipartisan legislation to create Biden’s new advanced research agency to cure cancer | 2021-06-22 | 2021 | 2021-06 | 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 released draft legislation that would, among other things, make President Biden's dream of creating a new federal advanced research agency to cure cancer, Alzheimer's and other difficult diseases a reality. Included in the bipartisan legislation that's now circulating among lawmakers is a provision that would create an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, and authorize the more than $6.5 billion the White House says it needs to run the agency. The legislation coincides with a detailed concept paper the White House published Tuesday in Science Magazine outlining their vision for the new research agency. Under the terms of the lawmakers' proposal, the new ARPA-H would be largely modeled after the military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, which has been responsible for successfully developing some of the most significant technological advancements of our time, including the Internet, GPS and self-driving cars. "The federal government has amazing resources at its disposal," DeGette and Upton said, "and now is the time to put the full weight of those resources to use to cure some of the world's most devastating diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and more. Developing and delivering new lifesaving cures is a mission that must unite all of us. The Bidens know, firsthand, the pain and heartache that comes from losing a loved one to an illness, such as cancer. Like us, they're determined to find new cures and treatments for these difficult diseases and we couldn't be more excited to be working with them to make this dream come true." Like DARPA, ARPA-H would provide some of the nation's greatest minds access to the federal government's virtually limitless resources to help shape the future of medicine in the U.S. by making the seemingly impossible, possible. It wouldn't be the first time the DARPA model is applied to biomedical research. In fact, it was DARPA that initially funded Moder… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-introduces-bill-protect-afghan-partners-and-expedite-siv-process | Crow Introduces Bill to Protect Afghan Partners and Expedite SIV Process | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) and members of the Honoring our Promises Working Group introduced the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, a bill designed to protect our Afghan partners and expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process as the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan. The ALLIES Act was introduced alongside 24 bipartisan members of Congress. The Afghan SIV Program was created in 2009 to provide safety for Afghan interpreters, contractors, and security personnel who worked with the U.S. government in Afghanistan. The application process has been plagued by delays since the program was established and faces severe backlogs, with wait times routinely stretching for years. Since the Biden Administration announced its plans to withdraw all US forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, Crow has called on the Administration to expedite this visa process, as Afghan SIV applicants and their families are increasingly under threat by the Taliban. The ALLIES Act would increase the Afghan SIV cap by an additional 8,000 visas and remove burdensome application requirements that slow down the application process without impacting national security. "When I served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I worked closely with local translators and contractors who were critical to our safety and the success of our mission. They performed this service at great risk to themselves and their families, but with the understanding that the U.S. would stand by them," said Rep. Jason Crow. "Now it is time for the U.S. to honor our promises and protect our Afghan partners. The ALLIES Act would expedite the SIV application process by increasing the SIV cap and removing burdensome requirements. I'm proud to work on this commonsense legislation with my colleagues in the Honoring our Promises Working Group." "Since 2006, Congress has signaled their support for the Afghan men and women who assisted the United States in the Global War on Terror through the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-votes-repeal-2002-aumf | Crow Votes to Repeal 2002 AUMF | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Legislation Would End 2002 Authorization of Military Force Against Iraq WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) voted to pass H.R. 256, Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. This bipartisan legislation would terminate the nearly two-decade-old congressional authorization for using military force in Iraq, first enacted in 2002. "The Founding Fathers gave Congress the solemn responsibility of sending our sons and daughters to war, and there is no task I take more seriously," said Rep. Jason Crow. "I was proud to serve our country in Iraq and Afghanistan, but I will not allow the next generation to be pulled into another endless war. The repeal of the 2002 AUMF is a long overdue step towards Congress reasserting its constitutional role in matters of war and diplomacy." Congress passed the 2002 AUMF in October 2002 to address the perceived threat posed by the regime of Saddam Hussein. It permitted the President to use the armed forces as "necessary and appropriate" to "defend U.S. national security against the continuing threat posed by Iraq" and "to enforce all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq." Although the formal end of U.S. military operations occurred nearly a decade ago, in December 2011, the 2002 AUMF has remained as a U.S. statute. The repeal of the 2002 AUMF would have no effect on any ongoing military operations in Iraq. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-helps-extend-tax-credit-cover-cost-paid-leave-colorado-small-businesses | Crow Helps Extend Tax Credit to Cover Cost of Paid Leave for Colorado Small Businesses Through End Of September | 2021-06-16 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Workers Can Use Leave to Get Vaccinated Crow Helped Secure Tax Credit through September in the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) announced that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September. Along with using the leave to care for themselves and family who are sick, workers can also use leave to get their COVID vaccinations or recover from any temporary side effects from the shot. Research has shown that states where employees gained access to paid sick leave through this tax credit experienced aslow-down in the spread of COVID. "Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and unfortunately some of the hardest hit by the pandemic," Congressman Jason Crow said. "This tax credit will help our community beat this virus once and for all and grow our economy by keeping paychecks in pockets, businesses open, and workers and communities safe." Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Congressman Crowhelped pass, employers with fewer than 500 employees may receive up to $17,110 per employee to provide employees with up to 10 days of paid sick leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Certain self-employed individuals in similar circumstances are entitled to similar credits as are schools, public hospitals and other state and local government employers. Businesses can access the advanceable, refundable tax credit in real-time by reducing their amounts they set-aside to pay payroll taxes and employee withholding, and then claim any excess on their quarterly tax filings or request for an advance payment from the IRS. Roughly 6 million businesses and more than 30 million workers are eligible for this credit. Businesses can find instructions for how to claim their creditHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-schiff-urge-biden-administration-review-relocation-us-space-command | Crow, Schiff Urge Biden Administration to Review Relocation of U.S. Space Command | 2021-06-16 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-28), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, urged the Biden Administration to review the decision to move the U.S. Space Command from its provisional headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO to Huntsville, AL. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and National Intelligence Director Avril Haines, the lawmakers expressed concern over the impact the decision would have on the Intelligence Community, specifically citing the Intelligence Community's dependencies and missions and the country's ability to maintain superiority in space. Crow and Schiff also called attention to Colorado's role as the nation's premier space activity hub. "It [Colorado] is home to eight of the Space Force's nine space deltas, the only reserve component space wing, and the sole Army space brigade. Colorado's premier space facilities have also attracted a workforce able to support both IC and DoD space missions. Colorado is home to nearly 1,000 aerospace companies and suppliers, and the state is home to the nation's largest concentration of aerospace employees. We believe that the operational integration between IC and DoD space communities and other joint sites in Colorado as well as the total cost to the government must be considered when making the final basing decision," the lawmakers wrote. A copy of the letter can be found below and online: Dear Secretary Austin and Director Haines: We write regarding the decision to move the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) from its provisional headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama. We are concerned that the process did not fully consider Intelligence Community (IC) equities including dependencies and synergies that would be disrupted by the decision to move USSPACECOM headquarters. The ability of DoD and the IC to synchronize space operations is c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-helps-introduce-legislation-ban-use-ketamine-during-arrests-two-years | Crow Helps Introduce Legislation to Ban Use of Ketamine During Arrests, Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain | 2021-06-14 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This Follows Legislation Crow Introduced Last Month to Require Independent Investigations After a Police Officer's Use of Deadly Force WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. 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. The Colorado Congressmen introduced the legislation alongside Congressman Jerry Nadler, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee; Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security; and Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Mondaire Jones. Specifically, the legislation would ensure that no state or local agency could receive Byrne grant funding unless first certifying a prohibition on the use of ketamine for arrest or detention. The bill comes nearly two years after the tragic death of Elijah McClain in Aurora, Colorado. In August 2019, Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was stopped by Aurora police officers. During the stop, police put him in a chokehold and multiple officers pressed their body weight into him. Paramedics were then called and injected McClain with 500 milligrams of ketamine. After incorrectly estimating his weight, the paramedics administered more than 1.5 times the dose he should have received, according to medical standards. McClain suffered cardiac arrest, was declared brain dead and taken off life support less than a week later. Last month, 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. Among other findings, the review discovered that, "the post-event investigation was flawed and failed to meaningfully develop a fulsome record," and recommended serious changes in how officer use of force is investigated. "Elijah McClain should still be alive today. While no legis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-panel-votes-invalidate-trump-administrations-methane-emission | House panel votes to invalidate Trump administration’s methane-emission rule | 2021-06-10 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted today to approve legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) that would invalidate the Trump administration's 2020 Methane Rescission Rule and reinstate two key Obama-era rules that set stricter regulations on methane emissions from the nation's oil and gas industry. The Resolution of Disapproval (H. J. Res. 34), which DeGette introduced in March under the Congressional Review Act, would rescind the Trump administration rule that sought to weaken, and in some cases fully eliminate, requirements that oil and natural gas companies limit the amount of methane coming from their operations. "If we're going to be serious about solving this climate crisis, we absolutely must take steps now to reduce the amount of methane that's being released into our atmosphere," DeGette said. "If allowed to stand, this rule put in place by the Trump administration will set us back years in our fight to stave off the worst effects of this climate crisis. The Congressional Review Act gives us the power to invalidate such rules. If protecting our planet from an existential threat, such as climate change, isn't an important time to invoke that power, then I don't know what is." Enacted in 1996, the Congressional Review Act gives Congress the power to review and, if necessary, disapprove of certain federal regulations. Unlike other legislation, a Resolution of Disapproval seeking to negate a federal agency rule under the CRA needs only a simple majority in each chamber of Congress to be approved. If approved, DeGette's resolution would negate the Trump administration's rule and reinstate the 2012 and 2016 Oil and Natural Gas New Source Performance Standards that were put in place by the Obama administration. Those regulations, which require U.S. oil and gas producers to take steps to limit the amount of methane that's released during the production and processing of oil and natural gas, are key to combatting the climate crisis. The rules also limit the amount … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
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