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| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-coffman-statement-on-un-vote | Congressman Coffman Statement on UN Vote | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement regarding the United Nations vote on Israeli settlements: "The decision of the US to abstain from the UN vote last week in addition to the comments by Secretary Kerry today is one that directly contradicts the US-Israeli relationship of mutual trust and support. Mixed messages in foreign policy on behalf of this administration undermines US interests and jeopardizes our relationships around the globe." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-spends-christmas-with-troops-in-afghanistan | Coffman Spends Christmas with Troops in Afghanistan | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | (Aurora, CO) – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) returned from Afghanistan where he spent Christmas visiting some of our deployed troops. “This Christmas, I had the honor of visiting with our troops deployed in Afghanistan,” said Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. “Any opportunity I have to thank our deployed service members for their work, especially around the holidays, is very important to me. I also want to thank the families of those deployed who don’t have their loved one home for the holidays. I want them all to know that their service and sacrifice is appreciated.” Coffman led a bi-partisan Congressional delegation to Afghanistan to meet with deployed U.S. service members and their leadership. Congressman Coffman met with Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., who is in charge of Operation Resolution support in Afghanistan and also with the 1st Calvary Division commander, Major General John c. Thomson III. Site visits included the Al-Udeid Air Force Base, Bagram Airfield and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Coffman has a combined 21 years of military service and serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Veteran’s Affairs Committee, where he is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He is the only member of Congress to have served in both Iraq Wars. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-russia-sanctions | Gardner Statement on Russia Sanctions | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement after the Obama Administration announced sanctions against Russia for its cyber activities and treatment of U.S. diplomats in Moscow: "I welcome President Obama's eleventh hour effort to address Russia's growing aggression over the past eight years, however, the sanctions should have been announced and enforced sooner than the final days of his presidency. From Russia's dismemberment and occupation of Ukraine to its fecklessness in Syria that's led to horrific atrocities and indescribable suffering, Russia has a long history of provocative actions that have been met with years of failed U.S. policy instead of expedient strength. It has appeared as if the Administration turned a blind eye to Russian belligerence, including the mistreatment of U.S. diplomats in Moscow and Russia's attempt to influence our elections, until now." Gardner immediately called for sweeping sanctions against Russia after the Administration publicly accused Russia of authorizing cyber attacks against the U.S. In July, Gardner joined his colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution that calls on Russia to cease provocative military maneuvers that endanger U.S. Forces and urges its European allies and the international community to continue to apply pressure on Moscow. Later that month, Gardner sent a letter to the Obama Administration questioning its silence on reports of Russia's harassment and violence toward U.S. diplomats. Gardner added, "Following the enforcement of the newly announced sanctions against Russia, the best path forward is the establishment of a permanent select committee on cybersecurity to not only investigate cyber issues, but also lead the charge on federal policy to keep pace with the evolving threat. It's important that Congress has the most effective structure in place to provide oversight of the Administration's cyber activities and strategy to deter and mitigate the cyber … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1893 | Christmas 2016 Statement | 2016-12-25 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Christmas 2016 Statement f t # e Washington, December 25, 2016 “Christmas is a glorious time of year filled with renewal, hope, and love. The birth of our Savior shows us that no task is too difficult and that no burden is impossible to bear. In a new year sure to be filled with new challenges, let us remember and hold fast to the hope and joy that is here this blessed time of year. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.” - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1892 | Hanukkah 2016 Statement | 2016-12-24 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Lamborn extends best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah and urges all to remember its importance and miracles. While Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish celebration, it is an important memory for all of us. The Hanukkah story is a testimony to the fact that God keeps His people, and will never permit their enemies to destroy them. The Seleucid Greeks were not trying to kill the Jewish people; rather they were seeking to annihilate the very Jewish way of life - by denying and utterly destroying the practices that the people had covenanted with God to keep. In turn, the Seleucids sought to impose Hellenistic customs and practices on the Jewish people. In refusing to bow to this oppression, domination, and conformity, the Jewish people revolted and were miraculously successful in pushing back the Seleucid armies; liberating many towns, villages, and eventually - the Holy Temple. Because the Holy Temple had been desecrated, it was necessary to rededicate it and make it fit for Divine use. At the rededication of the Holy Temple there was not enough holy oil to burn continuously as the law proscribed; however, it was deemed best to light the menorah rather than wait the eight days necessary to make more holy oil. The miracle of the oil was that the menorah stayed lit the entire eight days. "This time of year is often a time of reflection, and a time of making commitments for the New Year. May we be thankful for our religious freedom as Americans, and the opportunity we have as a Nation and people to worship without fear. May we also consider rededicating ourselves for purposes that are higher than our own and to be true lights to the world." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-un-vote-condemning-israel | Gardner Statement on U.N Vote Condemning Israel | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement urging President Obama to veto the United Nations (U.N) Security Council resolution condemning Israel: "I implore President Obama to veto the U.N Security Council's resolution that condemns our friend and ally, Israel. A veto maintains the United States' longstanding policy to support Israel against consistent bias at the United Nations, and I urge President Obama to follow this policy by directing a U.S. veto of this misguided and counterproductive action and reaffirming that the United States stands with Israel." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-us-abstaining-from-un-vote-condemning-israel | Gardner Statement on U.S. Abstaining from U.N Vote Condemning Israel | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement following President Obama's decision to not veto the United Nations (U.N) Security Council resolution condemning Israel: One of President Obama's last acts in office was to turn his back on our ally Israel. His days of emboldening our enemies and weakening our friends are thankfully coming to an end. After eight years of waffling on supporting one of our closest allies, President Obama's decision today marks his final betrayal of Israel. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1891 | The US Must Veto Anti-Israel UN Resolutions | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Lamborn urged President Obama to veto the UNSC biased anti-Israel Resolution. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "The United Nations Security Council anti-settlement resolution proposed by Egypt must be vetoed by the Obama Administration. The resolution condemns Israel and makes illegitimate findings in a long sought after effort to delegitimize, stigmatize and condemn Israel. The findings would make settlement activity illegal as a matter of international law in violation of previous agreements. It also unjustly and wrongly calls all Israel settlement activity, including in East Jerusalem, illegal under international law - finding that they constitute a major obstacle to the achievement of peace. This is a false narrative and always has been. It finds that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria and East Jerusalem have 'no legal validity and constitutes a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-State solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace.' It is exactly this type of reprehensible behavior at the United Nations that has disgusted so many. We should not allow the vitriol to seethe from the United Nations Security Council. The Palestinian Authority, and its allies, should be taken to task for wrongfully continuing to seek anti-Israel actions at the United Nations, and refusing to recognize the State of Israel. On November 30th of this year, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said in his re-election speech that Palestinian Arabs will never agree to recognize Israel as a Jewish state or compromise on its peace demands. Abbas invited representatives from the terrorists groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad to attend the Fatah Congress. Both organizations have called openly for the destruction of Israel and routinely plan and carry out terror attacks within the Jewish state. These outrageous statements and actions should not be rewarded. The people of the United States are against this r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/fbi-looks-into-congress-claims-va-lied-about-hospital-costs-0 | FBI looks into Congress claims VA lied about hospital costs | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | DENVER (AP) - The Justice Department is considering whether to investigate allegations that Veterans Affairs Department executives lied to Congress to conceal massive cost overruns at a $1.7 billion VA hospital under construction outside Denver. The FBI’s Washington field office is reviewing the allegations, the Justice Department said in a letter to Congress. The letter was dated Dec. 9 and made public Tuesday. The FBI is part of the Justice Department. Lawmakers accuse VA executives of lying when they testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee in 2013 and 2014 about the cost of the hospital in suburban Aurora. The current projected price tag is nearly triple the 2014 estimate. The VA declined to comment on the lawmakers’ allegations. In a written statement, the department said it has already acknowledged mistakes on the project and made changes to its construction practices. A bipartisan group of 21 lawmakers on the Veterans Affairs Committee asked for an investigation in September. The request came after the VA’s internal watchdog office said Glenn Haggstrom, formerly the department’s top official in charge of construction projects, knew the hospital cost was soaring but didn’t tell Congress. The lawmakers also asked the Justice Department to look into congressional testimony by Stella Fiotes, director of the VA’s Office of Construction and Facilities Management. Neither Haggstrom nor Fiotes immediately return phone messages Tuesday. Haggstrom and Fiotes told the committee that no cost overruns were expected and that the project would be finished at or near its budget of about $604 million, according to transcribed excerpts from the committee. Haggstrom retired in 2015, one day after he was questioned by VA officials about what went wrong, department officials have said. Veterans Affairs Committee chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., said the Justice Department should investigate the two officials’ testimony. “This case is a slam dunk, and it’s imperative for Department of Justice officials to ensure justi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-coffman-statement-on-berlin-terrorist-attack | Congressman Coffman Statement on Berlin Terrorist Attack | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06), an Iraq War combat veteran and member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Berlin, Germany. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Berlin. This tragedy is a reminder that terrorism doesn’t pause during the holiday season and that we must remain vigilant at all times. The U.S. stands with the German people and its government in condemning this attack, and we hope those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://coffman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1750 | FBI looks into Congress’ claims VA lied about hospital costs | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | DENVER (AP) - The Justice Department is considering whether to investigate allegations that Veterans Affairs Department executives lied to Congress to conceal massive cost overruns at a $1.7 billion VA hospital under construction outside Denver. The FBI's Washington field office is reviewing the allegations, the Justice Department said in a letter to Congress. The letter was dated Dec. 9 and made public Tuesday. The FBI is part of the Justice Department. Lawmakers accuse VA executives of lying when they testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee in 2013 and 2014 about the cost of the hospital in suburban Aurora. The current projected price tag is nearly triple the 2014 estimate. The VA declined to comment on the lawmakers' allegations. In a written statement, the department said it has already acknowledged mistakes on the project and made changes to its construction practices. A bipartisan group of 21 lawmakers on the Veterans Affairs Committee asked for an investigation in September. The request came after the VA's internal watchdog office said Glenn Haggstrom, formerly the department's top official in charge of construction projects, knew the hospital cost was soaring but didn't tell Congress. The lawmakers also asked the Justice Department to look into congressional testimony by Stella Fiotes, director of the VA's Office of Construction and Facilities Management. Neither Haggstrom nor Fiotes immediately return phone messages Tuesday. Haggstrom and Fiotes told the committee that no cost overruns were expected and that the project would be finished at or near its budget of about $604 million, according to transcribed excerpts from the committee. Haggstrom retired in 2015, one day after he was questioned by VA officials about what went wrong, department officials have said. Veterans Affairs Committee chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., said the Justice Department should investigate the two officials' testimony. This case is a slam dunk, and it's imperative for Department of Justice officials to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-tipton-demand-epa-reimburse-communities-impacted-by-gold_king-mine-spill | Gardner, Tipton Demand EPA Reimburse Communities Impacted by Gold King Mine Spill | 2016-12-19 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-3), sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today regarding the agency's decision not to fully reimburse affected states, local, and tribal governments that have been impacted by the EPA-born Gold King Mine disaster. In the letter, Gardner and Tipton reminded Administrator McCarthy of a section of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) they authored that requires the EPA to fully reimburse all state, local, and tribal government for response costs, regardless of the arbitrary deadline the EPA imposed on such payments. The letter reads in full: Dear Administrator McCarthy: We write today to request the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) immediately issue full reimbursement for the costs incurred by several entities in Southwest Colorado to respond to the August 2015 Gold King Mine spill, in accordance with Section 5004 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act), which we sponsored, and the President signed into law. Earlier this month, EPA sent final decision letters indicating that the agency has no intention of making further response cost reimbursements. This is unacceptable, and inconsistent with your commitment to take full responsibility to affected states, local and tribal governments, and communities, and contrary to the newly enacted WIIN Act. The justification cited by EPA in refusing to reimburse many response costs has no basis in law. The provision included in the WIIN Act makes that clear. The law specifically directs EPA to expedite reimbursement of all response costs incurred by state, local and tribal governments prior to September 9, 2016, if consistent with the National Contingency Plan under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Therefore, Congress compels the agency to reimburse such response costs even if incurred after October of 2015. Furthermore, EPA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1888 | Join the Congressional Leadership Program | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Doug Lamborn invites college students and recent graduates with ties to Colorado's Fifth District to apply for the 2017 Congressional Leadership Program. This unique opportunity gives students an opportunity to witness the legislative process firsthand and become involved in a dynamic congressional office for the duration of the summer. Whether you are hoping to launch your career in public service, or you are looking to gain insight into the process of governing, this opportunity will give you a fresh perspective and lasting memories.The application process is competitive, so please read through all of the instructions below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Washington, D.C. office. Description: Congressional Leadership Program participants are held to a high standard of professionalism and expected to be responsible, focused, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven. CLP Participants will have the opportunity to serve and communicate with the constituents of Colorado’s 5th District, as well as observe the legislative process and work side by side with full-time congressional staffers. The unique perspectives and insights gained through the CLP program are invaluable. Requirements: Applicants must have completed at least one full year of college-level courses and be available to work full-time. We accept applications from all academic backgrounds. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and flexibility are a must. We appreciate interns with a general knowledge of politics and government. Applicants must have ties to Colorado's Fifth District in order to be considered for the Congressional Leadership Program. Although internships are unpaid positions, interns are treated as full participants in the Congressional office. How do I apply? Interested candidates should answer the following questions and attach a one-page resume for review. Please submit your questions and resume to CO05Internship@mail.house.gov along with your complete contact information. The applicatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/column-let%E2%80%99s-cut-regulations-115th-congress | COLUMN: Lets Cut Regulations in the 115th Congress | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | I recently launched a project to cut unnecessary, overly burdensome rules from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and I need your help. The current CFR is over 75,000 pages long and full of regulations that are ridiculous, as well as regulations that are unnecessary and continue to stunt economic growth across our nation. For example, did you know that it is a federal crime to leave the U.S. with more than $25 worth of nickels in your pocket? Or that it’s illegal to sell mixed nuts if the nuts pictured on the label aren’t in decreasing size order? These are examples of some of the absurd regulations you’ll find in the CFR, but there are also federal rules that continue to kill jobs and hurt families, like the employer health insurance mandate, red tape that prevents veterans from getting medical care, and extreme energy efficiency standards that make refrigerators and hot water unaffordable. I started the Cut The Code Project, so we can take a hard look at the CFR and cut the regulations that are overly burdensome or just downright ridiculous. I firmly believe that some federal regulations are necessary for keeping our communities safe, but our regulatory environment has grown out of control. The CFR is made up of the rules and regulations that the Executive Branch develops to enforce the laws in the U.S. Code. We’ve repeatedly seen the Obama Administration overstep its authority and issue regulations that go well beyond the scope of the U.S. Code. Now, we have an opportunity to roll back the current regulatory regime that is holding our country back. I want to hear from constituents who may have experienced the negative effects of ridiculous or overly burdensome regulations. My team and I will take a look at the appropriate statutes and history of the regulation, and we’ll determine if we can introduce legislation to cut it. There is a form on my website, www.tipton.house.gov, where you can submit your ideas. And you can also share your ideas with my Washington, DC, office by calling 202-225-4761. If you’d … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-announces-app-challenge-winner | Ken Buck Announces App Challenge Winner | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Huwa, 202-225-4676 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) announced the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for the Fourth Congressional District of Colorado. This competition gave students several months to develop their own software application. The winning app in the Fourth Congressional District was designed by Etash Kalra, a sophomore at Douglas County High School. Etash developed “Spell Me,” an iOS-based app that assists students in studying spelling words by allowing them to participate in a virtual spelling bee or spelling test. “I’m so proud of Etash and all the students who participated in the Congressional App Challenge this year,” Congressman Ken Buck stated. “STEM education is so important to our nation’s future, and I’m confident these student participants will play key roles in America’s success.” App Challenge winners will be invited to Washington D.C. for #HouseOfCode, a chance to present their apps to Members of Congress and the tech community. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-chinas-seizure-of-us-navy-equipment | Gardner Statement on Chinas Seizure of U.S. Navy Equipment | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, today released the below statement on reports that China seized a U.S. Navy underwater vehicle in the South China Sea: This brazenly hostile act is outrageous and must be met with a firm response. The U.S. Navy was operating in international waters conducting a standard exercise, and China should return the underwater vehicle immediately, said Gardner. As a start, I urge the Administration to recall the U.S. Ambassador to China until the U.S. Navy's property is returned and a formal apology is issued. The United States must send a message to China, unilaterally and through the United Nations, that if its hostile behavior in the South China Sea continues, there will be repercussions. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-approves-gardner-peters-american-innovation-and-competitiveness-act-headed-to-presidents-desk | House Approves Gardner-Peters American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Headed to Presidents Desk | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today followed the U.S. Senate's action and approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, a bicameral, bipartisan legislative compromise originallyintroduced by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with John Thune (R-SD), and Bill Nelson (D-FL), that maximizes basic research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, encourages scientific entrepreneurship, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. The legislation promotes diversity in STEM fields, incentivizes private-sector innovation, and aims to improve manufacturing. It most directly affects programs within the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). This legislation marks the first major update to federal research and technology policy to originate in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in more than a decade. The House's passage of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act is a major step forward for the science and research community, and I thank Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Johnson for working in good faith with the Senate to achieve this success, said Gardner. We've worked for more than 18 months with the scientific community, industry, universities, and other interested stakeholders to craft a bill that reflects the needs of America's science and technology enterprise and I will continue to work to ensure their needs are addressed in Congress. The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act has made science bipartisan again, and I look forward to the President signing this legislation into law and helping to keep America competitive across the globe. Cutting-edge innovation and scientific research drive our economy forward by supporting new advances in manufacturing, creating new jobs and promoting our nation's competitiveness, said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Space, Science and Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-acts-prevent-illegal-foreign-trade-practices-protect-us-steel-jobs | Tipton Acts to Prevent Illegal Foreign Trade Practices, Protect U.S. Steel Jobs | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03), along with 42 other members of the Congressional Steel Caucus, recently sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) asking the agency to use its full authority to fight illegal foreign trade practices that have undermined the U.S. steel industry. In recent years, foreign countries, especially China, have utilized a method called “dumping” to offer imported steel products at a price that is lower than the U.S. domestic price. This process has impacted American steel manufacturers, causing plants like Evraz Steel in Pueblo, CO, to lay off workers, while other manufacturers have had to close their doors completely. “We have worked hard in Congress to ensure that American manufacturers have a level playing field with foreign competitors, but countries like China are taking advantage of U.S. agencies’ lax enforcement of existing trade laws,” said Tipton. “I have supported numerous pieces of legislation to protect U.S. steel jobs, and this letter to CBP is a reminder to the administration that Congress is committed to ensuring a level playing field for U.S. manufacturing.” Tipton supported the Trade Preferences Extension Act (H.R. 1295) and the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (H.R. 644), which were both signed into law earlier this year. The two bills reinforce Congress’ intention to prevent steel dumping and protect American manufacturers when there is evidence that foreign dumping practices have negatively impacted their business. Tipton has assured Colorado manufacturers that ensuring trade enforcement laws remain effective, while also giving agencies such as the CBP the proper measures to combat dumping and other harmful trade practices of foreign countries, will remain urgent matters for Congress. “The free market will dictate commodity prices, but it is important that we make sure U.S. manufacturers have the ability to compete globally,” Tipton added. “As Congress continues to pass legislation that helps grow our economy and strengthen our domes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-asks-constituents-help-him-cut-regulations-115th-congress | Tipton Asks Constituents to Help Him Cut Regulations in the 115th Congress | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) has launched a project to “Cut The Code” in the 115th Congress and is asking constituents for their help. The Cut The Code Project is an effort to roll back ridiculous, outdated, or overly burdensome regulations that have impacted constituents in the Third Congressional District of Colorado. “The current Code of Federal Regulations is over 75,000 pages long and filled with regulations that are stunting economic growth across our nation,” said Tipton. “My office wants to hear from people who have experienced the effects of a ridiculous or unnecessarily burdensome regulation. We’ll take a look at the appropriate statutes and history of the regulation, and we’ll determine if we can introduce legislation to cut it.” The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is made up of the rules and regulations that the Executive Branch develops to enforce the laws in the U.S. Code. Constituents who would like to submit ideas to Tipton can do so online at www.tipton.house.gov or by calling 202-225-4761. “For the past several years, the Executive Branch has overstepped its authority and issued regulations that go well beyond the scope of the U.S. Code. We have an opportunity to roll back the current regulatory regime that is holding our economy back,” Tipton added. “I look forward to reading everyone’s ideas.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1880 | Denver Post Op-Ed: The GOPs Obamacare wish list | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | By Congressman Doug Lamborn Many Americans are questioning the future of Obamacare after the election of Donald Trump. President-elect Trump made it clear during his campaign that one of his top priorities is to repeal and replace the ill-fated healthcare law. This message clearly resonated with many voters. A new poll shows that 58 percent of Americans support repealing at least some of Obamacareand 40 percent believe President Obama's signature law should be repealed in its entirety. So where do we go from here? Republicans in Congress are coalescing around Speaker Paul Ryan's Better Way plan for healthcare reform, a prudent and practical plan that will revive our healthcare system, put patients first, and provide access to quality coverage and care for all Americans. Overall, Obamacare has been very unpopular, expensive, and unworkable. However, some individual portions of the law are supported by Americans. Republicans will undoubtedly incorporate these popular aspects into the next generation of healthcare. These policies will: allow children to stay on their parents' insurance plan until age 26, prohibit lifetime limits on insurance coverage, protect those who suffer from pre-existing conditions, incentivize, though not mandate, employers to offer healthcare coverage, and make refundable tax credits available. In addition, Republicans want to reduce the decision-making power of Washington bureaucrats, and allow individual consumers more healthcare choices. Here are some of our concrete ideas to reduce regulations and mandates while promoting consumer choice: Re-adjust age-rating ratios Under Obamacare, the ratio was moved from a five-to-one ratio to a three-to-one ratio, meaning that an older person's insurance premium could not cost more than three times that of a younger person's premium. This has had the dual effect of bringing older, sicker individuals into insurance pools while increasing costs on younger individuals. Many younger enrollees decided to simply leave the market rather than subsidizing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-renews-call-for-permanent-select-committee-on-cybersecurity- | Gardner Renews Call for Permanent Select Committee on Cybersecurity | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, today renewed his call to establish a permanent Select Committee on Cybersecurity in the U.S. Senate in light of reports that the Intelligence community concluded Russian hackers attempted to influence the presidential election: Cybersecurity policy is one of the most significant and complex challenges facing Congress, yet the Senate's current structure to address cyber attacks remains inefficient. According to the Congressional Research Service, at least 19 standing committees between the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have held hearings related to cybersecurity. That's why I'm renewing my call for the creation of a permanent Select Committee on Cybersecurity, which would be narrowly focused on providing oversight of our strategy to protect sensitive data, defend our networks, and to deter malicious cyber actors, said Gardner. Recent reports from our intelligence community concluded that Russia attempted to influence the U.S. presidential election, serving as yet another reminder of the host of emerging threats in cyberspace. These allegations must be thoroughly investigated, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to address the sanctioning of Russia and specifically, bad actors identified following an investigation. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-gardner-peters-american-innovation-and-competitiveness-act | Senate Approves Gardner-Peters American Innovation and Competitiveness Act | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The United States Senate approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, a bicameral, bipartisan legislative compromise originallyintroduced by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with John Thune (R-SD), and Bill Nelson (D-FL), that maximizes basic research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, encourages scientific entrepreneurship, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. The legislation also promotes diversity in STEM fields, incentivizes private-sector innovation, and aims to improve manufacturing. It most directly affects programs within the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Beginning in July of 2015, Gardner and Peters led the Senate Commerce Committee's innovation and competitiveness working group on ways to update federal science and technology research policy. The working group was designed to facilitate a dialogue between leaders on federal science and technology research and gather feedback to consider in developing the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act America is at its best when it empowers our entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools they need to keep America competitive and at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development, said Gardner. The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act has made science bipartisan again. It is a collaborative, bipartisan effort that updates and enhances federal research and technology policy. It highlights STEM education and incentivizes entrepreneurship and private sector development, while at the same time enhancing oversight of federal agencies to ensure the most effective use of resources. This legislation paves the way for our country to grow our economy and create good-paying jobs, and its passage represents a significant step forward. Research and innovation are the cornerstones of the American economy, generating new discoveries tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-priorities-included-in-water-resources-development-act-wrda | Gardner Priorities Included in Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The U.S. Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that included language authored by Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to expedite payments to entities that assumed response costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill and direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work with affected states, Indian tribes, and local governments on a long-term water quality monitoring program of the rivers contaminated by the spill. In September, Gardner led a group of bipartisan Senators in introducing an amendment to WRDA with Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and John McCain (R-AZ) on the Gold King Mine spill. Gardner worked to secure the amendment in legislative text that expedites the payments of response costs assumed by states, Indian tribes, and local governments. It also requires the EPA to pay for the response costs within 90 days if the costs are consistent with federal law. Lastly, the legislative language establishes a long-term water quality monitoring program and authorizes the EPA to reimburse the states, Indian tribes, and local governments for this monitoring activity. It has been over 16 months since the EPA released three million gallons of contaminated waste water into the Animas River, yet states, tribes, and local governments had still not been fully reimbursed for response costs incurred as a result of this EPA-born disaster, said Gardner. The passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes a provision I authored to reimburse states, tribes, and local governments for costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill, is a step forward for the communities affected. I have worked with my colleagues in the Senate to ensure this language is a part of the final legislation and I'm proud we were able to secure its inclusion in the final bill. I look forward to the President signing this legislation into law and finally bringing relief to the states, tribes, and local governments that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1879 | A WIIN for Water Issues | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | A WIIN for Water Issues f t # e Washington, December 9, 2016 This week, Congressman Doug Lamborn voted in support of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act:"The most significant effect of this bill is that it forces the EPA to pay for the Animas River Spill that they caused in Colorado. Among other important items, this comprehensive bill will also provide resources to improve drinking water infrastructure, allow states to remove themselves from restrictive EPA coal ash mandates, and hold the EPA accountable."- Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Please click HERE for more information on the WIIN Act f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/looking-forward-115th-congress | Looking Forward to the 115th Congress | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | We’re approaching the time of year when most people begin to think about their New Year’s resolutions. As we look forward to all of the opportunities 2017 will bring, I think it’s also important to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made in the past year and identify areas where there is still work to be done. Representing the Third Congressional District of Colorado in the 114th Congress has been an honor. My primary focus this Congress has been on advancing policies that grow jobs, spur economic growth, and support health and safety in our communities. Within the Financial Services Committee, we worked on the Small Bank Exam Cycle Reform Act, which was signed into law, and the Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, which is slated to be included in a larger regulatory reform package the House will pass next year. We hope the Senate can also pass and get it signed into law early next Congress. Both of these bills will support growth on Main Street, and bring more opportunities to families across our state. Outside of the Financial Services Committee, my focus has been on protecting our water rights, holding the EPA accountable for its reckless actions in Gold King Mine, and working to find solutions to the opioid epidemic that has devastated so many of our communities. I’m proud of the bipartisan effort that resulted in the passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which was signed into law in July, and the 21st Century Cures Act, which has passed both Chambers of Congress and will soon be signed into law. During roundtable meetings in the communities that have been most devastated by the opioid epidemic, I heard from parents, health care providers, law enforcement officers, and others about the heavy toll the epidemic has had on almost every part of our society. Both CARA and the 21st Century Cures Act will have real-life, positive impacts on those who have been touched by opioid addiction. I was also proud to work with my Colorado colleague, Sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-joins-second-amendment-caucus | Ken Buck Joins Second Amendment Caucus | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) joined the newly launched Second Amendment Caucus this week. This caucus serves as a community for members of Congress who strongly value the right to bear arms. They seek to prevent executive overreach that would curtail second amendment rights and to enable law-abiding citizens to possess and carry firearms. “As a former prosecutor and a Coloradan, I’m eager to work with my fellow caucus-members to uphold our constitutional rights and empower law-abiding citizens to protect themselves,” Congressman Ken Buck stated. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) led the effort to relaunch the caucus. Congressman Buck joins him and several other founding members, including Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Ted Yoho (R-FL), Brian Babin (R-TX), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Mark Meadows (R-NC), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Justin Amash (R-MI), Jody Hice (R-GA), Dave Brat (R-VA), Warren Davidson (R-OH), James Comer (R-KY), and Scott Perry (R-PA). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-ferc-denial-of-jordan-cove | Gardner Statement on FERC Denial of Jordan Cove | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the following statement today after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) announcement to deny a re-hearing for thereconsideration of the Jordan Cove Energy Project and Pacific Gas Connector Pipeline: Once again FERC has denied theapplication of Jordan Cove to exportliquefied natural gas(LNG), shutting down their pipeline, and preventing them from getting the assistance they need to open the facility to be able to export LNG to our allies. This is nothing more than a misguided attempt to stop exporting LNG completely, a commonsense energy resource, out of the Rockies to our allies in the West. I wholeheartedly disagree with FERC's decision, and I will continue to work tirelessly to make sure that the federal government plays no role in deciding what types of energy are suitable for the marketplace. There is no sensible explanation for denying opportunities for economic growth and job creation." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/president-obama-signs-gardner-shaheen-legislation-into-law-requiring-federal-government-to-measure-impact-of-outdoor-recreation-on-us-economy | President Obama Signs Gardner-Shaheen Legislation into Law, Requiring Federal Government to Measure Impact of Outdoor Recreation on U.S. Economy | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC President Barack Obama signed into law legislation authored by U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to require the federal government to measure the impact of the outdoor recreation on the economy. Thebipartisan Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015,introducedin October 2015 by Gardner and Shaheen will inform policy makers and business leaders on the jobs created, and the consumer spending driven by, the outdoor recreation economy. The House companion bill H.R. 4665 was introduced by Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Dave Reichert (R-WA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). The billunanimously passed in the House and then theSenate in November. Outdoor recreation is a way of life in Colorado and is a major economic driver for many communities across the Centennial state, said Senator Gardner. It's time the federal government measures outdoor recreation's economic impact and I'm pleased President Obama has signed this bipartisan legislation into law. Policymakers in Washington will now have a powerful tool at their disposal that will benefit all Americans by highlighting the industry's economic benefits in Colorado and across the United States. I am proud that President Obama has signed this commonsense legislation into law, recognizing the outdoor recreation sector's important contributions to our economy, said Senator Shaheen. In the Granite State, we know that preserving our natural treasures isn't just good for the environment; it's also a smart move for state and local economies. Policymakers need to see the full picture of the role that outdoor recreation plays in supporting jobs and economic growth, and craft policy accordingly. This new law will ensure that outdoor recreation is a permanent part of the U.S. GDP and will enable our industry to make the case that preserving public lands and investing in our nation's recreation infrastructure is a sustainable job creator and economic driver that is a hallmark of American values and ide… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-clears-water-infrastructure-package-includes-gold-king-mine-spill-recovery-rural | House Clears Water Infrastructure Package that Includes Gold King Mine Spill Recovery, Rural Water Provisions | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (S. 612), a legislative package that includes a provision to establish a process for states, local governments, and tribes to recoup expenses they incurred after the Gold King Mine Spill, as well as provisions to ensure rural communities have access to clean drinking water. “In the year-and-a-half since the EPA released three million gallons of contaminated water into Cement Creek and the Animas River, my team and I have been working to make sure wronged parties are made whole and affected communities are compensated appropriately,” said Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03). “I was happy to work with my colleague from Colorado, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, to make sure this water infrastructure package included a provision that will help expedite pending claims and ensure the EPA continues to monitor the water quality in the affected areas.” Title IV, Section 5004 of S. 612 establishes a process for the payment of claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the reimbursement of costs that were incurred by states, local government and tribes following the Gold King Mine spill. The bill directs the EPA to submit all claims no later than 180 days after S. 612 is enacted. Section 5004 also directs the EPA to continue conducting water quality monitoring in the area. Title II, Subtitle A of S. 612 says that it is the Sense of Congress that it should provide “robust” funding for the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act State Revolving Loan Funds (DWSRFs), both of which provide financing to eligible state and tribal entities for water quality projects. The bill also gives states and tribal entities more flexibility when it comes to using DWSRFs, as well as creates a program to assist small and underserved communities with drinking water services. “Water is the lifeblood of rural farming and ranching communities, and it is arguably the most precious resource in Colorado,” Tipton added. “For rural… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-prioritizes-veterans-final-weeks-session | House Prioritizes Veterans in Final Weeks of Session | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives passed several bills this week to ensure veterans have access to quality health care and support systems when they return home from service. The bills focus on increasing accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), quality of care standards at VA facilities, and access to a spectrum of education and rehabilitation services for veterans. Congressman Tipton (CO-03) voted in support of the measures. “No matter what side of the aisle we sit on, we all agree that we want the very best for our veterans. The bills we passed this week will help us honor the men and women who have so nobly served our country,” Tipton said. “I know my colleagues in the Senate share our goals, and I hope they will act quickly to get these bills to the president’s desk.” On Dec. 12, the House passed the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R. 6416) with a bipartisan vote of 419-0. The bill improves the VA disability program by removing red tape that often prohibits veterans and their families from receiving benefits. The bill also cuts red tape to create more opportunities for veterans to use their VA education benefits, increases the number of mental health practitioners that are able to treat veterans, and establishes a National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans. The House also passed the Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Act (H.R. 5399) and the Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016 (H.R. 4352). H.R. 5399 would require medical clinicians within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report unacceptable behavior from other VA clinicians directly to the appropriate state licensing board. Currently, the VA must determine whether a report of substandard practices should be referred to the state licensing board, and the internal process takes more than 100 days on average. The bill aligns VA reporting obligations with existing medical professional ethics standards. H.R. 4352 directs the VA to start a pilot program in at le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-votes-water-infrastructure-development | Ken Buck Votes for Water Infrastructure Development | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – Today, I joined 235 of my colleagues in voting for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, often referred to as WRDA (S. 612). This legislation will specifically benefit farmers and rural communities in the Fourth Congressional District by funding vital maintenance and improvements of the nation’s ports and inland waterways. It also revises policies regarding water storage delivery. For farmers in the Fourth Congressional District, this infrastructure development will improve access to water and will assist in transporting crops to the appropriate markets. “We must invest wisely and frugally in America’s infrastructure, which is why I voted for the WRDA Act,” stated Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04). “Growing a bushel of Colorado corn doesn’t do anyone much good if you can’t get that corn to the right market.” Additional investments in drinking and wastewater infrastructure will ensure that urban and rural communities have access to the water they need. The bill also allows individuals impacted by the Gold King Mine spill to make claims to the EPA for damages. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1877 | Impeach IRS Commissioner Koskinen | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Lamborn released the following statement after the House voted to consider articles of impeachment for IRS Commissioner John Koskinen: The IRS intentionally and systematically used their position of power to target conservative groups based on their political beliefs. Though John Koskinen was brought in to restore the trust of the American people, he has continued to withhold evidence, ignore subpoenas, and stonewall congressional investigations into the IRS targeting scandal. These actions all together indicate that IRS John Koskinen needs to be removed from office. I have been vocal throughout the past months pushing for Mr. Koskinen's impeachment, and I voted to continue these proceedings. The evidence against the IRS Commissioner is sufficient to remove him from officewe do not need more hearings to determine what we already know. - Congressman Doug Lamborn, (CO-05) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1878 | Funding the Government | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn voted in favor of the Continuing Resolution, which funds the government through April 28th, 2017. He released the following statement explaining his vote: "The Continuing Resolution funds our most important national priorities. I am pleased that the CR provides funding for critical national security needs, like border security and immigration enforcement, as well as essential defense provisions to the Department of Defense and the Department of State to fix the military readiness crisis and combat ISIS abroad. The CR also increases funding to respond to natural disasters. Additionally, I supported the CR to prevent transfers of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay and the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees in the United States. The Continuing Resolution will also set the stage for a smooth start to the Trump Administration by allowing more time for the President-elect to receive confirmation for his civilian and retired military appointments in the Senate. Despite these good provisions, the Continuing Resolution process is not perfect. I look forward to working with the unified Republican government in the new Congress in order to resume the orderly budget and appropriations process." - Congressman Doug Lamborn, (CO-05) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-meets-with-governor-nikki-haley-intended-united-nations-ambassador-nominee | Gardner Meets with Governor Nikki Haley, Intended United Nations Ambassador Nominee | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met with Governor Nikki Haley, President-elect Trump's intended nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. After meeting with Governor Nikki Haley, I'm convinced she will be an outstanding U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said Gardner. We discussed many topics, including U.S. policy toward North Korea and agreed the current Administration's policy of strategic patience' has failed.I'm excited to work with Governor Haley and the Trump Administration to promote U.S. interests abroad and ensure the safety and security of all Americans. Throughout her tenure as Governor, Governor Haley has always put the people of South Carolina first, and I'm confident she will now put the American people first as she enters her new role as U.N. Ambassador. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-meets-with-secretary-elaine-chao-intended-transportation-secretary-nominee | Gardner Meets with Secretary Elaine Chao, Intended Transportation Secretary Nominee | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today met with Secretary Elaine Chao, President-elect Trump's intended nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Secretary Chao has dedicated much of her life to public service and is a proven leader who knows how to get the job done, said Gardner. We spoke about the unique challenges Colorado faces when it comes to transportation and I am confident Secretary Chao will work to repair and strengthen our country's infrastructure. President-elect Trump's intended nomination of Elaine Chao is the right choice for Colorado and it's the right choice for this country. I look forward to working with Secretary Chao on behalf of the American people. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-national-defense-authorization-act | Senate Approves National Defense Authorization Act | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (NDAA), which provides funding for the Department of Defense (DoD).The legislation included language Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) authored that allows for the DoD to purchase rockets from any certified launch provider between now and December 31, 2022 so long as the provider offers the best value to the DoD. Gardner's fiscally responsible amendment to the NDAA promotes competition, protects our national security, and paves the way for assured access to space, which is critical to the detection of missiles, transmitting secure communication, and gathering intelligence. It is estimated that the amendment could potentially save the DoD as much as $5 billion. It's critical the DoD has the opportunity to purchase affordable, reliable launch vehicles that assure our continued access to space and strengthen our national security. My amendment requires the DoD to purchase the most affordable rockets from certified providers. I'm proud I was able to work with my colleagues to ensure this provision was included in the final NDAA package, said Gardner. The NDAA also bolsters the safety and security of Coloradans and Americans across the country by prohibiting funds from being used to transfer or assist in the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the United States. Guantanamo Bay is tailor-made for terrorists, and Coloradans and Americans across the country have rejected President Obama's proposal to transfer detainees to American soil. I look forward to working with the incoming Trump Administration to ensure this ill-conceived plan is abandoned once and for all. Gardner added, Supporting our troops on and off the battlefield has always been one of my top priorities and I was proud to vote in favor of the NDAA because it provides our troops with a well-deserved pay raise and the necessary resources to combat the growing threats our nation faces at home and abroad. I urge the President to swiftly sign this … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passed-bill-paves-way-for-commerce-city-development | Senate-Passed Bill Paves Way for Commerce City Development | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The United States Senate today approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which included a provision introduced byRep. Ed Perlmutter(CO-07) and Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO)- the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Amendment. The NDAA will now head to President Obama's desk for signature. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal Amendment allows for an environmental assessment to evaluate the removal of deed restrictions, which currently prohibit thedevelopment of things like transportation infrastructure or retail and housing properties, on land that Commerce City purchased in 2004.Commerce City has been working with federal and state regulators to prove the property's safety, butCongressional action was necessary to remove the deed restrictions and fully allow for residential or industrial use of the property. Theland was formerly a U.S. Army chemical weapons manufacturing facility, but was cleanedup and much of the property was used to establish the Rocky Mountain Arsenal NationalWildlife Refuge.Gardner, along with Bennet,introducedthe Rocky Mountain Arsenal Amendment to change current law to allow restrictions on the deed to be removed or modified if a risk assessment conducted under federal environmental law proves that the property is safefor these new uses. Perlmutterauthored similar languagein the House of Representatives.In July, Perlmutter, Gardner, and Bennet sent aletterto Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee respectively, and Congressmen Mac Thornberry (TX-13) and Adam Smith (WA-9), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee respectively, urging them to include the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Amendment in the final conference report of the NDAA. The National Defense Authorization Act's inclusion of the Rocky MountainArsenalis central to Commerce City's potential development of the land it purchased nearly a decade ago,said Gardner.If the land is de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-disappointed-in-f-35-basing-decision | Coffman Disappointed in F-35 Basing Decision | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) today expressed his extreme disappointment regarding the Air Force’s announcement that Buckley Air Force Base (AFB) did not make the list to get the F-35 aircraft in the latest competitive round. The F-35 is the Air Force’s replacement for the F-16, which the Colorado Air National Guard currently flies out of Buckley. The F-16s are aging and under current plans, the Air Force will retire them by 2030. Without the basing of the new F-35 aircraft to replace the F-16's, Buckley will probably no longer be able to maintain an active runway. “While I am extremely disappointed by the Air Force’s announcement today, this is not the end of the road,” said Coffman. “I will continue to work hard for the long-term viability of Buckley and to highlight the advantages the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard brings as a future home for the F-35. There will be additional rounds where Buckley will have an opportunity to compete for the basing of the F-35." Coffman has increased funding for the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program (REPI). REPI provides funds to acquire additional open space surrounding a base to stop encroachment. Encroachment is a significant concern for Buckley and the Air Force as the City of Aurora continues to grow. The F-35 has a larger noise signature than the F-16 so a larger buffer area is essential to give the Air Force the confidence of ongoing community support for F-35. Buckley expects to successfully compete for some of these additional Air Force funds to complete the acquisition of its planned 1,000-acre open space buffer zone along with matching contributions from the State of Colorado, Arapahoe County, and the City of Aurora. In June 2016, Coffman led a bipartisan, bicameral letter sent to the Secretary of the Air Force to demonstrate the strong support from the State of Colorado for the basing the F-35 at Buckley. Signed by the entire Colorado Congressional delegation and Governo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-statement-on-trumps-daca-comments | Coffman Statement on Trump's DACA Comments | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump's comments on those individuals currently eligible under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: "I'm glad that President-elect Trump acknowledges that we need to preserve the principle of DACA for the young people who were taken here by their relatives, who grew up here, went to school here, and often know of no other country. They ought to be able to remain in this country, work or go to school, and live without the fear of deportation." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-supports-package-bipartisan-legislation-support-small-business-grow-economy | Tipton Supports Package of Bipartisan Legislation to Support Small Business, Grow the Economy | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted to pass bipartisan legislation that would improve access to capital for small business owners, ensure federal policies support entrepreneurs, and drive overall economic growth. The legislative package, the Creating Financial Prosperity for Businesses and Investors Act (H.R. 6427), is made up of six bills that each passed the full House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support as standalone bills. “The federal government should be in the business of empowering and encouraging our small business owners to expand, create jobs, and make important investments in their communities. Too often, federal regulations get in the way of these goals,” said Tipton. “All of the bills in this legislative package will go a long way towards allowing our small businesses do what they do best: create jobs and generate economic growth.” Included in H.R. 6427 are the SEC Small Business Advocate Act (H.R. 3784) and the Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act (H.R. 4168). The SEC Small Business Advocate Act establishes the Office for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while the Small Business Capital Act requires the SEC to review recommendations generated at an annual small business forum of government and business experts. Both of these bills offer small businesses a larger voice in the discussion of federal regulation, ensuring that the government does not create hurdles impeding access to capital. Also included in H.R. 6427 are the following bills: Supporting America’s Innovators Act (H.R. 4854) Fix Crowdfunding Act (H.R. 4855) Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act (H.R. 2187) U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act (H.R. 5322) The entire legislative package must now be considered by the Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1876 | Pearl Harbor 2016 Statement | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Pearl Harbor 2016 Statement f t # e Washington, December 7, 2016 Congressman Doug Lamborn has issued the following statement marking the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor: Seventy-five years ago, a vicious sneak attack killed over 2,000 Americans and thrust our country into the midst of a deadly World War. Those heroes and the many millions who gave their lives defending liberty and the free world must never be forgotten. It is encouraging to know that their sacrifices were not in vain. For over seven decades, the United States and Japan have been allies, facing the challenges of the world together. Please join me in sending your thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom, and let us pray that the hard-won peace endures forever. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-announces-30-million-grant-for-denvers-sun-valley-neighborhood | Gardner Announces $30 Million Grant for Denvers Sun Valley Neighborhood | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced the Denver Housing Authority will receive a $30 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant to build 750 mixed-income housing units, and increase business opportunities and access to jobs and education in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood. The Sun Valley neighborhood is the lowest-income neighborhood in Denver where 83 percent of households live below the poverty line. Gardner played an instrumental role in securing this grant for Denver. Gardner, in consultation with Mayor Hancock, advocated on behalf of the Denver Housing Authority and spoke with Secretary Julin Castro by phone to express his support for this project. I'm thrilled the Denver Housing Authority will receive $30 million to revitalize Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood, said Gardner. As the Department of Housing and Urban Development was considering this grant application, I spoke with Secretary Castro and explained how important this funding is to this Denver community. The local government and its key partners put together a major revitalization plan for this neighborhood and this grant will allow the plan to move forward. Whether it's the 750 new housing units or the increase in access to quality jobs and education, we will see tangible benefits for individuals and families in this community as a result of this grant. I was proud to support this project and I look forward to seeing the results. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-secures-disaster-relief-funding-for-us-34-project- | Gardner Secures Disaster Relief Funding for U.S. 34 Project | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced he secured funding to complete the U.S. 34 project as well as other repairs to infrastructure following the 2013 floods in the continuing resolution. Gardner joined members of the Colorado delegation in writing a letter to Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski as well as House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers and Ranking Member Nita Lowey urging adequate funding for the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Emergency Relief account, which is facing a significant shortfall, to address disaster relief and mitigation projects in Colorado. I welcome the inclusion of much-needed disaster relief funding for Colorado road projects in the continuing resolution. Without it, the Colorado Department of Transportation predicted that it could take up to 20 years to receive the funding necessary to permanently repair our infrastructure damaged from the 2013 floods, said Gardner. The significant boost in emergency relief funding is central to the completion of the U.S. 34 project and other critical repairs to Colorado's roadways. It eliminates the threat of significant delays due to funding shortfalls, and I'm proud the spending bill will pave the way for progress on the remaining projects. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the state has a backlog of more than $250 million across the state for infrastructure projects in the aftermath of the 2013 floods. The Appropriations measure that the Senate is expected to take up later this week includes more than $1 billion for the Emergency Relief account at FHWA and will allow the state to move these projects forward. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacif… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-gardner-language-to-preserve-medicare-funding-for-craig-hospital-increase-access-to-life-saving-medical-devices | Senate Approves Gardner Language to Preserve Medicare Funding for Craig Hospital, Increase Access to Life-Saving Medical Devices | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The U.S. Senate today approved the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan, comprehensive legislation aimed at fast-tracking the development of new medicine and treatments, tackling opioid addiction, and improving mental health programs. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) authored language that was included in the 21st Century Cures Act to preserve Medicare funding for Craig Hospital as well as a provision that enhances access to life-saving medical devices for patients with rare diseases. Prior to the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, Craig Hospital was at risk of losing its Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) designation due to new LTCH Medicare payment system rules that fail to capture the severity of patients' needs at Craig Hospital. Gardner recently visited Craig Hospital in September to meet with hospital leadership to discuss the hospital's challenges in light of the new LTCH payment rules, and has worked hard to ensure that Craig Hospital maintains its LTCH designation so that the Medicare patients it serves can continue to receive treatment. Gardner successfully secured language in the 21st Century Cures Act that temporarily preserves Craig Hospital's LTCH designation and requires language be submitted by 2018 demonstrating the need for Craig Hospital to remain a LTCH. Medicare patients at Craig Hospital were at risk of losing access to care under new payment system rules, said Gardner. I'm proud I was able to secure language in the 21st Century Cures Act that will enable Craig Hospital to continue providing treatment to Medicare patients, and I'll continue to work with Craig Hospital and other health care facilities throughout Colorado to address their challenges to improving health care delivery. The 21st Century Cures Act also included the Rare Disease Innovation Act, a bill Gardner authored that streamlines and expedites the Federal Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of medical devices used to treat patients with rare diseases, including ALS, cerebral palsy, Hodgkin's lymphoma, mesothe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-to-potus-dont-pardon-bergdahl | Coffman to POTUS: Don't Pardon Bergdahl | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) today penned a letter to President Obama expressing his strongest opposition to a preemptive pardon of U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl. In 2009, Bergdahl abandoned his post while serving in Afghanistan. Bergdahl was then captured by the Taliban and held captive for five years until 2014 when the Obama Administration released five Guantanamo Bay Islamic terrorist detainees in exchange for Bergdahl’s release. Late last week, Bergdahl, facing a court-martial for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, asked President Obama to preemptively pardon him. “I am deeply concerned about the precedent such a pardon would set for our Armed Forces,” wrote Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran, in his letter to President Obama. “Bowe Bergdahl’s decision to abandon his post in a combat zone during the height of the Afghan insurgency was a clear violation of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice…His actions must be judged by the pending court-martial.” Coffman is also concerned about a preemptive pardon for Bergdahl because of the high costs the U.S. Military apparently incurred seeking to rescue him when he first went missing. “Bergdahl’s decision to abandon his post was not a ‘harmless’ act that simply led to his capture by the Taliban. It led to a major military search operation in one of the most dangerous regions of Afghanistan that I think endangered the lives of other U.S. service members and may have led to some becoming casualties,” Coffman continued. “A preemptive pardon for Bergdahl will, I am convinced, seriously undermine the military court-martial process and send the wrong message to the hundreds of thousands of men and women in uniform who have served honorably in combat.” Bergdahl’s court-martial is currently scheduled to commence in February of 2017. A Marine Corps combat veteran, Coffman serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Veteran’s Affairs Committee, where he is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-sends-president-bill-prevent-catastrophic-federal-prescribed-burns | House Sends President Bill to Prevent Catastrophic Federal Prescribed Burns | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016 (S. 3395), a bill that requires the federal government to coordinate with state and local fire officials prior to initiating a prescribed burn. The bill passed the U.S. Senate on Nov. 17, 2016, and it will now be sent to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03), a supporter of the bill, said, “I’ve long advocated for more coordination between the federal government and state and local fire officials when it comes to scheduling prescribed burns. No one is going to have a better grasp of the conditions on the ground than the men and women who travel the land every day. More coordination between federal and local officials will help prevent prescribed burns from growing out of control.” S. 3395 prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from authorizing a prescribed burn on Forest Service land if the national fire rating system classifies the county land that is adjacent to the proposed burn site at the extreme fire danger level. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report to Congress describing the number and locations of prescribed burns that are conducted by any federal agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1875 | Pentagon Bureaucracy | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Pentagon Bureaucracy f t # e Washington, December 6, 2016 Congressman Doug Lamborn has issued the following statement on the Washington Post's recent story on the findings of the Defense Business Board regarding the bureaucracy in the Pentagon:I am disappointed by reports today that Obama's Pentagon leadership team deliberately suppressed a report of potential savings of over $100 billion by streamlining bureaucracy, merely because they disagreed with it. Still, we must also remember that, even if every efficiency proposed could be achieved overnight, we still would not have enough resources to begin to rebuild our military. I look forward to working with Secretary of Defense-designee Mattis and President-elect Trump to look at new ways to reform the Pentagon, as well as to finally have a budget that funds our national strategy. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-meets-with-wilbur-ross-intended-commerce-secretary-nominee | Gardner Meets with Wilbur Ross, Intended Commerce Secretary Nominee | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today met with Wilbur Ross, President-elect Trump's intended nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. I had a productive meeting with Mr. Ross today and discussed how best to provide all Americans with the opportunity to succeed. We spoke about how important strong trade relationships and rural economic development are to communities in Colorado and across the country, and I hope we can work together to advance policies that bring relief to rural America, said Gardner. Mr. Ross understands how to grow our economy and workforce, and I look forward to having the opportunity to support him as he leads America's economic resurgence. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-colleagues-request-president-obama-stop-issuing-new-regulations | Gardner, Colleagues Request President Obama Stop Issuing New Regulations | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) led 22 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama requesting his Administration stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations in the final weeks of his term. Gardner and his colleagues stressed to the President that the American people made it clear on November 8th that they expect regulatory relief. The letter reads in full: Dear Mr. President: We write to request your Administration cease issuing new, non-emergency rules and regulations given the recent election results of November 8. In a clear and direct repudiation of consistent regulatory overreach by federal agencies, the American people have, for the first time since 2007, handed control of both the executive and legislative branches of government to the same majority. It is our job now to determine the right balance between regulation and free market principles and make sure that our federal government no longer stands between Americans and financial success. Whether it is the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule unfairly burdening our farmers and ranchers, the anti-coal rules eliminating thousands of jobs and driving up household energy costs, or the Dodd-Frank rules denying our small businesses access to capital, federal agencies continue to produce reams of new regulations that hurt our job creators and cripple our economy. But this flawed approach to governance has been rejected by the people. Today, we have the opportunity to return to commonsense principles of regulation and curb unnecessary government interference in the private sector. In doing so, we will grow the economy, create jobs, and, above all, help the people who have been overlooked the past eight years. To this end, we respectfully request you honor the will of the American people and refrain from working on or issuing any new, non-emergency regulations while carrying out your remaining term in office. The letter was also signed by Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Deb Fischer (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-congratulates-uss-colorado-captain-and-crew-on-ships-christening | Gardner Congratulates USS Colorado Captain and Crew on Ships Christening | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) sent a letter to Commander Franklin and the Crew of the USS Colorado to congratulate them on the christening of the new submarine. The christening took place at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. This new submarine is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name USS Colorado, and the first since 1947. Now that the ship is christened, it will undergo sea trial testing before it is put into service in defense of our nation. The letter reads in full: Dear Commander Franklin and the Crew of the USS Colorado (SSN-788), I want to extend my sincerest congratulations on the christening of the USS Colorado. I am honored to represent the state of Colorado, and I speak for all Coloradans when I say that we are honored to have the newest Virginia-class submarine named after our great state. As we celebrate this important milestone on the path to active duty for this warship, it is only fitting to look back on the storied service of ships bearing the name USS Colorado at various times throughout nearly 160 years of our nation's history. As the fourth ship to bear the name Colorado, SSN-778 has some big shoes to fill. From the first USS Colorado's role in the Gulf and Atlantic blockades during the Civil War, to the second USS Colorado's service escorting personnel and supply convoys to England during World War I, and most recently the third USS Colorado's seven battle stars earned during the Second World War, your predecessors have proudly protected our national interests at home and around the world. When this submarine enters active duty, it will be at a time when our nation faces a myriad of threats. Whether it be the provocative actions Iran takes towards our forces in the middle east, the efforts of our near-peer competitors China and Russia to develop advanced military technologies, or the continued efforts by the rogue regime in North Korea to acquire nuclear ballistic missiles, the global threat matrix is unlike anything the first three ships of yo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-s-fairness-for-veterans-proposal-included-in-ndaa | Coffmans Fairness for Veterans Proposal Included in NDAA | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) today applauded the passage of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contained a number of provisions proposed by Coffman. In particular, Coffman’s Fairness for Veterans Act was added to the final version of NDAA. H.R. 4683, the Fairness for Veterans Act, is a measure Coffman introduced in March as part of his set of initiatives to provide veterans with better access to mental health services. “As a retired Marine and a combat veteran myself, I know how stressful combat deployments are and the impact they can often have years after returning to civilian life," Coffman said. "Many of our soldiers develop PTSD while deployed in a combat zone and then get kicked out of the military for minor behavioral problems directly linked to their combat-related PTSD. Today’s vote on NDAA is a critical step in ensuring that we take care of those who have served our nation and now need our nation to help them." Coffman developed the Fairness for Veterans Act to address a very disturbing trend. Since 2009, more than 20,000 service members with medical histories indicating they may have PTSD have been improperly discharged from the U.S. Army with other- than-honorable discharges, oftentimes for minor misconduct. In 2009, at the height of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Army had about 555,000 soldiers. Since then, the Army has been cut back to an active duty force of 485,000. From these figures, it appears that the Army has used these minor misconduct violations an excuse to quickly discard these combat veterans get its active duty numbers down. This is particularly troublesome because veterans with other-than-honorable discharges are often ineligible for a broad range of healthcare and other benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, including critical mental healthcare services. Coffman and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), in a bipartisan, bicameral effort supported by more than 40 Veterans Service Organizations, worked si… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/column-our-fight-against-terror-threats | COLUMN: Our Fight Against Terror Threats | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | As we look forward to a new year and a new Congress, the topic of national security is a primary focus among our country’s leaders. The House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security recently issued its latest installment of a monthly assessment of the growing threat that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other radical terrorist groups pose to the United States and the West. The November Terror Threat Snapshot shows that although ISIS may be retreating in parts of Syria and Iraq, the group continues to plot attacks against our country and our allies. We know that since 2014, there have been 125 total ISIS-linked plots to attack the West, and in September of this year, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director James Comey said that the Bureau has approximately 1,000 active homegrown terror investigations, of which 80 percent are related to ISIS. Our U.S. law enforcement agencies and the law enforcement agencies of our allies are working diligently to identify and arrest individuals who are suspected or known to be conspiring to join ISIS, but it is clear that we have ground to make up following the failures of the Obama Administration’s foreign policy. The House has put forth a plan as part of our Better Way Agenda that will strengthen our national defense, so we can defeat terrorists, protect our borders, and keep our families safe. The federal government’s primary duty is to protect citizens from hostile foreign actions, and the first steps under a Better Way will be to secure our borders and keep terrorists out of the United States. This starts by closing security gaps in our transportation and immigration systems and making sure agencies that have information about terror threats are communicating with each other. The Obama Administration has allowed radical Islamic terror groups to gain traction, but we can’t let the U.S. become the battleground for the war on terror. We must take the fight to the enemy. It is going to take decisive action and a strong international coalition to de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-bill-strengthen-national-defense-2017 | House Passes Bill to Strengthen National Defense in 2017 | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted today in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2017. After passing separate versions of the bill, the House and Senate negotiated the differences between the two bills in a conference committee. The final text of the 2017 NDAA was approved by the House-Senate conference committee on November 29, 2016 and passed the full House with a bipartisan vote of 375-34. The 2017 NDAA authorizes funding for the U.S. military’s ongoing engagements in the Middle East, as well as for U.S. troops operating in Europe. The 2.1% pay increase for active duty service members included in the bill marks the largest pay increase for troops in three years. The bill increases base funding for the military by $9 billion over the amount requested by President Obama to stop troop drawdowns and replace outdated equipment. The 2017 NDAA also includes authorization for over $550 million to fund the ongoing destruction of chemical weapons in depots like the one in Pueblo, CO. “Congress has a responsibility to ensure that our military has the resources it needs to protect the country from its enemies,” said Tipton. “We’ve heard numerous reports from military leaders that our military’s current operational readiness is below what it should be. Radical terrorist groups and state sponsors of terror, like Iran, pose very serious threats to our way of life. This year’s NDAA gives our troops the resources they need to fight terrorist threats effectively, and it also enforces existing sanctions on Iran.” The 2017 NDAA supports the national security plan put forth by House Republicans as part of its Better Way Agenda. The Better Way Agenda prioritizes the defeat of radical Islamic extremism, protection of U.S. borders, and the prevention of cyber-attacks in the upcoming 115th Congress. “The Constitution charges Congress with the responsibility to provide for the common defense, and if we ask our men and women in the armed forces to put themselves… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-votes-troops-and-national-defense | Ken Buck Votes for Troops and National Defense | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Huwa, 202-225-4676 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) voted for The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (S. 2943). The NDAA provides $619 billion for national defense purposes and includes a 2.1% pay raise for America’s troops, the largest raise in the past six years. The bill also ends the reductions in troops, provides advanced funding for submarines and amphibious ships, improves healthcare quality for our troops and their families, and continues the prohibition on the transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detention Center detainees to the United States. “If we’re going to maintain peace in this world, then we must have a strong military,” Congressman Ken Buck remarked about the legislation. “This NDAA takes care of our troops while equipping them to adequately defend our nation.” Further details about the NDAA can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1872 | Statement on Secretary of Defense Nominee | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Statement on Secretary of Defense Nominee f t # e Washington, December 2, 2016 Congressman Doug Lamborn has issued the following statement in support of President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of General James Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense:Yesterday, President-elect Trump announced his nomination of Retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Mattis for the position of Secretary of Defense. General Mattis is supremely qualified for this role having served in uniform for over 40 years and is a published* author on civil-military relations. General Mattis is the right choice to lead the Defense Department amidst the many diverse challenges our nation faces. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1873 | Lamborn Supports Passage of 2017 NDAA | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Lamborn Supports Passage of 2017 NDAA f t # e Washington, December 2, 2016 Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn voted in support of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. The measure passed the House by a vote of 375 to 34, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. As a member of the Conference Committee responsible for finalizing this bill, Congressman Lamborn was pleased to see the inclusion of important amendments he inserted. Many of these provisions will affect our local interests in Colorado. The 2017 NDAA: Addresses critical needs in the Space, Missile Defense, Cyber Security, and Directed Energy realms, including growing the Joint Interagency Combined Space Operations Center (JICSpOC) Reverses the President's troop drawdown and starts to rebuild our military, adding 28,000 soldiers, 4,000 airmen, 3,000 Marines, and 1,000 sailors. Provides our military with the largest pay raise they've seen in six years Closes the readiness gap with a $9 billion boost in funding over the President's request Supports small business innovation clusters, including classified meeting or processing spaces Addresses transition challenges faced by advanced small businesses as they grow Augments our efforts to counteract Iranian military, cyber warfare, ballistic missile, and terrorism undertakings Elevates U.S. Cyber Command to a full Combatant Command Prohibits the transfer of terrorists from Guantanamo Bay onto American soil Increases funding for anti-tunneling efforts designed to combat terrorism and drug trafficking Fully funds Israel's missile defense requirements Additionally, many problematic provisions were omitted in this final Conference Committee version of the bill including one requiring women between the ages of 18 and 26 to register with the Sel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-votes-advance-landmark-opioid-abuse-mental-health-and-rare-disease-response | Tipton Votes to Advance Landmark Opioid Abuse, Mental Health, and Rare Disease Response Bill | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted on Wednesday to advance the 21st Century Cures Act, which is legislation that addresses the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic, growing mental health crises, and accelerates the development of cures for 7,000 rare diseases that affect families in Colorado and across the nation. The 21st Century Cures Act authorizes $1 billion in state grants to supplement opioid abuse prevention and treatment activities. “Over the past year, I’ve visited many of the communities that have been devastated by the opioid abuse epidemic that is sweeping our state and nation, and my team and I have worked to develop federal policies that will better allow our local stakeholders to address the crisis” Tipton said. “The 21st Century Cures Act puts federal resources where we need them the most: in the hands of the local governments, law enforcement officers, and health care providers who are best equipped to fight the opioid abuse epidemic in their own communities.” The bill also includes reforms to the mental health care system that are included in the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), a bill that Tipton cosponsored earlier this year. The legislative package authorizes mental health block grants for community programs that serve adults with serious mental illness – schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. – and children with serious emotional disturbance. The bill also makes reforms to the Medicaid program that will allow patients in the program to receive both physical and mental health services on the same day. Additionally, the bill includes a Sense of Congress that there needs to be more clarity about existing health care privacy laws to reduce confusion that may prevent effective communication between caregivers of patients with serious mental illness. “Mental illness has played a role in many of the tragedies that have impacted our communities, especially in rural areas, where our providers are struggling to maintain mental health services for the growing number of peo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1865 | Congressman Lamborn Supports Package of Veterans Bills | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Lamborn Supports Package of Veterans Bills f t # e Washington, December 1, 2016 Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement after the passage of five bills to benefit American veterans: I am pleased that the House Veterans Affairs Committee and my colleagues in the House continue to prioritize service to our servicemembers. These bills will improve healthcare benefits and treatments, protect the privacy of veterans' benefits information, encourage employers to hire veterans, and expand the available memorial services for our brave veterans. I voted in favor of these five important bills, and I will continue to urge my fellow Members of Congress to enact meaningful reforms that will provide for our brave veterans. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) The following five bills passed the House of Representatives this week: H.R. 5458, Veterans TRICARE Choice Act of 2016 H.R. 5166, WINGMAN Act H.R. 3286, HIRE Vets Act H.R. 5600, No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 4757, To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, as amended f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-votes-to-extend-iran-sanctions | Gardner Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement following the Senate's passage of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act, which previously passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 419-1. The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 was set to expire at the end of this year and will now be extended to 2026 in order to curtail Iran's activities to support terrorism and develop weapons of mass destruction. While the Obama Administration refuses to take meaningful action to deter Iran from testing ballistic missiles, financing terror groups, and threatening our closest ally, Israel, Congress has acted to ensure we have the ability to respond to Iran's increasingly belligerent behavior, said Gardner. This legislation puts the safety and security of the American people first and is central to ratcheting up pressure on the murderous regime in Tehran, which has no respect for international norms. I look forward to working with the next Administration to prevent a nuclear Iran and make it clear that the United States will not tolerate an Iran that threatens the safety of its neighbors or our interests at home or abroad. I urge the Trump Administration to use the authorities provided by Congress today early and often to punish any and all behavior by the Iranian regime that threatens American interests and those of our close allies. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gardner hasbeen avocal opponentof the President's deal with Iran. Before the deal was reached, Gardnerwarnedabout the dangers of a nuclear Iran, anddenounced the deal. After reports of Iranian violations of U.N. sanctions, Gardnersent a letterto President Obama asking for a response to Iran's violations. On the floor of the Senate, Gardnerspoke outabout the troubling aspects of the deal and urged his colleagues to reject it. Gardner alsocalled on the Administration to explain reports that the United States agreed in secretto grant Iran exemptions and create a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-gardner-bennet-resolution-recognizing-40-years-of-women-at-the-air-force-academy- | Senate Approves Gardner, Bennet Resolution Recognizing 40 Years of Women at the Air Force Academy | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The United States Senate approved a resolution, introduced by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), supporting the designation of October 8, 2016, as 40 Years of Women Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy Day.'' The resolution recognizes the many contributions female cadets have made to the Air Force Academy and their incredible service to our nation. Forty years ago, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado became the first military academy to admit female cadets, said Gardner. Our female cadets have gone on to command Air Force combat units, earn the rank of 4-star general, and serve as Superintendent of the Academy. These women, along with the thousands of other female cadets who now serve in the Air Force and other branches of the military, serve as role models to young women and all of those around our nation who wish to serve their country and I thank them for their service. This resolution honors the tremendous contributions female servicemembers have made to our Armed Forces and to our national security, Bennet said. Their achievements are a testament to their dedication and sacrifice, and our nation is stronger because of their service. I am grateful the Air Force Academy opened the door to female cadets 40 years ago. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coffman-proposal-on-stem-cell-research-in-21st-century-cures-act | Coffman Proposal on Stem Cell Research in 21st Century Cures Act | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) today lauded the final passage of the 21st Century Cures Act noting that the legislation added language to advance regenerative medicine, better known as stem cell research, taken from a bill previously introduced by Coffman. Advances in stem cell research have the potential of revolutionizing medicine by taking a patient’s own stem cells, harvesting those cells, and injecting them back into the patient in order to regrow tissue or organs. In March, Coffman introduced the Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options (REGROW) Act. Key elements of this bipartisan, bicameral bill, including updated FDA guidance and regulations as well as requiring FDA to work with stakeholders to establish scientific standards for regenerative medical treatments, for the purpose of accelerating clinical trials, were incorporated into the final version of 21st Century Cures. “As someone who has long advocated for the increased use and availability of regenerative medical treatments, I am pleased that some of the key requirements for accelerating the use of regenerative medicine have been included in 21st Century Cures,” Coffman continued. “The development of regenerative medical treatments is one of the most exciting aspects of modern medicine. These products, developed from adult stem cells, show potential to fully restore or establish normal function in damaged human cells, tissues, or organs. Fighting and defeating diseases is not a partisan issue. It’s an issue we can all support together.” Coffman worked extensively with the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine to ensure regenerative medicine’s inclusion in 21st Century Cures. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the Gates Center is focused on the research and development of regenerative medical treatments with the intent to deliver these groundbreaking treatments to patients as soon as possible. “We at the Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine are heartened by today’s passage of the 21st Centur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-representatives-strengthens-commitment-colorado%E2%80%99s-veterans | House of Representatives Strengthens Commitment to Colorados Veterans | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation this week aimed at strengthening health care and education benefits for veterans. The Veterans TRICARE Choice Act of 2016 (H.R. 5458) passed the House unanimously, and the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016 (H.R. 5047) passed with a bipartisan vote of 411-3. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) supported the passage of both bills. “Our state is home to over 400,000 of our nation’s veterans. These men and women have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom, and it is our duty to ensure they are cared for when they return home,” Tipton said. “I am committed to making sure federal policies help us honor and serve the men and women who have so honorably served our country, and I’m glad that we have advanced policies that will help resolve some of the health care and education challenges that many of our veterans face.” Under current law, if an individual is eligible for TRICARE, they are not eligible to make contributions or receive employer contributions to a tax-exempt Health Savings Account (HSA), and there is no mechanism in place for an individual to suspend their TRICARE eligibility. H.R. 5458 gives veterans the flexibility to suspend their TRICARE benefits if they determine an employer-offered high-deductible health plan with a HSA is a better solution for their health care needs. The veteran would retain the ability to resume their TRICARE coverage in the future. “In order to ensure our veterans are receiving the best health care possible, we need to roll back the red tape that has kept military retirees from utilizing the health coverage that makes the most sense for them and their families,” Tipton said. H.R. 5047 addresses challenges that many veterans have faced when trying to use their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The bill requires the VA to provide all veterans with information about the educational services that are available to them, as well as inform veterans about the various credit transfer agreements be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1863 | Members of Congress Speak Out Against UN Action on Israel | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Today, Members of the House of Representatives hosted a press conference to discuss UN or Administration action on the Israel-Palestinian peace process during the lame-duck session. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: The constant end run to the UNby the Palestinian Authorityhas been harmfulto the peace process.It has given a false hope to the Palestinian people, but has not in any way helped them. It has enabled the Palestinian leadership to avoid true efforts to make peace with Israel, and to continue denying that the State of Israel has a right to exist. The repercussions of this Administration taking any action on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process that changes US policy have not been fully realized. Frankly, by even considering a potential change to US policy, President Obama has tarnished trust in the United States. We are standing here today to express that this dabbling with a UN Security Council resolution that unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, dictates steps or parameters to the parties, or issues condemnations against Israel is detrimental, and is against the will of the American people and the interest of the United States. Any such resolution by the UN Security Council must be vetoed. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Congressman Lamborn was joined by Representatives Trent Franks, French Hill, Lee Zeldin, Garret Graves, and Ron DeSantis. They were joined by Anne Bayefsky, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust. What [the Palestinians] have so far been unable to accomplish on the battlefield they have sought to accomplish via the political battlefield at the United Nations.One Jewish state versus 21 Arab states, within 56 Islamic states, in turn the largest single bloc within the 119 states of the so-called Non-aligned movement. Whatever the actual substance of a possible resolutionwhich is still unknowna parameters resolution setting out the terms of the end result of non-existent negotiations, or declaring settlements (the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-new-un-sanctions-on-north-korea- | Gardner Statement on New U.N. Sanctions on North Korea | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity, today released the below statement following the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council's approval of new sanctions on North Korea aimed at reducing the regime's exports: I welcome the U.N. Security Council's approval of tougher sanctions on North Korea, said Gardner. I'm hopeful that the U.N. will fully enforce these sanctions, which are designed to slash North Korea's export-generated revenue. At the same time, I encourage the U.N. to pursue aggressive sanctions that address North Korea's increasingly belligerent behavior, particularly its malicious cyber activities and gross human rights abuses. We know that North Korea's cyber capabilities are intensifying, and a new report revealed that the regime not only maintains its political prison camps, but may be expanding them. That's why it is essential that the U.N. continues to ratchet up pressure on Pyongyang while also fully implementing its previous actions against the regime. The US, South Korea and Japan will work with China and the U.N. for full enforcement." ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-amendment-house-rules-passes-republican-conference | Ken Buck Amendment to House Rules Passes Republican Conference | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Huwa, 202-225-4676 Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Republican Conference announced the rules of the 115th Congress, which were approved on November 16. Included was a rule offered by Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) that ensures the House of Representatives spends time considering legislation to reassert the Article I authority of the legislative branch. Between excessive rulemaking and executive orders, the executive branch has overstepped its constitutional authority to simply execute the laws made by Congress. The rule passed today encourages the House Majority Leader to schedule floor time for the consideration of single issue bills related to Article I authority. “Republicans promised to roll back President Obama’s oppressive regulatory regime,” Congressman Ken Buck stated. “This House rule allows Congress to reassert its rightful authority over the executive branch by repealing excessive regulations and overreaching executive orders.” By designating floor time specifically for the purpose of repealing President Obama’s agenda of overreach, the House will be able to quickly and efficiently assist President-elect Trump in rolling back federal red tape and implementing an agenda to create jobs and secure America The full rules can be read here. Below is the amendment added by Congressman Ken Buck: (b) It is further the policy of the Republican Conference that— (1) the Majority Leader shall prioritize measures that seek to preserve Congress’ authorities under Article I of the Constitution when scheduling the House Floor, which should periodically include, after receiving concurrence from the appropriate committee chairs of primary jurisdiction, designated floor time for consideration of single-issue bills related to exercising such authorities; and (2) the Republican Conference shall periodically schedule Planning Conferences to include the topic of preserving and exercising Article I of the Constitution. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-gardner_shaheen-legislation-to-measure-impact-of-outdoor-recreation-on-us-economy | Senate Approves Gardner- Shaheen Legislation to Measure Impact of Outdoor Recreation on U.S. Economy | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | **Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Shaheen (D-NH) authored and introduced the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015that unanimously passed the Senate** **Independent studies estimate the outdoor recreation industry generates $646 billion in consumer spending each year and supports 6.1 million jobs** Washington, DC The Senate unanimously approved final passage of legislation authored by U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to require the federal government to measure the impact of the outdoor recreation on the economy and the bill will now be sent to President Obama's desk. The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015, introduced by Gardner and Shaheen in October 2015, is bipartisan legislation that will inform policymakers and business leaders on the jobs created, and the consumer spending driven by, the outdoor recreation economy. Outdoor recreation is a cornerstone of our economy in Colorado, yet its true economic impact from the federal government's perspective remains unknown, said Senator Gardner. This legislation will educate policymakers on the outdoor recreation industry's contribution to our economy, including the number of jobs it's responsible for and the amount of consumer spending it generates. It's a commonsense, bipartisan bill, and I look forward to President Obama signing it into law. The outdoor recreation sector is a critical component of both the New Hampshire and national economy, and I am glad to see Congress recognizing its importance by passing this bill, said Senator Shaheen. In the Granite State, we know that preserving our natural treasures isn't just good for the environment; it's also a smart move for state and local economies. Policymakers need to see the full picture of the role that outdoor recreation plays in supporting jobs and economic growth, and craft policy accordingly. I am grateful to Senator Gardner, Commerce Committee Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson for their work to move this legislation forward and Repre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-fidel-castro | Gardner Statement on Fidel Castro | 2016-11-26 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement on the death of Fidel Castro: The Cuban people have suffered under Fidel Castro's oppressive and murderous regime for decades, and today we reflect on all of the lives lost, families ripped apart, and hardship endured. His death presents an opportunity for the Cuban people, ushering in hope that one day Cuba too can enjoy the democracy and freedoms its people were promised. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement on the death of Fidel Castro: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1862 | Thanksgiving Statement 2016 | 2016-11-24 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | 11/24/16Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement in honor of Thanksgiving day: "Since the age of the Pilgrims,Thanksgiving has been a time for fellowship, gratitude, reconciliation, and quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. My prayer is that this same spirit infuses our Thanksgiving this year. Please join me in offering humble and profound thanks to almighty God for the rich blessing He has bestowed on our nation." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Please visit my Medium page to read George Washington's original message on this day of "public Thanksgiving and prayer." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-applauds-south-korea-and-japan-agreement-to-combat-the-north-korean-threat | Gardner Applauds South Korea and Japan Agreement to Combat the North Korean Threat | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, today released the below statement applauding the signed agreement between South Korea and Japan to share military information in order to better detect nuclear activity from North Korea. Gardner has been an outspoken advocate for cooperation among our allies in the region to deter the North Korean threat. South Korea and Japan's pact to share military information is a significant, positive step forward and I applaud their collaboration to combat North Korean aggression, said Gardner. The agreement will bolster the military posture and defense capabilities of our two closest allies in East Asia, while adding additional pressure on North Korea to peacefully disarm and cease its illicit activities. I call on the Obama Administration and the incoming Trump Administration to prioritizeenhancing the trilateral alliance between our nations to deter the North Korean threat. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-gives-thanks | Gardner Gives Thanks | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement celebrating Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on all that we as a country have to be grateful for, and give thanks to all of those who have sacrificed so much in the name of freedom. This day we also turn to our Creator and give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon His great nation,said Gardner.As we gather around our tables with our families, friends, and loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us all pause to honor the men and women in our military who are serving overseas and unable to be with their families. This day is also a reminder that we must never lose sight of how fortunate we are to live in a democratic nation, which allows us to speak and express ourselves freely and pursue and achieve our dreams. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1857 | Taylor Force Act Holds Palestinian Authority Accountable | 2016-11-22 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Taylor Force Act Holds Palestinian Authority Accountable f t # e Washington, November 22, 2016 Last week, Congressman Lamborn introduced H.R. 6389, the Taylor Force Act, to the House of Representatives. This bill accompanies Senate legislation of the same name introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham, Dan Coats, and Roy Blunt. This legislation would require the Secretary of State to certify that the Palestinian Authority has taken steps to end terrorist acts against American and Israeli citizens. It also demands that the Palestinian Authority publicly condemn acts of violence, cooperate with investigations against perpetrators, and end the practice of paying individuals who commit acts of terrorism against American and Israeli citizens. Congressman Lamborn released the following statement: "This legislation is named for U.S. Army veteran Taylor Force, who was brutally murdered by a Palestinian terrorist during a educational tour in Israel. It is absolutely unacceptable that the United States continues to give foreign aid to an entity that rewards terrorist acts in Israel. I am pleased to support this legislation that holds the Palestinian Authority accountable and exercises our Constitutional power of the purse. With this bill, we send a strong message to the Palestinian authority: you cannot encourage acts of terrorism against Israeli citizens or the United States and not expect consequences for these abhorrent practices." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-receives-colorado-farm-bureaus-highest-honor | Gardner Receives Colorado Farm Bureaus Highest Honor | 2016-11-22 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) was awarded the Colorado Farm Bureau's Service to Agriculture Award at Colorado Farm Bureau's annual meeting. The Service to Agriculture Award is given to one individual within the Colorado Farm Bureau and one individual outside of the organization annually to recognize their service to the industry. I'm honored to receive the Colorado Farm Bureau's Service to Agriculture Award, said Gardner. Growing up on the Eastern Plains and working on my family's farm implement dealership allowed me to develop a deep appreciation for agriculture and an understanding of the challenges facing the industry. Since coming to Washington, I have advocated for solutions that reduce Washington's presence on our farms and incentivize agriculture production. Farming has long had a positive impact on our communities and rural economies, and I'm committed to fighting for policies that will allow the industry to grow and thrive. "Senator Gardner is native to agriculture and the rural way of life. He knows it's people, it's struggles and it's ideals. He understands how to bring that knowledge to Washington and to the legislative process. We thank him for his tireless support of the people of Colorado agriculture and the rural way of life," said Don Shawcroft, Colorado Farm Bureau president. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-announces-tickets-available-for-58th-presidential-inauguration | Gardner Announces Tickets Available for 58th Presidential Inauguration | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced that a limited number of tickets to the 58th Presidential Inauguration are available to Coloradans through his office upon request. President-Elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017 at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The tickets will be in a cordoned-off outdoor area and are standing-room only. Coloradans interested in attending should email Tickets_Gardner@gardner.senate.gov and include their full name, address, phone number, and the number of tickets requested. All requests must be submitted by December 1st, and tickets will be available to be picked up in Gardner's Washington, D.C. office between January 17th and 19th, 2017. Note: As there are a limited number of spaces, tickets are not guaranteed. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-responds-reinstatement-colorado-roadless-rule-exception-north-fork-coal-mining | Tipton Responds to Reinstatement of Colorado Roadless Rule Exception for the North Fork Coal Mining Area | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released the Colorado Roadless Rule Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement (SFEIS) and reinstated the exception for approximately 19,700 acres in the North Fork Coal Mining Area: “The Colorado Roadless Rule was the result of a statewide collaborative effort among diverse stakeholders that achieved an outcome that prioritized conservation and the responsible use of land. I am pleased that the Forest Service has issued its supplemental environmental analysis and determined that the North Fork Coal Mining Area exception should be reinstated. Serial litigation tactics implemented by extreme special interests have put the livelihoods of families in Delta and Gunnison counties at risk, and I am glad to see action from the Forest Service even if it is long overdue.” In January 2016, Tipton and Colorado U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging completion of the SFEIS that resulted from a June 2014 court ruling. In May 2016, Tipton called for a meeting with the USFS and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after the USFS announced it would delay the release of the SFEIS until the fall. The USFS will hold a thirty-day internal review period, and the OMB will issue a sixty-day stay on the reinstatement before it is implemented. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-votes-hold-iran-accountable-continued-support-terrorist-activity | Tipton Votes to Hold Iran Accountable for Continued Support of Terrorist Activity | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Tipton (CO-03) voted on Thursday to hold Iran accountable for its continued support of terrorist activity, voting for two measures that extend energy, banking, and defense sanctions on Iran until 2026 and prohibit the Administration from authorizing U.S. aircraft sales to the country. The Iran Sanctions Act (H.R. 6297) passed the House with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 419-1. Sanctions against Iran were set to expire at the end of 2016. H.R. 6297 extends the sanctions an additional 10 years. “Iran remains the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, and the government’s recent actions tell us that Iran will continue to support terrorist activity,” Tipton said. “I adamantly opposed the president’s nuclear deal with Iran, and I am glad that my colleagues agree that we need mechanisms to hold Iran accountable for its violations of the deal. I am hopeful that my colleagues in the Senate will recognize the importance of extending these sanctions and get the bill to the president’s desk.” A measure prohibiting the Administration from approving the sale of U.S. aircraft to Iran (H.R. 5729) passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 243-174. Under the Iran nuclear deal, the Obama Administration agreed to allow exports of U.S. commercial planes to Iran, while all other existing trade restrictions with the country would remain in place. In September 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department authorized the sale of up to 97 Airbus and Boeing planes to Iran. “In 2011, state-owned Iran Air was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for transporting fighters and weapons of war on behalf of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. We have no reason to believe that U.S. planes will not be used to further support terrorism. Under no circumstances should the Administration authorize these sales,” Tipton added. Both H.R. 6297 and H.R. 5729 must be approved by the Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-votes-shield-coloradans-regulatory-overreach-lame-duck | Tipton Votes to Shield Coloradans from Regulatory Overreach in the Lame Duck | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Tipton (CO-03) voted on Thursday to protect Coloradans from the Obama Administration’s last minute regulatory overreach. The House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 (H.R. 5892), which will help prevent the Administration from implementing “midnight rules,” or rules that are proposed during the final year of an out-going president’s term. In 2015 alone, the Obama Administration issued over 80,000 pages of regulations. “We have seen this Administration push its political agenda by whatever means possible. Over the last eight years, hundreds of thousands of pages of regulations have been proposed by Washington bureaucrats who are out of touch with our communities,” Tipton said. “Regulations like the Department of Labor’s overtime and fiduciary rules, and the Department of the Interior’s stream buffer rule are prime examples of this Administration’s pattern of disregarding the needs of our families and our communities.” Under current law, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows Congress to review and void a regulation once it is finalized. H.R. 5892 would amend the CRA to give Congress the ability to review and void multiple regulations that are finalized in the final 60 Congressional working days of an out-going president’s term “en block,” or at the same time. “The American people spoke on Nov. 8, and they are tired of the endless barrage of regulations we have seen out of this Administration,” Tipton added. “With the ability to review and void regulations en block, Congress will be able to quickly turn to implementing policies that create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our country secure in the 115th Congress.” H.R. 5892 must be approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by the president to have the force of law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1851 | Lamborn Responds to New BLM Rules on Colorado's Western Slope | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Lamborn released the following statement in response to the Department of Interior's decision to revoke oil and gas leases in Colorado's White River National Forest:"For 16 years, the BLM has inhibited and encumbered 25 oil and gas leases on Colorado's Western Slope. Each of these leases represents the hope and dream of an entrepreneur, efficient and low-cost energy used by Colorado citizens, and jobs that impact our local economies. Even as he departs, President Obama and his team are frantically working to erode what little faith is left in the federal government and its commitment to honor valid property rights. This decision isn't just about a handful of leases in western Colorado; instead, it undermines the confidence and regulatory certainty necessary for the entire federal onshore oil and natural gas system. In January, I look forward to working with my colleagues on the House Natural Resources Committee and the new Administration to streamline the federal permitting process, reduce onerous regulations, and harness the vast energy resources of our great nation." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1853 | Lamborn Condemns Whistleblower Retaliation at the Denver VA | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Lamborn Condemns Whistleblower Retaliation at the Denver VA f t # e Washington, November 17, 2016 Congressman Lamborn released the following statementafter allegations of whistleblower retaliation at the Denver VA:"The allegations recently raised by a Denver VA whistleblower are extremely grave, and, if true, continue to demonstrate a deep and pervasive culture of corruption at the VA. To be very clear, whistleblowers with the courage to expose wrongdoing absolutely must be protected--otherwise we may never know how wide an deep the problems are at the VA. That's why Congress recently passed additional mandatory punishments against supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers. That's also why I have been working with the VA Inspector General to look into this specific case. The shameful treatment of Brian Smothers should send a chill down the spine of every veteran or employee who has had a problem with VA leadership. Fortunately, help is on the way. This January, when President-elect Trump and his leadership team take office, we have an opportunity to work together on real reform that will finally place the needs of veterans ahead of the desires of the entrenched bureaucrats who have failed our heroes." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Read the full article"Veterans Affairs whistleblower resigns, citing retaliation" from the Associated Press. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-american-energy-and-conservation-act | Gardner Statement on American Energy and Conservation Act | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.16 Gardner Statement on American Energy and Conservation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement after voting in favor to proceed to debate on the American Energy and Conservation Act, legislation that adjusts revenue sharing from offshore and onshore energy production. Press Contact WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement after voting in favor to proceed to debate on the American Energy and Conservation Act, legislation that adjusts revenue sharing from offshore and onshore energy production. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-acts-ensure-quality-emergency-care-coloradans | House Acts to Ensure Quality Emergency Care for Coloradans | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives has acted to ensure emergency medical service (EMS) personnel can continue to administer life-saving controlled substances, including anti-seizure medications, when necessary. The House approved the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Mediations Act of 2016 (H.R. 4365) unanimously on November 14, 2016. Congressman Scott Tipton, a cosponsor of the bill, said, “Too often, our federal laws and regulations do not keep pace with innovation. I’m pleased that the House has acted to clarify existing controlled substances laws to make sure that our EMS personnel can provide the best possible care for Coloradans in emergency situations.” H.R. 4365 amends the Controlled Substances Act to affirm that “standing orders” given by a medical doctor for the delivery of controlled substances are protected under federal law. The bill also holds the EMS Agency accountable for the storing and tracking of controlled substances, which is similar to the current procedure at hospitals. H.R. 4365 must now be considered in the U.S. Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/tipton-encourages-communities-participate-small-business-saturday | Tipton Encourages Communities to Participate in Small Business Saturday | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) is encouraging communities across the Third Congressional District of Colorado to participate in Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 26 this year. As a former small business owner and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Small Business Caucus, Tipton has worked to highlight the positive impacts that small businesses have on communities in Colorado and across the nation. Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for members of the community to show support for local businesses. “Small businesses are truly the backbone of our economy. They are the driving force behind healthy, vibrant, and thriving communities, and they create the vast majority of the jobs that provide millions of families the opportunity to experience the American Dream,” Tipton said. “Shopping small gives you the chance to find unique items, and it also allows you to show support for your neighbors and other community members. It is vitally important that Congress continues to advance policies that empower entrepreneurs and Main Street job creators. I remain committed to reducing overly burdensome federal regulations and ensuring our tax code sets small businesses up for success.” Tipton is a cosponsor of the Congressional resolution (H.Res. 886) recognizing Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday. For more information on Small Business Saturday, including a list of participating local small businesses and free marketing materials, visit: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-republican-conference-elects-leadership-for-115th-congress- | Senate Republican Conference Elects Leadership for 115th Congress | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC This morning the Senate Republican Conference elected its leadership team for the 115th Congress: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as Senate Republican leader, John Cornyn (R-Texas) as Senate Republican whip, John Thune (R-S.D.) as Senate Republican Conference chairman, John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) as Senate Republican Policy Committee chairman, Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) as Senate Republican Conference vice chairman, and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) as National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman. I am excited about this expanded opportunity to serve Coloradans and make their voice heard on a larger stage. I am honored to have the confidence of the other Republican Senators to take on this leadership role and I won't let them down, said Sen. Gardner. It's an honor to once again have been chosen by my colleagues to continue serving as their leader, said Sen. McConnell. I know I speak for each of my Republican colleagues in expressing my gratitude to the American people for entrusting us with this majority. We are eager to work with House Republicans and President-elect Trump to bring the national and economic security our nation is asking for. I'm grateful for the privilege to again help lead my colleagues and build on the progress we've been able to make over the last two years in the Majority, Sen. Cornyn said. The hallmark Texas principles of limited government and individual liberty will continue to guide me as we work with the new Republican Administration to chart a new direction for the country. I'm honored my colleagues re-elected me to serve as chair of the Senate Republican Conference, said Sen. Thune. The Republican-led Congress will work with President-elect Trump and our colleagues across the aisle to continue the work we began two years ago to improve Americans' economic security and protect our nation. We have a lot of work to do, and we look forward to bringing our country together to address the big challenges we face. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead a unified Republican Policy Committee. We… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1844 | Freedom of Speech Includes Freedom to Preach | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Gazette Op-Ed by Congressman Doug LambornOn Oct. 2, many congregations around the country celebrated "Pulpit Freedom Sunday." On this unofficial holiday, reverends, pastors and preachers exercise the same right that should be afforded to all Americans: the right to free speech. Specifically, religious leaders use this Sunday to protest limits to religious freedom that stifle their ability to freely express their political opinions. The freedom to worship and freedom of speech go hand in hand. Both are fundamental, inalienable rights - the core of the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Individuals and private companies enjoy the right to express their opinions in the home or the workplace without fear of retaliation or harassment. However, for the past 60 years, religious organizations and nonprofits have not been afforded this same right. Since our nation's beginning, institutions of faith have provided vital charitable services and support to our communities, our nation and to the world. The government has long honored these valuable contributions by granting a special tax-exempt status to these organizations themselves and for contributions to those organizations. All this changed in 1954, when then-Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, in a misguided effort to silence some of his political adversaries, introduced a simple appropriations rider that became known as the "Johnson Amendment." Under the Johnson Amendment, our public policy changed to recognizing the valuable contributions of houses of worship only if they gave up their constitutional right to free speech. In action, it has essentially said, "We will recognize your charitable contributions - but only if you give up your constitutional rights." In recent years, Johnson's addition to the tax code has had startling repercussions on the free speech rights of pastors and members of religiously affiliated nonprofits. This same amendment to the tax code has been used to silence religious groups on moral matters - even to the point that leaders cannot state their person… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1845 | More Anti-American Energy Policy from the Obama Administration | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | More Anti-American Energy Policy from the Obama Administration f t # e Washington, November 15, 2016 Congressman Doug Lamborn has released the following statement in response to a new BLM rule announced by the Secretary of the Interior earlier this week: Even in its final days, the Obama Administration is working hard to implement more economically painful policies. Not only is the BLM's new rule redundant and duplicitous, it is anti-American energy. An increase in natural gas production has allowed our country to become more energy independent and has reduced our greenhouse gas emissions. It makes no sense for the BLM to attempt to place further restrictions on a clean, dependable, and important source of energy for the American people. Every option available under the Congressional Review Act should be utilized in order to undue this last minute regulatory overreach by the Obama Administration. Congress looks forward to working with President-elect Trump' to streamline the federal permitting process, reduce duplicative and onerous regulations, and harness the vast energy resources of our great nation." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Please click HERE for more background information f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1841 | A Critical Moment for the Department of Veterans Affairs | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Washington Examiner Op-Ed by Congressman Doug Lamborn This month, we remember and honor our veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms. As a senior member on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the strides that the VA has made over the past few years, and identify my vision for where the VA needs to go to improve services for our service members into the future.The VA does some things well, but is still plagued by problems. While all government corruption and waste harms our nation and destroys the trust of taxpayers, the VA's problems are particularly troubling because they also impact the everyday lives of our veterans, the brave men and women who sacrifice to defend American ideals. The VA is now at a critical moment that will define its ability to serve our veterans for the next decade.Where We AreDuring my tenure in Congress, we have increased expenditures for the VA. In 2014, we succeeded in passing the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability act, which continues to provide high-quality healthcare for veterans outside the VA system. We have implemented strong oversight, suggested reforms to hold bad actors accountable, protect whistleblowers, and minimize waste, fraud and abuse within the VA.A Critical Juncture for HealthcareHowever, much more needs to be done to continue meaningful reforms and give veterans access to high-quality healthcare when they need it. The CHOICE program, supported by a bipartisan coalition and praised by many veterans in my district, expires in August of 2017. If we want to act in veterans' best interest, if we want to empower veterans to control their healthcare choices like we do for Medicare, we must act now.We also should encourage the VA to focus on core competencies and recognize what the private sector can offer to supplement. The VA has expertise in rehabilitation, prosthetics, post-traumatic stress therapies, and other soldier-related needs. But the private sector offers better care in the fields of audiolo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/house-acts-improve-call-quality-and-reliability-rural-colorado | House Acts to Improve Call Quality and Reliability in Rural Colorado | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill to strengthen telephone connectivity in rural communities across the United States. The Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (H.R. 2566) passed the House unanimously on November 14, 2016. “Many people across the country take reliable phone service for granted, but for families and businesses in rural communities, dropped calls and poor connectivity are a real problem. Not only is it frustrating, but the inability to make a phone call can be extremely dangerous from a public safety perspective,” Tipton said. H.R. 2566 would ensure that rural communities receive quality phone service by directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish basic reliability standards for all service providers that transmit voice calls. “In the year 2016, it is absolutely unacceptable that any family or business in the United States wouldn’t have access to reliable phone service,” Tipton added. “This common sense piece of legislation will help ensure that Coloradans know they can contact their family members, conduct outreach to their customers, or reach emergency providers at all times.” H.R. 2566 must now be approved by the full Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1842 | Put Veterans First, Not Washington | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Put Veterans First, Not Washington f t # e Washington, November 14, 2016 Congressman Doug Lamborn supports the efforts of Concerned Veterans For America to prevent the passage of the Veterans First Act during the lame-duck session of Congress. I am opposed to the U.S. Senate's Veteran's First Act. This bill preserves the existing Merit System Protection Board and allows disciplinary proceedings to drag on for 120 days or more. Additionally, the bill would remove all caps on tax-payer funded bonuses for VA employees. This is premature until and unless meaningful accountability measures for VA employees who actinappropriately have been put into place. The lame duck session of Congress is no time to try and ram through a flawed and convoluted bill. Veterans must come first, not the status quo of Washington. Once President-elect Trump and the new leadership in the VA and VA Committees are able to work together in January, we will see real reform that will place the needs of veterans ahead of the desires of the entrenched bureaucrats who have failed our heroes. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) For more information, read about Congressman Lamborn and Rep. McMorris-Rogers' bill to reform and modernize the VAPlease click HERE for more information from Concerned Veterans For America f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-secures-waiver-to-allow-alamosa-airport-to-continue-commercial-service | Gardner Secures Waiver to Allow Alamosa Airport to Continue Commercial Service | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement announcing the Department of Transportation (DOT) granted a waiver petition to Alamosa Airport for Essential Air Services, allowing the airport to continue to provide commercial service. I'm thrilled Alamosa Airport can continue to provide commercial service to the rural Coloradans who rely on it, said Gardner. I was an outspoken advocate on behalf of the region and Alamosa Airport in its pursuit of the waiver, and today I welcome the Department of Transportation's announcement that it granted its waiver for Essential Air Services. In September, Gardner sent a letter to DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx requesting the DOT give full and fair consideration to Alamosa Airport's petition for a waiver from the Essential Air Services program's subsidy-per-passenger cap. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-approves-gardners-bill-to-measure-impact-of-outdoor-recreation-on-us-economy | House Approves Gardners Bill to Measure Impact of Outdoor Recreation on U.S. Economy | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today approved Senator Cory Gardner's (R-CO) Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act,a bipartisan bill that would inform policymakers and business leaders on the jobs created, and the consumer spending driven by, the outdoor recreation economy. In April, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewellannounced the Federal Recreation Council will work with the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis to assess the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry.Prior to this announcement, however, the federal government had never measured outdoor recreation's impact on the nation's economy despite estimations that this sector generates $646 billion in consumer spending each year and supports 6.1 million jobs. Gardner's legislation will ensure this assessment is codified. The House's approval of the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act represents a step forward toward ensuring that the outdoor recreation industry's impact on the economy is measured. This is important not only to states like Colorado, but to communities throughout the country who also know outdoor recreation as a way of life, said Gardner. My bill will highlight the industry's economic benefit and allow policymakers to make more informed decisions, and I look forward to continue working with Senator Shaheen to further advance this legislation. The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act is supported by over 60 organizations and businesses, including the Outdoor Industry Association and the U.S. Travel Association. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-5941 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1840 | Veterans Day 2016 Statement | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Veterans Day 2016 Statement f t # e Washington, November 11, 2016 "Our nation can never repay the debt of gratitude we owe our veterans and their families. What we must do, on this and all other days, is honor the service and sacrifice of these best and bravest walking among us. I will continue to be a strong and vocal champion of veterans and I am looking forward to the real reform and change that we can accomplish alongside the Trump Administration. It is my honor and privilege to serve our nation's veterans in Congress."- Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://tipton.house.gov/press-release/thank-you-your-service-and-sacrifice | Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice | 2016-11-10 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Scott Tipton | T000470 | tipton.house.gov | legacy | Throughout my time in Congress, I have had the privilege of meeting many veterans from across the district and hearing fascinating stories detailing their military service and their contributions to communities across Colorado. Pueblo is among my favorite places to visit in our district. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, and it has a rich history that is filled with memories of the still-active 135-year-old steel mill. Perhaps most importantly, the people of Pueblo have a long tradition of selfless service to our nation. In 1993, the city council started referring to Pueblo as the “Home of Heroes.” At the time, Pueblo was the only city in the United States to have four living Medal of Honor recipients. In 2001, a monument was built and dedicated to those four Medal of Honor recipients. The monument sits outside of the Pueblo Convention Center entrance and serves as a reminder of the service those men gave during their country’s time of war. The statues of William J. Crawford, Drew D. Dix, Raymond “Jerry” Murphy, and Carl L. Sitter are permanently enshrined in the monument to commemorate the tremendous courage that earned each of them the nation’s highest military award. Today, the motto “Home of Heroes” greets visitors as they enter the city of Pueblo. These four Medal of Honor recipients give Pueblo tremendous prestige, as the four service members represent the very best and bravest of the United States. Each of their courageous acts during battle has been nationally recognized and it is truly amazing that they all lived to tell their stories. I will never take the freedom that my family and I enjoy every day for granted. All of the liberties and blessings that we have in our lives are a result of the courageous service of men and women in the military. Remembering the sacrifices veterans from our district have made is of upmost importance. Congress must honor our veterans by making sure that they are taken care of when they return home. Many veterans today are hindered by bureaucratic red-tape t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-veterans-day | Gardner Statement On Veterans Day | 2016-11-10 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DCSenator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released a statement today in honor of Veterans Day: Today, we honor all of those who have sacrificed so much to defend the freedoms that make this country great. We are forever indebted to those who answered the call to serve; it is because of their commitment that we can continue to live in a nation with unlimited opportunities. A nation founded in liberty and rooted in principles that provoke hope and optimism. "Our men and women in uniform represent the best this country has to offer, and it is our responsibility to take care of those who have taken care of us. I'll continue to work to ensure that veterans have access to the care they deserve, and I'm committed to fighting for a VA that is accountable to the people it was created to serve.I'm grateful for all of those who protect our country and the values that make it unique, andIurge Coloradans and Americans around the country to join me in expressinggratitudefor their enormous sacrifices. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-congratulates-president-elect | Gardner Congratulates President-Elect | 2016-11-09 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Cory Gardner | G000562 | www.gardner.senate.gov | legacy | Denver, CO Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the following statement following the election of Donald J. Trump: "I offer my congratulations tonight to President-Elect Donald Trump. A hard-fought election is over, and I echo the President-Elect's call for us to come together as one united people to move our nation forward." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/veterans-hooked-on-heroin-struggle-to-find-help | Veterans hooked on heroin struggle to find help | 2016-11-03 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | A KRDO Newschannel 13 investigation revealed that a large number of heroin addicts in America are veterans. Not only has the VA health care system struggled to help them, but it may also be responsible for inadvertently creating the addictions in the first place. Ross Armentor is recovering heroin addict who has been sober for three years this month. Shortly after serving in Iraq in 2003, he was prescribed the powerful painkiller Percocet, which contains the opioid oxycontin. He was suffering from a torm hamstring at the time. Within a few months, he was addicted. "Two pills became five, five became ten, ten became fifty. And you know the saying is 'one is too many and a million is never enough', and that was definitely my story," he recalled. Despite a dramatic dosage increase, the VA never questioned his motives. "I was getting abnormal amounts of painkillers and anti-anxiety medication. It wasn't a big deal. It would come in the mail every month, right to my doorstep. Actually, it was like going and ordering lunch," said Armentor. But eventually, the painkillers became too ineffective or too expensive, so he turned to heroin. A top VA pain management expert, Dr. Julie Franklin, recently testified to the House Committee On Veterans Affairs that almost 60% of veterans returning from the Middle East have some form of chronic pain requiring treatment. A KRDO Newschannel 13 investigation found that 63,880 veterans were treated in 2015 for an opioid use disorder. In 2013, the VA released its "Opioid Safety Initiative", directing its staff to prescribe less opioids. However, in the spring of 2016, Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman said there is still a "prescribe-first mentality" among VA medical practitioners. VA physician Kristine Glass disagrees, claiming that decision is ultimately up to patients like Armentor. "The patient always has the right to choose it our job as physicians is to educate so they make the right choice," said Glass. Armentor doesn't question the commitment of doctors and other medical praction… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://coffman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1612 | Veterans hooked on heroin struggle to find help | 2016-11-03 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | A KRDO Newschannel 13 investigation revealed that a large number of heroin addicts in America are veterans. Not only has the VA health care system struggled to help them, but it may also be responsible for inadvertently creating the addictions in the first place. Ross Armentor is recovering heroin addict who has been sober for three years this month. Shortly after serving in Iraq in 2003, he was prescribed the powerful painkiller Percocet, which contains the opioid oxycontin. He was suffering from a torm hamstring at the time. Within a few months, he was addicted. "Two pills became five, five became ten, ten became fifty. And you know the saying is 'one is too many and a million is never enough', and that was definitely my story," he recalled. Despite a dramatic dosage increase, the VA never questioned his motives. "I was getting abnormal amounts of painkillers and anti-anxiety medication. It wasn't a big deal. It would come in the mail every month, right to my doorstep. Actually, it was like going and ordering lunch," said Armentor. But eventually, the painkillers became too ineffective or too expensive, so he turned to heroin. A top VA pain management expert, Dr. Julie Franklin,recently testified to the House Committee On Veterans Affairsthat almost 60% of veterans returning from the Middle East have some form of chronic pain requiring treatment. A KRDO Newschannel 13 investigation found that 63,880 veterans were treated in 2015 for an opioid use disorder. In 2013, the VA released its "Opioid Safety Initiative", directing its staff to prescribe less opioids. However, in the spring of 2016, Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman said there is still a "prescribe-first mentality" among VA medical practitioners. VA physician Kristine Glass disagrees, claiming that decision is ultimately up to patients like Armentor. "The patient always has the right to choose it our job as physicians is to educate so they make the right choice," said Glass. Armentor doesn't question the commitment of doctors and other me… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1839 | Congressman Lamborn Announces Upcoming Deadlines for Congressional Leadership Program | 2016-11-03 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Doug Lamborn invites college students and recent graduates with ties to Colorado's fifth district to apply for the 2017 Congressional Leadership Program. This unique opportunity gives students an opportunity to witness the legislative process firsthand and become involved in a dynamic congressional office for the duration of the summer. Whether you are hoping to launch your career in public service, or you are looking to gain insight into the process of governing, this opportunity will give you a fresh perspective and lasting memories.The application process is competitive, so please read through all of the instructions below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Washington, D.C. office. Description: Congressional Leadership Program Participants are held to a high standard of professionalism and expected to be responsible, focused, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven. CLP Participants will have the opportunity to serve and communicate with the constituents of Colorado's 5th district, as well as observe the legislative process and work side by side with full-time congressional staffers. The unique perspectives and insights gained through the CLP program are invaluable. Requirements: Applicants must have completed at least one full year of college-level courses and be available to work full-time. We accept applications from all academic backgrounds. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and conservative values are a must.. We appreciate interns with a general knowledge of politics and government. Applicants must have ties to Colorado's fifth district in order to be considered for the Congressional Leadership Program. Although internships are unpaid positions, interns are treated as full participants in the Congressional office. Application process: To be considered, please send aone-page resume and cover lettertoCO05internship@mail.house.gov. Our intern coordinator will then contact you to set up an interview. The application deadline for the Congressional … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://coffman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/denver-hospice-honors-local-veterans | Denver Hospice honors local veterans | 2016-11-02 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | The Denver Hospice regularly holds pinning ceremonies at local long-term care facilities saluting veterans and their service to our country. Recently, 33 Air Force veterans were honored by the Denver Hospice and U.S Rep. Mike Coffman, known as the veterans’ veteran. The ceremony was held at the State Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimmons. As the only hospice in Denver to earn Level 4 status in the “We Honor Veterans” campaign, a joint program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Veterans Administration, the Denver Hospice is privileged to honor local veterans with the assistance of leaders of the armed forces. The Denver Hospice provides end-of-life care to a nine-county region along Colorado’s Front Range. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://coffman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1708 | Denver Hospice honors local veterans | 2016-11-02 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | coffman.house.gov | legacy | The Denver Hospice regularly holds pinning ceremonies at local long-term care facilities saluting veterans and their service to our country. Recently, 33 Air Force veterans were honored by the Denver Hospice and U.S Rep. Mike Coffman, known as the veterans' veteran. The ceremony was held at the State Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimmons. As the only hospice in Denver to earn Level 4 status in the We Honor Veterans campaign, a joint program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Veterans Administration, the Denver Hospice is privileged to honor local veterans with the assistance of leaders of the armed forces. The Denver Hospice provides end-of-life care to a nine-county region along Colorado's Front Range. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ken-buck-leads-bi-partisan-letter-save-corn-sugar-cane-and-sorghum | Ken Buck Leads Bi-Partisan Letter to Save Corn, Sugar Cane, and Sorghum Producers | 2016-11-01 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Ken Buck | B001297 | buck.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Kyle Huwa, 202-225-4676 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ken Buck, along with 105 of his colleagues, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the ecological risk assessment for atrazine, one of the most commonly used herbicides in the United States. Even though atrazine has been safely and effectively used by corn, sugar cane, and sorghum growers for decades, the EPA’s draft risk assessment greatly restricts the use of atrazine, effectively banning this vital herbicide. The bi-partisan letter demands that the EPA uses sound science and takes into account the needs of farmers when finalizing the assessment. “Our corn and sorghum farmers in Colorado already face a number of federal regulations that make their jobs harder,” Congressman Ken Buck stated. “I urge the EPA to rethink their approach to atrazine, using sound science and listening to the concerns of farmers instead of barreling forward with flawed research.” Atrazine has been a staple herbicide used by farmers for more than 50 years. Without atrazine, conservation efforts would be more difficult and the agricultural community would have to turn to more expensive and environmentally harmful pesticides. An economic analysis by Don Coursey, Ameritech Professor of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, showed that without atrazine, farmers could end up losing $59 per acre. Small family farmers would be especially hurt if their access to this safe and effective herbicide was limited. A copy of the letter can be found on Rep. Buck’s website or below: Dear Madam Administrator: The undersigned Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are writing to express our concern with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft ecological risk assessment on atrazine. In its present form, it would have a significant negative impact on farmers and rural communities nationwide. Atrazine has been used for decades as an effective herbicide for tens of thousands of growers, and it is particularly important f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1833 | Lamborn Responds to Montenegro's Elections | 2016-11-01 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | CO | Doug Lamborn | L000564 | lamborn.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Lamborn has released the following statement in response to Montenegro's elections: In this moment of uncertainty regarding the outcome of Montenegro's elections, The United States must continue to support Montenegroespecially in their efforts to join NATO and to embrace Western values. We must support the significant reforms that they have already made and encourage them to improve their commitment to free speech, free media, and the rule of law for the good of their citizens. We also must respect the outcome of their democratic process, even as more evidence of Russian interference continues to emerge. As Chairman of the Montenegro Caucus in the House of Representatives, I reaffirm my support for the sovereign nation of Montenegro, and I celebrate their record voter participation in parliamentary and local elections. -Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) ReadCongressman Lamborn's letter to President Filip Vujanovic, praising the country's democratic reforms. Read about Congressman Lamborn's commitment to the sovereignty of nation states onMedium: Why I Started the House Sovereignty Caucus. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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