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https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=3B240EDA-52E9-4B16-A047-CCF0F7961316 Bennet Office Holds Listening Sessions in Every Colorado County in 2018 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Denver, CO Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invited constituents to meet in person with members of his Colorado staff in all 64 counties this year. Constituents in Colorado, and across the country, sometimes need assistance when dealing with the IRS, Social Security Administration, VA, or other federal agencies. In 2018, Bennet's Colorado staff scheduled individual appointments to listen to constituent concerns, respond to questions, and help Coloradans navigate through government red tape. Standing up for Coloradans is at the heart of our commitment to the public, saidSenator Bennet. No matter what, constituents should always reach out to our office with any questions, concerns, opinions, and requests. Bennet's office held 80+ community office hours in 2018. During his second term, Bennet fielded questions during 20+ official town hall meetings across the state, in addition to accepting invitations from constituents to discuss topics of interest, including immigration, veteran issues, and agriculture. Constituent service will remain a top priority for Bennet and his team in 2019. Submit requestsonlineor call any of Bennet'sstatewide offices. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are recommended, but not required. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2532 Merry Christmas from Congressman Lamborn and Family 2018-12-25 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Merry Christmas from Congressman Lamborn and Family f t # e Colorado Springs , December 25, 2018 Colorado Springs, CO - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement: "The Christmas season is a time of year that's particularly filled with joy, hope, and love. As we enjoy Christmas Day, I want to take a moment to wish you a happy and safe holiday. I'm grateful for the honor to represent Colorado's Fifth Congressional District. I'm blessed to enjoy Christmas with my family, and I hope are as well." "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2517 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on Partial Shut Down of the Government 2018-12-22 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Congressman Lamborn's Statement on Partial Shut Down of the Government f t # e Washington, December 22, 2018 Washington D.C. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement following the partial shutdown of the federal government: On Thursday, I voted to keep the government running and provide funding for our border security. On Friday, the Senate failed to act on that legislation. Securing our nation's borders should not be a partisan issue yet that's exactly what Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have made it. Now, hundreds of thousands of Americans will be without pay until Congress can resolve this issue. That's at least one reason why I will not be receiving my salary until a solution is finalized. I'll continue fighting for what's right and working to protect the American people." f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-on-federal-government-shutdown DeGette Statement on Federal Government Shutdown 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Rep. Diana DeGette released the following statement after funding expired for nine federal departments and numerous agencies: Families in Colorado and across America should be enjoying the holiday season with their loved ones. Instead, this shutdown is forcing many to worry about their livelihoods during what should be a relaxing and celebratory time of year. More than 420,000 federal employees will be working without pay, including more than 41,000 federal law enforcement and correctional officers. Another 400,000 additional federal employees will be furloughed. Federal contractors, including people working in lower-wage service positions, are unable to do their jobs or get paid. All of this financial pain and disruption comes at a time of year when many Americans have extra expenses, adding to the needless damage done in this shutdown. While several federal departments and agencies have already had their funding bills passed and will continue to operate, the American people will still feel the pain of slashed services. Federal efforts to help Americans buy homes, support small businesses, provide assistance to low-income households, ensure consumer safety, and more will be significantly hampered. It's shameful that President Trump is willing to harm so many Americans in a desperate ploy to secure funding for his senseless and racist border wall. Even worse, he claims the shutdown will last for a very long time, creating even more misery for working families across Colorado and the country. After nearly two years as president, he still hasn't recognized the fallacy of his immigration policies and the need to work with Democrats in order to effectively serve the American people. I support border security, and my Democratic colleagues and I want to work with the President and our colleagues across the aisle to keep America safe. But I will never vote to support this wall a symbol of xenophobia and bigotry that our community whole-heartedly rejects. I will continue working to avoid a government sh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2515 Congressman Lamborn Sends Letter to Secretary Pompeo Regarding Golan Heights 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Congressman Lamborn Sends Letter to Secretary Pompeo Regarding Golan Heights f t # e Washington, December 21, 2018 Washington D.C. This afternoon, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) sent a letter with other Members of Congress urging Secretary Mike Pompeo to formally recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He issued the following statement in response: Congressman Lamborn said:I am pleased to send this letter to Secretary Pompeo on the important recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. President Trump made history when he recognized the reality of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel and the Jewish people. It is time for us to continue this important work and recognize another reality that in 1981, Israel established sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Ambassador Nikki Haley corrected years of bad U.S. policy when she voted against the United Nations' annual resolution condemning Israeli presence in the region, and a statement from Congress about it is long overdue. With Iran's increasing influence in the region, it is more important than ever to ensure that Israel continues to defend the Golan from Iranian control. Thank you to Representative Scott Perry and my colleagues for working on this important letter with me. Congressman Perry, who co-led the letter, said: I commend the Trump Administration, Secretary Pompeo, and Ambassador Haley for their strong statement in the UN of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. I'm proud to send this letter to the Administration to continue the momentum on this important issue. At a time when Iran continues to expand its control in the region and has put its crosshairs on seizing the Golan Heights from Israel, it's a critical time for the US to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. I thank Congre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2537 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on Secretary of Defense Mattis' Resignation Announcement 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Congressman Lamborn's Statement on Secretary of Defense Mattis' Resignation Announcement f t # e Washington, December 21, 2018 Washington D.C. - After Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced his upcoming resignation from his post, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement: "I was saddened to learn that General Mattis will resign from his post as Secretary of Defense at the end of February, but I am deeply grateful for his unparalleled service to his nation. Secretary Mattis arrived at the Pentagon to a hollowed-out military. Thanks in large measure to his sage advice and hard work, we have stabilized geopolitical hotspots, reoriented our nation towards great power competition, and begun the process of rebuilding and modernizing our military. Through his life of public service and stoic sacrifice, he has served our country with excellence. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Fair winds and followings seas, Marine." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-backed-bipartisan-bill-allowing-families-to-answer-fafsa-questions-with-just-one-click-passes-senate Gardner Backed Bipartisan Bill Allowing Families to Answer FAFSA Questions With Just One Click Passes Senate 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC The UnitedStatesSenate passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), LamarAlexander (R-TN),Patty Murray (D-WA),and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). This legislation will allowthenearly 20 million students that complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to answerat least 11 and up to 22questionson the formwithjustone click. The bill will allow students to have the IRS securely send the Department of Education their federal tax information with oneclick.The bill will also help simplify the process for getting through income-driven repayment applications and the student aid verification process.Now that the Senate has passed the legislation, it will head to the U.S. House of Representatives. Ensuring students are able to complete theirFAFSAforms each year is crucial to continuing their education,said SenatorGardner.This bipartisan legislation makes the complex process easier for students and their parents so that no student has to miss out on educational opportunities because completing their forms was made more difficult than it needed to be. Theformerpresident of Southwest Community College in Memphis once told me he believes that he loses 1,500 students each semester because of the complexity of theFAFSA,saidAlexander.Over and over families have asked me, I've already given most of this information to the federal government when I paid my taxes, why do I have to do it againonce is enough.' This legislation will make completing the complicatedFAFSAmuch easier for studentsand familiesallowing them to answer up to 22 questionson the formwith one simple click, while securing the applicant's data. It is my hope that the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passes this legislation. Our nation's outdated and overly complicated financial aid system is forcing students and student loan borrowers to jump through too many hoops to access federal financial aid, verify the tax returns they've already filled out, or get help if they're struggling to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-leads-colleagues-in-condemning-the-anti-israel-anti-semitic-bds-movement Gardner Leads Colleagues in Condemning the Anti-Israel, Anti-Semitic BDS Movement 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC In the wake of comments made by several incoming Democratic members of Congress, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) sent a letter Thursday to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) with 14 of his colleagues, urging them to take action against the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. We urge you to issue a joint statement publicly condemning BDS and to prioritize legislative efforts in the next session of Congress to counter this destructive trend, the Senators wrote. We note there were bipartisan legislative efforts, including the Combating BDS Act (S.170) and the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720), which were introduced in the 115th Congress. NOTE: View letter here. The letter reads in full: Dear Leaders McConnell and Schumer: We write today to bring to your attention a disturbing development concerning the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic movement known as Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS). Regrettably, in recent days, future members of the U.S. House of Representatives have publicly expressed support for this extreme movement. We urge you to issue a joint statement publicly condemning BDS and to prioritize legislative efforts in the next session of Congress to counter this destructive trend. We note there were bipartisan legislative efforts, including the Combating BDS Act (S.170) and the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720), which were introduced in the 115th Congress. Israel is our country's most steadfast ally in a highly volatile region of the world. The State of Israel has proven itself to be a resilient beacon of democratic values, despite facing existential threats daily since its founding in 1948. Working closely together, our two countries have worked to fight terrorism, to stop the spread of radical Islamist ideologies, and to prevent nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation by rogue regimes, such as Syria and the Islamic Republic of Iran. As then-President Barack Obama stated in his … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-markey-tout-successful-partnership-as-leaders-on-asia-policy-in-the-115th-congress Gardner, Markey Tout Successful Partnership as Leaders on Asia Policy in the 115th Congress 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Ed Markey (D-MA),Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity, today reflected on the Subcommittee's work in the 115thCongress and celebrated their success in being the most productive Foreign Relations subcommittee and sending to be signed into law one of the most consequential legislative initiatives on Asia policy for generations. I want to thank Senator Markey for being such an incredible partner on this subcommittee,said Gardner. Together, we held the most hearings of any Foreign Relations subcommittee in the 115th Congress quite an achievement for the American people who sent us here to conduct vigorous oversight over our nation's foreign affairs. Through our partnership we were able to pass ARIA, landmark legislation to guide United States foreign policy in Asia that will ensure that the United States remains the leading Pacific power for generations to come. I look forward to continuing our important work together in the 116thCongress. I am proud of the work of the East Asia subcommittee, including our numerous hearings and discussion on the evolving challenges that Chinese policies and influence pose to the United States, to our allies and partners, and to the international system we built together to ensure stability, prosperity, and equality for all, said Markey. Passage of the Gardner-Markey Asia Reassurance Act was a capstone to our work, and will serve as an important guide for U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Senator Gardner has been a tremendous partner and friend on the subcommittee, and I look forward to continuing our work together. The Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurityheld 11 hearings in 2017-2018, themost hearings of any Foreign Relations subcommittee in the 115th Congress. In conjunction with these hearings, Senators Gardner and Ed Markey (D-MA) authored the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (AR… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2514 Congressman Lamborn Votes to Fund the Government and Secure Our Borders 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. -Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) voted for the continued resolution on the House floor, averting a government shutdown. An amendment by the House added $5.7 billion for the border wall and $8.7 billion in disaster relief. It passed by a vote of 217-185 with all Democrats voting in opposition. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement. "The immigration system in our country is broken. We've seen time and time again the dangers our society has faced as a result of rampant illegal immigration. Tonight, I voted to stand with President Trump andfulfill our promise to the American people to fully fund the wall and secure the border. And now it is time for the Senate to do their job.Securing the border should not be a partisan issue.Our country deserves a secure border and immigration laws that put the safety, security and prosperity of Americans first." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-backs-bill-improve-quality-life-alzheimer-s-patients Tipton Backs Bill to Improve Quality of Life for Alzheimers Patients 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted to pass legislation that would help provide better treatment and care for Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease. S. 2076, the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 361-3. Tipton is a cosponsor of H.R. 4256, the House version of the bill. Alzheimer's Disease is a public health crisis. In addition to the enormous amount of suffering that this disease causes, the costs associated with caring for Americans with Alzheimer's are in the billions and only projected to increase, said Tipton. More must be done to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, as well as reduce the financial toll that this disease has had on our economy. S. 2076 would create infrastructure for the prevention, treatment and care of Americans with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The bill would direct the Centers of Disease and Prevention (CDC) to establish: Centers of Excellence in Public Health Practice, to educate the public on Alzheimer's disease, promote effective caregiving methods and support health professionals, families and communities. Core Capacity and Enhanced Cooperative Agreements, to go to state health departments for the purpose of helping those states carry out Alzheimer's-related public health initiatives. Data Analysis and Reporting Cooperative Agreements, to guarantee that data on Alzheimer's disease is analyzed and released to the public in a timely manner. Background According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and by 2050, that number is estimated to rise to nearly 14 million. In Colorado, 71,000 people are living with Alzheimer's. In 2017, the cost of care for Americans with Alzheimer's was $259 billion. Medicare and Medicaid paid approximately two thirds of the cost, or $175 billion. Nearly one in five Medicare dollars is currently goes towards health care costs associated with Alzheimer's or… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=613AF945-D45D-433A-A96B-5D9C84A49ACB Bennet Statement on Public Lands Bill Failure 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a public lands package: Coloradans deserve a Congress responsive to their priorities, but Washington has failed to pass significant public lands legislation for years. We must find a way to pass a lands package that includes LWCF and new wilderness and recreation designations in Colorado, including theSan Juan Mountains Wilderness Act. Congress' failure to act on the Land and Water Conservation Fund this year is unacceptable and shows just how broken this place is. We missed an opportunity today, and we should immediately move to permanently reauthorize and fully fund LWCF. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-announces-9-million-grant-for-southwest-chief-rail-line Gardner Announces $9 Million Grant for Southwest Chief Rail Line 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Today,Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $9 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to help with the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology on the Dodge City, Kansas to Las Animas, Colorado section of the Southwest Chief. I'm proud to be a strong advocate for the Southwest Chief, which is so important to rural communities in Southeastern Colorado,said Gardner. I appreciate the work of our local communities to continually advocate for the Southwest Chief and I will continue my efforts at the federal level to provide all of the necessary support for their efforts. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Gardner has strongly advocated for the Southwest Chief. In August, Gardner worked with a bipartisan group of his colleagues to successfully include anamendmentin appropriations legislation that would set aside resources for improvements on the Southwest Chief.Earlier this year, hequestionedAmtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Scot Naparstek regarding the decision to withhold $3 million in matching funds it previously promised to provide as part of the successful Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grantannouncedin March 2018. In July, Gardner joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending aletterto Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson raising concerns with Amtrak's consideration of providing bus service in lieu of passenger rail service for a portion of the Southwest Chief line, including in Colorado.The letter also urged Amtrak to apply for CRISI grant funding. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-calls-on-trump-administration-to-cancel-north-korea-meetings-increase-pressure-on-kim-jong-un Gardner Calls on Trump Administration to Cancel North Korea Meetings, Increase Pressure on Kim Jong Un 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement followingreportsthat North Korea has no plans to denuclearize: Despite commitmentsKim Jong Unhas made and repeatedly violated, North Korea continues to defy the will of the international community,said Senator Gardner.Today, we are nowhere closer to the only goal we should have - the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the North Korean regime. Kim Jong Un continues to break his promises, and his actions suggest the potential summit is dead on arrival.Until Pyongyang takes concrete steps to denuclearizewe should further ramp up the sanctions and call for our global partners to join us in a maximum pressure campaign that will give Kim Jong Un two options:denuclearize or be further isolated from the world. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-thanks-colorado-law-enforcement-during-the-holidays Gardner Thanks Colorado Law Enforcement During the Holidays 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) honored the sacrifices Colorado law enforcement officers make in order to keep Colorado communities safe. He also remembered the life of Sergeant Matthew Troy Moreno whose watch was ended on December 12th, 2018. Gardner spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday on the importance of taking the time to honor the heroism displayed by law enforcement officers across the state and the country to keep us all safe. NOTE: View Senator Gardner's floor remarkshereor by clicking on the photo above Remarks as delivered: Thank you, Mr. President. I come to the floor today to honor our men and women in law enforcement. As Members of Congress and their staffs head home this holiday season, we must remember the sacrifice of those who make our communities safe, those who make our safety possible. Across the United States this year 143 law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price. In Colorado we honor 3 fallen officers. Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm whose final act was to bravely pursue an armed suspect. We'll never forget the courage and bravery of his action. Deputy Sheriff MicahLee Flick who was killed in the line of duty in February of this year after serving in the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. I'd also like to honor the memory of Sergeant Matthew Moreno who was killed in the line of duty in Los Animas County just last week. He was responding to reports of domestic violence when his cruiser, and that of another officer, crashed into a civilian vehicle headed in the opposite direction. Unfortunately the occupants of the other vehicle, including a one year old child, also lost their lives. The pain of losing loved ones this close to the holidays is unimaginable. Sergeant Moreno ends his watch after serving honorably for 5 years, survived by his loving family including his 3 beautiful children: Summer, Morgan, and Jared. He's been described as being a super hero to his kids, seems very fitting given the bravery that he showed throughout … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=4DFE5ACD-B44A-4549-917F-D094880F742F Bennet Statement on Short-Term Funding Measure 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement after voting to keep the government open. The Senate passed a short-term measure to extend government funding for seven weeks. A choice between shutting down our government over a border wall or passing another short-term budget is typical Washington. We continue to set a terrible example for how we govern ourselves in a democracy. Our disagreements should not be excuses for gridlock, but invitations to solve problems. That's the standard set by generations who came before us. We should learn from their example. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=8CD3E684-7655-46CC-A128-FB24B4994698 Bennet, Gardner Demand Immediate Action on Veterans Affairs Wait Times 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie demanding immediate action to remedy wait times at Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS)facilities. The senators requested a report on how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use existing and new authorities to address these unacceptable wait times. The troubling November 2018 numbers demonstrate that the VA needs to prioritize solutions for Colorado veterans,the senators wrote.As such, as MISSION is implemented, we request a report on how the VA intends to use existing authorities, as well as the new flexibility and tools provided in the MISSION Act, to expeditiously fix issues with wait times across ECHCS. A copy of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Secretary Wilkie, We write today to demand immediate action on unacceptable wait times at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System facilities. For the period ending on December 1, 2018, VA data show that 16.65 percent of medical appointments scheduled through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) have a wait time of over 30 days. These wait times are the worst in the nation. This includes 7,374 belated appointments at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1,201 at the PFC James Dunn Clinic in Pueblo, and 7,014 at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs. The latest numbers are even worse than the 13.5 percent of over 30-day appointments that the Denver Post cited in a July 2017 article on ECHCS wait times. Unacceptably high rates persist after years of congressional action, an alarming inspector general report, and a $1.73 billion new facility designed to improve access to care across the Rocky Mountain region. The wait time issue is a disservice to Colorado veterans. With the passage of the VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act in June 2018, Congress acted, with our support, to enhance … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-bennet-demand-immediate-action-be-taken-on-veterans-affairs-wait-times Gardner, Bennet Demand Immediate Action Be Taken on Veterans Affairs Wait Times 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC Colorado U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R) and Michael Bennet (D) today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie demanding action be taken immediately to remedy wait times at Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS)facilities. The senators requested a report on how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use existing and new authorities to address these unacceptable wait times. The troubling November 2018 numbers demonstrate that the VA needs to prioritize solutions for Colorado veterans,the Senators wrote.As such, as MISSION is implemented, we request a report on how the VA intends to use existing authorities, as well as the new flexibility and tools provided in the MISSION Act, to expeditiously fix issues with wait times across ECHCS. NOTE: View the letterhere. The letter reads in full Dear Secretary Wilkie, We write today to demand immediate action on unacceptable wait times at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System facilities. For the period ending on December 1, 2018, VA data show that 16.65 percent of medical appointments scheduled through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) have a wait time of over 30 days. These wait times are the worst in the nation. This includes 7,374 belated appointments at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1,201 at the PFC James Dunn Clinic in Pueblo, and 7,014 at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs. The latest numbers are even worse than the 13.5 percent of over 30-day appointments that the Denver Post cited in a July 2017 article on ECHCS wait times. Unacceptably high rates persist after years of congressional action, an alarming inspector general report, and a $1.73 billion new facility designed to improve access to care across the Rocky Mountain region. The wait time issue is a disservice to Colorado veterans. With the passage of the VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act in June 2018, Congress acted, with our suppor… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-releases-statement-on-chinas-human-rights-abuses Gardner Releases Statement on Chinas Human Rights Abuses 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Calls for the Trump Administration to Take Action Washington, DC -Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity,released the below statement today followingreportsthat products sold in the United States were manufactured inChinese forcedlabor campsin the Xinjiang Autonomous Province. On December 4, 2018,Gardnerheld ahearingin his subcommittee specificallyfocused on China's human rights abuses.The hearing was the first public instance wheretheU.S.State Departmentpublicly revealedthat over 2 millionUighurs andotherMuslim minorities are being detained inmodern-day concentration camps in Xinjiang. On December 12, 2018, Gardner condemned China's human rights abuses in apersonal meetingwith China's Ambassador to the United States, Cu Tiankai. China's actions in Xinjiang are unacceptable, barbaric, and an affront to basic civilized norms and human rights,said Senator Gardner.Iurge the Administration to take urgent action to help the Uighurs, including imposing sanctions on the Chinese authorities responsible for these abuses, and imposing an immediate import ban to ensure any products manufactured by forced labor in China never reach the United States. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-votes-for-criminal-justice-reform Gardner Votes for Criminal Justice Reform 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Will Continue to Push for Marijuana Reform through the States Act Washington, DC -Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement following the Senate's passage of sweeping criminal justice reform legislation, the First Step Act: "After years of bipartisan work, the Senate took a monumental step forward to reform our nation's criminal justice system,"said Senator Gardner."Although I thought my amendment that would have ensured each state has the right to determine for itself the best approach to marijuana within its borders should have been included in this criminal justice reform package, I still supported the final measure because it will have a real impact on how we helppeople reenter society after they have served their sentence. The Senate proved Tuesday night that we can accomplish big goals if we work together on behalf of the American people,and I hope we can continue this bipartisan spirit of cooperation. I will continue to push for my bipartisan STATES Act to receive a vote in the Senate,but I'm proud of what we were able to accomplish on Tuesday." Gardnerintroducedan amendment earlier this week toprotectstate decisions across the country with respect to regulating marijuana. You can watch his speech on the Senate floor about the amendmenthere. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-leads-democratic-house-colleagues-in-opposition-to-epa-proposal DeGette Leads Democratic House Colleagues in Opposition to EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Standards 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) led 68 of her fellow House Democrats in submitting technical comments opposing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to weaken emissions standards for methane and other compounds. Methane is an especially potent greenhouse gas, and its emissions are also associated with public health problems such as asthma, reduced lung function, chronic respiratory damage, cancer, nervous system damage, and birth defects. The proposed rule disregards the current scientific understanding of methane pollution and suffers from inaccurate supporting evidence to justify the regulatory changes the EPA is seeking, DeGette and her colleagues wrote. It completely ignores the findings of a new scientific report, conducted by 24 authors representing 12 universities and two United States Government labs, that found methane emissions from the oil and gas industry in the United States were 60% higher than the amount of previous EPA greenhouse gas inventory estimates.[1] Using a lower, inaccurate baseline downplays the severity of the methane (and VOCs) emissions problem, artificially lowering the costs associated with weakening pollution standards for oil and gas operations. The EPA proposal would weaken current standards that require the oil and gas industry to use best available technology in their efforts to reduce methane emissions. According to the EPA's own research, the current standards will support jobs, allow the industry to capture more natural gas that can be sold to consumers, and protect public health in the process. Rep. DeGette and her colleagues submitted their technical comments as part of the rulemaking process the EPA is required to undertake for its proposal. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2508 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on the Creation of U.S. Space Command 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C.- Today,the Trump Administration announced it willcreatean 11thCombatant Command, U.S. Space Command. President Trump signed a one-page memorandum authorizing the Department of Defense to create the new command. This new command will oversee and organize space operations, accelerate technical advances, and find more effective ways to defend U.S. assets in space to include the constellations of satellites the U.S. military relies upon on for navigation, communications, and surveillance. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement regarding the announcement: "I am very pleased to see thepresident moving forward with the decision to reestablish a U.S. Space Command.Like theadministration, we in Colorado Springs understand the seriousness and immediacy of the growing threats to our space assets.Establishing U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs is the only serious option for providing the desired capability on the shortest, most cost-effective timeline, and is a natural long-term home for this exciting new organization.Colorado is the epicenter of the national security space enterprise and was home to the original Space Command for 17 years.Today, Colorado Springs is home to Air Force Space Command and the Joint Functional Component Command for Space, the two primary organizations from which a Space Command will be molded - including the expansive infrastructure on Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases. Our state ranks first in the nation for its concentration of aerospace jobs and is the nation's largest aerospace economy on a per capita basis.I look forward to working closely with the Administration and my colleagues in Congress to ensure a quick and efficient transition." Text of President Trump's memorandumHERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2321 Perlmutter Recaps Work on Behalf of Constituents, District in 2018 Year-End Report 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Ed Perlmutter P000593 perlmutter.house.gov     legacy Lakewood, Colo. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) today released his annual end of year report for 2018, which details the office's work on behalf of the people of the 7th Congressional District and Colorado. The number one priority for me and my staff is to make sure we do the best job we can for the people of the 7th Congressional District. That means being accessible, responsive, and helpful in cutting through red tape at federal agencies, said Perlmutter. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of the 7th District and Colorado in 2019. In 2018, Perlmutter and his staff completed 684 constituent cases, securing more than $446,850 in owed benefits and savings for constituents. The office also hosted 32 events with 16,770 attendees, responded to nearly 60,000 calls, emails and letters, and signed three pieces of legislation into law. See below for additional year-end information. In addition, Perlmutter was recognized as Legislator of the Year' in 2018 by the Paralyzed Veterans of America - Mountain States Chapter for his work in ensuring the completion and opening of the new Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colo. Data from January 1 December 1, 2018 ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=B9F2B1E4-3CCF-42CE-8A7F-FF14DE56D5F8 Bennet Calls for Inclusion of San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act in End-of-Year Legislation 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today wrote to Senate leadership urging them to include the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act in an end-of-year public lands package currently being negotiated. The San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act is the product of years of collaboration among local stakeholders in San Miguel, San Juan, and Ouray Counties, Bennet said. The bipartisan county commissions who represent these communities have been asking Congress to pass this bill for over a decade. It is time for Congress to do its job and move this bill across the finish line. The legislation, first introduced in 2009, would protect approximately 61,000 acres of land located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado. It also would designate some of the state's most iconic peaks as wilderness areas, including two fourteeners: Mount Sneffels and Wilson Peak. A video of Bennet's testimony in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing is HERE. A video of Bennet introducing the bill with a San Miguel County Commissioner is HERE. A copy of the letter is HERE and below: I write to urge you to include S. 2721, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act in any end-of-year public lands package. The San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act is the product of years of collaboration among local stakeholders in San Miguel, San Juan, and Ouray Counties. The bipartisan county commissions who represent these communities have been asking Congress to pass this bill for over a decade. It is time for Congress to do its job and move this bill across the finish line. The San Juan Mountain Wilderness Act would designate around 31,000 acres of new or expanded wilderness and designate 21,675 acres as the Sheep Mountain Special Management Area. First introduced in 2009, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act received bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress starting in 2010. It is widely supported in Southwest Colorado, including by local recreation advocates, sportsmen, mountain bike clubs, and … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=BBF35565-FE4D-41CC-BC8C-F19AB570F99A Bennet, Bipartisan Senators Call on Administration to Respond to Allegations of Chinese Government Election Interference 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined a group of bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other national security leaders in the Trump administration to express concern about ongoing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempts to undermine democracy. The senators encouraged the administration to work closely with Taiwan to investigate the allegations of interference and respond if necessary. CCP attempts to erode democratic processes and norms around the world threaten U.S. partnerships and prosperity, the senators wrote. We write to express our support for efforts to counter interference of this nature and to state unequivocally that we stand shoulder to shoulder with democracies fighting attempts to undermine their sovereignty and freedomIn an era of growing authoritarian interference, we believe such allegations must be taken seriously if free societies are to continue to thrive, the senators continued. The letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Ted Cruz (R-TX). A copy of the letter is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=F9259C60-8577-4641-821E-9B459F9A4320 Ignored by EPA: Bennet, Casey Demand Answers On Methane Standards Rollback 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Following the end of the comment period for a proposal to weaken methane standards, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to raise the agency's failure to respond to their concerns and request a meeting to address the proposal. As the Senators from two states with robust standards to reduce methane emissions, we are concerned that more children will breathe harmful air pollution as a result of the rollbacks you are recommending, Bennet and Casey wrote. In addition, our states may have to impose additional measures in order to adhere to EPA's ozone standards due to methane pollution coming into Colorado and Pennsylvania from other states without similar methane standards. Ahead of the public comment period in October, Bennet led 21 Senate colleagues in urging the EPA to extend the public comment period for the rule and provide adequate justification for modifying the national standards. The senators asked specific questions regarding the modification's effects on the public health and the cost of the rule. The EPA has not responded, and the comment period ended yesterday. We are concerned by your failure to reply to our October letter and to take our questions seriously. We owe it to our constituents to obtain more clarity about the effect of the rollback on our respective states. Accordingly, we request a meeting with you within the next month to discuss our constituents' issues with you personally, the senators concluded. A copy of the letter is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-sends-bipartisan-letter-calling-for-response-to-allegations-of-chinese-government-election-interference Gardner Sends Bipartisan Letter Calling for Response to Allegations of Chinese Government Election Interference 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 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 the International Cybersecurity Policy,sent a letter with a group of bipartisan Senators to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other national security leaders in the Trump Administration expressing concern about continued attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to undermine democracy.Specifically, the letterencouragesthe Administration to work closely with Taiwan to investigate the allegations of interference and respond if deemed necessary. CCP attempts to erode democratic processes and norms around the world threaten U.S. partnerships and prosperity,theSenators wrote. Allegations such as those surrounding Taiwan's recent elections must therefore be pursued with seriousness and urgency.We write to express our support for efforts to counter interference of this nature and to state unequivocally that we stand shoulder to shoulder with democracies fighting attempts to undermine their sovereignty and freedom. We encourage your departments to do all you can to support Taiwan in investigating these allegations and taking necessary action in response. It is not our intent, nor our role, to question the veracity or fairness of the electoral outcome. Rather, in an era of growing authoritarian interference, we believe such allegations must be taken seriously if free societies are to continue to thrive. If true, CCP interference in Taiwan's elections would be deeply concerning not only for Taiwan's future, but also for fellow democracies around the world where the CCP may choose to interfere. Gardner has prioritized the U.S.-Taiwan relationship during this time in the Senate, including enacting legislation into law, conducting three official visits to Taiwan, and frequent high-level meetings with Taiwan's leadership, including most recentlymeeting President Tsai Ing-Wenduring her transit through the United States in August 2018. In the 114thCongress, Gardner authored legislationto … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-takes-to-senate-floor-to-fight-for-states-rights-and-protect-states-legal-marijuana-operations Gardner Takes to Senate Floor to Fight for States Rights and Protect States Legal Marijuana Operations 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Mr. President, I yield my time and will not give up this fight Washington, DC -Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) spoke on the Senator floor after his legislation to protect the marijuana industry in states across the country was blocked from being voted on as an amendment to the First Step Act. NOTE: Clickhereor on the image above to view Gardner's remarks. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Iowa, Chairman Grassley. After much debate, disagreement, and compromise, the Senate this week is taking up a criminal justice reform package. The package shows the American people thatbipartisanship is alive. Leaders on both sides of the aisle as well as the White House should be commended for their admirable and persistent cooperation and determination. The package's goals are noble: it is right to help those that have paid their debt re-enter society with the best possible chance to be productive contributors; it is right to take steps to ensure that sentences are fair and appropriately tailored to the defendant; and it is right to calibrate the way we treat those in custody based on the risk they pose to society. But being from Colorado, it is hard to think about federal criminal justice reform without thinking about the biggest problem the federal criminal law creates for Colorado: the refusal to respect the will of Coloradans when it comes to marijuana. Every day, Coloradans of good faith follow Colorado law to a T, yet they are still criminals in the eyes of the federal government. Cancer patients using medical marijuana to control their pain and veterans who are using marijuana to alleviate the PTSD they suffer because they served their country federal law says they are criminals. The People do not think that. So the federal law should change. This disconnect doesn't just effect the industry's patrons, or even just its growers and retailers for that matter. It also makes criminals of those outside the industry. Plumbers, electricians, banke… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2507 Supporting the Symbols and Traditions of Christmas 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. This year, Congressman Doug Lamborn's (CO-05) resolution to protect the symbols and traditions of Christmas in the name of religious liberty gained more support in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution is now supported by 56 cosponsors. It also disapproves of efforts to ban references to Christmas in the public arena. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement regarding the resolution: For many Americans, Christmas is a time for remembrance and celebration. We reflect on Jesus' message of sacrificial love and ultimate peace.It is a season filled with gratitude and joy. Yet a vocal minority have made a concerted effort to ban any and all Christmas traditions and references from the public square. This is an attack on the religious expression rights given to us in the Constitution. That's why I introduced this resolution to defend the religious liberty of all Americans. It would protect the public expression of Christmas traditions like nativities, trees, and saying 'Merry Christmas.' I urge its passage. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-introduces-states-rights-amendment-to-protect-marijuana-industry Gardner Introduces States Rights Amendment to Protect Marijuana Industry 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced an amendment to the First Step Act that, if adopted, would ensure that each state has the right to determine for itself the best approach to marijuana within its borders. The bill also extends these protections to Washington D.C, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes, and contains common-sense guardrails to ensure that states, territories, and tribes regulating marijuana do so safely. Saturday marked the 227thanniversary of the ratification of the 10thAmendment to the Constitution. It says that [t]he powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.' I can think of no better way to honor that milestone than to pass the bipartisan STATES Act, andI can think of no better legislation to attachtheSTATES Act to than the First Step Act,said Senator Gardner.While we are debatingcriminal justice reform,we need to address the threat of prosecution by the federal government for people in Colorado that are operating legal businesses under state law.And it's not just Colorado: 47 states now allow some form of legalized cannabis. This year Oklahoma, Utah, and Missouri changed their laws to join 30 other states that allow medical marijuana.Recent polls show around 65% of the country support legalization and 93% support medical marijuana. The people are speaking. The states are leading.It's timeforCongress toact toprotect states' rights. I call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to take up and pass this important amendment today. The Amendment mirrors the language of the bipartisanSTATES ActGardnerintroducedwith Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)in June and would: Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) so that - as long as states and tribescomply with a few basic protections - its provisions no longer apply to any person acting in compliance with State or tribal laws relating to marijuanaactivities. Clearly states that comp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/commemorate-the-clean-air-act-by-living-up-to-its-protections Commemorate the Clean Air Act by living up to its protections 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy This coming Monday, December 17 marks the 55th anniversary of the Clean Air Act. Coincidentally, it is also the end of the public comment period for the Trump administration's proposal to undermine that act and eviscerate Environmental Protection Agency safeguards to reduce methane and associated toxic air pollution from oil and gas production. The anniversary of the Clean Air Act, which passed the House of Representatives unanimously in 1963, should be a celebration of our united efforts to protect the greater good. Unfortunately, the Trump administration's rollback of public health and climate protections turns the anniversary into another example of the abuse of public office for special interests, at our expense. Despite what some want you to think, working together to protect public health and the environment is not a relic of the past. Just four years ago, Colorado state government worked together with oil and gas companies to protect Colorado's air and climate. We became the first state in the nation to enact rules to reduce methane pollution from oil and gas production and served as a national model for methane standards that the Obama administration adopted at the EPA. Colorado's and the federal government's methane safeguards are important because methane is a potent greenhouse gas, 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Methane is responsible for a quarter of the climate change impacts we are experiencing now. And when oil and gas operations release methane, as they do throughout production, they also emit hazardous volatile organic compounds such as benzene, a carcinogen. There are more than 50,000 active oil and gas operations in Colorado and 1.3 million nationwide. Thanks to Colorado's methane safeguards, we live where the Trump administration's attack on clean air won't impact us as directly as it will for those living in other regions that also produce oil and gas. But more methane emissions would still affect us. What happens to our neighbors affects us too, and no single state rule can prot… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=9433D3EB-E66A-40BA-9D85-815080050EF6 Bennet Statement on Federal Courts Affordable Care Act Ruling 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy DENVER, CO Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement regarding a Texas federal district court ruling that the Affordable Care Act, and all its health care protections, are unconstitutional: For years, Republicans have tried to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. After trying and failing over 70 times to repeal the bill without offering a replacement, Republicans added a provision to last year's disastrous tax bill to sabotage the individual mandate, providing the argument used in the Texas court's ruling. The ACA is not perfect, but it has provided health care coverage to millions of Coloradans and Americans with preexisting conditions and coverage for essential health benefits. Republicans should abandon their efforts to attack the ACA and instead work with Democrats to fix its flaws, so that we can provide quality, affordable health care coverage to every American. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2506 Congressman Lamborn Views Evidence of Iranian Weapon Proliferation 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Lamborn led a Congressional Delegation to the Iranian Material Display at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling with Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Doug LaMalfa. The Iranian Material Display is a collection of Iranian-made weapons found in battlefields across the region, supplied to terrorist groups by the Iranian regime in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions 2216 and 2231. "TheIranian Material Display at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is vital proof of Iran's ongoing malicious and destabilizing strategy in the Middle East. Despite the fact that President Obama and his administration bent over backwards to accommodate the regime in Tehran, access to international markets only increased their support for terrorism abroad. Rather than spending new revenue on the Iranian people, the Ayatollahs squandered the wealth on fueling war throughout the region, leading to death and human misery from Syria to Afghanistan. The Iranian people know this, which is why protests have been continuing for a year now. They feature chants such as 'Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, I Give My Life for Iran.' This collection of weapons is incontrovertible proof of what many of us have been warning for years. I will continue doing everything I can to counter Iranian aggression, whether its financial sanctions, providing our troops with the best equipment, or helping to strengthen our allies." Photographs HERE. Joint Chiefs of Staff article HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/colorado-congressional-delegation-members-urge-continued-cooperation-to Colorado Congressional Delegation Members Urge Continued Cooperation to Resolve Eagle Project Commuter Rail Line Issues 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) along with Colorado Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), and Denver Transit Partners (DTP) urging continued cooperation in finalizing a plan of action to fix ongoing issues with grade crossings on the Eagle Project's commuter rail lines by the December 15 deadline. In the letter, the lawmakers made clear that Coloradans cannot afford any further delays or loss of service, writing, The Eagle Project's success is critical for our constituents. Many stakeholders came together to support the project based on the economic and quality of life benefits it promises. They are counting on all parties to live up to their obligations and provide the service agreed to. The letter follows a November 15, 2018 letter from FRA to RTD raising several concerns with grade crossing warning signal timing, citing non-compliance with waivers previously issued by the administration, calling for an action plan to rectify these issues. DeGette, Perlmutter, Bennet and Gardner went on to write that they are encouraged by the cooperation of all parties to fix the crossing issues and urge a continued effort to complete a satisfactory action plan by the December 15 deadline. They pledged their commitment to helping facilitate this process in any way possible. The full text of the letter is below: December 12, 2018 The Honorable Ronald Batory David A. Genova Administrator General Manager and CEO Federal Railroad Administration Regional Transportation District 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 1560 Broadway, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20590 Denver, CO 80202 John F. Thompson Executive Project Director Denver Transit Partners 5151 Fox Street Denver, CO 80216 Dear Administrator Batory, Mr. Genova, and Mr. Thompson: We write following the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) November 15 letter to Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-and-upton-mark-second-anniversary-of-21st-century-cures-act DeGette and Upton Mark Second Anniversary of 21st Century Cures Act Becoming Law 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC -- Representatives. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the following statement on the second anniversary of the21stCentury Cures Actbeing signed into law by President Barack Obama: 21stCentury Cures began with the spark of hope and continues today pushing medical research in new and innovative ways. We're already seeing the results in action: TheBeau Biden Cancer Moonshotis working to accelerate progress in cancer prevention and screening, theAll of Us Research Programhas more than 100,000 people signed up to help advance precision medicine and develop more effective ways to treat disease, theBrain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiativeis revolutionizing how we understand the human brain, and theRegenerative Medicine Innovation Projectis supporting clinical research on adult stem cells. 21stCentury Cures is also making needed reforms to our mental health system and at the Food and Drug Administration. We're now able to get drugs and devices to the market more efficiently helping to address drug prices. Finally, 21st Century Cures has played a pivotal role in addressing the opioid epidemic by funding the fight at the state level with more than $1 billion in grants to states in need. 21stCentury Cures was truly a bipartisan effort from start to finish. Today we can reflect on how far we have come, but also a reminder of all the work that remains. Patients and families are counting on us. Further background: The House Energy and Commerce Committee has held five hearings on the implementation of the21stCentury Cures Actincluding three this year. These hearings have focused on specifics sections of the bill includingmental health reforms, work being done by theFood and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, and an update from theOffice of the National Coordinator. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2311 Colorado Congressional Delegation Members Urge Continued Cooperation to Resolve Eagle Project Commuter Rail Line Issues 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Ed Perlmutter P000593 perlmutter.house.gov     legacy Today, Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) along with Colorado Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), and Denver Transit Partners (DTP) urging continued cooperation in finalizing a plan of action to fix ongoing issues with grade crossings on the Eagle Project's commuter rail lines by the December 15 deadline. In the letter, the lawmakers made clear that Coloradans cannot afford any further delays or loss of service, writing, The Eagle Project's success is critical for our constituents. Many stakeholders came together to support the project based on the economic and quality of life benefits it promises. They are counting on all parties to live up to their obligations and provide the service agreed to. The letter follows a November 15, 2018 letter from FRA to RTD raising several concerns with grade crossing warning signal timing, citing non-compliance with waivers previously issued by the administration, calling for an action plan to rectify these issues. DeGette, Perlmutter, Bennet and Gardner went on to write that they are encouraged by the cooperation of all parties to fix the crossing issues and urge a continued effort to complete a satisfactory action plan by the December 15 deadline. They pledged their commitment to helping facilitate this process in any way possible. The full text of the letter is below: December 12, 2018 The Honorable Ronald Batory David A. Genova Administrator General Manager and CEO Federal Railroad Administration Regional Transportation District 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 1560 Broadway, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20590 Denver, CO 80202 John F. Thompson Executive Project Director Denver Transit Partners 5151 Fox Street Denver, CO 80216 Dear Administrator Batory, Mr. Genova, and Mr. Thompson: We write following the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) November 15 letter to Denver Regional Transportation District (R… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=83CC1E9E-A7A3-4C41-9D21-0415E89C3A96 Bennet Statement in Support of Yemen Resolution 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement about his vote in support of a resolution to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen: We are without a strategy to address the persistent conflict, humanitarian crisis, and threats to U.S. interests in Yemen. By passing this resolution, we are sending a strong, bipartisan statement that the Trump administration must take the required steps to formulate one. The tragic and extraordinarily complex situation in Yemen requires a political solution. The administration has failed to lead and must do more to push all regional interests to the negotiating table. It's also critical to stress how inadequate the President's response to the death of Jamal Khashoggi has been, in effect legitimizing his murder and failing to stand up for press freedom. The administration must hold Saudi Arabia accountable. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=853F6DB1-840F-4D79-856C-4828A0E0EC3E Bennet Office to Hold Listening Sessions in San Juan and La Plata Counties 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from San Juan and La Plata Counties to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in the next week. John Whitney, Bennet's Western Slope Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Silverton and Ignacio. The details for the listening sessions are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE (San Juan County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to San Juan County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details San Juan County Friday, December 14, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. San Juan County Courthouse County Commissioners Meeting Room 1557 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 To schedule an appointment, send an email to john_whitney@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help John assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 970-259-1710. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. MEDIA GUIDANCE (La Plata County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to La Plata County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-backed-legislation-to-combat-sexual-harassment-in-congress-passes-senate Gardner-backed Legislation to Combat Sexual Harassment in Congress Passes Senate 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released a statement following the Senate's passage of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, sweeping legislation that will overhaul the way Congress deals with sexual harassment. In December 2017, Gardner, along with a bipartisan group of his colleagues,introducedthe Congressional Harassment Reform Act to begin the process of reforming how sexual harassment is dealt with in Congress. The final legislation that passed this week was a result of those negotiations that began more than a year ago. It is about time Congress acted to reform the way sexual harassment is handled,said Senator Gardner.As I said last year when I first began working on this issue, sexual harassment and workplace misconduct have no place in America, and certainly have no place in the United States Congress. Taxpayers should never be on the hook for misconduct and every Member must be held personally liable for their own actions. I'm proud I was able to play a role in reforming this process and bringing more transparency and accountability to Congress. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2307 Perlmutter Statement on Agreement with Leader Pelosi 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Ed Perlmutter P000593 perlmutter.house.gov     legacy Perlmutter Statement on Agreement with Leader Pelosi f t # e Washington, D.C.-, December 12, 2018 Washington, D.C. U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) issued the following statement on an agreement with Leader Nancy Pelosi regarding term limits for senior leadership in the Democratic Caucus and his vote for Speaker in the 116th Congress: I have pushed for new leadership because I want to see generational change in the Democratic Caucus. I am now convinced that generational change has started and will continue to accelerate. Therefore, I will support Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. I do so for the following reasons: We elected a new generation of leaders with the election of Ben Ray Lujan, Hakeem Jeffries and Cheri Bustos; We've opened our rules and procedures to give all members more say in legislation presented and passed in the House and have developed new policies that strengthen integrity in government; A number of us presented a proposal concerning term limits for senior leadership and Nancy Pelosi has agreed to abide by the proposal; Opportunities for leadership development will be available for those who aspire to senior caucus or committee positions to assure smoother transitions, if and when the time requires; and, After numerous conversations with Nancy Pelosi on a whole array of subjects, I am confident that she is the best person to lead a very diverse and ambitious caucus while contending with the difficult challenges facing the country. An important conversation was started here and going forward I feel confident our leaders will work to share their knowledge, experience and skill with those who aspire to leadership for the sake of our caucus, our party and our country. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-votes-send-farm-bill-president-s-desk Tipton Votes to Send Farm Bill to Presidents Desk 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted today in favor of H.R. 2, the House-Senate Conference Report to the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. The House agreed to the report with a bipartisan vote of 369-47. The final 2018 Farm Bill maintains and strengthens critical safety nets for U.S. farmers who work to provide healthy, affordable food for families across the country and the world, said Tipton. The bill also includes important provisions to protect and restore threatened habitats, help prevent catastrophic wildfires across the West and create more economic opportunities for the Third Congressional District through the production of industrial hemp. The final 2018 Farm Bill contains a Tipton-backed provision (H.R. 3543) that will streamline the approval process for vegetation management projects to protect and restore the habitat of sage-grouse and mule deer. The current vegetation management process has not allowed Western states to effectively keep up with the rapid growth of invasive species in sagebrush habitat, which has had a detrimental effect on both the sage grouse and mule deer populations, said Tipton. The 2018 Farm Bill will remove the bureaucratic red-tape that has prevented land managers from acting quickly in the past. The Farm Bill also contains several provisions to help the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) proactively manage National Forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires. The bill will allow the USFS to establish a pilot program for clearing overgrown vegetation around power lines and other utility infrastructure, as well as allow for the removal of trees that have become hazardous fuel due to disease and insect infestation. Additionally, the bill removes industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, a provision Tipton has fought for as a cosponsor of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act (H.R. 3530). Industrial hemp has become an economic driver in the Third District but concerns over the Controlled Subst… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=0E207645-8D3C-4DE5-ABCD-64CFBE521CBF Following Congressional Passage, Colorado Leaders Show Support for Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Congress sent the 2018 Farm Bill to the President for his signature. Upon Senate passage yesterday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet delivered remarks on the Senate floor (video here). He also praised the bill's passage, highlighting the more than 25 Bennet-led priorities secured in the bill for Colorado. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Bennet held two dozen listening sessions across Colorado to receive input when crafting the bill. Those farmers, ranchers, local leaders, and others provided the following statements of support: Dr. Dale McCall, President of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, said: During the past two years, Senator Bennet has taken time to listen to and learn from Colorado's farmers and ranchers. He and his staff organized farm bill listening sessions across the state, and in September, welcomed our farmer and rancher members into his office to discuss the latest issues impacting production agriculture and rural communities. We are thankful for his leadership on the Senate Agriculture Committee through the Farm Bill process, especially on conservation, rural development, energy, and farm and ranch stress matters. We trust President Trump will sign this bill into law so producers will have time to make plans for the 2019 business year. Time is short for farmers to make the significant adjustments needed in their quest just to break even. Don Brown, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, said: The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill is more than a success for U.S. farm and ranch families; it's a powerful win for all Americans. This country relies on a strong, abundant supply of the food, fiber, and fuel provided by America's agricultural community. The programs within the 2018 Farm Bill provide true value to the people of Colorado, including expanding the Conservation Reserve Program acreage and legalizing hemp to help create more consistent programs as a U.S. crop. In particular, adjusting the Agriculture Risk Coverage/Price Loss Co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=93C278E1-BEC0-4FF0-98A8-DC5DA4CF7451 Bennet Cosponsors New Bill to Protect Peoples Personal Data Online 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined 14 Senators, led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), in introducing new legislation to protect people's personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users' data. It's long past time we rethink how our personal data is collected, stored, and shared online, Bennet said. Websites and apps that profit from our data should be held accountable for how they use it. The Data Care Act will ensure internet companies use our online data as we expect them to: in our best interest. Internet companies collect vast amounts of data about their users, including search and web history, physical location, and sensitive personal information. Unlike doctors, lawyers, and bankers, these services have no legal obligation to protect or properly use that data. Instead, they are bound only by their own lengthy and complex terms of service that leave users in vulnerable position of agreeing to share their personal data without fully understanding how it will be used. The Data Care Act shifts the paradigm by establishing reasonable duties for online providers to protect users' personal data and prohibit them from using that data to users' detriment. Specifically, it establishes: Duty of CareOnline providers must reasonably secure individual identifying data and promptly inform users of data breaches that involve sensitive information; Duty of LoyaltyOnline providers may not use individual identifying data in ways that harm users; Duty of ConfidentialityOnline providers must ensure that the duties of care and loyalty extend to third parties when disclosing, selling, or sharing individual identifying data; Federal and State EnforcementA violation of these duties will be treated as a violation of an FTC rule and will be subject to a civil enforcement action. States may also bring civil enforcement actions, but the FTC can intervene. Limi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-meets-with-chinas-ambassador-to-the-united-states Gardner Meets with Chinas Ambassador to the United States 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Reiterates U.S. Concerns with China's Economic, Security, and Human Rights Violations Washington, DC- Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity, released the below statement following his meeting withthe Ambassador of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the United States, Cui Tiankai: I held a meeting today with Ambassador Cui to have an open andfrank exchangeon how to move forward in bilateral relations between our nations,said Senator Gardner.I explained to Ambassador Cui that while it has always been the preference of the United States to have cordial and constructive ties with China, a range of Chinese behavior in recent years has fallen outside of international norms and now threatens to upend the US-led liberal world order that resulted in decades of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.We discussed actions such asChina'sillegalmilitarization of the South China Sea,China's worseninghuman rights record, anddiscriminatory trade practices that have disadvantaged American companies and displaced American workers. I reiterated theneed to resolve our two country's economic differences in a timely manner, consistent with the principlesand timeframeslaid out by President Trump and President Xi at therecentG20 Summitin Argentina,which would includeChinatakingconcrete steps to addressthebilateraltrade imbalanceand ceasing discriminatory behaviors against American companies, such asforced technology transfer, intellectual property violations, and other market access restrictions. I alsoexpressed toAmbassador Cui that the United Statesexpects China to take additional steps toachieve complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization of North Korea, including more rigorous enforcement of multilateral sanctions against Pyongyang.I reiterated to Ambassador Cui that I welcome additional dialogue between our nations to peacefully resolve all outstanding disagreements, but Beijing must take the initiativ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-bill-to-prevent-maternal-deaths-passes-us-house Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Maternal Deaths Passes U.S. House 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette's (D-CO) and Jaime Herrera Beutler's (R-WA) bipartisan bill to prevent maternal deaths passed the U.S. House by unanimous voice vote today. H.R.1318, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, would establish and support state Maternal Mortality Review Committees to review every pregnancy-related or pregnancy-associated death, and based on those findings, develop recommendations for how to prevent future mothers' deaths. Today marks an important day in addressing our country's maternal mortality crisis, as this is the strongest step Congress has taken to date to reverse it. By providing states with resources to investigate every maternal death, we can begin to tackle this troubling trend and take appropriate steps to prevent such tragedies in the future. As moms and lawmakers, this is personal to us, and it was an honor to join with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to lead this life-saving measure successfully through the House. We must improve our understanding of why mothers are dying in pregnancy, during childbirth and post-partum so we can then unleash every possible resource to protect women in this critical season of life. We hope the Senate will take swift action to pass this critical legislation so we can send it to the President's desk, the lawmakers said. AMCHP thanks Rep. Herrera Beutler and Rep. DeGette for their leadership in introducing the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act and being tireless advocates for its passage into law. Once all states have adequate resources to expertly review maternal deaths, we can achieve greater success in both honoring the lives of mothers lost and equipping our nation to prevent future deaths during pregnancy or in the year following childbirth, Jonathan Webb, CEO,Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) said. The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act had 190 cosponsors when it passed the House. There is a companion bill in the U.S. Senate sponsored by Senators Heidi Heitkamp and Shelly Moore Capito. Ther… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-diabetes-caucus-chairs-hail-fda-insulin-guidance Congressional Diabetes Caucus Chairs Hail FDA Insulin Guidance 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC-- Congressional Diabetes Caucus co-chairs Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Tom Reed (R-NY) issued the following statement after the FDA finalized guidance treating insulin as a biologic product: "The FDA has taken an important step to bring new insulin producers to market and address the dramatic insulin price increases. Insulin remains essential for millions of diabetes patients, and it must remain accessible and affordable for every one of them. As we have investigated issues surrounding insulin prices, we specifically called for this action, and we commend FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb for his attention and follow-through." Background: Over the last year and half, Rep. DeGette and Rep. Reed have led the charge to lower insulin prices, which have doubled since 2012. There are no biosimilar insulins on the market because the FDA did not have a clear regulatory pathway for approving biosimilars. To address this issue, Reps. DeGette and Reed sent a letter to FDA on September 20, 2017, urging the agency to finalize a piece of guidance which would provide biosimilar insulin makers with an approval pathway. Reps. DeGette and Reed also reiterated this call in their insulin inquiry report published on November 1, adding that this pathway should be streamlined and would help inject competition in the highly-concentrated insulin market. Today, the agency finalized that guidance, giving biosimilar insulin makers a clear way to get cheaper insulin formulations to market. This action will help bring competition into the insulin market, providing patients with cheaper/effective insulin alternatives and potentially helping bring down insulin prices 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2505 Federal Funding for Alternatives to Fetal Tissue Research 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stated that the National Institute of Health (NIH) would seek ethical alternatives to fetal tissue research. According to HHS, NIH is seeking models that "closely mimic and can be used to accurately model human embryonic development or other aspects of human biology and that do not rely on the use of human fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions." This comes from NIH after Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) and 75 Members of Congress sent a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar asking to immediately stop approving research applications that require aborted fetal tissue. It also asked HHS to create a timeline for reviewing all currently-funded research to ensure that ethical research methods are used. Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement regarding the announcement: "Buying aborted babies' body parts in order to further scientific research raises serious legal and ethical concerns. Funding this research should have no place at the highest levels of government. I stand with those who cannot speak out for themselves in opposing this practice. I'm encouraged that the NIH is taking a step in the right direction to completely stop funding fetal tissue research by encouraging research that is innovative and ethical." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=44D87FFF-CD45-4707-94F2-8C3041D19AC2 Bennet Praises 2018 Farm Bill and Calls for Continued Bipartisan Support 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Ranking Member of theSubcommitteeon Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, today praised the release of the final text of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report and called for continued bipartisan support in Congress to send the bill to the President's desk. We committed to passing a Farm Bill this year, and that's exactly what we intend to do, Bennet said. We appreciate the conference committee's hard work to reach a bipartisan bill that legalizes hemp, conserves land and water, combats climate change, and bolsters economic security in rural communities. The finish line is in sight. Now Congress needs to do what's right for Colorado and send this bill to the President's desk. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=97988940-D4D1-4E28-8E3D-D3E377CD725E Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Final 2018 Farm Bill 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, today applauded Senate passage of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report. More than 25 Bennet-led priorities were included in the final Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The farmers and ranchers of Colorado wrote enormous parts of this legislation, and what passed today is a reflection of their priorities. Over the course of two dozen listening sessions, their recommendations have improved how we manage our forests, have strengthened our farm safety net, and will help us address climate change. In the Senate Agriculture Committee, we don't have partisan differenceswe have regional differences that we resolve. That's because farmers and ranchers don't have the luxury of pretending politics is the only thing that matters. They're focused on handing the next generation more opportunity. That's what this bill does. It has been gratifying to work with other members of the Agriculture Committee. After two years of negotiation and hard-fought compromise, we are steps away from having this critical bill become law. A summary of the Bennet-led priorities in the final 2018 Farm Bill is available HERE. The following highlights in the Farm Bill are significant for Colorado. The bill: Expands economic opportunity, especially in rural communities, by legalizing hemp and increasing access to broadband. Strengthens risk management, maintains crop insurance, contains innovative forest health tools, and fully funds conservation programs. Protects the integrity of SNAP and expands access to healthy foods. Provides tools to farmers and ranchers to adapt to climate change and reduce carbon pollution. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=C908BC35-F32C-4401-8C17-83477E4DFD22 Bennet Floor Speech: Farm Bill Looks Past Politics to Help Future Generations of Farmers and Ranchers 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy VIDEO: Download a video of Bennet's floor remarks Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, today delivered remarks following Senate passage of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report. A summary of the more than 25 Bennet-led priorities in the final 2018 Farm Bill is available HERE. Bennet's remarks as delivered are available to DOWNLOAD, watch on YOUTUBE, and read below. A few months ago, I had the chance to go up to the Colorado-Wyoming border to spend a night at the Ladder Ranch. It's a beautiful property, situated in the Little Snake River Valley. If you were designing a postcard for the American West, you'd struggle to do better than this place. The ranch is owned by Pat and Sharon O'Toole. It's been with the family for six generations, dating all the way back to 1881. To give you a sense of how long ago that was, at the time, the state of Colorado was just five years old. The Ottoman Empire was still around. Our world has transformed since then. But the Ladder Ranch has endured through the Depression, the Dust Bowl, through two World Wars, and the transformation in our economy. And, of course, that didn't just happen by chance. It happened because the family looked ahead and made hard choices to deliver that ranch from generation to generation. Pat and Sharon are continuing that legacy today, and they're joined on the ranch by their daughters and their son and a whole bunch of grandkids. I'm sharing the story of Ladder Ranch, because in many ways, it's the story of farmers and ranchers across my state and across the country of people applying their ingenuity and common sense to hand more opportunity to the next generation. And one of the privileges of representing a state like Colorado is that I've had the opportunity to learn about places like Ladder Ranch and the legacy every one of our farms and ranches represent. When I join… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-farm-bill-passes-senate-with-gardners-support Bipartisan Farm Bill Passes Senate with Gardners Support 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Several Gardner-led Provisions Included in Final Legislation NOTE: View Senator Gardner's video remarkshere. Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today voted in favor of the bipartisan Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). This legislation renews the federal government's agricultural programs, including crop insurance, farm credit, and conservation policies. The legislation also expands trade assistance and promotion efforts, provides assistance to rural communities to expand rural broadband and addiction treatment for opioids, and renews the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As a fifth generation Coloradan from a small town on the Eastern Plains where agriculture is a way of life, I know how important it is that Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement on the Farm Bill,said Gardner. As a result of low commodity prices, our agriculture community has been struggling for the past few years and this has had a profound impact on my own community and rural communities across the state and country. The Farm Bill provides long-term certainty to farmers and ranchers throughout Colorado and even includes provisions that will specifically help Colorado farmers and ranchers. Several provisions I worked on include providing farmers and ranchers relief from drought, using technology to better implement dryland farming practices, providing resources to combat deadly diseases that wipe out hop fields, and making industrial hemp legal to make sure Colorado farmers are free to use their land how they see fit. All of these initiatives will help Colorado's agriculture community and this is another example of how Congress can work together in a bipartisan manner to help the American people. Gardner was able to secure several important provisions in the Farm Bill that will help Colorado's agriculture community: Gardner-Bennet Amendment to strengthen drought and water conservation policy that will provide additional resources for Colorado producers having to deal with drought. Gardner amen… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/colorado-lawmakers-object-to-dhs-proposal-to-expand-public-charge Colorado Lawmakers Object to DHS Proposal to Expand Public Charge Definition 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) today led Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, and Jared Polis, and Representatives-elect Joe Neguse and Jason Crow, in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to object to the proposed rule expanding the definition of public charge under U.S. immigration law. The proposed rule would make permanent residence unavailable to individuals who rely on housing, health care, and food assistance, have a serious health condition, or earn a low income, among other factors. The proposed rule would lead to worse health outcomes, increased housing instability, and reduced productivity and educational achievement throughout our communities,the lawmakers wrote.This would have negative, lasting effects in Colorado on both immigrant and non-immigrants alikeWith such far-reaching implications for children and families across Colorado and our nation, we strongly oppose this proposed rule and urge DHS to withdraw the proposal. According to the letter, under current federal immigration law, the government may deny lawful permanent resident status to individuals determined likely to become primarily dependent on government-funded cash assistance or long-term care. DHS proposes to make permanent residence unavailable to individuals determined likely to use an expanded list of benefits, including non-cash assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), federal housing assistance, and Medicare Part D subsidies. DHS asks for comment on adding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to the list of public benefits. DHS also proposes several negative factors potentially penalizing applicants for being under 18 or over 65, having a serious health condition, being unemployed at the time of application, or earning a low income. The lawmakers outlined how the proposed rule could affect Colorado. According to the Colorado Fiscal Institute, the proposed rule could have achilling effecton more than 323,000 Coloradans, including 143,000 children, w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://perlmutter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2304 Colorado Lawmakers Object to DHS Proposal to Expand Public Charge Definition 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Ed Perlmutter P000593 perlmutter.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) today led Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, and Jared Polis, and Representatives-elect Joe Neguse and Jason Crow, in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to object to the proposed rule expanding the definition of public charge under U.S. immigration law. The proposed rule would make permanent residence unavailable to individuals who rely on housing, health care, and food assistance, have a serious health condition, or earn a low income, among other factors. The proposed rule would lead to worse health outcomes, increased housing instability, and reduced productivity and educational achievement throughout our communities,the lawmakers wrote.This would have negative, lasting effects in Colorado on both immigrant and non-immigrants alikeWith such far-reaching implications for children and families across Colorado and our nation, we strongly oppose this proposed rule and urge DHS to withdraw the proposal. According to the letter, under current federal immigration law, the government may deny lawful permanent resident status to individuals determined likely to become primarily dependent on government-funded cash assistance or long-term care. DHS proposes to make permanent residence unavailable to individuals determined likely to use an expanded list of benefits, including non-cash assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), federal housing assistance, and Medicare Part D subsidies. DHS asks for comment on adding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to the list of public benefits. DHS also proposes several negative factors potentially penalizing applicants for being under 18 or over 65, having a serious health condition, being unemployed at the time of application, or earning a low income. The lawmakers outlined how the proposed rule could affect Colorado. According to the Colorado Fiscal Institute, the proposed rule could have achilling effecton more than 323,000 Coloradans, including 143,000 childr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=7EE4CC4F-0FE5-43AD-8B6F-9C5A75D6DAA2 Colorado Lawmakers Object to DHS Proposal to Expand Public Charge Definition 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) today led Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, and Jared Polis, and Representatives-elect Joe Neguse and Jason Crow, in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to object to the proposed rule expanding the definition of public charge under U.S. immigration law. The proposed rule would make permanent residence unavailable to individuals who rely on housing, health care, and food assistance, have a serious health condition, or earn a low income, among other factors. The proposed rule would lead to worse health outcomes, increased housing instability, and reduced productivity and educational achievement throughout our communities,the lawmakers wrote.This would have negative, lasting effects in Colorado on both immigrant and non-immigrants alikeWith such far-reaching implications for children and families across Colorado and our nation, we strongly oppose this proposed rule and urge DHS to withdraw the proposal. According to the letter, under current federal immigration law, the government may deny lawful permanent resident status to individuals determined likely to become primarily dependent on government-funded cash assistance or long-term care. DHS proposes to make permanent residence unavailable to individuals determined likely to use an expanded list of benefits, including non-cash assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), federal housing assistance, and Medicare Part D subsidies. DHS asks for comment on adding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to the list of public benefits. DHS also proposes several negative factors potentially penalizing applicants for being under 18 or over 65, having a serious health condition, being unemployed at the time of application, or earning a low income. The lawmakers outlined how the proposed rule could affect Colorado. According to the Colorado Fiscal Institute, the proposed rule could have achilling effecton more than 323,000 Coloradans, including 143,000 childr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/cory-gardner-scott-tipton-bring-new-good-samaritan-bill-address-abandoned-mines Cory Gardner, Scott Tipton bring new good Samaritan bill to address abandoned mines and stoke solution for $50B problem 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy Colorado's U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Thursday introduced the latest version of a so-called good Samaritan bill to address abandoned, leaking mines in the U.S. with hopes of breaking roughly two decades of congressional gridlock on the topic. With just weeks left before the end of the year, the legislation offered by the two Republicans has a near-impossible path toward passage, but is meant to set the table for broader conversations in 2019. The bill would let environmental and conservation groups prove the good Samaritan concept by working with the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up 15 abandoned mines, most of which are leaking toxic waste. The measure is called good Samaritan legislation because those good-will groups would be exempt from strict clean-water standards that typically come with addressing historic mining sites, Those rules currently keep do-gooder groups from completing remediation work. Across Colorado and the West we have needed a permanent solution to the dangerous problem of abandoned mines, Gardner said in a written statement. The opportunity to clean up the environment around these sites is crucial and this pilot program will finally allow for the long overdue process to begin. Gardner said he understands changes to the bill might be necessary and that he looks forward to working with my colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate their feedback. A sign of likely future holdup is lack of a Democratic sponsor on the legislation namely Colorado's Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, who has also been pushing for a good Samaritan bill. Bennet and Gardner worked on a draft version of a similar bill in 2016. Abandoned mines across Colorado and the West need to be cleaned up, Bennet told The Colorado Sun in a statement. We are willing to work with anyone to pass good Samaritan legislation with appropriate environmental safeguards. We have a strong history of working together in our delegation and have made a lot of progress on a bipartisan and comprehensive solutio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=0347FBA4-2F0C-41EC-A3D6-5EDD1F1318E9 Bennet Cosponsors First Step Act to Reform Criminal Justice System 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy DENVER, CO Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today cosponsored the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation with more than 30 Senate cosponsors to reform the American criminal justice system. This bill is the result of principled bipartisan compromiseregrettably a rare sight in today's Senatethat has earned broad support from both the law enforcement community and criminal justice reform advocates, Bennet said. These reforms are a first step in a longer effort to reduce mass incarceration and restore faith in our justice system. Leader McConnell should schedule a vote on the Senate floor before the end of the year. The First Step Act aims to reduce federal recidivism and crime, prepare inmates to successfully reenter society, and enhance prison security and officer safety. It also eases mandatory minimum sentences under federal law and makes retroactive the reforms enacted by the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, reducing the disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences at the federal level. The bill is supported by the Trump administration, law enforcement groups, 172 former federal prosecutors including a former director of the FBI, the National Governor's Association, and a broad coalition of progressive, conservative, and faith groups. The bill has also been endorsed by the oft-divergent editorial boards of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, as well as by the editorial boards of USA Today, Bloomberg and the Houston Chronicle. More information on the legislation is available here: 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-colleagues-release-draft-legislation-to-modernize-fda-regulation DeGette, Colleagues Release Draft Legislation to Modernize FDA Regulation of Diagnostic Tests 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, joined fellow committee member, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), in releasing draft legislation to establish a framework for overseeing in vitro clinical tests (IVCTs), such as test kits and laboratory developed tests (LDTs), at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This Congress, the lawmakers have worked with the stakeholder community and FDA to define parameters for IVCT oversight. Safety and accuracy are rightly our top priorities when establishing a new regulatory framework for the approval and regulation of LDTs and IVCTs. I am grateful for the committed partnership of Rep. Bucshon, the Energy and Commerce Committee and our Senate colleagues by working together to forge this bipartisan and bicameral proposal. Rep. Diana DeGette Advanced diagnostics are transforming the way we provide care for patients in the 21stcentury, giving rise to precision medicine and enabling physicians to provide more individualized treatments for patients. Unfortunately, the regulatory framework for diagnostic testing has become outdated and is still stuck in the 20thcentury. Our goal with this draft legislation is to ensure patients can get the most appropriate treatment for their disease by creating a new regulatory framework that is risk based, creates a level-playing field, allows for leading edge development to thrive, and assures doctors and patients that their test results are valid and clinically meaningful. Dr. Larry Bucshon In the age of precision medicine, diagnostic and genetic tests are increasingly part of routine medical care,Bennet said. Without safety measures in place, these tests threaten patient safety and the potential of innovative diagnostics to transform health care. We'll continue working to develop a regulatory framework that results in better gov… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-demands-info-on-epa-enforcement-actions-that-undermine-its DeGette Demands Info on EPA Enforcement Actions That Undermine its Ability to Protect Human Health and the Environment 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO) joined fellow Democratic leaders on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY), in sending aletterto Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler today requesting documents and information about the agency's lack of enforcement for programs aimed at addressing climate change and protecting public health and the environment. EPA documents and press reports over the past year indicate several disturbing trends, including a decline in the number of enforcement cases initiated; a reduction in enforcement staff; an overreliance on state enforcement programs; and an increased political review of potential or pending enforcement actions. We are writing to request information on a series of actions by the Trump Administration regarding the EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA),the lawmakers wrote.We are deeply concerned that these actions undermine key enforcement programs and severely limit EPA's ability to address climate change and protect public health and the environment. According tomultiplereports, the Trump EPA has initiated far fewer civil and criminal enforcement cases against polluters for violating environmental laws, including a 20 percent reduction in civil cases initiated against polluters and a 30 percent cut in criminal enforcement cases. The Committee Democrats also pointed to reports that over 1,600 workersleftEPA during the first 18 months of the Administration, bringing the agency's staffing levels to an historic low. We are concerned that historically low staffing levels, combined with a series of recent actions taken by EPA management, undermine the agency's enforcement capability,the three Democratic Committee leaders continued in their letter to Wheeler. EPA also recently announced a series ofpoliciesthat require political appointees to review enforcement activities, a move… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-and-gardner-introduce-crucial-orphan-hardrock-mine-cleanup-legislation Tipton and Gardner Introduce Crucial Orphan Hardrock Mine Cleanup Legislation 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) and Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced today the Good Samaritan Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018, legislation that will authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a pilot program that promotes the cleanup of orphan hardrock mines. Abandoned mines are environmental hazards and also present danger to unaware recreationist on federal land all across the United States, especially the western part of the country. With the number of abandoned mines estimated to be as high as 500,000, Good Samaritans are needed to take necessary actions to clean up some of these sites. The assumption of long-term liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (CWA) has hindered prior cleanup of these sites. Tipton and Gardner's legislation creates a pilot program that will allow qualifying Good Samaritans to clean up the sites without the assumption of long-term liability. The Gold King Mine spill was a reminder felt across the Third Congressional District and State of Colorado that when it comes to cleaning up abandoned mine sites, the status quo is unacceptable. There are many Good Samaritan groups that have the technical expertise, financial ability, and desire to conduct successful remediation at abandoned mines, but they are discouraged from taking on projects due to current regulations,said Tipton. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018 will set up a pilot project to allow Good Samaritans to clean up abandoned mine sites, improving water quality and providing our communities with a valuable service, all while maintaining strong permitting and environmental controls. For years I have been working on legislation to allow for the cleanup of orphan mine sites by Good Samaritans,said Gardner.Across Colorado and the West we have needed a permanent solution to the dangerous problem of abandoned mines. The opportunity to cle… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=79375AE4-F1AD-4C6C-88B7-CE3BB66BD51C Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Alamosa County 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Alamosa County to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in December. Erin Minks, Bennet's San Luis Valley Regional Representative, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Mosca. The details for the listening session are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Alamosa County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details Alamosa County Tuesday, December 18, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mosca Pit Stop 5305 State Highway 17 Mosca, CO 81146 To schedule an appointment, send an email to erin_minks@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help Erin assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 719-587-0096. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=8AEA2914-8F66-47FE-B746-B715544363FF Bennet, Gardner Announce Major Infrastructure Grants for Colorado, Including $20 million for North I-25 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner today announced that the North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Council has been awarded a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for its North I-25 Segment 6 improvement project. Additionally, the senators announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will receive a $20 million BUILD grant for its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) project, which seeks to bolster the connectivity of transportation infrastructure through the deployment of fiber across highways in Colorado. And the City of Glenwood Springs will receive a $7 million BUILD grant for its project to modernize infrastructure along the City's South Midland Avenue, including a new waterline and broadband infrastructure. Colorado's roads require significant investment to keep pace with our state's continuous growth, Bennet said. This $47 million will assist with state and local efforts to modernize our state's infrastructure. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Northern Colorado communities, this $20 million for North I-25 will build on past TIGER grants to decrease congestion in one of the state's busiest corridors. With its $20 million grant, CDOT will be able to invest in new connectivity infrastructure as Colorado prepares for emerging vehicle technologies. Finally, this well-deserved $7 million grant will allow the City of Glenwood Springs to make significant improvements to the road and broadband infrastructure along the Roaring Fork River, enhancing the safety and quality of life for its residents. We strongly advocated to the Department of Transportation how important this infrastructure funding would be for Colorado and I-25, and I'm thrilled to announce it will be coming soon to help support these important projects, Gardner said. As Colorado continues to grow we need to ensure our infrastructure is prepared to handle it. Going forward, I will continue to work with my… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=AED130D0-1F11-4A9F-8351-4376C7B1A26F Senators Bennet, Hatch & Reps. Bucshon, DeGette Release Draft Legislation to Modernize FDA Regulation of Diagnostic Tests 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), with U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today released draft legislation to establish a framework for overseeing in vitro clinical tests (IVCTs), such as test kits and laboratory developed tests (LDTs), at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This Congress, the lawmakers have worked with the stakeholder community and FDA to define parameters for IVCT oversight. In the age of precision medicine, diagnostic and genetic tests are increasingly part of routine medical care, Bennet said. Without safety measures in place, these tests threaten patient safety and the potential of innovative diagnostics to transform health care. We'll continue working to develop a regulatory framework that results in better government and keeps pace with developing technologies. While I am disappointed this bill will not pass this year, I am hopeful that my colleagues will prioritize this legislation in the 116th Congress, Hatch said. Americans deserve the assurance that the tests which are utilized in making vital, sometimes life-or-death, decisions, are both accurate and reliable. This bill establishes a sensible, risk-based approach towards regulation of IVCTs that protects innovation in an ever-changing sector of healthcare. Advanced diagnostics are transforming the way we provide care for patients in the 21st century, giving rise to precision medicine and enabling physicians to provide more individualized treatments for patients, Bucshon said. Unfortunately, the regulatory framework for diagnostic testing has become outdated and is still stuck in the 20th century. Our goal with this draft legislation is to ensure patients can get the most appropriate treatment for their disease by creating a new regulatory framework that is risk based, creates a level-playing field, allows for le… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-awarded-by-major-science-organization-for-record-of-advancing-science-policy Gardner Awarded by Major Science Organization for Record of Advancing Science Policy 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-SenatorCoryGardner (R-CO) has been awardedby the American Geophysical Union(AGU)theirprestigious honor, the Presidential Citation, for his work on science policy.TheAGU is an international non-profitwith membership stemming across the globe with 60,000 members in 137 countries working on an array of geophysical endeavors from climate change and natural hazards to space and planetary systems. It is a true honor to receive the American Geophysical Union's Presidential Citation for my bipartisan work on science policy,said Gardner.Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance important science-related policy initiatives, including landmark legislation with Senator Peters The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act. Solutions for our most serious issues, such as climate change, will require bipartisan action and resolve, and I look forward to continuing to work with the American Geophysical Union to tackle and promote research on issues like climate change, natural hazards, and space.I thank the leadership and their 60,000 members across the globe for this great honor. Senators Gary Peters and Cory Gardner were selected for their bipartisan efforts to pass the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017,said the AGU.The legislation strengthens our nation's STEM education pipeline, increases the number of women and underrepresented minorities within STEM fields, andsets robust authorization levels for the National Science Foundation, while avoiding congressional interference in the allocation to NSF's directorates, including Geosciences. During such politically contentious times as these, when progress is dead-locked by deep divisions, the bipartisan approach taken to pass this important legislation is notable. This year, The American Geophysical Union's Presidential Citation was awarded to both SenatorsGardnerand Gary Peters (D-MI) for their bipartisan work together on science policy. Past award winnersinclude, Senator Sheldon … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-bennet-announce-major-infrastructure-grants-for-colorado-including-20-million-for-north-i-25 Gardner, Bennet Announce Major Infrastructure Grants for Colorado, Including $20 million for North I-25 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today announced that the North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Council has been awarded a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for its North I-25 Segment 6 improvement project. Additionally, the Senators announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be receiving a $20 million BUILD grant for its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) project, which seeks to bolster the connectivity of transportation infrastructure through the deployment of fiber across highways in Colorado, and the City of Glenwood Springs will be receiving a $7 million BUILD grant for its project to modernize infrastructure along the City's South Midland Avenue, including a new waterline and broadband infrastructure. We strongly advocated to the Department of Transportation how important this infrastructure funding would be for Colorado and I-25,and I'm thrilled to announce it will be coming soon to help support these important projects,said Senator Gardner.As Colorado continues to grow we need to ensure our infrastructure is prepared to handle it. Going forward, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Administration to help address infrastructure needs across our state. Colorado's roads require significant investment to keep pace with our state's continuous growth,said Senator Bennet.This $47 million will assist with state and local efforts to modernize our state's infrastructure. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Northern Colorado communities, this $20 million for North I-25 will build on past TIGER grants to decrease congestion in one of the state's busiest corridors. With its $20 million grant, CDOT will be able to invest in new connectivity infrastructure as Colorado prepares for emerging vehicle technologies. Finally, this well-deserved $7 million grant will allow the City of Glenwood Springs to make significant improvements to the road and broadba… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-tipton-introduce-crucial-orphan-hardrock-mine-cleanup-legislation Gardner, Tipton Introduce Crucial Orphan Hardrock Mine Cleanup Legislation 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)and Representative Scott Tipton (CO-3)introduced today the Good Samaritan Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018, legislation that will authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a pilot program that promotes the cleanup of orphan hardrock mines. Abandoned mines are environmental hazards and also present danger to unaware recreationists on federal land all across the United States, especially the western part of the country. With the number of abandoned mines estimated to be as high as 500,000, Good Samaritans are needed to take necessary actions to clean up some of these sites. The assumption of long-term liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (CWA) has hindered prior cleanup of these sites. Gardner and Tipton's legislation creates a pilot program that will allow qualifying Good Samaritans to clean up the sites without the assumption of long-term liability. For years I have been working on legislation to allow for the cleanup of orphan mine sites by Good Samaritans,said Senator Gardner.Across Colorado and the West we have needed a permanent solution to the dangerous problem of abandoned mines. The opportunity to clean up the environment around these sites is crucial and this pilot program will finally allow for the long overdue process to begin. I understand changes may be necessary to get this bill across the finish line, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate their feedback. The Gold King Mine spill was a reminder felt across the Third Congressional District and State of Colorado that when it comes to cleaning up abandoned mine sites, the status quo is unacceptable. There are many Good Samaritan groups that have the technical expertise, financial ability, and desire to conduct successful remediation at abandoned mines, but they are discouraged from taking on projects due to current regulations,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-markey-comprehensive-asia-policy-measure-passes-senate Gardner, Markey Comprehensive Asia Policy Measure Passes Senate 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-The Senate passed S.2736, the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (ARIA) on Tuesday. This legislation, authored by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), serves as a generational policy framework to enhance U.S. leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and to demonstrate a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific andtherules-based international order. In the 115th Congress, Gardner and Markey heldfivehearings in their Subcommittee to inform ARIA. The hearing series, titled, American Leadership in the Asia-Pacific, included hearings onsecurity challenges,economic opportunities,promoting human rights and the rule oflaw,U.S.-China relations,andAdministration views. We've been working on ARIA, major bipartisan legislation, for nearly three years and it passed the Senateon Tuesday,said Senator Gardner.I urge swift action in the House of Representatives to send this legislation to the President's desk to be signed into law. ARIA provides the US a whole-of-government, long-term strategy in Asia that advances American national security interests, promotes American businesses and creates jobs through trade opportunities, and projects American values of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United States has always been, and will always remain, a Pacific power, and this legislation ensures that the United States government will speak in one voice to reassure our allies and to deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. The rules-based international order is absolutely fundamental to global peace and security,said Senator Markey.But Asia, arguably the most consequential region for the United States, faces critical challenges such as nonproliferation, human rights, and respect for democratic values and needs the resources to match that importance. This legislation would … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=AF224F56-062D-4069-A634-C7C2CDF0A56F Following Delayed Payments to Veterans, Bennet Calls for Inspector General Investigation 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today urged the Department of Veteran Affairs' (VA) Inspector General to launch an investigation into issues related to delayed Post 9/11 GI Bill payments to veterans. In November, Bennet responded to media reports of on-going problems with the VA's IT system, which resulted in veterans not receiving living stipend payments for education and housing expenses in a timely manner. According to reports, the payments of approximately 1,500 GI Bill students at Colorado State University have been affected. In a November 15 letter, Bennet wrote to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie requesting the department address the problem. Today, Bennet expressed concern about conflicting reports regarding the VA's commitment to make retroactive payments to veterans for missed or underpaid housing stipends. He requested the Inspector General investigate issues related to the delayed payments, including analysis of what led to the delays and of the VA's capability and willingness to ensure veterans receive housing allowance at levels provided under the Forever G.I. Bill. Such ambiguity about education benefits is a disservice to those who have served our country, Bennet wrote. I ask that you investigate the VA's capability and willingness to carry out the law. A copy of the letter is available HERE and below: The Honorable Michael J. Missal Inspector General Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20571 Dear Mr. Missal: I write to request an investigation into issues related to delayed payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to veterans receiving Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. Specifically, I am concerned about conflicting reports regarding the VA's commitment to make retroactive payments to veterans for missed or underpaid housing stipends. Such ambiguity about education benefits is a disservice to those who have served our country. I ask that you investigate the VA's capability and willingness to carry out the law. This should includ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-jones-introduce-legislation-to-ensure-veterans-are-repaid-their-full-gi-benefits Gardner, Jones Introduce Legislation to Ensure Veterans are Repaid their Full GI Benefits 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-Today,Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Doug Jones (D-AL)willintroduce theFix Immediately Outstanding Underpayments (IOUs) for Student VeteransAct, legislation that will force the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay student veterans money they are entitled to, but did not receive because of the VA's own error. When the VA failed to implement the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, many student veterans did not receive the full benefits they are entitled to. Gardnersent a letterto VA Secretary Wilkie regarding the issue on October 29, 2018 demanding the VA fix the situation, but since that time the VA has sent mixed signals about their actual plan to provide retroactive payments to underpaid students. The Gardner-Jones legislation will set up a commission at the VA to ensure all monthly stipends are audited, and force the VA to pay back students who were underpaid. Additionally this legislation will ensure the VA does not take back money from students they overpaid through their error. The VA let these veterans down and this cannot be tolerated,said Gardner.First, the VA made a mistake and did not properly pay student veterans the money they are entitled to; and nowthe VA is failing in their responsibility again by not providing a plan to pay those students back quickly. Most problems Congress addresses are complicated anddo nothave one right' answer. This is not one of those issues. To me, it's pretty clear what the right thing to do is: Congress must act to ensure our student veterans receive every penny they are entitled to. When young men and women step up to serve our country in uniform, we make a solemn promise to have their backs when they come home,said Jones.We commit to provide them the tools needed to re-enter civilian life and to earn an education that will enable them to serve our communities in new ways. When I heard that thousands of veterans in Alabama and across the country were being underpaid or not paid at all for their GI Bill benefits and th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://buck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/matthew-paris-eaton-high-school-student-wins-congressional-app-challenge Matthew Paris, Eaton High School Student, Wins Congressional App Challenge 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Ken Buck B001297 buck.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Contact:KyleHuwa, 202-225-4676 Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) announced the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for the 4thCongressional District. Matthew Paris, a student at Eaton High School, received top honors for his app, Home Safe. This application allows individuals to receive a call on their mobile phone when they need to exit a potentially problematic situation (learn more about the app here). I'm proud of Matthew's work on this app and I'm excited to see him use his coding skills in the future to contribute to our communities and our country, stated Congressman Ken Buck. Thank you to all the students who participated in the Congressional App Challenge this year. Congress conducts the Congressional App Challenge every year to encourage students around the country to develop their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills. Students compete within their congressional districts, and then the winner from each district has the opportunity to showcase their app in the nation's capital. In the 4th District, entries were judged by professional programmers from the community. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/big-step-continued-fight-against-opioid-addiction COLUMN: A Big Step in the Continued Fight Against Opioid Addiction 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy In 2016 and 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services estimated that more than 130 Americans died each day from an opioid-related drug overdose. Today, opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The fight against the opioid epidemic has received strong bipartisan support in Washington. In 2016, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and 21st Century Cures Act, both of which helped provide states with resources to expand opioid abuse and treatment efforts. In fact, since the 21st Century Cures Act became law, Colorado has received over $15 million in grant money to help meet the needs of our impacted communities. After CARA and the 21st Century Cures Act were signed into law, I continued to travel across Colorado's Third District to meet with the healthcare officials, law enforcement officers and first responders who are on the front lines of this fight and listen to their feedback. During these meetings it became apparent that while both bills were certainly a step in the right direction, there was more work to be done. The opioid crisis is a multifaceted issue, and no one approach will bring it to an end. We must advance policies that facilitate prevention education and effective treatment, ensure law enforcement has the tools it needs to respond to bad actors trying to bring dangerous opioids across U.S. borders, and support health care professionals in their work to decrease prescribed addiction. During the 115th Congress, we worked together to introduce a series of proposals to address opioid abuse from every angle. This past month, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law a sweeping bipartisan package that includes more than 70 of the proposals that we introduced this Congress. The proposals included in the law, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, range from arming first responders with the overdose-reversing drug naloxone and providing law enforcement with more too… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/post-offices-be-named-after-two-fallen-law-officers Post offices to be named after two fallen law officers 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy The U.S. House of Representatives passed two measures this week honoring two fallen law enforcement officers Mesa County Deputy Derek Geer and Montrose Police Sgt. David Kinterknecht by naming two area post offices after them. The measures were introduced by U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. The Grand Junction post office located at 241 N. Fourth St. will be named the "Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building," while the Montrose office at 3025 Woodgate Road will be named the "Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office." Geer was killed Feb. 8, 2016, while trying to arrest then 17-year-old Austin Holzer, who was sentenced to 70 years in prison for murder earlier this year. Kinterknecht was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect in that shooting, who also wounded two other officers, committed suicide. Kinterknecht, 41 when he was killed, had worked in the Montrose department for 10 years. In the nine years prior to that, he worked for the Telluride Marshal's Office, the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office and the Montrose County Sheriff's Office. He left behind a wife, two daughters, three stepsons and a sister. Geer, 40 at the time of his death, was a 16-year veteran of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, though he spent 30 years in law enforcement. In that office, the U.S. Navy veteran also worked as a victim's advocate. He was a 1994 graduate of Central High School. He left behind a wife and two children. "They put their lives on the line every day for their communities," Tipton said in a statement. "Tragically, they were both taken far too soon, giving all in the line of duty. While we will never be able to repay either of these men for their selfless acts or fill the void left by their loss, naming post offices in their respective communities will honor their lives and ensure that their memories live on." Both measures cleared the House on unanimous consent. They head to the Senate for final action. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=1EF079E2-23D8-416D-8552-8BC51FF5A2E0 Bennet Office to Hold Listening Sessions in Archuleta, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Archuleta, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in December. John Whitney, Bennet's Western Slope Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Pagosa Springs, Dove Creek, and Cortez. The details for the listening sessions are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE (Archuleta County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Archuleta County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening sessions. Listening Session Details Archuleta County Tuesday, December 11, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Archuleta County Administration Offices Commissioners Meeting Room 398 Lewis Street Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 To schedule an appointment, send an email to john_whitney@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help John assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 970-259-1710. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. MEDIA GUIDANCE (Dolores County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Dolores County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2500 Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush f t # e Washington, December 1, 2018 Colorado Springs, Colorado - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement mourning the loss of former President George H.W. Bush: We will remember President George H.W. Bush for his commitment to truth and service to our country not only in his time with the Navy, CIA, and as Vice President but also as Commander in Chief. He was extremely accomplished, dedicated to his family, and an inspiration for us all. My prayers are with the Bush family at this time. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2501 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on the USMCA 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. -Today in Buenos Aires, President Trump, President Nieto of Mexico, and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada signed the U.S-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), the trilateral trade agreement replacing NAFTA. For the first time, an American trade agreement is including sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) language. Congressman Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement: "I am deeply disappointed that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative bowed to Canada's wishes in including SOGI language for the first time in a trade deal. While the language has been modified to try to limit the force of the language, the fact that it included at all is unacceptable. This step is entirely out of sync with President Trump's good work in undoing troubling Obama-era regulations and policies. Congress should decide social policy, including issues of civil rights, protected classes, and workplace rights. Instead, unelected bureaucrats and foreign leaders are forcing SOGI policy on us. This is an assault on United States sovereignty and a dangerous precedent for future trade agreements." Read Congressman Lamborn's op-ed on the trade agreementHERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bills-rename-post-offices-after-fallen-western-colorado-law House Passes Bills to Rename Post Offices After Fallen Western Colorado Law Enforcement Officers 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. The House passed two of Congressman Scott Tipton's (CO-03) bills which would rename post offices after fallen law enforcement officers from Colorado's Third District. H.R. 6216, to rename a Montrose post office as the Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office and H.R. 6217, to rename a Grand Junction post office as the Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building passed the House by unanimous consent. Sergeant David Kinterknecht and Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer embodied heroism and service. They put their lives on the line every day for their communities. Tragically, they were both taken far too soon, giving all in the line of duty, said Tipton. While we will never be able to repay either of these men for their selfless acts or fill the void left by their loss, naming post offices in their respective communities will honor their lives and ensure that their memories live on. Click HERE to watch Tipton honor Sergeant David Kinterknecht and Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer on the House Floor. Sergeant David Kinterknecht of the Montrose Police Department was killed in the line of duty in 2009. Sergeant Kinterknecht served with the Montrose Police Department for ten years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three stepsons. Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty in 2016. Deputy Geer was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=2390213A-9D5F-4475-93A7-2C7C072D4E14 Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in El Paso County 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from El Paso County to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in Monument. Jacqueline Armendariz, a representative from Bennet's office in this region, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans on December 7. The details for the listening session are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to El Paso County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details El Paso County Friday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Serranos Coffee Company 625 W. Highway 105 Monument, CO 80132 To schedule an appointment, send an email to Jacqueline_Armendariz@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help Jacqueline assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 719-328-1100. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=6DA57289-AA75-44BD-84FB-7BB574A00F2C Ahead of VP Pence visit to Mexico, Bennet, Menendez, Leahy & Kaine Encourage U.S. Commitment to Improving U.S.-Mexico Relations 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence encouraging him to use his visit to Mexico to reaffirm U.S. commitment to building a bilateral partnership that advances the prosperity and well-being of the people of both nations. The United States and Mexico share a bond deeper than just our close geography, the senators wrote. Our countries are bound by our shared culture, history, and decades of close cooperation on economic and security issues. However, this relationship and U.S. public standing in Mexico have suffered in the last two years due to the tremendous damage President Trump has caused to U.S.-Mexico relations. Citing the current events at the U.S.-Mexico border, the senators also highlighted the need for a collaborative response to the challenges posed by regional migration in a manner that meets domestic and international legal standards and ensures appropriate protections for vulnerable populations. On the eve of President-elect Lpez Obrador's inauguration, as Mexico prepares to embark on a new era, your visit provides a unique opportunity to reframe bilateral relations in a manner that upholds our two nations' shared democratic values and common commitment to prosperity and security, concluded the senators. The full text of the letter is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=70CEC126-D38D-4BBD-B96D-BD352A2E6C93 Bennet, Gardner Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation to Protect Energy Grid 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner this week introduced two pieces of legislation to protect the country's energy grid from cyber-attacks. The Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act received a hearing today in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. We have our work cut out for us to protect the electric grid across rural and urban America, and these bills are a good starting point, said Bennet. We've worked with Coloradans and national energy organizations to ensure the legislation provides the technical assistance they need to safeguard their communities from cyberattacks. Colorado and states across the country need to secure our energy grids and be better prepared against cyber-attacks that threaten our critical infrastructure, said Gardner. I've worked with Senator Bennet on these bipartisan pieces of legislation because we both know the risk cyber-attacks pose to our country and the need for leadership on these issues. This legislation will help shore up our electric grid's vulnerabilities. I look forward to working with my colleagues to gather more bipartisan support and see these bills signed into law. Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide financial assistance tostatesto develop or revise a State Energy Security Plan. The bill outlines the contents of a State Security Plan, including the need for coordination and joint exercises with industry and federal stakeholders. It authorizes DOE $90 million annually for Fiscal Years 2018 2022 to offer financial and technical assistance tostatesas they develop and update their plans. A State Energy Security Plan will assessastate's existing circumstances and propose methods to strengthen the ability of astate to: Secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; Mitigate the risk of energy supply disruptions to thestate and enhance re… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-bennet-introduce-cybersecurity-legislation-to-protect-energy-grid Gardner, Bennet Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation to Protect Energy Grid 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and MichaelBennet (D-CO) this week introduced two pieces of legislation to protect the country's energy grid from cyber-attacks. TheEnhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Actreceived a hearingtodayin theSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Senator Gardner spokeaboutitsimportance. You can watch his remarkshere. Colorado and states across the country need to secure our energy grids and be better prepared against cyber-attacks that threaten our critical infrastructure,said Gardner. I've worked with Senator Bennet on these bipartisan pieces of legislation because we both know the risk cyber-attacks pose to our country and the need for leadership on these issues. This legislation will help shore up our electric grid's vulnerabilities. I look forward to working with my colleagues to gather more bipartisan support and see these bills signed into law. We have our work cut out for us to protect the electric grid across rural and urban America, and these bills are a good starting point,said Bennet.We've worked with Coloradans and national energy organizations to ensure the legislation provides the technical assistance they need to safeguard their communities from cyberattacks. Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide financial assistance tostatesto develop or revise a State Energy Security Plan. The bill outlines the contents of a State Security Plan, including the need for coordination and joint exercises with industry and federal stakeholders. It authorizes DOE $90 million annually for Fiscal Years 2018 2022 to offer financial and technical assistance tostatesas they develop and update their plans. A State Energy Security Plan will assessastate's existing circumstances and propose methods to strengthen the ability of astate to: Secure the energy infrastructure of the State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; Mitig… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-holds-bipartisan-press-conference-to-rally-support-for-the-land-and-water-conservation-fund Gardner Holds Bipartisan Press Conference to Rally Support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) held a press conference today with other Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) champions in the House and Senate to call for the reauthorization and full funding of America's most important conservation program before the end of the year. Gardner has been a leader on the bipartisan effort in Congress to fully fund and permanently reauthorize the LWCF and will continue to fight to save this vital conservation program. To view Gardner's remarks, click on the photo above orhere. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, thanks to all of you for being out here today and I will note the westerners are not wearing coats right here. This is a warm day so thank you very much for the opportunity to be here and our effort today is simply this. We are trying to make the lame duck a little less lame and to make sure that we get some productivity on LWCF, moving it forward. If you look at the great bipartisan support that we have for LWCF, the House of Representatives, the United States Senate, Republicans and Democrats coming together to reauthorize, fully fund the Land and Water Conservation program. One of the most important programs, the most important in my mind, conservation program this country has. The crown jewel of our conservation program efforts, at no cost to the taxpayer. We are proud of our forests, we are proud of our National Parks, we are proud of our National Monuments, we are proud of our public lands, and we are proud of the opportunity this Congress has to prove to the American people that we will stand up and fight for LWCF. We will stand up and fight for our public lands, we will stand up and fight for the people of Colorado, and Montana, and Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, and Washington, and across this country to make sure that we are doing everything we can to fight for the best of our public ideas, which is our public lands. It was 1893 when Katharine Lee Bates climbed up Pikes Peak. Katharine Lee Bates climbed up Pikes Peak and looked a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=1AA6F47A-8740-49C0-9A9F-C80D665C70DC Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Routt County 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Routt County to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in Steamboat Springs. Alyssa Logan, a representative from Bennet's office in this region, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans on December 19. The details for the listening session are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Routt County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details Routt County Wednesday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Bud Werner Memorial Library 1289 Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 To schedule an appointment, send an email to Alyssa_Logan@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help Alyssa assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 970-241-6631. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=223F1222-91FB-4695-BCB4-21C475353980 Bennet Office to Hold Listening Sessions in Ouray & Hinsdale Counties 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Ouray and Hinsdale counties to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in December. John Whitney, Bennet's Western Slope Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Ouray and Lake City. The details for the listening sessions are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE (Ouray County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Ouray County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session Listening Session Details Ouray County Tuesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Ouray Public Library 320 6th Avenue Ouray, CO 81427 MEDIA GUIDANCE (Hinsdale County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Hinsdale County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening sessions. Listening Session Details Hinsdale County Thursday, December 6, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 230 N. Bluff Street Lake City Town Hall Multi-Purpose Room Lake City, CO 81235 To schedule an appointment, send an email to john_whitney@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help John assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=7CBCC1A9-044E-4740-9C6A-01B7438D0D81 Bennet Unveils Plan to Tackle Eviction Crisis 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today put forward a series of proposals to address the eviction crisis afflicting Colorado and the country. His plan is designed to: 1) better understand the contours and causes of the eviction crisis; 2) reduce preventable evictions; and 3) limit the human and taxpayer consequences of eviction when it occurs. Today in the United States, an unexpected illness, a car accident, or a family emergency can end with a family being evicted from their home and falling into a cycle of poverty that lasts for years, said Bennet. The costs are enormous for those evicted, but they are also detrimental for society. As a former school superintendent, I saw kids falling asleep in class because they didn't have a stable place to stay the night before. And I've heard from many hard-working Coloradans about how one misstep led to their lives falling apart. We need to turn national attention to this crisis and put in place policies that both prevent evictions and limit the damage when they occur. Over the last year, Bennet and his team have consulted with Colorado leaders, legal representatives, and national experts about the growing problem of affordable housing and eviction. In the coming weeks, Bennet will introduce legislation to implement his plan to curb evictions. In the months that follow, he will introduce additional, comprehensive housing affordability legislation to address the supply and demand issues that are driving the lack of affordable housing for Americans at all income levels. Colorado is engulfed in an eviction crisis, said Jack Regenbogen, Attorney and Policy Advocate at Colorado Center on Law and Policy. There are roughly 45,000 evictions filed in Colorado each year, and most tenants facing an eviction are left to navigate the complex legal system by themselves, without the assistance of an attorney. These evictions frequently destabilize families, disrupt communities, and uproot children from their schools. Colorado Center on Law and Policy is grateful t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=FB89877B-4399-48F3-8CE4-A37DFCDF6443 Bennet, Gardner, Bipartisan Group Press for Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, with a group of bipartisan senators, today sent a letter to Senate leadership calling for the reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in any end-of-year legislation. Congress has an obligation to ensure counties with swaths of tax-exempt forestlands can adequately provide essential services for their residents. Without the certainty of these critical safety-net payments, schools, libraries, and jails are closing,wrote the senators. Schools that remain open will see a reduction of teachers. Roads go unpaved and become unsafe. Mental and physical health services are scaled back or even ended. Fewer and fewer law enforcement officers are forced to patrol larger and larger areas. The full text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer: We strongly urge the inclusion of at least a one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS), which enjoys tremendous bipartisan support, in any end-of-the-year legislation. Historically, the federal government shared with county governments 25 percent of timber harvest revenues from federal Forest Service lands and 50 percent of timber harvest revenues from federal Oregon and California Grant Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These payments constituted a significant source of funding for rural, forested counties. However, due to declining timber sales, Congress first passed SRS in 2000 to provide a measure of compensation for counties containing tracts of federally owned forestlands that is tax-exempt. Over the last nearly two decades, SRS has been a critical lifeline for over 775 counties in over 40 states across the country by helping fund more than 4,400 schools, road maintenance, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations. However, the most recent SRS reauthorization expired at the end of the last fiscal year, which means the last authorized paymen… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-bennet-bipartisan-group-of-senators-press-for-extension-of-secure-rural-schools-program Gardner, Bennet, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and a group of bipartisan Senators today sent a letter to Senate leadership calling for the reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in any end-of-year legislation. Congress has an obligation to ensure counties with swaths of tax-exempt forestlands can adequately provide essential services for their residents. Without the certainty of these critical safety-net payments, schools, libraries, and jails are closing,wrote the Senators. Schools that remain open will see a reduction of teachers. Roads go unpaved and become unsafe. Mental and physical health services are scaled back or even ended. Fewer and fewer law enforcement officers are forced to patrol larger and larger areas. NOTE: View letterhere. The full text of the letter is below: Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer: We strongly urge the inclusion of at least a one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS), which enjoys tremendous bipartisan support, in any end-of-the-year legislation. Historically, the federal government shared with county governments 25 percent of timber harvest revenues from federal Forest Service lands and 50 percent of timber harvest revenues from federal Oregon and California Grant Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These payments constituted a significant source of funding for rural, forested counties. However, due to declining timber sales, Congress first passed SRS in 2000 to provide a measure of compensation for counties containing tracts of federally owned forestlands that is tax-exempt. Over the last nearly two decades, SRS has been a critical lifeline for over 775 counties in over 40 states across the country by helping fund more than 4,400 schools, road maintenance, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations. However, the most recent SRS reauthorization expired at the end of the last fiscal year, which means the last authorized payments… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamborn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2499 Congressman Lamborn Tapped as a Co-Chair of the Values Action Team 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Doug Lamborn L000564 lamborn.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C.-Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) will co-chair the House Values Action Team (VAT) for the 116th Congress. He has served as a member of the VAT during his entire tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will formally assume the role in January at the start of the 116th Congress. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler will continue to chair the VAT along with Congressmen Robert Aderholt and Jody Hice serving as two of the co-chairs. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement: "I'm humbled to co-chair such an important group that is dedicated to protecting and fighting for faith and values through the legislative process here in Congress. It is an honor to join the VAT leadership team as we continue to promote pro-life values, family issues, and freedom of religion." Rep. Hartzler said:"I am pleased to welcome my friend and colleague, Doug Lamborn, to the VAT leadership team. Doug is a stalwart advocate for the unborn and a courageous champion for the men and women facing religious persecution and mistreatment. His experience serving the people of Colorado, both in the Colorado General Assembly and now as a skilled federal legislator, will reinforce VAT's advancement of faith, family, and freedom priorities." VAT is a registered Congressional Member Organization with a membership of over 100 Members of the House. VAT Members of Congress partner with like-minded citizen groups to achieve common legislative and administrative goals safeguarding women and children, supporting the institution of marriage, and ensuring First Amendment freedoms for all Americans. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=C14D6C4D-99B4-459A-8532-DE7FBE2EF147 Bennet Statement on Central American Migrants at Tijuana-San Diego Border 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in response to the Central American migrants at the Tijuana-San Diego border: As a nation, we must uphold the rule of law and treat human beings with dignity. The situation at the southwest border makes evident the need for bipartisan action to address our broken immigration system, as we did in the Gang of Eight bill. We should work together to improve our asylum system to more quickly process applicants. Over the long term, we should work with countries in our hemisphere to help them stabilize their economies to promote opportunity for their citizens. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-bipartisan-group-of-senators-introduced-legislation-to-help-improve-veterans-health-care Gardner, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduced Legislation to Help Improve Veterans Health Care 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Angus King (I-ME), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced legislation Monday to help improve veterans' health care by increasing collaboration among federal agencies and authorizing the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop technologies that solve complex data challenges. This legislation will help provide world class care to our veterans by leveraging cutting-edge technologies at our National Labs,said Senator Gardner. The Department of Veterans Affairs and our National Labs are already collaborating successfully to benefit our veterans and I'm proud to lead this bipartisan effort with my colleagues to make sure this work continues. The VA and DOE have a good partnership when it comes to research and development; and, with the bipartisan Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act, we will see greater collaboration between the two agencies to solve complex data challenges and advance veterans' health care,said Senator Ernst. America's veterans have made immense sacrifices for our nation. Through their service they have earned not only our eternal gratitude, but also the best support that we can possibly provide,said Senator King. In order to live up to our duty, we must strive to improve the care they receive, taking steps like utilizing cutting-edge technology and increasing communication between government agencies. By improving our overall knowledge of the healthcare challenges facing our veterans, we can improve the quality of care they receive. We need to do everything we can to improve health care for our veterans,said Senator Heinrich. This is a great example of how our Department of Energy national laboratories like Los Alamos and Sandia can put their high performing computing capabilities to practical use solving complex, big data challenges. I'm hopeful that by using the national labs' advanced data analytics, this innovative program will identify patterns in the VA's data and help improve outcom… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-on-tear-gas-incident-on-the-southern-border DeGette Statement on Tear Gas Incident on the Southern Border 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Denver, CO Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) issued the following statement in response to incidents yesterday along the southern border: The actions by the Trump Administration and by federal agents along the border near San Diego are shocking and alarming. Any professional organization should be able to tell the difference between threatening crowds and unarmed men, women, and children seeking asylum and respond accordingly. I join my colleagues in demanding answers to how tear gas came to be fired across an international border at vulnerable crowds of civilians, and we must learn what policies and directives from senior officials are guiding the actions of personnel at the border. For years, I have joined many others in decrying our broken immigration system and warning of the consequences of its continued dysfunction. Now, the Trump Administration appears to be acting with such malice and incompetence that our worst fears may be coming to pass. The consequences in both human and economic terms will be enormous. Whether we are examining the militarization of our southern border, the refusal to admit asylum seekers coming here according to the law, or the orders to separate children from their parents, we must hold this administration accountable for every action it has taken. And ultimately, we must reform our system so that people come to the United States in accordance with our rules and priorities while treating people with the dignity and respect they deserve. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/in-the-news/tipton-looks-tackle-disaster-assistance-opioid-crisis-fourth-term Tipton looks to tackle disaster assistance, opioid crisis in fourth term 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy Five days before Election Day, election forecast blogFiveThirtyEightpredicted incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton had a nearly 90 percent chance of winning the election and keeping his seat. Sure enough, the Republican was elected to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District for his fourth term by an 8 percent margin over his Democrat challenger Diane Mitsch Bush. Now, Tipton may faces a new challenge: He's returning to a Democrat-led House after a wave of districts nationwide went blue. Tipton, however, toldThe Durango Heraldhe is not concerned about the Democrats' leadership because he has been able to garner bipartisan support for the bills he has authored and passed, including his May 2018 Education and Energy Act. The act relocated new federal mineral and geothermal lease royalties back to the states to fund public education. These are good, common sense bills for not only our communities but for the West, and we hope to be able to continue to garner that support and work with our colleagues, Tipton said. These issues, many of them, they shouldn't be political. These are important for our communities, our families and our jobs. Tipton promised during his campaign to address key issues with taxes, jobs, public lands, benefits for veterans and more. He said he plans to focus on those issues during his two-year term as well as federal assistance for natural disasters. One big issue, obviously for our district, and we're now continuing to see in California, are wildfires, Tipton said. We see some opportunities to not only be able to create forest health to be able to prevent the catastrophic nature of wildfires going forward but to be able to create some jobs as well. And to make sure we're having provisions in place so that this natural disaster for the West is recognized by the federal government to be able to provide assistance. Tipton said he will work to pass legislation introduced in early September that will create a federal designation for areas affected by wildfires on federal land, ensuring disast… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=73899526-BBCE-4193-8164-0534E1C8B74A Bennet Office to Hold Listening Sessions in San Miguel and Gunnison Counties 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from San Miguel and Gunnison Counties to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in December. John Whitney, Bennet's Western Slope Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Telluride, Gunnison, and Crested Butte. The details for the listening sessions are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE (San Miguel County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to San Miguel County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details DATE: Monday, December 3, 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Wilkinson Public Library: Meeting Room Number 5 100 W. Pacific Ave Telluride, CO 81435 MEDIA GUIDANCE (Gunnison County) For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Gunnison County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening sessions. Listening Session Details Gunnison County Session 1 DATE: Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Gunnison County Courthouse: Board of County Commissioners Meeting 200 E. Virginia Ave Gunnison, CO 81230 Gunnison County Session 2 DATE: Wednesday, December 5, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Rumors Coffee and Tea House … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=EC49F1BE-8690-4E8C-8631-7599AD5020A1 Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Elbert County 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Elbert County to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in Elizabeth. Alexandra Alonso, the representative from Bennet's office in this region, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans on December 13. The details for the listening session are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Elbert County Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at the upcoming listening session. Listening Session Details DATE: Thursday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Elizabeth Library of Pines & Plains 651 Beverly St. Elizabeth, CO 80107 To schedule an appointment, send an email to Alexandra_Alonso@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help Alexandra assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email, as well. Those without email access can call 303-455-7600. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any Bennet office at any time for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-statement-on-russian-aggression-toward-ukraine Gardner Statement on Russian Aggression Toward Ukraine 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian naval ships in the Sea of Azov. Russia's illegal and unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine cannot be tolerated and demands a serious response by the United States andacommunityof nations,said Senator Gardner.I urge the Administration to urgently outline a series of diplomatic, economic,and defense posture measures to deter the Kremlin, such as additional deployments of US and NATO assets in the European theater, sanctions against senior Russian officials and their families, and deep cuts to Russian diplomatic presence in the United States. I also renew my call on the State Department to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S.law. Putin's global campaign to test our resolve and undermine the United States and our allies cannot go unanswered. Senator Gardner has been an outspoken critic of Russia and President Putin. He is theauthorof S. 2780, a bill to require a determination on designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. Senator Gardner is amember of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission. The Helsinki Commission consists of 21 Commissioners, 18 from the United States Congress and one each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce. Senator Gardner is also amember of the Senate NATO Observer Group, which has an expanded mission to closely monitor and inform Senators outside of national security committees about defense spending commitments of Alliance members, the process of upgrading military capabilities, theAlliance's counter-terrorism capability, NATO enlargement and the ability of NATO member states to address non-conventional warfare. ### 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 Budget Committee,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=F6965943-767F-49A0-9717-32A753B6639D Bennet Responds to Fourth National Climate Assessment 2018-11-23 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today responded to the National Climate Assessment (NCA), the fourth report released by the U.S. Global Change Research Program assessing the science of climate change and its impacts across the United States. The National Climate Assessment puts more facts behind what Coloradans have known for years, Bennet said. From persistent drought to reduced snowpack to raging wildfires, our state's farms, mountain towns, and cities all feel the effects of climate change. And those effects take a real toll on Colorado's economy. I'm glad to see the Trump administration is finally acknowledging the science behind our changing climatenow it's time they act on it. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Committee on Finance, Bennet is working to combat climate change on several fronts. He advocated for programs in the 2018 Farm Bill to address persistent drought, fix the Forest Service budget to mitigate wildfires, and promote carbon capture technologies. He also supports tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency and investment in research and development to continue to reduce the cost of clean energy. The fourth National Climate Assessment outlines a number of ways in which climate change is affecting the Southwest and Colorado. Some highlights are included below. Climate Change Findings in the Southwest Temperatures increased across almost all of the Southwest region from 1901 to 2016, with the greatest increases in western Colorado and southern California. Extreme heat episodes in much of the Southwest disproportionately threaten the health and well-being of individuals and populations who are especially vulnerable. Native Americans are among the most at risk from climate change. Climate change is altering ecosystems and their services through major vegetation shifts and increases in the area burned by wildfire. In parts of the region, hotter temperatures have already contributed to reductions … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D5016608-8D6B-4A7D-8B3F-71ACEE267294 Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Pueblo County 2018-11-21 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Denver, CO Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Pueblo County to meet with a member of his Colorado staff next month. Dwight Gardner, Bennet's Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Beulah in December. The details for the listening session are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE for Pueblo County For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Pueblo Do you need help with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at an upcoming listening session. DATE: Tuesday, December 4, 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Beulah Community Center 5927 Pennsylvania Ave. Beulah, CO 81023 To schedule an appointment, send an email todwight_gardner@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help Dwight assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email. Those without email access can call Dwight at 719-542-7550. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any of Bennet's offices in the state at any time for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=DB5808C3-2669-46D9-ADA6-8926C0C7A69C Bennet Office to Hold Listening Sessions in Weld, Larimer, and Boulder Counties 2018-11-21 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Denver, CO Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Weld, Larimer, and Boulder Counties to meet with a member of his Colorado staff this month. James Thompson, Bennet's Regional Director, will meet one-on-one with Coloradans in Greeley, Loveland, and Boulder in November. The details for the listening sessions are available below. MEDIA GUIDANCE for Weld County For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Weld County Do you need help with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his office at an upcoming listening session. DATE: Thursday, November 29, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Centennial Park Library Study Room 2227 23rdAve. Greeley, CO 80634 To schedule an appointment, send an email tojames_thompson@bennet.senate.gov. Please include a brief description of the issue you want to address, as this will help James assist you. If you are already working with someone in Bennet's office, please include that information in your email. Those without email access can call James at 970-224-2200. Constituents do not need to wait for listening session dates to ask for help or share opinions. Please call any of Bennet's offices in the state at any time for assistance. MEDIA GUIDANCE for Larimer County For convenience, please feel free to copy and paste this text onto your website or in your print newspaper: Bennet Office Listens to Larimer County Do you need help with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, then Senator Michael Bennet invites you to meet one-on-one with a representative from his of… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-gardner-gives-thanks Senator Gardner Gives Thanks 2018-11-21 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Cory Gardner G000562 www.gardner.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC-Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the following statement celebrating Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings bestowed upon our great nation and with a grateful heart give thanks to God,said Senator Gardner.Aswe spend time with family and friends it is important to honor the men and women in uniform who defend our freedoms and sacrifice so much for this country who will not be home with their families this Thanksgiving. We are all fortunate to live in a democratic nation where we are free and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I am grateful to serve the incredible people of Colorado andmy family and Iwish everyone across the state and the country a happy Thanksgiving. ### 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 Budget Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-condemns-epa-efforts-to-gut-climate-change-protections-demands DeGette Condemns EPA Efforts to Gut Climate Change Protections, Demands Information and Documents 2018-11-20 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), along Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler today requesting documents and information about the agency's decision to roll back policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change. Despite dire warnings, the Trump EPA is attempting to dismantle three critical climate change initiatives with no regard for the associated climate and public health impacts. The actions include repealing the Clean Power Plan, which set limits on harmful carbon pollution from power plants, dismantling popular vehicle fuel efficiency and pollution standards, and rolling back the requirement that the oil and gas industry monitor and repair methane leaks. The tragic human and financial costs of unchecked climate change are high and increasing fast, and unfortunately the Administration's actions for the last two years are only exacerbating these conditions, DeGette, Pallone and Tonko wrote to Wheeler. Combined, the Administration's rollbacks willfully turn a blind eye to the dangers of climate change, putting American communities at risk and diverting EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. The Democratic Energy and Commerce Committee leaders continued: We are requesting EPA provide us information that will help us understand how these decisions were made and how these actions will affect the environment and human health. In 2017 and 2018, the U.S. experienced 27 climate and weather disasters, resulting in the deaths of over 3,300 people and costs to the American public of more than one billion dollars each.The lawmakers also pointed to the devastating Camp fire in Northern California that has left more than 70 people dead and nearly 1,000 still missing. The letter also comes after a recent United Nations report warned of … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-encourages-coloradans-support-small-business-saturday Tipton Encourages Coloradans to Support Small Business this Saturday 2018-11-20 2018 2018-11 Republican House CO Scott Tipton T000470 tipton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) is encouraging communities across Colorado's Third Congressional District to participate in Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 24th this year. As a former small business owner and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Small Business Caucus, Tipton is dedicated to working on issues that strengthen the economy and allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to succeed. Small businesses are the driving force behind the American economy as they create the majority of new jobs and generate billions of dollars annually in revenue. Small Business Saturday is a good opportunity to show support for local businesses while getting a jump on holiday shopping, said Tipton. Much of what is done in Congress directly impacts the ability of small businesses to operate. We have been successful in implementing many important reforms to empower Main Street job creators, such as cutting bureaucratic red-tape and lowering taxes, and I will continue to work to strengthen local small business opportunities in the next Congress. Tipton is a cosponsor of a Congressional Resolution (H.Res. 1144) recognizing Saturday, November 24, 2018, as Small Business Saturday. For more information about Small Business Saturday, 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.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=BA6648B8-6185-46FB-8681-E40F3C6E3E6F Bennet, Hickenlooper Secure $20.2 Million for Colorado Wildfire Recovery 2018-11-20 2018 2018-11 Democrat House CO Michael Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Governor John Hickenlooper today secured $20.2 million in Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) funds for wildfire recovery projects in La Plata, Huerfano, Costilla, and Eagle counties. Through mitigation of post-fire flooding and watershed restoration, the projects will protect communities affected by the 416, Spring Creek, and Lake Christine Fires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement follows months of work coordinating between local officials and state and federal agencies to assemble these successful applications for federal funding. Colorado's 2018 wildfire season was one of the most destructive to date and requires a robust response,said Bennet.These EWP funds will help Coloradans prevent flooding and debris that threaten their property and communities. We'll continue working with Governor Hickenlooper and local officials to ensure they have the federal resources they need to recover from the wildfires. These funds will make Colorado communities more resilient as they recover from wildfires,said Hickenlooper.We are grateful to Senator Bennet and his office for accomplishing what few have been able to do: jumpstart the federal government into action. These funds are critical for our community and very time sensitive as we work to implement these urgent watershed restoration projects before winter,said Costilla County Administrator Ben Doon.We appreciate Senator Bennet's leadership in helping ensure we receive this funding to assist our recovery from the Spring Creek Fire." The Emergency Watershed Protection Program will provide real relief and protection for citizens and neighborhoods that were affected by the flooding that followed the 416 Fire,said La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt.We are pleased to be able to help facilitate access to this funding and very much appreciate Sen. Bennet's and Gov. Hickenlooper's work to support La Plata County's efforts to secure funding for these essential life and safety projects. This is gr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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