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| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/twenty-two-boebert-legislative-priorities-signed-law | Twenty-Two Boebert Legislative Priorities Signed Into Law | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image December 31, 2022 Twenty-Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s legislative priorities were signed into law in H.R. 2617, the consolidated appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “I worked hard with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that twenty-two of my legislative provisions for Colorado were included in the bill and signed into law. My top priority is delivering results for the people of Colorado’s Third District, and that is exactly what I did by securing these twenty-two legislative provisions signed into law.” Legislative Priorities Signed into Law Delivering for Colorado’s Third District: Natural Resources Statutory provision signed into law directing the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot program to combat salt cedar and Russian olive infestations in the West. These noxious weeds waste precious water resources. This appropriation victory delivered on Rep. Boebert’s promise to Montezuma County to help them combat drought by removing noxious weeds. Legislative provision signed into law prohibiting listing the greater sage-grouse as an endangered species. This will protect 173 million acres of land from being locked up from energy production, critical mineral production, grazing rights, and other multiple-use activities. $50 million appropriation signed into law for the U.S. Forest Service to address invasive species like the bark beetle infestation devastating Colorado’s forests. Additionally, by fighting the bark beetle infestation, Rep. Boebert’s legislative provision will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Water $229.26 million for water conservation and delivery projects and an additional $50 million for rural water projects that will help combat western drought, including the Arkansas Valley Conduit that will provide an abundant supply of clean water for 50,000 people in Southeastern Colorado. $7.66 million for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers Endangered Fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-issues-statement-first-anniversary-marshall-fire | Congressman Neguse Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Marshall Fire | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Wildfire Caucus, issued the following statement marking a year since the Marshall Fire in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. He will join the impacted communities at events commemorating the anniversary later today. “The Marshall Fire devastated neighborhoods across Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County – destroying over a thousand homes and businesses, and resulting in the tragic loss of life. This catastrophic disaster would shortly become known as the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. “Today is a solemn reminder of everything that the families in our community lost that day. But it is also a reminder of the incredible resiliency and kindness of the people of our community and our state, who have supported each other and our fellow citizens every step of the way during the past year as we’ve begun the long road of recovery. “Natural disasters have the power to reshape our communities for years to come, and as we pause to reflect on the progress made over the past year, we are reminded of the fact that many families and businesses are still very much in recovery. Today, and everyday, we recommit ourselves to redoubling our efforts to make the recovery process as quick and effective as possible.” Individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire can continue to find a list of resources offered by our office, here, and our team is always available to assist constituents directly as they navigate the road ahead. The Boulder County government has also compiled a list of resources and events available to those affected by the Marshall Fire, view here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-biden-signs-rep-neguse-led-ethics-bill-law | President Biden Signs Rep. Neguse-led Ethics Bill into Law | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C.—Today, President Biden enacted Congressman Joe Neguse’s bill, the Strengthening Ethics Act of 2021, to foster government accountability and oversight. The legislation makes technical changes to Title 5 of the U.S. Code and elevates the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Inspector General Act of 1978, and the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 officially into the United States Code. “This bill makes substantial steps towards increasing government accountability and oversight, enshrining several good governance bills into the base text of the U.S. Code Title 5. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I am proud to have spearheaded this effort to promote ethics in government,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. By moving these statutes into the base text of the U.S. Code Title 5, the Strengthening Ethics Act of 2021 helps the Judiciary Committee promote good governance and conduct continued oversight over the branches of government. From requiring financial disclosures from public officials to maintaining independent avenues for probing misconduct, the Act and the provisions it elevates are central to upholding the highest possible standards of government accountability. Read the bill text HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-passage-of-direct-funding-for-all-15-of-his-community-projects-in-the-government-funding-bill | Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Passage of Direct Funding for All 15 of His Community Projects in the Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow today applauded final passage of direct funding for all 15 of his community projects. The funding, totaling $21,294,509 for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, was passed today in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. The package was already passed by the Senate and will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “As families struggle with rising costs and uncertain supply chains, I’m focused on ensuring Coloradans have access to the resources they need to thrive,” said Crow. “I’m proud to deliver these investments to support kids in our community, provide mental health care, honor our veterans, and so much more. I look forward to seeing the everyday impact these projects will have on folks in our district.” Find more details on each project here. Rep. Crow championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit Colorado’s 6th District residents. These include: $2,000,000 for the Aurora Community Mental Health Center, Aurora, CO for facilities and equipment $1,212,062 for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver, CO for afterschool programs $1,500,000 for the Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO for facilities and equipment $668,313 for the Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO to enhance access to mental health care services, including training $2,800,000 for the City of Aurora for a Waterline Replacement Program $1,500,000 for the Colorado Freedom Memorial Center $629,970 for the Douglas County, Castle Rock, CO for mental and behavioral health services and treatment, including technology $650,000 for the Food Bank Vehicles Project $2,500,000 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Library Improvements Project $340,000 for the Providence at the Heights (PATH) Project $4,000,000 for the The Roots- A Community Hub for Newcomers in Colorado $1,500,000 for the Tri-Cities Ready to Work Program $783,580 for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO for a rural public health certificate program, includ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-establishment-new-advanced-research-agency-health | Congress approves establishment of new advanced research agency for health | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress voted today to establish a new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, known as ARPA-H, within the National Institutes of Health to find new cures and treatments for some of the world’s most difficult diseases – such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more. Unlike other federal research entities, ARPA-H will be nimble and modeled largely after the Department of Defense’s highly successful DARPA program, which is responsible for developing some of the most consequential technologies of our time – including the Internet, GPS and self-driving cars. “Like DARPA, ARPA-H will bring together some of the nation’s greatest minds and give them access to the federal government’s virtually limitless resources to make the impossible, possible,” said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who co-led the effort on Capitol Hill to create the new agency. “This is the start of a whole new era in biomedical research. The work that will soon be done by this agency will likely shape the future of biomedical research in this country for many years to come.” The effort to create ARPA-H began shortly after President Biden was elected to office. Biden met with DeGette, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and others in the Oval Office in March 2021 to discuss the president’s plan to create a new advanced research agency to find a cure for cancer. After that meeting DeGette and Upton, who had worked together with then Vice-President Biden to include his Cancer Moonshot program in their landmark 21st Century Cures Act legislation, immediately began working with their colleagues to draft the legislation needed to create the new agency. Unlike other federal agencies, ARPA-H will be run by a relatively small number of program managers who will each be given a high degree of autonomy to choose which high-risk, high-reward projects to pursue. The primary focus of the new agency will be to accelerate biomedical research and develop innovative new treatments and cures for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. It will a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-government-spending-bill | Congress approves government spending bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress today approved a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will fund the federal government through September and provide millions of dollars in direct funding to help address Denver’s homelessness crisis. The legislation includes more than $24.2 million requested by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to fund 14 projects in the Denver area, most of which are aimed at providing more housing and essential services to those experiencing homelessness in the Mile High city. “This is a big, big deal for our community,” DeGette said after the legislation was approved. “These projects will make more housing and essential services available to those who need it in our area. While no one project, alone, will solve the crisis we face, each one of these projects will play a key role in strengthening the overall web of support we’re able to offer to those experiencing homelessness in our community.” Among the funding DeGette secured for the Denver area is $4 million to help fund the construction of 74 new apartments for low-income single parents in Denver’s Warren Village; $4 million to help fund the purchase of the now-abandoned Clarion Hotel in North Denver and convert it into more housing for those experiencing homelessness; and $1 million for Habitat for Humanity to build several new homes in Denver’s Villa Park. The measure also includes $2.2 million DeGette requested for Denver Health to provide essential oral health services in some of Denver’s most underserved communities; $1.2 million she sought to help the Food Bank of the Rockies purchase additional coolers to store and distribute more food to those in need; and $1 million she pushed for to help construct a new youth mental-health treatment center to help low-income children in the North Denver area. In addition to funding these critical projects, the spending bill – which is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law – includes several other measures DeGette had introduced – including legislation she led to establish a new Advan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-secures-funding-critical-wildfire-drought-and-consumer-protection | Rep. Neguse Secures Funding for Critical Wildfire, Drought, and Consumer Protection Programs in Government Spending Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 This bill provides key funding for 39 Colorado priorities and includes multiple pieces of legislation authored by Rep. Neguse Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse celebrated the inclusion of 39 bills, community projects, and Colorado funding priorities in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill. “I’m excited that so many priorities that are important for Colorado are included in the omnibus bill. From transformative funding that we fought to secure for providing shelter for our nation’s veterans to critical water conservation and infrastructure projects in our rural and mountain communities, the investments in this bill will benefit countless Coloradans across our great state. With these resources, we can invest in science and sustainability, bolster early education and childcare, better prepare for the next wildfire, and more. And I look forward to President Biden signing into law, as part of the omnibus, multiple pieces of legislation that our office authored, including legislation to strengthen anti-trust enforcement and protect endangered species in our water basins,” said Congressman Neguse. The priorities include: Bills: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, bipartisan antitrust enforcement legislation to help small and medium-sized businesses. Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, conservation legislation to continue protecting four threatened and endangered native fish species in Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. Dearfield National Historic Site Act, Congressman Ken Buck’s (R-CO) bipartisan legislation that Congressman Neguse co-led to protect Dearfield. Community Projects: $1,080,000 for the Boulder County Sheriff Long Range Acoustical Device Siren System $1,870,000 for the City of Fort Collins Intersection Improvement $2,000,000 for the Eagle County Government Eagle Valley Trail $500,000 for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland, CO for facilities and equipment $575,000 for the Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund $75… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-porter-crack-down-on-dark-money-spending-from-pop-up-pacs-with-new-bill | Reps. Crow, Porter Crack Down on Dark Money Spending From “Pop-Up” PACs With New Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Katie Porter (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, introduced the Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending (ETHICS) Act, legislation to close the pop-up PAC loophole which allows for newly formed super PACs to pop-up in the final weeks before Election Day and funnel unlimited, undisclosed money into elections. “Super PACs and big-money donors are misleading American voters by exploiting loopholes in campaign finance law,” said Crow. “As Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, Rep. Porter and I are working to close those loopholes and shine a light on dark money in politics.” “Elections are one of the fundamental ways that Americans make their voices heard in our political system; voters should have clarity before polls close on who’s spending to sway the outcome,” said Porter. “Our ETHICS Act fixes a loophole that super PACs and big-money donors have exploited to spend millions of dollars before elections without disclosing who they are. This will provide more accountability and help earn back the people’s trust in government.” Under current campaign finance rules, a PAC that files a statement of organization less than twenty days before an election can opt to disclose their donors on the 20th of the following month — weeks after the polls have closed. In the 2020 election cycle, areport detailed that prominent members from both sides of the aisle used the pop-up PAC loophole to purposefully conceal millions of dollars of campaign contributions. In 2022, pop-up PACsspent millions in primaries and likely more in general elections. The ETHICS Act would close the pop-up PAC loophole by requiring all political committees to disclose any contribution of $1,000 or more within 48 hours if received within 20 days of an election in which the committee is participating on behalf of a candidate. The ETHICS Act is supported by End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund and Public Citizen. "Americans deserve to know the big donors and spec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-porter-crack-down-on-dark-money-spending-from-pop-up-pacs-with-new-bill-0 | Reps. Crow, Porter Crack Down on Dark Money Spending From “Pop-Up” PACs With New Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Katie Porter (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, introduced the Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending (ETHICS) Act, legislation to close the pop-up PAC loophole which allows for newly formed super PACs to pop-up in the final weeks before Election Day and funnel unlimited, undisclosed money into elections. “Super PACs and big-money donors are misleading American voters by exploiting loopholes in campaign finance law,” said Crow. “As Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, Rep. Porter and I are working to close those loopholes and shine a light on dark money in politics.” “Elections are one of the fundamental ways that Americans make their voices heard in our political system; voters should have clarity before polls close on who’s spending to sway the outcome,” said Porter. “Our ETHICS Act fixes a loophole that super PACs and big-money donors have exploited to spend millions of dollars before elections without disclosing who they are. This will provide more accountability and help earn back the people’s trust in government.” Under current campaign finance rules, a PAC that files a statement of organization less than twenty days before an election can opt to disclose their donors on the 20th of the following month — weeks after the polls have closed. In the 2020 election cycle, areport detailed that prominent members from both sides of the aisle used the pop-up PAC loophole to purposefully conceal millions of dollars of campaign contributions. In 2022, pop-up PACsspent millions in primaries and likely more in general elections. The ETHICS Act would close the pop-up PAC loophole by requiring all political committees to disclose any contribution of $1,000 or more within 48 hours if received within 20 days of an election in which the committee is participating on behalf of a candidate. The ETHICS Act is supported by End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund and Public Citizen. "Americans deserve to know the big donors and spec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-measure-reaffirming-fda-power-block-states-banning | House approves measure reaffirming FDA power to block states from banning abortion pills | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY) to reaffirm the federal Food and Drug Administration’s authority to block states from enacting new regulations that would limit a patient’s access to reproductive health care products – including abortion pills. Approval of the measure comes as more than a dozen states across the U.S. have enacted new laws to limit, or outright ban,access to abortion care in wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade; and as several states are now reportedly seeking to criminalize the delivery of abortion pills by mail to patients within their borders as well. “Every woman in this country should have the freedom to make her own health care decisions – including whether to use birth control or seek abortion care,” said DeGette, who serves as co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. “FDA has the power to prevent states from limiting patients’ access to reproductive health care products the agency has approved. This resolution reaffirms that power and sends a clear message to statesthat Congress will not allow any attempt to block women’s access to abortion pills by mail to go unchallenged.” The resolution reaffirms FDA’s preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting regulations that limit or prohibit patients from accessing reproductive health products approved by the agency, including abortion pills delivered directly to patients by mail. It also reaffirms the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to take action against any state that enacts a law that prohibits or limits a patients’ ability to access or use such products. Congress granted FDA sole authority to regulate reproductive health products under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. In doing so, it also granted the agency preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting their own regulations that would prohibit or restrict patients’ ability to access a reproductive health product that’s been approved by t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-bilirakis-serve-co-chairs-house-diabetes-caucus | DeGette, Bilirakis to serve as co-chairs of House Diabetes Caucus | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Diabetes Caucus announced today that U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will serve as the caucus co-chairs for the 118th Congress. Bilirakis will take over as the caucus’s Republican co-chair from Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY), who resigned from Congress in May. DeGette, who will continue to serve as the Democratic co-chair of the caucus, says she’s looking forward to working with her colleague from Florida in the next congress to build upon the momentum the caucus has made in recent years to increase funding for diabetes research and lower the cost of insulin for all Americans. “As the mother of a daughter born with Type 1 diabetes, I know firsthand the challenges that so many Americans with this disease are facing on a daily basis,” DeGette said. “I am excited to welcome Congressman Bilirakis as the new Republican co-chair of our caucus. He, too, knows firsthand the challenges that millions of Americans living with diabetes are facing and I look forward to working with him to continue building bipartisan support for our mission to lower the cost of insulin for all Americans and ultimately cure this disease once and for all.” “As one of the 37.3 million Americans living with diabetes, I am all too aware of the serious health complications that this condition can cause if it is not properly managed,” Bilirakis said. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 1 in 5 are unaware of their condition. In addition to the harmful impact on millions of patients, this issue indirectly impacts all Americans as $1 out of every $4 in US healthcare costs are spent caring for patients experiencing complications stemming from unmanaged diabetes. Better education about proper prevention and management of this chronic condition is critical for improving patient outcomes and lowering the costs associated with treatment. I am excited to work with my colleague, Rep. Diana DeGette, to lead the important work of this bipa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-president-zelenskys-remarks-joint-meeting-congress | DeGette statement on President Zelensky’s remarks to joint meeting of Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to a joint meeting of Congress this evening: “President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine are fighting not only to defend their own country, but to defend democracy around the world. Through their bravery and ingenuity, the people of Ukraine have achieved what many believed was impossible just a few months ago. Their unwavering resolve on the front lines of this fight deserves widespread global admiration and support. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/242-million-denver-area-projects-included-congressional-spending-bill | $24.2 million for Denver-area projects included in Congressional spending bill | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that she has secured more than $24.2 million to fund more than a dozen projects in the Denver area – including several to help those experiencing homelessness. DeGette secured the funding as part of a newly unveiled government spending bill Congress is expected to approve this week. The legislation will provide millions of dollars to fund 14 key projects throughout Denver, most of which are designed to make more housing, food and other essential services available to those experiencing homelessness in the Mile High city. “We need all hands on deck to help those experiencing homelessness in our community,” DeGette said. “These projects will make more housing and health care services available in some of our most underserved communities. And while they alone will not solve all the issues facing our community, these projects will provide critical assistance to so many in our area who desperately need help.” The legislation, which the Senate is expected to vote on as early as Wednesday, will provide, among other things, $4 million to help fund the construction of more than 70 new apartments in Denver’s Warren Village, which will then be made available to low-income single-parents with nowhere else to turn. It will also provide $4 million to help Colorado Coalition for the Homeless purchase the now-abandoned Clarion Hotel in North Denver and convert it into more housing for those who are experiencing homelessness; and $1 million to help Habitat for Humanity build six new homes in Denver’s Villa Park. The measure also includes $2.2 million for Denver Health to provide essential oral health services in some of Denver’s most underserved communities; $1.2 million to help the Food Bank of the Rockies purchase additional coolers to store and distribute more food to those in need; and $1 million to help construct a new youth mental-health treatment center in North Denver to help low-income children in the area. The $24.2 million DeGette secured as part of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-hickenlooper-romney-celebrate-inclusion-bill-protect-endangered-fish | Neguse, Hickenlooper, Romney Celebrate Inclusion of Bill to Protect Endangered Fish Species, Maintain Ecosystems in Annual Funding Bill | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Mitt Romney celebrated the inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill of their bipartisan Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act. The bill would continue protecting four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. It extends conservation programs for one year to give Upper Basin communities time to develop a long-term management plan. Representative Neguse first introduced this bill in August 2021 and secured its passage through the House of Representatives less than a year later. The bill is led by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) in the U.S. Senate. The fish recovery programs have been widely celebrated success stories in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. In November 2021, the Fish and Wildlife Service downlisted the humpback chub from “endangered” to “threatened” thanks to the recovery programs. “Throughout the course of this Congress, we’ve worked tirelessly to push for the enactment of the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act to provide support to these highly successful recovery programs, spearheaded by the states, tribes, and individuals who know the ecosystems best. I am grateful to my colleagues in the Senate for moving quickly to get this bill to President Biden, and look forward to the renewal of these vital conservation projects,” said Representative Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. “Tribes, communities, water users, the state, and now Congress, all came together to protect our native fish and rivers,” said Senator Hickenlooper, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. “This is how we save our rivers.” “This legislation represents an example of what successfully recovering endangered species looks like, and I’m proud to team up with my colleague from Colorado to get it through the finish line. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-miller-meeks-introduce-bipartisan-bill-addressing-higher-ed-affordability-for-american-service-families | Reps. Crow, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Higher Ed Affordability for American Service Families | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Representative Jason Crow (CO-06), Army veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Army veteran and member of the Veterans Affairs and Education and Labor Committee, introduced their bipartisan bill to improve higher education affordability for students with enlisted family members. The Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act extends eligibility for in-state tuition at public institutions for military dependents in the first year that their servicemember parent's duty station changes states. On average, military children move three times more than their civilian peers. For these dependents, a change in duty station during their senior year of high school can be disruptive with frequent moves impacting the academic and social support systems all students need for success. “As a veteran, I know when one person serves, the whole family serves. When military parents get restationed, their kids’ education is also disrupted,” said Congressman Crow. “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Representative Miller-Meeks to provide more flexibility so students in military families have affordable access to higher education.” “As both a 24-year Army veteran and daughter of a military family, I understand the difficulties that come with moving one’s family from base to base,” said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. “However, these moves shouldn’t affect a child’s access to post-secondary education. It’s our duty to support our servicemembers and their families. Our bill will alleviate some of the stress that comes with applying for colleges and universities and ensure children of military families are afforded the best opportunities.” "Colorado has long been a leader in assuring military members and their dependents have access to affordable higher education," said Todd Saliman, President of the University of Colorado System. "We appreciate Representatives Crow and Miller-Meeks' leadership to ensure that military families across th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-jan-6-committees-criminal-referral-against-donald | DeGette statement on Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral against Donald Trump | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), one of the nine House impeachment managers who presented the case against President Trump to the Senate last year, on the bipartisan January 6 Committee’s unanimous vote today to refer former President Trump to the Dept. of Justice for criminal prosecution: “This is an unprecedented moment for our country. Never before has Congress referred a former president to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, but never before has a former president incited a violent insurrection to overturn the results of a legitimate election. “The evidence presented is overwhelming. President Trump put himself above the country he swore to protect. He launched a deadly, brazen attack on the U.S. Capitol building to remain in power against the will of the people. There is no higher crime against our democracy. There is no greater betrayal of the public’s trust than what President Trump did that day. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-january-staff-mobile-office-0 | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases January Staff Mobile Office Hours | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,945,445.00 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-japans-plan-double-defense-spending | DeGette statement on Japan’s plan to double defense spending | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, released the following statement in support of Japan’s announcement today that it plans to nearly double its defense spending over the next five years in response to changing security dynamics in the region: “Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a new era in the longstanding partnership between the United States and Japan. For many years, Japan has been one of our nation’s closest allies. By nearly doubling its defense capabilities in the coming years, Japan will be more fully able to engage in the fight to ensure stability in the region and defend democracy around the globe.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-bill-ban-taxpayer-funded-abortions-illegal-aliens | Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Abortions for Illegal Aliens | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using taxpayer dollars to transport illegal aliens across state lines for abortions. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Biden administration is unlawfully using taxpayer money to transport pregnant, illegal alien children across state lines for late-term abortions. My colleagues and I have introduced bicameral legislation to end these illegal and horrific policies once and for all. Taxpayer money should never fund abortions, whether for citizens or non-citizens. Our priority at the southern border should be security and peace, not death and destruction.” Senator Roger Marshall said, “No American’s tax dollars should pay for any illegal alien’s abortion, just like they should not pay for any American citizen’s abortion. Deportations are the only form of government-funded travel ICE should be providing to illegal immigrants. Additionally, with a major strain on resources and manpower on the southern border, we should be prioritizing activities performed by ICE and HHS that keep Americans safe. We’ve seen President Biden and his cabinet secretaries repeatedly abuse their power to enact a radical agenda that is failing the American people. The deterioration of our country will not stop unless Congress acts to put a check on this far left administration.” Congressman Doug Lamborn said, “American’s hardworking tax dollars should never go toward paying for abortions, let alone paying for the transportation of illegal immigrants across state lines to receive abortions. This is yet another example of Biden’s radical border policies which will only exacerbate the crises at our Southern Border. I thank Congresswoman Boebert for her leadership on this important issue.” Congressman Ken Buck stated, “The chaos at the southern border has threatened our national sovereignty and resulted in record-high crossings. Instead of directing funds to he… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-sens-bennet-hickenlooper-press-faa-on-noise-complaints-near-centennial-airport | Rep. Crow & Sens. Bennet & Hickenlooper Press FAA on Noise Complaints Near Centennial Airport | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CENTENNIAL – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by US Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in pressing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider community concerns about noise complaints near the Centennial Airport. In a letter to Acting Administrator Billy Nolen, the Members requested that the FAA do more to engage with the community on their concerns and engage in a good-faith discussion about potentially changing the flight pattern at Centennial. “We encourage in-person attendance, to the greatest extent possible, by an FAA representative at each of the monthly meetings to engage with community members on their concerns and to hear from Centennial Airport officials on areas where there is a need for greater coordination and support,” wrote the Members. “A fundamental piece of this engagement should be a good faith discussion on revisiting changes made by the FAA to the air traffic pattern. We also encourage the FAA to commit to a written response to the community’s concerns,” they continued. After two small planes collided on May 12, 2021, over Cherry Creek State Park while attempting to land at Centennial Airport, the FAA shifted the air traffic pattern for the area without consulting the airport or the community. That change has resulted in increased traffic over residential areas. Residents have relayed concerns related to this traffic pattern change, including those from noise pollution and potential lead pollution due to the leaded fuel used by single-engine planes. Other concerns include an increase in flight school flights, specifically noise attributable to repeated touch-and-go operations, and anticipated growth in flights out of this airport. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear Acting Administrator Billy Nolen, We write to you today regarding the Centennial Airport in Arapahoe County, Colorado and several issues raised by Centennial Airport’s Executive Director and CEO Mike Fronapfel and residents living within noise-affected communiti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/more-resources-coming-colorado-rep-neguse-discusses-building-wildfire | More Resources Coming to Colorado, Rep. Neguse Discusses Building Wildfire Resiliency with Denver7 | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, joined Denver7 News to discuss building wildfire resilience in Colorado communities. He also spoke of the significant investments allotted to the state through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help fend off fires – including the nationwide investment of $228 million announced yesterday by the Deputy Secretary of the Interior, Tommy Beaudreau, during a visit to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Watch HERE. On the benefits of these resiliency programs, Congressman Neguse said: “What that program [the Landscape Restoration Partnership] does, is it brings together private landowners, the federal government, and state and local jurisdictions to do land restoration projects in areas that are particularly high risk for wildfires. That program has been very successful, for example, in northern and western Larimer County as well as other parts of our state.” So far, to prevent wildfires in Colorado, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated: $720 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership, including for the Southern Front Range Watershed Project; $5.1 million for fuels management wildfire resiliency projects; And $20 million for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of Interior is investing $1.5 billion over five years to improve firefighter pay and increase the resilience of communities and lands facing the threat of wildfires. This funding supports a national Five-year Monitoring, Maintenance, and Treatment Plan, which lays out a roadmap to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems for the threat of wildfire. The $228 million announced today follows $180 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law support to wildland fire management programs in fiscal year 2022, for a total of $408 million in funding. With support from these new investments and in coord… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-leads-house-resolution-honoring-victims-club-q-shooting | DeGette leads House resolution honoring victims of Club Q shooting | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) took steps today to honor the victims of the deadly attack at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs. DeGette introduced a resolution in the U.S. House condemning the attack on the popular LGBTQ+ club and calling for an end to the hate-filled rhetoric that’s led to a sharp increase in violent threats targeting the LGBTQ+ community nationwide. “Let us be clear: no one in this country should have to live in constant fear of being attacked for who they are or who they love,” DeGette said. “No one should have to experience the unimaginable pain and suffering that so many in our community are now feeling in the wake of this senseless attack at Club Q.” Five people died and, at least, 22 more were injured when a shooter armed with a semiautomatic assault weapon and high-capacity magazine opened fire inside the club on Nov. 19. The resolution honoring those killed in the attack and condemning a recent rise in violence targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community was signed by 115 members of the House, including all four Democratic members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation and over 100 members of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. “On the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the LGBTQ+ community was once again devastated by the horrific attack at Club Q,” said U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), who serves as chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. “After the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub, we prayed that something like this would never happen again—that our safe spaces wouldn’t be violated by such hate and violence. These horrifying attacks do not happen in a vacuum. Over the last few years, we have seen an alarming increase in hateful and violent rhetoric against the LGBTQ+ community and those who support us. Words and actions have consequences, and two weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security raised concerns about increased threats to our community by extremists inspired by the Club Q attack. We must put an end to this cycle of hate a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-leads-protection-of-civilians-in-conflict-caucus-in-pressing-biden-admin-for-transparency-around-us-counterterrorism-policy | Rep. Jason Crow Leads Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus in Pressing Biden Admin for Transparency Around US Counterterrorism Policy | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), all members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, in pressing the Biden Administration for more transparency around current counterterrorism policy. This letter to President Biden comes after reporting that Biden signed a classified policy changing the process regarding counterterrorism drone strikes outside conventional war zones. “As members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, we write in response to reports describing the new Biden Administration targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones in countries such as Somalia and Yemen. We are heartened to read that the new policy reportedly requires the military establish ‘near certainty’ that the intended target is a member of a designated terrorist group approved for direct action and near certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured,” wrote the Members. “We are concerned, however, about some of the reporting regarding the new direct action policy,” the Members continued. “We welcome your commitment to prevent and address civilian harm caused by U.S. military operations and ensure democratic accountability for the use of force.” In the letter, the Members express their concern over targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones, including: (1) the lack of transparency surrounding the policy, (2) the willingness of partner forces to adhere to US standards, and (3) the apparent exemption of collective self-defense operations. And they request answers to specific questions around transparency, allied and partner strikes, and strikes in defense of allies and partners. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear President Biden: As members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, we write in response to reports describing the new Biden Administration targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones in countries such as Somalia and Yemen. We are heartened to read… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-29-national-colorado-priorities-in-national-defense-intelligence-bills | Congressman Jason Crow Passes 29 National & Colorado Priorities in National Defense & Intelligence Bills | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 8, 2022 The FY2023 NDAA & IAA Successfully Passed the House & Will Proceed to the Senate for Passage WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees, today passed 29 of his amendments and priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA). Both bills were conferenced with the Senate and passed today in the House by a margin of 350-80. They will now head to the President’s desk for signature. With the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine and the growing strategic challenge posed by China, this NDAA and IAA equip the Department of Defense (DoD) and US military with the right resources and authorities to meet the greatest threats to the United States and our common defense. It also supports our servicemembers and their families with a 4.6% pay raise for our troops. “When I was a young soldier I had to live with decisions made in Washington. I will never forget what that felt like. That's why I take my responsibility on the Armed Services Committee very seriously,” said Congressman Jason Crow. “I’m proud to secure important wins for our servicemembers and for Colorado – providing a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, ensuring Coloradans remain on the frontier of technology and research, advancing US climate leadership, and increasing accountability in the military. I’m honored to help deliver a defense bill that will make us safer, stronger, and ensure we are doing right by our men and women in uniform,” he continued. Response to the War in Ukraine: Assessing our partners’ Will to Fight (Co-led with Rep. Meijer) Compels the Director of National Intelligence to compile a report assessing our partners’ will to fight, examining the case studies of conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iraq Appointing a Russian atrocities coordinator (Co-led with Rep. Waltz) Requires the Director of National Intelligence to appoint an intelligence community… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-statement-passage-respect-marriage-act | Congressman Neguse Statement on Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement to celebrate the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. “With this vote, Congress protected the dignity of citizens across America – regardless of gender, sexuality, race, or ethnicity. All Americans deserve fair and equal treatment under the law. “This moment holds particular importance to our community, thanks to the late Clela Rorex, Boulder County’s former County Clerk. Clela was a champion for equality, and in1975, made history as the first county clerk in the nation to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple, transforming the lives of countless families across the country. “Today’s vote honored Clela’s legacy and reaffirmed our commitment to ensuring that every American can live and marry free from discrimination.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-launch-investigation-ticketmasters-potential-unfair-or | Lawmakers launch investigation of Ticketmaster’s ‘potential unfair or deceptive practices’ following Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of House lawmakers – including U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – called on Ticketmaster today to provide their committee more information related to concerns raised of potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the live ticketing industry. In a letter sent to the CEO of Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Michael Rapino, the lawmakers – all of whom serve as senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee – said they were particularly concerned about the chaotic pre-sale of tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour and requested company officials meet with committee investigators to provide additional information on the company’s ticketing process by December 15. Among the information lawmakers have requested is specific details on “additional fees, insider reserves, dynamic pricing, restrictions on transferability, limited ticket availability, speculative ticketing, verified fan program requirements, and scalping by bots and other scammers.” “The Energy and Commerce Committee has previously raised concerns about business practices in the live ticketing industry,” the lawmakers wrote. “The recent pre-sale ticketing process for Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras tour – in which millions of fans endured delays, lockouts, and competition with aggressive scammers, scalpers, and bots – raises concerns over the potential unfair and deceptive practices that face consumers and eventgoers.” In addition to DeGette, the letter was signed by U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). It follows a similar investigation the committee launched in 2019 into allegations of unfair and deceptive practices in the live event ticketing industry. The investigation led to a February 2020 committee hearing, chaired by DeGette, in which Ticketmaster North America President Amy Howe testified tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-introduces-shield-act-bill-combat-heat-island-effect-air-pollution | Rep. Neguse Introduces SHIELD Act, Bill to Combat “Heat Island Effect” & Air Pollution | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Surveying the Heat Island Effect across Large Divisions, or SHIELD, Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to do a study of the heat island effect on large-scale installations and then compose a plan to increase greenery coverage to lessen the consequences of this climate phenomenon. The heat island effect has been shown to have an impact on sizable military installations, including military bases, and the increase in temperatures can lead to higher rates of heat-related illnesses in servicemembers. Congressman Neguse secured passage of this provision as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, but this marks the first time the bill has been introduced as a stand-alone measure. “As a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the House Natural Resources Committee, I am dedicated to building a more sustainable America. The SHIELD Act prioritizes climate mitigation in communities across this country, improving the livelihoods of Americans everywhere,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Read the bill text HERE. Heat islands can be found in urban or metropolitan areas and are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas due to unsustainable levels of human activity. Additionally, they contribute to higher temperatures, reduced nighttime cooling, and higher levels of air pollution. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-elected-lead-house-democrats-messaging-arm | Rep. Neguse Elected to Lead House Democrats’ Messaging Arm | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, or DPCC. In a statement, Congressman Neguse said: “I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues for giving me the opportunity and the privilege to serve as Chair of the DPCC in the 118th Congress. I look forward to working with every member of our incredible Caucus as we continue our work to put people over politics and deliver real results for the American people. “The task ahead for our Caucus, and indeed, for our country, is a momentous one. But while we know the next Congress will bring new challenges, I remain more hopeful than ever in House Democrats’ ability to build a more hopeful future for our country, and I’m excited about the opportunity to communicate our work towards that end – and why it matters – to the American people. “I look forward to working alongside Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark, Chair Aguilar, and our entire leadership team in the 118th Congress, and am excited to get to work and hit the ground running.” Background Congressman Joe Neguse was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the first African-American member of Congress in Colorado history. Congressman Neguse, who was just 34 at the time, was selected to serve as Co-Freshman Representative to Leadership, representing first-term members at the leadership table. In the 117th Congress, Congressman Neguse was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a DPCC Co-Chair. In addition, he served as the DCCC Recruitment and Red-to-Blue Co-Chair. Congressman Neguse’s historic election to DPCC Chair will make him the most senior member from Colorado at the House leadership table in 85 years. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-elected-republican-policy-committee | Rep. Lauren Boebert Elected to Republican Policy Committee | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was elected by her colleagues to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 118th Congress. Congresswoman Boebert will serve as the Representative for the 10th Region which includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. The Committee on Policy serves as an advisory group for House Republican Conference and allows committee members to discuss legislative proposals and report suggestions for Republican action and policy. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “I am honored to be elected to serve on the Republican Policy Committee. I am committed to delivering on the conservative policies we promised the American people. I have a unique opportunity to be a voice for four states, all of whom share Western Conservative values. Being their advocate is a responsibility that I take seriously. I look forward to working with all the Members of the Republican Policy Committee and our colleagues to deliver real solutions.” Republican Policy Committee Chairman Gary Palmer said, “Congresswoman Boebert will play an important role in promoting effective policies that benefit all Americans. Her focus on action and desire for results will be valuable assets on our team as we work to provide sound ideas for the Republican Conference to support.” Background The United States House of Representatives Republican Policy Committee (RPC) is comprised of 23 Members of Congress that advise the Republican Conference on policy positions. The Republican Policy Committee presents policy solutions to the House Republican Conference and carries out national policy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-stands-ute-mountain-ute-tribe-and-defends-tribal | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Stands Up for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Defends Tribal Sovereignty and Property Rights | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort supporting the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe by urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to reexamine their determination letter restricting the Tribe’s efforts to restore tribal land. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ one-sided decision ignored the critical concerns of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Instead of addressing the Tribe’s particular concerns regarding reservation land holdings, they gave the Tribe the bureaucratic run-a-round and relied on other irrelevant factors to make their detrimental decision. I am urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to reconsider its decision.” Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council Chairman Manuel Heart said, “We really appreciate Congresswoman Boebert and her letter in supporting the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. We have met with DOI in the past through the Solicitor’s office, and we feel that the Pinecrest Ranch is in Restricted Fee Status. Based on the original purchase of the Ranch and the settlement agreement with the Courts and the DOI. We went through the courts and there was a settlement agreement made on the mistake of ownership of the said Trust lands in New Mexico, between the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe. These lands purchased should have been put into the records of Ute Mountain Ute Tribal ownership from Trust to Trust instead of restricted fee or the current status of Fee Land. Thank you.” Background: Leading an effort to clarify a Bureau of Indian Affairs decision regarding the Ute Mountain Ute Pinecrest Ranch in Gunnison, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a congressional oversight inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is actively working to advocate for Tribes in Colorado’s Third Congressional District: In a legislative provision signed in law, Congresswoman Boebert secured $10 million for the Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage projects like the Southern Utes’ Pine River Indian Irrigation Project.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-advocates-land-management-solutions-mesa-county | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Advocates for Land Management Solutions for Mesa County | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort advocating for Mesa County to the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director and requested answers for the five-year delay in Mesa County’s effort to acquire a parcel of land. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Mesa County has been waiting more than five years for federal agencies to sell them a parcel of land that federal agencies claim they no longer need and want to sell. Mesa County plans to use this land for economic development in Clifton. Unfortunately, federal officials have dragged their heels and failed to get this commonsense land exchange done. I support Mesa County’s efforts that will facilitate economic growth in an area that needs new opportunities. I’m hopeful we will see some movement in the near future.” Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis said, “The County has been working with the BLM for over five years now to get this property. I really appreciate Congresswoman Boebert's efforts to get this across the finish line. It'll be a great economic benefit to the Clifton area.” Background: For more than five years, Mesa County has been trying to acquire a parcel, at fair market value, that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and no longer wants. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office met with Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack to discuss land management policies that are impacting Colorado’s Third District. Additionally, the Congresswoman has been active in public lands issues impacting the region and previously went on a Mesa County field site visit with senior Bureau of Land Management officials. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been a tireless champion defending rural Colorado’s land management interests, and she worked to keep the Bureau of Land Management western headquarters in Grand Junction so that local communities could have a voice in the land management decisions that impact their daily lives. Congresswoman Boebert’s successful effort to keep the Bureau’s western headquarters in Grand… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-lauren-boebert-and-doug-lamborn-lead-congressional-oversight-over-bidens | Reps. Lauren Boebert and Doug Lamborn Lead Congressional Oversight Over Biden’s Funding of Palestinian Terrorists | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Reps. Lauren Boebert and Doug Lamborn led 38 Members of Congress in congressional oversight over the Biden administration’s illegal funding of Palestinian terrorists in violation of the Taylor Force Act. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Palestinian Authority is a terrorist organization that pays the families of terrorists lavish monthly pensions as part of a so-called ‘Martyr’s Fund.’ In 2018, President Trump signed the Taylor Force Act, prohibiting U.S. taxpayer dollars from flowing to the Palestinian Authority while they pay for terrorist attacks against Americans and Israelis. In clear violation of the law, Joe Biden has provided more than half a billion dollars to the Palestinian Authority, putting America, Israel, and our western allies at risk. This lawless administration must be held accountable.” “I authored the Taylor Force Act in 2017 to ensure that the humanitarian and economic assistance provided by the United States government was not being used by the Palestinian Authority for its inhumane ‘pay-to-slay’ program,” said Congressman Doug Lamborn. “U.S. tax dollars should never support terrorist regimes that incentivize the murder of innocent people. I am deeply concerned that the Biden Administration has decided to disregard bipartisan consensus condemning this ‘martyr’ payment program and instead continues to knowing provide billions of taxpayer dollars to the Palestinian Authority.” Sarah N. Stern, Founder and President, Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET), said, “EMET thanks, from the bottom of our hearts, Representative Lauren Boebert and Representative Doug Lamborn, as well as the 36 others for ensuring that the Biden administration lives up to both the letter and the spirt of the Taylor Force Act. America should not be turning a blind eye towards the incentivization of the lavish payments towards Palestinian terrorists for the murder of American and Israeli citizens.” Background: Taylor Force was an American hero who graduated from West Point and served tours in Iraq and A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-leads-effort-secure-federal-resources-combat | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Leads Effort to Secure Federal Resources to Combat Fentanyl in Montezuma County | 2022-11-01 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort to secure additional federal resources for local law enforcement in Montezuma County to combat fentanyl and other deadly drugs through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Law enforcement experts know that the vast majority of fentanyl illegally comes across the southern border. Since Biden took office, enough fentanyl to kill every American 11 times over has been smuggled across our border. The crisis at the border has caused an explosion in deaths from the fentanyl epidemic, and it is ravaging rural Colorado. I am working to clean up this mess by standing with local law enforcement as they deal with the unprecedented jump in crime and drug trafficking. I visited the Montezuma-Cortez Drug Task Force and saw their amazing work firsthand. They are the best of the best, and they are deserving of additional federal resources through the HIDTA program. These additional resources will help the brave men and women of law enforcement in Montezuma County defend their community and save lives.” Montezuma County Sheriff Steven D. Nowlin said, “Securing a HIDTA designation for Montezuma County is something we’ve been trying to do now for eight years. It is definitely needed since the Four Corners region is a drug pipeline for the cartels along the Mexican border. I would certainly appreciate any help from the U.S. Congress to get this done and secure more assistance for our work to combat the flow of deadly drugs into our community.” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is actively working to back the blue and has secured the following support for local law enforcement: In legislation signed into law, Congresswoman Boebert successfully secured $515 million for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to provide critical resources for rural law enforcement. Congresswoman Boebert introduced legislation to designate fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. This designation will increase interagency cooperation and a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-joins-senator-bennet-colorado-lawmakers-calling-forest-service | Rep. Neguse Joins Senator Bennet, Colorado Lawmakers In Calling for Forest Service to Swiftly Implement Forestry Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act | 2022-11-01 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Forests, joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and several members of the Colorado congressional delegation in a letter calling for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to share information about its plan to implement the $10 billion in funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to address a backlog of forest management needs (including $5 billion in wildfire mitigation funding in the IRA modeled after Rep. Neguse’s Civilian Conservation Corps. legislation). “As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of wildfires across the West, it is imperative that the Forest Service move expeditiously to allocate the new funding,” wrote the lawmakers in the letter. “The $10 billion in combined funding from the Infrastructure Law and the IRA represents a historic opportunity to address wildland fire and forest management across jurisdictions, at a scale commensurate with the West’s wildfire crisis, through shared priority setting with States, Tribes and other partners.” “The USFS has already taken valuable steps to develop a framework for the implementation of these funds,” continued the lawmakers. “However, critical details about the timing and specific use of these funds remain undetermined.” “We appreciate your leadership in quickly laying the groundwork to allocate the historic new funding for forest health and management in the Infrastructure Law and IRA. We welcome a meeting with USFS to discuss the issues raised in this letter and request your staff provide quarterly briefings on the implementation of new forest-related provisions in Colorado,” they concluded. Read the full letter here. As Chair of the House National Forests Subcommittee, Neguse and Senator Bennet announced last month that over $5.1 million from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated already to help the state of Colorado invest in critical wildfire resiliency projects. Fundi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-november-staff-mobile-office | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases November Staff Mobile Office Hours | 2022-10-31 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,764,058.69 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-announces-over-2-million-federal-funds-poudre-head-start | Congressman Neguse Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funds for Poudre Head Start Program, $1 Million for Thompson Programs | 2022-10-31 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Poudre School District will receive $2,174,190 in federal funding and Thompson School District will receive $1,071,780 for their Head Start programs. This funding will go toward supporting Head Start in both districts in delivering high-quality, evidence-based education and comprehensive services to children throughout the county. “Head Start sets our children up for a lifetime of success by providing the support needed to help kids learn and grow. For parents throughout our communities, these programs are critical. I’m excited to celebrate such a large investment in local families and students and will continue our office’s advocacy for Head Start funding,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Head Start and Early Head Start provide no-cost access to child care and family partnerships for 275 preschoolers and 110 families prenatal to 36 months in Poudre School District. With this funding, we empower our community’s eligible families and children to build a foundation for learning and success. What an honor and a joy it is to work as partners with families as they begin their educational journey with their children. Through preschool services, home visiting opportunities, parent-and-child-together events, and prenatal education and support, we get to celebrate alongside our families as their children achieve milestone after milestone! We are grateful for this partnership!” said Poudre School District Director of Early Childhood Education, Becca Benedict. The Thompson School District is honored to be a continuing recipient of the Head Start grant. Thousands of students and families have benefitted from the program in the Loveland–Berthoud community. The Head Start funds provide the opportunity to make a difference for our preschool students and our families. And with the support of Congressman Joe Neguse, we continue to make a difference for our students and families. Our vision for our program is ‘Children and Families Empowered for a Lifetime of Learning’. H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-leads-effort-increase-water-storage-and-build-new | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Leads Effort to Increase Water Storage and Build New Reservoir | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert supported the Huerfano Water Conservancy District’s effort to combat drought by enlarging the Maria-Stevens Reservoir, connecting three existing reservoirs, and building the Bruce Canyon Reservoir. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The new Bruce Canyon Reservoir and other Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative water projects will be transformational for our communities. These locally-driven solutions will add thousands of acre-feet of water storage.” President of the Huerfano Water Conservancy District Scott D. King said, “Congresswoman Boebert, I would like to thank you for your letter of support for our water project in Huerfano County. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we appreciate your taking time to support rural water. We look forward to reaching out to you in the future.” Background: Over the past seven years, multiple local agencies and organizations have worked together with the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District to help develop the Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative. This Collaborative is working on building water projects that will help supply water to La Veta and benefit local agriculture. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been working hard on water issues for the District: Supporting 566 water projects that would provide new or improved ditches, pipelines, conveyance, and storage for Conejos, Alamosa, Rio Grande, and Mineral counties. Advocating to defeat the misguided proposal put forth by the Denver suburbs to steal seven billion gallons of water per year in perpetuity from the San Luis Valley. Introducing the Western Water Security Act to protect private water rights, defend against federal water grabs, and help ensure an abundant supply of clean water for future generations. Fighting federal bureaucracy to get the San Luis Valley weather radar online to improve precipitation forecasting for local water districts. Aggressively working to remove invasive salt cedar and Russian olive trees that are guzzling water and recently worked with Montezum… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-790000-grant-low-no-emission-school-buses-grand-county | Rep. Neguse Announces $790,000 Grant for Low-No Emission School Buses in Grand County | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8’s announcement naming East Grand School District as a winner of a 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate. The $790,000 in funding awarded to East Grand School District is part of a larger $965 million nationwide investment, made possible by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “As communities across America continue our work towards a renewable energy future, I am excited that the EPA has taken yet another step to support their efforts. The $790,000 in funding they’ve awarded to the East Grand School District will help to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. Together we are building a cleaner, greener Colorado,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. The EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over the next five years from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. “We are excited for the opportunity to receive these funds and put daily electric buses on the road to deliver and return our students from school. We also are equally excited to replace some of our oldest and outdated buses in our fleet. We are entering a new era in our transportation department that will require new learning and internal growth. We are in the business of learning and will model these new lessons like we want all to do in our district. We hope to engage community partners as we move forward to ensure we collaboratively build a stronger understanding and infrastructure in transportation. We look forward to learning together,” said East Grand School District Superintendent, Brad Ray. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner air and healthier environments for school children in communities across the Mountains and Plains region,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These zero-emission electric buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate exposure to harmful pollutants such as soot, fine pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-bennet-hickenlooper-call-for-independent-investigation-into-death-at-the-aurora-ice-facility | Crow, Bennet, Hickenlooper Call for Independent Investigation Into Death at the Aurora ICE Facility | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by US Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in calling for an independent Inspector General investigation into the recent death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza at the Aurora GEO Group facility, a privately-owned ICE detention center. The Colorado lawmakers also emphasized the importance of maintaining access to detainees who witnessed the events preceding Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and the Facility’s response. Specifically, they request that the agencies prevent witnesses from being transferred to other facilities against their will and issue stays of removal for witnesses who have deportation orders. “The [GEO] Facility’s negative history has resulted in enhanced congressional oversight,” wrote the Members. “As we endeavor to provide enhanced oversight of this Facility, we urge you to keep our offices informed of the agency’s investigations into Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death. In adherence with agency protocol, we request that the DHS OIG and ICE OPR independently investigate Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and make the results of the investigations publicly available.” Following completion of the investigations, the lawmakers also requested a Member-level briefing to understand the circumstances surrounding Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and what steps the Facility should take to prevent similar deaths in the future. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear Inspector General Cuffari and Acting Director Johnson: On October 14, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza, who was detained at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility (“Facility”) operated by the GEO Group in Aurora, Colorado. As the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) conducts a review of this fatality, we request that our offices be kept regularly apprised of the investigation process and results. We also request that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) complet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-and-sens-bennet-hickenlooper-applaud-waiver-allowing-colorado | Rep. Neguse and Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper Applaud Waiver Allowing Colorado to Directly Administer Marshall Fire Recovery Funds | 2022-10-24 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision to allow the State of Colorado to directly administer $6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for recovery from the Marshall Fire. This announcement follows a letter the lawmakers sent in August, urging HUD to approve the state’s waiver request to streamline the recovery process for communities rebuilding after the Marshall Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs requested to waive the HUD rule that requires Boulder County to administer funds, instead of the state. This requirement would have strained the county’s limited resources and delayed recovery. “Over the past ten months, we’ve worked to ensure that our community has the federal resources necessary to recover and rebuild from the Marshall Fire, the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. We’ve also partnered with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to secure administrative relief for our community at every turn, including expanded coverage for FEMA’s private property debris removal program. I’m grateful that the Department of Housing & Urban Development has provided additional relief by granting our request for a Community Development Block Grant waiver, which will enable the State of Colorado to administer these funds directly and streamline the recovery process. And we will keep working every day to ensure that federal resources are brought to bear as our community recovers from this unprecedented disaster,” said Congressman Neguse. “We greatly appreciate HUD’s flexibility and support on this matter,” said Senator Bennet. “Every dollar we save by streamlining the process is another dollar for the survivors of the Marshall Fire as they continue to rebuild.” “We must help rebuild the communities impacted by the Marshall Fire. This HUD waiver will get funding faster to those who need it most,” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-takes-action-reduce-energy-prices | Rep. Lauren Boebert Takes Action to Reduce Energy Prices | 2022-10-21 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort demanding accountability for Biden's failed energy policies and asking what actions this administration plans to take to reduce pain at the pump. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Biden has waged an all-out war on American energy, and we are all paying the price for it. Gas is $4 a gallon again, and moms are spending more than $75 dollars to fill up their minivans. The worst part about it is this administration still doesn’t have a plan. I’ve had enough of this nonsense. It’s time to reduce inflation, lower gas prices, stop raiding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and drill, baby, drill.” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led 11 Members of Congress in a congressional oversight letter to Secretaries Granholm and Haaland encouraging action and seeking accountability for the worsening energy crisis. The Members include Reps. Mary Miller (IL-15), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Greg Steube (FL-17), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01). The full text of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s letter to Secretaries Granholm and Haaland is available here and below: Secretaries Granholm and Haaland, This administration has done everything possible to discourage oil production and raise energy costs on the American people, and the egregious results speak for themselves: the average national price of a gallon of gas peaked at over five dollars in June before decreasing due to a drop off in demand and the onset of recession. While some Americans have come to view a brief decline in gas prices as a welcome respite during record high inflation, increasing interest rates, and a sputtering economy, gas prices are still much too high and they are starting to increase again. On Wednesday, October 5, news outlets reported that OPEC and non-OPEC producers will pursue output cuts of two million barrels of oil a day; due to the OPEC cartel’s reconstituted and outsized influence i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-stands-american-hero-being-discharged-religious-objection | Rep. Lauren Boebert Stands up for American Hero Being Discharged for Religious Objection to Vaccine Mandate | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort supported by seventeen Members of Congress to Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Linda Fagan urging the Coast Guard to allow America’s heroes that request religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates to continue to serve this great country. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch is an American hero, and he deserves to be treated as such. Due to the vaccine mandate, his rescue mission responding to Hurricane Ian may be his last, as he is set to be involuntarily discharged in 30 to 60 days. The federal government’s failure to respect religious freedom and allow these exemptions is causing the military to lose talented individuals like Petty Officer Loesch. It’s time to end these mandates and support our troops’ religious freedom!” Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch said, “If I had asked any of the people I saved yesterday if they wanted to come with me even though I am unvaccinated, every single one of them would have said ‘yes.’ It just sucks that [Biden] thanked me yet the vaccine mandate is what’s kicking me out. I just love my job, and I’m really good at it. It sucks. I feel like this is the job that I was born to do.” Background: Joe Biden publicized a phone call he had with Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch thanking him for his heroic actions in saving a wheelchair-bound woman and her husband during a search and rescue mission following Hurricane Ian. Petty Officer Second Class Loesch told Tucker Carlson that although he appreciated the recognition, he is still facing involuntary discharge for refusing to take the COVID vaccine despite filing a religious exemption. In response, Rep. Boebert led an effort supported by seventeen Members of Congress and sent a congressional oversight letter to Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard urging for the reconsideration of the Coast Guard’s policy denyi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-joins-governor-polis-senators-bennet-hickenlooper-formal | Rep. Neguse Joins Governor Polis, Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper in Formal Groundbreaking of I-70 Floyd Hill Project | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Representative Neguse is accompanied by Governor Jared Polis and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper during the groundbreaking ceremony, made possible by investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse celebrated the formal groundbreaking of the Floyd Hill I-70 expansion project, funded by a $100,000,000 grant for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded through the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In February, Representative Neguse, Governor Polis, and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a tour of Floyd Hill and I-70, and an opportunity to discuss how these investments will benefit the people of Colorado. “As we are all well aware, Floyd Hill is a gateway to Colorado’s robust outdoor recreation and mountain tourism industries—and that unique role brings unique challenges. Thanks to investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we will see a dramatic decrease in not only travel times but in transportation-related costs. And as we break ground today we are taking one huge step toward a safer, more efficient Colorado,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. The Floyd Hill project will expand Interstate 70 (I-70), adding a third westbound travel lane. It will also repair roads in the area, rebuild interchanges and frontage roads, add a fourth westbound lane for slow-moving vehicles, and add wildlife crossings. As a gateway to Colorado’s mountain communities, this roadway is faced with the unique challenges of a heavy tourism corridor. “I am thrilled to announce the start of the I-70 Floyd Hill project which will add a lane Westbound from the top of Floyd Hill to the mountain express lane and a climbing lane Eastbound from the bottom of Floyd Hill to the Homestead exit. These improvements will improve safety, reduce traffic and make it easier and faster for people to access the outdoors and mountain communities. When we passed the bipartisan ten-year infrastructure p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-neguse-degette-help-introduce-bipartisan-colorado-river-conservation-bill-affecting-40m-people-in-western-united-states | Reps. Crow, Neguse, DeGette Help Introduce Bipartisan Colorado River Conservation Bill Affecting 40M People in Western United States | 2022-10-18 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Diana DeGette (CO-01) joined a bipartisan group of Western members led by Reps. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Susie Lee (NV-03) to help introduced the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act which incentivizes Colorado River water users to conserve more precious water resources As the Colorado River is facing historic challenges in meeting the water needs of millions of people living in the West, this legislation reauthorizes the System Conservation Pilot Program, as part of the Upper Colorado River Commission’sFive-Point Plan to avoid mandatory cuts to Colorado River water users. This program is critical to helping keep water in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, reservoirs that are part of a system providing water to more than 40 million people across the Western United States. This crucial bill comes at the mark of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which protects streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands across the country. “Colorado faces the driest climate in U.S. history. That’s why I’m proud to work with members of the CO delegation as well as Reps. Stansbury, Lesko, and Lee to empower community water conservation efforts in response to the drought,” said Rep. Crow. “Reauthorizing water conservation programs with proven success keeps water flowing to millions of users and fulfills our promise to protect the lifeblood of our state.” “As record-breaking drought conditions worsen it is imperative that we use programs that are proven to support and conserve our critical water sources. The System Conservation Pilot Program increases drought preparedness for Coloradans and communities across the West, and I’m proud to join this legislation which would reauthorize the important program,” said Rep. Neguse. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation concludedin the agency's 2021 report to Congress that the System Conservation Pilot Program has been successful. The report further noted that the program can serve as a platf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/victory-veterans-national-personnel-records-bureaucrats-back-work | Victory for Veterans: The National Personnel Records Bureaucrats Back at Work | 2022-10-17 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The National Archivist of the United States announced that due to congressional oversight from Congresswoman Boebert and others, National Personnel Records Center employees have finally quit teleworking and are back in the office, allowing veterans to receive their documents in a timely manner. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “It is inexcusable that some of our veterans were unable to get medical treatment for more than a year and a half because Biden’s bureaucrats were sitting at home on the couch while the rest of America was working. It should shock no one that now that these public servants are back in the office, actual work is being done, the backlog is being significantly reduced, and our nation’s heroes are now getting the official records they need for benefits from a government agency in a timelier manner. While this is welcome news, it shouldn’t have taken multiple oversight efforts by Members of Congress to get federal employees back to work and to do their jobs. America’s veterans deserve better!” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent two letters (available here and here) to the National Personnel Records Center requesting that it return to in-person work. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert cosponsored the RECORDS Act to mandate that staff return to appropriate levels of in-person work to reduce unacceptable backlogs. The National Archivist of the United States responded to Congresswoman Boebert’s congressional oversight effort stating, “Since directing all staff to return for on-site work in March of this year, NPRC has reduced its overall backlog from 603,000 to 437,000 requests.” Prior to Congresswoman Boebert’s oversight, some requests at the National Personnel Records Center took up to 18 months to fulfill. This unacceptable wait time was devastating for veterans who needed their personnel files in order to receive medical care, access the benefits they earned, or receive replacement medals they earned. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s staff is available to help veterans resolve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-measure-reaffirm-fdas-power-preempt-states-efforts | Lawmakers introduce measure to reaffirm FDA’s power to preempt states’ efforts to ban abortion pills | 2022-10-17 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY) introduced a resolution today to reaffirm the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to preempt state law and ensure patients continue to have access to reproductive health care products – including abortion pills. The measure comes as more than a dozen states have enacted new laws to limit, or outright ban, patients’ access to reproductive care in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. And, as some states are now reportedly seeking to criminalize the delivery of abortion pills by mail to patients within their borders. The resolution reaffirms the FDA’s preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting regulations that limit or prohibit patients from accessing reproductive health products approved by the agency, including abortion pills delivered directly to patients. It also reaffirms the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to take action against any state that enacts a law that prohibits or limits a patients’ ability to access or use such products. “We are not going to sit back and allow states to put their own radical agendas between patients and the care they need,” said DeGette, co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. “Every woman in this country, no matter where she lives or how much money she makes, deserves the freedom to make her own health care decisions – including whether to use birth control or seek abortion care. By reaffirming FDA’s power to regulate such products, we are sending the states a clear message that we will not tolerate any attempt to limit women’s access to reproductive care.” “Congress must act immediately to prevent states from banning medication abortions,” Jones said. “Our most fundamental rights are under attack by this rogue Supreme Court majority, and we have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect these rights and defend every American’s access to life-saving medical care. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and safeguard reproductive heal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-about-bidens-colorado-land-grab | What They are Saying About Biden’s Colorado Land Grab | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance stated, “Designating more national monuments like Camp Hale adds to the list of protected lands that the federal government struggles to fund and maintain. There is already a $22 billion backlog of conservation and infrastructure projects for protected lands, while costs continue to balloon because of government mismanagement. The bright spot is that GAOA provided secure funding for conservation derived almost exclusively from federal oil and natural gas production. On the other hand, Biden has been intent on eliminating federal oil and natural gas since day one of his presidency. It’s not clear the president is aware that oil and natural gas and conservation are directly linked. An attack on one is an attack on the other. Therefore, the president’s policies have created a double whammy that put the future of Camp Hale and other public lands at risk. “In addition, the White House has initiated a withdrawal for the Thompson Divide while advancing a false narrative that energy development and land protection are mutually exclusive. Oil and natural gas activity has taken place in the Thompson Divide area since the 1940s while conserving the land. We can do both: we can develop energy while protecting the land. The area remains a vital resource and is located within the second largest potential natural gas reserve in the United States. There’s no need to lock away public lands and minerals, especially at a time of high energy prices. “We’re proud that revenues from oil and natural gas production on non-park, non-wilderness public lands provides the vast majority of the $2.8 billion annually for federal conservation. However, if Biden’s attacks on our industry are not reversed, over time the revenue stream for these conservation programs will dry up. Compounding the problem, the cost of protecting iconic places has swelled under the current administration. Money that should be spent in the field protecting places like Camp Hale is being squandered in Washington, D.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-on-death-at-the-aurora-ice-detention-facility | Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Death at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement on the confirmed death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza at the Aurora GEO Group facility, a privately-owned ICE detention center. “I join our community in mourning the loss of life at the GEO Group’s immigration detention facility in Aurora last week. Our thoughts are with Mr. Ariel Calero-Mendoza’s family and friends as they deal with this difficult news. “Since joining Congress, I have used all tools at my disposal to perform oversight of this facility. As soon as my office became aware of this tragedy, we immediately sought more information. As I continue regular oversight, I will see to it that proper protocol is followed.” Background: Rep. Crow has conducted ongoing oversight of this facility since he began representing our community in Congress. In 2019, after being unable to gain access to the facility, he passed the POD Act to ensure members of Congress could enter these federal facilities and provide accountability for their constituents. Crow’s office performs consistent oversight and publishes weekly reports to keep constituents informed about what is happening inside the facility. Earlier this year, Rep. Crow pressed the Biden Administration to close for-profit immigration detention centers like the GEO Group facility in Aurora. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-biden-land-grab-and-attack-affordable-energy | Rep. Boebert Blasts Biden Land Grab and Attack on Affordable Energy | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, “Rather than working on real issues like reducing inflation and improving the economy, Joe Biden came to Colorado today to unilaterally lock up hundreds of thousands of acres through the stroke of his pen and prevent Coloradans from using our public lands for activities that we want and need. Shamefully, Biden ignored the concerns and opposition of impacted communities so he could appease Green New Deal extremists. Equally troubling, they hid their true motivations and failed to be transparent about the harm and restrictions that will result from this massive land grab. With gas prices skyrocketing, OPEC decreasing its oil production, and Americans already struggling to pay their utility bills, this land grab to shut down American energy and natural resources production could not come at a worse time. “I have a few questions the fake news should ask Joe Biden about his land grab: With gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, how does preventing oil and gas production on 280,000 acres help and when will you stop your attacks on responsible energy production? Since you are also preventing mining on 280,000 acres, where are you going to get the minerals for all your electric vehicles, children mining with their bare hands in the Congo? Why did you claim you are taking today’s action in part to benefit the tribes, when the nearest tribal reservation is 4 ½ hours away? How many fewer trips overseas would you have to take to beg OPEC and the Saudi Prince to increase oil production if you allowed responsible energy production on the lands you locked up today? Why did you put the priorities of Green New Deal extremists ahead of hard-working Coloradans? How many catastrophic wildfires are going to burn as a result of your land grab that prevents timber harvesting and forest management?” “As if it weren’t enough for Joe Biden to deplete our emergency strategic petroleum reserves for political gamesmanship and then getting brushed off by OPEC after begging them to increase oil su… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/camp-hale-named-americas-newest-national-monument-public-lands-chairman-neguse | Camp Hale Named America’s Newest National Monument; Public Lands Chairman Neguse: “This treasured landscape will now be protected for generations to come.” | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, will join President Biden in his district in Eagle County for the President’s announcement designating ?Colorado’s Camp Hale as the country’s newest national monument, and a 20-year mineral withdrawal in the Thompson Divide area. The Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument permanently protects the historic sites and public landscapes located in the state’s Eagle Valley region. Representative Neguse has championed this designation for several years through the introduction of his bill, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which he secured passage of five times in the House of Representatives. Today’s decision from the Biden Administration comes just a month after Rep. Neguse, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis wrote to President Biden requesting he use his Presidential authorities to protect the landscapes included in the CORE Act, including Camp Hale and the Thompson Divide, following a visit from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that Chairman Neguse hosted in Eagle County. The administration is also announcing a proposed 20-year mineral withdrawal for 225,000 acres in the Thompson Divide area to prohibit mining, in response to this letter and broad concerns about protecting the Thompson Divide’s important wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, grazing lands and clean air and water. “For over a decade, Colorado’s mountain and rural communities, small businesses, recreation groups, ranchers and conservationists have worked together in an effort to protect our public lands, honor the legacy of Camp Hale and secure outdoor recreation opportunities. Today, I join with all Coloradans in applauding President Biden’s decision to name Camp Hale as this country’s newest national monument. Today’s decision will ensure that this treasured landscape is protected for generations to come,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Camp … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-neguse-delivers-remarks-camp-hale-continental-divide-national | ICYMI: Rep. Neguse Delivers Remarks at Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument Designation | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Watch the full remarks here. Lafayette, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, joined President Joe Biden as he designated Colorado’s Camp Hale as the country’s newest national monument. KEY POINTS: “When I first began serving in Congress, I had the special opportunity to tour these grounds with Sandy, a World War II veteran who trained at Camp Hale and spent his final years working to preserve this land. And Sandy once wrote, “I grew up in [an] America…that valued our wild lands, and this is a value that I hope lives on long after I am gone.” Today, we made good. The president made good. Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper and Governor Polis made good on the promise to Sandy. That this land is valued, and the service of the 10th Mountain Division will never, never be forgotten.” […] “I am so proud that after championing the protection of this area with Senator Bennet, who has been tireless for a decade, working to get this done, that we can now honor the legacy of Sandy and the 10th Mountain Division and that this will be a reality.” FULL REMARKS: “Thank you, Secretary Vilsack, of course to Governor Polis, to my two colleagues in the United States Senate—Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper—and to President Joe Biden. Let me just say this, it is truly historic—truly special—for this president to have designated Camp Hale-Continental Divide as America’s newest national monument and to make the decision to do it here, in this treasured landscape. Mr. President, we thank you. Eagle County you can do better than that! Let’s give another round of applause to the President of the United States. I could not be more thrilled to be here today, on this historic day. We know that it would not be possible were it not for the tireless advocacy of the veterans of the 10th Mountain Division—there are many of whom are here today. Their families, you heard the governor talk about one, in particular, a veteran who is no longer with us, Sandy Treat. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-supports-grant-archuleta-county-veterans-memorial-park | Rep. Lauren Boebert Supports Grant for Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park | 2022-10-11 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter supporting a grant for Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park is an important landmark in Pagosa Springs that honors our nation’s heroes. The park has some significant parking and accessibility needs. I am a strong supporter of our veterans and am trying to help the park with their needs so we can properly pay tribute to America’s local heroes.” Richard Walker, Board Member, Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park, said, “The Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park (VMP) is a work in progress and a work of love. We often host memorial services, in cooperation with the American Legion Post 108 of Pagosa Springs, for deceased veterans of the four corners area, sometimes as many as 6 a month. Last September, we held a commemorative event for the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. This event was attended by over 180 people and our town's population is only about 1,500. We were joined by Pagosa's Fire Department, Police Department, Archuleta Sheriff's officers, and our Emergency Management Response team. We have a commemorative brick display where people can purchase a brick engraved in remembrance of their loved ones who served and/or perished in service to our country. The park has walking trails which are used daily, year-round. There are benches for visitors to sit and contemplate the sacrifices that our veterans have made to maintain our freedom, or just take in the view of the distant San Juan mountains, as well as picnic tables. Each year we hold a Veteran's Day observance including a flag ceremony, bugler playing ‘Taps’, and a rifle salute by the American Legion Honor Guard. “We recently completed our parking lot expansion but still need to add sidewalks and other improvements. Longer term plans include restroom facilities, a reflection pond, a picnic pavilion, commemorative circles for each branch of our armed forces, and an expanded area for our brick display. Obvi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-wyden-advocate-continued-support-land-and-water-conservation | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden Advocate for Continued Support of Land and Water Conservation Fund | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) wrote to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and other Biden Administration Cabinet officials requesting they increase investments to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in Fiscal Year 2024. The letter, signed by over 30 lawmakers, requested that the President’s Budget Request for FY24 include $450 million in discretionary funding for LWCF, to complement the mandatory allocations provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). “As Chair of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee, I am committed to promoting programs across this country that work to conserve our public lands and improve outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. The LWCF works in partnership with leaders from all levels of government to ensure that our treasured spaces are protected for generations to come. We must make sure that as they grow, our support for their initiatives grows with them,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. "The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important conservation program. It is vital for increasing recreation access in Oregon and across the country, which in turn supports rural economies and allows folks of all ages enjoy better access to public lands for recreation, hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, or paddling. I am all in to protect our landscapes and improve our recreational opportunities, and that means securing more LWCF funding,” said Senator Wyden. The lawmakers continued, writing: “We are writing to express our support for strengthening the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), our nation’s most important conservation and recreation program. LWCF supports an array of benefits, from protecting drinking water and conserving natural infrastructure, to providing landscape conservation, habitat protection, and outdoor recreation access f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-supports-preservation-historic-cardiff-coke-ovens | Rep. Boebert Supports Preservation of Historic Cardiff Coke Ovens | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert strongly supported the efforts of the Glenwood Springs Historical Society and their grant application to preserve the Cardiff Coke Ovens. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Cardiff Coke Ovens helped build Colorado and the West and are a unique landmark worthy of preservation. The ovens once burned coal to create coke which was then used to make steel used in railroad tracks throughout the country. I am working in conjunction with local stakeholders to preserve Colorado’s unique history and culture for the next generation.” Garfield County Commissioner John Martin said, “Garfield County is attempting to help save local history and recognize the contribution of the Glenwood Springs area to the Industrial Revolution.” Glenwood Springs City Councilman Tony Hershey said, “Maintaining Colorado’s history is so important. I’m grateful for Congresswoman Boebert’s support of the Cardiff Coke Ovens preservation effort, something that also has the backing of the City.” Background: The Cardiff Coke Ovens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Congresswoman Boebert supports their preservation as do the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, the Glenwood Springs City Council, and the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. Once Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge project is complete, the Cardiff Coke Ovens could become an easily accessible and popular tourist site. In June, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter supporting Glenwood Springs’ grant application for the South Bridge project, stating, “The Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge Project has strong local support…This project is critical to provide a secondary evacuation route in the event of a wildfire, coal seam fire, or other natural disaster threatening Glenwood Springs. This worthwhile project will also help reduce congestion along the I-70 corridor. I am grateful to local officials for working with me on this issue in a bipartisan manner, and I look forward to seeing the South Bridge Project completed.” The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-legislation-designate-taliban-controlled-afghanistan | Rep. Boebert Introduces Legislation to Designate Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Terrorism | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to designate Afghanistan a state sponsor of terrorism. Congresswoman Boebert said, “As a result of Biden’s botched Afghanistan surrender that killed 13 American service members, Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for terrorists. Equally troubling, these terrorists now have access to more than $7 billion of U.S. supplied weapons, ground vehicles, and aircraft that we left behind. ISIS and al Qaeda are flourishing, have close ties to the Taliban, and now have the capability to attack us on U.S. soil. One of the best ways to protect the American people from these terrorists is to stop the money from flowing by formally designating Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.” Background: Congresswoman Boebert introduced the Taliban Sponsor Terrorism Act, legislation that would designate Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Taliban have orchestrated and participated in numerous acts of international terrorism over the last several decades. The Taliban has never renounced al Qaeda or broke off its affiliation with them, and they also have close affiliations with ISIS. U.S. officials have warned that al Qaeda and ISIS continue to grow their presence in Afghanistan. In fact, 2000 highly-trained ISIS fighters were let out of prison. Thomas West, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, recently stated, “The U.S. is deeply concerned about a number of other terrorist groups active in Afghanistan.” He also pointed out that Ayman al Zawahiri was free to walk the streets of Kabul and was found living in a home owned by people who have senior positions within the new Taliban regime. A 2022 United Nations report found, “There are no recent signs that the Taliban has taken steps to limit the activities of foreign terrorist fighters in the country. On the contrary, terrorist groups enjoy greater freedom there than at any time in recent history.” The report also found Osama Bin Laden’s son, Abdallah, “visited Afghanistan in October for meetings wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-accepts-appointment-to-nato-parliamentary-assembly | Congressman Jason Crow Accepts Appointment to NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger and member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees, today accepted Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s appointment to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. NATO Parliamentary Assembly members serve as an essential link between NATO and member nations across the Atlantic Alliance, facilitating open dialogue among members to influence critical decisions related to defense and diplomacy. Speaker Pelosi announced the appointment today during the House’s pro forma session. “I’ve spent my career safeguarding our country. We know America is stronger and safer when we build alliances in support of security, human rights, and democracy. I’m proud to be appointed by Speaker Pelosi to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to represent America’s interests with the alliance,” said Congressman Crow. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was created in 1955 to provide a unique, specialized forum for members of parliament to provide greater transparency of NATO policies and foster better understanding of the Alliance’s objectives and missions among legislators and citizens. The Assembly is a separate institution from NATO’s main political decision-making body of 30 governments. Since the Cold War, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has assumed the role of integrating into its work parliamentarians from countries seeking a closer association with NATO. By strengthening parliamentary democracy throughout the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond, NATO Parliamentary Assembly complements and reinforces NATO’s partnership and cooperation. Crow has recently led efforts to strengthen ties with U.S. international allies, including introducing bipartisan legislation to improve the intelligence community’s ability to assess the will to fightof allies, allow U.S. contributions to NATO to be used for improving climate resilience of our NATO partners’ military installations, and to honor our promises to U.S. friends and partners in Afghanistan with the introduction of theAfghan Adjustment Ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-over-6-million-rural-and-mountain-communities-across | Rep. Neguse Announces Over $6 Million for Rural and Mountain Communities Across Colorado’s 2nd District | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced $6,358,028 in federal funding from the Local Consistency and Tribal Assistance Fund has been allocated to counties across Colorado’s Second Congressional District. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)—established as part of the American Rescue Plan—provides flexible support for eligible rural, mountain, and tribal communities to meet the needs of their jurisdiction. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) was created in the American Rescue Plan, providing additional support for counties participating in certain federal revenue-sharing programs related to federal land and taking into account economic conditions in those counties. In September, Representative Neguse and Senator Wyden introduced the Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Treasury to prioritize rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating these kinds of payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, consistent with the original intent of the program. “I am proud to see this significant amount of funding head to our rural, mountain, and tribal communities. Colorado counties can utilize these resources to fund local schools, improve road maintenance, and support emergency response operations. If you are eligible for these funds, please do not miss out on the deadline to submit requests,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Eligible revenue-sharing counties must request funding by January 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Alaska Standard Time (AKST). If an eligible revenue-sharing county does not complete its submission by that deadline, the county will not be eligible for either the first or second payment under the LATCF. Find more information, and the portal for submissions, HERE. The following counties in the second district have been allocated the amounts listed below in Fiscal Years 2022 (FY 22) and 2023 (FY 23): Boulder County $130,746.02 in FY 22 $130,746.02 in FY 23 Clear Creek County $135,611.3… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-secures-reauthorization-homeless-veterans-reintegration-program | Rep. Neguse Secures Reauthorization of Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program in Stopgap Government Funding Bill | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that a critical component of his bill, the Veterans Job Training Act, was enacted as part of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6833). The stopgap government funding bill successfully extended the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) through 2025. “In voting to support the critical funding of government agencies, we were also able to make a tremendous step forward in our work to support recovering and rehabilitating veterans. Extending the deadline for the HVRP will support countless former servicemembers, and I am thrilled to see it enacted,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. While the Continuing Appropriations Resolution extends HVRP for another three years, the Neguse bill includes a desperately needed $25 million per year increase in programmatic funding, which Neguse continues to advocate for. The HVRP program administered by the Department of Labor is the only federal grant program that focuses exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans. The program's core objectives are to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address problems facing homeless veterans. Learn more about the program, here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-moore-advocate-streamline-social-security-administrative-processes | Reps. Neguse, Moore Advocate to Streamline Social Security Administrative Processes | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) wrote to Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, requesting an update on the agency’s efforts to expedite the processing of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications and appeals. Both programs provide assistance to Americans who meet the requirements for disability as well as those who are older, blind, or have little to no income. The lawmakers also requested information on how the Social Security Administration (SSA) is working to ensure agency materials are accessible for all individuals, regardless of their specific needs. “Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the backlog of pending SSDI and SSI cases increased exponentially. Social Security employees worked tirelessly to adapt to a new environment, and more must be done to ensure access to these critical benefits,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The process for applying for Social Security disability benefits is difficult to navigate, and only worsened by inaccessible materials and chronic underfunding, despite the program’s growing needs. For vulnerable individuals who are unable to work and are applying for benefits to survive, delays and denials without proper recourse can be frustrating, and at worst, devastating. I recognize that SSA has been severely underfunded and I will continue to fight to increase the agency’s resources. That said, as a Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee member, I join Rep. Neguse in leading the call for improved services, so that both SSA beneficiaries and applicants have access to the timely and accessible information and the benefits they have earned and are owed,” said Congresswoman Moore. The lawmakers continued on writing: “In 2021, over 9 million people received Social Security disability benefits. According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, over half of all beneficiaries rely on Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security for 90… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguses-bipartisan-antitrust-bill-protect-consumers-small-businesses | Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Antitrust Bill to Protect Consumers & Small Businesses Passes the House | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, secured House passage of his bipartisan legislation to ensure antitrust authorities have the necessary resources to protect consumers. The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act would update merger filing fees for the first time since 2001, lower the burden on small and medium-sized businesses, and raise enough revenue so that taxpayer dollars aren’t required to fund necessary increases to agency enforcement budgets. To make certain this legislation is a permanent solution to the outdated fee structure and not a one-time fix, the filing fees will be linked to increases in the Producer Price Index going forward. The bill is also sponsored by Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) and is led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in the U.S. Senate. “By strengthening antitrust enforcement and ensuring that corporate parties to larger mergers pay their fair share and consumers don’t have to foot the bill, Congress is preventing anti-competition tactics that harm American consumers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. I am proud to see my colleagues take action to move our bipartisan bill forward and will continue to push for its passage in the Senate,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Premerger filing fees have not changed since 2001, and the current fee structure places too heavy a burden on smaller deals and too small a fee on larger deals. The fee for a $900 million deal should not be the same as that for a $60 billion deal. And despite the massive increase in merger filings in the last five years and public calls for action to protect competition, funding for enforcement authorities has stagnated. The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act: Gives resources to antitrust enforcers to protect consumers and competition; Reduces filing fees on small transactions; And supports antitrust enforcement agencies desperately in need of additional resources. Read the bil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-visits-mayfly-outdoors-montrose | Rep. Lauren Boebert Visits Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Lauren Boebert visited Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose to see their facility that produces premier fly-fishing equipment and employs over 125 people. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, "Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose is one of the premier manufacturers of fly-fishing equipment in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with David and his team who have received many awards for their outstanding products including Abel, Ross Reels, and Airflo. Thank you for inviting me! I look forward to coming back soon." Background: Mayfly produces American-made high-quality fly fishing equipment at its state-of-the-art facility in Montrose. Mayfly is investing in Montrose to make it a better place for everyone, including by restoring miles of the Uncompahgre River. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-introduces-legislation-protect-medicare-advantage-beneficiaries | DeGette introduces legislation to protect Medicare Advantage beneficiaries | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – which oversees the nation’s health care industry – introduced legislation today that will make it easier for America’s seniors to evaluate the quality of the various Medicare Advantage plans that are being offered by private insurers so they can decide which one is right for them. The legislation comes on the heels of an investigative hearing DeGette’s panel held earlier this year in response to reports that some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries faced significant barriers when trying to access the medical care they needed. The Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act, co-led by U.S. Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), would better protect consumers by holding insurers that offer Medicare Advantage plans more accountable for the coverage they provide. It would also increase transparency of such plans so beneficiaries know exactly which services they offer. “As more Americans enroll in Medicare Advantage plans, we need to make sure these plans are working for them,” DeGette said. “By improving transparency, this legislation will make it easier for consumers to choose the plan that’s right for them. It will also hold insurers more accountable to ensure our seniors are receiving the coverage they deserve.” The legislation will require insurers to provide consumers with clearer and more accurate descriptions of the services they offer. It will also improve data collection related to each insurers’ coverage – including their claims and denials – and require that insurers make that information available to the public. “Insurers that provide older adults with subpar care should be held accountable—and we need to have the data to do it,” said Porter. “The current system we have allows Medicare Advantage plans to escape scrutiny, depriving older Americans of the care they need and cheating taxpayers out of what we all pay for. Our Medic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-applauds-senate-committee-approval-wildfire-recovery-act-companion | Rep. Neguse Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Wildfire Recovery Act Companion | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Senate markup comes just two weeks after Congressman Neguse secured passage of the bill in the House of Representatives. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, applauded the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for passing the Senate companion, the Fire Suppression Improvement Act, to his bill, the Wildfire Recovery Act. The bill, which is led by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), increases flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to better support local communities. The widely favored bill passed through the Senate Committee with unanimous consent. On September 13, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Wildfire Recovery Act for the first time as a stand-alone bill and the second time overall. It first passed as part of the landmark Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act in late July. “As representatives from Western communities, Senator Padilla and I have seen firsthand the historic wildfires that have devastated communities across our respective states. We must continue to assist our threatened towns and communities in as many ways as possible, and I am grateful to Senator Padilla for his leadership on this important legislation in the Senate,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The threat from wildfires is constant and increasingly devastating in California and states across the Western United States,” said Senator Padilla. “As we face a dangerous year-round fire season under record breaking drought conditions, it’s more important than ever to ensure our state and local leaders have the resources they need to protect communities. I’m glad to see momentum behind this vital legislation building in the Senate and I will continue advocating for its passage until it reaches the President’s desk.” The Wildfire Recovery Act would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to bring in additional resources for communities as they rebuild from… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-october-staff-mobile-office | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases October Staff Mobile Office Hours | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image September 27, 2022 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,500,109.81 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 Mineral County Mobile Office Hours Mineral County Administration Building Administration Conference Room 1201 North Main Street Creede, CO 1:00pm-3:00pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan Street Pagosa Springs, CO 1:00pm-2:30pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 Mesa County Mobile Office Hours Fire Protection District 4580 I-70 Frontage Road De Beque, CO 12:00pm-1:00pm Garfield County Mobile Office Hours City Hall, Conference Room 202 Railroad Avenue Rifle, CO 2:30pm-3:30pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022 Rio Grande County Mobile Office Hours Court House – Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd floor 925 6th Street Del Norte, CO 9:00am–10:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/victory-rep-lauren-boebert-leads-successful-effort | Victory: Rep. Lauren Boebert Leads Successful Effort | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a successful effort supported by 26 Members of Congress seeking to prevent the Biden regime’s request for another $22.4 billion for COVID relief from being included in the government funding bill expected to be voted on this week. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “COVID is over. Even Joe Biden recently admitted that. Accordingly, it defies common sense that his administration would continue to try and spend like drunken sailors and squander another $22.4 billion of your tax dollars on new ‘COVID relief’. In a rare, bipartisan moment of fiscal restraint, Congressional negotiators agreed with the effort of 25 of my colleagues and I and decided not to fund this wasteful and unnecessary Biden request." Background: During his first sit down interview with a reporter in 223 days, Biden told Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" that "the pandemic is over." Unfortunately, his actions remain hypocritical, as his regime recently asked for another $22.4 billion in new COVID spending. Rep. Lauren Boebert opposed this new spending and led a successful effort supported by 26 Members of Congress demanding that future government funding bills not fund this request and not contain new COVID spending. Last night, the Senate released a draft continuing resolution that did not contain any new COVID funding and that failed to include Biden's request. Biden's request also didn’t make sense because inflation is historically high, America is already $30+ trillion dollars in debt, and there is still $700 billion in unspent COVID funds. Signers of Rep. Boebert’s letter include: Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Ken Buck (CO-04), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Bob Good (VA-05), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Randy K. Weber (TX-14), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Brian Mast (FL-18), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Mary Miller (IL-15),… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-demand-answers-more-500000-remain-without-power-puerto-rico | Lawmakers demand answers as more than 500,000 remain without power in Puerto Rico | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding answers today as more than 500,000 Americans in Puerto Rico remain without power more than one week after Hurricane Fiona made landfall there. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel, along with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), sent a letter Tuesday to the head of LUMA Energy, the company responsible for operating Puerto Rico’s power grid, to express their deep concern over the island’s ongoing power outages and demanded to know what’s being done to restore power there immediately. In writing to LUMA Energy President and CEO Wayne Stensby, the lawmakers said they wanted to know, among other things, “why the company had not adequately prepared the island’s energy infrastructure to withstand a Category One hurricane.” They also pointed out that their concerns with the company’s ability to develop and maintain the island’s power grid started well before Hurricane Fiona hit and that the ongoing outages only “amplify concerns” that LUMA has failed to adequately maintain the island’s electrical infrastructure. Despite being “richly compensated,” the lawmakers noted, the company – which became Puerto Rico’s sole supplier of electricity in June 2021 – has failed to provide Puerto Ricans with the reliable and affordable energy they deserve. “Since LUMA assumed control of the grid in 2021, Puerto Ricans have reported recurring power surges that have interfered with critical medical care, disrupted access to education, and destroyed property,” the lawmakers wrote. “The collapse of the electric grid in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona is just the latest example of such failures.” The lawmakers demanded that company officials provide the committee answers to a series of questions regarding the steps LUMA has taken to improve and protect Puerto Rico’s power grid since taking control, including: How much funding LUMA has received through its contract with the Puerto Rico El… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-lamborn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-tackle-fentanyl-crisis-colorado | Reps. Neguse, Lamborn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis in Colorado Schools | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressmen Joe Neguse and Doug Lamborn teamed up to introduce the bipartisan Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act. Their bill allows for unspent COVID-19 funding to go toward fentanyl education and prevention efforts in K-12 schools. This funding was allocated to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund as part of three COVID-19 relief packages passed this Congress. The lawmakers introduced this bill after hearing concerns from school and public health officials surrounding the uptick in fentanyl-related overdoses this past year. According to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the 2021 to 2022 school year, *31 kids aged 10-18 died as a result of fentanyl. “Throughout Colorado, fentanyl-related overdoses have increased exponentially, and the impact this crisis has had on families across our state is truly devastating. The Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act is a bipartisan solution that will empower our K-12 schools to tackle this emergency. Everyone – especially our children – deserve to live in a safe community, and this bill helps achieve that goal,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The fact that children are dying from fentanyl overdoses in schools around the country is absolutely unacceptable,” said Congressman Doug Lamborn. “While overdoses due to fentanyl are becoming more common among our youth, research shows that the availability of naloxone, along with overdose education, is effective at saving lives. This legislation will ensure that schools have the prevention tools and education necessary to protect our most vulnerable population from the growing fentanyl epidemic. I am glad to sponsor this critical legislation and thank my colleagues in Congress, including fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse, for making this a bipartisan effort.” “Losing my two sons, Andrew, and Stephen, together in one night was the shock of my life,” said Matt Riviere. “I did not know what fentanyl was until this terrible drug forever altered my life. My… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-fights-latest-colorado-landgrab | Rep. Boebert Fights Latest Colorado Landgrab | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a letter with strong support to Joe Biden defending her District from yet another landgrab proposed by Colorado Democrats. Rep. Lauren Boebert said, “For more than a decade, the CORE Act landgrab has failed to get the support necessary to be signed into law. These defeats have occurred despite proponents changing the name of the bill and Democrats even controlling the House, Senate, and Presidency. Because they have failed to pass a flawed bill into law, extremist environmentalists and out-of-touch Colorado politicians are now asking Biden to circumvent the will of the American people and Congress to lock up hundreds of thousands of acres in Colorado through the stroke of his pen. Local stakeholders have come out in strong opposition to this landgrab as this unilateral designation will kill jobs, harm private water rights, prevent responsible energy production, stop active forest management that will reduce wildfires, and prohibit critical minerals exploration. While proponents of this landgrab talk a good game and have tried to pull the wool over our eyes, at the end of the day, our communities will suffer if Biden capitulates to extremists and locks up our land.” Rep. Doug Lamborn stated, “The most recent attempt to force a massive land grab on the citizens of Colorado by Presidential fiat is extremely troubling. These restrictive land designations have been consistently rejected year after year by Congress and by the local communities most impacted. Instead of calling on President Biden to use the outdated 1906 Antiquities Act in an attempt to silence the opposition, my Colorado colleagues should work to address the concerns of local stakeholders. Our nation’s public resources are best managed when the people that use those lands are intimately involved in the process, not shutout.” Rep. Ken Buck stated, “This extreme overreach is another example of the Biden administration abusing its power to seize vast land resources for the radical Green New Deal. Colorado is ‘God… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-announce-over-51-million-bipartisan-infrastructure-law | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Announce Over $5.1 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Advance Wildfire Resilience in Colorado | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced over $5.1 million from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated to help the state of Colorado invest in critical wildfire resiliency projects. Funding will go toward fuels management projects currently taking place on nearly 5,395 acres of federal lands across the state. Funds are being directed from the larger, $103 million investment announced by the Department of the Interior earlier this year. This additional funding will help complete fuels treatments on nearly 2 million acres nationwide this fiscal year, a substantial increase in comparison to prior years. The acreage includes 22 projects across 16 counties including; Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Kiowa, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Otero, Ouray, Rio Blanco, Routt, and San Miguel. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for the people of Colorado and for our communities impacted by the recent surge of wildfires across the West. This significant increase in funding will protect the families, businesses, and communities most threatened by these disasters and I could not be more grateful to see such widespread support for these vital programs,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding continues to come Colorado’s way,” said Bennet. “As climate change fuels drought and more severe wildfire seasons, these funds will go a long way to protect Colorado’s communities, forests and watersheds.” “As climate change drives harsher heat waves, more volatile weather, and record drought conditions, we are seeing wildfire seasons turn to wildfire years, threatening communities, businesses, wildlife and the environment,” said Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau.“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are investing in Colorado communities, advancing wildfire resilience work across the country, improving resources for the heroic firefighting workforce, and reducin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-votes-for-comprehensive-public-safety-package | Congressman Jason Crow Votes for Comprehensive Public Safety Package | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass a comprehensive public safety package through the House of Representatives. The package included two bills Crow co-sponsored: the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and the Mental Health Justice Act. The package that was passed today includes evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of violence and retaliation. “This package of evidence-based programs will help fight crime and gun violence, while fostering trust between our community and law enforcement. I’m proud this legislation includes two bills I’ve led on: the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and the Mental Health Justice Act, which are critical to achieving these goals,” said Congressman Crow. “Together, we will end the cycle of violence and save lives while we advance justice in our community.” This country is in the midst of a community violence epidemic that poses a significant threat to public health, safety, and community infrastructure. From 2010-2019, over 175,000 people were murdered in the United States, which in 2020 suffered its largest single-year spike in homicides on record, driven largely by record increases in fatal shootings. This violence is cyclical: up to 45 percent of people treated for gunshot injuries were violently reinjured within 5 years, and victims of violence are at increased risk of retaliating and becoming perpetrators of violence. On top of its unimaginable human toll, community violence imposes enormous fiscal costs. On average, a single gun homicide generates $448,000 in medical care and criminal justice expenses that are paid by taxpayers. In all, gun violence costs the U.S. $280 billion per year. Studies have shown that in communities such as St. Louis, Newark, Omaha, and Salinas, community violence intervention programs have dramatically reduced the rates of homicides and gun violence. The package of bills passed today include the: Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 8542), which creates mental health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-lead-bicameral-letter-urging-long-term-permanent | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Long-term, Permanent Solutions to Western Drought | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Members Ask Bureau of Reclamation to Fund Efforts That Provide Meaningful Reductions in Water Use from the Colorado River with the $4 Billion Bennet Secured in the Inflation Reduction Act Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, and Representatives Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Ed Perlmutter, Melanie Stansbury, and Teresa Leger Fernández wrote to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) urging it to prioritize funding for long-term, permanent solutions to the drought crisis in the Colorado River Basin as it allocates the $4 billion in new funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for Western drought. “The Inflation Reduction Act delivered tremendous investments for the American people, including the largest investment to combat the climate crisis in our country’s history. For communities across the West, we know exactly how important this is after experiencing record-breaking wildfires and historic drought conditions. The programs we are advocating for will provide security for the nearly 40 million people dependent on the Colorado river basin for water resources – and it is urgent we get this done,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The BOR needs to direct resources towards permanent solutions on the River. In the middle of a 22-year drought with a hotter, drier future on the horizon, it is imperative for the BOR to focus efforts on a long-term strategy that includes funding opportunities for projects on both a temporary and long-term timeline. However, no matter the timeframe of a project, the BOR needs to fund efforts that provide real, meaningful long-term reductions in water use from the River,” wrote the lawmakers. In the letter, Congressman Neguse, Senator Bennet, and their colleagues urge the BOR to direct resources through states, local governments, Tribes, and public entities and deploy funds through competitive programs that are coordinated through state-approved or implemented programs and public entities, such as the Upper Col… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-votes-favor-comprehensive-public-safety-package | Rep. Neguse Votes in Favor of Comprehensive Public Safety Package | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair of the House Gun-Violence Prevention Task Force, voted in support of a comprehensive public safety package, delivering new federal resources to build safer communities throughout Colorado’s Second District. Congressman Neguse voted in support of all four of the bills included in the package: the Invest to Protect Act, the Mental Health Justice Act, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, and the VICTIM Act. “Today, I proudly voted to ensure that Colorado communities are safer for my constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “This critical funding will help ensure our law enforcement agencies have the resources, recruiting tools and training they need to keep their officers and our communities safe, provide critical resources to combat the gun violence epidemic, and more. Together, these four measures will save lives.” The public safety package consists of four bills: Invest to Protect Act: funding Colorado police agencies through grants to retain and recruit officers, expand training programs, and more. VICTIM Act: bolstering Colorado law enforcement agencies’ capacity to investigate and close cases of violent crime through new funding to hire and train detectives to investigate violent crime, ensure victim services are funded, staffed, and trained to address the needs of survivors and family members, and acquire and upgrade investigative technology to process evidence. Break the Cycle of Violence Act: building on the American Rescue Plan’s life-saving investments in effective, evidence-based community violence prevention solutions – helping community organizations and local governments hire violence intervention and prevention specialists. Mental Health Justice Act: supporting funding for recruitment and retention of mental health professionals. This legislation builds on Congressman Neguse’s efforts to create safer communities, including through the landmark Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant gun violence prevention legislation … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-urges-prioritization-wildfire-mitigation-white-river-national | Rep. Neguse Urges the Prioritization of Wildfire Mitigation in the White River National, Arapaho, and Roosevelt National Forests | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The requested funds would be allocated in part with the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse wrote to United States Forest Service Regional Forester Frank Beum requesting the department give priority consideration to wildfire mitigation in the White River National Forest and the western portion of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, throughout the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These high-elevation forests are uniquely susceptible to wildfires and are also home to the headwaters of the Colorado River, the most heavily traveled east-west interstate highway in Colorado, and to some of the most-visited recreational resources in the country, increasing wildfire resiliency in these regions is vitally important to the state. “As you move forward in this work, in partnership with the State of Colorado through its 2020 Forest Action Plan, I respectfully request that you also give high priority consideration to wildfire mitigation in the White River National Forest and the western portion of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, in recognition of their critical economic, ecological, and social importance.” wrote Congressman Neguse. The letter continued:“It is imperative that we allocate sufficient resources to reduce wildfire risk in this vital watershed and transportation corridor, in addition to the other priority areas identified.” Read the letter HERE. Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. This monumental legislative package would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disaster… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-final-passage-of-his-bipartisan-bill-helping-eliminate-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees | Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Final Passage of His Bipartisan Bill Helping Eliminate Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06) and John Katko (R-NY-24) today passed their bipartisan legislation to help eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country through the House of Representatives. The Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act passed the Senate earlier this summer, and will now head to President Biden’s desk for signature. Click here to download the full video of Rep. Crow’s floor speech For many reasons, including language barriers, credential recognition difficulties, and lack of professional networks and assistance, foreign-educated immigrants and refugees with professional degrees are often unemployed or underemployed. This is commonly referred to as “brain waste,” and can cost states like Colorado billions of dollars per year in lost individual earnings and tax revenue. The legislation takes the first step to address the problem by directing the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to conduct an interagency study on factors that impact U.S. employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials from other countries. “I represent the most diverse district in Colorado and we know that diversity is our strength. Many of our immigrant and refugee neighbors have skills and professional credentials they can’t use because of regulatory hurdles. These hurdles– whether language barriers, difficulty in recognizing credentials, or a lack of professional networks – prevent many from making a good living for their families, contributing fully to our economy, and reaching their full potential,” Congressman Crow said today during a floor speech. “The unemployment and underemployment of these folks is a missed opportunity for our country, and I thank Senator Klobuchar and Congressman Katko for their diligence as we worked together in this effort,'' he continued. In 2016, researchers at the Migration Policy Institute found that nearly 2 million immigrants with college degrees in the U.S. were relegated to low-wage jobs or were unable to find work. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-speier-introduce-bill-to-protect-abortion-care-for-us-servicemembers | Reps. Crow, Speier Introduce Bill to Protect Abortion Care for US Servicemembers | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger and member of the House Armed Services Committee, today was joined by Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14), Task Force Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, in introducing a bill to codify and expand access to abortion care for US servicemembers. This effort would expand on existing Army and Air Force policy that requires commanders to approve leave for abortion care automatically and guarantees privacy protections for servicemembers seeking abortions. The Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act comes after the Supreme Court’s recent opinion overturning the federal right to access abortion in the United States. According to a recent RAND study, 40 percent of women per year working for the Defense Department are now expected to face challenges when seeking abortions under new state laws. “A woman’s choice to have an abortion should remain between her and her doctor – including for our servicemembers. Ensuring our troops have access to safe and reliable abortion care is both a matter of principle and troop readiness,” said Rep. Crow. “During my time in the Army, I served alongside talented and brave servicewomen. Their service was – and is – a huge part of what makes our military the greatest fighting force in the world. That’s why I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleague, Rep. Speier to codify critical protections for American women.” “Abortion access should be a right, not a privilege. Yet a recent study estimated that 40 percent of servicemembers will have no or severely restricted access to abortion services where they are stationed – something they have no control over. The fallout of being denied care will be catastrophic, as is the threat to our military readiness, recruitment, morale, and unit cohesion,” said Rep. Speier, Chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee. “For servicemembers who must travel for an abortion, the expected cost is $1,100 or more, which is almost half of the monthly pay for a typical junior enlisted s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-matsui-lead-call-usfs-usda-requesting-funds-watershed-restoration | Reps. Neguse, Matsui Lead Call to USFS & USDA Requesting Funds for Watershed Restoration | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The requested funds would be allocated through provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Nature and Oceans Task Force wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore requesting that throughout the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law they prioritize efforts to protect American watersheds, water sources, and communities, as well as investments in nature-based solutions for forest health and watershed restoration. “Climate change is impacting communities across the country and around the world. Ninety percent of the Western United States is experiencing drought conditions, and in 2021 record high temperatures were recorded in California, Nevada, and Colorado—NOAA and NASA even named 2021 the sixth-hottest year on record for the entire planet. Rising temperatures contribute to significant declines in river flows and water availability, leading to drier soils and landscapes, and increasing the likelihood of destructive wildfires. This includes the potential for post-fire hazards impacting reliable water access—particularly in rural areas serving disadvantaged communities and Tribes [...] The IIJA investments recognize the importance of integrated strategies to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecosystem services. Similarly, efforts to improve forest health through watershed restoration projects can improve the climate resilience of nature-based infrastructure including our source watersheds.” wrote Congressman Neguse and the lawmakers. Forests and watersheds provide a majority of clean drinking water for Western communities, and by restoring wet meadows and wetlands, and reconnecting floodplains we can ensure public benefits like water quality and quantity last for future generations. To support these projects, dozens of provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-announce-significant-usfs-funding-headed-rocky-mountain | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Announce Significant USFS Funding Headed to Rocky Mountain Region for Projects Addressing Clean Water, Roads, and Trails Improvement | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced that the Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service will receive a significant portion of the $65 million allocated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for nationwide investments in water quality, roads, trails, and fish habitats. Projects will be part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service’s new Collaborative Aquatic Landscape Restoration Program and the existing Legacy Roads and Trails Program. “Time and time again we are seeing the historic impacts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Colorado‘s rural and mountain communities. This announcement is truly significant for our state, addressing the critical needs of our forests and public lands and helping to support our mountain towns. From bolstering wildfire mitigation and prevention to watershed protection. I am thrilled to see these resources directed to Colorado’s national forests,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. "The future of Colorado relies on keeping our watersheds, forests, and public lands healthy," Bennet said. "These projects – funded by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – will help grow our outdoor recreation economy and protect the Colorado we call home for the next generation.” Colorado landscapes receiving funding include the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Cimmaron and Comanche National Grassland, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests, Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Juan National Forest, White River National Forest, Black Hills National Forest, Bighorn National Forest, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, and the Shoshone National Forest. Please find additional information, including project specifics, here. Representative Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-wyden-introduce-bill-provide-critical-support-rural-mountain | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Provide Critical Support to Rural, Mountain & Tribal Communities | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bicameral bill to prioritize support to rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund – a program enacted by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act clarifies that the $2 billion appropriated to the U.S. Department of Treasury through the ARP for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 are intended for communities with federal lands. “The historic enactment of the American Rescue Plan promised critical assistance to rural communities across this country, and our bill – the Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act – ensures that the folks in our country’s rural areas are receiving proper consideration throughout the allocation of these funds. Coloradans in our rural and mountain communities utilize these resources to fund local schools, improve road maintenance, and support emergency response operations — and these allotments make all the difference,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. "I fought hard to establish this fund in the American Rescue Plan to help ease the financial burden faced by many rural communities and Tribes in my state and across America," Wyden said. "Our bill ensures this economic lifeline will be delivered for Oregonians counting on quality schools, dependable roads, and other essential services." The bill prioritizes funding to communities that are recipients of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds. The PILT program provides federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes due to the existence of nontaxable Federal lands within their boundaries. And the Secure Rural Schools Program (SRS)—which is most often utilized to support rural schools, emergency response, and road maintenance—reimburses counties for emergency services in national forests and is instrumental in the development of community wildfire protection plans. Read the bill text HERE. Representati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-highlights-passport-month-office-offers-constituent | Congresswoman Boebert Highlights Passport Month; Office Offers Constituent Services with Passport Issues | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) recognized September as Passport Awareness Month by reminding constituents that staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office offer help with federal agencies, including by helping constituents having trouble with their passport applications or that need passports processed in an expedited manner. Congresswoman Boebert stated, “Helping the people of the Third District is one of the most important things my office does. My team and I have been working diligently to ensure we provide the very best constituent services, including by helping constituents get rushed or emergency passports. We've returned $1,420,760.81 in owed benefits to constituents. My team has also held over 130 mobile office hours covering each of the 29 counties in the Third District. If you or someone you know is having an issue with getting a passport or need help with a federal agency, please contact my office. We’re here to serve you.” Background: The State Department recognized September as Passport Awareness Month in an effort to encourage people to apply for their passports while demand is down. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has a record of success helping constituents with passport issues. For instance, the Congresswoman’s Pueblo office was even able to help a family less than three days before they needed to fly out of the country. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in Colorado’s Third District to assist constituents having trouble with federal agencies, including difficulties with passports. If you are interested in joining our staff mobile office hours, our September schedule is as follows: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-participate-us-service-academy-and-rotc | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office to Participate in U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Session | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On September 22 at 5:30 pm, MDT, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office (CO-03) will be participating in an information session with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in a virtual information session. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Last year, I nominated 15 outstanding students from Colorado’s Third District to attend the U.S. Service Academies. I look forward to nominating another phenomenal group of students this year as well, and I hope that interested high school students and their families will tune into this virtual information session to learn more about serving our country and these higher education opportunities.” Background: Along with bipartisan staff from other Colorado legislators—including the offices of Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Ken Buck, Doug Lamborn, Jason Crow, and Ed Perlmutter—Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office is participating in a virtual information session for students interested in the U.S. Service Academies or the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). For more information, please view the information session flyer here. To sign up for the virtual information session, click here. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert’s office’s application process to receive a nomination to the U.S. Service Academies for the Fall of 2023 is now open. If you are a high school student interested in serving our country by attending a military academy, or if you know of a high school student who might be interested, please complete the application here. The deadline for applications is October 14, 2022. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s office’s competitive process to receive an academy nomination is based on the applicant’s academic strength, leadership potential, extracurricular involvement, and interview before the Academy Nomination Boards comprise… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-hosts-co-apprenticeship-leader-in-dc-to-inform-lawmakers-on-house-small-business-committee | Congressman Jason Crow Hosts CO Apprenticeship Leader in DC to Inform Lawmakers on House Small Business Committee | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, today hosted Noel Ginsburg, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Careerwise Colorado to testify in front of the Small Business Committee during a hearing called “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development.” At a time when there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed Coloradan, Ginsburg stressed the dignity of working any type of job, and framed apprenticeships as an asset for young people entering the workforce and for Colorado businesses looking for high-quality workers. “Increasingly, young people are turning to youth apprenticeship programs to gain valuable real-world experience in addition to the instruction they receive in the classroom. However, implementing a costly apprenticeship program can be daunting for small firms with tight margins,” said Chairman Crow. “Expanding youth apprenticeships and other types of Career and Technical education can provide young people with a comparable alternative to a 4-year university education while bolstering the small business labor force.” “There should be equal dignity in any path you choose that puts a roof over your head, a car in your garage, and opportunity for your children,” said Noel Ginsburg, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of CareerWise in Denver, CO. “When we talk about the future, it’s not just one pathway to opportunity in this country anymore.” See full video of the hearing here. See a full transcript from Mr. Ginsburg’s testimony here. In the CareerWise modern youth apprentice program, apprentices split their time between their traditional high school classroom and the workplace. They earn a wage while receiving hands-on work experience where they can apply their classroom learning. Today, the burden of educating the newest members of the workforce falls directly on our schools. But businesses are having difficulty find… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-burchett-introduce-bill-improve-search-rescue-information-sharing | Reps. Neguse, Burchett Introduce Bill to Improve Search & Rescue Information Sharing Efforts For Missing Persons on Federal Lands | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. —- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced their bipartisan bill, the Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-members Everywhere (TRACE) Act. The bill would improve information sharing efforts for missing persons on Federal lands by making a series of improvements to the existing National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) database, including requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include additional categories to record cases in which the person went missing on federal lands, such as descriptions of search efforts, cause of death (if remains are found), ongoing search efforts, descriptions of any belongings found, and location details. Some estimates suggest that at least 1,600 people have gone missing on public lands, however without more accurate public data, that number is likely higher. Increasing tracking of accurate data on how many people go missing on public lands every year is crucial to aiding search and rescue efforts and resolving cases. “As the Representative for a district that is over fifty percent public lands, and Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, I firmly believe we must do more to protect every hiker, backpacker, explorer, and tourist that comes to our national parks for enjoyment and recreation. This bill provides a much needed update to the existing missing persons database, increasing protections for Americans and ensuring that should tragedy strike – and an individual was to go missing – there are processes in place to properly aid in their search and rescue efforts,” said Congressman Neguse. “No missing persons case should go unsolved just because investigators couldn't easily access the information they need,” said Rep. Burchett. “Improving the way our agencies record and share case details could save lives, and would also help the public gain more insight into how these situations are handled.” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americans-healthcare-data-from-cyberattacks | Reps. Crow, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Healthcare Data from Cyberattacks | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-06) today was joined by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) to introduce a bill protecting Americans’ healthcare data from cyberattacks. The bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act comes as nearly 50 million people in the US had their sensitive health data breached in 2021, a threefold increase in just the last three years. Those breaches have resulted in a 16% increase in the average cost of recovering a patient record in 2020 compared to 2019. The bill has also been introduced in the US Senate by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). “Cyberattacks on our hospitals and health centers are becoming increasingly common and they are driving up our healthcare costs,” said Rep. Crow. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act with Rep. Fitzpatrick to protect the American people and their data from these malicious attacks.” “46 million Americans had their health data breached in 2021 as a result of a cyberattack," said Rep. Fitzpatrick. "The increasing number of attacks on our hospitals and health centers must be addressed. That is why I am proud to join my colleague Rep. Crow to introduce The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022 which will create new resources for cybersecurity risk training and promote strong cybersecurity measures across our Nation’s healthcare systems." “As hospitals and other healthcare organizations across the United States face an onslaught of cyberattacks, we must take proactive steps to enhance information sharing and improve cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector,” said Sen. Rosen. “That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act in the Senate to strengthen cybersecurity protections and protect patient information, and I am glad to see it introduced on a bipartisan basis in the House of Representatives." Data reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that almost every month in 2020, more than 1,000,000 people were affected by data breaches at healthcare … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-neguses-bipartisan-wildfire-recovery-act | House Passes Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The bipartisan and bicameral bill would provide support for community recovery after wildfires; hear Congressman Neguse discuss its importance here. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), Co-Chairs and Founders of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives passed their legislation to help ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to recover from devastating wildfires. The bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to bring in additional resources for communities as they rebuild from wildfire damage. The bill is sponsored by California Senator Alex Padilla in the U.S. Senate. “Coloradans have been impacted by multiple natural disasters in recent years, from the devastating wildfire season in 2020 to the record-breaking Marshall Fire just this past year. For them and for all the communities across this country impacted by wildfires, floods, and more, we must ensure full and adequate federal support for recovery,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Wildfire Recovery Act helps to support state and local governments in cases of disaster, covering the costs of critical services needed for protection and recovery. The strong bipartisan support for this bill – demonstrated by the House vote today – gives me hope that Colorado families and communities will never again have to navigate recovery alone.” “I am proud of the progress we have made in the bipartisan Wildfire Caucus to pass legislation that will provide flexibility to FEMA and move recovery funds to assist as soon as possible after a fire. The Wildfire Recovery Act allows relief funds to flow more quickly to communities across the West and in Utah when they are most needed after a disaster.” said Congressman Curtis. “The threat from wildfires is constant and increasingly devastating in California and states across the Western United States,” said Senator Padilla. “As we face a dang… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-100-million-i-70-improvement-project | Rep. Neguse Announces $100 Million for I-70 Improvement Project | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek County are the recipients of a $100,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation INFRA grants program. Funding will go toward improving the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) program awards grants for multimodal freight and highway projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. “I-70 and our mountain transportation corridor is a critical part of Colorado infrastructure. This roadway is an economic driver and a gateway to recreation and tourism opportunities for our state, which is why this significant funding is such a game-changer. This $100 million investment will fund much-needed investments in the safety and reliability of the I-70 corridor, protecting Coloradans and visitors for generations to come,” said Congressman Neguse. More specifically, funding is set to improve eight miles of the I-70 Mountain Corridor – from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs – add a third westbound travel lane, construct a frontage road connection, add a new ramp from US 6 to eastbound I-70, and improve design speed and sight distance on horizontal curves. The project also improves the Clear Creek Greenway multimodal trail and implements environmental mitigation efforts, including installing wildlife crossings and fencing, and restoring nearby creek and riparian areas. It will also install electric vehicle infrastructure and shuttle parking to support transit operations in the corridor. Representative Neguse has been instrumental in securing funding for Colorado’s transportation infrastructure. In June of 2020, Rep. Neguse secured $60,700,000 for Vail Pass improvements on I-70 after writing to the Secretary of Transportation requesting the funds. He also played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a hi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-scores-100-common-causes-2022-democracy-scorecard | Rep. Neguse Scores 100% on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard | 2022-09-07 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The organization ranked lawmakers based on a nonpartisan accounting of actions by each member of the 117th Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation. Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was recognized for a perfect score on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard. Representative Neguse received an 18 out of 18 for his co-sponsorship of several democracy reform bills critical to the health of the U.S. government, including the For the People Act, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Protecting Our Democracy Act, IG Independence and Empowerment Act, and the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. “Democracy is fragile. That is why I’ve made it a priority to champion reforms that will protect our democratic republic and restore the faith of Americans in their government. From taking decisive action to restore and protect voting rights, to getting big money interests out of politics, I will continue to do all I can to ensure our democracy is putting people over politics and acting in the best interest of hard-working American families.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Find a comprehensive breakdown of the bills considered and Representative Neguse’s voting history HERE. Background Representative Neguse has been a staunch advocate for voting rights. He helped secure passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act through the U.S. House of Representatives in August of last year. Additionally, before being elected to Congress, Rep. Neguse founded Colorado’s largest youth voter mobilization organization, New Era Colorado, which championed initiatives like pre-registration and online voter registration across the state. To build on this initiative, Rep. Neguse introduced the Next Generation Votes Act to make it easier for young people to get involved in the political process. Across the nation, a growing number of states, including Colorado have taken up pre-registration to integrate young people into the democratic process early, at a time when they are more likely to begin interact… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-rep-crow-discuss-inflation-reduction-act-lower-health-care-costs | Rep. Neguse, Rep. Crow Discuss Inflation Reduction Act, Lower Health Care Costs for Colorado Seniors | 2022-09-06 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Watch the press call here. Lafayette, CO — Today, Rep. Joe Neguse joined Rep. Jason Crow and Coloradans from across the state to discuss the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act during a press call with Protect Our Care. Colorado seniors and working families in the 2nd Congressional District will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. “With the Inflation Reduction Act now the law of the land, we have taken bold, necessary steps to rein in out-of-control health care costs and lower prescription drug prices for America’s seniors,” said Rep. Neguse. “I have long been an advocate for reforming our health care system, and believe this bill is a significant step forward in making our health care system more accessible and affordable for Coloradans across our state.” Affordable Health Care By extending critical tax credits set to expire this year, the Inflation Reduction Act will help 33,000 people in the district currently enrolled in subsidized marketplace health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act save an average of $1,360 in premiums starting next year. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, a family in the district with two adults, two children, and a household income of $75,000 could save $2,832 on their premiums next year. A single-parent household with one adult, one child, and a household income of $30,000 could save $1,260 on their premiums next year. A household of two adults over the age of 60 with a joint income of $70,000 could save $13,668 on their premiums next year. Lower Prescription Drug Costs The Inflation Reduction Act caps Medicare beneficiaries’ annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D at $2,000 per year starting in 2025. An estimated 2,000 Medicare Part D beneficiaries in the district had out-of-pocket costs above $2,000 in 2020. For the estimated 4,600 Medicare beneficiaries receiving insulin in the district, the ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-leads-letter-biden-opposing-unconstitutional-student | Congresswoman Boebert Leads Letter to Biden Opposing Unconstitutional Student Loan Wealth Redistribution | 2022-09-02 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a letter to Biden opposing his unconstitutional plan to buy votes through a massive wealth transfer from people who paid off their student loans or never took on debt to people who chose to take on student loans. Congresswoman Boebert stated, “Biden’s student loan bailout is nothing short of an election year bribe. The economy is crumbling, inflation is skyrocketing, the border is open, fentanyl deaths are going up, the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, and Russia is invading Ukraine—Biden has nothing to run on, so he has resorted to buying votes. The majority of student loan debt is owed by the 14.3% of Americans who went to graduate school—but no worries—now, every American, whether they went to college or not, owes $2000 in student loans to be paid for in taxes. Even Nancy Pelosi and the Department of Education have admitted that the president does not have the unilateral authority to waive student loan payments, but Biden and his law-breaking regime don’t care.” Background: Congresswoman Boebert is a strong opponent of Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt. There is no such thing as debt forgiveness—there is only debt transfer. This student loan debt was just transferred from people who took out student loans to people who paid their way through college or chose another responsible career path that did not require college debt. The vast majority of student loans are paid by Americans making well above the national average. Biden’s student loan policy is robbing the poor to pay the rich. Co-signers of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter to Biden include Reps. Mary Miller (IL-15), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), and Troy Nehls (TX-22). The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter to Biden is available here and below: We write in opposition to the Department of Education’s recent decision to “forgive” up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower, with Pell Grant recipients slated to re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-september-national-preparedness-month | Rep. Neguse Announces September is National Preparedness Month | 2022-09-01 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The 2022 National Preparedness Month theme is: “A Lasting Legacy.” Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the start of National Preparedness Month. Observed each September, Rep. Neguse serves as one of FEMA’s 2022 National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chairs. Disasters can strike anywhere, and National Preparedness Month raises awareness of the importance of preparing for the types of natural and manmade disasters that could affect American families at any time, sometimes with little notice. “From the Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and Marshall Fires to the historic floods in 2013, communities in Colorado’s 2nd District have unfortunately been an epicenter for disasters and emergencies. For the safety of our families and communities, it is imperative that we act decisively to prepare for any future threats. I am proud to partner with FEMA in honoring September as this year’s National Preparedness Month. Through increased investments in community programming and the expansion of educational and social resources, we can better equip Americans to reduce the threats of these disasters. Being prepared reduces fear and promotes safer roadways to recovery,” said Congressman Joe Neguse, National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chair. In collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Congressional Co-Chairs are encouraging families to take time this month to increase their level of emergency preparedness. The best way to help communities recover from a disaster is by taking steps now to prepare before disaster strikes. Here are some ways folks can prepare: Download the updated FEMA App to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide and have preparedness tips with you at all times to keep you and your loved ones safe. Make being prepared a family affair. Visit Ready.gov/plan and Listo.gov/haga-un-plan to find information on how to make an emergency plan, prepare a supply kit, and take low-cost, no-cost steps to prepare… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-meijer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-intelligence-community-analysis-of-foreign-countries-will-to-fight | Crow, Meijer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Intelligence Community Analysis of Foreign Countries’ Will to Fight | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), member of the House Intelligence Committee and former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, was joined by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) to introduce the Will to Fight Act of 2022, a bill to strengthen how the intelligence community (IC) analyzes the national and military will to fight of foreign countries and militaries. This bill focuses on the governments and armed forces of Ukraine in 2022, Afghanistan in 2021, and Iraq in 2014, and each country’s will to fight at each specific juncture. The review of these cases will include an examination of previous procedures and a determination of lessons learned, which will allow the IC to better provide early warnings and better inform policy decisions. This bill was recently included in the FY23 Intelligence Authorization Act, which unanimously passed out of committee. “As an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan, I learned that America is most safe and secure when we work with our partners and allies and those relationships are essential for our mission success,” said Rep. Crow. “But investments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places have shown that we must do a better job assessing the capabilities and resolve of some of our partner forces. I’m proud to work with Rep. Meijer to better equip our intelligence agencies with the tools needed to more effectively assess the capabilities and will to fight of our partners and international forces.” “Our intelligence community is a critical asset for the United States government in our mission to protect Americans, secure the homeland from threats, and conduct a foreign policy that advances US interests,” said Rep. Meijer. “Twice in the last year, however, policymakers in Washington have been caught unprepared when predicted outcomes in Afghanistan and Ukraine differed dramatically from realities on the ground. The will to fight and commitment to a cause are some of the intangibles that can ultimately decide the outcomes of war. I am proud to join Representative Crow in leading this effort to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-hosts-us-house-speaker-pelosi-tour-colorados-federal-labs | Rep. Neguse Hosts U.S. House Speaker Pelosi for Tour of Colorado’s Federal Labs | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | he lawmakers toured the National Center for Atmospheric Research to discuss the impacts investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will have on American research & innovation. Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse welcomed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Colorado’s Second Congressional District for a tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). After a tour of the facility, the lawmakers hosted a roundtable discussion on the impacts the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act will have on scientific research and innovation across the country. Participants included Dr. Antonio Busalacchi, President of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), as well as representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation. “Colorado’s nationally-renowned federal labs are a key driver of economic growth for our state, and I was honored to host Speaker Pelosi to tour these research facilities and see Colorado innovation at work. Through the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act, we are making significant investments in scientific research and clean energy that will benefit Colorado for decades to come. I was proud to play a role in the passage of the historic legislation, and to join Speaker Pelosi today in highlighting impact this legislation will have on our collective effort combatting the climate crisis.” said Congressman Neguse. “It was a privilege to join Congressman Joe Neguse at NCAR’s cutting-edge Mesa Laboratory, seeing firsthand how federal labs are blazing new trails in our nation’s fight against the climate crisis,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, the Inflation Reduction Act is helping to turbocharge scientific research here in Colorado and across the country – putting America on a path to saving the planet. House Democrats are grateful for Congressman Neguse’s invaluable leadership in our fight to put People Over Politics: lower… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-on-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan | Congressman Jason Crow Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan | 2022-08-30 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees and former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. “One year ago today the last American soldier left Afghanistan and ended our longest war. I’m thinking today of the men and women who served alongside me during my combat tours, especially those who didn’t make it home. America is grateful for your service and owe our fallen a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay. Regardless of the outcome of the war, the servicemen and women who answered our nation’s call should be proud of their service. We will honor them by providing the care and benefits they and their families earned and by remaining vigilant to the threats we face from the region.” Crow is a fierce advocate for the men and women of our military, having served as a veterans advocate before being elected to Congress, and now continuing that work on the House Armed Services Committee. When President Biden announced last year that the United States would withdraw from Afghanistan, Crow began working tirelessly to honor our promises to US friends and partners in Afghanistan. He continues that work, most recently joining colleagues to introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will expand the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and provide a pathway to permanent legal status for Afghan families who were evacuated to the United States. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-september-staff-mobile-office | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases September Staff Mobile Office Hours | 2022-08-29 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has returned nearly $1,420,760.81 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-celebrates-victory-free-speech-disinformation-board-permanently | Rep. Boebert Celebrates Victory for Free Speech: Disinformation Board Permanently Canceled | 2022-08-27 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Disinformation Governance Board has been permanently canceled. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “This is a big win for free speech. The Disinformation Governance Board—aka the Ministry of Truth—has been permanently canceled. Instead of treating Orwell’s book 1984 as a warning, the Left tried to use it as an outline for their agenda. Thankfully, we the people spoke up and 76 of their elected representatives joined in my successful effort to save free speech.” Background: In May, Congresswoman Boebert introduced the Protecting Free Speech Act to terminate the Disinformation Governance Board with the support of 76 co-sponsors. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert led a press conference with Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan, GOP Conference Vice-Chair Mike Johnson, Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Scott Perry, and Rep. August Pfluger supporting her bill to terminate the Department of Homeland Security's new Disinformation Governance Board. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-demands-answers-about-bidens-botched-afghanistan-surrender | Rep. Lauren Boebert Demands Answers About Biden’s Botched Afghanistan Surrender on Anniversary of the Tragedy in Kabul that Killed 13 Heroes | 2022-08-26 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | CO | Lauren Boebert | B000825 | boebert.house.gov | boebert | https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter to the White House demanding answers for Biden’s failures that led to the loss of 13 American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors. Congresswoman Boebert said, “One year ago today, 13 U.S. Servicemembers died in the terrorist attack on Kabul Airport. After the Biden regime started stonewalling any Congressional oversight into the mismanaged, tragic Afghanistan surrender, I introduced articles of impeachment against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. One year later, the Biden regime is still not being held accountable by the fake news and Nancy Pelosi’s Congress. There have been no resignations, no indictments, no investigations, no congressional oversight, no outcry from the liberal media, and no apologies. We are still left with 13 dead heroes and unanswered questions. On the anniversary of these heroes’ deaths, I demanded answers from the Biden regime so that their families can get the answers they deserve. “Joe Biden has never had time for these 13 heroes. From checking his watch at Dover to passing over their sacrifice at the State of the Union, this so-called ‘Commander in Chief,’ who is in command of nothing, has disrespected those who gave their all in support of our great country. The blame rests squarely with Joe Biden. He is the one who sought his office. The buck stops with him.” Background: For the 18 months before Biden implemented his botched Afghanistan withdrawal, not a single American servicemember had lost their life in Afghanistan. But after blundering Biden took the helm of leadership, 13 American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors made the ultimate sacrifice. While Biden has pathetically touted the Afghanistan withdrawal as an achievement, he abandoned over 1,000 U.S. citizens and thousands of lawful permanent residents in a backward Islamic theocracy. Instead of leading the country through this crisis, Joe Biden lied to the American people, lied to our Afghan allies, and cared more about optics than saving lives. On August 31, a partial transcript of B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-joins-colleagues-in-launching-new-caucus-to-prevent-civilian-harm | Rep. Crow Joins Colleagues in Launching New Caucus to Prevent Civilian Harm | 2022-08-26 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Jason Crow | C001121 | crow.house.gov | crow | https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) today joined Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Andy Kim (NJ-03), and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) in launching a new congressional caucus to conduct oversight and advance policies that prevent, reduce, and respond to civilian harm as a result of US and partners’ operations. Following the Department of Defense’s release of its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), the Members announced the creation of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, which seeks to remedy the current trend of civilian harm treated as an “unavoidable” consequence of conflict and the growing number of internally displaced people, refugees, and wounded or killed civilians. “The U.S. must set the standard for protecting civilians during conflict, and that standard must be higher. As an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan I learned that civilian casualties are not an unavoidable cost of war and protecting innocents goes hand in hand with mission success,” Rep. Jason Crow said. “The first step is increasing transparency and accountability within DOD so we can do better. I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleagues on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus.” “Civilian harm never has been and never will be an acceptable cost of war,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “Military operations that displace, kill, and otherwise harm civilians leave a moral stain on our conscience and give our adversaries a powerful recruiting tool. The CHMR-AP lays the groundwork for ambitious reform at the Department of Defense and I thank Secretary Austin for his leadership. The Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus will focus on successfully implementing this plan to address our systemic failures to limit civilian harm, conduct much-needed oversight, and push legislation to protect kids, families, and civilians in harm’s way around the world.” “It’s almost impossible to think of the seven children who were killed in a drone strike in Kabul last year and not feel the urgency to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-sen-hickenlooper-gov-polis-urge-president-biden-use | Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, Gov. Polis Urge President Biden to Use Antiquities Act and Other Presidential Authorities to Protect Landscapes In the CORE Act | 2022-08-26 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged President Joe Biden to use his Presidential authorities, including the Antiquities Act, to protect the landscapes included in the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act. This letter comes after U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis this month to meet with Colorado stakeholders, who called for urgent administrative actions to protect Camp Hale and other landscapes in the bill, including the Continental Divide, the Thompson Divide, and the San Juan Mountains. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s recent visit to Colorado to see Camp Hale. Based on the overwhelming support expressed at the meeting from local elected leaders, conservation stakeholders, sportsmen, ranchers, business leaders, veterans and the 10th Mountain Division Foundation it is clear that Coloradans across the state support the conservation and preservation of these landscapes for future generations,” wrote Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis in the letter. “We strongly urge you to use your Presidential authorities to swiftly protect Colorado’s public lands within the CORE Act.” Specifically, Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis are urging Pres. Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate Colorado's Camp Hale and the Tenmile Range as the Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument. They also request the protection of Colorado’s Thompson Divide through a Federal Lands Policy and Management Act mineral withdrawal, which would ban new oil and gas leasing, as well as mining, on a landscape where community members, including farmers and ranchers, have come together to request protection. In addition, Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-trahan-lee-demand-answers-companies-protect-users-data-privacy | DeGette, Trahan, Lee Demand Answers From Companies To Protect Users’ Data Privacy | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Diana DeGette | D000197 | degette.house.gov | degette | https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | DENVER, CO – Yesterday, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, co-Chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, along with Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congresswoman Barbara Lee sent letters to the nation’s top messaging and telecommunications companies regarding their metadata collection and disclosure practices which could jeopardize women’s ability to seek out abortion care following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The metadata specified in the letters refers to the data companies are able to collect about communications conducted using a device or application, for instance the time of a message or call, the duration of a conversation, and related phone numbers. Since this metadata refers to information about the communication rather than the content of a message or call, it is generally viewed as less sensitive and has led to widespread bulk collection by companies with relatively less scrutiny. However, as more states enact laws to criminalize abortion care, lawmakers are concerned that the metadata collected by these companies could pose harm for some users. “Phone call and messaging metadata analysis could reveal a user’s plans to obtain information about and seek abortion care by analyzing the timing, duration, and frequency of calls to abortion providers,” the lawmakers wrote. “In a post-Roe world, phone call and messaging metadata could be used as evidence to establish probable cause that someone has sought an abortion.” The letters, sent yesterday, were addressed to leaders at Messenger, WhatsApp, Apple, Google, Verizon, and AT&T. The lawmakers demanded answers to the following questions by September 12: Do you collect metadata about calls made or messages sent from an individual’s device? If so, how is that metadata used, how long is it stored for, and who has access to it? What kinds of controls do users have to view and delete their existing metadata? Can users opt out of future metadata storage? Can users restrict third party access to their metadata? How accessible are these controls? W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-826181-city-loveland-invest-critical-fire-protection | Rep. Neguse Announces $826,181 for the City of Loveland to Invest in Critical Fire Protection Services | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the City of Loveland will receive $826,181 to invest in the improvement of their fire prevention operations and safety. The funding has been allocated through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which was created to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations across the country. “Wildfires in Colorado’s Second District and across the West continue to threaten the safety of our families and our communities. Now more than ever, the first responders who so valiantly work to protect our homes and our environment from the threat of these flames need our support.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program that we’ve worked to expand will now enable our fire protection districts to bolster their fire prevention infrastructure.” Since 2001, the AFG program has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. These grants can be awarded to fire departments, state fire training academies, and emergency medical service organizations. Learn more about the program, including information on other recipients, HERE. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Following Colorado’s record-setting wildfire seasons in 2020 and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-over-14-million-fire-departments-serving-boulder-county | Rep. Neguse Announces Over $1.4 Million for Fire Departments Serving Boulder County | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | CO | Joe Neguse | N000191 | neguse.house.gov | neguse | https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced over $1.4 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for the Lefthand Fire Protection District and the Lyons Fire Protection District. AFGs are awarded by FEMA to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. The Lefthand Fire Protection District is set to receive $822,137 and the Lyons Fire Protection District will receive $578,257, both for the improvement of their operations and safety. “Wildfires in Colorado’s Second District and across the West continue to threaten the safety of our families and our communities. Now more than ever, the first responders who so valiantly work to protect our homes and o communities from the threat of these flames need our support.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program that we’ve worked to expand will now enable our fire protection districts to bolster their fire prevention infrastructure.” Since 2001, the AFG program has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. These grants can be awarded to fire departments, state fire training academies, and emergency medical service organizations. Learn more about the program, including information on other recipients, HERE. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House.H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
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