url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-malinowski-meijer-make-bipartisan-push-humanitarian-aid-afghanistan,"Crow, Malinowski, Meijer Make Bipartisan Push for Humanitarian Aid For Afghanistan",2021-12-21,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) are making a bipartisan push to release humanitarian aid directly to the people of Afghanistan to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the economy. In a bipartisan letter last night to the Biden Administration, the lawmakers argue this can be done without legitimizing the Taliban or providing the group any direct funding.

""To be clear, we are recommending steps below to provide aid funding to the Afghan people directly - not the Taliban - while also preventing economic collapse and developing a framework to ensure the Taliban uphold its commitments on counterterrorism, access to secondary school for girls, and the formation of an inclusive government,"" the lawmakers wrote.

""No one benefits from a failed state in Afghanistan. While we will continue to press the administration to ensure that we protect the American people from any potential future threats that may emanate from Afghanistan and enable Afghans at special risk of persecution to leave their country, the United States has an equal responsibility to help the many millions more who will stay to survive the winter, to feed their children, and to preserve what can be salvaged of the progress made during the last 20 years,"" they concluded.

Read the full letterhere and below.

Dear Secretary Blinken and Secretary Yellen,

We write to you because the people of Afghanistan, whom we have fought with and for over the last 20 years, are on the verge of famine and economic collapse and believe that decisive action is needed to prevent a humanitarian disaster. We have no desire to help the Taliban government and believe that there is an approach that the U.S. can take to help prevent a catastrophic collapse of Afghanistan's aid-dependent economy while not providing legitimacy to the Taliban.

To be clear, we are recommending steps below to provide aid funding to the Afghan people directly - not the Taliban - while also preventing economic collapse and developing a framework to ensure the Taliban uphold its commitments on counterterrorism, access to secondary school for girls, and the formation of an inclusive government.

According to the World Food Program, Afghanistan ""is on the brink of economic collapse.""1 Approximately 18.4 million Afghans need humanitarian assistance, including 30% of the population facing emergency or crisis levels of food insecurity, including 2 million children. Much of this is driven by the inability to afford food rather than access alone. These challenges are compounded by a liquidity crisis, preventing millions of Afghans from receiving salaries. Even Afghans with savings in the bank are unable to withdraw funds in sufficient quantities as banks and other institutions run out of dollars.

The growing economic and food crisis has prompted fears of mass migration that may further destabilize the region. These fears are compounded by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province's (ISKP) direct challenge to Taliban rule, increasing the risk that portions of the country could become safe havens for extremist activity. Simply put, famine and a migration crisis would make it easier for ISKP to gain a foothold in the country.

Accordingly, we recommend that the Biden administration release frozen Afghan assets to an appropriate United Nations agency to pay teacher salaries and provide meals to children in schools, so long as girls can continue to attend. UN agencies have recently launched an initiative to pay teacher salaries by using private banks and mobile services, bypassing the Taliban-led government.4 The Biden administration should assist these efforts and ensure that funds released beyond initial allotments hold the Taliban-led government to their commitment to allow girls and young women to attend secondary school nationwide.

Second, the Biden administration should provide additional guidance to financial institutions to clarify the existing sanctions exemptions on humanitarian aid. Doing so will make financial institutions more comfortable processing aid transactions without fear of violating U.S. sanctions while also expanding targeted exemptions to ensure that humanitarian assistance flows more freely. These steps, implemented with proper oversight, would not support the Taliban government, but would ensure that Afghans have access to the basic services they need to survive while bypassing the Taliban government.

Third, the Biden administration should assist multilateral organizations attempting to pay Afghan civil servants, the vast majority of whom are hold-overs from the previous government and have been gone unpaid for months. The World Bank recently agreed to release to UN agencies an initial $280 million of the $500 million from the frozen Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) to assist the public sector and the U.S. should support the Bank with any technical or sanctions-related hurdles. The continuation of funds should be predicated on actions by the Taliban to live up to their commitment to appoint an inclusive government that ensures the rights of minorities and women are protected and their voices are heard in any future government. Working closely with these partners ensures that the funds are used properly and do not end up in the hands of the Taliban, but instead provide the critical, targeted assistance needed.

Fourth, the Biden administration should allow international financial institutions to inject the necessary economic capital into Afghanistan to stave off the worst of its economic meltdown while avoiding the transfer of money to the Taliban-led government. In the short term, the World Bank, with US help, should systemize dollar-for-afghanis swaps between humanitarian agencies and Afghan businesses. Ultimately, Afghanistan will need an entity to serve as a central bank. The country's economy requires a bank to cover its foreign currency transactions and purchase foreign currency for transport into the country, otherwise legitimate actors—humanitarians, importers, farmers—cannot function. The Biden administration should signal openness to designating a private Afghan or third-country bank to facilitate dollar auctions not only to stop a meltdown but to enable ordinary Afghans to get back on their feet without having to depend on the Taliban.

Finally, while the administration has pledged generous donations for previous UN appeals for Afghanistan, this winter could push Afghanistan to collapse. The upcoming United Nations appeal is expected to be the largest UN appeal in the world, meaning Afghanistan would be the worst of all humanitarian disasters. The United States and its allies should prepare to rally donors to contribute their fair share.

No one benefits from a failed state in Afghanistan. While we will continue to press the administration to ensure that we protect the American people from any potential future threats that may emanate from Afghanistan and enable Afghans at special risk of persecution to leave their country, the United States has an equal responsibility to help the many millions more who will stay to survive the winter, to feed their children, and to preserve what can be salvaged of the progress made during the last 20 years.

Nearly 775,000 American troops served in Afghanistan, and thousands of Americans and Afghans alike gave their lives or were wounded. We have an obligation to honor this service and sacrifice by standing by the Afghan people as they continue the fight for human rights and the future of their country.

We request that the Treasury and State Department brief us regularly on the strategy regarding Afghanistan and to include oversight mechanisms so we can ensure that the Afghan people are the sole recipients of international aid, not the Taliban. The first of these briefings should include the administration's response and proposed plan to the above-mentioned steps and we request it be provided no later than January 14, 2022. We look forward to working with you on this issue.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-donalds-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-small-businesses-access,"Reps. Crow, Donalds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Access the Resources They Need",2021-12-21,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Byron Donalds (R-FL-19), both members of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the Expanding Access to Credit for Small Business Act. This bipartisan bill will broaden the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 7(a) small business loan program so it allows financial technology, or fintech, lenders to offer loans to small businesses.

At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of rural and minority small business owners did not have access to banks, which made it difficult for them to access the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other financial services. The Expanding Access to Credit for Small Business Act will allow fintech companies, many of which helped fill that gap, to also participate in the 7(a) program so they can provide our small businesses with the resources they need.

""Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. A big part of our work on the Small Business Committee is ensuring that our small business owners have the resources they need to succeed,"" said Rep. Crow. ""It's my pleasure to work on a bipartisan basis with Congressman Donalds to expand the 7(a) small business loan program to ensure funding for our new and growing small businesses.""

""Fintech lending is the future of small business lending, and this legislation modernizes how small businesses access capital. Empowering and equipping the fintech sector of the economy to offer private loans creates more opportunities for American small enterprises to achieve prosperity,"" said Rep. Donalds. ""This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation deploys a willing and ready private sector to meet the needs of our nation's small businesses in a sustainable way and creates a pathway for entrepreneurs to pursue their American Dream.""

US Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are co-leading the bill in the Senate.

Specifically, the bill:

Removes the moratorium on new SBLC licenses;

Re-appropriates unused COVID funds from various stimulus bills to be used by the SBA to provide oversight of the new SBLCs;

Includes reporting requirements to gauge the success of the program;

Includes a rule of construction that would prohibit the SBA administrator from becoming the primary regulator of fintech companies; and

Requires the administrator to check for financial soundness and compliance when considering new applicants to the program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-senate-passage-national-defense-authorization,Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act,2021-12-17,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today applauds final Senate passage of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which will authorize Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. As part of the $768.2 billion funding bill, Congress passed at least eleven Crow-led priorities that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The final bill also includes Crow-led legislation to establish a Global War on Terrorism memorial on the National Mall. It will now move to the President's desk to be signed into law.

This NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia.

""This defense budget will help ensure our national security, while positioning Colorado to lead the way in our defense. With critical investments in our space defense, biosecurity technology, and clean energy, Coloradans will be helping make America stronger and safer,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""This NDAA also gives a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and honors our veterans. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's bill, delivering a permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital to honor those who served this country over the past 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Building this monument on the National Mall will go a long way in honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror,""Congressman Crow continued.

Congressman Crow passed at least eleven of his priorities in the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA, and made progress on numerous long-term policy priorities, including:

Positioning Coloradans to lead in the 21st Century:

Establishing a University Consortium for Space Technology

Authorizes $10 million for the establishment of a university consortium for space technology development which will support the Space Force's research and development efforts

University of Colorado's leadership in this field positions it as a foremost candidate to lead the consortium's efforts

Report on Technology Solutions to Counter the Small Unmanned Drone Threat

Requires plan to expedite the development and fielding of counter-drone technologies

Colorado is leading the way in the development of these technologies

Supporting Our Servicemembers:

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act(Co-Led with Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08)

Authorizes the establishment of a memorial for servicemembers of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall in Washington, DC

Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REMEDI Act (Co-led with Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03))

· Updates outdated diversity training requirements for our military to include discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, and other topics.

· The last time the Department of Defense codified diversity training requirements was over 20 years ago.

Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act(Co-led with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02))

Establishes a cross-functional team to address challenges posed by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs), aka ""Havana Syndrome""

Ensures those affected by AHIs receive timely and comprehensive care by integrating cross-agency efforts

Directs Secretary of Defense to appoint an Under Secretary to lead the cross-functional team

Reporting on Defense Biosecurity

Directs the Department of Defense to report biosecurity efforts and its ongoing efforts to protect servicemembers' information and privacy

Addressing Climate Change and Securing Base Resilience:

Completion of Installation Resilience Master Plans

Requires each military service to complete master plans for their two most at-risk installations within one year.

This provision ensures implementation of the MIRA Act, which Military Installation Resilience Assuredness (MIRA) Act, which improves the security and resilience of military installations that are vulnerable to the damaging effects of extreme weather and climate change

Military Installation Resilience (MIR) in Existing Defense Strategies

Requires service secretaries to consider installation resilience when making strategic decisions regarding installations and developing Defense Planning Guidance

Accurate Data for Defense Resiliency (ADD Resiliency) Act (Co-led with Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jim Langevin (D-RI-02))

Ensures the Department of Defense uses accurate analytical tools in projecting lifecycle costs and performance potential of energy resilience measures

Integrating Military Installation Resilience Considerations into Systems Acquisition

Requires the Department of Defense to develop recommendations on integrating resilience considerations into its purchases

Would move the Department of Defense towards making more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly purchasing decisions

Ensuring Accountability in the Military:

The Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act(Co-Led with Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL-15))

Requires annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, and explosive material from the Department of Defense

Reporting suggests thousands of military weapons have gone missing, and some have been involved in shootings, robberies, and gang activity

Afghanistan Oversight

Requires in-depth reports and briefings to Congress to ensure there is transparency and ongoing oversight of the developing security situation in Afghanistan

Will provide critical information on U.S. ability to counter terrorism, accountability on military equipment left in the country, and the plan to rescue American citizens and Afghan allies who remain in the country.

The NDAA will now proceed to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-january-staff-mobile-office,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases January Staff Mobile Office Hours,2021-12-16,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.

Representative Lauren 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, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.”

Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

Rep. Boebert’s office has worked on over 650 cases for constituents and returned over $400,000 to Colorado’s Third District.

Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:

JANUARY MOBILE OFFICE HOURS

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Mineral County Mobile Office Hours

Mineral County Administration Building

Administration Conference Room

1201 North Main Street

Creede, CO

10:00am-11:00am

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Hinsdale County Mobile Office Hours

Hinsdale County Administration Building

County Commissioners Meeting/Board Room

311 Henson Street

Lake City, CO

1:00pm-2:00pm

Friday, January 14, 2022

Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours

Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library

Small Meeting Room

811 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO

9:30-10:30am

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Montrose County Mobile Office Hours

Montrose County Road and Bridge

63160 LaSalle Road

Montrose, CO

11:30am-1:00pm

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Alamosa County Mobile Office Hours

Alamosa Train Depot

610 State Street

Alamosa, CO

9:00-11:00am

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Rio Grande County Mobile Office Hours

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

1305 Park Avenue

Monte Vista, CO

2:00-3:30pm

Monday, January 24, 2022

Huerfano County Mobile Office Hours

La Veta Community Center

131 E. Ryus Avenue

La Veta, CO

3:00-4:00pm

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Saguache County Mobile Office Hours

Center Town Hall

294 Worth Street

Center, CO

2:00-3:00pm

Friday, January 28, 2022

Eastern Garfield County Mobile Office Hours

Garfield County Administration

108 8th Street

Glenwood Springs, CO",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-defends-tourism-small-businesses-disabled-and-aerial-wildfire,"Rep. Boebert Defends Tourism, Small Businesses, the Disabled, and Aerial Wildfire Fighters from the Biden Regime’s Job-Killing Overreach",2021-12-13,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led 14 Members of Congress in a letter blasting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) for proposing new management plans that would decimate the air tours industry, threaten air traffic safety, and inhibit wildfire response.

Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Instead of trying to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the awful economic conditions imposed during his first year in office, the Biden regime is imposing job-killing mandates to pander to a small group of environmentalist extremists that hate small planes and helicopters. This misguided overreach will shut down tourism and air tours, prevent seniors and handicapped Americans from viewing our National Parks, exacerbate wildfires, and harm small businesses in rural America. These draft plans should be scrapped just like the rest of Biden’s agenda.”

Background:

The National Parks Air Tour Management Act explicitly required the FAA and NPS to come up with detailed plans to manage air traffic at national parks. After 20 years of bureaucratic bickering and turf wars between the FAA and the NPS, a federal judge ordered both agencies to come up with new plans within two years. Instead of creating a plan that works for impacted stakeholders, the Biden regime's bureaucracies decided to spitefully punish air tour companies by significantly reducing the number of allotted flights over 15 national parks by almost 9000.

Unsurprisingly, this decision was not reached by following the proper legal processes. The National Parks Air Tour Management Act explicitly required the FAA and the NPS to consult with interested parties and stakeholders and hold public meetings. Additionally, the FAA and the NPS were required to consult with the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group. The Biden regime failed to follow either of these requirements.

The new draft management plans are not based on any sort of science, and actually increase safety concerns for passengers, since some of them direct fixed and rotary wing aircraft to fly through each other's flight paths. Additionally, one of the new draft management plans directs tour pilots to use a different radio frequency than other pilots, increasing the risk of aerial collisions.

Rep. Boebert’s full letter is available here and below:

Dear Secretary Haaland and Secretary Buttigieg:

We strongly oppose the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) and the National Park Service’s (NPS) current 15 draft Air Tour Management Plans (ATMPs) and have serious concerns with how your agencies are handling efforts to establish ATMPs at 24 national parks and monuments. After 20 years of bickering and bureaucratic turf wars between FAA and NPS, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that both agencies have two years to implement new ATMPs. While we understand both agencies’ desire to comply with the Court’s directives, the flawed plans put forth by NPS and FAA will cause adverse economic consequences, compromise safety, reduce access to national parks for seniors and the disabled, and may even dimmish efforts to combat catastrophic wildfires. Contrary to federal law, the plans were also developed without the consultation of impacted stakeholders and undermine Congressional intent. Furthermore, your agencies fail to make a legitimate case for eliminating 8,984 flight allocations in the first 15 ATMPs.

In short, we fully support the continuation and expansion of air tours at the 24 parks and monuments currently under review and oppose the current draft plans for the following reasons:

Bureaucratic Overreach and Economic Concerns

The original ATMPs made no mention of reducing flight allocations for air tour operators. Shockingly, however, the first 15 of the 24 draft ATMPs for these national parks under review propose to eliminate 8,984 flight allocations.

Some draft ATMPs also propose to require flight routes at excessive heights of 13,500 feet or above. This new requirement could necessitate onboard oxygen for all passengers thereby drastically increasing costs for air tour operators.

In addition, air tour operators took out loans, including federal loans, and made significant investments in modifying equipment to comply with federal laws and regulations. Flight allocations are a measure of value for air tour operators’ businesses and any reduction in the number of flight allocations will have negative impacts on the long-term health of their business.

Failure to Consult with Impacted Stakeholders

During the ATMP drafting process, the FAA and NPS opted for a government-to-government tribal consultation, but excluded the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group (NPOAG), state and local governments, and other interested parties. The National Parks Air Tour Management Act explicitly requires the FAA and the NPS to hold “at least one public meeting with interested parties to develop the air tour management plan.” Shamefully, despite repeated requests to participate, those facing negative impacts by these changes were excluded from the decision making process. Many of the issues contained in the draft ATMPs are exactly the kind of information that NPOAG and other stakeholders could have conveyed to your agencies had you included them in the planning process.

Safety Concerns

NPOAG, a Congressionally created rulemaking committee, provides expert advice and recommendations to the agencies on implementing the National Park Air Tour Management Act of 2000 with respect to commercial air tour operations over and near national parks. Sidestepping this important group undeniably compromises key FAA safety considerations.

For example, the draft ATMP for Bryce Canyon National Park creates an extreme safety concern. This flawed draft plan proposes stacking fixed and rotary wing aircraft at the same elevation on almost identical routes at the same time of day. Aerial collisions could occur as fixed and rotary wing aircraft descend and climb through each other’s paths.

The draft ATMP for Arches National Park seemingly ignores common sense. Despite Arches National Park’s location less than two miles from the Canyonlands Regional Airport, the draft plan requires the use of a different frequency than the common traffic advisory frequency used by the airport.

Undermines Congressional Intent

In 2012, Congress passed legislation with strong bipartisan support that required the FAA to provide incentives, including significantly increasing flight allocations, for air tour operators that invested tens of millions of dollars in quiet aircraft technology. As a result of this clear direction from Congress and substantial investment from the private sector, in February 2014, the FAA announced more than 1,700 additional quiet flight allocations per year over Grand Canyon National Park. There is no justifiable reason to significantly reduce flight allocations as proposed in many of the draft plans, especially given Congress’s and the American peoples’ desire to maintain or significantly increase current flight allocations.

Reducing Access for Seniors and the Disabled

Air tour operators provide an important service for our disabled and elderly communities, allowing them to fully enjoy the great outdoors and our national parks in a way they otherwise could not. Capping air tours at the reduced levels proposed by NPS and the FAA will prevent demand from seniors and the disability community from being met.

Ignores Contributions to Combatting Dangerous Wildfires

Numerous air tour operators provide essential wildfire suppression and active management services that help prevent and extinguish catastrophic wildfires. In some instances, 30% of air tour operators’ businesses come from providing these services. Representatives from industry have indicated that without the commercial air tours portion of their business, the federal contracting wildfire portion is not economically sustainable and would be terminated. Considering the massive wildfires that have plagued the nation in recent years, losing these essential services would be another unnecessary and preventable blunder.

Conclusion

While the court imposed a two-year deadline, both the FAA and the NPS bear responsibility for a two-decade protracted process. Excluding NPOAG and other interested stakeholders in the process jeopardizes the safety of the National Airspace, reduces access for seniors and the disabled, compromises safety, causes economic harms, undermines the will of Congress, and ignores important efforts to combat catastrophic wildfires.

We request that your agencies discard any draft ATMPs that drastically reduces flight allocations or ignore consultation with air tour operators and interested parties, as required by federal law.

We also ask that your agencies please provide answers within 30 days of receipt of this letter to the following questions:

(1) Why was NPOAG excluded from the planning process and developing the proposed plans?

(2) Why were states, local governments and other interested parties excluded from the planning process and developing the proposed plans?

(3) What considerations were given to the elderly and disabled to view national parks in light of the reduced flight allocations for air tour operators?

(4) How did your agencies determine that it was necessary to drastically reduce flight allocations in your draft ATMPs?

(5) What agencies were included when structuring the routes over each park? How did you evaluate the safety of the routes?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-secures-support-senior-house-appropriators-block-biden,Rep. Lauren Boebert Secures Support from Senior House Appropriators to Block the Biden Regime’s Proposed Policy Moving the Bureau of Land Management's Headquarters to D.C.,2021-12-13,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert secured the support of Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Kay Granger and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Rep. David P. Joyce in blocking the Biden regime’s proposed policy moving the Bureau of Land Management's Headquarters to D.C.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I am grateful to Ranking Members Granger and Joyce for their support in keeping the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in the West. It’s sad that two Members from Texas and Ohio are doing more to stand up for jobs in Colorado than Colorado’s two U.S. Senators. These career politicians may be ok with broken promises and a hollow ‘Western headquarters’ but I won’t stand for it. Sadly, the Biden regime continues to put the interests of the Swamp ahead of the interests of the American people. The Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and associated jobs should stay in the West where they belong.”

Background:

In a letter to Rep. Boebert, Chairman of the Western Caucus Dan Newhouse, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman, and 20 other Members of Congress, Ranking Member Kay Granger and Ranking Member David P. Joyce promised to “stand with [us] in strong opposition to the [Bureau of Land Management] reprogramming request.”

Moving the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to D.C. is a colossal waste of taxpayer money. As Ranking Member Kay Granger and Ranking Member David P. Joyce noted in their letter, “Rather than waste money bringing bureaucracy back to Washington, we should be investing these funds in important national and local priorities, like our military and schools.”

Rep. Boebert has actively led the opposition to the Biden regime’s partisan decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to D.C.:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-urge-epa-institute-new-rules-nations-chemical-plants,Lawmakers urge EPA to institute new rules for nation’s chemical plants,2021-12-13,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – All six Democratic members of Colorado's congressional delegation today sent a letter – led by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to institute strict new safety measures at chemical plants across the country to better protect the health and safety of nearby residents.

In the letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the lawmakers urged the agency to put in place new rules that would require U.S. chemical and petrochemical facilities – including Suncor's refinery located outside Denver – to take additional steps to actively monitor the amount of potentially harmful toxins emitting from their plant; and to make that information available to the public.

Instituting such requirements, the lawmakers wrote, ""is especially important in Colorado, with thousands of workers in the energy sector and where communities -- often minority, low-income and otherwise disenfranchised -- directly abut petrochemical and other industrial facilities.""

The Clean Air Act of 1990 gave EPA the power to require that refineries and other regulated facilities prepare and implement a risk management plan designed to prevent and detect the accidental release of potentially harmful chemicals; and to promptly respond to any emergencies that may arise.

As EPA works now to update the requirements that each facility must adhere to under the risk management program, the lawmakers are urging the agency to add several new requirements and require that each facility:

Provide nearby communities with information about the specific risk they face from the plant's activities so they can be prepared to respond in the event of an emergency;

Establish independent fence-line air monitoring systems to provide nearby communities reliable information about any potential exposures;

Use ""Inherently Safer Technologies"" to mitigate, or even eliminate, the risk hazardous chemicals pose to nearby communities; and

Take into account the risk posed by a changing climate and prepare accordingly.

In addition to DeGette, the letter was signed by U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO), as well as U.S. Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/vice-chair-lauren-boebert-leads-western-caucus-calling-out-biden,Vice Chair Lauren Boebert Leads the Western Caucus in Calling Out Biden Administration’s Reckless Proposal to put the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in the Hands of D.C. Bureaucrats,2021-12-10,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"In response to new information received regarding the proposal to relocate the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Washington, D.C., Vice Chair Lauren Boebert (CO-03) led 21 Members of Congress and Congressional Western Caucus Members in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in strong opposition. The flawed reprogramming proposal sheds further light on the plan to relocate senior staff further away from the lands they are responsible for managing and cause significant harm to local communities, displacing BLM employees, negatively impacting local communities in the region, and resulting in less effective management of our public lands. Click here to read the letter.

“The Trump Administration’s decision to move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and hundreds of jobs to the West and closer to the lands they manage was widely praised and enjoyed strong bipartisan support in Congress as well at the state and local levels,” said Vice Chair Lauren Boebert (CO-03). “Only the Biden regime would ask Appropriators to bless an expensive move back to the Swamp two years from now without telling them how much it costs. Stealing 25 good-paying jobs from the Grand Junction community goes back on the Department’s promise to the bipartisan Colorado delegation to ‘grow and expand’ the Bureau’s presence in Grand Junction. It’s time Secretary Haaland stopped playing politics with people’s lives and stopped screwing over rural communities.”

“Since day one, the Biden Administration has been adamant on implementing a one-size-fits-all approach that puts land management of the West back into the hands of D.C. bureaucrats,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “The Bureau of Land Management oversees one out of every ten acres in the United States, and when we visited Grand Junction, we heard firsthand about how the BLM Headquarters has benefited local communities, economies, and – importantly – their ability to manage public lands throughout the West. This new information confirms what I and so many of my Western Caucus colleagues feared when the Biden Administration originally announced this move. It is clear they continue to be out of touch with rural America, and we urge them to reconsider this disastrous proposal.”

“The Biden Administration has repeatedly shown how out of touch they are with Americans across the country, and the decision to move DOI headquarters back to D.C. is no exception,” said Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “Just as the employees were getting settled in Grand Junction and the agency was hitting its stride with local communities and stakeholders, DOI abruptly reversed course and is relocating central authority to the capital. The men and women who serve at DOI can’t effectively do their jobs when the federal government uses them as a political football, not to mention the fact that we still have no idea how much this relocation is going to cost the American taxpayer. I strongly oppose the move, and I’m grateful for Congresswoman Boebert’s strong work on this issue.”

“The Department of Interior’s decision to move the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters back to Washington, D.C. is disappointing and poorly thought out,” said Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01). “99% of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management are located West of the Mississippi River and 97% of Bureau of Land Management employees already live in the Western United States.”

“The 2020 move of the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters from D.C. out West, where most of the land they manage is located, was common sense,” said Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01). “Moving the headquarters, and all of the employees, back to D.C. will cost taxpayers millions, harm the employees already in these roles, and create an irreparable divide between the program and the public lands it is meant to serve. I urge Secretary Haaland to reconsider and keep the Headquarters in Colorado.”

“Over 99 percent of the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management is in the West,” said Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-AL). “The Trump Administration’s decision to move the BLM’s headquarters out West was a commonsense measure to make sure policy makers are close to the land which they are tasked with managing and in touch with the concerns of the Americans most affected by their policies. I am deeply disappointed by the Biden Administration’s politically motivated decision to reverse this and concentrate bureaucratic power back in Washington, D.C. and urge the administration to seriously reconsider it.”

“The Biden Administration’s costly and irresponsible decision move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Washington, D.C., is yet another ill-conceived decision by this Administration. The BLM manages millions of acres of land, nearly all of it west of the Rockies. Therefore, placing BLM headquarters in the Rockies makes perfect sense. It would ensure that the people managing federal lands be geographically proximate to the people, lands and issues needing management,” said Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-04). “BLM must understand that the Western Headquarters is very beneficial to the region. Only an out of touch elite would think removing managers farther away from the property they manage is better. I look forward to a future where the next Republican President can reverse this terrible decision and bring the focus of BLM back to the lands it manages.”

“Concentrating power in Washington benefits no one but D.C. bureaucrats,” said Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06). “The Biden Administration’s proposal to move the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters back to the swamp from the West, where 99% of BLM-managed land is located, makes no sense and will cost taxpayers millions. I’m proud to oppose this costly, misguided effort.”

The Text of Rep. Boebert’s Letter Blasting the Biden Regime’s Reprogramming Agenda is Available Here.

Background:

On August 10, 2020, the Trump Administration’s Department of the Interior (DOI) formally established the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (BLM) in Grand Junction, Colorado. Prior to this relocation, the agency’s headquarters was located thousands of miles away from the land and people most directly impacted by the Bureau’s management decisions. Of the 245 million acres managed by BLM, 99% of the land is located in the West.

Rep. Boebert and the Western Caucus have actively opposed the partisan decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to D.C.:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-statement-us-supreme-court-decision-texas-six,Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Texas Six-Week Abortion Ban,2021-12-10,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Texas's six-week abortion ban to remain in effect:

""The Supreme Court's decision to allow Texas's egregious abortion ban to remain in place is shameful. And this court has once again failed to protect Americans' access to abortion care.

""Everyone in this country – regardless of where they live or how much money they make – has a right to make their own decisions about their health and their future.

""It's been 77 days since the House passed the Women's Health Protection Act to guarantee the right to abortion care for all Americans. For 100 days now, people in Texas have been denied their right to access the abortion care they need. The pain and hardship this egregious ban is causing cannot be undone. It's past time for the Senate to act and enshrine the right of every American to access the abortion care they need into law.""

Texas's new abortion law (S.B. 8) is the most extreme anti-abortion law currently in effect in the United States. It bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy – before many people even know they're pregnant.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-opposes-raising-debt-ceiling,Rep. Boebert Opposes Raising the Debt Ceiling,2021-12-08,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert voted against a bill that would allow the Senate to suspend the filibuster and raise the debt limit:

“The American people are tired of the Swamp and yet, the swampiest thing that has happened since I’ve been here occurred this week. Senate Republican leadership whipped 10 RINOs to sell out conservatives and the country by allowing Democrats to raise the debt limit without 60 votes. This fiscally irresponsible legislation allows Democrats to spend at least two trillion more dollars immediately and literally provides a blank space for them to spend whatever amount they want. These swamp creatures are going to absurd lengths, including bypassing the filibuster, in order to bailout Democrats. It’s far past time that Republicans started doing what they said they would do. I’ll keep holding up my end of the bargain, but we need these other Republicans to start leading.”

Rep. Boebert released a video calling out the Senate Republicans who partnered with Senate Democrats to remove the filibuster in order to raise the debt limit. Watch:

Background:

Senate Republican leadership and at least 10 RINOs negotiated a deal with Democrats that amends the Senate’s procedural rules to enable it to bypass the filibuster and allow a later vote on a debt limit increase by a 51-vote threshold. The new procedural measure would limit debate and prevent the need for a cloture vote, which requires 60 votes. The bill allows Democrats to increase the debt limit by trillions of dollars and to any number they want without the threat of a filibuster, as long as they do it before January 16th. The provision allowing a simple-majority vote in the Senate on the debt limit measure is supposedly limited to this “one time”, but it sets a dangerous precedent for future debt limit increases and the future of the filibuster. The bill allows the Democrats to raise the debt ceiling to whatever amount they choose until 2023. Congresswoman Boebert is concerned about out-of-control Washington spending and voted against this bill that uses Washington gimmicks to eventually allow for the debt ceiling to be raised.

Even more shocking, Senate Republican leadership caved to Democrats demands after repeatedly saying Democrats were going to have to raise the debt ceiling on their own, specifically stating, “Republicans’ position is simple. We have no list of demands. For two and a half months, we have simply warned that since your party wishes to govern alone, it must handle the debt limit alone as well...There is one difference between then and now: Leader Schumer requested and won new powers to repeatedly reuse the fast-track, party-line process. As a result, Senate Democrats do not need Republican cooperation in any shape or form to do their job. Democrats do not need our consent to set a vote at 51 instead of 60.”

House Democrats have announced that they could vote on an actual debt limit bill as soon as this Friday or even over the weekend.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-votes-fund-us-military,Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes to Fund U.S. Military,2021-12-08,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert voted to fund the United States military by passing the National Defense Authorization Act and equip our brave men and women in uniform with the resources they need to accomplish their missions.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I voted for a defense bill which will ensure that America’s military remains the strongest force throughout the world. The removal of provisions that would draft our daughters, implement red flag laws, and establish an ‘Office of Countering Extremism’ were important factors in my decision to vote for this legislation. The NDAA also includes provisions that will provide some accountability for Biden’s Afghanistan debacle. Funding for our military should not be a partisan issue and this legislation was a step towards removing partisan politics that distract from military readiness and national security.”

“I was also glad to see that the DeGette and Neguse land grab bills were removed in this version of the bill, preventing more than 760,000 acres of land in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District from being locked up by the federal government.”

Background:

While Rep. Boebert applauds the vast improvement of this version of NDAA from the first version she voted against on September 23rd, Rep. Boebert still has some concerns with the legislation. Specifically, the Congresswoman was disappointed that the NDAA did not include a provision blocking the Biden regime from carrying out a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for our troops. The Congresswoman is committed to supporting the right of military personnel to choose not to receive the COVID vaccine, particularly for those who possess natural immunity from a previous infection. Having said that, the bill did take some positive actions with regard to Biden’s military COVID vaccine mandate overreach by ensuring DoD cannot dishonorably discharge troops for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, including retroactive language, and by requiring the establishment of a uniform policy that allows for medical, administrative and religious exemptions for our troops from COVID vaccine mandates.

Rep. Boebert has taken numerous other actions to prevent vaccine mandates including: signing Rep. Roy’s letter seeking to prevent funding for vaccine mandates in the NDAA, signing Rep. Lamborn’s letter expressing concerns about how vaccine mandates will impact our military readiness, cosponsoring Rep. Gooden’s bill that would preemptively prohibit any COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all schools, signing Rep. Babin’s letter regarding the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates and their effect on Border Patrol agents, cosponsoring Rep. Mast’s legislation prohibit the Department of Defense from punishing members of the Armed Forces on the basis of the COVID-19 vaccination status, cosponsoring Rep. Bigg’s bill to block Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and cosponsoring Rep. Massie’s bill to prohibit bill to prohibit any requirement for servicemembers to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Partisan provisions that were removed from the bill include:

DeGette Wilderness and Neguse CORE Act land grabs

Requiring Women to register for the Selective Service

Creating red flag laws for military personnel

Establishing an office to “counter extremism” within the military

A mandatory $15 minimum wage for DoD contractors

Productive items that were added to the bill include:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-leftist-environmental-extremists-killing-jordan-cove,Rep. Boebert Blasts Leftist Environmental Extremists for Killing the Jordan Cove Natural Gas Pipeline,2021-12-03,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert blasted leftist extremists for killing the Jordan Cove Pipeline, which would have provided thousands of good-paying energy jobs, secured American energy independence, and improved the environment.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Under the Trump administration, America was a net energy exporter, but under the Biden regime, we have been begging OPEC for energy. American natural gas is some of the cleanest-burning fuel in the world, and to improve the environment, provide American jobs, secure American economic and national security, and project an image of strength to the world, America should pursue energy independence. The cancellation of the Jordan Cove Pipeline is a tragedy for Coloradans and for American energy independence. American energy policy should not hinge on a few radical, well-funded environmentalists on the West Coast.”

Background:

The Jordan Cove Pipeline would have exported natural gas from Colorado and Utah’s Piceance and Uinta basins to secure American energy independence and put America back on track to be a net energy exporter.

Exporting American energy is a key component of securing American energy dominance, and it enhances American national security while providing American jobs and improving the environment since we drill cleaner energy than any other country on earth. By exporting natural gas, American energy allows other countries to move away from coal to cleaner-burning fuel and improves air quality and reduces CO2 emissions globally.

Even though the Jordan Cove Pipeline was initially approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, it was ultimately killed by radical environmentalists on the West Coast, including Oregon Governor Kate Brown. At every step of the way, environmental extremists filed frivolous lawsuits, failed to approve state permits, and imposed undue burdens on responsible energy development in an effort to kill American energy dominance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-remind-us-olympic-community-its-legal-obligation-report,Lawmakers remind U.S. Olympic Community of its legal obligation to report allegations of sexual abuse,2021-12-01,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter today to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and all of the National Governing Bodies to remind them of their obligation to comply with federal laws that require them to report allegations of sexual abuse to the proper authorities within 24 hours.

The letter comes in response to allegations that officials at USA Badminton failed to comply with its obligations as the national governing body of the sport.

""It has recently been brought to our attention that officials at USA Badminton may have failed to report allegations of child sexual abuse, discouraged others from reporting these allegations, and may be obstructing an investigation into those allegations undertaken by the U.S. Center for SafeSport,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""If true, this is unacceptable, deeply troubling, and a violation of federal law.""

""All adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by an NGB or member of an NGB are obligated under the law to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse,"" the four leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee wrote. ""An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, within a 24-hour period is subject to criminal penalties.""

The House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over domestic and international sport, has played a central role in investigating past reports of abuse in sports and has led recent congressional efforts to enact new laws aimed at better protecting athletes.

As a result of those efforts, in 2018, Congress approved legislation that now requires any adult who is authorized to interact with minor athletes at a national governing body event, or facility, to report any evidence of child abuse, including sexual abuse, to law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport within 24 hours.

Last year, Congress passed additional legislation that requires the U.S. Center for SafeSport to report any attempt by an NGB to interfere in, or influence the outcome of, an investigation to certain congressional committees, including the House Energy and Commerce Committee, within 72 hours.

""To protect our athletes and ensure the future success of sport, the USOPC and all NGBs must comply with all applicable federal laws when it comes to reporting allegations of sexual abuse to both law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""It is imperative that the USOPC and NGBs continue to be proactive in ensuring that their policies and procedures prioritize athlete safety and are consistent, followed, and enforced.""

Following is the text of the lawmakers' letter, which was sent to the following organizations: American Canoe Association, Lakeshore Foundation, National Wheelchair Basketball Association, U.S. Biathlon Association, U.S. Figure Skating, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Soccer Federation, U.S. Speedskating, U.S. Squash, U.S.A. Archery, U.S.A. Artistic Swimming, U.S.A. Badminton, U.S.A. Baseball, U.S.A. Basketball, U.S.A. Boxing, U.S.A. Climbing, U.S.A. Cycling, U.S.A. Diving, U.S.A. Fencing, U.S.A. Field Hockey, U.S.A. Golf, U.S.A. Gymnastics, U.S.A. Hockey, U.S.A. Judo, U.S.A. Luge, U.S.A. National Karate-do Federation, U.S.A. Para Powerlifting, U.S.A. Pentathlon, U.S.A. Roller Sports, U.S.A. Rugby, U.S.A. Shooting, U.S.A. Skateboarding, U.S.A. Softball, U.S.A. Surfing, U.S.A. Swimming, U.S.A. Table Tennis, U.S.A. Taekwondo, U.S.A. Team Handball, U.S.A. Track & Field, U.S.A. Triathlon, U.S.A. Volleyball, U.S.A. Water Polo, U.S.A. Water Ski & Wake Sports, U.S.A. Weightlifting, U.S.A. Wrestling, United States Association of Blind Athletes, United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation, United States Bowling Congress, United States Curling Association, United States Equestrian Federation, United States Racquetball Association, United States Sailing Association, United States Tennis Association, USRowing.

December 1, 2021

Dear [ORGANIZATION LEADER]:

The Committee on Energy and Commerce has a long-standing bipartisan interest in matters regarding sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual mistreatment, sexual harassment, or other sexual offenses in the U.S. Olympic movement and organized sports. In furtherance of that interest and in response to troubling allegations of failures by USA Badminton to comply with its obligations as a National Governing Body (NGB), we write to remind you, along with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and your peer NGBs, of your obligations. All adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by a NGB or member of an NGB are obligated under the law to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse. In addition, pursuant to the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, we want to remind all NGBs that they shall not interfere in an investigation undertaken by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

In January 2018, after reports of abuse in sports across the Olympic movement, including the abuse and mistreatment associated with Larry Nassar, the Committee launched an investigation into sexual abuse in organized sport and the Olympic community's ability to protect its athletes from sexual abuse. In the course of the investigation, the Committee wrote to the USOPC and all NGBs requesting detailed information and documents from each entity regarding its handling of sexual abuse allegations.[1] The Committee reviewed nearly 152,000 pages of documents, spoke with dozens of survivors, and held a hearing entitled ""Examining the U.S. Olympic Community's Ability to Protect Athletes from Sexual Abuse.""[2]

In December 2018, the Committee released a report titled ""Nassar and Beyond: A Review of the Olympic Community's Efforts to Protect Athletes from Sexual Abuse,"" which summarized the Committee's findings after concluding a year-long investigation.[3] The Committee's report outlined several recommendations that put athlete safety at the center of the USOPC and each NGB's mission.

In addition, Congress has enacted several pieces of legislation to ensure additional protections for athletes. First, Congress designated the U.S. Center for SafeSport to serve as the independent national safe sport organization through enactment of the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act.[4] Under this new law the organization will exercise jurisdiction over the USOPC, each NGB, and each Paralympic sports organization with regard to safeguarding amateur athletes against abuse.

Specifically, the law provides that, among other things, adults authorized to interact with certain minors and amateur athletes must report evidence of child abuse, including sexual abuse. It also clarifies that the U.S. Center for SafeSport is the independent national safe sport organization responsible for developing training, oversight practices, policies, and procedures to prevent the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of amateur athletes participating in amateur activities through NGBs and Paralympic sports organizations.[5] Under the law, an authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, within a 24-hour period is subject to criminal penalties.[6]

Second, the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 states that NGBs ""shall not interfere in, or attempt to influence the outcome of, an investigation.""[7] This law also prohibits retaliation against protected individuals because of disclosures pertaining to sexual abuse or harassment.[8] Further, this new law requires the U.S. Center for SafeSport to report to certain congressional committees, including the Committee on Energy and Commerce, within 72 hours of an attempt to interfere in, or influence the outcome of, an investigation.[9]

We applaud the Olympic community for the reforms that have been made to date. However, it has recently been brought to our attention that officials at USA Badminton may have failed to report allegations of child sexual abuse, discouraged others from reporting these allegations, and may be obstructing an investigation into those allegations undertaken by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. If true, this is unacceptable, deeply troubling, and a violation of federal law.

To protect our athletes and ensure the future success of sport, the USOPC and all NGBs must comply with all applicable federal laws when it comes to reporting allegations of sexual abuse to both law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. It is imperative that the USOPC and NGBs continue to be proactive in ensuring that their policies and procedures prioritize athlete safety and are consistent, followed, and enforced. The USOPC and NGBs are encouraged to avail themselves of training and policy resources available from the U.S. Center for SafeSport to ensure compliance with the law and the safety of athletes.

If you have any questions, please contact Will McAuliffe with the Majority Committee staff or Brittany Havens with the Minority Committee staff. Thank you for your attention to this matter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-urge-scotus-uphold-roe-v-wade,Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Urge SCOTUS to Uphold Roe v. Wade,2021-12-01,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— The co-chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following statement today urging the Supreme Court to strike down Mississippi's abortion ban and uphold nearly 50 years of Supreme Court precedent to protect Americans' constitutional right to abortion care:

""This is a critical moment. This case is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, and the state of Mississippi has explicitly appealed to the Supreme Court to overrule nearly 50 years of legal precedent. This case challenges the very core of Roe, and we know that if Roe falls, half of the states in the country are poised to ban abortion entirely.

""Abortion is essential, and every person has the right to make their own decisions about whether or not to seek an abortion for themselves—without interference from politicians. Over the last five decades, the Court has repeatedly protected reproductive freedom. History has shown that access to abortion increases women's educational attainment, labor force participation, and entrance into professional occupations while decreasing financial stress and poverty.

""Furthermore, while abortion bans affect everyone, their impacts fall the hardest on Black, Latina, Indigenous people, and people of color; people with disabilities; people in rural areas; young people; immigrants; and those having difficulty making ends meet. These are all people who already face discriminatory obstacles and other barriers to health care.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-legislation-halt-biden-regimes-plan-give-1,"Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Legislation to Halt the Biden Regime’s Plan to Give $450,000 Payments to Illegal Aliens",2021-11-22,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act to prohibit settlement payments to illegal aliens of any amount as part of litigation filed by criminals suing the federal government.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “In Biden’s America, it is better to be a criminal than a law enforcement officer. Border Patrol agents may be fired because of Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal employees, but illegal aliens get a free pass into our country and could receive a $450,000 check. For contrast, the highest-paid Border Patrol agents make less than half that in yearly salary after 20 years of service. I’ve had enough of the Biden regime’s madness, so I introduced the We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act to restore sanity and the rule of law. We should be putting Americans first, not criminals!”

Background:

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Biden regime is planning to pay criminal illegal aliens $450,000 as a reward for breaking the law and being separated from family members at the border by the previous administration. The Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services estimated that the final payments could amount to $1 million per family.

The disgraced ACLU is involved in litigation suing the federal government on behalf of criminals apprehended during the Trump Administration. The total payout to settle this frivolous lawsuit may amount to $1 billion or more.

Rep. Boebert’s We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act stops the Biden regime’s plans to settle this ridiculous lawsuit and bans payments from going to criminals frivolously suing the federal government.

When asked about his administration’s plans to pay criminals $450,000, Biden dismissed the reporting by saying that the payments won’t happen. Shockingly, Biden’s Deputy Press Secretary overruled him and said that the Biden regime is hoping to give payments to illegal aliens.

The We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act provides clarity to the White House’s convoluted cover-up. While the White House won’t give a clear answer about settlement payments, Rep. Boebert’s legislation leaves no room for doubt: illegal aliens will not be getting taxpayer money.

Reps. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Scott Perry (PA-10), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Andy Biggs (AZ-05) co-sponsored Rep. Boebert’s We’re Not Paying You to Break Our Laws Act.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boeberts-statement-fbi-investigation-mesa-county-clerk-tina-peters,Rep. Lauren Boebert's Statement on FBI Investigation into Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters,2021-11-22,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing investigation into Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters:

“Many of the constituents I represent have expressed concern about the ongoing investigation into Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters. At my request, I recently received a briefing from District Attorney Dan Rubinstein. He addressed my concerns about the involvement of the FBI and the absolute necessity for the presumption of innocence to be extended to all of those being investigated. As many of you know, I have been a vocal opponent of the overreach and targeted nature of the FBI’s activities on a national level. It was clear from our conversation that the District Attorney is being responsible in his approach and conducting his work in as timely and professional a manner as possible, as well as providing local oversight of the FBI’s role. I will continue to be briefed as the investigation proceeds and can reassure everyone that I will continue to advocate for fairness, timeliness, and strict adherence to the proper investigative process.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-helps-pass-transformative-legislation-americas-working,Congressman Jason Crow Helps Pass Transformative Legislation for America’s Working Families,2021-11-19,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Crow: For American Businesses, Families to Succeed, We Have to Invest in American People

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the Build Back Better Act (HR 5376), a transformative package for America's working families that will cut taxes for the middle class, create better lives for American children, expand affordable health care, combat the climate crisis, and fund those priorities by ensuring corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

""Hardworking people are the backbone of our economy; for American businesses and families to succeed, we have to invest in the American people. I'm proud to have voted for this once-in-a-generation package that will provide universal pre-k, increase access to child care, and decrease the cost of prescription drugs,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""This package will not only give a boost to our economy and working families, it pays for these benefits by closing loopholes and making sure big corporations pay their fair share in taxes.""

Some provisions of the Build Back Better Act will:

Reduce Expenses for Families by

Cutting taxes, including for more than 293,000 low-wage workers in Colorado by extending the American Rescue Plan's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion;

Extending the Child Tax Credit that Democrats passed in the American Rescue Plan Act, which is helping lift Colorado children out of poverty;

Lowering drug costs by stopping Big Pharma's outrageous price hikes that outpace inflation.

Lower Child Care & Education Costs by

Expanding access to free, high-quality preschool to more than 86,000 additional 3- and 4-year-olds every year in Colorado and increases the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled; and

Providing access to affordable childcare that will benefit about 330,000 young children every year in Colorado. This plan will cover the families of 9 in 10 young children in the state.

Combat the Climate Crisis by

Cutting pollutionacross buildings, transportation, industry, electricity, agriculture, and climate-smart practices across lands and waters to ensure we achieve our climate goals by 2030;

Ensuring healthy forests and combating wildfires, by providing nearly $27 billion for forest resilience on private and public lands across the country;

Helping families shift to clean energy by delivering substantial consumer rebates and savings for the middle class as they transition; and

Ensuring clean energy technology will be built in the United States with American-made steel and other materials, creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs here at home.

The Build Back Better Act lowers costs and fights inflation because it is paid for by making big corporations pay their fair share. No one making under $400,000 will pay a penny more in taxes.

Find more information here on how the Build Back Better bill will deliver for Colorado.

Find more information here on what's included in the package.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-historic-build-back-better-act-help-american-families,House approves historic Build Back Better Act to help American families,2021-11-19,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a once-in-a-generation spending bill that seeks to make health care, child care, housing and education more affordable for millions of hardworking families, and take on the global climate crisis.

""This is one of the most transformational bills the U.S. House of Representatives has ever approved,"" said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). ""This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally transform our nation for the better. It's an opportunity to provide real relief to millions of hardworking families. It will make health care and child care more affordable. It will make housing and higher education more accessible. And it will be the largest investment we've ever made to take on the climate crisis.""

The legislation – known as the Build Back Better Act – would ensure all 3- and 4-year-olds in the country have access to free, high-quality preschool programs. It would also extend the now-expanded Child Tax Credit that's providing most American families with young children, including 600,000 in Colorado, $250 - $300 per month, per child; and would ensure families have to pay no more than 7% of their income for child care.

According to data compiled by the White House, only about 25% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Colorado have access to publicly-funded preschool. The Build Back Better Act would provide free preschool to an additional 86,000 children throughout the state who don't currently have access to a publicly funded program.

The legislation would also lower the cost of health care for approximately 9 million Americans – including 88,000 in Colorado – who get their health insurance on one of the ACA exchanges. It would expand Medicare to provide hearing aid benefits to America's seniors; and cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for millions of Americans with diabetes.

The historic measure represents the nation's largest-ever effort to take on the climate crisis and, according to the White House, would reduce the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. It would, among other things, extend existing tax credits to help lower the cost of installing a solar roof, and would create new incentives to provide middle-class families a tax credit of up to $12,500 to help offset the cost of purchasing a new, American-made electric vehicle.

More specifically, the Build Back Better Act would, among other things:

Provide two years of free preschool for every 3- and 4-year-old in America. In Colorado, according to the White House, it costs approximately $8,600 per year to send a child who can't access a publicly-funded program to preschool.

Extend the now-expanded Child Tax Credit for at least another year to continue providing most American families with young children – including 600,000 in Colorado – payments of $250 - $300 per child, per month.

Extend the now-expanded Premium Tax Credit to reduce monthly health care premiums for more than 9 million Americans – including 88,000 Coloradans – who get their health insurance on one of the ACA exchanges by an average of $600 per year.

Ensure millions of Americans with diabetes don't have to pay more than $35 per month for their insulin.

Extend the now-expanded Earned Income Tax Credit to reduce taxes for 17 million low-wage workers across the country – including more 293,000 low-wage workers in Colorado who would receive up to $1,500 each.

Ensure working parents pay no more than 7% of their income on child care for children under the age of 6. According to the White House, the average cost to send a toddler to child care in Colorado is $14,300 per year. The Build Back Better Act would ensure that no family earning less than 2.5 times their state's median income – which for a family of four in Colorado would be $251,900 a year – has to spend more than 7% of their income on child care.

Provide $555 billion to tackle the climate crisis and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels in 2030.

Expand existing Home Energy and Efficiency tax credits to help lower the cost of installing a solar rooftop by around 30 percent.

Provide middle-class families a tax credit of up to $12,500 for the purchase of a new, American-made electric vehicle.

Provide zero-cost health care to more than 4 million uninsured Americans who would qualify for Medicaid but live in states that have not expanded it.

Expand Medicare to provide hearing aid benefits to seniors.

Expand rental assistance; and fuel the construction and rehabilitation of more than 1 million affordable housing units across the country. According to the White House, 379,000 renters in Colorado are rent burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent.

Increase the maximum Pell Grant by $550 and expand access to Dreamers. According to the White House, 68,750 students in Colorado currently rely on the Pell Grant program.

Increase investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Expand free school meal programs to more low-income children during the school year; and provide millions of low-income families $65 per child, per month to help them purchase food during the summer. According to the White House, 7% of children in Colorado live in food insecure households. The Build Back Better Act would provide free school meals to an additional 138,000 students throughout the state during the school year and provide 356,100 students in Colorado with additional resources to help them purchase food during the summer.

While the Build Back Better Act makes a series of historic investments to help millions of hardworking families throughout the country, it would require no American making less than $400,000 a year to pay a penny more in taxes. Instead, the legislation is fully paid for by asking the wealthiest few and biggest corporations to pay their fair share.

The legislation, combined with the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law this week, is estimated to create an average of two million jobs per year, over the next 10 years.

As seventeen Nobel Prize-winning economists recently wrote, ""because this agenda invests in long-term economic capacity and will enhance the ability of more Americans to participate productively in the economy, it will ease longer-term inflationary pressures."" And, according to the estimates of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and the U.S. Treasury, the Build Back Better Act will even reduce the deficit by more than $100 billion over the first ten years.

Now that it's been approved by the House, the legislation heads to the Senate for consideration.

A copy of the legislation is available here.

A section-by-section summary of the legislation is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-recognize-november-american-diabetes-month,Lawmakers recognize November as American Diabetes Month,2021-11-18,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Tom Reed (R-NY), introduced a resolution today recognizing November as American Diabetes Month and the need for the United States to further invest in research and increase public awareness to prevent more Americans from developing Type 2 diabetes.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 114 million Americans have either diabetes or prediabetes. It's been estimated that the United States spends more than $237 billion a year to treat patients with the disease, while the skyrocketing cost of insulin has made it nearly impossible for some patients to afford the life-sustaining medication they need.

""No one in this country should have to choose between putting food on their table or paying for the insulin that's literally keeping them alive,"" DeGette said. ""We can and must do more to help treat, prevent – and eventually cure – this devastating disease. And that includes helping to raise more awareness throughout the country about who is most at risk and what they can to prevent developing Type 2 diabetes in the first place.""

Americans who are overweight or over the age of 45 and have either high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes or lack regular physical exercise are the most at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

The resolution, also led by Susan DelBene (D-WA) Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA), seeks to raise awareness among those who are most at risk and encourage them to take steps now to try to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in the first place. It also recognizes the need for the United States to address systemic barriers to care that many vulnerable communities – including those at a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – continue to experience.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-upton-introduce-highly-anticipated-cures-20-bill,"DeGette, Upton introduce highly anticipated Cures 2.0 bill",2021-11-16,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) today introduced their highly anticipated, bipartisan Cures 2.0 legislation that some leading health care organizations are calling a potential ""game changer"" in how the U.S. conducts biomedical research going forward.

Included in the 173-page bill designed to revolutionize how the U.S. provides care to patients are several provisions aimed at speeding up the delivery of groundbreaking, new – and potentially lifesaving – cures, treatments and innovations to those who need them most.

The legislation would also create an entirely new agency aimed at ending some of the world's most difficult diseases – such as cancer, diabetes, ALS, Alzheimer's and more. The so-called Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, would be housed within the National Institutes of Health and tasked with finding new cures and treatments to a slate of illnesses that affect tens of millions of Americans across the country.

""The federal government has shown, time and time again, that when it's given the resources needed to accomplish the impossible, there's not much it cannot do,"" DeGette and Upton said. ""Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and ALS don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican. They affect all of us the same. By creating ARPA-H, we will be bringing together some our nation's greatest minds to help find cures to these devastating diseases. And we will – for the first time – be putting the full weight of the federal government behind the ongoing efforts to end these terrible illnesses as we know them – which is a mission that all of us should be able to get behind.""

In addition to establishing a new advanced research agency for health, the legislation would also authorize the full $6.5 billion the administration has requested to run the agency for the first three years.

Under the terms of the Cures 2.0 legislation, once created, ARPA-H would be run by a relatively small number of program managers who would each be given a high degree of autonomy to choose which high-risk, high-reward projects to pursue.

The new advanced research agency for health would be modeled largely after the Pentagon's highly successful Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, which has been responsible for developing some of the most significant technological advancements of our time, including the Internet, GPS and self-driving cars.

Like DARPA, ARPA-H would provide some of the nation's greatest minds access to the federal government's virtually limitless resources to make the impossible, possible; and help shape the future of medicine in the U.S. for many years to come.

Previous efforts to apply the DARPA-like model to biomedical research have already proven successful. In fact, it was DARPA that initially funded Moderna's mRNA technology when other agencies were skeptical of the approach; an investment that would later lead to the rapid development of a highly effective COVID-19 vaccine that's saved countless lives across the U.S.

Further developing that mRNA technology to possibly prevent cancer is one of the projects the administration says ARPA-H could pursue.

While ARPA-H would be tasked finding new cures and treatments for some of the world's most difficult disease, other provisions in Cures 2.0 would help deliver new cures and treatments to patients sooner – and improve the overall level of care Americans are provided.

Specifically, the legislation would:

Transform how Medicare covers innovative new treatments and technologies to make those new discoveries available to patients sooner.

Increase access to telehealth services for Medicare and Medicaid patients, including those covered under the Children's Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, to ensure more Americans are getting the help they need, when they need it.

Provide training and educational programs for at-home caregivers – including family members with no prior health care experience to help them better care for loved ones when they are home.

Require more diversity in clinical trials to ensure any new drugs and treatments approved for use in the U.S. are both safe and effective for a greater – and more representative – portion of the population.

Provide patients more information about the illness they face and the treatment options available to them to make them a more integral part of the decision-making process.

The legislation would also take steps to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to:

Conduct a nationwide study on the implications of long COVID; and

Develop a nationwide testing and vaccine distribution strategy to be used in future pandemics.

In developing their Cures 2.0 legislation, DeGette and Upton sought to build upon the progress that's been made since their original 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law.

That legislation, which has widely been hailed as a tremendous success, not only revolutionized how the U.S. researches and develops new cures and treatments, it also included then Vice-President Biden's Cancer Moonshot Program.

Having worked closely with then Vice-President Biden to get the Cancer Moonshot program included in their 21st Century Cures bill, DeGette and Upton were among the first lawmakers President Biden summoned to meet with him in the Oval Office back in March to discuss his plan for creating a new DARPA-like agency to end cancer as we know it.

A copy of the Cures 2.0 legislation is available here.

A section-by-section summary of the bill is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-attends-bill-signing-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs,Congressman Jason Crow Attends Bill Signing for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,2021-11-15,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after attending the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act bill signing at the White House. The $550 billion package, signed into law today by President Biden, is the largest long-term investment in US infrastructure that has passed in nearly a century. It makes the largest federal investment in public transit ever, the largest federal investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak, the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system and the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history.

""It was my honor to stand alongside President Biden as he signed into law this life-changing investment for the American people. With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we're making much-needed improvements to our roads and bridges, bringing our infrastructure into the 21st-Century, and the best part is that we're going to employ American workers while we do it. As someone who has worked construction myself, I cannot overstate the impact these good paying jobs will have on our community. This is exactly the investment we need to jumpstart our economy for hardworking folks here in Colorado, and position our country to lead well into the future.""

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for Colorado.

Find more information here on what's included in the package.

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers on our climate goals.

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for hardworking Americans.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-house-companion-senator-lees-bill-prohibiting-funding,"Rep. Boebert Introduces House Companion to Senator Lee’s Bill Prohibiting Funding for Sex Change Surgeries, Chemical Castrations, and Puberty-Blocking Drugs for Minors",2021-11-08,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert introduced a House companion bill to Senator Mike Lee’sProtecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prohibit tax dollars from funding sex change, sterilization, chemical castration, and puberty-blocking procedures for minors suffering from gender dysphoria.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Add mutilating children to the National Institute of Horrors’ (NIH) long list of funding evil research, which already includes gain-of-function research in Wuhan, scalping aborted babies and fusing their skin to lab rats, organ harvesting aborted babies’ genitalia, and insects eating dogs’ faces off. Using psychologically vulnerable children as lab rats for testing the puberty-blocking drugs used in chemical castration procedures for sex offenders, medically unnecessary mastectomies, irreversible hormone treatment, life-altering sterilization procedures, and genital mutilation is wrong.”

Senator Mike Lee said, “The Federal Government should never fund research that harms kids. This bill will protect taxpayers from funding spurious research, but more importantly, it will protect kids from the permanent damage this irresponsible research can produce.”

Terry Schilling, President, American Principles Project said, ""Most Americans do not want their tax dollars going towards studies that encourage children to undergo experimental, dangerous procedures to 'change' their sex. Yet here in Washington, left-wing ideologues in government seem intent on overruling the people and imposing their extreme ideology on the rest of the country. Thankfully, we still have courageous leaders like Senator Mike Lee willing to stand up to this insanity. APP applauds Sen. Lee for introducing this important legislation, and we urge every senator with an ounce of decency to support this commonsense bill.""

Jessica Anderson, Executive Director, Heritage Action for America said, “Unproven, irreversible procedures related to gender transitions for children do more harm than good, as research shows that 80 to 95 percent of children with gender dysphoria no longer feel distressed by their bodies after puberty. The Left will stop at nothing to remake society, including waging war on our children, which is why Senator Lee’s Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act, which prevents federal funds from being used to support research that preys on confused children, is so important.”

Joseph Kohm, Public Policy Director of Family Policy Alliance said, “American taxpayers should only fund sound, unbiased research—and when studies involve children and center around politically charged issues, these standards become even more imperative. Sadly, several NIH-funded studies fail this basic test: they are clearly biased in support of a fabricated narrative that children experiencing gender dysphoria should begin transition as early as possible. One of the studies even lacks a control group—indicating the researcher’s lack of concern for what happens when a child is not pressured to pursue transition. Senator Lee’s Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act exposes these serious concerns. The public—and especially families with children struggling to identify with their birth sex—deserves the unbiased truth about such a critical issue. We endorse Senator Lee’s efforts to ensure scientific integrity through his bill.”

Doreen Denny, Vice President of Government Relations Concerned Women for America LAC said, “Under the direction of Dr. Francis Collins, NIH has fueled the promotion of reckless gender experimentation on youth, approving irreversible treatments for children as young as 8. This is not science, it’s medical scandal. Federal research should protect vulnerable children, not be complicit in subjecting them to irreversible damage in studies pushed by gender activists. No minor has the capacity to give informed consent for the lifelong consequences of taking destructing “gender transition” drugs. CWA has been working to expose this unethical federally-supported research and we applaud Sen. Lee for introducing legislation to stop it.”

Background:

The NIH has awarded almost $7 million since 2015 to fund sex changes, artificial hormone injections, sterilizations, and chemical castrations on youth as young as eight-years-old suffering from gender dysphoria. The Biden regime opted to extend this barbaric research until 2026.

Even Obama’s public health officials admitted that this research is dangerous, highly speculative, irreversible, medically harmful, and ineffective, finding that the test subjects “did not demonstrate clinically significant changes or differences in psychometric test results.” Indeed, physical transitioning is not an effective treatment to gender dysphoria in minors, and studies indicate that without intervention, 70-98% of males and 50-88% of females will no longer desire to transition after undergoing puberty.

In October, Rep. Boebert led a letter with Colorado Congressmen Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn blasting the Biden regime for requiring Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and private insurers to cover permanent, life-altering sex-change surgeries for minors in Colorado. The Biden regime’s new policy uses taxpayer dollars to fund puberty blockers, laser hair removal, surgical sterilization, eye and lid modifications, medically unnecessary plastic surgery, medically unnecessary mastectomies, breast implants, life-altering irreversible drugs, face tightening, and facial bone remodeling for facial feminization.

Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) co-sponsored Senator Mike Lee’s (R-UT) Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act.

Representatives Scott Perry (R-PA), Mary Miller (R-IL), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Chip Roy (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Brian Babin (R-TX), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Randy Weber (R-TX) co-sponsored Rep. Boebert’s Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-passage-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,2021-11-06,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after voting for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This $550 billion package is the largest long-term investment in US infrastructure that has been passed in nearly a century. It makes the largest federal investment in public transit ever, the largest federal investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak, the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system and the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history.

""We can't be competitive in the 21st Century without modern infrastructure. That's why today I supported the largest investment in our country's infrastructure in nearly a century. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will not only improve our local roads and bridges; it will help us tackle the climate crisis -- with a $57 million investment in Colorado's EV infrastructure and $35 million to battle Colorado wildfires.

""For too long, not investing in American infrastructure and the American people has allowed us to fall behind. This historic legislation makes those critical investments to improve life for millions of Coloradans, create a generation of good-paying jobs, stoke economic growth, and position the United States to lead in the 21st Century and beyond.""

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill will deliver for Colorado.

Find more information here on what's included in the package.

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill will deliver on our climate goals.

Find more information here on how the infrastructure bill delivers for hard-working Americans.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-honors-veteran-owned-small-businesses,Congressman Jason Crow Honors Veteran-Owned Small Businesses,2021-11-05,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Veteran Entrepreneurs Generate Approximately $1 trillion Annual Revenue, Employ Nearly 4 million workers in the United States

WASHINGTON – During National Veterans Small Business Week, U.S. Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) joined with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Young Kim (CA-39) in celebrating the achievements of our veteran entrepreneurs by introducing a bipartisan resolution supporting National Veterans Small Business Week. Veteran entrepreneurs generate approximately $1 trillion in annual revenue and employ nearly four million workers in the United States.

""Our service members have our backs; it's our responsibility to have their backs, too. That means ensuring veterans have the tools and resources they need to build and run a small business. I'm proud to join in recognizing our veteran small business community this National Veterans Small Business Week as we continue investing in the strength and resiliency of American veterans,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""Veterans are one of the most highly skilled workforces in America's history – the product of rigorous training, an ironclad commitment to teamwork, and the remarkable ability to succeed where others might fail. I am proud to join my bipartisan colleagues to recognize the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of veteran-owned small businesses throughout the country,"" said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

""Just as our nation's security rests on the shoulders of those in our armed services, our nation's economic growth relies on small business and American entrepreneurship. As we continue to beat back the pandemic, America is counting on our veteran small business owners and their ingenuity and entrepreneurship to get America back to work,"" said Congressman Brad Schneider.

""More than 2.5 million successful veteran entrepreneurs, after dedicated service in our nation's uniform, continue to give back to our communities and employ roughly 5 million Americans. These men and women are heroes who not only helped protect America's freedoms but also directly support our local economy,"" said Congresswoman Young Kim. ""As our small business owners continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure Congress shows unwavering bipartisan commitment to support them. I am glad to join with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to honor the incredible contributions of veteran small business owners and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them in Congress. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development, I will keep working on light-touch, pro-growth policies to help our veteran entrepreneurs innovate and thrive.""

Reps. Crow, Fitzpatrick, Schneider, and Kim were joined in introducing the resolution by Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Angie Craig (MN-02), Dwight Evan (PA-03), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Marie Newman (IL-03), Dean Phillips (MN-03), Dina Titus (NV-01), Abigail D. Spanberger (VA-07), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Susie Lee (NV-03).

Read the full text of the resolution HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-historic-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill,Congress approves historic bipartisan infrastructure bill,2021-11-05,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 228 – 206, approved a historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill to repair America's roads and bridges, improve its public transit systems and create millions of good-paying jobs across the country.

The move comes after lawmakers in the House reached an agreement Friday to vote on a separate $1.75 trillion spending bill – known as the Build Back Better Act – no later than the week of Nov. 15. That legislation would, among other things, lower health care and child care costs for millions of hardworking families and restore the nation's standing as a global leader in the ongoing fight against the climate crisis.

""These two pieces of legislation, combined, represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally transform our nation for the better,"" said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). ""They will not only lay the foundation for us to grow our economy and increase our competitiveness, but they will also create millions of good-paying jobs in the process. They will make health care and child care more affordable for millions of hardworking families. They will make housing and higher education more accessible, and they will be the largest investment we have ever made to lower our greenhouse emissions and help tackle the climate crisis.""

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was approved by the Senate in August, now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law.

The funding it will provide represents the largest investment Congress has ever made to modernize and expand the nation's public transit systems. It will also improve Americans' access to clean drinking water and reliable, high-speed internet, and it will create the first-ever network of electric-vehicle charging stations throughout the country.

More specifically, the legislation will, among other things, provide:

$110 billion to repair and rebuild America's major roads, bridges and highways.

$11 billion to fund transportation safety programs, including $5 billion for the Safe Streets for All program to help states and localities reduce crashes and fatalities in their communities, especially for cyclists and pedestrians.

$39 billion to improve and modernize America's public transit systems by repairing aging infrastructure, upgrading bus and rail fleets, and making transit stations more accessible for all users.

$66 billion to modernize America's railways and bring world-class rail service to areas outside the northeast and mid-Atlantic.

$7.5 billion to build the first-ever national network of 500,000 electric-vehicle charging stations in the United States, including along highway corridors to facilitate long-distance travel and within communities to provide convenient charging where people live, work and shop.

$5 billion to deliver thousands of electric school buses to communities across the country, an initiative that will not only help drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles but will also remove thousands of diesel buses from some of the nation's most vulnerable communities.

$17 billion to improve the infrastructure at America's ports to help reduce bottlenecks and expedite commerce.

$25 billion to improve the infrastructure at America's airports to reduce congestion and lower emissions.

$50 billion to protect communities from droughts, floods and wildfires and improve weatherization.

$55 billion to ensure all Americans have access to clean drinking water by removing and replacing all of the nation's lead pipes and service lines.

$65 billion to ensure all Americans have access to high-speed, broadband internet by building the physical infrastructure needed to reach more rural communities and requiring service providers to offer a low-cost broadband option for low-income families.

$21 billion to clean up the nation's Superfund and brownfield sites, reclaim abandoned mine land and cap orphaned gas wells.

$65 billion to upgrade the nation's eclectic grid by building thousands of miles of new, resilient transmission lines to facilitate the expansion of renewable energy.

Text of the bipartisan infrastructure bill is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-lauren-boebert-dan-bishop-and-bob-good-elected-board-house,"Representatives Lauren Boebert, Dan Bishop, and Bob Good Elected to the Board of the House Freedom Caucus",2021-11-03,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Reps. Lauren Boebert, Dan Bishop, and Bob Good were elected by members of the House Freedom Caucus to serve on the board guiding the caucus as it advocates for freedom and conservative values.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated: “I am honored to be elected by my peers to serve on the Board of the House Freedom Caucus as a freshman member of Congress. These men and women of faith serve with real conviction and are in Congress for the right reasons. The Freedom Caucus is the group that is closest to the people and effectively represents the forgotten men and women of America. When candidates run on conservative principles, they win. But when we legislate conservative policies, the American people win. In this new leadership position, I look forward to continuing to work with the conservative champions in the Freedom Caucus to put forth the solutions that the American people need and take back this great country.”

Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) said: “The House Freedom Caucus stands for the freedoms of Americans that career politicians in Washington, and sadly too many Republicans, tend to neglect. I have full faith in my colleagues in the House Freedom Caucus to stand up for the core principles that made this country great, regardless of popular opinion. That is why I am honored to be selected by my like-minded colleagues to be a leader among those who are also dedicated to doing what they say they will do when they run for office. We are committed to be the tip of the spear and lead the fight to stop the extremist efforts by the Democrats and Biden administration.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-stop-aoc-act-stop-funding-cradle-grave-socialism,Rep. Boebert Introduces the Stop AOC Act to Stop Funding Cradle to Grave Socialism,2021-11-01,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert released the following statement following the introduction of the Stop Appropriating for Obsequy Costs Act (Stop AOC Act) to stop FEMA from wastefully dolling out taxpayer money for COVID funerals until 2023:

“AOC’s new government welfare program is cradle to grave—literally. AOC and Chuck Schumer have shelled out $1.2 billion in COVID funeral earmarks. Never mind that the average cost of a funeral is $3,000-$7,000, AOC’s FEMA program will give you $9,000. There has been little to no auditing of this colossal waste of money, and the program is ripe for abuse and fraud—even allowing illegal immigrant families to receive taxpayer money. The Biden regime’s priority is placating AOC instead of helping Americans; for instance, while the VA backlog takes over 125 days, it only takes a month to get funding from AOC’s pet project. This is just another blue state bailout, and coastal blue states like Maryland, New York, D.C., and California get almost 70% more money per COVID death on average than rural states like Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico. The American people shouldn’t be forced to shell out another billion dollars of taxpayer money over the next 14 months for AOC’s COVID funerals and this new socialist program should end today.”

Background:

AOC and Senator Schumer created a new program for American taxpayers to foot the bill for funeral expenses that may or may not have been the result of a COVID-19 death. FEMA has shelled out more than $1.2 billion to 196,000 people out of the initial $2 billion earmarked for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program. Even more funds were allocated to FEMA through the passage of the American Rescue Plan that allow the agency to continue operating this program until 2023, three years after the beginning of the pandemic.

These reimbursements cover up to $9,000 per funeral and allow up to $35,500 per application for multiple funerals when the average cost for a funeral is between $3,000-$7,000. This program is an unnecessary, colossal waste of taxpayer money implemented at the behest of far-left extremists.

Death certificates indicating the death ""may have been caused by"" or ""was likely a result of COVID-19"" or ""COVID-19 like symptoms"" and similar phrases that indicate a high likelihood of COVID-19 are considered sufficient attribution.

Illegal immigrant families are eligible to receive these FEMA “awards” even if they are on parole, even if they aren’t in the country legally, even if they are convicted of non-serious criminal offenses, or if even they came to the U.S. illegally via a human trafficking cartel.

The left never lets a disaster go to waste as we continue to see them politicize COVID-19 through absurd mask mandates, vaccine mandates, and the continuation of frivolous programs like this one. American taxpayers should not be required to fund ridiculous programs like these at the behest of AOC and her radical, socialist agenda.

Reps. Mary Miller (IL-15), Jody Hice (GA-10), Ralph Norman (NC-05), Brian Mast (FL-18), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) co-sponsored Rep. Boebert’s Stop AOC Act.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-more-200000-economic-relief-local-air-and,"Congressman Jason Crow Announces More Than $200,000 in Economic Relief for Local Air and Space Ports",2021-10-29,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announced $207,000 in American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Relief funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Colorado Air and Space Port and the Centennial Airport. These grants were funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, which House and Senate Democrats passed and President Biden signed into law in March. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, this funding can be used for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport.

""The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted our local economy -- including our air and space ports, which provide critical research, commercial transportation, and development in the aviation industry. I'm proud to deliver this important funding through the American Rescue Plan as help get our local businesses back on track,"" said Congressman Crow.

""We are honored to receive this grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will help us continue expanding both our aviation and aerospace operations as Colorado Air and Space Port continues to grow while working with new partners, businesses, and the community,"" said Christa Brunning on behalf of Adams County Air and Space Port.

""As the aviation industry continues to recover from the effects of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the $148,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funds will help Centennial Airport, the premier general aviation airport in the country, ensure a safe operating environment for our tenants and users. We'd like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Congressman Jason Crow for his continued support of the aviation industry."" said Mike Fronapel, Executive Director and CEO of Centennial Airport/Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority.

The Colorado Air and Space Port offers services in Aerospace, Aviation, and Development Opportunities in the Denver Metropolitan area and across Colorado.

Centennial Airport is part of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, which provides a variety of aviation services and development opportunities for the Denver Metropolitan area.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-applauds-senate-passage-his-bill-naming-local-va-clinic-after,Congressman Crow Applauds Senate Passage of His Bill Naming Local VA Clinic After Colorado Hero,2021-10-28,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bill Now Moves to the President's Desk for Signature

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today applauded Senate passage of his bill to name the new Aurora VA community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) after Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley. Crow's bill was passed by the House in September by voice vote. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley, a Denver native who lived in Aurora, was a Tuskegee Airman, civil rights activist and the first black football player at Colorado State University.

""Lieutenant Colonel Mosley embodies the finest of what our country has to offer. I can't think of a better name for this new clinic in Aurora in recognition of his service, sacrifice, leadership, and the best of what we can be as a country,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""Generations of Colorado veterans will walk through the doors of this clinic and know Colonel Mosley and his story. I'm humbled to name our new VA clinic after Colonel Mosley as we honor his legacy and provide our veterans and their families with top-quality care.""

""From serving our country with the Tuskegee Airmen to becoming the first Black football player at Colorado State University, Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley represents the best of Colorado,"" said U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. ""Naming the Aurora VA clinic after Colonel Mosely will not only honor his incredible accomplishments, but will help ensure his story is carried on for our kids and grandkids. I'm grateful for Rep. Crow's work on this bill, and I'm glad we were able to get it over the finish line in the Senate today.""

""We must honor and remember LTC John Mosley's leadership as a civil rights activist and Tuskegee Airman. The new Aurora VA clinic's dedication is a small token of our gratitude for his many contributions,"" said U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.

""Born the son of a slave, Dad fought hard to seize every opportunity…a trail-blazer throughout his entire life. He was the valedictorian of his graduating class at Manual H.S. and attended a segregated Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University) on an academic scholarship, becoming his class Vice President and the first African American in modern times to play on its football team. When our country entered the war in 1941, Dad sought to do his part by becoming one of the first black combat pilots in America. Though initially denied, he didn't stop until his request was approved. Never discouraged by adversity, he often said that ‘he had to fight in order to fight.' A pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, he served his country with pride and distinction through three wars and continued his service after retiring from the military. Always in our hearts, he was and continues to be a champion for our family, our community and our nation. His legacy is an inspiration to us all,"" said Eric Mosley, son of LTC John Mosley.

""The Mosleys are deeply honored by the efforts of Representative Jason Crow and his team. The new out-patient clinic dedicated to our patriarch Lt. Col. John W. Mosley honors all veterans and serves as a beacon to those who value the selflessness and bravery of our service members past and present,"" said John Furtell, grandson of LTC Mosley.

""The Hubert L. ""Hooks"" Jones Chapter is honored to have John W. Mosley Documented Original Tuskegee Airman selected for this tribute. We are pleased to work with Congressman Crow on this project in efforts to rename the VA clinic after John W. Mosley. This tribute is another way our Chapter and the community keep our Tuskegee Legacy and mission alive… ‘Giving the Past a Future,'"" said the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Hubert L. ""Hooks"" Jones Chapter.

Rep. Crow secured key endorsements for this effort from the VFW Department of Colorado, American Legion Department of Colorado, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Colorado, as well as support from the full Colorado congressional delegation.

See Rep. Crow's full remarks on the House floor honoring LTC Mosley.

See the full text of the bill here.

CBOCs are important ways the VA provides outpatient primary care, especially for veterans who would otherwise have to travel long distances to receive care at VA facilities. The Aurora CBOC is set to open in Summer 2022.

Background on Colonel Mosley:

After graduating as a National Merit Scholar and valedictorian at Manual High School, Lieutenant Colonel Mosley enrolled at what was then called Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, as one of only nine black students. He was named vice president of his college class as a junior and senior and became the first black football player in the record-keeping era.

Lieutenant Colonel Mosley fought hard to serve his country during WWII. He paid for his own flight physical and took flying lessons on his own. After being dispatched to a segregated artillery unit in Fort Sill, OK, he wrote letters to the White House and Congress until he became part of the Tuskegee Unit. The brave service of the Tuskegee Airmen helped pave the way for integration of the armed services. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley retired from the Air Force in 1970 after serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He went on to be special assistant to the undersecretary in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in Washington before returning to Colorado.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-leads-colorado-republicans-opposing-taxpayer-dollars-going-sex,Rep. Boebert Leads Colorado Republicans in Opposing Taxpayer Dollars Going to Sex Change/Sterilization Surgeries for Minors,2021-10-27,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Boebert led a letter with Congressmen Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn in condemning the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving Governor Polis’ request to include gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit in Colorado. This will require Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and private health insurance companies to cover taxpayer-funded permanent, life-altering sex change surgeries for minors.

Rep. Boebert stated: “Sex change surgeries render a person sterile for life, and taxpayer dollars should not be used to permanently maim confused children. It is barbaric that Governor Polis is trying to use Colorado to mandate CMS provide taxpayer funding for these immoral procedures nationwide. Children should never be used as pawns to advance radical gender ideology. Using taxpayer dollars to fund sex changes and sterilization surgeries is one of the most reprehensible, disgusting, extreme, and grotesque policies I’ve ever seen. Permanently altering and disabling the physical bodies of children is never ok—and it is especially deplorable when done to gain cheap political points with the radical left.”

Background:

The new policy of the Biden regime is to use taxpayer dollars to fund:

Puberty blockers

Laser hair removal

Surgical sterilization

Eye and lid modifications

Medically unnecessary plastic surgery

Medically unnecessary mastectomies

Breast implants

Life-altering, irreversible drugs

Face tightening

Facial bone remodeling for facial feminization

Mental wellness exams

Reps. Boebert, Buck, and Lamborn’s letter to the Administrator for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, is available here and below:

We write in response to your October 12, 2021, announcement that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Colorado’s proposal to “provide gender-affirming care in the individual and small group health insurance markets.” We strongly oppose these proposed actions and urge you to immediately withdraw CMS’s approval.

Essential Health Benefits are defined by Section 1302(b)(1) of 42 U.S.C. 18022 and require individually purchased health insurance plans in small-group markets to cover a minimum federal standard of care. The decision to require gender-affirming care as an extension of mental health benefits is a blatant misinterpretation of the statute. There is little evidence that the treatment approved by CMS improves mental health and we should not be placing new private sector mandates on insurance companies to serve progressive priorities over science.

In the press release announcing this decision, you stated, “To truly break down barriers to care, we must expand access to the full scope of health care, including gender-affirming surgery and other treatments, for people who rely on coverage through Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP and the Marketplaces.” Mandating coverage of unproven, experimental gender-affirming care for children covered under the Children's Health Insurance Program is inappropriate and a misuse of taxpayer dollars. Additionally, there is evidence that gender-affirming care, like puberty blockers, causes children to face more mental health struggles and long-term consequences.

Furthermore, this decision infringes upon the conscience rights of small, private health insurance companies by forcing them to comply with this government mandate. The Colorado proposal includes no religious exemptions for insurance companies that have moral objections to carrying out these policies. As we have seen in recent Supreme Court rulings, forcing private companies to act against their sincerely held religious beliefs is unconstitutional.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-wenstrup-introduce-bipartisan-oversight-measures-security-situation,"Crow, Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Oversight Measures on Security Situation in Afghanistan",2021-10-26,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"October 26, 2021

WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02), members of the US House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduce new measures to ensure ongoing oversight of the security situation in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Security through Intelligence Act requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to produce a report on the security situation in Afghanistan and present its findings to the House and Senate Intelligence Committees.

""We must be vigilant about terrorist acts and security threats on the ground in Afghanistan and throughout the world,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""I'm proud to work on a bipartisan basis with Congressman Wenstrup to strengthen congressional oversight and ensure that we understand the threats and can respond to them to keep the American people and homeland secure.""

This legislation specifically:

Requires DNI to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on the situation in Afghanistan and the region that includes:

Any increased threat to the homeland

Political composition and sustainability of the governing body of Afghanistan and U.S. ability to influence its policies

Effect on the region and Europe of refugees fleeing Afghanistan

Commitments and actions of the Taliban related to counterterrorism

The presence of China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and any other foreign country and an assessment of the potential risks, or benefits, of any such presence, contributions, or relations.

Requires DNI report to intelligence committees on the collection posture of the intelligence community in Afghanistan and the region including:

A detailed description of the collection posture of the intelligence community with respect to Afghanistan.

The countering of terrorism threats that are directed at the United States homeland or United States entities abroad.

The finances of the Taliban, including financial contributions to the Taliban from foreign countries

The detection, and prevention of, any increased threat to the United States homeland or United States entities abroad as a result of the withdrawal of the Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

A detailed description of any plans, strategies, or efforts to improve the collection posture

An assessment of the effect of publicly documenting abuses engaged in by the Taliban

An assessment of the relationship between the intelligence community and countries in the covered region

The ability of the intelligence community to use the airspace in the region.

See full bill text here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-november-staff-mobile-office-hours,Rep. Boebert Releases November Staff Mobile Office Hours,2021-10-25,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks.

Representative Lauren 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, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.”

Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:

NOVEMBER MOBILE OFFICE HOURS

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Delta County Mobile Office Hours

Delta County North Fork Annex

196 W Hotchkiss Ave

Hotchkiss, CO

11:30-1:00 pm

Thursday, November 4

Custer County Mobile Office Hours

Silver Cliff Town Hall

612 E. Main Street

Silver Cliff, CO

1:30-2:30 pm

Monday, November 8

Pueblo County Mobile Office Hours

Colorado City Metropolitan District

4497 Bent Brothers Blvd

Colorado City, CO

1:30-3:00 pm

Friday, November 12, 2021

Mineral County Mobile Office Hours

Mineral County Administration Building

Administration Conference Room

1201 North Main Street

Creede, CO

10:15-11:15 am

Hinsdale County Mobile Office Hours

Hinsdale County Administration Building

County Commissioners Meeting/Board Room

311 Henson Street

Lake City, CO

1:00-2:00 pm

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Montrose County Mobile Office Hours

Montrose County Public Works

Public Meeting Room

63160 LaSalle Rd

Montrose, Co

11:30-1:00 pm

Friday, November 19, 2021

San Miguel County Mobile Office Hours

Wilkinson Public Library

Meeting Room #1

100 West Pacific Avenue

Telluride, CO

1:00-2:00 pm

Ouray County Mobile Office Hours

True Grit Café (upstairs)

123 North Lena Street

Ridgway, CO",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-responds-false-rolling-stone-article,Rep. Boebert Responds to False Rolling Stone Article,2021-10-25,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert stated: ""Let me be clear. I had no role in the planning or execution of any event that took place at the Capitol or anywhere in Washington, DC on January 6th. With the help of my staff, I accepted an invitation to speak at one event but ultimately I did not speak at any events on January 6th. Once again, the media is acting as a messaging tool for the radical left. The left falsely accused me of giving a reconnaissance tour. In reality, I was visiting the Capitol with my family. They lied claiming my mother was the 'bull horn lady.' She was not. They filed an ethics complaint against me for alleged involvement in January 6th activities, but the complaint was dismissed because it simply was not true. Now, grasping at straws, Rolling Stone is using anonymous sources and shoddy reporting to attack me. Thank you, next.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-introduces-legislation-to-combat-gun-trafficking,Congressman Jason Crow Introduces Legislation to Combat Gun Trafficking,2021-10-22,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON– Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today held a remote press conference to announce introduction of his latest gun safety bill, the Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act (H.R. 5678). This legislation creates a code of conduct for firearm retailers intended to curb the diversion of firearms into the illegal market. Because gun traffickers and their suppliers often obtain firearms through straw purchases and theft, gun dealers that implement safe business practices can play a vital role in keeping illicit guns out of our communities.

Crow was joined today by local gun safety advocates: Colorado Rep. Tom Sullivan, whose son was killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting, Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in the Columbine shooting, Barbara Niederhoff, volunteer at Moms Demand Action Colorado, and Maisha Fields, VP of Organizing at Brady and a gun violence survivor in discussing the merits of this legislation and its importance to the people of Colorado.

""Nearly 40,000 Americans per year die at the hands of guns and it doesn't have to be that way. We must be dogged in our pursuit of commonsense legislation that will save thousands of lives,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""I'm excited to announce today the introduction of the Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act. This bill, which already has substantial support, is very simple. It includes commonsense stuff, and I'm happy to join with organizations like Brady, Everytown, March For Our Lives, and Giffords in offering these important reforms.""

""Our nation's gun dealers play a critical role in preventing gun violence, often the first and last line of defense in preventing guns from getting into the hands of those who should not have them. Ensuring proper oversight, training, and accountability is a common-sense solution that will help to end our nation's gun violence epidemic. Addressing the supply of guns into the illegal market and stopping them before they flood into communities will help to reduce gun violence and crime, especially in disproportionately impacted Black and Brown communities across our country. Brady thanks Rep. Crow for introducing the Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act and for continuing his stalwart advocacy on behalf of gun violence prevention solutions,"" said Kris Brown, President of Brady.

See full video of Congressman Crow's press conference here

The Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act:

Takes commonsense action to require gun dealers and their employees to undergo training every two years to identify fraudulent or potentially unlawful firearms purchases;

Instructs gun dealers and their employees to refuse the sale of firearms to straw purchasers, gun traffickers, intoxicated persons, or those at risk of harming themselves or others;

Mandates retailers' posting of notices indicating the signs of fraudulent or potentially unlawful firearms purchases and displaying contact information to report suspected illegal transactions at all points of sale; and

Requires that federally licensed firearms dealers maintain business and liability insurance throughout the life of the business.

This legislation has been endorsed by Brady, Everytown, Orange Ribbons for Gun Safety, Newtown Action Alliance, Newtown Action Alliance, March For Our Lives, and Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence.

See a list of co-sponsors joining Rep. Crow in introducing this bill here.

See a one-pager on this legislation here.

See full bill text here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-legislation-improve-replenish-strategic-national,"House approves legislation to improve, replenish Strategic National Stockpile in preparation for future crises",2021-10-20,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to advance legislation – led by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) – to improve the nation's Strategic National Stockpile to ensure it's ready to respond to future public health emergencies.

The bipartisan legislation comes after states across the country struggled to secure the critical medical supplies they needed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to ensuring the nation's strategic stockpile has the items and equipment needed to respond to future crises, the legislation would also create a new pilot program to boost domestic manufacturing of some of the most critical supplies – such as personal protective equipment, or PPE, used to protect frontline health care workers – to reduce America's dependence on foreign manufacturers for those items.

""There's no way to predict when a global health crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, is going to occur,"" DeGette said. ""That's why it's vital that we remain vigilant and ready at all times. The time to prepare for the next public health crisis is now and this legislation will ensure our strategic national stockpile has the resources we need to respond effectively and efficiently to such emergencies when they arise.""

The Strategic National Stockpile is a repository of critical supplies and medicines maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that states, territories, tribal nations and major metropolitan areas can access during a public health emergency.

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the national stockpile was unable to fulfill several urgent requests by states for critical medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment and ventilators, because the stockpile either didn't have the supplies on hand, or the items they had were expired or outdated.

If enacted, the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, which the House approved today by a vote of 397 – 22, would:

Require regular maintenance of the Strategic National Stockpile to ensure all items are in good working order and ready for use. The legislation will require regular inspections of the national stockpile to ensure all items and supplies being held are not outdated or expired.

Increase domestic manufacturing of critical supplies. The legislation will establish a $500 million pilot program to increase domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment and other critical medical supplies to reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of such supplies going forward.

Increase transparency of stockpile allocations. The legislation will require HHS to develop a more transparent process for distributing goods from the stockpile in future emergencies and provide states with clearer guidelines on how to request supplies and equipment they need during a crisis.

Help states create, maintain their own stockpiles. The legislation will establish a pilot program to help states create, expand and maintain their own strategic stockpiles to be used during future crises.

Increase overall funding to replenish the stockpile. The legislation will increase annual funding for the Strategic National Stockpile from $610 million per year to $705 million per year for the next three years.

The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-cosponsors-bill-stop-irs-trampling-americans-privacy-excessively,Rep. Boebert Cosponsors Bill to Stop the IRS from Trampling on Americans’ Privacy by Excessively Monitoring Bank Accounts,2021-10-14,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stood up for Americans’ financial privacy by cosponsoring the Protecting Financial Privacy Act to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from accessing and monitoring Americans’ bank transactions above $600.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I won’t stand idly by watching Janet Yellen radically transform the IRS into a leftist, Praetorian Guard that spies on Americans’ private financial transactions. Last time Joe Biden had an office in the White House, his administration weaponized the IRS to target conservative organizations. That overreach didn’t give him enough control, so now, he is trying to allow IRS bureaucrats to spy on individual American’s bank accounts. The federal government has no business monitoring small cash deposits and how Americans pay their bills and has no right to snoop around in private checking accounts without a warrant. The Constitution is the new White House doormat, but if Biden bothered to give it a read, he’d know that the Fourth Amendment doesn’t allow unreasonable searches.”

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said: “Forcing financial institutions to turn over Americans' transactions of $600 or more would compromise the privacy of Americans, shut down community financial institutions, and ultimately reduce Iowans' access to credit. The IRS doesn't need access to Iowans' most basic personal information; the government has no right to know every time Iowans pay their bills or go the grocery store. The Protecting Financial Privacy Act would block this proposal and safeguard taxpayers from this invasion of privacy. The push to include this provision in reconciliation, along with $80 billion to nearly quadruple the IRS budget, is reflective of how backwards Democrat priorities are right now--we need more border agents, not more IRS agents.""

Senator Tommy Tuberville said: “Folks feel uneasy when someone is snooping around in their business, especially when it’s the federal government doing the snooping. Yet that is exactly what President Biden wants to do with excessive reporting that will strain our local banks and credit unions. The Protecting Financial Privacy Act will proactively block President Biden’s proposal of reporting Americans’ financial transactions of over $600 to the IRS, and stop big brother government at its worst.”

Background:

The Biden regime, through IRS Secretary Janet Yellen, introduced an unconstitutional plan requiring banks and credit unions to report individuals’ financial transactions of $600 and above to the IRS. Specifically, Yellen proposed to “create a comprehensive financial account information reporting regime. Financial institutions would report data on financial accounts in an information return. The annual return will report gross inflows and outflows with a breakdown for physical cash, transactions with a foreign account, and transfers to and from another account with the same owner. This requirement would apply to all business and personal accounts from financial institutions, including bank, loan, and investment accounts, with the exception of accounts below a low de minimis gross flow threshold of $600 or fair market value of $600.”

House Democrats have pursued this extreme overreach and included it in their $5.5 trillion spending bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-nearly-13m-local-health-center-promoting-0,Congressman Jason Crow Announces Nearly $1.3M for Local Health Center Promoting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing,2021-10-08,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Funding for the Center for Health, Work, & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora, Colorado Was Awarded Following Crow's Letter of Support

AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announces $1,282,563 in Center for Disease Control (CDC) funding for the Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora Colorado, which helps advance the overall safety, health, and well-being of workers in the Rocky Mountain region. With Congressman Crow's support, CHWE received this grant to continue conducting research and designing practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges.

""The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county,"" wrote Congressman Jason Crow in his letter on behalf of this funding.

""In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community,"" he continued.

""With this award, our Center, based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, will continue to collaborate with business leaders and employees to protect workers who are at the greatest risk of job-related injuries and illness,"" said Dr. Lee Newman, Director of CHWE. ""The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that we need healthy and safe workplaces, or else our well-being, productivity and prosperity suffer. In particular, we will continue to work with small businesses in the district and across the state, including an increased focus on partnering with minority-owned businesses, agribusinesses, and educational institutions.""

""We are grateful to Congressman Crow and other members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation who have expressed their support and share our commitment to protect and promote the well-being of workers in the state of Colorado,"" continued Dr. Newman.

The award will fund three new research projects led by investigators from the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), CU School of Medicine, and Colorado State University (CSU). Dr. Cathy Bradly, professor and associate dean for research at the ColoradoSPH and deputy director of the CU Cancer Center, will partner with Dr. Lee Newman and Dr. Lili Tenney to lead a five-year study that examines the employment experience of low-income, Latino men newly diagnosed with cancer. This flagship project will test a clinical-based Total Worker Health (TWH) intervention delivered by oncology care teams to improve patients' ability to continue working during cancer therapy.

Dr. Kathy James, associate professor at ColoradoSPH, and Dr. Gwen Fisher, associate professor at CSU, will launch a new project that addresses behavioral health for farm workers and owners in the San Luis Valley of southern rural Colorado. A growing body of evidence shows that anxiety, depression, suicide, and other behavioral health challenges occur at significantly higher rates among U.S. agricultural workers, magnified by physical isolation from medical providers. The project will further investigate the contributions to this crisis and form a network of community partners and providers to better support the community.

The third project will be a two-year study to adapt and test a workforce mental health intervention with emergency preparedness programs in Pre K-8 schools (led by ColoradoSPH assistant professors Dr. Courtney Welton-Mitchel and Dr. Natalie Schwatka). The project will review and co-create revisions to emergency preparedness plans and the mental health supports in participating schools.

The award will also support the center's TWH initiatives including Health Links™, a program providing businesses with TWH assessment, certification, and advising. The outreach core, led by Dr. Tenney, will focus on dissemination and implementation projects to reach underserved organizations and working communities including small businesses, Latinx, and Black workforces. The award will support the development of new TWH training in the areas of behavioral health, leadership, and emerging issues.

CHWE, which is located at the Colorado School of Public Health, is one of six recipients across the country to receive a total of $6 million in funding through the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH).

The full text of Congressman Crow's letter of support for this funding can be found here and below.

Lee Newman, MD, MA

Distinguished University Professor,

Colorado School of Public Health and School of Medicine

Director, Center for Health, Work & Environment

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

13001 E. 17th Place, Mailstop B119 Aurora, CO 80045

Dear Dr. Newman:

I write to urge your full and fair consideration of the request made by the Center for Health, Work & Environment for the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) to renew their cooperative agreement. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county. I am proud that the district I represent is home to one of the six National Centers of Excellence in Total Worker Health.

Through the Health Links program, the Center for Health, Work & Environment works directly with mostly small businesses in Aurora, Colorado and the surrounding communities to implement and improve workplace health and safety programs. They work closely with over 370 businesses across the State of Colorado including 46 businesses in my district. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community.

I am pleased to see that the proposed NIOSH corporative agreement included language that ensured the continued focus on the needs of small enterprises and engagement with community stakeholders. Importantly, these projects specifically address the well-being of teachers and staff in Aurora Public Schools, early childhood educators, agricultural workers, and cancer survivors, who strive to continue working while receiving treatment. I applaud the Center's continued efforts of addressing workplace protection for some of the most diverse and vulnerable workers.

On behalf of my constituents, I urge you to complete your full and fair consideration as quickly as possible to ensure assistance can made available to those small businesses in need. If you have any other needs or would like to keep me apprised of the decision reached by NIOSH, please contact Veronica Shotts at Veronica.Shotts@mail.house.gov or 720-748-7514.

Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-bipartisan-legislation-eliminate-barriers,Congressman Jason Crow Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees,2021-10-08,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"More Than a Third of Colorado Immigrants with Health-Related Undergraduate Degrees Are Either Unemployed or Working Low-Wage Jobs Incongruent With Their Skill Set

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) passed bipartisan legislation to help eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country through the House of Representatives.

For many reasons, including language barriers, credential recognition difficulties, and lack of professional networks and assistance, foreign-educated immigrants and refugees with professional degrees are often unemployed or underemployed. This is commonly referred to as ""brain waste,"" and can cost states like Colorado billions of dollars per year in lost individual earnings and tax revenue.

""I'm proud to represent one of the most diverse districts in the nation where immigrants are the fabric of our community. Unfortunately, too many of our immigrants and refugees can't use professional credentials and skills they've earned in their home countries,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""These regulatory hurdles prevent too many folks from making a good living, contributing to our economy, and reaching their full potential. I'm proud to have passed this commonsense, bipartisan legislation, which will help eliminate those barriers and ensure immigrants and refugees in Colorado have every opportunity to reach their full potential. I look forward to its swift consideration in the United States Senate,"" Crow continued.

Congressman Crow, along with Congressman John Katko (R-NY-24), passed this legislation through the House recently as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which authorizes Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. The $778 billion funding bill included seventeen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The NDAA will likely proceed to a conference where the respective House and Senate versions will be resolved.

In 2016, researchers at the Migration Policy Institute found that nearly 2 million immigrants with college degrees in the U.S. were relegated to low-wage jobs or were unable to find work. This is particularly relevant in the health care sector. In 2020, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that more than a third of the 11,000 immigrants in Colorado with health-related undergraduate degrees were either unemployed or working low-wage jobs that do not match their skill set.

Specifically, the legislation would direct 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.

According to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2019, nearly 10 percent of Colorado's population was born outside of the U.S, more than 546,000 individuals.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-cheney-murphy-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-limit-domestic-terrorists,"Crow, Cheney, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Limit Domestic Terrorists From Holding Security Clearances",2021-10-08,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This Comes After FBI Announces US Domestic Terrorism Cases Have Nearly Tripled Since 2020

WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Liz Cheney (WY-AL), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) joined to introduce bipartisan legislation to limit domestic terrorists from holding security clearances. The No Clearance for Domestic Terrorists Act (H.R. 5513) amends the guidelines under the National Security Actfor what may disqualify an individual from having a security clearance to include whether they have been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated an act of domestic terrorism. This legislation comes just one month after the FBI announced that it had nearly tripled its domestic terrorism caseload — from roughly 1,000 to about 2,700 investigations — since spring of 2020.

""Those entrusted with our country's most sensitive secrets must be committed to our nation and our democracy. That's why those who have engaged in an act of domestic terrorism should not hold a security clearance,"" said Congressman Jason Crow ""I'm proud to advance this legislation with Congresswoman Murphy and Congresswoman Cheney; this is an important matter of national security that will help make the American people safer and more secure.""

""We must make sure we are doing everything possible to protect our nation and keep the American people safe. I'm proud to join Rep. Crow in leading this legislation that takes steps to prevent known domestic terrorists from receiving security clearances and accessing sensitive information,"" said Congresswoman Liz Cheney. ""Increasingly, we know that threats to our way of life and our system of government do not only come from abroad, but can metastasize at home as well. We must confront domestic and international enemies that threaten the foundations of our constitutional republic. Adding this provision into the security clearance process will allow us to do that more effectively.""

""As a former national security specialist at the Pentagon, I know how dangerous it is for individuals who participated in domestic terrorism to receive a security clearance, which is a privilege and not a right,"" said Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy. ""I'm proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation with Representatives Crow and Cheney, which will protect our national security and ensure that only those who have shown the utmost conduct, character, and loyalty to the United States have access to our nation's secrets.""

The lawmakers' No Clearance For Domestic Terrorists Act will:

Direct Security Executive Agent to ensure the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism.

Ensure that investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism.

Require the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86) to elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

Find full text of the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-demands-accountability-attorney-general-garland-using-fbi,Rep. Boebert Demands Accountability from Attorney General Garland for Using the FBI to Weaponize Against Concerned Parents and Classify Them as Domestic Terrorists,2021-10-07,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Boebert sent a letter demanding accountability from Attorney General Merrick Garland for his unconstitutional weaponization of the FBI against parents exercising their First Amendment rights and for his egregious conflicts of interest.

Rep. Boebert stated, “Both sides of the aisle ought to be concerned that Merrick Garland, the top law enforcement officer in our nation, is weaponizing the FBI’s National Security Branch against concerned parents while at the same time his family appears to be making millions peddling critical race theory and teaching our children to hate each other.”

Background:

On October 4th, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a memorandum directing the FBI to weaponize against parents for defending their children from critical race theory, mask mandates, and lies about biological gender.

Rep. Boebert is demanding accountability for this decision and is requesting to receive Attorney General Garland’s ethics recusal list, and to know what partisan hacks are responsible for this unconstitutional use of the federal government’s police power.

The full text of Rep. Boebert’s letter is available here and below:

Dear Attorney General Garland,

I am alarmed by your decision to weaponize the Department of Justice (DOJ) against concerned parents, exercising their First Amendment rights, who dare to oppose the teaching of critical race theory, a repulsive and racist ideology, in their children’s schools. This policy change appears to be in response to a letter from the National School Boards Association that claimed American public schools are under “threat” from law-abiding parents and compared some of their actions to a form of “domestic terrorism.” Parents have absolutely every right to express their opinions at public school board meetings concerning their children’s education. The DOJ’s October 4, 2021, press release indicated your office is in possession of new data concerning “an increase in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school board members, teachers, and workers in our nation’s public schools.” I ask you to provide my office a copy of this information by November 1, 2021, and all the data from previous years that can corroborate this claim. Please compile and provide a list of any political appointees who had a part in crafting and implementing this policy decision as well as any career staffers who made substantive policy edits to the October 4, 2021, memo.

The October 4th DOJ press release also states that “the Justice Department will also create specialized training and guidance for local school boards and school administration…on how to capture and preserve evidence of threatening conduct to aid in the investigation and prosecution of these crimes.” The implied ‘crime’ being expressing their frustrations about mask mandates and critical race theory which conveniently run counter to this regime’s agenda. This bureaucratic policy change was never agreed to by Congress and is no small thing. It is organizing the tremendous power of the federal government against law-abiding parents.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-october-staff-mobile-office-hours,Rep. Boebert Releases October Staff Mobile Office Hours,2021-10-04,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding staff mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this October.

Representative Lauren 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, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.”

Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

September mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-joins-letter-blasting-fish-and-wildlife-service-reviewing,Rep. Boebert Joins Letter Blasting Fish and Wildlife Service for Reviewing the Relisting of Gray Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act,2021-10-01,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert joined Congressman Matt Rosendale and seven other Members of Congress in a letter calling out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for announcing it will be conducting a 12-month comprehensive status review to potentially relist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act, despite robust state-led efforts to manage the species and a finding in October of 2020 that federal listing was no longer appropriate due to a full recovery of the species.

Rep. Boebert stated: “Radical special-interest groups are wasting resources by forcing the Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct reviews of a species that is thriving and already fully recovered. This move is extremist enviros’ first step to relist gray wolves as an endangered species and reinstate the federal government’s one-size-fits-all micromanagement of our farmers, ranchers, and state and local officials. Bureaucrats in D.C. shouldn’t interfere with local conservation efforts that are more than capable of managing the species effectively while also protecting livestock. An Endangered Species Act designation is not in the best interests of Colorado.”

Background:

Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Service announced the delisting of the gray wolf from the ESA, citing their successful recovery after more than 45 years of being listed as an endangered species. State and tribal wildlife management agencies assumed responsibility from the federal government for sustainable management of gray wolf populations. The decision was based on the best scientific and commercial data available and the proven track records of states and tribes in managing healthy wolf populations.

At over 6,000 wolves in the lower 48 states at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest in a strong list of ESA recoveries with populations in the northern Rocky Mountains and across the mountain West and western Great Lakes regions. Gray wolf populations have been managed responsibly by state and tribal efforts since their delisting.

Troublingly, the Biden administration recently said that federal regulations may need to be restored in the western U.S., citing concerns that state laws protecting farmers and ranchers may harm the gray wolf population.

The full text of the letter Rep. Boebert, Congressman Matt Rosendale, and seven other Members of Congress sent to the USFWS is available here and below:

We write to you today in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) announcement that they have completed the initial review of two petitions filed to list gray wolves in the western United States under the Endangered Species Act—and that USFWS will be initiating a 12-month comprehensive status review of the gray wolf.

State-run and private conservation efforts have been shown to be more than adequate in managing gray wolves at sustainable levels since de-listing and gray wolf populations in the areas designated by these petitions—such as Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming—have far exceeded the federal management objectives of 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs per state. There are currently an estimated 3,000 gray wolves in the Rocky Mountain states: 1,556 in Idaho, 1,117 in Montana, and 327 in Wyoming. Each of these states have far exceeded their population goals.

On October 29th, 2020, USFWS released a statement that “the gray wolf population in the lower 48 states is more than 6,000 wolves, greatly exceeding the combined recovery goals for the Northern Rocky Mountains and Western Great Lakes populations.” It seems strange that in under a year, the situation could change enough to warrant this comprehensive status review.

Furthermore, many of the organizations that have submitted these petitions have long been known for frivolous litigation and radical environmental activism. Petitions introduced by these organizations are rarely introduced in good faith with a goal of sound wildlife management, but rather to further an extreme political agenda at the behest of environmentalist ideologues.

We hope that in the upcoming status review, USFWS will follow all the relevant science, not just the concerns of serial litigants who would like to see the gray wolf permanently listed under the Endangered Species Act—regardless of the massive strides we have made in the restoration and management of the gray wolf population in the western United States.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-s-us-house-democrats-press-for-progress-on-background-check-issue-related-to-2019-threat-of-columbine-copycat,Colorado’s US House Democrats Press for Progress on Background Check Issue Related to 2019 Threat of Columbine Copycat,2021-09-29,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Florida Woman Who Was Reportedly Infatuated with Columbine Shooting Bought Firearms in Colorado Because of Failure to Adhere to Out of State Background Check;

This is Second Letter the Lawmakers Have Sent Pressing for Progress on the Issue

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today led Colorado's US House Democrats in pressing the Department of Justice to ensure states comply with background checks for those purchasing firearms out-of-state. This out of state background check issue was underscored during the 2019 incident when a Florida woman, who was reportedly obsessed with the Columbine High School tragedy, obtained a firearm from a Colorado Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) despite federal law prohibiting the transfer of firearms to out-of-state individuals who do not meet their state requirements. The woman was ineligible to purchase the firearm due to Florida's age restrictions.

This letter follows a prior effort by the lawmakers requesting that the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recommend how to mitigate risks associated with prohibited firearm sales to out-of-state purchasers and evaluate point of contact state compliance with firearms background checks. The OIG accomplished the first task and the FBI is in the process of implementing recommendations.

""Firearm background checks are critical to keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of those who are unauthorized to possess them, and we support the audit's recommendation which will help ensure the eligibility of out-of-state firearm purchasers. We must continue to ensure that background checks are conducted with integrity, and to that end, we write to request more information regarding oversight of firearm transactions in Point of Contact states,"" wrote the lawmakers.

""Consistent and comprehensive background checks are critical for public safety, and there must be accountability when background check standards are not met,"" they continued.

""Background checks for firearm purchases save lives. They are our first line of defense, helping prevent people who should not have guns from obtaining them and making communities safer. We are grateful to Congressman Crow and members of the Colorado delegation for their continued efforts to ensure that point of contact states properly apply federal and state denial criteria when conducting background checks,"" said Adzi Vokhiwa, Federal Affairs Director at Giffords.

The OIG report, following the lawmakers' previous letter, assessed compliance with firearms background checks and found that some states were not appropriately applying denial criteria to NICS background checks, but the report doesn't divulge the nature of these errors or whether they were eventually remedied. Today's letter asks the OIG to elaborate on errors they assessed and follow-on actions that were taken.

Shortly after the 2019 incident, Crow first introduced the Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales (Colorado Loophole) Act, which will close the loophole that allows certain gun purchasers to immediately obtain rifles and shotguns when traveling out-of-state.

Read the full text of the latest letter here and below.

The Honorable Michael E. Horowitz

Inspector General

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 4706

Washington, D.C. 20530

Dear Mr. Horowitz,

We thank you for completing a comprehensive audit of the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) following our July 2019 letter. Firearm background checks are critical to keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of those who are unauthorized to possess them, and we support the audit's recommendation which will help ensure the eligibility of out-of-state firearm purchasers. We must continue to ensure that background checks are conducted with integrity, and to that end, we write to request more information regarding oversight of firearm transactions in Point of Contact (POC) states.

On April 17, 2019, Colorado schools and communities ground to a halt after an 18-year-old Florida woman who was reportedly obsessed with the Columbine High School tragedy obtained a firearm from a Colorado Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL). As you know, federal law prohibits the transfer of firearms to out-of-state individuals who do not meet their state requirements, and the woman was ineligible to purchase the firearm due to Florida's age restrictions. Though the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted a background check through the NICS background check, the FFL didn't independently assess the purchaser's eligibility under Florida law. We agree with the audit's recommendation that the FBI update the NICS background check system to verify age eligibility of out-of-state purchasers and hope it will be adopted without delay.

We are concerned, however, by the audit's findings that three full and four partial POC states had failed to apply federal and state denial criteria in their NICS background checks at some point between 2011 and 2019. Consistent and comprehensive background checks are critical for public safety, and there must be accountability when background check standards are not met. We respectfully request additional information on these incidents, including:

Providing specific information on the omitted denial criteria;

Whether the errors were caused by systems or human error;

The frequency at which errors occurred in each state;

Corrective actions taken by the FBI to ensure state compliance; and

Whether POC states remedied the errors.

Thank you for your commitment to this investigation, and your time and consideration of this request.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/head-chemical-safety-board-testify-key-house-oversight-panel,Head of Chemical Safety Board to testify before key House oversight panel,2021-09-28,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, a key congressional oversight panel will hold a hearing to determine what needs to be done to revitalize the U.S. Chemical Safety Board.

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. ET, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee – which oversees the Chemical Safety Board – will hear directly from the head of the agency, Dr. Katherine A. Lemos, as it struggles to complete a growing backlog of industrial accident investigations.

The hearing comes amid growing concern that the agency has been underperforming in recent years and unable to keep pace with a growing backlog of open investigations.

In addition to investigating the root cause of major chemical incidents when they occur, the agency is also responsible for making recommendations on how companies can avoid such incidents in the future; and lawmakers on the panel are worried that its inability to complete investigations and issue potentially life-saving recommendations in a timely manner is putting both workers and nearby communities at risk.

""The Chemical Safety Board is the agency we all rely on to keep us safe from the potential catastrophic consequences of a major chemical disaster in this country,"" said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who chairs the Energy and Commerce Committee's oversight panel. ""If CSB isn't able to do its job, then Congress needs to know why. We need to know what's causing this important agency to underperform and what needs to be done to ensure it has all the tools and resources it needs to keep people safe.""

Since it was established in 1998, the CSB has been deployed to investigate more than 130 major chemical incidents across the country, including the 2012 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill; and the 2017 Arkema Chemical plant fire in Crosby, Texas that forced communities within a one-and-a-half-mile radius of the plant to evacuate after Hurricane Harvey knocked out power to the facility.

Those investigations have led the agency to issue more than 850 recommendations to companies and other federal agencies over the years to better protect plants, workers and nearby communities.

Despite its initial success, over the last three years the agency has completed only seven investigations with a backlog of 18 more that remain open. Of the CSB's five-member board of experts that are each nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate to run the agency, there are currently four vacancies and only one full-time board member.

This lack of leadership at the top, coupled with CSB's inability to retain staff, have been cited as contributing factors to the agency's underperformance in recent years.

Lawmakers are also concerned that the growing number of extreme weather events the country has experienced in recent years as a result of climate change is putting industrial plants across the country at even greater risk.

Last month, Hurricane Ida caused leaks at several industrial facilities in Louisiana's industrial district after it made landfall near New Orleans. Multiple plants in New York and New Jersey were also damaged by the severe flooding that occurred there as the storm made its way up the east coast.

The projected increase in wildfires, droughts and heat waves caused by the climate crisis are also seen as potentially increasing the risk of chemical incidents throughout the country.

Tomorrow's hearing will give lawmakers on the panel an opportunity to hear directly from the current chair of the Chemical Safety Board on the challenges it faces and what needs to be done to get the agency up and running at full strength once again.

The hearing will be livestreamed beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET at the following link: /media-center/in-the-news/hearing-protecting-communities-from-industrial-accidents-revitalizing-the

Following is a list of witnesses that will be testifying:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-introduces-articles-impeachment-against-joe-biden-and,Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,2021-09-24,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert upheld her oath to defend the Constitution of the United States by solemnly introducing articles of impeachment against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Joe Biden willfully abandoned his duty as President of the United States and violated his constitutional oath to ‘take care that the laws be faithfully executed’ by failing to ensure the national security of the United States and its citizens. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris handed over billions of dollars of American-made weapons to the very scum of the earth that we spent $2 trillion fighting. The Biden regime is not being held accountable. There have been no resignations, no indictments, no investigations, no congressional oversight, no outcry from the mainstream media, and no apologies—so I’m stepping up to hold Biden and Harris accountable by filing articles of impeachment for giving aid and comfort to America’s enemies and colluding with the Taliban.

“And let me be clear, Vice President Harris is complicit in all of this. She can’t hide as the incompetent Border czar, and she can’t hide from her moral and legal duty to remove Joe Biden via the 25th Amendment due to his clear inability to ‘discharge the powers and duties of his office.’ Biden is supposed to be the commander-in-chief, but he forgot the name of the Pentagon, the Department of Defense, and the Secretary of Defense. His indecision, incompetence, and mental failings cost American lives, and Kamala had a duty to step up and remove Biden from office. She failed, and now 13 American servicemembers are dead. One way or another, Kamala needs to be impeached for her failure to step up and stop this avoidable catastrophe.”

Congressman Jody Hice said: “The President of the United States willingly abandoned American citizens behind enemy lines, and his incompetence and miscalculations contributed to the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers. As if that were not enough, he deserted thousands of Afghan allies to be slaughtered. Furthermore, as the Taliban strengthens their hold over Afghanistan, they’ll be doing it with American military equipment thanks to Joe Biden. Afghanistan is well on its way to becoming a terrorist super state that will threaten the region, the world, and the American homeland for years to come, and the responsibility falls entirely on President Biden’s shoulders. He has been woefully derelict in his most basic duties as President and he has proven himself incapable of leading our nation. He must be removed from office as quickly as possible.”

Background:

Joe Biden’s collusion with the Afghan President to lie to the American people is a betrayal of public trust. Biden conspired with the Afghan President to “whether it is true or not…project a different picture” to “change perception.”

Joe Biden colluded with the Taliban, and he gave them a list of Americans being held in Afghanistan. Biden then failed to protect the people he exposed, and he failed to evacuate hundreds of Americans.

Finally, Biden hastily ordered a drone strike that tragically killed 10 civilians, including 7 children.

Throughout the Afghanistan withdrawal, Joe Biden demonstrated that he was not capable of executing his duties as president. Instead of leading the country, he took an extended vacation at Camp David. From the beginning of his administration, Biden has hidden the truth about his cognitive ability, and he refused to take a cognitive test like President Trump did.

Kamala Harris has a duty under the 25th Amendment to recognize Biden’s cognitive decline and address whether he is capable of leading our country. She violated her oath of office by allowing Biden to remain in office even when he is clearly fumbling through basic functions, and his inability to execute the duties of his office fumbled America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Rep. Boebert has continually worked to hold the Biden administration accountable, and in June, she joined 23 of her colleagues in introducing a censure resolution against Joe Biden for his dereliction of duty in allowing the invasion on the southern border to go unchecked.

Reps. Andy Biggs, Jeff Duncan, Ralph Norman, Louie Gohmert, and Jody Hice co-sponsored Rep. Boebert’s articles of impeachment against Joe Biden, and Rep. Ralph Norman also co-sponsored Rep. Boebert’s articles of impeachment against Kamala Harris.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-votes-codify-access-reproductive-healthcare-0,Congressman Crow Votes to Codify Access to Reproductive Healthcare,2021-09-24,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to pass the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) to enshrine into law access to reproductive healthcare for every person across America -- regardless of what state they live in. This legislation comes weeks after the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas S.B. 8, a radical six-week abortion ban -- effectively greenlighting this country's most restriction ban on abortions. This fall, the Supreme Court is now set to consider a case from Mississippi that takes aim at the core protections of Roe v. Wade.

""With increasingly brazen attacks on Roe. v. Wade, it's time we codify equal access to abortion care in this country,"" said Congressman Crow. ""Passing the Women's Health Protection Act will help ensure every person—regardless of who they are or where they live—is free to make the best health care decisions for themselves, their families, and their lives.""

Texas is not the only state seeking to impose extreme bans on abortion. In 2019 and 2020, state lawmakers in seven states passed bans on abortion at six and eight weeks of pregnancy, three weeks before many people even know they're pregnant—and in Alabama, lawmakers tried to ban abortion entirely.

The impact of these restrictive laws is devastating: today, nearly 90 percent of American counties are without a single abortion provider, and 27 cities have become ""abortion deserts"" because people who live there must travel 100 miles or more to reach a provider.

One in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Congressman Crow joins a majority of Americans who believe that when someone has made the decision to have an abortion, they should be able to access the care they need free from burdens, barriers, and stigma.

Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for reproductive healthcare and has been a proud original co-sponsor of WHPA in the 116th and 117th Congresses.

Women's Health Protection Act:

Will establish the federal statutory right for health care providers to provide abortion care, and the federal statutory right for patients to receive it, free from unnecessary state bans and restrictions intended to impede or block this access.

Ensures that patients can access abortion care and health care providers can provide it without burdensome restrictions that single out abortion care as compared with other medical procedures with similar risk.

Is landmark legislation that guarantees the right to access abortion care, free from political interference, no matter where someone lives.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-moves-guarantee-all-americans-access-abortion-care,House moves to guarantee all Americans access to abortion care,2021-09-24,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a landmark piece of legislation that would give all Americans the federally-protected right to access abortion care, regardless of where they live.

The Women's Health Protection Act would – for the first time – establish a federal statutory right for all health care providers throughout the country to provide abortion services, and a federal statutory right for all Americans to receive such care, regardless of where they live.

It would codify the protections currently guaranteed to most Americans by the Supreme Court's decision in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade.

The legislation's passage comes on the heels of, and in direct response to the Supreme Court's decision earlier this month to let a controversial new law in Texas, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, take effect – effectively banning most abortion care in the state.

If signed into law, the Women's Health Protection Act would negate that controversial new Texas law – as well as any other attempts by local or state governments to unnecessarily limit Americans' access to abortion care.

""For people in Texas, the fifty years of legal precedent set by Roe v. Wade is effectively meaningless,"" said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. ""For people in Mississippi, the constitutional right to access abortion care may soon no longer exist. This legislation will ensure that all Americans – regardless of where they live – have a federally-protected right to access abortion care. It will negate the Texas and Mississippi laws, and it will guarantee all women in this country – once again – have the freedom to decide what's best for them.""

""But maybe most importantly,"" DeGette said, ""this legislation will end our reliance on the courts.""

The Supreme Court's decision to deny an emergency request to block the new Texas abortion law before it took effect sparked outrage from pro-choice advocates across the country who saw it as a clear sign of where the court was heading when it comes to protecting Americans' constitutional right to abortion care.

After allowing the new Texas law to stand, the Supreme Court announced that on December 1 it will hear oral arguments in a Mississippi abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, that's seen as a direct attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade.

""Make no mistake,"" DeGette said, ""this is all part of a broader, concerted effort to turn back the clock on Americans' reproductive rights in this country. And the need for Congress to act has never been more urgent.""

Since 2011, anti-abortion lawmakers have passed nearly 500 restrictive laws through state legislatures aimed at making it harder – and sometimes impossible – for women in those states to access the abortion care they need.

The Women's Health Protection Act would negate those laws and preempt any future attempts by state and local governments to unnecessarily limit Americans' right to seek abortion care. And it would establish a federal statutory right for health care providers to provide abortion services, and a federal statutory right for patients to receive such care – regardless of where they live.

At a press conference Friday morning ahead of the vote, Speaker Pelosi hailed DeGette's leadership on the issue and her efforts to get the landmark legislation to the floor.

""That morning, when we heard the decision, Diana DeGette had the collective wisdom of the co-chairs of this caucus and she gave me chapter and verse,"" Pelosi said. ""Diana DeGette has fought this issue in the courts and won. She's fought it in the Congress. She's fighting it in the court of public opinion.""

After the press conference, DeGette took to the House floor to challenge her colleagues on the other side of the aisle who were opposed to the legislation to change their thinking on the issue.

""Let me suggest a different paradigm that protects the full range of women's health care freedom in this country,"" DeGette said. ""I'll decide what happens to my body and you decide what happens to yours. I'll decide what's best for my health and my body, and you decide what's best for yours.""

The Women's Health Protection Act was approved in the House by a vote of 218 - 211. It now heads to the Senate where a companion bill (S. 1975) introduced in June by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has 47 cosponsors.

Video of DeGette's remarks at today's press conference prior to the vote is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIS37Ej1LJw

Video of Pelosi's remarks hailing DeGette's leadership on the issue is available here: https://youtu.be/7QEZxDp3OU4

Video of DeGette's remarks on the House floor is available here: https://youtu.be/tKR_3dTGZs0

Following are transcripts of DeGette's remarks, as delivered:

U.S Rep. Diana DeGette

Remarks at Press Conference on Women's Health Protection Act

September 24, 2021

Today, the House of Representatives will be taking a stand.

For more than 50 years, women across this country have had the right to access the abortion care they need because of a landmark decision made in that building, right over there.

That right, however, no longer exists for millions of women.

For people in Texas, right now, the 50 years of legal precedent set by Roe v. Wade is effectively meaningless.

For people in Mississippi, the constitutional right to access abortion care may soon no longer exists.

And, sadly, those women are not alone.

If we don't act fast, women's ability to access abortion care in this country could quickly become a thing of the past.

In just the last decade, anti-choice politicians have enacted nearly 500 state-based abortion restrictions across the U.S.

And, as a result today, nearly 90 percent of counties in this country no longer have a single abortion provider.

Enough is enough.

If the justices over in that building there won't act, The U.S. House of Representatives will act.

The decision whether to have an abortion is one that should be made between a patient and their doctor. Period, end of story.

Studies have shown that denying access to abortion care – just like denying access to any important medical procedure – can have a profound impact on their long-term on a person's mental and physical health.

A woman denied an abortion is three times more likely to fall into poverty as a result.

While abortion restrictions - like those in Texas and Mississippi – apply to everybody, they disproportionately impact women of color; those working to make ends meet; and people who live in more rural parts of the country where healthcare is less available.

So, this bill ensures that all Americans – no matter what their race, no matter their socioeconomic position, no matter where they live – will have equal access and freedom to get the care that they need.

It will negate the Texas and Mississippi laws; and it will guarantee all women in this country – once again – have the ability and the freedom to decide what's best for them.

But, maybe most important thing this bill will do is: It will end our reliance on the courts to protect people for the medical care they need and deserve.

The American public have spoken on this issue and they are squarely behind us, despite what our opponents say.

The vast majority of Americans in recent studies show that Americans support a woman's right to access the abortion care they need.

And, our willingness to fight for that right is why they elected all of us to serve here in the first place.

You know what, I couldn't be more proud to serve among a more courageous group of people.

Like so many in this country, we know what's at stake in this fight.

We know that we are standing here today, not on our own accord, but the shoulders of the people that we represent.

We owe it to them to continue this fight.

I owe it to my two daughters to continue this fight.

We owe it to the generations of women who came before us – and whose fearless courage helped secure these rights in the first place – to continue what they started.

Fighting for equality, equity and justice is why we're here; and that's what we're going to continue to do.

The first step today is to pass Representative Chu's Women's Health Protection Act and we are so excited to be able to do that.

I'm not honored to introduce my co-chair, my partner in all of this, Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette

Remarks on the House Floor

September 24, 2021

Madam Speaker: What we are seeing in Texas, Mississippi, and elsewhere is an unprecedented attack on Americans' right to abortion care.

It's a systemic effect by politicians who want to roll back the clock on women's healthcare freedom in this country.

To those who continue to rehash the same outdated arguments, that would put their own personal beliefs on millions of women and say it's somehow good for America, I say save your breath.

It's not.

And for these overheated claims that are being made today on this floor, and the rhetoric, I say that's simply not the case.

Madame Speaker, let me suggest a different paradigm that protects the full range of women's health care freedom in this country.

I'll decide what happens to my body, and you decide what happens to yours.

I'll decide what's best for my health and for my life, and you decide what's best for yours.

What's at stake in this fight is not some frivolous benefit, it's the fundamental right of women across this country to decide.

I urge my colleagues to vote yes.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Remarks at Press Conference on Women's Health Protection Act

September 24, 2021

That morning, when we heard the decision, Diana DeGette had the collective wisdom of the co-chairs of this caucus and she gave me chapter and verse.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-democrats-raising-debt-limit-and-continuing-reckless,Rep. Boebert Blasts Democrats for Raising the Debt Limit and Continuing Reckless Spending,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert blasted House Democrats for passing H.R. 5304, legislation that raises the debt limit through suspension of the debt ceiling and continues Biden’s reckless spending spree.

Rep Boebert stated: “We just gave tens of billions of dollars in U.S. weapons to the Taliban and now Democrats have removed funds for the Iron Dome in Israel and put our closet ally at risk. Shameful.

“Furthermore, America is nearly $30 trillion in debt and soaring inflation has significantly increased the price of gasoline, milk, beef, propane, clothing, hotel stays and even bacon. Inflation is taxation and taxation is theft that takes more money out of hard-working Americans’ pocket books. Biden and his partisan hacks have no plan to tackle America’s spending addiction and get our fiscal house in order. Shamefully, House Democrats voted to suspend the debt ceiling, without any fiscal reforms, till after the November 2022 elections, and they want a blank check to continue their reckless spending. H.R. 5304 ensures career politicians will once again be voting for ‘must-pass’ legislation right before Christmas to spend trillions of dollars on bills that no one ever reads so they can skip town and make it home for Christmas. Shamefully, Biden and Pelosi are attempting to spend nearly $10 trillion this year alone. Our children shouldn’t be saddled with trillions of dollars of more debt and forced to pay for Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi’s extreme agenda. Congress needs to stop kicking the proverbial spending can down the road and make the hard decisions necessary to rein in our debt and balance the federal budget.”

Background

Democrats passed H.R. 5304 by a partisan vote of 220-211, with 0 Republicans voting for this partisan spending bill.

H.R. 5304 extends current discretionary funding levels that are set to expire next week on September 30th, without making any fiscal reforms, through December 3, 2021.

This legislation will also significantly increase our national debt by raising the debt limit through suspension of the debt ceiling through December 16, 2022.

Democrats also removed important funding that was contained in this bill originally for the protection of Israel through the Iron Dome.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-issued-statement-prior-her-vote-against-first-version-national,Rep. Boebert Issued A Statement Prior To Her Vote Against The First Version of The National Defense Authorization,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Boebert issued a statement prior to her vote against the National Defense Authorization Act.

Rep. Boebert’s remarks:

“After much consideration, I am going to vote no on the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act, and you need to know why. I love our military. I’m grateful for their service and sacrifice. Our brave service men and women didn’t fight for this liberal woke garbage of an agenda, and I didn’t come to Washington to put a rubber stamp on it either.

Unfortunately, Democrats politicized and jeopardized funding for our troops in the NDAA, legislation that has traditionally been very bipartisan.

But look, just last week, Republicans were calling for the resignations and impeachment of military leaders for their total incompetence. We all saw the tragedy in Afghanistan that killed 13 of our servicemembers and the drone strike that left innocent children dead. I won’t sign on to a bill that does nothing to address these failures. If the Biden regime isn’t going to take any responsibility, and if Nancy Pelosi isn’t going to allow Congress to pursue investigations, and if nobody is going to get fired over the Afghanistan debacle, then I am not going to vote to give the Democrats carte blanche to do that crap all over again.

There are provisions in this legislation that contain swampy earmarks, require us to cover abortion drugs, and require women to enter the draft. We are drafting our daughters. What does it say about a country that has to force its women into combat? The creation of useless offices and mandatory trainings to promote “wokeness” and diversity inclusion among our troops distracts from the national security mission of the armed services. And speaking of national security, the Democrats want to permanently close Guantanamo Bay. Yep, GITMO will be closed, releasing terrorists that are headed straight for our southern border, that we all know is wide open.

Pelosi’s NDAA unconstitutionally authorizes red flag laws and a new military court gun confiscation program that will strip our men and women in uniform of their firearms based on mere allegations. Punishing our troops who seek mental health services by taking their guns will only lead to more hesitancy and higher suicide rates than we have already seen. Those troops will take pause from seeking counseling. These partisan hacks also use this bill to create a new office to counter so-called “extremism” in the military that will target anyone who still believes in standing for the flag in the United States.

I submitted 6 amendments to this legislation, and none were allowed to receive a vote, or even debate for that matter.

I’ll be the first to say our military should always be fully funded. But they deserve better. Taxpayers deserve better. And that’s what I’ll continue to fight for every day.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-wins-colorado-national-defense-authorization-act,Congressman Jason Crow Passes Wins For Colorado in National Defense Authorization Act,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"September 23, 2021

Defense Bill Includes Seventeen Crow-led Amendments; Now Moves to Senate for Consideration

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022in the House of Representatives, which will authorize Department of Defense spending for the coming fiscal year. As part of the $778 billion funding bill, the House passed seventeen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The final bill also includes Crow-led legislation to establish a Global War on Terrorism memorial on the National Mall.

This NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia.

""Not only will the funding in this bill help confront the challenges we face at home and abroad, it will position Colorado to lead while we do it. By addressing 21st-century challenges like space defense, climate change, and biosecurity, this funding will make America stronger and safer,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""Today, I was proud to help deliver a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and advance policies that will ensure their safety and wellbeing.""

""As we close out 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's legislation to build a monument on the National Mall honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. A permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital will go a long way in honoring those who served this country over the past 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan,"" Congressman Crow continued.

Congressman Crow passed seventeen of his amendments in the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA, making progress on numerous long-term priorities, including:

Positioning Coloradans to lead in the 21st Century:

Space National Guard Establishment Act(Co-led with Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO-05))

Establishes a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force

More than a third of all National Guard members assigned to space missions currently reside in Colorado, and stand ready to support the Space National Guard

Establishment of a University Consortium for Space Technology

Authorizes $10 million for the establishment of a university consortium for space technology development which will support the Space Force's research and development efforts

University of Colorado's leadership in this field positions it as a foremost candidate to lead the consortium's efforts.

Report on Technology Solutions to Counter the Small Unmanned Drone Threat

Requires plan to expedite the development and fielding of counter-drone technologies

Colorado is leading the way in the development of these technologies

Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act (Co-led with Congressman John Katko (R-NY-24)

Helps eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country by directing the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to conduct a study on factors that impact employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials from other countries

According to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2019, nearly 10 percent of Colorado's population was born outside of the U.S, more than 546,000 individuals.

Supporting Our Servicemembers:

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act(Co-Led with Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08)

Authorizes the establishment of a memorial for servicemembers of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall in Washington, DC

Portions of the Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act(Co-led with Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03))

Expands the Special Immigrant Visa program by making clear that those employed under cooperative agreements and grants are eligible for the Afghan SIV program

Commending Servicemembers who Assisted in the Afghanistan Evacuation

Honors all Servicemembers who contributed to the Afghanistan Evacuation

Remembers the thirteen servicemembers who lost their lives

Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REMEDI) Act (Co-led with Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03))

Updates outdated diversity training requirements for our military to include discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, and other topics.

The last time the Department of Defense codified diversity training requirements was over 20 years ago.

Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act(Co-led with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02))

Establishes a cross-functional team to address challenges posed by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs), aka ""Havana Syndrome""

Ensures those affected by AHIs receive timely and comprehensive care by integrating cross-agency efforts

Directs Secretary of Defense to appoint an Under Secretary to lead the cross-functional team

Reporting on Defense Biosecurity

Directs the Department of Defense to report biosecurity efforts and its ongoing efforts to protect servicemembers' information and privacy

Addressing Climate Change and Securing Base Resilience:

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act (Co-led with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02))

Creates a two-year pilot program to address vulnerabilities in electric grids that serve critical military installations

Must be carried out at a minimum of three installations

Addresses threats to the electric grid from nature, terrorism, or cyberattacks

Military Installation Resilience (MIR) in Existing Defense Strategies

Requires service secretaries to consider installation resilience when making strategic decisions regarding installations and developing Defense Planning Guidance

Accurate Data for Defense Resiliency (ADD Resiliency) Act (Co-led with Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jim Langevin (D-RI-02))

Ensures the Department of Defense uses accurate analytical tools in projecting lifecycle costs and performance potential of energy resilience measures

Integrating Military Installation Resilience Considerations into Systems Acquisition

Requires the Department of Defense to develop recommendations on integrating resilience considerations into its purchases

Would move the Department of Defense towards making more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly purchasing decisions

Ensuring Accountability in the Military:

The Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act(Co-Led with Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL-15))

Requires annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, and explosive material from the Department of Defense

Reporting suggests thousands of military weapons have gone missing, and some have been involved in shootings, robberies, and gang activity

Afghanistan Oversight

Requires in-depth reports and briefings to Congress to ensure there is transparency and ongoing oversight of the developing security situation in Afghanistan

Will provide critical information on U.S. ability to counter terrorism, accountability on military equipment left in the country, and the plan to rescue American citizens and Afghan allies who remain in the country.

The NDAA will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.

See a full explainer on the expansive bill here.

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https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-gallagher-pass-bipartisan-legislation-create-monument,"Representatives Crow, Gallagher Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monument for Global War on Terrorism on National Mall",2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act Passed as Part of the National Defense Authorization Act, Which Funds the Department of Defense for FY22

WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today passed bipartisan legislation to build a memorial for servicemembers of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act was offered this week as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the House of Representatives tonight.

""As we close out 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I'm proud to have passed my and Rep. Gallagher's legislation to build a monument on the National Mall honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops during the Global War on Terror. Those of us who have served know the transformative power of a sacred place where the American people can come to reflect, remember, and heal. A permanent tribute in our Nation's Capital will go a long way in honoring those who served this country over the past 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan,"" said Representative Jason Crow.

""The National Mall tells the story of our nation's history and our heroes. There is no place more fitting to honor the service of the more than three million Americans who fought in the Global War on Terror,"" said Representative Mike Gallagher. ""I'm grateful to see this memorial is one step closer to becoming a reality and proud to have worked with Rep. Crow in working to ensure our generation of veterans are remembered on the Mall alongside those who served before us.""

""Our mission is to serve active duty servicemembers, veterans, military families, and all who've served in the Global War on Terrorism with a memorial that fully acknowledges and honors their sacrifices,"" said U.S. Army veteran and GWOT Memorial Foundation President & CEO Marina Jackman. ""With the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, our mission has gained even more urgency and gravity. Our warfighters and their families deserve a place to truly begin the healing process, a place of both honor and reflection. Thanks to the incredible leadership of Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Mike Gallagher, the For Country Caucus, and so many other supporters, we're one step closer to recognizing our GWOT heroes in our nation's most sacred place -- the National Mall.""

Both Gallagher and Crow are veterans of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), having served in the Army and the Marines, respectively.

Creation of this memorial on the National Mall has the support of the six surviving secretaries of defense—spanning Democratic and Republican Administrations—who led the Defense Department during the past 20 years of the Global War on Terrorism.

Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are championing the bill in the Senate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/colorado-congressional-delegation-pushing-stronger-methane-regulations,Colorado Congressional Delegation Pushing for Stronger Methane Regulations on Oil and Gas,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Jason Crow (D-CO) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency to swiftly adopt stronger protective methane standards for the oil and gas sector.

Earlier this year, Congress approved legislation – led by DeGette – to restore protections the Trump Administration had rolled back to regulate methane from the oil and gas industry. Now, members of Colorado's Congressional delegation are urging the EPA to strengthen and expand those protections to older wells to achieve the greatest possible emission reductions.

""Methane is the main component of natural gas and a climate pollutant many times more potent than carbon dioxide, especially in the near-term,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""Deploying all technically feasible measures now could cut methane pollution in half by 2030, slowing climate change and avoiding up to a quarter degree of warming by midcentury. To have a chance of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees, we must seize every opportunity to reduce these emissions in the near term.""

In the letter, the lawmakers highlighted Colorado's leadership as the first state in the nation to adopt common-sense rules for methane pollution for new and existing oil and gas facilities. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted standards for frequent leak monitoring and the use of zero-bleed pneumatic controllers, including retrofits for older wells, with broad support.

""As your agency moves to strengthen requirements for new oil and gas facilities and begins the process of addressing existing sources, we urge you to look to Colorado,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""We're proud that our progress was the result of collaboration between environmental, health, and community groups, as well as industry. Our rules can serve as a blueprint for bold action that is cost effective while protecting the climate and the health of communities affected by oil and gas operations.""

Specifically, the lawmakers are urging EPA to:

Require frequent traditional and advanced monitoring, which can be implemented across large areas at low cost to capture major leaks and allow for timely repairs.

Eliminate the previous administration's low-production well exemption and avoid other carve-outs or exemptions to ensure all wells are subject to rigorous leak-detection and repair requirements.

Require zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps at all new sources and retrofits at existing sources.

Eliminate the practice of routine flaring, a large source of methane, carbon dioxide, and hazardous pollution, that also wastes domestic energy resources.

Prevent improperly abandoned wells and set closure standards to ensure the industry remains accountable for its operations.

The text of the letter is available HERE and below.

Dear Administrator Regan:

We write to request that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) swiftly adopt protective methane standards for the oil and gas sector. Though Congress recently restored protections that the Trump Administration rolled back, we must now strengthen and expand those protections to older wells to achieve the greatest possible emission reductions. EPA has a historic opportunity to cut climate-destabilizing and health-harming pollution from oil and gas. These methane standards, along with complimentary policies across all economic sectors, including market-based pollution reduction strategies, are essential for achieving the President's climate targets and science-based emissions reduction goals.

Methane is the main component of natural gas and a climate pollutant many times more potent than carbon dioxide, especially in the near-term. Atmospheric methane concentrations are now higher than at any time in the last 800,000 years and have been increasing at an alarming rate since 2007, driven in significant part by emissions from fossil fuel development. Human-caused methane emissions are responsible for at least 25% of the warming we are experiencing today, with recent studies finding that methane alone contributes around half a degree to global warming. Deploying all technically feasible measures now could cut methane pollution in half by 2030, slowing climate change and avoiding up to a quarter degree of warming by midcentury. To have a chance of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees, we must seize every opportunity to reduce these emissions in the near term.

Cutting methane pollution is also necessary to protect communities on the frontlines of oil and gas development. Methane leaks from oil and gas equipment alongside dangerous volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollution contribute to smog and lead to a wide range of harmful health impacts—triggering asthma attacks, heart attacks, and early death. These harms fall disproportionately on vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, communities of color, and low-income communities.

The oil and natural gas sector is the largest industrial emitter of methane and represents nearly half of all domestic methane emissions. The sector also has the greatest reduction potential. Solutions for stopping methane leaks during oil and gas production are cost-effective and can be deployed immediately, often at financial gain to the operator who can market the captured gas.

Colorado has led the nation in developing common-sense, highly cost-effective measures to limit methane from the oil and gas sector since 2014. Colorado's standards apply to both new and existing sources and require frequent leak monitoring—up to monthly at certain sites—and the use of zero-bleed pneumatic controllers, including retrofits for older wells. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted these standards with broad stakeholder support.

As EPA moves forward on these standards, we urge you to include provisions to:

Require frequent traditional and advanced monitoring. Significant oil and gas emissions come from intermittent leaks and equipment failures, which can lead to very large ""super-emitter"" events. These emissions can be detected and stopped through a leak detection and repair program that applies across the sector to all sources. Frequent traditional monitoring, like that required in Colorado, is essential for detecting small but widespread leaks and identifying the best way to allocate capital regarding retrofits to reduce emissions. Advanced monitoring can be implemented across large areas at low cost to capture major leaks and allow for timely repairs.

Eliminate the low-production well exemption and avoid other carve-outs or exemptions. Marginal or low-production wells have been shown to leak at similar rates and represent a significant portion of total emissions. The last administration's exemption for these wells was not based on scientific data. These wells represent a majority of the nation's fleet, just a small percentage of oil and gas production, and about half of the methane emissions from the industry. We urge EPA to eliminate the low-production well exemption and ensure these wells are subject to rigorous leak-detection and repair requirements. Further, given the urgency of reducing methane emissions and the rapidly improving technology for cost-effective leak monitoring and detection, any kind of carve-outs or exemptions would be inappropriate and unnecessary.

Require zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps at all new sources and retrofits at existing sources. Zero-bleed pneumatics are widely available and cost effective. Colorado has adopted standards for zero-bleed pneumatics that many operators supported and can serve as a model for the federal rules.

Eliminate the practice of routine flaring, which is another large source of methane, carbon dioxide, and hazardous pollution, that also wastes domestic energy resources. Capturing natural gas that would otherwise be vented or flared generates revenue for operators and reduces pollution. EPA should eliminate the practice of routine flaring, following the lead of states like Colorado and New Mexico.

Prevent improperly abandoned wells and set closure standards. Abandoned wells pose serious health and safety hazards, leak methane, and burden taxpayers with clean-up and plugging costs. EPA should take steps to prevent improperly abandoned or orphaned wells and set closure standards to ensure industry remains accountable for its operations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-degette-wilderness-plan-part-defense-bill,House approves DeGette wilderness plan as part of defense bill,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's (D-CO) legislation to protect 1.3 million acres of public land across the U.S. as part of this year's defense bill.

The legislation – known as the Protecting America's Wilderness, or PAW, Act – would permanently preserve dozens of areas across Colorado, California and Washington; and would be the largest land-protection package ever approved as part of the annual defense authorization act.

In addition to protecting more than 660,000 acres of untouched wilderness in DeGette's home state of Colorado, the legislation would ensure that Colorado's High Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, known as HAATS, is able to continue its mission uninterrupted.

The unique military flight school run by the Colorado National Guard in Gypsum, Colorado provides some of the nation's top military helicopter pilots an opportunity to train for some of the harshest conditions on the planet.

""Preserving these untouched public lands from the threat of future development is about more than just protecting our environment,"" DeGette said on the House floor prior to the vote to add her amendment to the legislation. ""It's also about ensuring that some of our nation's most elite military pilots have the opportunity – and the space they need – to train.""

""As a fourth-generation Coloradoan, I know how important these lands are to the people of my state,"" DeGette said. ""And I know how important these training grounds are to the brave men and women who serve in our nation's military.""

If approved, 36 areas across Colorado would be designated as federally-protected wilderness. As such, those areas would become permanently protected from the threat of any future development – including any future logging, mining or drilling activities.

Studies have shown that designating untouched public lands as permanently protected wilderness – and preserving them for the public's use – often provides a direct economic boost to the nearby local economies.

According to the Colorado Office of Economic Development, Colorado's outdoor-recreation industry generates $28 billion in consumer spending throughout the state each year; and supports more than 229,000 jobs.

It's the fourth time in two years that the House has voted to advance DeGette's legislation to the Senate – including as a part of last year's NDAA bill.

If ultimately signed into law, the legislation will protect:

660,000 acres in 36 areas across Colorado. Unlike many of the high-elevation wilderness landscapes that have the focus of previous land-protection bills, DeGette's legislation would protect more of Colorado's mid-elevation ecosystems that are often used by Coloradans for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. These areas serve as critical habitats for a variety of plants and wildlife. While more than two-thirds of the areas in Colorado that would be protected under the bill are already being treated as wilderness areas, DeGette's legislation would officially designate them as such, providing them the highest-level of land protection available. In all, DeGette's legislation would protect 36 unique areas across Colorado – including Handies Peak, the Dolores River Canyon and Little Bookcliffs. More information on the areas that would be protected in Colorado is available here.

312,500 acres in Northwest California. The legislation will expand nine existing wilderness areas in Northwest California and establish eight new ones. It would also add 480 river miles to the National Wild and Scenic River System. The areas to be protected in Northern California were originally included in legislation introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) (H.R. 878)

287,500 acres in Central California. The legislation will create two new potential wilderness areas and two new scenic areas in the Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument. It would also create a 400-mile hiking trail to connect the wilderness areas in the southern and northern portions of the Los Padres National Forest. The areas to be protected in Central California were originally included in legislation introduced by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA)(H.R. 973).

30,700 acres in Southern California. The legislation will expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, establish a new National Recreation Area, and designate approximately 30,659 acres as wilderness. It would also add approximately 45.5 river miles to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The areas to be protected in Southern California were originally included in legislation introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) (H.R. 693).

191,000 acres in Southern California. The legislation would expand the existing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by adding 191,000 acres of the Rim of the Valley Corridor. The area to be protected was originally included in legislation introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) (H.R. 1075).

131,900 acres in Washington State. The legislation would designate 126,544 acres on the Olympic Peninsula as wilderness and another 5,346 as potential wilderness. It would be the first new wilderness designation in Olympic National Forest in nearly 30 years. The bill would also add an additional 464 river miles to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The areas to be protected in Washington were originally included in legislation introduced by Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) (H.R. 999).

A fact sheet with more information on the PAW Act is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-bill-rename-aurora-va-outpatient-clinic-after,Congressman Jason Crow Passes Bill to Rename Aurora VA Outpatient Clinic After Local Hero John Mosley,2021-09-20,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Colorado Native John Mosley was a Tuskegee Airman, Civil Rights Activist, and First Black Football Player at Colorado State University

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today passed his bill to rename the new Aurora VA community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) after Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley, a Denver native who lived in Aurora, was a Tuskegee Airman, civil rights activist and the first black football player at Colorado State University. Crow's H.R. 4172 passed the House tonight by voice vote.

""Lieutenant Colonel Mosley embodies the finest our country has to offer. He was an inspirational leader in the Aurora community and in the Air Force,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""Naming the new Aurora clinic after Colonel Mosley honors his legacy and will inspire future generations to break barriers.""

""I can't think of a better name for my fellow veterans to walk into this new clinic in Aurora, CO, than to see the name of Colonel John Mosely as they walk in and to remember his service, his sacrifice, his leadership, and the best of what we can be as a country,"" he continued.

See Rep. Crow's full remarks on the House floor ahead of the bill's passage.

CBOCs are important ways the VA provides outpatient primary care, especially for veterans who would otherwise have to travel long distances to receive care at VA facilities. The Aurora CBOC is set to open in Summer 2022.

Rep. Crow secured key endorsements for this effort from the VFW Department of Colorado, American Legion Department of Colorado, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Colorado, as well as support from the full Colorado congressional delegation.

See the full text of the bill here.

Background on Colonel Mosley:

After graduating as a National Merit Scholar and valedictorian at Manual High School, Lieutenant Colonel Mosley enrolled at what was then called Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, as one of only nine black students. He was named vice president of his college class as a junior and senior and became the first black football player in the record-keeping era.

Lieutenant Colonel Mosley fought hard to serve his country during WWII. He paid for his own flight physical and took flying lessons on his own. After being dispatched to a segregated artillery unit in Fort Sill, OK, he wrote letters to the White House and Congress until he became part of the Tuskegee Unit. The brave service of the Tuskegee Airmen helped pave the way for integration of the armed services. Lieutenant Colonel Mosley retired from the Air Force in 1970 after serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He went on to be special assistant to the undersecretary in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in Washington before returning to Colorado.

See a copy of Rep. Crow's official remarks on the floor below.

I rise today in support of H.R. 4172 to name the new Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Aurora, Colorado for Lieutenant Colonel John W. Mosley.

Lieutenant Colonel Mosley embodies the finest our country has to offer. He was an inspirational leader in the Aurora community and in the Air Force.

He was born in Denver, Colorado in 1921 and broke barriers at a time when Black men were prevented from achieving the full rights of their citizenship and full participation in the military.

Colonel Mosley attended what is now Colorado State University and became the first ever Black player on the football team.

After college Colonel Mosley wanted to become a pilot so he paid to get his pilot's license. When the Air Force didn't assign him to be a pilot, he lobbied his command in DC to assign him to a pilot role. He was eventually assigned to the segregated Tuskegee Airmen unit.

During World War II, he trained as a bomber pilot, serving as one of the first African Americans in that role. He earned the flight qualification of Command Pilot during his service in the United States Air Force. The brave service of the Tuskegee Airmen and Colonel Mosley helped pave the way for integration of the armed services.

Upon his return he married Edna. Together John and Edna Mosley became tireless community activists and organizers. Among her many achievements, Edna was elected to three terms as Aurora's first African-American City Council Woman.

After a brief break from military service, John Mosley served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was an operations officer in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

Naming the new Aurora clinic after Colonel Mosley honors his legacy and will inspire future generations to break barriers.

I can't think of a better name for my fellow veterans to walk into this new clinic in Aurora, CO, than to see the name of Colonel John Mosely as they walk in and to remember his service, his sacrifice, his leadership, and the best of what we can be as a country.

Thank you to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for their work to advance this bill, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this effort to honor Lieutenant Colonel Mosley.

I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-partisan-decision-move-bureau-land-management,Rep. Boebert Condemns the Partisan Decision to Move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters back to D.C. and Condemns Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for Failing to Stand up for Colorado,2021-09-17,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Boebert condemned the Department of Interior’s partisan decision to move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters back to D.C. and condemned Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for failing to stand up for Colorado by using procedural tactics easily available to them.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “The fight to keep the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction was always bipartisan, but when it came down to the wire, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper folded and failed to stand up for Colorado by using procedural tools to leverage the Biden regime to keep the main Bureau of Land Management headquarters, Director, and senior leadership in Grand Junction. The junior senator from Michigan held up eight high-level Department of Defense nominations to leverage a win for his state, but Bennet and Hickenlooper combined couldn’t find the courage to place a hold on just one nominee. As usual, these politicians’ promises were nothing more than empty words. I hope they will be vigilant in ensuring the rug isn’t pulled out from under them and that the new promises the Biden regime made them materialize. These new Grand Junction jobs need to be delivered, people should know about them and what they are, and the details shouldn’t be changed later.

“Today’s rushed decision isn’t about helping western communities. It is clearly a partisan attack on rural communities. It hasn’t been thought-out, and important questions have yet to be answered, including where will employees that move back to D.C. work? As the Department of the Interior is essentially empty currently, when will these employees go back to in-person work? How many employees will move to D.C. and Grand Junction? What employees will move to D.C. and Grand Junction? Where will the employees that move to D.C and Grand Junction move from? When will impacted employees receive written notice? Given the lack of detail and information provided for this reprogramming, appropriators should immediately reject this political, partisan move that isn’t in the best interest of taxpayers, the agency, or its employees.

“From my first days in Congress, I have done everything I can to keep the Bureau headquarters in Grand Junction. While I’m disappointed with today’s decision and the details are light, this could still ultimately be a win for Grand Junction and the West as a western headquarters will remain in Grand Junction, more jobs will move to Grand Junction, and all the jobs that moved out West won’t be moved back to D.C.”

House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman stated: “Today's misguided, partisan decision has nothing to do with executing good land management and everything to do with centralizing and growing big government. A two-quarterback BLM system with one headquarters in D.C. and another headquarters in Colorado will layer bureaucracies, further confusing and complicating an already confused and complicated agency. A Friday afternoon audible to reverse a move that would save millions of taxpayer dollars and put employees closer to the people affected by their decisions is another bad play call by a Biden administration already on the hot seat. Unfortunately American farmers, ranchers and all the rural communities that rely on public lands are the ones who bear the brunt of the confusion. I strongly oppose the administration's decision and urge them to reconsider and actually listen to what the communities out west need most.”

Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse said: “Putting management of lands in the West back into the hands of D.C. bureaucrats will only result in less effective management, loss of economic activity, and even greater mistrust of the federal government. It’s inconceivable that the Administration would ignore the wishes of not only Colorado’s local communities but also those of rural communities throughout the West who are impacted by the Bureau of Land Management’s decision-making. The Headquarters’ move to Grand Junction garnered strong bipartisan support in the House, the Senate, the state of Colorado, and the entire West. This ridiculous notion of having dual headquarters is a display of the worst kind of D.C. theatrics that will only lend to further uncertainty about BLM's land management decisions. The Biden Administration’s betrayal of rural America will not be forgotten. The question now is for Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper: Will you still vote to confirm Tracy-Stone Manning if she does not commit to reversing this terrible decision for the people of Colorado?”

Background:

Rep. Boebert’s amendment prohibiting the use of funds made available in the FY2022 budget from being used to close the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction passed with unanimous, bipartisan support, reaffirming that moving the agency back to D.C. is only a position held by radical entrenched swamp creatures like Secretary Haaland and Tracy Stone-Manning.

The misguided decision to move the Bureau’s headquarters back to D.C. will hurt taxpayers. The Bureau’s initial move West cost taxpayers approximately $18 million and the move back will likely cost at least that and more. Furthermore, there is no identified location to move the agency back to as the M Street location no longer exists due to skyrocketing leasing costs.

Rep. Boebert fought hard to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction, and she will continue to work protect the remaining jobs at the Bureau’s Grand Junction location.

In her first month in office, Rep. Boebert led a letter to President Biden requesting that the Bureau of Land Management headquarters remain in Grand Junction.

In February, Rep. Boebert participated in a bipartisan and bicameral roundtable with Governor Polis and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper calling on the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

In March, Rep. Boebert joined local stakeholders in inviting Secretary Haaland to visit the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction to hear how the agency’s move West has benefited rural Americans.

Later in March, Rep. Boebert introduced the Local Opportunities, Conservation, and American Lands (LOCAL) Act to require that the Bureau of Land Management headquarters remain in Grand Junction.

In April, Rep. Boebert joined Chairman of the Western Caucus, Congressman Dan Newhouse, at a roundtable with rural stakeholders discussing how the Bureau’s move West has given them a voice in land management decisions.

In July, Rep. Boebert joined a bipartisan and bicameral roundtable with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, Congressman Neguse, Governor Polis, and Secretary Haaland at the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction. Secretary Haaland heard from the farmers, ranchers, and rural community members that would be harmed if she moved the Bureau’s headquarters back to D.C.

Later in July, Rep. Boebert led Reps. Doug Lamborn and Ken Buck in calling on Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to hold up Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination in order to secure a commitment from the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

This month, Rep. Boebert’s amendment prohibiting the use of funds made available in the FY2022 budget from being used to close the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction passed the House Committee on Natural Resources with unanimous, bipartisan support.

Background on the Bureau of Land Management headquarters’ move West:

The Bureau of Land Management headquarters was established in Grand Junction in August of 2020 after a competitive process to select the new location. Grand Junction was chosen because of its substantial cost savings, travel accessibility, quality of life attributes, and increased representation among the communities affected by land management decisions. Since its opening, the headquarters has proven to be an overwhelming success for rural Colorado, taxpayers, federal employees, the Bureau of Land Management, and communities impacted by land management decisions.

99% of the 245 million acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management are in the West, so it only makes sense that the agency’s headquarters should be near its field offices and near the people its decisions affect. Since its opening, the headquarters’ western location has allowed diverse constituencies to have a voice in land management decisions, and Western stakeholders like sheriffs, ranchers, and county commissioners who would never have traveled to Washington D.C. for a meeting have already found their way to Grand Junction to meet with senior leadership.

The move has already started to benefit taxpayers. The agency estimates it will save more than $2 million in fiscal year 2021 in lease costs and $1.9 million in salary savings annually based on locality pay. The Department of the Interior has also reported that it saved $1.9 million on travel costs in fiscal year 2020.

The establishment of the headquarters in Grand Junction has reduced the number of long cross-country flights and travel costs, improved training, delegated more responsibility to employees in the field, increased operating hours due to proximity of time zones, improved customer service and coordination with local communities, ensured better decisions earlier in the decision-making process, reduced commute times for employees, and provided good-paying local jobs.

Any misguided effort to move the Bureau back to D.C. would have significant costs. The initial move West cost taxpayers approximately $18 million and any move back would cost at least that and more. Furthermore, there is no identified location to move them back to as the M Street location no longer exists.

Land management decisions are best made by the people who live, work, and raise their families on or near public lands and that are invested in local communities. Many Bureau employees excitedly made the move, grateful to escape the swamp and to experience many of the issues firsthand that they had been working on for years. Several have done interviews and gone on the record to make clear that this is where they want to be, and that they don’t want to live or work in Washington D.C. It is rewarding for Bureau employees to be able to have access to the types of recreation activities available on the public lands they manage like hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, off-roading, climbing, and wildlife viewing.

Additionally, as a result of the Bureau’s move West, it received an overwhelming number of job applications from Westerners with expertise in public lands management. The resulting expansion of the Bureau of Land Management’s talent pool is already improving public land management decisions and helping the agency serve its constituency effectively.

The Bureau’s move West was flawlessly executed by senior leadership and dedicated career staff, and not one federal employee was removed as a result of the agency’s move West. The Department of the Interior found jobs for people that wanted to stay in D.C. and paid expenses to help employees make the move West. The Bureau’s move West also successfully avoided any Equal Employment Opportunity or U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board complaints, legal challenges, or adverse union activities.

The local Mesa County community gave the Bureau a warm welcome and created a Relocation Task Force to ensure an easy transition for all employees and their families. Task force services included pre-move visits to provide a single point of contact and provide information, a real estate team to help locate housing, and a school placement team to ensure the best education options were available including charter schools.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-young-introduce-legislation-help-incarcerated-veterans,"Representatives Crow, Young Introduce Legislation to Help Incarcerated Veterans Access Treatment & Resources",2021-09-17,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"More Than Half of Justice-Involved Veterans Suffer From Mental Health Difficulties or Substance Abuse Disorders

WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the bipartisan Justice Involved Veterans Support Act to help the currently 181,000 incarcerated veterans – including those suffering from mental health conditions, alcoholism, and homelessness – to access existing support through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Currently, more than half of justice-involved veterans have either mental health difficulties (like PTSD or depression) or substance abuse disorders (like alcoholism or drug addiction) and many justice-involved veterans are homeless or at-risk for homelessness while many others have difficulty finding work or reentering society.

""Our veterans stepped up to serve the Nation and we have a moral obligation to care for them and their families. It's our duty to ensure they have the support they need when they come home. Far too many of our veterans end up incarcerated -- in part because they didn't have the resources to address ongoing challenges with mental health, substance abuse disorders, and housing insecurity. But help is available,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act will identify these veterans and connect them with the resources they need. I'm proud to introduce this important legislation with Congressman Young so we can deliver on our promises to our country's veterans.""

""Too many veterans across our country served bravely in our Armed Forces only to be failed by our criminal justice system after returning to civilian life. Many of these veterans, known as justice-involved veterans, suffer from mental health conditions, alcoholism, and homelessness. Far too often, they are not identified as eligible for Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) during their criminal proceedings. Very frankly, we are failing our veterans by condemning them to incarceration rather than helping them with the health care and support they need and deserve,"" said Representative Don Young. ""I am very proud to introduce the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act with my colleague, Congressman Jason Crow. Our legislation provides crucially needed assistance to help identify VTC-eligible veterans, decrease veteran poverty, and keep our justice-involved veterans off the streets and out of prison. Our heroes put their lives on the line for this country, and I will continue working to ensure that my fellow veterans know our grateful nation stands with them.""

While American veterans struggle with these issues, there are existing resources available to them through the VA. Participation in Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) is shown to result in far lower recidivism rates (14% in participants versus 23-46% in the general prison population). Preliminary research shows that participation in VTC services produces sustainable improvements to PTSD recovery in participants.

In addition, the Veterans Justice Outreach program was created to facilitate access to VA services at the earliest possible point. These programs have already proven their value with tangible results. However, more justice involved veterans need to know they exist.

The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act creates a pilot to help identify veterans involved in the criminal justice system so they can better access these resources.

The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act:

Creates a pilot program for the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants and technical assistance to state prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates are veterans.

The goals of the pilot program are to:

Assist the VA Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans;

Assist state VA offices in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans; and

Increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to VTCs.

The priority for selecting state prisons and local jail grant recipients will be based on:

States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita;

States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and

Read more about the legislation here. See the full text of the bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-attorney-general-weisers-report-aurora,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Attorney General Weiser’s Report on the Aurora Patterns and Practices Investigation,2021-09-15,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser reported on the findings of the Aurora patterns and practices investigation.

""Today's findings laid bare what many in our community know too well: that people of color are often treated differently by law enforcement and subject to abuse. I commend the Colorado Attorney General's office for conducting a thorough investigation.

""Today is another step on the march to a more just, equitable and transparent law enforcement system for our community, but there is much work to do. It's now time for the City of Aurora and law enforcement leaders to engage with the Attorney General and start the process of correcting the issues identified in this investigation. I will continue to fight for comprehensive reform at the federal level to restore trust and accountability between law enforcement and the communities they serve.""

Background:

In May of 2021, Congressman Crow introduced the Use of Force Accountability Act, legislation that would require states to have a law mandating independent investigations after any use of deadly force that resulted in a death or injury. The bill was a direct response to Aurora's independent review of the death of Elijah McClain.

In June of 2021, Congressmen Jason Crow and Joe Neguse introduced the Ketamine Restriction Act, legislation that would ban the use of ketamine during an arrest or detention, other than in a hospital. Paramedics across Colorado have sedated peoplemore than 902 times with ketamine in the two and a half years, according to state public health records.

Additionally, Congressman Crow helped pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which includes Congressman Crow's George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act. This comprehensive package of reforms would transform policing in America, and includes bold reforms that would hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/key-congressional-oversight-panel-investigate-covid-19-impact-children,Key congressional oversight panel to investigate COVID-19 impact on children,2021-09-15,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations panel, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), announced today the subcommittee – which oversees the nation's health agencies – has begun an investigation into how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be affecting the health and well-being of America's children.

DeGette announced that the panel will hold its first hearing on the issue on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET, where members of the panel will hear directly from some of the nation's top pediatric health and mental health experts on how disruptions caused by the pandemic have affected millions of children across the country; and what Congress can do to address their needs as public health officials search for ways to slow the spread of the virus across the U.S.

""The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on America's children – disrupting their lives in ways many of us could never have imagined,"" DeGette said. ""We can't allow an entire generation to be lost because of this crisis. It's absolutely vital that we do everything we can to fully understand not only the effect that this disease can have on our children's health, but also what needs to be done to ensure their overall well-being as we work to end this pandemic once and for all.""

Next week's hearing will be a hybrid event with members attending both in person and via video conferencing. It will be streamed live online starting Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-president-bidens-build-back-better-event,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on President Biden’s Build Back Better Event in Colorado,2021-09-14,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CROW: Together We Will Address the Climate Crisis and Create Millions of Jobs While We Do it

GOLDEN – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement after attending President Joe Biden's Build Back Better event at National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO where Biden discussed climate provisions in his plans that include tax incentives for clean energy and electric vehicles, investments to transition the economy away from fossil fuels and toward renewable sources such as wind and solar power, and creation of a civilian climate corps.

""The climate crisis is already here and folks in our community are bearing the brunt of it. As we face wildfires, droughts, mudslides, and some of the worst air quality in the world, the time for action is now. President Biden is leading on this issue and I was honored to join him in Golden today as he outlined the future of clean energy -- which means more jobs in Colorado.

""Building a clean and sustainable future will not only help us make good on our climate goals, it will give us a once-in-a-generation chance to create good-paying jobs and boost our economy. I'm proud to have led in that effort with Senator Bennet as we advance our Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act – which will help create more than two million jobs by investing in forest and watershed restoration. I look forward to working with our colleagues and President Biden to pass that legislation, and other key clean energy efforts, in the upcoming infrastructure and reconciliation packages.

""The science is clear: there is a short window to drastically reduce our emissions and avoid the worst impacts of this crisis. The alternative would be devastating to our planet, and to Colorado. We stand with President Biden and people across Colorado to tackle our climate goals and create a sustainable and inclusive future.""

Background:

Today's event comes just over one month following the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report from the United Nations, which warns that the world is likely to overshoot 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming within the next 20 or 30 years, even under scenarios where greenhouse gas emissions fall significantly.

Congressman Crow has long been a champion for climate reform to achieve US climate goals and slow global warming. Most recently, Crow and US Senator Bennet introduced theOutdoor Restoration Partnership Act, which would help create or sustain over two million jobs in the outdoors by investing in forest and watershed restoration.

Additionally, Congressman Crow believes a sustainable future must be an equitable future. Electric vehicle infrastructure has not been distributed equitably thus far, as zip codes with higher median incomes often have higher per capita electric vehicle chargers. That's why Congressman Crow introduced the Community Vehicle Charging Act to establish a $375 million grant program at the Department of Transportation for projects that address barriers to accessing electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the next five years.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-waltz-introduce-bipartisan-bill-relieve-overload-burdened,"Representatives Crow, Waltz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Overload Burdened Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19",2021-09-14,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Currently Half of Health Workers Report Burnout Amid COVID-19 as Colorado COVID Hospitalizations Reach Highest Point Since January

WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Mike Waltz (R-FL-06) joined in reintroducing legislation that will help reduce the burden on healthcare professionals as our hospitals remain overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act would provide a path for former health care workers, who might have allowed their medical professional license or certifications to expire, to return to the medical field and leverage their training to help save lives during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

""While we've made great strides against the COVID-19 pandemic, our healthcare system is still being pushed to its limit. Colorado's doctors, nurses, first responders, and other health care workers are doing everything in their power to continue saving lives and they deserve all the support we can offer them. This legislation is crucial to delivering on that support. It taps into our nation's proud history of service by empowering medical professionals who recently left healthcare to re-enter and get started delivering urgently-needed care during this pandemic,"" said Rep. Crow.

""Healthcare workers have put themselves on the front lines of this pandemic for a year-and-half now distributing vaccinations, treating the sick, and preventing the spread of COVID-19,"" said Rep Waltz. ""Reauthorizing this law will allow former healthcare workers to continue their service to help patients and support our already overwhelmed healthcare workers.""

""The FSMB is pleased to support the TRIAGE Act of 2021, which advances efforts to ensure that qualified health care professionals are effectively mobilized during the COVID-19 pandemic and future national emergencies,"" said FSMB President and CEO Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MACP. ""We remain steadfastly committed to safe and secure telehealth for patients and mobility for health professionals, and the TRIAGE Act -- offering important resources for tools such as the online Provider Bridge portal -- will help achieve both of these goals.""

""The TRIAGE Act of 2021 will help to assure physician workforce capacity during this pandemic and future national emergencies,"" said Greg Ogrinc, MD, Senior Vice President for Certification Standards and Programs. ""We are proud contributors of specialty certification data to the Provider Bridge program, which supports the mobility of qualified physicians in areas of need and which will be strengthened by the Act.""

This bill will:

Codify the Provider Bridge Program under the Health Resources and Services Administration; and

Empower states to provide for emergency license renewals for former health care workers through a grant program open to states, territories, and tribes.

This legislation comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations in Colorado reach their highest point since Jan. 6.

According to the American Medical Association, half of health workers report burnout after the high-intensity work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-recognizes-hispanic-community-faith-leaders-their,Congressman Jason Crow Recognizes Hispanic Community Faith Leaders for their Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic,2021-09-13,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"At a Roundtable Discussion with Local Faith Leaders, Crow Also Heard About Ongoing Issues Affecting the Community as They Recover

AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today presented an official Congressional Record Statement to community faith leaders recognizing their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement recognized local churches' help in providing financial and spiritual support throughout a once-in-a-generation public health crisis. Also during a roundtable discussion today, Crow heard from faith leaders about the current issues affecting their communities.

""Churches provide essential support in our community during the pandemic, far beyond the call of duty. They hosted food banks for those in need, provided financial help to those struggling to make ends meet, and sought out opportunities to support the social, spiritual, and emotional needs of members,"" said Congressman Jason Crow in the Congressional Record Statement.

""Our community is better because of them and I recognize the volunteers who sacrificed their time, energy, and own well-being to provide relief to those who needed a lifeline extended to them. In a time of fear, they built a network of hope,"" Congressman Crow continued. ""The impact of this outreach on our community is profound. I commend all involved for their ongoing effort to ensure that no one gets left behind.""

During the roundtable, the faith leaders addressed ongoing need for help as the community recovers -- including support for small businesses, mental health resources for suicide prevention, and a continued effort to vaccinate Coloradans against the virus. They also discussed with Congressman Crow the urgent need for immigration reform.

The churches represented at the roundtable included:

Mosaic Church

Iglesia Palabra en Accion

Centro Cristiano Renuevo

Casa de Restauracion

Iglesia Orchard

Iglesia Amistad

Confluence Ministries

Casa de Restauración

See the full Congressional Record Statement here and below.

HON. JASON CROW

OF COLORADO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Madam Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the efforts of several churches in my district that worked tirelessly to provide relief, support, and resources to their communities during the COVID–19 pandemic.

Churches provide essential support in our community during the pandemic, far beyond the call of duty. They hosted food banks for those in need, provided financial help to those struggling to make ends meet, and sought out opportunities to support the social, spiritual, and emotional needs of members.

Our community is better because of them and I recognize the volunteers who sacrificed their time, energy, and own well-being to provide relief to those who needed a lifeline extended to them. In a time of fear, they built a network of hope.

I thank the staff, volunteers, and members of Iglesia Amistad, Mosaic Church, Iglesia Palabra en Acción, Iglesia Ciudad de Dios, Confluence Ministries, Roca Fuerte, Iglesia Orchard, El renuevo, Northern Hills Church, the Colorado Multiethnic Coalition, and Renewal Christian Center.

The impact of this outreach on our community is profound. I commend all involved for their ongoing effort to ensure that no one gets left behind.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-20th-anniversary-911-attacks,DeGette statement on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks,2021-09-11,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:

""September 11, 2001 is a day that many of us will never forget. The tragic events that unfolded that day changed the course of our nation's history forever.

""While the images of that frightful day still play vividly in the minds of most Americans so, too, must the memories of those we lost. We must never forget the victims and their families.

""We must never forget the bravery of our first responders who selflessly rushed into a burning building to try to save others. And, we must never forget the heroes of Flight 93 whose courage and sacrifice likely saved countless lives – and whose actions likely prevented an even bigger tragedy from occurring.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boeberts-amendment-keep-bureau-land-management-headquarters-grand-junction,"Rep. Boebert’s Amendment to Keep the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters in Grand Junction Passes with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support",2021-09-09,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, the bipartisan House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously voted to pass Rep. Lauren Boebert’s amendment to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Westerners deserve a voice in the land-use decisions that affect their daily lives, and it would be wrong to move the Bureau of Land Management thousands of miles away from the land it manages back to a faceless marble building in D.C. 99% of the lands that the Bureau manages are West of the Mississippi, and it only makes sense to keep the agency located near the communities it serves. The bipartisan, unanimous vote today shows that the facts are clear: keeping the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters in Grand Junction has always had broad bipartisan support.”

House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman said: “Federal agencies exist to serve the American people. What better way to do that than by being located in the very communities they serve? The Bureau of Land Management is a critical resource for the American West, and as such, should remain headquartered there as a way to facilitate better communication and collaboration between federal, state and local stakeholders. Congresswoman Boebert has been a tireless advocate for this issue, and I’m pleased to see every member of the Natural Resources Committee show bipartisan support for her amendment to prevent this bill from moving the BLM headquarters out of Grand Junction.”

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse stated: “Moving the Bureau of Land Management’s Headquarters to Grand Junction has proven what we know to be true: Our lands in the West are far better managed by boots on the ground than the bureaucrats in D.C. Rep. Boebert has been a leader in the effort to keep the BLM Headquarters in Colorado and has strongly advocated for the more effective land management practices, job creation, and economic development the move brings to her district and her state. I’m very pleased to see her amendment adopted and look forward to continuing to work with her to ensure the Administration listens to local voices who want to keep BLM closer to the lands they manage.”

Background on Rep. Boebert’s Amendments and Efforts to Keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction:

Rep. Boebert’s Bureau of Land Management amendment to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 had unanimous bipartisan support. It prohibits the use of funds made available in the FY2022 budget from being used to close the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

Rep. Boebert’s Department of the Interior transparency amendment also passed with unanimous bipartisan support. Rep. Boebert’s amendment requires the Secretary of the Interior to notify the House Committee on Natural Resources 180 days before announcing the Department of the Interior’s intent to change the inflation adjustment to the maximum civil penalty.

Rep. Boebert has been actively leading the effort to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction:

In her first month in office, Rep. Boebert led a letter to President Biden requesting that the Bureau of Land Management headquarters remain in Grand Junction.

In February, Rep. Boebert participated in a bipartisan and bicameral roundtable with Governor Polis and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper calling on the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

In March, Rep. Boebert joined local stakeholders in inviting Secretary Haaland to visit the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction to hear how the agency’s move West has benefited rural Americans.

Later in March, Rep. Boebert introduced the Local Opportunities, Conservation, and American Lands (LOCAL) Act to require that the Bureau of Land Management headquarters remain in Grand Junction.

In April, Rep. Boebert joined Chairman of the Western Caucus, Congressman Dan Newhouse, at a roundtable with rural stakeholders discussing how the Bureau’s move West has given them a voice in land management decisions.

In July, Rep. Boebert joined a bipartisan and bicameral roundtable with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, Congressman Neguse, Governor Polis, and Secretary Haaland at the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction. Secretary Haaland heard from the farmers, ranchers, and rural community members that would be harmed if she moved the Bureau’s headquarters back to D.C.

Later in July, Rep. Boebert led Reps. Doug Lamborn and Ken Buck in calling on Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to hold up Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination in order to secure a commitment from the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction.

Background on the Bureau of Land Management headquarters’ move West:

The Bureau of Land Management headquarters was established in Grand Junction in August of 2020 after a competitive process to select the new location. Grand Junction was chosen because of its substantial cost savings, travel accessibility, quality of life attributes, and increased representation among the communities affected by land management decisions. Since its opening, the headquarters has proven to be an overwhelming success for rural Colorado, taxpayers, federal employees, the Bureau of Land Management, and communities impacted by land management decisions.

99 percent of the 245 million acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management are in the West, so it only makes sense that the agency’s headquarters should be near its field offices and near the people its decisions affect. Since its opening, the headquarters’ western location has allowed diverse constituencies to have a voice in land management decisions, and Western stakeholders like sheriffs, ranchers, and county commissioners who would never have traveled to Washington D.C. for a meeting have already found their way to Grand Junction to meet with senior leadership.

The move has already started to benefit taxpayers. The agency estimates it will save more than $2 million in fiscal year 2021 in lease costs and $1.9 million in salary savings annually based on locality pay. The Department of the Interior has also reported that it saved $1.9 million on travel costs in fiscal year 2020.

The establishment of the headquarters in Grand Junction has reduced the number of long cross-country flights and travel costs, improved training, delegated more responsibility to employees in the field, increased operating hours due to proximity of time zones, improved customer service and coordination with local communities, ensured better decisions earlier in the decision-making process, reduced commute times for employees, and provided good-paying local jobs.

Any misguided effort to move the Bureau back to D.C. would have significant costs. The initial move West cost taxpayers approximately $18 million and any move back would cost at least that and more. Furthermore, there is no identified location to move them back to as the M Street location no longer exists.

Land management decisions are best made by the people who live, work, and raise their families on or near public lands and that are invested in local communities. Many Bureau employees excitedly made the move, grateful to escape the swamp and to experience many of the issues firsthand that they had been working on for years. Several have done interviews and gone on the record to make clear that this is where they want to be, and that they don’t want to live or work in Washington D.C. It is rewarding for Bureau employees to be able to have access to the types of recreation activities available on the public lands they manage like hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, off-roading, climbing, and wildlife viewing.

Additionally, as a result of the Bureau’s move West, it received an overwhelming number of job applications from Westerners with expertise in public lands management. The resulting expansion of the Bureau of Land Management’s talent pool is already improving public land management decisions and helping the agency serve its constituency effectively.

The Bureau’s move West was flawlessly executed by senior leadership and dedicated career staff, and not one federal employee was removed as a result of the agency’s move West. The Department of the Interior found jobs for people that wanted to stay in D.C. and paid expenses to help employees make the move West. The Bureau’s move West also successfully avoided any Equal Employment Opportunity or U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board complaints, legal challenges, or adverse union activities.

The local Mesa County community gave the Bureau a warm welcome and created a Relocation Task Force to ensure an easy transition for all employees and their families. Task force services included pre-move visits to provide a single point of contact and provide information, a real estate team to help locate housing, and a school placement team to ensure the best education options were available including charter schools.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-buck-lead-colorados-us-house-delegation-pressing-greater,"Representatives Crow, Buck Lead Colorado’s US House Delegation in Pressing for Greater Accessibility to Three-Digit Suicide Hotline",2021-09-09,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Letter Comes Amid National Suicide Prevention Week and Ahead of Hotline's Implementation Next Year

WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Ken Buck (R-CO-04) today lead Colorado's US House delegation in pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase accessibility options for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The three-digit crisis number will be operational starting next year. In a letter to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel during National Suicide Prevention Week, the members urged the Commission to require providers to support text messages to the 988 hotline in addition to phone calls to support a wider array of people.

""This three-digit crisis line number—which will be operational starting next year—will help millions of Americans access mental health and counseling services from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in their time of greatest need,"" wrote the members.

""Young people and other at-risk populations are often most comfortable communicating via text. By allowing a text-to-988 option in addition to voice call, the Commission can lower the bar to entry and improve access to crisis counseling and mental health services. This will save lives,"" they continued.

Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for young people in the United States, and suicide attempts and death in younger children have also been rising in recent years. This effort by the lawmakers also comes as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, during which 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder (up from 1 in 10 before the pandemic).

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en español: 1-888-628-9454; deaf and hard of hearing: dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

See the full text of the letter here and below.

Dear Chairwoman Rosenworcel:

As we observe National Suicide Prevention Week, we appreciate the Commission's work implementing the new 988 suicide hotline number. This three-digit crisis line number—which will be operational starting next year—will help millions of Americans access mental health and counseling services from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in their time of greatest need. As the Commission considers next steps, we urge you to adopt a text-to-988 option, which will expand the reach of the hotline and make these critical resources more accessible to individuals in crisis.

Last year, Congress unanimously passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act to create a short, easy-to-remember three-digit phone number to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Even before the pandemic, mental illness rates and suicidal ideation among adults were on the rise. The COVID-19 pandemic compounded these trends and took a particularly devastating toll on the mental health of young people. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, suicidal thinking and attempts among youth were up 25% over a similar period in 2019.

As 988 implementation continues, we urge the Commission to require providers to support text messages to 988. As the commission recognized in its April Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, young people and other at-risk populations are often most comfortable communicating via text. By allowing a text-to-988 option in addition to voice call, the Commission can lower the bar to entry and improve access to crisis counseling and mental health services. This will save lives.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this request.

Respectfully,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-secures-wins-colorado-national-defense-authorization,Congressman Jason Crow Secures Wins For Colorado in National Defense Authorization Act,2021-09-02,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"September 2, 2021

House Armed Services Committee Passes Fourteen Crow Amendments; NDAA Moves to Full Consideration in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The final bill passed the Committee by a vote of 57-2. HASC is responsible for passing the NDAA, which authorizes the Department of Defense policies and funding each year.

As part of the $778 billion funding bill, the committee passed fourteen Crow-led amendments that will help position Colorado to lead as the United States confronts unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. The Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA puts our hardworking service men and women first by authorizing a 2.7 percent pay increase for our service men and women. By making key investments to modernize military infrastructure and fortify the technological advantage of the world's most powerful military, this defense spending will ensure the United States has the tools to confront growing threats like China and Russia.

""Not only will the funding in this bill help confront the challenges we face at home and abroad, it will position Colorado to lead while we do it. By addressing 21st-century challenges like space defense, climate change, and biosecurity, this funding will make America stronger and safer,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""Today, I'm proud to help deliver a well-deserved pay raise for our troops and advance policies that will ensure their safety and wellbeing.""

Congressman Crow passed fourteen of his amendments in the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA, making progress on numerous long-term priorities, including:

Positioning Coloradans to lead in the 21st Century:

Space National Guard Establishment Act (Co-led with Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO-05))

Establishes a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force

More than a third of all National Guard members assigned to space missions currently reside in Colorado, and stand ready to support the Space National Guard

Establishment of a University Consortium for Space Technology

Authorizes $10 million for the establishment of a university consortium for space technology development which will support the Space Force's research and development efforts

University of Colorado's leadership in this field positions it as a foremost candidate to lead the consortium's efforts.

Report on Technology Solutions to Counter the small Unmanned Drone Threat

Requires plan to expedite the development and fielding of counter-drone technologies

Colorado is leading the way in the development of these technologies

Supporting Our Servicemembers:

Commending Servicemembers who Assisted in the Afghanistan Evacuation

Honors all Servicemembers who contributed to the Afghanistan Evacuation

Remembers the thirteen servicemembers who lost their lives

Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REMEDI) Act (Co-led with Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03))

Updates outdated diversity training requirements for our military to include discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, and other topics.

The last time the Department of Defense codified diversity training requirements was over 20 years ago.

Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act (Co-led with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02))

Establishes a cross-functional team to address challenges posed by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs), aka ""Havana Syndrome""

Ensures those affected by AHIs receive timely and comprehensive care by integrating cross-agency efforts

Directs Secretary of Defense to appoint an Under Secretary to lead the cross-functional team

Reporting on Defense Biosecurity

Directs the Department of Defense to report biosecurity efforts and its ongoing efforts to protect servicemembers' information and privacy

Addressing Climate Change and Securing Base Resilience:

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act (Co-led with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02))

Creates a two-year pilot program to address vulnerabilities in electric grids that serve critical military installations

Must be carried out at a minimum of three installations

Addresses threats to the electric grid from nature, terrorism, or cyberattacks

Military Installation Resilience (MIR) in Existing Defense Strategies

Requires service secretaries to consider installation resilience when making strategic decisions regarding installations and developing Defense Planning Guidance

Accurate Data for Defense Resiliency (ADD Resiliency) Act (Co-led with Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jim Langevin (D-RI-02))

Ensures the Department of Defense uses accurate analytical tools in projecting lifecycle costs and performance potential of energy resilience measures

Integrating Military Installation Resilience Considerations into Systems Acquisition

Requires the Department of Defense to develop recommendations on integrating resilience considerations into its purchases

Would move the Department of Defense towards making more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly purchasing decisions

Ensuring Accountability in the Military:

The Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act (Co-Led with Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL-15))

Requires annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, and explosive material from the Department of Defense

Reporting suggests thousands of military weapons have gone missing, and some have been involved in shootings, robberies, and gang activity

Afghanistan Oversight

Requires in-depth reports and briefings to Congress to ensure there is transparency and ongoing oversight of the developing security situation in Afghanistan

Will provide critical information on U.S. ability to counter terrorism, accountability on military equipment left in the country, and the plan to rescue American citizens and Afghan allies who remain in the country.

The NDAA will now move forward for consideration in front of the full House of Representatives.

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https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-secures-win-san-luis-valley-radar-system-now-online,Rep. Boebert Secures Win for the San Luis Valley: Radar System Now Online,2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert and local leaders secured a win for the San Luis Valley by ensuring data from its new radar system is now incorporated into National Weather Service systems.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Ensuring the San Luis Valley’s Radar data is fully integrated into National Weather Service systems will improve weather forecasting and warnings across southern Colorado for the benefit of farmers, ranchers, tourists, first responders, water district managers, and the general population. I am grateful to community leaders for bringing this issue to my attention and am thrilled that the system is finally up and running.”

Colorado State Senator Cleve Simpson said: ""The Rio Grande Water Conservation District greatly appreciates Congresswoman Boebert's assistance bringing stakeholders together to assure incorporation of the valuable data generated by our new Doppler radar unit. The information assists all residents of the San Luis Valley and the state of Colorado in a variety of different ways, streamflow forecasting as the centerpiece of that information for our water users. Thank you again to Congresswoman Boebert.""

San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District Manager Heather Dutton stated: ""A diverse coalition of partners came together to build the San Luis Valley Weather Radar because we recognized the broad benefits to the San Luis Valley and neighboring communities. Integrating the data from the radar into regional weather forecasts, allows us to have improved travel management, emergency response, and water supply forecasting. I am grateful for Congresswoman Boebert's work as a liaison between the stakeholders that built the radar and the federal agencies that utilize the data. This is a tremendous benefit for Southern Colorado!""

Conejos Water Conservancy District General Manager Nathan Coombs said: “The Conejos Water Conservancy District is grateful for Rep. Boebert’s attention and follow-up on our rural area's Radar needs. We will all benefit from these efforts.”

Alamosa County Chairman of the Board Michael Yohn stated: “Finally, we can get the full benefit of the radar across our region for our water community, our locals, and the visitors coming to the San Luis Valley. Now the media can accurately give a forecast that has meaning.”

Background:

Community organizations and local governments in Colorado partnered to raise $1.8 million to build the San Luis Valley Radar system in order to improve weather data for the entire region. The radar was fully operational for over a year, but delays at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration prevented the radar’s data from being integrated into the National Weather Service’s forecasting system.

Rep. Lauren Boebert partnered with Colorado State Senator Cleve Simpson, Alamosa County Chairman of the Board Michael Yohn, Conejos Water Conservancy District General Manager Nathan Coombs, San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District Manager Heather Dutton, and other state and local leaders to ensure the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration assimilated the radar’s data as quickly as possible.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-co-attorney-generals-announcement-elijah,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on CO Attorney General’s Announcement on the Elijah McClain Grand Jury Investigation,2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today made the following statement in regard to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's announcement that three Aurora police officers and two paramedics will face criminal charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.

""While nothing can bring Elijah McClain back, this is a critical step in ensuring that justice is served on his behalf. I stand with Elijah's family, friends, and community who mourn his loss. Today we join the community in seeking greater accountability and justice.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-turner-wenstrup-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-mitigate-havana-syndrome,"Crow, Turner, & Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mitigate Havana Syndrome & Support Affected Servicemembers",2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Mike Turner (R-OH-10), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02) joined in introducing legislation to support American public servants who have incurred brain injuries from Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) -- also known as ""Havana Syndrome.""

The Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act will:

Ensure those affected by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) receive timely and comprehensive care;

Integrate a cross-agency effort to address and mitigate these attacks;

Allow the Secretary of Defense to appoint an Under Secretary to lead a cross-functional team to address AHIs.

""In recent years, American diplomats and servicemembers have been debilitated by these anomalous health incidents. We must ensure they have the support needed to recover, and use a whole-of-government approach to address and mitigate these incidents. I'm proud to partner with Reps. Turner and Wenstrup on this important bipartisan legislation to support and protect U.S. public servants and their families,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""Since 2016, our fellow Americans serving overseas have experienced unexplained illnesses and deadly symptoms commonly known as ‘Havana Syndrome.' This ongoing situation threatens our national security, and we must immediately work to protect our U.S. diplomats and citizens working abroad,"" said Congressman Mike Turner. ""This amendment would provide medical resources to the victims and most notably, investigate the causes and perpetrators of these attacks."" concluded Turner.

""Americans conduct a great deal of diplomatic work around the world, sometimes at great personal risk. Unfortunately, some of our agencies' staff, including personnel with the Department of Defense, have come down with unexplained symptoms that have come to be known as ‘anomalous health incidents' or ‘Havana Syndrome,'"" said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. ""We need to ensure our personnel receive timely and comprehensive health care for these incidents as well as better integrate DOD efforts with other agencies in order to address this serious threat. To that end, I'm proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill to help better equip us to protect Americans on diplomatic missions.""

""Havana Syndrome"" is the term given to an illness that first surfaced among more than 40 U.S. Embassy staff in Havana, Cuba, beginning in 2016. Since then, at least a dozen U.S. diplomats at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou suffered symptoms consistent with the effects of directed, pulsed, radiofrequency energy, and, according to the press, there have been more than 130 total cases among American personnel -- including on U.S. soil. Symptoms have included severe headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, visual and hearing problems, vertigo, and cognitive difficulties, and many affected personnel continue to suffer from health problems years after the attacks.

The Havana Syndrome Service Member Support Act is currently under consideration by the House Armed Services Committee as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Passage out of committee is expected later tonight.

Reps. Crow and Turner both serve on the House Armed Services Committee. Reps. Crow and Wenstrup both serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-scott-franklin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation,"Representatives Jason Crow and Scott Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Missing, Lost, & Stolen Military Weapons",2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Thousands of Military Weapons Have Gone Missing, Some Have Been Involved in Shootings, Robberies, and Gang Activity

WASHINGTON -- Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Scott Franklin (FL-15), both members of the House Armed Services Committee, joined in introducing bipartisan legislation that will address missing, lost, and stolen military weapons. The Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act directs the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to report annually on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, or explosive material from the Department of Defense. Stolen military weapons have been reportedly involved in shootings, robberies, and gang activity.

""American streets and neighborhoods are no place for military-grade weapons. Ensuring that the Department of Defense is tracking lost and stolen weapons is a matter of public safety,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""The TRACCE Act is a first step in accountability to track military weapons, ammunition, and explosives so we can ensure they're not used to harm American citizens.""

""The American taxpayers provide our military with the finest weapons and equipment available in order to make sure our troops can accomplish their mission. In turn, taxpayers deserve to know that military officials are being good stewards of their investment,"" said Congressman Scott Franklin. ""By accounting for missing weapons and equipment, this bill will not only ensure military officials are acting as good stewards, but also prevent our military resources from falling into the wrong hands.""

Independent analysis by the Associated Press estimates that between 2010-2019, there were at least 1,179 missing military rifles, 694 missing military handguns, 74 missing military machine guns, and 70 missing military grenade and rocket launchers.

The TRACCE Act was considered as an en bloc amendment during the National Defense Authorization Act mark up in the House Armed Services Committee today. Passage out of committee is expected later tonight.

See the full text of the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pro-choice-caucus-leaders-statement-texas-anti-abortion-bill,Pro-Choice Caucus leaders’ statement on Texas anti-abortion bill,2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Pro-Choice Caucus co-chairs Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the enactment of S.B. 8, the Texas law banning all abortions as early as six weeks:

""Make no mistake: S.B. 8 is the most dire assault on reproductive rights that this country has ever seen. Since the 1990s, the Pro-Choice Caucus has been the leading Congressional voice in favor of protecting and expanding access to abortion. In light of state-level efforts to restrict abortion access and the Supreme Court's failure to protect reproductive rights, Congressional action to enshrine abortion access protections into federal law is more urgent now than ever.

""Abortion may be legal in this country, but in too many places and for too many people it is far from accessible. The Texas law is only one of many efforts to impose further restrictions – restrictions that will fall most heavily on those patients who already face barriers to care. Nearly 600 abortion restrictions have been introduced in 2021 alone, and 90 have been enacted by state legislatures across the country.

""As states like Texas impose ever-more aggressive anti-abortion legislation, and the Supreme Court takes aim at the underlying protections in Roe v. Wade, the PCC will stand strong in our fight to protect reproductive rights for all Americans. We will continue to work with our colleagues in the Senate to ensure harmful anti-abortion riders like the Hyde amendment are left out of government spending bills. We will also work tirelessly to pass the Women's Health Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), that ensure states like Texas cannot ban critical reproductive health services and abortion care.

""We believe, fundamentally, that abortion is health care, and that every person has the right to decide – for themselves – whether or not to seek an abortion.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-improve,Congressman Jason Crow and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Special Immigrant Visa Holders,2021-08-31,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON ­– Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06) joined with his colleagues, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-06),Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-10), in introducing the Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act, which aims to help Special Immigration Visa (SIV) holders with their transition to life in the United States.

""As a former Army Ranger, I might not be here today if it weren't for the local translators and contractors I worked with in Iraq and Afghanistan,"" said Congressman Crow. ""They put their lives on the line, with the understanding that the U.S. would be there for them. Our support doesn't end once they arrive on American soil. The Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act will help us fulfill our promise and ensure our allies can build comfortable, successful lives in America.

The Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act would:

Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to survey SIV holders as part of their Annual Survey of Refugees.

Direct the Department of State to identify and implement additional ways to deliver information to SIV applicants about life in the United States to assist with their adjustment process.

Direct the Department of Defense and the Department of State to jointly establish and operate a program to offer employment to SIV holders as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors.

The SIV program provides lawful U.S. permanent residence for Iraqi and Afghan nationals who are in danger due to their work assisting the U.S. government through service as translators, interpreters, or in other capacities.

The legislation was endorsed by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Text of the legislation can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-peter-meijer-introduce-bipartisan-legislation,Representatives Jason Crow and Peter Meijer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Visas for Afghan Partners,2021-08-31,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Peter Meijer (R-MI-03), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today joined in introducing legislation to increase the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) cap for Afghan interpreters and other partners who are at risk. Now that the United States has fully withdrawn from Afghanistan, the Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021 will increase the SIV cap by 10,000 and make clear that those employed under cooperative agreements and grants are eligible for the Afghan SIV program.

""For 20 years, our Afghan partners worked with us and fought with us to accomplish our missions in Afghanistan. They did so with the understanding that if they stood with our soldiers, America would be a place where they could seek refuge. The war may be over, but we can't leave our friends and partners behind,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""While the U.S. military is no longer present in Afghanistan, our mission there is not over,"" said Congressman Peter Meijer. ""We still have thousands of interpreters and other Afghan partners who put themselves and their loved ones at risk now stranded in Afghanistan, and the chaotic and heartbreaking withdrawal that the world witnessed over the last few weeks shows just how vulnerable they still are. By clarifying SIV eligibility requirements and raising the visa cap, we will ensure that our allies are protected and our promises are kept. Our credibility and moral standing in the world depend on the completion of this mission.""

""The SAVE Afghan Partners Act provides vital additional Special Immigrant Visas and reinforces that Afghans who work under U.S. grants and cooperative agreements are within the protections of the SIV program,"" Adam Bates, Policy Counsel with the International Refugee Assistance Project. ""While the formal U.S. evacuation has been declared over, the evacuation will not be complete until every Afghan ally has a pathway to safety. The Afghan SIV program will be an important component of that continued evacuation effort, and this legislation is a step in the right direction.""

""No One Left Behind is honored to support Representative Crow's proposed Showing American Values by Evacuating (SAVE) Afghan Partners Act of 2021. This proposed legislation will appropriately increase the total number of available Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) while expanding eligibility to many more of those at-risk Afghans who rendered vital and honorable service alongside American forces in Afghanistan,""said James Miervaldis, Chairman of No One Left Behind. ""Past shortcomings in the management of this program severely disadvantaged otherwise eligible allies of the United States and this bill, if signed into law, would be an important measure in trying to make up for those past injustices.""

Representative Crow has been a longtime advocate for evacuating our Afghan partners and allies. In June, Crow introduced theAverting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the Afghan SIV cap by an additional 8,000 visas and remove burdensome application requirements that slow down the application process. That bill was signed into law by President Biden as part of the Security Supplemental funding on July 30, 2021.

In May, Crow introduced theHOPE for Afghan SIVs Act, bipartisan legislation to temporarily waive the medical examination requirement for SIV applicants, which is cost prohibitive and difficult for many applicants to safely receive. It passed out of the House on June 29th and was signed into law as part of the Security Supplemental funding on July 30, 2021.

Rep. Meijer was also a co-sponsor of both the ALLIES Act and the HOPE Act.

A total of 34,500 SIVs have been allocated since December 19, 2014.

Find more info on the SIV program here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-leads-congress-number-amendments-filed-spending-bills,Rep. Boebert Leads Congress in Number of Amendments Filed to Spending Bills,2021-08-30,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert filed a whopping 106 amendments —more than any other Member of Congress—and co-sponsored 26 additional amendments to improve the Democrats’ wasteful spending bills and work towards bipartisan solutions that put America first.

Rep. Boebert stated: “Unfortunately, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat establishment blocked votes and debate on even my most bipartisan amendments. My amendments put America first by defunding Planned Parenthood, banning vaccine passports, defunding Green New Deal policies, prohibited using tax dollars to pay for free college for illegal immigrants while Americans are drowning in student debt, defunding leftist colleges that teach Critical Race Theory, banning federal funding for gain of function research in China, prohibiting unconstitutional mandates, fighting Western drought, preventing catastrophic wildfires, supporting mental health for veterans, and implementing many other great policies.”

Top 20 Boebert Nonpartisan Appropriation Amendments:

AMENDMENT # 72(Boeber_164) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $1 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Investigations Budget to help combat drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #73(Boeber_165) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Amendment 73 to Division C.

Summary: Transfers $3 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Construction Budget to help combat drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #75(Boeber_166) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $1 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Colorado River Storage Project to help combat the drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_149) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $3 million from the Environmental Programs and Management account to the DOI Wildland Fire Management account to help prevent catastrophic fires.

AMENDMENT #42 (Boeber_169) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (CJS APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $3 million to police body cameras from DOJ bureaucracy.

AMENDMENT #25 (Boeber_123) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from VA bureaucracy to suicide prevention and mental health services for veterans.

AMENDMENT #27 (Boeber_124) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals from VA bureaucracy to reduce its backlog and process veterans’ claims more quickly.

AMENDMENT #29 (Boeber_125) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2,000,000 to reduce the veterans’ disability claims backlog.

AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_127) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from VA bureaucracy to VA IT systems to assist with reducing the veterans’ disability claims backlog.

AMENDMENT #47 (Boeber_103) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $2 million from BLM bureaucracy to the Wildland Fire Management account to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

AMENDMENT #48 (Boeber_104) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from Forest Service bureaucracy to the National Forest System account to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

AMENDMENT #49 (Boeber_126) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used to move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and associated positions.

Cosponsors: Newhouse (WA), Estes (KS), and Stewart (UT).

AMENDMENT #43 (Boeber_130) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million to assist homeless Native American veterans from HUD Bureaucracy.

AMENDMENT #39 (Boeber_129) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from HUD bureaucracy to the Inspector General to meet the administration’s budget request for the HUD IG in order to hold federal employees and programs accountable.

AMENDMENT #27(Boeber_102) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from the Environmental Programs and Management account to the Holocaust Memorial Museum account.

AMENDMENT #54(Boeber_143) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers s $2 million from the Agriculture Research Service Salaries and Expenses account under the U.S.D.A. to prevent the spread of noxious weeds (Montezuma County priority).

AMENDMENT #70 (Boeber_134) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised.Transfers funds in the bill toincrease funding for Rural Health Community Facilities.

AMENDMENT #55(Boeber_144) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from climate change modeling to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children.

AMENDEMENT #34 (Boeber_197) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for bonuses for passport employees or senior passport employees until the passport backlog is relieved.

AMENDEMENT #27 (Boeber_190) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Withholds funding to the WHO until the Secretary of State can certify that the WHO has conducted a transparent investigation into the origins of COVID–19 and implemented reforms to improve transparency and international cooperation.

Top 20 Boebert Conservative Appropriation Amendments:

AMENDMENT #32 (Boeber_091) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funding Institutions of Higher Education that teach Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #47 (Boeber_067) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits federal funds for gain of function research in China.

AMENDMENT #64 (Boeber_105) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used to implement vaccine passports.

AMENDMENT #66 (Boeber_106) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used for vaccine lotteries.

AMENDMENT #67 (Boeber_107) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used for the salaries or expenses of any Federal employee going door to door to encourage Americans to get or otherwise provide information about the COVID–19 vaccine.

AMENDMENT #34 (Boeber_171) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for Sanctuary Cities.

AMENDMENT #42 (Boeber_119) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs to grant illegal aliens VA benefits.

AMENDMENT #44 (Boeber_127) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds in this division from being made available for any program, project, or activity that is a congressional earmark.

AMENDMENT #30(Boeber_082) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to alight the White House with rainbow lighting or flying the rainbow flag.

AMENDMENT #87 (Boeber_153) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to fund any activity by the President promoting Obamacare.

AMENDEMENT #33 (Boeber_196) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out a ban on the importation of assault weapons.

AMENDMENT #22 (Boeber_186) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds appropriated in this bill from being used to contribute to the Green Climate Fund.

AMENDMENT #39 (Boeber_174) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes funds for an incentivization program for red flag and gun licensing laws.

AMENDMENT #33 (Boeber_110) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs for gender transition surgeries.

AMENDMENT #122 (Boeber_198) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to compensate any employee who received an immunity agreement in exchange for testimony regarding eco-terrorism tree spiking.

AMENDMENT #23(Boeber_099) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for carrying out EPA’s Endangerment Finding regulations.

AMENDMENT #113(Boeber_146) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO (Boeber_146)

Summary: Prohibits banks from sharing personal customer information with federal agencies without probable cause or a warrant.

AMENDMENT #22(Boeber_101) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for carrying out the 30 x 30 program.

Cosponsor: Smith, Adrian (NE).

AMENDMENT #99(Boeber_109) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Eliminates IRS enforcement budget increase by cutting $416,897,000.

AMENDMENT #71 (Boeber_135) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to establish a National Center on Antiracism and Health Equity.

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AMENDMENT #22 (Boeber_087) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funding to award any discretionary grant or contract that has as a priority any form of race or sex-stereotyping or scapegoating.

AMENDMENT #23 (Boeber_88) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Ensures Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) are eligible for funding.

AMENDMENT #24 (Boeber_092) TO DIVISION AOF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Strikes Sec. 317 which would extend eligibility for Pell to DACA-eligible students.

AMENDMENT #26 (Boeber_093) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Strikes Sec. 314 which would prohibit certain charter school funding.

AMENDMENT #27 (Boeber_086) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Strikes language that would prohibit charter schools with BIE.

AMENDMENT #28(Boeber_095) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds for Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_094) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds to interpret “sex” to mean “sexual orientation or gender” in any civil rights law, including Title IX.

AMENDMENT #31 (Boeber_090) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds for diversity and inclusion training that is based on Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #32 (Boeber_091) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funding Institutions of Higher Education that teach Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #44 (Boeber_076) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits federal funds for Federal Departments or agency services for diversity and inclusion consultants.

AMENDMENT #47 (Boeber_067) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits federal funds for gain of function research in China.

AMENDMENT #49 (Boeber_068) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised Prohibits funds from going to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Headquarters in San Jose, CA.

Amendment #61 (Boeber_151) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised Strikes Sec. 241 which prohibits funding to any organization, including under the Child Welfare or Federal Foster Care programs under parts B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act, that does not comply with gender identity and sexual orientation regulations.

Cosponsors: Duncan (SC), Greene (GA), Roy (TX), Norman (SC), Budd (NC), Hartzler (MO).

Amendment #64 Boeber_105) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised Prohibits funds from being used to implement vaccine passports.

AMENDMENT #65 (Boeber_136) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds for the Ohio State University for the Race, Inclusion, and Social Equity (RAISE) Institute.

AMENDMENT #66 (Boeber_106) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised Prohibits funds from being used for vaccine lotteries.

AMENDMENT #67 (Boeber_107) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised Prohibits funds from being used for the salaries or expenses of any Federal employee going door to door to encourage Americans to get or otherwise provide information about the COVID–19 vaccine.

AMENDMENT #68 (Boeber_132) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to enforce mask mandates.

AMENDMENT #69 (Boeber_133) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used to fund HRSA’s diversity pipeline programs.

AMENDMENT #70 (Boeber_134) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Revised.Transfers funds in the bill toincrease funding for Rural Health Community Facilities.

AMENDMENT #71 (Boeber_135) TO DIVISION AOF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to establish a National Center on Antiracism and Health Equity.

AMENDMENT #72 (Boeber_137) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to purchase abortifacient contraceptive drugs.

AMENDMENT #73 (Boeber_138) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Expands funding for Rural Health Outreach Programs.

AMENDMENT #160 (Boeber_139) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds to carry out climate change regulations promulgated by the SEC.

AMENDMENT #162 (Boeber_140) TODIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds to issue licenses to radio broadcast stations who are under the control of China.

AMENDMENT #164 (Boeber_142) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO.

Summary: Prohibits funds to provide virus relief loans to China.

AMENDMENT #166 (Boeber_141) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits the U.S. Treasury from creating new climate change programs and mandates.

AMENDMENT #54(Boeber_143) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from the Agriculture Research Service Salaries and Expenses account under the U.S.D.A. to prevent the spread of noxious weeds (Montezuma County priority).

AMENDMENT #55(Boeber_144) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from climate change modeling to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children.

AMENDMENT #70(Boeber_158) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out any regulation or guidance that references or relies on the analysis of the Social Cost of Carbon.

AMENDMENT #71(Boeber_160) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits federal funds from being used to install new charging stations for electronic vehicles.

AMENDMENT # 72(Boeber_164) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $1 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Investigations Budget to help combat drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #73(Boeber_165) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO Amendment 73 to Division C

Summary: Transfers $3 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Corps of Engineers’ Construction Budget to help combat drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #75(Boeber_166) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $3 million from Department of Energy bureaucracy to the Colorado River Storage Project to help combat the drought in the West.

AMENDMENT #28(Boeber_081) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to discriminate on the basis of political or religious beliefs.

AMENDMENT #30(Boeber_082) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to alight the White House with rainbow lighting or flying the rainbow flag.

AMENDMENT #31 (Boeber_083) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to enforce gun control measures against law-abiding citizens.

AMENDMENT #32(Boeber_084) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Prohibits funding to erect another fence around the Capitol Building that is not in response to an immediate direct threat.

AMENDMENT #33(Boeber_085) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding for the SEC to enforce mandatory ESG standards.

AMENDMENT #40(Boeber_073) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds appropriated from being used to alter the likeness of President Andrew Jackson on the $20 Federal reserve note.

AMENDMENT #42(Boeber_077) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits federal funds for NPR.

AMENDMENT #87(Boeber_153) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to fund any activity by the President promoting Obamacare.

AMENDMENT # 96(Boeber_108) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits bonuses for IRS employees failing at their jobs.

AMENDMENT #99(Boeber_109) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Eliminates IRS enforcement budget increase of $416,897,000.

AMENDMENT #102(Boeber_113) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from going to sanctuary cities.

AMENDMENT #104(Boeber_117) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for the United States Postal Service to carry out the Internet Covert Operations Program.

AMENDMENT #107(Boeber_120) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO (Boeber_120)

Summary: Prohibits funds for the United States Postal Service to electrify vehicles.

AMENDMENT #113(Boeber_146) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO (Boeber_146)

Summary: Prohibits banks from sharing personal customer information with federal agencies without probable cause or a warrant.

AMENDMENT #22(Boeber_101) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for carrying out the 30 x 30 program.

AMENDMENT #23(Boeber_099) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for carrying out EPA’s Endangerment Finding regulations.

AMENDMENT #26(Boeber_086) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes language that would prevent new charter school support under the Bureau of Indian Education.

AMENDMENT #27(Boeber_102) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from the Environmental Programs and Management account to the Holocaust Memorial Museum account.

AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_149) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $3 million from the Environmental Programs and Management account to the DOI Wildland Fire Management account.

AMENDMENT #37 (Boeber_128) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised Prohibits funds from being used to list the greater sage-grouse as an endangered species.

AMENDMENT #40 (Boeber_147) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out the Bicycle Transportation Subsidy Benefit Program at the Department of the Interior.

AMENDMENT #43 (Boeber_148) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out the Department-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiative at the Department of the Interior.

AMENDMENT #45 (Boeber_100) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used to carry out any regulation or guidance that references or relies on the analysis of the Social Cost of Carbon.

AMENDMENT #47 (Boeber_103) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $2 million from BLM’s bureaucracy to the Wildland Fire Management account to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

AMENDMENT #48 (Boeber_104) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from the Forest Service bureaucracy to the National Forest System account to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

AMENDMENT #49 (Boeber_126) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Prohibits funds from being used to move the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters and associated positions.

Cosponsors: Newhouse (WA), Estes (KS), and Stewart (UT).

AMENDMENT #122 (Boeber_198) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Late. Prohibits funds from being used to compensate any employee who received an immunity agreement in exchange for testimony regarding eco-terrorism tree spiking.

AMENDMENT #20 (Boeber_097) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19).

AMENDMENT #25 (Boeber_123) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from VA bureaucracy to suicide prevention and mental health services for veterans.

AMENDMENT #27 (Boeber_124) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals from VA bureaucracy to reduce its backlog and process veterans’ claims more quickly.

AMENDMENT #29 (Boeber_125) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2,000,000 to reduce the veterans’ disability claims backlog.

AMENDMENT #30 (Boeber_127) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Revised. Transfers $1 million from VA bureaucracy to VA IT systems to assist with reducing the veterans’ disability claims backlog.

AMENDMENT #33 (Boeber_110) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs for gender transition surgeries.

AMENDMENT #35 (Boeber_111) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from for the Department of Veterans Affairs for abortifacient contraceptive drugs.

AMENDMENT #36 (Boeber_112) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform abortions and abortion counseling.

AMENDMENT #37 (Boeber_114) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Requires complete review on costs and impact on national security to move Space Command from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

AMENDMENT #38 (Boeber_115) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for alternative fuel infrastructure.

AMENDMENT #39 (Boeber_116) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program.

AMENDMENT #41 (Boeber_118) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Eliminates funds appropriated in this bill from being used to fund disinformation education programs.

AMENDMENT #42 (Boeber_119) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs to grant illegal aliens VA benefits.

AMENDMENT #43 (Boeber_121) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for preference hiring recruitment programs.

AMENDMENT #44 (Boeber_127) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMM. PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds in this division from being made available for any program, project, or activity that is considered to be a congressional earmark for purposes of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 117th Congress.

AMENDMENT #24 (Boeber_098) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funding to support public encampments comprised of homeless individuals on the State or local level.

AMENDMENT #39 (Boeber_129) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million from HUD bureaucracy to the Inspector General to meet the administration’s budget request for the HUD IG in order to hold federal employees and programs accountable.

AMENDMENT #43 (Boeber_130) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfers $2 million to assist homeless Native American veterans from HUD bureaucracy.

AMENDMENT #44 (Boeber_132) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits federal funds from being used to promote or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #34 (Boeber_171) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for Sanctuary Cities.

AMENDMENT #35 (Boeber_173) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for a strike force focused on addressing significant firearms trafficking corridors.

AMENDMENT #36 (Boeber_172) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to maintain a database for January 6th Capitol breach prosecutions.

AMENDMENT #37 (Boeber_176) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes Section 534 that requires a report regarding construction of a new headquarters for the FBI.

AMENDMENT #38 (Boeber_178) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes language providing $50,000,000 for a new grant pilot program to provide legal representation to unlawful immigrants seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States.

AMENDMENT #39 (Boeber_174) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes funds for an incentivization program for red flag and gun licensing laws.

AMENDMENT #40 (Boeber_180) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (CJS APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes $10,000,000 for a pilot program for gun buyback and relinquishment.

AMENDMENT #41 (Boeber_181) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (CJS APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes funds to prosecute law enforcement in the courts.

AMENDMENT #42 (Boeber_169) TO H.R. 4505, AS REPORTED (CJS APPROPRIATIONS) OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Transfer $3 million to police body cameras from DOJ bureaucracy.

Amendments to H.R. 4346 – Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022

90. AMENDMENT #13 (Boeber_167) TO H.R. 4346, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strike Section 212 –which authorizes DACA recipients to work in Congress.

91. AMENDMENT #14 (Boeber_168) TO H.R. 4346, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strike Section 214 – which seeks to remove statues in the United States Capitol.

92. AMENDMENT #15 (Boeber_177) TO H.R. 4346, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for the Open World Leadership Center.

93. AMENDMENT #17 (Boeber_179) TO H.R. 4346, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for the creation of a new position of a Deputy Assistant Inspector General.

94. AMENDMENT #18 (Boeber_170) TO H.R. 4346, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes Section 210 that seeks to ban plastic straws and other plastic items.

Amendments to H.R. 4373 – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022

95. AMENDMENT #22 (Boeber_186) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to contribute to the Green Climate Fund.

96. AMENDMENT #24 (Boeber_187) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to contribute to the Clean Technology Fund.

97. AMENDMENT #25 (Boeber_188) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to contribute to the International Monetary Fund.

98. AMENDEMENT #26 (Boeber_189) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Strikes the funding increase mandated in the bill for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and for family planning programs.

99. AMENDEMENT #27 (Boeber_190) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Withholds funding to the WHO until the Secretary of State can certify that the WHO has conducted a transparent investigation into the origins of COVID–19 and implemented reforms to improve transparency and international cooperation.

100. AMENDEMENT #28 (Boeber_191) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to directly or indirectly, to repay debt owed to the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

101. AMENDEMENT #29 (Boeber_192) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for the Department of State’s study of gender parity and racial equity in the employee performance evaluation processes and diversity in promotions.

102. AMENDEMENT #30 (Boeber_094) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for USAID gender training.

103. AMENDEMENT #31 (Boeber_194) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for USAID for the LGBTQI+ persons portfolio.

104. AMENDEMENT #32 (Boeber_195) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out Executive Order 14027: Establishment of the Climate Change Support Office.

105. AMENDEMENT #33 (Boeber_196) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to carry out a ban on the importation of assault weapons.

106. AMENDEMENT #34 (Boeber_197) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. BOEBERT OF COLORADO

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used for bonuses for passport employees or senior passport employees until the passport backlog is relieved.

All Cosponsored Amendments:

AMENDMENT #74 (Cole_015) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MR. COLE OF OKLAHOMA.

Summary: Prohibit funds for any abortion or health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion, except if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest or the case where a woman suffers from a life-threatening physical condition.

AMENDMENT #91 (McClai_036) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. MCCLAIN OF MICHIGAN.

Summary: Prohibits funds to conduct or support research on human fetal tissue obtained from an induced abortion.

AMENDMENT #101 (BishNC_026) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (LABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Summary: Prohibits funding from teaching or advancing Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #106 TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MR. LUETKEMEYER OF MISSOURI. Luetke_041

Summary: Prohibits federal funds in this act to be used to conduct or support any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

AMENDMENT #116 (Wagner_030) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. WAGNER OF MISSOURI.

Summary: Prohibits funds for an entity that provides abortions if, in the case of an abortion or attempted abortion that results in a child born alive, a health care practitioner present at the birth does not exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of such child as would be rendered to any other child born alive at the same age.

AMENDMENT #134 (Lesko_047) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MRS. LESKO OF ARIZONA.

Summary: Strikes language that restricts Title X Family Planning grant eligibility for life-affirming family planning grantees.

AMENDMENT #168 (Biggs_084) TO DIVISION A OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 (LABOR, HHS, EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BIGGS OF ARIZONA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to release an unaccompanied alien child to a sponsor unless the sponsor is the parent or legal guardian or the child, the sponsor is lawfully present in the United States, and the sponsor and every member of the sponsor's household have passed a criminal background check.

AMENDMENT #21 (Tiffan_029) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MR. TIFFANY OF WISCONSIN

Summary: Prohibits funds in contravention of Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding access to means-tested public benefits by non-citizens.

AMENDMENT #23 (Tiffan_031) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117-12 OFFERED BY MR. TIFFANY OF WISCONSIN

Summary: Prohibits funds to carry out Section 1005 of the American Rescue Act (Public Law 117-2) relating to ""Loan Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers.""

AMENDMENT #25 (Bishnc_027) TO DIVISION B OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to teach or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #28 (Bishnc_028) TO DIVISION C OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to teach or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #10 (Hinson_027) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MRS. HINSON OF IOWA

Summary: Reinstates DC Hyde (Dornan) Amendment, to prohibit taxpayer funding from being used for abortions in Washington, DC, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest.

AMENDMENT #76 (SmithNJ_037) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY

Summary: Prohibits funds for the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, except in the instances of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.

AMENDMENT #83 (BishNC_029) TO DIVISION D OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (FINANCIAL SERVICES & GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to teach or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #28 (Tiffan_028) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MR. TIFFANY OF WISCONSIN

Summary: Prohibits funds to add the Gray Wolf to the federal list of threatened or endangered species.

AMENDMENT #64 (Newhou_023) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 OFFERED BY MR. NEWHOUSE OF WASHINGTON

Summary: Prohibits funds to designate or list the greater sage-grouse as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

AMENDMENT 72 (BishNC_030) TO DIVISION E OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to teach or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT #65 (BishNC_031) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117 12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to promote or advance Critical Race Theory concepts.

AMENDMENT 44 (BishNC_032) TO DIVISION G OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (TRANSPORTATION & HUD APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits funds from being used to promote or advance Critical Race Theory.

AMENDMENT 16 (Hinson_032) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MRS. HINSON OF IOWA

Summary: Prevents taxpayer funding from going to foreign entities that support or perform forced abortions and involuntary sterilizations.

AMENDEMENT 70 (BishNC_035) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA

Summary: Prohibits federal funds from being used to promote or advance Critical Race Theory concepts.

AMENDMENT 72 (RoyTX_089) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED (DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS OFFERED BY MR. ROY OF TEXAS

Summary: Prohibits funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

AMENDMENT 78 (SmithNJ_046) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY

Summary: Prohibits foreign aid from being spent for abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce anyone to practice abortion or involuntary sterilization.

AMENDMENT 86 (SmithNJ_042) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY

Summary: Prohibits funds for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

AMENDMENT 101 (SmithNJ_047) TO H.R. 4373, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY

Summary: Removes new language prohibiting any President from reinstituting a requirement that foreign nongovernmental organizations to agree, as a condition of their receipt of US grant money, not to promote or perform abortion.

AMENDMENT #65 (BishNC_031) TO DIVISION F OF RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 117–12 (MILCON & VA APPROPRIATIONS DIVISION) OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NORTH CAROLINA",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-september-staff-mobile-office-hours,Rep. Boebert Releases September Staff Mobile Office Hours,2021-08-30,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this September.

Representative Lauren 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, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.”

Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

September mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours

Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library

Small Meeting Room

811 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO

1:00pm-3:00pm

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Dolores County Mobile Office Hours

Dolores County Administration Building

Dolores County Commissioners Board Room

409 North Main Street

Dove Creek, CO

1:00pm-3:00pm

Friday, September 10, 2021

Rio Blanco Mobile Office Hours

Rio Blanco County Annex Building

17497 Highway 64

Rangely, CO

11:30am-1:00pm

Monday, September 13, 2021

Huerfano County Mobile Office Hours

La Veta Community Center

131 E. Ryus Ave

La Veta, CO

2:00pm-4:00pm

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Conejos County Mobile Office Hours

La Jara Town Hall

221 Broadway Street

La Jara, CO

1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

La Plata County Mobile Office Hours

Pine River Library

Study Room 113

395 Bayfield Center Drive

Bayfield, CO

2:30pm-4:00pm

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Costilla County Mobile Office Hours

Costilla Commissioners’ Meeting Room

352 Main Street

San Luis, CO

1:00pm-2:00pm

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Mineral County Mobile Office Hours

Mineral County Administration Building

Administration Conference Room

1201 North Main Street

Creede, CO

9:45am-11:00am

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Hinsdale County Mobile Office Hours

Hinsdale County Administration Building

County Commissioners Meeting/Board Room

311 Henson Street

Lake City, CO

12:30pm-1:45pm

Monday, September 27, 2021

Alamosa County Mobile Office Hours

Alamosa County Administrative Building

8900 Independence Way

Alamosa, CO",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-announces-nearly-13m-local-health-center-promoting,Congressman Jason Crow Announces Nearly $1.3M for Local Health Center Promoting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing,2021-08-30,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Funding for the Center for Health, Work, & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora, Colorado Was Awarded Following Crow's Letter of Support

AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today announces $1,282,563 in Center for Disease Control (CDC) funding for the Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) in Aurora Colorado, which helps advance the overall safety, health, and well-being of workers in the Rocky Mountain region. With Congressman Crow's support, CHWE received this grant to continue conducting research and designing practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges.

""The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county,"" wrote Congressman Jason Crow in his letter on behalf of this funding.

""In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community,"" he continued.

""With this award, our Center, based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, will continue to collaborate with business leaders and employees to protect workers who are at the greatest risk of job-related injuries and illness,"" said Dr. Lee Newman, Director of CHWE. ""The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that we need healthy and safe workplaces, or else our well-being, productivity and prosperity suffer. In particular, we will continue to work with small businesses in the district and across the state, including an increased focus on partnering with minority-owned businesses, agribusinesses, and educational institutions.""

""We are grateful to Congressman Crow and other members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation who have expressed their support and share our commitment to protect and promote the well-being of workers in the state of Colorado,"" continued Dr. Newman.

The award will fund three new research projects led by investigators from the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), CU School of Medicine, and Colorado State University (CSU). Dr. Cathy Bradly, professor and associate dean for research at the ColoradoSPH and deputy director of the CU Cancer Center, will partner with Dr. Lee Newman and Dr. Lili Tenney to lead a five-year study that examines the employment experience of low-income, Latino men newly diagnosed with cancer. This flagship project will test a clinical-based Total Worker Health (TWH) intervention delivered by oncology care teams to improve patients' ability to continue working during cancer therapy.

Dr. Kathy James, associate professor at ColoradoSPH, and Dr. Gwen Fisher, associate professor at CSU, will launch a new project that addresses behavioral health for farm workers and owners in the San Luis Valley of southern rural Colorado. A growing body of evidence shows that anxiety, depression, suicide, and other behavioral health challenges occur at significantly higher rates among U.S. agricultural workers, magnified by physical isolation from medical providers. The project will further investigate the contributions to this crisis and form a network of community partners and providers to better support the community.

The third project will be a two-year study to adapt and test a workforce mental health intervention with emergency preparedness programs in Pre K-8 schools (led by ColoradoSPH assistant professors Dr. Courtney Welton-Mitchel and Dr. Natalie Schwatka). The project will review and co-create revisions to emergency preparedness plans and the mental health supports in participating schools.

The award will also support the center's TWH initiatives including Health Links™, a program providing businesses with TWH assessment, certification, and advising. The outreach core, led by Dr. Tenney, will focus on dissemination and implementation projects to reach underserved organizations and working communities including small businesses, Latinx, and Black workforces. The award will support the development of new TWH training in the areas of behavioral health, leadership, and emerging issues.

CHWE, which is located at the Colorado School of Public Health, is one of six recipients across the country to receive a total of $6 million in funding through the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH).

The full text of Congressman Crow's letter of support for this funding can be found here and below.

Lee Newman, MD, MA

Distinguished University Professor,

Colorado School of Public Health and School of Medicine

Director, Center for Health, Work & Environment

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

13001 E. 17th Place, Mailstop B119 Aurora, CO 80045

Dear Dr. Newman:

I write to urge your full and fair consideration of the request made by the Center for Health, Work & Environment for the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) to renew their cooperative agreement. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly emphasized the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of working Coloradans and their families. The concept of Total Worker Health holds great promise for improving both job safety and well-being of the workforce in Colorado and across the county. I am proud that the district I represent is home to one of the six National Centers of Excellence in Total Worker Health.

Through the Health Links program, the Center for Health, Work & Environment works directly with mostly small businesses in Aurora, Colorado and the surrounding communities to implement and improve workplace health and safety programs. They work closely with over 370 businesses across the State of Colorado including 46 businesses in my district. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center quickly pivoted to partner with the Tri-County Health Department and other community public health entities to provide employers with much needed guidance on how to keep workers safe, employed, and productive. The emphasis on workers' mental health, in addition to practical ways of protecting workers from exposure to the virus, have been particularly valuable to our community.

I am pleased to see that the proposed NIOSH corporative agreement included language that ensured the continued focus on the needs of small enterprises and engagement with community stakeholders. Importantly, these projects specifically address the well-being of teachers and staff in Aurora Public Schools, early childhood educators, agricultural workers, and cancer survivors, who strive to continue working while receiving treatment. I applaud the Center's continued efforts of addressing workplace protection for some of the most diverse and vulnerable workers.

On behalf of my constituents, I urge you to complete your full and fair consideration as quickly as possible to ensure assistance can made available to those small businesses in need. If you have any other needs or would like to keep me apprised of the decision reached by NIOSH, please contact Veronica Shotts at Veronica.Shotts@mail.house.gov or 720-748-7514.

Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-jason-crow-and-doug-lamborn-introduce-bipartisan-legislation,Representatives Jason Crow and Doug Lamborn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish A Space Force National Guard and Reserve,2021-08-30,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Doug Lamborn (CO-05), both members of the House Armed Services Committee and Co-Chairs of the House Space Force Caucus, joined in introducing the Space National Guard Establishment Act. This bipartisan legislation will establish a Space National Guard as a Reserve component of the Space Force.

""The U.S. National Guard is critical to defending our interests in space and protecting our force on the ground. And with more than a third of all National Guard members assigned to space missions residing here in Colorado, our state will play a key role in providing a proven, ready, combat reserve to Space Force. Expanding the Force to include this National Guard component will ensure mission readiness as we continue U.S. dominance in space."" said Congressman Jason Crow.

""For 25 years, our National Guard space units have provided operational and tactical assistance to protect our nation's vital interests in space and enhance our military lethality. Today, they work side-by-side with their active-duty counterparts, both in uniform and often as civilian contractors, bringing vital experience to the mission that enhances our national security space enterprise. This important legislation would officially create the Space National Guard. Colorado has more Guardsmen conducting space missions than any state in the Union. I am happy to join Rep. Crow on this important issue,"" said Congressman Doug Lamborn.

While the U.S. Space force has been established, there remains no reserve component for this new service. Creating a Space National Guard will provide a proven, combat-ready reserve component to the Space Force.

Nearly 2,000 personnel across 14 National Guard units have space-related missions, including some in Colorado. Colorado has the largest number of Guardsmen conducting space missions of any state.

Earlier this summer, Air Force and Space Force leadership told House Armed Services Committee members that they have completed a report required by the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act detailing how they would organize Guard and Reserve components within the Space Force.

In October 2020, Crow and Lamborn started the House Space Force Caucus to help Members and their staff about the U.S. Space Force and advocate on the Hill on behalf of our nation's youngest military Service.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-crow-malinowski-kim-lead-bicameral-group-asking-president,"Representatives Crow, Malinowski, & Kim Lead Bicameral Group Asking President Biden to Assist in Evacuating High-Risk Partners in Collaboration with NGOs",2021-08-29,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), member of the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Andy Kim (NJ-03), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, today led a group of colleagues asking President Biden to assist in evacuating high-risk partners in collaboration with NGOs. The letter, co-signed by seven additional bicameral Members, requested that the Administration assure that all screened, vetted and eligible individuals currently located at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) will be evacuated, and that the United States evacuate remaining Afghan partners who are at the most acute risk through all available means.

""We are grateful that you have repeatedly and consistently committed to fulfilling America's sacred promise to evacuate SIV applicants and other Afghan partners who are at risk due to their service to the U.S. Government or their work to advance democracy, women's rights, or rule-of-law over the past two decades,"" wrote the lawmakers.

""Recognizing the urgency of safely evacuating all remaining diplomatic, military, and other USG personnel, it is imperative that we keep our commitments to all those who have made the difficult journey into HKIA and are now one step removed from safety,"" they continued. ""Our NGO partners on the ground are positioned to immediately help save hundreds of the most threatened Afghans by means of a convoy planned and executed in the next 24-48 hours.""

In addition to Crow, Malinowski, and Kim, co-signers of the letter include U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-10), and Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-51), Katie, Porter (CA-45), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Scott Peters (D-CA-52), and Peter Welch (D-VA).

This letter comes just under two days before the Biden Administration's deadline of withdrawing their evacuation effort in Kabul.

See the full text of the letter here and below.

President Joseph Biden

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Biden,

We write with concern regarding the many Afghans who remain in-country and whose lives are at imminent and grave risk as a consequence of their partnership with the United States.

We are grateful that you have repeatedly and consistently committed to fulfilling America's sacred promise to evacuate SIV applicants and other Afghan partners who are at risk due to their service to the U.S. Government or their work to advance democracy, women's rights, or rule-of-law over the past two decades. We could not agree more with your recent statement that ""The United States stands by its commitment that we've made to these people, and it includes other vulnerable Afghans, such as women leaders and journalists."" America has a moral obligation to ensure the safe, secure, and humane passage to a new home, and to welcome these friends and partners with open arms.

While recognizing that evolving security risks necessitate prioritizing force protection, it is in the spirit of those commitments that we make the following requests:

We request your assurance that all screened, vetted and eligible individuals currently located on HKIA will be evacuated.

Recognizing the urgency of safely evacuating all remaining diplomatic, military, and other USG personnel, it is imperative that we keep our commitments to all those who have made the difficult journey into HKIA and are now one step removed from safety.

We request that you evacuate remaining Afghan partners who are at the most acute risk, through all available means.

We continue to offer our unqualified support in this effort. Our NGO partners on the ground are positioned to immediately help save hundreds of the most threatened Afghans by means of a convoy planned and executed in the next 24-48 hours.

The NGOs standing by to conduct this transportation are longtime partner organizations with current capability on the ground. They have all already collected relevant biodata, screened for the most urgent cases, and shown an ability to coordinate with USG operations inside HKIA (and elsewhere in the country). These organizations will coordinate the convoy buses and have developed a manifest of vetted individuals who require immediate evacuation, based on consultations with longtime trusted partners, including certain USG government agencies and offices. These organizations also have recent experience working with the USG on HKIA convoys, including an understanding of the security risks and perimeter protocols.

The organizations in question are prepared to adjust lists and operations to fit the priorities and operational needs of the U.S. mission. Their combined list comprises a broad range of individuals who have worked in many different sectors supported by the United States over the last 20 years, including investigative journalists, women's rights activists, democracy workers, former Afghan government officials, human rights defenders, and judges, and other people who have been critical partners in the pursuit of democracy and freedom in Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, these are the Afghan friends, allies, and partners we in Congress have sought to support.

It is our understanding that everyone on these convoys will have appropriate paperwork and documentation – either to come to the United States under P1, P2, or Parole eligibility or to go to other countries, with required visas and documentation. Potential convoy participants are aware of the serious risk that could be incurred by participating in this effort but have taken the individual decision that the opportunity to leave the country, under the initial umbrella of the U.S. evacuation operation, presents less of a risk than remaining in Afghanistan under the Taliban. We believe that as a consequence of their partnership with the United States, their lives are now at grave and immediate risk.

Thank you for your life-saving efforts to date to evacuate tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan. We appreciate your immediate and urgent attention to this request and look forward to working closely with you to ensure the safety and protection of these at-risk Afghans.

Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-video-link-press-availability-addressing-situation,Congressman Jason Crow Video Link for Press Availability Addressing the Situation in Afghanistan,2021-08-26,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Crow is a Former Army Ranger Who Served Two Tours In Afghanistan and Sits on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today held a remote press availability to address the ongoing situation on the ground in Afghanistan. The Pentagon has confirmed that 12 service members have been killed and 15 injured between two explosions at the Kabul airport.

Find a video download link for that call here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-helps-take-first-step-toward-passing-once-generation,Congressman Jason Crow Helps Take First Step Toward Passing Once-In-A-Generation Investment in American People and Communities,2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today's Vote Charts Pathway to Pass the Build Back Better Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today helped take the first step toward passing a once-in-a-generation investment for the American people and communities. Crow voted to pass H.Res. 601, which is a procedural motion to begin the process to pass the $3.5 trillion Budget Reconciliation package (the ""Build Back Better Plan"") and the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (H.R. 3684) later this fall.

Today's resolution will get the ball rolling for 13 House and 12 Senate committees to begin designing the Budget Reconciliation Package. That $3.5 trillion package is set to deliver transformative change for American families including: child care, home health care, paid family and medical leave, free universal pre-K, ongoing Child Tax Credit payments, workforce development, expanded Medicare benefits, closing the Medicaid coverage gap, addressing the climate crisis, and more.

See more information on that package and the process by which it will pass here.

​""Coloradans have seen firsthand how our infrastructure has failed to keep up with our rapid growth and the strains that puts on the Denver area. Today's vote will lay the groundwork to pass major investments in our community. As we rebuild our roads, bridges, and water infrastructure for the 21st century, we're going to support hardworking families and tackle our climate goals while we do it. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we make once-in-a-generation investments that will improve life for every Coloradan,"" said Congressman Jason Crow.

The House and Senate must write the reconciliation infrastructure package by September 15th. The resolution passed today also sets a deadline for the House to consider the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal by September 27th.

S.Con.Res. 14, the procedural resolution that was passed today is supported by key labor unions, including SEIU, AFL-CIO, and the National Education Association.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-votes-reinforce-voting-rights-coloradans,Congressman Jason Crow Votes to Reinforce Voting Rights for Coloradans,2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) to protect American voters from discrimination by restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). This critical legislation will restore key protections of the VRA which were gutted by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision and more recently in the 2021 Brnovich v. DNC decision.

""The right to vote has been sacred to our country since our founding. But since the Big Lie, states across the country have tried to enact restrictive, anti-voter laws. It's never been more urgent than it is today to protect the right to vote,"" said Congressman Jason Crow. ""I was proud to help pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, named in honor of my friend and mentor, the great John Lewis. Today we are taking a critical step in the right direction to ensure more Americans have access to their fundamental right to vote.""

The passage of this legislation comes amid the most coordinated state-level effort to restrict the right to vote in generations and follows a months-long investigation by the House Committee on Administration and House Committee on the Judiciary into the status of voting rights in America.

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of restrictive voting laws have been introduced in Republican-controlled state legislatures. These efforts have seen dozens of these bills become law in 18 states, including Florida, Georgia, and Arizona.

Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for good government and voter access. Crow helped pass a previous version of H.R. 4 in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. That bill stalled in the Republican-controlled Senate. As his first bill, Crow introduced the End Dark Money Act, a bill to crack down on dark money spending and make elected officials accountable to those they represent.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-delivers-legislative-victories-colorado-through-accepted,Rep. Boebert Delivers Legislative Victories for Colorado Through Accepted Appropriations Requests,2021-08-23,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image

August 23, 2021

Rep. Lauren Boebert secured key legislative wins for rural Colorado by passing appropriations requests that will support rural communities, combat Western drought, prevent wildfires, support farmers and ranchers, and increase access to rural healthcare as part of the appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2022.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Even though the appropriations bills are still Democrat wish-lists, I was able to improve them by adding key appropriations requests that will combat Western drought, bring funding to rural communities, prevent wildfires, actively manage our forests, support farmers and ranchers, and increase access to rural healthcare. I’ll never stop fighting for rural Colorado, and I will keep working to make sure that our Western values are represented in the final appropriations package that Congress passes this year.”

Background:

Rep. Boebert advocated for rural Colorado to the Appropriations Committee and was able to secure seven appropriations requests that support rural Colorado:

Rep. Boebert secured $1.8 billion in appropriations requests for Community Health Centers that provide medical care to rural communities. Community Health Centers save the health care system $24 billion annually since they cost less than one-sixth of an average visit to an emergency room. In Colorado’s Third Congressional District, there are eight Community Health Centers, and this appropriations request will provide better access to quality medical care, provide more jobs, and strengthen rural communities.

Rep. Boebert secured $137.6 million in additional funding for Water Conservation and Delivery for the Bureau of Reclamation in order to combat Western drought and deliver clean and sustainable water to rural Colorado. The Arkansas Valley Conduit was authorized 60 years ago, and it is almost time to start construction on this long-overdue project. The extra funding will help the Bureau of Reclamation move this project forward and supply clean water from the Pueblo Reservoir to 50,000 people throughout Southeastern Colorado where groundwater is naturally contaminated by harmful microorganisms and radionuclides.

Rep. Boebert previously called on the Biden administration to fully the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program in its fiscal year 2022 budget, and she also secured an appropriations request to fully fund the PILT program. More than 55% of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is federal land, so PILT payments are critical for county governments to make up for lost revenue due to the large presence of tax-free federal land in their jurisdictions.

Rep. Boebert secured $13 million for the U.S. Forest Service to address high-priority invasive species and pests like the bark beetle infestations ravaging Colorado and creating deadly wildfire hazards. Bark beetle-killed trees are deadly kindling for wildfires, and bark beetles have taken over 1.8 million acres of forest in Colorado since 2000. As the bark beetle epidemic continues to grow, Colorado experienced the largest wildfires in state history in 2020, and wildfires have been raging throughout this past summer. This victory will put the Forest Service on the right path to preventing wildfires and responsibly managing our forests.

Rep. Boebert secured $10 million for the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage for a number of already authorized projects like the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project that provides irrigation to the Southern Ute Indians. This project has become dangerous in the past few years due to agency neglect and maintenance issues, and this funding will help address these problems and increase responsible water storage.

Rep. Boebert secured $1 million in appropriations requests for the Wolf-Livestock Loss Demonstration Program to compensate farmers and ranchers whose livestock are killed by wolves reintroduced by federal programs. Since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates the gray wolf recovery program, it bears the responsibility for ensuring that ranchers and livestock producers are compensated for wolf attacks, and Rep. Boebert’s appropriations request will ensure that it fulfills that moral duty.

Rep. Boebert secured another win for farmers and ranchers by securing an appropriations request that delays the implementation of Electronic Logging Devices for livestock haulers for one year as the industry awaits a determination from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on the hours of service for livestock haulers. Federal bureaucracy shouldn’t be meddling in the complexities of livestock hauling, since it is difficult to load and unload livestock at rest areas. Until workable hours of service rules are established, livestock haulers shouldn’t have any more bureaucracy shoved down their throats.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-boebert-and-westerman-visit-montrose-forest-products-and-attend-lumber,Reps. Boebert and Westerman Visit Montrose Forest Products and Attend Lumber Roundtable,2021-08-23,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman visited Montrose Forest Products to meet with Colorado stakeholders to discuss the importance of actively managing our forests and the timber industry.

Rep. Boebert stated: “Forest management is a pillar of rural communities. I’m grateful Ranking Member Westerman drove through the night to come out and see the mill in Montrose firsthand and visit with the local community. Extremist attacks have reduced the number of sawmills in the United States from 1,311 in 1995 to just over 200 today. I’m proud of our timber industry, and since 2012, Montrose Forest Products has invested over $42 million into the mill and our local economy. Their important work helps manage our forests responsibly, and 40% of the lumber they currently process is beetle-killed. My Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act supports mills and local counties by increasing the amount of board feet harvested per year from public lands. My bill harnesses the power of private industry to improve forest health, protect the environment, reinvest in rural communities, and prevent wildfires.""

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Background:

Montrose Forest Products is a strong economic driver for rural Colorado, and since 2012, it has invested over $42 million into the mill and rural economies. 96% of the wood that Montrose Forest Products processes comes from public lands. The mill cuts 350,000 board feet per day which is enough to fill 12 truckloads. Rep. Boebert’s Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act will help ensure a reliable supply of timber while also greatly improving forest health and reducing carbon emissions.

Reps. Boebert and Westerman heard from foresters, local elected officials, and other community representatives about different challenges in our forests that impact supply. Even though the company is doing well, they are still facing difficulties hiring enough qualified workers due to things like expanded government unemployment bonuses. In June, Colorado Reps. Boebert, Buck, and Lamborn sent a letter to Governor Polis calling on him to follow the lead of neighboring states and decline expanded federal unemployment bonuses in order to incentivize Coloradans to get back to work and fill the record number of job openings.

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Montrose Forest Products has done a great job helping reduce the devastation caused by the western bark beetle epidemic. Beetle-killed trees are dangerous for firefighters, since they are highly combustible kindling for catastrophic wildfires. In order to mitigate the risk of catastrophic fires, beetle-killed trees need to be removed and processed at mills like Montrose Forest Products before they rot and twist. In past years, 80-100% of the lumber Montrose Forest Products processed was beetle-killed. Now, 40% of the lumber that goes through Montrose Forest Products is beetle-killed.

Rep. Boebert’s Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act will use increased revenue from timber receipts to establish the fully-paid-for Western Bark Beetle Epidemic Fund to remove beetle-killed trees in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. In addition to protecting rural communities from deadly wildfires, this provision will strengthen the economy, improve the environment, and create long-term solutions for forest health.

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https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-statement-developing-situation-afghanistan,Rep. Jason Crow Statement on the Developing Situation in Afghanistan,2021-08-15,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement regarding the developing situation in Afghanistan.

""Today my heart has broken. Like most combat veterans of this war, I left part of myself in Afghanistan. This is not how any of us wanted it to end.""

""There will be time to debate the failures, missteps, and lost opportunities of the past 20 years, but today our mission is clear: hold the Kabul airport as long as possible and get all U.S. citizens and as many Afghan partners out as possible.""

""That is our only task right now, we will debate the rest later.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-jason-crow-sends-bipartisan-letter-biden-administration-calling,Representative Jason Crow Sends Bipartisan Letter to the Biden Administration Calling for Immediate Evacuation of At-Risk U.S. Partners from Kabul,2021-08-14,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in light of the rapidly deteriorating security conditions in Kabul, Afghanistan, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) led over 30 colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden calling for an immediate evacuation of U.S. citizens, Afghan partners, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants, and democracy workers who are at risk of Taliban retaliation.

The letter comes as the Biden-Harris administration announced additional troop deployments to assist with the evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Kabul due to serious national security concerns. In the past week, the Taliban has made significant gains, including taking the secondand third-largest cities. Reports continue to come out of Taliban squads going door to door in surrounding villages with the intent of hunting and killing U.S. partners and allied Afghan nationals.

""The safety of U.S. diplomats and military personnel must be our first priority. But we must also evacuate Afghans eligible for Special Immigrant Visas. All public and private resources must now be mobilized to save not just those eligible for SIVs but as many other vulnerable Afghans as possible,"" House members wrote.

The lawmakers say given the urgency of the current situation, a diplomatic effort is needed to persuade Afghanistan's neighbors to open their borders now. The letter calls for the Administration to find a destination to which Afghans eligible for P2 status and SIVs can be evacuated now.

The letter was signed by Reps. Crow, Malinowski, Meeks, Schiff, Meijer, Murphy, Slotkin, Phillips, Dunn, Khanna, Kinzinger, Keating, Raskin, Price, Manning, Buck, Vela, Welch, Waltz, Miller-Meeks, Connolly, Jayapal, Levin, Wild, Bacon, Spanberger, Peters, Jacobs, Brown, Moulton, Wenstrup, Bera, Fitzpatrick, Sherrill, Cooper, Blumenauer, and Malliotakis.

A PDF copy of the letter can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-secures-116-million-initial-emergency-relief-funding-reopen-i-70,Colorado Secures $11.6 Million in Initial Emergency Relief Funding to Reopen I-70,2021-08-11,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert helped secure $11.6 million from the Department of Transportation in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to help reopen I-70 as quickly and as safely as possible.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I applaud the Department of Transportation for quickly responding to our bipartisan request for $11.6 million in emergency relief to reopen I-70 as quickly and as safely as possible. This is a great first step, and we expect even more federal resources to be on the way in the near future to authorize getting I-70 reopened quickly and reimbursing Colorado for the significant expenditures involved with the mudslides that have closed this important federal interstate. I put Colorado first and will continue to work closely with CDOT, Governor Polis, and the entire delegation to reopen I-70.”

Background:

Recently, mudslides caused severe damage to I-70, the main corridor connecting Colorado’s Western Slope with the Front Range. Colorado Department of Transportation officials estimated that it would take several weeks to clear just one lane of traffic going each direction on the highway. The full support of the federal government is necessary to assist efforts to get I-70 reopened.

On Saturday, Rep. Boebert joined the entire bipartisan and bicameral Colorado congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70. In response, the Department of Transportation granted 11.6 million in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to go to reopening I-70 and potentially could provide up to $116 million per the delegation and Governor’s request.

Rep. Boebert is continuing to lead Colorado’s House of Representatives delegation in a draft letter calling on President Biden to approve Governor Polis’ request for a federal Stafford disaster declaration. Once the Governor has made this request the delegation letter will be sent. Once approved, this will open up even more federal funding for costs associated with reopening I-70.

Rep. Boebert has been actively monitoring the I-70 mudslides, and she received a briefing from Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation last Monday. She pledged to offer her full support and to work to secure federal disaster assistance, and she’s delivered on that promise by securing initial funding from the Department of Transportation and by continuing to lead on the emergency declaration effort.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-surveys-mudslide-damage-closed-i-70,Rep. Boebert Surveys the Mudslide Damage that Closed I-70,2021-08-11,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, led by and at the request of Rep. Lauren Boebert, the Congresswoman, Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes, Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, Colorado State Representative Janice Rich, and Colorado State Senator Ray Scott were given a tour of the I-70 mudslide damage by CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew, CDOT Regional Commissioner Cathy Hall, and a number of CDOT and Forest Service officials.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I am grateful to all the contractors and CDOT employees who are working around the clock to reopen this critical artery for Western Colorado and the West. Having an opportunity to see this catastrophic disaster firsthand has reinforced the severity of this event and the need for long-term resiliency. I will continue leading the charge to get I-70 fully reopened while collaborating with regional stakeholders to find viable solutions moving forward.”

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Background:

Rep. Boebert has been leading the charge to get I-70 reopened, following severe mudslide damage that forced the closure of this major interstate. All four lanes of traffic were covered by huge piles of debris, and some of the interstate’s concrete support structures appeared severely damaged. Additionally, the highway itself was damaged, and it will need extensive repairs.

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The Colorado Department of Transportation is confident that, with the support of federal resources, it will be able to have at least one lane of traffic going in each direction clear by this Saturday. However, it is likely to be several months before I-70 is fully repaired.

On Saturday, Rep. Boebert joined the entire bipartisan and bicameral Colorado congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70. In response, the Department of Transportation granted 11.6 million in initial Emergency Relief for Federal-aid Highways to go to reopening I-70 and potentially could provide up to $116 million per the delegation and Governor’s request.

Rep. Boebert is continuing to lead Colorado’s House of Representatives delegation in a draft letter calling on President Biden to approve Governor Polis’ request for a federal Stafford disaster declaration. Once the Governor has made this request the delegation letter will be sent. Once approved, this will open up even more federal funding for costs associated with reopening I-70.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-mccaul-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-provide-terminally-ill,"DeGette, McCaul introduce bipartisan legislation to provide terminally ill children comfort without taking away hope",2021-08-11,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide terminally ill children covered under Medicaid the option to pursue hospice and palliative care without having to forgo other potentially life-saving treatments.

The Children's Program of All-Inclusive Coordinated Care (ChiPACC) Act of 2021 would create an optional Medicaid benefit for hospice and palliative care for children with life-threatening diseases.

Under current law, Medicaid does not provide coverage for palliative care. And to receive Medicaid coverage for hospice care, children must first forgo any further curative treatments aimed at curing their illness.

""No parent should be required to give up hope in order to give their child the comfort they deserve,"" DeGette said. ""This bill will provide families the services and support they need to ensure their children receive the best care possible.""

""Families of children with life-threatening conditions should not have to worry if their child will receive proper care,"" McCaul said. ""This vital piece of legislation will give children and their families access to proper medical care from the very start to give the child a fighting chance. I am proud to be a voice for the most vulnerable among us.""

If approved, the legislation would allow terminally ill children covered under Medicaid to receive hospice and palliative care without having to forgo further curative treatments for their illnesses or relinquish coverage for other medical services. It will also eliminate the requirement that families secure a doctor's certification that their child has less than six months before Medicaid will cover such expenses.

Under the terms of the bill, each family would be provided with a specialized care plan for their child covering a range of services including palliative, counseling, respite, expressive therapy and bereavement – which, combined, aim to give both patients and their loved ones the comfort and peace of mind they deserve.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-leads-180-house-democrats-urge-leadership-prioritize-clean-energy-tax,Crow Leads 180+ House Democrats to Urge Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Incentives in Infrastructure Package,2021-08-10,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress advances legislation to rebuild and renew America's infrastructure, more than 180 members of the U.S. House of Representatives – led by U.S. Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), Mike Levin (D-CA), and A. Donald McEachin (D-VA) – are today urging House leadership to include important clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the plan.

The lawmakers argue that these provisions will not only help the clean energy sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, but also play a key role in combating the climate crisis. In the face of the new report from the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change showing a ‘Code Red' in the climate fight, there is even greater urgency to enact clean energy incentives.

""These incentives will play a critical role in America's economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner,"" wrote the House lawmakers in their letter today to Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer. ""We look forward to working with you to include a stable, predictable, and long-term clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax platform in the infrastructure package this year.""

The letter comes as the Senate begins to consider a $3.5 trillion budget resolution with reconciliation instructions, paving the way for enactment of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform, with a direct pay option, that:

Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden's goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035;

Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification;

Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and

Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation manufacturing.

The clean energy sector was projected to add 175,000 jobs in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry and roughly 300,000 clean energy workers were still out of work in the beginning of 2021. Lawmakers argue that the clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives will help bring these jobs back, while supporting strong labor standards and domestic manufacturing.

""The importance of clean energy tax policy is made even more apparent and urgent with record-high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, unprecedented drought across the West, and the impacts of tropical storms felt up and down the East Coast,"" the lawmakers added.

In addition to U.S. Reps. Blumenauer, Barragan, Crow, Levin, and McEachin, the letter was signed by Reps. Adams, Auchincloss, Axne, Bass, Beatty, Bera, Beyer, Bishop (GA), Blunt Rochester, Bonamici, Boyle, Brown, Brownley, Bustos, Butterfield, Carbajal, Cárdenas, Carson, Cartwright, Casten, Castor, Castro, Chu, Cicilline, Clarke, Cleaver, Cohen, Connolly, Cooper, Correa, Costa, Courtney, Craig, Crist, Davids, Danny K. Davis, Dean, DeFazio, DeGette, DelBene, Delgado, Demings, DeSaulnier, Deutch, Dingell, Doggett, Doyle, Escobar, Eshoo, Espaillat, Evans, Foster, Frankel, Gallego, García (IL), Garcia (TX), Gomez, Gottheimer, Green, Grijalva, Harder, Hayes, Higgins, Himes, Horsford, Houlahan, Huffman, Jackson Lee, Jacobs, Jayapal, Johnson (TX), Johnson (GA), Jones, Kahele, Kaptur, Keating, Kelly (IL), Khanna, Kildee, Kilmer, Kim, Kirkpatrick, Krishnamoorthi, Kuster, Langevin, Larsen, Larson, Lawrence, Lawson, Lee (CA), Lee (NV), Leger Fernandez, Levin (MI), Lieu, Lofgren, Lowenthal, Luria, Lynch, Malinowski, Carolyn B. Maloney, Manning, Matsui, McBath, McCollum, McGovern, McNerney, Meeks, Meng, Morelle, Moulton, Nadler, Napolitano, Neguse, Newman, Norcross, Norton, O'Halleran, Omar, Panetta, Pappas, Pascrell, Payne, Perlmutter, Peters, Phillips, Pingree, Pocan, Porter, Price, Quigley, Raskin, Rice (NY), Ross, Roybal-Allard, Ruiz, Ruppersberger, Rush, Ryan, Sablan, San Nicolas, Sánchez, Sarbanes, Scanlon, Schakowsky, Schiff, Schneider, Schrier, Scott (GA), Scott (VA), Sewell, Sherman, Sherrill, Sires, Smith (WA), Soto, Spanberger, Speier, Stansbury, Stanton, Stevens, Strickland, Suozzi, Swalwell, Takano, Titus, Tonko, Torres (CA), Torres (NY), Trahan, Trone, Vargas, Veasey, Velazquez, Wasserman Schultz, Waters, Watson Coleman, Welch, Wexton, Wild, Williams (GA), and Wilson.

A PDF copy of the letter can be found here.

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https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-and-majority-leader-hoyer-statement-gao-investigation-january,Rep. Jason Crow and Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on GAO Investigation Into January 6th Attacks,2021-08-10,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report they requested on the GAO's investigation into the January 6th attacks on the Capitol:

""January 6th was one of the darkest days of our democracy. In the aftermath, we've had to confront difficult truths about the unacceptable lack of preparation and coordination, as well as security failures. The GAO's independent investigation will help Congress continue to gather the facts and make necessary changes to ensure the security of the Capitol. Today's report makes it clear that confusion around the Department of Homeland Security's process for designating certain events as ‘special events' led to a security plan that was insufficient to meet the potential threat. We look forward to GAO's subsequent reports and implementing their recommendations.""

On January 7, 2021, Crow led 107 members in a letter to the GAO, demanding an investigation into the security failure in the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol. In addition, Majority Leader Hoyer sent a follow-up letter also requesting this GAO report, and reiterating his interest in intelligence and answers regarding the events of January 6. The GAO investigation will produce three different reports. The first examines the Department of Homeland Security's special event designations. The second and third reports will examine the information available through social media and the extent to which law enforcement and intelligence agencies acted on the information, and the role of intelligence sharing between state, local, and federal partners, respectively.

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https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-delegation-leads-bipartisan-and-bicameral-effort-reopen-i-70,Colorado Delegation Leads Bipartisan and Bicameral Effort to Reopen I-70,2021-08-07,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert and the entire bicameral and bipartisan Colorado congressional delegation sent a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides that damaged Interstate 70.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “After over a year of oppressive lockdowns, businesses and communities in Colorado are once again suffering, this time as a result of I-70’s closure from massive mudslides. I am working hard in conjunction with federal, state, and local government agencies to reopen I-70. I am proud that we have the support of Colorado’s entire bipartisan and bicameral delegation in seeking federal support to repair this federal interstate and get Colorado’s main east-west transportation corridor opened as quickly as possible.”

Background:

Yesterday, with the support of Governor Polis, Rep. Lauren Boebert released a draft of a letter to President Biden she is leading signed by all the members of Colorado’s delegation in the House of Representatives requesting that the President grant Governor Polis’ request for an emergency declaration under the Stafford Act. Rep. Boebert plans to send the bipartisan letter to President Biden supporting Governor Polis’ request for a Stafford Act emergency declaration after the Governor makes his official request.

Rep. Boebert has been actively monitoring the I-70 mudslides, and she received a briefing from Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation on Monday. She pledged to offer her full support and to work to secure federal disaster assistance.

Last week, mudslides caused severe damage to I-70, the main corridor connecting Colorado’s Front Range with the Western Slope. Colorado Department of Transportation officials estimate that it could take a few days or even a few weeks to clear just one lane of traffic going each direction on the highway. The full support of the federal government is necessary to assist efforts to get I-70 reopened.

The text of the Colorado delegation’s letter to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program is available here and below.

We write to express our support for the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) imminent request for emergency federal resources to aid our state’s response to severe mudslides and flash flooding along the Interstate-70 (I-70) corridor through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado. I-70 is a critical transportation corridor that connects communities from the Front Range to the Western Slope and serves as an economic lifeline for the state and the country.

Recently, torrential storms in and around Glenwood Canyon produced more rain over the span of five days than the region typically experiences in the entire month of July. The Grizzly Creek Fire burned in this same area last summer, causing instability in the watersheds and cliff faces above the canyon, leading to more catastrophic debris flows. As a result, mudslides have blocked several portions of I-70, burying the road in as much as 10 feet of mud and bringing transit to a standstill. According to CDOT preliminary reports, cleanup work, detours, and road closures along the affected portions of the interstate may take weeks to complete. Without sufficient resources to muster a swift response to this emergency, the economic impacts of the I-70 closure will continue to escalate, disrupting individual livelihoods and posing an ongoing hazard to public safety.

Congress authorized the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program to provide federal aid for highway reconstruction following natural disasters. CDOT will submit a formal request to your Department and we strongly urge its swift consideration. Resources from FHWA’s Emergency Relief Program are necessary to adequately respond to this ongoing and severe crisis.

Other key transportation corridors in Colorado remain vulnerable to natural disasters. Last year, Colorado experienced three of the worst wildfires in our state’s history. Barren acres of burn scars and damaged watersheds endure as testimonies of their destruction. Going forward, we are committed to working with your Department on investing in our infrastructure to make it more resilient to wildfires and floods. By implementing the necessary mitigation measures, we can better protect Colorado communities against catastrophic natural disasters.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-takes-action-reopen-i-70-corridor,Rep. Lauren Boebert Takes Action to Reopen I-70 Corridor,2021-08-06,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert is actively working to reopen the Interstate-70 (I-70) corridor through Glenwood Canyon after severe mudslides and flash flooding blocked several portions of I-70, burying the road in as much as 10 feet of mud, tearing down retaining walls, and damaging the roadway.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “I-70 is a crucial economic artery for Colorado and the West, and on an average day, almost 5,000 semi-trucks carrying medicine, food, livestock, fuel, and other critical supplies travel on this federal highway. As one of only five key East-West Interstates in the Rocky Mountain region, it is of utmost importance to get I-70 back online as quickly as possible and end the supply chain problems and travel delays resulting from its closure. Tourism and businesses in the Third Congressional District are already starting to suffer from this disaster. It is critical to clear the catastrophic mudslides and make other necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to get our state moving again. I will continue to work closely with CDOT, Governor Polis, and the entire bipartisan Colorado delegation to quickly repair and reopen I-70.”

Background:

Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a state disaster declaration in response to the damage from mudslides that have forced the I-70 corridor through Glenwood Canyon to close. The Governor is also preparing to request a federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act and through the Federal Highway Administration which would provide Colorado with federal resources to respond to this natural disaster.

Today, Rep. Boebert released a draft bipartisan letter she authored that is supported by Governor Polis and Colorado Representatives Ed Perlmutter, Jason Crow, Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn. Rep. Boebert plans to send the bipartisan letter to President Biden supporting Governor Polis’ request for a Stafford Act emergency declaration after the Governor makes his official request.

Additionally, Rep. Boebert and Colorado’s entire bipartisan and bicameral congressional delegation plan to send a letter in the near future to the Department of Transportation requesting assistance from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to respond to the Glenwood Canyon mudslides after the Governor makes this official request.

Rep. Boebert has been actively monitoring the I-70 mudslides, and she received a briefing from Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation on Monday. She pledged to offer her full support and to work to secure federal disaster assistance.

Last week, mudslides caused severe damage to I-70, the main corridor connecting Colorado’s Front Range with the Western Slope. Colorado Department of Transportation officials estimate that it could take a few days or even a few weeks to clear just one lane of traffic going each direction on the highway. The full support of the federal government is necessary to assist efforts to get I-70 reopened.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-secretary-blinkens-invitation-un-study-systemic-racism,Rep. Boebert Condemns Secretary Blinken's Invitation to the UN to Study Systemic Racism and Promote Critical Race Theory,2021-08-04,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Boebert led 6 additional members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary Blinken condeming his invitation of UN bureaucrats to study systemic racism in the United States and advance their radical Critical Race Theory agenda.

The letter is available here and below.

We write to express serious concerns regarding the implications of your formal invitation for the United Nations Special Rapporteurs on contemporary forms of racism and minority issues to study “systemic racism” in the United States. We understand that this invitation could be the first step of a broader plan to invite all UN experts who report on human rights issues to investigate human rights abuses in the United States. Americans should be appalled by this nonsensical and hypocritical misuse of resources. We urge you to immediately rescind this invitation and further consider the consequences of the State Department conforming to the left’s ‘woke’ ideology, which serves only to further stoke racial division and ultimately threatens our national security.

The United States is the freest and the most diverse country in the world. Founded on the basic notion that all people are created equal with certain unalienable rights; this belief is what makes America a beacon of liberty and justice around the world. It is by no chance that protesters around the world seeking to escape oppressive communist governments are waving American flags as a symbol of freedom.

It is hypocritical and perplexing to see the State Department support the UN and its efforts to investigate “systemic racism” in the United States while it turns a blind eye and fails to bring attention to widespread violations of human rights across the globe. It is a farce that any UN body would have credibility to pass judgment on the United States while countries like China, Russia, Pakistan, and Cuba have seats at the table.

Based on the State Department’s annual report on human trafficking, “the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so,” therefore it is classified as a high-risk Tier 3 country. As China continues to commit genocide against its Uyghur Muslim population and as Cubans risk their lives for freedom and prosperity, the Biden Administration seeks to advance a leftist ideology through an all-of-government approach to censor and silence ideas that do not conform to its false woke narrative.

Instead of studying “systemic racism” and promoting the Biden Administration’s Critical Race Theory (CRT) agenda, the State Department should investigate countries like China and Cuba who are sitting members of the UN Human Rights Council, yet carryout human rights abuses against their own people, govern by authoritarianism, and restrict freedom. Rather than improving the lives and well-being of American citizens and those in countries around the world that have oppressive governments and persecute their civilians, the left prioritizes canceling Dr. Seuss, Mr. Potato Head, and boycotting Goya. America is not a “systemically racist” country and this effort by the UN and State Department is a distraction from serious human rights abuses that millions of people around the world face.

Finally, the Biden Administration’s effort to infuse woke-CRT ideology across our society is disconcerting but also dangerous. Be sure, adversary nations are not so foolish. We refuse to stand idly by while our colleagues on the other side of the aisle demand conformity and compliance to their extremist agenda in our schools, federal agencies, our military, and nearly all aspects of our culture.

As such, we vehemently urge the State Department to rescind the invitation and prioritize American diplomatic efforts to shed light on and confront actual violations of human rights by sitting members of the UN Human Rights Council.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and we look forward to your prompt response.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-releases-august-staff-mobile-office-hours,Rep. Boebert Releases August Staff Mobile Office Hours,2021-08-03,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Lauren Boebert's office is holding mobile office hours throughout Colorado's Third Congressional District this August.

Representative Lauren 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, want to share your story, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and my office will be happy to assist you.”

Staff from Rep. Boebert’s office will be available to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

August mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Gypsum Mobile Office Hours

Mountain Recreation—Gypsum Rec Center

52 Lundgren Blvd

Gypsum, CO 81637

5:30-6:30 pm

Thursday, August 19, 2021

San Juan County Mobile Office Hours

Grand Imperial Hotel

1219 Greene Street

Silverton, CO 81433

10:00-11:00 am

Ouray County Mobile Office Hours

True Grit Café (upstairs)

123 North Lena Street

Ridgway, CO 81432

1:15-2:15 pm

San Miguel County Mobile Office Hours

Wilkinson Public Library

Meeting Room #1

100 West Pacific Avenue

Telluride, CO 81435

3:30-4:30 pm

Friday, August 20, 2021

Dolores County Mobile Office Hours

Dolores County Administration Building

County Commissioner Board Room

409 North Main Street

Dove Creek, CO 81324

1:00-2:00 pm

Montezuma County Mobile Office Hours

Montezuma County Administration Building

County Commissioner Board Room

109 West Main Street

Cortez, CO 81321

3:30-4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Saguache County Mobile Office Hours

Center Town Hall

294 Worth Street

Center, CO 81125",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-dingell-torres-and-moore-introduce-legislation-improve-ev-charging,"Crow, Dingell, Torres, and Moore Introduce Legislation to Improve EV Charging Infrastructure Equity",2021-08-03,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The Community Vehicle Charging Act Would Promote Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Environmental Justice Communities

WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Community Vehicle Charging Act, legislation that would help make clean vehicles accessible to all.

A transition to zero-emission vehicles is essential to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change, but widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles is dependent on adequate and equitable access to alternative fuel sources, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This infrastructure has not been distributed equitably thus far, as zip codes with higher median incomes often have higher per capita electric vehicle chargers.

The Community Vehicle Charging Act would establish a $375 million grant program at the Department of Transportation for projects that address barriers to accessing electric vehicle charging infrastructure faced by environmental justice communities over the next five fiscal years.

""Environmental justice communities have disproportionately borne the impacts of vehicle pollution and must be able to benefit from the clean air and clean transportation that electric vehicle infrastructure can provide,"" said Rep. Jason Crow. ""Climate change is the defining challenge and opportunity of our age and our future depends on how we rise to meet it. The Community Vehicle Charging Act is one way we can make smart investments in a clean future and target those hit first and worst by the climate crisis.

""29 percent of the United States' greenhouse gas emissions are transportation related. It's clear we need to transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and other zero carbon technology if we're going to combat the climate crisis,"" said Rep. Dingell. ""This transition comes with the need for critical charging infrastructure that is distributed equitably across communities. The Community Vehicle Charging Act would address barriers to charging infrastructure for lower-income communities and ensure we can transition smoothly for a cleaner future.""

""As the climate crisis continues to devastate communities throughout the country, we must take innovative steps to tackle the greatest sources of pollution and emission in order to reverse the course of climate change. This legislation lays the groundwork for a just and equitable transition to electric vehicles by expanding access to charging stations and ensuring that communities hit hardest by the climate crisis get the necessary resources to transition to different sources of energy. I applaud Rep. Crow for his leadership on this issue and look forward to working with my House colleagues to get this bill passed,"" said Rep. Torres.

""Clean vehicles must be accessible to all, which means making charging stations available in every community, especially communities that have been disproportionately affected by environmental hazards such as air pollution. I am honored to join my colleagues in this effort to make sure the transition to electric vehicles does not leave these communities behind by making intentional, needed investments that level the playing field,"" said Rep. Gwen Moore.

This is the House companion of legislation introduced by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA).

""It has never been more important to accelerate the shift to clean vehicles, a transition that will not be possible unless it is accessible to all,"" said Senator Markey. ""Without targeted investment into zero-emission refueling infrastructure for environmental justice communities, air pollution will continue to increase for these areas already facing the worst impacts of our climate crisis. As we work to pass bold infrastructure packages, it is critical that we center environmental justice and strong climate action at the heart of every dollar spent in order to meet our emission-reduction goals and ensure health and safety for these historically overburdened communities. Every community should be able to plug in to the clean energy revolution.""

The Community Vehicle Charging Act would:

Establish a grant program at the Department of Transportation for community-scale programs to install electric vehicle infrastructure.

Provide resources and increased technical support for projects in environmental justice communities.

Require identification and data collection related to barriers that residents of environmental justice communities face to access electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Require community input and outreach in project design.

Promote educational activities surrounding zero-emission vehicles and alternative refueling infrastructure.

The Biden Administration strongly supports electric vehicle infrastructure and the American Jobs Plan would invest $15 billion to create a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations.

In June, the House passed the INVEST in America Act, which included Crow's amendment to help ensure equity in EV infrastructure by targeting communities of color and low-to-moderate income communities.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-fort-lee-visit,Crow Statement on Fort Lee Visit,2021-08-02,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement after visiting Fort Lee, where the first group of Afghan translators and other Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) recipients evacuated to the U.S. are being temporarily housed:

""I was honored to join Senators Tammy Duckworth, Joni Ernst and Rep. Mike Waltz today to help welcome the first group of evacuated Afghan interpreters and their families to their new home in the United States. I was very impressed with the professionalism and work of Task Force Eagle at Fort Lee, VA. The cooperation between agencies and sense of urgency for the mission was impressive.

""As an Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I know firsthand how vital the service of Afghan interpreters, guides, and other partners has been to U.S. forces and our mission in Afghanistan. I may not be here today were it not for the bravery and sacrifice of the Afghan men and women who worked with me during my service.

""As we withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, we must stand by those who stood by us. Last week, Congress passed broadly bipartisan legislation that included the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act to temporarily waive the medical examination for our Afghan partners and core components of the ALLIES Act to expedite the visa process. There are still thousands of Afghan partners and their families waiting for evacuation and in grave danger. I look forward to working with the Biden Administration and my colleagues in Congress to finish the job and honor our promises.""

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https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-condemns-bidens-nomination-domestic-terrorist-and-again-calls,Rep. Boebert Condemns Biden’s Nomination of Domestic Terrorist and Again Calls on Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to Stand up for Colorado,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert joined House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise, and 71 additional members of Congress in a letter condemning Biden’s nomination of an eco-terrorist extremist to lead the Bureau of Land Management and asking for her nomination to be withdrawn.

Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Tracy Stone-Manning is a terrorist and her terrorist boobytraps still threaten the lives of foresters and firefighters to this day. She has never assisted investigators in locating or removing the 500 pounds of tree spikes she helped plant in the Clearwater National Forest. She is such a disaster that a Biden White House official called her nomination ‘a massive vetting failure’ and Obama’s former director of the Bureau of Land Management condemned her nomination. Stone-Manning’s extremist anti-government, pro-population control, anti-law enforcement, pro-wildfire, tree-worshipping, anti-farmer, and anti-responsible energy views are more than enough to disqualify any nominee, but her involvement in an eco-terrorist tree spiking attack—threatening the lives of wildland firefighters, loggers, and mill workers—is beyond the pale. More information and lies continue to come out by the day about Stone-Manning’s extremist activities. She belongs in federal prison, not in the director’s office of a federal agency. If the Biden regime is serious about rooting out domestic terrorism, it needs to start with pulling Stone-Manning’s nomination. If Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper decide to vote for Stone-Manning again anyway, they should at least ensure that Colorado scores a win by securing a commitment from the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction prior to casting cloture and final confirmation votes in her favor.”

Background:

Tracy Stone-Manning is a radicalized environmental terrorist whose repugnant philosophy includes tenets such as: “we must breed fewer consuming humans,” children are “environmental hazard[s],” ranchers are “destroying the West,” and “the solution to houses [threatened by wildfires] is to let them burn.” Her hateful language spilled over into terrorism when she became involved in a tree-spiking attack threatening the lives of wildland firefighters, foresters, and mill workers in Idaho.

Tree spiking is an eco-terrorist tactic in which extremists hide long metal spikes in tree trunks so that they explode upon impact with a chainsaw or sawmill blade. The Washington Post describes tree spiking as “among the most vicious of [ecoterrorist] strategies.” If a wildland firefighter’s chainsaw hits a tree spike while clearing a fireline, it explodes like a grenade and the shrapnel can maim or kill him or her. Stone-Manning’s actions were not petty vandalism—her letter explicitly states that the spikes are designed to “injure” workers, and it shows her intent that “a lot of people could get hurt” if the forest was ever logged. Stone-Manning literally planned attacks where 500 pounds of 8-to-10-inch tree spikes were jammed into trees designated for harvest. Her cold-blooded actions demonstrate a murderous resolve to kill and a foreknowledge that the tree spiking attack she was involved in threatened the lives of foresters and firefighters.

Lumber mill worker George Alexander experienced the tragic consequences of tree spiking in 1987 while he was splitting logs and a tree spike caused his saw to explode—slashing his face from eye to chin, breaking his teeth, and cutting his jaw in half. Tree spiking is a deadly matter, but environmental extremist groups like Earth First!—which Stone-Manning was involved in—call it “fun.” Stone-Manning should ask Mr. Alexander if he thinks tree spiking is harmless fun.

Rep. Boebert has stood strong in condemning Biden’s nomination of Stone-Manning to be the director of the Bureau of Land Management. Rep. Boebert stated, “America does not negotiate with terrorists, and it certainly shouldn’t appoint one to lead a federal agency.”

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recognizes the severity of Stone-Manning’s terrorist involvement, and she distanced herself on Tuesday, saying “she is the President’s nominee…I didn’t nominate her.”

Stone-Manning is a terrorist, and she also committed a felony in perjuring herself to Congress when she lied twice to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The first lie was that she denied ever being investigated by U.S. Special Agents, and the second lie was that she denied participating in tree spiking.

Retired Special Agent Michael Merkley was the lead investigator into the Clearwater National Forest tree spiking, and he describes Stone-Manning as “extremely difficult to work with; in fact, she was the nastiest of the suspects. She was vulgar, antagonistic, and extremely anti-government. She was very uncooperative…” Stone-Manning has misrepresented her role in the tree spiking incident, claiming to be merely an innocent bystander. Special Agent Merkely made clear that this is not the case and that “Stone-Manning…planned the tree spiking” from the beginning. She “only came forward [4 years later]…after her attorney struck the immunity deal…at no time did she come forward of her own volition.”

On Tuesday, all Senate Democrats—including Colorado’s Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet—voted to discharge Stone-Manning’s nomination to the Senate floor. While Stone-Manning should never hold office due to her egregiously disqualifying involvement in terrorism, if Bennet and Hickenlooper are going to vote for her anyways, Colorado should at least score a victory from it.

Colorado Reps. Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn called on Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet to refuse to advance Stone-Manning’s nomination until they secure a commitment from the Biden administration to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction in order to retain Western stakeholders’ voices in the decisions that impact their daily lives. If the junior senator from Michigan was able to hold up eight Department of Defense nominations to secure a victory for his state, Colorado should expect nothing less of its senators. Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper share Rep. Boebert’s bipartisan commitment to ensuring the headquarters remain in Grand Junction and taking this simple procedural step would put action to their words. Their decision will demonstrate if their true loyalties are to Colorado or to the Biden regime.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-votes-codify-access-reproductive-healthcare,Congressman Crow Votes to Codify Access to Reproductive Healthcare,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SCOTUS Set to Consider A Case This Fall That Takes Aim At Core Protections of Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to pass the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) to enshrine into law access to reproductive healthcare for every person across America -- regardless of what state they live in. This legislation comes weeks after the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas S.B. 8, a radical six-week abortion ban -- effectively greenlighting this country's most restriction ban on abortions. This fall, the Supreme Court is now set to consider a case from Mississippi that takes aim at the core protections of Roe v. Wade.

""With increasingly brazen attacks on Roe. v. Wade, it's time we codify equal access to abortion care in this country,"" said Congressman Crow. ""Passing the Women's Health Protection Act will help ensure every person—regardless of who they are or where they live—is free to make the best health care decisions for themselves, their families, and their lives.""

Texas is not the only state seeking to impose extreme bans on abortion. In 2019 and 2020, state lawmakers in seven states passed bans on abortion at six and eight weeks of pregnancy, three weeks before many people even know they're pregnant—and in Alabama, lawmakers tried to ban abortion entirely.

The impact of these restrictive laws is devastating: today, nearly 90 percent of American counties are without a single abortion provider, and 27 cities have become ""abortion deserts"" because people who live there must travel 100 miles or more to reach a provider.

One in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Congressman Crow joins a majority of Americans who believe that when someone has made the decision to have an abortion, they should be able to access the care they need free from burdens, barriers, and stigma.

Congressman Crow has been a longtime advocate for reproductive healthcare and has been a proud original co-sponsor of WHPA in the 116th and 117th Congresses.

Women's Health Protection Act:

Will establish the federal statutory right for health care providers to provide abortion care, and the federal statutory right for patients to receive it, free from unnecessary state bans and restrictions intended to impede or block this access.

Ensures that patients can access abortion care and health care providers can provide it without burdensome restrictions that single out abortion care as compared with other medical procedures with similar risk.

Is landmark legislation that guarantees the right to access abortion care, free from political interference, no matter where someone lives.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-helps-pass-supplemental-funding-package-reimburse-national-guard-us,"Crow Helps Pass Supplemental Funding Package to Reimburse National Guard & U.S. Capitol Police After January 6th Insurrection, Protect Afghan Interpreters and other Partners",2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bipartisan legislation includes parts of Crow's HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act and ALLIES Act to expedite visa process for Afghan Partners

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) voted to pass H.R. 3237, the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. This bipartisan $2.1 billion package includes critical funding to support U.S. Capitol Police, reimburse the National Guard deployed to Capitol Hill after January 6th, and protect Afghan interpreters and other partners who are at risk as the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.

""After January 6th, National Guard units from across the country, including Colorado, deployed to Washington. They served alongside our United States Capitol Police to protect our democracy and keep the Capitol safe. The bipartisan security supplemental we passed today provides the funding to ensure both the National Guard and Capitol Police can maintain mission readiness,"" said Jason Crow. ""I am incredibly grateful that the supplemental includes the HOPE Act to temporarily waive the medical examination for our Afghan partners and core components of the ALLIES Act to expedite the visa process. As the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan, this legislation will allow us to honor our promises and protect those who served alongside us.""

The emergency security supplemental ensures that both the National Guard and Capitol Police have the resources and support to fulfill their missions, including:

$521 million to reimburse the National Guard;

$70.7 million for Capitol Police to support overtime, more officers, hazard pay, and retention bonuses for the Capitol Police;

$35.4 million for the Capitol Police for mutual aid agreements with local, state, and federal law enforcement for securing the Capitol; and

$300 million to secure the Capitol complex.

Last week, the House passed the ALLIES Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Crow to increase the visa cap for our Afghan partners and expedite the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process. In June, the House passed the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act, Crow's legislation to temporarily waive the medical examination requirement for SIV applicants, which is cost prohibitive and difficult for many applicants to safely receive.

The emergency security supplemental includes core provisions of both the ALLIES and HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act.

Specifically, H.R. 3237 would:

Provide $1.125 billion for Afghan refugee assistance, including evacuations, visa process, humanitarian aid, and medical care;

Increase the number of authorized visas by 8,000, covering all potentially eligible applicants currently in the pipeline;

Change the employment requirement for eligibility from two years to one year;

Temporarily postpone the medical examination requirement until the applicant and their family have arrived safely in the United States;

Remove the requirement for International Security Assistance Force or Resolute Support employment to be ""sensitive and trusted"", expanding the field of qualified applicants; and

Strengthen protections for surviving spouses and children, allowing them to retain eligibility if the primary SIV applicant dies before visa approval.

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https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-secures-co-06-funding-priorities-house-passed-appropriations-package,Crow Secures CO-06 Funding Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Package,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jason Crow voted to pass H.R. 4502, a package of seven government funding bills that focus on investing in America.

Crow secured $7.95 million in community project funding for Colorado's 6th Congressional District in the legislation, including:

$1,700,000 for the Village Exchange Center Facility Renovation Project;

$1,350,000 for the City of Aurora Safe Outdoor Spaces Project;

$1,000,000 for the Douglas County Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long-Term Success (GOALS) Program;

$1,000,000 for the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center;

$1,000,000 for the Underrepresented Minority Pipeline for Health Professions at CU Anschutz Medical Campus;

$950,000 for the Crnic Institute Immune Monitoring Station;

$500,000 for the Black Health Initiative Infant Prematurity and Infant Mortality Project at Children's Hospital Colorado; and

$450,000 for the At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring Program at UC Health.

""I work every day to deliver for the community. As we recover from one of the worst public health crises in American history, this government funding package makes critical investments in Colorado families to make us stronger, safer, and more resilient. This legislation will fund a range of projects at home - from violence intervention programs, mental health services, and shelter and services for our unhoused neighbors,"" said Rep. Jason Crow.

This funding — nearly $8 million across eight different projects— is an historic investment in the families, businesses, and futures of CO-06.

In addition, the minibus includes Crow's amendment to increase funding for SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, to $21.7 million. The amendment, which passed today on the House floor, would help build businesses and create jobs.

""Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start and grow their business,"" said Rep. Jason Crow. ""I'm proud to secure passage of this amendment today to increase funding to SCORE, which could lead to the creation of over 100,0000 additional new businesses and jobs. This is a commonsense way we can help would-be entrepreneurs and job creators rebuild and recover from COVID-19.""

H.R. 4502 provides additional funding for job training, public education, and veterans' health care in Colorado, including:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-small-business-committee-passes-crows-bipartisan-cybersecurity,House Small Business Committee Passes Crow’s Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislation,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The SBA Cyber Awareness Act Would Promote Cybersecurity at the Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON - Today, the House Small Business Committee passed the SBA Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Young Kim (R-CA) that would strengthen the Small Business Administration's (SBA) cybersecurity to handle and report cyber threats that affect small businesses. The SBA Cybersecurity Act will now head to the House floor for a vote.

""Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats to our economy and small businesses, and this bill would ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect the millions of small businesses the SBA serves,"" said Rep. Jason Crow. ""I'm proud the Small Business Committee voted to pass this legislation and look forward to a vote on the House floor.""

""Rising cyberattacks are compromising small business owners' security, hurting businesses' ability to keep their doors open and employees on payroll, undermining our public institutions, and discouraging future entrepreneurs from establishing a small business and creating jobs,"" said Congresswoman Young Kim. ""We must ensure that small business owners can safely utilize the Small Business Administration's resources. I thank Chairman Crow for working with me on the SBA Cyber Awareness Act and my Small Business Committee colleagues for prioritizing cybersecurity at the Small Business Administration. I'll always fight for our small business owners and entrepreneurs in Congress.""

In recent years, cyberattacks have increased and federal agencies are not immune. For more than two decades, the SBA's Inspector General has listed IT security as one of the most serious management and performance challenges facing the SBA.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented demand for relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) have inundated SBA's legacy systems, leading to backend system crashes, portals operating slowly, and a glitch that led to a data breach of applicants' personal information. On March 25, 2020, SBA discovered a flaw in its EIDL application system that exposed the personal information of up to 8,000 individuals to other applicants. Exposed data included email addresses, citizenship status, insurance information, birth dates, phone numbers, addresses, and Social Security Numbers. SBA failed to make any public announcement about the data breach, and it wasn't until April 13, 2020 that the agency sent paper notifications to affected individuals.

The bill would expand cybersecurity operations at the SBA by requiring the Small Business Administration to issue a report assessing the agency's ability to combat cyber threats within six months of passage. Specifically, the report would disclose:

SBA's cybersecurity infrastructure;

the SBA's strategy to improve cybersecurity protections;

any equipment used by the SBA and manufactured by a company headquartered in China; and

any incident of cyber risk at the SBA and the agency's actions to confront it.

Finally, recognizing that a cyberattack to the agency could put the sensitive information and intellectual property of small businesses at risk, the legislation would require SBA to notify Congress of future breaches with information on those affected and how the breach occurred.

Crow first introduced the SBA Cyber Awareness Act in April of 2019. Crow is a member of the House Small Business Committee and chair of the Innovation and Workforce Development Subcommittee. In Colorado, small businesses employ 1.1 million people. The state is home to over 610,000 small businesses of which 15% are minority-owned.

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