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://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/twenty-two-boebert-legislative-priorities-signed-law,Twenty-Two Boebert Legislative Priorities Signed Into Law,2022-12-31,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image December 31, 2022 Twenty-Two of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s legislative priorities were signed into law in H.R. 2617, the consolidated appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “I worked hard with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that twenty-two of my legislative provisions for Colorado were included in the bill and signed into law. My top priority is delivering results for the people of Colorado’s Third District, and that is exactly what I did by securing these twenty-two legislative provisions signed into law.” Legislative Priorities Signed into Law Delivering for Colorado’s Third District: Natural Resources Statutory provision signed into law directing the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot program to combat salt cedar and Russian olive infestations in the West. These noxious weeds waste precious water resources. This appropriation victory delivered on Rep. Boebert’s promise to Montezuma County to help them combat drought by removing noxious weeds. Legislative provision signed into law prohibiting listing the greater sage-grouse as an endangered species. This will protect 173 million acres of land from being locked up from energy production, critical mineral production, grazing rights, and other multiple-use activities. $50 million appropriation signed into law for the U.S. Forest Service to address invasive species like the bark beetle infestation devastating Colorado’s forests. Additionally, by fighting the bark beetle infestation, Rep. Boebert’s legislative provision will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Water $229.26 million for water conservation and delivery projects and an additional $50 million for rural water projects that will help combat western drought, including the Arkansas Valley Conduit that will provide an abundant supply of clean water for 50,000 people in Southeastern Colorado. $7.66 million for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers Endangered Fish Recovery Implementation Programs, which provide ESA compliance to ensure 2,200 water projects continue to function and provide water for rural Colorado. $10 million appropriation signed into law for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage projects like the Southern Utes’ Pine River Indian Irrigation Project. Healthcare $352 million directing HHS to improve rural healthcare. $1.85 billion for community health centers that provide medical care to rural communities. Colorado's Third District has eight Community Health Centers that will benefit from this funding. Infrastructure $28.44 billion for the Highway Trust Fund to improve infrastructure in rural America. Additionally, Rep. Boebert is working to improve the I-70 corridor to ensure that it is better-prepared for inclement weather. $515 million for rural communities in the form of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program that compensates rural communities for the presence of tax-free public land in their jurisdiction. All 27 counties in Congresswoman Boebert’s District receive PILT payments, and this important funding the Congresswoman secured will go to law enforcement, infrastructure, education, firefighting, and other important local priorities across the District. Agriculture $1 million for statutory provision protecting farmers and ranchers by compensating them for livestock killed by wolves reintroduced by government programs. Statutory provision signed into law exempting livestock haulers from burdensome Department of Transportation electronic logging device requirements that unnecessarily interfere with the complexity of livestock hauling. Military and National Security Ordered 80 F-35 aircraft to adequately supply our armed forces. In Colorado, the F-35 program supports 1,840 jobs annually and injects $226.8 million dollars into the state economy. $173 million for the Arrow System Improvement Program and $127 million for the Short-Range Ballistic Missile Defense program. $80 million to fund the Iron Dome, the air defense system of our key national security ally, Israel. Statutory prohibition on funding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which promote the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel. $1.34 billion for NASA’s Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, $799.15 million for space exploration ground systems, and $2.6 billion for the Space Launch System. Colorado’s aerospace economy is second only to California and accounts for nearly 232,000 jobs. $80 million for Arrow 3 Upper Tier Systems. $40 million for Short-Range Ballistic Missile Defense. Statutory provision preventing waste, fraud, and abuse by prohibiting the use of a Department of Defense travel card at a casino or strip club. Miscellaneous Secured the Hyde and Weldon amendments, prohibiting taxpayer dollars from funding abortions and protecting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals from being coerced into providing an abortion if they have a moral objection. $440 million for charter school grants, ensuring that more children are able to attend a school of their choice and receive a quality education. Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert worked with House Committee on Appropriations to secure the aforementioned twenty-two appropriations requests signed into law as part of H.R. 2617, the consolidated appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. Ranking Member Granger’s letter to Congresswoman Boebert detailing these legislative victories can be found here. In March of 2022, nine of Congresswoman Boebert's appropriations requests for Colorado were signed into law as part of the appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2022.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-issues-statement-first-anniversary-marshall-fire,Congressman Neguse Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Marshall Fire,2022-12-30,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Wildfire Caucus, issued the following statement marking a year since the Marshall Fire in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. He will join the impacted communities at events commemorating the anniversary later today. “The Marshall Fire devastated neighborhoods across Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County – destroying over a thousand homes and businesses, and resulting in the tragic loss of life. This catastrophic disaster would shortly become known as the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. “Today is a solemn reminder of everything that the families in our community lost that day. But it is also a reminder of the incredible resiliency and kindness of the people of our community and our state, who have supported each other and our fellow citizens every step of the way during the past year as we’ve begun the long road of recovery. “Natural disasters have the power to reshape our communities for years to come, and as we pause to reflect on the progress made over the past year, we are reminded of the fact that many families and businesses are still very much in recovery. Today, and everyday, we recommit ourselves to redoubling our efforts to make the recovery process as quick and effective as possible.” Individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire can continue to find a list of resources offered by our office, here, and our team is always available to assist constituents directly as they navigate the road ahead. The Boulder County government has also compiled a list of resources and events available to those affected by the Marshall Fire, view here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-biden-signs-rep-neguse-led-ethics-bill-law,President Biden Signs Rep. Neguse-led Ethics Bill into Law,2022-12-27,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington D.C.—Today, President Biden enacted Congressman Joe Neguse’s bill, the Strengthening Ethics Act of 2021, to foster government accountability and oversight. The legislation makes technical changes to Title 5 of the U.S. Code and elevates the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Inspector General Act of 1978, and the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 officially into the United States Code. “This bill makes substantial steps towards increasing government accountability and oversight, enshrining several good governance bills into the base text of the U.S. Code Title 5. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I am proud to have spearheaded this effort to promote ethics in government,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. By moving these statutes into the base text of the U.S. Code Title 5, the Strengthening Ethics Act of 2021 helps the Judiciary Committee promote good governance and conduct continued oversight over the branches of government. From requiring financial disclosures from public officials to maintaining independent avenues for probing misconduct, the Act and the provisions it elevates are central to upholding the highest possible standards of government accountability. Read the bill text HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-passage-of-direct-funding-for-all-15-of-his-community-projects-in-the-government-funding-bill,Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Passage of Direct Funding for All 15 of His Community Projects in the Government Funding Bill,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow today applauded final passage of direct funding for all 15 of his community projects. The funding, totaling $21,294,509 for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, was passed today in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. The package was already passed by the Senate and will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “As families struggle with rising costs and uncertain supply chains, I’m focused on ensuring Coloradans have access to the resources they need to thrive,” said Crow. “I’m proud to deliver these investments to support kids in our community, provide mental health care, honor our veterans, and so much more. I look forward to seeing the everyday impact these projects will have on folks in our district.” Find more details on each project here. Rep. Crow championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit Colorado’s 6th District residents. These include: $2,000,000 for the Aurora Community Mental Health Center, Aurora, CO for facilities and equipment $1,212,062 for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver, CO for afterschool programs $1,500,000 for the Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO for facilities and equipment $668,313 for the Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO to enhance access to mental health care services, including training $2,800,000 for the City of Aurora for a Waterline Replacement Program $1,500,000 for the Colorado Freedom Memorial Center $629,970 for the Douglas County, Castle Rock, CO for mental and behavioral health services and treatment, including technology $650,000 for the Food Bank Vehicles Project $2,500,000 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Library Improvements Project $340,000 for the Providence at the Heights (PATH) Project $4,000,000 for the The Roots- A Community Hub for Newcomers in Colorado $1,500,000 for the Tri-Cities Ready to Work Program $783,580 for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO for a rural public health certificate program, including student project support $460,584 for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO for an injury and violence prevention center, including scholarships $750,000 for the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Congressman Crow advocated for these projects through the House Appropriations Committee. Each member of the House of Representatives was able to submit up to fifteen Community Project Funding requests to benefit state or local government grantees or eligible nonprofits. The Appropriations Committee then considered Member requests when writing the annual spending bill. Though each member could submit up to fifteen requests, no request was guaranteed. Importantly, the process included key public transparency and accountability measures on what Members advocated for. The twelve-bill government funding package that was passed, which included Crow’s community projects, will create good-paying American jobs, grow opportunity for the middle class and small businesses, and provide a lifeline for working families. A detailed summary of the government funding bill is availablehere.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-establishment-new-advanced-research-agency-health,Congress approves establishment of new advanced research agency for health,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress voted today to establish a new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, known as ARPA-H, within the National Institutes of Health to find new cures and treatments for some of the world’s most difficult diseases – such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more. Unlike other federal research entities, ARPA-H will be nimble and modeled largely after the Department of Defense’s highly successful DARPA program, which is responsible for developing some of the most consequential technologies of our time – including the Internet, GPS and self-driving cars. “Like DARPA, ARPA-H will bring together some of the nation’s greatest minds and give them access to the federal government’s virtually limitless resources to make the impossible, possible,” said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who co-led the effort on Capitol Hill to create the new agency. “This is the start of a whole new era in biomedical research. The work that will soon be done by this agency will likely shape the future of biomedical research in this country for many years to come.” The effort to create ARPA-H began shortly after President Biden was elected to office. Biden met with DeGette, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and others in the Oval Office in March 2021 to discuss the president’s plan to create a new advanced research agency to find a cure for cancer. After that meeting DeGette and Upton, who had worked together with then Vice-President Biden to include his Cancer Moonshot program in their landmark 21st Century Cures Act legislation, immediately began working with their colleagues to draft the legislation needed to create the new agency. Unlike other federal agencies, ARPA-H will be run by a relatively small number of program managers who will each be given a high degree of autonomy to choose which high-risk, high-reward projects to pursue. The primary focus of the new agency will be to accelerate biomedical research and develop innovative new treatments and cures for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. It will also be tasked with developing breakthrough technologies that would otherwise die in the commercial market. Previous efforts to apply the DARPA-like model to the field of biomedical research have already proven highly successful. In fact, DARPA was the agency that initially funded Moderna’s mRNA technology – that was then used to develop its highly effective COVID-19 vaccine – when other agencies were skeptical of the approach. Further developing that mRNA technology to possibly prevent cancer is one of the projects that advocates of ARPA-H say the agency could pursue. In addition to establishing the new advanced research agency for health, the legislation now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law includes several other health care measures DeGette and Upton had introduced as part of their Cures 2.0 legislation, including:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-approves-government-spending-bill,Congress approves government spending bill,2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress today approved a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will fund the federal government through September and provide millions of dollars in direct funding to help address Denver’s homelessness crisis. The legislation includes more than $24.2 million requested by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to fund 14 projects in the Denver area, most of which are aimed at providing more housing and essential services to those experiencing homelessness in the Mile High city. “This is a big, big deal for our community,” DeGette said after the legislation was approved. “These projects will make more housing and essential services available to those who need it in our area. While no one project, alone, will solve the crisis we face, each one of these projects will play a key role in strengthening the overall web of support we’re able to offer to those experiencing homelessness in our community.” Among the funding DeGette secured for the Denver area is $4 million to help fund the construction of 74 new apartments for low-income single parents in Denver’s Warren Village; $4 million to help fund the purchase of the now-abandoned Clarion Hotel in North Denver and convert it into more housing for those experiencing homelessness; and $1 million for Habitat for Humanity to build several new homes in Denver’s Villa Park. The measure also includes $2.2 million DeGette requested for Denver Health to provide essential oral health services in some of Denver’s most underserved communities; $1.2 million she sought to help the Food Bank of the Rockies purchase additional coolers to store and distribute more food to those in need; and $1 million she pushed for to help construct a new youth mental-health treatment center to help low-income children in the North Denver area. In addition to funding these critical projects, the spending bill – which is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law – includes several other measures DeGette had introduced – including legislation she led to establish a new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health within the National Institutes of Health to accelerate the search for new cures and treatments for some of the world’s most difficult diseases. The new agency – known as ARPA-H – is modeled largely after the Department of Defense’s highly successful DARPA program, which has been responsible for developing some of the most consequential technologies of our time – including the Internet, GPS and self-driving cars. Like DARPA, ARPA-H will bring together some of the nation’s greatest minds and give them access to the federal government’s virtually limitless resources to make the impossible, possible – and help shape the future of biomedical research. Unlike other federal agencies, ARPA-H will be run by a relatively small number of program managers who will each be given a high degree of autonomy to choose which high-risk, high-reward projects to pursue. While the agency’s primary focus will be to accelerate the research and development of innovative new treatments and cures for some of the deadliest diseases, it will also be tasked with developing breakthrough technologies that would otherwise die in the commercial market. Previous efforts to apply the DARPA model to biomedical research have proven successful – including in the rapid development of Moderna’s highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine. Further developing the mRNA technology used as the basis of that vaccine to prevent cancer is one of the projects that advocates for the new agency say it could pursue. The legislation also includes several provisions DeGette introduced to improve our nation’s preparedness for future pandemics, including: Requiring that the federal government create a national strategy to prepare for, and respond to future pandemics and public health emergencies. Under the provision led by DeGette, federal officials will be required to use lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve testing, data sharing, vaccine administration and the overall readiness of medical supplies throughout the country. Strengthening the nation’s Strategic National Stockpile to ensure it has the items and equipment needed to respond to future health emergencies. The measure, led by DeGette, will, among other things, require federal officials to conduct more regular maintenance and inspections of the national stockpile and authorizes officials to remove and replace any items that are less than one year from their expiration date. It will also create a new pilot program to boost domestic manufacturing of some of the most critical supplies – including personal protective equipment and the supplies needed to administer vaccines – to reduce America’s dependence on foreign manufacturers during future pandemics. In addition to the 14 Denver-area projects to be funded under the bill, DeGette also secured funding for several key programs aimed at protecting the environment and preserving public lands, including: $25 million for the Every Kid Outdoor Act, which provides more than one million fourth-grade children free access to any national park for an entire year. The funding will also be used to launch a targeted program to provide transportation for children with disabilities and those living in underserved communities to visit parks in their area. $34 million for the Bureau of Land Management’s Threatened and Endangered Species Program to continue its efforts to help recover 330 endangered species that live on BLM-administered lands. $21.4 million for Colorado River Compliance Activities to restore critical habitats, enhance stream flows, and manage fish populations. $108 million to support the Environmental Protection Agency’s environmental justice activities to help underserved communities overburdened by disproportionate levels of pollution. $61.6 million for the Bureau of Land Management’s National Conservation Lands System that manages more than 37 million acres of national monuments, national conservation areas and wilderness throughout the country.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-secures-funding-critical-wildfire-drought-and-consumer-protection,"Rep. Neguse Secures Funding for Critical Wildfire, Drought, and Consumer Protection Programs in Government Spending Bill",2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 23, 2022 This bill provides key funding for 39 Colorado priorities and includes multiple pieces of legislation authored by Rep. Neguse Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse celebrated the inclusion of 39 bills, community projects, and Colorado funding priorities in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill. “I’m excited that so many priorities that are important for Colorado are included in the omnibus bill. From transformative funding that we fought to secure for providing shelter for our nation’s veterans to critical water conservation and infrastructure projects in our rural and mountain communities, the investments in this bill will benefit countless Coloradans across our great state. With these resources, we can invest in science and sustainability, bolster early education and childcare, better prepare for the next wildfire, and more. And I look forward to President Biden signing into law, as part of the omnibus, multiple pieces of legislation that our office authored, including legislation to strengthen anti-trust enforcement and protect endangered species in our water basins,” said Congressman Neguse. The priorities include: Bills: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, bipartisan antitrust enforcement legislation to help small and medium-sized businesses. Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, conservation legislation to continue protecting four threatened and endangered native fish species in Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. Dearfield National Historic Site Act, Congressman Ken Buck’s (R-CO) bipartisan legislation that Congressman Neguse co-led to protect Dearfield. Community Projects: $1,080,000 for the Boulder County Sheriff Long Range Acoustical Device Siren System $1,870,000 for the City of Fort Collins Intersection Improvement $2,000,000 for the Eagle County Government Eagle Valley Trail $500,000 for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland, CO for facilities and equipment $575,000 for the Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund $750,000 for the Summit County Child Care Center $4,000,000 for the Town of Empire Water Infrastructure $785,937 for the Town of Estes Park Wildfire Mitigation $1,325,000 for the Town of Granby Highway 40 Trail Connection $2,000,000 for the Town of Minturn for a Water Treatment Plant $608,000 for the Town of Wellington for a Water Infrastructure Project $2,000,000 for the University of Colorado Boulder JILA $650,000 for the Veterans Community Project Transitional Housing $250,000 for the Latino Chamber of Commerce Mobile Office Funding Priorities: $12 million for the Open Textbook Pilot Program, saving money for students. $9.5 million to improve environmental education. $9 million for the Joint Fire Science Program, funding research to prevent wildfires. $7.655 million for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Endangered Species Recovery programs. $21.4 million for Colorado River Compliance Activities, protecting the environment. $4.2 billion for Wildland Fire Management, mitigating wildfire risk. Funding for $505,000 and 5 full-time Amache National Historic Site staff. $5 million for the John R. Justice program, providing loan repayment assistance for state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors. $10 million for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program at the Department of Labor. $50 million for the low or no-emission bus program. $925 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. $450 million for the Department of Interior and U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire Management suppression activities. $5 billion to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund for major disasters. Nearly $12 billion for Head Start. $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant, providing early education and childcare support. Reauthorization for the Colorado River System Conservation Pilot Program. $720 million for firefighter assistance programs. $455 million in rural broadband investments, including $348 million for ReConnect. $557 million for AmeriCorps state and national grants. The National Park Foundation increased authorization and reauthorization. $20 million for Project Safe Neighborhoods. $12.5 million for the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-porter-crack-down-on-dark-money-spending-from-pop-up-pacs-with-new-bill,"Reps. Crow, Porter Crack Down on Dark Money Spending From “Pop-Up” PACs With New Bill",2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Katie Porter (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, introduced the Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending (ETHICS) Act, legislation to close the pop-up PAC loophole which allows for newly formed super PACs to pop-up in the final weeks before Election Day and funnel unlimited, undisclosed money into elections. “Super PACs and big-money donors are misleading American voters by exploiting loopholes in campaign finance law,” said Crow. “As Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, Rep. Porter and I are working to close those loopholes and shine a light on dark money in politics.” “Elections are one of the fundamental ways that Americans make their voices heard in our political system; voters should have clarity before polls close on who’s spending to sway the outcome,” said Porter. “Our ETHICS Act fixes a loophole that super PACs and big-money donors have exploited to spend millions of dollars before elections without disclosing who they are. This will provide more accountability and help earn back the people’s trust in government.” Under current campaign finance rules, a PAC that files a statement of organization less than twenty days before an election can opt to disclose their donors on the 20th of the following month — weeks after the polls have closed. In the 2020 election cycle, areport detailed that prominent members from both sides of the aisle used the pop-up PAC loophole to purposefully conceal millions of dollars of campaign contributions. In 2022, pop-up PACsspent millions in primaries and likely more in general elections. The ETHICS Act would close the pop-up PAC loophole by requiring all political committees to disclose any contribution of $1,000 or more within 48 hours if received within 20 days of an election in which the committee is participating on behalf of a candidate. The ETHICS Act is supported by End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund and Public Citizen. ""Americans deserve to know the big donors and special interests attempting to influence their votes — and they deserve to know it before an election,” said Tiffany Muller, president, End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund. “We applaud Reps. Crow and Porter for introducing the ETHICS Act to close this major loophole in our campaign finance system.” “Today’s campaign finance arena is increasingly plagued by dark money “pop-up PACs” that suddenly emerge weeks before an election and thus evade disclosure of their donors until 20 days after the election. These “pop-up PACs” provide an avenue for wealthy special interests to finance ads for and against candidates while hiding in the dark until after voters cast their ballots.” said Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist at Public Citizen. “ The ETHICS Act by Reps. Crow and Porter is desperately-needed legislation to require full disclosure of these donors before we cast our ballots. Public Citizen heartily endorses this disclosure legislation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-porter-crack-down-on-dark-money-spending-from-pop-up-pacs-with-new-bill-0,"Reps. Crow, Porter Crack Down on Dark Money Spending From “Pop-Up” PACs With New Bill",2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Katie Porter (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, introduced the Expanding Transparency for Hidden Independent Campaign Spending (ETHICS) Act, legislation to close the pop-up PAC loophole which allows for newly formed super PACs to pop-up in the final weeks before Election Day and funnel unlimited, undisclosed money into elections. “Super PACs and big-money donors are misleading American voters by exploiting loopholes in campaign finance law,” said Crow. “As Co-Chairs of the End Corruption Caucus, Rep. Porter and I are working to close those loopholes and shine a light on dark money in politics.” “Elections are one of the fundamental ways that Americans make their voices heard in our political system; voters should have clarity before polls close on who’s spending to sway the outcome,” said Porter. “Our ETHICS Act fixes a loophole that super PACs and big-money donors have exploited to spend millions of dollars before elections without disclosing who they are. This will provide more accountability and help earn back the people’s trust in government.” Under current campaign finance rules, a PAC that files a statement of organization less than twenty days before an election can opt to disclose their donors on the 20th of the following month — weeks after the polls have closed. In the 2020 election cycle, areport detailed that prominent members from both sides of the aisle used the pop-up PAC loophole to purposefully conceal millions of dollars of campaign contributions. In 2022, pop-up PACsspent millions in primaries and likely more in general elections. The ETHICS Act would close the pop-up PAC loophole by requiring all political committees to disclose any contribution of $1,000 or more within 48 hours if received within 20 days of an election in which the committee is participating on behalf of a candidate. The ETHICS Act is supported by End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund and Public Citizen. ""Americans deserve to know the big donors and special interests attempting to influence their votes — and they deserve to know it before an election,” said Tiffany Muller, president, End Citizens United / Let America Vote Action Fund. “We applaud Reps. Crow and Porter for introducing the ETHICS Act to close this major loophole in our campaign finance system.” “Today’s campaign finance arena is increasingly plagued by dark money “pop-up PACs” that suddenly emerge weeks before an election and thus evade disclosure of their donors until 20 days after the election. These “pop-up PACs” provide an avenue for wealthy special interests to finance ads for and against candidates while hiding in the dark until after voters cast their ballots.” said Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist at Public Citizen. “ The ETHICS Act by Reps. Crow and Porter is desperately-needed legislation to require full disclosure of these donors before we cast our ballots. Public Citizen heartily endorses this disclosure legislation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-measure-reaffirming-fda-power-block-states-banning,House approves measure reaffirming FDA power to block states from banning abortion pills,2022-12-22,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY) to reaffirm the federal Food and Drug Administration’s authority to block states from enacting new regulations that would limit a patient’s access to reproductive health care products – including abortion pills. Approval of the measure comes as more than a dozen states across the U.S. have enacted new laws to limit, or outright ban,access to abortion care in wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade; and as several states are now reportedly seeking to criminalize the delivery of abortion pills by mail to patients within their borders as well. “Every woman in this country should have the freedom to make her own health care decisions – including whether to use birth control or seek abortion care,” said DeGette, who serves as co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. “FDA has the power to prevent states from limiting patients’ access to reproductive health care products the agency has approved. This resolution reaffirms that power and sends a clear message to statesthat Congress will not allow any attempt to block women’s access to abortion pills by mail to go unchallenged.” The resolution reaffirms FDA’s preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting regulations that limit or prohibit patients from accessing reproductive health products approved by the agency, including abortion pills delivered directly to patients by mail. It also reaffirms the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to take action against any state that enacts a law that prohibits or limits a patients’ ability to access or use such products. Congress granted FDA sole authority to regulate reproductive health products under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. In doing so, it also granted the agency preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting their own regulations that would prohibit or restrict patients’ ability to access a reproductive health product that’s been approved by the agency. Medication abortions account for half ofall pregnancy terminations in the U.S and the medications used, such as mifepristone,have a long history of being both safe and effective – and have been approved by FDA for such use for more than 20 years. In addition to DeGette and Jones, the resolution is co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), André Carson (D-IN), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Cori Bush (D-MO), Dina Titus (D-NV), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chuy García (D-IL), John Larson (D-CT), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Marie Newman (D-IL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Troy Carter (D-LA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). The resolution has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the National Women’s Law Center, NARAL Pro-Choice America, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Power to Decide, the EMAA Project, and Physicians for Reproductive Health.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-bilirakis-serve-co-chairs-house-diabetes-caucus,"DeGette, Bilirakis to serve as co-chairs of House Diabetes Caucus",2022-12-21,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Diabetes Caucus announced today that U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will serve as the caucus co-chairs for the 118th Congress. Bilirakis will take over as the caucus’s Republican co-chair from Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY), who resigned from Congress in May. DeGette, who will continue to serve as the Democratic co-chair of the caucus, says she’s looking forward to working with her colleague from Florida in the next congress to build upon the momentum the caucus has made in recent years to increase funding for diabetes research and lower the cost of insulin for all Americans. “As the mother of a daughter born with Type 1 diabetes, I know firsthand the challenges that so many Americans with this disease are facing on a daily basis,” DeGette said. “I am excited to welcome Congressman Bilirakis as the new Republican co-chair of our caucus. He, too, knows firsthand the challenges that millions of Americans living with diabetes are facing and I look forward to working with him to continue building bipartisan support for our mission to lower the cost of insulin for all Americans and ultimately cure this disease once and for all.” “As one of the 37.3 million Americans living with diabetes, I am all too aware of the serious health complications that this condition can cause if it is not properly managed,” Bilirakis said. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 1 in 5 are unaware of their condition. In addition to the harmful impact on millions of patients, this issue indirectly impacts all Americans as $1 out of every $4 in US healthcare costs are spent caring for patients experiencing complications stemming from unmanaged diabetes. Better education about proper prevention and management of this chronic condition is critical for improving patient outcomes and lowering the costs associated with treatment. I am excited to work with my colleague, Rep. Diana DeGette, to lead the important work of this bipartisan Congressional Caucus.” The House Diabetes Caucus was established in 1996 and currently has more than 250 members, making it one of the largest caucuses on Capitol Hill. Since its founding, the caucus’s mission has been to educate Members of Congress and their staff about diabetes and to support legislative activities that would improve diabetes research, education and treatment. DeGette and Bilirakis said the caucus’s top priorities in the upcoming congress will be reducing the cost of insulin; increasing Americans’ access to diabetes prevention programs, including through the use of telehealth; and increasing funding for diabetes-related research to help find a cure for the disease.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-president-zelenskys-remarks-joint-meeting-congress,DeGette statement on President Zelensky’s remarks to joint meeting of Congress,2022-12-21,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to a joint meeting of Congress this evening: “President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine are fighting not only to defend their own country, but to defend democracy around the world. Through their bravery and ingenuity, the people of Ukraine have achieved what many believed was impossible just a few months ago. Their unwavering resolve on the front lines of this fight deserves widespread global admiration and support.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/242-million-denver-area-projects-included-congressional-spending-bill,$24.2 million for Denver-area projects included in Congressional spending bill,2022-12-20,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that she has secured more than $24.2 million to fund more than a dozen projects in the Denver area – including several to help those experiencing homelessness. DeGette secured the funding as part of a newly unveiled government spending bill Congress is expected to approve this week. The legislation will provide millions of dollars to fund 14 key projects throughout Denver, most of which are designed to make more housing, food and other essential services available to those experiencing homelessness in the Mile High city. “We need all hands on deck to help those experiencing homelessness in our community,” DeGette said. “These projects will make more housing and health care services available in some of our most underserved communities. And while they alone will not solve all the issues facing our community, these projects will provide critical assistance to so many in our area who desperately need help.” The legislation, which the Senate is expected to vote on as early as Wednesday, will provide, among other things, $4 million to help fund the construction of more than 70 new apartments in Denver’s Warren Village, which will then be made available to low-income single-parents with nowhere else to turn. It will also provide $4 million to help Colorado Coalition for the Homeless purchase the now-abandoned Clarion Hotel in North Denver and convert it into more housing for those who are experiencing homelessness; and $1 million to help Habitat for Humanity build six new homes in Denver’s Villa Park. The measure also includes $2.2 million for Denver Health to provide essential oral health services in some of Denver’s most underserved communities; $1.2 million to help the Food Bank of the Rockies purchase additional coolers to store and distribute more food to those in need; and $1 million to help construct a new youth mental-health treatment center in North Denver to help low-income children in the area. The $24.2 million DeGette secured as part of the spending bill unveiled last night comes on top of more than $13 million DeGette successfully secured earlier this year to fund several other local projects in the Denver area, which were also designed to help those experiencing homelessness – including $2 million to purchase and convert the Stay Inn Hotel into more housing for the homeless, and more than $3 million for Urban Peak to build a new shelter for homeless youth in the Denver area. Both of those projects are now underway. The legislation now being considered by Congress will be voted on first in the Senate, which is expected to take it up as early as Wednesday. Once approved there, it will head to the House for a final vote of approval before heading to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Following is the full list of Denver-area projects DeGette secured in the spending bill set to be approved this week:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/neguse-hickenlooper-romney-celebrate-inclusion-bill-protect-endangered-fish,"Neguse, Hickenlooper, Romney Celebrate Inclusion of Bill to Protect Endangered Fish Species, Maintain Ecosystems in Annual Funding Bill",2022-12-20,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Mitt Romney celebrated the inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill of their bipartisan Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act. The bill would continue protecting four threatened and endangered native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. It extends conservation programs for one year to give Upper Basin communities time to develop a long-term management plan. Representative Neguse first introduced this bill in August 2021 and secured its passage through the House of Representatives less than a year later. The bill is led by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) in the U.S. Senate. The fish recovery programs have been widely celebrated success stories in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. In November 2021, the Fish and Wildlife Service downlisted the humpback chub from “endangered” to “threatened” thanks to the recovery programs. “Throughout the course of this Congress, we’ve worked tirelessly to push for the enactment of the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act to provide support to these highly successful recovery programs, spearheaded by the states, tribes, and individuals who know the ecosystems best. I am grateful to my colleagues in the Senate for moving quickly to get this bill to President Biden, and look forward to the renewal of these vital conservation projects,” said Representative Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. “Tribes, communities, water users, the state, and now Congress, all came together to protect our native fish and rivers,” said Senator Hickenlooper, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. “This is how we save our rivers.” “This legislation represents an example of what successfully recovering endangered species looks like, and I’m proud to team up with my colleague from Colorado to get it through the finish line. With its passage, we can bolster the State of Utah’s efforts to continue the recovery of the threatened and endangered fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers,” said Senator Romney. Specifically the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act would: Extend programs which currently study, monitor, and stock the four endangered fish species, manage habitat and river flows, and combat invasive species. Authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to continue funding and implementing the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs for one extra year, through 2024. The programs are currently set to expire on September 30, 2023. Extend the Department of Interior’s reporting deadline by one year, to September 2022. Reporting includes program accomplishments, funds spent, and projected expenditures. Create the ability to transfer funds from San Juan Basin to Upper Colorado Recovery programs by shifting capital cost ceilings, keeping the total cost constant. Full bill text is available HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-miller-meeks-introduce-bipartisan-bill-addressing-higher-ed-affordability-for-american-service-families,"Reps. Crow, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Higher Ed Affordability for American Service Families",2022-12-19,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Representative Jason Crow (CO-06), Army veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Army veteran and member of the Veterans Affairs and Education and Labor Committee, introduced their bipartisan bill to improve higher education affordability for students with enlisted family members. The Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act extends eligibility for in-state tuition at public institutions for military dependents in the first year that their servicemember parent's duty station changes states. On average, military children move three times more than their civilian peers. For these dependents, a change in duty station during their senior year of high school can be disruptive with frequent moves impacting the academic and social support systems all students need for success. “As a veteran, I know when one person serves, the whole family serves. When military parents get restationed, their kids’ education is also disrupted,” said Congressman Crow. “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Representative Miller-Meeks to provide more flexibility so students in military families have affordable access to higher education.” “As both a 24-year Army veteran and daughter of a military family, I understand the difficulties that come with moving one’s family from base to base,” said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. “However, these moves shouldn’t affect a child’s access to post-secondary education. It’s our duty to support our servicemembers and their families. Our bill will alleviate some of the stress that comes with applying for colleges and universities and ensure children of military families are afforded the best opportunities.” ""Colorado has long been a leader in assuring military members and their dependents have access to affordable higher education,"" said Todd Saliman, President of the University of Colorado System. ""We appreciate Representatives Crow and Miller-Meeks' leadership to ensure that military families across the country have similar access to public higher education as the Centennial State."" Relocation is a stressor in the lives of the average military family with moves occurring every two to three years. For those families of high-ranking officers, moves can happen more frequently. The stress caused by relocation and transition can have an enduring effect on relationships and academic achievement. As of 2020, military families included over 1.6 million military children. This legislation would provide additional support to the over 24 percent of military children who are between the ages of 12 and 18, and the over 189,000 children of Active Duty and Selected Reserve members between the ages of 15 and 18. This legislation builds on Crow’s longstanding efforts to protect servicemembers, veterans and their families in Colorado and across the country. See the full text of the bill HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-jan-6-committees-criminal-referral-against-donald,DeGette statement on Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral against Donald Trump,2022-12-19,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), one of the nine House impeachment managers who presented the case against President Trump to the Senate last year, on the bipartisan January 6 Committee’s unanimous vote today to refer former President Trump to the Dept. of Justice for criminal prosecution: “This is an unprecedented moment for our country. Never before has Congress referred a former president to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, but never before has a former president incited a violent insurrection to overturn the results of a legitimate election. “The evidence presented is overwhelming. President Trump put himself above the country he swore to protect. He launched a deadly, brazen attack on the U.S. Capitol building to remain in power against the will of the people. There is no higher crime against our democracy. There is no greater betrayal of the public’s trust than what President Trump did that day.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-january-staff-mobile-office-0,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases January Staff Mobile Office Hours,2022-12-16,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,945,445.00 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-japans-plan-double-defense-spending,DeGette statement on Japan’s plan to double defense spending,2022-12-16,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, released the following statement in support of Japan’s announcement today that it plans to nearly double its defense spending over the next five years in response to changing security dynamics in the region: “Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a new era in the longstanding partnership between the United States and Japan. For many years, Japan has been one of our nation’s closest allies. By nearly doubling its defense capabilities in the coming years, Japan will be more fully able to engage in the fight to ensure stability in the region and defend democracy around the globe.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-bill-ban-taxpayer-funded-abortions-illegal-aliens,Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Abortions for Illegal Aliens,2022-12-15,2022,2022-12,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using taxpayer dollars to transport illegal aliens across state lines for abortions. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Biden administration is unlawfully using taxpayer money to transport pregnant, illegal alien children across state lines for late-term abortions. My colleagues and I have introduced bicameral legislation to end these illegal and horrific policies once and for all. Taxpayer money should never fund abortions, whether for citizens or non-citizens. Our priority at the southern border should be security and peace, not death and destruction.” Senator Roger Marshall said, “No American’s tax dollars should pay for any illegal alien’s abortion, just like they should not pay for any American citizen’s abortion. Deportations are the only form of government-funded travel ICE should be providing to illegal immigrants. Additionally, with a major strain on resources and manpower on the southern border, we should be prioritizing activities performed by ICE and HHS that keep Americans safe. We’ve seen President Biden and his cabinet secretaries repeatedly abuse their power to enact a radical agenda that is failing the American people. The deterioration of our country will not stop unless Congress acts to put a check on this far left administration.” Congressman Doug Lamborn said, “American’s hardworking tax dollars should never go toward paying for abortions, let alone paying for the transportation of illegal immigrants across state lines to receive abortions. This is yet another example of Biden’s radical border policies which will only exacerbate the crises at our Southern Border. I thank Congresswoman Boebert for her leadership on this important issue.” Congressman Ken Buck stated, “The chaos at the southern border has threatened our national sovereignty and resulted in record-high crossings. Instead of directing funds to help U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) control the chaos, President Biden is appealing to the Left’s agenda, using taxpayer dollars to fund abortions for illegal migrants. Using ICE and HHS resources to transport pregnant migrants to other states is irresponsible and does nothing but exploit expectant mothers. Congress must take swift legislative action to defend our sovereignty and protect the sanctity of life.” Congressman Jody Hice stated, “It is unbelievable that Joe Biden and his administration only care to address the southern border when it means he can use taxpayer dollars to slaughter more innocent children, when thousands of immigrants are flooding through our border every day. This unacceptable practice of relocating illegal aliens to receive abortions at the expense of hardworking Americans cannot be allowed to continue. Folks, we can’t allow your money to flying out of your pocketbook and into the abortion clinics.” Congressman Andrew Clyde said, “Taxpayer dollars should never fund American citizens’ abortions, let alone illegal aliens’ abortions. It’s unconscionable that President Biden continues to advance the evils of abortion by any means necessary — including the self-inflicted national security and humanitarian border crisis caused by his radical policies and failed leadership. I’m proud to join my colleagues in the fight to safeguard Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars and defend the sanctity of all human life.” Congressman Paul Gosar stated, “Not a single penny of American taxpayer dollars should ever be used to transport lawless aliens across state lines to murder their unborn child. We do not live in a satanic death cult society that practices baby killing and infanticide, even in Joe Biden’s sick world.” Senator Marsha Blackburn stated, “A massive wave of illegal immigration is providing cover for human smugglers and sex traffickers. We know that thousands of vulnerable women and girls have fallen victim to these criminals, yet the Biden White House has done nothing to stop it. It’s up to Congress to step in. Joe Biden’s taxpayer-funded welcome package already includes a free phone, free plane ticket, and free baby formula – this legislation will stop the administration from adding free abortions to the list.” Senator Steve Daines said, “Rather than getting control of the southern border crisis President Biden created, he wants to ship illegal immigrants across the country to get taxpayer funded abortions. This is a gross abuse of Montanans’ taxpayer dollars and should never be allowed.” Senator Rick Scott stated, “Taxpayers should never be on the hook to pay for abortions, and the thought of forcing Americans to foot the bill for transportation so illegal immigrants can get abortions is horrific. Just when you think that the Biden administration couldn’t get any more radical, it doubles down by pairing its failed open borders policies with its extreme anti-life agenda.” Senator James Lankford said, “In a new low, even for the most pro-abortion President in US history, President Biden apparently only wants pregnant women, including minors, who illegally cross our southern border to be placed in states where they can get an abortion. His priority seems to be increasing abortions in America, rather than stopping illegal immigration or protecting the lives of children.” Senator Mike Braun stated, “American taxpayer dollar should never go to fund abortion, and definitely should never be spent on transporting illegal immigrants across state lines for abortions.” Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said, “The Biden administration’s willingness to act outside the law makes this legislation necessary. The Hyde Amendment restricts the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. Whether it be ICE personnel or any other executive branch employee, spending American tax dollars to escort illegal immigrants across state lines for abortions is a clear violation of the law. It must be stopped.” Senator James Inhofe stated, “The Biden administration continues to push their liberal agenda on hardworking Americans and it has to stop. As if trying to use taxpayer dollars to fund American citizens’ abortions was not enough, the Biden administration now wants to use taxpayer dollars to fund illegal migrants’ abortions. To protect our nation’s integrity and safety, we must ensure that ICE and HHS cannot sponsor transportation for illegal immigrants to obtain an abortion.” Senator Roger Wicker said, “Abortion is wrong, and American taxpayers should never have to pay for it, whether for citizens or illegal immigrants. I am proud to stand with my fellow pro-life legislators to protect the sanctity of all human life.” The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University stated, “The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University supports the ‘No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act’ put forth by Representative Lauren Boebert. As abortion is only legal on a state-by-state basis, it is not the place of the federal government to be actively finding ways around states’ abortion laws in an effort to assist illegal aliens in procuring an abortion. This bill still provides protections for women to receive the healthcare they need while stopping the unnecessary use of government funds and resources to help illegal aliens obtain elective abortion procedures. We believe in the rights of all preborn children, and this bill offers the necessary protections for those innocent lives.” Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life Action said, “The days of ‘safe, legal, and rare’ abortions are long gone as the Biden Administration's plan is clearly dangerous, illegal, and frequent direct abortion at the cost of the American taxpayer. Students for Life Action salutes pro-life fighters like Rep. Boebert and Sen. Marshall who are leading legislation that protects existing life-saving laws and stops the Biden Administration from moving illegal aliens across state lines to end their future families, covering up for abusers. It's a cruel and capricious act to allow people into the United States only to fast-track death by abortion for their children. We hope the House and Senate will quickly adopt this much needed legislation.” Connor Semelsberger, Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, Family Research Council stated, “For 45 years federal law has maintained the principle that taxpayer funds should not be used to subsidize abortion at home and abroad. Thanks to Representative Boebert for carrying this principle forward to ensure that our taxpayer funds are not used to pay for abortions or abortion travel for any detainees in U.S. custody.” Background: Since 1976, Congress has included the Hyde Amendment in annual appropriations bills. This important provision in federal law prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds for an elective abortion. In November, the Biden administration released new guidance mandating that HHS “make all reasonable efforts” to facilitate taxpayer funded abortions for illegal alien children, including transporting these children across state lines to circumvent state laws that protect the unborn. Shockingly, this unlawful guidance also encourages late-term abortions by encouraging ground transportation to abortion clinics in neighboring states where the pregnant alien minor is past the gestational age for flying. In response to the Biden administration’s unlawful actions and circumvention of federal law, Senator Roger Marshall and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act. This legislation prohibits any employee or contractor with ICE or HHS from transporting any illegal immigrant across state lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion. Additionally, this bill prohibits any tax dollars allocated to either ICE or HHS from being used to pay for an elective abortion. Current Senate cosponsors of Senator Marshall’s bill include Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Rick Scott (R-FL). Current House cosponsors of Congresswoman Boebert’s bill include Reps. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Mary Miller (IL-15), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ken Buck (CO-04), Greg Steube (FL-17), Mike Bost (IL-12), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Jody Hice (GA-10), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01). Pro-life organizations supporting the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act include the Family Research Council, the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, Students for Life, and the Susan B. Anthony List.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-sens-bennet-hickenlooper-press-faa-on-noise-complaints-near-centennial-airport,Rep. Crow & Sens. Bennet & Hickenlooper Press FAA on Noise Complaints Near Centennial Airport,2022-12-15,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CENTENNIAL – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by US Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in pressing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider community concerns about noise complaints near the Centennial Airport. In a letter to Acting Administrator Billy Nolen, the Members requested that the FAA do more to engage with the community on their concerns and engage in a good-faith discussion about potentially changing the flight pattern at Centennial. “We encourage in-person attendance, to the greatest extent possible, by an FAA representative at each of the monthly meetings to engage with community members on their concerns and to hear from Centennial Airport officials on areas where there is a need for greater coordination and support,” wrote the Members. “A fundamental piece of this engagement should be a good faith discussion on revisiting changes made by the FAA to the air traffic pattern. We also encourage the FAA to commit to a written response to the community’s concerns,” they continued. After two small planes collided on May 12, 2021, over Cherry Creek State Park while attempting to land at Centennial Airport, the FAA shifted the air traffic pattern for the area without consulting the airport or the community. That change has resulted in increased traffic over residential areas. Residents have relayed concerns related to this traffic pattern change, including those from noise pollution and potential lead pollution due to the leaded fuel used by single-engine planes. Other concerns include an increase in flight school flights, specifically noise attributable to repeated touch-and-go operations, and anticipated growth in flights out of this airport. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear Acting Administrator Billy Nolen, We write to you today regarding the Centennial Airport in Arapahoe County, Colorado and several issues raised by Centennial Airport’s Executive Director and CEO Mike Fronapfel and residents living within noise-affected communities. As you know, two small planes collided on May 12, 2021, over Cherry Creek State Park while attempting to land at Centennial Airport. In response, the FAA shifted the air traffic pattern for the area without consulting the airport or the community, resulting in increased traffic over residential areas. Residents have relayed concerns related to this traffic pattern change, including those from noise pollution and potential lead pollution due to the leaded fuel used by single-engine planes. Other concerns include an increase in flight school flights, specifically noise attributable to repeated touch-and-go operations, and anticipated growth in flights out of this airport. The Centennial Airport regularly meets with the Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable (CACNR) and residents of noise-affected communities. Centennial Airport and the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Board of Commissioners have engaged with local FAA representatives by phone, email, and an official letter in recent months. This outreach includes the FAA’s Denver District General Manager and the Regional Administrator for the FAA Office of the Northwest Mountain Region. At this time, they are still awaiting an official response to their letter. We appreciate the FAA’s Denver District General Manager’s recent virtual attendance at the December 7, 2022, CACNR meeting. We encourage in-person attendance, to the greatest extent possible, by an FAA representative at each of the monthly meetings to engage with community members on their concerns and to hear from Centennial Airport officials on areas where there is a need for greater coordination and support. A fundamental piece of this engagement should be a good faith discussion on revisiting changes made by the FAA to the air traffic pattern. We also encourage the FAA to commit to a written response to the community’s concerns. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/more-resources-coming-colorado-rep-neguse-discusses-building-wildfire,"More Resources Coming to Colorado, Rep. Neguse Discusses Building Wildfire Resiliency with Denver7",2022-12-15,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, joined Denver7 News to discuss building wildfire resilience in Colorado communities. He also spoke of the significant investments allotted to the state through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help fend off fires – including the nationwide investment of $228 million announced yesterday by the Deputy Secretary of the Interior, Tommy Beaudreau, during a visit to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Watch HERE. On the benefits of these resiliency programs, Congressman Neguse said: “What that program [the Landscape Restoration Partnership] does, is it brings together private landowners, the federal government, and state and local jurisdictions to do land restoration projects in areas that are particularly high risk for wildfires. That program has been very successful, for example, in northern and western Larimer County as well as other parts of our state.” So far, to prevent wildfires in Colorado, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated: $720 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership, including for the Southern Front Range Watershed Project; $5.1 million for fuels management wildfire resiliency projects; And $20 million for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of Interior is investing $1.5 billion over five years to improve firefighter pay and increase the resilience of communities and lands facing the threat of wildfires. This funding supports a national Five-year Monitoring, Maintenance, and Treatment Plan, which lays out a roadmap to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems for the threat of wildfire. The $228 million announced today follows $180 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law support to wildland fire management programs in fiscal year 2022, for a total of $408 million in funding. With support from these new investments and in coordination with partners, the Department of Interior has laid the groundwork to expand wildland firefighter training, develop a geospatial wildfire risk mitigation planning tool, and increase local fire fighting capacity. Background Representative Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus has emerged as a leader among his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for wildfire mitigation and resiliency. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured passage of the Wildfire Recovery Act through the House of Representatives for the second time, on September 13, 2022. The bill first passed as part of the monumental Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (H.R. 5118), also sponsored by Representative Neguse. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Congressman Neguse also played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-leads-house-resolution-honoring-victims-club-q-shooting,DeGette leads House resolution honoring victims of Club Q shooting,2022-12-14,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) took steps today to honor the victims of the deadly attack at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs. DeGette introduced a resolution in the U.S. House condemning the attack on the popular LGBTQ+ club and calling for an end to the hate-filled rhetoric that’s led to a sharp increase in violent threats targeting the LGBTQ+ community nationwide. “Let us be clear: no one in this country should have to live in constant fear of being attacked for who they are or who they love,” DeGette said. “No one should have to experience the unimaginable pain and suffering that so many in our community are now feeling in the wake of this senseless attack at Club Q.” Five people died and, at least, 22 more were injured when a shooter armed with a semiautomatic assault weapon and high-capacity magazine opened fire inside the club on Nov. 19. The resolution honoring those killed in the attack and condemning a recent rise in violence targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community was signed by 115 members of the House, including all four Democratic members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation and over 100 members of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. “On the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the LGBTQ+ community was once again devastated by the horrific attack at Club Q,” said U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), who serves as chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. “After the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub, we prayed that something like this would never happen again—that our safe spaces wouldn’t be violated by such hate and violence. These horrifying attacks do not happen in a vacuum. Over the last few years, we have seen an alarming increase in hateful and violent rhetoric against the LGBTQ+ community and those who support us. Words and actions have consequences, and two weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security raised concerns about increased threats to our community by extremists inspired by the Club Q attack. We must put an end to this cycle of hate and violence. In honoring the memories of the victims at Club Q, we must not only condemn the acts of violence that took their lives, but also condemn the increasing threats our community is facing. My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those who were so brutally murdered, those who were injured, and every single person impacted by this horrific act of bigotry. I thank Rep. DeGette for her leadership in introducing this resolution and for her steadfast support for the LGBTQ+ community.” In introducing the resolution, DeGette, who is also the lead sponsor of legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines nationwide, urged her colleagues to act on the gun-safety measure in the wake of last month’s shooting. “The hate-filled rhetoric that’s fueling this rise in violent attacks against the LGBTQ+ community has no place in our society, and neither should the weapons of war being used to carry these awful attacks out,” DeGette said in remarks she submitted for the record Wednesday. “At some point, we, as a society, have to come together and say, ‘enough is enough.’” The resolution introduced Wednesday comes just days after Homeland Security officials issued a nationwide alert warning of a “persistent and lethal threat” to members of the LGBTQ+ community from violent extremists in the United States. And it specifically cites the recent rise in, and increasingly violent nature of, threats targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The resolution also cites the ongoing efforts of extreme anti-LGBTQ politicians to demonize the LGBTQ+ community, their efforts to spread misinformation online, and the increased targeting of drag events across the country – such as the one that was scheduled to take place at Club Q on the same day of the massacre. “The toxic combination of hate and access to guns can and has led to deadly results,” the resolution states. “All LGBTQ+ people deserve to live their lives openly without fear of hate and violence; and [the U.S. House of Representatives] stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs and around the country.” The resolution has been endorsed by: One Colorado; National Center for Transgender Equality; Human Rights Campaign; PFLAG National; National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; Giffords; Everytown for Gun Safety; March for Our Lives; Colorado Ceasefire; Stop Handgun Violence in Massachusetts. A copy of the resolution is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-leads-protection-of-civilians-in-conflict-caucus-in-pressing-biden-admin-for-transparency-around-us-counterterrorism-policy,Rep. Jason Crow Leads Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus in Pressing Biden Admin for Transparency Around US Counterterrorism Policy,2022-12-12,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), all members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, in pressing the Biden Administration for more transparency around current counterterrorism policy. This letter to President Biden comes after reporting that Biden signed a classified policy changing the process regarding counterterrorism drone strikes outside conventional war zones. “As members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, we write in response to reports describing the new Biden Administration targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones in countries such as Somalia and Yemen. We are heartened to read that the new policy reportedly requires the military establish ‘near certainty’ that the intended target is a member of a designated terrorist group approved for direct action and near certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured,” wrote the Members. “We are concerned, however, about some of the reporting regarding the new direct action policy,” the Members continued. “We welcome your commitment to prevent and address civilian harm caused by U.S. military operations and ensure democratic accountability for the use of force.” In the letter, the Members express their concern over targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones, including: (1) the lack of transparency surrounding the policy, (2) the willingness of partner forces to adhere to US standards, and (3) the apparent exemption of collective self-defense operations. And they request answers to specific questions around transparency, allied and partner strikes, and strikes in defense of allies and partners. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear President Biden: As members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, we write in response to reports describing the new Biden Administration targeting standards employed outside conventional war zones in countries such as Somalia and Yemen. We are heartened to read that the new policy reportedly requires the military establish “near certainty” that the intended target is a member of a designated terrorist group approved for direct action and near certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured. We also commend the Administration for reportedly halting “signature strikes” or strikes based on patterns of suspicious behavior associated with terrorist activities. We are concerned, however, about some of the reporting regarding the new direct action policy. Our concerns include: (1) the lack of transparency surrounding the policy, (2) the willingness of partner forces to adhere to U.S. standards, and (3) the apparent exemption of collective self-defense operations. Transparency As members of Congress, a co-equal branch of government, we are charged with the responsibility to ensure the American people understand the basic criteria the government uses before it employs lethal force abroad. Transparency surrounding the use of force is critical to ensure democratic accountability. We urge you to make the new policy public, to the fullest extent possible, along with an explanation for how it comports with our nation’s laws and international legal obligations. We also request you clarify how the policy aligns with the commitments made in your National Security Strategy to “minimize civilian casualties” and use force only as a last resort. Allied and Partner Strikes We are also concerned with how these targeting standards will be applied during operations with partners and allies. Conducting operations in concert with foreign security forces has been a hallmark of U.S. counterterrorism strategy for decades. As new drone technologies proliferate across the globe, we are concerned that some partner forces with whom we share intelligence or conduct joint operations will be unwilling to adopt our targeting standards when they conduct offensive strikes against joint objectives, on our behalf, even though many of our partners may now have capabilities to achieve the standard. Strikes in Defense of Allies and Partners America’s standing abroad can also be adversely affected if strikes conducted in defense of partners do not meet appropriate standards. We are concerned that “collective self-defense strikes'' conducted in support of partner forces undermine the intent of the U.S. counterterrorism policy. Previous operations have stretched the concept of collective self-defense to allow partner forces to eschew targeting standards and legal norms in unwarranted situations. Congress and the American people deserve clarity on how the Biden Administration is defining collective self-defense, and how it complies with domestic and international law. We request that the Administration answer the following questions regarding direct action outside of conventional war zones: 1. Similar to the public release of previous White House direct action policies, will the Biden Administration release a public version of the new direct action policy? 2. How does the new policy comport with our nation’s laws and international legal obligations, as well as commitments made in the National Security Strategy regarding minimization of civilian casualties, the use of force as a last resort, and public transparency and the rule of law? 3. When the U.S. government shares intelligence that may result in offensive, direct action against a U.S. counterterrorism objective, does the U.S. government require the partner force to adhere to the U.S. direct action policy? If we do not, in the Administration’s view, what would the risks and benefits be of establishing that principle? 4. How has the U.S. government defined “collective self-defense” for the purposes of this policy? What basis does this term have in U.S. and international law? How has the U.S. communicated “collective self-defense” standards to partner forces? 5. Which targeting standard applies to U.S. strikes conducted in self-defense or collective self-defense? How does this standard comply with domestic and international law? 6. Does the U.S. government require partner forces to have any processes or mechanisms in place to make collateral damage estimates or to evaluate and respond to allegations of civilian harm? What information have partner forces received about the new direct action policy and their related obligations? 7. What actions, if any, is the U.S. government taking to ensure all direct action conducted by a partner force, on our behalf, against joint objectives meets the near certainty standards? Does the U.S. government, for example, review strike data from partner forces and monitor related civilian harm allegations? We welcome your commitment to prevent and address civilian harm caused by U.S. military operations and ensure democratic accountability for the use of force. We thank you for your attention to these concerns and look forward to your response. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-passes-29-national-colorado-priorities-in-national-defense-intelligence-bills,Congressman Jason Crow Passes 29 National & Colorado Priorities in National Defense & Intelligence Bills,2022-12-08,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 8, 2022 The FY2023 NDAA & IAA Successfully Passed the House & Will Proceed to the Senate for Passage WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees, today passed 29 of his amendments and priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA). Both bills were conferenced with the Senate and passed today in the House by a margin of 350-80. They will now head to the President’s desk for signature. With the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine and the growing strategic challenge posed by China, this NDAA and IAA equip the Department of Defense (DoD) and US military with the right resources and authorities to meet the greatest threats to the United States and our common defense. It also supports our servicemembers and their families with a 4.6% pay raise for our troops. “When I was a young soldier I had to live with decisions made in Washington. I will never forget what that felt like. That's why I take my responsibility on the Armed Services Committee very seriously,” said Congressman Jason Crow. “I’m proud to secure important wins for our servicemembers and for Colorado – providing a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, ensuring Coloradans remain on the frontier of technology and research, advancing US climate leadership, and increasing accountability in the military. I’m honored to help deliver a defense bill that will make us safer, stronger, and ensure we are doing right by our men and women in uniform,” he continued. Response to the War in Ukraine: Assessing our partners’ Will to Fight (Co-led with Rep. Meijer) Compels the Director of National Intelligence to compile a report assessing our partners’ will to fight, examining the case studies of conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iraq Appointing a Russian atrocities coordinator (Co-led with Rep. Waltz) Requires the Director of National Intelligence to appoint an intelligence community coordinator for Russian atrocities in Ukraine Appointing a coordinator to oversee proliferation of Iran-origin drones Requires the Director of National Intelligence to appoint an intelligence community coordinator for countering and neutralizing the proliferation of Iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems Inspectors general oversight of US response to Russia’s war in Ukraine Sense of congress and a requires a report due to Congress in April 2023 on: Oversight framework relevant IGs are using or plan to use Whether any gaps in oversight currently exist Assessment of any failures by the U.S. or other organizations to work with IGs in a transparent and timely manner Description of the footprint in Europe of IGs for oversight of assistance Known instances of misuse of U.S. assistance Lessons learned regarding how oversight can be conducted Findings or recommendations regarding assistance to Ukraine. Preparing for 21st Century Threats: Bolsters cybersecurity at the Department of Defense by: Requiring an assessment and optimization plan for Department of Defense operations within the cyber domain Requiring a comprehensive assessment of cyber vulnerabilities within Department of Defense weapons systems Report on Uses for Supersonic Aircraft for Each Military Service (Co-led with Rep. DesJarlais) Colorado companies are leading the way developing these technologies Briefing on Technology Solutions to Counter the Small Unmanned Drone Threat (Co-led with Rep. Whittman) Requires strategy on DoD's efforts to develop critical counter drone technology to address the threat posed by drones and drone swarms Colorado companies are leading the way in the development of these technologies Interim Security Clearances for STEM Students Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the feasibility of allowing students working in defense-related STEM fields to be granted interim clearances prior to graduating and entering the job market. This would alleviate issues that stem from the 18-24 month clearance backlog and strengthen the defense STEM workforce. Promoting Climate Security and Securing Military Resilience: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Program Establishes a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel with the Department of Defense. Buckley Space Force Base and the Denver International Airport are both uniquely suited for this program Compels the Department of Defense to comply with Crow’s MIRA Act Ensuring Accountability in the Military: Transparency on Military Harm to Foreign Civilians Establishes a Center for Excellence in Civilian Harm Mitigation to institutionalize and advance knowledge, practices, and tools for preventing, mitigating and responding to civilian harm. Authorizes $25 million for the Civilian Harm MItigation and Response Action Plan Implementation Compels an annual report to improve transparency, accountability and oversight of DoD military activities that result in civilian harm during overseas military operations. Keeping Colorado at the Forefront of Technology Advances Funding for the University Consortium for Space Technology (Co-led with Rep. Golden) The bill provides a total of $15 million for University of Colorado's space technology development which supports the Space Force's research and development efforts Crow passed an NDAA amendment last year to establish this consortium, which CU Boulder is well-positioned to take advantage of through its groundbreaking space technology research Enshrines Colorado as part of the FireGuard Program in statute to prohibit FireGuard from being transferred to any other Department or Agency. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-statement-passage-respect-marriage-act,Congressman Neguse Statement on Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act,2022-12-08,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement to celebrate the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. “With this vote, Congress protected the dignity of citizens across America – regardless of gender, sexuality, race, or ethnicity. All Americans deserve fair and equal treatment under the law. “This moment holds particular importance to our community, thanks to the late Clela Rorex, Boulder County’s former County Clerk. Clela was a champion for equality, and in1975, made history as the first county clerk in the nation to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple, transforming the lives of countless families across the country. “Today’s vote honored Clela’s legacy and reaffirmed our commitment to ensuring that every American can live and marry free from discrimination.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-launch-investigation-ticketmasters-potential-unfair-or,Lawmakers launch investigation of Ticketmaster’s ‘potential unfair or deceptive practices’ following Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle,2022-12-06,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of House lawmakers – including U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – called on Ticketmaster today to provide their committee more information related to concerns raised of potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the live ticketing industry. In a letter sent to the CEO of Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Michael Rapino, the lawmakers – all of whom serve as senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee – said they were particularly concerned about the chaotic pre-sale of tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour and requested company officials meet with committee investigators to provide additional information on the company’s ticketing process by December 15. Among the information lawmakers have requested is specific details on “additional fees, insider reserves, dynamic pricing, restrictions on transferability, limited ticket availability, speculative ticketing, verified fan program requirements, and scalping by bots and other scammers.” “The Energy and Commerce Committee has previously raised concerns about business practices in the live ticketing industry,” the lawmakers wrote. “The recent pre-sale ticketing process for Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras tour – in which millions of fans endured delays, lockouts, and competition with aggressive scammers, scalpers, and bots – raises concerns over the potential unfair and deceptive practices that face consumers and eventgoers.” In addition to DeGette, the letter was signed by U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). It follows a similar investigation the committee launched in 2019 into allegations of unfair and deceptive practices in the live event ticketing industry. The investigation led to a February 2020 committee hearing, chaired by DeGette, in which Ticketmaster North America President Amy Howe testified that the company was “committed to business practices that promote transparency, deter deceptive practices, and provide customers with the ability to enjoy a concert, show, or game.” In the letter sent Tuesday, DeGette and others specifically cited those comments made by Howe during that hearing before noting that the circumstances surrounding the ticket sales for Swift’s upcoming tour have cast serious doubt on those commitments made on behalf of the company.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-introduces-shield-act-bill-combat-heat-island-effect-air-pollution,"Rep. Neguse Introduces SHIELD Act, Bill to Combat “Heat Island Effect” & Air Pollution",2022-12-06,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Surveying the Heat Island Effect across Large Divisions, or SHIELD, Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to do a study of the heat island effect on large-scale installations and then compose a plan to increase greenery coverage to lessen the consequences of this climate phenomenon. The heat island effect has been shown to have an impact on sizable military installations, including military bases, and the increase in temperatures can lead to higher rates of heat-related illnesses in servicemembers. Congressman Neguse secured passage of this provision as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, but this marks the first time the bill has been introduced as a stand-alone measure. “As a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the House Natural Resources Committee, I am dedicated to building a more sustainable America. The SHIELD Act prioritizes climate mitigation in communities across this country, improving the livelihoods of Americans everywhere,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Read the bill text HERE. Heat islands can be found in urban or metropolitan areas and are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas due to unsustainable levels of human activity. Additionally, they contribute to higher temperatures, reduced nighttime cooling, and higher levels of air pollution. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-elected-lead-house-democrats-messaging-arm,Rep. Neguse Elected to Lead House Democrats’ Messaging Arm,2022-12-01,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, or DPCC. In a statement, Congressman Neguse said: “I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues for giving me the opportunity and the privilege to serve as Chair of the DPCC in the 118th Congress. I look forward to working with every member of our incredible Caucus as we continue our work to put people over politics and deliver real results for the American people. “The task ahead for our Caucus, and indeed, for our country, is a momentous one. But while we know the next Congress will bring new challenges, I remain more hopeful than ever in House Democrats’ ability to build a more hopeful future for our country, and I’m excited about the opportunity to communicate our work towards that end – and why it matters – to the American people. “I look forward to working alongside Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark, Chair Aguilar, and our entire leadership team in the 118th Congress, and am excited to get to work and hit the ground running.” Background Congressman Joe Neguse was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the first African-American member of Congress in Colorado history. Congressman Neguse, who was just 34 at the time, was selected to serve as Co-Freshman Representative to Leadership, representing first-term members at the leadership table. In the 117th Congress, Congressman Neguse was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a DPCC Co-Chair. In addition, he served as the DCCC Recruitment and Red-to-Blue Co-Chair. Congressman Neguse’s historic election to DPCC Chair will make him the most senior member from Colorado at the House leadership table in 85 years. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-elected-republican-policy-committee,Rep. Lauren Boebert Elected to Republican Policy Committee,2022-11-30,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was elected by her colleagues to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 118th Congress. Congresswoman Boebert will serve as the Representative for the 10th Region which includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. The Committee on Policy serves as an advisory group for House Republican Conference and allows committee members to discuss legislative proposals and report suggestions for Republican action and policy. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “I am honored to be elected to serve on the Republican Policy Committee. I am committed to delivering on the conservative policies we promised the American people. I have a unique opportunity to be a voice for four states, all of whom share Western Conservative values. Being their advocate is a responsibility that I take seriously. I look forward to working with all the Members of the Republican Policy Committee and our colleagues to deliver real solutions.” Republican Policy Committee Chairman Gary Palmer said, “Congresswoman Boebert will play an important role in promoting effective policies that benefit all Americans. Her focus on action and desire for results will be valuable assets on our team as we work to provide sound ideas for the Republican Conference to support.” Background The United States House of Representatives Republican Policy Committee (RPC) is comprised of 23 Members of Congress that advise the Republican Conference on policy positions. The Republican Policy Committee presents policy solutions to the House Republican Conference and carries out national policy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-stands-ute-mountain-ute-tribe-and-defends-tribal,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Stands Up for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Defends Tribal Sovereignty and Property Rights,2022-11-04,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort supporting the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe by urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to reexamine their determination letter restricting the Tribe’s efforts to restore tribal land. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ one-sided decision ignored the critical concerns of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Instead of addressing the Tribe’s particular concerns regarding reservation land holdings, they gave the Tribe the bureaucratic run-a-round and relied on other irrelevant factors to make their detrimental decision. I am urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to reconsider its decision.” Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council Chairman Manuel Heart said, “We really appreciate Congresswoman Boebert and her letter in supporting the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. We have met with DOI in the past through the Solicitor’s office, and we feel that the Pinecrest Ranch is in Restricted Fee Status. Based on the original purchase of the Ranch and the settlement agreement with the Courts and the DOI. We went through the courts and there was a settlement agreement made on the mistake of ownership of the said Trust lands in New Mexico, between the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe. These lands purchased should have been put into the records of Ute Mountain Ute Tribal ownership from Trust to Trust instead of restricted fee or the current status of Fee Land. Thank you.” Background: Leading an effort to clarify a Bureau of Indian Affairs decision regarding the Ute Mountain Ute Pinecrest Ranch in Gunnison, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a congressional oversight inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is actively working to advocate for Tribes in Colorado’s Third Congressional District: In a legislative provision signed in law, Congresswoman Boebert secured $10 million for the Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage projects like the Southern Utes’ Pine River Indian Irrigation Project. Congresswoman Boebert introduced the House companion to the bipartisan Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act, which protects tribal water rights and allows for the continued use of the area for agriculture and other uses. The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s congressional oversight inquiry is available here and below: Dear Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Newland, I write in support of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to request clarification of a June 9, 2022, letter to the Tribe by Patricia Mattingly, Regional Director of the USDI/BIA Southwest Regional Office. In this letter, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) asserts a determination that the parcels of land which comprise the Tribal-owned Pinecrest Ranch are “unrestricted fee land not subject to Federal restrictions against alienation.” This determination is contrary to the Ute Mountain Ute’s position that their Pinecrest Ranch Parcel 1 property in Gunnison, Colorado is owned in fee but subject to Federal supervision and restrictions against alienation. I wish to raise several concerns regarding the BIA’s determination. The Bureau’s attempt to arbitrarily anchor Parcel 2 to Parcel 1 avoids a fair determination on Parcel 1 – which the Tribe purchased in trust to restore reservation lands. Rather than combining the parcels to tackle management challenges, the USDI/BIA should have taken a cooperative approach and facilitated a fair determination on the nature of Parcel 1. For example, it would likely be beneficial for the Tribe if they could simultaneously use and manage the reservation lands in Parcel 1 and be compensated for providing their own management (as permitted by Public Law 93-638). It goes without saying that the Bureau’s one-sided review unfortunately ignored critical Tribe-centric details. The June 2022 letter failed to examine facts as they existed when the Tribe purchased Pinecrest Ranch, the various legal implications of the BIA’s actions at Pinecrest Ranch, and the trust relationship and consultation – as well as interpretations of current law – regarding restricted fee lands. Instead of addressing the Tribe’s particular concerns regarding reservation land holdings, the Bureau of Indian Affairs focused far too much on arbitrary and tangential case examples. For example, in the Lummi Tribe case referenced by the BIA, the Lummi Tribe was trying to regain reservation lands lost through unintended consequence of stewardship practices and private property sales by their membership. This example is not comparable to Tribal land purchased—such as the Pinecrest Ranch— to replace land taken by the federal government that the government was then unable to return. In addition to finding fault with the BIA’s logic in the determination letter, it is also concerning that the Bureau is effectively weaponizing the use of certain words and phrases to benefit the Bureau’s apparent position. For example: 1. Reacquired lands (page 1, ⁋ 2, line 2): “The Tribe did not previously hold title to the property (e.g., it is not reacquired lands). . .” This seems to imply that only property which was previously owned/titled to the Tribe can qualify as reacquired lands. a. Anchoring reacquired lands to only those physical parcels previously owned by a Tribe would seem to disadvantage a Tribe whose previously owned parcels were lost by action of the federal government and can therefore never be reacquired. b. It’s indisputable that tribes have the right to acquire land, including for the reason of reservation restoration. Such purchases should have the same rights as a land exchange when the property is purchased from the funds held in trust. 2. Fee lands (page 3, ⁋ 2, last line): “Accordingly, the idea of restrictions on alienation with respect to fee land would not have been considered by Congress when passing the Non-Intercourse Act in 1834.” In this and other statements, the BIA effectively justifies its position by citing its own opinion that fee land is not qualified for restrictions on alienation. A more substantive foundation from the BIA would be welcome. a. The BIA’s implication that the government’s lack of foresight in the 1834 Act would exclude fee land from the restrictions on alienation is arguably contrary to the overall principle of tribal land restoration on which the 1834 Act was written. b. The BIA’s effort to define fee land as inapplicable to restrictions on alienation is also contrary to the 1953 Act referenced in the BIA’s letter, which clarified that purchased fee land will remain taxable. The USDI/BIA have a duty to act in good faith and provide stewardship for the benefit of the Tribe and in honor of Tribal treaties. I request that you answer the following questions regarding the USDI/BIA process and approach in reaching their June 2022 determination: 1. On page 4 the BIA states that, “…to the best of our knowledge, Pinecrest was not reacquired lands…,” which seems to indicate a lack of investigation. What effort did the USDI/BIA make to cooperate with and collect relevant information from the Tribe before reaching the June 2022 determination? (See April 29, 1874: Agreement with the Ute Indians in Colorado, Sections 3-5, which define the Secretary of Interior’s responsibility to support, by review and investigation, and protect the Tribe in purchase of lands from funds held in trust.) 2. Why did the USDI/BIA choose to render a decision after the purchase rather than support the Tribe by assembling a commission to assist them? (Ratified US government agreement with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dated May 1, 1888, Section 4.) 3. Is the USDI/BIA Southwest Regional office the appropriate venue and authority for making such an impactful determination, especially given this determination is contrary to the Tribe’s position? There appears to be a disturbing lack of support from the government toward the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe’s general efforts to restore their Tribal lands. As the Member of Congress charged with representing all constituents of Colorado’s Third Congressional District, I submit this letter with reminder of past promises to Tribes and the government’s responsibility to serve the people, not rule over them. I do acknowledge Tribal and Federal government affairs are complex, and in recognition of that fact, voluntarily extend your duty to respond from 30 to 45 days. Thank you in advance for your review of these questions and concerns arising from the June 2022 letter from the BIA’s Southwest Regional Office. I look forward to your answers and clarifications. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-advocates-land-management-solutions-mesa-county,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Advocates for Land Management Solutions for Mesa County,2022-11-03,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort advocating for Mesa County to the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director and requested answers for the five-year delay in Mesa County’s effort to acquire a parcel of land. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Mesa County has been waiting more than five years for federal agencies to sell them a parcel of land that federal agencies claim they no longer need and want to sell. Mesa County plans to use this land for economic development in Clifton. Unfortunately, federal officials have dragged their heels and failed to get this commonsense land exchange done. I support Mesa County’s efforts that will facilitate economic growth in an area that needs new opportunities. I’m hopeful we will see some movement in the near future.” Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis said, “The County has been working with the BLM for over five years now to get this property. I really appreciate Congresswoman Boebert's efforts to get this across the finish line. It'll be a great economic benefit to the Clifton area.” Background: For more than five years, Mesa County has been trying to acquire a parcel, at fair market value, that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and no longer wants. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office met with Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack to discuss land management policies that are impacting Colorado’s Third District. Additionally, the Congresswoman has been active in public lands issues impacting the region and previously went on a Mesa County field site visit with senior Bureau of Land Management officials. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been a tireless champion defending rural Colorado’s land management interests, and she worked to keep the Bureau of Land Management western headquarters in Grand Junction so that local communities could have a voice in the land management decisions that impact their daily lives. Congresswoman Boebert’s successful effort to keep the Bureau’s western headquarters in Grand Junction secured 56 headquarters jobs and 70 other good-paying Bureau of Land Management jobs in Grand Junction. The full text of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s letter to Colorado Bureau of Land Management State Director Doug Vilsack is available here and below: Dear State Director Vilsack, I appreciate you recently meeting with my staff and congratulations again on your new position. In September of 2021, my staff joined a meeting with Greg Larsen, Erin Jones, Greg Wolfgang Jen Jardine, John Beck, Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis and a few others to discuss a parcel in Clifton, Colorado that the Bureau of Land Management has designated for disposal and that the County has been trying to acquire for years, but unfortunately has been unable to do so due to the federal bureaucracy. Following the meeting, our understanding of the next steps were: BLM has drafted the Suitability determination letter; BLM is working on NEPA documents (categorical exclusion) required to move the parcel to the actual disposal list. BLM has requested documentation from the BOR on existing facilities. You have received some information but are still waiting for a few more documents. As soon as BOR gets BLM the remaining documents, BLM can move forward with the suitability determination and finalize the categorical exclusion document as required by NEPA. If the suitability determination returns the parcel to BLM management, BLM plans to formally dispose of the parcel. Disposal could include a direct sale to the County at fair market value. Can you or your team provide an update on progress on any of these 5 points and the current status of each? Can someone also explain and provide justification to why this process has taken approximately 5 years to date to get to where we stand currently? Given the importance to the local community, I’d encourage your team to work closely with local elected officials on this issue. If I can be of assistance, please let me know. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert Member of Congress Cc: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning BOR Commissioner Maria Camille Calimlim Touton",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-lauren-boebert-and-doug-lamborn-lead-congressional-oversight-over-bidens,Reps. Lauren Boebert and Doug Lamborn Lead Congressional Oversight Over Biden’s Funding of Palestinian Terrorists,2022-11-03,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Reps. Lauren Boebert and Doug Lamborn led 38 Members of Congress in congressional oversight over the Biden administration’s illegal funding of Palestinian terrorists in violation of the Taylor Force Act. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Palestinian Authority is a terrorist organization that pays the families of terrorists lavish monthly pensions as part of a so-called ‘Martyr’s Fund.’ In 2018, President Trump signed the Taylor Force Act, prohibiting U.S. taxpayer dollars from flowing to the Palestinian Authority while they pay for terrorist attacks against Americans and Israelis. In clear violation of the law, Joe Biden has provided more than half a billion dollars to the Palestinian Authority, putting America, Israel, and our western allies at risk. This lawless administration must be held accountable.” “I authored the Taylor Force Act in 2017 to ensure that the humanitarian and economic assistance provided by the United States government was not being used by the Palestinian Authority for its inhumane ‘pay-to-slay’ program,” said Congressman Doug Lamborn. “U.S. tax dollars should never support terrorist regimes that incentivize the murder of innocent people. I am deeply concerned that the Biden Administration has decided to disregard bipartisan consensus condemning this ‘martyr’ payment program and instead continues to knowing provide billions of taxpayer dollars to the Palestinian Authority.” Sarah N. Stern, Founder and President, Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET), said, “EMET thanks, from the bottom of our hearts, Representative Lauren Boebert and Representative Doug Lamborn, as well as the 36 others for ensuring that the Biden administration lives up to both the letter and the spirt of the Taylor Force Act. America should not be turning a blind eye towards the incentivization of the lavish payments towards Palestinian terrorists for the murder of American and Israeli citizens.” Background: Taylor Force was an American hero who graduated from West Point and served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After serving his country overseas, Taylor Force attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University. At Vanderbilt, he went on a study abroad to Israel to study global entrepreneurship. While he was traveling, a terrorist murdered him and stabbed ten other people in a horrific knife attack. Instead of condemning this carnage, the terrorists that run the Palestinian Authority provided a financial reward – a so-called “martyr payment” – to the family of the terrorist responsible for murdering Taylor Force. In early 2018, Congress passed the bipartisan Taylor Force Act – sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn in the House – to restrict economic assistance to the Palestinian Authority until it put an end to its horrific “pay-to-slay” program. By signing the Taylor Force Act into law, President Trump sent a strong message to terrorists around the world that the U.S. will no longer tolerate rewarding terrorism with American tax dollars. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Congressman Doug Lamborn led 38 Members of Congress in confronting the Biden regime over its clear violations of the Taylor Force Act. Members of Congress who joined in this oversight effort include Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), Rep. W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27), Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Rep. Bill Posey (FL-08), Rep. Bob Good (VA-05), Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03), Rep. Jody Hice (GA-10), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Rep. Mary E. Miller (IL-15), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Rep. Brian Mast (FL-18), Rep. Ronny L. Jackson (TX-13), Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02), Rep. C. Scott Franklin (FL-15), Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06), Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02), Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01), Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01), Rep. Michael Guest (MS-03), and Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02). The full text of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s congressional oversight letter is available here and below: Dear Secretary Blinken, The Taylor Force Act limits U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority made under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the Economic Support Fund) and was signed into law to counter financial incentives being offered to Palestinian terrorists. A non-public State Department report was released last month indicating that the Palestinian Authority “continued [to provide] payments to Palestinian prisoners who had committed acts of terrorism, as well as the families of so-called ‘martyrs’ who died while committing acts of terrorism.” We are concerned about potential violations of the spirit, if not the letter, of the Taylor Force Act. As of July, this Administration has provided half a billion dollars in taxpayer funding to the Palestinian Authority, and the White House recently announced an additional contribution of $316 million. In offering hundreds of millions of dollars for the purpose of economic assistance, we are concerned that these funds are tragically enabling the Palestinian Authority’s payments to terrorists and the families of terrorists who kill innocent Americans and people of Jewish descent – also commonly referred to as “pay-to-slay.” Administrations across the political spectrum have routinely and loudly condemned this practice; unfortunately, the Palestinian Authority has nevertheless refused to put a permanent end to pay-to-slay. In furtherance of our Congressional oversight responsibilities, we request the answer to the following questions by COB November 7, 2022. 1). Is this Administration providing support for the Palestinian Authority through the Economic Support Fund (ESF)? Which other accounts is the Administration utilizing to provide financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority? Does the State Department agree that continuing to provide economic assistance to the Palestinian Authority – in light of this report’s findings – contradict both the spirit and letter of the Taylor Force Act? Given this nonpublic report, how are you able to certify that the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) “are taking credible steps to end acts of violence against Israeli citizens and United States citizens that are perpetrated or materially assisted by individuals under their jurisdictional control?” 2). Is the Administration prepared to publicly release, to the greatest extent possible, the State Department report cited above? Can the State Department commit to working with the Congress to publicly release this report in the following 60 days? 3). For the purposes of providing economic assistance to the Palestinian Authority, what definition of the word “refugee” is the Administration employing? Is it the same definition used by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)? 4). Does the Administration have any figures on the number of terrorists or families of terrorists that have received payments from the Palestinian Authority for killing innocent Americans and people of Jewish descent since March 8, 2016? We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to your responses. Sincerely, Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03) Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) Rep. W. Gregory Steube (FL-17) Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27) Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01) Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) Rep. Bill Posey (FL-08) Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22) Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03) Rep. Jody Hice (GA-10) Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) Rep. Mary E. Miller (IL-15) Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) Rep. Brian Mast (FL-18) Rep. Ronny L. Jackson (TX-13) Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03) Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06) Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) Rep. C. Scott Franklin (FL-15) Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06) Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01) Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01) Rep. Michael Guest (MS-03) Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-leads-effort-secure-federal-resources-combat,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Leads Effort to Secure Federal Resources to Combat Fentanyl in Montezuma County,2022-11-01,2022,2022-11,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort to secure additional federal resources for local law enforcement in Montezuma County to combat fentanyl and other deadly drugs through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Law enforcement experts know that the vast majority of fentanyl illegally comes across the southern border. Since Biden took office, enough fentanyl to kill every American 11 times over has been smuggled across our border. The crisis at the border has caused an explosion in deaths from the fentanyl epidemic, and it is ravaging rural Colorado. I am working to clean up this mess by standing with local law enforcement as they deal with the unprecedented jump in crime and drug trafficking. I visited the Montezuma-Cortez Drug Task Force and saw their amazing work firsthand. They are the best of the best, and they are deserving of additional federal resources through the HIDTA program. These additional resources will help the brave men and women of law enforcement in Montezuma County defend their community and save lives.” Montezuma County Sheriff Steven D. Nowlin said, “Securing a HIDTA designation for Montezuma County is something we’ve been trying to do now for eight years. It is definitely needed since the Four Corners region is a drug pipeline for the cartels along the Mexican border. I would certainly appreciate any help from the U.S. Congress to get this done and secure more assistance for our work to combat the flow of deadly drugs into our community.” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is actively working to back the blue and has secured the following support for local law enforcement: In legislation signed into law, Congresswoman Boebert successfully secured $515 million for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to provide critical resources for rural law enforcement. Congresswoman Boebert introduced legislation to designate fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. This designation will increase interagency cooperation and allocate additional federal resources for local law enforcement partners. When federal bureaucracy threatened to impose excessive fees on law enforcement communications towers, Congresswoman Boebert stood up for public safety agencies and successfully got the administration to reconsider its proposed fees. The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter to the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy is available here and below: Dear Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gupta, As our nation confronts the increasing proliferation of drug trafficking into our communities, I write to offer for ONDCP’s consideration the potential inclusion of Montezuma County in Southwest Colorado as a designated county within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. Even as they contend with limited budgetary resources, the Montezuma-Cortez Narcotics Investigations Team (MCNIT) has done an outstanding job of taking deadly and illicit drugs off the streets without the opportunity to engage with and benefit from the HIDTA federal grant program. These law enforcement professionals certainly deserve our thanks and support. Mexican drug cartels have shifted their transportation routes away from interstate highways and towards secondary highways – to include U.S. Highways 160, 550, and 491 – and Montezuma County has borne the impact. During 2021, the MCNIT seized nearly 107,000 illegally manufactured fentanyl pills, more than 14 pounds of methamphetamine, and nearly 1,000 grams of heroin. The County has seen 80 overdose cases from 2016 through 2020 and lost 45 residents to drug overdoses over the 2010-2020 period – all according to data from the Colorado Department of Health. As of December, Montezuma County was also continuing investigations into seven drug distribution cells. While performing extraordinary work, it’s clear that our local law enforcement personnel need additional assistance to counter a worsening drug crisis. I request you provide your assurances that any HIDTA application submitted by Montezuma County will receive full and fair consideration. As ONDCP continues its important mission, please be assured that our local law enforcement personnel are willing and able to work with federal agency partners to keep our communities safe. Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of this request and I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-joins-senator-bennet-colorado-lawmakers-calling-forest-service,"Rep. Neguse Joins Senator Bennet, Colorado Lawmakers In Calling for Forest Service to Swiftly Implement Forestry Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act",2022-11-01,2022,2022-11,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Forests, joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and several members of the Colorado congressional delegation in a letter calling for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to share information about its plan to implement the $10 billion in funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to address a backlog of forest management needs (including $5 billion in wildfire mitigation funding in the IRA modeled after Rep. Neguse’s Civilian Conservation Corps. legislation). “As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of wildfires across the West, it is imperative that the Forest Service move expeditiously to allocate the new funding,” wrote the lawmakers in the letter. “The $10 billion in combined funding from the Infrastructure Law and the IRA represents a historic opportunity to address wildland fire and forest management across jurisdictions, at a scale commensurate with the West’s wildfire crisis, through shared priority setting with States, Tribes and other partners.” “The USFS has already taken valuable steps to develop a framework for the implementation of these funds,” continued the lawmakers. “However, critical details about the timing and specific use of these funds remain undetermined.” “We appreciate your leadership in quickly laying the groundwork to allocate the historic new funding for forest health and management in the Infrastructure Law and IRA. We welcome a meeting with USFS to discuss the issues raised in this letter and request your staff provide quarterly briefings on the implementation of new forest-related provisions in Colorado,” they concluded. Read the full letter here. As Chair of the House National Forests Subcommittee, Neguse and Senator Bennet announced last month that over $5.1 million from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated already to help the state of Colorado invest in critical wildfire resiliency projects. Funding will go toward fuels management projects currently taking place on nearly 5,395 acres of federal lands across the state. Funds are being directed from the larger, $103 million investment announced by the Department of the Interior earlier this year. This additional funding will help complete fuels treatments on nearly 2 million acres nationwide this fiscal year, a substantial increase in comparison to prior years. The acreage includes 22 projects across 16 counties including; Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Kiowa, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Otero, Ouray, Rio Blanco, Routt, and San Miguel. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for the people of Colorado and for our communities impacted by the recent surge of wildfires across the West. This significant increase in funding will protect the families, businesses, and communities most threatened by these disasters, which is why it is critically important that the Forest Service implements these programs swiftly,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Representative Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus has emerged as a leader among his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for wildfire mitigation and resiliency. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured passage of the Wildfire Recovery Act through the House of Representatives for the second time, on September 13, 2022. The bill first passed as part of the monumental Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (H.R. 5118), also sponsored by Representative Neguse. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Congressman Neguse also played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-november-staff-mobile-office,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases November Staff Mobile Office Hours,2022-10-31,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,764,058.69 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-announces-over-2-million-federal-funds-poudre-head-start,"Congressman Neguse Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funds for Poudre Head Start Program, $1 Million for Thompson Programs",2022-10-31,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Poudre School District will receive $2,174,190 in federal funding and Thompson School District will receive $1,071,780 for their Head Start programs. This funding will go toward supporting Head Start in both districts in delivering high-quality, evidence-based education and comprehensive services to children throughout the county. “Head Start sets our children up for a lifetime of success by providing the support needed to help kids learn and grow. For parents throughout our communities, these programs are critical. I’m excited to celebrate such a large investment in local families and students and will continue our office’s advocacy for Head Start funding,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Head Start and Early Head Start provide no-cost access to child care and family partnerships for 275 preschoolers and 110 families prenatal to 36 months in Poudre School District. With this funding, we empower our community’s eligible families and children to build a foundation for learning and success. What an honor and a joy it is to work as partners with families as they begin their educational journey with their children. Through preschool services, home visiting opportunities, parent-and-child-together events, and prenatal education and support, we get to celebrate alongside our families as their children achieve milestone after milestone! We are grateful for this partnership!” said Poudre School District Director of Early Childhood Education, Becca Benedict. The Thompson School District is honored to be a continuing recipient of the Head Start grant. Thousands of students and families have benefitted from the program in the Loveland–Berthoud community. The Head Start funds provide the opportunity to make a difference for our preschool students and our families. And with the support of Congressman Joe Neguse, we continue to make a difference for our students and families. Our vision for our program is ‘Children and Families Empowered for a Lifetime of Learning’. Head Start provides the resources and support to achieve our goal,” said Thompson School District’s Head Start Director of Early Childhood, Lamb Caro. Representative Neguse has previously announced over $150,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds for Head Start child care facilities throughout Colorado’s Second Congressional District. Including; $115,000 for the Poudre School District $41,000 for the Thompson School District $40,000 for Boulder County In 2020, Representative Neguse introduced the Jump Start for Head Start Act, calling on the federal government to provide emergency COVID-19 relief funds for Head Start facilities. This week’s announcement is the largest investment in these services yet. Representative Neguse is a proud advocate for increasing access to high-quality education services. Earlier this year he unveiled his “Opportunity for All” Education Agenda to support a fair shot for all students pre-k through college and advance upward mobility for Coloradans. The plan would lower child care costs and enact universal preschool for 3 and 4-year-olds, ensuring every child has access to high-quality early education; address teacher attrition and underfunded special education programs at K-12 schools, and help every college student obtain a college degree that best prepares them for the future. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boebert-leads-effort-increase-water-storage-and-build-new,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Leads Effort to Increase Water Storage and Build New Reservoir,2022-10-28,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert supported the Huerfano Water Conservancy District’s effort to combat drought by enlarging the Maria-Stevens Reservoir, connecting three existing reservoirs, and building the Bruce Canyon Reservoir. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The new Bruce Canyon Reservoir and other Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative water projects will be transformational for our communities. These locally-driven solutions will add thousands of acre-feet of water storage.” President of the Huerfano Water Conservancy District Scott D. King said, “Congresswoman Boebert, I would like to thank you for your letter of support for our water project in Huerfano County. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we appreciate your taking time to support rural water. We look forward to reaching out to you in the future.” Background: Over the past seven years, multiple local agencies and organizations have worked together with the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District to help develop the Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative. This Collaborative is working on building water projects that will help supply water to La Veta and benefit local agriculture. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been working hard on water issues for the District: Supporting 566 water projects that would provide new or improved ditches, pipelines, conveyance, and storage for Conejos, Alamosa, Rio Grande, and Mineral counties. Advocating to defeat the misguided proposal put forth by the Denver suburbs to steal seven billion gallons of water per year in perpetuity from the San Luis Valley. Introducing the Western Water Security Act to protect private water rights, defend against federal water grabs, and help ensure an abundant supply of clean water for future generations. Fighting federal bureaucracy to get the San Luis Valley weather radar online to improve precipitation forecasting for local water districts. Aggressively working to remove invasive salt cedar and Russian olive trees that are guzzling water and recently worked with Montezuma County to secure an important appropriations victory that passed the House and will allow for a pilot program to combat salt cedars. Salt cedars consume about 200 gallons of water per day per plant. Defending private water rights from Biden’s attempt to reinstate the controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Introducing the bipartisan House Companion to the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act to protect private water rights and conserve the Dolores River. Securing $10 million for the Indian Irrigation Fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog and increase water storage projects like the Southern Utes’ Pine River Indian Irrigation Project. Introducing H.R. 4302, comprehensive forestry legislation, that will improve forest health and improve water quality while also helping protect our watersheds and municipal water supplies. The full text of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s letter to State Conservationist Clint Evans supporting additional water storage is available here and below. Dear Mr. Evans: I write in strong support of a local effort in Huerfano County to help preserve Colorado’s water through increased storage capacity connected to the Upper Cucharas River. Over the past seven years, multiple local agencies and organizations have worked together with the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District to help develop the Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative, which is a potential Public Law 566 project. The goal of the collaborative is to increase water storage for the benefit of the underserved population in and near La Veta, which struggles annually with low levels of precipitation. The Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative effort would enlarge the Maria-Stevens Reservoir, connect three smaller existing reservoirs, and add a proposed Bruce Canyon Reservoir for a total addition of 1,900 acre-feet of water storage. This water saving system would benefit local agriculture, provide for municipal, industrial and augmentation uses, and provide added benefits of fishing and flat-water boating. The collaborative has achieved a Water Court Decree for the planned storage facilities and water exchanges, plus it has intergovernmental agreements in place for the project’s implementation. Engineering work to determine feasibility and produce initial project design and cost estimates is also completed; and the next steps are planning and capital funding. As Representative for Colorado’s largest district, I place a high priority on preserving Colorado’s water for the benefit of Colorado’s citizens. I commend Huerfano County’s citizens for their hard work and foresight in preparing the Cucharas Basin Storage Collaborative to this point, and I strongly encourage NRCS to give full consideration to this watershed program planning project in Hydrologic Unit Code #1102000604 – Upper Cucharas River. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-790000-grant-low-no-emission-school-buses-grand-county,"Rep. Neguse Announces $790,000 Grant for Low-No Emission School Buses in Grand County",2022-10-28,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8’s announcement naming East Grand School District as a winner of a 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate. The $790,000 in funding awarded to East Grand School District is part of a larger $965 million nationwide investment, made possible by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “As communities across America continue our work towards a renewable energy future, I am excited that the EPA has taken yet another step to support their efforts. The $790,000 in funding they’ve awarded to the East Grand School District will help to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. Together we are building a cleaner, greener Colorado,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. The EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over the next five years from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. “We are excited for the opportunity to receive these funds and put daily electric buses on the road to deliver and return our students from school. We also are equally excited to replace some of our oldest and outdated buses in our fleet. We are entering a new era in our transportation department that will require new learning and internal growth. We are in the business of learning and will model these new lessons like we want all to do in our district. We hope to engage community partners as we move forward to ensure we collaboratively build a stronger understanding and infrastructure in transportation. We look forward to learning together,” said East Grand School District Superintendent, Brad Ray. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner air and healthier environments for school children in communities across the Mountains and Plains region,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These zero-emission electric buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate exposure to harmful pollutants such as soot, fine particulates, and nitrogen oxides. We look forward to expanding these efforts through future rounds of clean bus awards for our school districts.” Congressman Joe Neguse has been a staunch advocate for clean energy transportation. In August, Representative Neguse secured over $34 million in funding from the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program for Colorado’s mountain communities. Last year, Representative Neguse and 37 of his colleagues penned a letter to appropriators in Congress requesting funds to support the expansion of low-emission bus transit systems. Representative Neguse has advocated for similar funding, including during this year’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget process. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-bennet-hickenlooper-call-for-independent-investigation-into-death-at-the-aurora-ice-facility,"Crow, Bennet, Hickenlooper Call for Independent Investigation Into Death at the Aurora ICE Facility",2022-10-25,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) was joined by US Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in calling for an independent Inspector General investigation into the recent death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza at the Aurora GEO Group facility, a privately-owned ICE detention center. The Colorado lawmakers also emphasized the importance of maintaining access to detainees who witnessed the events preceding Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and the Facility’s response. Specifically, they request that the agencies prevent witnesses from being transferred to other facilities against their will and issue stays of removal for witnesses who have deportation orders. “The [GEO] Facility’s negative history has resulted in enhanced congressional oversight,” wrote the Members. “As we endeavor to provide enhanced oversight of this Facility, we urge you to keep our offices informed of the agency’s investigations into Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death. In adherence with agency protocol, we request that the DHS OIG and ICE OPR independently investigate Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and make the results of the investigations publicly available.” Following completion of the investigations, the lawmakers also requested a Member-level briefing to understand the circumstances surrounding Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and what steps the Facility should take to prevent similar deaths in the future. See the full text of the letter here and below. Dear Inspector General Cuffari and Acting Director Johnson: On October 14, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza, who was detained at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility (“Facility”) operated by the GEO Group in Aurora, Colorado. As the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) conducts a review of this fatality, we request that our offices be kept regularly apprised of the investigation process and results. We also request that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) complete a thorough review of the results and conduct an independent investigation. The Facility’s negative history has resulted in enhanced congressional oversight. Following reports of disturbing public health conditions in February 2019, Congressman Crow called for a congressional hearing to investigate activities of the GEO Group, introduced legislation increasing access to federal immigration detention centers for members of Congress and their staff, and initiated weekly visits to the Facility to provide oversight. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we raised further concerns regarding rapid disease spread at the Facility and continued to advocate for appropriate medical care and protective measures. As we endeavor to provide enhanced oversight of this Facility, we urge you to keep our offices informed of the agency’s investigations into Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death. In adherence with agency protocol, we request that the DHS OIG and ICE OPR independently investigate Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and make the results of the investigations publicly available. We are also concerned about detainees who reportedly witnessed Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s symptoms and eventual collapse. These individuals importantly help investigators understand events leading to Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and the Facility’s response. Investigators need to maintain access to these witnesses and they should be protected from harm and intimidation during the course of the investigation. We request that you: Prevent witnesses from being transferred to other facilities, unless at the request of the witness; Issue stays of removal for witnesses who have deportation orders for the duration of the investigations; Consider paroling witnesses whose cases are pending into the community when appropriate; Provide our offices with a list of all detainees who witnessed Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s worsening symptoms and the emergency response, including a manifest showing all persons detained in Aurora South, Dorm E and their pod assignments leading up to the date of Mr. Calero-Mendoza's death; Require that interviews of witnesses be recorded and that witnesses not be deterred from having legal counsel present during the interviews; and Provide our offices with a list of any witnesses who have already been interviewed. Following completion of these investigations, we request a Member-level briefing to understand the circumstances surrounding Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s death and what steps the Facility should take to prevent similar deaths in the future. We urge you to provide our offices with an update on the steps that DHS OIG and ICE OPR have taken regarding this case no later than November 18, 2022. We appreciate your urgency and interest in this matter. Our thoughts are with Mr. Calero-Mendoza’s family at this time and we join our community in mourning this loss of life. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-and-sens-bennet-hickenlooper-applaud-waiver-allowing-colorado,"Rep. Neguse and Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper Applaud Waiver Allowing Colorado to Directly Administer Marshall Fire Recovery Funds",2022-10-24,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision to allow the State of Colorado to directly administer $6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for recovery from the Marshall Fire. This announcement follows a letter the lawmakers sent in August, urging HUD to approve the state’s waiver request to streamline the recovery process for communities rebuilding after the Marshall Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs requested to waive the HUD rule that requires Boulder County to administer funds, instead of the state. This requirement would have strained the county’s limited resources and delayed recovery. “Over the past ten months, we’ve worked to ensure that our community has the federal resources necessary to recover and rebuild from the Marshall Fire, the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. We’ve also partnered with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper to secure administrative relief for our community at every turn, including expanded coverage for FEMA’s private property debris removal program. I’m grateful that the Department of Housing & Urban Development has provided additional relief by granting our request for a Community Development Block Grant waiver, which will enable the State of Colorado to administer these funds directly and streamline the recovery process. And we will keep working every day to ensure that federal resources are brought to bear as our community recovers from this unprecedented disaster,” said Congressman Neguse. “We greatly appreciate HUD’s flexibility and support on this matter,” said Senator Bennet. “Every dollar we save by streamlining the process is another dollar for the survivors of the Marshall Fire as they continue to rebuild.” “We must help rebuild the communities impacted by the Marshall Fire. This HUD waiver will get funding faster to those who need it most,” said Senator Hickenlooper. The Marshall Fire destroyed 1,086 homes in unincorporated Boulder, Superior, and Louisville. The state will allocate $6 million to help fire survivors rebuild their homes. “Boulder County would like to express its gratitude to Senator Bennet, Senator Hickenlooper, and Congressman Neguse for their efforts to help streamline the Marshall Fire recovery process at a federal level,” said Boulder County Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chair Claire Levy. “Rebuilding a community after such a tragedy requires partnership working on all levels, and our congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have delivered real and significant assistance for Boulder County.” “Through the CDBG waiver, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will have access to additional federal funds to augment its Disaster Resilience Rebuilding (DRR) grant/loan program for Marshall Fire survivors and impacted households. Our agency is grateful to Congressional members Joe Neguse, Michael Bennet, and John Hickenlooper for their support of the DOLA waiver request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which now enables private nonprofit entities to receive and quickly disperse these funds to residents of Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County,” said Rick Garcia, Executive Director at The Department of Local Affairs. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-takes-action-reduce-energy-prices,Rep. Lauren Boebert Takes Action to Reduce Energy Prices,2022-10-21,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort demanding accountability for Biden's failed energy policies and asking what actions this administration plans to take to reduce pain at the pump. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Biden has waged an all-out war on American energy, and we are all paying the price for it. Gas is $4 a gallon again, and moms are spending more than $75 dollars to fill up their minivans. The worst part about it is this administration still doesn’t have a plan. I’ve had enough of this nonsense. It’s time to reduce inflation, lower gas prices, stop raiding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and drill, baby, drill.” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led 11 Members of Congress in a congressional oversight letter to Secretaries Granholm and Haaland encouraging action and seeking accountability for the worsening energy crisis. The Members include Reps. Mary Miller (IL-15), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Greg Steube (FL-17), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01). The full text of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s letter to Secretaries Granholm and Haaland is available here and below: Secretaries Granholm and Haaland, This administration has done everything possible to discourage oil production and raise energy costs on the American people, and the egregious results speak for themselves: the average national price of a gallon of gas peaked at over five dollars in June before decreasing due to a drop off in demand and the onset of recession. While some Americans have come to view a brief decline in gas prices as a welcome respite during record high inflation, increasing interest rates, and a sputtering economy, gas prices are still much too high and they are starting to increase again. On Wednesday, October 5, news outlets reported that OPEC and non-OPEC producers will pursue output cuts of two million barrels of oil a day; due to the OPEC cartel’s reconstituted and outsized influence in the crude oil market, the price of oil could well increase to over $100 per barrel in short order. This is a foreseeable issue that deserves your full attention and commitment - there is zero excuse for failing to prepare for every contingency. Last year, in what can only charitably be described as a misplaced reaction to the imposition of high energy costs on the American people, Secretary Granholm laughed when asked what her plan was to increase oil production in America. In March, she also suggested that Americans should purchase electric vehicles to avoid rising gas prices. This extraordinary adoption of a “let them eat cake” mentality, coupled with this government’s inability and unwillingness to approve onshore and offshore oil drilling, indicates that neither one of you, nor anyone else in this administration, has a plan to insulate Americans from the effects of a volatile oil market. The only concept approaching an energy plan this administration has announced involves a rapid switch towards exclusive use of renewable energy. From the use of cobalt in the construction of electric vehicles, to the procuring of polysilicon in the production of solar panels, this administration seems to have no issue with utilizing slave labor. By plowing forward in his design to halve all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, Joe Biden has all but ignored the stark human rights atrocities this policy is enabling. Make no mistake: the only way this GHG target is met is if the Biden administration continues to implicitly endorse the use of forced and even child labor within Chinese Communist Party (CCP) supply chains. Given the prospect of a worsening energy crisis, we demand answers to the following questions by COB Wednesday October 26, 2022: 1). Secretary Granholm, does the Biden administration anticipate higher gas prices considering the OPEC cartel’s intention to reduce output by a reported two million barrels a day? What is currently being done to mitigate OPEC’s influence and ensure that Americans will not be subject to future financial strain at the pump? A year after laughing off the question, do you finally have a plan to increase oil production in the United States? 2). Secretary Haaland, CNN reports that the White House is “having a spasm and panicking” due to OPEC’s efforts to cut output. Is the outsized influence of far Left “environmentalist” groups, many of whom have served as de facto apologists for genocide, preventing this administration from increasing domestic energy production? 3). Secretary Haaland, due to OPEC’s announcement on October 5, are you prepared to recommend regulatory relief to facilitate expedited onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling, including but not limited to exemptions from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)? 4). Secretary Granholm, OilX, a consultant company, estimated that by the end of this month, the SPR will hold only 179 million barrels of medium-sour crude oil, the type of crude oil preferred by US refineries. Last year, the SPR contained 621 million barrels, and one projection indicates that the reserve will shrink to 358 million barrels by the end of this month. As of September 14, this administration has withdrawn almost 24% of the SPR’s supply since March. Does this administration plan to withdraw even more barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)? Is there any plan to limit this rapid depletion of the SPR? Did political considerations play any role in extending the SPR’s withdrawal program – initially intended to end on October 31 – beyond Election Day 2022? 5). Secretary Granholm, given that the only way to realize a 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 necessitates continued reliance on a CCP-dominated supply chain, does the Biden administration believe that child and slave labor is merely an unfortunate byproduct in the fight against global warming? Is it acceptable to tell Americans to purchase electric vehicles when the inputs for EVs are typically sourced with forced labor? 6). Secretaries Granholm and Haaland, natural gas prices are at a 14-year high, and as the winter approaches, natural gas prices will likely continue to skyrocket. Have your respective departments developed contingency plans to confront potential rolling blackouts and brownouts, and what will likely be a very expensive winter for millions of Americans? Please provide any accompanying details regarding any such plans.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-stands-american-hero-being-discharged-religious-objection,Rep. Lauren Boebert Stands up for American Hero Being Discharged for Religious Objection to Vaccine Mandate,2022-10-19,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led an effort supported by seventeen Members of Congress to Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Linda Fagan urging the Coast Guard to allow America’s heroes that request religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates to continue to serve this great country. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch is an American hero, and he deserves to be treated as such. Due to the vaccine mandate, his rescue mission responding to Hurricane Ian may be his last, as he is set to be involuntarily discharged in 30 to 60 days. The federal government’s failure to respect religious freedom and allow these exemptions is causing the military to lose talented individuals like Petty Officer Loesch. It’s time to end these mandates and support our troops’ religious freedom!” Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch said, “If I had asked any of the people I saved yesterday if they wanted to come with me even though I am unvaccinated, every single one of them would have said ‘yes.’ It just sucks that [Biden] thanked me yet the vaccine mandate is what’s kicking me out. I just love my job, and I’m really good at it. It sucks. I feel like this is the job that I was born to do.” Background: Joe Biden publicized a phone call he had with Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer Second Class Zach Loesch thanking him for his heroic actions in saving a wheelchair-bound woman and her husband during a search and rescue mission following Hurricane Ian. Petty Officer Second Class Loesch told Tucker Carlson that although he appreciated the recognition, he is still facing involuntary discharge for refusing to take the COVID vaccine despite filing a religious exemption. In response, Rep. Boebert led an effort supported by seventeen Members of Congress and sent a congressional oversight letter to Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard urging for the reconsideration of the Coast Guard’s policy denying over 99% of religious exemptions from the vaccine mandate. Signers of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter include: Reps. Chip Roy (TX-21), Bill Posey (FL-08), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Brian Mast (FL-18), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Randy Weber (TX-14), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Mary Miller (IL-15), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), and Michael Guest (MS-03). The full text Congresswoman Boebert’s letter is available here and below: Dear President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Admiral Fagan: We write to urge your reconsideration of the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) policy regarding religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccination order. As you know, USCG servicemembers are expected to follow the Defense Department’s COVID-19 vaccination order requiring all servicemembers to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Servicemembers that have not obtained a COVID-19 vaccine risk an involuntary administrative separation. This policy has resulted in hundreds of servicemembers from all branches getting involuntarily discharged. On September 30, 2022, the White House released a readout of the phone call with Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Zach Loesch. During this call, President Biden recognized Petty Officer Second Class Loesch's heroic actions in saving a wheelchair-bound woman and her husband during a search and rescue mission following Hurricane Ian. While the commander-in-chief has recognized Petty Officer Second Class Loesch's outstanding bravery, Mr. Loesch is expecting to be involuntarily discharged for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination despite requesting a religious exemption. To date, USCG has received over 1,200 religious exemption requests and has only accepted 12, amounting to a 99% denial rate. This blanket denial of religious accommodation is a clear violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). While this administration chooses to prioritize the USCG’s new focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is also denying servicemembers their most fundamental First Amendment right: the free exercise of religious belief. Considering Joe Biden’s own admission that “the pandemic is over”, these mandates are completely unnecessary and are not supported by anything resembling a scientific justification. On August 12, 2022, the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) updated guidance removes the distinction between unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals exposed to COVID-19; the guidance also states that the COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent transmission or contraction. If the USCG continues to enforce its unnecessary and unconstitutional vaccine mandates, talent like Petty Officer Second Class Loesch will be lost. We urge you to reconsider USCG’s position regarding the denial of religious exemption requests and allow these heroes to serve this great country.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-joins-governor-polis-senators-bennet-hickenlooper-formal,"Rep. Neguse Joins Governor Polis, Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper in Formal Groundbreaking of I-70 Floyd Hill Project",2022-10-19,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Neguse is accompanied by Governor Jared Polis and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper during the groundbreaking ceremony, made possible by investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse celebrated the formal groundbreaking of the Floyd Hill I-70 expansion project, funded by a $100,000,000 grant for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded through the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In February, Representative Neguse, Governor Polis, and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a tour of Floyd Hill and I-70, and an opportunity to discuss how these investments will benefit the people of Colorado. “As we are all well aware, Floyd Hill is a gateway to Colorado’s robust outdoor recreation and mountain tourism industries—and that unique role brings unique challenges. Thanks to investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we will see a dramatic decrease in not only travel times but in transportation-related costs. And as we break ground today we are taking one huge step toward a safer, more efficient Colorado,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. The Floyd Hill project will expand Interstate 70 (I-70), adding a third westbound travel lane. It will also repair roads in the area, rebuild interchanges and frontage roads, add a fourth westbound lane for slow-moving vehicles, and add wildlife crossings. As a gateway to Colorado’s mountain communities, this roadway is faced with the unique challenges of a heavy tourism corridor. “I am thrilled to announce the start of the I-70 Floyd Hill project which will add a lane Westbound from the top of Floyd Hill to the mountain express lane and a climbing lane Eastbound from the bottom of Floyd Hill to the Homestead exit. These improvements will improve safety, reduce traffic and make it easier and faster for people to access the outdoors and mountain communities. When we passed the bipartisan ten-year infrastructure plan, this project was a key aspect and will deliver real results for those traveling on I-70. This transformative project has received incredible state and federal support and I thank all those that helped get us here today,” said Governor Jared Polis. “Floyd Hill is an incredible pain point for Coloradans traveling through the mountains, and for Americans traveling West. Thanks to $100 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re finally addressing the congestion that has plagued this vital corridor. This is what it looks like to rebuild our country after years of investing everywhere except America,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is again delivering for Colorado. The Floyd Hill project will upgrade an essential tract of I-70, boosting our mountain economies and easing congestion so Coloradans can access the great outdoors,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated $787,883,181 to help the state of Colorado strengthen its roads, bridges, and tunnels. Decades of underinvestment have left Colorado’s roads, bridges, and tunnels in poor condition, causing longer commute times, higher car maintenance costs, and more pollution in neighborhoods. Funds will go toward critical investments in surface transportation infrastructure, the creation of good-paying jobs, and the safety and efficiency of our roadways. Background Congressman Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The state of Colorado is set to receive the following in federal funding from the historic law: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $100 million for I-70, Mountain Corridor improvement projects; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022; $688 million for water infrastructure, $432 million for airports, $35 million for wildfire recovery, including $ 20 billion for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research; $57 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state, $8 million in FY 2022; and A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:28Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-neguse-degette-help-introduce-bipartisan-colorado-river-conservation-bill-affecting-40m-people-in-western-united-states,"Reps. Crow, Neguse, DeGette Help Introduce Bipartisan Colorado River Conservation Bill Affecting 40M People in Western United States",2022-10-18,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON — Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Diana DeGette (CO-01) joined a bipartisan group of Western members led by Reps. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Susie Lee (NV-03) to help introduced the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act which incentivizes Colorado River water users to conserve more precious water resources As the Colorado River is facing historic challenges in meeting the water needs of millions of people living in the West, this legislation reauthorizes the System Conservation Pilot Program, as part of the Upper Colorado River Commission’sFive-Point Plan to avoid mandatory cuts to Colorado River water users. This program is critical to helping keep water in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, reservoirs that are part of a system providing water to more than 40 million people across the Western United States. This crucial bill comes at the mark of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which protects streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands across the country. “Colorado faces the driest climate in U.S. history. That’s why I’m proud to work with members of the CO delegation as well as Reps. Stansbury, Lesko, and Lee to empower community water conservation efforts in response to the drought,” said Rep. Crow. “Reauthorizing water conservation programs with proven success keeps water flowing to millions of users and fulfills our promise to protect the lifeblood of our state.” “As record-breaking drought conditions worsen it is imperative that we use programs that are proven to support and conserve our critical water sources. The System Conservation Pilot Program increases drought preparedness for Coloradans and communities across the West, and I’m proud to join this legislation which would reauthorize the important program,” said Rep. Neguse. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation concludedin the agency's 2021 report to Congress that the System Conservation Pilot Program has been successful. The report further noted that the program can serve as a platform for future collaboration on system conservation activities to help mitigate drought in the Colorado River Basin. This legislation is a companion to the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act, sponsored by Senators John Hickenlooper (Colo.) and John Barasso (Wyo.) that has passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The full bill text can be foundHERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/victory-veterans-national-personnel-records-bureaucrats-back-work,Victory for Veterans: The National Personnel Records Bureaucrats Back at Work,2022-10-17,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The National Archivist of the United States announced that due to congressional oversight from Congresswoman Boebert and others, National Personnel Records Center employees have finally quit teleworking and are back in the office, allowing veterans to receive their documents in a timely manner. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “It is inexcusable that some of our veterans were unable to get medical treatment for more than a year and a half because Biden’s bureaucrats were sitting at home on the couch while the rest of America was working. It should shock no one that now that these public servants are back in the office, actual work is being done, the backlog is being significantly reduced, and our nation’s heroes are now getting the official records they need for benefits from a government agency in a timelier manner. While this is welcome news, it shouldn’t have taken multiple oversight efforts by Members of Congress to get federal employees back to work and to do their jobs. America’s veterans deserve better!” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent two letters (available here and here) to the National Personnel Records Center requesting that it return to in-person work. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert cosponsored the RECORDS Act to mandate that staff return to appropriate levels of in-person work to reduce unacceptable backlogs. The National Archivist of the United States responded to Congresswoman Boebert’s congressional oversight effort stating, “Since directing all staff to return for on-site work in March of this year, NPRC has reduced its overall backlog from 603,000 to 437,000 requests.” Prior to Congresswoman Boebert’s oversight, some requests at the National Personnel Records Center took up to 18 months to fulfill. This unacceptable wait time was devastating for veterans who needed their personnel files in order to receive medical care, access the benefits they earned, or receive replacement medals they earned. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s staff is available to help veterans resolve issues with the National Personnel Records Center or with the VA. To date, Congresswoman Boebert’s office has returned over $1,500,109 to constituents, many of whom were veterans needing assistance accessing the benefits they earned. Congresswoman Boebert’s office was able to help the family of a Korean War veteran who passed away. Due to issues at the National Personnel Records Center, the family was unable to prove his military service. As a result, the veteran did not receive the honor he was owed on his headstone. Congresswoman Boebert’s office worked with the National Personnel Records Center to get this veteran’s paperwork so that he could be honored properly.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-measure-reaffirm-fdas-power-preempt-states-efforts,Lawmakers introduce measure to reaffirm FDA’s power to preempt states’ efforts to ban abortion pills,2022-10-17,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY) introduced a resolution today to reaffirm the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to preempt state law and ensure patients continue to have access to reproductive health care products – including abortion pills. The measure comes as more than a dozen states have enacted new laws to limit, or outright ban, patients’ access to reproductive care in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. And, as some states are now reportedly seeking to criminalize the delivery of abortion pills by mail to patients within their borders. The resolution reaffirms the FDA’s preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting regulations that limit or prohibit patients from accessing reproductive health products approved by the agency, including abortion pills delivered directly to patients. It also reaffirms the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to take action against any state that enacts a law that prohibits or limits a patients’ ability to access or use such products. “We are not going to sit back and allow states to put their own radical agendas between patients and the care they need,” said DeGette, co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus. “Every woman in this country, no matter where she lives or how much money she makes, deserves the freedom to make her own health care decisions – including whether to use birth control or seek abortion care. By reaffirming FDA’s power to regulate such products, we are sending the states a clear message that we will not tolerate any attempt to limit women’s access to reproductive care.” “Congress must act immediately to prevent states from banning medication abortions,” Jones said. “Our most fundamental rights are under attack by this rogue Supreme Court majority, and we have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect these rights and defend every American’s access to life-saving medical care. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and safeguard reproductive health services at the state level — before it is too late.” Congress granted FDA sole authority to regulate reproductive health products in the U.S. when it passed the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. It also granted the agency preemptive authority to prevent states from enacting their own regulations that would prohibit or restrict patients’ ability to access a reproductive health product approved by the agency. Medication abortions account for half ofall pregnancy terminations in the U.S. Medications, such as mifepristone, which are widely used to terminate pregnancies in the U.S., have a long history of being safe and effective, and have been approved by FDA for such use for more than 20 years. In addition to DeGette and Jones, the resolution is co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), André Carson (D-IN), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Cori Bush (D-MO), Dina Titus (D-NV), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chuy García (D-IL), John Larson (D-CT), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Marie Newman (D-IL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Troy Carter (D-LA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). The resolution has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the National Women’s Law Center, NARAL Pro-Choice America, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Power to Decide, the EMAA Project, and Physicians for Reproductive Health.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-about-bidens-colorado-land-grab,What They are Saying About Biden’s Colorado Land Grab,2022-10-14,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance stated, “Designating more national monuments like Camp Hale adds to the list of protected lands that the federal government struggles to fund and maintain. There is already a $22 billion backlog of conservation and infrastructure projects for protected lands, while costs continue to balloon because of government mismanagement. The bright spot is that GAOA provided secure funding for conservation derived almost exclusively from federal oil and natural gas production. On the other hand, Biden has been intent on eliminating federal oil and natural gas since day one of his presidency. It’s not clear the president is aware that oil and natural gas and conservation are directly linked. An attack on one is an attack on the other. Therefore, the president’s policies have created a double whammy that put the future of Camp Hale and other public lands at risk. “In addition, the White House has initiated a withdrawal for the Thompson Divide while advancing a false narrative that energy development and land protection are mutually exclusive. Oil and natural gas activity has taken place in the Thompson Divide area since the 1940s while conserving the land. We can do both: we can develop energy while protecting the land. The area remains a vital resource and is located within the second largest potential natural gas reserve in the United States. There’s no need to lock away public lands and minerals, especially at a time of high energy prices. “We’re proud that revenues from oil and natural gas production on non-park, non-wilderness public lands provides the vast majority of the $2.8 billion annually for federal conservation. However, if Biden’s attacks on our industry are not reversed, over time the revenue stream for these conservation programs will dry up. Compounding the problem, the cost of protecting iconic places has swelled under the current administration. Money that should be spent in the field protecting places like Camp Hale is being squandered in Washington, D.C. on excessive paperwork and bureaucracy.” Chelsie Miera, Executive Director, Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association, said: “While the President is running to OPEC to increase production, or considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela to increase theirs, he is further restricting American Natural Gas, crushing jobs here, worsening the global climate and inflation and asking to be dependent on foes, instead of ourselves. All while undermining the work of expert staff at the BLM for political points ahead of the midterm elections.” Conservatives for Property Rights stated, “Property rights conservatives oppose Pres. Biden’s Colorado land grab abusing the Antiquities Act. Shame on you, Mr. President!” Richard Manning, President, Americans for Limited Government, said, “The Biden administration had the audacity over the weekend to blame President Trump for high gasoline prices and then this week remove 280,000 acres in Colorado from responsible domestic energy production, mining and timbering. This action is irresponsible and dangerous as anyone who has been paying attention to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt at energy extortion against Europe should realize. Incredibly, Joe Biden would rather have our nation held hostage by foreign energy producers who don’t like America very much than to allow safe development of those resources here. One wonders at times, what country he thinks he is representing?” New Mexico Business Coalition stated, “NMBC strongly opposes the Biden administration’s attempted land grab in SW states utilizing the 1906 Antiquities Act. We support Rep. Boebert and encourage New Mexico’s Congressional members to fight back too!” Tim Stewart, President, U.S. Oil and Gas Association stated, “Westerners - and Coloradans in particular - are the best in the world at two important things – developing energy responsibly and protecting our own lands. We have demonstrated that ability for over 100 years. It’s baffling how the Biden Administration is so eager to shake a tin cup at a South American dictator for more energy on Monday and then take 280,000 acres of Colorado resources off the table on Wednesday.” Heritage Action for America said, “As gas prices are skyrocketing, Biden is BLOCKING American energy production in Colorado, making us more reliant on foreign energy. Make no mistake, Biden’s energy assault is by design.” Trail Preservation Alliance, Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, and Colorado Snowmobile Association, stated, “We are disappointed that only a small portion of the 280,000 acres addressed in today’s proclamation was protected for recreation, while all 280, 000 acres has been lost for oil and gas exploration when the country is facing unprecedented fuel prices.” Margaret Byfield, Executive Director, American Stewards of Liberty, stated, “This monument designation is precisely what we have feared the Biden administration would use to accomplish his initiative known as 30 x 30 locking up 30 percent of our nation’s lands and waters by 2030. This administration cares nothing about the environment, but wants to destroy American’s ability to own and use private property and all the natural resources our nation has been blessed with. I fear this is only the beginning of Monuments being used across our nation to implement the greatest land grab in American history.” The Ute Indian Tribe of Utah called Biden’s Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument “an unlawful act of genocide” and said, “[The White House] moved forward with a monument on our homelands without including us. They talk about tribal consultation, but their actions do not match their words. We cannot support a monument on our homelands that does not include the Tribe. It is a disgrace to our ancestors to exclude the Tribe in the care and protection of these burial sites. We are shocked that 200 years later, nothing has changed. This unlawful action by the President today is a desecration of our ancestors that remain buried on our homelands. Many of these Ute ancestors passed on seeking to protect these lands from further encroachment and others left us as part of the forced death march at the hands of the United States as we were moved out of Colorado at gunpoint. The Ute Indian Tribe will not stand by to accept further genocidal tactics that continue to be perpetuated against our people and our ancestors that came before us. The United States President is doing what the United States has always done and we will use all lawful measures at our disposal to stop this…Nothing is being done to secure our Reservation homelands where we live and work. Indian reservation homelands must be protected and secured above all else! Every day, BLM and the State take more and more of our resources. Resources that we reserved to provide for future generations of our Tribe. The President must take action to restore and secure our Uncompahgre Reservation homelands. We hear all these headlines about actions for Indian tribes, but where is this Administration on securing our homelands, increasing law enforcement to protect our communities, protecting our waters, and defending our lands and resources in federal court. All too often the Secretary and Assistant Secretary are chasing their own priorities and not the priorities of Indian tribes. Or, even worse, they are often sitting on the wrong side of the table and not fulfilling the President's commitments and solemn trust responsibility to Indian country. The President's actions today in declaring these National Monuments in the manner he did is a national disgrace.” Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee Chairman and Uncompahgre Band Member Shaun Chapoose stated, “We've tried to work with this Administration, but time after time they refuse to address the real issues tribes are facing. Even on our traditional homelands, they refused to work closely with us. These new monuments are an abomination and demonstrate manifest disregard and disrespect of the Ute Indian Tribe's treaty rights and sovereign status as a federally recognized Indian Tribe. If it's a fight they want it's a fight they will get.” Myron Ebell, Director, Center for Energy & Environment, Competitive Enterprise Institute, said, “President Biden’s withdrawal of 225,000 acres of federal land from mineral, oil, and gas production and the creation of a 53,000 acre National Monument in Colorado are just two pieces of the Biden administration’s accelerating war on the West. These and other massive withdrawals from resource production—including hardrock mining, oil and gas, timber, and livestock grazing—of federal lands designated by Congress for multiple use are destroying rural economies and at the same time degrading the environment across the eleven Western States where the federal land agencies control more than half the land.” Aaron Johnson, Vice President of Public Affairs, Western Energy Alliance said, “Biden has made his opposition to federal oil and natural gas development on public lands well known. As a candidate, he promised no oil development on federal lands. Since January 2021, his administration has ignored laws like the Mineral Leasing Act and implemented a near-total ban on mandated quarterly lease sales of public lands. According to the Wall Street Journal, Biden has leased the fewest acres of any president going as far back as President John F. Kennedy. If not reversed, over time, the production of oil and natural gas from federal lands will dry up, and so will the revenues for these conservation programs. Wind and solar energy are not able to fill the gap. National monuments, parks, and other public lands will ultimately suffer and deteriorate from lack of upkeep.” Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Rather than working on real issues like reducing inflation and improving the economy, Joe Biden came to Colorado to unilaterally lock up hundreds of thousands of acres through the stroke of his pen and prevent Coloradans from using our public lands for activities that we want and need. Shamefully, Biden ignored the concerns and opposition of impacted communities so he could appease Green New Deal extremists. Equally troubling, they hid their true motivations and failed to be transparent about the harm and restrictions that will result from this massive land grab. With gas prices skyrocketing, OPEC decreasing its oil production, and Americans already struggling to pay their utility bills, this land grab to shut down American energy and natural resources production could not come at a worse time. “I have a few questions the fake news should ask Joe Biden about his land grab: With gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, how does preventing oil and gas production on 280,000 acres help and when will you stop your attacks on responsible energy production? Since you are also preventing mining on 280,000 acres, where are you going to get the minerals for all your electric vehicles, children mining with their bare hands in the Congo? Why did you claim you are taking today’s action in part to benefit the tribes, when the nearest tribal reservation is 4 ½ hours away? How many fewer trips overseas would you have to take to beg OPEC and the Saudi Prince to increase oil production if you allowed responsible energy production on the lands you locked up today? Why did you put the priorities of Green New Deal extremists ahead of hard-working Coloradans? How many catastrophic wildfires are going to burn as a result of your land grab that prevents timber harvesting and forest management?” “As if it weren’t enough for Joe Biden to deplete our emergency strategic petroleum reserves for political gamesmanship and then getting brushed off by OPEC after begging them to increase oil supply, he is now doubling down on incompetence,"" House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said. ""Taking even more domestic production off the table is attacking American energy production, American jobs, American workers and leaving American consumers to pay the tab.” Background: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has actively led local stakeholders and Members of Congress in opposition to Biden’s proposed land grab. Despite significant local opposition and concerns, Joe Biden unilaterally implemented a massive land grab in Colorado, preventing responsible energy production and mining on 225,000 acres for 22 years and creating a new 53,000-acre national monument in Colorado that will also prevent these activities as well as forest management and timber harvesting. The Thompson Divide mineral withdrawal is the latest in a string of Biden administration attacks on American energy and mineral development. President Biden has leased less acreage for oil and gas development than any president in history while simultaneously depleting the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), making the U.S. increasingly vulnerable to the whims of OPEC+ nations. At a time when Americans are facing rising prices at the pump, this action will ban new energy development in a region with longstanding oil and gas production. The CORE Act, land grab legislation introduced by Senator Bennet, sought to lock up more land on nearly 400,000 acres, 73,000 acres of which would be designated as the most extreme land designation of new wilderness. For more than a decade, the CORE Act landgrab failed to get the support necessary to be signed into law. Because of their failure to pass a bill through Congress, despite Democrats controlling the House, Senate, and Presidency, Green New Deal extremists and out of touch politicians asked Biden to unilaterally lock up the land. The real goal of the extremists that made this revised request is to permanently prohibit mining, timber harvesting, as well as responsible oil and gas production on this land. Presidents on both sides of the aisle have abused the Antiquities Act ~270 different times to lock up hundreds of millions of acres of land and water. The Camp Hale National Monument is the first national monument designated by Biden under the Antiquities Act of 1906. The Obama-Biden administration abused the Antiquities Act more than any other administration in history, using it 34 times to lock up 553,599,880 acres of land and water as national monuments, representing 66 percent of all of the land and water ever designated as a national monument using the Antiquities Act. The Obama-Biden administration used the Antiquities Act to lock up an average of 189,589 acres every day in office, or an area roughly equivalent to the size of Biden’s home state of Delaware for every month of the administration. The federal government already owns and controls ~640 millions acres in the U.S. There are 424 National Parks Units and the National Parks maintenance backlog is a staggering $12 billion. The U.S. burns up more than 10 million acres of forest and land each year, and more than 60 million acres are in need of management and considered high risk. The federal estate is much too large already, and we simply aren’t taking care of the lands and assets already under federal control. Stakeholders who formally objected over the years to legislation containing CORE Act provisions and/or the use of the Antiquities Act to accomplish Biden’s land grab include: American Energy Alliance, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Forests Resource Council, Americans for Limited Government, American Loggers Council, Archuleta County (Colorado), Arizona Cattle Growers Association, Arizona Farm Bureau, Arizona Power Authority, Arrowhead Snowmobile Club, Becky Norton Dunlop, Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior (1988-1989), BlueRibbon Coalition / Sharetrails, Buena Vista Snowdrifters, California Farm Bureau, Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy & Environment, Cheyenne County (Colorado), Coalition of AZ/NM Counties, Colorado Blizzards, Colorado Consulting Foresters, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Colorado Snowmobile Association, Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Conservatives for Property Rights, Dolores County (Colorado), Douglas Creek Conservation District, enCore Energy, The Energy Council, Federal Forests Resource Coalition, Flattoppers Snowmobile Club, Freemont County (Colorado), Gene Glover, County Commissioner of Rio Grande County (Colorado), Golden Vertex Corp., Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Grant County Cattle Growers Association (New Mexico), Gunnison County SnoTrackers, Heritage Action for America, Holy Cross Powder Hounds, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho Freedom Foundation, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Industrial Minerals Association – North America, Lake City Continental Divide Club, Less Government, John Galusha, County Commissioner of Huerfano County (Colorado), Mesa County (Colorado), Midvalley Snowmobile Club, Mineral County (Colorado), Montezuma County (Colorado), National Mining Association, National Stone Sand and Gravel Association, New Mexico Business Coalition, New Mexico Federal Lands Council, North Park Snow Snakes, Off-Road Business Association, One Voice, Pikes Peak High Riders, Platoro West Inc., Prime Fuels Corp., Protect Americans Now, Public Lands Council, Public Lands for the People, Rifle Snowmobile Club, Routt Powder Riders, Sabre Gold, Sangre Snowrunners Snowmobile Club, San Juan Sledders Snowmobile Club, S&W Adventure Riders, San Juan Trail Riders, Snow Country Explorers, Summit Snow Riderz, Trails Preservation Alliance (Colorado), Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders, United 4-Wheel Drive Association, United Snowmobile Alliance of America, Washington Farm Bureau, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, White River Conservation District, White River Snowmobile Club, Wolf Creek Trailblazers, and Yavapai County Cattle Growers. Members of Congress who formally objected to Biden’s land grab include: Reps. Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ken Buck (CO-04), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Adrian Smith (NE-03).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-on-death-at-the-aurora-ice-detention-facility,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Death at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility,2022-10-14,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AURORA – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement on the confirmed death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza at the Aurora GEO Group facility, a privately-owned ICE detention center. “I join our community in mourning the loss of life at the GEO Group’s immigration detention facility in Aurora last week. Our thoughts are with Mr. Ariel Calero-Mendoza’s family and friends as they deal with this difficult news. “Since joining Congress, I have used all tools at my disposal to perform oversight of this facility. As soon as my office became aware of this tragedy, we immediately sought more information. As I continue regular oversight, I will see to it that proper protocol is followed.” Background: Rep. Crow has conducted ongoing oversight of this facility since he began representing our community in Congress. In 2019, after being unable to gain access to the facility, he passed the POD Act to ensure members of Congress could enter these federal facilities and provide accountability for their constituents. Crow’s office performs consistent oversight and publishes weekly reports to keep constituents informed about what is happening inside the facility. Earlier this year, Rep. Crow pressed the Biden Administration to close for-profit immigration detention centers like the GEO Group facility in Aurora.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-blasts-biden-land-grab-and-attack-affordable-energy,Rep. Boebert Blasts Biden Land Grab and Attack on Affordable Energy,2022-10-12,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, “Rather than working on real issues like reducing inflation and improving the economy, Joe Biden came to Colorado today to unilaterally lock up hundreds of thousands of acres through the stroke of his pen and prevent Coloradans from using our public lands for activities that we want and need. Shamefully, Biden ignored the concerns and opposition of impacted communities so he could appease Green New Deal extremists. Equally troubling, they hid their true motivations and failed to be transparent about the harm and restrictions that will result from this massive land grab. With gas prices skyrocketing, OPEC decreasing its oil production, and Americans already struggling to pay their utility bills, this land grab to shut down American energy and natural resources production could not come at a worse time. “I have a few questions the fake news should ask Joe Biden about his land grab: With gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, how does preventing oil and gas production on 280,000 acres help and when will you stop your attacks on responsible energy production? Since you are also preventing mining on 280,000 acres, where are you going to get the minerals for all your electric vehicles, children mining with their bare hands in the Congo? Why did you claim you are taking today’s action in part to benefit the tribes, when the nearest tribal reservation is 4 ½ hours away? How many fewer trips overseas would you have to take to beg OPEC and the Saudi Prince to increase oil production if you allowed responsible energy production on the lands you locked up today? Why did you put the priorities of Green New Deal extremists ahead of hard-working Coloradans? How many catastrophic wildfires are going to burn as a result of your land grab that prevents timber harvesting and forest management?” “As if it weren’t enough for Joe Biden to deplete our emergency strategic petroleum reserves for political gamesmanship and then getting brushed off by OPEC after begging them to increase oil supply, he is now doubling down on incompetence,"" House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said. ""Taking even more domestic production off the table is attacking American energy production, American jobs, American workers and leaving American consumers to pay the tab.” Background: Despite significant local opposition and concerns, Joe Biden unilaterally implemented a massive land grab in Colorado today, preventing responsible energy production and mining on 225,000 acres for 22 years and creating a new 53,000-acre national monument in Colorado that will also prevent these activities as well as forest management and timber harvesting. The Thompson Divide mineral withdrawal is the latest in a string of Biden administration attacks on American energy and mineral development. President Biden has leased less acreage for oil and gas development than any president in history while simultaneously depleting the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), making the U.S. increasingly vulnerable to the whims of OPEC+ nations. At a time when Americans are facing rising prices at the pump, this action will ban new energy development in a region with longstanding oil and gas production. The CORE Act, land grab legislation introduced by Senator Bennet, sought to lock up more land on nearly 400,000 acres, 73,000 acres of which would be designated as the most extreme land designation of new wilderness. For more than a decade, the CORE Act landgrab failed to get the support necessary to be signed into law. Because of their failure to pass a bill through Congress, despite Democrats controlling the House, Senate, and Presidency, Green New Deal extremists and out of touch politicians asked Biden to unilaterally take today’s action. The real goal of the extremists that made this revised request is to permanently prohibit mining, timber harvesting, as well as responsible oil and gas production on this land. Presidents on both sides of the aisle have abused the Antiquities Act ~270 different times to lock up hundreds of millions of acres of land and water. The Camp Hale National Monument is the first national monument designated by Biden under the Antiquities Act of 1906. The Obama-Biden administration abused the Antiquities Act more than any other administration in history, using it 34 times to lock up 553,599,880 acres of land and water as national monuments, representing 66 percent of all of the land and water ever designated as a national monument using the Antiquities Act. The Obama-Biden administration used the Antiquities Act to lock up an average of 189,589 acres every day in office, or an area roughly equivalent to the size of Biden’s home state of Delaware for every month of the administration. The federal government already owns and controls ~640 millions acres in the U.S. There are 424 National Parks Units and the National Parks maintenance backlog is a staggering $12 billion. The U.S. burns up more than 10 million acres of forest and land each year, and more than 60 million acres are in need of management and considered high risk. The federal estate is much too large already, and we simply aren’t taking care of the lands and assets already under federal control. Stakeholders who formally objected over the years to legislation containing CORE Act provisions and/or the use of the Antiquities Act to accomplish today’s land grab include: American Energy Alliance, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Forests Resource Council, Americans for Limited Government, American Loggers Council, Archuleta County (Colorado), Arizona Cattle Growers Association, Arizona Farm Bureau, Arizona Power Authority, Arrowhead Snowmobile Club, Becky Norton Dunlop, Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior (1988-1989), BlueRibbon Coalition / Sharetrails, Buena Vista Snowdrifters, California Farm Bureau, Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy & Environment, Cheyenne County (Colorado), Coalition of AZ/NM Counties, Colorado Blizzards, Colorado Consulting Foresters, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Colorado Snowmobile Association, Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Conservatives for Property Rights, Dolores County (Colorado), Douglas Creek Conservation District, enCore Energy, The Energy Council, Federal Forests Resource Coalition, Flattoppers Snowmobile Club, Freemont County (Colorado), Gene Glover, County Commissioner of Rio Grande County (Colorado), Golden Vertex Corp., Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Grant County Cattle Growers Association (New Mexico), Gunnison County SnoTrackers, Heritage Action for America, Holy Cross Powder Hounds, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho Freedom Foundation, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Industrial Minerals Association – North America, Lake City Continental Divide Club, Less Government, John Galusha, County Commissioner of Huerfano County (Colorado), Mesa County (Colorado), Midvalley Snowmobile Club, Mineral County (Colorado), Montezuma County (Colorado), National Mining Association, National Stone Sand and Gravel Association, New Mexico Business Coalition, New Mexico Federal Lands Council, North Park Snow Snakes, Off-Road Business Association, One Voice, Pikes Peak High Riders, Platoro West Inc., Prime Fuels Corp., Protect Americans Now, Public Lands Council, Public Lands for the People, Rifle Snowmobile Club, Routt Powder Riders, Sabre Gold, Sangre Snowrunners Snowmobile Club, San Juan Sledders Snowmobile Club, S&W Adventure Riders, San Juan Trail Riders, Snow Country Explorers, Summit Snow Riderz, Trails Preservation Alliance (Colorado), Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders, United 4-Wheel Drive Association, United Snowmobile Alliance of America, Washington Farm Bureau, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, White River Conservation District, White River Snowmobile Club, Wolf Creek Trailblazers, and Yavapai County Cattle Growers. Members of Congress who formally objected to today’s action include: Reps. Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ken Buck (CO-04), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Adrian Smith (NE-03).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/camp-hale-named-americas-newest-national-monument-public-lands-chairman-neguse,Camp Hale Named America’s Newest National Monument; Public Lands Chairman Neguse: “This treasured landscape will now be protected for generations to come.”,2022-10-12,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, will join President Biden in his district in Eagle County for the President’s announcement designating ?Colorado’s Camp Hale as the country’s newest national monument, and a 20-year mineral withdrawal in the Thompson Divide area. The Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument permanently protects the historic sites and public landscapes located in the state’s Eagle Valley region. Representative Neguse has championed this designation for several years through the introduction of his bill, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which he secured passage of five times in the House of Representatives. Today’s decision from the Biden Administration comes just a month after Rep. Neguse, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis wrote to President Biden requesting he use his Presidential authorities to protect the landscapes included in the CORE Act, including Camp Hale and the Thompson Divide, following a visit from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that Chairman Neguse hosted in Eagle County. The administration is also announcing a proposed 20-year mineral withdrawal for 225,000 acres in the Thompson Divide area to prohibit mining, in response to this letter and broad concerns about protecting the Thompson Divide’s important wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, grazing lands and clean air and water. “For over a decade, Colorado’s mountain and rural communities, small businesses, recreation groups, ranchers and conservationists have worked together in an effort to protect our public lands, honor the legacy of Camp Hale and secure outdoor recreation opportunities. Today, I join with all Coloradans in applauding President Biden’s decision to name Camp Hale as this country’s newest national monument. Today’s decision will ensure that this treasured landscape is protected for generations to come,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Camp Hale has always held a special place in our state’s history, from the important role it played globally during World War II to the way in which it helped grow our ski and outdoor recreation industries. And from this point forward, not only will this landscape and treasured public lands be cemented into the American story, but so will the storied history and sacrifices of the 10th Mountain Division.” Camp Hale, which was once a center of mountain and winter warfare training during World War II, now serves as an epicenter for Colorado’s outdoor recreation community, attracting countless visitors each year with plentiful opportunities for hiking, fishing, and more. Designating the 53,804-acre national monument as President Biden’s first new national monument speaks to the storied and important legacy of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division in Colorado and around the world. “By designating the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument and initiating a withdrawal for the Thompson Divide, President Biden heeded the calls of Coloradans who joined together to protect these important federal lands. Camp Hale, the historic World War II era military site and training grounds along the Continental Divide, has been called the birthplace of the outdoor recreation industry. The Thompson Divide hosts world-class wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities. Coloradans love our shared public lands, which is why nearly 9 out of 10 Coloradans support efforts to protect these places for future generations,” said Colorado State Director of the Wilderness Society, Jim Ramey. “As the daughter of a medic who trained at Camp Hale, I know how meaningful this national monument designation is to the families of the 10th Mountain Division soldiers,” said 10th Mountain Division Foundation President, Nancy Kramer.“We’re so grateful that their legacies will be preserved in this landscape for future generations to learn from and enjoy.” “The Colorado Snowsports Museum is thrilled that Camp Hale is being designated as a National Monument. This designation will forever preserve Camp Hale, meaning future generations will know the significance and legacy of the 10th Mountain Division and the role they played in World War II. This site hopefully will become an outdoor museum in a place where the story will continue to be told,” said Executive Director of the Colorado Snowsports Museum, Jennifer Mason. “This is big! We have been working for over a decade with bi-partisan community supporters for the permanent protection of the Camp Hale-Continental Divide area,” said Conservation Colorado CEO, Kelly Nordini. “Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Congressman Joe Neguse have done Colorado proud with their leadership to protect these landscapes for generations to come. Thank you President Biden for making this your first, of hopefully many to come, monument designations that protect the places people love and boost local economies.” The Colorado lawmakers proposed the protection of the Camp Hale-Continental Divide landscape as part of the CORE Act in 2019. Representative Neguse has championed the passage of the CORE Act through the House of Representatives five times since being sworn into Congress, most recently in July as part of the FY 23 NDAA. In May 2022, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper secured the first-ever Senate committee vote on the CORE Act. The bill, which calls for the destination of Camp Hale as the first-ever National Historic Landscape, also includes a measure to honor Sanford Morris “Sandy” Treat Jr. a veteran of the camp by naming an overlook point in his honor. Additionally, the CORE Act includes protections for the Thompson Divide—one of Colorado's most treasured landscapes—by withdrawing over 200,000 acres from future oil and gas development, while preserving existing private property rights for leaseholders and landowners. Through his capacity on the Natural Resources Committee, Representative Neguse has continued to champion this provision, and most recently Rep. Neguse secured inclusion of funding for this provision as part of the House-passed Build Back Better Act. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-neguse-delivers-remarks-camp-hale-continental-divide-national,ICYMI: Rep. Neguse Delivers Remarks at Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument Designation,2022-10-12,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch the full remarks here. Lafayette, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, joined President Joe Biden as he designated Colorado’s Camp Hale as the country’s newest national monument. KEY POINTS: “When I first began serving in Congress, I had the special opportunity to tour these grounds with Sandy, a World War II veteran who trained at Camp Hale and spent his final years working to preserve this land. And Sandy once wrote, “I grew up in [an] America…that valued our wild lands, and this is a value that I hope lives on long after I am gone.” Today, we made good. The president made good. Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper and Governor Polis made good on the promise to Sandy. That this land is valued, and the service of the 10th Mountain Division will never, never be forgotten.” […] “I am so proud that after championing the protection of this area with Senator Bennet, who has been tireless for a decade, working to get this done, that we can now honor the legacy of Sandy and the 10th Mountain Division and that this will be a reality.” FULL REMARKS: “Thank you, Secretary Vilsack, of course to Governor Polis, to my two colleagues in the United States Senate—Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper—and to President Joe Biden. Let me just say this, it is truly historic—truly special—for this president to have designated Camp Hale-Continental Divide as America’s newest national monument and to make the decision to do it here, in this treasured landscape. Mr. President, we thank you. Eagle County you can do better than that! Let’s give another round of applause to the President of the United States. I could not be more thrilled to be here today, on this historic day. We know that it would not be possible were it not for the tireless advocacy of the veterans of the 10th Mountain Division—there are many of whom are here today. Their families, you heard the governor talk about one, in particular, a veteran who is no longer with us, Sandy Treat. I believe Sandy Treat, Jr. is here. If he is, I hope he’ll stand and raise his hand. Take a stand, Sandy Treat, Jr. When I first began serving in Congress, I had the special opportunity to tour these grounds with Sandy, a World War II veteran who trained at Camp Hale and spent his final years working to preserve this land. And Sandy once wrote, “I grew up in America—in an America rather—that valued our wild lands, and this is a value that I hope lives on long after I am gone.” Today, we made good. The president made good. Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper and Governor Polis made good on the promise to Sandy. That this land is valued, and the service of the 10th Mountain Division will never, never be forgotten. I am so proud that after championing the protection of this area with Senator Bennet, who has been tireless for a decade, working to get this done, that we can now honor the legacy of Sandy and the 10th Mountain Division and that this will be a reality. And finally, let me just say a special thank you to all of you who are gathered here today. Mr. President, before you have hundreds of county commissioners, of local ranchers, of conservationists, of veterans, of folks who treasure our public lands, who have spent a great deal of time and effort making this possible. Beating the drum month after month, year after year, decade after decade. We are in your debt. We say “thank you,” and we thank you, Mr. President. Today is indeed a special day.” President Biden’s Announcement: Designated the 53,804 acres surrounding Camp Hale as the country’s newest national monument. Initiated consideration of a 20-year withdrawal of the Thompson Divide area from operation of the public land laws, mining laws, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights. Allocated funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-supports-grant-archuleta-county-veterans-memorial-park,Rep. Lauren Boebert Supports Grant for Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park,2022-10-11,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter supporting a grant for Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park is an important landmark in Pagosa Springs that honors our nation’s heroes. The park has some significant parking and accessibility needs. I am a strong supporter of our veterans and am trying to help the park with their needs so we can properly pay tribute to America’s local heroes.” Richard Walker, Board Member, Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park, said, “The Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park (VMP) is a work in progress and a work of love. We often host memorial services, in cooperation with the American Legion Post 108 of Pagosa Springs, for deceased veterans of the four corners area, sometimes as many as 6 a month. Last September, we held a commemorative event for the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. This event was attended by over 180 people and our town's population is only about 1,500. We were joined by Pagosa's Fire Department, Police Department, Archuleta Sheriff's officers, and our Emergency Management Response team. We have a commemorative brick display where people can purchase a brick engraved in remembrance of their loved ones who served and/or perished in service to our country. The park has walking trails which are used daily, year-round. There are benches for visitors to sit and contemplate the sacrifices that our veterans have made to maintain our freedom, or just take in the view of the distant San Juan mountains, as well as picnic tables. Each year we hold a Veteran's Day observance including a flag ceremony, bugler playing ‘Taps’, and a rifle salute by the American Legion Honor Guard. “We recently completed our parking lot expansion but still need to add sidewalks and other improvements. Longer term plans include restroom facilities, a reflection pond, a picnic pavilion, commemorative circles for each branch of our armed forces, and an expanded area for our brick display. Obviously, these projects have costs associated with them, some are substantial. “In short, the VMP is a wonderful undertaking which is continuously evolving and is much used and loved by the people of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County.” Background: The Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park is an important project to honor veterans and provide a space for veterans in the community to reflect. Congresswoman Boebert wrote a letter of support for additional grant funding to make the park more accessible for all veterans, regardless of their mobility needs. Congresswoman Boebert has been actively working for veterans and has delivered several legislative wins, including: Helping to restart Honor Flight services after they were shut down due to COVID. Working on constituent casework to return over $1,500,109.81 to constituents—many of whom were veterans having issues with the VA. Delivering important victories for veterans through the casework process, from helping a veteran who had to wait 14 months for care cut through the bureaucracy, to helping another veteran get immediate open-heart surgery that saved his life. A full list of casework victories for veterans is available here. Voting for four pro-veteran bills that became law, including: the Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021, the VA Transparency and Trust Act of 2021, the John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021. Introducing numerous appropriations amendments to bolster suicide prevention and mental health services for veterans, to provide more resources for the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to reduce its backlog, and to provide more resources to reduce the general veterans’ disability claims backlog. Cosponsoring the TREAT PTSD Act, the Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act, and the WINGMAN Act to make sure that the VA is giving our veterans the best care possible. The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter of support for Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park grant request is available here and below: Dear Mr. Richard Walker, I write in strong support of the Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park’s grant request to preserve this landmark in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park is to be commended for undertaking the preservation and improvement of this important landmark where United States veterans past and present are honored. The park is a centrally located special place to remember veterans who have paid the ultimate price. It has been an important gathering spot for veterans in the community to meet for both celebration and reflection. Since it first broke ground, the Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park has been visited and appreciated by many veterans both in and outside of Archuleta County—despite the need for better parking and accessibility. I’m proud to support the efforts of veterans in Southwest Colorado and this worthy endeavor. From the parking space to the walking options on the grounds, it’s important every veteran feels welcomed and has the ability to access the park. Thank you for your service and efforts to improve and maintain the Archuleta County Veterans Memorial Park. Please contact me anytime if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-wyden-advocate-continued-support-land-and-water-conservation,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden Advocate for Continued Support of Land and Water Conservation Fund",2022-10-07,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) wrote to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and other Biden Administration Cabinet officials requesting they increase investments to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in Fiscal Year 2024. The letter, signed by over 30 lawmakers, requested that the President’s Budget Request for FY24 include $450 million in discretionary funding for LWCF, to complement the mandatory allocations provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). “As Chair of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee, I am committed to promoting programs across this country that work to conserve our public lands and improve outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. The LWCF works in partnership with leaders from all levels of government to ensure that our treasured spaces are protected for generations to come. We must make sure that as they grow, our support for their initiatives grows with them,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. ""The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important conservation program. It is vital for increasing recreation access in Oregon and across the country, which in turn supports rural economies and allows folks of all ages enjoy better access to public lands for recreation, hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, or paddling. I am all in to protect our landscapes and improve our recreational opportunities, and that means securing more LWCF funding,” said Senator Wyden. The lawmakers continued, writing: “We are writing to express our support for strengthening the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), our nation’s most important conservation and recreation program. LWCF supports an array of benefits, from protecting drinking water and conserving natural infrastructure, to providing landscape conservation, habitat protection, and outdoor recreation access for all. The program and its many benefits are critical to preserving America’s most treasured landscapes for future generations. However, LWCF needs increased investment in Fiscal Year 2024 to address all the outstanding conservation and recreation priorities across the country.” Read the full letter HERE. “The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and its many benefits are critical to preserving America’s most treasured landscapes and bolstering our local and national outdoor recreation economies. To meet the many outstanding conservation and recreation needs across the country, LWCF requires additional investment,” said Tom Cors, director of U.S. government relations for lands at The Nature Conservancy and a spokesman for the LWCF Coalition. “The LWCF Coalition thanks Congressman Neguse, Senator Wyden, and the bipartisan champions urging the Biden-Harris Administration to include $450 million in discretionary LWCF funding in its FY24 budget request to complement the mandatory allocations provided by the Great American Outdoors Act. Now is the time for us to make significant progress toward our collective conservation and recreation goals to avoid the loss of lands and waters that comprise American landscapes, improve climate resilience, and create more outdoor recreation opportunities for all.” “We want to thank Senator Wyden, Congressman Neguse, and the thirty-four bipartisan Members of Congress who have signed this letter supporting increased investment in the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). In Oregon, we thrive in part due to open spaces, parks, and public lands funded by LWCF. LWCF protects our water, provides access to the outdoors to improve our health, and supports Oregon’s robust outdoor recreation economy. Protecting and growing LWCF to fund the countless conservation and recreation projects in Oregon is key to supporting our local communities,” said Kelley Beamer, Executive Director, Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts. “We recently joined the LWCF Coalition in Washington D.C. to meet with congressional leaders and staff to thank them for their support of LWCF and to urge them to increase investment in this hugely successful program - the message was well-received. I am proud of this robust, bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives for signing on to this letter and like them, we urge the Biden-Harris Administration and our congressional leaders to grow LWCF funding to protect more lands and waters for generations to come.” “There is a growing backlog of conservation and recreation needs in the West, and across the country,” said Jim Petterson, Mountain West Region Vice President for Trust for Public Land. “Many communities are seeking funding for improved public access and land protection from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Unfortunately, without additional LWCF resources today, many opportunities will be lost. TPL strongly supports this bipartisan request to the Biden Administration to increase its fiscal year 2024 budget request in order to tackle the growing backlog of conservation priorities” The letter was co-signed by a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers including U.S. Senators Bennet (D-CO), Blumenthal (D-CT), Burr (D-NC), Durbin (D-IL), Feinstein (D-CA), Heinrich (D-NM), Kaine (D-VA), Klobuchar (D-MN), Luján (D-NM), Markey (D-MA), Padilla (D-CA), Sanders (D-VT), Shaheen (D-NH), Warner (D-VA), Warnock (D-GA), Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Blumenauer (D-OR), Bonamici (D-OR), Case (D-HI), DeFazio(D-OR), Dingell (D-MI), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Golden (D–ME), Huffman (D-CA), Katko (R-NY), Kuster (D-NH), Leger Fernandez (D-NM), McGovern (D-MA), O'Halleran (D-AZ), Pappas (D-NH), Payne (D-NJ, Thompson (D-CA), and Welch (D-VT). Since coming to Congress, Congressman Neguse has urged full funding for LWCF. This year, he penned several letters requesting continued investments in the LWCF, one with Senator King and another with Senator Wyden, to expand access to outdoor recreation and put local communities at the forefront in restoring public lands. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Neguse led over 100 legislators to request strong funding for COVID-19 economic relief for the LWCF and other federal programs that serve as the foundation of the outdoor recreation industry. In June 2020, Congressman Joe Neguse helped secure passage of the Great American Outdoors Act out of the U.S. House of Representatives, which would fully fund the LWCF at $900 million and invest $9.5 billion in the public lands maintenance backlog. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-supports-preservation-historic-cardiff-coke-ovens,Rep. Boebert Supports Preservation of Historic Cardiff Coke Ovens,2022-10-05,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert strongly supported the efforts of the Glenwood Springs Historical Society and their grant application to preserve the Cardiff Coke Ovens. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “The Cardiff Coke Ovens helped build Colorado and the West and are a unique landmark worthy of preservation. The ovens once burned coal to create coke which was then used to make steel used in railroad tracks throughout the country. I am working in conjunction with local stakeholders to preserve Colorado’s unique history and culture for the next generation.” Garfield County Commissioner John Martin said, “Garfield County is attempting to help save local history and recognize the contribution of the Glenwood Springs area to the Industrial Revolution.” Glenwood Springs City Councilman Tony Hershey said, “Maintaining Colorado’s history is so important. I’m grateful for Congresswoman Boebert’s support of the Cardiff Coke Ovens preservation effort, something that also has the backing of the City.” Background: The Cardiff Coke Ovens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Congresswoman Boebert supports their preservation as do the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, the Glenwood Springs City Council, and the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. Once Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge project is complete, the Cardiff Coke Ovens could become an easily accessible and popular tourist site. In June, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter supporting Glenwood Springs’ grant application for the South Bridge project, stating, “The Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge Project has strong local support…This project is critical to provide a secondary evacuation route in the event of a wildfire, coal seam fire, or other natural disaster threatening Glenwood Springs. This worthwhile project will also help reduce congestion along the I-70 corridor. I am grateful to local officials for working with me on this issue in a bipartisan manner, and I look forward to seeing the South Bridge Project completed.” The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter supporting the preservation of the Cardiff Coke Ovens is available here and below: Dear Mr. Eidman: I write in strong support of the Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s grant application to the Colorado State Historical Fund competitive mini grant program, and in support of the Cardiff Coke Ovens preservation effort. The Board’s work to take ownership of the site to preserve the historic Cardiff Coke Ovens in Garfield County is commendable, and it’s request for funding to help preserve this Colorado landmark which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places has genuine merit. Established in the 1880s, the Cardiff Coke Ovens located near Glenwood Springs once burned coal at high temperatures to roast out the impurities and create coke necessary for steel production, which industry then used to build the railways that helped Colorado prosper. These Coke Ovens are a significant part of Colorado’s mining history, and the Cardiff Coke Ovens site has potential to be preserved in a way which will promote safe public access and a unique visitor experience. The Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s work and efforts coordinating with Garfield County and the City of Glenwood Springs to fully improve this landmark speaks to the feasibility of the project’s completion. Economic benefits of historic preservation are well-documented, and the funds requested to preserve the Cardiff Coke Ovens will also help enhance local pride for the residents of Glenwood Springs. From stabilization of the highest priority ovens to protection of remaining oven ruins, to interpretation of the historic elements, security, and accessibility—the board’s comprehensive approach and efforts to save this site are worthy of Colorado’s State Historical Fund’s consideration. Please contact me anytime if I can ever be of assistance. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-introduces-legislation-designate-taliban-controlled-afghanistan,Rep. Boebert Introduces Legislation to Designate Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Terrorism,2022-10-04,2022,2022-10,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to designate Afghanistan a state sponsor of terrorism. Congresswoman Boebert said, “As a result of Biden’s botched Afghanistan surrender that killed 13 American service members, Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for terrorists. Equally troubling, these terrorists now have access to more than $7 billion of U.S. supplied weapons, ground vehicles, and aircraft that we left behind. ISIS and al Qaeda are flourishing, have close ties to the Taliban, and now have the capability to attack us on U.S. soil. One of the best ways to protect the American people from these terrorists is to stop the money from flowing by formally designating Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.” Background: Congresswoman Boebert introduced the Taliban Sponsor Terrorism Act, legislation that would designate Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Taliban have orchestrated and participated in numerous acts of international terrorism over the last several decades. The Taliban has never renounced al Qaeda or broke off its affiliation with them, and they also have close affiliations with ISIS. U.S. officials have warned that al Qaeda and ISIS continue to grow their presence in Afghanistan. In fact, 2000 highly-trained ISIS fighters were let out of prison. Thomas West, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, recently stated, “The U.S. is deeply concerned about a number of other terrorist groups active in Afghanistan.” He also pointed out that Ayman al Zawahiri was free to walk the streets of Kabul and was found living in a home owned by people who have senior positions within the new Taliban regime. A 2022 United Nations report found, “There are no recent signs that the Taliban has taken steps to limit the activities of foreign terrorist fighters in the country. On the contrary, terrorist groups enjoy greater freedom there than at any time in recent history.” The report also found Osama Bin Laden’s son, Abdallah, “visited Afghanistan in October for meetings with the Taliban.” Finally, the 2022 UN report made clear that the terror group’s regional affiliate, al Qaeda, “retains a presence in Afghanistan…where the group fought alongside the Taliban.” A 2021 UN report found ISIS was resurging and a “major negative development has been the Taliban’s inability to stem the expansion of ISIS.” This report also pointed out that U.S. commanders have warned that al Qaeda and ISIS would have the capability to attack the U.S. six to 12 months after Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. News outlets also recently reported on the Taliban posting “ISIS-style execution videos showing prisoners being shot dead by cheering fanatics as they copy terror group's tactics to instill fear among Afghan resistance fighters.” When Biden was vice president, his administration released multiple Taliban terrorists from Guantanamo Bay. After Biden returned to the White House, four of these released terrorists went on to join the Taliban’s Afghanistan government cabinet as the director of intelligence, the deputy defense minister, the minister of borders and tribal affairs, and the minister of information and culture. Under U.S. law, designating a nation a state sponsor of terrorism imposes four main categories of sanctions on a country, including: A ban on arms exports and sales. Restrictions on exporting dual-use items that could enhance the country’s terrorist activities and military capability. Prohibitions on tax dollars providing economic assistance to terrorist nations. Financial restrictions, including: U.S. opposition to World Bank loans, prohibiting defense contracts for companies controlled by terrorist nations, and restrictions on government contracts being awarded to companies associated with the terrorist country. Co-sponsors of Rep. Boebert’s bill to designate Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Terrorism include: Reps. Ken Buck (CO-04), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Jody Hice (GA-10), Mary Miller (IL-15), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-accepts-appointment-to-nato-parliamentary-assembly,Congressman Jason Crow Accepts Appointment to NATO Parliamentary Assembly,2022-10-04,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger and member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees, today accepted Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s appointment to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. NATO Parliamentary Assembly members serve as an essential link between NATO and member nations across the Atlantic Alliance, facilitating open dialogue among members to influence critical decisions related to defense and diplomacy. Speaker Pelosi announced the appointment today during the House’s pro forma session. “I’ve spent my career safeguarding our country. We know America is stronger and safer when we build alliances in support of security, human rights, and democracy. I’m proud to be appointed by Speaker Pelosi to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to represent America’s interests with the alliance,” said Congressman Crow. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was created in 1955 to provide a unique, specialized forum for members of parliament to provide greater transparency of NATO policies and foster better understanding of the Alliance’s objectives and missions among legislators and citizens. The Assembly is a separate institution from NATO’s main political decision-making body of 30 governments. Since the Cold War, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has assumed the role of integrating into its work parliamentarians from countries seeking a closer association with NATO. By strengthening parliamentary democracy throughout the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond, NATO Parliamentary Assembly complements and reinforces NATO’s partnership and cooperation. Crow has recently led efforts to strengthen ties with U.S. international allies, including introducing bipartisan legislation to improve the intelligence community’s ability to assess the will to fightof allies, allow U.S. contributions to NATO to be used for improving climate resilience of our NATO partners’ military installations, and to honor our promises to U.S. friends and partners in Afghanistan with the introduction of theAfghan Adjustment Act. Last December, Crow led a U.S. Congressional delegation to Kyiv to discuss Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine and in April, he joined Speaker Pelosi in a Congressional delegation visit with President Zelensky. Crow continues to advocate for humanitarian and military assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for its freedom, which includes requestingadditional military aid, urging expedited immigration status, and pressing for critical medical support for Ukrainians and nearby NATO countries.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-over-6-million-rural-and-mountain-communities-across,Rep. Neguse Announces Over $6 Million for Rural and Mountain Communities Across Colorado’s 2nd District,2022-10-04,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced $6,358,028 in federal funding from the Local Consistency and Tribal Assistance Fund has been allocated to counties across Colorado’s Second Congressional District. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)—established as part of the American Rescue Plan—provides flexible support for eligible rural, mountain, and tribal communities to meet the needs of their jurisdiction. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) was created in the American Rescue Plan, providing additional support for counties participating in certain federal revenue-sharing programs related to federal land and taking into account economic conditions in those counties. In September, Representative Neguse and Senator Wyden introduced the Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Treasury to prioritize rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating these kinds of payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, consistent with the original intent of the program. “I am proud to see this significant amount of funding head to our rural, mountain, and tribal communities. Colorado counties can utilize these resources to fund local schools, improve road maintenance, and support emergency response operations. If you are eligible for these funds, please do not miss out on the deadline to submit requests,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Eligible revenue-sharing counties must request funding by January 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Alaska Standard Time (AKST). If an eligible revenue-sharing county does not complete its submission by that deadline, the county will not be eligible for either the first or second payment under the LATCF. Find more information, and the portal for submissions, HERE. The following counties in the second district have been allocated the amounts listed below in Fiscal Years 2022 (FY 22) and 2023 (FY 23): Boulder County $130,746.02 in FY 22 $130,746.02 in FY 23 Clear Creek County $135,611.32 in FY 22 $135,611.32 in FY 23 Eagle County $680,665.62 in FY 22 $680,665.62 in FY 23 Gilpin County $50,000.00 in FY 22 $50,000.00 in FY 23 Grand County $636,211.62 in FY 22 $636,211.62 in FY 23 Larimer County $644,649.11 in FY 22 $644,649.11 in FY 23 Jefferson County $87,072.63 in FY 22 $87,072.63 in FY 23 Summit County $250,567.13 in FY 22 $250,567.13 in FY 23 Park County $563,490.87 in FY 22 $563,490.87 in FY 23 ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-secures-reauthorization-homeless-veterans-reintegration-program,Rep. Neguse Secures Reauthorization of Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program in Stopgap Government Funding Bill,2022-10-04,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that a critical component of his bill, the Veterans Job Training Act, was enacted as part of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6833). The stopgap government funding bill successfully extended the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) through 2025. “In voting to support the critical funding of government agencies, we were also able to make a tremendous step forward in our work to support recovering and rehabilitating veterans. Extending the deadline for the HVRP will support countless former servicemembers, and I am thrilled to see it enacted,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. While the Continuing Appropriations Resolution extends HVRP for another three years, the Neguse bill includes a desperately needed $25 million per year increase in programmatic funding, which Neguse continues to advocate for. The HVRP program administered by the Department of Labor is the only federal grant program that focuses exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans. The program's core objectives are to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address problems facing homeless veterans. Learn more about the program, here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-moore-advocate-streamline-social-security-administrative-processes,"Reps. Neguse, Moore Advocate to Streamline Social Security Administrative Processes",2022-10-03,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) wrote to Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, requesting an update on the agency’s efforts to expedite the processing of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications and appeals. Both programs provide assistance to Americans who meet the requirements for disability as well as those who are older, blind, or have little to no income. The lawmakers also requested information on how the Social Security Administration (SSA) is working to ensure agency materials are accessible for all individuals, regardless of their specific needs. “Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the backlog of pending SSDI and SSI cases increased exponentially. Social Security employees worked tirelessly to adapt to a new environment, and more must be done to ensure access to these critical benefits,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The process for applying for Social Security disability benefits is difficult to navigate, and only worsened by inaccessible materials and chronic underfunding, despite the program’s growing needs. For vulnerable individuals who are unable to work and are applying for benefits to survive, delays and denials without proper recourse can be frustrating, and at worst, devastating. I recognize that SSA has been severely underfunded and I will continue to fight to increase the agency’s resources. That said, as a Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee member, I join Rep. Neguse in leading the call for improved services, so that both SSA beneficiaries and applicants have access to the timely and accessible information and the benefits they have earned and are owed,” said Congresswoman Moore. The lawmakers continued on writing: “In 2021, over 9 million people received Social Security disability benefits. According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, over half of all beneficiaries rely on Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security for 90% percent or more of their income. People rely on their benefits for groceries, housing, medicine, and many other essential expenses. Denials and the cumbersome appeals process immediately upends and disproportionately affects people with disabilities. Benefits are interrupted following the denial and often remain paused until a review—which can take anywhere from 14 to 22 months—is complete. People left without their benefits following a CDR are forced to navigate an overcomplicated and inaccessible system with inadequate support.” ""Every day that passes, people with disabilities are losing their benefits for no reason other than an outdated and discriminatory system that is supposed to be designed to help. The consequences of this current system are life-threatening. Unwarranted denials caused by inefficiencies, and inaccessibility are unacceptable and have immediate real-world consequences. Our community members are losing their homes, their medical coverage, and are unduly burdened by the added stress of being forced to navigate a system in desperate need of reform. We implore the Social Security Administration to act with the dire sense of urgency that is needed in addressing these issues, “ said Craig Towler,Community Organizer at the Center for People With Disabilities. Read the letter HERE. The letter also requests that within the next 60 days, the Social Security Administration provides a written brief on the steps they are taking to ensure a timely and accurate review of applications and denials, and filings from individuals appealing continuing disability reviews (CDRs). The letter also requests that the SSA provide a list detailing additional resources required to follow through on said updates. Endorsers include: National Council on Independent Living, Center for People With Disabilities, Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Disabled Resource Services, NorthWest Colorado Center for Independence. Background Congressman Joe Neguse has an untiring dedication to assuring widows, new retirees, people with disabilities, and people receiving other benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) are not met with surprise issues or payments. In 2021, Rep. Neguse introduced the Fairness in Social Security Act to ensure that lump-sum Social Security disability payments don’t leave Americans owing large unexpected payments to the IRS. He is also a co-lead of the IDEA Full Funding Act, which supports a law enacted by Congress in 1975 to guarantee every child with a disability has access to educational opportunities. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguses-bipartisan-antitrust-bill-protect-consumers-small-businesses,Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Antitrust Bill to Protect Consumers & Small Businesses Passes the House,2022-09-29,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, secured House passage of his bipartisan legislation to ensure antitrust authorities have the necessary resources to protect consumers. The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act would update merger filing fees for the first time since 2001, lower the burden on small and medium-sized businesses, and raise enough revenue so that taxpayer dollars aren’t required to fund necessary increases to agency enforcement budgets. To make certain this legislation is a permanent solution to the outdated fee structure and not a one-time fix, the filing fees will be linked to increases in the Producer Price Index going forward. The bill is also sponsored by Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) and is led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in the U.S. Senate. “By strengthening antitrust enforcement and ensuring that corporate parties to larger mergers pay their fair share and consumers don’t have to foot the bill, Congress is preventing anti-competition tactics that harm American consumers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. I am proud to see my colleagues take action to move our bipartisan bill forward and will continue to push for its passage in the Senate,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Premerger filing fees have not changed since 2001, and the current fee structure places too heavy a burden on smaller deals and too small a fee on larger deals. The fee for a $900 million deal should not be the same as that for a $60 billion deal. And despite the massive increase in merger filings in the last five years and public calls for action to protect competition, funding for enforcement authorities has stagnated. The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act: Gives resources to antitrust enforcers to protect consumers and competition; Reduces filing fees on small transactions; And supports antitrust enforcement agencies desperately in need of additional resources. Read the bill text HERE. Background Through his role on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, Congressman Neguse has played a leading role in advocating for proper antitrust enforcement. As part of the Subcommittee's investigation into anti-competitive behaviors in the digital marketplace, Congressman Neguse brought the Committee to Boulder, Colorado, for a field hearing in January 2019. In the 116th Congress, Neguse introduced and enacted two antitrust enforcement measures into law, protecting antitrust whistleblowers and reauthorizing a critical antitrust enforcement program. Following the conclusion of the Subcommittee’s big tech investigation, Congressman Neguse has called for a similar investigation into Big Pharma, in particular an examination of the FTC’s oversight of mergers for the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, as the COVID-19 pandemic has brought resounding economic impacts, Congressman Neguse has also led efforts in Congress to crack down on price gouging and predatory tactics. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-visits-mayfly-outdoors-montrose,Rep. Lauren Boebert Visits Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose,2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Lauren Boebert visited Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose to see their facility that produces premier fly-fishing equipment and employs over 125 people. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, ""Mayfly Outdoors in Montrose is one of the premier manufacturers of fly-fishing equipment in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with David and his team who have received many awards for their outstanding products including Abel, Ross Reels, and Airflo. Thank you for inviting me! I look forward to coming back soon."" Background: Mayfly produces American-made high-quality fly fishing equipment at its state-of-the-art facility in Montrose. Mayfly is investing in Montrose to make it a better place for everyone, including by restoring miles of the Uncompahgre River.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-introduces-legislation-protect-medicare-advantage-beneficiaries,DeGette introduces legislation to protect Medicare Advantage beneficiaries,2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – which oversees the nation’s health care industry – introduced legislation today that will make it easier for America’s seniors to evaluate the quality of the various Medicare Advantage plans that are being offered by private insurers so they can decide which one is right for them. The legislation comes on the heels of an investigative hearing DeGette’s panel held earlier this year in response to reports that some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries faced significant barriers when trying to access the medical care they needed. The Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act, co-led by U.S. Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), would better protect consumers by holding insurers that offer Medicare Advantage plans more accountable for the coverage they provide. It would also increase transparency of such plans so beneficiaries know exactly which services they offer. “As more Americans enroll in Medicare Advantage plans, we need to make sure these plans are working for them,” DeGette said. “By improving transparency, this legislation will make it easier for consumers to choose the plan that’s right for them. It will also hold insurers more accountable to ensure our seniors are receiving the coverage they deserve.” The legislation will require insurers to provide consumers with clearer and more accurate descriptions of the services they offer. It will also improve data collection related to each insurers’ coverage – including their claims and denials – and require that insurers make that information available to the public. “Insurers that provide older adults with subpar care should be held accountable—and we need to have the data to do it,” said Porter. “The current system we have allows Medicare Advantage plans to escape scrutiny, depriving older Americans of the care they need and cheating taxpayers out of what we all pay for. Our Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act will empower watchdogs and lawmakers to verify that Medicare Advantage is working as well as it should be.” “The promise of Medicare for American seniors and individuals with disabilities is for comprehensive, affordable, and quality health care—not for taxpayers to consistently pay more and more for less and less care,” said Doggett. “The Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act will provide important transparency to understand whether Medicare Advantage provides any advantage at all. Following alarming reports concerning high rates of denials of care, limited provider networks and inaccurate directories, and failure to report encounter data used to assess quality and frequency of care, better transparency is vital to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure beneficiaries are receiving comprehensive care. This legislation requires extensive data disclosure on supplemental benefit design, consumer cost-sharing expenditures, denials of care, and encounter data.” “I am extremely concerned about Medicare Advantage plans that too often use deceitful practices. Seniors deserve quality, transparent health care,” said Schakowsky. “During a hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, we learned that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have deceitfully made seniors seem sicker than they are so the plans can line their own pockets. These ‘upcoding’ practices accounted for $12 billion in additional payments to MA plans. Meanwhile, these same MA plans deny coverage and use delay tactics to prevent seniors from accessing much needed care. I am proud to co-lead the Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act. This bill will require MA plans disclose data showing how much care seniors are receiving and how often they are denied coverage. It will also require MA plans disclose information on their supplemental benefits. Seniors deserve better!” The Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act is endorsed by some of the nation’s leading consumer advocates – including Public Citizen, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Social Security Works, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Just Care USA, and the Center for Health and Democracy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-applauds-senate-committee-approval-wildfire-recovery-act-companion,Rep. Neguse Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Wildfire Recovery Act Companion,2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Senate markup comes just two weeks after Congressman Neguse secured passage of the bill in the House of Representatives. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, applauded the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for passing the Senate companion, the Fire Suppression Improvement Act, to his bill, the Wildfire Recovery Act. The bill, which is led by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), increases flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to better support local communities. The widely favored bill passed through the Senate Committee with unanimous consent. On September 13, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Wildfire Recovery Act for the first time as a stand-alone bill and the second time overall. It first passed as part of the landmark Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act in late July. “As representatives from Western communities, Senator Padilla and I have seen firsthand the historic wildfires that have devastated communities across our respective states. We must continue to assist our threatened towns and communities in as many ways as possible, and I am grateful to Senator Padilla for his leadership on this important legislation in the Senate,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The threat from wildfires is constant and increasingly devastating in California and states across the Western United States,” said Senator Padilla. “As we face a dangerous year-round fire season under record breaking drought conditions, it’s more important than ever to ensure our state and local leaders have the resources they need to protect communities. I’m glad to see momentum behind this vital legislation building in the Senate and I will continue advocating for its passage until it reaches the President’s desk.” The Wildfire Recovery Act would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to bring in additional resources for communities as they rebuild from wildfire damage. FMAG grants are authorized by FEMA to reimburse the costs of fighting a fire. The grants allow the state to submit receipts for reimbursement of 75 percent of eligible costs to fight the fires, which includes field camp expenses, equipment use and repair, mobilization, and other materials and supplies. Unlike some other FEMA programs related to disasters that provide at least 75% of the total costs, there is no current flexibility for the FMAG program cost share above 75%. The Wildfire Recovery Act grants flexibility to the program, allowing the Federal cost-share to be raised above 75% when the wildfire reaches a qualifying threshold, to bring more resources to communities in need. Learn more about the bill and find messages of support, HERE. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader among his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Following Colorado’s record-setting wildfire seasons in 2020 and 2021, Representative Neguse has worked tirelessly to bring federal resources home to recovering communities and advocate for increased support for wildland firefighters, wildfire prevention, and forest management. He serves as Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, where his Restoring Our Lands and Communities Agenda prioritizes addressing the causes and impacts of wildfires. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-october-staff-mobile-office,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases October Staff Mobile Office Hours,2022-09-27,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image September 27, 2022 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you arehaving issues with a federal agency, or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in the District and returned over $1,500,109.81 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 Mineral County Mobile Office Hours Mineral County Administration Building Administration Conference Room 1201 North Main Street Creede, CO 1:00pm-3:00pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 Archuleta County Mobile Office Hours Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan Street Pagosa Springs, CO 1:00pm-2:30pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 Mesa County Mobile Office Hours Fire Protection District 4580 I-70 Frontage Road De Beque, CO 12:00pm-1:00pm Garfield County Mobile Office Hours City Hall, Conference Room 202 Railroad Avenue Rifle, CO 2:30pm-3:30pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022 Rio Grande County Mobile Office Hours Court House – Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd floor 925 6th Street Del Norte, CO 9:00am–10:00am Conejos County Mobile Office Hours Town Hall – Town Trustees’ Meeting Room 211 Broadway La Jara, CO 11:00am–12:00pm Costilla County Mobile Office Hours Town Hall 408 Main Street San Luis, CO 1:00pm–2:00pm Huerfano County Mobile Office Hours Court House, Suite 202 401 North Main Walsenburg, CO 3:00pm–4:00pm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 Rio Blanco County Mobile Office Hours Town Hall, Conference Room 209 East Main Street Rangely, CO 10:30am-11:30am Moffat County Mobile Office Hours Craig Chamber of Commerce 775 Yampa Avenue Craig, CO 2:00pm-3:00pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Mobile Office Hours Ute Mountain Community Center 485 Sunset Boulevard Towaoc, CO 11:00am-12:00pm *In partnership with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be providing a Veterans' Benefits Workshop from 10:00 to 11:00 am, right before the mobile office hours.* La Plata County Mobile Office Hours Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Avenue Ignacio, CO 3:00pm-4:00 pm Some of Rep. Boebert’s Casework Success Stories include: Due to red tape and staffing issues at the VA—including no one answering the phones—a Silver Star veteran had gone 14 months waiting for authorization for care. Within days of opening the case, the veteran’s condition turned into an emergency. We were able to escalate the case through the VA-VISN and stayed in contact with the veteran over the weekend so he could get immediate help. Farmers raised complaints that the USDA was declining their crop loss insurance claims due to ""failure to irrigate"" during a drought. My district staff contacted the agency and worked to have the issue resolved so that farmers' claims could be paid. A couple traveling overseas was separated due to the husband testing positive for COVID. The wife contacted my office for help since her husband was detained at a quarantine facility with unsafe and unsanitary conditions. My office worked with the Department of State to convey emergency instructions to the embassy and help get the husband out of this dangerous situation. A Grand Junction small business' EIDL loan was denied by the Small Business Administration (SBA) without justification. My office contacted the SBA to get them to re-look at the case and reverse their decision and grant the EIDL loan and save the small business from going under. A provider for bi-monthly veterans’ PTSD group counseling had been a repeat no-show for a year and attendance dwindled as fellow veterans struggled to counsel one another. We drew attention to the problem which is now corrected. A veteran walked into my office in extreme distress with tens of thousands in unpaid medical bills for life-saving emergency medical care that the VA was supposed to cover. He was being harassed by bill collectors and reported the VA denied coverage because he didn’t seek care at his local hospital. The rural hospital didn’t have the needed expertise and doctors from both Albuquerque and Denver were involved in the case which created confusion on paper. We contacted the VA to put the pieces together for justification of coverage, and the veteran’s bills were paid. I was contacted by a veteran who had been previously denied a claim for an increase in benefits and filed multiple appeals as his chronic condition had quickly been deteriorating his quality of life. At this time the veteran was very close to losing his home as he could not work or perform daily tasks. We were able to get the veteran in contact with the Loan Guarantee Department at the VA to assist with the veteran’s mortgage while we waited for a new medical appointment to document the deterioration of the veteran’s medical condition and the determination from those findings. Within a few months, we were able to help facilitate the increase of monthly benefits well over the expected amount as well as more than doubling the amount of back pay the veteran was expected to receive. I was contacted by a veteran who was not receiving his retirement or benefits almost a year after retiring from the Navy. We inquired with the Department of the Navy and were able to get his retirement services approved and enrolled in benefits while ensuring the veteran received back pay for the year that he did not receive his retirement pay. I was contacted by the daughter of a Korean War Veteran that had recently passed away and due to the lack of paperwork, the family was unable to hold a funeral service with military honors and reached out to our office to get his service records to place a plaque on his headstone so he could receive the honor he deserved. Due to the closures of the National Personnel Records Center due to COVID-19, this request was backlogged as no paper records were being retrieved. After almost a full year, we were able to obtain the veteran’s service records for the family to ensure this Korean War Veteran will be honored. A veteran’s family contacted me regarding the VA’s very slow reaction to their doctor’s request for the veteran’s immediate open-heart surgery. We got the veteran into surgery in three days. The doctor and family indicated the veteran could have died had they waited longer for surgery. A widow contacted me and was very concerned that she would not receive any funds to assist her with living expenses. She had applied to the VA for benefits but had not heard anything for three months. Within a month after contacting my office she had received the paperwork and funds. A widow contacted me as she was to receive lump sum spousal benefits and had waited fourth months and not heard anything from the VA. Within a month of contacting me, she received the lump sum payment.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/victory-rep-lauren-boebert-leads-successful-effort,Victory: Rep. Lauren Boebert Leads Successful Effort,2022-09-27,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a successful effort supported by 26 Members of Congress seeking to prevent the Biden regime’s request for another $22.4 billion for COVID relief from being included in the government funding bill expected to be voted on this week. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “COVID is over. Even Joe Biden recently admitted that. Accordingly, it defies common sense that his administration would continue to try and spend like drunken sailors and squander another $22.4 billion of your tax dollars on new ‘COVID relief’. In a rare, bipartisan moment of fiscal restraint, Congressional negotiators agreed with the effort of 25 of my colleagues and I and decided not to fund this wasteful and unnecessary Biden request."" Background: During his first sit down interview with a reporter in 223 days, Biden told Scott Pelley of ""60 Minutes"" that ""the pandemic is over."" Unfortunately, his actions remain hypocritical, as his regime recently asked for another $22.4 billion in new COVID spending. Rep. Lauren Boebert opposed this new spending and led a successful effort supported by 26 Members of Congress demanding that future government funding bills not fund this request and not contain new COVID spending. Last night, the Senate released a draft continuing resolution that did not contain any new COVID funding and that failed to include Biden's request. Biden's request also didn’t make sense because inflation is historically high, America is already $30+ trillion dollars in debt, and there is still $700 billion in unspent COVID funds. Signers of Rep. Boebert’s letter include: Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Ken Buck (CO-04), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Bob Good (VA-05), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Randy K. Weber (TX-14), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Brian Mast (FL-18), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Mary Miller (IL-15), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Chip Roy (TX-21), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02). The full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader McConnell, and Republican Leader McCarthy: As the end of the fiscal year is upon us, we urge you to reject any further COVID-19 spending in an upcoming Continuing Resolution (CR). As the American people struggle to pay their bills in the midst of a record-high inflation crisis, Congress should not continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a pandemic that even Joe Biden believes is over. On September 2, 2022, the White House sent a request asking Congress to include an additional $22.4 billion in the imminent government funding deal to “cover ongoing needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” To date, the federal government has appropriated more than $4.8 trillion for six COVID-relief laws. The most recent of these laws was the $1.9 trillion so-called American Rescue Plan. Of the money authorized for the American Rescue Plan, $700 billion has yet to be spent. After two and a half years of lockdowns and nearly $5 trillion spent, the American people agree with Mr. Biden’s assessment that COVID is over and there is no reason to continue spending billions on COVID-19 “relief” as a result. To expect American taxpayers to fund this regime's reckless spending agenda is irresponsible and hypocritical. As such, we urge you to reject any further COVID-19 spending in any upcoming CR. Sincerely, Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03) Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09) Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04) Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01) Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01) Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) Rep. Lance Gooden (TX-05) Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-04) Rep. W. Gregory Steube (FL-17) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03) Rep. Randy K. Weber (TX-14) Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) Rep. Brian Mast (FL-18) Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10) Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15) Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22) Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-demand-answers-more-500000-remain-without-power-puerto-rico,"Lawmakers demand answers as more than 500,000 remain without power in Puerto Rico",2022-09-27,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding answers today as more than 500,000 Americans in Puerto Rico remain without power more than one week after Hurricane Fiona made landfall there. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel, along with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), sent a letter Tuesday to the head of LUMA Energy, the company responsible for operating Puerto Rico’s power grid, to express their deep concern over the island’s ongoing power outages and demanded to know what’s being done to restore power there immediately. In writing to LUMA Energy President and CEO Wayne Stensby, the lawmakers said they wanted to know, among other things, “why the company had not adequately prepared the island’s energy infrastructure to withstand a Category One hurricane.” They also pointed out that their concerns with the company’s ability to develop and maintain the island’s power grid started well before Hurricane Fiona hit and that the ongoing outages only “amplify concerns” that LUMA has failed to adequately maintain the island’s electrical infrastructure. Despite being “richly compensated,” the lawmakers noted, the company – which became Puerto Rico’s sole supplier of electricity in June 2021 – has failed to provide Puerto Ricans with the reliable and affordable energy they deserve. “Since LUMA assumed control of the grid in 2021, Puerto Ricans have reported recurring power surges that have interfered with critical medical care, disrupted access to education, and destroyed property,” the lawmakers wrote. “The collapse of the electric grid in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona is just the latest example of such failures.” The lawmakers demanded that company officials provide the committee answers to a series of questions regarding the steps LUMA has taken to improve and protect Puerto Rico’s power grid since taking control, including: How much funding LUMA has received through its contract with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority; What reliability benchmarks the company is obliged to achieve, and the progress LUMA has made toward each; What preparations LUMA made to protect Puerto Rico’s power grid in advance of Hurricane Fiona; When LUMA anticipates that customers will have their power restored; and What, if anything, LUMA is doing to improve the grid’s performance going forward. The lawmakers requested the information be provided to the committee by Oct. 11, 2022, and that company representatives provide them a briefing on the progress being made to restore power to the island no later than Oct. 14.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-lamborn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-tackle-fentanyl-crisis-colorado,"Reps. Neguse, Lamborn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis in Colorado Schools",2022-09-26,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressmen Joe Neguse and Doug Lamborn teamed up to introduce the bipartisan Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act. Their bill allows for unspent COVID-19 funding to go toward fentanyl education and prevention efforts in K-12 schools. This funding was allocated to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund as part of three COVID-19 relief packages passed this Congress. The lawmakers introduced this bill after hearing concerns from school and public health officials surrounding the uptick in fentanyl-related overdoses this past year. According to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the 2021 to 2022 school year, *31 kids aged 10-18 died as a result of fentanyl. “Throughout Colorado, fentanyl-related overdoses have increased exponentially, and the impact this crisis has had on families across our state is truly devastating. The Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act is a bipartisan solution that will empower our K-12 schools to tackle this emergency. Everyone – especially our children – deserve to live in a safe community, and this bill helps achieve that goal,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The fact that children are dying from fentanyl overdoses in schools around the country is absolutely unacceptable,” said Congressman Doug Lamborn. “While overdoses due to fentanyl are becoming more common among our youth, research shows that the availability of naloxone, along with overdose education, is effective at saving lives. This legislation will ensure that schools have the prevention tools and education necessary to protect our most vulnerable population from the growing fentanyl epidemic. I am glad to sponsor this critical legislation and thank my colleagues in Congress, including fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse, for making this a bipartisan effort.” “Losing my two sons, Andrew, and Stephen, together in one night was the shock of my life,” said Matt Riviere. “I did not know what fentanyl was until this terrible drug forever altered my life. My hope and desire are to save lives and help parents avoid the searing pain of losing their kids. Awareness and education are crucial to curbing fentanyl from getting into our schools. This groundbreaking legislation will give schools access to the funds they desperately need to purchase life-saving naloxone and provide needed training for educators.” He continued: “I am thankful for Congressmen Lamborn and Neguse’s courageous leadership on this critical bill and to the many co-sponsors. Fentanyl does not discriminate; the crisis plaguing our country and destroying our youth is not a partisan issue. I am grateful for the continued partnership and collaboration of lawmakers, law enforcement officials, educators, and others, who are taking the threat of fentanyl seriously in our community. Together, united in purpose, we can save lives and stem the tide of this terrible crisis.” “The changing drug landscape has made this the most dangerous time in America for our youth. Illicit fentanyl is responsible for 77% of teen deaths in 2021,” said Andrea Thomas, Executive Director-Voices for Awareness Foundation. “Prevention education in schools is essential to teach youth about counterfeit pills that are made to be disguised as legitimate medications. During the Covid pandemic, a nation was educated on health safety, but sadly, we did not anticipate the lingering effects of isolation and social media on youth during the lockdowns. The fentanyl crisis snuck into our communities, taking advantage of one public health crisis to begin another more lethal crisis. Schools are eager to continue educating students in these changing times but lack the resources to do it. In-person school drug prevention seems the natural next step to safeguarding kids. Utilizing unused covid funding for drug prevention in schools makes sense.” Across America, the leading cause of overdoses is fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, which has increased in prevalence in recent years. According to reports issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose-related deaths topped 100,000 for the first time ever in 2021 – with nearly 70% of these deaths involving fentanyl. For the state of Colorado, fatal fentanyl overdoses increased by 70% between 2020 and 2021, totaling more than 900 deaths total in the past year. Specifically, The Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act will provide schools with the flexibility needed to use unspent COVID-19 relief dollars allocated through the ESSER Fund to: Purchase naloxone or other opioid antagonists Provide training to school nurses, teachers, school administrators, and school resource officers on how to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonists Provide fentanyl awareness classes or materials to students Read the bill text HERE. Endorsers include; The School Superintendents Association, Facing Fentanyl, Blue Rising Together, Voices for Awareness Foundation, The Colorado Coalition for Families Affected by Fentanyl, VOID (Victims of Illicit Drugs), Matthews Voice, and The Alexander Neville Foundation. This bill is the most recent action taken by Congressman Neguse to address the youth substance abuse crisis in America. In October 2021, Rep. Neguse introduced the Preventing Youth Substance Abuse Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Substance Abuse Affected Youth Initiative, a Department of Justice (DOJ) initiative to ensure public health and safety by taking steps to address youth substance abuse. The program supports the efforts of states, communities, tribal jurisdictions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education in identifying, responding to, and treating substance abuse issues in young people. ### *Updated",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-fights-latest-colorado-landgrab,Rep. Boebert Fights Latest Colorado Landgrab,2022-09-23,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a letter with strong support to Joe Biden defending her District from yet another landgrab proposed by Colorado Democrats. Rep. Lauren Boebert said, “For more than a decade, the CORE Act landgrab has failed to get the support necessary to be signed into law. These defeats have occurred despite proponents changing the name of the bill and Democrats even controlling the House, Senate, and Presidency. Because they have failed to pass a flawed bill into law, extremist environmentalists and out-of-touch Colorado politicians are now asking Biden to circumvent the will of the American people and Congress to lock up hundreds of thousands of acres in Colorado through the stroke of his pen. Local stakeholders have come out in strong opposition to this landgrab as this unilateral designation will kill jobs, harm private water rights, prevent responsible energy production, stop active forest management that will reduce wildfires, and prohibit critical minerals exploration. While proponents of this landgrab talk a good game and have tried to pull the wool over our eyes, at the end of the day, our communities will suffer if Biden capitulates to extremists and locks up our land.” Rep. Doug Lamborn stated, “The most recent attempt to force a massive land grab on the citizens of Colorado by Presidential fiat is extremely troubling. These restrictive land designations have been consistently rejected year after year by Congress and by the local communities most impacted. Instead of calling on President Biden to use the outdated 1906 Antiquities Act in an attempt to silence the opposition, my Colorado colleagues should work to address the concerns of local stakeholders. Our nation’s public resources are best managed when the people that use those lands are intimately involved in the process, not shutout.” Rep. Ken Buck stated, “This extreme overreach is another example of the Biden administration abusing its power to seize vast land resources for the radical Green New Deal. Colorado is ‘God’s Country,’ and we have an honored history of protecting our national treasures. I’m proud to join Rep. Boebert’s letter to preserve our local lands and water from this dangerous land grab that puts Coloradans last and left-wing radicals first.” Rep. Troy Nehls said, “At a time with record inflation and high gas prices, the Biden Administration should be expanding access for our domestic energy producers and miners, not stifling them at every turn. Congress has repeatedly chosen not to pass the CORE Act, and this unilateral attempt to lock up more land hurts our farmers, ranchers, and energy producers. The ramifications of this misguided policy will be felt by all Americans.” Garrett Bess, Vice President of Heritage Action said, ""Instead of trying to federalize more land in Colorado, President Biden should focus on solving the many crises that its policies have created. The American people want the federal government to focus on fighting inflation, securing the border, and reducing crime. Instead, the Biden administration is working on giveaways to left-wing environmental groups that will damage the Colorado economy. We applaud Representative Boebert for fighting back on behalf of her constituents.” President of Americans for Limited Government Richard Manning stated, “At a time when Europe is facing energy extortion at the hands of the Putin regime in Russia, it is incumbent upon America to rise to the challenge by increasing our ability to provide replacement natural gas. To arbitrarily cut-off potential future energy exploration and reserves in what would be little more than an unwarranted, extra-legal land grab further reduces our energy independence moving forward, putting America on the road to the same energy extortion that Europe faces today. President Biden should reject this radical federal government land take-over which has repeatedly been rejected by Congress.” President and Founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition Carla J. Sonntag said, “New Mexico Business Coalition represents hundreds of businesses and thousands of New Mexicans who strongly oppose any attempt by the Biden administration to take control of land and/or waterways in the southwestern states under the Antiquities Act. The federal government already owns nearly half of all land in New Mexico and yet has recently taken control of more land and waterways to include 500,000 acres in the Organ Mountains, 240,000 acres in the Valles Caldera, and 89,000 acres in the Rio Grande Del Norte. In addition, regulations and restrictions by federal environmental and land management agencies have become increasingly burdensome for industries such as agriculture, energy, and other businesses. This costs states revenue and jobs, which is the last thing we need as we face unprecedented inflation and impending recession.” The Colorado Off-highway Vehicle Coalition, Colorado Snowmobile Association, Trail Preservation Alliance, United Snowmobile Alliance of America, Off-Road Business Association, United 4-Wheel Drive Associations, and One Voice stated, “The motorized community is very disappointed that after years of discussions, the advocates for the CORE Proposal have decided to pursue unilateral designations for areas under the Antiquities Act. These designations would have severe impacts on public access to lands for recreational usage into the future. This type of unilateral action also undermines the collaborative spirit in resolving all types of challenges that Colorado has been a leader in fostering and was exemplified by the Hermosa Watershed Legislation that was passed with bipartisan support in 2014.” Background: Recently, extremist environmentalists and Colorado Democrats have tried to convince Biden to unilaterally lock up hundreds of thousands of acres in Colorado through the outdated 1906 Antiquities Act. They have no regard for what this will do to jobs in rural Colorado, and they clearly do not care about how much more difficult this proposed initiative will make it for constituents to make a living and provide for their families. As the Washington Post reports, Biden is considering unilaterally locking up more than 200,000 acres in the coming weeks to potentially help Michael Bennet in his U.S. Senate race. This would be the first of likely many new Biden land grabs utilizing the outdated 1906 Antiquities Act. The Biden administration has already shown its willingness to implement federal landgrabs as evidenced by their actions on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah which undid President Trump’s right-sizing of these monuments and subsequently unilaterally expanded these Obama land grabs. When Biden was Vice President, his administration unilaterally designated or expanded 34 national monuments, locking up a staggering 553,550,000 acres of land and water. Signers of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter include: Reps. Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ken Buck (CO-04), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Scott Perry (PA-10), and Adrian Smith (NE-03). Groups supporting Congresswoman Boebert’s letter include: American Energy Alliance, Americans for Limited Government, Arrowhead Snowmobile Club, Becky Norton Dunlop, Former Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service (1988-1989), BlueRibbon Coalition / Sharetrails, Buena Vista Snowdrifters, Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties, Colorado Blizzards, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Off-highway Vehicle Coalition, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Colorado Snowmobile Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Conservatives for Property Rights, enCore Energy, Flattoppers Snowmobile Club, Gunnison County SnoTrackers, Heritage Action for America, Holy Cross Powder Hounds, Huerfano County Commissioner John Galusha, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho Freedom Foundation, Lake City Continental Divide Club, Midvalley Snowmobile Club, Mineral County Colorado, New Mexico Business Coalition, New Mexico Federal Lands Council, North Park Snow Snakes, Off-Road Business Association, One Voice, Pikes Peak High Riders, Platoro West Inc., Prime Fuels Corp., Protect Americans Now, Rifle Snowmobile Club, Rio Grande County Commissioner Gene Glover, Routt Powder Riders, S&W Adventure Riders, Sabre Gold, San Juan Sledders Snowmobile Club, Sangre Snowrunners Snowmobile Club, SnowCountry Explorers, Summit Snow Riderz, The Energy Council, Trail Preservation Alliance, Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders, United 4-Wheel Drive Associations, United Snowmobile Alliance of America, West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas, White River Snowmobile Club, and Wolf Creek Trailblazers. The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter is available here and below: We write with grave concern regarding new efforts to unilaterally impose severe land-use restrictions on the people of Colorado and across the American West. For years, partisan big-city Democrats – with the full backing and support of the far-Left green energy cartel – have attempted to implement massive new land grabs through the so-called Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act. The CORE Act land grab seeks to impose increased land restrictions on nearly 400,000 acres, 73,000 acres of which would be designated as new wilderness and close numerous forms of outdoor recreation and multiple-use, exacerbating wildfires in the process. Year after year, efforts to pass the CORE Act through the Congress have failed. For the last several years, House Democrats have attached the CORE Act to the National Defense Authorization Act – a completely unrelated piece of legislation. As those efforts have also (predictably) failed, radical Colorado Democrats are now calling on you to weaponize the Antiquities Act – an outdated 1906 law that permits the President to designate certain lands as national historic monuments – and apply it to key provisions of the CORE Act. We urge you to reject this overreach and request for unilateral use of executive power. There is no compelling reason why local opposition and the United States Congress should be ignored or undermined, particularly as CORE Act proponents have not been able to get their egregious bill and related provisions signed into law after more than a decade. Given the challenges on the Colorado River, now is certainly not the time to be trampling on and usurping private water rights, and there are significant water rights that could be negatively impacted through an Antiquities Act designation in the requested areas. Without local buy-in, any designation of land under the Antiquities Act will be subject to considerable controversy, as well as never-ending litigation. We’ve seen what happened with Bears Ears in Utah – when the Trump Administration right-sized it, and your administration reinstated this massive land grab. When the Antiquities Act is used as a workaround to the Congress and the will of the American people, the accompanying land designation rarely receives public support. Stakeholders who have formally objected over the years to legislation containing CORE Act provisions and/or the use of the Antiquities Act to implement key provisions of the CORE Act include: American Energy Alliance, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Forests Resource Council, Americans for Limited Government, American Loggers Council, Archuleta County (Colorado), Arizona Cattle Growers Association, Arizona Farm Bureau, Arizona Power Authority, Arrowhead Snowmobile Club, Becky Norton Dunlop, Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior (1988-1989), BlueRibbon Coalition / Sharetrails, Buena Vista Snowdrifters, California Farm Bureau, Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy & Environment, Cheyenne County (Colorado), Coalition of AZ/NM Counties, Colorado Blizzards, Colorado Consulting Foresters, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Colorado Snowmobile Association, Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Conservatives for Property Rights, Dolores County (Colorado), Douglas Creek Conservation District, enCore Energy, The Energy Council, Federal Forests Resource Coalition, Flattoppers Snowmobile Club, Freemont County (Colorado), Gene Glover, County Commissioner of Rio Grande County (Colorado), Golden Vertex Corp., Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Grant County Cattle Growers Association (New Mexico), Gunnison County SnoTrackers, Heritage Action for America, Holy Cross Powder Hounds, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho Freedom Foundation, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Industrial Minerals Association – North America, Lake City Continental Divide Club, Less Government, John Galusha, County Commissioner of Huerfano County (Colorado), Mesa County (Colorado), Midvalley Snowmobile Club, Mineral County (Colorado), Montezuma County (Colorado), National Mining Association, National Stone Sand and Gravel Association, New Mexico Business Coalition, New Mexico Federal Lands Council, North Park Snow Snakes, Off-Road Business Association, One Voice, Pikes Peak High Riders, Platoro West Inc., Prime Fuels Corp., Protect Americans Now, Public Lands Council, Public Lands for the People, Rifle Snowmobile Club, Routt Powder Riders, Sabre Gold, Sangre Snowrunners Snowmobile Club, San Juan Sledders Snowmobile Club, S&W Adventure Riders, San Juan Trail Riders, Snow Country Explorers, Summit Snow Riderz, Trails Preservation Alliance (Colorado), Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders, United 4-Wheel Drive Association, United Snowmobile Alliance of America, Washington Farm Bureau, West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Energy Alliance, White River Conservation District, White River Snowmobile Club, Wolf Creek Trailblazers, and Yavapai County Cattle Growers. While Camp Hale and our servicemembers that were stationed there made important contributions to World War II, we don’t support the efforts of extremist environmentalists who are seeking to hijack this historic place to create a new land designation – a designation that literally does not exist – to prohibit timber harvesting and mining on nearly 30,000 acres of land. A second request made by our colleagues could permanently withdraw 200,000 acres of land in the Thompson Divide – an area blessed with an abundance of natural gas deposits – from energy exploration. Notwithstanding the fact that natural gas prices have surged to a 14-year high, this request is a solution in search of a problem since the area of controversy has already been administratively withdrawn. The Antiquities Act specifies that national monuments designated under this authority are done so under “the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.” Unilaterally locking up hundreds of thousands of acres through the stroke of a pen to appease extremists is not consistent with this requirement. We urge you not to usurp the Democratic process and allow the CORE Act to stand or fall on its own merits in the Congress of the United States. Sincerely, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-announce-over-51-million-bipartisan-infrastructure-law,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Announce Over $5.1 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Advance Wildfire Resilience in Colorado",2022-09-23,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced over $5.1 million from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated to help the state of Colorado invest in critical wildfire resiliency projects. Funding will go toward fuels management projects currently taking place on nearly 5,395 acres of federal lands across the state. Funds are being directed from the larger, $103 million investment announced by the Department of the Interior earlier this year. This additional funding will help complete fuels treatments on nearly 2 million acres nationwide this fiscal year, a substantial increase in comparison to prior years. The acreage includes 22 projects across 16 counties including; Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Kiowa, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Otero, Ouray, Rio Blanco, Routt, and San Miguel. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for the people of Colorado and for our communities impacted by the recent surge of wildfires across the West. This significant increase in funding will protect the families, businesses, and communities most threatened by these disasters and I could not be more grateful to see such widespread support for these vital programs,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding continues to come Colorado’s way,” said Bennet. “As climate change fuels drought and more severe wildfire seasons, these funds will go a long way to protect Colorado’s communities, forests and watersheds.” “As climate change drives harsher heat waves, more volatile weather, and record drought conditions, we are seeing wildfire seasons turn to wildfire years, threatening communities, businesses, wildlife and the environment,” said Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau.“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are investing in Colorado communities, advancing wildfire resilience work across the country, improving resources for the heroic firefighting workforce, and reducing the risk of wildfire.” The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing much-needed support to communities across the country to increase the resilience of lands facing the threat of wildland fires and to better support federal wildland firefighters. The law includes $1.5 billion for the Department over the next five years to invest in preparedness, fuels management, post-fire restoration, and fire science. It also directs major reforms for federal wildland firefighters, including temporary pay increases and a new occupational series classification more specific to firefighters. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments in wildland fire management in Colorado will increase fuels treatment in areas with high wildfire hazard potential, helping to protect homes and businesses in the wildland-urban interface and public drinking water. These efforts will promote climate resiliency across landscapes and communities and will employ Tribal members, youth, and veterans. Representative Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus has emerged as a leader among his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured passage of the Wildfire Recovery Act through the House of Representatives for the second time, on September 13, 2022. The bill first passed as part of the monumental Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (H.R. 5118), also sponsored by Representative Neguse. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Background Congressman Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The state of Colorado is already set to receive the following in federal funding from the historic law: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $100 million for I-70, Mountain Corridor improvement projects; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022; $688 million for water infrastructure, $432 million for airports, $35 million for wildfire recovery, including $ 20 billion for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research; $57 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state, $8 million in FY 2022; and A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-votes-for-comprehensive-public-safety-package,Congressman Jason Crow Votes for Comprehensive Public Safety Package,2022-09-22,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today voted to pass a comprehensive public safety package through the House of Representatives. The package included two bills Crow co-sponsored: the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and the Mental Health Justice Act. The package that was passed today includes evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of violence and retaliation. “This package of evidence-based programs will help fight crime and gun violence, while fostering trust between our community and law enforcement. I’m proud this legislation includes two bills I’ve led on: the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and the Mental Health Justice Act, which are critical to achieving these goals,” said Congressman Crow. “Together, we will end the cycle of violence and save lives while we advance justice in our community.” This country is in the midst of a community violence epidemic that poses a significant threat to public health, safety, and community infrastructure. From 2010-2019, over 175,000 people were murdered in the United States, which in 2020 suffered its largest single-year spike in homicides on record, driven largely by record increases in fatal shootings. This violence is cyclical: up to 45 percent of people treated for gunshot injuries were violently reinjured within 5 years, and victims of violence are at increased risk of retaliating and becoming perpetrators of violence. On top of its unimaginable human toll, community violence imposes enormous fiscal costs. On average, a single gun homicide generates $448,000 in medical care and criminal justice expenses that are paid by taxpayers. In all, gun violence costs the U.S. $280 billion per year. Studies have shown that in communities such as St. Louis, Newark, Omaha, and Salinas, community violence intervention programs have dramatically reduced the rates of homicides and gun violence. The package of bills passed today include the: Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 8542), which creates mental health first responder units to help reduce violence against individuals with mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities Link to fact sheet. Break the Cycle of Violence Act (H.R. 4118), which creates a federal grant program for communities to undertake evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of violence. Link to fact sheet. Invest and Protect Act (H.R. 6448), which will help police departments in small towns provide mental health resources, de-escalation training, and training on the use of lethal and non-lethal force to their officers VICTIM Act (H.R. 5768), which will help State and local law enforcement agencies improve clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings. This bill responds to the declining percentage of murder cases being solved by law enforcement agencies by giving additional tools to help law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Link to fact sheet.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-lead-bicameral-letter-urging-long-term-permanent,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Long-term, Permanent Solutions to Western Drought",2022-09-22,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Members Ask Bureau of Reclamation to Fund Efforts That Provide Meaningful Reductions in Water Use from the Colorado River with the $4 Billion Bennet Secured in the Inflation Reduction Act Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, and Representatives Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Ed Perlmutter, Melanie Stansbury, and Teresa Leger Fernández wrote to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) urging it to prioritize funding for long-term, permanent solutions to the drought crisis in the Colorado River Basin as it allocates the $4 billion in new funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for Western drought. “The Inflation Reduction Act delivered tremendous investments for the American people, including the largest investment to combat the climate crisis in our country’s history. For communities across the West, we know exactly how important this is after experiencing record-breaking wildfires and historic drought conditions. The programs we are advocating for will provide security for the nearly 40 million people dependent on the Colorado river basin for water resources – and it is urgent we get this done,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The BOR needs to direct resources towards permanent solutions on the River. In the middle of a 22-year drought with a hotter, drier future on the horizon, it is imperative for the BOR to focus efforts on a long-term strategy that includes funding opportunities for projects on both a temporary and long-term timeline. However, no matter the timeframe of a project, the BOR needs to fund efforts that provide real, meaningful long-term reductions in water use from the River,” wrote the lawmakers. In the letter, Congressman Neguse, Senator Bennet, and their colleagues urge the BOR to direct resources through states, local governments, Tribes, and public entities and deploy funds through competitive programs that are coordinated through state-approved or implemented programs and public entities, such as the Upper Colorado River Commission. In addition, the lawmakers ask the BOR to employ a consistent measurement of system-wide water losses in both basins of the River. They also encourage the BOR to look at innovative methods for reducing water use basin-wide, including using new data, technology, or programs. They concluded: “We look forward to working with you to find solutions for the immediate crisis of the River while working towards a long-term solution to the challenges posed by a changing climate and the emergence of mega-drought in our states and throughout the American West.” The text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Commissioner Touton, We write to you regarding the dire state of the Colorado River basin (the River), plagued by severe drought and heightened demand for water resources that do not exist. The River is the lifeblood of the American Southwest, with nearly 40 million people reliant on the water resources across seven states and 30 Tribes. We appreciate the Bureau of Reclamation’s (BOR) continued emphasis on the urgency of achieving water use reductions and encourage continued discussion among basin States, Tribes, municipal and agricultural water users, Mexico, and the conservation community to find an agreement. It is our hope that responsible use and implementation of the $4 billion from Section 50233 (Drought Mitigation in Reclamation States) of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will help alleviate some of the strains on the River system over the long term. Below are our priorities for implementation of the IRA’s Section 50233 funding, reflecting the needs of our states in the Colorado River basin: Resources need to flow through states, local governments, Tribes and public entities. We cannot underscore enough the need for the BOR to deliver money from the IRA in a manner that limits potential speculation or profiteering from those suffering from the consequences of drought. The funds made available through the IRA should be deployed through competitive programs designed to control price gouging and should be coordinated through state-approved or implemented programs and public entities like the Upper Colorado River Commission. The BOR needs to direct resources towards permanent solutions on the River. In the middle of a 22-year drought with a hotter, drier future on the horizon, it is imperative for the BOR to focus efforts on a long-term strategy that includes funding opportunities for projects on both a temporary and long-term timeline. However, no matter the timeframe of a project, the BOR needs to fund efforts that provide real, meaningful long-term reductions in water use from the River. The BOR needs to employ consistent measurement of system water losses in both basins of the River. Currently, the BOR only accounts for water evaporation in the Upper Basin. BOR funding should also be accompanied by system loss accounting in the Lower Basin. It is our hope that all projects funded by the BOR account for carryover for evaporation as soon as possible. This is consistent with the recent request by six of the seven basin States calling for BOR to account for system-based loss of the water. The BOR should look to new or innovative methods for reducing water use that leverages federal funds in an effective and efficient manner. While using the existing channels for deployment of these new funds, the BOR should encourage spending funds in a manner that allows for new data, technology, or programs with the ultimate goal of reducing overall water use basin-wide. For example, the BOR might consider using a portion of the $4 billion towards a potential request for proposals from States or other public entities to encourage creative solutions that work with local water users to incentivize long-term water reductions. We look forward to working with you to find solutions for the immediate crisis of the River while working towards a long-term solution to the challenges posed by a changing climate and the emergence of mega-drought in our states and throughout the American West. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-votes-favor-comprehensive-public-safety-package,Rep. Neguse Votes in Favor of Comprehensive Public Safety Package,2022-09-22,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair of the House Gun-Violence Prevention Task Force, voted in support of a comprehensive public safety package, delivering new federal resources to build safer communities throughout Colorado’s Second District. Congressman Neguse voted in support of all four of the bills included in the package: the Invest to Protect Act, the Mental Health Justice Act, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, and the VICTIM Act. “Today, I proudly voted to ensure that Colorado communities are safer for my constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “This critical funding will help ensure our law enforcement agencies have the resources, recruiting tools and training they need to keep their officers and our communities safe, provide critical resources to combat the gun violence epidemic, and more. Together, these four measures will save lives.” The public safety package consists of four bills: Invest to Protect Act: funding Colorado police agencies through grants to retain and recruit officers, expand training programs, and more. VICTIM Act: bolstering Colorado law enforcement agencies’ capacity to investigate and close cases of violent crime through new funding to hire and train detectives to investigate violent crime, ensure victim services are funded, staffed, and trained to address the needs of survivors and family members, and acquire and upgrade investigative technology to process evidence. Break the Cycle of Violence Act: building on the American Rescue Plan’s life-saving investments in effective, evidence-based community violence prevention solutions – helping community organizations and local governments hire violence intervention and prevention specialists. Mental Health Justice Act: supporting funding for recruitment and retention of mental health professionals. This legislation builds on Congressman Neguse’s efforts to create safer communities, including through the landmark Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant gun violence prevention legislation to be enacted in nearly three decades. Congressman Neguse has made tackling the gun violence epidemic an urgent priority for his office, pushing for measures to promote public safety, and keeping kids, families, and communities safe from the devastating incidents of gun violence. In April 2022, Neguse unveiled a legislative package to prevent mass shootings, expand worker safety, and increase mental health and trauma support for communities recovering from tragedy. The package – which consists of the STOP Violence Act, Safe Workplaces Act, Help for Healing Communities Act, and the Prioritizing Resources for Victims of Firearm Violence Act – enhances security measures and training protocols to reduce the threat of gun violence at schools, grocery stores, movie theaters, and other community gathering facilities, learn more here. The Congressman also sponsored the End Gun Violence Act, legislation prohibiting individuals with violent misdemeanors from purchasing guns, and the Secure Background Checks Act, which following a 2019 incident in his state, expands the necessary background check process to the federal level. In 2021 and 2022, Neguse and Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) led a group of House Democrats in letters to President Biden requesting that he establish an Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention. Read more here. The letters also ask that the President appoint a National Director of Gun Violence Prevention to chair the Task Force – ensuring a whole government approach to tackling the epidemic. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-urges-prioritization-wildfire-mitigation-white-river-national,"Rep. Neguse Urges the Prioritization of Wildfire Mitigation in the White River National, Arapaho, and Roosevelt National Forests",2022-09-21,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The requested funds would be allocated in part with the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse wrote to United States Forest Service Regional Forester Frank Beum requesting the department give priority consideration to wildfire mitigation in the White River National Forest and the western portion of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, throughout the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These high-elevation forests are uniquely susceptible to wildfires and are also home to the headwaters of the Colorado River, the most heavily traveled east-west interstate highway in Colorado, and to some of the most-visited recreational resources in the country, increasing wildfire resiliency in these regions is vitally important to the state. “As you move forward in this work, in partnership with the State of Colorado through its 2020 Forest Action Plan, I respectfully request that you also give high priority consideration to wildfire mitigation in the White River National Forest and the western portion of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, in recognition of their critical economic, ecological, and social importance.” wrote Congressman Neguse. The letter continued:“It is imperative that we allocate sufficient resources to reduce wildfire risk in this vital watershed and transportation corridor, in addition to the other priority areas identified.” Read the letter HERE. Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. This monumental legislative package would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Background Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The state of Colorado is already set to receive the following in federal funding from the historic law: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $100 million for I-70, Mountain Corridor improvement projects; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022; $688 million for water infrastructure, $432 million for airports, $35 million for wildfire recovery, including $ 20 billion for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research; $57 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state, $8 million in FY 2022; and A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-applauds-final-passage-of-his-bipartisan-bill-helping-eliminate-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees,Congressman Jason Crow Applauds Final Passage of His Bipartisan Bill Helping Eliminate Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees,2022-09-20,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06) and John Katko (R-NY-24) today passed their bipartisan legislation to help eliminate barriers to employment facing immigrants and refugees across the country through the House of Representatives. The Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act passed the Senate earlier this summer, and will now head to President Biden’s desk for signature. Click here to download the full video of Rep. Crow’s floor speech For many reasons, including language barriers, credential recognition difficulties, and lack of professional networks and assistance, foreign-educated immigrants and refugees with professional degrees are often unemployed or underemployed. This is commonly referred to as “brain waste,” and can cost states like Colorado billions of dollars per year in lost individual earnings and tax revenue. The legislation takes the first step to address the problem by directing the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to conduct an interagency study on factors that impact U.S. employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials from other countries. “I represent the most diverse district in Colorado and we know that diversity is our strength. Many of our immigrant and refugee neighbors have skills and professional credentials they can’t use because of regulatory hurdles. These hurdles– whether language barriers, difficulty in recognizing credentials, or a lack of professional networks – prevent many from making a good living for their families, contributing fully to our economy, and reaching their full potential,” Congressman Crow said today during a floor speech. “The unemployment and underemployment of these folks is a missed opportunity for our country, and I thank Senator Klobuchar and Congressman Katko for their diligence as we worked together in this effort,'' he continued. In 2016, researchers at the Migration Policy Institute found that nearly 2 million immigrants with college degrees in the U.S. were relegated to low-wage jobs or were unable to find work. 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. 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. Reps. Crow and Katko passed this legislation through the House as the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act. It was later renamed in the Senate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-speier-introduce-bill-to-protect-abortion-care-for-us-servicemembers,"Reps. Crow, Speier Introduce Bill to Protect Abortion Care for US Servicemembers",2022-09-20,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger and member of the House Armed Services Committee, today was joined by Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14), Task Force Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, in introducing a bill to codify and expand access to abortion care for US servicemembers. This effort would expand on existing Army and Air Force policy that requires commanders to approve leave for abortion care automatically and guarantees privacy protections for servicemembers seeking abortions. The Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act comes after the Supreme Court’s recent opinion overturning the federal right to access abortion in the United States. According to a recent RAND study, 40 percent of women per year working for the Defense Department are now expected to face challenges when seeking abortions under new state laws. “A woman’s choice to have an abortion should remain between her and her doctor – including for our servicemembers. Ensuring our troops have access to safe and reliable abortion care is both a matter of principle and troop readiness,” said Rep. Crow. “During my time in the Army, I served alongside talented and brave servicewomen. Their service was – and is – a huge part of what makes our military the greatest fighting force in the world. That’s why I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleague, Rep. Speier to codify critical protections for American women.” “Abortion access should be a right, not a privilege. Yet a recent study estimated that 40 percent of servicemembers will have no or severely restricted access to abortion services where they are stationed – something they have no control over. The fallout of being denied care will be catastrophic, as is the threat to our military readiness, recruitment, morale, and unit cohesion,” said Rep. Speier, Chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee. “For servicemembers who must travel for an abortion, the expected cost is $1,100 or more, which is almost half of the monthly pay for a typical junior enlisted servicemember. The very least we can do is reimburse servicemembers’ travel expenses and ensure their request for leave is approved free from retaliation. I’m proud to co-lead this legislation with Rep. Crow that will do just that.” “Given the nightmare facing pregnant people who need abortion care, it is critical that members of our Armed Forces have access to leave for abortion without barriers. We thank Representatives Crow and Speier for introducing legislation that would secure this access. All people, including service members, should be able to control their own bodies, lives, and futures - without political interference,” said Leila Abolfazli, Director of Federal Reproductive Rights at the National Women’s Law Center. Reproductive health care, including abortion, is a time-sensitive procedure. However, servicemembers face many challenges when seeking abortion care, from needing to request approval from their commander to take leave, to traveling long distances when they are stationed in places where abortion is unavailable, to lacking the financial means to travel off base for the care – including renting a car, purchasing a plane ticket, or paying hotel costs. Further, upon return to duty, servicemembers may face retaliation for having an abortion if the information is disclosed to their commander or other servicemembers. These hurdles are in addition to servicemembers needing to navigate both federal bans on abortion care and healthcare coverage when seeking an abortion. Limiting access to these services will negatively impact the morale, retention, and overall health and readiness of the Armed Forces. To this end, the Army and Air Force established policies that enable servicemembers to request leave for abortion care without requiring pre-approval from their commander or disclosing the nature of the health care service. Prior to this policy change, soldiers, airmen, and guardians could be required to disclose to their commander that they were requesting leave for abortion care. Under such a policy, it is possible that a commander refuses to grant the leave, or later retaliates against the servicemember because of personal objections to abortion. Specifically, the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act would: Redefine abortion as time-sensitive, therefore requiring a commander to approve leave automatically; Allow servicemembers to request and receive leave for abortion care without specifying to a commander the nature of the procedure; In the case that abortion care is not provided in the servicemembers’ jurisdiction, require DoD to pay for travel expenses – consistent with DoD policy for other necessary healthcare travel; and Prohibit retaliation or adverse action from commanding officers or fellow servicemembers for receiving an abortion. The recent RAND study predicts between 5,000 and 7,400 active-duty female troops and women employed by the Defense Department as civilians will seek an abortion each year, but will struggle to do so where they live because of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This bill is part of an ongoing effort by Crow and Speier to protect abortion access for servicemembers. In June, the Members introduced the MARCH for Servicemembers Act, a bill that would allow military medical treatment facilities to provide abortion services and for the military to cover associated costs. The Members also recently led an effort pressing Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to expand this access as a matter of Department of Defense Policy. The Members are joined by 14 additional Democratic co-sponsors on their bill. See full text here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-matsui-lead-call-usfs-usda-requesting-funds-watershed-restoration,"Reps. Neguse, Matsui Lead Call to USFS & USDA Requesting Funds for Watershed Restoration",2022-09-20,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The requested funds would be allocated through provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Nature and Oceans Task Force wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore requesting that throughout the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law they prioritize efforts to protect American watersheds, water sources, and communities, as well as investments in nature-based solutions for forest health and watershed restoration. “Climate change is impacting communities across the country and around the world. Ninety percent of the Western United States is experiencing drought conditions, and in 2021 record high temperatures were recorded in California, Nevada, and Colorado—NOAA and NASA even named 2021 the sixth-hottest year on record for the entire planet. Rising temperatures contribute to significant declines in river flows and water availability, leading to drier soils and landscapes, and increasing the likelihood of destructive wildfires. This includes the potential for post-fire hazards impacting reliable water access—particularly in rural areas serving disadvantaged communities and Tribes [...] The IIJA investments recognize the importance of integrated strategies to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecosystem services. Similarly, efforts to improve forest health through watershed restoration projects can improve the climate resilience of nature-based infrastructure including our source watersheds.” wrote Congressman Neguse and the lawmakers. Forests and watersheds provide a majority of clean drinking water for Western communities, and by restoring wet meadows and wetlands, and reconnecting floodplains we can ensure public benefits like water quality and quantity last for future generations. To support these projects, dozens of provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law were included to support watershed health and related forest restoration efforts. “When Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, they secured critical funding to build resilience in Western Communities from climate impacts through sustainable, nature-based solutions. This funding provides the Forest Service the ability to better manage our forests and natural water infrastructure – our rivers, floodplains, and wetlands – to improve water security for communities, protect drinking water, increase resilience to wildfires and drought, improve agricultural resilience, and enhance habitat for fish and wildlife,” said Matt Rice, American Rivers Southwest Regional Director. “Climate change is here and communities and birds are feeling its impacts across the West. Nature-based solutions, like healthy forest management and wetland restoration can reduce drought impacts on communities and wildlife, while building climate resilience. The drying of the West requires long-term, sustainable solutions to build a resilient water supply and provide healthy rivers for all people and wildlife,"" said Julie Hill-Gabriel, National Audubon Society Vice President. “It's essential that we increase the pace and scale of public investments in healthy rivers and watersheds to reduce drought, flood and fire risks associated with climate change, while enhancing quality places to hunt and fish. We're committed to collaborating with the Forest Service to advance these urgent, cost-effective solutions.,” said Alex Funk, Director of Water Resources and Senior Counsel at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “EDF appreciates the strong leadership of Representative Neguse urging the Forest Service to target IIJA funds to prioritize nature-based solutions that help states bolster water supplies. Much of the west is facing extreme water insecurity, and the Colorado River is in crisis. Nature-based solutions are a win for our forests, rivers, ecosystems, and economies. Year after year, hot, windy springs and early summers in the Colorado River headwaters have caused snowpack to evaporate instead of melting and increasing flows in our rivers, posing increasingly serious challenges for cities, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and farms that supply food and fiber for people throughout the country. We need investments in durable, nature-based solutions to address these urgent challenges and build water security and resilience,” said Brian Jackson, Senior Manager at the Environmental Defense Fund. “The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act made historic investments in the conservation and restoration of our Nation’s natural resources and putting this investment to work on the ground is a big undertaking. But many hands make light work and public-private partnerships with the Forest Service and other federal agencies to deploy nature-based solutions will help accelerate these efforts. Increasing habitat connectivity, cleaning up abandoned mines, restoring riparian habitat, and improving water conservation are but a few of the types of collaborative projects that will make a tremendous difference for our forests, on our rivers and streams, and in communities throughout the country. There’s work to be done and it’s time to get after it – together,” said Corey Fisher, Public Lands Policy Director at Trout Unlimited. “Securing long-term climate resilience for Colorado and the Colorado River Basin is essential. With funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Forest Service has the opportunity to restore and leverage nature’s ability to buffer communities from the impacts of climate change. Sustainable solutions such as ecological forest management and watershed restoration can mitigate wildfire and flood impacts to help communities, improve wildlife habitat, and safeguard the future of our rivers. The Nature Conservancy looks forward to collaborating with the Forest Service to create a world where both nature and people thrive,” said Carlos Fernandez, Colorado State Director at The Nature Conservancy. Read the letter HERE. This letter is the most recent effort to come from the Nature and Oceans Task Force, which was established to prioritize natural climate solutions (NCS) – the conservation, restoration, and management of our lands and waters. As the nation continues to face a nature and biodiversity crisis, the task force will tackle these issues with legislative efforts targeted toward reaching the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Background Congressman Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The state of Colorado is already set to receive the following in federal funding from the historic law: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $100 million for I-70, Mountain Corridor improvement projects; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022; $688 million for water infrastructure, $432 million for airports, $35 million for wildfire recovery, including $ 20 billion for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research; $57 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state, $8 million in FY 2022; and A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-announce-significant-usfs-funding-headed-rocky-mountain,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Announce Significant USFS Funding Headed to Rocky Mountain Region for Projects Addressing Clean Water, Roads, and Trails Improvement",2022-09-16,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced that the Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service will receive a significant portion of the $65 million allocated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for nationwide investments in water quality, roads, trails, and fish habitats. Projects will be part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service’s new Collaborative Aquatic Landscape Restoration Program and the existing Legacy Roads and Trails Program. “Time and time again we are seeing the historic impacts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Colorado‘s rural and mountain communities. This announcement is truly significant for our state, addressing the critical needs of our forests and public lands and helping to support our mountain towns. From bolstering wildfire mitigation and prevention to watershed protection. I am thrilled to see these resources directed to Colorado’s national forests,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. ""The future of Colorado relies on keeping our watersheds, forests, and public lands healthy,"" Bennet said. ""These projects – funded by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – will help grow our outdoor recreation economy and protect the Colorado we call home for the next generation.” Colorado landscapes receiving funding include the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Cimmaron and Comanche National Grassland, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests, Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Juan National Forest, White River National Forest, Black Hills National Forest, Bighorn National Forest, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, and the Shoshone National Forest. Please find additional information, including project specifics, here. Representative Neguse played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. Thanks to the advocacy and leadership of Congressman Neguse, the bill also includes several other wildfire response initiatives including funds for wildfire prevention, a pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, and investments in collaborative forest programs, such as the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The state of Colorado is already set to receive the following in federal funding from the historic law: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $100 million for I-70, Mountain Corridor improvement projects; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022; $688 million for water infrastructure, $432 million for airports, $35 million for wildfire recovery, including $ 20 billion for the Colorado State University Forest Restoration Research; $57 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state, $8 million in FY 2022; and A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-wyden-introduce-bill-provide-critical-support-rural-mountain,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Provide Critical Support to Rural, Mountain & Tribal Communities",2022-09-16,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bicameral bill to prioritize support to rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund – a program enacted by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act clarifies that the $2 billion appropriated to the U.S. Department of Treasury through the ARP for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 are intended for communities with federal lands. “The historic enactment of the American Rescue Plan promised critical assistance to rural communities across this country, and our bill – the Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act – ensures that the folks in our country’s rural areas are receiving proper consideration throughout the allocation of these funds. Coloradans in our rural and mountain communities utilize these resources to fund local schools, improve road maintenance, and support emergency response operations — and these allotments make all the difference,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. ""I fought hard to establish this fund in the American Rescue Plan to help ease the financial burden faced by many rural communities and Tribes in my state and across America,"" Wyden said. ""Our bill ensures this economic lifeline will be delivered for Oregonians counting on quality schools, dependable roads, and other essential services."" The bill prioritizes funding to communities that are recipients of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds. The PILT program provides federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes due to the existence of nontaxable Federal lands within their boundaries. And the Secure Rural Schools Program (SRS)—which is most often utilized to support rural schools, emergency response, and road maintenance—reimburses counties for emergency services in national forests and is instrumental in the development of community wildfire protection plans. Read the bill text HERE. Representative Neguse has long championed the expansion of the SRS program in Congress. Most recently, securing a $12,607,415 investment for rural and mountain communities in Colorado to support their public schools, roads, and other municipal services through the Secure Rural Schools Program through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He also successfully fought for the overall reauthorization of the program the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021, which has now been enacted in both the 116th and 117th sessions of Congress. Background In 2021, Representative Neguse helped pass the American Rescue Plan, a robust piece of legislation that provided critical COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans through direct cash assistance, funds to ramp up vaccinations nationwide and help reopen schools, and support for the most hard-hit small businesses. The plan addressed both the public health and economic needs produced by the pandemic, ensuring that the federal government would assist struggling communities by providing the necessary infrastructure to help the country return to normalcy. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-highlights-passport-month-office-offers-constituent,Congresswoman Boebert Highlights Passport Month; Office Offers Constituent Services with Passport Issues,2022-09-15,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) recognized September as Passport Awareness Month by reminding constituents that staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office offer help with federal agencies, including by helping constituents having trouble with their passport applications or that need passports processed in an expedited manner. Congresswoman Boebert stated, “Helping the people of the Third District is one of the most important things my office does. My team and I have been working diligently to ensure we provide the very best constituent services, including by helping constituents get rushed or emergency passports. We've returned $1,420,760.81 in owed benefits to constituents. My team has also held over 130 mobile office hours covering each of the 29 counties in the Third District. If you or someone you know is having an issue with getting a passport or need help with a federal agency, please contact my office. We’re here to serve you.” Background: The State Department recognized September as Passport Awareness Month in an effort to encourage people to apply for their passports while demand is down. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has a record of success helping constituents with passport issues. For instance, the Congresswoman’s Pueblo office was even able to help a family less than three days before they needed to fly out of the country. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has hosted mobile office hours in every county in Colorado’s Third District to assist constituents having trouble with federal agencies, including difficulties with passports. If you are interested in joining our staff mobile office hours, our September schedule is as follows:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-participate-us-service-academy-and-rotc,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office to Participate in U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Session,2022-09-15,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"On September 22 at 5:30 pm, MDT, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office (CO-03) will be participating in an information session with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in a virtual information session. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “Last year, I nominated 15 outstanding students from Colorado’s Third District to attend the U.S. Service Academies. I look forward to nominating another phenomenal group of students this year as well, and I hope that interested high school students and their families will tune into this virtual information session to learn more about serving our country and these higher education opportunities.” Background: Along with bipartisan staff from other Colorado legislators—including the offices of Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Ken Buck, Doug Lamborn, Jason Crow, and Ed Perlmutter—Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office is participating in a virtual information session for students interested in the U.S. Service Academies or the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). For more information, please view the information session flyer here. To sign up for the virtual information session, click here. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert’s office’s application process to receive a nomination to the U.S. Service Academies for the Fall of 2023 is now open. If you are a high school student interested in serving our country by attending a military academy, or if you know of a high school student who might be interested, please complete the application here. The deadline for applications is October 14, 2022. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s office’s competitive process to receive an academy nomination is based on the applicant’s academic strength, leadership potential, extracurricular involvement, and interview before the Academy Nomination Boards comprised of veterans from Colorado’s Third Congressional District—some of whom graduated from the U.S. service academies.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-hosts-co-apprenticeship-leader-in-dc-to-inform-lawmakers-on-house-small-business-committee,Congressman Jason Crow Hosts CO Apprenticeship Leader in DC to Inform Lawmakers on House Small Business Committee,2022-09-15,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, today hosted Noel Ginsburg, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Careerwise Colorado to testify in front of the Small Business Committee during a hearing called “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development.” At a time when there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed Coloradan, Ginsburg stressed the dignity of working any type of job, and framed apprenticeships as an asset for young people entering the workforce and for Colorado businesses looking for high-quality workers. “Increasingly, young people are turning to youth apprenticeship programs to gain valuable real-world experience in addition to the instruction they receive in the classroom. However, implementing a costly apprenticeship program can be daunting for small firms with tight margins,” said Chairman Crow. “Expanding youth apprenticeships and other types of Career and Technical education can provide young people with a comparable alternative to a 4-year university education while bolstering the small business labor force.” “There should be equal dignity in any path you choose that puts a roof over your head, a car in your garage, and opportunity for your children,” said Noel Ginsburg, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of CareerWise in Denver, CO. “When we talk about the future, it’s not just one pathway to opportunity in this country anymore.” See full video of the hearing here. See a full transcript from Mr. Ginsburg’s testimony here. In the CareerWise modern youth apprentice program, apprentices split their time between their traditional high school classroom and the workplace. They earn a wage while receiving hands-on work experience where they can apply their classroom learning. Today, the burden of educating the newest members of the workforce falls directly on our schools. But businesses are having difficulty finding employees with the appropriate competencies to effectively fill skilled positions. Youth apprenticeships help businesses shape their young talent and provide the education system with an applied-learning environment for its students. Crow has focused much of his work as Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development on improving access to apprenticeships to improve the pipeline of qualified workers and expand education opportunities for workers looking to upskill and reskill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-neguse-burchett-introduce-bill-improve-search-rescue-information-sharing,"Reps. Neguse, Burchett Introduce Bill to Improve Search & Rescue Information Sharing Efforts For Missing Persons on Federal Lands",2022-09-15,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. —- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced their bipartisan bill, the Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-members Everywhere (TRACE) Act. The bill would improve information sharing efforts for missing persons on Federal lands by making a series of improvements to the existing National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) database, including requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include additional categories to record cases in which the person went missing on federal lands, such as descriptions of search efforts, cause of death (if remains are found), ongoing search efforts, descriptions of any belongings found, and location details. Some estimates suggest that at least 1,600 people have gone missing on public lands, however without more accurate public data, that number is likely higher. Increasing tracking of accurate data on how many people go missing on public lands every year is crucial to aiding search and rescue efforts and resolving cases. “As the Representative for a district that is over fifty percent public lands, and Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, I firmly believe we must do more to protect every hiker, backpacker, explorer, and tourist that comes to our national parks for enjoyment and recreation. This bill provides a much needed update to the existing missing persons database, increasing protections for Americans and ensuring that should tragedy strike – and an individual was to go missing – there are processes in place to properly aid in their search and rescue efforts,” said Congressman Neguse. “No missing persons case should go unsolved just because investigators couldn't easily access the information they need,” said Rep. Burchett. “Improving the way our agencies record and share case details could save lives, and would also help the public gain more insight into how these situations are handled.” Additionally, the TRACE Act will require the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, and Defense to input existing missing persons cases on their lands into the NamUs system, as the various bureaus currently use different reporting mechanisms. It also requires the DOJ to submit an annual report to Congress on the numbers of open cases, archived cases, and archived cases of persons missing on public lands or suspected of going missing on public lands from the previous year. Read bill text HERE. Background According to a National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (NamUs) report, over 600,000 people go missing in the United States annually. While the majority of these cases are resolved, tens of thousands of people remain missing every year. There are approximately 640 million acres of federal land which include national parks, national forests, and Bureau of Land Management lands. Much of this land contains isolated or rugged terrain which can make it especially difficult to find or identify people who go missing there. Over the past year, disappearances in National Parks and on federally owned lands have garnered national media attention, including that of a 22-year-old woman whose remains were found in Bridger-Teton National Forest. The estimated 1,600 cases of missing persons is an unreliably low statistic when considering the current gaps and inconsistent reporting on these cases. This crisis also disproportionately affects indigenous persons — women and girls in particular. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crow-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americans-healthcare-data-from-cyberattacks,"Reps. Crow, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Healthcare Data from Cyberattacks",2022-09-13,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-06) today was joined by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) to introduce a bill protecting Americans’ healthcare data from cyberattacks. The bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act comes as nearly 50 million people in the US had their sensitive health data breached in 2021, a threefold increase in just the last three years. Those breaches have resulted in a 16% increase in the average cost of recovering a patient record in 2020 compared to 2019. The bill has also been introduced in the US Senate by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). “Cyberattacks on our hospitals and health centers are becoming increasingly common and they are driving up our healthcare costs,” said Rep. Crow. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act with Rep. Fitzpatrick to protect the American people and their data from these malicious attacks.” “46 million Americans had their health data breached in 2021 as a result of a cyberattack,"" said Rep. Fitzpatrick. ""The increasing number of attacks on our hospitals and health centers must be addressed. That is why I am proud to join my colleague Rep. Crow to introduce The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022 which will create new resources for cybersecurity risk training and promote strong cybersecurity measures across our Nation’s healthcare systems."" “As hospitals and other healthcare organizations across the United States face an onslaught of cyberattacks, we must take proactive steps to enhance information sharing and improve cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector,” said Sen. Rosen. “That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act in the Senate to strengthen cybersecurity protections and protect patient information, and I am glad to see it introduced on a bipartisan basis in the House of Representatives."" Data reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that almost every month in 2020, more than 1,000,000 people were affected by data breaches at healthcare organizations. Cyberattacks on healthcare facilities rose 55% in 2020. This crucial legislation begins to address this issue by directing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to collaborate with HHS to improve cybersecurity in the Health Care and Public Health Sector, one of the United States’ sixteen critical infrastructure sectors. Cyberattacks against these entities are increasing in frequency and severity, particularly because they hold large amounts of sensitive patient information and are perceived as vulnerable by malicious actors. Collaboration and information sharing between the public and private sectors is essential to increasing cyber resilience for health-focused entities. Specifically, the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act: Requires CISA and HHS to collaborate, including by entering into an agreement, to improve cybersecurity in the Healthcare and Public Health sector, as defined by CISA. Authorizes cybersecurity training to Healthcare and Public Health sector asset owners and operators on cybersecurity risks and ways to mitigate them. Requires CISA to conduct a detailed study on specific cybersecurity risks facing the Healthcare and Public Health Sector, including an analysis of how cybersecurity risks specifically impact health care assets, an evaluation of the challenges health care assets face in securing updated information systems, and an assessment of relevant cybersecurity workforce shortages.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-neguses-bipartisan-wildfire-recovery-act,House Passes Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act,2022-09-13,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The bipartisan and bicameral bill would provide support for community recovery after wildfires; hear Congressman Neguse discuss its importance here. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), Co-Chairs and Founders of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives passed their legislation to help ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to recover from devastating wildfires. The bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to bring in additional resources for communities as they rebuild from wildfire damage. The bill is sponsored by California Senator Alex Padilla in the U.S. Senate. “Coloradans have been impacted by multiple natural disasters in recent years, from the devastating wildfire season in 2020 to the record-breaking Marshall Fire just this past year. For them and for all the communities across this country impacted by wildfires, floods, and more, we must ensure full and adequate federal support for recovery,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Wildfire Recovery Act helps to support state and local governments in cases of disaster, covering the costs of critical services needed for protection and recovery. The strong bipartisan support for this bill – demonstrated by the House vote today – gives me hope that Colorado families and communities will never again have to navigate recovery alone.” “I am proud of the progress we have made in the bipartisan Wildfire Caucus to pass legislation that will provide flexibility to FEMA and move recovery funds to assist as soon as possible after a fire. The Wildfire Recovery Act allows relief funds to flow more quickly to communities across the West and in Utah when they are most needed after a disaster.” said Congressman Curtis. “The threat from wildfires is constant and increasingly devastating in California and states across the Western United States,” said Senator Padilla. “As we face a dangerous year-round fire season under record breaking drought conditions, it’s more urgent than ever that we act quickly to stop fires when they break out, and ensure our state and local leaders have the tools to protect communities after they happen. I’m glad to see this momentum behind this vital legislation in the House and will keep working to push it over the finish line in the Senate.” FMAG grants are authorized by FEMA to reimburse the costs of fighting a fire, and communities across Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District have received several of these grants during recent record-breaking wildfire seasons. The grants allow the state to submit receipts for reimbursement of 75 percent of eligible costs to fight the fires, which includes field camp expenses, equipment use and repair, mobilization, and other materials and supplies. Unlike some other FEMA programs related to disasters that provide at least 75% of the total costs, there is no current flexibility for the FMAG program cost share. The Wildfire Recovery Act grants flexibility to the program, allowing the Federal cost-share to be raised above 75% when the wildfire reaches a qualifying threshold, to bring more resources to communities in need. Representative Neguse successfully passed the Wildfire Recovery Act through the House of Representatives for the first time on July 29, 2022, as part of the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act. Learn more about the bill and find messages of support, here. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Following Colorado’s record-setting wildfire seasons in 2020 and 2021, Representative Neguse has worked tirelessly to bring federal resources home to recovering communities and advocate for increased support for wildland firefighters, wildfire prevention, and forest management. He serves as Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, where his Restoring Our Lands and Communities Agenda prioritizes addressing the causes and impacts of wildfires. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-100-million-i-70-improvement-project,Rep. Neguse Announces $100 Million for I-70 Improvement Project,2022-09-09,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek County are the recipients of a $100,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation INFRA grants program. Funding will go toward improving the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) program awards grants for multimodal freight and highway projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. “I-70 and our mountain transportation corridor is a critical part of Colorado infrastructure. This roadway is an economic driver and a gateway to recreation and tourism opportunities for our state, which is why this significant funding is such a game-changer. This $100 million investment will fund much-needed investments in the safety and reliability of the I-70 corridor, protecting Coloradans and visitors for generations to come,” said Congressman Neguse. More specifically, funding is set to improve eight miles of the I-70 Mountain Corridor – from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs – add a third westbound travel lane, construct a frontage road connection, add a new ramp from US 6 to eastbound I-70, and improve design speed and sight distance on horizontal curves. The project also improves the Clear Creek Greenway multimodal trail and implements environmental mitigation efforts, including installing wildlife crossings and fencing, and restoring nearby creek and riparian areas. It will also install electric vehicle infrastructure and shuttle parking to support transit operations in the corridor. Representative Neguse has been instrumental in securing funding for Colorado’s transportation infrastructure. In June of 2020, Rep. Neguse secured $60,700,000 for Vail Pass improvements on I-70 after writing to the Secretary of Transportation requesting the funds. He also played a key role in the swift passage and enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic piece of legislation that invests in the economy, rebuilds crumbling roads and bridges, and ensures American communities can compete in the 21st Century. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to provide Colorado with: $3.7 billion for highway projects, $716 million in FY 2022; $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs, $45 million in FY 2022; and $917 million to improve public transportation, $54 million in FY 2022. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-scores-100-common-causes-2022-democracy-scorecard,Rep. Neguse Scores 100% on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard,2022-09-07,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The organization ranked lawmakers based on a nonpartisan accounting of actions by each member of the 117th Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation. Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was recognized for a perfect score on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard. Representative Neguse received an 18 out of 18 for his co-sponsorship of several democracy reform bills critical to the health of the U.S. government, including the For the People Act, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Protecting Our Democracy Act, IG Independence and Empowerment Act, and the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. “Democracy is fragile. That is why I’ve made it a priority to champion reforms that will protect our democratic republic and restore the faith of Americans in their government. From taking decisive action to restore and protect voting rights, to getting big money interests out of politics, I will continue to do all I can to ensure our democracy is putting people over politics and acting in the best interest of hard-working American families.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Find a comprehensive breakdown of the bills considered and Representative Neguse’s voting history HERE. Background Representative Neguse has been a staunch advocate for voting rights. He helped secure passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act through the U.S. House of Representatives in August of last year. Additionally, before being elected to Congress, Rep. Neguse founded Colorado’s largest youth voter mobilization organization, New Era Colorado, which championed initiatives like pre-registration and online voter registration across the state. To build on this initiative, Rep. Neguse introduced the Next Generation Votes Act to make it easier for young people to get involved in the political process. Across the nation, a growing number of states, including Colorado have taken up pre-registration to integrate young people into the democratic process early, at a time when they are more likely to begin interacting with government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, where voter registration services are offered. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-rep-crow-discuss-inflation-reduction-act-lower-health-care-costs,"Rep. Neguse, Rep. Crow Discuss Inflation Reduction Act, Lower Health Care Costs for Colorado Seniors",2022-09-06,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch the press call here. Lafayette, CO — Today, Rep. Joe Neguse joined Rep. Jason Crow and Coloradans from across the state to discuss the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act during a press call with Protect Our Care. Colorado seniors and working families in the 2nd Congressional District will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. “With the Inflation Reduction Act now the law of the land, we have taken bold, necessary steps to rein in out-of-control health care costs and lower prescription drug prices for America’s seniors,” said Rep. Neguse. “I have long been an advocate for reforming our health care system, and believe this bill is a significant step forward in making our health care system more accessible and affordable for Coloradans across our state.” Affordable Health Care By extending critical tax credits set to expire this year, the Inflation Reduction Act will help 33,000 people in the district currently enrolled in subsidized marketplace health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act save an average of $1,360 in premiums starting next year. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, a family in the district with two adults, two children, and a household income of $75,000 could save $2,832 on their premiums next year. A single-parent household with one adult, one child, and a household income of $30,000 could save $1,260 on their premiums next year. A household of two adults over the age of 60 with a joint income of $70,000 could save $13,668 on their premiums next year. Lower Prescription Drug Costs The Inflation Reduction Act caps Medicare beneficiaries’ annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D at $2,000 per year starting in 2025. An estimated 2,000 Medicare Part D beneficiaries in the district had out-of-pocket costs above $2,000 in 2020. For the estimated 4,600 Medicare beneficiaries receiving insulin in the district, the new law will cap monthly copayments for insulin products at $35 per month. The Inflation Reduction Act finally allows the government to negotiate lower drug prices with Big Pharma. If the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug pricing provisions had been fully in effect in 2020: The total cost of prescriptions filled by Medicare beneficiaries in the district could have been $26 million lower. Medicare beneficiaries in the district could have saved a total of $8 million in reduced premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The urgent need for these reforms was demonstrated by Committee on Oversight and Reform’s landmark drug pricing investigation, which revealed how the pharmaceutical industry’s uninhibited pricing practices lead to price gouging and runaway costs for Americans. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-boebert-leads-letter-biden-opposing-unconstitutional-student,Congresswoman Boebert Leads Letter to Biden Opposing Unconstitutional Student Loan Wealth Redistribution,2022-09-02,2022,2022-09,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert led a letter to Biden opposing his unconstitutional plan to buy votes through a massive wealth transfer from people who paid off their student loans or never took on debt to people who chose to take on student loans. Congresswoman Boebert stated, “Biden’s student loan bailout is nothing short of an election year bribe. The economy is crumbling, inflation is skyrocketing, the border is open, fentanyl deaths are going up, the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, and Russia is invading Ukraine—Biden has nothing to run on, so he has resorted to buying votes. The majority of student loan debt is owed by the 14.3% of Americans who went to graduate school—but no worries—now, every American, whether they went to college or not, owes $2000 in student loans to be paid for in taxes. Even Nancy Pelosi and the Department of Education have admitted that the president does not have the unilateral authority to waive student loan payments, but Biden and his law-breaking regime don’t care.” Background: Congresswoman Boebert is a strong opponent of Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt. There is no such thing as debt forgiveness—there is only debt transfer. This student loan debt was just transferred from people who took out student loans to people who paid their way through college or chose another responsible career path that did not require college debt. The vast majority of student loans are paid by Americans making well above the national average. Biden’s student loan policy is robbing the poor to pay the rich. Co-signers of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter to Biden include Reps. Mary Miller (IL-15), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), and Troy Nehls (TX-22). The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s letter to Biden is available here and below: We write in opposition to the Department of Education’s recent decision to “forgive” up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower, with Pell Grant recipients slated to receive up to a $20,000 taxpayer-funded bailout. This election-year bribe would cost American taxpayers nearly $519 billion and overwhelmingly benefit highly-educated, wealthy borrowers. 60 percent of Americans do not have a college degree. 56 percent of all student loan debt is owed by the 14.3 percent of Americans who went to graduate school. While our nation faces historically high inflation, such broad student loan relief is an act of highway robbery and a slap in the face to hard-working American families struggling to compensate for your increasingly reckless economic policies. Your regime couldn’t even pretend to care about the cost of inflation for more than a few weeks before you initiated yet another spending spree. Since its inception, the federal student loan program has been an unmitigated disaster, costing taxpayers $200 billion over the last 25 years alone. Tacking on hundreds of billions more during a recession to appease the demands of gender studies majors is an act of dramatic cowardice that exacerbates the economic disaster fueled by your regime’s fiscal irresponsibility. This plan does nothing to solve the numerous fiscal crises in higher education, and only serves to encourage future students to take out more loans. Furthermore, it emboldens colleges and universities to continue raising tuition while delivering increasingly less-skilled labor in return. Indeed, even former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers recently noted that “[s]tudent loan debt relief is spending that raises demand and increases inflation. It consumes resources that could be better used helping those who did not, for whatever reason, have the chance to attend college. It will also tend to be inflationary by raising tuition.” The Penn-Wharton Budget Model found that the Biden debt transfer would cost the federal government $519 billion in lost revenues over 10 years, with program costs potentially rising to over $1 trillion. Additionally, the Department has extended the student loan payment pause – for a seventh time – until December 31, 2022, once again using COVID-19 as an excuse to force through its Marxist policies without consulting Congress. Like your loan “forgiveness” scheme, extending the repayment pause worsens the inflation crisis and harms taxpayers even further – to the tune of $4.3 billion every month. The ongoing loan pause has cost our country nearly $100 billion since you took office last year. This latest loan payment extension, which comes as the CDC continues to ease COVID restrictions, makes no sense. Unfortunately for you, the American people can see right through it. Pushing authoritarian government policies – under the guise of COVID – at a time when COVID restrictions are either being mitigated or removed is entirely disingenuous. It is, however, standard operating procedure for your corrupt regime. Your regime has consistently used this tactic to justify an explosion in the size and scope of the surveillance state, implementing authoritarian vaccine mandates, spending trillions of dollars we don’t have, and forcing climate edicts while impeding domestic oil and gas production. The American people see this loan-forgiveness scheme for exactly what it is—an election year bribe aimed at Democrat donors, teachers’ unions, and the higher education cartel. To be clear, this loan forgiveness scheme does not actually “forgive” student loan debt. It shifts the debt to Americans who made the decision not to incur a debt they could not afford – this debt imposition could amount to a $2,000 increased liability for the average taxpayer. This imposition – or tax – also applies to millions of borrowers who already paid off their loan balances or attended a university on scholarship. As you are aware, this Congress has not passed a single statute into law that allows the executive branch to spend $519 billion of taxpayer money on mass student loan debt cancellation. In fact, the Department of Education has confirmed that the president “does not have statutory authority to provide blanket or mass cancellation, compromise, discharge, or forgiveness of student loan principal balances, and/or to materially modify the repayment amounts or terms thereof.” Notably, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a similar point in July 2021, claiming “[p]eople think that the President of the United States has the power for debt forgiveness. He does not. He can postpone, he can delay, but he does not have that power. That has to be an act of Congress.” Your regime is engaging in the ugliest kind of partisan politics – you are intentionally weaponizing the power of the federal government to enrich your increasingly narrowing base of support. If you wanted to help the middle and working class, you would work with Republicans to reform the federal government’s student loan program – which is effectively a Ponzi scheme at this point. You have once again demonstrated your lack of fidelity to the American people, and you will pay for it come November. Sincerely, Lauren Boebert Mary Miller Louie Gohmert Byron Donalds Paul Gosar Ralph Norman Madison Cawthorn Troy Nehls",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-september-national-preparedness-month,Rep. Neguse Announces September is National Preparedness Month,2022-09-01,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The 2022 National Preparedness Month theme is: “A Lasting Legacy.” Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the start of National Preparedness Month. Observed each September, Rep. Neguse serves as one of FEMA’s 2022 National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chairs. Disasters can strike anywhere, and National Preparedness Month raises awareness of the importance of preparing for the types of natural and manmade disasters that could affect American families at any time, sometimes with little notice. “From the Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and Marshall Fires to the historic floods in 2013, communities in Colorado’s 2nd District have unfortunately been an epicenter for disasters and emergencies. For the safety of our families and communities, it is imperative that we act decisively to prepare for any future threats. I am proud to partner with FEMA in honoring September as this year’s National Preparedness Month. Through increased investments in community programming and the expansion of educational and social resources, we can better equip Americans to reduce the threats of these disasters. Being prepared reduces fear and promotes safer roadways to recovery,” said Congressman Joe Neguse, National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chair. In collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Congressional Co-Chairs are encouraging families to take time this month to increase their level of emergency preparedness. The best way to help communities recover from a disaster is by taking steps now to prepare before disaster strikes. Here are some ways folks can prepare: Download the updated FEMA App to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide and have preparedness tips with you at all times to keep you and your loved ones safe. Make being prepared a family affair. Visit Ready.gov/plan and Listo.gov/haga-un-plan to find information on how to make an emergency plan, prepare a supply kit, and take low-cost, no-cost steps to prepare. Keep your plan and emergency contact information with you wherever you go by filling out the new digital emergency communications plan. Share your plan with close friends and family and encourage them to create their own plan. Background Representative Neguse has long been a champion for increased disaster preparedness. He serves as a Co-Chair of both the Bipartisan Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Caucus and the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus. Rep. Neguse has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from disaster. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-meijer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-intelligence-community-analysis-of-foreign-countries-will-to-fight,"Crow, Meijer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Intelligence Community Analysis of Foreign Countries’ Will to Fight",2022-08-31,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), member of the House Intelligence Committee and former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, was joined by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) to introduce the Will to Fight Act of 2022, a bill to strengthen how the intelligence community (IC) analyzes the national and military will to fight of foreign countries and militaries. This bill focuses on the governments and armed forces of Ukraine in 2022, Afghanistan in 2021, and Iraq in 2014, and each country’s will to fight at each specific juncture. The review of these cases will include an examination of previous procedures and a determination of lessons learned, which will allow the IC to better provide early warnings and better inform policy decisions. This bill was recently included in the FY23 Intelligence Authorization Act, which unanimously passed out of committee. “As an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan, I learned that America is most safe and secure when we work with our partners and allies and those relationships are essential for our mission success,” said Rep. Crow. “But investments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places have shown that we must do a better job assessing the capabilities and resolve of some of our partner forces. I’m proud to work with Rep. Meijer to better equip our intelligence agencies with the tools needed to more effectively assess the capabilities and will to fight of our partners and international forces.” “Our intelligence community is a critical asset for the United States government in our mission to protect Americans, secure the homeland from threats, and conduct a foreign policy that advances US interests,” said Rep. Meijer. “Twice in the last year, however, policymakers in Washington have been caught unprepared when predicted outcomes in Afghanistan and Ukraine differed dramatically from realities on the ground. The will to fight and commitment to a cause are some of the intangibles that can ultimately decide the outcomes of war. I am proud to join Representative Crow in leading this effort to improve the intelligence community’s capacity to predict and measure those intangibles, making us better prepared to respond to future crises with sound policy decisions.” The full text of the legislation can be found here. Background: According to the RAND Corporation, the IC estimated the Afghan government’s forces could hold out against the Taliban for as long as two years if all ground forces of the United States were withdrawn. The estimate was revised in June 2021 to reflect a view that the military collapse could come in 6-12 months. One year ago, in August 2021, the Afghan government forces fell within days after the US ground forces were withdrawn.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-hosts-us-house-speaker-pelosi-tour-colorados-federal-labs,Rep. Neguse Hosts U.S. House Speaker Pelosi for Tour of Colorado’s Federal Labs,2022-08-31,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"he lawmakers toured the National Center for Atmospheric Research to discuss the impacts investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will have on American research & innovation. Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse welcomed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Colorado’s Second Congressional District for a tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). After a tour of the facility, the lawmakers hosted a roundtable discussion on the impacts the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act will have on scientific research and innovation across the country. Participants included Dr. Antonio Busalacchi, President of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), as well as representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation. “Colorado’s nationally-renowned federal labs are a key driver of economic growth for our state, and I was honored to host Speaker Pelosi to tour these research facilities and see Colorado innovation at work. Through the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act, we are making significant investments in scientific research and clean energy that will benefit Colorado for decades to come. I was proud to play a role in the passage of the historic legislation, and to join Speaker Pelosi today in highlighting impact this legislation will have on our collective effort combatting the climate crisis.” said Congressman Neguse. “It was a privilege to join Congressman Joe Neguse at NCAR’s cutting-edge Mesa Laboratory, seeing firsthand how federal labs are blazing new trails in our nation’s fight against the climate crisis,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, the Inflation Reduction Act is helping to turbocharge scientific research here in Colorado and across the country – putting America on a path to saving the planet. House Democrats are grateful for Congressman Neguse’s invaluable leadership in our fight to put People Over Politics: lowering costs, creating better-paying jobs and building safer communities.” “We thank Representative Neguse for bringing together local government, national lawmakers, and the world's top scientists to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This bill is the opportunity that Boulder County has been waiting for to scale up our programs to meet our climate goals and build the climate resilience we desperately need. Local governments will be central to these efforts, as they’ll be responsible for many of the projects this bill will fund. Like Boulder County, communities across the country are experiencing the catastrophic impacts of climate disasters. We have a lot of work to do, and we are grateful for our national and scientific community partnerships.” said Dr. Susie Strife, Boulder County Director of Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience “Thank you for the solar rebates incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act. What a great way to help communities build power resiliency.” said Dr. Gretchen Mullendore, Director of the Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Laboratory at NCAR. The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act marks the single largest investment in climate action in American history, delivering significant investments for clean energy production, scientific research, wildfire response, and wildlife recovery. The historic legislative package greatly invests in federal labs, propelling scientific research and innovation across the country. For Coloradans, the Inflation Reduction Act advanced several key priorities including; $5 billion for forest and reforestation investments and wildfire mitigation programs, $4 billion for the Bureau of Reclamation to combat drought conditions across the West, and $2 billion for federal labs throughout the country – with both NCAR and NOAA falling under this jurisdiction. The Inflation Reduction Act will have a real impact on the American public, tackling the climate crisis and bolstering energy security through: Investments in President Biden’s climate goal, including $369 billion for new clean technologies across the country; Reducing greenhouse gases, cutting down consumption by 1 billion metric tons by the year 2030; Increasing energy security and independence for American families, significantly decreasing household energy costs; Funding for and the subsidizing of energy-efficient equipment; Increasing access to electric vehicles (EVs); Extending clean energy tax credits; And doubling down on funding for American manufacturing, research, and innovation. Background: Throughout his time in Congress, Representative Neguse has been a proud advocate for the continued funding of national laboratories. In May 2022, Rep. Neguse joined fellow Coloradan Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) and other members of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee in touring NCAR amongst other first-class federal laboratories and companies in the state. Tour participants were able to discuss the important work being done in aerospace, space exploration, weather forecasting, satellite imaging, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Rep. Neguse is also the sponsor of the Federal Labs Modernization Act, legislation that would prioritize the investment in and modernization of federal labs. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jason-crow-statement-on-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan,Congressman Jason Crow Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan,2022-08-30,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees and former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. “One year ago today the last American soldier left Afghanistan and ended our longest war. I’m thinking today of the men and women who served alongside me during my combat tours, especially those who didn’t make it home. America is grateful for your service and owe our fallen a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay. Regardless of the outcome of the war, the servicemen and women who answered our nation’s call should be proud of their service. We will honor them by providing the care and benefits they and their families earned and by remaining vigilant to the threats we face from the region.” Crow is a fierce advocate for the men and women of our military, having served as a veterans advocate before being elected to Congress, and now continuing that work on the House Armed Services Committee. When President Biden announced last year that the United States would withdraw from Afghanistan, Crow began working tirelessly to honor our promises to US friends and partners in Afghanistan. He continues that work, most recently joining colleagues to introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will expand the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and provide a pathway to permanent legal status for Afghan families who were evacuated to the United States.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lauren-boeberts-office-releases-september-staff-mobile-office,Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office Releases September Staff Mobile Office Hours,2022-08-29,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s Office announced mobile office hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: “Serving the people of Colorado’s Third Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. If you are having issues with a federal agency or want your voice to be heard, please come to one of our mobile office hours, and a member of my team will be happy to assist you.” Staff from Congresswoman Boebert’s office will be available to help constituents who aren’t getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Congresswoman Boebert’s office has returned nearly $1,420,760.81 to constituents. Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-celebrates-victory-free-speech-disinformation-board-permanently,Rep. Boebert Celebrates Victory for Free Speech: Disinformation Board Permanently Canceled,2022-08-27,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Disinformation Governance Board has been permanently canceled. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert stated, “This is a big win for free speech. The Disinformation Governance Board—aka the Ministry of Truth—has been permanently canceled. Instead of treating Orwell’s book 1984 as a warning, the Left tried to use it as an outline for their agenda. Thankfully, we the people spoke up and 76 of their elected representatives joined in my successful effort to save free speech.” Background: In May, Congresswoman Boebert introduced the Protecting Free Speech Act to terminate the Disinformation Governance Board with the support of 76 co-sponsors. Additionally, Congresswoman Boebert led a press conference with Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan, GOP Conference Vice-Chair Mike Johnson, Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Scott Perry, and Rep. August Pfluger supporting her bill to terminate the Department of Homeland Security's new Disinformation Governance Board.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-boebert-demands-answers-about-bidens-botched-afghanistan-surrender,Rep. Lauren Boebert Demands Answers About Biden’s Botched Afghanistan Surrender on Anniversary of the Tragedy in Kabul that Killed 13 Heroes,2022-08-26,2022,2022-08,Republican,House,CO,Lauren Boebert,B000825,boebert.house.gov,boebert,https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent a letter to the White House demanding answers for Biden’s failures that led to the loss of 13 American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors. Congresswoman Boebert said, “One year ago today, 13 U.S. Servicemembers died in the terrorist attack on Kabul Airport. After the Biden regime started stonewalling any Congressional oversight into the mismanaged, tragic Afghanistan surrender, I introduced articles of impeachment against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. One year later, the Biden regime is still not being held accountable by the fake news and Nancy Pelosi’s Congress. There have been no resignations, no indictments, no investigations, no congressional oversight, no outcry from the liberal media, and no apologies. We are still left with 13 dead heroes and unanswered questions. On the anniversary of these heroes’ deaths, I demanded answers from the Biden regime so that their families can get the answers they deserve. “Joe Biden has never had time for these 13 heroes. From checking his watch at Dover to passing over their sacrifice at the State of the Union, this so-called ‘Commander in Chief,’ who is in command of nothing, has disrespected those who gave their all in support of our great country. The blame rests squarely with Joe Biden. He is the one who sought his office. The buck stops with him.” Background: For the 18 months before Biden implemented his botched Afghanistan withdrawal, not a single American servicemember had lost their life in Afghanistan. But after blundering Biden took the helm of leadership, 13 American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors made the ultimate sacrifice. While Biden has pathetically touted the Afghanistan withdrawal as an achievement, he abandoned over 1,000 U.S. citizens and thousands of lawful permanent residents in a backward Islamic theocracy. Instead of leading the country through this crisis, Joe Biden lied to the American people, lied to our Afghan allies, and cared more about optics than saving lives. On August 31, a partial transcript of Biden’s phone call with Afghan President Ghani was leaked to the press. In the phone call, Biden pressured the Afghan President to “project a different picture” “whether it is true or not” to “change perception.” Furthermore, Biden promised President Ghani that he would provide air support to the Afghan military. Biden broke his promise, and the Afghan military suffered defeat in only a matter of days. Congresswoman Boebert called on president Biden to release the full transcript in a letter. The full transcript is yet to be released. Unfortunately, the Biden regime hasn’t answered these important questions, hoping instead that this tragedy will simply go away. Rep. Boebert won’t let that happen. She is demanding answers. The full text of the letter Congresswoman Boebert sent to Joe Biden is available here and below: The lives of 13 American families will never be the same – will never be made whole – because of your incompetence and the grotesque negligence of your subordinates. From February 2020 until August 26, 2021, not a single American servicemember had lost their life in Afghanistan – a period of 18 months. Five days before we withdrew from Afghanistan, thirteen courageous marines and sailors offered for the posterity of our nation their full measure of devotion. In their sacrifice, they fulfilled that old Bible verse: “there is no greater love than this, that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends.” Americans continue to mourn the lives of these heroes, many of whom were in their early 20s. As a nation, we continue to lament the loss of our country’s prestige and honor, and we regret that you were – and are still – charged with the incredible task of leading our people. For the past year and a half, your regime has done nothing more than recycle excuse-filled diatribes aimed against your predecessor, and quite frankly, the American people don’t deserve your lies or your regime’s brazen attempt to whitewash the harrowing historical record. They deserve clear answers from their Commander-in-Chief. You were the one who sought this office. The buck stops with you. It is incoherent and demoralizing to consistently hear you argue out of one corner of your mouth that your predecessor had placed you in an impossible situation in Afghanistan, and out of the other corner of your mouth, insist that the evacuation of our citizens was a resounding success – indeed, all praise to the greatest airlift in American history, an airlift so successful that more than 95% of all evacuees weren’t even American. Never again do I want to hear you argue that our withdrawal from Afghanistan was in any way good or even acceptable. You abandoned more than 1,000 American citizens and thousands of Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs); you left them to fend for themselves in a 10th Century Islamist theocracy you helped establish over the course of just a few weeks. Worse still, you left it to your breathtakingly incompetent Secretary of State to offer contradictory messages to our fellow citizens as to whether it was safe to travel to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), complicating evacuation efforts even further. On August 28, 2021, the Washington Post reported that the Taliban had offered General (GEN) McKenzie (Ret.) the opportunity to take responsibility for the security of Kabul. He rejected that offer outright and maintained that the mission of evacuating Americans only required the use of HKIA. If the United States was able to take ownership of security in Kabul, the issue of Taliban checkpoints around the perimeter of the airport would have become a moot point, the lives of our 13 servicemembers could have been spared, and the evacuation would have been far more successful at getting our people out of that hellhole. One year after the bombing at Abbey Gate, your regime continues to avoid any accountability for mistakes and derelictions of duty. It is simply beyond comprehension that anyone involved in compromising our ability to rescue Americans could still be cashing taxpayer-funded paychecks and/or pensions. Anyone with a role to play in this national debacle should resign in disgrace. If they refuse, you must fire them with extreme prejudice. There are still many things we don’t know, and your regime has consistently refused to cooperate with Congressional Republicans seeking further clarification surrounding events from the fall of Kabul to the bombing at Abbey Gate – to the end of the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) on August 31. I demand answers to the following questions your regime has regularly ignored: 1. How many individuals have been held accountable for the numerous failures in the lead-up and execution of the Afghanistan withdrawal – is the figure more than zero? Who are they? Please specify how these individuals have been held accountable. 2. How many Americans, if any, are still stranded in Afghanistan? 3. As discussed above, GEN McKenzie was offered control of the security of Kabul by the Taliban. Were you aware of this offer from the Taliban? If you were, why didn’t you do anything about it? And if you were not aware, why would you be excluded from discussions regarding critical parameters relating to the evacuation of U.S. citizens, especially as you carry ultimate responsibility for their safe return? In hindsight, don’t you agree it was foolish to trust the Taliban to secure to the perimeter around HKIA, particularly since reports indicate Americans attempting to go to HKIA were beaten by the Taliban? Would you have turned down the opportunity for the United States to oversee security in Kabul? Will you commit to pursuing basic accountability measures for any individual found to have played a role in worsening the circumstances of our tragically botched withdrawal? 4. In September 2021, news reports emerged that the Pentagon could have stopped the suicide bomber that killed 13 of our Servicemembers on August 26th and had a predator drone locked on this individual, a member of ISIS-K. When permission was requested to launch the drone, it was supposedly denied. Fox News Channel’s Jennifer Griffin spoke to “multiple senior leaders”, with a spokesman for GEN McKenzie (Ret.) categorically denying these claims. Can you also categorically deny these reports, and will you commit to ordering the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an independent review into this claim to determine its veracity? 5. As he was preparing for his own nomination as Secretary of State, Antony Blinken revealed that he had once received more than $5,000 in a speaking fee from the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan (who was in office during the time of the Afghanistan withdrawal). Mr. Khan immediately praised the Taliban following the fall of Kabul, telling the world that the Taliban had finally “[broken] the shackles of slavery”. Were Antony Blinken’s financial ties to a prominent terrorist sympathizer – an individual who led a country known for regularly providing safe refuge for several members of the Taliban –thoroughly scrutinized before Mr. Blinken’s nomination as Secretary of State? Did these ties raise any concerns following the fall of Kabul? Do you believe Mr. Blinken should answer for his financial ties to the leader of a terrorist state, yes or no? Given that your regime failed to implement an NEO until August 14, don’t you agree that Mr. Blinken’s decision to go vacationing in the Hamptons as Kabul fell to the Taliban – and his decision not to go beyond very basic evacuation planning until hours before Kabul fell – indicate to you that Secretary Blinken ought to be removed from the sacred charge of keeping Americans safe? 6. The United States still holds $7 billion dollars in Afghan central bank reserves; can you commit that none of these funds will be used in any way that would make it easier for the Taliban to retain power? Does your regime have a long-term plan for the use of these funds?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crow-joins-colleagues-in-launching-new-caucus-to-prevent-civilian-harm,Rep. Crow Joins Colleagues in Launching New Caucus to Prevent Civilian Harm,2022-08-26,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Jason Crow,C001121,crow.house.gov,crow,https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) today joined Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Andy Kim (NJ-03), and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) in launching a new congressional caucus to conduct oversight and advance policies that prevent, reduce, and respond to civilian harm as a result of US and partners’ operations. Following the Department of Defense’s release of its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), the Members announced the creation of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, which seeks to remedy the current trend of civilian harm treated as an “unavoidable” consequence of conflict and the growing number of internally displaced people, refugees, and wounded or killed civilians. “The U.S. must set the standard for protecting civilians during conflict, and that standard must be higher. As an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan I learned that civilian casualties are not an unavoidable cost of war and protecting innocents goes hand in hand with mission success,” Rep. Jason Crow said. “The first step is increasing transparency and accountability within DOD so we can do better. I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleagues on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus.” “Civilian harm never has been and never will be an acceptable cost of war,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “Military operations that displace, kill, and otherwise harm civilians leave a moral stain on our conscience and give our adversaries a powerful recruiting tool. The CHMR-AP lays the groundwork for ambitious reform at the Department of Defense and I thank Secretary Austin for his leadership. The Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus will focus on successfully implementing this plan to address our systemic failures to limit civilian harm, conduct much-needed oversight, and push legislation to protect kids, families, and civilians in harm’s way around the world.” “It’s almost impossible to think of the seven children who were killed in a drone strike in Kabul last year and not feel the urgency to act. We have an obligation to protect the lives of children and other civilians in U.S. military operations. I applaud the DoD’s Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan that was released today and am glad to have pushed for these reforms with my colleagues. Reps. Crow, Jacobs, Kim, and I will continue to work to ensure that the reforms are meaningfully implemented by Congress to prevent civilian casualties around the world with the creation of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus,” said Rep. Khanna. “During my time working in national security I saw too many areas where we didn’t do enough to protect innocent civilians from harm and didn’t have the accountability when things went wrong. That’s why I’m stepping up to be a co-chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus,” said Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03). “I’m ready to be part of Congress’ efforts to mitigate civilian harm and ensure we’re working with partners across the world to bring about change and protect people from the horrors of war and conflict.” “The evidence is clear: after twenty years of mostly unfulfilled pledges on preventing civilian harm, the Pentagon has shown that it needs the involvement of others outside the chain of command in setting policy and ensuring accountability,” said Rep. Tom Malinowski. “I’m pleased that the Pentagon has released a new plan to seriously tackle this issue and look forward to engaging with the Department on implementation through our new caucus.” “Congress has a critical role to play in ensuring that the United States prevents, mitigates, and responds to civilian harm with transparency and accountability. As the Defense Department works to overhaul its policies after over twenty years of repeated civilian harm, we applaud the creation of this caucus to support those efforts, conduct meaningful and necessary oversight, and champion legislation to better protect civilians affected by conflict,” said Annie Shiel, Senior Advisor for the United States at Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). Reps. Jason Crow, Sara Jacobs, Ro Khanna, and Tom Malinowski also partnered earlier this year to introduce bicameral legislation to address civilian harm. The Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act and the Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act would improve the prevention, mitigation, reporting, and transparency of civilian harm caused by US military operations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-sen-bennet-sen-hickenlooper-gov-polis-urge-president-biden-use,"Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, Gov. Polis Urge President Biden to Use Antiquities Act and Other Presidential Authorities to Protect Landscapes In the CORE Act",2022-08-26,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged President Joe Biden to use his Presidential authorities, including the Antiquities Act, to protect the landscapes included in the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act. This letter comes after U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis this month to meet with Colorado stakeholders, who called for urgent administrative actions to protect Camp Hale and other landscapes in the bill, including the Continental Divide, the Thompson Divide, and the San Juan Mountains. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s recent visit to Colorado to see Camp Hale. Based on the overwhelming support expressed at the meeting from local elected leaders, conservation stakeholders, sportsmen, ranchers, business leaders, veterans and the 10th Mountain Division Foundation it is clear that Coloradans across the state support the conservation and preservation of these landscapes for future generations,” wrote Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis in the letter. “We strongly urge you to use your Presidential authorities to swiftly protect Colorado’s public lands within the CORE Act.” Specifically, Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis are urging Pres. Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate Colorado's Camp Hale and the Tenmile Range as the Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument. They also request the protection of Colorado’s Thompson Divide through a Federal Lands Policy and Management Act mineral withdrawal, which would ban new oil and gas leasing, as well as mining, on a landscape where community members, including farmers and ranchers, have come together to request protection. In addition, Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, and Gov. Polis call on Pres. Biden to bring new protections to the areas of the CORE Act proposed for wilderness designation, mineral withdrawal and special management areas on the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests by using the upcoming U.S. Forest Service plan revisions or other administrative tools. More specific details on these protections can be found in this letter of support from seven Colorado county commissioners integral to the CORE Act. The letter continued: “By taking these steps, you will be making sure that even more of Colorado’s open spaces will be preserved for future generations. We will continue our fight to pass the CORE Act to deliver permanent conservation for the areas featured in the legislation but ask for your help in the interim to offer administrative protections modeled after the CORE Act.” The text of the letter is available HERE. In January 2021, Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, and Sen. Hickenlooper reintroduced the CORE Act. Through Rep. Neguse’s advocacy, the bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives five times. The CORE Act combines four previously introduced Colorado public land bills, which have been in development over the past decade: the Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness, and Camp Hale Legacy Act, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act, the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Act, and the Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary Establishment Act. Of the land protected by the bill, 73,000 acres are designated as new wilderness, and nearly 80,000 acres are designated as new recreation and conservation management areas that preserve existing outdoor uses, such as hiking and mountain biking. The bill also includes a first-of-its-kind designation for Camp Hale as a National Historic Landscape, to honor World War II veterans and Colorado’s military legacy, and prohibits new oil and gas development in areas important to ranchers and sportsmen in the Thompson Divide. The CORE Act is supported by: Governor Jared Polis, the counties of San Miguel, Gunnison, Eagle, San Juan, Summit, Pitkin, and Ouray as well as the cities of Ouray, Crested Butte, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Telluride, Basalt, Breckenridge, Ophir, Ridgway, Mountain Village, Vail, Snowmass, Town of Frisco, and the Town of Dillon. In addition, the following organizations also support the bill: Conservation Colorado, NPCA, Conservation Alliance, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, International Mountain Biking Association, TRCP, National Wildlife Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Outdoor Industry Association, Wilderness Workshop, Trust for Public Land, American Whitewater, Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, The Wilderness Society, Roaring Fork Audubon, Roaring Fork Sierra Club, Solar Energy International, Carbondale Historical Society, Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association, and Great Old Broads for Wilderness. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-trahan-lee-demand-answers-companies-protect-users-data-privacy,"DeGette, Trahan, Lee Demand Answers From Companies To Protect Users’ Data Privacy",2022-08-25,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Diana DeGette,D000197,degette.house.gov,degette,https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"DENVER, CO – Yesterday, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, co-Chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, along with Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congresswoman Barbara Lee sent letters to the nation’s top messaging and telecommunications companies regarding their metadata collection and disclosure practices which could jeopardize women’s ability to seek out abortion care following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The metadata specified in the letters refers to the data companies are able to collect about communications conducted using a device or application, for instance the time of a message or call, the duration of a conversation, and related phone numbers. Since this metadata refers to information about the communication rather than the content of a message or call, it is generally viewed as less sensitive and has led to widespread bulk collection by companies with relatively less scrutiny. However, as more states enact laws to criminalize abortion care, lawmakers are concerned that the metadata collected by these companies could pose harm for some users. “Phone call and messaging metadata analysis could reveal a user’s plans to obtain information about and seek abortion care by analyzing the timing, duration, and frequency of calls to abortion providers,” the lawmakers wrote. “In a post-Roe world, phone call and messaging metadata could be used as evidence to establish probable cause that someone has sought an abortion.” The letters, sent yesterday, were addressed to leaders at Messenger, WhatsApp, Apple, Google, Verizon, and AT&T. The lawmakers demanded answers to the following questions by September 12: Do you collect metadata about calls made or messages sent from an individual’s device? If so, how is that metadata used, how long is it stored for, and who has access to it? What kinds of controls do users have to view and delete their existing metadata? Can users opt out of future metadata storage? Can users restrict third party access to their metadata? How accessible are these controls? What additional measures, if any, have you taken to secure the storage of this metadata? Do you alert users when third party companies request phone call and messaging metadata access? Do you alert users when law enforcement requests phone call and messaging metadata access? Has your company adopted any policies to restrict the disclosure of metadata that could be used to prosecute or otherwise harass those seeking reproductive healthcare to law enforcement or private actors? What steps do you take to enforce those policies? Who is authorized or can be authorized to access the metadata you collect? Are there any limits on who can obtain access to metadata that can be used to prosecute people seeking reproductive healthcare? A digital copy of the letters can be accessed here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-826181-city-loveland-invest-critical-fire-protection,"Rep. Neguse Announces $826,181 for the City of Loveland to Invest in Critical Fire Protection Services",2022-08-25,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the City of Loveland will receive $826,181 to invest in the improvement of their fire prevention operations and safety. The funding has been allocated through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which was created to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations across the country. “Wildfires in Colorado’s Second District and across the West continue to threaten the safety of our families and our communities. Now more than ever, the first responders who so valiantly work to protect our homes and our environment from the threat of these flames need our support.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program that we’ve worked to expand will now enable our fire protection districts to bolster their fire prevention infrastructure.” Since 2001, the AFG program has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. These grants can be awarded to fire departments, state fire training academies, and emergency medical service organizations. Learn more about the program, including information on other recipients, HERE. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House. H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Following Colorado’s record-setting wildfire seasons in 2020 and 2021, Rep. Neguse has worked tirelessly to bring federal resources home to recovering communities and advocate for increased support for wildland firefighters, wildfire prevention, and forest management. He serves as Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, where his Restoring Our Lands and Communities Agenda prioritizes addressing the causes and impacts of wildfires. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-announces-over-14-million-fire-departments-serving-boulder-county,Rep. Neguse Announces Over $1.4 Million for Fire Departments Serving Boulder County,2022-08-25,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,CO,Joe Neguse,N000191,neguse.house.gov,neguse,https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced over $1.4 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for the Lefthand Fire Protection District and the Lyons Fire Protection District. AFGs are awarded by FEMA to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. The Lefthand Fire Protection District is set to receive $822,137 and the Lyons Fire Protection District will receive $578,257, both for the improvement of their operations and safety. “Wildfires in Colorado’s Second District and across the West continue to threaten the safety of our families and our communities. Now more than ever, the first responders who so valiantly work to protect our homes and o communities from the threat of these flames need our support.” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program that we’ve worked to expand will now enable our fire protection districts to bolster their fire prevention infrastructure.” Since 2001, the AFG program has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. These grants can be awarded to fire departments, state fire training academies, and emergency medical service organizations. Learn more about the program, including information on other recipients, HERE. Background Representative Neguse, the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, has emerged as a leader amongst his colleagues in the fight for increased federal support for communities recovering from fires. Most recently, the Colorado Congressman secured the passage of his Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H.R. 5118, through the House.H.R. 5118 is a monumental legislative package that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, boost wildland firefighter pay, and fund resiliency and mitigation projects for communities impacted by recent climate-induced disasters. Following Colorado’s record-setting wildfire seasons in 2020 and 2021, Rep. Neguse has worked tirelessly to bring federal resources home to recovering communities and advocate for increased support for wildland firefighters, wildfire prevention, and forest management. He serves as Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, where his Restoring Our Lands and Communities Agenda prioritizes addressing the causes and impacts of wildfires. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z