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April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro Chairwoman Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tom Cole Ranking Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Pascrell Leads $10 Million Funding Request for Alternatives to Opioids Program
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 29, 2021
Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 28, 2021
Bennet Discusses Benefits of the Child Tax Credit Expansion with Virtual Guest Ahead of President Biden's Joint Address to Congress
Sen. Michael Bennet
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 28, 2021
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Joe Neguse
Rep. Joe Neguse
April 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the US - Bishop Leads Letter Demanding President Biden Stop Implementation of State Tax Cuts Ban
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Barragán to Ask Appropriations Committee to Fully Fund the Social Determinants of Health Program
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
April 22, 2021
For Earth Day, Northwest Reps. Schrier, Simpson, Kilmer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Forest Roads and Protect Waterways, Aquatic Wildlife
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Boebert Introduces the MORE PILT Act to Support Rural Colorado
Rep. Lauren Boebert
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
April 20, 2021
DelBene, DeLauro, Torres, Brown, Booker, and Bennet Statement on Importance of CTC Permanence
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Meijer Requests Additional Funding for Assisted Living, Long-Term Care Facilities in West Michigan
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 20, 2021
Bennet, Brown, Booker, DeLauro, DelBene, Torres Statement on Importance of CTC Permanence
Sen. Michael Bennet
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Boebert Fights to Restore Silver Cliff, CO's Unique ZIP Code
Rep. Lauren Boebert
April 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cassidy, 100 Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Retain the Protect Life Rule on Title X Funding
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
April 14, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs Join Bipartisan Call for Boosting Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 14, 2021
Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
April 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sinema Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Top Health Agency to Disburse Coronavirus-Relief Funds to Elder Care Providers
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 9, 2021
Rep. Neguse Applauds Support for Civilian Climate Corps and Wildfire Recovery Funds in The President's Budget
Rep. Joe Neguse
April 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Neguse Requests Dedicated Funds for Cdot in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 6, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Announces Over $1 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments for Grand County
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 30, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Amid Growing Housing Crisis: Merkley, Torres, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Include Transformative Investment in Affordable Housing in Build Back Better Infrastructure Package
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
March 30, 2021
Letter to Pres. Biden, Deputy Director Young and Secretary Haaland - Rep. Boebert Fights for Local Communities' PILT Payments
Rep. Lauren Boebert
March 30, 2021
Congressman Neguse Announces Application for Community Project Funding for FY22
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 29, 2021
Letter to Congressman Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Congressman Neguse Requests Support for Community Wildfire Recovery in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 25, 2021
Confirmation of Adewale O. Adeyemo
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 22, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Rural Schools and Road Maintenance Throughout Colorado
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Davis, McEachin Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking President Biden to Reverse Department of Health and Human Service's Copay Accumulator Policy
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
March 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Neguse Ask President Biden to Prioritize Support for Conservation Corps in FY22 Budget and Build Back Better Infrastructure Package
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
March 18, 2021
Baldwin, Wyden, Van Hollen, Bennet, Booker Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Economic Recovery, Fund Six Months of Wages
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 16, 2021
Bennet Welcomes Vice President Harris to Denver, Praises the American Rescue Plan
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Mr. Mark Mazur, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy - Rep. Bass Joins Colleagues In Urging IRS To Extend Tax Filing Deadline
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to IRS Commissioner Rettig & Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Mazur - 100+ Members Urging IRS to Extend April 15th Tax Deadline
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
March 12, 2021
COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Being Put to Use for Coloradans, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Gears Up for Urgent Projects
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 11, 2021
"A Historic Step" Bennet Celebrates President Biden Signing the American Rescue Plan Act into Law
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 11, 2021
Letter to Steve Dickson, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration - Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus Send Letter to FAA on Aircraft Noise
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
March 10, 2021
DeGette statement on passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill
Rep. Diana DeGette
March 10, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Helps Deliver COVID-19 Relief for Colorado
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 10, 2021
Letter to Senate and House Senate Appropriations, Chairman Leahy and Chairwoman DeLaur - Rep. Boebert Fights Against Earmarks, Corruption, and Government Waste
Rep. Lauren Boebert
March 10, 2021
Crow Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Coloradans
Rep. Jason Crow
March 9, 2021
Bennet Announces USDA Investment to Improve National Forest, Grassland Infrastructure
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 6, 2021
Bennet, Colorado Leaders Celebrate Senate Passage of Expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 6, 2021
Bennet Applauds Senate Passage of American Rescue Plan
Sen. Michael Bennet
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April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro Chairwoman Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tom Cole Ranking Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Pascrell Leads $10 Million Funding Request for Alternatives to Opioids Program
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 29, 2021
Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 28, 2021
Bennet Discusses Benefits of the Child Tax Credit Expansion with Virtual Guest Ahead of President Biden's Joint Address to Congress
Sen.Michael Bennet
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 28, 2021
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Joe Neguse
Rep.Joe Neguse
April 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the US - Bishop Leads Letter Demanding President Biden Stop Implementation of State Tax Cuts Ban
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Barragán to Ask Appropriations Committee to Fully Fund the Social Determinants of Health Program
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
April 22, 2021
For Earth Day, Northwest Reps. Schrier, Simpson, Kilmer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Forest Roads and Protect Waterways, Aquatic Wildlife
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Boebert Introduces the MORE PILT Act to Support Rural Colorado
Rep.Lauren Boebert
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
April 20, 2021
DelBene, DeLauro, Torres, Brown, Booker, and Bennet Statement on Importance of CTC Permanence
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Meijer Requests Additional Funding for Assisted Living, Long-Term Care Facilities in West Michigan
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 20, 2021
Bennet, Brown, Booker, DeLauro, DelBene, Torres Statement on Importance of CTC Permanence
Sen.Michael Bennet
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Boebert Fights to Restore Silver Cliff, CO's Unique ZIP Code
Rep.Lauren Boebert
April 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cassidy, 100 Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Retain the Protect Life Rule on Title X Funding
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
April 14, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs Join Bipartisan Call for Boosting Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 14, 2021
Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
April 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sinema Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Top Health Agency to Disburse Coronavirus-Relief Funds to Elder Care Providers
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 9, 2021
Rep. Neguse Applauds Support for Civilian Climate Corps and Wildfire Recovery Funds in The President's Budget
Rep.Joe Neguse
April 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Neguse Requests Dedicated Funds for Cdot in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 6, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Announces Over $1 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments for Grand County
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 30, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Amid Growing Housing Crisis: Merkley, Torres, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Include Transformative Investment in Affordable Housing in Build Back Better Infrastructure Package
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
March 30, 2021
Letter to Pres. Biden, Deputy Director Young and Secretary Haaland - Rep. Boebert Fights for Local Communities' PILT Payments
Rep.Lauren Boebert
March 30, 2021
Congressman Neguse Announces Application for Community Project Funding for FY22
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 29, 2021
Letter to Congressman Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Congressman Neguse Requests Support for Community Wildfire Recovery in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 25, 2021
Confirmation of Adewale O. Adeyemo
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 22, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Rural Schools and Road Maintenance Throughout Colorado
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Davis, McEachin Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking President Biden to Reverse Department of Health and Human Service's Copay Accumulator Policy
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
March 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Neguse Ask President Biden to Prioritize Support for Conservation Corps in FY22 Budget and Build Back Better Infrastructure Package
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
March 18, 2021
Baldwin, Wyden, Van Hollen, Bennet, Booker Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Economic Recovery, Fund Six Months of Wages
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 16, 2021
Bennet Welcomes Vice President Harris to Denver, Praises the American Rescue Plan
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Mr. Mark Mazur, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy - Rep. Bass Joins Colleagues In Urging IRS To Extend Tax Filing Deadline
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to IRS Commissioner Rettig & Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Mazur - 100+ Members Urging IRS to Extend April 15th Tax Deadline
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
March 12, 2021
COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Being Put to Use for Coloradans, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Gears Up for Urgent Projects
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 11, 2021
"A Historic Step" Bennet Celebrates President Biden Signing the American Rescue Plan Act into Law
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 11, 2021
Letter to Steve Dickson, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration - Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus Send Letter to FAA on Aircraft Noise
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
March 10, 2021
DeGette statement on passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill
Rep.Diana DeGette
March 10, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Helps Deliver COVID-19 Relief for Colorado
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 10, 2021
Letter to Senate and House Senate Appropriations, Chairman Leahy and Chairwoman DeLaur - Rep. Boebert Fights Against Earmarks, Corruption, and Government Waste
Rep.Lauren Boebert
March 10, 2021
Crow Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Coloradans
Rep.Jason Crow
March 9, 2021
Bennet Announces USDA Investment to Improve National Forest, Grassland Infrastructure
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 6, 2021
Bennet, Colorado Leaders Celebrate Senate Passage of Expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 6, 2021
Bennet Applauds Senate Passage of American Rescue Plan
Sen.Michael Bennet
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