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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday May 11, 2024 ( 3 items )  

CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Upper Colorado & San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4596): * * * The bill would * Reauthorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to complete capital projects for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Juan River Basin * Reauthorize appropriations for annual operating costs of those programs * Authori  more

Rep. Lamborn Supports Passage of H.R. 6972, Securing the Chain of Command Continuity Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: H.R. 6972, which amends the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, is a crucial step towards ensuring the continuity of our national security. "I am pleased to support the passage of H.R. 6972, the Securing the Chain of Command Continuity Act. By passing these bills, we ensure that the events that occurred earlier this year never happen again. This amendment will protect our nation and our people by securing the cha  more

Rep. Yadira Caraveo & Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduce Bipartisan Proposal to Ban Parabens in Cosmetics
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: On Friday morning, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD (D-CO-08) and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) introduced the No Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Act, a bipartisan bill to ban the use of parabens in cosmetics. Parabens are chemicals used as artificial preservatives in cosmetics and body care products. These chemicals can disrupt hormones, harm fertility, damage reproductive organs, impact birth o  more