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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday May 24, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Hickenlooper, Bennet Laud Committee Passage of Colorado Priorities in Biennial Water Bill
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Projects will help manage flood risk, promote healthy waterways Legislation now heads to the Senate floor for final vote Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024), including Colorado priorities they fought to include. The WRDA is passed every two years to auth  more

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push to Strengthen Federal Pell Grant Program
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Senators: 'The Pell Grant is the cornerstone of federal student aid, and currently helps over 6 million students pursue higher education in the United States.' Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 42 of their colleagues sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies encouraging them to prioritize fun  more

Rep. Boebert's Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act Gets Important Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act received an important legislative hearing.Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, "Hydropower is one of the cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable forms of electricity. Designating Reclamation's Power Resources Office at its Colorado headquarters as a one-stop shop for hydropower will reduce bureaucracy, lower costs, and help c  more

REP. CARAVEO VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION REGULATING DIGITAL ASSETS
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD (D, CO-08), Ranking Member of the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, voted for the bipartisan Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT 21) Act, a comprehensive proposal to build a clear regulatory framework over digital asset markets. The FIT 21 Act establishes guidelines that will enable domestic digital ass  more

Rep. Lamborn Applauds Advancement Of FY25 NDAA
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, issued the following statement on May 23, 2024: * * * Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Subcommittee Chairman of the Strategic Forces, released a statement applauding the advancement of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 out of the House Armed Services Committee. "As Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, I applaud the advancement of the Servicemember Quality of   more