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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday July 26, 2024 ( 7 items )  

26 Boebert Legislative Initiatives Pass the House
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Boebert released the following statement after passing 26 legislative initiatives through the House of Representatives, most of which were submitted for or at the request of the local communities represented by Congresswoman Boebert.Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, "Some major victories this week for Colorado and the Third Congressional District were included in the Interior Appr  more

DeGette Statement on House Republicans' Waste of Time and Political Stunts
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement in response to House Republicans' resolution condemning Vice President Harris. "Do-nothing House Republicans continue to fail miserably. After announcing that they would return to regular order by passing all 12 appropriations bills through the House by August 1, they are leaving town early after only passing 5 of the 12. Their ow  more

DeGette Statement on President Biden's Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Tonight, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after President Biden addressed the nation in light of his decision not to seek a second presidential term. "Tonight, President Biden reminded Americans what a true statesman he is because he put country over personal ambition. I have no doubt that President Biden will go down in history as one of the most effective presidents,   more

Hickenlooper Cheers Opening of $450 Million in Funding for Upper Colorado River Basin Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: The funding made available from Hickenlooper's Inflation Reduction Act will help increase drought resiliency while restoring habitats Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper welcomed the Department of Interior's (DOI) recent announcement of a new funding opportunity for Upper Colorado River Basin projects to address long-term drought, increase climate resiliency, and help restore wildlife habitats. Unde  more

Hickenlooper, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Guidelines for Third-Party Audits of AI
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Auditors would verify risk management claims of AI companies and compliance with AI guardrails Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Shelley Moore Capito introduced the bipartisan Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act which directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with federal agencies and stakeholders across industry,   more

Rep. Lamborn Supported Passage of Interior Appropriations Bill This Week
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: The House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act this week with a vote of 210 to 205. "I strongly support the appropriations bill passed this week. This bill is crucial for the continued development and security of our nation. The FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act ensures we can   more

VIDEO: Hickenlooper Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Legislation to Investigate Injustices at Federal Native American Boarding Schools
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Hickenlooper: "We're here today to reckon with this disgraceful part of our past." Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper spoke on the Senate floor in support of The Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. The bill, which Hickenlooper cosponsors, would establish a federal commission to investigate, document, and acknowledge the past injustices of the federal government's Na  more