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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday May 01, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Bennet, Hurd, Hickenlooper, Neguse, DeGette, Crow, Pettersen Urge Secretary Rollins to Reinstate Forest Service Red-Card Holders Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hurd, Hickenlooper, Neguse, DeGette, Crow, Pettersen Urge Secretary Rollins to Reinstate Forest Service Red-Card Holders Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season Red-Card-Holding Individuals Are Qualified to Prevent and Respond to Wildfire Incidents. Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd, Joe Neguse, Diana De  more

DeGette Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Immigration Orders
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Immigration Orders WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Donald Trump signed executive actions targeting sanctuary cities and his continued illegal attacks on migrants communities. "Donald Trump promised to secure our border and make our country safer. Instead, he has launched an il  more

Federal Lands Ranking Member Neguse: "In Colorado, we see things very differently. We treasure the public lands that we're so lucky to have."
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Lands Ranking Member Neguse: "In Colorado, we see things very differently. We treasure the public lands that we're so lucky to have." Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, participated in a legislative hearing on a series of bills relating to land restoration, reforestation, and more. Neguse used this opportunity t  more

Hickenlooper, Colleagues Reintroduce Equality Act to Prohibit Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Reintroduce Equality Act to Prohibit Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community Equality Act would expand the Civil Rights Act to explicitly protect LGBTQ+ individuals WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined a group of Senate and House Democrats to reintroduce the Equality Act, which bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housi  more

ICYMI: "Gabe Evans: Colorado makes the case for clean American energy"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "Gabe Evans: Colorado makes the case for clean American energy" In case you missed it, Congressman Gabe Evans penned an op-ed in the Washington Times to make the case for how CO-08 sets the precedent for how it's possible to make America energy independent. Read more here (link is external) and below. Gabe Evans: Colorado makes the case for clean American energy Washington Times (link is  more

Rep. DeGette: In Remembrance of Attorney, Advocate for Justice, Pillar of Denver's Legal Community McDermott
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my dear friend and mentor, Gerald P. McDermott--a highly regarded trial attorney, advocate for justice, pillar of Denver's legal community, and revered family man. Jerry's career was defined by an unwavering commitment to defending the rights of all Coloradoans,  more

Rep. Pettersen Statement on President Trump's First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Statement on President Trump's First 100 Days WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement as President Trump marks his first 100 days back in office: "In just 100 days, Donald Trump has done more to inflict harm on families than any other president. The cost of groceries, housing, transportation and everything in betwee  more

VIDEO: Cornyn Praises New Water Treaty Agreement with Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Praises New Water Treaty Agreement with Mexico WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's successful efforts to broker a new agreement on the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande that secures water for farmers and ra  more