Economy

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) today urged his fellow members of Congress to answer President Obama’s call to launch a new era of American service and volunteerism and support the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education or GIVE Act, which passed the House today by a vote of 321 to 105. “The generosity of the American people has fueled our nation throughout its history and seen us through our darkest hours,” said Polis. “The GIVE Act harnesses the power of America’s two greatest natural... Read more

M. Speaker, I rise in support of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. I thank Chairman Miller for his leadership in introducing this bipartisan comprehensive legislation, which answers President Obama’s call to launch a new era of national service and volunteerism. I would also like to thank Congresswoman McCarthy for her efforts as Chairwoman of the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee to expand opportunities for all Americans to improve and strengthen ou... Read more

It's possible it could give Title I schools flexibility to add staff, and special education classes could get smaller, said Rep. Jared Polis, a Democrat who served on the Colorado Board of Education before heading to Congress. Read more

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis Statement on H R 1586, To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, Thursday March 16, 2009 The power to tax is the power to destroy. Today I rise in support of HB 1586 and destroying the creeping socialism imposed on by the Bush administration before it takes over our entire economy. Exectutives and boards of private companies must know that to call in the federal cavalry means that you will be run out of town. I am reminded of Emperor Alex... Read more

On the 6th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) and his fellow freshman members of the U.S. House of Representatives reiterated their call for a “Responsible Plan” to end the war in Iraq. Read more

Rep. Jared Polis Committee Statement on Amendment to H.R. 1388 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act March 11, 2009 Chairman Miller, Thank you for your leadership in introducing this comprehensive legislation that answers President Obama’s call for us to launch a new era of national service and volunteerism. I would also like to thank Congresswoman McCarthy for her tireless efforts as Chairwoman of the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee to expand opportunities... Read more

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) welcomed $103,469,063 released to the state of Colorado today as the first installment of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in Denver last month. Read more

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) urged the House of Representatives Wednesday to approve the comprehensive 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which includes funding for projects critical to Colorado’s Second Congressional District. Read more

I rise in support of the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act. I thank Chairman Obey and his staff for their hard work and leadership on this legislation. Read more

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) released the following statement Tuesday night in response to President Obama’s first address to a joint session of Congress. Read more