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WASHINGTON: Today, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.; Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz.; Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif.; and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., unveiled climate legislation that would transition the United States to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050. The “100 by ’50 Act” is the first bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that fully envisions a complete transition off of fossil fuels for the United States. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; Sen. Edward... Read more

WASHINGTON: Today, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., sent a detailed infrastructure plan to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives. Polis submitted the letter as the committee is considering large-scale infrastructure investment legislation. Polis’s plan lays out specific Colorado needs -- addressing I-70 and I-25 congestion; the Northwest Rail Line delay; Quiet Zone waivers under the Train Horn Rule; high-speed internet for ru... Read more

July 13, 2017 Dear Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio: I am writing to express the priorities of my community for federal infrastructure, as the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee works on its large-scale infrastructure investment legislation during the 115th Congress. As you know, our country’s infrastructure is in desperate need of investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers recently gave America’s infrastructure a score of D+; we can do better. For far too long... Read more

Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), co-founder of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, is pleased to welcome Outdoor Retailer trade shows to Colorado. The trade shows will begin in Jan. 2018 and are expected to boost the Colorado economy by an estimated $45 million. Outdoor recreation already directly contributes $28 billion in consumer spending annually and employs over 229,000 people in Colorado, according to a study released by the Outdoor Industry Association. “In Colo... Read more

WASHINGTON: Today, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind., introduced bipartisan legislation to expand an innovative higher education model that allows students to attain a degree in less time and at a lower cost. The Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017 creates a demonstration project to provide new flexibility for competency-based education programs, while at the same time establishing new levels of transparency and accountability. Competency-based education award... Read more

WASHINGTON: Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., co-chairs of the Blockchain Caucus sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting additional guidance on the tax consequences and basic tax reporting requirements for transactions using virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. “Over the past few years, it’s become clear that digital currencies are increasing in popularity and we need to ensure that the IRS clarifies how to properly tax these forms... Read more

WASHINGTON: Today, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., gave the following statement following President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris Climate Agreement. Earlier this year, Polis introduced a resolution preemptively urging President Trump to not withdraw from the Paris Agreement citing the reality of climate change as well as the impacts it would have on the global economy, vulnerable populations, working families, and middle-class sector jobs. "The President’s decision to withdraw from the ... Read more

WASHINGTON: Today, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., vice-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), sent a detailed environmental tax policy plan to address clean air, clean water, and environmental sustainability, to leaders of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. The plan, co-signed by 15 other SEEC members, chronicles loopholes and limitations in the current tax structure. “While it’s true that the Trump administration is comprised of several ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Reps. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., introduced the College Transparency Act of 2017 (H.R. 2434) to enable students and families to make more informed choices about education after high school. The College Transparency Act of 2017 will provide actionable and customizable information for students and families as they consider higher education opportunities by accurately reporting on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college... Read more

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.; Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.; Rep. John Delaney, D-Md.; and Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis.; introduced legislation to address income inequality by encouraging the expansion of employee ownership business models. The Worker Ownership, Readiness, and Knowledge (WORK) Act establishes the grant program in the U.S. Dept. of Labor to assist employee ownership programs nationwide. Income inequality is a growing and persistent problem. According to... Read more