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Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today made the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s announcement that the US would be taking steps to improve relations with Cuba: “Today’s announcement by the President marks a long overdue step towards ending our misguided and ineffective policies towards Cuba. I am pleased that President Obama has heeded the calls of myself and other Members of Congress who wrote him this month urging fundamental changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba. Th... Read more

Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today released the following statement lauding the FCC vote to increase funding for the E-Rate Program, expanding internet access to low-income and rural schools and libraries: “In order to succeed in the 21st century economy, our students need access to the tools that power the 21st century economy. At a time when so much of Washington is broken, it is encouraging to see that some progress can be made, particularly in an area as critical as expanding the speed... Read more

Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today voted against the so-called “CROmnibus” spending bill which passed the House of Representatives this evening. The bill was brought under a closed rule and no amendments were permitted to be brought up on the floor prior to the vote. “This spending bill is a perfect example of why Congress has such a low approval rating,” said Rep. Polis. “Members were shown this 1600 page bill for the first time less than 48 hours before voting on it. Those of us who took... Read more

Today the Colorado Congressional delegation sent a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Kiewit Corporation, and Turner Construction, urging immediate negotiations to determine a path forward to continue construction of the VA hospital in Aurora. The letter, co-signed by the entire Congressional delegation, laid out the need for a short and long-term solution and the importance of the construction project for the veterans of the Rocky Mountain region and the State of Colo... Read more

Today, Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) joined Representatives Ted Deutch (FL-21), Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20), Donna Edwards (MD-04), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and John Sarbanes (MD-03) in submtting an amendment to the House Rules Committee striking language included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill that drastically increases how much money America’s wealthiest donors can give to political party committees. If Division N, Section 101 of H.R. 83 were to become law, a single individual could donate... Read more

Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today made the following statement in response to the release of the Senate CIA torture report: “The release of the Senate CIA torture report today reveals a dark and shameful chapter in American history. Under the guise of patriotism, the CIA conducted wholly un-American behavior that failed to secure our nation, but did much damage to our credibility and standing at home and abroad. The activities described in the report demonstrated a flagrant and frightenin... Read more

Today, Representatives Jared Polis (CO-02) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Appropriations committees urging them to refrain from including any provisions that would ban or severely restrict online gaming in the omnibus budget bill. “Congress should not try to subvert the will of [the] states by passing a blanket online gaming ban,” the Representatives wrote. “Closing down state-legal online gaming services would only drive consumers... Read more

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02) and U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) applaud the inclusion of an important amendment in the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (NDAA). The bi-partisan amendment, also co-authored with Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01) and spearheaded in the Senate by Senator Mark Udall, will create an independent advisory board to increase transparency and ensure Cold War Patriots’ benefits applications are reviewed accurately and expeditiously. During the... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) released the following statement applauding President Barack Obama’s announcement that he will take executive action on immigration reform: “The President displayed strong leadership Thursday evening as he announced new executive action that shifts the prosecutorial focus to locking up and deporting real criminals, keeping America safe and strong, rather than tearing apart families who love this country. “It has been more than 500 days since th... Read more

Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today made the following statement lauding the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposal to improve and expand the federal E-Rate program: “Access to high-speed broadband is a necessity for our schools and libraries to prepare students to succeed in the 21st century economy. Unfortunately, inequities in access to broadband increase the digital divide -- preventing our most at-risk students from taking full advantage of new technologies and learning tool... Read more