On the Road!

Dear Neighbor, It has been great being back in Colorado for April’s District Work Period. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with many of you as our team hit the road this past week, meeting with folks from across Colorado’s 2nd District and taking part in some outstanding community events, town-halls and more! 
 
From our community roundtable in Fort Collins with local leaders and law enforcement representatives in Larimer County, to joining the Clear Creek community for the 50th anniversary of Beau Jo’s Pizza in Idaho Springs, it has been an eventful few days! 
 
We also kicked off this past week with the first in a series of Farm Bill Listening Sessions. For those not familiar with the Farm Bill, it is a package of legislative proposals considered and reauthorized by Congress every five years, and it has the power to shape how the federal government supports Colorado’s agriculture industry and our rural communities for years to come. By holding these listening sessions, I had the opportunity to hear directly from our farmers and folks in impacted areas on how best to craft a bill that reflects the priorities of Coloradans everywhere. Many more to come!

DELIVERING FOR COLORADO

I’m excited to announce that last week, the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranked our office as the most effective lawmaker for the state of Colorado! We were also recognized as the third most effective lawmaker in the entire country, and the most effective on the issue of public lands. Coloradans know well that the best solutions come from listening to each other, rolling up our sleeves and working together to build a better future for everyone—and that’s precisely what I’ll keep doing! 

HONORING COLORADO'S VIETNAM VETERANS

Last week we held an important and solemn ceremony for Vietnam Veterans Day, to honor local Vietnam veterans in our district. Decades ago, many of these brave veterans, who sacrificed so much, returned from war to a nation that did not properly welcome them home. By honoring these service members for their service, we are extending the gratitude and support they should’ve received all those years ago. I am thankful to the veterans and loved ones of service members who joined us for the ceremony.

WHAT ELSE HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON?

• As wildfires sparked this past week from Jefferson County to Larimer County to Colorado Springs, we’re reminded of the need to put politics aside and work together to prepare our state for the road ahead. I am proud to lead and re-launch the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus. Read more about our work here. 

• This past month, we’ve launched several new caucuses, including the Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus and the Colorado River Caucus. Learn more about the nature of these congressional working groups here.

Should you need any assistance from our office, please do not hesitate to reach out. 
 
Please stay safe, stay healthy, and stay hopeful!