H.R. 10 would dismantle the 2010 Wall Street reform legislation, known as the Dodd-Frank Act. This law created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency committed to protecting consumers and making sure that banks, lenders, and other financial institutions treat you fairly.
Thank you to Senator Bennet for Re-introduction of LGBTQ non-discrimination legislation.Every American should have the right to enjoy the protections and opportunities of citizenship regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Equality Act of 2017 should ban discrimination in employment,
The FCC is proposing to dismantle Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites.
President Donald Trump is proposing a $54 billion increase in military spending in proposed budget. The problem is, the increase would take $54 billion from domestic agencies and give it to the Department of Defense. These cuts include everything from the environment to education to medical research.
# S. 951 – This bill would undermine the entire system of public protections that Americans rely on for clean air, potable water, safe food and workplaces as well as financial stability. The RAA would give special interests numerous tools to delay or more likely stop important protections through endless delay and litigation.
Colorado has the 7th highest suicide rate in the country and typically more than half of these deaths involve firearms! More than 500 Coloradans took their own lives with a firearm in 2014. We need to work together to promote safe gun storage and the BeSMART program to protect our kids and teens.
The Public Lands Committee has important information to help you be effective while making public comments on Bears Ears National Monument.
Letter to Robert Zinke (print & send): Draft-Zinke-Letter.pdf
Secretary Zinke has been directed to consider the following items in making his decision on Bears Ears and the other National Monuments under review:
An executive order signed last month by President Donald Trump directs Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review 27 national monuments established or expanded by three other presidents since 1996.
Public Comment Period on Bears Ears ONLY OPEN until May 26,
It’s imperative that Americans know what Trump’s tax returns say about his financial ties and interests.
House Democrats are using a parliamentary procedure known as a discharge petition to force the Presidential Tax Transparency Act to a vote on the House floor.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be waiving entrance fees all day. If you’re active on social media on Saturday, make sure to post your favorite photos of any public lands and use the hashtag: #copubliclandsday