Press Releases

Tipton Applauds Passage of Measure to Protect Endangered Colorado River Fish

Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) applauded the Senate’s passage of the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 6060), a measure to help restore the populations of four endangered fish species in the Colorado River. Tipton is an original co-sponsor of the bill and played a role in guiding it successfully through the House. The Senate passed the measure un-amended and with unanimous consent.

Tipton Statement on Fiscal Cliff Vote

Washington did not tax its way to a $16.3 trillion debt; it spent its way there. The Senate package does nothing to address the spending crisis in this country that has resulted in four straight years of trillion dollar deficits and a $16.3 trillion debt.

Tipton Applauds Passage of Katie’s Law in House

Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) called today’s passage of the federal version of Katie’s Law (H.R. 6014) in the House “a blow to violent criminals, and a victory for their victims.” Tipton, who has pushed for a federal version of Katie’s law since being elected to Congress, is an original co-sponsor of the bill.

Colorado Congressional Delegation Statement Concerning the CT Shootings

"We are angry and heartbroken at the news of another horrifying and senseless school shooting. Our deepest and heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the children, families, teachers, school officials, law enforcement, first responders and the entire community of Newtown who are impacted by this tragedy. Please know all of us in Colorado are here to support and provide comfort and strength to Connecticut in the days, weeks and months ahead."

Tipton Nominates Third District Students to U.S. Service Academies

Tipton Urges Forest Service to Allow Mountain Bikes on New Trail Segment near Gunnison and Crested Butte

Today, Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) expressed concerns over the Forest Service plan to preclude mountain bikes from sharing a new segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, despite allowing hiking and horseback riding on the trail.

CO Republicans Call on Leadership to Stop Death Tax Hike

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Reps. Cory Gardner, Scott Tipton, Doug Lamborn, and Mike Coffman are asking leadership to consider the negative impacts a death tax hike would have on small businesses, farms, and ranches as they proceed with negotiations over how to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Colorado Pride on Display with U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Today, Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) joined Senators Mark Udall (CO) and Michael Bennet (CO), and Speaker John Boehner in lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

Tipton Requests Drought Relief for San Luis Valley Farmers

In a letter to Administrator William Murphy of the Risk Management Agency in the US Department of Agriculture, Tipton urges that farmers who filed Prevented Planting claims in 2012 through their Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policies not be penalized in 2013 claims.

Weekly Newsletter Update: Fiscal Cliff

There has been discussion in Washington and in the media about raising taxes as part of a solution to the fiscal cliff. What I want to know is how that additional revenue would be spent, and how it would solve the spending crisis in this country?