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Polis, Blumenauer Bills De-Federalize Marijuana Prohibition
Feb 5, 2013 - Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) today introduced two pieces of legislation to de-federalize marijuana policy and create a framework for the federal taxation of cannabis. Polis’ Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act would remove the Drug Enforcement Agency’s a... More

Race to the Top Bill Will Strengthen Education Reform Efforts
Jan 24, 2013 - Congressman Jared Polis today offered legislation authorizing the highly successful Race to the Top (RTT) competitive education reform grant initiative. RTT provides grants to states and school districts, including in Colorado, that demonstrate a strong commitment to bold educational reforms to clos... More

Testimony Before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on Fracking
Jan 8, 2013 - I want to thank the Commission for the opportunity to comment on its draft setback rules. I am testifying today because the outcome of this rulemaking is extremely important to the people I represent in the second congressional district of Colorado. My testimony addresses two issues: (1) buffer zone... More

Hoyer Announces Whip Team for the 113th Congress
Jan 4, 2013 - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced today that he is appointing Reps. Keith Ellison, Ben Ray Lujan, and Terri Sewell to serve as Chief Deputy Whips for the 113th Congress. They join current Senior Chief Deputy Whip Rep. John Lewis and Chief Deputy Whips Reps. G.K. Butterfield, Diana ... More

Colorado Congressional Delegation Statement Concerning the CT Shootings
Dec 14, 2012 - Washington, DC -- Below is a statement on behalf of the Colorado Congressional Delegation concerning the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut this morning: "We are angry and heartbroken at the news of another horrifying and senseless school shooting. Our deepest and heartfelt prayers and t... More

CU Federal Funding Unaffected by Amendment 64
Dec 8, 2012 - Congressman Jared Polis issued the following statement in reaction to University of Colorado President Bruce Benson’s claim in an email sent on Friday night that Amendment 64 would impact federal funding. “The University of Colorado is not in jeopardy of losing a single dime of federal funding due t... More

Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Dec 7, 2012 - Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) released the following statement on the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear two cases related to same-sex marriage. Hollingsworth v. Perry challenges California’s Proposition 8, which reversed a California Supreme Court decision allowing same same-sex marriag... More

Polis Advocacy Helps Deliver $30 Million Early Learning Grant
Dec 6, 2012 - Colorado today won a $30 million early childhood education grant that will help prepare all young people for kindergarten and for future success in school, thanks in part to the leadership and advocacy of Congressman Jared Polis. Over the next four years, funding from the U.S. Department of Educatio... More

Polis, Quigley Welcome New DHS Detention Guidelines to Prevent Abuse
Dec 6, 2012 - Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statements in reaction to the release of new regulations by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intended to prevent sexual abuse in detention facilities. In January 2012, Polis and Quigley were joine... More

Members of CO Delegation Urge President, Congressional Leaders to Support Emergency Disaster Relief after Wildfires
Nov 30, 2012 - Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation are urging the White House and House and Senate committee leaders to include wildfire recovery assistance in an emergency appropriations measure for Hurricane Sandy. The Colorado members are seeking a boost to resources for the Emergency Watershed Pro... More

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