New Democrat Coalition Honors Heroes and Calls for Better Preparedness Following January 6th Insurrection

Washington, DC – Today, following active internal Member discussions over the last few months within the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), the NDC endorsed a slate of legislation in response to the events of January 6th and to prevent future acts of dome...

Perlmutter Statement on Conviction of Derek Chauvin

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) issued the following statement after the jury found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd in May 2020: “The murder of George Floyd was a ...

SAFE Banking Act Passes Once Again in the U.S. House of Representatives with Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives once again passed H.R. 1996, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021, landmark legislation to reform federal cannabis laws and reduce the public safety risk in communities...

Ed Perlmutter Talks Safe Banking Act

Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter is sponsor of the Safe Banking Act, which would allow marijuana based businesses to use the banking system instead of dealing with cash. The act has been approved by the House and now heads to the Senate. Congressma...

Senate 'just needs to do something' on cannabis banking, says House champion

Democrat Perlmutter suggests he's open to negotiating on measure Rep. Ed Perlmutter, the top advocate in the House for cannabis-based businesses to get access to the banking system, has high hopes this year will be when Congress does something on the...

Boost for cannabis companies? US House passes pot bill as decriminalization is weighed

The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a banking bill that would remove some barriers for legal cannabis businesses amid a larger conversation about marijuana decriminalization. The bill’s future, however, remains uncertain as it would st...

To all the teachers out there, thank you today and every day for what you

do for our students and our communities. We appreciate you! #TeacherAppreciationDay #TeacherAppreciationWeek...

It's easier than ever to get the COVID-19 vaccine so get yours today! #COVID19Colorado

#GetVaccinated...

Since January 20th, the Biden Administration has successfully ramped up

production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and worked with Congress to enact the American Rescue Plan to aid in our economic recovery while also rolling back many of the harmful policies put in place by the previous administration. In his first 99 days, President Biden has stepped in and stepped up to help a country i...

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I'm glad the #AmericanRescuePlan also addresses some of the needs of our Veterans. On May 11, local Veterans can c… https://t.co/OhtF4zp8Nn

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