May 25, 2007 Congressman Ed Perlmutter will unveil his Green Office Initiative on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 10 a.m. at a press conference at his district office in Lakewood. The Congressman’s Green Office Initiative is a collaboration between public policy, research and local business communities to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. There are three parts to the Congressman’s Green Office Initiative that he will outline and expand upon at the press conference: 1) Becoming Green: Th... Read more

May 24, 2007 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), along with Reps. Diana DeGette (CO-01), Yvette Clarke (NY-11), Paul Hodes (NH-02), Chris Murphy (CT-05) and Betty Sutton (OH-13), introduced legislation calling for the redeployment of the National Guard and their essential equipment from Iraq within 90 days of enactment in order to protect our communities here at home. Under the Constitution, the role of the National Guard is to protect the public from invasion or insurrection, and also engage in ... Read more

Letter stresses positive steps Fort Carson has taken and addresses evidence of a military health care system under strain May 22, 2007 Members of the Colorado congressional delegation today sent a letter to the Department of the Army following up on a recent visit to Fort Carson by congressional staffers to examine issues of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). In the letter, U.S. Senators Wayne Allard and Ken Salazar, and U.S. Representatives Mark Udall, Joh... Read more

May 17, 2007 Today, Congressman Perlmutter spoke at a press conference regarding House Democratic freshman ethics legislation. Congressman Perlmutter has been a long-term champion of ethics reform. Below is an unofficial transcript of his speech: "Hi, my name is Ed Perlmutter and I'm from the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. My colleagues have been so eloquent about the institution and about the dreams and the hopes and the desires that embodies millions of people. My take on this is more practical.... Read more

May 16, 2007 Congressman Ed Perlmutter will hold his second Town Hall meeting on Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Commerce City Recreation Center. During this second town hall meeting, the Congressman will update constituents on the debate and votes concerning the Iraq war as well as potential immigration legislation. He will also discuss other upcoming legislation in the House of Representatives. Additionally, constituents will have the opportunity to engage in a question and ... Read more

209 More Cops Likely for the 7th Congressional District May 15, 2007 Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) today joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1700, the COPS Reauthorization Act. This measure is designed to help local law enforcement agencies hire an additional 50,000 police officers nationally over the next six years. It is likely this will mean an additional 209 police officers on the beat throughout Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The 7th Congressional ... Read more

House Passes Overwhelmingly 411 to 3 May 15, 2007 Today the House passed H.R. 1773, the Safe American Roads Act of 2007 by a vote of 411 to 3. Rep. Perlmutter voted yes for the bill which requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress on the safety standards and qualifications of Mexican trucking companies and their drivers prior to being able to institute a pilot program which would have allowed them access to America's roadways. Media Contact: Leslie Oliver 303-274-7944 Read more

Congressman Perlmutter’s Statement Regarding Revised Iraq Accountability Act May 10, 2007 “Tonight the House will consider HR 2206, the revised Iraq Accountability Act. This revised bill is the best answer to providing a new direction on the war in , and I support this bill. This Congress will not provide a blank check for President Bush with this war. This legislation fully funds the troops, honors our commitment to our veterans, while holding the Iraqi government and the President accountable.... Read more

New Legislation Supports First Responders, Holds Administration Accountable May 9, 2007 Rep. Ed Perlmutter today joined a bipartisan majority in Congress to pass H.R. 1684 the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act, legislation to protect America, support first responders and increase funding for homeland security. “Congress has a duty to protect our communities from those who would do us harm,” said Perlmutter. “The nearly 200,000 employees of the Department of Homeland Security, as ... Read more

May 8, 2007 Below is a list of Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s Government at the Grocery and Constituent Meetings through the beginning of July 2007. Please contact Leslie Oliver or Jerry Pifer if you have questions regarding these events. Sat. May 19, 2007 Government at the Grocery 2 p.m. - 4 p.m King Soopers 1725 Sheridan Blvd Edgwater, CO 80214 Sat. June 2, 2007 Adams County Town Hall Meeting 10 a.m. - noon Commerce City Recreation Center 6060 E Parkway Dr Commerce City, CO 80022 ' Sat. June 23, ... Read more