Statement on the President's Address to a Joint Session of Congress on Health Care Reform September 9, 2009 U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter issued the following statement after President Obama's Speech to a Joint Session of Congress on health care reform: "I applaud the President tonight for the way in which he spoke to Congress and more importantly the American people. Our health care system is broken and unsustainable. Over the district work period I met with many of my constituents in government in t... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Limits on Executive Compensation July 31, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee voted with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to give shareholders of public companies more of a say in how top corporate executives are paid (Say-on-Pay). “This bill is a step towards enacting comprehensive financial regulatory reform to make sure we never face another historic financial crisis that depletes the retiremen... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Extension of Cash for Clunkers Program July 31, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee voted with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to replenish the Cash for Clunkers program by shifting $2 billion of American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds to program. “Under this extremely successful program, between 3,900 and 4,600 Coloradans took advantage of the vouchers during the first week and bough... Read more

Congressman Perlmutter Announces Stimulus Funding For Housing Assistance July 30, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) will receive a total of $45.1 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds to rehabilitate and construct housing for low-income families and individuals throughout the state. “This funding is critical to strengthening our communities and easing pressures on our housing market,” said Perlmu... Read more

Congressman Perlmutter Announces New Funding For Law Enforcement Jobs in Commerce City July 28, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced the Commerce City Police Department in the 7th Congressional District will be able to hire or retain four new police officers as part of a nationwide $1 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. Commerce City will receive $872,612.00, and the state of Colorado will receive more than $5 million total as part of these grants. These funds ... Read more

Reps. Perlmutter & Polis Urge Chairman Obey to Continue to Help Nuclear Facility Workers July 24, 2009 Today, Representatives Perlmutter (CO-07) and Polis (CO-02) participated in a colloquy on the House floor with Appropriations Committee Chairman Obey about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. The colloquy urged the Appropriations Committee to continue to work with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure nuclear facility wo... Read more

Perlmutter Transportation Priorities Included in Appropriations Bill July 23, 2009 Today, the House of Representatives approved funding levels for key transportation and community projects proposed by Congressman Ed Perlmutter, (CO-07) located within the 7th Congressional District. “These transportation projects are vital to our area,” said Rep. Perlmutter. “They will help reduce traffic congestion and help promote sustainable economic development projects in our district and state. I’m proud to... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Bill to Help Auto Dealers Regain Franchise Agreements July 16, 2009 Bill Provides Aid to Small Businesses Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and the House Rules Committee, led the debate on the House Financial Services Appropriations bill, which includes a provision to assist the nation’s auto dealers whose dealerships were dropped as a result of recent bankruptcy filings by GM and Chrysler. The bill requires automakers ... Read more

March 10, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) presented the documentary, The Wars We Fought: Frontline Stories of Colorado Veterans, to the Library of Congress for placement in the Veterans History Project archives. The 30 minute film, produced for the Library of Congress and filmed by students at the Community College of Aurora, presents the stories of Colorado veterans who served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam in vivid detail. This film is part of Rep. Perlmutter’s Veterans Oral History P... Read more

New VA Hospital at Anschutz Medical Center Funding Passes House July 10, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted for and the House passed, H.R. 3082 - FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 415 to 3. Included in the bill is $119 million to begin construction for a 200 bed stand alone VA Medical Center with a 30 bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. “I would like to thank the House VA and A... Read more