Washington, D.C. - Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement regarding the mass shootings at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida: "The attack in Orlando is horrific and tragic. While details are still emerging, it is clear this is an act of terrorism and hate. My heart is with the victims, their families and the Orlando community." ### Read more

A Congressman from Colorado has introduced legislation that would allow private legal actions against companies under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Citing recent corruption scandals, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D., Colo.) pitched The Foreign Business Bribery Prohibition Act as a way to halt bribery abroad without adding to the deficit. “This legislation helps encourage foreign companies to play by the rules or be brought to court. Most importantly, it is a way to level the playing field and help U.... Read more

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) today introduced legislation to expand the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) giving individuals and companies the ability to take legal action against corporations that violate the anti-bribery provisions. Recent reports of high profile corruption, such as the Panama Papers and Unaoil, allege financial kickbacks and monetary payments to government officials in return for contracts or favors. Under current law, only the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securi... Read more

Content originally published by The Denver Post on June 8th, 2016. Puerto Rico’s finances are a mess and legislation must be passed to reorganize and restructure its budget and debts. Without such legislation, the island will continue to default on its obligations and cut vital services such as hospitals, schools, utilities, and transportation. Despite what some opponents are claiming, the legislation is not a “bailout” and no federal funds will be used. The legislation, in effect, allows Puerto... Read more

Content originally published by The Denver Post on June 7th, 2016. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama honored the Denver Broncos with a White House ceremony Monday, mixing praise with a little trash talk for the team that beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 to win Super Bowl 50. “Last season, the Broncos won an NFL-record 11 games by a touchdown or less. And you don’t do that without one of the greatest defenses of all time,” said Obama, who later tweaked future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Man... Read more

Content originally published by Mountain Town News on June 6th, 2016. With the snip of a ribbon Saturday morning, a 25-mile trail linking three national wildlife refuges in metropolitan Denver was formally opened. Now, it’s on to Boulder and then Lyons—and, perhaps someday, to Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s called the Rocky Mountain Greenway. A dais set up in the park adjacent to the Standley Lake Library in Arvada was loaded with local, state and federal politicos. Trails and open space enj... Read more

Content originally posted by Denver7 on May 29th, 2016. Students at Westminster High School are making a name for themselves with a new documentary called Medic! which shares the emotional stories of five combat medics. The film was created as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project, which preserves the personal accounts of American war veterans to help future generations better understand the realities of war. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colorado, first approached the school about ... Read more

Content originally published by the Denver Business Journal on May 25th, 2016. Commerce City could be getting a step closer to developing a nearly 1,000 acre tract of land that was once part of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal chemical weapons manufacturing operation for homes, offices and retail stores. U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, Michael Bennet, D-Colo. and U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, are among the sponsors of amendments to the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 that wou... Read more

Perlmutter, Westminster High School Premiere MEDIC!, a Veterans History Project Film Film will be submitted to the Library of Congress to preserve veterans’ stories On Friday, May 20th, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), in conjunction with Westminster High School, hosted the premiere of MEDIC!, a documentary film highlighting the stories of five brave veterans who served their country and their fellow veterans as combat medics. The film - produced by the faculty and students of Westminster High ... Read more

Content originally published by The Denver Post on May 19th, 2016. A group of Westminster High School students have had a hand in preserving history after producing a documentary that will be archived in the Library of Congress for generations to come — a feat their teachers strongly suggest they include on their resumes. The documentary "Medic!" is part of the congressionally chartered Veterans History Project, which seeks to document, preserve and make available to the public the first-hand a... Read more