On October 6, 2014, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” for his significant contributions and support for affordable housing by the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Since being elected to Congress in 2006, Rep. Perlmutter has served on the House Financial Services Committee which has jurisdiction over many issues including housing programs such as Public Housing and all HUD programs. “I’m honored to be...
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to review any of the same-sex marriage cases. The refusallegalizes same sex-marriage in five states, and clears the way for same-sex marriage in six more states, including Colorado: “Today’s news is a significant victory for marriage equality. I am pleased to see county clerks across the state will soon issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples providing the opportunity for all couples in Colora...
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Click here to see full article. Obama Signs Financial Regulatory Bill Meant to Protect Data Confidentiality By Jeff Bater | September 26, 2014 07:37PM ET Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act of 2014 (H.R. 5062) Development: Obama signs measure meant to protect confidentiality of data shared by regulators; act calls for CFPB to coordinate with states. Takeaway: Law provides assurances to lenders, reduces regulatory burden, sponsor says. Sept. 26 (BNA) -- President Barack Obama Sept. ...
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after H.R. 5062, the Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act of 2014, was signed into law today. The legislation clarifies the sharing of information between federal and state regulators that license, supervise or examine consumer financial products or services. "This legislation provides greater assurances to consumer lenders and reduces regulatory burdens by resolving disparities between state and federal regulators. More im...
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on energy (H.R. 2) and jobs (H.R. 4) legislation: “House Republicans repackaged so-called energy and jobs legislation which includes misguided policies overturning the EPA rulemaking process to special interests and threatening public health and longstanding clean air and water protections. While I’ve supported certain provisions of this package previously, including targeted tax relief to small...
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government and to give the U.S. military authority to train and arm Syrian rebels: "The current air campaign and counter-terrorist measures being carried out against the Islamic State and their barbaric actions are having measurable success and I urge the President to maintain these efforts. To add to these efforts, I voted to support a short-term am...
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Rep. Perlmutter (CO-07) makes statement on the anniversary of 9/11: "Today we come together as neighbors, communities and a nation to remember the thousands of lives lost and the families devastated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. We also come together to express the gratitude for the first responders, firefighters and medical personnel who put their lives on the line that day and every day. As we continue to fight terrorism at home and abroad, we thank and honor the men and women who...
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-O7) issued following statement on the anniversary of the Colorado floods: " One year ago many of our communities experience unprecedented flooding never before seen in the history of Colorado. Lives, homes and businesses were torn apart or lost. The crisis was met with first responders, agencies and volunteers who immediately came together to help our neighbors rebuild and restore. In the days and weeks after the floods, Colorado's Congressional delegation also teamed up ...
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