See you on the G Line

DO SOMETHING

The people of Colorado know all too well the devastation and heartbreak felt by the Dayton and El Paso communities. We can do something.

Americans are ready for action. The U.S. House has acted. President Trump and Senate Republicans need to act and reform our gun laws to make our communities safer. Along with 213 of my House colleagues, I wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell demanding the Senate immediately pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act. Both of these bipartisan bills were passed by the House in February of this year and have been blocked for a vote by Senator McConnell for more than 160 days.

Additionally, I want to reinstate the federal ban on assault weapons, limit ammunition purchases, expand Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, and allow federal research into the causes and effects of gun violence.

As have many of you, I have participated in sit-ins, marched, yelled, and cried but we still have not seen any action to make our communities safer. If empty promises continue to be made, the American people will have the opportunity to decide how to move our country forward.

SEE YOU ON THE G LINE

The much-anticipated G Line is open and providing valuable public transportation for our community. I want to hear from you about your experience on the G Line and other transportation and infrastructure issues on your mind. Hope to see you next week!

SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS – DUE OCTOBER 1

Are you interested in serving your country as a member of our armed forces?

As a Member of Congress, I have the honor and privilege of nominating candidates to the United States military service academies. Click here to see the eligibility requirements and learn how to submit your application today.

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

As students head back to school, I want to extend an invitation to serve on my Youth Advisory Council.

Council members will hear from experts and local community leaders about current state and federal issues and how they impact our community, and hear from students to get their perspective on some of today's most pressing issues.

The Council is comprised of 20 high school students from throughout the 7th Congressional District and meets monthly from September to June. Click here for more information and to apply. Hope to see you on the Council this year!

2018-2019 Youth Advisory Council

GOOD NEWS REPORT

I always say “’Tis a privilege to represent the people of the 7th Congressional District and Colorado.” Here’s why:

Wishing a happy retirement to Chief Dan Brennan! Thank you for your 42-year career in law enforcement, including serving the Lakewood and Wheat Ridge communities.

Congrats to Front Range Community College for expanding opportunities for their students by multiplying the size of their technical training programs with a new Center for Integrated Manufacturing.

Proud of the students at CU and across the country who are working to send 500 tiny spacecraft to the moon where they will collect data across the moon's surface.

Congratulations to S ierra Nevada Corp. for selecting United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket as their launch provider for the Dream Chaser® spacecraft’s six NASA missions to the International Space Station.

Glad to see Ralphie recognized as one of the all-time greatest mascots! Go Buffs!

And happy 70th anniversary to Colorado’s Westernaires!

There are so many exciting things happening in the 7th District. Look for our next newsletter for more highlights in your neighborhood.