A July 2018 report from the Government Accountability Office showed that about 21 percent of taxpayers, or about 30 million people, aren’t withholding enough taxes from their pay this year. Tax withholding tables have been updated to reflect the Republican tax legislation that was passed at the end of 2017.

Click here for a few tips for how to review your withholdings to make sure you’re prepared for the 2019 tax season.

In July, I successfully advanced legislation that will expand the scientific understanding and forecasting of space weather. This legislation will better coordinate federal research investments with our operational forecasters who provide warnings to those impacted by weather events.

Space weather is the naturally occurring variations in the space environment between the sun and the Earth, and space weather events can cause great damage to our infrastructure and our economy.

I look forward to working with my colleagues in both the House and Senate to secure final passage of this bill.

As a Member of Congress, I have the honor and privilege of nominating candidates to the United States Military Service Academies, which includes the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Candidates applying for a congressional nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements:
 - Be a U.S citizen and legal resident of the 7th Congressional District of Colorado
 - Be at least 17 years of age and not past their 23rd birthday (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy).
 - Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

If you are interested in applying for a congressional nomination, click here to learn more and begin your application. Applications are due by close of business on Monday, October 1, 2018.

For additional questions or to inquire about applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, please contact Hannah Mullen in my office at (303) 274-7944.

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit with two local manufacturing businesses in my district – Steelhead Composites and Easter-Owens.

Using advanced carbon fiber composite materials, Steelhead makes pressure vessels for hydrogen storage, hydraulic accumulators and gas cylinders. And Easter-Owens is a one-stop shop for fabrication needs serving industries such as oil and gas, renewable energies, mining, utilities and transportation.

It’s always helpful to visit with businesses in the district to better understand the challenges and opportunities they are facing.

What: Senior Resource Fair – An opportunity for seniors, family members and/or caretakers to learn information and resources about senior services in our community.
When: Friday, November 16 | 10:00 a.m. – noon
Where: Wheat Ridge Rec Center - 4005 Kipling Street | Wheat Ridge, CO (80033)
Click here to RSVP.