An Economy for the Working Class
An Economy That Builds Wealth for the Working Class
Jason worked construction to put himself through college -- 100 degree days digging foundations, working sunrise to sunset. He knows what it's like to put in a hard day's work and still not be able to make ends meet.
Now Jason is working to build the clean energy economy to create good-paying jobs while mitigating some of the worst effects of climate change, expand access to entrepreneurial and small business resources in underserved areas, and build a talented workforce so everyone has the opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead.
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WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) released the following statement one year since Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans pushed through their One Big Ugly Bill:
“Americans won’t forget that Republicans cut healthcare to pass a massive tax cut for big corporations and the wealthiest Americans.
“As Republicans pad the pockets of the elite and Donald Trump personally profits billions of dollars off the presidency, working families can’t afford healthcare, housing, and groceries.
AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) has introduced a slate of bills to help small businesses in Colorado and across the country.
“Small businesses are job creators. But right now, small businesses are facing higher costs because of reckless tariffs and wars abroad,” said Congressman Crow. “I’m glad to be leading this new bipartisan effort to support small businesses in Colorado and across the country as they build, grow, and plan for the future.”
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) today launched the End Corruption Caucus alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA).
This new caucus will work to advance legislation, bring together like-minded partners, and aim to root out corruption in government, to restore the American people’s trust in their leaders.
AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) hosted an Affordable Housing & Family Resource Fair at Paris Elementary School in Aurora. During the event, Congressman Crow spoke about his work to lower costs, including the cost of housing.
AURORA — Today, Congressman Crow hosted his annual Job Fair for Coloradans looking for work. The event featured more than 30 local employers from across the Denver metro area, and hundreds of Coloradans looking for a new job attended the event.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed President Trump’s budget bill. The bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives:
In a statement, Congressman Crow said:
“In all my time in Congress, this is one of the worst bills I’ve ever seen.
“The bill is a massive wealth transfer from the working class to the rich. It would kick millions off their health care, take away food assistance for millions, and add trillions to the national deficit.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has sent a letter to the Trump administration urging the President to fully fund Head Start. The letter follows alarming reports that the Trump administration is considering a proposal to eliminate funding Head Start. The letter was also signed by other members of Colorado’s Democratic congressional delegation.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has sent a new letter to House and Senate Republicans urging them to raise alarm about the Trump Administration’s cuts to life-saving medical research grants for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If enacted by the Trump administration, these deep cuts would hurt research efforts to find a cure for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s and hurt Colorado’s economy by eliminating thousands of jobs. The letter was also led by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in the Senate.
AURORA — Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) delivered more than $1,600,000 to create two new facilities for emergency shelters with wraparound services and a transitional housing program supporting survivors of domestic violence.