Press Releases
As the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit today, below please find a statement from Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06). The lawsuit is the latest attempt to jeopardize health care coverage for more than 400,000 Coloradans, eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and gut our country's health care system.
Move comes after ICE denies responsibility for medical care at private detention facilities
GEO Group, which runs the Aurora Detention Facility, is one of the biggest for-profit prison operators in the world
Following reports of the deplorable conditions at private, for-profit immigration detention centers across the nation, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) called for ICE to end its contract with private prison contractors.
Following his initial denial of entry on February 20th and confirmation of a mumps outbreak at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) led a letter on February 28th to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The letter requested information from ICE regarding health conditions and response to outbreaks at facilities nationwide.
Today, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) successfully removed language from the House funding bill that had previously created a loophole for mega-donors to hide their political contributions in so-called "social welfare" organizations. By striking the campaign finance rider, Crow passes the core provision of his first bill, the End Dark Money Act, which he introduced in January. Both his bill and the funding bill repeal the language that prohibits the IRS from investigating the abuse of social welfare organizations to funnel dark money into our elections.
Following continued reports coming out of the Aurora ICE facility of poor conditions, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) this week partnered with Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02) to request an oversight hearing on the GEO private detention facility in Aurora.
Newly Formed ALS Caucus Seeks To Find A Cure For ALS, Which Could Unlock The Key To Many Neurological Diseases
Crow launches bipartisan ALS Caucus with Reps. Fitzpatrick, Sewell, and Calvert
Today, Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Ken Calvert (CA-42), launched the bipartisan ALS Caucus.
The amendment, introduced by Reps. Khanna and Gaetz and co-led by Crow, states that Congress has not authorized use of force against Iran
Over the last two decades, the 2001 AUMF has been used 37 times to justify military operations
Following last week's news that President Trump called off a military strike against Iran amid the rising tensions, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement:
"We cannot afford to stumble into war with Iran or allow a misunderstanding between our forces to escalate into conflict. We need a measured and strategic response from the President, and that requires that he articulate our goals and interests.
Yesterday, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) spoke on the House Floor in protest to the administration plan to include a citizenship question to the upcoming U.S. Census. Crow also introduced an amendment to prevent the U.S. Census from sharing personally-identifiable information with other federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His amendment passed by a voice vote and will be including in the upcoming Commerce-Justice-Science portion of the five-bill spending package, H.R. 3055.
Congressmen Jason Crow (D-CO) and Troy Balderson have joined the Congressional Civility and Respect Caucus, founded by Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH).
The caucus' purpose is to encourage all Members of Congress to act with civility and respect in their political discourse both in the halls of Congress and at home in their districts. Members of Congress who wish to join the Civility and Respect Caucus must join with a partner from across the aisle and commit to spreading the message of civility among their colleagues and constituents.