Press Releases
"I called for $2,000 emergency payments since the beginning of this pandemic. I know what it's like to struggle paycheck to paycheck and not know where my next rent payment would come from. Americans are in crisis and they deserve leadership and support.
"The President supports this, the House supports this, and now it is time for the Senate to join us as well."
"To be clear, the President just vetoed the defense bill during a national security crisis because he wants to sue Twitter. Let's hope the Republicans who voted a few weeks ago for getting tough on China, giving troops a pay raise, and responding to cyber threats still think those are good ideas next week when we vote to override. Our country and our service members deserve nothing less."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) voted for the Coronavirus relief package which provides over $900 billion in critical relief.
"As I walked up the Capitol stairs and cast my vote today, the words of the thousands of Coloradans I've heard from during this pandemic echoed in my mind. The stories of dying loved ones, bankrupt businesses, exhausted healthcare workers, and lost life savings. Coloradans need help and this bill should have been passed months ago," said Congressman Crow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) alongside Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act to prevent a Member of Congress from collecting their taxpayer-funded retirement annuity if they are convicted of sexual abuse. The bill would add felony sexual abuse to a list of offenses including bribery, perjury, and conspiracy which are grounds for the denial of pensions for representatives and senators under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act.
"Make no mistake, our nation is under assault. This ongoing cyberattack may very well be the largest in our nation's history. While we don't yet know the full extent of the damage, we know that we weren't prepared and we have our work cut out for us.
Unfortunately we can't wait 33 days for real leadership in the White House, we need leadership now. Donald Trump, you are still the Commander in Chief. Where are you?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and former Army Ranger, and Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REMEDI) Act to require 21st century diversity training for the Department of Defense workforce. The legislation would update outdated language to ensure diversity training at the Department of Defense is a reflection of our nation's values and promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion at the largest governmental agency.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement calling on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to resign after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General's report detailing the discrediting and cover-up by VA senior leadership of a case of sexual assault targeting a veteran and House staffer. Crow is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a combat veteran.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement on President-elect Biden's announcement to nominate General Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense:
"Congratulations to General Lloyd Austin on his nomination to be Secretary of Defense. His over 40 years of service to our country is remarkable and groundbreaking in many ways. There are many national security challenges facing our country from climate change and an aggressive Russia and China to the need to restore civilian-military relations. I look forward to hearing directly from General Austin in the weeks ahead as to how he will approach these challenges."
Washington, D.C. -- Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) voted today to secure passage of the bipartisan conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. Crow helped to ensure the bill contained key provisions that support sustainable energy development and climate security, as well as transparency and oversight of the Department of Defense. Representative Crow is a member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following bipartisan support and passage in both the House and Senate, ALS Caucus Co-Chair and Co-Founder Rep. Jason Crow celebrated the passage of the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act. The ALS Association endorsed bill would eliminate a five-month waiting period on Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).