Press Releases
This morning, Representative Jason Crow's (CO-06) amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit the Department of Defense from supporting child separation from their parents passed the House Armed Services Committee.
Crow's amendment would prohibit defense funding to be used to house children forcibly separated from their parents.
"My amendment ensures that our nation's military facilities focus on our common defense -- not the cruel whims of this President," said Crow.
This afternoon, Crow's amendment to support an increase in federal funding for Project SERV passed the House overwhelming, 345-73, as part of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. Crow's amendment would support a $5 million increase for Project SERV, which provides mental health resources to students in the wake of tragedies. He also called on Congress to scale programs that provide similar assistance to our nation's students and teachers.
You can see the video of Rep. Crow's speech here.
Legislation Would Repeal Liability Shield Protecting Gun Sellers and Manufacturers
Parents of Aurora Theater Shooting Victim Went Bankrupt After Trying to Sue the Gun Dealer
Below please find a statement from Congressman Crow following the report produced by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general. The report, which was in response to concerns to the Office of Inspector General, included unannounced visits to four detention facilities, including the Aurora ICE Processing Center.
Crow's "Sustainable Power Initiative" will bring together experts, lawmakers, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss how to improve military readiness and resilience in the face of climate change
The launch of Sustainable Power comes as Crow introduces a bill to address the threat of extreme weather at military bases
Rep. Jason Crow released the following statement marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Crow is on a Congressional Delegation to Normandy today and attended a ceremony at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach.
"Seventy-five years ago today thousands of Americans put duty and sacrifice first and gave their lives on D-Day. They risked their lives to liberate Europe and protect freedom and democracy for future generations.
WASHINGTON - Following a series of viral disease outbreaks and reports of poor conditions at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility and other detention facilities around the country, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) secured language in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill base text to require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities and their privately run facilities to provide access to Members of Congress and Congressional staff if a request is made at least 24 hours in advance. The bill follows Crow's February 20 visit to the Aurora Contract Detention Facility where he was denied access for 24 days.
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development gathered business owners, labor experts, and industry representatives to discuss ways private industry and the government can collaborate to ensure that the labor force has the training necessary to meet the skill demands of the economy now and in the future.
Washington, DC –– Today, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) helped lead a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to allow a debate and an up or down vote on the For the People Act (H.R.1). The letter, led by Crow and 11 other freshmen members, was signed in total by more than 60 freshmen members. The For the People Act passed the U.S. House in March and is a once-in-a-generation anti-corruption, voting rights, and money in politics reform bill.
The letter reads in part:
AURORA, CO - On Saturday, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-6) hosted a D-Day remembrance ceremony for veterans living at the Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons. Rep. Crow will bring the flag to Normandy later this week in memory and honor of the servicemembers who fought at the D-Day invasion on its 75th anniversary.
At the event, veterans signed a document to certify the flag, which has travelled to the sites of the U.S.S. Arizona and the U.S.S. Utah. The document read: