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Congressman Scott Tipton

Representing the 3rd District of Colorado

Press Releases

COLUMN: Reflecting on the August District Work Period

September 8, 2017 Press Release

Over the month of August, my team and I traveled over 1,700 miles across the 3rd Congressional District and state of Colorado, making over 30 stops to discuss the most pressing issues facing our nation.

Tipton Bill Calling for All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy Clears Important Hurdle

September 7, 2017 Press Release
Planning for American Energy Act of 2017 is focus of hearing in Natural Resources Committee

Congressman Scott Tipton’s (CO-03) Planning for American Energy Act (H.R. 2907) was the focus of a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on Sept. 6, 2017.

Issues:
Energy and Environment

Tipton Responds to DOJ Announcement on DACA

September 5, 2017 Press Release

 

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) issued the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the administration will phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program over the next six months:

Gov. Hickenlooper along with Senators Gardner and Bennet and Congressman Scott Tipton to hold town hall following tour of Gold King Mine

August 3, 2017 Press Release

Gov. John Hickenlooper, along with Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet, Rep. Scott Tipton, will hold a town hall following their visit with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and tour of the Gold King Mine. They, along with representatives from the EPA, will provide an update of their meeting and take questions from attendees.

Durango Town Hall

Tipton, Stewart Introduce Bill to Streamline Process for Preserving Sage-Grouse, Mule Deer Habitat

July 31, 2017 Press Release
U.S. Reps. Scott Tipton (CO-03) and Chris Stewart (UT-02) introduced the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act (H.R. 3543), a bill that would streamline the approval process for vegetation management projects to protect or restore the habitat of the sage-grouse and mule deer.
Issues:
Public Lands

Securing Our Nation

July 28, 2017 Press Release
The United States has stood strong for 241 years. Through our commitment to a strong national defense, we have been able to protect our interests at home and abroad. Unfortunately, as our intelligence and defense assets have advanced, so have those of our adversaries.
Issues:
Military and Veterans

Tipton Praises Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule

July 27, 2017 Press Release
Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) formally proposed a rule to withdraw the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy and Jobs, Energy and Environment, Public Lands

House Acts to Improve Veterans’ Benefits, Economic Opportunities

July 26, 2017 Press Release
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills to expand veteran education benefits, establish greater transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and create new protections for veteran-owned small businesses.
Issues:
Military and Veterans

Tipton Votes to Put Consumers Before Trial Lawyers, Repeal CFPB’s Anti-Arbitration Rule

July 25, 2017 Press Release
Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted in support of H.J.Res. 111 to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Anti-Arbitration Rule.
Issues:
Financial Services

Tipton Votes to Preserve, Strengthen Sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea

July 25, 2017 Press Release
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure that would require the president to seek Congressional approval before taking action that would “significantly alter” U.S. foreign policy towards Russia.

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