Press Releases

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement in response to the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Acting Secretary, Mr. Robert D. Snyder, issuing a memorandum establishing hiring exemptions at the VA. Such came after the Federal hiring freeze directive under the Presidential Memorandum of January 23, 2017: “I approve of the actions taken by the VA Acting Secretary to exempt public health and safety personnel from the federal hiring freeze. This action ensures that our veterans ... Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's announcement of executive actions involving sanctuary cities. Below is the complete quote from Rep. Coffman, which the Denver Post by truncating it took out of context: "I’ve voted in the past to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and I will continue to do so because, I am committed to the rule of law. It is my understanding, that no community within my congressional district, incl... Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement in response to Amazon's announcement that it will be building a new fulfillment center in Aurora, CO: “I think Amazon clearly got it right when it announced, that it has chosen my hometown of Aurora for one of its new fulfillment centers. This project, as presented will create 1,000 full time jobs, with employer provided benefits in Colorado. I encourage other companies to consider why Amazon chose to locate its new facili... Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) announced today the names of 40 students from the 6th Congressional District whom he has nominated for an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. “It's an honor to nominate these bright students, who have excelled among their peers, to our nations military academies. I have no doubt these students will excel in their service to our country.” said Coffman. Every ... Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement after voting for a one-time Congressional exception to allow Gen. James Mattis (Ret) to be confirmed for Secretary of Defense by the United States Senate: "As a fellow Marine combat veteran, I was proud to vote in favor of the exception to allow General James Mattis (Ret) to be considered for the Secretary of Defense. I firmly believe that General Mattis will provide our men and women in uniform with the leadership and sup... Read more

GRAHAM, DURBIN REINTRODUCE BRIDGE ACT TO PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH FROM DEPORTATION Reps. Coffman and Gutiérrez introduce companion bill in House of Representatives U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect undocumented young people brought to the United States as children should the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program be discontinued under the next Administration. The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream a... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry, the Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, announced his selection of Mike Coffman (R-CO) to serve as the Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee. In this role, Coffman will lead congress’ efforts in the areas of military personnel policy, reserve component integration and employment issues, military health care, military education, and POW/MIA issues. Most importantly, this subcommittee makes sure that our troops and their families receiv... Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement on the Office of Congressional Ethics: "As representatives of the people, Members of Congress are held to the highest of standards. I strongly oppose any unilateral changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics, and instead support a bipartisan independent system to assure fair and effective oversight and transparency in Congress.” Read more

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement regarding the United Nations vote on Israeli settlements: "The decision of the US to abstain from the UN vote last week in addition to the comments by Secretary Kerry today is one that directly contradicts the US-Israeli relationship of mutual trust and support. Mixed messages in foreign policy on behalf of this administration undermines US interests and jeopardizes our relationships around the globe." Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) returned from Afghanistan where he spent Christmas visiting some of our deployed troops. “This Christmas, I had the honor of visiting with our troops deployed in Afghanistan,” said Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. “Any opportunity I have to thank our deployed service members for their work, especially around the holidays, is very important to me. I also want to thank the families of those deployed who don’t have their loved one home for the ... Read more