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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO), a member of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, joined with other members of the caucus to introduce a package of reforms they plan to propose to amend the existing rules for the U.S. House of Representatives at the beginning of the 116th Congress beginning in January 2019. The Problem Solvers Caucus’ goal is for increased transparency, promoting bipartisanship and for encouraging a more open legislative process. They are in a uniq... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs: “I look forward to sitting down with Secretary Wilkie and letting him know, in no uncertain terms, that unless he cleans house by firing senior VA leaders who have consistently failed our veterans, that no matter what he says or does, he will never change the culture of bureaucratic incompetence that has plague... Read more

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center located in Aurora is officially opening soon. This is a great thing for our veterans and for our community, but it arrived years late and cost the taxpayers far more than it should have. Plagued by years of mismanagement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, I’m convinced that if not for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who took over the construction management of the hospital in 2015, this day might never have come. At the end of the day, at a pr... Read more

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released a statement today following the announcement that University of Colorado (CU) President, Bruce Benson, will be retiring in July 2019: “Bruce Benson’s unwavering passion and dedication to the University of Colorado will not be forgotten. From his time as an undergraduate to serving as the institution’s longest-serving president, there is no doubt Bruce has a special place for CU in his heart. His life’s work not only transformed... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) introduced his ‘21st Century Internet Act’. If enacted, the legislation would permanently codify into law the ‘four corners’ of net neutrality: no throttling, no blocking, no paid prioritization and oversight of interconnection (exchange points between ISP’s and backbone transit providers). Additionally, the legislation creates a new title for broadband, under the Communications Act of 1934 and contains enhanced protections for bo... Read more

Column by U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman Innovations such as electricity, passenger cars and air travel have provided all of us with a better quality of life and millions of jobs. The same is true for the Internet – unquestionably the most impactful innovation of the last 25 years. However, while a solid legal structure of consumer protections was built around these other innovative technologies, we cannot yet say the same for the online world. Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has m... Read more

Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) issued the following statement: “Putin’s Russia isn’t our friend, won’t be an ally and most certainly won’t stop their rogue behavior against our country, our allies and our interests. As I’ve said in the past — President Trump should never take Putin’s word at face value and should give greater consideration to U.S. Intelligence agencies over the Kremlin’s rhetoric. As a Marine Corps combat veteran, and member of the House Armed ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) was selected by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) to serve on the newly created Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. The subcommittee will focus on oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) technology projects, specifically the Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization program. “As a Marine Corps combat veteran, it is an honor to join the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization,” ... Read more

Aurora, CO – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) sent the following letter to President Trump requesting that the President place a U.S. military leader in charge of cutting through the bureaucratic red tape due to the multiple federal agencies involved in the recent separation of families at the U.S.- Mexico border. The goal is quickly reuniting the families. ----- Dear Mr. President: I write to you today to request you address an urgent issue regarding the reunification of the child... Read more

Left to Right: Mr. Martin, Rep. Coffman and Mr.Anuzis. Washington, D.C. – Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, National Spokesman for the 60 Plus Association, announced that Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) has earned the Association’s coveted Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award. In a statement released by 60 Plus, Boone remarked, “I’m still singing at concerts, but today I’m singing the praises of Rep. Coffman.” Boone and his wife, Shirley, reside in Beverly Hills, California. Boone is familiar to... Read more