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Congressman Ken Buck

Representing the 4th District of Colorado

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Buck and Lieu’s Burrowing Bill Passes House Unanimously

March 6, 2018 Press Release
If we really want to drain the swamp in Washington, then we must end this practice of political burrowing.

Buck, Sessions, and Jones Make Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy a Reality for Our Veterans

December 12, 2017 Press Release
I’m pleased to see the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy as another option in treating the physical and mental injuries that so many veterans acquire while defending our freedom.

Ken Buck Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners

December 8, 2017 Press Release
I’m incredibly proud of everyone who participated in the Congressional App Challenge this year. This challenge encourages students around the country to develop a STEM skillset and in doing so, prepare for a future career that contributes in important ways to the American economy. I applaud Evan and Hunter for investing their time and effort in this creative app idea.

Ken Buck, Kathleen Rice, and Colleagues Launch Reformers Caucus

December 6, 2017 Press Release
Washington is broken. Donors and insiders have too much influence, and too often backroom deals trip up good legislation. Political party has nothing to do with good governance, which is why I’m proud to be joined by my friend, Rep. Kathleen Rice, and a bipartisan group of colleagues who all want a Congress that works for the people.

Buck and Colleagues Introduce STOP Act

November 30, 2017 Press Release
When we allow companies to deduct sexual assault and sexual harassment related settlements, we’re asking the American taxpayer to subsidize hush money payments that cover-up sexual misconduct.

Ken Buck Offers Amendment to Fight Sexual Assault in Hollywood

November 14, 2017 Press Release
“America has been watching Hollywood for decades, but not watching closely enough. Behind the red carpets and glitzy premieres is a culture of deceit and depravity. As Congress rethinks our tax code, we need to rethink the way we treat Hollywood by eliminating the business expense deduction for hush money associated with sexual assault and sexual harassment cases.”

Ken Buck and Colleagues Call on Senate to Act

November 3, 2017 Press Release
The dreams of this great Republic cannot be realized by the House alone. The Senate must hear the people and come together around the often bi-partisan measures we’ve been sending to them.

Buck’s Anti-Burrowing Bill Approved by Committee

November 3, 2017 Press Release
I’m thankful that the Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved my legislation to prevent burrowing of political appointees. We need to prevent political appointees of either party from embedding in the bureaucracy and carrying on the agenda of their appointing President long after his or her term is completed.

Ken Buck Seeks Information on Energy Infrastructure Attacks

October 23, 2017 Press Release
Environmental activists who choose to use violence against our nation’s energy infrastructure and the men and women who work in the energy industry should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. While I will continue to support their right to protest policies they disagree with, we need to send a strong message to those who destroy property that such dangerous behavior will not be tolerated by the communities who live around and rely on this energy infrastructure.

Ken Buck Votes to Protect Unborn Children

October 3, 2017 Press Release
Science shows us that unborn children not only experience pain but also may have a chance to survive if born at 20 weeks. We have a responsibility to the unborn babies, our families, our communities, and humanity to end the injustice of late-term abortion.

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Rep. Ken Buck votes to permanently prohibit federal funding for abortions

January 25, 2017 In The News
The Greeley Tribune

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., voted Tuesday to make permanent a United States policy of prohibiting federal funding for abortion.

Rep. Ken Buck introduces bill designed to make it easier for rural water providers to invest in infrastructure

January 13, 2017 In The News
By Nate Miller
The Greeley Tribune

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a bill Friday designed to make it easier for rural water providers to invest in infrastructure.

Rep. Ken Buck joins 236 other Republicans in passing bill to restrain executive branch regulations

January 5, 2017 In The News
The Greeley Tribune

Rep. Ken Buck voted with 236 other Republicans to pass a bill Thursday aimed at restraining executive branch regulations.

Colo. lawmaker hopes legislation will stem flood of ADA lawsuits

September 2, 2016 In The News
By Ryan Luby
The Denver Channel

DENVER - DENVER - A Colorado congressman is hoping legislation will stem a flood of lawsuits targeting businesses in the name of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

"It is infuriating that someone has to close their business because of a technical violation,” Rep. Ken Buck said Monday in response to a Denver7 investigation.

Support Blue Lives Matter Act

May 11, 2016 In The News
Ken Buck
Colorado Springs Gazette

In a world full of evil-doers, our law enforcement officers stand between us and the bullets. We know the sacrifice our officers make.

Rep. Ken Buck Wants To Make Assaulting A Police Officer A Hate Crime

March 22, 2016 In The News
CBS Denver

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– Colorado Congressman Ken Buck wants to make assaulting a police officer a federal hate crime.

“There are more officers being targeted because of the fact that they’re police officers,” said Rep. Ken Buck, a Republican representing Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Blue Lives Matter

March 22, 2016 In The News
The Washington Times

As district attorney of Weld County, Colo., I sat across the table from victims of hate crimes. When a friend or family member lies dead in the street or comatose in the hospital, the hate cuts a wound deeper than the attacker’s weapon.

Rep. Ken Buck introduces 'Blue Lives Matter' bill to make targeted killing of a police officer a hate crime

March 18, 2016 In The News
The Greeley Tribune

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a bill in Congress that would make it a hate crime to target a police officer.

GOP Congressman Introduces ‘Blue Lives Matter Act’ to ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ — What You Need to Know About the Proposed Bill

March 18, 2016 In The News
The Blaze

In an effort to “uphold justice,” Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced new legislation to expand the federal hate crime statute to include law enforcement officials.

New bill should unite House GOP

January 18, 2016 In The News
The Hill
House Republicans left dozens of important policy riders and measures that defund various parts of the Obama agenda on the table during the failed omnibus negotiation, but that doesn't mean that their work should go for naught...

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