House Republicans were on vacation for over 7 weeks while health care costs skyrocketed. They refused to even entertain fixing the crisis they created, and are now jamming through a funding bill that does nothing to lower health care costs. I’m not just a no, I’m a HELL NO!

Democrats have a simple solution to lower health care costs: extend the ACA premium support. I just signed a discharge petition to force a vote on that extension. Meanwhile, it seems Republicans are content with letting health care costs spike while they form “concepts” of a plan.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. Our veterans put their lives on the line to defend our freedom and American values abroad. Thank you to all veterans in Denver and across our country for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Fantastic news: the Supreme Court ruled to NOT revisit the landmark Obergefell decision which legalized same-sex marriage. This is a victory for all Americans, as no one should be discriminated against for who they love.

I say hell no to any deal that will cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance.

Jessica from Denver lost her $650/month SNAP benefits because of the Republican shutdown, and is now stretching to feed her family of 8. The Trump administration is deliberately choosing not to fund SNAP, and families like Jessica’s are paying the price.

Spent this morning with my staff at the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry helping distribute food. Thanks to the Republican-forced shutdown, SNAP benefits have been in limbo as Trump fights tooth and nail against releasing the benefits to those in need. SNAP must be restored immediately.

Nancy Pelosi is the greatest speaker in the history of our country.   Read my full statement on Speaker Emerita Pelosi. ⬇️

Since January, we’ve pushed back against Trump through our courts, citizens, & Congress. Courts are blocking his abuses. Last night, citizens showed up. Now, Congress must act. It's time for Congressional Republicans to help us reopen the government and lower health care costs.

It's day 36 of the shutdown—the longest on record. Instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government, Trump is withholding full SNAP benefits from millions of Americans, while House Republicans are on a 6-week vacation. (1/2)

Donald Trump is now openly defying court orders to pay out SNAP benefits. He has made clear that he does not care about the families who rely on SNAP to put food on the table, and children are going hungry because of his cruel, illegal actions. This is shameful.

ICE is snatching families in Colorado off the street and shipping them out of the state. And they are denying Members of Congress our Constitutional responsibility of conducting oversight of their facilities. What are they hiding and why won’t they let us do our jobs?

At every step of the way, Trump & his Admin have acted illegally to stop November SNAP benefits from going out. Now, after a judge has ruled the administration does have the legal authority to ensure full SNAP benefits, Trump will only do the bare minimum for hardworking Americans.

Thanks to Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump, health care costs are skyrocketing for families in Colorado. With open enrollment starting today, families are going to get sticker shock from the high price of their premiums. We must extend the ACA tax credits to lower these costs NOW.

Fantastic news: a US judge has blocked the Trump administration from suspending SNAP benefits. The courts continue to show that Trump and his cronies are acting outside of the law, and we will keep fighting against their cruel, illegal efforts.

Had a great meeting with Senators from Indonesia's Regional Representative Council at World Denver today. I appreciated the thoughtful discussion about our experiences in public service and the importance of advancing health care for all.

Health care costs are about to double for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans and Donald Trump is more concerned about the marble in a White House bathroom.

Speaker Johnson’s current argument is “we are going to withhold SNAP benefits unless Democrats let us massively increase health care costs.” His orders from Trump are clear: enrich Trump’s family and billionaire donors by kicking millions off of Medicaid and stripping food assistance from children.

Donald Trump just imposed the lowest-ever cap on refugee admissions into our country. Immigrants make our country strong, and we should be a safe haven for those fleeing from conflict, persecution, famine, and other situations that make living in their homeland dangerous.

While House Republicans haven’t shown up to work in over a month, the hardworking men and women of the Capitol Police, Sergeant at Arms, & support staff are keeping us safe and maintaining operations. Lunch is a small token of gratitude to thank them for their tireless work while missing paychecks.

House Republicans’ refusal to end their vacation is a lot scarier than Fiona’s s’mores Halloween costume. 🎃👻

Glad to see Colorado fighting back with a lawsuit against the Trump administration withholding contingency SNAP funding. Trump and Ag Secretary Rollins must immediately release the funding to prevent an interruption of benefits for the 600,000 Coloradans who rely on SNAP each month.

Trump's shutdown is forcing 42 million Americans to lose access to SNAP benefits. Despite having the contingency funds available to maintain SNAP, Trump is actively refusing to provide those benefits. Colorado is stepping up, but families across the country will suffer because of his cruelty.

Thanks to Trump and House Republicans, Coloradans who receive their insurance through Connect for Health Colorado are going to see their premiums double. Trump said he had a “concept” of a plan, but the only action he’s taken has been to slash Medicaid and refuse to extend ACA premium support.

Thanks to everyone who attended my tele-town hall last night. As we continue to navigate this shutdown, I am committed to keeping you informed of our work to reopen the government and safeguard health care for all.

While Donald Trump is gutting the East Wing and buying private jets for his cabinet, Americans are getting slammed with skyrocketing insurance prices. It’s time for House Republicans to come back from their vacation so we can reopen the government and address the health care crisis they created.

Today, I joined @punchbowlnews.bsky.social to discuss efforts to advance commonsense health care policy—especially amid the shutdown. As the top Dem on the Health Subcommittee, I’ve spent my career fighting for health care reform.    Now, we need the GOP majority to actually join us in that effort.

Let's make one thing clear: we are heading into a health care crisis of the GOP’s making. 300,000 people in Colorado alone are going to see massive increases because Republicans in Congress refuse to negotiate with Democrats.

Trump is using the shutdown to decimate the federal government & leave hardworking Americans without jobs. In Colorado alone, nearly 200 Interior jobs will be cut, putting our public lands and the people who protect them at risk. When will he stop treating public servants like political pawns?

Japan’s historic election of its first woman Prime Minister has a special Colorado connection – Sanae Takaichi was a former intern of my predecessor Rep. Pat Schroeder, who was a champion for women & families throughout her career.

Great to join Colorado Legal Services last night and celebrate 100 years of CLS’s high-quality civil legal assistance to those who need it most. Colorado is stronger thanks to the tireless dedication of CLS staff, volunteers, and supporters.

Today, I joined CO Insurance Commissioner Conway & Connect for Health to sound the alarm on the insurance hikes hitting Coloradans this month. Wanting affordable care shouldn't be a partisan issue. It's time Republicans reopen the government & help us tackle this crisis with the urgency it demands.

The Republican shutdown means over 600,000 Coloradans might not get the SNAP benefits they need to feed themselves or their families. With food prices already surging, Trump & Congressional Republicans would rather let families go hungry than work with Democrats to reopen the government. Shameful.

Proud to join Coloradans at the No Kings rally in Denver to reject Trump’s autocracy. He’s co-opted academia, corporate America, and the Republican Party—but not our democracy. We must continue fighting to protect equal opportunity and health care for every American.

It’s been over 3 weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected — but Mike Johnson is still refusing to swear her in. Could it be because she’s the 218th signature needed to release the Epstein files? What's in those files anyway? 🤔

Colorado families & businesses depend on affordable, reliable energy. Yet the DOE’s decision to abruptly cancel $600 million in CO energy projects threatens jobs, raises costs, & undermines grid stability. My CO Democratic colleagues & I are demanding the answers that Coloradans deserve. ⬇️

Mike Johnson is keeping House Republicans home, but that won’t stop @housedemocrats.bsky.social from showing up to do our jobs.    My colleagues and I came back to D.C. this week, ready to reopen the government and prevent health care costs from soaring.

Trump has illegally canceled nearly $517 million for 34 Colorado projects—part of almost $28 billion frozen nationwide, mostly in Democratic-led states and districts. He’s using the government shutdown to punish millions of Americans, and everyone will suffer because of his corrupt actions.

It's been two weeks since Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the government. Meanwhile, House Republicans have fled D.C. Democrats and I are on duty in Washington, ready to reopen the government and take action to protect health care & lower costs for millions of Americans.

Trump is using the shutdown to destroy the nation's premier public health agency. Don’t be fooled – Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, & gutting public health was their plan all along. Congress must assert its Constitutional authority to stop these illegal & partisan actions.

Good on DIA for saying NO to Trump and Secretary Noem’s extreme partisan video. Using security checkpoints to score political points is illegal and has no place in our federal agencies. www.9news.com/article/news...

The release of the remaining hostages and prisoners is welcome news as we work towards an end of the conflict in the Middle East. Now, there must be a massive surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a coordinated effort to rebuild.

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the Indigenous communities that have shaped the identity of Colorado and our country. Today is not only a celebration of their culture and immense contributions but a reminder of our responsibility to uphold the promises made to tribal nations.

The mass firings announced today by Donald Trump & Russ Vought are illegal & yet another attack on those who keep our country running. Their recklessness threatens CO families & undermines our economy—and I’ll fight to protect the federal workers who’ve dedicated their lives to serving our nation.

Donald Trump is corruptly weaponizing the Justice Department to go after his political enemies. The indictment of Letitia James is another step towards authoritarianism, and his base is cheering it on. This is a dark path our country is on, and it must stop.

Congratulations to Rent-A-Theme Entertainment in Denver for being recognized as one of America's top 100 small businesses by the Chamber of Commerce. Denver’s entrepreneurs continue to make our city great and our residents proud!

Americans see through RFK Jr.’s unscientific crusade. His reckless tirade erodes trust in our health institutions and puts more lives at risk. We must hold Donald Trump, RFK Jr., and their fact-free agenda accountable — and fight for a public health system rooted in science, not conspiracy.

The announced deal between Israel and Hamas is promising, and I hope it will lead to the end of this brutal conflict – with all the hostages released and massive humanitarian aid surged into Gaza. There is much work to do, but lasting peace in the region must be the goal.

Today, I met with federal workers to discuss how the GOP’s shutdown is hurting working families, as thousands across CO are furloughed or working without pay.   Their stories were a powerful reminder of what’s at stake—and why Republicans must come to the table to help us reopen the government.

Congressional Republicans didn't just shut down the government — they turned their backs on Americans’ health care. Here in Colorado, community health centers that serve low-income families are running out of federal funding because of GOP inaction. This is what their chaos costs.