Press Releases
Gardner Votes to Support Our National Defense, Veterans, and Zika Fight
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner today released the below statement after a partisan minority blocked the advancement of the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act, which funds the DoD and the fight against ISIS, as well as the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which funds construction projects to house military personnel and their families, improve military base infrastructure, and veterans' benefits. Also, the Military Constructio… Continue Reading
09.01.16
Gardner Statement on Secret Iran Deal Exemptions
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released a statement following reports that the United States agreed "in secret" to grant Iran exemptions and create a loophole to solidify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ahead of its deadline. According to a report released by the Institute for Science and International Security, the exemptions would allow Iran to exceed the agreement's cap on the amount of uranium Iran is allow to possess at its nuclear plants. The report conc… Continue Reading
08.29.16
Gardner Announces FAA Grants for Rural Colorado Airports
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today Montrose Regional Airport and Colorado Plains Regional Airport in Akron will receive grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to a release from the Department of Transportation, Montrose Regional Airport will receive $224,349 to "fund the acquisition of 3.68 acres of land to enable the airport to control land use within the runway protection zone for Runway 13," and the Colorado Plains Regional Airport will rec… Continue Reading
08.26.16
Gardner Announces $7.6 Million for CO Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control $7,666,043 for its response to two fires. According to FEMA, the funds are "for fire suppression efforts taken as a result of FEMA-FM-5030-CO (East Peak Fire) and FEMA-FM-5031-CO (West Fork Fire Complex), and is authorized under Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Act." "I'm pleased FEMA is reimbursing Colorado for its ef… Continue Reading
08.24.16
Gardner Announces $5 Million Grant for Greeley-Weld County Airport
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today the Greeley-Weld County Airport will receive a $5,863,182 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for runway rehabilitation. "I'm pleased the Greeley-Weld County Airport will receive over $5 million for infrastructure improvements," said Gardner. "It's important the federal government provides the necessary resources to our local governments so they can best serve our communities, and I will continue to advocate for Co… Continue Reading
08.11.16
Gardner Announces $3.7 Million Grant for Denver International Airport
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today that Denver International Airport will receive a $3,731,487 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate taxiway lighting. "I'm pleased to announce Denver International Airport has been awarded over $3.7 million for infrastructure upgrades," said Gardner. "DIA services millions of passengers every year and serves as a gateway to Colorado and the West, and it is important the federal government provides the nec… Continue Reading
08.09.16
Gardner Announces $2.2 Million for CO Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control $2,203,499.96. According to FEMA, the funds are "for fire suppression efforts taken as a result of FEMA-FM-5027-CO (Colorado Black Forest Fire), and is authorized under Section 420 of the Robert T Stafford Act." "I'm pleased FEMA is reimbursing Colorado for the their response to the Colorado Black Forest Fire that occurred … Continue Reading
08.08.16
Gardner Continues Colorado Farm Tour on the Eastern Plains
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement following another successful day on his Second Annual Colorado Farm Tour. Last week, Gardner traveled the Western Slope and visited Craig, Meeker, New Castle, Palisade, Norwood, Dove Creek, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, and La Jara where he toured nine different farms and ranches. This week, Gardner continues his Farm Tour on the Eastern Plains. Today, he stopped in Otis, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, and Yuma, and wil… Continue Reading
08.05.16
Gardner Reacts to Gold King Mine Spill Anniversary, Announces EPA Reimbursements
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement marking the one year anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill and announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $161,000 to Colorado, $106,000 to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, $99,000 to La Plata County, $43,000 to San Juan County, and $43,000 to the City of Durango for costs related to response efforts following the spill: "One year ago today, the EPA released three million gallons of contamina… Continue Reading
08.03.16
Gardner Statement on North Korea Missile Launch
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the below statement following reports that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, including one that landed 155 miles off of the coast of Japan. "North Korea's latest missile launch is representative of its growing capabilities and determination to threaten our allies in the region," said Gardner. "The Administration has finally recognized its policy of 'strategic patience' toward North Korea allowed the maniac in Pyongyang to conti… Continue Reading
08.02.16
Gardner Begins Second Annual Colorado Farm Tour
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) began his annual Colorado Farm Tour on the Western Slope. On the first day of his Colorado Farm Tour, Gardner visited farms in Meeker, New Castle, Palisade, Norwood, Dove Creek, and Cortez. Gardner kicked off the tour last night in Craig with the Moffat County Farm Bureau. Today, he began the day in Meeker where he attended a community breakfast with the Rio Blanco Farm Bureau. He then headed to Garfield County where he stopped in New Castl… Continue Reading
07.26.16
Gardner Announces $15 Million TIGER Grant for North I-25 Expansion
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been awarded a $15 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve a 14-mile stretch of North I-25 between Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado. In April, Gardner, along with members of the Colorado delegation, sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in sup… Continue Reading
07.20.16
Gardner Announces $3.3 Million Grant for Grand Junction Airport
Washington, DC- Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today that Grand Junction Regional Airport, along with several other Colorado airports, will receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. Grand Junction Regional Airport will receive $3,300,000 to rehabilitate the East Terminal Apron; Sterling airport will receive $118,755; Wray Municipal Airport will receive $237,510 for airport improvements; and Holyoke Airport will receive $342,430 for taxiway construction. "I'm pleased Grand Ju… Continue Reading
07.15.16
Gardner Introduces Rural Economic Development Bill
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced the Rebuilding and Renewing Rural America Act, a broad legislative package that extends tax credits to rural communities and addresses excessive government regulation that affects rural America. The legislation is the product of more than 12 roundtables, which were attended by local officials and business owners, that Gardner organized in rural communities throughout Colorado to gather feedback on how to best address their challenges. "The… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Gardner Votes to Fund DoD, Military Construction, VA Benefits, and Zika Response
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement after a partisan minority blocked the advancement of the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act, which funds the DoD and the fight against ISIS, as well as the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which funds construction projects to house military personnel and their families, improve military base infrastructure, and veterans' benefits. The Military Constructi… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Senate Approves Resolution Celebrating Colorado’s 140th Anniversary
Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate approved a resolution, introduced by Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), celebrating Colorado's 140th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the many different facets of Colorado, including the more than 36,000 farms, 58 fourteeners, four National Parks, and countless world class ski resorts. "Colorado is steeped in rich history and traditions that extend back 140 years to the founding of our state," said Gardner. "Coloradans are proud of the state's four national park… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Gardner, Hatch Request Hearing on Gold King Mine Accountability Legislation
Washington, DC - Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today sent a letter to Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) requesting a hearing on the Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers (ACT), legislation they introduced in May following reports that Colorado counties were not being fully reimbursed for the costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill, which occurred on August 5, 2015 after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released million… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Senate Approves Gardner, Bennet Resolution Honoring Senator Bill Armstrong
Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate approved a resolution, introduced by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), honoring the life of Senator Bill Armstrong, former United States Senator from Colorado. Born in Fremont, Nebraska, Senator Armstrong dedicated his life to public service. He served in the United States Army National Guard in Colorado, and went on to be elected to the Colorado House of Representatives at age 25. Senator Armstrong later was elected to the Colorado Sen… Continue Reading
07.13.16
Gardner Chairs Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing on South China Sea Policy
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, today chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee hearing titled, "U.S. Policy Options in the South China Sea." Gardner questioned Admiral Dennis C. Blair, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, as well as the Honorable Kurt M. Campbell, former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs… Continue Reading
07.13.16
Gardner’s TSA Bill Included in Senate-Passed FAA Reauthorization
Washington, DC - Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) secured language in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation approved by the Senate that will fund the FAA through the next fiscal year, that will help ease security lines at Denver International Airport (DIA) and airports across the country. The legislation will now be sent to the President to be signed into law before the current FAA authorization expires on July 15th. A member of the Senate Commerce… Continue Reading
