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February 6, 2025

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which passed the Floor.

 

Currently, fentanyl and fentanyl analogues temporarily fall under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) due to a temporary scheduling order. The HALT Fentanyl Act will make the temporary scheduling order permanent. 

 


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February 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – As first reported by E&E News, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) sent a letter to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations requesting that Congressional leaders include conditions in any legislation responding to the recent California wildfires. 

 

Excerpts from the letter read: 

 


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January 29, 2025

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) has been appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to serve on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. In response, the Congressman has released the following statement: 

 

“The Air Force Academy develops future leaders in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force,” said Rep. Jeff Crank. “I am honored that Speaker Johnson has appointed me to serve on the Board of Visitors, and I look forward to working with the Board to advance the Academy’s continued success.”

 


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January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of the Fix Our Forests Act, which passed the House. In response, the Congressman has released the following statement: 

 

“Colorado Springs is no stranger to wildfires,” said Rep. Crank. “Pikes Peak is still recovering from the Hayman Fire which killed five firefighters, one civilian, and destroyed over 100 homes. The Fix our Forests Act will cut through environmental red tape to make it easier for forest managers to conduct fire prevention activities.”

 


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January 22, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) was appointed to serve on the Natural Resources Committee in the 119th Congress. In response, Congressman Crank has released the following statement:

 

“Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District is home to some of the nation’s most exquisite natural landscapes like Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods,” said Congressman Crank. “I look forward to working under Chairman Westerman’s leadership to help unleash American energy and promote conservation.”

 


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January 22, 2025

WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services announced their Subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) has been assigned to the following: 

 

  • The Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
  • The Subcommittee on Military Personnel
  • The Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation

 

In response, Congressman Crank has released the following statement: 

 


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January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON -  Today, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act passed the House Floor. After voting in favor of the bill, Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) released the following statement: 

“I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in protecting women’s sports,” said Congressman Crank. “It’s a shame that not one Democrat voted to keep biological men out of women’s sports. Today’s passage of H.R. 28 will ensure that women’s sports remain for women only.”

 

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January 13, 2025

WASHINGTON – During his first days in the 119th Congress, Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) has cosponsored multiple pieces of legislation, including:

 

  • H.J.Res. 12 – Term Limit Constitutional Amendment — Constitutional amendment to limit careers in the Senate to 2 terms and careers in the House of Representatives to 3 terms.

     


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January 9, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) has announced his senior staff in his Washington, DC, and Colorado Springs offices.

 

Brian Calabrese, Chief of Staff

Brian.Calabrese@mail.house.gov

 

Dale Anderson, Senior Advisor


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January 7, 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which passed out of the House. In response, the Congressman has released the following statement