You likely haven’t heard the word ‘bipartisanship’ used much lately when it comes to news out of Washington D.C. Republicans control the presidency and both chambers of Congress – and they’re making big policy moves.
But Democratic Congressman Jason Crow still sees value in members of the two parties working together. Crow represents Colorado’s 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes Aurora and parts of the Denver metro area.
He has served for six years on the – a group of Republican and Democratic military veterans in the House – and recently wrapped up a two-year term as the group’s co-chair.
Rep. Crow spoke with Erin O’Toole to share what he sees happening in Washington – and why he thinks the veterans caucus is an important group in Congress, particularly in this moment.
Looking for more In The NoCo interviews with Colorado lawmakers? We recently spoke with Rep. Brittany Pettersen about her effort to change strict in-person voting rules for new parents in Congress.
And State Rep. Kyle Brown talked with us about how legislators are working to keep homeowner’s insurance viable in Colorado, despite the growing risk from natural disasters.