My condolences to the Bush family. President H.W. Bush had a love for the country that extended far beyond his presidency.
America’s future success, economic prosperity, and domestic security are contingent on our leadership in science and technology. With institutions like the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, the National Institute
Internet Freedom As an entrepreneur and creator of several successful Internet start-ups, Jared has long been an ardent supporter of an open and free Internet. The Internet has proven to be one of, if not the, most important innovations of our lifetimes. Therefore, it is imperative that Internet freedoms Americans enjoy today misguide government or private sector censorship. Oppressive regimes across the globe have attempted to censor the Internet and muzzle free speech, while others seek to control the Internet for economic purposes. This is why it is the responsibility of Congress to ensure access to a free and open Internet for all Americans. Jared has been instrumental in stopping legislation like SOPA and PIPA that sought to introduce heavy-handed government censorship into the Internet. He is also a leader in Congress in calling for an end to privacy abuses carried out under the guise of national security that Science Addressing the challenges of climate change is a priority for this Congress and a pillar of Jared's legislative agenda. As Vice Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), a focused, action-based caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jared is urging his colleagues in Congress to support progress on this issue, not only in our To ensure our children’s future, we need to ensure that our next generation of scientists is getting the training they need to be leaders in their field. Jared is working for education reforms, ensuring that every classroom has a skilled, well-credentialed science teacher. We know that science learning happens both in and outside the classroom, which is why Jared supports Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) training programs in our parks and museums. A lifelong love of learning, particularly for those who are underrepresented in the science fields, begins with a personal connection. Science is a factor of health care policy, as well, and Jared supports research that allows us all to live longer, healthier lives. Technology The researchers at facilities, such as the National Renewable Energy Research Lab in Jefferson County Colorado do our country no good if their results sit on a shelf. Jared uses his private-sector experience to find ways to promote new technologies and encourage the private sector, in turn creating jobs that produce efficient vehicles appliances and fuels that will give us clean power and energy independence. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Jared launched the bipartisan House Caucus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to promote legislation that will help new and small businesses grow and create jobs to put America back to work. The Caucus is educating Congress on the importance of innovation and the prominent role start-up companies play in job creation. To grow a sustainable 21st-century economy, it is imperative that Congress does everything it can to support the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation. |