[11][13], Boebert has said that she was raised in a Democratic household in a liberal area. I look forward to the selection process this year and cant wait to meet our districts applicants. Throughout the pandemic, we saw teachers' unions advocate for unscientific policies that hurt our childrens education for the sake of politics. We want to be able to go to schoolboard meetings and speak up without having the FBI label us domestic terrorists. Congratulations to Kylee Smith from Walsenburg, Colorado for winning the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Heres what we know. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her Democratic challenger Adam Frisch answered questions about rising inflation, the environment and education policy Wednesday in their final debate before. [179] In August 2021, after the Afghan government fell to the Taliban, Boebert tweeted, "the Taliban are the only people building back better", reusing Biden's "Build Back Better" campaign slogan. During her primary campaign, she voiced opposition to Colorado's recently enacted red flag law. Boebert called the metal detectors "just another political stunt by Speaker Pelosi". [211][212], Boebert opposes comprehensive sex education, abortion and federal funding of Planned Parenthood. But Republicans alone didn't send her to Congress", "Far-right conservatives see in Lauren Boebert the future of Colorado's GOP", "The emerging far-right 'no' caucus in the House", "What's the unifying force behind the House's far-right 'nay' caucus? [168] She has introduced a forest management bill, the Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act, which would attempt to prevent wildfires through several mitigation measures, such as removing trees killed by bark beetles, making it harder for groups to go to court to stop forest thinning, and requiring the United States Forest Service to harvest sixbillion board foot (14million cubic meters) of lumber annually. Unfortunately, Ilhan can't say the same thing. In her first term in Congress, Lauren Boebert rose to fame as a 'Maga' phenomenon. [23] In 2015, Boebert opened Putters restaurant on Rifle Creek Golf Course,[24] which she sold in December 2016. Congresswoman Boebert's office has hosted over 183 mobile office hours in every county in the District, helped over 1,753 people, and returned over $2,458,936.98 to constituents. [176], Boebert was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the authorization of military force against Iraq. [196], Boebert is a vocal opponent of face mask wearing[197][198] and argues that masks should be optional. When Democrats introduced funding for woke colleges, I introduced an amendment to prohibit tax dollars for this purpose. [35][36][16][37] Later that month, she opposed a measure banning guns in city-owned buildings at a meeting of the Aspen City Council. I had to make those connections, and really, I underreported a lot of stuff. [157] She later said the remark was made in jest. Lauren Boebert's education background explored Last year, Twitter was flooded with claims that Lauren Boebert had recieved her GED diploma (the equivalent of a high-school diploma, gained. [73], In August 2021, the FEC investigated the apparent use of more than $6,000 from Boebert's 2022 reelection campaign funds for her personal expenses. [65] Mitsch Bush outraised Boebert, with $4.2 million for her and nearly $4 million spent by Democratic operatives, as opposed to Boebert's $2.4 million raised and more than $5 million spent by the Republicans, but Boebert won the election, 51.27% to 45.41%. [58], Boebert was the first primary challenger to defeat a sitting U.S. representative in Colorado in 48 years, since Democratic Representative Wayne Aspinall lost to Alan Merson. [174], Boebert was one of 14 House Republicans, most of them members of the Freedom Caucus, to vote against a measure condemning the Myanmar coup d'tat that passed overwhelmingly. And if I could redo last night, I would absolutely do it again.. [221][222], Boebert, who became a born-again Christian in 2009,[19] and her husband Jayson live in Silt, Colorado. 2:32. [89], In a debate with Democratic nominee Adam Frisch on September 11, 2022, Boebert took credit for bills she had voted against, did not cross-examine Frisch, proposed more oil and gas development to respond to climate change, and kept attacking House speaker Nancy Pelosi. I am always amazed to see the student artwork hanging in the Cannon tunnel as I walk from my office to the House Floor for votes. The margin was so close it triggered an automatic recount. Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert announced the names of the 15 highly-motivated, patriotic, and intelligent students she nominated to attend the U.S. service academies. [166] During her tenure in Congress, she was one of two representatives (the other was Marjorie Taylor Greene) to vote against the TRANSPLANT Act, which reauthorized the National Marrow Donor Program through 2026, citing concern over the addition of the program to the national debt as it had not received a Congressional Budget Office evaluation. [17], In 2013, Boebert and her husband opened Shooters Grill in Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. As a mom raising four boys, I understand that families across this country want the best education possible for their children and want to have a say in education matters. [145] During a March 15, 2021, town hall in Montrose, Colorado, advertised only to local Republicans who were asked to not disclose it publicly, she was asked when Hillary Clinton and other former officials would be arrested, a recurring theme of QAnon. It's not in the Constitution. What makes Kylees talent even more impressive is that she is a homeschooled student, and her artistic talent is mostly self-taught. Last year I had the privilege of nominating 15 of some of the Third Districts best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies. In addition, a month before her first primary election in 2020, she went to get her GED (General Educational Development) certificate. [77] She has equated the behavior of some of the rioters that participated in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests following the murder of George Floyd to those who attacked the Capitol. Deputies reported she "encouraged people arrested for underage drinking to break free and repeatedly said she had 'friends at Fox News' who would report on her subsequent 'illegal arrest'". One size does not fit all when it comes to education and our nation's youth, and education matters are best handled at the state, local, and family levels. [217] Experts said her statement is contrary to the Constitution's Establishment Clause. [112] During a town hall in March, Boebert appeared to defend the January 6 attackers on the Capitol, saying, "We already see in Washington, D.C. You can't petition your government. Boebert's views are broadly considered to be far-right, though she rejects the label. "[155] The Denver Post apologized on Boebert's behalf for her remarks, saying that it was embarrassing that a Colorado representative engaged in such behavior. Boebert urged people to dismiss comments about the outlet's unreliability and said the information came from "very good sources". "[70] In late February 2021, Boebert's campaign updated its campaign finance filing, reclassifying $3,053 claimed for mileage to "hotels", and $867 claimed for mileage to Uber rides, thus claiming a mileage of around 30,000 miles. Last year, Twitter was flooded with claims that Lauren Boebert had recieved her GED diploma (the equivalent of a high-school diploma, gained by passing General Educational Development tests) just months before being elected to Congress. [42][43], In December 2019, Boebert launched her bid to represent Colorado's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, beginning with a challenge to five-term incumbent Scott Tipton in the Republican primary. Boebert later apologized "to anyone in the Muslim community I offended with my comment about Representative Omar". Our current education system is in a sad state of affairs. [203] In response, the Campaign for Accountability, an ethics watchdog group, filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics and requested an investigation into Boebert and the other lawmakers. ", "Just How Unqualified Is Lauren Boebert, Really? [132], Boebert opposes the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would elect the president by popular vote. [45] She accused the incumbent of supporting amnesty for undocumented immigrants by voting for H.R. At another CPAC event, Boebert said she wants to cut funding for " comprehensive sex ed ", stating it shouldn't be taught to "any student in a public school". [202], In late February 2021, Boebert and a dozen other Republican House members skipped votes and enlisted others to vote for them, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while actually attending the Conservative Political Action Conference, which was held at the same time as their absences. [96], Observers describe Boebert as far-right;[3] she rejects the label. The 34-year-old. [101][102], In September 2021, Boebert submitted a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden and another to impeach Vice President Kamala Harris over the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan. Boebert aimed to portray him as corrupt, in particular by alleging that he used his powers as a state legislator to pass laws legalizing hemp, which Coram grows (state voters approved the amendment legalizing marijuana in 2012), and tried to depict him as not Republican enough. I was a great student. March 14, 2022 at 5:03pm. A rising figure in conservative Republican circles, Boebert. [90][91] Boebert defeated Frisch by a small margin in a closer than expected race. When Biden unilaterally forgave student loans in a last-ditch election year bribe, I stood up for people who worked hard to pay off their student loans or chose a different career path that did not require student debt. [68] CPR News calculated that it was plausible that Boebert had driven 30,000 miles based on her visits to 129 events. [78], Boebert supporters failed to throw Coram off the ballot for allegedly not having collected enough signatures. [66] According to the Atlas of the 2020 Elections, Boebert was able to command strong support in the traditionally conservative areas of the Western Slope of Colorado and the San Luis Valley while retaining enough Republican votes in liberal-leaning Pueblo and other Democratic areas. [166] In February 2021, Boebert proposed a bill to ban executive moratoriums on oil and gas leases and permits on some federal lands. [63][64], In late July, Boebert was considered the front-runner. Her senior year of high school, she earned an opportunity to serve as an assistant manager at her local McDonalds. I look forward to nominating another phenomenal group of students this year as well, and I hope that interested high school students and their families will tune into this virtual information session to learn more about serving our country and these higher education opportunities. Her spokesman later said that she had not been carrying a gun during the walk. [142], In February 2023, after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives mandated that gun owners register any firearms that use "stabilizing braces", Boebert said the mandate violated the separation of powers. A bipartisan group of political operatives spanning the ideological spectrum from former members of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus to a Democrat who challenged Representative Marjorie Taylor. The next generation of rising military leaders are public servants that care about America. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office Releases April Staff Mobile Office Hours. [12][14] Records at the Colorado secretary of state's office show that her mother was registered to vote in Colorado as a Republican from 2001 to 2013 and as a Democrat from 2015 to 2020. [18], Boebert promotes the ideals of Christian nationalism. I had great grades. WASHINGTON ( The Borowitz Report )Representative Lauren Boebert blasted President Biden's student-loan-forgiveness program, claiming that it would lead to "rampant . The legislation would establish a wage floor for the high-skill H-1B visa program, thereby significantly reducing employer dependence on the program. Speaking as a mother of four boys, enough is enough. Today members of the 118th Congress. I have cosponsored numerous pieces of legislation to protect our children from critical race theory and woke gender propaganda being taught in our schools. [73] As of 2021, Colorado classified Boebert Consulting as a delinquent company due to the lack of filings or registered agent with the state. Congresswoman Boebert was the proud owner of Shooter's Grill, a Second Amendment and Western-themed restaurant in Rifle, Colorado where staff open-carried. [95], As of January 29, 2022, she had introduced 17 bills and seven resolutions, none of which passed committee. A member of the Republican Party, Boebert is known for her gun rights advocacy, in particular after a confrontation with Beto O'Rourke over policy on semi-automatic rifles. [39], Boebert was an organizer of the December 2019 "We Will Not Comply!" "[165] She declared support for uranium extraction and the generation of nuclear power, touting it as the "cleanest form of energy". [201] Boebert received a $500 fine for violating the mask mandate on Congress's premises. If you are a high school student or if you know a high school student interested in the, Congressionally Directed Spending Requests, Congresswoman Boebert Announces Colorados Third Districts 2023 Congressional Art Competition, Two Boebert Amendments to Provide Parents a Say in Education Matters Pass the House, Congresswoman Lauren Boeberts Office to Participate in U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Session, Congresswoman Boebert Leads Letter to Biden Opposing Unconstitutional Student Loan Wealth Redistribution, Rep. Boebert Announces that the Application Process for a Nomination to a U.S. Service Academy is Now Open, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner: High School Sophomore Kylee Smith from Walsenburg, Colorado, Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Womens 500-Yard Freestyle, Boebert Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for the Class of 2026. In rural Colorado, we know the importance of school-to-career programs, which I why I introduced an. Lauren Boebert only won 51 percent of the vote in 2020, and she did not even win her home county, which is very rare. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, saying that the act had a provision that led to citizenship and provided funding for housing for undocumented farm workers. [177][178] She also voted against the bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan while also reducing some application requirements that caused long application backlogs; the bill passed the House, 40716. She made the difficult decision to drop out of school to help put food on her family's table, realizing she could provide better for herself than the government ever could. [26], Boebert says her first job at a McDonald's restaurant changed her views about whether government assistance is necessary. When Bidens Department of Justice labeled parents domestic terrorists, I stepped in to demand accountability. From getting I-70 re-opened to delivering for local communities, Rep. Boebert is working hard for Colorado and getting things done. One of the bills, the Access to Baby Formula Act, makes it easier for low-income families to continue buying formula with vouchers; the other allows the government to invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up production. She Says She Reimbursed The Money", "Lauren Boebert vows to stay her course as she seeks another term in Congress", "Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert", "Fact check: Democratic group makes multiple false claims in its dramatic allegations about Lauren Boebert's past", "Rep. Lauren Boebert has yet to file defamation suit over claims by American Muckrakers PAC", "Who is David Wheeler? border wall and opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants living in the US;[36] she introduced two bills to that effect: one that would codify Trump's immigration policies into law and one that would annul executive orders and internal policies that enable or assist asylum and immigration procedures. She advocates for an isolationist foreign policy, but supports closer ties with Israel for religious reasons. Awww, the right wing troll is still trying to deflect off of Homophobic, uneducated Boebert, first onto Harris, and now arguing and subtly defending Ted Cruz. [12], After leaving high school, Boebert took a job as an assistant manager at a McDonald's in Rifle. "[184][216] Boebert's office asserted she was not expressing support of Christian theocracy. [45][46][47] Seth Masket, a political science professor at the University of Denver, suggested that Boebert wanted to motivate Republican voters to participate in the primary during a slow election cycle by stirring up their anger at Ocasio-Cortez and others. It is a privilege to represent you and fight each and every day on your behalf. [26][72] The company told The Daily Beast that Jayson was a contracted shift worker for the company who was not paid directly but through another company, Boebert Consulting. "I went to my high school," she said. The majority of student loan debt is owed by the 14.3% of Americans who went to graduate schoolbut no worriesnow, every American, whether they went to college or not, owes $2000 in student loans to be paid for in taxes. Good luck! A self-described born-again Christian, Boebert has said that she is "tired of this separation of church and state junk" and argued for greater church power and influence in government decision-making. [28] In mid-May 2020, during the pandemic, she violated the state's stay-at-home order by reopening Shooters Grill for dine-in service,[29] for which she received a cease and desist order from Garfield County, with which she refused to comply. "[143], Boebert sponsored H.R. [88][83] Boebert won the primary with almost 66% of the vote. [182][183], Boebert supports the construction of a MexicoU.S. [34], In September 2019, Boebert made national headlines when she confronted Beto O'Rourke, a candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, at an Aurora town hall meeting over his proposal for a buy-back program and a ban on assault-style rifles like AR-15s. The government is not supposed to direct the church. [11][12] She dropped out of high school during her senior year in 2004 when she had a baby. Snopes then quotes the rep: I went to my high school. During the State of the Union address this week, Lauren Boebert interrupted Biden as he talked about the death of his son. [153][151] Omar responded that the story was invented and that "Anti-Muslim bigotry isnt funny and shouldnt be normalized". She never formally continued her education after that. [59] Tipton conceded defeat on election night and Trump congratulated Boebert in a tweet. At around this time, Jayson Steven Boebert pleaded guilty to charges of " public indecency and lewd. She's compared gender-affirming medical care to mutilation, vilified. When leftists allowed a man to dominate in womens sports, I stood up for female athletes being left behind. She added: "Alcohol, tobacco and firearms. And I am tired of this separation of church and state junk. Press Release. [167] Conversely, Boebert opposes sustainable energy initiatives because she considers green energy unreliable and believes that decreasing the extraction of fossil fuels in her district will "regulate our communities into poverty". [189], Boebert opposes mitigation policies seeking to reduce COVID-19's spread. [204], In June 2022, Boebert introduced a bill that would classify the opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. [126] Boebert said she intended to introduce a bill that would end financing of legal aid for immigrants. Constitution. On February 13, 2017, she was arrested and booked in Garfield County Jail for failure to appear in court on these charges. [52] But after winning the Republican primary, Boebert denied following QAnon and endorsing conspiracy theories, instead saying she wanted to uphold "freedom and the Constitution of the United States of America". From 2013 to 2022, she owned Shooters Grill, a restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, where staff members were encouraged to carry firearms openly. Prior to her 2020 victory, Boebert had never held public office. The Denver Post reported in early February 2021 that three ethics experts said that the high figure was suspicious. [4][5][6][7] She opposes transitioning to green energy, COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates, abortion, sex education, gender affirmation surgery for minors, and non-heterosexual marriage. [32] By late May, with the state allowing restaurants to reopen at 50% capacity, the county dropped its temporary restraining order. rally opposing Colorado's red flag law, which allows guns to be taken from people deemed a threat. School choice helps change this trajectory by allowing parents to place their children in a school that works for their unique needs. They're slated to be at CPAC", "First on CNN: Watchdog group requests investigation into 13 GOP lawmakers for misusing proxy voting", "Boebert introduces measure to classify fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction", "Lauren Boebert pushes to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction", "Boebert's stance on Equality Act raises concern among LGBTQ in her district", "Lauren Boebert criticised for calling Equality Act 'supremacy of gays', "Lauren Boebert compares trans healthcare to grafting "aborted babies to lab rats", "What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country", "Lauren Boebert is part of a dangerous religious movement that threatens democracy, experts say", "Rep. Lauren Boebert said humanity is in its 'last days' and Christians should 'rise up,' invoking Christian nationalist imagery that's linked to violence", "The Christian Right is winning cultural battles while public opinion disagrees", "Boebert, court decisions ignite debate over church and state", "PolitiFact - Lauren Boebert wrong on Founding Fathers' intent, experts say", "GOP Rep. Boebert: 'I'm tired of this separation of church and state junk', "Boebert tells Republican dinner guests they're part of 'second coming of Jesus', "Silt couple discovers that childbirth can be one wild ride", "Lauren Boebert's husband did jail time for "lewd exposure" in a bowling alley. The same outlet shares the congresswoman completed a four-course review to earn her GED. [218][219][220], In late 2022, Boebert told two audiences, "we are in the last of the last days", and that they would have a role in "ushering in the second coming of Jesus".
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