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How often we called Gabe Evans's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
75/100
What they said
Apr 16, 2026
The release advocates for the CERTAIN Act, which streamlines federal environmental and energy permitting processes, reduces review timelines, strengthens agency coordination, and protects issued permits from revocation, framed as necessary to accelerate energy infrastructure development and lower costs.
The statement advocates for the CERTAIN Act, which broadly streamlines federal permitting across all energy projects, reduces timelines, strengthens agency coordination, and protects permits from revocation. The bill voted on is narrower—it expedites NEPA review specifically for natural gas pipelines and LNG terminals under FERC's lead coordination. The rep's YES vote aligns directionally with the statement's goal of accelerating energy infrastructure permitting and reducing review delays. However, the bill addresses a specific subset of energy projects (fossil fuel pipelines/LNG) rather than the tech-neutral, all-energy-types approach the statement emphasizes, creating some granularity mismatch.
The release advocates for the CERTAIN Act, which streamlines federal environmental and energy permitting processes, reduces review timelines, strengthens agency coordination, and protects issued permits from revocation, framed as necessary to accelerate energy infrastructure development and lower costs.
The statement advocates for streamlined federal permitting across all energy infrastructure types, reduced environmental review timelines, and protection of issued permits. The HEATS Act exempts specific geothermal activities from federal drilling permits and environmental/historic review requirements, which aligns directionally with the permitting streamlining goal. However, the statement emphasizes a comprehensive, tech-neutral permitting overhaul with stronger agency coordination and accountability, while the HEATS Act is a narrow categorical exemption for geothermal on nonfederal lands. The rep's yes vote is consistent with the general permitting-acceleration objective, but the bill addresses a specific subset rather than the sweeping system reform described in the statement.
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
65/100
What they said
Apr 16, 2026
The release advocates for the CERTAIN Act, which streamlines federal environmental and energy permitting processes, reduces review timelines, strengthens agency coordination, and protects issued permits from revocation, framed as necessary to accelerate energy infrastructure development and lower costs.
Voted Yea on A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Both the statement and bill address federal permitting and energy infrastructure development, and the rep voted yes on the bill. The CERTAIN Act statement emphasizes streamlining permitting timelines, protecting issued permits from revocation, and reducing delays to accelerate energy projects. The hydropower bill extends construction deadlines for licensed projects, which aligns with the goal of reducing permitting-related delays and providing developers certainty. However, the bill addresses a narrow, specific provision (hydropower license extension deadlines) rather than the comprehensive permitting overhaul the statement describes. The rep's yes vote is directionally consistent with the statement's pro-infrastructure, pro-certainty framing, but the bill does not substantively implement the CERTAIN Act's core reforms.
Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.
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Civilian ownership of AR-15-style rifles should be restricted.
Passage votes where Gabe Evans broke ranks with ≥75% of Republicans. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
Congressman Gabe Evans Helps Secure Over $11.5 Million for Critical Road Safety Improvements in Adams and Weld Counties
Position: The release announces $11.5 million in federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding for roadway safety improvements in Adams and Weld counties and states the congressman's support for addressing dangerous roadway conditions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $11,507,222 in federal funding for critical roadway safetyimprovements in Adams and Weld counties through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SSR4A) grant program.
The funding will support projects aimed at reducing traffic fatalities, preventing serious injuries, andimproving roadway safety for families, commuters, and businesses across Northern Colorado.
Congressman Evans previously submitted a letter of support to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, emphasizing the urgent need to address dangerous roadway conditions and prevent serious andfatal crashes.
“As a former police officer, I've responded to too many devastating car crashes and have seen firshand the impact they have on families and communities. Every Coloradan deserves to make it home safely, whether they're driving to work, taking their kids to school, or traveling on our rural roads. I'm proud to help secure more than $11.5 million for Adams andWeld counties to fix dangerous intersections, improve road conditions, and prevent future tragedies before they happen. These investments will make a meaningful difference for the hardworking families and communities I represent, and I'll continue fighting to bring criticalinfrastructure funding to Northern Colorado.” –– Congreessman Gabe Evans
Weld County will receive $9,629,696 for the Protecting Lives on Weld County Roads: A Community Centered Safety Initiative, which will fund 14 roadway safety projects across approximately 5.4 miles of county-maintained roads and high-risk intersections.
The projects will address dangerous roadway conditions through improvements including shoulder widening, guardrails, rumble strips, enhanced signage, curve realignment, and other measures designed to reduce the risk of serious collisions.
Between 2014 and 2023, Weld County recorded 434 fatal crashes and 1,394 serious injury crashes. The 14 project locations experienced 167 crashes during their respective analysis periods, including 11 fatal crashes and 26 crashes resulting in fatalities or serious injuries.
In his letter to Secretary Duffy, Congressman Evans emphasized the importance of improving safetyalong Weld County's rural roadways, where high-speed traffic and dangerous road conditions have contributed to serious and fatal collisions.
“The funds awarded to Weld County will save lives, thanks to the work of CongressmanEvans. Receiving these grant dollars means the county can more readily begin implementing improvements to our roads and intersections, and we can continue to enhance safetymeasures for the traveling public. This is a great example of government entities working together for the residents they serve.” –– Weld County Commissioner Kevin Ross.
Adams County will receive $1,877,526 for the Dynamic All-Red Safety Project: Smart Detection forCrash Prevention, which will install advanced traffic signal technology designed to reduce crashes caused by drivers running red lights.
The project will improve safety at 40 signalized intersections, including 24 intersections along Washington Street and Pecos Street in unincorporated Adams County and 16 intersections inAurora.
The technology will detect potentially dangerous situations and automatically extend the period when all traffic signals remain red, helping prevent collisions at high-risk intersections.
Between 2019 and 2023, Adams County recorded 305 fatal crashes, 12% of which were caused by drivers running red lights. The intersections selected for this project have experienced four fatalities and 69 serious injuries, underscoring the importance of these targeted safety improvements.
“It is Adams County’s top priority to keep our community safe and healthy. This grant will help us take meaningful action to prevent red light crashes. We are incredibly grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for recognizing that need in our community and to Congressman Evans for his advocacy. We look forward to working alongside our partners at the City of Aurora to keep our intersections safer and as a result, to saving lives.” –– Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners
The improvements will protect drivers, reduce severe crashes, and support safer travel along roadways used by local families, commuters, and freight transportation.
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Congress
Public Safety
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Resolution Standing Up for American Farmers and Ranchers
Position: The release supports domestic livestock agriculture and opposes government mandates and regulations it says increase food costs and burden farmers and ranchers, including the Denver measure to shut down livestock processing facilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gabe Evans introduced a pro-animal agriculture resolution to stand united with America’s livestock producers and recognize the critical role animal agriculture plays in feeding Coloradan families, supporting rural communities and local economies.
The resolution comes as farmers and ranchers across the country face rising input costs, prolonged drought periods, extreme weather conditions, workforce shortages, livestock disease outbreaks, and growing regulatory pressure. It pushes back against government mandates that limit consumer choice, increase food costs, and threaten the livelihoods of those who make American animal agriculture possible.
“In Colorado, agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s a way of life. Unfortunately, radical activists and politicians have spent years attacking animal agriculture with burdensome regulations and proposals that threaten small family farms, kill jobs, and drive up food costs at the grocery store. We saw it firsthand in Colorado when activists tried to shut down Superior Farms—Denver’s only livestock processing industry at the time—but was overwhelmingly rejected by Coloradans. My resolution sends a simple message: Cut red tape to support domestic livestock agriculture and protect consumer choice. I am proud to represent Colorado’s farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly every day to raise livestock, and I’m grateful for the essential products they provide to families across the state and nation. ” –– Congressman Gabe Evans
The resolution specifically highlights the importance of a strong domestic livestock industry in reducing U.S. reliance on foreign food production and strengthening our food security. It also recognizes that approximately 97% of U.S. farms are operated by families and that they collectively account for 85% of the total agricultural production value.
This resolution is endorsed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Producers Council, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Pork Producers Council, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Weld County Farm Bureau, Colorado Livestock Marketing Association, Colorado Egg Producers, National Chicken Council, American Sheep Industry Association, and Meat Institute.
BACKGROUND:
Animal agriculture is a critical part of America’s food supply, rural economy, and agricultural heritage. In 2024, radical activists created a ballot measure to permanently shut down livestock processing facilities in the city boundaries.While Denver voters rejected the measure by a wide margin, proposals such as Denver Initiated Ordinance 309 unfairly targets farmers and ranchers by imposing costly mandates, closing off markets, or confiscating agriculture operations.
Permanent closures of small to mid-sized farms would devastate our local and national economies, which is why this resolution:
Recognizes and thanks American agriculture workers involved in raising, processing, packaging, distributing, selling, and transporting animal agriculture products.
Supports greater access to nutrient-dense animal products, particularly for vulnerable populations including mothers, infants, and seniors.
Denounces government mandates that restrict consumer choice and increase food costs in pursuit of ideological policies.
Calls on federal, state, and local governments to suspend unreasonable regulatory mandates on livestock production that harm American agriculture workers.
Commits to advancing policies that prioritize the economic welfare and well-being of American farmers and ranchers.
H.Res. 1598 was introduced with Representatives Jeff Crank (CO-05), Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Daniel Webster (FL-11), and Randy Fine (FL-06) as original cosponsors.
Issues:
Agriculture and Production
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces More Beef, Lower Prices Act to Rebuild America’s Cattle Herd
Position: Rep. Gabe Evans supports the More Beef, Lower Prices Act, which would amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to include bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle in USDA Livestock Risk Protection programs beginning in crop year 2027 to help rebuild the domestic cattle herd and address beef prices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gabe Evans introduced the More Beef, Lower Prices Act to give American cattle producers additional tools to rebuild the domestic herd, strengthen the U.S. beef supply, and address high beef prices for families across Colorado and the nation.
America’s cattle herd sits at a historical low. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States had 86.2 million cattle and calves as of January 1, 2026 - the lowest supply in 75 years. This decline does not just endanger our nation’s food security, but a low cattle supply makes American producers vulnerable to volatile markets. Our beef producers need more options, not constraint.
The More Beef, Lower Prices Act will amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to expressly include bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) programs beginning in crop year 2027. Expanding these widely-utilized risk-management tools will deliver certainty to producers as they plan the long-term investments necessary to maintain and rebuild America’s domestic cattle herd.
“Colorado ranchers raise the highest-quality beef in the world, but rebuilding a cattle herd takes years, significant investment, and a willingness to take on tremendous risk. I’ve heard directly from producers across Colorado’s Eighth District that they need better tools to lower risks on those important investments. That’s exactly why I introduced the More Beef, Lower Prices Act. Instead of becoming dependent on foreign beef, we should be giving American ranchers better tools to raise more cattle right here at home. This bill grows the domestic supply of high-quality American beef, strengthening America’s food security, stabilizing food costs, and supporting our rural communities.”–– Congressman Gabe Evans
The legislation is supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
BACKGROUND:
Livestock producers operate in a market where rebuilding a herd requires significant upfront investment and years of planning. Replacement heifers and other breeding cattle are particularly important to expanding future cattle supplies because producers must retain and invest in animals today before additional calves can reach the market.
Federal livestock insurance programs provide producers with tools to protect against unexpected declines in market prices. USDA’s LRP program is one such tool, widely utilized by livestock producers to protect against risks.
The Trump Administration has also recognized the importance of expanding risk-management tools to help rebuild America’s cattle herd. In August, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA’s Ranchers First Initiative, which includes a new Beef Retention and National Development (BRAND) endorsement for LRP. The new tool is designed to help producers manage the financial risk of retaining heifers for breeding rather than sending them to market, supporting efforts to rebuild the domestic herd.
The More Beef, Lower Prices Act builds on this same principle by strengthening federal livestock risk-management policy and requiring bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle to be included under the Federal Crop Insurance Act’s livestock pilot program beginning with crop year 2027.
By expanding access to risk-management protections, the legislation is designed to give cattle producers greater confidence to invest in their operations and support rebuilding the domestic herd.
The legislation would:
Support American cattle producers by expanding federal livestock risk-management protections to bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle.
Help rebuild the U.S. domestic cattle supply by providing producers with additional tools to manage the financial risks associated with cattle production.
Support long-term affordability for consumers by addressing supply constraints through increased domestic production rather than greater reliance on foreign beef.
Issues:
Agriculture and Production
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces STOP Medicaid Fraud Act to Crack Down on Medicaid Fraud
Position: The release supports the STOP Medicaid Fraud Act, which would require states to electronically verify that Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transportation and applied behavior analysis services were provided, beginning January 1, 2027, with exemptions for states already using qualifying systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gabe Evans introduced the Strengthening Tools of Oversight to Prevent (STOP) Medicaid Fraud Act, legislation to protect taxpayers and America’s most vulnerable by helping stop fraudulent payments before taxpayer dollars are lost, and resources are no longer available to those who need them.
The legislation requires states to electronically verify that Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services were actually provided before taxpayers foot the bill. Beginning January 1, 2027, states would be required to use electronic verification systems for these services. States that already have qualifying systems in place would be exempt as long as they continue using them.
The legislation comes as Colorado faces mounting concerns over Medicaid spending, fraud, improper payments, and oversight.
“For years, blue states like Colorado have allowed scammers and criminals to exploit millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded Medicaid programs like non-emergency transport and autism therapy, turning a blind eye to the fraud and abuse overwhelming the system. Healthcare is vital, and we must protect these programs to ensure our neighbors who need them the most have timely and reliable access. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Strengthening Tools of Oversight to Prevent (STOP) Medicaid Fraud Act, to eliminate the inexcusable fraud in the system, and force irresponsible state governments to put our nation’s most vulnerable first.”— Congressman Gabe Evans
A new House Energy and Commerce Committee investigation into Medicare and Medicaid fraud identified both ABA services and NEMT as Medicaid programs experiencing high rates of fraud. The investigation found that states are not using their auditing and investigative authorities to their fullest potential and concluded that preventative “detect and prevent” strategies are more effective than attempting to recover taxpayer dollars after they have already been improperly paid.
The Committee’s investigation also raised specific concerns about Colorado. The report found that Colorado has not broadly invested in auditing Medicaid provider types on a programmatic level despite the state’s history of problems involving fraud and improper payments in NEMT. The Committee called on Colorado to improve its Medicaid auditing process and increase its focus on fraud investigations based on broader program trends.
The STOP Medicaid Fraud Act targets two areas where Colorado has already experienced serious problems:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): A federal audit found that Colorado's Medicaid program made at least $78 million in improper payments for ABA services. Concerns surrounding Colorado's ABA system have also included a lack of oversight and complaints involving treatment facilities serving children with autism.
The Energy and Commerce investigation found broader warning signs surrounding ABA nationwide. Between 2021 and 2025, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving ABA therapy increased 200 percent, while Medicaid spending on the service increased 421 percent. Federal reviews, including one in Colorado, found patterns of improper ABA payments involving services that were not covered, lacked proper documentation, or in some cases were billed by providers without the proper credentials.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT): Federal prosecutors have charged Colorado transportation business owners in cases alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent Medicaid billing. Allegations included billing Medicaid for rides that never occurred, trips without corresponding medical appointments, and, in one case, $165,000 in rides billed after the Medicaid beneficiary had died.
These problems come as Colorado's Medicaid program faces a broader spending crisis. The program finished the 2025-26 fiscal year approximately $157.9 million over budget and is currently projected to exceed its budget by approximately $443 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
BACKROUND:
The STOP Medicaid Fraud Act expands the use of electronic verification to Medicaid-funded NEMT and ABA services. Electronic verification is designed to confirm that services taxpayers are billed for were actually provided.
Under the legislation:
Beginning January 1, 2027, states must electronically verify Medicaid-funded NEMT and ABA services.
States already using a qualifying electronic verification system may continue using their existing system.
If CMS determines a state is not complying, the state must submit a corrective action plan within 90 days and come into compliance within one year of receiving notice.
The legislation follows the Energy and Commerce Committee's recommendation that states strengthen Medicaid provider verification and improve efforts to identify and recover improper payments. The Committee found that health care fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars annually and warned that every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar unavailable to provide care to patients who need it.
Issues:
Healthcare
Public Safety
Health
Rep. Evans’ Celebrates the Passage of the Bipartisan FIRE/WEPA Act through the Senate
Position: The release supports the bipartisan FIRE/WEPA Act, which would allow states to use prescribed fires to reduce wildfire risk and exempt them from Clean Air Act penalties for wildfire-related emissions, and urges the House to give final approval.
WASHINGTON —Today, Congressman Gabe Evans celebrated the passage of his bipartisan companion legislation in the U.S. Senate that builds on the commonsense reforms included in the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this year with bipartisan support.
Led by Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) incorporates key provisions championed by Congressman Evans to make it easier for states to use prescribed fires to prevent catastrophic wildfires while ensuring communities are not unfairly penalized under the Clean Air Act for proactive wildfire mitigation efforts. The Senate legislation also provides greater regulatory certainty for states, protects ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and helps communities better prepare for future wildfire seasons.
“I welcome the unanimous passage of the Senate compromise on FIRE/WEPA. This legislation builds on my bipartisan solution to codify prescribed fires in the exceptional events process to prevent wildfires, creating regulatory certainty for communities, protecting jobs and the economy, and allowing states to take proactive steps to improve their air quality instead of being punished for emissions beyond their control. Meaningful permitting reform that continues to protect Americans health and safety while making commonsense improvements remains one of my top priorities. I look forward to this package returning to the House for final approval before being sent to the President’s desk.” — Congressman Gabe Evans
Background
In April, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Evans' bipartisan FIRE Act, legislation to modernize the Clean Air Act by ensuring states are not penalized for emissions caused by wildfires and prescribed burns while encouraging proactive forest management and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens.
The Senate companion bill builds on those same principles by making it easier for states and communities to use prescribed fire to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk, providing certainty that states will not be penalized for taking action to prevent wildfires, promoting the efficient use of state air quality resources, and making forests and communities safer, healthier, and cleaner.
Issues:
Economy
Energy
Health
Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans’ Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
Position: The release supports the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require large-load data centers to pay the full incremental costs of new power infrastructure needed to serve them, and criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking its advancement.
WASHINGTON — Today, Senate Democrats blocked Congressman Gabe Evans’ bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act from advancing —for the second time in two weeks—despite the legislation previously passing the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously with an overwhelming 417–3 vote.
The legislation received 57 votes in the Senate (53 Republicans and 4 Democrats) but failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to advance. Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper both voted against advancing the legislation—despite every Republican and Democrat member of Colorado's House delegation supporting it—once again proving their prioritization of politics over protecting Colorado families. Coloradans have spoken and their Senators have ignored them.
“Rather than joining the House in putting Americans first, Senate Democrats choose to prioritize political games over a commonsense solution that protects ratepayers across the country. My legislation earned 417 votes in the House, because we understand protecting hardworking families from costs they didn’t create shouldn't be controversial. The House proved that this wasn’t a partisan issue. Senate Democrats decided to make it one.” — Congressman Gabe Evans
Evans’ Ratepayer Protection Act is designed to protect American families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses from being stuck with the costs of new energy infrastructure needed to serve large-load data centers.
Under the legislation, regulators in states without comparable protections, including Colorado, would be required to hold a public hearing on a strong federal standard which requires large-load data centers pay the full incremental costs of the new power generation, transmission, distribution, and other electric infrastructure necessary to serve them. The legislation also preserves states’ authority to determine how to best implement such a standard for their electric grids and communities.
The Senate vote follows an earlier attempt to advance the legislation after its House passage. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), who is leading the legislation in the Senate, previously sought unanimous consent to move the Ratepayer Protection Act forward, but Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) objected.
The legislation previously passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously, 52–0, before passing the full House 417–3.
The Ratepayer Protection Act would require regulators to consider policies alongside community members that:
Ensure qualifying large-load customers are responsible for the full incremental costs of generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades necessary to serve their electricity demand.
Require financial assurances so families and businesses are not left paying for infrastructure built for a large-load data centers that later scales back operations or leaves.
Give states flexibility to determine how those protections should be implemented based on their individual grids, industries, and energy needs.
The legislation applies to non-residential customers with an aggregate peak electric demand of 100 megawatts or more at a single site or campus.
Background
Congressman Evans introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) in June.
The legislation builds on the principle that America can continue developing the infrastructure necessary to lead the world in artificial intelligence without forcing families and small businesses to pay costs created by large-load customers.
The bill would establish a federal standard for states to consider while preserving state authority over retail electricity rates. States that have already implemented a comparable standard, considered one through a regulatory proceeding, or voted on one through their legislature would not be required to repeat that process.
The Ratepayer Protection Act builds on the principles of President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which calls for protecting American consumers from increased costs associated with data center development.
Congressman Evans will continue working with Senator Husted and colleagues in both chambers to advance protections for American ratepayers.
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Congress
Economy
Energy
CMS Administrator Oz Joins Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s 8th District to Discuss State Medicaid Fraud and to Tour UNC's New College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position: The release describes Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse as a serious problem and states support for a bill requiring states to electronically verify billing for non-emergency medical transport and applied behavior analysis under Medicaid.
GREELEY Colo.— Today, Congressman Gabe Evans welcomed Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz to the Eighth Congressional District. The visit consisted of a roundtable with Northern Colorado healthcare leaders to discuss a variety of topics such as the implementation of H.R.1 and recent trends of waste, fraud, and abuse in the State’s Medicaid system and a tour of the new College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Northern Colorado.
This timely visit comes after CMS recently granted $169 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding awarded to 91 grantees to expand healthcare access and strengthen rural health systems across Colorado. It also comes after Colorado’s State Medicaid program has been in the headlines for its budget crisis, being $158 million over budget in the 25-26 cycle, and is projected to be $443 million overspent for ‘26-‘27.
“I’m grateful to Administrator Oz for visiting Colorado’s Eighth district to sit down with the doctors, hospitals, health care providers, and local leaders who serve our communities every day. Medicaid is a lifeline for our most vulnerable neighbors, and protecting the program means making sure every taxpayer dollar is spent responsibly and reaches the people who truly need it.
Colorado’s Medicaid program was nearly $158 million over budget last year and is now projected to be roughly $443 million over budget this year and has seen over $100 million dollars in verified fraud. That is not sustainable.
As Congress works to strengthen Medicaid, we need strong partnership from CMS, accountability at every level of government, and a serious commitment to rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. I look forward to working with Administrator Oz to protect taxpayers, preserve Medicaid for those who depend on it, and ensure this program is strong for generations to come.” — Congressman Gabe Evans
"Medicaid was created in a high-trust society, but fraud, waste, and abuse are eating away at its foundation. CMS is committed to partnering with local health leaders and lawmakers like Rep. Evans to restore that trust by shutting down scams, reining in runaway spending, and ensuring that Medicaid dollars fund high-quality care for the vulnerable Americans who need it.”— CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Congressman Evans also announced the introduction of his newest legislation, called the Strengthening Tools of Oversight to Prevent (STOP) Medicaid Fraud Act. This legislation will help combat Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse by requiring states to electronically verify and confirm the legitimate billing of two programs that have recently been exploited by scammers and criminals: non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
The bill will require states, beginning January 1, 2027, to use electronic verification systems to confirm that Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services were actually provided. States that already have a qualifying electronic verification system in place when the bill is enacted would be exempt as long as they continue using it. If CMS determines that a state is not complying, the state will have 90 days to submit a corrective action plan and one year from receiving CMS’s notification to come into compliance.
In recent months, HCPF's mismanagement of Colorado's Medicaid program has dominated headlines, from rampant overspending to NEMT fraud to autism/ABA fraud.The Colorado Sun reports that total Medicaid spending in Colorado has surged to roughly $14.6 billion, more than doubling over the past decade, even as enrollment has grown only about 7 percent over that same period.
ICYMI: Heatmap Highlights Reps. Gabe Evans and Scott Peters’ Bipartisan Push to Fix America’s Permitting System
Position: Reps. Evans and Peters support the bipartisan CLEAR Act, which would align judicial review standards for Department of Energy-coordinated transmission projects with those under the Federal Power Act, including a 120-day deadline for legal challenges. They also support the CERTAIN Act, which would set clearer timelines and accountability for federal permitting decisions and protect lawfully issued permits from arbitrary revocation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, Heatmap News highlighted Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO) and Congressman Scott Peters’ (D-CA) bipartisan work to reform America’s permitting system and make it easier to build the energy and transmission infrastructure communities need.
In an interview with Heatmap’s Matthew Zeitlin, Reps. Evans and Peters discussed their ongoing partnership on permitting reform, including their recently introduced Certainty in Litigation for Electric Asset Reliability (CLEAR) Act and their broader Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act.
“The district that I represent truly is an all-of-the-above energy district,” Evans told Heatmap.
Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District is home to all-of-the-above energy production, which is why Northern Colorado communities care about improving the ability to build and move reliable energy.
Evans and Peters recently introduced the bipartisan CLEAR Act to address delays facing major transmission projects. The legislation would align judicial review standards for Department of Energy-coordinated transmission projects with standards already used for other energy infrastructure under the Federal Power Act, including a 120-day deadline to file legal challenges.
The legislation builds on the pair’s broader work on permitting reform. Earlier this year, Evans and Peters helped lead the bipartisan CERTAIN Act, which would establish clearer timelines and accountability for federal permitting decisions, improve coordination among federal agencies, and protect lawfully issued permits from arbitrary revocation.
Speaking with Heatmap about bringing bipartisan permitting proposals forward in the House, Evans said the effort “gives a little bit more impetus to the Senate to know that the House is looking for these things.”
Peters also discussed his working relationship with Evans and their shared focus on moving projects forward.
“What I appreciate about Gabe is that it takes a little bit of initiative to separate yourself from the majority — particularly when you’re in the trifecta — and do your own thing. He’s been a good partner in helping find ways to reduce process and make things go faster,” Peters told Heatmap.
Evans said the partnership grew out of their work together in Congress and a shared willingness to work across party lines on areas of agreement.
“We’ve built the relationship over the last two years with a lot of the different areas that we’ve collaborated on,” Evans said.
Peters similarly told Heatmap: “I always try to meet the members of my committee and find out who will work with me. And I was fortunate to find Gabe.”
Before coming to Congress, Evans served in the Colorado General Assembly, where two thirds of his bills were bipartisan. He told Heatmap that experience has carried over to his work in Washington.
As Congress continues discussions over broader permitting reform, Evans and Peters are working to advance policies aimed at reducing unnecessary delays while providing greater certainty for the energy and infrastructure projects needed to meet growing demand.
Read Heatmap’s full interview, “The Bipartisan Buddies With a Plan to Fix Transmission,” here.
Background:
The CLEAR Act would establish a 120-day statute of limitations for legal challenges to qualifying transmission projects, require petitioners to participate in the official comment period before bringing a challenge, and send challenges directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
The legislation follows the bipartisan CERTAIN Act introduced earlier this year. The CERTAIN Act would establish firm timelines for federal permitting decisions, strengthen coordination among agencies, create legal remedies when deadlines are missed, and protect lawfully issued permits against arbitrary revocation.
Both efforts are part of Evans and Peters’ ongoing work on bipartisan permitting reform and energy infrastructure.
Issues:
Congress
Energy
USDA Rural Development Invests $24 Million to Strengthen Fort Lupton’s Wastewater Capacity
Position: The release announces a $24 million USDA Rural Development loan to Fort Lupton, Colorado, to consolidate its wastewater system with the North Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, and praises the investment for supporting growth and protecting water quality.
(Fort Lupton, Colorado) –– U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Glen R. Smith, Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Colorado State Director Sallie Clark joined representatives from the City of Fort Lupton today to celebrate a $24 million loan for a major wastewater infrastructure project that will allow the city to connect to an existing water treatment plant and provide the capacity needed to support larger infrastructure projects throughout the region.
“In line with recent Presidential Executive Orders, this investment advances USDA’s commitment to help rural communities by strengthening essential infrastructure and expanding long-term opportunities. By connecting Fort Lupton’s pipeline and lift station to the North Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, the project delivers reliable, cost-effective approach while advancing the priorities that promote innovation, protect natural resources, and lay a strong foundation for future development.” – USDA Under Secretary Glen R. Smith
Consolidating the system will allow the city’s wastewater to be treated to optimal levels, improving water quality in the South Platte River and delivering cleaner raw water for downstream users. Advancing a more efficient, resilient treatment system, helps safeguard waterways and enhance long‑term community health for rural regions.
“This project demonstrates what can be accomplished when local communities and USDA work together to address critical infrastructure needs to strengthen long-term rural resilience. By investing in infrastructure today, we’re helping ensure that communities have the capacity and reliability they need to accommodate future businesses, housing and other development.” – Colorado State Director Sallie Clark
For fast-growing communities like Fort Lupton, reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is essential to supporting families, businesses and future development. Investments in core infrastructure help communities keep pace with growth while protecting water quality and ensuring residents continue to have access to safe, dependable services.
Congressman Evans has made strengthening Northern Colorado’s water infrastructure a priority in Congress and has worked to bring federal resources home for critical water projects across Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District. He welcomed USDA Rural Development’s investment in Fort Lupton as another important step toward ensuring Northern Colorado communities have the infrastructure needed to grow responsibly and remain strong for generations to come.
Northern Colorado is growing fast, and our water infrastructure has to keep up. I applaud USDA Rural Development’s $24 million loan to Fort Lupton, which will bolster the city’s wastewater system, improve water quality in the South Platte River, and ensure wastewater costs for our families, businesses, and institutions remain affordable. This funding reiterates the USDA’s commitment to strengthening America’s rural communities, and it’s especially meaningful to see that right here at home in Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District.” – Congressman Gabe Evans
The project is funded through the Water & Waste Disposal Program and provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities extend and improve water and waste treatment facilities that serve local households and businesses.
USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with programs to promote rural prosperity. These programs expand access to high-speed internet, electricity, and infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov/co.
Issues:
Agriculture and Production
Congressman Gabe Evans’ Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House
Position: The release supports requiring large data centers to pay for the energy infrastructure needed to serve them so that existing ratepayers are not subsidizing those costs, and calls on states without data-center-specific standards to hold hearings and make determinations on large-load data centers.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans’ bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 417-3, advancing legislation designed to protect American families and small businesses from bearing the infrastructure costs created by large data centers.
The bill requires that large energy load data centers be responsible for the costs of all new energy infrastructure necessary to serve them. This protects existing ratepayers from having costs shifted to them. The bill also requires that states which currently have no standards specific to data centers are to commence hearings and make state-specific determinations for large-load data centers.”
The House passage follows unanimous approval by the House Energy and Commerce Committee in July, where the bill advanced 52–0.
“Hardworking families should not have to subsidize the energy demands of data centers. America needs the infrastructure to lead the world in AI and outcompete Communist China, but we cannot have that growth at the expense of hardworking families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses. My bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act ensures large data centers pay for the infrastructure they require while giving states the flexibility to determine what works best for their communities. I’m incredibly proud to lead the charge on this pivotal issue, ensure our ratepayers are protected, and keep American innovation moving forward.” –– Congressman Gabe Evans
“Floridians are already dealing with sky-high electric bills. They should not be forced to subsidize the enormous energy demands of the world’s richest corporations. If Big Tech builds a massive AI data center, Big Tech—not hardworking families, farmers or small businesses—should pay for the power and grid upgrades it requires. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act is an important first step that can help lower costs for our neighbors back home and empower states to set additional, strict guardrails.” –– Congresswoman Kathy Castor
“When done responsibly, data center development leads to longer term investments and broader infrastructure improvements in the communities where they’re built. The Ratepayer Protection Act helps to safeguard these benefits by ensuring that the companies who are building data centers—and not American families and small businesses—are paying for the electricity they use. U.S. leadership in the race to AI dominance is critical to our economic prosperity and national security, so we need to keep building the needed infrastructure with appropriate accountability measures. I'm grateful to Congressman Evans for his tireless work—on a bipartisan basis—to protect ratepayers while ensuring that America continues to lead the world in innovation.” –– Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie
Background
If enacted, the legislation would establish federal standards for state regulators to use when reviewing proposals for new large-load customers with an electricity demand of 100 megawatts or more. The bill suggests:
Recovering the full incremental cost of grid upgrades from the large-load customer through special rate structures or other agreements, ensuring utilities and regular ratepayers are not left paying for infrastructure if a customer later scales back operations or leaves the system.
Requiring financial assurances that large-load customers will pay for the generation, transmission, and other infrastructure necessary to serve their demand, preventing those costs from being shifted onto families and local businesses through higher electricity rates.
The legislation preserves state flexibility by requiring regulators to consider the large-load standard without mandating one specific rate structure. States would retain the authority to determine how the standard should apply within their own utility systems.
The Ratepayer Protection Act builds on the principles of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, under which major technology companies, utilities, and governors committed to having data center developers pay the energy and infrastructure costs associated with new data center development.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Sen. Husted (R-OH) is leading the Senate companion.
Read the full text here.
Read the one pager here.
Read Congressman Evans' op-ed on Protecting Ratepayers While Powering America’s Future here.
Issues:
Congress
Economy
Energy
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.PHILLIPS 66 PACEnergy3 contributionsEnergy company PAC for Phillips 66 — backs candidates supporting oil refining, petrochemicals, pipeline infrastructure, and energy independence policies.AI$10,000
2.AMERICAN REVIVAL PACIdeological2 contributionsSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$10,000
3.AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION RESORT OWNERS COALITION PAC (ARDA-ROC PAC)Real Estate2 contributionsReal-estate industry PAC representing timeshare and resort developers — backs candidates supporting property-development policies and tourism-related legislation.AI$10,000
4.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PACIdeological2 contributionsFederal PAC arm of AIPAC, established 2021. Backs candidates from both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
5.THE HOME DEPOT INC. PACBusiness2 contributionsRetail corporation PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly policies on labor, tax, and regulatory matters.AI$10,000
6.RESTORING OUR NATION PAC2 contributions$10,000
7.NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PACFinance2 contributionsInsurance-company PAC — backs candidates and policies supporting the life insurance industry, including tax treatment of insurance products and regulatory positions.AI$10,000
8.NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION PACBusiness2 contributionsTrade association PAC for new-car dealers — backs candidates supporting dealer franchise protections, vehicle sales regulations, and automotive retail interests.AI$10,000
9.JOBS AND THE ECONOMY PAC2 contributions$10,000
10.JBS USA FOOD COMPANY PAC2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$59,680
2.PIVOT ENERGY$17,407
3.VALMORE GP$14,110
4.MONARCH$14,000
5.ENTREPRENEUR$14,000
6.JANE STREET$14,000
7.ULINE$14,000
8.TRANSWEST TRUCKS$14,000
9.HILLWOOD$14,000
10.STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
