It’s been a busy first month in D.C., setting up our office, assisting constituents, hiring staff, attending committee hearings, participating in floor votes, and so much more.
I am proud to serve as a member of the House Natural Resources, House Transportation and Infrastructure, and House Science, Space, and Technology Committees. Additionally, I have the honor of serving as Chairman of the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on the House Natural Resources Committee.
I recently held my first couple of subcommittee hearings as Chairman, where we discussed four important bills:
• H.R. 410: The Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK)
• H.R. 412: To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe, introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI)
• H.R. 504: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, introduced by Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
• H.R. 741: The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
I am truly honored to serve as the Chairman of this subcommittee and look forward to working alongside American Indian, Alaska Native, and Insular Partners. Having the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes in my district ensures that the voices of my constituents are effectively represented and heard.
In addition to my work in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to introduce my first bill, the Local Opportunities, Conservation, and American Lands (LOCAL) Act. This legislation seeks to permanently relocate the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado. While President Donald Trump completed this move during his first term, it was reversed under the Biden-Harris Administration. This bill will ensure that the BLM remains in our district for the long term.
There have been a number of productive conversations both in Washington, D.C. and throughout our district. I met Chris Pearson, CEO of Agile Space Industries in Durango to discuss space operations and transportation. Back home in our district, I visited Pueblo’s Swisspod hyperloop testing facility at PuebloPlex and toured Montrose Forest Products, where Jerod Stinson and Aaron Shey lead efforts to reduce wildfire risks through responsible stewardship of our national forests. I also had the opportunity to visit the Lindsey-Geer Disabled American Veterans Office in Cortez. Commander Ron Terry gave an insightful tour, showcasing how they help veterans access care and benefits – veterans serving veterans.
It was exciting to make my first national news appearance on Fox Business News, where we discussed extending and making permanent the Trump Tax Cuts. Keeping more dollars in the pockets of hard working Americans is crucial, and failing to do so would be disastrous for our economy.
If constituents need federal assistance, they can contact our office through our official website at Hurd.house.gov, under the “Contact” tab, selecting the “Email Me” option.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve my home district and its citizens. Thank you for this incredible opportunity to represent you all.
Rep. Jeff Hurd represents the 3rd District of Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reach him or a staff member at hurd.house.gov/contact.
