CO · DISTRICT 4

Lauren Boebert

RepublicanColoradoCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 15

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (15)Campaign (8)After election (1)In office (6)

Campaign position · Original date not established

Government & elections

Set a waiting period before former members of Congress can lobby

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Lauren Boebert supports requiring former members of Congress to wait before becoming lobbyists and says they should register. She favors transparency and says a broader ban could be considered if abuse is found; she does not support an unconditional ban because some former members have become beneficial lobbyists.

Context: The passage does not specify the length of the waiting period or define what would count as abuse.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Transportation & infrastructure

Pass legislation for the Arkansas Valley Conduit water project

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Lauren Boebert is trying to pass legislation funding the Arkansas Valley Conduit, which would be included in a larger measure authorizing water projects nationwide. The House passed the measure in September, and the Senate still must consider it. Boebert says she wants the project legislation to become law.

Context: The passage describes a pending measure that had passed the House but still required Senate consideration.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Immigration

Do not expand legal immigration pathways or allow unauthorized residents to stay

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Lauren Boebert says the United States already has enough legal immigration pathways. She also says people who are in the country illegally must leave and supports enforcement and removal of criminal noncitizens.

Context: The source does not describe exceptions or a specific enforcement plan.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Energy & environment

Let markets guide energy choices and support a mix of energy sources

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Lauren Boebert opposes ending the use of carbon-emitting energy sources and says markets should decide what energy is used. She supports producing affordable energy using hydropower, fossil fuels and nuclear power, which she describes as a way to provide clean water and air.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Transportation & infrastructure

Support the Arkansas Valley Conduit water project

AI-assisted summary

Lauren Boebert is trying to pass legislation for the Arkansas Valley Conduit, which would be included in a larger measure authorizing water projects across the country. The House passed the measure in September, but it still needs Senate consideration; Boebert said she hopes it becomes law.

Context: The source does not identify the year of the September House passage.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Healthcare

Oppose additional rural hospital funding tied to H.R. 1’s Medicaid changes

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Lauren Boebert does not think rural hospitals need more funding because of H.R. 1’s changes. She attributes harm to rural hospitals to Medicaid cuts by state Democratic lawmakers and supports the law’s five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which she says would benefit rural hospitals.

Context: The source reports her support for the existing program but does not describe any separate funding proposal.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Healthcare

Support Medicaid work requirements with stated exemptions and volunteer work as an option

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Lauren Boebert supports Medicaid work requirements and says they should have been enacted earlier. She cites caveats for single mothers and people with disabilities, and says volunteer work can satisfy the requirement.

Context: The source does not specify the full requirements or the scope of the stated caveats.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Make H.R. 1 tax breaks permanent and reduce taxes for senior homeowners and employers

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Lauren Boebert supports making all tax breaks in H.R. 1 permanent, including tax breaks for seniors and workers earning tips and overtime. She also favors cutting capital gains taxes for seniors who own their homes and cutting the payroll taxes businesses pay on workers’ tips.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.

After the election · Original date not established

Foreign affairs & defense

Opposes U.S. involvement in the Iran war

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Boebert said she opposes the Iran war and believes the United States should not have entered it. Her statement expresses opposition to the war, but does not specify a proposed action to end or limit U.S. involvement.

Context: The statement does not identify a specific policy or next step.

While serving · Original date not established

Government & elections

Support election safeguards and voting access

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Boebert supports voter ID laws, signature verification checks, access for election observers, in-person voting, and efforts to ensure voter registration rolls are accurate. She frames these measures as ways to promote secure, lawful, transparent elections while making voting accessible.

Context: The source does not specify how these measures would be implemented or what standards would govern them.