Public Safety
My 10+ years as a cop in the Arvada Police Department greatly shaped how I view the issue of public safety. Currently, Colorado is the 3rd most dangerous state in the country, one of the worst states for auto theft, and since 2020, illegal drugs like fentanyl have claimed over 7,000 lives in Colorado — twice the death toll of 9/11. I witnessed firsthand how out-of-control our streets are, and I’m fighting back!
It’s not complicated: when you hold criminals accountable, communities will see less crime. When you punish cops and let criminals off with no consequences, you see more crime. Currently our state punishes cops by embracing unsafe defund the police policies and letting dangerous criminals back on the streets. We must empower local law enforcement with the tools they need to keep our communities safe.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans helped advance three homeland security and public safety bills through the House Homeland Security Committee, marking a significant step toward consideration by the full House of Representatives.
The bipartisan legislation would strengthen coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, improve security guidance for local governments facing foreign threats, and ensure aviation security fees paid by travelers are invested in airport security upgrades.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans joined House Republicans in supporting the Secure America Act, legislation that provides long-term funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations responsible for securing the homeland and protecting American communities.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, legislation that fully funds veterans’ health care and benefits, strengthens military readiness, and invests in the quality of life of servicemembers and military families.
The legislation provides $157 billion in discretionary funding for military construction, veterans affairs, and related agencies — alongside $329.9 billion in mandatory funding for veterans programs and benefits.
WASHINGTON— In honor of National Police Week, Congressman Gabe Evans advanced three bipartisan homeland security and public safety bills through the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. The legislation is focused on improving information-sharing, strengthening coordination with local law enforcement, and helping prevent terrorism and targeted violence before it happens.
The bipartisan bills advanced through the subcommittee unanimously include:
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Gabe Evans secured House passage of his bipartisan Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, H.R. 6387, a commonsense measure to address unfair air quality regulations tied to emissions beyond states’ control.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted to advance a 60-day continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), rejecting a Senate proposal that excludes funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
WASHINGTON –– Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted for a third time to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and supported a resolution backing the hardworking Americans keeping our homeland safe.
WASHINGTON –– Forty days into the longest partial government shutdown in American history, Congressman Gabe Evans took to the microphone to speak on the harmful and devastating impacts the Democrats’ defunding of the Department of Homeland Security has had on our nation.
Rep. Gabe Evans Pushes Senate Democrats to End Shutdown Standoff and Restore Funding for Homeland Security
WASHINGTON –– Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted once again to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sending the Homeland Appropriations Act back to the Senate after weeks of inaction that has left critical homeland security operations in a limbo.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) released a statement following the announcement of Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. combat operation targeting the Iranian regime’s nuclear infrastructure.