America used to lead the world in education, but now countries like China and Japan are outpacing us. [96] Boebert was one of the people who voiced support for the Freedom Convoy 2022, a Canadian trucker protest seeking to repeal all COVID-19 vaccination mandates and COVID-19 restrictions. 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. She has called the vaccine mandates unconstitutional[77] and in particular opposed them for the military. [71] Boebert oversees the energy industry via her position on the House Committee on Natural Resources. When leftists allowed a man to dominate in womens sports, I, Throughout the pandemic, we saw teachers' unions advocate for unscientific policies that hurt our childrens education for the sake of politics. [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". [176], Boebert was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the authorization of military force against Iraq. I was a great student. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office Releases April Staff Mobile Office Hours. 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. After the June 2021 death of Christopher Sign, the reporter who broke the news of a 2016 meeting on the Phoenix Sky Harbor tarmac between former President Bill Clinton and then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Boebert tweeted: Why is it that so many who cross the Clinton Crime Syndicate end up dead?[149][150], In September 2021, Boebert told attendees at a Republican fundraiser that she and an aide were joined by Democratic representative Ilhan Omar on a Capitol elevator and that Boebert then said to her aide, "it's the Jihad Squad She doesn't have a backpack, she wasn't dropping it and running so we're good". I am working to ensure that our rural schools have the same resources as big city schools, which is why I successfully ensured that full funding. Look at Colorado's 3rd Congressional race", "Boebert rally in Cortez draws dozens concerned about individual liberty", "Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert are lone votes against reauthorizing bill to help Leukemia patients", "Why Holocaust comparisons by anti-vaccine activists like RFK Jr. are grossly inaccurate", "Lauren Boebert accuses Dr Fauci of 'bullying' for telling people to 'get over' politics and get vaccinated", "Yes, Lauren Boebert Tweeted That 'Turning Off CNN' was the 'Easiest Way' to Make the Delta Variant Go Away", "Rep. Lauren Boebert threw a mask at a staffer who asked her to wear one, as some GOP lawmakers refused to follow the House's new mask mandate", "Rep. Lauren Boebert rails against mask-wearing mandate in D.C.", "Gardner Joins Maskless, Gun-Toting Boebert in Western Colorado Campaign Stop", "PolitiFact - Texas has recorded COVID deaths since removing its mask mandate thousands of them", "Boebert, Clyde fined for defying House floor mask mandate", "More than a dozen Republicans tell House they can't attend votes due to 'public health emergency.' I cosponsored the Keep Kids in Schools Act to ensure in-person learning continues. And if I could redo last night, I would absolutely do it again.. Her senior year of high school, she earned an opportunity to serve as an assistant manager at her local McDonald's. 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. [123], In June 2021, Boebert was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to give the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. Constitution. Did Rep. Boebert Get Her GED Months Before Winning Election? [199] She falsely claimed that during the two months that followed the end of the Texas mask mandate, the state did not record any COVID-19-related deaths. Throughout the pandemic, we saw teachers' unions advocate for unscientific policies that hurt our childrens education for the sake of politics. It didn't go well", "Boebert's home paper apologises for her and calls her an embarrassment", "Boebert asked Jewish visitors to Capitol if they were doing 'reconnaissance': report", "Rep. Lauren Boebert Asked A Group Of Jewish Capitol Visitors If They Were Doing "Reconnaissance", "House passes sweeping defense policy bill", "Boebert: Democrats tried to pass a woke defense bill; Republicans pushed for better", "Rep. Boebert one of 9 Republicans to vote against two bills tied to formula shortage", "Republicans Just Voted Against Feeding the Baby They're Forcing You to Have", "The Race Is On: Colorado's 3rd District Candidates Stump From Pickup Trucks And Through Computer Screens", "Lauren Boebert Talks Oil And Gas, The Affordable Care Act And Carrying A Gun At The Capitol", "Lauren Boebert's Anti-Climate Legislation Is a Self-Enrichment Scheme", "Rep. Boebert blasts local green initiatives, COVID-19 mandates", "Rifle restaurateur Lauren Boebert ready for a showdown in 3rd Congressional District", "How Much Will the 'Green New Deal' Cost? [3] She is also known to be a close ally and supporter of former president Donald Trump. [133] She criticized what she called Biden's failure to contain "a complete invasion at our southern border"[133] and Democrats' preference for open borders that she said had enabled the Democratic electoral takeover of California. [18], Boebert supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. [31] The following day, Garfield County suspended her food license. During her primary campaign, she voiced opposition to Colorado's recently enacted red flag law. Boebert is Extremely Pro-Gun, Wearing One on Her Hip in Campaign Ads & Warning of So-Called 'Left-Wing Lunatics' Like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. During the State of the Union address this week, Lauren Boebert interrupted Biden as he talked about the death of his son. Two Boebert Amendments to Provide Parents a Say in Education Matters [153][151] Omar responded that the story was invented and that "Anti-Muslim bigotry isnt funny and shouldnt be normalized". [162], In May 2022, Boebert was one of nine House members who voted against two bills to alleviate the 2022 shortage of baby formula caused by bacterial contamination. [90][91] Boebert defeated Frisch by a small margin in a closer than expected race. [217] Experts said her statement is contrary to the Constitution's Establishment Clause. The winning artist's artwork will be on display for one year in the U.S. Capitol. 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. I cosponsored the Keep Kids in Schools Act to ensure. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for the Class of 2026 Press Release 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. in-person learning continues. Bishop left the Boebert campaign shortly after Boebert won the Republican nomination. Congressional candidate Lauren Boebert who often espouses a pro-police, law-and-order message on the campaign trail has been arrested and summonsed at least four times over the past decade,. [86][87] Several thousand Democrats tried to influence the election by renouncing their membership in the party and voting as independents for more moderate Republicans, which is allowed in the state. Despite backlash, the Colorado rep spoke out on Laura Ingrahams show, explaining: Youre darn right I spoke up. [77] During the primary, her main challenger was Don Coram, a state senator who positioned himself as more moderate. She won reelection in 2022 by a very narrow margin of 546 votes against former Aspen City Council member Adam Frisch. [26][71] During her campaign, she said she supported "all-of-the-above energy, but the markets decide not the government. [30] The next day, Boebert moved tables outside, onto the sidewalk, and in parking spaces. [180][181] She also opposes intervention in the escalation of the war tensions between Russia and Ukraine that started in late 2021. [196], Boebert is a vocal opponent of face mask wearing[197][198] and argues that masks should be optional. Lauren Boebert | GLAAD 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. 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. The economy is crumbling, inflation is skyrocketing, the border is open, fentanyl deaths are going up, the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, and Russia is invading UkraineBiden has nothing to run on, so he has resorted to buying votes. Heres what we know. During her congressional campaign, she said she was "with the militia". I also want to hear from you on important issues. Freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,. [228], In February 2004, Jayson was arrested and charged for "harassing and physically assaulting" Boebert, and convicted in November 2004, the same year she had her first child.