Rep. Jeff Hurd, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s Third District, used his social media platform to highlight recent legislative developments and address a high-profile incident involving federal law enforcement.
On January 26, 2026, Rep. Hurd noted the passage of all appropriations bills through regular order, an achievement not seen in nearly three decades. He stated, “Last week, the House passed the last of 12 appropriations bills on time and through regular order, for the first time in 29 years. That matters. For nearly three decades, Washington has lurched from crisis to crisis because Congress failed to do its most basic job: funding the https://t.co/qm7YzVQnDH”.
Later that day, he reiterated this accomplishment and referenced direct benefits for his district: “For the first time in nearly three decades, Congress passed all 12 government funding bills through regular order. We also secured more than $11 million for Colorado’s Third District. Getting back to regular appropriations matters. It’s how Congress is supposed to work, and I https://t.co/E9Ds4GZusz” (January 26, 2026).
In a separate post later that afternoon regarding a recent law enforcement event in Minneapolis, Rep. Hurd called for caution and transparency: “Saturday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal law enforcement is a serious incident that warrants a full, independent, and transparent investigation before conclusions are drawn. Where facts and broader context are still developing, responsible public voices should” (January 26, 2026).
The return to passing appropriations bills through regular order marks a significant procedural change for Congress after years of relying on stopgap measures and last-minute negotiations. The $11 million secured for Colorado’s Third District reflects efforts by its representative to direct federal resources toward local priorities.
The comments about the Minneapolis shooting come amid ongoing national debates about accountability and transparency in law enforcement operations involving federal agencies.