HR2746: Pueblo Jobs Act
The Pueblo Jobs Act is a critical piece of legislation for the Southern Colorado economy that would protect and create over 1,000 jobs after the scheduled closing down of the Pueblo Chemical Depot. The bill was passed through the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act in July and has companion legislation from Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet in the Senate’s version of the NDAA, making it highly likely this bill is ultimately signed into law. This legislation would require the Army to follow standard operating procedures for the closing of the Depot, which would allow for infrastructure to remain that could be used by the private sector for economic development.