Adam's Priorities
As your next Congressman, Adam DeRito cares
about the issues we face.
Bold Governance:
A Government That Does Its Job
Many Americans have lost faith in their government because their voices are ignored and the law is selectively enforced. Securing the border and protecting our communities is a basic responsibility of government. Illegal drugs, human trafficking, and organized crime must be stopped before they reach our neighborhoods and harm our families and children. Government must also protect the most vulnerable by prohibiting irreversible medical procedures on minors
under the age of 18. Too many politicians offer excuses instead of results. Coloradans in the 8th District demand transparency, due process, respect for national sovereignty, strong support for local law enforcement, real inter-agency cooperation, and policies that put children, families, and the future of our country first.
Energy Independence:
American Energy, Good Jobs, Lower Costs
Over the past several years, Colorado has driven major energy and service companies out of the state, costing our district thousands of high-paying jobs and weakening our local economy. Rising energy costs and unchecked government overreach are squeezing working families and
making everyday life more expensive. As a federal representative who has spent more than a decade working directly in the energy sector, I understand what it takes to keep our critical infrastructure secure, reliable, and operating safely. Energy policy must be written by people who have actually worked in the field, in coordination with local leaders and regulatory agencies, to protect national security while maintaining environmental stewardship. We must eliminate the RIN program, enforce reasonable and science-based EPA standards, and roll back excessive
regulations that drive up costs, kill jobs, and undermine American energy independence. As a blue-collar union member, it should never be acceptable to wonder whether your job will disappear tomorrow because of another out-of-touch law passed by people who have never worked a shift in this industry.
American Agriculture:
Supporting Colorado Farmers and Ranchers
For too long, Colorado family farms and ranchers have been squeezed by corporate consolidation, weak federal enforcement, and fragile global supply chains that favor foreign interests over American producers. Rising food costs and unchecked imports undercut domestic prices, hurt local operations, and make families more dependent on foreign markets for the food on their tables.
As your representative, I will fight for policies that restore leverage to local producers and strengthen our domestic food supply. That includes enforcing mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) so consumers know where their food comes from and American ranchers can compete on a fair playing field, passing the PRIME Act to empower small processors and expand local meat production, and cracking down on cattle theft and agricultural crime that threaten livelihoods and rural communities. Protecting agriculture means protecting the people who feed this country. I have worked alongside farmers and ranchers, and I know what is at stake. We need leadership committed to keeping our communities fed, independent, and prosperous, not beholden to corporate monopolies or foreign supply chains.
Veterans:
Keeping Our Promises
Veterans answered the call to serve this nation, often at great personal cost. When they return home, the country has a duty to serve them with the same commitment they showed in uniform. Yet too many veterans in Colorado’s 8th District feel abandoned by a system buried in bureaucracy and broken promises. Nearly 35,000 veterans in our district are forced to travel close to an hour to access basic VA healthcare, delaying care and worsening outcomes. As a
fellow veteran, I will fight to cut red tape, expand access to community-based care, and ensure veterans can receive timely, high-quality treatment close to home. Supporting veterans is not a talking point. It is an obligation.
Transparency:
Accountability You Can Count On
Transparency means access, accountability, and results. Our office will be open, responsive, and fully engaged with the people we serve. Calls will be returned, doors will not be closed, and constituents will never be ignored or dismissed. Every Coloradan in the 8th District deserves direct access to an experienced, professional, and effective team that understands how the government works and knows how to deliver real solutions.
We will operate with clear standards, timely communication, and measurable outcomes, ensuring that constituent concerns are addressed promptly and respectfully. This office will not exist to protect political careers or special interests. It will exist to serve working families, veterans, small businesses, farmers, ranchers, and first responders with integrity, competence, and transparency. Government works best when it listens, and I will make sure this office does exactly that.