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https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/31/bennet-hickenlooper-slam-trumps-veto-of-their-finish-the-avc-act/ Bennet, Hickenlooper Slam Trump’s Veto of Their Finish the AVC Act 2025-12-31 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed their bipartisan Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: “Nothing says ‘Make America Great Again’ like denying 50,000 rural Coloradans access to clean, affordable drinking water. President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him. Trump’s attacks on Southern Colorado are politics at its worst—putting personal and political grievances ahead of Americans. Southeastern Coloradans were promised the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit more than 60 years ago. With this veto, President Trump broke that promise and demonstrated exactly why so many Americans are fed up with Washington. We will keep fighting to make sure rural Coloradans get the clean drinking water they were promised.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/31/bennet-statement-on-federal-intervention-at-northwest-colorado-power-plant/ Bennet Statement on Federal Intervention at Northwest Colorado Power Plant 2025-12-31 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement following the Department of Energy’s 202(c) 90-day order to require Craig Station’s Unit 1, a 427 MW coal-fired power plant in Northwest Colorado, to remain operational past its planned 2025 retirement: “President Trump’s so-called “energy emergency” is being used to justify tying the hands of utilities, forcing them to keep aging, outdated power plants open, often at high cost to the consumers they serve, whether or not it makes sense for energy reliability. It is unacceptable to burden ratepayers with these unnecessary costs. The Department of Energy (DOE) should be focused on doing everything it can to partner with transitioning communities and make energy more affordable. Instead, this administration is overriding business decisions and ignoring the costly consequences for Coloradans. “The DOE order is the latest in a string of attacks against Colorado, because we refuse to bend to the President. President Trump continues to take out his personal and political grievances on Coloradans who are already struggling to make ends meet. Federal intervention like this makes long-term planning impossible – this is not how you operate a business, plan an electric grid, or help a community stay prosperous. I am disappointed but not surprised by this continued revenge tour.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-slam-trumps-veto-of-their-finish-the-avc-act/ Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump’s Veto of Their Finish the AVC Act 2025-12-31 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper DENVER — U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed their bipartisan Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: “Nothing says ‘Make America Great Again’ like denying 50,000 rural Coloradans access to clean, affordable drinking water. President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him. Trump’s attacks on Southern Colorado are politics at its worst—putting personal and political grievances ahead of Americans. Southeastern Coloradans were promised the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit more than 60 years ago. With this veto, President Trump broke that promise and demonstrated exactly why so many Americans are fed up with Washington. We will keep fighting to make sure rural Coloradans get the clean drinking water they were promised.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-hits-50-city-milestone-2025-timnath-roundtable Congressman Neguse Hits 50-City Milestone in 2025 with Timnath Roundtable 2025-12-30 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Lafayette, CO — Last week, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders in Timnath. He was joined by Mayor Robert Axmacher, Police Chief Laurie Scott, Fire Chief Derek Bergsten, and other local leaders to discuss community priorities. Rep. Neguse’s visit to the Northern Colorado town marked the 50th community he’s visited in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in 2025, building on his trademark for showing up for people across the state. He has also held 17 in-person town halls this year — more than every other member of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation combined. “When you represent a district as large as Colorado’s 2nd, you learn early on that showing up matters, and that the best way to serve the people you were elected to represent is to engage with them directly. Which is why I’ve made it my mission over the past year to show up in every community — no matter how big or small — to hear directly from our constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “In the new year, we’ll keep traversing our district, engaging with everyone, and speaking up — because fixing what’s broken in our politics requires working together to build a future we all believe in.” Congressman Neguse has represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Covering more than 12,000 square miles, the district is one of Colorado’s largest and most rural, spanning twelve counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Summit, Jackson, Routt, and Broomfield. In 2025 alone, Neguse visited 50 cities and towns across the district, including Allenspark, Eldorado Springs, Erie, Gold Hill, Gunbarrel, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Superior, Central City, Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, Wolcott, Black Hawk, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Winter Park, Walden, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-evans-sends-letter-governor-polis-demanding-accountability-cdot Rep. Gabe Evans Sends Letter to Governor Polis Demanding Accountability for CDOT Mismanagement 2025-12-23 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) sent a letter to Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew expressing grave concerns over the continued mismanagement of CDOT —demanding immediate corrective action to refocus the agency on core infrastructure priorities that keep Coloradans safe and the economy moving. In the letter, Congressman Gabe Evans highlighted repeated concerns from constituents about worsening road conditions and traffic congestion across Adams, Weld, and Larimer Counties – even as CDOT’s budget has nearly doubled since 2018 under Governor Polis’ administration. Rep. Evans also cited statutory violations identified in CDOT’s own audit, and reports of Federal regulatory violations that could jeopardize Colorado’s access to critical federal transportation funding. An excerpt from the letter reads: “I respectfully urge your offices to take immediate steps to correct the blatant mismanagement that has plagued CDOT under your leadership, restore public trust in CDOT, and ensure good governance in the allocation of taxpayer dollars. The agency's failure to prioritize core infrastructure needs despite record-high budgets and unprecedented federal support— is not just irresponsible, it's indefensible. My constituents deserve a transportation system that works for them, not against them. I will continue to advocate for the communities I serve, whom you have neglected, until CDOT is reoriented toward delivering results that reflect their needs and values.” - Congressman Gabe Evans Key Concerns in Rep. Evans Letter Congressman Evans emphasized a pattern of mismanagement that has left Coloradans paying more to receive less. Working families and businesses are continuously burdened by more than $500 million in taxpayer funded fees in CDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget costs, which disproportionately falls onto road users and industries that depend on conventional fuel and freight movement to operate and grow. At the same ti… 1 2026-04-01T05:41:29Z 2026-04-01T05:42:36Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/23/icymi-bennet-fights-back-against-trumps-targeted-attacks-on-colorado/ ICYMI: Bennet Fights Back Against Trump’s Targeted Attacks on Colorado 2025-12-23 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet slammed President Trump for canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants from the Departments of Transportation and Energy, dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and denying Colorado’s request for two emergency declarations following extreme flooding and wildfires. Before the Senate adjourned for the year, Bennet blocked the appropriations package from advancing before the holidays to demand funding to protect NCAR. “After more than a week of targeted actions against Colorado, it’s clear President Trump has turned his sights on our state because we refuse to go along with his corrupt demands,” said Senator Bennet. “This holiday season, hundreds of NCAR employees face uncertainty about their jobs and communities across the state are worried they won’t get the support they need to rebuild their lives after historic flooding and wildfires. Colorado deserves better, and I am doing everything in my power to fight back and protect our state from the President’s vindictive chaos.” Here’s how Senator Bennet is fighting for Colorado: KKCO 11: Colorado Senator Bennet accuses Trump of retaliating against Colorado over Tina Peters Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., is accusing President Donald Trump of taking punitive actions against Colorado that Bennet describes as political retaliation. During a press call, Bennet criticized several recent decisions tied to the federal government’s relationship with the state — including the administration’s reported call to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Bennet also warned of broader consequences beyond Colorado if NCAR were dismantled. “I think that Colorado deserves much better from our federal government. Our entire country deserves better from our federal government. We will not stand by while President Trump attacks Colorado and puts our communities in danger. We’ll use every tool at our disposal to fight back against this reckless political attack,” he said. Co… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/2025-in-review-hickenlooper-defends-colorado-against-trump-chaos/ 2025 in Review: Hickenlooper Defends Colorado Against Trump Chaos 2025-12-23 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – It’s been a hell of a year, Colorado. Here are just a few of the ways Senator Hickenlooper fought this administration’s chaos and stood up for Coloradans in 2025. DEFENDING SCIENCE Last week, Senator Hickenlooper blocked a federal appropriations package in the Senate after President Trump announced his plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder and cancel millions intransportation grants designated for Colorado. Hickenlooper demanded Republicans add an amendment to the package guaranteeing that all funding for NCAR be fully spent. After blocking the bill on the Senate floor, Hickenlooper joined protesters outside of NCAR in Boulder on Saturday to raise public pressure against cuts to critical environmental research. PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS Hickenlooper also led the fight against Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to force the BLM to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public lands in Colorado and 10 other Western states. Hickenlooper first sounded the alarm in April, when he voted against the Republican budget resolution and introduced an amendment to protect public lands from being sold to pay for Republicans’ tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. In May, Hickenlooper held a press conference in Estes Park with Congressman Neguse, public lands advocates, and local elected officials to call out the Trump administration’s threats to Colorado’s national parks and public lands, including Rocky Mountain National Park. The public pressure campaign worked. Following mounting opposition from Western senators and their constituents, Senator Lee stripped the public lands sale provision from the bill in June. PROTECTING HEALTH CARE Since the beginning of the year, Hickenlooper has railed against Republicans’ manufactured health care crisis and worked closely with state leaders to protect Coloradans’ care. In July, congressional Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, cutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to pay for huge tax cuts for the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-reps-neguse-hurd-and-senators-bennet-hickenlooper-mobilize-bipartisan Colorado Reps. Neguse & Hurd and Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper Mobilize Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition to Protect NCAR 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper “Funding for NCAR is essential to maintaining America’s leadership in global weather forecasting and to protecting our economy, our communities, and the everyday livelihoods of families across the nation.” Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition in support of sustained funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. In a letter to congressional appropriators, 76 lawmakers from across both chambers requested statutory language be included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill to prevent its dismantling and ensure NCAR can maintain its core capabilities and continue delivering vital Earth system science. The Colorado members mobilized in response to a social media “announcement” from White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought stating the administration plans to dismantle the nation’s leading climate research center. Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, and their colleagues, however, noted that President Trump’s own FY 2026 budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF), submitted to Congress earlier this year, described NCAR as a “world-class research center” leading advancements in “cutting-edge airborne and ground-based observational facilities[,] community weather and climate models with thousands of users worldwide[,] and petascale high-performance computing.” As the appropriations process moves to conference in January next year, this letter doubles-down on demands made by Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper last week. “The work being done at NCAR is vital to our state, our country, and our planet. The breathtaking advancements these scientists and researchers are making every day play a critical role in alerting communities to extreme weather conditions and the advanced modeling systems they are creating are vital to our national security. Any attempt to di… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-and-colleagues-introduce-bill-reverse-gun-silencer-giveaway Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Introduce Bill To Reverse Gun Silencer Giveaway 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) joined Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), as well as, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), to introduce the Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act, which would repeal Republican tax breaks for silencers and sawed-off shotguns included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB),” and repurpose the funding to Medicare — which would equal $1.7 billion over the next decade. Earlier this year, Neguse and his colleagues on the House Rules Committee exposed Republicans’ last-minute move to eliminate firearm silencer regulations during the panel’s marathon 21-hour hearing on the OBBB. After it was ultimately included in the House-passed bill, the Congressman led a letter to Senate leaders urging the Chamber to commit to remove the language in question. The deregulation of firearm silencers was since removed from the legislation, however, the removal of excise taxes remained. “This summer, Republicans passed a provision in the dead-of-night that eliminated excise taxes on firearm silencers. This change is devastating to public safety and greatly impedes law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman Neguse. “Today, alongside my colleagues Senator Alsobrooks and Representative Frost, we’ve introduced a simple bill that reverses this policy and reinforces the long-maintained regulations for firearm silencers under the NFA – because the American people and our law enforcement deserve better.” “This legislation is a 2-for-1 response to Republicans driving up health care costs and letting guns invade our communities. When Republicans snuck in tax cuts to the Big Ugly Bill on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles, they made their position clear: guns matter more than Americans’ lives. At a time when health care costs are skyrocketing, and just days after yet another tragic school shooting, now is the time to act. Our b… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-implores-usps-officials-gypsum-post-office-relocation Rep. Neguse Implores USPS Officials on Gypsum Post Office Relocation 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse implored U.S. Postal Service officials to take action on the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) stalled relocation of the Gypsum Post Office. Congressman Neguse and his colleagues, Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representative Jeff Hurd, insisted that agency leadership provide an immediate update on the planned post office facility in Gypsum within 30 days. “The Town has experienced exponential growth since the original post office was built, straining the current location. Town officials have cited long wait times for counter service; parking lot traffic flow and safety concerns; inadequate space for package delivery, post office boxes, and all other postal services; and a general state of disrepair.” wrote the lawmakers. Neguse and colleagues continued: “This new 9,000-square-foot facility would be a substantial upgrade from the current post office and serve as a much-needed modern logistics facility for moving mail and packages to and through Colorado’s mountain communities. The proposed facility addresses a key concern of aging and inadequate facilities highlighted in the USPS Office of Inspector General report titled ‘Delivery and Customer Service in Colorado Mountain Towns.’” Following USPS’s required relocation and community notification process, the agency determined that relocation was necessary and in 2023 selected a new facility to better serve Gypsum and surrounding mountain communities. Despite extensive coordination with the Town of Gypsum and Eagle County, USPS has not explained the delay of relocation, raising concern among local leaders about continued safety, security and service deficiencies at the current location. “Our constituents, including Town of Gypsum leadership and the Eagle County Board of Commissioners, are concerned by this sudden delay from USPS at this late stage in the process. This concern is deepened by a lack of communication from USPS as to what outstanding issues with the project ha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-neguse-hurd-mobilize-bipartisan-coalition-to-protect-ncar/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse, Hurd Mobilize Bipartisan Coalition to Protect NCAR 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representatives Joe Neguse and Jeff Hurd led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition to protect funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. They mobilized 76 lawmakers to demand top congressional appropriators include language in the government funding package to prevent the dismantling of NCAR and ensure NCAR can maintain its core capabilities and continue delivering vital Earth system science that promotes public safety and improves national security. “Donald Trump’s vengeful plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research is not only illegal, it’s indefensible,” said Hickenlooper. “It will have devastating consequences not only for Colorado, but across the country. Colorado won’t be intimidated by the bully in the White House. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to fight back.” “Last week, I blocked the Senate appropriations process to demand full funding for NCAR in response to President Trump’s threat to dismantle it,” said Bennet. “NCAR’s work is indispensable for communities, decision-makers, and emergency responders. From predicting extreme weather conditions to supporting disaster preparedness to understanding how wildfires spread, the elimination of NCAR would be catastrophic for public safety and national security. I am grateful to Representatives Neguse and Hurd for their partnership on the effort to protect NCAR. We will explore every avenue to ensure we don’t lose this vital institution.” “The work being done at NCAR is vital to our state, our country, and our planet. The breathtaking advancements these scientists and researchers are making every day play a critical role in alerting communities to extreme weather conditions and the advanced modeling systems they are creating are vital to our national security. Any attempt to dismantle this institution is dangerous, reckless, and would, ultimately, put the United States at a very deep competitive disadvantage,” said Ne… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-polis-call-on-president-to-reverse-denial-of-colorados-disaster-requests/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Polis Call on President to Reverse Denial of Colorado’s Disaster Requests 2025-12-21 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper This Saturday, President Trump denied Colorado’s requests for FEMA funding to help communities rebuild from devastation fires and floods WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Governor Jared Polis called on President Trump to reverse his decision to deny Colorado’s Major Disaster Declaration requests for the Elk and Lee Fires and the flooding in Western Colorado. These federal declarations would have unlocked FEMA funding to support the recovery efforts for each of these disasters, providing critical aid to impacted Western Colorado residents and businesses. “Coloradans are trying to rebuild their lives after fires and floods destroyed homes and communities across our state. Trump’s decision to reject our disaster requests, and therefore withhold resources as our communities continue to recover, is unacceptable. This isn’t a game. These are people’s lives,” said Hickenlooper. “President Trump’s decision to deny Colorado’s request for critical federal assistance is unacceptable,” said Bennet. “Communities in Western Colorado are in serious need of help after the life-threatening flooding and historic wildfires earlier this year. Trump continues to use Coloradans for political games; it is malicious and obscene. A disaster is a disaster, regardless of what state in the country it took place. Together with Governor Polis and the Colorado delegation, I will take every available step to appeal this decision.” “Coloradans impacted by the Elk and Lee fires and the flooding in Southwestern Colorado deserve better than the political games President Trump is playing. One of the most amazing things to witness as Governor has been the resilience of Coloradans following a natural disaster. Their courage, strength, and willingness to help one another is unmatched – values that President Trump seems to have forgotten. I call on the President’s better angels, and urge him to reconsider these requests. This is about the Coloradans who need this support, and we won’t stop fighting for them t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jeff-hurd-announces-first-bill-signed-law Congressman Jeff Hurd Announces First Bill Signed Into Law 2025-12-21 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Hurd H001100 hurd.house.gov hurd https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jeff Hurd (CO-03) announced that the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2316) has been signed into law by President Trump, the congressman's first bill to do so. The legislation strengthens long-term funding for habitat restoration and wetland conservation while expanding hunting access and supporting healthy ecosystems across the United States. The new law extends the timeline for interest earned on the Wildlife Restoration Fund to accumulate before being spent, allowing these resources to grow and generate additional revenue for conservation in the years ahead. The fund is paid for entirely by hunters and sportsmen through a pre-existing sales tax on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment. “This legislation supports hunters, improves wetland health, and ensures future generations can enjoy the outdoors,” said Rep. Hurd. “I’m honored to deliver this win for our hunters, wildlife, and America’s outdoor heritage. By allowing the Wildlife Restoration Fund to grow before being spent, we’re making a smart investment that will pay dividends for habitat restoration and outdoor access for years to come.” The law also boosts funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), a proven, bipartisan program that restores wetlands and protects waterfowl habitat across North America. Through strong public-private partnerships, NAWCA has helped conserve over 32 million acres of habitat while expanding outdoor opportunities nationwide. Read the full bill text here. ### 1 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-leads-bill-to-help-communities-with-extreme-weather Crow Leads Bill To Help Communities with Extreme Weather 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) introduced the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act, a bipartisan bill to help communities respond to and recover from extreme weather and natural disasters. Inspired by the Colorado Resiliency Office that has proven successful in helping communities adapt to changing environmental conditions, the CLEAR Act would establish a competitive grant program to help states, territories, and tribes establish and maintain resiliency offices to develop tools, provide assistance, and implement policies to strengthen resiliency in communities nationwide. The CLEAR Act would authorize $100 million annually for five years. Representatives Young Kim (R-CA-40), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), and Carol Miller (R-WV-01) joined Congressman Crow in introducing this bipartisan legislation. “Extreme weather events continue to impact Colorado and states across the country. I’m proud to introduce the CLEAR Act to provide communities with the tools and resources to respond and rebuild after natural disasters,” said Congressman Crow. “This bipartisan bill bolsters local efforts to prepare for extreme weather and will help strengthen critical infrastructure, protect small businesses, and save taxpayer money.” “Too many in our community have felt the devastation of wildfires firsthand,” said Congresswoman Kim. “Natural disasters don’t discriminate—they impact us all. I’m proud to work alongside Rep. Crow to help introduce this bipartisan, commonsense legislation that will strengthen local resiliency efforts and give communities the tools they need to prepare for and recover from weather emergencies.” “Disasters like the flooding in Ruidoso and Salt and South Fork fires are the new normal, and New Mexicans know firsthand how wildfires, drought, and floods can devastate lives in an instant,” said Congressman Vasquez. “As the climate changes and becomes more extreme, our communities need better tools to fight back and protect working families. We must act now to ensure New Mexic… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/court-rules-trump-vance-administration-cannot-block-members-congress Court Rules Trump-Vance Administration Cannot Block Members of Congress From Conducting Oversight at Federal Immigration Detention Facilities 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration’s policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities today. The decision restores Congress’s ability to conduct real-time oversight of how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain individuals — including U.S. citizens — and spend billions in taxpayer dollars, while the case continues. The lawsuit, Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al., was brought by a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives after the administration imposed a seven-day waiting period and barred access to certain field offices, in violation of a longstanding federal law that guarantees congressional oversight. The plaintiffs include Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse; Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat; Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie G. Thompson; Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia; House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Ranking Member Rep. J. Luis Correa; Rep. Jason Crow; Rep. Veronica Escobar; Rep. Dan Goldman; Rep. Jimmy Gomez; Rep. Raul Ruiz; and Rep. Norma Torres. In a joint statement, the plaintiffs said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional. Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency. Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress—and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly. We’ll continue standing up for the rule of law.” The Members of Congress are represented in this suit by Democracy Forward Foundation … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/19/bennet-hickenlooper-hold-appropriations-package-to-demand-ncar-funding/ Bennet, Hickenlooper Hold Appropriations Package to Demand NCAR Funding 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper issued the following joint statement on their hold to the Senate Appropriations Package to demand funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR): “President Trump is attacking Colorado because we refuse to bend to his corrupt administration. His reckless decision to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research will have lasting, devastating impacts across the country. We are holding the Senate’s appropriations package to demand full funding for NCAR. As Trump’s rampage continues, we will pull every lever available to do what is right for Colorado.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-colleagues-demand-answers-on-trump-vas-plan-to-eliminate-tens-of-thousands-of-health-care-jobs/ Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump VA’s Plan to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Health Care Jobs 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Richard Blumenthal, along with 36 of their Senate colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins demanding answers about the Trump administration’s plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Unfilled positions are not reflective of unnecessary positions, and the length of time a position is vacant is not a suitable data point for determining need. At a time when veterans are already facing widespread cuts in their access to health care from H.R. 1, skyrocketing health insurance premiums from expiring enhanced premium tax credits, and forced closures of rural hospitals, VA needs to be expanding its capacity and staffing levels, not reducing them. Veterans deserve a VA staffed according to their needs and a Secretary who works to fill needed positions, not abolish them,” the senators wrote. This follows recent reporting on the Administration’s plans to eliminate tens of thousands of unfilled mission-critical health care positions at the VA, including for doctors, nurses, and support staff. The VA already lost more than 40,000 employees between January and September of this year as a result of President Trump’s hiring freeze, deferred resignations, early retirements, and many have quit as a result of this administration’s reckless policies. The VA had at least 42,000 vacancies across the Department as of March 31, 2025, and that number is estimated to have grown significantly since then. The removal of these positions would put VA at pre-PACT Act staffing levels. More than one million veterans newly enrolled in VA health care as a result of expanded eligibility under the PACT Act, and millions more have increased reliance on VA because of toxic exposure-related illnesses and injuries. These continued cuts of VA health care follow widespread health care cuts initiated by Republicans across the government. Senate Republicans have failed to join Democratic efforts to extend Affordable Ca… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-reintroduces-bill-to-prepare-federal-government-for-cannabis-legalization-2/ Hickenlooper Reintroduces Bill to Prepare Federal Government for Cannabis Legalization 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper PREPARE Act would develop framework federal legalization based on Colorado’s Task Force The President announced plans to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper reintroduced the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act to prepare the federal government for federal legalization of cannabis. Following the President’s announcement to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, Hickenlooper welcomed the decision and pushed the admin to support his bill: “Another example of Colorado blazing the trail,” Hickenlooper posted on Twitter/X. “Now release and expunge records for everyone who was charged with federal marijuana crimes – and let’s pass our bill to prepare us for federal legalization while we’re at it.” Hickenlooper has consistently advocated for the federal government to change the classification of marijuana. Hickenlooper previously urged the DEA to completely deschedule marijuana. He co-sponsors the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which would deschedule marijuana. Though cannabis is currently illegal at the federal level, many states have followed Colorado’s safe and legal model. The PREPARE Act establishes a federal commission, modeled after Colorado’s regulatory commission, to advise the government on proper safeguards for federal cannabis legalization. On December 10, 2012, a month after Colorado voted to legalize marijuana, then-Governor Hickenlooper convened the Amendment 64 Task Force to provide recommendations for the development of regulations. Those regulations led to the thriving, safe, marijuana industry in Colorado today. The PREPARE Act would replicate the Amendment 64 Task Force at the federal level. Specifically, the PREPARE Act-established federal commission would: Advise on the development of a federal regulatory framework modeled after state cannabis regulations. Consider barriers and suggestions for regulating Cannabis similar to alcohol. Identify ways to remedy the disprop… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crank-votes-streamline-permitting-delist-gray-wolves-series-natural Rep. Crank Votes to Streamline Permitting; Delist Gray Wolves in a Series of Natural Resources Committee Wins on the House Floor 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Crank C001137 crank.house.gov crank https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of a series of Natural Resources Committee passed bills on the House Floor: the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. The SPEED Act restores fairness and accountability to the federal permitting process by simplifying environmental reviews, curbing abuse of the system by radical actors, placing common-sense limits on judicial review, and establishing predictable timelines for critical infrastructure and energy projects. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act would require the Secretary of Interior to reissue the November 2020 final rule delisting the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a proposal in which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife has tried to finalize under several Administrations. "Permitting delays hold America back, said Rep. Crank. "Our nation cannot be burdened with never-ending reviews. We must be able to build the projects needed to power our homes and businesses. Until now, we have let onerous permitting regulations handcuff America, allowing other countries to take the lead—offshoring jobs, supply chains, and more. Instead, we let other countries build offshoring jobs, supply chains, and more. The SPEED Act fixes that by streamlining our permitting system and allowing us to deliver on our goal to unleash American energy." "The Endangered Species Act was created as a tool to recover species, not as a weapon to block project development or advance ideological agendas," said Rep. Crank. "Federal species management should be temporary. Instead, radical environmentalists have hijacked the ESA to ignore the scientific fact that the wolf has met recovery goals. Instead, they would keep the wolf listed forever. That is not the purpose of the Endangered Species Act, and it is why Congress is having to legislate species delisting. "The continued litigation against the wolf delisting harms our ranches, farmers, and rural communities who have to c… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-calls-on-trump-administration-to-stop-unfair-targeting-of-afghan-nationals Crow Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Unfair Targeting of Afghan Nationals 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is calling on the Trump administration to stop pushing divisive policies that unfairly target Afghan nationals. In his letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Congressman Crow noted that the Trump administration’s policies will “scapegoat all Afghans and entire nationalities” and put at risk vulnerable Afghans who stood alongside the United States and seek a life free of the Taliban’s repression, discrimination, and violence. Following the shooting of Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and tragic death of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, the Trump administration moved to close nearly every legal pathway Afghan nationals have to resettle in the United States. Included within that change is the suspension of the longstanding Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which is open to those who fought alongside American forces in Afghanistan. Their decision is among other deeply troubling actions taken by this Administration like terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, indefinitely pausing all refugee resettlement, including Afghanistan in a blanket travel ban in June, and eliminating a travel ban exception for Afghan SIV holders effective January 1, 2026. Joining Congressman Crow in his letter are Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-52), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), and Derek Tran (D-CA-45). “The horrific actions of one individual should not be used to vilify every individual from Afghanistan who legally seeks to live in the United States. Afghans who enter the country with a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), with humanitarian parole, through the refugee resettlement process, or who claim asylum, are subject to a thorough vetting process that can take months to years,” the Representatives said in the letter. The group continued: “Exploiting this tragedy to sow division and inflame fear will not make America safer. Ab… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gabe-evans-applauds-bipartisan-speed-act-fix-americas-broken Congressman Gabe Evans Applauds Bipartisan SPEED Act to Fix America’s Broken Permitting System 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Today Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) voted to pass the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, H.R. 4776. This commonsense legislation modernizes the federal permitting process, cuts red tape, and restores America’s ability to build critical infrastructure while maintaining strong environmental protections. “For far too long, outdated permitting rules have strangled economic growth, driven up costs for families, and delayed the infrastructure projects our communities desperately need. The SPEED Act is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that restores balance and protects the environment while allowing America to build, innovate, and compete.” – Rep. Gabe Evans The SPEED Act would: Streamline and modernize National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews by simplifying overly burdensome analyses Clarify when NEPA applies by refining the definition of “major federal action” Shorten permitting timelines to reduce unnecessary delays Limit abusive litigation by establishing a 150-day deadline for legal challenges Preserve core environmental protections while restoring NEPA to its original procedural purpose The bill passed the House with bipartisan support and is headed to the Senate. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1521 Ahead of the Holidays, Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bill to Expose How Trump’s Tariffs are Hitting Small Businesses and Families 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Brittany Pettersen P000620 pettersen.house.gov pettersen https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper WASHINGTON – Today, ahead of the holidays, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), alongside Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Haley Stevens (MI-11), introduced the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, which will highlight the devastating impact Trump’s illegal trade war is having on Colorado small businesses and families. Specifically, the bill would direct the Small Business Administration (SBA), in coordination with the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis, to produce a quarterly report on how much Trump’s tariffs are costing America’s consumers and small businesses. As families begin to shop in preparation for the holiday season, many consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts, with overall spending going down from previous years. Many popular holiday items have been especially impacted by tariffs, including toys, personal care products, small appliances, clothing accessories, jewelry, and household tools. Research also shows that tariffs have driven up prices for domestically manufactured and everyday goods, including groceries and other household essentials. “As a mom, I know how expensive the holiday season can be – and it’s even worse with Trump’s disastrous trade war. While Trump builds ballrooms, hands massive tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy, and profits off selling out our country’s interests, he’s telling families struggling to afford groceries and heating bills that affordability is a hoax,” said Pettersen. “Trump might’ve been able to lie his way into office, but he’s not going to be able to lie his way out of the pain and suffering that his immoral and unlawful priorities have caused. I’ve heard firsthand from small business owners across my district – from Salida to Golden and everywhere in between – who aren’t going to be able to weather the storm of his failed policies. We need accountability and transparency, and this bill is going to do just that.” “Michigan families and small businesses shouldn’t have to pay the price for President Trump’s chaotic, rec… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/18/bennet-leads-bipartisan-colleagues-in-support-of-european-plans-to-leverage-russian-sovereign-assets-for-ukraine/ Bennet Leads Bipartisan Colleagues in Support of European Plans to Leverage Russian Sovereign Assets for Ukraine 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, led a bipartisan letter to Belgian Ambassador to the U.S. Frédéric Bernard expressing support for European Commission efforts to leverage Russian sovereign assets to finance a loan for Ukraine. “As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to wage his unjust and unprovoked war against Ukraine – all while carrying out a variety of hybrid attacks against Europe and the United States – we write to express our support for European Commission (EC) proposals to raise up to $244 billion via leveraged frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide a loan to Ukraine, which Kyiv will repay only if Moscow pays reparations after the war,” said the Senators. The Senators emphasized the importance of moving quickly to leverage Russian sovereign assets to enable Ukraine’s purchase of essential defense systems and alleviate looming fiscal challenges. “Putin will not stop if he wins in Ukraine but will continue testing NATO’s resolve, posing risks to our collective security. Providing additional financial support is of paramount importance for the sake of Ukraine, for a Europe that is whole and free, and one day at peace – and for the defense of democracy everywhere,” concluded the Senators. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) also signed the letter. The text of the letter is available HERE and below. Dear Ambassador Bernard: As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to wage his unjust and unprovoked war against Ukraine – all while carrying out a variety of hybrid attacks against Europe and the United States – we write to express our support for European Commission (EC) proposals to raise up to $244 billion via leveraged frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide a loan to Ukraine, which Kyiv will repay only if Moscow pays reparations after the war. European Union (EU) officials have neg… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-hold-appropriations-package-to-demand-ncar-funding/ Hickenlooper, Bennet Hold Appropriations Package to Demand NCAR Funding 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet issued the following joint statement on their hold to the Senate Appropriations Package to demand funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). “President Trump is attacking Colorado because we refuse to bend to his corrupt administration. His reckless decision to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research will have lasting, devastating impacts across the country. We are holding the Senate’s appropriations package to demand full funding for NCAR. As Trump’s rampage continues, we will pull every lever available to do what is right for Colorado.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-slams-new-republican-effort-to-open-national-parks-for-sale/ Hickenlooper Slams New Republican Effort to Open National Parks for Sale 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper This latest effort follows Senate Republicans’ push to sell off three million acres of public lands this summer WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out the latest Republican effort to erase protections for national parks and public lands in a Senate spending package and open them to being sold. On Twitter/x, he posted: “Right before the holidays, Republicans keep looking for sneaky ways to sell off our public lands and national parks – this time as an amendment to the Interior appropriations bill. “We stopped them before, and we’re ready to do it again. “OUR PUBLIC LANDS ARE NOT FOR SALE.” Specifically, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) Chairman Mike Lee proposed an amendment to the proposed spending package for the Department of Interior to remove provisions that prevent the Trump administration from selling off national parks and require the administration to keep ownership and maintain all existing National Park Service units and national historic trails. Hickenlooper has been outspoken against Trump administration cuts to public lands and helped lead the fight against Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off more than three million acres of public lands this summer. Hickenlooper first sounded the alarm back in April when he voted against the Republican budget resolution and introduced an amendment with colleagues to protect public lands from being sold to pay for Republicans’ tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. In May, Hickenlooper held a press conference in Estes Park with Congressman Neguse, public lands advocates, and local elected officials to call out the Trump administration’s threats to Colorado’s national parks and public lands, including Rocky Mountain National Park. He also led an effort against the admin’s plans to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule. In March, he introduced legislation to reinstate the thousands of National Park Service and Forest Service workers the Trump administration illegally fired. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crank-votes-lower-health-care-premiums Rep. Crank Votes to Lower Health Care Premiums 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Crank C001137 crank.house.gov crank https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act offers solutions to lower premium costs, expand access to quality care, provide every American with more options and flexibility to choose coverage that works for them, and bring greater transparency to America's health care system. "My constituents deserve a health care system which always puts them first," said Rep. Crank. "The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act will give common-sense solutions to restore our nation's health care system and lower premium costs." Background: Appropriates cost-sharing reduction payments to stabilize premiums for eligible individuals on the Marketplace. This lowers premium costs by 11 percent and reduces out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copays for low-income individuals; Ensures self-insurance remains an affordable and accessible option to small businesses so they can provide quality health care benefits to employees that might otherwise be out of reach for them to offer; Requires pharmacy benefit managers to be transparent with employers on drug formulary and pricing to help businesses negotiate better prices for employees. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-celebrates-colorado-wins-in-the-bipartisan-national-defense-authorization-act Crow Celebrates Colorado Wins in the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement as the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) heads to the President’s desk to become law: “I served in combat and have seen firsthand what our servicemembers need to do their jobs and keep us safe,” said Congressman Crow. “As a leader on the Armed Services Committee, I’m proud to have secured bipartisan wins for Colorado and our military that will strengthen our readiness, modernize our military, and support our servicemembers and their families. This bill isn’t perfect, but it’ll deliver for Colorado and get our men and women in uniform what they need to protect our nation.” This year’s NDAA includes twelve provisions secured by Congressman Crow, along with key provisions he has long fought for. Among the provisions championed by Crow are a repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF); a pay raise for all servicemembers (3.8%); and direct support for servicemembers based in Colorado, including $12 million for Family Housing Construction at Buckley Space Force Base. Provisions in the NDAA secured by Congressman Crow: Updating Air Force’s Flying Communications System: Authorizes support for mobile communications platforms to ensure continuity of government and national military command and control during a crisis Protecting Assets Against Climate Change: Ensures climate shocks don’t negatively impact military installations, training, operations, and readiness. Ensuring the Military Protects Civilians in Combat: Compels the Department of Defense to produce a report on how civilian harm could impact the success of military operations. Improving the Defense Supply Chain: Encourages changes to the way DoD buys equipment so the supply chain that supports our defense is stronger and more efficient. Strengthening the Afghanistan War Commission: Gives them more tools to complete their bipartisan assessment of key decisio… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-on-favorable-court-ruling-against-trump-administration Crow Statement on Favorable Court Ruling Against Trump Administration 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) issued the following statement after a federal court issued a favorable ruling in his lawsuit against the Trump administration, temporarily blocking the administration from obstructing critical oversight efforts by Members of Congress at federal immigration detention facilities. In July, Crow filed the lawsuit after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully denied him access to the Aurora ICE Detention Facility. Members of Congress have the right under law to conduct unannounced oversight visits of federal facilities. In a joint statement, Congressman Crow and other Members of Congress named as plaintiffs said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional. Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency. Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress—and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly. We’ll continue standing up for the rule of law.” The lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia Federal Court by Congressman Crow and other Members of Congress who were also denied access to federal detention facilities, including Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), and Lou Correa (D-CA-46). Since being elected to Congress, Crow has fought to promote transparency, oversight, and accountability in federal immigration detention centers. He introduced bipartisan legislation guaranteeing Members of Congress the right to conduct unannounced, in-person oversight visits of ICE detention facilities, including to check on any concerns related to public health and the huma… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gabe-evans-supports-house-republican-plan-lower-health-care-costs Congressman Gabe Evans Supports House Republican Plan to Lower Health Care Costs for All Americans 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) voted in favor of H.R. 6703 the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, comprehensive legislation that lowers health care premiums, expands health care access and choice, and brings transparency to America’s broken health care system. "State and Federal Democrats broke the American healthcare system — driving up costs for working families and limiting access to affordable health plans while states like Colorado began taking your tax money and paying for healthcare to individuals illegally present in the country. This Republican-led, solution-oriented bill builds on the progress made in the Working Families Tax Cut by putting patients and families first and expanding affordable and reliable healthcare access for all Americans.” — Congressman Gabe Evans Lowering Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act takes direct aim at rising premiums by: Increasing transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) so employers and workers can see where prescription drug dollars are going and negotiate better prices. Funding cost-sharing reduction payments responsibly, reducing hidden premium increases and stabilizing the individual insurance market. Lowering ACA premiums by an estimated 11 percent, delivering greater savings than temporary subsidy extensions. These reforms are projected to save taxpayers billions of dollars, while reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients and workers. Expanding Affordable Options for Workers, Farmers, and Small Businesses The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act directly addresses the causes of rising health care costs by promoting competition, transparency, and flexibility – especially for workers, farmers, small businesses, and the self-employed. The legislation also expands access to affordable coverage by: Strengthening Association Health Plans, allowing small businesses, family farms, and self-employed workers to band together to purchase lower-cost, hig… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/colorado-lawmakers-slam-trump-administrations-plan-dismantle-national-center Colorado Lawmakers Slam Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper issued the following statement after public reporting on the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado: “The National Center for Atmospheric Research and its 830 employees are leading the nation’s climate science research, delivering life-saving breakthroughs that provide early warnings for natural disasters and deepen our understanding of Earth’s systems. They are a core component of our state’s economy and an integral part of the fabric of Colorado. Efforts to dismantle this institution and its essential programs are deeply dangerous and blatantly retaliatory. This reckless directive would have devastating consequences for families in Colorado and communities across the nation. We intend to fight back against attempts to gut this cutting-edge research institution with every tool we have.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/17/bennet-hickenlooper-statement-on-trump-administrations-vengeful-attack-on-colorado/ Bennet, Hickenlooper Statement on Trump Administration’s Vengeful Attack on Colorado 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper released the following joint statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder and cancel millions in transportation and energy grants designated for Colorado: “Donald Trump’s vengeful plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research and cut millions in federal grants is the latest in a list of indefensible attacks against Colorado. The announcement of NCAR’s closure comes after the administration’s plans to cancel federal grants from the Departments of Transportation and Energy—making clear this is not policy, but political retribution against a state that refuses to bend to the president’s will. “We will not stand by while Donald Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish Colorado. These reckless, politically motivated decisions put lives and livelihoods at risk, and we will use every tool at our disposal to fight back.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/17/bennet-hickenloopers-dolores-river-national-conservation-area-and-special-management-area-act-passes-senate-committee-with-bipartisan-support/ Bennet, Hickenlooper’s Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act Passes Senate Committee with Bipartisan Support 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), celebrated the Committee’s unanimous passage of their Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act out of ENR. “For the people of Southwest Colorado, the Dolores River is more than just a landmark – it’s the lifeblood of their communities and way of life,” said Bennet. “This bill was written by Coloradans who live, work, and depend on the Dolores River. It represents a balanced, sensible way forward to resolve many long-standing disagreements, protect the river for all parties, and provide long-term certainty for generations. I am glad to see that it has once again passed out of Committee unanimously, and I will keep pushing to ensure this becomes law.” “Southwestern Coloradans care deeply about the Dolores River,” said Hickenlooper. “Leaders on the ground have spent years deciding how to best protect and invest in the Dolores. We worked with them side by side to design a bipartisan bill to preserve this landscape.” The Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act, which passed the ENR Committee today by a unanimous bipartisan voice vote, would protect over 68,000 acres of public lands in three Colorado counties of Montezuma, Dolores, and San Miguel. For over a decade, Senator Bennet has led congressional engagement with local stakeholders to craft legislation that could garner broad support. As a result, more than two dozen stakeholder groups and local and Tribal governments have sent letters to Senator Bennet in favor of the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act. In 2021, Bennet invited Coloradans to share suggestions to improve the bill during a 45-day comment period and introduced the bill in July 2022 with Senator Hickenlooper. This is the second time the bill has been passed out of the Senate ENR Committee with a unanimous bipartisan voice vote. Statements of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/17/bennet-neguse-hickenlooper-statement-on-trump-administrations-plan-to-dismantle-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-in-boulder/ Bennet, Neguse, Hickenlooper Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado: “The National Center for Atmospheric Research and its 830 employees are leading the nation’s climate science research, delivering life-saving breakthroughs that provide early warnings for natural disasters and deepen our understanding of Earth’s systems. They are a core component of our state’s economy and an integral part of the fabric of Colorado. Efforts to dismantle this institution and its essential programs are deeply dangerous and blatantly retaliatory. This reckless directive would have devastating consequences for families in Colorado and communities across the nation. We intend to fight back against attempts to gut this cutting-edge research institution with every tool we have.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-neguse-slam-trump-admins-plan-to-dismantle-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-in-boulder/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse Slam Trump Admin’s Plan to Dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Congressman Joe Neguse released the following joint statement after it was reported that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado: “The National Center for Atmospheric Research and its 830 employees are leading the nation’s climate science research, delivering life-saving breakthroughs that provide early warnings for natural disasters and deepen our understanding of Earth’s systems. They are a core component of our state’s economy and an integral part of the fabric of Colorado. “Efforts to dismantle this institution and its essential programs are deeply dangerous and blatantly retaliatory. This reckless directive would have devastating consequences for families in Colorado and communities across the nation. We intend to fight back against attempts to gut this cutting-edge research institution with every tool we have.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-slam-trump-admins-vengeful-attack-on-colorado/ Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump Admin’s Vengeful Attack on Colorado 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet released the following joint statement following reports that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, as well as cancel millions in transportation and energy grants designated for Colorado: “Donald Trump’s vengeful plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research and cut millions in federal grants is the latest in a list of indefensible attacks against Colorado. The announcement of NCAR’s closure comes after the administration’s plans to cancel federal grants from the Departments of Transportation and Energy—making clear this is not policy, but political retribution against a state that refuses to bend to the president’s will. “We will not stand by while Donald Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish Colorado. These reckless, politically motivated decisions put lives and livelihoods at risk, and we will use every tool at our disposal to fight back.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennets-dolores-river-national-conservation-area-and-special-management-area-act-passes-senate-committee-with-bipartisan-support/ Hickenlooper, Bennet’s Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act Passes Senate Committee with Bipartisan Support 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated unanimous passage of their Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which Hickenlooper sits on. “Southwestern Coloradans care deeply about the Dolores River,” said Hickenlooper. “Leaders on the ground have spent years deciding how to best protect and invest in the Dolores. We worked with them side by side to design a bipartisan bill to preserve this landscape.” “For the people of Southwest Colorado, the Dolores River is more than just a landmark – it’s the lifeblood of their communities and way of life,” said Bennet. “This bill was written by Coloradans who live, work, and depend on the Dolores River. It represents a balanced, sensible way forward to resolve many long-standing disagreements, protect the river for all parties, and provide long-term certainty for generations. I am glad to see that it has once again passed out of Committee unanimously, and I will keep pushing to ensure this becomes law.” The Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act would protect over 68,000 acres of public lands in Montezuma, Dolores, and San Miguel counties. The bill follows nearly two decades of local discussion and collaboration on the Dolores River and twelve years of work to find a legislative compromise. In 2004, the Dolores River Dialogue began as a forum for all stakeholders to discuss their perspectives on Dolores River management. In 2008, the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management requested that the Dolores River Dialogue – a coalition of diverse interests in the region – convene a broad-based community group to study pressing management issues in the Dolores River corridor from McPhee to Bedrock, including the possibility of a Wild and Scenic River federal designation. Through consensus agreement, the working group, known as the Lower Dolores Plan Working Group, decided to explore the possibility of an NCA and… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/new-study-finds-hickenlooper-methane-rules-cut-colorado-oil-and-gas-emissions-by-70/ New Study Finds Hickenlooper Methane Rules Cut Colorado Oil and Gas Emissions by 70% 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper cheered new findings from the Environmental Defense Fund showing that methane rules Hickenlooper pioneered as governor reduced methane emissions fromColorado’s oil and gas sector by a whopping 70% between 2010 and 2017. Under Hickenlooper’s leadership, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission brought together environmentalists and the oil and gas industry to establish the world’s first methane regulations in 2014. Those regulations were used by President Obama as a model for national standards, which in turn formed the basis of the international methane pledge in 2021. “Colorado was the first state to enact smart methane rules,” said Hickenlooper. “The data proves they work, delivering cleaner air for our communities and making real progress in confronting the climate crisis.” “Under the leadership of then-Gov. John Hickenlooper, Colorado led the nation in tackling the methane problem by adopting the first set of standards to address emissions from oil and gas operations. Analyzing the satellite data indicates that emissions fell dramatically following the adoption of the 2014 rules,” said Nini Gu, Senior Regulatory & Legislative Manager for the West Region. “Smart energy policy design and rigorous data collection are the key to a thriving climate and a thriving economy, in Colorado and beyond.” The findings are based on data collected by Japan’s Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite, also known as GOSAT, between 2010 and 2019. They are reinforced by independent aircraft studies over the Denver-Julesburg Basin that find similar downward trends in the basin’s emissions intensity. As senator, Hickenlooper has championed stronger federal methane rules modeled on Colorado’s. In 2021, he led members of the Colorado congressional delegation in urging the EPA to strengthen methane regulations for the oil and gas sector. He helped negotiate and pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which created a $4.7 billion federal program to plug orphaned wells on Federal, S… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/what-theyre-saying-hickenlooper-is-right-to-oppose-trumps-latest-blm-nominee/ What They’re Saying: Hickenlooper is Right to Oppose Trump’s Latest BLM Nominee 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Hickenlooper: “His nomination is proof that the Trump administration still views our public lands as assets for sale.” WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper announced at the beginning of the month that he would oppose President Trump’s nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). He was the first senator to publicly oppose Pearce’s nomination and has been sounding the alarm about his nomination. Here’s what they’re saying: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Hick is right to oppose BLM nominee early Denver 7: WATCH: Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper pushing back against the President’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management Colorado Politics: Colorado’s John Hickenlooper says he’ll oppose BLM nominee Durango Herald: Our view: Reject Pearce “Americans deserve a BLM director who will be a true steward of the millions of acres under the agency’s care. Steve Pearce is NOT that person. While in Congress, he attacked environmental protections and fought to sell off public land,” said Hickenlooper. “His nomination is proof that the Trump administration still views our public lands as assets for sale. On behalf of Colorado, I will vote NO because our public lands are NOT for sale.” Pearce marked his time in Congress working to undermine environmental protections, open public lands for oil and gas operations, and sell public lands. Hickenlooper is a former geologist and one of the only scientists in the Senate. He has been outspoken against Trump administration cuts to public lands and led an effort against the admin’s plans to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule. In March, he introduced legislation to reinstate the thousands of National Park Service and Forest Service workers the Trump administration illegally fired. Hickenlooper also helped lead the fight against Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off more than three million acres of public lands. Hickenlooper first sounded the alarm b… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/16/bennet-cassidy-pettersen-salazar-reintroduce-tax-credit-to-help-families-and-small-businesses-prepare-for-natural-disasters/ Bennet, Cassidy, Pettersen, Salazar Reintroduce Tax Credit to Help Families and Small Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), alongside U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Shelter Act to help families and small businesses protect their homes and properties from future natural disasters and combat rising insurance costs. The legislation would create a first-of-its-kind disaster mitigation tax credit for families and business owners in disaster-prone areas. “Coloradans are all too familiar with increasingly devastating wildfires and other natural disasters that threaten their homes and businesses and drive up insurance costs,” said Bennet. “We can’t focus solely on helping communities recover after these disasters. Congress must do more to help them prepare. This bill helps taxpayers invest in tools and materials to safeguard their homes, businesses, and families from natural disasters before they occur.” “Everybody in my state has lost someone or something they love because of flooding. This is another tool for families to minimize that loss,” said Cassidy. “In Colorado, wildfire season has become a year-round problem and extreme weather events continue to harm more communities every year,” said Pettersen. “Our small businesses and families shouldn’t have to pay the price for the costly impact of wildfires, especially when rising costs are already squeezing Coloradans. As we combat the climate crisis, one of the best things we can do is make sure people can protect their homes and businesses before disaster strikes.” “A single storm shouldn’t be able to erase a lifetime of work. The Shelter Act empowers families and small businesses to fortify their property before disaster strikes, making our communities safer, stronger, and more resilient,” said Salazar. “Miami families know the cost of preparedness all too well, and this bill helps ensure they’re not facing those challenges alone.” The Shelter Act allows Americans to write off 25 percent of qualifying mitigation expen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/16/bennet-hickenlooper-bill-to-finish-the-arkansas-valley-conduit-heads-to-presidents-desk/ Bennet, Hickenlooper Bill To Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Heads to President’s Desk 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper’s Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate today, and will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation will reduce interest payments on all non-federal cost share funds and provide greater flexibility in repayment terms. Further, this bill will ensure underserved communities in Southeastern Colorado can access clean drinking water and repay the federal government. In the last few years, the project cost estimate has nearly doubled due to inflation and increased labor costs. “Over six decades ago, President Kennedy came to Pueblo, Colorado and promised to build the Arkansas Valley Conduit,” said Bennet. “Now, I am pleased to see my Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bill will ensure the federal government makes good on its promise to Southeastern Coloradans to deliver a safe and reliable water supply.” “Water has been the lifeblood of Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley since long before JFK promised to deliver them clean drinking water,” said Hickenlooper. “Shovels are in the ground and we’re now on the way to completing the AVC to deliver reliable drinking water to Southeast Colorado.” The Arkansas Valley Conduit is the final component of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, a water diversion and storage project in the lower Arkansas Valley, which Congress approved in 1962. Once constructed, the Conduit will deliver clean drinking water from the Pueblo Reservoir to more than 50,000 families, producers, and municipalities throughout 39 communities in the Lower Arkansas River Valley. Since joining the Senate, Bennet has fought for the Arkansas Valley Conduit. Bennet and Hickenlooper reintroduced the Finish the AVC Act in January of this year. The Senators helped deliver $500 million in funding for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the AVC, including $250 million earlier this year, $9… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/16/bennet-statement-on-president-trumps-executive-order-blocking-state-level-ai-laws/ Bennet Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Blocking State-Level AI Laws 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order restricting current and future state laws regulating the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. “President Trump’s executive order to block state laws regulating artificial intelligence is a dangerous overreach of power that will only make it more difficult to keep our communities safe while promoting innovation. While AI has enormous potential to increase productivity and grow our economy, this unilateral action weakens Colorado’s ability to protect children and consumers. Congress can and must pass bipartisan legislation that supports AI development while protecting the American people. Until then, states must be allowed to develop common-sense frameworks to safeguard their communities while preserving conditions that allow businesses and start-ups to thrive.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/16/bennet-statement-on-president-trumps-nominee-to-lead-bureau-of-land-management/ Bennet Statement on President Trump’s Nominee to Lead Bureau of Land Management 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management: “Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management is an insult to Colorado and anyone who cares about the lands that sustain our economy and Western way of life. “Pearce’s views on public lands are completely out of touch with Colorado’s values. He will be the first to sell off our public lands, promote Trump’s misguided ‘drill baby drill’ policies, and demolish the protections that ensure our kids and grandkids will benefit from public lands as we do now. “He is unfit for this position and a threat to Colorado. For these reasons, I will oppose his nomination.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-bill-to-finish-the-arkansas-valley-conduit-heads-to-presidents-desk/ Hickenlooper, Bennet Bill to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Heads to President’s Desk 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet’s Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate, and will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Their bill will lower costs and complete the AVC, a water project that will deliver clean, reliable water to Southeast Colorado communities. “Water has been the lifeblood of Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley since long before JFK promised to deliver them clean drinking water,” said Hickenlooper. “Shovels are in the ground and we’re now on the way to completing the AVC to deliver reliable drinking water to Southeast Colorado.” “Over six decades ago, President Kennedy came to Pueblo, Colorado and promised to build the Arkansas Valley Conduit,” said Bennet. “Now, I am pleased to see my Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bill will ensure the federal government makes good on its promise to Southeastern Coloradans to deliver a safe and reliable water supply.” The Arkansas Valley Conduit is the final component of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, a water diversion and storage project in the lower Arkansas Valley, which Congress approved in 1962. Once constructed, the Conduit will deliver clean drinking water from the Pueblo Reservoir to more than 50,000 families, producers, and municipalities throughout 39 communities in the Lower Arkansas River Valley. The Finish the AVC Act would remove interest payments on all non-federal cost share funds and extend the repayment period from 50 to 100 years. This bill helps make sure that underserved communities of Southeastern Colorado can access clean drinking water and repay the federal government. The estimated cost of the project more than doubled from the 2019 estimate of $640 million to $1.3 billion due to increased inflation and labor costs. Hickenlooper and Bennet have long advocated for increased federal funding for the AVC and reintroduced the bipartisan Finish the AVC Act in January this year. Both senat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hurds-jurisdictional-determination-backlog-reduction-act-passes-house-part Rep. Hurd’s Jurisdictional Determination Backlog Reduction Act Passes House as Part of PERMIT Act 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Hurd H001100 hurd.house.gov hurd https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s Jurisdictional Determination Backlog Reduction Act passed the House as part of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. The PERMIT Act combines targeted reforms to the Clean Water Act permitting processes to cut red tape, reduce duplicative reviews, and provide greater regulatory certainty while maintaining water quality protections. The Jurisdictional Determination Backlog Reduction Act requires the Army Corps of Engineers to allocate necessary resources to eliminate the existing backlog of thousands of pending jurisdictional determinations and Section 404 permit applications. Farmers, ranchers, small business owners, energy providers, and builders rely on timely jurisdictional determinations to know whether their projects require Clean Water Act permits. The Corps’ current backlog has left thousands of projects in regulatory limbo, adding costs and delays. “Delays in permit approvals are stalling key infrastructure projects in Colorado and across the nation,” said Rep. Hurd. “My bill requires the Army Corps to clear this backlog so communities can get moving on critical projects without unnecessary delays. I’m proud this important legislation passed with the PERMIT Act today, and I’m grateful to Chairman Graves and Chairman Collins for their leadership on cutting red tape that prevents America from building.” The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. Read the full bill here. ### 1 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gabe-evans-urges-colorado-farmers-apply-newly-announced-12-billion Congressman Gabe Evans Urges Colorado Farmers to Apply for Newly Announced $12 Billion in Federal Relief 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) is urging farmers across Colorado District 8 to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) newly announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which will provide $12 billion in one-time payments to American producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that have been impacting farmers since the failed leadership of the Biden Administration. These payments will provide much-needed relief until the historic wins Rep. Evans helped deliver through the Working Families Tax Cut Act reach farmers. The program, announced by President Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, will deliver up to $11 billion in funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture directly to row-crop carters who are growing barley, chickpeas, corn, cotton, lentils, oats, peanuts, peas, rice, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, canola, mustard, sunflower, and other eligible crops. An additional $1 billion is being set aside to support farmers of non-covered and certain specialty crops. Important Deadline Approaching To qualify, farmers must ensure that their 2025 acreage reports are accurate and updated with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025. No crop insurance linkage is required for this program. Support for Specialty Crop Growers Producers who grow commodities that are not listed, including specialty crops, may still qualify for assistance if they can demonstrate losses related to market disruptions or increased production costs. Farmers who believe they may be eligible are encouraged to contact Congressman Evans’ office for guidance. How to Receive Assistance Farmers should take the following steps: Visit your local FSA office and confirm your 2025 acreage report before December 19, 2025 at 5 PM. For questions or help determining eligibility, contact Congressman Evans’ staff: Martha Gallagher: Martha.Gallagher@mail.h… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/15/bennet-hickenlooper-wyden-democratic-colleagues-demand-answers-from-trump-administration-and-drug-companies-as-health-care-costs-skyrocket/ Bennet, Hickenlooper, Wyden, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration and Drug Companies as Health Care Costs Skyrocket 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and five Senate Democratic colleagues to demand four major pharmaceutical companies provide specific details about agreements they announced with President Donald Trump to lower drug costs as millions of Americans see the cost of health care skyrocket. On September 30, the Trump Administration announced new agreements with drug manufacturers to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Now, as millions of Americans brace for their health care premiums to double, triple, or even quadruple, the Trump Administration and drug manufacturers have provided few details about how and when Americans will see lower drug costs. “The deep Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1 have put states in the impossible position of trying to figure out how to keep our Medicaid programs afloat and ensure continued patient access across the health care system writ large,” wrote Bennet, Hickenlooper, Wyden, and the senators. The letters, sent to Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Eli Lilly ask for specific pricing information on which drugs will be affected by the announcements, what the “most favored nation” price is for those drugs, and what state Medicaid programs will pay in the wake of these announcements. “Critical details about the GENEROUS model also remain unclear, including whether manufacturers can seek exemptions for the drugs where this model could potentially have the greatest impact. It is difficult to draw any firm conclusions about what pricing manufacturers will have to offer states under the model and on which drugs,” continued the senators. Hickenlooper and Bennet have been vocal opponents of the Trump Administration’s massive cuts to health care. Earlier this year, Republicans passed President Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which slashes over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Last week, Senate Democrats put forward a proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/15/bennet-murray-colleagues-demand-answers-from-ice-on-racial-profiling-of-tribal-members-refusal-to-accept-tribal-ids/ Bennet, Murray, Colleagues Demand Answers from ICE on Racial Profiling of Tribal Members, Refusal to Accept Tribal IDs 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and 10 Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to provide answers regarding recent incidents of Tribal citizens being mistreated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In their letter, the lawmakers pointed to reports of ICE improperly stopping or detaining Tribal citizens for no apparent reason apart from their physical appearance, and urged Secretary Noem to develop policy and trainings to ensure that all ICE agents are trained to recognize Tribal IDs, regardless of whether they are working on Tribal lands. “We write to share our alarm over the completely unacceptable treatment of U.S.-born citizens of federally recognized Tribes, who have been stopped and questioned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on suspicion of being undocumented,” wrote Bennet, Murray, and the senators. “In February, several Senators wrote to you following reports of ICE agents improperly stopping or detaining Tribal citizens. In June, you replied with a letter in which you failed to respond to the majority of the questions raised in the letter. Over the past month, we have heard additional alarming reports of ICE improperly stopping or detaining Tribal citizens for no apparent reason aside from their physical appearance. The disrespect and harassment of U.S.-born Tribal citizens by ICE is outrageous and inexcusable, and we request that you take immediate steps to put an end to it.” In November, Elaine Miles, an Indigenous actor, was approached by four men who identified themselves as ICE agents while waiting for a bus in Redmond, Washington. When she handed them her Tribal ID issued by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, the immigration agents reportedly claimed that her ID was “fake” and that “anyone can make that.” When she attempted to call the Umatilla Tribal enrollment office phone number to verify her ID to the of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/15/jewish-senate-democrats-statement-on-deadly-attack-against-sydney-hanukkah-celebration/ Jewish Senate Democrats’ Statement on Deadly Attack Against Sydney Hanukkah Celebration 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), issued the following statement after the murder of 15 people at a menorah lighting in Sydney, Australia celebrating the first night of Hanukkah: “The Festival of Lights commemorates and celebrates the resilience of the Jewish people, our identity and heritage. As we moved into the first night of Hanukkah, that tenacity was tested once again as we mourn those murdered in Sydney during a menorah lighting. Our prayers go out to the Jewish community in Australia, whom we embrace in their terrible hour of suffering. “We are horrified by the brutality of this attack, which comes at a time when Australia has seen a terrible rise in antisemitism. The disturbing wave of antisemitism around the globe has struck anxiety and fear into the hearts of every Jewish community. Some have faced harassment, vandalism, and discrimination. Others, violence as brutal as what we saw yesterday in Sydney. “This attack is the latest reminder of the work that remains to end the scourge of hatred towards Jews. To combat this disease of antisemitism, we must summon the strength to take action against this ancient hatred, and the courage to press on in the face of such violence against Jewish people at home and abroad. “We must speak out against all discrimination, from heinous acts like today to the normalization of antisemitic rhetoric, and the attempts to blur the line between political disagreement and antisemitic hate. And we give thanks to the bravery of people like Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner, who risked his own life on Bondi Beach to stop others from losing theirs. “May the memory of those we lost be a blessing, and may courage flow through the hearts of every Jewish family that lit their first candle last night and over th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-democratic-colleagues-demand-answers-from-trump-admin-and-drug-companies-as-health-care-costs-skyrocket/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Admin and Drug Companies as Health Care Costs Skyrocket 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Letter comes as 15 million Americans – and 241,000 Coloradans – brace to lose health care under cuts in Trump’s tax and spending bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet recently joined six of their Democratic Senate colleagues to demand four major pharmaceutical companies provide specific details about agreements they announced with President Trump to lower drug costs as millions of Americans see the cost of health care skyrocket. On September 30, the Trump administration announced new agreements with drug manufacturers to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Now, as millions of Americans brace for their health care premiums to double, the Trump administration and drug manufacturers have provided few details about how and when Americans will see lower drug costs. “The deep Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1 have put states in the impossible position of trying to figure out how to keep our Medicaid programs afloat and ensure continued patient access across the health care system writ large,” the senators wrote. “Critical details about the GENEROUS model also remain unclear, including whether manufacturers can seek exemptions for the drugs where this model could potentially have the greatest impact. It is difficult to draw any firm conclusions about what pricing manufacturers will have to offer states under the model and on which drugs,” they continued. The letters, sent to Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Eli Lilly ask for specific pricing information on which drugs will be affected by the announcements, what the “most favored nation” price is for those drugs, and what state Medicaid programs will pay in the wake of these announcements. Hickenlooper and Bennet have been vocal opponents of the Trump administration’s massive cuts to health care. Earlier this year, Republicans passed President Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act which slashes over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Last week, Senate Democrats put forward a proposal to extend the Affordable C… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-cornyn-cheer-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-satellite-data-sharing/ Hickenlooper, Cornyn Cheer Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expand Satellite Data Sharing 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Legislation would ensure partnerships between NASA and the private sector to boost satellite-enabled research WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and John Cornyn applauded the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan Accessing Satellite Capabilities to Enable New Discoveries (ASCEND) Act, which would codify NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program and continue shared access to commercial small-satellite (SmallSat) datasets that prove crucial for Earth science research and applications. The bill passed the Senate last week and now heads to the House of Representatives. “Scientists rely on satellite data to understand Earth and beyond. We’re one step closer to signing our ASCEND Act into law to strengthen our private-sector partnerships for satellite data and drive new discoveries,” said Hickenlooper. “Investing in satellite data and imagery gives us a deeper understanding of everything from agricultural yields to weather forecasting and disaster response,” said Cornyn. “This legislation would create a permanent program through NASA to expand the data pool available to us and build on prior success.” Alongside the unprecedented growth of the commercial space industry, technological advancements have enabled the development of SmallSats with novel capabilities. Commercial SmallSats provide high-resolution data to complement the suite of Earth observations acquired by NASA, other U.S. Government agencies, and international partners. Earth observation data supplied by satellites in orbit provide important information for a variety of purposes, including increasing agricultural crop yields, informing forest conservation, improving disaster mitigation and response, forecasting space weather, advancing science, and more. NASA established CSDA as a pilot program in 2017 to identify and evaluate commercial capabilities, establish new processes to onramp vendors, and enable broad sharing and use of acquired data products. The CSDA pilot program proved to be a success, with particip… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/12/bennet-leads-colorado-democrats-in-demanding-dhs-implement-the-law-to-protect-religious-communities/ Bennet Leads Colorado Democrats in Demanding DHS Implement the Law to Protect Religious Communities 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led his Colorado Democratic colleagues – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Brittany Pettersen, and Jason Crow – on a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging the DHS to protect religious communities in Colorado and across the country by implementing the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act, legislation passed through the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill made necessary improvements to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which organizations use to deploy physical security enhancements and emergency preparedness capabilities. These improvements include expanding the eligible uses of grant funding and reauthorizing the NSGP at higher funding levels. “The NSGP provides at-risk nonprofit organizations – like places of worship, schools, and community centers – with critical resources to bolster protections amid heightened risk of attack. The NSGP Improvement Act provided necessary funding and strengthened FEMA’s ability to administer the program, directing FEMA to establish an office dedicated to overseeing the NSGP. That office would be responsible for publishing important information about grant applications, conducting outreach, and providing technical assistance to states and nonprofit organizations. To date, neither FEMA nor DHS has released information on the creation of this office,” wrote the lawmakers. Additionally, the letter urges DHS to allow organizations to use NSGP funds to pay permanent salaried employees or personnel expenses. The lawmakers emphasized that without this flexibility, nonprofits are forced to rely on security contractors who are unreliable and often hard to procure. “In light of the recent surge in anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, and other violent hate-based incidents in the United States, the importance of this program cannot be overstated. We urge DHS and FEMA to do more to ensure NSGP allows nonprofi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-degette-neguse-crow-pettersen-demand-dhs-protect-religious-communities/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Demand DHS Protect Religious Communities 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen on a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging the DHS to protect religious communities in Colorado and across the country by implementing the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act, legislation passed through the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill made necessary improvements to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which organizations use to deploy physical security enhancements and emergency preparedness capabilities. These improvements include expanding the eligible uses of grant funding and reauthorizing the NSGP at higher funding levels. “The NSGP provides at-risk nonprofit organizations – like places of worship, schools, and community centers – with critical resources to bolster protections amid heightened risk of attack. The NSGP Improvement Act provided necessary funding and strengthened FEMA’s ability to administer the program, directing FEMA to establish an office dedicated to overseeing the NSGP. That office would be responsible for publishing important information about grant applications, conducting outreach, and providing technical assistance to states and nonprofit organizations. To date, neither FEMA nor DHS has released information on the creation of this office,” wrote the lawmakers. Additionally, the letter urges DHS to allow organizations to use NSGP funds to pay permanent salaried employees or personnel expenses. The lawmakers emphasized that without this flexibility, nonprofits are forced to rely on security contractors who are unreliable and often hard to procure. “In light of the recent surge in anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, and other violent hate-based incidents in the United States, the importance of this program cannot be overstated. We urge DHS and FEMA to do more to ensure NSGP allows nonprofits and religious organizations to better protect the people they se… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-shaheen-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-restore-u-s-support-for-un-reproductive-health-agency/ Hickenlooper, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore U.S. Support for UN Reproductive Health Agency 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Jeanne Shaheen, along with 15 of their Senate colleagues introduced the Support UNFPA Funding Act to resume U.S. contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN agency that provides access to family planning, supports the prevention of maternal death, and responds to gender-based violence. “The Trump admin’s reckless decision to cut funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jeopardized life-saving care for women around the world,” said Hickenlooper. “Our bill reaffirms the United States’ commitment to providing support that helps global communities become safer, stronger, and more secure—and in turn, helps keep Americans safe.” “U.S. investment in UNFPA saves lives, advances women’s rights and directly supports global stability and security,” said Shaheen. “When the United States abruptly halted funding, clinics closed, women lost access to basic health care and preventable maternal deaths increased, particularly in conflict zones and humanitarian emergencies. This bill restores a common-sense, bipartisan approach: supporting voluntary, rights-based family planning and maternal health while ensuring full compliance with U.S. law. Undermining proven programs like UNFPA weakens our global leadership and creates unnecessary instability that ultimately affects Americans too.” This year, the Trump administration halted U.S. funding for UNFPA, forcing the closure of health centers, cutting off lifesaving maternal and reproductive health care, and leaving millions of women and girls in danger. UNFPA operates in more than 150 countries and is the only U.N. agency mandated to provide reproductive and maternal health care in humanitarian crises. UNFPA ensures women and families can access voluntary family planning, safe childbirth services and protection from gender-based violence. Specifically, the Support UNFPA Funding Act would recognize the important work of UNFPA; establish as U.S. policy that financial support for UNFPA aligns w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-celebrates-expansion-of-aurora-s-martin-luther-king-jr-library Crow Celebrates Expansion of Aurora’s Martin Luther King Jr. Library 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper AURORA — Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) joined city officials and library leaders to celebrate the expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Library, a project made possible thanks to federal resources secured by Crow. The renovation, which fully doubles the library’s available space, was made possible through a $2.5 million investment secured by Congressman Crow. With this renovation, Martin Luther King Jr. Library is able to build out its physical footprint, adopt new technology, and expand youth programming, continuing to connect the Aurora community with public space and critical resources like computers and employment support. “By bringing home federal investments for Colorado, we’re expanding opportunities for our community. This investment isn’t just about a building—it’s about ensuring every family in Aurora has public spaces to learn, stay connected, and access the critical resources they deserve,” said Congressman Crow. “This expansion will revitalize the way the community can access free resources,” said Ginger White Brunetti, Director of Library and Cultural Services at Aurora Public Library. “The space is vibrant and encourages learning and creativity while providing a welcoming space for everyone. I’m excited to see what the community can create here and am grateful to Congressman Crow for fighting to make it happen.” Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Crow has fought to connect Coloradans with critical community resources. This year alone, he has successfully helped local residents reclaim more than $30 million from the federal government. Since his first term, Congressman Crow has brought more than $643 million back to his community. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gabe-evans-bill-combating-colorados-skyrocketing-energy-costs Congressman Gabe Evans’ Bill Combating Colorado’s Skyrocketing Energy Costs Passes the House 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Gabe Evans’ (R-CO) State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, H.R. 3628 passed the U.S. House in a bipartisan vote. The legislation will ensure states take long-term energy reliability and affordability into account when designing utility policies — helping drive down the soaring electricity costs burdening families across Colorado and the nation. “For years Colorado’s ruling Democrats have pushed out-of-touch policies and burdensome regulations that have led to skyrocketing energy bills and increased financial strain, resulting in further mental and physical stress on hard-working families across the state. This legislation puts Coloradans first by holding state regulatory entities like Colorado Public Utilities Commission accountable by new federal standards, to ensure they are focused on considering energy reliability and affordability. I’m proud to lead the charge on legislation that lowers costs, uplifts working-class Americans, and strengthens our nation's energy dominance.” — Congressman Gabe Evans Under H.R. 3628, states must evaluate whether their integrated resource plans maintain sufficient reliable generation or the procurement of electricity from reliable generation facilities, defined as facilities capable of supplying electricity continuously for at least 30 days, including during severe weather, and capable of providing essential grid services such as frequency and voltage support. Background Representative Evans has continually criticized Colorado Democrats’ state-level policy decisions that have accelerated the dismantling of dependable resources and energy freedoms, and forced ratepayers to pay higher costs while concurrently creating significant reliability risks. In recent years, Colorado utilities have reported capacity shortfalls, and businesses across the state have reported frequent outages that disrupt operations, including advanced technology companies requiring constant power to compete in fields like quantum computing and AI. Sinc… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-evans-grays-bipartisan-fire-act-passes-through-ecs-environment Reps. Evans’, Gray’s bipartisan FIRE Act passes through E&C’s Environment Subcommittee. 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Today, Reps Gabe Evans’ (CO-08) and Adam Gray’s (CA-13) bipartisan Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, H.R. 6387 passed through the Energy and Commerce, Environment subcommittee. The newly introduced legislation will ensure that states are not punished for the smoke and emissions they cannot control, while still maintaining strong environmental protections. The bill works to provide clarity and predictability for air quality planning, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on manufacturers and communities, and reward proactive wildfire mitigation that protects public health and improves air quality for future generations. “A leading reason for the affordability crisis facing Coloradans is red tape around air quality permitting. When the economy is strangled under the weight of costly, poorly designed ozone attainment standards, jobs are lost, prices spike, and financial stress increases negative health outcomes. Clean air is important to everyone, but Colorado jobs should not be penalized for emissions outside of their control — whether it's Canadian wildfires or Chinese pollution. My bill, the FIRE Act, is a common-sense solution that will drive down costs for working families in Colorado by clarifying that Clean Air Act benchmarks should not be used to punish jobs and hamstring the economy for things like prescribed burns or out-of-state wildfire smoke.” — Congressman Gabe Evans Background: For years, areas along the Front Range of Colorado have consistently struggled to meet ozone attainment levels set by the federal Clean Air Act. The resulting red tape around air quality permitting and the regulations that Colorado’s ruling Democrats slap onto the industry, the economy and consumers, are a leading cause of the affordability crisis that working families in Colorado District 8 are facing. When the economy is strangled under the weight of costly and poorly designed ozone attainment standards, jobs are lost, prices spike, and financial stress increases negative mental … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hurd-and-bipartisan-group-35-house-members-announce-new-health-care Rep. Hurd and Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members to Announce New Health Care Framework “CommonGround 2025” Addressing Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums for American Families 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Hurd H001100 hurd.house.gov hurd https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Rep. Jeff Hurd and a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. This bipartisan framework includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs), with targeted modifications, to be voted on by December 18, 2025, in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The Members backing the framework have also co-signed a letter urging House and Senate leadership to meet with them to discuss the framework and a constructive pathway forward in both chambers. "I'm proud to be a part of this bipartisan group of lawmakers working towards a real solution on healthcare. It does not matter how red or blue your district is - the cost of healthcare is not a partisian issue," said Rep. Hurd. "I am committed to working with anyone, Republican or Democrat, who wants to find a solution. Our proposal is a common sense extension of the Premium Tax Credits, with income caps while tackling the waste fraud and abuse. I want to thank all of my colleagues for their dedication to this issue, and I'm grateful to stand beside them." The framework and letter, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), are also co-signed by Reps. Jeff Hurd (CO-3), Adam Gray (CA-13), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Darren Soto (FL-9), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Jim Costa (CA-21), Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-2), Josh Riley (NY-19), Tom Kean (NJ-7), Susie Lee (NV-3), Jared Golden (ME-2), David Valadao (CA-22), Chris Pappas (NH-1), Ryan MacKenzie (PA-7), Ed Case (HI-1), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Maggie Goodlander (NH-2), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Robert Bresnahan (PA-8), Greg Landsman (OH-1), Don Bacon (NE-2), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Kevin Kiley (CA-3), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Nick LaLota (NY-1), Don Davis (NC-1), Scott Peters (CA-50), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3), Hi… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hurd-applauds-settlement-protecting-womens-sports-colorado-schools Rep. Hurd Applauds Settlement Protecting Women’s Sports in Colorado Schools 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Hurd H001100 hurd.house.gov hurd https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper The settlement covers School District 49, Colorado Springs School District 11, Academy School District 20, Education ReEnvisioned BOCES, Monument Academy, James Irwin Charter Schools, Montezuma-Cortez School District, and The Classical Academy. Under the agreement, CHSAA will not sanction any team, school, or competitor for maintaining sex-based standards in athletics and facility use. CHSAA will be dismissed from the case within seven days of the settlement’s finalization. The lawsuit will continue in federal court against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and Attorney General Phil Weiser. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-signs-discharge-petition-ban-stock-trading-members-congress Rep. Neguse Signs Discharge Petition to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 11, 2025 The Congressman has been a leader on this effort for the last five years. In adding his signature, he becomes first Colorado Democrat to sign Republican-led discharge petition. Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement after signing onto a discharge petition to bypass House Republican leadership and force a vote on legislation that would ban Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from holding or trading stocks. “For years, I’ve led the effort to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, and have worked with a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to champion legislation on the same. Put simply, public servants should be focused on serving their community — not their stock portfolios. I’ll continue to utilize every tool to get our legislation across the finish line, which is why today I signed onto Rep. Luna’s discharge petition to force a vote on a prohibition on congressional stock trading. It is long past time for the Speaker to put the bill on the House floor, and for the Congress to ban this insidious activity — period." said Congressman Neguse. Rep. Neguse is an original cosponsor of the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a consensus bill crafted by the bipartisan group of Members who have been leading voices in the push to ban stock trading in Congress. He added his name to the discharge petition following Speaker Mike Johnson’s reported reversal of support on the issue, in which he now claims barring the practice would discourage people from running for office. In addition to championing a congressional stock ban, earlier this year, the Colorado Congressman convened a group of next-generation lawmakers in an effort to confront political corruption and clean up government. Neguse’s End Corruption Now agenda includes seven bills designed to put power back in the hands of the American people by preventing the President, Executive Branch officials, and Members of Congress from personally benefiting from their offices. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1512 Rep. Pettersen Statement on Impeachment Vote 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Brittany Pettersen P000620 pettersen.house.gov pettersen https://pettersen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against a motion to table a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, a procedural vote to prevent the House from considering articles of impeachment. The vote came just days after Trump accused several Democratic Members of Congress of “sedition,” a charge that carries the penalty of death under federal law. “It is unconscionable that the President of the United States called for the execution of my colleagues, including our friend, Congressman Jason Crow. Trump is lawless and unhinged, but even for him, his recent rhetoric is shocking.” “In the past six months alone, he’s shown a blatant disregard for our Constitution, our laws, and our democracy, and has even deployed the military to American cities against our own citizens. Now, the president is targeting Members of Congress with threats of violence. All because they reminded military members their duty is to serve this country and our constitution – not one individual – and they can refuse illegal orders.” “The American people are begging their leaders to have the courage to stand up right now. When a president calls for executing elected officials, we must all speak out to defend our country and our freedoms. Trump is unhinged and unwell, and the American people deserve accountability now.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/11/bennet-rosen-colleagues-introduce-resolution-to-overturn-trump-rule-rescinding-automatic-work-permit-renewal/ Bennet, Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Overturn Trump Rule Rescinding Automatic Work Permit Renewal 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Work Permits Allow Immigrants With Legal Status To Work, But Long USCIS Processing Times Are Placing U.S. Employers and Workers At Risk Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and nine Senate colleagues to introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rule that ends automatic extensions of work permits, making it so that previously-vetted immigrants with legal status cannot work while they wait for their work permit renewals to be approved. “In Colorado and across the country, immigrant workers strengthen our economy and richen our communities,” said Bennet. “This legislation will reverse the Trump Administration’s unfair rule change, ensuring that immigrants who are here legally can continue to work while they wait for their work permits to be renewed.” “Immigrants who work and contribute to our economy are central to Nevada’s prosperity, and they’re the backbone of the U.S. economy,” said Rosen. “This unfair rule change by the Trump Administration will cause chaos — forcing thousands of immigrants with legal authorization to stop working or be fired by their employer. This will hurt our economy and harm thousands of families, so I’m urging my colleagues to join me in overturning this rule.” USCIS’s interim final rule, announced on October 30, ended automatic extensions for 18 different categories of immigrants. Due to long USCIS processing wait times, immigrants who submitted work permit renewal applications on time will be left without work authorization while they wait for their application to be processed – sometimes for many months at a time – risking their ability to legally work, through no fault of their own. Prior to this new rule, if an immigrant who is legally present in the United States filed their work permit renewal request on time, they would automatically receive a work permit extension to ensure they don’t lose their authorization while USCIS processes their re… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/11/bennet-schiff-wyden-demand-answers-from-usfs-on-stalled-hazardous-fuel-reduction-projects/ Bennet, Schiff, Wyden Demand Answers from USFS on Stalled Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, and Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz demanding information on the number of hazardous fuels projects that have completed environmental reviews pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but have not yet been implemented – commonly referred to as “shelf stock.” “Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) work to reduce hazardous fuels across the national forest system in Fiscal Year 2025 was down nearly 40% from its previous four-year average. In a letter to Congress on August 6, 2025, you attributed your constrained “capacity to treat additional acres” in part to “significant resource and personnel” needs elsewhere at the agency. Given these issues, and the Trump administration’s reduction of nearly 5,000 USFS staff, we are concerned that the decline in hazardous fuels projects stems from insufficient staffing needed to implement already-approved projects, including for mechanical thinning and prescribed fire,” wrote the lawmakers. The lawmakers highlight that the Trump Administration has failed to complete hazardous fuels reduction projects at the same pace and scale as in prior years or at the rate needed in their communities. “As you know, the best measures to protect lives and property from wildfire is preparedness – reducing fire risks before a conflagration ignites,” concluded the lawmakers. The text of the letter is available HERE and below. Dear Chief Schultz: We write to request information regarding the number of hazardous fuels projects that have completed environmental reviews pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but have not yet been implemented (also known as “shelf stock”). Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) work to reduce hazardous fuels across the national forest system in Fiscal Year 2025 was down nearly 40% from its previous four-year average. In a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/11/bennet-statement-on-the-national-defense-authorization-act/ Bennet Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after voting to not advance the National Defense Authorization Act: “Today, I voted no on advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Over the last several months, we have witnessed President Trump deploy U.S. troops into American cities, carry out reckless and unauthorized actions in the Caribbean, and embolden our adversaries around the world at our allies’ expense. We have witnessed his Defense Secretary leak classified battle plans and withhold information about the Administration’s strikes in the Caribbean. I have voted for 15 previous NDAAs under Democratic and Republican Presidents, but I could not in good conscience vote to support President Trump’s national security agenda under these circumstances. “Last week, the President released a National Security Strategy dripping with disdain for our closest allies, allies whose cooperation and trust we need to better compete with China and deal with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. President Trump envisions a diminished America, one that is abandoning its political and moral leadership to the detriment of our security and prosperity in the years to come. The challenges and threats in the world are why the United States continues to need allies, stand for democracy and the rule of law, and lead international cooperation to tackle shared challenges. If we don’t solve those challenges out there in the world, they soon will find us here at home. America’s retreat from our alliances and from international cooperation will hasten the arrival of those threats to our shores. “The NDAA contains important measures I fought hard to secure, including a pay raise and expanded parental leave for servicemembers, hundreds of millions for Colorado military bases, funding for Ukraine’s defense against Putin’s war, overdue oversight of Secretary Hegseth’s strikes in the Caribbean, and banning American investments in China’s military… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/11/bennet-statement-on-vote-to-extend-affordable-care-act-premium-tax-credits/ Bennet Statement on Vote to Extend Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement following the Senate’s vote on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits: “Today, Republicans blocked a chance to prevent a looming health care crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits before they expire in just three weeks. As a result, 24 million Americans, and hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, could see their premiums double, triple, or even quadruple in 2026. For many, that’s the difference between getting care and going without it. Health care is a right, and it should be universal. But with Trump in the White House and Republicans running the Senate, meaningful action to lower health care costs is nearly impossible. Their proposals do nothing to lower costs and only serve Trump’s agenda of chaos. “The road ahead will be hard, but we cannot give up. I will never stop fighting to make health care truly affordable, reliably accessible, and a right that every Coloradan can count on.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-statement-on-fy26-ndaa-vote/ Hickenlooper Statement on FY26 NDAA Vote 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) with a 75-22 vote: “Illegally deploying troops to cities. Deporting service members. Conducting illegal military operations. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth continue to carry out their disastrous agenda domestically and abroad.” Hickenlooper said. “For the first time, we successfully forced Republicans to agree to hold this administration accountable — all while supporting Colorado defense priorities like NORTHCOM, NORAD, and more.” The NDAA includes several bipartisan guardrails on the Trump administration’s reckless actions including: Pressures Hegseth to release unedited videos of strikes in the South Caribbean: Reduces Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until the Department of Defense provides Congress with the unedited video of the illegal and unauthorized strikes against boats in the South Caribbean Repeals Authorizations of Use of Military Force (AUMFs): Repeals past AUMFs that administrations can use to overstep Congressional authority for military action Supports the headquarters of United States Northern Command in Colorado Springs: Prevents unauthorized funds from being used to modify or combine missions, responsibilities, or force structure of combatant commands Reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO: Places new restrictions on reducing troop levels in Europe without express certification to Congress, in a clear rebuke of the Trump administration’s decision to scale back U.S. military presence in Europe and pull back from our international alliances. Ukraine Military Assistance: Provides $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine in the face of the Trump administration pulling back support for Ukraine’s battle for democracy Reaffirms U.S. commitment to historic allies: Upholds U.S.-South Korea defense cooperation and requires that Secretary Hegseth maintain troop levels in South Korea after Trump has threatened to… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-statement-on-senate-republicans-vote-against-protecting-millions-of-americans-health-care/ Hickenlooper Statement on Senate Republicans Vote Against Protecting Millions of Americans’ Health Care 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Bill would extend tax credits that help 225,000 Coloradans afford health care WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect Americans’ health care costs from skyrocketing. “Once again, Trump and Republicans turned their backs and denied working families affordable health care after THEY created a health care crisis and increased prices with their Big Bad Betrayal Act this summer. “We won’t stop fighting until every American receives the health care they deserve.” Senate Democrats proposed a simple extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits for three years without any changes to save more than 24 million Americans from paying double for their health costs or losing their insurance entirely. Last month, Hickenlooper voted NO on the Republicans’ so-called “continuing resolution” to fund the government after Trump and MAGA Republicans shut down the federal government instead of addressing the health care crisis they created. Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress but still shut down the government for 43 days instead of working with Democrats to lower costs and protect Americans’ health care. During the shutdown, the White House cut food assistance for needy families, blocked solutions for air travel disruptions, fired federal employees, and let the House of Representatives take a weeks-long paid vacation to avoid the release of the Epstein Files. Hickenlooper has been outspoken since before the government shutdown that Republicans need to address the health care crisis they created. Premiums for nearly 225,000 Coloradans will at least double next year unless Republicans work with Democrats to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. In July, Congressional Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to pay for huge tax… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passage-rep-hurds-snowpack-bill-marks-step-forward-colorado-forecasting House Passage of Rep. Hurd’s Snowpack Bill Marks Step Forward for Colorado Forecasting 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Hurd H001100 hurd.house.gov hurd https://hurd.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Rep. Hurd secured a major legislative victory with House passage of the Snowpack Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3857), his second bill to advance through the chamber. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, reauthorizes and updates the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program to incorporate modern technologies, including LiDAR and satellite imagery, to improve the accuracy of snowpack and water-supply predictions. In Colorado’s Third District—where agriculture, recreation, and municipal water systems rely heavily on snowpack—accurate forecasting is critical for irrigation planning, drought management, and annual water allocation. The bill supports the use of advanced tools capable of producing three-dimensional models of snowpack conditions, enabling water managers to better anticipate spring runoff and make more informed decisions about water storage and distribution. “We cannot manage what we cannot measure. Water is life in the West, and accurate data is how we manage it,” said Rep. Hurd. “Families, ranchers, and water managers across CO-03 make critical decisions every day based on snowpack forecasts—decisions that affect their livelihoods and our communities. This bill gives them better tools and more reliable information to plan with. I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting this commonsense legislation.” "Mountain snowpack is a vital source of freshwater that many states across America rely upon. H.R. 3857 will increase the accuracy of snowpack measurements and allow the usage of emerging technologies," said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman. "I commend Rep. Hurd for his commitment to ensure that America has accurate information on freshwater sources." “Today’s passage of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act is a crucial step to improve forecasting and available data for snowpack and water supply monitoring,” said Congressman Neguse. “I’m proud to join Rep. Hurd on this bill to ensure that … 1 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z
https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crank-votes-national-defense-authorization-act-pay-raise-our-troops Rep. Crank Votes for National Defense Authorization Act with Pay Raise for our Troops 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Crank C001137 crank.house.gov crank https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted to in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's broken acquisition system, revitalize the defense industrial base, and help build the most capable and ready fighting force to deter our adversaries. "Our military must remain the most lethal in the world," said Rep. Crank. "The National Defense Authorization Act will work to build the fighting force of the future by prioritizing innovation, lethality and readiness. It also ensures we push forth President Trump's Golden Dome for America, advance Peace through Strength, and improve our servicemembers quality of life by increasing pay for our troops." Wins Rep. Crank secured in the FY26 NDAA include: Closing loopholes that allowed the Salt Typhoon attack to occur; Supporting a tool developed in El Paso County that increases efficiency in DoD supply chains to eliminate waste and deliver cutting edge tools to our soldiers as fast as possible; Supporting strategic redundancies for protected satellite communications capabilities; Improving collaboration between the DoD and industry when developing the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control system; Supporting the development of Very Low Earth Orbit space systems in Colorado; Protecting Fort Carson’s 158th General Support Aviation Battalion which supports El Paso County Search and Rescue operations; Accelerating the certification and construction of SCIF spaces; Protecting the Air Force Academy from wildfires; Accelerating the replacement of aging USSF ground infrastructure to maintain readiness; Directing the Army to expand the number of sites it conducts counter-drone testing; Advances the development of Golden Dome for America; Provides a 3.8% pay raise for our men and women in uniform; Provides needed funding to improve on-base housing; Supports the development of next generation GPS satellites in Colorad… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-house-passage-ndaa DeGette Statement on House Passage of NDAA 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after she voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026: “I have been saying for months that I would not support additional offensive weapon sales to Israel that could be used against innocent Palestinians. “That’s why I voted against the NDAA today. This bill contains provisions that force the United States to provide further weapons, including offensive weapons, to Netanyahu as our European allies limit their military support. More weapons are the last thing we need in the region. We need a permanent ceasefire, a massive surge of humanitarian aid, and lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.” 1 2026-03-31T05:33:41Z 2026-03-31T05:34:51Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguses-legislation-reauthorize-secure-rural-schools-program-heads Rep. Neguse’s Legislation to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program Heads to President’s Desk 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s Western Slope, applauded the final passage of his legislative proposal to reauthorize the bipartisan Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, an initiative that provides vital funds to rural and mountain communities that are home to federal lands, which are tax exempt. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, which now heads to the President’s desk for signature, will promptly get this program back up and running — delivering payments to eligible counties, including many located in Northwest Colorado. House consideration of the bill followed a letter Neguse and colleagues penned last week, calling for Republican leadership to fast-track its consideration. “The Secure Rural Schools program is a vital lifeline for the communities I serve across Western Colorado, and I’m proud that our efforts to build a bipartisan coalition in support of the program have enabled my legislation to get across the finish line. My top priority is always to deliver for the people I represent, forging common ground to advance the common good for our communities — from Grand County to Eagle County and everywhere in between. That’s why I’m incredibly proud to see my proposal to reauthorize SRS make its way to the President’s desk, continuing this crucial program for rural counties,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Neguse previously secured two-year extensions for the SRS program in 2019 and as part of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, but its authorization ultimately lapsed in September 2023. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed the Senate earlier this year by unanimous consent. It was co-sponsored by Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. “The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act is a lifeline for Colorado counties that steward our public lands and shoulder the responsibilities that come with them. These resources help rural communities keep teachers in classrooms, maintain safe roads, and provide public sa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/10/bennet-neguse-celebrate-final-passage-of-bill-to-reauthorize-rural-schools-program/ Bennet, Neguse Celebrate Final Passage of Bill to Reauthorize Rural Schools Program 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse celebrated the final passage of their Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the bipartisan Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The SRS program provides vital funds to rural and mountain communities that are home to federal lands, which are tax-exempt. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act is a lifeline for Colorado counties that steward our public lands and shoulder the responsibilities that come with them. These resources help rural communities keep teachers in classrooms, maintain safe roads, and provide public safety services that counties rely on,” said Bennet. “The Secure Rural Schools program is a vital lifeline for the communities I serve across Western Colorado, and I’m proud that our efforts to build a bipartisan coalition in support of the program have enabled my legislation to get across the finish line. My top priority is always to deliver for the people I represent, forging common ground to advance the common good for our communities — from Grand County to Eagle County and everywhere in between. That’s why I’m incredibly proud to see my proposal to reauthorize SRS make its way to the President’s desk, continuing this crucial program for rural counties,” said Neguse. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed the Senate in June by unanimous consent. The SRS program supports investments in local infrastructure, public safety, and public education. For communities in Colorado, this includes funding for wildfire mitigation, search-and-rescue operations, and trail and road maintenance. Rural school districts can also use SRS payments to improve school transportation services, ensure high-quality instructional materials, create new extracurricular activities, and more. Bennet has long supported reauthorizing and funding SRS. In 2017, he introduced legislation to reauthorize SRS and secured a two-year r… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-neguse-celebrate-final-passage-bill-to-reauthorize-secure-rural-schools-program/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse Celebrate Final Passage Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse celebrated the final passage of their Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the bipartisan Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The SRS program provides crucial funds to rural and mountain communities that revolve around federal lands, which are tax-exempt. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “Rural Colorado counties are home to millions of acres of public lands, which means they don’t receive the tax revenue other counties rely on to fund their schools, roads, and emergency services,” said Hickenlooper. “Our bill makes sure rural communities get the dependable funding they need.” “The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act is a lifeline for Colorado counties that steward our public lands and shoulder the responsibilities that come with them. These resources help rural communities keep teachers in classrooms, maintain safe roads, and provide public safety services that counties rely on,” said Bennet. “The Secure Rural Schools program is a vital lifeline for the communities I serve across Western Colorado, and I’m proud that our efforts to build a bipartisan coalition in support of the program have enabled my legislation to get across the finish line. My top priority is always to deliver for the people I represent, forging common ground to advance the common good for our communities — from Grand County to Eagle County and everywhere in between. That’s why I’m incredibly proud to see my proposal to reauthorize SRS make its way to the President’s desk, continuing this crucial program for rural counties,” said Neguse. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed the Senate in June by unanimous consent. The SRS program supports investments in local infrastructure, public safety, and public education. For communities in Colorado, this includes funding for wildfire mitigation, search-and-rescue operations, and trail and road maintenance. Rural school district… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-cortez-masto-introduce-bill-to-create-fee-free-days-of-public-service-on-federal-lands/ Hickenlooper, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Create Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Last week, President Trump removed MLK Day, Juneteenth from list of Fee-Free Days, included his birthday instead WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Catherine Cortez Masto, along with five of their Senate colleagues, introduced the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act to codify six days where visitors to National Parks and other federal lands can enter free-of-charge. This legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to officially designate Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day as fee-free entry days. “Celebrating our national parks is part of the Colorado way of life,” said Hickenlooper. “Taking away days where people can visit our parks for free is another example of Trump’s attacks on our public lands.” “Free entry days were created as a way for our National Parks to encourage public service and volunteer work,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s our national responsibility to protect and maintain our public lands – so let’s recommit to ensuring free entry days promote this patriotic act of service, not stroke the President’s ego.” Since the National Park System and other land management agencies began collecting entry and recreation fees, the Department of the Interior has offered fee-free days to promote America’s public lands, especially on select federal holidays where many Americans already have the day off. Last week, the Trump administration cut Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and Juneteenth, two holidays honoring Black history, from its list of free entrance days and replaced them with his birthday. The legislation would restore these two holidays to the list of free entrance days and make a list of public service days permanently fee-free. Additional free entry days would be possible at the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior. The dates are as follows: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, the third Monday in January … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-help-committee-democrats-call-for-secretary-mcmahon-to-testify-before-committee/ Hickenlooper, HELP Committee Democrats Call for Secretary McMahon to Testify Before Committee 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Senators demand Secretary of Education to answer for efforts to dismantle Department of Education WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with all the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Democratic senators, called on Chairman Bill Cassidy to immediately hold an oversight hearing with Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon about the illegal efforts to dismantle the Department. “At a time when U.S. students rank 34th in the world in math and academic outcomes have sharply declined since the early 2010s, it is outrageous that the Trump administration is trying to dismantle the only agency dedicated to improving outcomes for all students,” Hickenlooper and his colleagues wrote. “Burying education programs in other federal agencies will not help students or support schools and colleges.” The senators’ letter follows McMahon’s latest effort to undermine the Department of Education by transferring core elementary, secondary and postsecondary education programs out of the Education Department without congressional authority. Hickenlooper voted against McMahon’s nomination and has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s relentless attacks on the Department of Education. He also fought to get the admin to release $7 billion in federal funding for K-12 schools and adult literacy programs across America, including $70 million for Colorado schools which was released. Full text of letter HERE and below: Dear Chair Cassidy, On November 18, 2025, the Department of Education (Department) announced it had entered into six interagency agreements (IAAs) to transfer over 50 elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs covering over $30 billion in annual funding to federal agencies that do not have the expertise or capacity to administer them. This transfer is an alarming and illegal step toward fulfilling President Trump’s threat to eliminate the entire Department. At a time when U.S. students rank 34th in the world in math and academic outcomes have sha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/09/bennet-coons-young-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-american-leadership-in-digital-trade/ Bennet, Coons, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Leadership in Digital Trade 2025-12-09 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to introduce the Digital Trade Promotion Act, legislation to strengthen America’s global leadership in digital trade. Digital trade is a driving force in our everyday economy, from the buying and selling of goods in online marketplaces to the digital services that enable smart manufacturing and modern agricultural practices. While the United States has historically led the development of rules and standards for digital trade, China continues to advance digital trade policies that would undermine American businesses and workers. The Digital Trade Promotion Act would authorize the president to negotiate and enforce digital trade agreements with trusted partners and allies, thereby bolstering opportunities for businesses and workers, strengthening our economic security, and ensuring that American values power the digital world. “The United States’ digital sector is the envy of the world, but we cannot allow China to write the rules of the road for the next generation of emerging technology,” said Bennet. “This legislation will ensure the U.S. can work closely with our allies and partners to establish a strong international framework for innovation and consumer protection in the digital age.” “From farmers in Sussex to fintech startups in New Castle County, digital tools help every entrepreneur compete around the world. I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Digital Trade Promotion Act to help businesses big and small compete on a level playing field and ensure the global rules of the road are rooted in American values of openness, transparency, and fairness,” said Coons. “China and other strategic competitors are pushing digital regimes that create new barriers and tilt the field against U.S. companies and workers. To ensure American workers, businesses, and consumers can succeed in the digital age, we must cement U.S. leaders… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-help-committee-democrats-call-for-secretary-kennedy-to-testify-before-committee/ Hickenlooper, HELP Committee Democrats Call for Secretary Kennedy to Testify Before Committee 2025-12-09 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with all the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Democratic senators, called on Chairman Bill Cassidy to immediately hold an oversight hearing with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Since assuming office, Secretary Kennedy has waged an unprecedented war on science and vaccines that have saved millions of lives,” Hickenlooper and his colleagues wrote. “Vaccination rates across the country are falling. Children are dying from illnesses that vaccines could have prevented.” “Secretary Kennedy’s response to these crises has been to spread misinformation, end campaigns encouraging flu vaccinations, fire officials who disagree with him, and place individuals with significant conflicts of interest in positions of power – completely undermining Americans’ faith in our nation’s public health institutions,” continued the senators. “It has been seven months since Secretary Kennedy last testified in front of our Committee… The time has come for the HELP Committee to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable for his actions.” The senators called for Chairman Cassidy to schedule an oversight hearing following the disastrous vote by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. This year, RFK Jr. replaced all 17 non-partisan experts on CDC’s top vaccine committee with ideologues who have a history of undermining vaccines. Hickenlooper has been a fierce critic of the admin’s senseless attacks on American science and voted against RFK Jr.’s nomination. Earlier this year, he also questioned RFK Jr. on his public anti-science views and plans regarding transparency in NIH studies during RFK Jr.’s HELP confirmation hearing. Last week, he led eight other senators to introduce the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect Americans’ access to vaccines and to safeguard proven… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/08/bennet-shaheen-coons-national-security-democrats-statement-on-president-trumps-decision-to-allow-the-export-of-advanced-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-to-china/ Bennet, Shaheen, Coons, National Security Democrats Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Allow the Export of Advanced NVIDIA H200 AI Chips to China 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee; Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations; Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance; and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, to issue the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to sell its H200 AI chips to China: “The Trump administration’s announcement that it will allow the export of advanced H200 AI chips to China is a colossal economic and national security failure. The H200s are vastly more capable than anything China can make and gifting them to Beijing would squander America’s primary advantage in the AI race. “Access to these chips would give China’s military transformational technology to make its weapons more lethal, carry out more effective cyberattacks against American businesses and critical infrastructure, and strengthen their economic and manufacturing sector. Chinese AI giant DeepSeek said as recently as last week that the lack of access to advanced American-designed AI chips is the single biggest impediment to its ability to compete with U.S. AI companies. With this decision, President Trump is poised to remove that barrier. “Senate Democrats and Republicans both know that the 21st century will be defined by whether the leading AI systems are built on values of free societies and free markets or the repressive, authoritarian values of the Chinese Communist Party. The Trump administration clearly doesn’… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-colleagues-slam-trump-admins-latest-effort-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education/ Hickenlooper, Colleagues Slam Trump Admin’s Latest Effort to Dismantle the Department of Education 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 35 Senate colleagues in a letter demanding U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reverse her recent decision to further dismantle the ED by illegally transferring core programs and funding to other federal agencies. “Your brazen attempt to dismantle the Department by transferring to other federal agencies complex and foundational responsibilities that Congress specifically charged to the Department—including more than half of all federal funds for elementary and secondary education programs and billions in higher education funding—will undermine public education,” the senators wrote. “Let’s be very clear: You are choosing to create even more bureaucracy that states, school districts, and educational institutions across America will have to expend time and resources navigating at the expense of students and families. We urge you to immediately reverse course and to focus your time and attention on actions that actually help states, school districts and educational institutions improve educational outcomes and support for students,” they continued. In March of this year, President Trump signed an executive order announcing plans to shut down the ED. Despite federal law requiring an act of Congress to close any federal agency, the Trump administration has gutted the department through sweeping layoffs and cuts to programs and critical funding. Text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Secretary McMahon: The actions you announced on November 18 to continue hollowing out the U.S. Department of Education (“the Department”) are outrageous, illegal, and will jeopardize the funding and support that tens of millions of students, teachers, and families across the country rely on. Your brazen attempt to dismantle the Department by transferring to other federal agencies complex and foundational responsibilities that Congress specifically charged to the Department—including more than half of all federal funds for elementary and seconda… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-on-trump-administration-s-national-security-strategy Crow Statement on Trump Administration's National Security Strategy 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's newly released National Security Strategy: “The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy would be catastrophic to America’s standing in the world and a retreat from our alliances and partnerships. It will take generations to restore the trust it would shatter with our most important friends. “The world will be a more dangerous place and Americans will be less safe if this plan moves forward. “Among the many disturbing things are the blatant calls for social engineering, culture warfare, and interference with allied foreign governments and political systems. It’s an attack on freedom and individual liberty at home and abroad. “The Trump administration wants America to be smaller, weaker, and vulnerable. I will resist.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-following-acip-vote-end-universal-hepatitis-b-vaccine DeGette Statement Following ACIP Vote to End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Recommendation 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Diana DeGette D000197 degette.house.gov degette https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to end the universal Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose recommendation for newborns: “This administration’s anti-science agenda is going to get kids killed. The vote by members of ACIP to end the universal Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose recommendation for newborns is not supported by science and is incredibly reckless. Donald Trump and RFK Jr. have eroded Americans’ confidence in public health and diminished our capacity to protect the public, from hawking unproven treatments to ousting trusted medical experts across the federal government. Now, because of an ACIP stacked with vaccine conspiracy theorists, children will be more likely to get preventable diseases and die. “I renew my demand to the Republican leadership to bring RFK Jr. before the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee to explain his assault on science. There must be accountability as this administration makes decisions that jeopardize the health of American children.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-evans-sounds-alarm-rising-attacks-against-law-enforcement ICYMI: Congressman Evans Sounds the Alarm on Rising Attacks Against Law Enforcement 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper In case you missed it … The Committee on Homeland Security held a full committee hearing titled “When Badges Become Targets: How Anti- Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers.” The hearing examined the surge in threats and rise in targeted attacks against Law Enforcement. As a former cop, Congressman Evans knows — this fight is personal. During his five-minute speech, Rep. Evans took to the mic to detail his firsthand experience and highlight the attacks against Coloradans who walk the thin blue line. Read highlights below or watch the full video here. “I was a cop for ten years in the Denver metro area. The reason I am in Congress is because in 2020 the ruling democrats in Colorado passed a bill that took the first steps toward defunding law enforcement and toward making cops guilty until they proved themselves innocent. [...] I watched my cops suffer. I buried countless others when I was on the honor guard. And in terms of refusing to condemn physical or political violence — I will remind everyone of two votes that happened earlier this year where every single member of the United States House of Representative voted to condemn the murder of a Democrat leader in Minnesota. But 118 of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle could not vote to condemn the murder of Charlie Kirk. [...] When cops are handcuffed, it's the cops who suffer. And not only is it the cops who suffer, it's the low-income and the minority communities that suffer. [...] My district is 40% Hispanic. You know who suffers when we don't have law enforcement to keep our communities safe? It's my low-income and my minority communities. [...] Colorado has led the nation more years than not the last 5 years in auto theft. You know what happens when one of my Hispanic trade workers gets their vehicle stolen? Not only are they out of vehicle, they've lost their job because they can't show up to the job site tomorrow to do the work. I've seen this happen because I've taken those reports. [...] We just had the sixth lar… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/05/bennet-honors-mikaela-naylon-renames-the-give-kids-a-chance-act/ Bennet Honors Mikaela Naylon, Renames the Give Kids A Chance Act 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet renamed the Give Kids a Chance Act to the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act in honor of Mikaela, a Colorado teenager who tirelessly advocated for children’s access to cancer treatment throughout her brave battle with cancer. Mikaela Naylon was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2020, when she was just ten years old. Following her diagnosis, she traveled across the country pursuing treatment and advocating for other children with cancer. Mikaela tragically lost her battle with cancer on October 29. As a final act of advocacy in the hopes that other kids wouldn’t have to go through what she did, Mikaela donated her body to science to help find a cure. “Even in the midst of her own battle with cancer, Mikaela fought tirelessly to increase other children’s access to life-saving care,” said Bennet. “Children with cancer deserve access to the most advanced medicines possible, and we must ensure our medical professionals have every tool at their disposal to treat them. I am glad to rename this bill in honor of Mikaela, and I will keep fighting for young cancer patients to access life-saving trials and therapies to battle this disease.” Earlier this year, Senator Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), introduced the Give Kids a Chance Act to improve outcomes for children with cancer by ensuring they can participate in clinical trials and have access to essential treatments. This bill will allow children to participate in combination trials that include targeted medicines for pediatric cancer. It also extends the Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program, which encourages companies to develop treatments and therapies for pediatric diseases. Bennet previously introduced the Give Kids a Chance Act in 2022. The text of the bill is available HERE. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-banks-hassan-husted-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-better-forecast-ais-impact-on-workforce/ Hickenlooper, Banks, Hassan, Husted Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Forecast AI’s Impact on Workforce 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Jim Banks, Maggie Hassan, and Jon Husted introduced the bipartisan AI Workforce PREPARE Act to assess AI’s impact on America’s workforce and make education and job training programs more effective. “We can’t sit in the backseat while AI transforms our workforce,” said Hickenlooper, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety. “Workers, employers, and educators need a roadmap to understand these new directions. Our bipartisan bill will help deliver that map so that we can leverage AI and make sure American workers lead the way.” “We have to understand how AI is changing the workforce so we can equip American workers with the skills necessary to stay ahead of China and lead the world,” said Banks. “There is no question that AI will significantly transform the way we work in the coming years, and it’s important that we have the facts on how our workforce will be impacted and evolve,” said Husted. “America must lead and win the global innovation race, and this bill ensures our workforce not only avoids being left behind, but is prepared to lead the way in developing and using new technology.” The legislation directs the Department of Labor (DOL) to work with NIST, NSF, and the Census Bureau to create a framework for measuring and forecasting AI’s workforce impacts. Key provisions would: Solicit ideas from the public and convene researchers, technical experts, business, and labor to improve data collection on AI and the workforce Enhance the Labor Department’s authorities to hire a core group of AI experts Create an AI Workforce Research Hub to help implement the White House’s AI Action Plan Carry out a pilot project to produce statistics on workers’ movements between occupations as they are affected by AI Increase researchers’ access to the federal government’s workforce data Conduct prize competitions to better understand AI adoption, job impacts, labor-market outcomes, and how AI s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-colleagues-push-forest-service-to-immediately-address-understaffing-wildfire-mitigation-concerns/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Public data indicates the Forest Service is significantly behind in hazardous fuels reductions 27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remain vacant WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet recently joined ten of their Senate colleagues to press U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to confront understaffing and mounting setbacks to wildfire risk reduction efforts across the West and nation. Their inquiry follows an independent analysis of publicly available data indicating that the Forest Service is approximately 38% behind on hazardous fuels reduction work, as compared to the previous four calendar years. “An analysis of publicly available data indicates that for calendar year 2025 the Forest Service is significantly behind in hazardous fuels reduction across National Forest System lands. When compared to the previous four calendar years, there has been a 38% reduction in wildfire risk reduction in 2025,” the senators wrote. “The steep decline in hazardous fuels reduction efforts on Forest Service lands poses a serious risk to public safety, public health, and the economy. It is imperative that the Forest Service works closely with Congress to address shortfalls in wildfire mitigation and ensure staffing and budgetary resources are sufficient to fulfill the agency’s mission,” they continued. Hickenlooper and Bennet have been vocal critics of the Trump administration’s cuts to public lands. Following the administration’s reckless decision to fire 3,400 USFS employees earlier this year, Hickenlooper and Bennet immediately sounded the alarm and called on Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to reinstate them. Hickenlooper also introduced two bills to reinstate the thousands of NPS and USFS workers the Trump administration illegally fired. Full text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Chief Schultz: We write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading to … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-evans-and-salinas-introduce-bipartisan-bill-advocating-military-spouses Reps. Evans and Salinas Introduce Bipartisan Bill Advocating for Military Spouses 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Gabe Evans E000300 gabeevans.house.gov gabeevans https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the bipartisan PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act, a bill that will build on the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) “suggested” time off guidance, and requires federal agencies to provide at least 5 days of administrative leave to a military spouse who's employed by the federal government, and who are relocating with their active-duty partner. “As a veteran who has received Permanent Change of Station orders multiple times, I know firsthand the sacrifice that military spouses like my wife make to support their partners,” said Rep. Gabe Evans. “I’m proud to co-lead the PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act which codifies the Office of Personnel Management's guidance and ensures that servicemembers’ husbands and wives working at a federal agency receive at least five days administrative leave when given PCS orders.” “When a servicemember gets orders to relocate, their spouse should not have to exhaust their personal time off or forgo pay just to move,” said Rep. Andrea Salinas. “Our bill ensures that military spouses employed by the federal government have the paid leave they need to relocate with the dignity, stability, and support they deserve. This assistance allows families to manage the practical realities of relocating — like enrolling their children in new schools, finding childcare, and setting up a new home — without added strain.” “Our 2023 national survey shows that active-duty spouses who are employed full time are more likely to report excellent family well-being, yet too many lose income or employment stability when the military requires a move. Ensuring a window of administrative leave is a meaningful way to support military spouses, strengthen financial stability, and recognize the essential role that military families play in the readiness of our all-volunteer force.” — Shannon Razsadin, Military Family Advisory Network CEO. “Supporting military families means recog… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/secure-rural-schools-reauthorization-heads-final-vote-following-push-neguse Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Heads to Final Vote Following Push from Neguse and Colleagues 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Joe Neguse N000191 neguse.house.gov neguse https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 4, 2025 Bill noticed a mere 12-hours after a bipartisan, bicameral group of more than 80 lawmakers called for action in the U.S. House of Representatives to aid rural, forested counties. Washington, D.C. –– Yesterday, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, alongside Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), led a bipartisan coalition of more than 80 lawmakers in sending a letter to House Republican leadership requesting urgent reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The bill, which already unanimously passed the Senate in June, would reauthorize the program through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and provide lapsed payments for FYs 2024 and 2025. Following the letter from Neguse and colleagues, this morning, the House noticed fast-track consideration of the bill for next week. It is slated to be up under suspension of the rules. “The Secure Rural Schools program has been a lifeline for rural counties, supporting not just students and schools, but investments in local infrastructure and public safety. And for folks in my district, this means federal funding for wildfire prevention, search-and-rescue operations, trail and road maintenance, and other key services,” said Congressman Neguse. “I’m thrilled that Republican leaders in the House have heeded the calls of our bipartisan coalition by bringing the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act to the Floor for a vote, so we can urgently get this program back up and running. This isn’t just about policy — it’s about delivering real, tangible results for our rural and mountain communities.” Authorization for the SRS program lapsed in September 2023, with the last full authorized payments going out to counties in the spring of 2024 and only partial payments from revenue-sharing delivered for 2025, resulting in decreases of up to 80 percent for some counties. These gaps in funding leave rural and mountain counties struggling to fund schools, road maintenance and emergency services. View the full text… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-blocks-88-trump-nominees/ Bennet Blocks 88 Trump Nominees 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet took to the Senate floor to block Republicans’ improper attempt to push through a slate of 88 Trump nominations. Bennet: Thank you, Mr. President. The precedent of September 11, 2025, that established a majority vote – threshold vote – for cloture on an executive resolution that provided for the en bloc consideration of nominations, excluded nominations at level one of the executive schedule under 5 USC 5312, or Article 3 judges. Is that correct, Mr. President? Senate President: That is correct. Senate President: That is correct. Bennet: Mr. President, I’m sorry to say this slate of nominations in S.Res.520 includes Calendar No. 476, Sarah Bailey of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy. That position is among those listed in 5 USC 5312. Therefore the threshold for cloture on this vote would be three fifths of those duly chosen and sworn. Is that correct, Mr. President? Bennet: I object. Earlier this year, Republicans exercised the nuclear option to allow for the Senate to pass nominations en bloc. Today, Republicans attempted to approve 88 nominations – including the nomination of Sarah Bailey for Director of National Drug Control Policy, a position that is not eligible for inclusion in this package under the new Senate rules. Following Bennet’s opposition, Republicans pulled their nomination package and will have to refile without Bailey’s nomination. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-hickenlooper-cortez-masto-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-protect-unaccompanied-migrant-children-reverse-republicans-fees-on-children-seeking-asylum/ Bennet, Hickenlooper, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Migrant Children, Reverse Republicans’ Fees on Children Seeking Asylum 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 19 of their Senate Democratic colleagues to introduce the Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act, legislation to reverse the provisions in Republicans’ so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” that harm children seeking safety from trafficking, abuse, and exploitation in their home countries. “All too often, our immigration system fails to protect unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum,” said Bennet. “This legislation will protect unaccompanied children fleeing violence by reversing cruel provisions in Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill. I won’t stop pushing the Trump Administration to ensure that these children are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.” “MAGA Republicans created new fees and recurring charges for unaccompanied children fleeing violence as their cases are stuck being processed,” said Hickenlooper. “It’s a betrayal to our original promise of justice and freedom. We’re working to stop it.” “As members of Congress, it’s our duty to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves,” said Cortez Masto. “That includes the unaccompanied children who come to the United States after escaping trafficking and abuse. It’s essential that we reverse the Republican tax law’s cruel provisions and protect these kids.” This summer, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans passed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law, which imposed a new $5,000 Border Apprehension Fee on any child who arrives to the U.S. between ports of entry. The bill also required children to pay a mandatory asylum application fee and new annual asylum maintenance fees for every year their case remains pending in the government’s yearslong backlog. For children fleeing human trafficking and extreme violence, these fees are often impossible to pay. Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill also provides funding for intrusive body examinations of minors, who are oft… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-joins-crapo-wyden-colleagues-to-introduce-bipartisan-pharmacy-benefit-manager-legislation/ Bennet Joins Crapo, Wyden, Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, joined Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to introduce the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Price Transparency and Accountability Act. This legislation will fix market distortions and increase transparency in federal prescription drug programs to lower patient costs at the pharmacy counter. “We live in the wealthiest country in the world, yet lifesaving medicine is still unaffordable for far too many Americans. This bill is an important step toward increasing accountability and transparency in drug pricing and making prescriptions more affordable for Coloradans,” said Bennet. “Pharmacy benefit managers should not profit from overcharging patients for their prescriptions,” said Crapo. “This bipartisan legislation is a decisive step toward making the prescription drug market easier to navigate for both patients and pharmacies. These proposals form a strong foundation for additional efforts to promote pharmacy access, demystify drug pricing and reduce costs for both taxpayers and seniors.” “It’s long past time to go after middlemen who are making Americans’ prescription drugs more expensive,” said Wyden. “The Finance Committee has put forward a comprehensive approach to stop the pharmacy benefit manager business practices that are harming seniors and taxpayers who count on Medicare to deliver affordable prescription drugs. It’s time to get this done.” Specifically, the PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act would: Delink PBM compensation from their negotiated rebates to disincentivize PBMs from promoting higher-priced medications; Increase PBM reporting requirements to Medicare Part D plan sponsors and to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and empower Part D plan sponsors to audit their PBM for compliance with contract requirements; Reinforce existing requirements that plan sponsors contract with any willing … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-kaine-colleagues-reintroduce-medicare-x-choice-act-to-achieve-universal-health-care/ Bennet, Kaine, Colleagues Reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act to Achieve Universal Health Care 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper A Public Health Insurance Plan Would Provide An Affordable Option for Families Across Colorado, Virginia, and the Country Washington, D.C. –– U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) announced the reintroduction of their legislation, the Medicare-X Choice Act, which would create a public option by building on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare frameworks as over 14 million Americans are set to lose their health care coverage as a result of Republicans’ $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and the expiration of critical premium tax credits. The Medicare Exchange (Medicare-X) plan would offer families, individuals, and small businesses affordable health insurance, decrease the number of uninsured Americans, control the cost of health care, and increase competition in the health insurance market. “Our health care system repeatedly fails to give working Americans the care they need,” said Bennet. “Now, millions face even greater barriers to accessing affordable health care due to the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Countless families are also grappling with the possibility of losing their coverage due to skyrocketing premiums as time runs out to extend critical ACA tax credits. In the wake of a looming health care crisis, Medicare-X will give everyone an affordable option regardless of where they live, reduce health care costs, and improve the quality of available insurance. We have a responsibility to create the best health care system possible, achieve universal coverage in our country, and save millions of Americans from being thrown off their health insurance. We can do that through Medicare-X.” “Access to high-quality and affordable health care is essential to the health and well-being of our communities. This year, Republicans have decimated health care and have yet to come to the table to extend critical enhanced premium tax credits to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. My hope is that in the coming days, my Republican colleagues will join us in voting for legislation to ex… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-renews-calls-for-hegseth-to-resign-following-pentagon-inspector-general-report/ Bennet Renews Call for Hegseth to Resign Following Pentagon Inspector General Report 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after reviewing the Department of Defense Inspector General’s report on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing sensitive operational information over an unsecure personal Signal chat: “The Pentagon’s Office of Inspector General has now confirmed what I said months ago: Secretary Hegseth created unacceptable risks to U.S. troops and our military objectives by sharing sensitive operational battleplans in a Signal group chat. “The Inspector General’s report, following recent reports that Secretary Hegseth may have given orders resulting in unlawful strikes in the Caribbean, only further demonstrates his recklessness and incompetence. “He is unfit to lead our men and women in uniform and should resign immediately. Every day that he remains in this position endangers our troops and our national security.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/bennet-statement-on-blocking-88-trump-nominees/ Bennet Statement on Blocking 88 Trump Nominees 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement after blocking 88 Trump nominees on the Senate floor: “I just blocked 88 Trump nominees from confirmation— including Sara Carter Bailey, a former Fox News contributor nominated to be our country’s Drug Czar. “Bailey was nominated by Trump, who just pardoned the former President of Honduras, as he served 45 years in prison for conspiring to distribute over 400 tons of cocaine. “At the same time, Pete Hegseth, another unqualified Fox News host Trump hand-picked for a role far above his station, is running the Pentagon. This week, we found out that he ordered potentially unlawful strikes in the Caribbean, while the Pentagon watchdog found that he potentially risked servicemembers’ lives by sharing battleplans via Signal. “I will not allow unqualified nominees, this White House, or the President to undermine the rule of law and our national security.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-bennet-cortez-masto-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-protect-unaccompanied-migrant-children-reverse-republicans-fees-on-children-seeking-asylum/ Hickenlooper, Bennet, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Migrant Children, Reverse Republicans’ Fees on Children Seeking Asylum 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Trump’s Big Ugly Betrayal Act imposes a $5,000 fee for children seeking asylum as well as annual fees while their cases are reviewed WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Catherine Cortez Masto, and 19 of their Senate Democratic colleagues introduced the Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act to reverse the provisions in Trump’s Big Bad Betrayal Act that cruelly punish children seeking safety from trafficking, abuse, and exploitation in their home countries. “MAGA Republicans created new fees and recurring charges for unaccompanied children fleeing violence as their cases are stuck being processed,” said Hickenlooper. “It’s a betrayal to our original promise of justice and freedom. We’re working to stop it.” “All too often, our immigration system fails to protect unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum,” said Bennet. “This legislation will protect unaccompanied children fleeing violence by reversing cruel provisions in Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill. I won’t stop pushing the Trump Administration to ensure that these children are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.” “As members of Congress, it’s our duty to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves,” said Cortez Masto. “That includes the unaccompanied children who come to the United States after escaping trafficking and abuse. It’s essential that we reverse the Republican tax law’s cruel provisions and protect these kids.” This summer, Trump and congressional Republicans jammed through their Big Bad Betrayal Act which cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to pay for his huge tax cuts for the richest Americans and largest corporations. Their reckless bill also imposed a new $5,000 Border Apprehension Fee on any child who arrives to the U.S. between ports of entry while also requiring children to pay a mandatory asylum application fee and new annual asylum maintenance fees for every year their case remains pending in the government’s yearslong backlog. For children flee… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-rejects-trumps-latest-blm-nominee/ Hickenlooper Rejects Trump’s Latest BLM Nominee 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement regarding his opposition to President Trump’s nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM): “Americans deserve a BLM director who will be a true steward of the millions of acres under the agency’s care. “Steve Pearce is NOT that person. While in Congress, he attacked environmental protections and fought to sell off public land. “His nomination is proof that the Trump administration still views our public lands as assets for sale. “On behalf of Colorado, I will vote NO because our public lands are NOT for sale.” Pearce marked his time in Congress working to undermine environmental protections, open public lands for oil and gas operations, and sell public lands. Hickenlooper is a former geologist and one of the only scientists in the Senate. He has been outspoken against Trump administration cuts to public lands and led an effort against the admin’s plans to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule. In March, he introduced legislation to reinstate the thousands of National Park Service and Forest Service workers the Trump administration illegally fired. Hickenlooper also helped lead the fight against Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off more than three million acres of public lands. Hickenlooper first sounded the alarm back in April when he voted against the Republican budget resolution and introduced an amendment with colleagues to protect public lands from being sold to pay for Republicans’ tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. In May, Hickenlooper held a press conference in Estes Park with Congressman Neguse, public lands advocates, and local elected officials to call out the Trump administration’s threats to Colorado’s national parks and public lands, including Rocky Mountain National Park. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crank-votes-protect-small-businesses-cut-red-tape-and-costs-main-street Rep. Crank Votes to Protect Small Businesses, Cut Red Tape and Costs for Main Street 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Republican House CO Jeff Crank C001137 crank.house.gov crank https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of The DUMP Red Tape Act and the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act which both work to protect Main Street America. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act gives small businesses a direct line to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy to report burdensome regulations that are affecting their businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act requires the SBA to ensure that any new SBA regulations cost small businesses ZERO dollars. "It is imperative that we make it easier for small businesses to grow and thrive in our communities," said Rep. Jeff Crank. "These two bills will ultimately set up our local Colorado businesses to cut through red tape and ensure no business owners are burdened with extra costs that come with new rules coming out of Washington, DC.” Background: DUMP Red Tape Act: Small businesses need a permanent hotline to share how federal regulations and other agency actions may impact their ability to operate and grow. Requires Advocacy to annually report the feedback received through the hotline. Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act: The Biden-Harris Administration imposed a historic $1.8 trillion in increased regulatory costs on businesses, while crushing the American economy with record-high inflation. In response, President Trump issued Executive Order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” to alleviate American businesses from overly burdensome regulations. As the backbone of our economy, Main Street and local businesses need assurance that it can continue to grow without unnecessary costs. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-statement-on-dod-s-investigation-of-secretary-hegseth Crow Statement on DoD’s Investigation of Secretary Hegseth 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat House CO Jason Crow C001121 crow.house.gov crow https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions likely jeopardized America’s national security and endangered American troops: After reviewing the Inspector General’s report, Congressman Crow said: “Pete Hegseth risked our servicemembers’ lives by sharing classified information about ongoing military operations on unsecured systems. If any general, lieutenant, or private had done the same thing as Pete Hegseth, they would immediately face accountability. “With Pete Hegseth, there is no leadership or accountability. Without change, our servicemembers remain at risk. “Pete Hegseth’s recklessness endangered lives. Sadly, this Inspector General report is just the latest confirmation of just how unqualified he is to lead our brave men and women in uniform. “Pete Hegseth needs to resign or be fired.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/03/bennet-cornyn-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-increase-housing-availability-and-affordability/ Bennet, Cornyn, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Housing Availability and Affordability 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and bipartisan Senate colleagues to introduce the More Homes on the Market Act. This bill will make housing more available and affordable by amending the tax code to allow sellers to exclude additional funds from capital gains taxes, incentivizing homeowners to sell their homes and increasing market supply. “Too many families in Colorado struggle to find affordable homes in their communities that meet their needs. At the same time, seniors are struggling to sell their homes for fear of a massive tax bill,” said Bennet. “This bill addresses this problem and updates outdated tax rules so more homes can come on the market and more Coloradans can find a place to call their own.” “The American dream is rooted in owning a home and raising a family, but an outdated tax code not only prevents the next generation from being able to afford a home, but it also prevents seniors seeking to downsize from selling theirs,” said Cornyn. “This legislation would update the tax code to incentivize sellers and make homes more affordable, and I’m glad to support it.” The current tax code allows homeowners who sell their primary home to exclude $250,000 in gains from capital gains taxes, or $500,000 in the case of a couple filing jointly. However, this exclusion has not been updated since 1997, nor is it indexed for inflation. Because of this, millions of homeowners in Colorado and across the country face overly burdensome taxes from the sale of their homes, leading many homeowners – especially seniors who have lived in their home for decades – to choose not to sell. The More Homes on the Market Act would increase the exclusion to $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint filers, making it more financially desirable for homeowners to sell and increasing housing turnover. The legislation is endorsed by the National Association of Realtors and AARP. In addition to Bennet and Cornyn, U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Adam … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/03/bennet-hickenlooper-welcome-420-million-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-to-deliver-internet-across-colorado/ Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome $420 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Deliver Internet Across Colorado 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the announcement that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Colorado’s proposal to invest more than $420 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding in affordable, high-speed internet. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is the largest broadband investment in American history, and provides funding to build essential infrastructure and connect communities to high-speed internet. The BEAD program is based on Bennet’s bipartisan BRIDGE Act. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s BEAD program, based on my bipartisan BRIDGE Act, will bring high-speed internet to communities across Colorado, helping close the digital divide and ensuring every Coloradan can participate in the 21st century economy,” said Bennet. “We must build upon this important funding announcement – I will continue pushing to ensure that the full $826 million allocation is made available to connect Coloradans to affordable, high-speed internet.” “We wrote the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to connect every American to high-speed, affordable, and reliable internet,” said Hickenlooper. “This funding will unlock better access to health care, greater work opportunities, and more connected lives for thousands of Coloradans. We’re disappointed that the millions of dollars in potential budget cuts to the program could leave behind thousands of families and small businesses.” Following NTIA’s revised policy guidance, Colorado’s new BEAD proposal request was for a partial amount of the originally allocated $826 million dollars the state received in 2023. Bennet and Hickenlooper will continue to work to ensure that the full allocation is made available to Colorado. Bennet recently led the Colorado Democratic delegation in a letter to the NTIA Administrator supporting Colorado’s application to retain its full allocation. Over the summer, Bennet and Hickenlooper condemned Secr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/03/bennet-schiff-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-prevent-inexperienced-temporary-immigration-judge-appointments-close-loopholes-exploited-by-trump-administration/ Bennet, Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO Michael F. Bennet B001267 www.bennet.senate.gov bennet https://www.bennet.senate.gov/news/page/ scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 15 Senate colleagues to introduce the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump Administration’s abuse of loopholes under current regulations. U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation in the House. “The Trump Administration’s inhumane immigration policies are only made worse by its mass firing of immigration judges, creating an even greater backlog of immigration cases,” said Bennet. “As families and community members languish in detention centers, our immigration courts are unable to efficiently enforce due process rights. This bill addresses this crisis created by the Administration and puts qualified judges back on the bench to ensure our courts fulfill their duty.” “The Trump Administration’s willingness to fire experienced immigration judges and hire inexperienced or temporary “deportation judges,” especially in places like California, has fundamentally impacted the landscape of our justice system,” said Schiff. “Given the Administration’s unlawful terminations of qualified judges, and their plan to leverage the power of temporary positions to speed up their mass deportation agenda, the risks of grave injury to families, fairness, and due process have expanded. The Administration’s unlawful mass firing of immigration judges at an alarming rate is their latest aggressive enforcement tactic that jeopardizes our judicial workforce. Amidst the growing number of pending cases in immigration courts, this legislation will ensure that only experienced and trained temporary immigration judges will have the privilege of adjudicating cases that have permanent consequences for millions of people.” “After purging over 100 permanent immigration judges from the DOJ, the Trump Administration is now looking to push attorneys with limited to no prior immigration law experience into these… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-alsobrooks-blumenthal-blunt-rochester-heinrich-kim-markey-schiff-van-hollen-introduce-bill-to-protect-scientific-standards-safeguard-acip-vaccine-committee/ Hickenlooper, Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Heinrich, Kim, Markey, Schiff, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Protect Scientific Standards, Safeguard ACIP Vaccine Committee 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate CO John W. Hickenlooper H000273 www.hickenlooper.senate.gov hickenlooper https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press/page/ scraper Senators introduce bill ahead of ACIP’s meeting tomorrow to revisit hepatitis B, other childhood shots This year, HHS Secretary replaced all 17 non-partisan experts on CDC’s top vaccine committee, attacked settled science WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Angela Alsobrooks, Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Martin Heinrich, Andy Kim, Ed Markey, Adam Schiff, and Chris Van Hollen introduced the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect Americans’ access to vaccines and to safeguard proven science from recent Trump administration efforts to undermine vaccines. The senators’ bill comes as the CDC’s top vaccine panel meets tomorrow to discuss – and potentially vote on – updates to the childhood vaccine schedule, including the hepatitis B vaccine. “Vaccine decisions should be grounded in facts – not conspiracy theories,” said Hickenlooper, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. “This administration’s senseless attacks on science erodes Americans’ trust in public health and undermines families’ access to safe vaccines. Our bill protects science and restores Americans’ confidence that vaccine recommendations are rooted in data, not politics.” “I became the first Senator to call on RFK Jr. to resign or be fired because he is unqualified and his dangerous agenda was clear from day one: politicize our life-saving immunization schedule. In the meantime, I will fight tooth and nail to keep our families healthy and safe despite the Secretary’s efforts to the contrary. That’s why the Senate must pass our Family Vaccine Protection Act – to protect families from vaccine-preventable diseases,” said Alsobrooks. “This legislation protects access to essential vaccines and counters the Trump Administration’s senseless corruption of science. By prioritizing conspiracy theories over science, Trump is depriving Americans of basic public health. Vaccines save lives—it’s simple. Americans need them,” said Blumenthal. “I’m proud to be joining my colleagues in introducing… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z

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