Statements and posts
60 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Called for investigation into Interior Department policies preceding deaths of four firefighters.
“The tragedy of the loss of these four lives necessitates a thorough examination of departmental policies that guide fire suppression.”
Wildfire ResponseAI-read
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Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan bill to improve snowpack monitoring and manage drought.
“We can’t make informed decisions about our water supply without the right measurement and monitoring tools.”
Drought ManagementAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish National Critical Minerals Council and federal strategy.
“China doesn’t need to fire a shot. It just needs to stop a shipment.”
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Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans’ “Trojan Horse” Voter Suppression Tactic
Hickenlooper blocked Republican bill combining voter ID requirements with insider trading provisions.
“We blocked Republicans’ thinly veiled voter suppression bill outright earlier this year. Today, they ripped a page out of Homer and tried to sneak it through like a Trojan Horse.”
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Hickenlooper criticized Ratepayer Protection Act for not requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades.
“Data centers use large amounts of electricity. And families shouldn’t be forced to pay for their new infrastructure needs. Republicans say their bill fixes that. It doesn’t.”
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Hickenlooper Celebrates Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Energy Bills
Hickenlooper celebrated committee passage of bipartisan geothermal and mineral mapping bills.
“America is an energy powerhouse, but our energy needs are growing rapidly.”
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Urged Trump and AI CEOs to work with Congress on federal AI safety guardrails.
“Many of the attendees at this meeting have warned about the risks of unregulated AI and have called for stronger safety measures.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Hickenlooper Applauds Passage of Protect College Sports Act
Applauded Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with Olympic sports protections.
“College athletes have won new rights and a bigger voice, and they deserve both. But the rules changed fast, and the sports that don’t make money were left wondering whether they had a future.”
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Celebrated formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus with fellow senators and researchers.
“If you were to look at the things that distinguish America, most notable would be our investments in science and the parallel expansion in growth and entrepreneurship at the highest level.”
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WATCH: Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Energy Prices
Criticized Trump administration for increasing energy prices and cutting clean energy programs.
“President Trump’s costly war has sent gas prices climbing and diesel prices to record highs. But so far, Trump refuses to address this crisis. In fact, he’s making it worse.”
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Hickenlooper Details Expansive Costs of Iran War in Senate Floor Speech Ahead of Vote to End War
Voted to end Iran war, highlighting $43.6 billion cost and impact on families.
“You’re paying for this war every day: when you fill up your tank, buy your groceries, and pay your rent.”
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $4,500 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
Highlighted report showing Colorado families spent $4,500 more under Trump's policies.
“With each passing month, President Trump’s illegal war, tariffs, and healthcare cuts are costing Coloradans more and more.”
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Hickenlooper Statement on Detainee Accounts of Tuberculosis Exposure at Aurora ICE Detention Center
Criticized ICE's refusal to disclose tuberculosis exposure information at Aurora detention facility.
“Public health officials can’t stop a TB outbreak they’re not allowed to track.”
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Hickenlooper Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Colorado Disaster Aid Denials
Called on Trump administration to reverse denial of disaster aid for Colorado wildfire recovery.
“Requests for individual assistance and hazard mitigation grants are not made frivolously. These resources are what’s needed to help Colorado families and communities recover and prevent future tragedies. We will continue standing with those impacted by these horrific fires and do everything we can to support them in…”
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Push Back on BLM’s Oil, Gas Lease Sales within the Southern Ute Reservation
Called on Bureau of Land Management to consult with Southern Ute Tribe on oil and gas lease sales.
“The Tribe has formally expressed its opposition to leasing these parcels, explaining that they are located within an environmentally and culturally significant portion of the Reservation where it has long sought to minimize surface disturbance.”
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Admin on Cost of Iran War
Demanded Trump administration accounting of Iran war costs and Pentagon budget transparency.
“Congress must have access to this information to carry out our oversight responsibilities. It is the bare minimum that any American would expect in balancing their own household budget.”
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Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates
Criticized Trump administration's Iran war policy for fueling inflation and raising mortgage rates.
“President Trump’s war is making it harder to buy a home in Colorado.”
Iran War Cost AccountingAI-read
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Hickenlooper Calls for Congressional Action, Hearings on AI Regulation
Called for Senate Commerce Committee hearings and action on AI regulation and safeguards.
“We’re entering a new and dangerous era of artificial intelligence, and we need stronger guardrails to protect against the risks”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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WATCH: Hickenlooper Takes Aim at Trump’s “Golden Age of Corruption” in Senate Floor Speech
Criticized President Trump for corruption and cost-of-living crisis affecting working families.
“It’s an era of spoils and bribery for the powerful and well-connected, while you are left behind.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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New Data: 12,598 Colorado Kids Have Already Lost SNAP Benefits
Criticized Trump administration for cutting SNAP benefits to 12,598 Colorado children.
“There’s nothing more cruel than a wealthy nation that lets its children go hungry, especially as grocery prices keep climbing.”
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Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Visited health care facility to discuss Medicaid cuts and declining childhood vaccination rates in Colorado.
“As a former scientist and the father of a three-and-a-half-year-old, the issue of healthcare is deeply personal. I know the anxiety parents feel when they drop their kids off at day care or school.”
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Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Hickenlooper Welcomes $97M in Federal Disaster Aid for Colorado Communities
Welcomed $97 million in FEMA disaster aid for Colorado communities.
“We’re happy to see that more federal funding is on the way for Colorado communities who need it to protect themselves and recover from destructive storms, wildfires, and flooding.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Hickenlooper Statement on EPA’s Decision to Erase Climate Pollution Limits from Power Plants
Criticized EPA decision to roll back pollution limits on power plants.
“Yesterday’s decision by the EPA ignores science and will seriously threaten our environment. We can’t let their decision stand, and we will keep fighting to reduce pollution and stop climate change.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Hickenlooper Statement on SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling
Hickenlooper filed amicus brief with court regarding case WASHINGTON – This evening, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of President Trump’s executive…
“Today, the Supreme Court rightfully rejected President Trump’s latest attempt to infringe on Americans’ right to vote and avoid accountability for his disastrous record.”
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting
261 current and former lawmakers joined together to file amicus brief in SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Case WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, and members of the U.S. House of…
“Mail-in voting is safe, secure, and makes our elections more accessible.”
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Hickenlooper, McCormick Announce Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
Kickoff event for caucus will take place at U.S. Capitol on Sept 14 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Dave McCormick announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus to highlight and…
“Science propels our economy, saves lives, and solves the problems that once seemed unsolvable.”
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Hickenlooper Applauds Denver Lawsuit to Block Armed ICE Agents at Voting Sites
Hickenlooper has previously introduced legislation to stop Trump from using federal law enforcement to interfere with elections WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the below statement applauding the lawsuit filed by…
“The only conceivable reason for ICE to be at polling places is to spread the same fear and intimidation we’ve already seen in our communities.”
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Southeast Colorado, Highlights Water, Housing, Veterans’ Care, Healthcare
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper visited Hasty, La Junta, Pueblo, Limon, and Lamar to meet with Coloradans and discuss top-of-mind issues.
“We do everything we can to make sure that our sewage stays where it is supposed to be and goes where it needs to get so that we can process it, and make sure we don’t have any risk to our food we grow and the water we drink. Once in a while, problems happen.”
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Hickenlooper Welcomes Federal Disaster Aid for Colorado’s Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires
Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper welcomed the announcement of federal disaster aid for communities recovering from the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo, Custer, and Dolores counties and the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County.
“We’re glad to see the communities impacted by the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires will begin receiving some of the critical federal resources they need and deserve to help get back on their feet.”
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $4,000 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
Colorado is facing a cost-of-living emergency WASHINGTON – As President Trump’s tariffs and unpopular war with Iran continue to crush Colorado families, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted the cost-of-living emergency that’s hurting…
“As I travel across Colorado this month, we keep hearing the same thing: everyday essentials cost too much.”
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Video & Analysis: Hickenlooper Calls Out High Gas Prices, Trump Corruption
While the average Colorado family has paid $583 more in gas since the Iran War began, Trump has made up to $15.5 million from oil & gas stocks WASHINGTON – As President Trump’s war with Iran continues, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper…
“It’s no wonder President Trump refuses to end the war in Iran. He has a vested interest in prolonging it. While the Colorado families are struggling to put gas in their tanks, the President is making money hand over fist over this prolonged, illegal war.”
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In case you missed it, Senator John Hickenlooper took to the road this week to meet with Coloradans in Durango, Towaoc, Dolores, Ouray, and Ridgway.
“I got to get the facts first and figure out: Is this something that is a poorly designed system that needs to be fixed, or is this once in a million?”
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Hickenlooper Questions Trump’s Space Academy Announcement
Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper raised questions about President Trump’s new plan to create a U.S. Space Academy.
“President Trump’s proposed plan is duplicative, costly, and unserious. Establishing a dedicated service academy for space may sound good on paper, but our nation already has an exceptional institution that trains tomorrow’s Space Force leaders: it’s called the U.S. Air Force Academy. To duplicate that effort at a time…”
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Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and Ben Ray Lujàn demanded that the Department of Interior (DOI) comply with a preliminary injunction to ensure covered wind and solar permitting reviews are conducted promptly without…
“[…] Applicants also report that DOI staff have received little or no internal guidance regarding implementation of the Court’s injunction. These reports are not isolated or short-lived: developers continue to describe these delays more than three months after the injunction took effect, indicating an ongoing pattern of…”
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U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Grindr CEO George Arison penned an op-ed in The Hill urging federal action to modernize and protect access to family planning services and fertility care like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
“Every parent who dreams of raising a child should have a fair opportunity to pursue that dream.”
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Hickenlooper, Democratic Colleagues Call on Netanyahu to Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank
Settler violence has already surpassed 2025 levels WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 45 of his Democratic colleagues, called on Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce violence in the West Bank and…
“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people.”
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Op-Ed: Trump’s Agenda Is Punishing Colorado
Hickenlooper has called for an investigation into the Administration’s targeting of CO WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper penned an op-ed in The Denver Post highlighting how President Trump’s agenda is punishing…
“Government resources belong to the American people. They are not weapons to wield against the president’s enemies.”
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In case you missed it, Senator John Hickenlooper hit the road this week, conducting an oversight visit at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility before heading into the mountains to visit Golden, Blackhawk, Georgetown, Frisco, Beaver Creek,…
“We got to spend about 40 minutes talking to ICE officials and GEO employees, and really the answers they gave were: they can’t give us any information on the advice of counsel.”
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Hickenlooper Statement on DOI Plan for Colorado River Operations
Hickenlooper has consistently advocated for a seven-state agreement for the post-2026 negotiations.
“Coloradans know how important it is to responsibly manage the Colorado River, especially in a year as painfully dry as this one. While today’s announcement provides a short-term framework, long-term action to protect this increasingly strained resource from prolonged drought and the effects of climate change is…”
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U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and six of their Senate colleagues to demand answers from the Trump administration about recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in…
“Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s airports. Such actions have only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector by actively…”