Hickenlooper, Bennet, Hurd Tour Flooding in San Luis Valley

Toured flood-damaged areas in San Luis Valley and urged President Trump to approve disaster declaration.

“The damage we saw today is almost hard to fathom. Many of these same communities are still reeling from last fall’s floods, and now they’ve been hit again”

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Hickenlooper & Hurd Lead Colorado Congressional Delegation in Support of Major Presidential Disaster Request for Southwestern Colorado Flooding

Led Colorado delegation requesting expedited disaster declaration for southwestern flooding.

“We strongly support Governor Jared Polis’ request on October 31, 2026, for an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Southwestern Colorado and the San Luis Valley in response to the recent extensive and devastating flooding throughout the region”

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New Analysis: While Colorado Gas and Diesel Prices Soar, Trump’s Wealth from Oil & Gas Stocks Climbs to as much as $81.6 Million

Released analysis showing Trump's oil and gas wealth grew $35.8 million while Colorado fuel prices soared.

“As gas and diesel prices soar, it’s no wonder President Trump is bragging about making a ton of money. While Coloradans pay a fortune at the pump, President Trump is making a fortune”

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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Discusses Medicaid Cuts and Rising Healthcare Costs with Coloradans

Discussed Medicaid cuts and healthcare costs with Coloradans impacted by Republican healthcare legislation.

“We’re fighting, and it is medically necessary. My kids will die [without it]”

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Hickenlooper Demands Answers About ICE’s Secretive Domestic Air Transfer Network

Demanded answers from DHS about ICE's increased domestic air transfer flights since Trump took office.

“We are concerned by the scale and frequency of these transfers, the costs to taxpayers, and the impact repeated transfers can have on detainees’ access to legal counsel, medical care, and other essential services”

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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $4,900 More Under President Trump

Criticized Trump's tariffs and Iran war for costing Colorado families $4,900 more for goods and services.

“President Trump’s tariffs, war, and healthcare cuts have been catastrophic for Colorado families”

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Hickenlooper’s Office Issues Statement on Suspicious Letter Intercepted by Postal Investigators

Released statement after postal investigators intercepted suspicious letter addressed to Denver office.

“Our office has been notified that postal investigators intercepted a suspicious letter addressed to our Denver office. We’re grateful to federal authorities for their work to protect our staff and others who have been targeted. Violence and intimidation have no place in our politics. Not now, not ever.”

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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Challenge EPA on Surveillance of Medication Abortion Drugs in Drinking Water

Demanded EPA remove abortion medication drugs from drinking water surveillance study.

“This study is a departure from the EPA’s historic role in protecting our water and air from actual threats to human health and the environment. Instead, this study opens the door to new attacks on safe and accessible reproductive health care, undermining the safety and privacy of patients around the country.”

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Hickenlooper, Murkowski, King Make Bipartisan Push to Protect Integrity of Satellite Weather Data

Sent bipartisan letter urging DoD and NOAA to protect satellite weather data integrity.

“Weather data continuity is essential to national security, public safety, and economic resilience. Extending DMSP is a promising step, and we urge the DoD and NOAA to proactively identify and fill anticipated gaps before legacy degradation or replacement delays create preventable risks.”

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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Introduced resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day as a federal holiday.

“Today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the cultures, histories, and resilience of Native communities — including the two Tribal nations in Colorado.”

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Hickenlooper, State Leaders Seek SBA Recovery Funding for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires, Appeals Hazard Mitigation Grant Denial

Sought SBA disaster assistance and appealed federal funding denial for Colorado wildfire recovery.

“Colorado families are still sorting through insurance claims, unsure how they’ll pay for basic repairs. Every week they wait is another week they can’t start rebuilding. Federal disaster loans are the fastest way to help families and local businesses move forward.”

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Hickenlooper Rebukes EPA’s Methane Rules Rollback

Opposed EPA's proposed rollback of methane emissions rules for oil and gas operations.

“The Trump administration is pushing policies that will allow more pollutants into our air. That’s not leadership. It’s shortsighted.”

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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Urge U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service to Protect National Forests

Urged USDA and Forest Service to maintain environmental protections in Travel Management Rule revision.

“We urge the Forest Service to approach these revisions with those principles in mind and to work closely with Congress, Tribal Nations, State and local governments, and the broad range of stakeholders that depend on our national forests.”

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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Meets with Coloradans, Talks Food & Energy Affordability

Criticized Trump administration policies increasing food and energy costs for Coloradans.

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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Schrier Demand Answers on Childhood Vaccines EO, Measles Deaths, & Delayed Vaccine Access

Demanded CDC answers on Trump's childhood vaccine executive order and measles outbreak response.

“The health of American children and families depends on a CDC Director who is willing to follow the science, even when it may be politically inconvenient. We look forward to your response and to seeing whether the CDC under your leadership honors the commitments you made at your confirmation hearing”

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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand DHS Stop Election Interference Efforts

Demanded DHS halt efforts to interfere with 2026 midterm elections and release FEMA funding.

“We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts.”

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Hickenlooper, Curtis Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Improve Snowpack Monitoring, Manage Drought

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”

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Hickenlooper, Kelly, Gallego, Peters Call for Investigation Into Policies Preceding Knowles Firefighter Deaths

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”

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Hickenlooper, Tillis, Rosen, Sheehy, Cramer, Lee, Fulcher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish National Critical Minerals Council, Federal Strategy on Critical Minerals

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, Bennet Celebrate Passage of Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

Celebrated Senate passage of Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act transferring water infrastructure to Ouray.

“This is a big win for Ouray, which deserves control over its own water resources”

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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 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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Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans Sham Effort to Shield Americans from Data Centers Driving Up Energy Costs

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 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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Hickenlooper Calls on Trump, AI CEOs to Work with Congress on Responsible AI Guardrails Ahead of White House Meeting

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”

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