WASHINGTON – Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 42 of their colleagues called on Senate Appropriations Committee leaders to increase funding for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation in the fiscal year 2025 government funding bill to...
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push to Strengthen Federal Pell Grant Program
Senators: ‘The Pell Grant is the cornerstone of federal student aid, and currently helps over 6 million students pursue higher education in the United States.’ WASHINGTON – Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 42 of their colleagues sent a...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Laud Committee Passage of Colorado Priorities in Biennial Water Bill
Projects will help manage flood risk, promote healthy waterways Legislation now heads to the Senate floor for final vote WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passing the...
VIDEO: Hickenlooper Chairs Senate Hearing on Miner Safety
Chair Hickenlooper: “Our miners deserve safety and protection in their workplace just like any other job.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper chaired a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee’s Subcommittee on Employment...
Hickenlooper Cheers 20,000 Colorado PACT Act Claims Approved, 1 Million Nationally
Over 20,000 claims for Colorado veterans have been approved in the largest-ever expansion of veteran health care Nearly two years in, more than 888,000 veterans nationwide are receiving new service-connected benefits due to toxic exposure WASHINGTON – Today, U.S....
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Push for Funding Increase for Tribal Law Enforcement Programs
Funding would help Tribes, including the Southern Ute Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, fill workforce shortages for law enforcement agencies and improve public safety WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and a bipartisan group of 11 of his Senate...
Hickenlooper, Daines Introduce More Parking, More Hiking Act to Make Getting to Trails Easier
Bipartisan bill instructs Biden administration to increase parking options, access to public transportation on federal land WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Steve Daines recently introduced the More Parking, More Hiking Act, a bill designed to improve...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse Call on USPS to Eliminate P.O Box Fees, Offer Refunds for Steamboat Springs Residents
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse urged United States Postal Service (USPS) officials to quickly eliminate P.O. box fees and issue refunds for previously paid fees for eligible residents of Steamboat...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Caraveo Welcome Over $8M to Address Pollution, Revitalize Communities
Pueblo, Greeley, Kersey, Lakewood, Monte Vista, Northglenn, awarded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants to clean contaminated properties, create healthier communities WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representative Yadira...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse Introduce Bill to Honor Edward J. Dwight, Jr. with Congressional Gold Medal
On Sunday, America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate Became the Oldest Person to Travel to Space WASHINGTON – Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse introduced the Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional...