Bill paves way for more inclusive, worker-centered economy WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined a group of their colleagues to introduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation that...
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Celebrate Polis Recommendation to Change Name of Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky
New name would recognize history of Colorado’s indigenous people WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet cheered Governor Jared Polis’ official recommendation to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to change the name of Mount Evans to...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Introduce Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet introduced the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act to protect over 68,000 acres of public lands in Southwestern Colorado. “Southwest Colorado leaders have worked for...
Hickenlooper, Sanders, Van Hollen Send Letter Calling for Action on ‘Junk Fees’
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, joined by Senators Sanders and Van Hollen, sent a letter to the National Economic Council urging the agency to take action to eliminate “junk fees”–costs hidden in nearly everything for American consumers,...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Polis, Neguse Welcome $39 Million from U.S. Forest Service for East Troublesome and Cameron Peak Wildfire Recovery
Funding comes after Hickenlooper, Bennet, Polis, and Neguse urged USFS to expedite resources last month WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse welcomed $39 million from the...
VIDEO: Hickenlooper Introduces Phil Washington at Confirmation Hearing to be FAA Administrator
“[Phil is] the right man, and nominated at the right time, to lead this critical agency. I look forward to seeing where he can lead the FAA with his bold vision for the future.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper introduced Phil Washington at his...
Hickenlooper Applauds Nomination of Su to lead Labor Dept
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper lauded President Biden’s nomination of current Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Julie Su to succeed Marty Walsh as secretary of the Department of Labor. “A good life starts with a good job, but a...
Hickenlooper Demands Biden Administration Curb Junk Health Care Plans
Trump-backed health care plans deny coverage for pre-existing conditions; don’t cover essential health services WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and 32 other Senators urged the Department of Health and Human Services to address short-term “junk” insurance...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Announce over $18.5 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades via Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet announced $18,560,000 in funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) would be distributed to Colorado via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will support...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Bipartisan Push to Deliver Combat-Injured Veterans Full Military Benefits
WASHINGON — U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Mike Crapo in reintroducing the Major Richard Star Act, a bipartisan bill to provide full military benefits to combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of...