John
Hickenlooper

Hickenlooper has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports domestic technology and cybersecurity coordinationHickenlooper sponsored the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (S.2049), which would establish cybersecurity coordination functions within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the VET Artificial Intelligence Act (S.2615), which addresses the use of artificial intelligence in veterans' services. Both bills have been referred to committee and represent reintroduced legislation.
• 02
  Supports domestic space commerce and orbital infrastructureHickenlooper sponsored the ORBITS Act of 2025 (S.1898) and the SPACEPORT Act (S.2888), both of which address federal policy relating to space operations and commercial spaceport infrastructure. He also sponsored the Dark and Quiet Skies Act of 2025 (S.3247), which concerns light and radio frequency pollution affecting astronomical observation.
• 03
  Supports domestic critical materials and mineral developmentHickenlooper sponsored the Critical Materials Future Act of 2025 (S.596) and the Unearth Innovation Act (S.598), both of which address federal policy on the development and supply of critical minerals and materials. The REPLACE Act (S.566) also concerns materials substitution policy. These bills have been referred to committee and reflect reintroduced legislative efforts.
• 04
  Supports pharmaceutical pricing and healthcare access measuresHickenlooper sponsored the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act (S.43), which addresses labeling practices related to generic drug approvals, and the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 (S.2167), which concerns health coverage for workers in the energy sector. Both bills have been referred to committee and are reintroductions of prior legislation.
• 05
  Supports water resources, public lands, and rural investmentHickenlooper sponsored the Water Project Navigators Act (S.5014, S.3792), which would create a navigator program to assist communities in accessing federal water project funding, and the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act (S.1341), a Colorado-specific public lands bill. He also sponsored the Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025 (S.2832) and the Investing in All of America Act of 2025 (S.1917, S.3341), which address rural and Native American economic development.