John W. Hickenlooper

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Health

  Protect Patients from High Drug Costs

  Supports the Strengthening Medicaid for Patients and Providers Act (S. 3850 in the 118th Congress) to promote competition and lower prescription drug costs.

  Where it stands: The Strengthening Medicaid for Patients and Providers Act (S. 3850 in the 118th Congress) was introduced and died in the 118th Congress; no new matching legislative action has been identified in the current 119th Congress.

  On the record: 2 bills

  See the 2 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
  • Bill cosponsoredAviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-22
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health protect patients high drug”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Agriculture

  Expand Community College Agricultural Programs

  Championing the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 to strengthen agricultural education and training at community colleges nationwide.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 (S.4431) on June 10, 2026, which is currently pending in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredCommunity College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill authoredCommunity College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-10
  • Bill authoredYouth Apprenticeship Advancement ActLatest action 2023-07-18
  • Bill cosponsoredSupporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.Latest action 2026-05-11
  • Bill cosponsoredMomnibus ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredEmergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredPeer to Peer Mental Health Support ActLatest action 2025-03-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture expand community college agricultural”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Health

  Support Energy Workers' Health

  Championing the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 to ensure that former and current energy workers receive necessary healthcare benefits.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 (S. 2110) on 2025-06-25, which has been referred to committee and is still pending in the current Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHealth Care for Energy Workers Act of 2024Latest action 2024-01-31
  • Bill authoredHealth Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-25
  • Bill authoredModernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting ActLatest action 2022-03-10
  • Bill authoredSupporting Families ActLatest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill cosponsoredMomnibus ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredStroke ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health energy workers health”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Technology

  Advance Cybersecurity Infrastructure

  Supporting the Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025 and the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act to strengthen national cybersecurity defenses and policy.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S. 1952) which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar in June 2025 and is still pending, and the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (S. 1968) in June 2025, which was referred to committee and is pending.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination ActLatest action 2021-10-07
  • Bill authoredNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination ActLatest action 2023-05-10
  • Bill authoredNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination ActLatest action 2025-06-12
  • Bill cosponsoredRural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity ActLatest action 2026-08-07
  • Bill cosponsoredExtending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities ActLatest action 2025-10-08
  • Bill authoredInsure Cybersecurity Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-16
  • Bill authoredInsure Cybersecurity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-09
  • Bill cosponsoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology advance cybersecurity infrastructure”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Economy

  Improve Retirement Savings Access

  Advocating for the Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 to create a federal program that helps more Americans save for retirement.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025, which was introduced on 2025-04-30 and is currently pending in the Committee on Finance.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredRetirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-30
  • Bill authoredRetirement Savings for Americans Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-19
  • Bill authoredSimplifying Small Business Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2022-05-05
  • Bill authoredRetirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-15
  • Bill authoredIncentivizing Small Business Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2022-05-05
  • Bill cosponsoredRetirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
  • Bill cosponsoredBETS OFF ActLatest action 2026-03-17
  • Bill cosponsoredAccess to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development ActLatest action 2026-02-26
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy improve retirement savings access”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Environment

  Safeguard Water Supply Forecasting

  Advocating for the reauthorization of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program to ensure reliable water management for Western states.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.XXX), which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  On the record: 8 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSnow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-10
  • Bill authoredResponsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-05
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
  • Bill cosponsoredCooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredModernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting ActLatest action 2022-03-10
  • Bill cosponsoredEarth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill cosponsoredRural Community Hospital Demonstration Program ReauthorizationLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill authoredUpper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2024-04-09
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment safeguard water supply forecasting”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov
• Technology

  Promote Space Industry via SPACEPORT Act

  Senator Hickenlooper has sponsored the SPACEPORT Act in multiple sessions to support the development of spaceports. The promise initially mentioned the ORBITS Act, but there is no record of him sponsoring this specific bill.

  Where it stands: Senator Hickenlooper sponsored the SPACEPORT Act (S.XXX) in the current congressional session (2025-2026), which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  On the record: 7 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSPACEPORT ActLatest action 2025-09-18
  • Bill authoredSPACEPORT ActLatest action 2023-06-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Bill cosponsoredRobotics Supply Chain Improvement ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredORBITS Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-18
  • Bill authoredORBITS Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
  • Bill authoredORBITS Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-06
  • Bill cosponsoredSpace RACE ActLatest action 2025-11-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology promote space industry via”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hickenlooper.senate.gov

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