John W. Hickenlooper

Became law (5)

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  Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)· Oct 9

  Cosponsored

  American Music Tourism Act of 2025

  S. 195 Arts, Culture, Religion

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +4

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    By facilitating international and domestic travel, the bill aims to boost economic activity through tourism.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Promoting tourism can significantly boost revenue for businesses in the entertainment and hospitality sectors.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)· Dec 26

  Cosponsored

  Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

  S. 284 Congress

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 370–22 on Dec 15.

  Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. The bill extends the termination date of the program from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2028.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The extension of the Congressional Award Program ensures continued recognition and opportunities for young people.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Extending the program provides several more years of opportunity for young adults to earn prestigious recognition.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (17)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  John Hickenlooper (D-CO)· Sep 30

  Their bill

  Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

  S. 2437 Water Resources Development

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill updates and continues the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program.

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  John Hickenlooper (D-CO)· Aug 6

  Their bill

  DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026

  S. 1838 Health

  A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 10

  This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a specific program directed by the NIH.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +9

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant benefits through research and clinical trial expansion for individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The act authorizes specific NIH research and training related to Down syndrome and co-occurring conditions.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hickenlooper (D-CO)· Dec 9

  Their bill

  ASCEND Act

  S. 1437 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Dec 10

  This bill requires the NASA Administrator to create the Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program. This program is designed to cost-effectively get and share commercial Earth observation data and imagery.

  Yes· 2 of 19

  • Scored +4

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill explicitly supports the acquisition and dissemination of commercial Earth observation data to advance scientific research.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill directly aims to better understand the Earth and the impact of human activities, thereby informing and improving environmental protections.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 14 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 10 no, 183 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 39 no, 106 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 2 no, 123 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 6 no, 97 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 157 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 15 no, 110 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to create jobs? 2 no, 112 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 2 no, 103 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber