in the West and across America, national parks and public lands are our pride and joy. They are also a huge part of our economy. Colorado's public lands power a $17 billion outdoor recreation economy, which employs more than 132,000…

I call up my amendment No. 2107 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Colorado [Mr. Hickenlooper], for himself and others, proposes…

Oh, I don’t have a message.

These are two horrible options. … He did what was right. That’s what a leader does.

It does seem the lesser of two very serious evils to go along with the CR.

Sen. Tuberville is trying to churn the social wars about something that really doesn’t exist.

I think that’s the kind of ad that works once. I don’t think it’ll work again.

I was also considering supporting Chavez-DeRemer's nomination.

I’m considering supporting Chavez-DeRemer's nomination.

the United States is in an energy boom. Our Nation has never produced more electricity or oil and gas than we are producing right now. This ``all of the above'' approach to energy using everything--including solar, wind, and geothermal--is…

I acknowledge that she is serving at the will of the president.

I am also considering supporting Chavez-DeRemer's nomination.

Her shifting stance on the PRO Act is a little disconcerting, but she is serving at the will of the president.

the United States is producing more energy right now than any country in the history of the world. We are in the middle of an energy revolution. We got here by embracing an ``all of the above'' approach to energy, including solar, wind…

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient…

I call up my amendment No. 925 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Colorado [Mr. Hickenlooper] proposes an amendment…

I appreciate what the good Senator from Illinois has gone through and enunciated in great clarity. Our government plays a critical role in informing the public. The American people look to us for trust. They look to us for guidance during…

I would like, first, to recognize the great Senator from New Jersey, Senator Cory Booker. It is never easy or fair to speak after him. But I take the floor today to urge my colleagues to vote no on President Trump's nominee for the Office…

On behalf of Colorado hospitals and clinics, rural areas, I vote no on this vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XII, no debate is permitted during a vote. The Senator will suspend. The clerk will continue to call the roll. The…

as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2997 and the Senate proceed to the en bloc…

Mesa County, CO, out in the far west part of the State, is bursting with opportunities for economic development. The CONVEY Act, which passed the Senate today, will help make sure there is sufficient space to continue that growth. This…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment, where applicable, be agreed to; that the bills, as amended, if amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motions to reconsider be considered…

I ask unanimous consent the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of S. 3373, H.R. 4385, and H.R. 5770, and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc…

in Colorado and across the West, as you know as well as I, many, many communities are facing a historic drought crisis. Decades of drought are, in fact, long-term aridification and in many ways have become the new normal. These bills…

I ask unanimous consent that the substitute amendment to S. 3373 at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bills, as amended, where applicable, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motions to reconsider be…