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in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10428: Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act

The Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act requires the Commissioner of Social Security to create an online portal for individuals applying for survivor insurance benefits. This portal must first allow users to schedule appointments within 180 days of enactment and later enable them to file their applications entirely online within one year. The bill directly affects people seeking these specific benefits by providing a digital alternative to traditional in-person or paper-based processes. Additionally, the law mandates that the Commissioner submit a report to Congress three years after enactment detailing changes in application volume, costs, and fraud rates resulting from the new system.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the creation of an online portal for survivor benefits, expanding digital access for applicants and modernizing government services through technology.80% confidence
Sharice Davids (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10425: Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026

The Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 requires the EPA to reinstate specific environmental regulations that were weakened or repealed after January 19, 2025, including standards for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles, methane pollution from oil and gas operations, and hazardous air pollutants. The bill prohibits federal officials from delaying or weakening these rules without explicit congressional approval and mandates the restoration of scientific advisory bodies, peer-reviewed decision-making processes, and the use of a specific social cost of carbon value in regulatory calculations. Additionally, it directs the agency to restore environmental justice programs, prioritize enforcement in communities with disproportionate pollution burdens, and conduct public health impact assessments for new regulations. To ensure compliance, the legislation authorizes approximately $11 billion annually for EPA operations, requires annual reporting on enforcement activities, and grants individuals the right to sue the agency if it fails to meet these legal obligations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill mandates the reinstatement of environmental regulations, including standards for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles and methane pollution from oil and gas operations. This directly supports cleaner energy and stricter...95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill explicitly requires the EPA to reinstate environmental regulations, including standards for greenhouse gas emissions, methane pollution, and hazardous air pollutants, thereby strengthening environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill reinstates environmental regulations, which would indirectly improve public health by reducing pollution and hazardous air pollutants, thereby supporting healthcare outcomes.80% confidence
Sean Casten (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10411: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to consider certain acreage not planted due to a lack of irrigation water to be eligible for prevented planting payments, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to allow farmers to receive prevented planting payments for acres left unplanted due to a lack of irrigation water, provided specific conditions are met. To qualify, producers must have functional irrigation equipment, a history of irrigating and planting those acres in recent years, and land that is unsuitable for dryland farming. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to update regulations to clarify that drought at the source of an irrigation supply counts as a qualifying disaster. Payment amounts are reduced by 50 percent after five consecutive eligible years, by 75 percent after nine years, and become permanently ineligible after ten years.
Jeff Hurd (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly strengthening mental health access.95% confidence
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10234: CLEAR Forms Act

The CLEAR Forms Act directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to create new registration forms for specific insurance products, including contingent deferred annuities and registered index-linked life insurance. The bill requires the agency to design these forms so that purchasers can make informed decisions, mandating investor testing to ensure the language is understandable for these complex financial instruments. If the SEC fails to finalize the rules within 30 months of enactment, insurers would be permitted to register these products using existing forms currently used for variable annuities and life insurance.
Zachary Nunn (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10152: Open-Source AI Leadership Act

The Open-Source AI Leadership Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote the adoption of U.S.-developed open-source artificial intelligence models by coordinating with private sector entities, state governments, and foreign partners. The bill requires the Department of Commerce to identify barriers to using these domestic models and to enter into agreements that facilitate their use in interstate and foreign commerce. Additionally, it mandates an annual public report assessing the risks associated with AI models developed by foreign adversary nations, including concerns about data security, national safety, and model performance. A specific provision ensures that the Secretary of Commerce cannot use this authority to ban or restrict any open-source AI model from being available in the market.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly directs federal agencies to promote and facilitate the adoption of U.S.-developed open-source AI models, directly advancing technology development and digital infrastructure.95% confidence
Gabe Evans (R)
in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5360: Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act establishes a federal program to provide grants and technical assistance to small electric utilities, including rural cooperatives, municipally owned systems, and smaller investor-owned companies. The program aims to help these entities deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies and participate in threat information sharing networks to better protect against cyberattacks. Funding is prioritized for utilities with limited security resources or those operating critical infrastructure that supports the national power grid. The bill authorizes $250 million in appropriations over five years, from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, and exempts shared cybersecurity information from public disclosure under freedom of information laws.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill funds cybersecurity for electric utilities, directly protecting energy infrastructure and ensuring the resilience of the power grid.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly funds cybersecurity technologies and threat sharing for utilities, directly enhancing digital security infrastructure.95% confidence
David McCormick (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5224: Runway SAFE-T Act

The Runway SAFE-T Act establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements for driver training programs at airports, ensuring that ground vehicle operators receive consistent and modern safety instruction. Additionally, the bill authorizes federal grants from 2027 to 2031 to help airports purchase advanced technologies, such as sensors and simulation systems, that enhance situational awareness and reduce vehicle-related safety incidents on airport runways and taxiways. These grants are intended to assist airport sponsors in overcoming barriers like cost and workforce availability while prioritizing projects tailored to specific airport layouts and safety needs.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes federal grants to purchase advanced technologies like sensors and simulation systems to enhance airport safety.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a task force for driver training and authorizes federal grants to fund advanced safety technologies for airport ground vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5101: Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act prevents the Bureau of Land Management from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry. Specifically, it bars the processing of applications for increased mineral operations or sales contracts on specific land parcels in Garfield County, Colorado, that are currently designated for mining. This restriction directly affects the quarry's ability to grow and limits future development on the identified sections of public land.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts mineral operations and quarry expansion, limiting traditional energy resource extraction and development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts mining expansion on public land, protecting natural resources and limiting potential environmental degradation.85% confidence
Michael F. Bennet (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 4870: Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031. This program will continue to map critical minerals, geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen resources using advanced technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems. The bill also updates the initiative to include data from the 3D Hydrography Program, ensuring a broader range of subsurface information is collected and analyzed.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends funding for mapping critical minerals, geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and resource identification.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds mapping of critical minerals and clean energy resources like geothermal and natural hydrogen, aiding conservation and resource management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds advanced technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems for resource mapping, strengthening tech application in public infrastructure.75% confidence
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 9339: Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

The Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act directs the Department of Energy to study how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing can improve the reliability and efficiency of the national power grid. This assessment will specifically examine how these technologies can speed up the process of connecting new power sources to the grid and identify any technical or cybersecurity barriers to their use. Within one year of passing, the Department of Energy must submit a report to Congress outlining its findings and offering recommendations to overcome identified limitations and encourage wider adoption of these tools. The bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for energy oversight and the electric power industry, aiming to gather data rather than immediately changing laws.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs DOE to study AI for grid efficiency and reliability, advancing energy infrastructure and efficiency.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs DOE to study AI and high-performance computing to improve grid reliability and efficiency, explicitly examining cybersecurity barriers.85% confidence
Diana Harshbarger (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 8957: American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026

The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 directs the U.S. Treasury to create two new accounts: a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for Bitcoin acquired through government forfeiture and a Digital Asset Stockpile for other digital assets. The bill mandates that all Bitcoin held in the reserve be kept for at least 20 years, with strict rules against selling or disposing of these assets during that time. It also establishes a transparency system requiring quarterly public reports and third-party audits to verify the government's holdings and management of these digital assets.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates a government Bitcoin reserve and stockpile, advancing digital asset infrastructure and promoting the integration of technology into national strategy.85% confidence
Nicholas J. Begich III (R) · 23 co-sponsors
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