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1 BIG THING: VISITING NORTHWEST COLORADO
Hiking around Dinosaur National Monument
What happened: This week, I traveled throughout Northwest Colorado to see how Coloradans are working to protect our public lands and improve their communities – and hear how I can help. My visit included hiking through Dinosaur National Monument, meeting with local business leaders in Craig, and learning more about the challenges of owning a small outdoor recreation business in Kremmling.
Listening to Coloradans: In Granby, I hosted a town hall where we talked about everything from responsible forest management to building an economy that works for everyone, including rural America. I’m grateful to all those who showed up to have their voices heard.
What’s next: My favorite part of my job is speaking with Coloradans about the issues that matter to them. I look forward to taking their concerns and ideas back with me to Washington and continuing our work to preserve our beautiful landscapes and improve our state for every Coloradan.
2. CARING FOR AMERICA’S VETERANS
What’s happening: Every year, 6,000 U.S. veterans die by suicide – and untreated mental health challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), put veterans at heightened risk of homelessness, addiction, and depression. Existing treatments and medicines are not doing enough to meet these struggles within our veteran communities.
Good news: Breakthrough therapies including MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) offer new hope for those suffering from PTSD, but more research is needed to ensure these treatments are safe and effective.
What I did: This week, I led 18 of my Senate colleagues from both sides of the aisle to call on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to recognize this innovative therapy if comprehensive, scientific evidence demonstrates that it is both effective and safe. As a nation, we cannot allow our veterans to continue to suffer in silence.
3. HEARING FROM FARMERS AND TAKING ACTION
What I heard: In June, I hosted a bipartisan Senate Agriculture subcommittee hearing on Colorado’s Eastern Plains alongside Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall. During the hearing, farmers and agriculture leaders told us how historic drought and red tape at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are making it harder for farmers to weather difficult times.
Looking forward: Their testimonies were invaluable, and now we need Congress and the Biden administration to take action. That’s why this week, Senator Marshall and I urged USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to adapt drought mitigation programs and provide desperately needed resources to Western farmers and ranchers.
What I believe: Farmers are the backbone of our economy, but Colorado and Kansas producers cannot survive the current levels of drought unless we make serious changes. I’ll keep working with my colleagues to improve existing programs and provide further relief for farmers in the upcoming Farm Bill.
4. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK
- This week was the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. As we honor those who fought tirelessly for this right, we must recommit to our work to ensure every American can freely exercise their right to vote.
- Coloradans: If you’re having trouble with the passport renewal or application process, my team is here to help.
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