It needs to become a forefront issue in American politics. The growing national debt affects everyone poorly, and we’re making things harder on future generations

Immigration

He proposed a red card system that would allow immigrants to enter the US legally and work for a set period of time, without a path to citizenship. This would put less of a burden on the court system, which is overwhelmed by immigrants seeking asylum status, and instead allow immigrants to immediately start working in the US

Jason's working to support Buckley Space Force Base, build and maintain our talented defense workforce, and solidify Colorado's role as the global aerospace leader.

Safer Communities Through Gun Violence Prevention

Enacting common-sense laws -- policies that are supported by a huge majority of Americans -- can help reduce violent crime and make our communities, schools, and homes safer.

John Hickenlooper(D) - Since 2021

Space, Science, and Innovation

John makes it “a priority to restore science as an objective and nonpartisan voice in American policymaking and economic innovation.” A part of this is staying competitive with China.

Marijuana

He believes the federal government should follow Colorado’s path and make marajuana legal. Also, his website says that “The cannabis industry is spurring economic growth for Colorado and other states that have legal marijuana.”

Bennet

Inflation

Supported the inflation reduction act, which was passed back in 2022. The IRA is “the largest investment to confront climate change in history, reduce our deficit, lower costs and help fight inflation for hard-working Coloradans.”

Innovation

Bennet supports “Investments in Semiconductors, 5G, and Next Generation Technologies.” In particular, the CHIPS act, that was passed back in 2022.

House - Males: 328 Females: 106

Senate - Males: 74 Females: 26

Race/Ethnicity

SENATE: White: 92%

Black or African American: 6%

Hispanic or Latino: 2%

Asian American: 1%

Native American: 1%

HOUSE: White: 67.9%

Black or African American: 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%

Asian American: 3.2%

Native American: 1.1%

Other or Mixed Race: 2.5%

Religion

Chrisitan

Senate: 96% 

House: 88% 

Jewish:

Senate: 2%

House: 2%

Muslim:

Senate: 1%

House: 1%

Hindu:

House: 1%

Buddhist:

House: 1%

House Majority leader: Democrats

House Minority leader: Republicans

President Pro Tempore: Patty Murray

Senate Majority: Democrats

Senate Minority: Republicans

1. There were 413 yes votes on this bill, so both sides support this bill. This bill passed as it confirmed a 2002 law that requires states to “allow access to designated congressional election observers to observe the election administration procedures in congressional elections.”

2. There was only 1 no vote against this bill

3. I agree with this bill passing, as it improves security for our elections, and allows for greater transparency

H.R 82 (Social Security Fairness Act)

1. The vote on this bill was 375 to 75, so there was bipartisan support for this bill. 

2. The bill removes a provision that holds back social security benefits from people “who have worked in jobs not covered by Social Security” and another provision the reduces  “the Social Security spousal or survivor benefits of individuals who also receive a government pension.” Possible disagreement with this act may come from a government spending standpoint.

3. I agree with the bills passing, as it increases benefits for a lot of people, in particular, retired firefighters, police officers, teachers, and other public servants.