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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9826· 119th Congress

Protect Glenwood Hot Springs area

Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

Sponsor
Jeff Hurd (R-CO)
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
Last Action
Jul 22, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill targets public lands or resources near Glenwood Hot Springs, Colorado—likely a famous geothermal resort area.
  • Specific protections unknown: could restrict development, mining, drilling, or commercial use on federal land.
  • Details pending official summary publication by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects Colorado tourism, local businesses, and landowners around Glenwood Springs depending on restrictions imposed.
  • Matters to conservation groups if it prevents extraction; to industry if it limits resource access or development.
  • No cosponsors yet suggests limited early backing from other House members.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to House Natural Resources Committee on July 22, 2026—early stage with no hearings scheduled yet.
  • Full bill text and sponsor details will clarify intent before committee debate.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House representative to register support or opposition.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 22, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House