Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
What this bill does
The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act, if passed, would prevent the Secretary of the Interior from approving any requests to expand the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This prohibition would apply to expansion on mining claims and mineral material sales contracts related to limestone on Bureau of Land Management land described within specific sections and townships in Garfield County, Colorado.
This bill directly affects the Department of the Interior's authority regarding mineral operations on certain federal lands in Colorado. It would prohibit actions related to expanding limestone quarrying activities within a defined area. The bill does not specify any impact on individuals or companies currently operating the quarry, only on the potential for its expansion.
Introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Michael Bennet (Democrat-CO) along with Senator John Hickenlooper (Democrat-CO), the bill was read twice. It has now been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Common questions
- What does S. 5101 do?
- The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act, if passed, would prevent the Secretary of the Interior from approving any requests to expand the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This prohibition would apply to expansion on mining claims and mineral material sales contracts related to limestone on Bureau of Land Management land described within specific sections and townships in Garfield County, Colorado. This bill directly affects the Department of the Interior's authority regarding mineral operations on certain federal lands in Colorado. It would prohibit actions related to expanding limestone quarrying activities within a defined area. The bill does not specify any impact on individuals or companies currently operating the quarry, only on the potential for its expansion. Introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Michael Bennet (Democrat-CO) along with Senator John Hickenlooper (Democrat-CO), the bill was read twice. It has now been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has S. 5101 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5101. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5101?
- S. 5101 was sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5101?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (16 Sep 2026).
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