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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9826· House(119-HR-9826)

Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

Rep. Hurd
Age: 47 years
Colorado
Introduced
7/22/2026
Last activity
7/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Jeff Hurd
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act," aims to stop the expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking certain actions related to this site. The quarry is located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The legislation targets specific land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Garfield County. It prevents the processing or approval of expansion applications for mineral operations or sales contracts.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill protects specific lands in Garfield County from further quarry expansion and mineral operations.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    The bill protects the local environment near Glenwood Springs by halting industrial quarry expansion.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill restricts the expansion of mineral material sales contracts and operations for businesses in the area.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?-3

    The bill prohibits the expansion of existing mineral operations, which may prevent future job growth in the local quarrying industry.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The bill limits the ability of mineral operations to expand their business activities in Garfield County.