Washington, D.C. - The Senate this week began debate on a bill to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which includes a provision backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to...
Bennet: Congress Needs to Stop Playing Politics with Zika Funding
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on a bill that provides funding for Zika research while cutting funding from other public...
Bennet Holds Roundtable Discussion with Women Business Owners in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet met with Colorado women who own small businesses in El Paso County to discuss the challenges they face when starting and growing a...
Bennet Visits PharmaJet in Golden, Highlights Need for Emergency Research Funding for Zika
Bennet has led the fight in the Senate for emergency research funding to combat Zika virus PharmaJet working with NIH on clinical trial for Zika vaccine Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator...
Bennet, Western Senators Push for Increased Access to Great Outdoors
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Tom Udall (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), are urging their colleagues to permanently reauthorize...
Bennet Calls for Congress to Return Immediately to Address Zika Threat
Washington D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul...
Bennet Announces the Launch of Engage Cuba Statewide Council
Denver, CO - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Engage Cuba announced the launch of a statewide council that will work to open trade opportunities to Cuba and end the travel ban. The 38-member...
Bennet Announces $15 Million TIGER Grant to Expand North I-25
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will receive $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to...
Bennet, Booker, 25 Senators Urge President to Help Promote Diversity at Federal Land Management Agencies
Senators ask President to "provide more opportunities for federal land management agencies to reflect, honor, and collaborate with diverse communities in order to create a more inclusive environment...
Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Expand Dual, Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities for High School Students
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced a bill to give more high school students the opportunity to take career and technical education college...