Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate joined Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today in advancing $1.1 billion in emergency funding to help combat the Zika virus outbreak. The Senate is expected to...
Bennet Applauds Additional EPA Funds for Gold King Mine Spill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing an additional...
Final Crowdfunding Rules Go Into Effect, Bring New Potential for Small Business, Retail Investors
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the implementation of the final crowdfunding rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Crowdfunding will provide...
Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Change Culture at VA, Improve Choice Program
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week joined U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on...
Bennet, Senate Pass $3 Million for Arkansas Valley Conduit
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate today passed the Energy and Water Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017, which includes $3 million for the Arkansas Valley Conduit that the President requested...
Bennet Statement on EPA’s Final Methane Emissions Rule
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rules for the control of methane emissions from new oil...
Bennet Continues Push for Zika Funding Before Resources Run Out
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week called on Congressional leaders to consider and pass emergency funding to combat the Zika virus outbreak. The Centers for Disease...
Bennet Calls on Senate to Pass Social Impact Partnership Bill
Washington, D.C. - Ahead of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on evidence-based practices that can improve the social well-being for children and families across the country, Colorado U.S. Senator...
Bennet, Mayor Announce New Water Quality Testing Program at Paradise Island on the Animas River
Durango, CO - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Durango Mayor Christina Rinderle, La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, representatives from the San Juan Basin Health...
Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has cosponsored a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain drug offenders, targeting violent criminals,...