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,...
Bennet-Backed Wind Energy Funding Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week joined his Senate colleagues in passing the Energy and Water Appropriations bill that includes $95.4 million for wind energy...
Bennet Welcomes New Lt. Governor Donna Lynne
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement welcoming Donna Lynne on her first day as Colorado's Lt. Governor: "We look forward to the fresh, innovative...
Bennet Showcases LWCF Accomplishments in Durango
Durango, CO - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today visited Iris Park in Durango and took a walking tour of the Animas River Trail and Schneider park to highlight some of the recreation and...
Bennet Statement on Name for New Veterans Cemetery
Denver, CO - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the name for the new national cemetery in Colorado Springs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that...
Treasury Department Identifies Potential Currency Manipulators through Bennet Provision in Customs Law
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Treasury Department has identified countries that it will closely monitor for potential unfair currency manipulation using new criteria for analyzing foreign currencies...
Senate Passes Bennet-Cornyn Resolution in Honor of Cinco de Mayo
Washington, D.C. - The Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution...
President Nominates Regina Rodriguez to Serve on Colorado District Court
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that President Obama has nominated Regina Rodriguez to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of...
Bennet Expresses Frustration at EPA’s Refusal to Fully Reimburse La Plata County for Damages
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement today in response to the report that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may not fully reimburse La Plata...