Washington, DC - In a speech at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet cited our nation's Constitutional values and the traditions of the U.S. Senate...
Bennet Calls for Increased Funding for Mosquito-Control Programs to Fight Spread of Zika
Washington, D.C. - As the outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses such as Zika and dengue continue to threaten communities in the United States and around the world, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet...
Bennet, Colleagues Press Federal Financial Regulators to Provide Clear Guidance for Legal Marijuana Businesses to Access Banking Services
Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in pressing federal financial regulators to issue clear...
Bennet Urges Full Enforcement of Bill to Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker urging full implementation of the Leveling the Playing Field Act,...
Bennet Statement in Support of Donna Lynne’s Nomination to Lt. Governor
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in support of Governor Hickenlooper's nomination of Donna Lynne as Lt. Governor: "Donna Lynne is a community...
Bennet Statement on Administration’s Drought Action Plan
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Administration's Action Plan to address long-term drought resilience. The plan was announced at a Water...
Bennet Statement on Brussels Attacks
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the attacks in Brussels: "These attacks are terrible, senseless, and cowardly acts, and our thoughts go out...
USDA to Increase Irrigation Rental Rates for Republican River Farmers and Ranchers Following Urging from Bennet
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increase Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) irrigation rental...
Bennet Condemns VA Inaction in Review of Aurora VA Hospital Fiasco
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) release of the results of an Administrative Investigation Board...
Bennet Bills to Address Opioid Abuse, Mental Health Crisis Advance to Full Senate
Washington, D.C. - The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee this week passed three bills sponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to help address the country's...