Washington, DC - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet discussed the threat of wildfire and the dysfunctional way wildfire suppression is funded, including the negative effects of "fire...
Colorado, New Mexico Lawmakers Lead Introduction of Bill to Reform Hardrock Mining Law
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Tom Udall (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill to reform the...
Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Potential Wrongful Discharges of Servicemembers with Mental Health Diagnoses
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and ten of their colleagues calling on the Army to conduct a full Army Inspector General investigation...
Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Solidarity with Israel, Condemning Palestinian Terror Attacks
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael today will join Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Patty...
Bennet Statement on Signing of Final Contract to Complete Construction of Aurora VA Medical Facility
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the final signing of a contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Army Corps of Engineers,...
Bennet, Gardner, Tipton Urge EPA to Ensure Full Reimbursement to Local Governments for Gold King Mine Spill Costs
Washington D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and Congressman Scott Tipton are urging EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to assure local governments and tribes that...
Final Crowdfunding Rules Released, Bringing New Potential for Small Business, Retail Investors
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the long-awaited announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it has approved final rules for...
USDA Designates Delta, Gunnison, Mesa, and Montrose Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Severe Freeze
Washington, DC - Senator Michael Bennet announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Delta County as a primary disaster area due to damage caused by severe...
Bennet Presses Colleagues to Pass Bill to Combat Childhood Hunger
Washington, DC - Following a discussion in the Senate Agriculture Committee about childhood hunger and the summer meals program with actor Jeff Bridges, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is...
Bennet Announces Bipartisan Selection Advisory Committee to Fill Federal Court Vacancy
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Michael Bennet announced the formation of a bipartisan advisory committee that will implement an open process to recommend highly qualified applicants to fill an...