Washington, DC - Today, as part of his continuing efforts to reform the way Washington works and end the dysfunction Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill to end the outsized and...
Bennet Statement on the Passage of the USA Freedom Act
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's passage of the USA Freedom Act: "Thankfully, the Congress finally came together to pass these...
Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill Allowing Patients to Access Medical Marijuana
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has signed on as a cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that will allow the use of medical marijuana in states where it is legal without fear of...
Bennet Statement on 5th U.S. Circuit of Appeals Court Ruling
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the 5th U.S. Circuit of Appeals Court refusal to lift a hold on President Obama's executive action measures:...
Bennet, Colleagues Push for Resources for Sage Grouse Conservation Efforts
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today led a group of senators in urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to include full funding for conservation of the Gunnison and Greater...
Bennet Statement in Recognition of Our Fallen Troops on Memorial Day
Denver, CO - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: "Our brave military men and women have selflessly defended our country and values...
Senate Approves Reforms to VA’s 40-Mile Rule
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the Senate's passage of a bill to reform the "40-mile" rule under the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Veterans Choice Program....
Senate Passes Short-Term Bill to Continue Construction on VA Hospital
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner today welcomed the passage of a short-term bill to continue construction on the VA regional medical facility in Aurora. The...
Bennet Cosponsors Healthy Families Act
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has signed on as a cosponsor of the Healthy Families Act that would allow workers to earn paid sick leave to use when they are ill, to care for...
Bennet Urges Interior Secretary to Help Save Colorado Mining Jobs
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today urged Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to use any and all tools at her disposal to help save over 200 mining jobs in Moffat County,...