Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today released the following statement after a bill that would have prevented interest rates on student loans from doubling in July from 3.4 percent to 6.8...
Bennet Statement on Administration’s Announcement to Hold Public Meeting on Designating Chimney Rock a National Monument
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today released the following statement regarding the Administration’s announcement that it will to hold a public meeting in Pagosa Springs May 11 to explore the...
Bennet Secures Assurance from Social Security Administration on Accessible Disability Hearings for Southwest Coloradans
In response to a request by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made changes to make hearings more accessible for claimants in southwest Colorado who...
Bennet, Udall Urge Postal Service to Keep Post Offices Open Until Postal Reform Bill is Enacted into Law
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall joined a bipartisan group of 41 senators to urge the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to extend its current moratorium on post office closures until...
Bennet Statement on New Report: “Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth”
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement regarding today’s release of "Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth." The report was issued by the...
Bennet Celebrates Senate Passage of Violence Against Women Act at CU-Boulder
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today celebrated Senate passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which he cosponsored, during a meeting with students, volunteers and staff at the...
Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded Senate passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), which he cosponsored. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 68-31....
Senate Agriculture Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill, Including Key Bennet Amendments
Bennet Secures Amendments to Help Farmers, Ranchers, Sportsmen Bennet-Backed Measures Including Improved Conservation Programs, Crop Insurance, Focus on Water Quantity Retained in Bill Colorado U.S....
Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Amendment to Fight Backlog of Rape Kits
Cornyn-Kirk-Bennet Amendment to Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Would Also Improve Law Enforcement Tools to Investigate and Prosecute Rapes, Toughen Sentencing for Offenders Highlights...
Bennet Applauds Final Senate Passage of Postal Reform Bill
Includes Bennet-Supported 1-year Moratorium on All Closings Also Includes Bennet Amendments to Give Communities a Stronger Voice in Closure Proceedings, Protect Vote By Mail and Study the...