Bennet Secures Provisions in Interior Appropriations Bill to Support Gold King Mine Spill Recovery Work

Supports Long-Term Monitoring of Animas River, Calls for Reimbursements for Costs Incurred by States and Tribes - Calls for Improvements to Overall Bill

Jun 17, 2016

The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday approved the Interior Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017 with provisions secured by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in support of the recovery efforts following the Gold King Mine spill in southwest Colorado.

Bennet Statement on Israeli Missile Defense Funding

House and Senate Bills Include Increased Funding for Cooperative Missile Defense Programs

Jun 17, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on funding included in the House and Senate Defense Appropriations bills for Israel's missile defense:

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance to Employees

Working toward Quick Senate Passage following Key House Committee Vote

Jun 17, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would allow small businesses to resume helping their employees buy individual health insurance.

Bennet: Congress Must Act on Zika Funding Without Delay

Jun 16, 2016

Following reports that six Zika-related pregnancies have resulted in three infants delivered with birth defects and three other lost pregnancies, Colorado U.S. Senator is calling on Congress to pass emergency funding for Zika virus research.

U.S. Forest Service to Use Bennet-Authored Provision to Combat the Spread of Tussock Moth in El Paso County

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

Jun 16, 2016

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will use a provision authored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to swiftly coordinate with local governments to address devastating effects of the Tussock Moth in the foothills of Colorado Springs before the infestation spreads.

Bennet Statement on Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

Jun 15, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that provides deportation relief for individuals who were brought to this country as children and know no other country but the United States.

Bennet, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Foster Care Bill

Jun 14, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to announce a proposal to keep more children safely at home and out of unnecessary foster care.

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting Following Link to Terrorism

Jun 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after an announcement that the tragic shooting in Orlando was a terrorist attack:

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting

Jun 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the tragic shooting in Orlando last night.

Bennet, Colleagues Unveil New Reform Package to Ensure Government Works for All Americans

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

Jun 09, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined several of his colleagues to announce a new legislative package and campaign to reform government and ensure it works for all Americans.

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Bennet Secures Provisions in Interior Appropriations Bill to Support Gold King Mine Spill Recovery Work

Supports Long-Term Monitoring of Animas River, Calls for Reimbursements for Costs Incurred by States and Tribes - Calls for Improvements to Overall Bill

Bennet Statement on Israeli Missile Defense Funding

House and Senate Bills Include Increased Funding for Cooperative Missile Defense Programs

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance to Employees

Working toward Quick Senate Passage following Key House Committee Vote

Bennet: Congress Must Act on Zika Funding Without Delay

U.S. Forest Service to Use Bennet-Authored Provision to Combat the Spread of Tussock Moth in El Paso County

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

Bennet Statement on Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

Bennet, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Foster Care Bill

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting Following Link to Terrorism

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting

Bennet, Colleagues Unveil New Reform Package to Ensure Government Works for All Americans

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

Supports Long-Term Monitoring of Animas River, Calls for Reimbursements for Costs Incurred by States and Tribes - Calls for Improvements to Overall Bill

House and Senate Bills Include Increased Funding for Cooperative Missile Defense Programs

Working toward Quick Senate Passage following Key House Committee Vote

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

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