U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have secured a measure in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Bill to help prioritize wildfire mitigation efforts. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a report detailing its efforts to mitigate wildfires and identif...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell of a federal, local and private partnership to reduce the risks of wildfire damage to the water supply in Colorado and other western states. Through the Western Watershed Enhancement Partn...

Panel Convened by Bennet’s Veterans Working Group to Address Veteran Suicides Recommendations Include Better Collaboration Between Providers, Facilitation of More Veteran-to-Veteran Contact and More Support for Families Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's panel on Veteran Suicide and Mental Health today released a rep...

On Saturday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will participate in Aurora’s Day of Remembrance, beginning with a community gathering at the Aurora Municipal Center. He will also stop in at various service centers after the gathering, including the new Aurora Strong Community Resilience Center. Yesterday, Bennet spoke on ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Gina McCarthy to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Coloradans understand the value of protecting our clean air, clean water, and public lands for future generations. These assets have helped make Co...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) that it will make available up to $5 million to purchase lamb products for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food banks. The purchase will help Colorado s...

The Colorado Congressional delegation today welcomed an announcement that the Small Business Administration (SBA) would issue a disaster declaration for southwestern Colorado counties, making low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to small businesses economically impacted by the West Fork Fire Complex in that area of...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the confirmation of Fred P. Hochberg to serve as the President of the Export-Import Bank for a second term. The Senate voted 82-17 to approve the nomination. “Colorado continues to bolster its reputation as a hub for innovation. Its businesses are branching out and helping...

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall and Representative Scott Tipton today applauded the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) announcement to grant a six-month extension before making a final decision regarding whether to list the Gunnison sage grouse as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The announceme...

Urge Appropriations Committee to prioritize FEMA funding for wildfire mitigation efforts Study finds Small Share of Funds Target Mitigation Despite High Return on Investment U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) are urging Congress to support more resources for wildfire mitigation efforts. Bennet and Crap...