Press Releases

Bennet Statement in Celebration of Earth Day

Apr 22, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today released the following statement in celebration of Earth Day. “One of the reasons Colorado is such a special place is that we have a proud history of working together to protect our air, land, water, and wildlife. It is because of this conservation legacy that we are able to enjoy ...
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Former Denver Mayor Bill Vidal Testifies in Support of Bipartisan Immigration Bill

AILA President Laura Lichter of Colorado Also Offers Support in Second Hearing on Immigration Bill

Apr 22, 2013
Guillermo “Bill” Vidal, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver and former mayor of Denver, testified today before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of the bipartisan immigration bill introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and the “Group of 8.” The Committee ...
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Bennet, Burr, Harkin, Alexander Release Draft Bill to Improve Safety of Nation's Drug Supply

Bill Establishes National Drug Traceability System, Helps Secure Drug Supply

Apr 19, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN), to unveil a bipartisan plan to strengthen and improve our nation’s drug distribution supply chain...
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Bennet, Colleagues, Supporters Rally for Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Press Conference Rally Kicks Off Process to Fix Broken Immigration System

Apr 18, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and prominent advocates from across the spectrum today to kick off the process in the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill to fix our ...
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Bennet y el Grupo de 8, Introduce Ley de Inmigración con un Camino a la Ciudadaní­a, y Mejora el Sistema de Visas

El plan bipartidista reduce los retrasos para los inmigrantes legales, hace arreglos para ayudar a las familias, las empresas, y los trabajadores

Apr 17, 2013
El Senador de Colorado Michael Bennet junto con los Senadores John McCain (R-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert Menéndez (D-NJ) y Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introducen hoy un proyecto de ley para arreglar nuestro sistema roto de inmigración. La Seguridad Fronte...
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Bennet, Group of 8 Introduce Immigration Bill with Path to Citizenship, Improved Visa System

Bipartisan group's plan reduces backlog for legal immigrants, makes fixes to help families, businesses, workers

Apr 17, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today to introduce a bill to fix our broken immigration system. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigrati...
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Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Insect and Disease Epidemics on National Forest Lands

Key Western Members Support Expedited Program for Insect and Disease Treatments

Apr 17, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senators Mark Udall (D-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Max Baucus (D-MT), today introduced a bill to help the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) treat insect and disease epidemics and promote overall forest health. The bill would direct USFS to treat one or more subwatersheds on all National Fore...
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Bennet Statement on Meeting with Energy Secretary Nominee Dr. Ernest Moniz

Apr 16, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding his meeting with Dr. Ernest Moniz, President Obama’s nominee to serve as Energy Secretary. “In the absence of Congress crafting a cohesive strategy to power our economy into the future, the Energy Secretary plays an outsized role in shaping ...
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