Press Releases

Bennet Calls on House to Move Quickly to Reauthorize VAWA

Jan 08, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today called on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass a bill that reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The House failed to pass the bipartisan bill before it expired at the end of last year. “It is unthinkable that the House of Representatives allowed the Violen...
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Bennet's 'Breakthrough' Provision to get Lifesaving Drugs to Patients Yields First Designations

FDA Grants 2 Designations for Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

Jan 07, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced two of its cystic fibrosis treatments were granted the first Breakthrough Therapy Designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new breakthrough designations are the result of a provision Bennet passed i...
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President Signs Satellite Export Control Reforms, Troops to Teachers into Law

Provisions Included in Defense Authorization Bill

Jan 03, 2013
President Obama late yesterday signed two provisions authored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes Bennet’s measures to reform export restrictions on certain satellites and components not deemed highly sensitive and to expand the successful Troop...
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Bennet Statement on Extension of Wind Energy Tax Credit

Jan 02, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the extension of the wind energy production tax credit (PTC). “While the extension of the PTC was included in a much larger bill that I eventually could not support, it is a worthy investment. Colorado is a wind energy leader and a majority of our stat...
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Bennet Statement on Fiscal Cliff Vote

Jan 01, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement regarding the fiscal cliff vote: “Washington once again has lived up to its reputation as the ‘Land of Flickering Lights.’ For four years in my townhall meetings across the state Coloradans have told me they want a plan that materially reduces...
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Bennet Pushes Through Bill to Clear Up Manitou Incline Legal Status

Measure Sent to President's Desk to Be Signed into Law

Dec 31, 2012
The U.S. Senate late last night approved a bill Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet pushed through to clarify the legal status of the popular Manitou Incline hiking trail. Representative Doug Lamborn led the effort in the House, where the bill passed in July. The bill now heads to President Barack Obama's desk for a signature ...
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Senate Passes Bill that Boosts Wildfire Watershed Recovery Funds

If Passed by House, Critical Resources Will Help Address Damage from Summer Wildfires

Dec 28, 2012
Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation today hailed the passage of a bill in the Senate to help Americans continue recovery efforts from natural disasters. The bill, which is based on a request for supplemental appropriations from President Obama, includes a boost in resources the delegation secured to support Colorado&rs...
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Congress Gives Final Approval to Bennet-Backed Expansion of Troops to Teachers

Provision Included in Final NDAA Bill, Sent to President for Signature

Dec 21, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today hailed the final passage of the National Defense Authorization bill, which includes a provision to expand the successful Troops to Teachers program. The expanded program will help our veterans extend their service to America in classrooms across the country. The bill now heads to the presi...
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Congress Gives Final Approval to Bennet's Satellite Export Reforms

Measure Sent to President's Desk as Part of Defense Authorization Bill

Dec 21, 2012
Congress today gave final approval to the Defense Authorization Bill, which includes a provision based upon a bill introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to reduce export restrictions on certain satellites and components not deemed highly sensitive. The bill now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law....
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