Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper convened a meeting with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Grand Junction community leaders, and local elected officials.
Recompete Act Establishes New Grant Program to Invest in Communities That Have Faced Long-term Economic Challenges
Jul 23, 2021
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act).
Bicameral Lawmakers Outline Agreement on Goals, Standards and Structure of the Program
Jul 23, 2021
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a letter signed by over 80 lawmakers urging inclusion of the Civilian Climate Corps in the final budget reconciliation deal.
Legislation Seeks to Reform Outdated Tax Provisions Hindering Investment in Water Infrastructure
Jul 23, 2021
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform (WATER) Act to ensure farmers and ranchers have access to modern and safe water infrastructure systems.
The Zero-emission Homes Act Will Make the Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits of Electrification Affordable and Accessible to All Americans
Jul 23, 2021
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 11 Senate colleagues in introducing the Zero-Emission Homes Act to provide rebates for the purchase and installation of electric appliances and equipment in single-family homes and multifamily buildings, with additional support for low- and moderate- income households.
Legislation Would Expand Access to Higher Education Assistance, Increase Opportunities for Students
Jul 23, 2021
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act to help students take full advantage of higher education tax credits and Pell Grants to pursue a college education.
In Response to a Growing Number of Cyberattacks, Bipartisan Legislation Would Require Federal Contractors, Operators of Critical Infrastructure to Disclose Cyber Intrusions Within 24 Hours
Jul 22, 2021
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced bipartisan legislation requiring federal agencies, government contractors, and critical infrastructure owners and operators to report cyber intrusions within 24 hours of discovery.
Resolution Commemorates Olympic and Paralympic Games, Celebrates Unity and Competition on the World Stage
Jul 22, 2021
The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced to commemorate the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams and show support for Team USA in the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced the reformation of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
A Pair of Bills Bennet Introduced Passed Out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Last Week and Is Expected to be Included in the Upcoming Infrastructure Bill
Jul 19, 2021
Today, Colorado U.S Senator Michael Bennet applauded last week’s passage of the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act and the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
