Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement regarding the recent shootings at Fort Hood in Texas: "My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims of this senseless act of violence. An attack on any member of our military affects the entire community. "Though nothing will ...

Bennet, Udall: Momentum Must Continue in Fight to Create National Veterans Cemetery in Southern Colorado

On Heels of House Approval of Southern Colorado Veterans Cemetery Bill, Bennet, Udall Urge Senate, Administration to Follow Suit

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall today applauded the House of Representatives for taking action to create a new national veterans cemetery in southern Colorado, and renewed their push to ensure veterans in the region have a final resting place to call their own. Earlier this year, Bennet and Udall introduced companion ...

Senators Bennet, McCain Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand 'Troops to Teachers' Program

Bipartisan Effort Will Expand Opportunities for Returning Troops to Teach in Colorado's, Nation's Schools

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John McCain today introduced the bipartisan Post-9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act, which seeks to expand the existing Troops to Teachers program to allow more troops to teach in Colorado's and America's schools. The Troops to Teachers program, originally created in 1994, provides qualified t...

Bennet, Udall, Salazar Push VA to Streamline Benefits Process for Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

In Letter to Secretary Shinseki, Lawmakers Urge Elimination of Burdensome Rule as Number of Veterans Waiting for Benefits Approaches 1 Million

Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, U.S. Senators for Colorado, and Congressman John Salazar are pushing to streamline a burdensome and tangled VA process that has left military veterans seeking treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) waiting for the benefits they deserve. In a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shi...
Join Bipartisan Group to Introduce New Legislation Prohibiting Interest from Accruing on Student Loans for Active- Duty Service Members Bill Would Save Average Service Member Between $1,183 - $1,479 Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation ...

Bennet: National Purpose, Military Mission, Must Be Clear Before Any More Troops Are Sent Into Combat

Calls on Members of Congress to Heed Recent History in Iraq, Take Great Care in Making Decisions that Affect Lives of Troops and their Families

Last night, in a speech on the floor of the Senate, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, called on the Administration, military leaders and lawmakers in Congress to ask the right questions and set clear, defined goals before making any decision on the best way forward in the war in Afghanistan. This week marked the eight-yea...

Bennet Pays Tribute to Fallen Fort Carson Soldiers in Senate Floor Speech

Bennet: When Asked, These Soldiers Answered The Call of Duty and Performed Their Missions With Distinction

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, spoke on the Senate floor tonight to pay tribute to the nine American soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The soldiers were based at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs and members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team. Below is the full text of Bennet's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Presi...
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement today in tribute to the Coloradans and Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. "Today, we honor the lives and the memory of our fellow citizens who died eight years ago in an unthinkable, criminal act of terrorism. This solemn anniversary r...
Friend, This summer has been a busy one. Thousands of Coloradans like you have reached out to talk about issues important to all of us, like health care, energy, the economy, and the need to bring fiscal discipline back to Washington. I've been traveling our beautiful state on a "Fighting for Colorado Families Tour," this month...