In Honor of Veterans Day, Bennet Office Interviews Colorado Veterans for Library of Congress Veterans History Project

Nov 10, 2021

In commemoration of Veterans Day, staff members from Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s office interviewed Army Air Corps veteran Richard Gottlieb of Rio Grande County and Army veteran Keith Lamee of El Paso County, and Air Force veteran Michelle Johnson of Adams County for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge VA to Ensure Families Have Timely Access to Survivor Benefits Following Veteran Suicide

Senators Request More Information On the Hardships Faced By Surviving Family Members

Oct 28, 2021

Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough to urge the agency to ensure beneficiaries who have lost a veteran family member to suicide can easily access benefits.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Join Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Suicide

After Alarming Report Revealed a 15% Increase in Military Suicides, New Bipartisan Effort Would Streamline Suicide Prevention Efforts

Oct 22, 2021

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper this week joined a bipartisan group to introduce the Save Our Servicemembers (S.O.S.) Act.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Join Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Effect of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans’ Mental Health

Senators Call on VA to Increase Outreach to Veterans of Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism Providing Access to Mental Health Services and Care

Aug 31, 2021

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and John Hickenlooper (D) joined a bipartisan group of 33 additional senators calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to swiftly develop and conduct outreach to veterans of the Global War on Terrorism – especially those who served in Afghanistan – to provide them with mental and behavioral health resources.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family

The Veteran Families Health Services Act Would Repeal VA’s Outdated Ban on IVF for Veterans with Service-connected Injuries and Expand Adoption Options

Apr 29, 2021

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced the Veteran Families Health Services Act, comprehensive legislation that would, among other things, ensure that servicemembers’ and veterans’ fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and counseling, are included as part of the health benefits they’ve earned.

Bennet, Crapo Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Access to Resources for Veterans

“Network Hubs” Would Centralize Resources for Veterans

Mar 11, 2021

Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) reintroduced the Helping Unleash Benefits and Services (HUBS) for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to support local “network hubs” which streamline access to essential resources for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.

Bennet Interviews U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran for Library of Congress Veterans History Project on Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet interviewed Colorado-based U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Josh Jespersen for the Veterans History Project.

Bennet, 30 Senate Colleagues Urge VA to Follow Through on Promises to End Veteran Suicide Epidemic

Senators Raise Alarm Over Administration’s Inability to Fully Implement Provisions under President Trump’s Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Nation’s Heroes

Oct 27, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and 29 Senate colleagues in a push for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to follow through on authorities under President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to increase veterans’ access to mental health care.

Bennet, Colleagues Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans’ Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic

Senators: “The COVID-19 impact on mental health will be long-term, and immediate action as well as a long-term response plan are necessary to combat the mental health implications of this crisis.”

May 08, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and a group of his colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the agency to develop and implement comprehensive mental health care plans to ensure veterans’ well-being during and after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bennet Leads Senate Democrats in Calling on VA to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide

Lawmakers Press VA Secretary to Set Example for a National Testing Strategy

May 06, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led 17 Senate colleagues in calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ramp up Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing at VA facilities nationwide and establish a framework for a large-scale strategy for national testing.

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In Honor of Veterans Day, Bennet Office Interviews Colorado Veterans for Library of Congress Veterans History Project

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge VA to Ensure Families Have Timely Access to Survivor Benefits Following Veteran Suicide

Senators Request More Information On the Hardships Faced By Surviving Family Members

Bennet, Hickenlooper Join Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Suicide

After Alarming Report Revealed a 15% Increase in Military Suicides, New Bipartisan Effort Would Streamline Suicide Prevention Efforts

Bennet, Hickenlooper Join Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Effect of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans’ Mental Health

Senators Call on VA to Increase Outreach to Veterans of Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism Providing Access to Mental Health Services and Care

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family

The Veteran Families Health Services Act Would Repeal VA’s Outdated Ban on IVF for Veterans with Service-connected Injuries and Expand Adoption Options

Bennet, Crapo Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Access to Resources for Veterans

“Network Hubs” Would Centralize Resources for Veterans

Bennet Interviews U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran for Library of Congress Veterans History Project on Veterans Day

Bennet, 30 Senate Colleagues Urge VA to Follow Through on Promises to End Veteran Suicide Epidemic

Senators Raise Alarm Over Administration’s Inability to Fully Implement Provisions under President Trump’s Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Nation’s Heroes

Bennet, Colleagues Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans’ Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic

Senators: “The COVID-19 impact on mental health will be long-term, and immediate action as well as a long-term response plan are necessary to combat the mental health implications of this crisis.”

Bennet Leads Senate Democrats in Calling on VA to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide

Lawmakers Press VA Secretary to Set Example for a National Testing Strategy

Senators Request More Information On the Hardships Faced By Surviving Family Members

After Alarming Report Revealed a 15% Increase in Military Suicides, New Bipartisan Effort Would Streamline Suicide Prevention Efforts

Senators Call on VA to Increase Outreach to Veterans of Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism Providing Access to Mental Health Services and Care

The Veteran Families Health Services Act Would Repeal VA’s Outdated Ban on IVF for Veterans with Service-connected Injuries and Expand Adoption Options

“Network Hubs” Would Centralize Resources for Veterans

Senators Raise Alarm Over Administration’s Inability to Fully Implement Provisions under President Trump’s Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Nation’s Heroes

Senators: “The COVID-19 impact on mental health will be long-term, and immediate action as well as a long-term response plan are necessary to combat the mental health implications of this crisis.”

Lawmakers Press VA Secretary to Set Example for a National Testing Strategy

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