Bennet, Western Democrats Ask Trump to Further Mobilize the Federal Response to Unprecedented Wildfires

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Sep 28, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and a group of Western Democratic senators sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to provide additional federal assistance to improve the response to wildfires and assist the states, Tribes, and communities grappling with fires and their aftermath.

Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of COVID-19 in ICE Facilities

Sep 25, 2020

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to immediately prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from transferring immigrant detainees between ICE facilities or to federal, state, and local prisons during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bennet Announces USDA Rural Development Grant, Loan for Estes Park

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

Sep 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a $2,369,000 grant and a $7,675,000 loan for the Town of Estes Park, Colorado to improve and expand the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant (GCWTP).

As Local News Organizations Struggle to Stay Afloat, Bennet, Schatz, Klobuchar Introduce New Legislation to Bolster Local Journalism

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Sep 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to support the struggling local news industry. Local news organizations play a vital role in American democracy, reporting on stories that matter to communities and serving as a watchdog for municipal governments.

Bennet Decries McConnell’s Damage to Integrity of the Courts, Democratic Institutions in Floor Speech

Sep 23, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor about the damage Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has done throughout his career to America’s democratic institutions - from the independence and integrity of the courts to the functioning of the United States Senate.

Bennet, Collins Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid and Substance Use Training Nationwide for Providers

Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Opioid Addiction Treatment and Training for Health Care Providers

Sep 22, 2020

Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, common-sense legislation that would require physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other providers to complete an opioid and substance use training to ensure that prescribers of controlled medication, like opioids, have foundational knowledge of addiction prevention, treatment, and management.

Bennet Praises House Passage of Significant Reforms to Medicare Payments Program Supporting Providers on the Front Lines

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

Sep 22, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the government until December 11th.

Bennet Reflects on Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Future of American Democracy In Senate Floor Speech

Sep 22, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Senate’s responsibility to work toward a future worthy of her legacy to make America more democratic, more fair, and more free.

Bennet Announces Legislation to Improve Oil and Gas Leasing & Cleanup on Public Lands

Pair of Bills Would Expand Opportunities for Public Input, Modernize Bonding Standards, Create Jobs, & Reduce Pollution

Sep 21, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced legislation to clean up abandoned, or orphaned, oil and gas wells while strengthening bonding requirements and expanding opportunities for local input in lease sales on public lands.

Bennet, Colleagues Call on DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility

Sep 21, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and 41 Democratic senators called on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General, Joseph V. Cuffari, to expeditiously investigate a whistleblower complaint alleging forced hysterectomies at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia.

Michael Bennet U.S. Senator for Colorado

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Bennet, Western Democrats Ask Trump to Further Mobilize the Federal Response to Unprecedented Wildfires

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of COVID-19 in ICE Facilities

Bennet Announces USDA Rural Development Grant, Loan for Estes Park

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

As Local News Organizations Struggle to Stay Afloat, Bennet, Schatz, Klobuchar Introduce New Legislation to Bolster Local Journalism

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Bennet Decries McConnell’s Damage to Integrity of the Courts, Democratic Institutions in Floor Speech

Bennet, Collins Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid and Substance Use Training Nationwide for Providers

Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Opioid Addiction Treatment and Training for Health Care Providers

Bennet Praises House Passage of Significant Reforms to Medicare Payments Program Supporting Providers on the Front Lines

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

Bennet Reflects on Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Future of American Democracy In Senate Floor Speech

Bennet Announces Legislation to Improve Oil and Gas Leasing & Cleanup on Public Lands

Pair of Bills Would Expand Opportunities for Public Input, Modernize Bonding Standards, Create Jobs, & Reduce Pollution

Bennet, Colleagues Call on DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Opioid Addiction Treatment and Training for Health Care Providers

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

Pair of Bills Would Expand Opportunities for Public Input, Modernize Bonding Standards, Create Jobs, & Reduce Pollution

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