Two Colorado Projects Selected for Landmark Farm Bill Conservation Grants

Projects Focused on Improving Water Quantity, Quality

Jan 14, 2015

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that two projects in Colorado have been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive $9.8 million through the Agency's new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Bennet helped craft the RCPP program, which was created in the 2014 Farm Bill. The Colorado River District and the Colorado Department of Agriculture are heading up the projects that will focus on improving the availability and quality of water in the region.

Bennet: White House Strategy to Capture Methane Should Follow Colorado Model

Administration Announces Strategy to Control Methane Emissions from Industry

Jan 14, 2015

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Administration's strategy to move forward on efforts to curb methane emissions.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repay States for National Park Shutdown Costs

Jan 12, 2015

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and John McCain (R-AZ) to introduce a bipartisan bill to reimburse states that provided funds to temporarily reopen national parks during the 2013 government shutdown. The National Park Access Act is also sponsored by Cory Gardner (R-CO), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Mike Lee (R-UT), Bob Corker (R-TN), and John Thune (R-SD).

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Rights of All Married Couples

42 senators, 79 House members introduce bill to guarantee federal marriage rights

Jan 09, 2015

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 41 other senators led by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to reintroduce the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. The bill would also ensure that all legally-married, same-sex couples are treated equally under federal law by clarifying current statutes.

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Cut 108-Question Student Aid Form to 2 Questions

Bill introduced by Alexander, Bennet, Burr, Booker, Isakson, King will simplify financial aid application for 20 million Americans who fill it out each year

Jan 07, 2015

Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) with Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), and Angus King (I- Maine) today introduced the FAST Act, a bill to simplify the process of applying for and receiving federal financial aid to attend college, allow year-round use of Pell Grants, discourage over-borrowing and simplify repayments.

Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up American LNG Exports

Bill Will Reduce Permitting Delays, Help Create Jobs, Reduce Trade Deficit, Enhance National Security

Jan 06, 2015

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to introduce the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. The bipartisan bill will speed up the approval process for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries which do not have free trade agreements with the United States.

Bennet, Merkley Press SEC to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules

Jan 02, 2015

Bennet and Merkley were lead sponsors along with former Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown on the bipartisan CROWDFUND Act, which was passed on April 5, 2012 as part of the JOBS Act, which allows small businesses to raise start-up capital on the internet.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge President to Take Action on Brown’s Canyon

Encourage President to Preserve the Pristine Area, Maintain Current Grazing and Other Uses

Dec 23, 2014

They urged the President to protect current uses, including grazing rights, if he takes action.

Bennet Statement on Temporary Agreement to Continue Construction of VA Hospital

Interim Deal will Put Workers Back on the Job, Bring on Army Corps of Engineers; Still an Urgent Need for a Final Agreement

Dec 17, 2014

The VA and KT announced today that workers would return to the jobsite to resume construction while negotiations continue.

Bennet: Tax Extenders Bill Provides No Certainty to Colorado’s Wind Energy Industry

Senate Passes Bill to Extend Expired Tax Provisions for Two Weeks

Dec 16, 2014

Bennet denounced the tax extenders package passed by the Senate tonight for providing little to no certainty for Colorado's wind energy industry, which relies on the wind production tax credit (PTC) that expired at the end of 2013. Bennet voted against the measure.

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Press Releases

Two Colorado Projects Selected for Landmark Farm Bill Conservation Grants

Projects Focused on Improving Water Quantity, Quality

Bennet: White House Strategy to Capture Methane Should Follow Colorado Model

Administration Announces Strategy to Control Methane Emissions from Industry

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repay States for National Park Shutdown Costs

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Rights of All Married Couples

42 senators, 79 House members introduce bill to guarantee federal marriage rights

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Cut 108-Question Student Aid Form to 2 Questions

Bill introduced by Alexander, Bennet, Burr, Booker, Isakson, King will simplify financial aid application for 20 million Americans who fill it out each year

Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up American LNG Exports

Bill Will Reduce Permitting Delays, Help Create Jobs, Reduce Trade Deficit, Enhance National Security

Bennet, Merkley Press SEC to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge President to Take Action on Brown’s Canyon

Encourage President to Preserve the Pristine Area, Maintain Current Grazing and Other Uses

Bennet Statement on Temporary Agreement to Continue Construction of VA Hospital

Interim Deal will Put Workers Back on the Job, Bring on Army Corps of Engineers; Still an Urgent Need for a Final Agreement

Bennet: Tax Extenders Bill Provides No Certainty to Colorado’s Wind Energy Industry

Senate Passes Bill to Extend Expired Tax Provisions for Two Weeks

Projects Focused on Improving Water Quantity, Quality

Administration Announces Strategy to Control Methane Emissions from Industry

42 senators, 79 House members introduce bill to guarantee federal marriage rights

Bill introduced by Alexander, Bennet, Burr, Booker, Isakson, King will simplify financial aid application for 20 million Americans who fill it out each year

Bill Will Reduce Permitting Delays, Help Create Jobs, Reduce Trade Deficit, Enhance National Security

Encourage President to Preserve the Pristine Area, Maintain Current Grazing and Other Uses

Interim Deal will Put Workers Back on the Job, Bring on Army Corps of Engineers; Still an Urgent Need for a Final Agreement

Senate Passes Bill to Extend Expired Tax Provisions for Two Weeks

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