Bennet, Hickenlooper Announce $25 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Funds to Cap Orphan Oil & Gas Wells Across Colorado

In Addition to Capping 710 Leaking Wells, Funds will Create Good-Paying Jobs and Prioritize Environmental Justice

Aug 26, 2022

Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed news that Colorado will receive an initial $25 million in grant funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create jobs cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Polis, Neguse Urge President Biden to Use Antiquities Act and Other Presidential Authorities to Protect Landscapes In the CORE Act

Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands

Aug 26, 2022

Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse urged President Joe Biden to use his Presidential authorities, including the Antiquities Act, to protect the landscapes included in the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act.

ICYMI: Bennet Touts Partnership With Colorado Water Community to Achieve Historic Action to Fight Drought, Climate Change At Colorado Water Congress

Bennet Secured $4 Billion in the Inflation Reduction Act to Address Drought in the American West

Aug 25, 2022

On Tuesday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, chair of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources, spoke at the annual Colorado Water Congress.

Bennet Statement on President Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan

Aug 24, 2022

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s student loan plan.

ICYMI: DURANGO HERALD: Our View: Lower Dolores River group rare, special

“We in the Southwest are better off for group members’ diligence in protecting the sublime, delicate Lower Dolores River corridor.”

Aug 22, 2022

The Durango Herald published an editorial highlighting Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s legislation to protect the Dolores River Canyon.

ICYMI: Bennet Welcomes USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Support for Protecting Colorado Public Lands

“Colorado Democrats credited Bennet with convening the roundtable and bringing Vilsack literally to the table…”

Aug 19, 2022

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Camp Hale this week with Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse.

Bennet Welcomes USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Commitment to Protecting Colorado Public Lands

Bennet, Vilsack Toured Camp Hale with Hickenlooper, Polis, and Neguse; Heard From CORE Act Supporters; Vilsack Committed To Discussing Protections For Colorado Public Lands With President Biden

Aug 16, 2022

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s commitment to protecting Colorado’s public lands after their visit to Camp Hale with Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse and meeting with supporters of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act.

Bennet Celebrates Inflation Reduction Act Becoming Law

Legislation Includes Historic Steps to Lower Drug Prices, Fight Climate Change, Promote Energy Independence, and Ensure the Largest Corporations Pay Their Fair Share In Taxes

Aug 16, 2022

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law.

ICYMI: GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD: “A bipartisan win for public lands”

“Sen. Bennet…should be commended for his decade of work to get this bill negotiated, written and over the finish line.”

Aug 11, 2022

Last week, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel published an editorial highlighting Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s decade-long effort to build consensus and introduce legislation to protect the Dolores River Canyon.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Federal Agency to Protect Mobile Home Residents From Rent Hikes, Evictions

Federal Housing Finance Agency Must Take Several Steps to Enforce Greater Protections for Mobile Home Residents

Aug 11, 2022

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper led a group of Members of Congress urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to take several steps to enact stronger protections for residents living in mobile home parks, also called Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs), backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which the FHFA oversees.

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Bennet, Hickenlooper Announce $25 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Funds to Cap Orphan Oil & Gas Wells Across Colorado

In Addition to Capping 710 Leaking Wells, Funds will Create Good-Paying Jobs and Prioritize Environmental Justice

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Polis, Neguse Urge President Biden to Use Antiquities Act and Other Presidential Authorities to Protect Landscapes In the CORE Act

Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands

ICYMI: Bennet Touts Partnership With Colorado Water Community to Achieve Historic Action to Fight Drought, Climate Change At Colorado Water Congress

Bennet Secured $4 Billion in the Inflation Reduction Act to Address Drought in the American West

Bennet Statement on President Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan

ICYMI: DURANGO HERALD: Our View: Lower Dolores River group rare, special

“We in the Southwest are better off for group members’ diligence in protecting the sublime, delicate Lower Dolores River corridor.”

ICYMI: Bennet Welcomes USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Support for Protecting Colorado Public Lands

“Colorado Democrats credited Bennet with convening the roundtable and bringing Vilsack literally to the table…”

Bennet Welcomes USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Commitment to Protecting Colorado Public Lands

Bennet, Vilsack Toured Camp Hale with Hickenlooper, Polis, and Neguse; Heard From CORE Act Supporters; Vilsack Committed To Discussing Protections For Colorado Public Lands With President Biden

Bennet Celebrates Inflation Reduction Act Becoming Law

Legislation Includes Historic Steps to Lower Drug Prices, Fight Climate Change, Promote Energy Independence, and Ensure the Largest Corporations Pay Their Fair Share In Taxes

ICYMI: GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD: “A bipartisan win for public lands”

“Sen. Bennet…should be commended for his decade of work to get this bill negotiated, written and over the finish line.”

Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Federal Agency to Protect Mobile Home Residents From Rent Hikes, Evictions

Federal Housing Finance Agency Must Take Several Steps to Enforce Greater Protections for Mobile Home Residents

In Addition to Capping 710 Leaking Wells, Funds will Create Good-Paying Jobs and Prioritize Environmental Justice

Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack’s Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands

Bennet Secured $4 Billion in the Inflation Reduction Act to Address Drought in the American West

“We in the Southwest are better off for group members’ diligence in protecting the sublime, delicate Lower Dolores River corridor.”

“Colorado Democrats credited Bennet with convening the roundtable and bringing Vilsack literally to the table…”

Bennet, Vilsack Toured Camp Hale with Hickenlooper, Polis, and Neguse; Heard From CORE Act Supporters; Vilsack Committed To Discussing Protections For Colorado Public Lands With President Biden

Legislation Includes Historic Steps to Lower Drug Prices, Fight Climate Change, Promote Energy Independence, and Ensure the Largest Corporations Pay Their Fair Share In Taxes

“Sen. Bennet…should be commended for his decade of work to get this bill negotiated, written and over the finish line.”

Federal Housing Finance Agency Must Take Several Steps to Enforce Greater Protections for Mobile Home Residents

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