President Nominates Regina Rodriguez to Serve on Colorado District Court

Bennet, Gardner Both Recommended Rodriguez Following Open, Competitive Review Process

Apr 28, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that President Obama has nominated Regina Rodriguez to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Bennet Expresses Frustration at EPA's Refusal to Fully Reimburse La Plata County for Damages

Apr 28, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement today in response to the report that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may not fully reimburse La Plata County for costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill:

Bennet-Backed National Bison Legacy Act Heads to President's Desk

Bipartisan Bill Makes North American Bison the National Mammal

Apr 27, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded House passage of the National Bison Legacy Act.

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure Supporting Wind Energy

Portion of Wind Energy Funding Headed to NREL

Apr 26, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined his Senate colleagues in support of an amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill that boosts funding for wind energy.

Bennet Applauds Colorado Transportation Commission's $1.5 Million for Ski Train

Bennet Sent a Letter of Support for Critical Funding

Apr 21, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the Colorado Transportation Commission's approval of a $1.5 million grant to reinstate passenger rail service from Denver to Winter Park Resort.

Senate Passes Energy Bill with Bennet-Backed Colorado Priorities

Includes Permanent Reauthorization of LWCF, Expedited Permit Approval for LNG Exports. Also Includes Bennet Amendment to Encourage Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Language to Protect Colorado's Public Lands

Apr 20, 2016

The Senate today passed the Energy Policy Modernization Act, which includes a number of Colorado priorities backed by Senator Michael Bennet.

Senate Adopts Bennet-Isakson Amendment to Encourage Energy-Efficient Home Improvements

Bipartisan Amendment Based on SAVE Act

Apr 19, 2016

The Senate today adopted an amendment introduced by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) to establish more practical mortgage lending processes on a voluntary basis, encourage investments in energy-efficient homebuilding, and help create tens of thousands of construction jobs.

Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization with Bennet Measure to Improve Family Travel

Also Includes Bennet-Backed Amendment to Strengthen Airport Security

Apr 19, 2016

Today, the Senate passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill, which renews the agency's authorization through September 2017.

Senate Passes Amendment to Protect Colorado Public Lands

Also Includes Bipartisan Proposal to Pay Colorado Back to Keep Rocky Mountain National Park Open during 2013 Shutdown

Apr 19, 2016

The Senate today adopted a package of public lands bills as an amendment to the Energy Policy Modernization Act that the Senate is currently debating.

Bennet, Colleagues Call for Immediate Passage of Emergency Funding Request to Help Stem Spread of Zika Virus

Senators Urge Approval of $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding Request

Apr 18, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined 40 of his colleagues in calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran to immediately pass the emergency supplemental funding request of $1.9 billion for prevention and treatment of the Zika virus outbreak.

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Press Releases

President Nominates Regina Rodriguez to Serve on Colorado District Court

Bennet, Gardner Both Recommended Rodriguez Following Open, Competitive Review Process

Bennet Expresses Frustration at EPA's Refusal to Fully Reimburse La Plata County for Damages

Bennet-Backed National Bison Legacy Act Heads to President's Desk

Bipartisan Bill Makes North American Bison the National Mammal

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure Supporting Wind Energy

Portion of Wind Energy Funding Headed to NREL

Bennet Applauds Colorado Transportation Commission's $1.5 Million for Ski Train

Bennet Sent a Letter of Support for Critical Funding

Senate Passes Energy Bill with Bennet-Backed Colorado Priorities

Includes Permanent Reauthorization of LWCF, Expedited Permit Approval for LNG Exports. Also Includes Bennet Amendment to Encourage Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Language to Protect Colorado's Public Lands

Senate Adopts Bennet-Isakson Amendment to Encourage Energy-Efficient Home Improvements

Bipartisan Amendment Based on SAVE Act

Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization with Bennet Measure to Improve Family Travel

Also Includes Bennet-Backed Amendment to Strengthen Airport Security

Senate Passes Amendment to Protect Colorado Public Lands

Also Includes Bipartisan Proposal to Pay Colorado Back to Keep Rocky Mountain National Park Open during 2013 Shutdown

Bennet, Colleagues Call for Immediate Passage of Emergency Funding Request to Help Stem Spread of Zika Virus

Senators Urge Approval of $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding Request

Bennet, Gardner Both Recommended Rodriguez Following Open, Competitive Review Process

Bipartisan Bill Makes North American Bison the National Mammal

Portion of Wind Energy Funding Headed to NREL

Bennet Sent a Letter of Support for Critical Funding

Includes Permanent Reauthorization of LWCF, Expedited Permit Approval for LNG Exports. Also Includes Bennet Amendment to Encourage Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Language to Protect Colorado's Public Lands

Bipartisan Amendment Based on SAVE Act

Also Includes Bennet-Backed Amendment to Strengthen Airport Security

Also Includes Bipartisan Proposal to Pay Colorado Back to Keep Rocky Mountain National Park Open during 2013 Shutdown

Senators Urge Approval of $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding Request

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