Bennet, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Coronavirus Scams

In Response to the Recent Increase In Coronavirus-Related Scams, Senators Call on the FTC for Stronger Consumer Protections

Mar 27, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and 33 of his colleagues urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect seniors from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related scams.

Bennet Welcomes Medicaid Waiver to Give Colorado More Flexibility to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis

Following Push from Bennet and Colorado’s Congressional Delegation, HHS Grants Waiver Request for Colorado

Mar 26, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet welcomed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announcement that it has approved Colorado’s 1135 waiver, which will provide the state’s Medicaid program more flexibility to serve Coloradans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bennet Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Aid and Economic Relief Package

Package Includes Bennet-Led Colorado Priorities, Boosts Health Care Response, and Provides Urgent Support to Workers, Families, and Businesses

Mar 25, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the statement below following Senate passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion plan to fight the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and help Americans weather the economic fallout of the crisis.

Bennet, Senate Democrats Fight to Include Key Priorities in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Bill

Mar 25, 2020

While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell held show-votes on his partisan Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) economic stimulus bill, Senator Michael Bennet and his Democratic colleagues worked with the White House in a bipartisan way to secure dramatically more support for American workers, families, hospitals, and state and local governments in the final agreement.

Colorado Delegation Calls on Federal Health Agency to Grant Colorado More Flexibility to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

Delegation Letter Supports State of Colorado’s Application for 1135 Waiver from HHS

Mar 25, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), along with Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (D), Joe Neguse (D), Scott Tipton (R), Ken Buck (R), Doug Lamborn (R), Jason Crow (D), and Ed Perlmutter (D), requested the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) waive certain requirements hampering the State of Colorado’s efforts to provide much-needed care to Coloradans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bennet Unveils Sweeping Proposal to Strengthen Unemployment Insurance Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet unveiled a sweeping proposal to strengthen and modernize unemployment insurance (UI) so that it better supports Americans with targeted, timely, and comprehensive assistance when the economy deteriorates.

Bennet Reiterates Call on Secretary of State to Take Urgent Action to Help Americans Stranded Abroad

Mar 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement calling on Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to take immediate action to ramp up the State Department’s efforts to help stranded Coloradans and other American citizens return home amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

Bennet Cheers DirecTV’s Decision to Expand Access to Denver Television in Southwest Colorado

Following Bennet Push, DirecTV Will Now Provide Additional In-State Programming to Residents in La Plata County

Mar 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet cheered an agreement between DirecTV and Denver7, ABC’s local affiliate, to launch in-state programming for subscribers in La Plata County.

In Floor Speech, Bennet Calls on President Trump to Be Honest with American People, Take Action to Address Nationwide Equipment Shortages

Bennet Demands President Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Scale Up Manufacturing of Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment

Mar 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor urging President Donald Trump to level with the American people about the critical shortages of medical supplies and equipment needed to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports That DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of Dreamers

Mar 23, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a group of 36 senators and 87 representatives in pressing the Trump Administration on reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing mass deportations of recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or Dreamers, young immigrants who grew up in the United States and know no other home.

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Bennet, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Coronavirus Scams

In Response to the Recent Increase In Coronavirus-Related Scams, Senators Call on the FTC for Stronger Consumer Protections

Bennet Welcomes Medicaid Waiver to Give Colorado More Flexibility to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis

Following Push from Bennet and Colorado’s Congressional Delegation, HHS Grants Waiver Request for Colorado

Bennet Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Aid and Economic Relief Package

Package Includes Bennet-Led Colorado Priorities, Boosts Health Care Response, and Provides Urgent Support to Workers, Families, and Businesses

Bennet, Senate Democrats Fight to Include Key Priorities in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Bill

Colorado Delegation Calls on Federal Health Agency to Grant Colorado More Flexibility to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

Delegation Letter Supports State of Colorado’s Application for 1135 Waiver from HHS

Bennet Unveils Sweeping Proposal to Strengthen Unemployment Insurance Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Bennet Reiterates Call on Secretary of State to Take Urgent Action to Help Americans Stranded Abroad

Bennet Cheers DirecTV’s Decision to Expand Access to Denver Television in Southwest Colorado

Following Bennet Push, DirecTV Will Now Provide Additional In-State Programming to Residents in La Plata County

In Floor Speech, Bennet Calls on President Trump to Be Honest with American People, Take Action to Address Nationwide Equipment Shortages

Bennet Demands President Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Scale Up Manufacturing of Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment

Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports That DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of Dreamers

In Response to the Recent Increase In Coronavirus-Related Scams, Senators Call on the FTC for Stronger Consumer Protections

Following Push from Bennet and Colorado’s Congressional Delegation, HHS Grants Waiver Request for Colorado

Package Includes Bennet-Led Colorado Priorities, Boosts Health Care Response, and Provides Urgent Support to Workers, Families, and Businesses

Delegation Letter Supports State of Colorado’s Application for 1135 Waiver from HHS

Following Bennet Push, DirecTV Will Now Provide Additional In-State Programming to Residents in La Plata County

Bennet Demands President Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Scale Up Manufacturing of Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment

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