Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting

Jun 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the tragic shooting in Orlando last night.

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting Following Link to Terrorism

Jun 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after an announcement that the tragic shooting in Orlando was a terrorist attack:

Bennet, Colleagues Unveil New Reform Package to Ensure Government Works for All Americans

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

Jun 09, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined several of his colleagues to announce a new legislative package and campaign to reform government and ensure it works for all Americans.

Bennet Cosponsors Amendment Supporting Cheyenne Mountain

Jun 09, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet cosponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (NDAA) that recognizes the importance of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station (CMAFS) as essential to our national security and the defense of North America.

Bennet, Colleagues Urge Defense, State Departments to Protect Servicemembers, Civil Servants and their Families in Zika-Affected Areas

Senators call for increased collaboration to protect troops, foreign and civil service officers - Newly-released Pentagon report found that 11 servicemembers, 4 dependents, and 2 retirees have been infected with Zika since January

Jun 08, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 20 other Senators in sending a letter to the Department of State and Department of Defense encouraging the agencies to collaborate on policies that prioritize the health and welfare of servicemembers, civil servants, and their families serving the United States and living abroad in Zika-affected countries.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Amendment to Strengthen Reliability in National Security Space Launches

Jun 07, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined several Senate colleagues to introduce an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 that would give the U.S. space launch industry five years to transition away from the use of Russian-made RD-180 rocket engines for national security launches.

Bennet Applauds $11 Million Investment in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Projects

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

Jun 07, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the announcement by the U.S. Forest Service and partners that they will invest more than $11 million to support work and training opportunities for more than 1,500 youth and veterans on national forests and grasslands in Fiscal Year 2016.

Bennet Applauds Move to Restore Year-Round Pell Grants

Jun 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee will include a measure to restore year-round eligibility for Pell Grant recipients in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Jun 03, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and a bipartisan group of Senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 that directs the President to elevate U.S. Cyber Command to a Combatant Command. U.S. Cyber Command it is currently a subordinate unit to U.S. Strategic Command.

Colorado Housing Agencies Receive $412,000 to Help Veterans Access Affordable Housing

Jun 03, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that six Colorado housing agencies have won a total of $412,668 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Veterans Affairs Support Housing (VASH) program to help veterans and their families access affordable housing.

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Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting Following Link to Terrorism

Bennet, Colleagues Unveil New Reform Package to Ensure Government Works for All Americans

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

Bennet Cosponsors Amendment Supporting Cheyenne Mountain

Bennet, Colleagues Urge Defense, State Departments to Protect Servicemembers, Civil Servants and their Families in Zika-Affected Areas

Senators call for increased collaboration to protect troops, foreign and civil service officers - Newly-released Pentagon report found that 11 servicemembers, 4 dependents, and 2 retirees have been infected with Zika since January

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Amendment to Strengthen Reliability in National Security Space Launches

Bennet Applauds $11 Million Investment in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Projects

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

Bennet Applauds Move to Restore Year-Round Pell Grants

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Colorado Housing Agencies Receive $412,000 to Help Veterans Access Affordable Housing

Includes Bennet-Authored Provisions to Close Revolving Door, Reform Lobbying Registration Rules, Restore Congress’ and States’ Authority to Regulate Campaign Finance

Senators call for increased collaboration to protect troops, foreign and civil service officers - Newly-released Pentagon report found that 11 servicemembers, 4 dependents, and 2 retirees have been infected with Zika since January

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

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