Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following the statement in honor of the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our country:
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced an amendment this week to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 that would allow development of retail and housing properties in Commerce City near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The amendment removes deed restrictions on land that Commerce City purchased in the early 2000s. Senator Cory Gardner also sponsored the amendment.
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has introduced an amendment to force the federal government to return revenues that were promised to and are rightfully owed to Northwest Colorado.
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today requested information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on what steps it is taking to protect Americans traveling to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games from contracting the Zika virus.
Bennet Invited Administrator to Colorado for Firsthand Look at Train Horns, Hear from Local Communities
May 24, 2016
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that Sarah Feinberg, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has accepted an invitation to visit northern Colorado to discuss the agency's train horn rule and the need for more flexibility to establish quiet zones. Feinberg will visit Colorado on June 17.
$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill
May 20, 2016
The Senate today passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill with funding requested by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for two important projects in the Pikes Peak region.
Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families
May 20, 2016
The Senate this week passed a bill that includes a provision to help veterans who suffered service-related injuries that make it difficult for them to start families to cover the costs of reproductive services.
Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports
May 18, 2016
The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to provide support for disabled veterans competing in sports at an Olympic level.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Water and Power subcommittee today will discuss two water resource bills cosponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.
CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts
May 17, 2016
The U.S. Senate joined Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today in advancing $1.1 billion in emergency funding to help combat the Zika virus outbreak.
