Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$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.

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

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.

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

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.

Committee to Conduct Hearing on Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

May 17, 2016

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.

Bennet, Senate Advance $1.1 Billion to Combat Zika Virus

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.

Bennet Applauds Additional EPA Funds for Gold King Mine Spill

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

May 16, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing an additional $63,406 to assist La Plata County in its cleanup efforts related to the Gold King Mine spill.

Final Crowdfunding Rules Go Into Effect, Bring New Potential for Small Business, Retail Investors

New Rules Allow Small Businesses and Start-Ups to Raise Capital Online and Through Social Media from Small Investors

May 16, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the implementation of the final crowdfunding rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Change Culture at VA, Improve Choice Program

Measure will hold bad actors at the VA accountable, prohibit bonuses for poor performers, protect whistleblowers

May 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week joined U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to introduce the Veterans First Act to begin to change the culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Bennet Statement on EPA's Final Methane Emissions Rule

May 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rules for the control of methane emissions from new oil and gas sources:

Bennet, Senate Pass $3 Million for Arkansas Valley Conduit

Funding Had Been Included in President's Budget Request at Urging of Bennet - Bennet Fought to Preserve Funding in Appropriations Bill, Vows to Continue Push as Bill Advances through Congress

May 12, 2016

The U.S. Senate today passed the Energy and Water Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017, which includes $3 million for the Arkansas Valley Conduit that the President requested in his budget at the urging of Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, who fought to preserve it in the bill. Bennet worked with the Senate Appropriations Committee to include the funding to ensure work on the Conduit will continue.

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Press Releases

Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

Committee to Conduct Hearing on Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

Bennet, Senate Advance $1.1 Billion to Combat Zika Virus

CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts

Bennet Applauds Additional EPA Funds for Gold King Mine Spill

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

Final Crowdfunding Rules Go Into Effect, Bring New Potential for Small Business, Retail Investors

New Rules Allow Small Businesses and Start-Ups to Raise Capital Online and Through Social Media from Small Investors

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Change Culture at VA, Improve Choice Program

Measure will hold bad actors at the VA accountable, prohibit bonuses for poor performers, protect whistleblowers

Bennet Statement on EPA's Final Methane Emissions Rule

Bennet, Senate Pass $3 Million for Arkansas Valley Conduit

Funding Had Been Included in President's Budget Request at Urging of Bennet - Bennet Fought to Preserve Funding in Appropriations Bill, Vows to Continue Push as Bill Advances through Congress

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

New Rules Allow Small Businesses and Start-Ups to Raise Capital Online and Through Social Media from Small Investors

Measure will hold bad actors at the VA accountable, prohibit bonuses for poor performers, protect whistleblowers

Funding Had Been Included in President's Budget Request at Urging of Bennet - Bennet Fought to Preserve Funding in Appropriations Bill, Vows to Continue Push as Bill Advances through Congress

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