U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced an amendment late yesterday to create two additional test sites for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that would focus on fighting wildfires, which have devastated forest land throughout the Western United States. “Extreme wildfires have become an all too comm...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today signed on as a cosponsor to a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to increase accountability within the military justice system. “Our service members voluntarily put their lives on the line to defend our country. It is unacceptable that the military has ...

Citing the concerns of local residents, business owners and leaders throughout the state, Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall introduced measures today to require that the Federal Railroad Administration work with Colorado communities to find ways to make its rules for establishing railroad crossing quiet zones less burdensome. ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today emphasized the importance of U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) efforts to improve the health of our forests at the confirmation hearing for Robert Bonnie, the President’s nominee to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. If confirmed, Mr. ...

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have secured a measure in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Bill to help prioritize wildfire mitigation efforts. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a report detailing its efforts to mitigate wildfires and identif...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today encouraged Colorado farmers and ranchers to enroll in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to help protect soil, water, and wildlife habitat. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today USDA will accept 1.7 million acres offer...

On Saturday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will participate in Aurora’s Day of Remembrance, beginning with a community gathering at the Aurora Municipal Center. He will also stop in at various service centers after the gathering, including the new Aurora Strong Community Resilience Center. Yesterday, Bennet spoke on ...

Panel Convened by Bennet’s Veterans Working Group to Address Veteran Suicides Recommendations Include Better Collaboration Between Providers, Facilitation of More Veteran-to-Veteran Contact and More Support for Families Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's panel on Veteran Suicide and Mental Health today released a rep...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell of a federal, local and private partnership to reduce the risks of wildfire damage to the water supply in Colorado and other western states. Through the Western Watershed Enhancement Partn...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Gina McCarthy to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Coloradans understand the value of protecting our clean air, clean water, and public lands for future generations. These assets have helped make Co...