Bennet: Congress Must Act on Zika Funding Without Delay

Jun 16, 2016

Following reports that six Zika-related pregnancies have resulted in three infants delivered with birth defects and three other lost pregnancies, Colorado U.S. Senator is calling on Congress to pass emergency funding for Zika virus research.

U.S. Forest Service to Use Bennet-Authored Provision to Combat the Spread of Tussock Moth in El Paso County

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

Jun 16, 2016

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will use a provision authored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to swiftly coordinate with local governments to address devastating effects of the Tussock Moth in the foothills of Colorado Springs before the infestation spreads.

Bennet Statement on Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

Jun 15, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that provides deportation relief for individuals who were brought to this country as children and know no other country but the United States.

Bennet, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Foster Care Bill

Jun 14, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to announce a proposal to keep more children safely at home and out of unnecessary foster care.

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 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, 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.

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Press Releases

Bennet: Congress Must Act on Zika Funding Without Delay

U.S. Forest Service to Use Bennet-Authored Provision to Combat the Spread of Tussock Moth in El Paso County

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

Bennet Statement on Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

Bennet, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Foster Care Bill

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting Following Link to Terrorism

Bennet Statement on Orlando Shooting

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

Expedited Treatment Authority Included by Bennet in 2014 Farm Bill

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

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