The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a mark-up today to consider the PATH Act, sponsored by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT).
Seeks to Enhance Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports
Apr 06, 2016
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined several of his colleges in introducing an amendment that would strengthen U.S. airport security, especially in non-secure "soft" target areas at airports like check-in and baggage claim areas.
Tour is Second Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour
Mar 31, 2016
Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet toured IP Automation, a local engineering design firm and manufacturer of custom machines, and met with southern Colorado companies including Vestas, Qualtek, and ConcealFab to highlight the important role transportation plays in the region's economic growth.
Today, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in honor of the civil rights leader. Bennet is a cosponsor of a resolution honoring Chavez that will be introduced by Senator Robert Menendez in the Senate next week.
Funding Will Help Restore Watersheds in El Paso County Following July 2015 Floods on Waldo Canyon Burn Scar
Mar 31, 2016
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that Colorado will receive $10,240,800 from the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program for recovery work related to flooding in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.
Higher Education Event is the Third Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour
Mar 31, 2016
Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet toured the Galvanize Denver Campus and met with current students, former students, instructors, and companies including DISH and Zayo Group to talk about Galvanize's high-quality, innovative education programs.
Galvanize Fort Collins is First Stop on Bennet Pathways to Innovation Tour
Mar 30, 2016
Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet toured Galvanize in Fort Collins and met with local investors, entrepreneurs, and startups to discuss their need to access capital and the law Bennet passed that allows them to use crowdfunding to attract investments.
Urges Visa Waiver Program Reforms, Improved Training and Response Measures
Mar 28, 2016
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is continuing to urge Congress to pass new security measures to improve the ability of our law enforcement and border enforcement officials to stop terrorists from coming to the United States and to prevent and respond to terrorism and threats.
In a speech at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet cited our nation's Constitutional values and the traditions of the U.S. Senate in a call for the Senate to consider the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to serve on the Supreme Court.
