Senate Adopts Bennet-Backed Amendment to Strengthen Security at DIA, U.S. Airports

Enhances Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports

Apr 07, 2016

The Senate today passed an amendment introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and several of his colleagues to strengthen U.S. airport security, especially in non-secure "soft" target areas at airports like check-in and baggage claim areas.

Bennet Statement on EPA Proposal to Add Bonita Peak Mining District to National Priorities List

Apr 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their proposal to add Bonita Peak Mining District to the Superfund Program's National Priorities List (NPL):

Bennet Backed-Amendment Would Help Strengthen Security at DIA, Nation's Airports

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.

Bennet Urges Secretary Jewell to Complete Environmental Assessment of Trapper Mine

Apr 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today urged Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to complete the Trapper Mine Environmental Assessment before the April 30th deadline.

Senate HELP Committee Holds Markup for PATH Act to Create Streamlined Antibiotic Approval Pathway

Apr 06, 2016

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).

Bennet Statement on Reports Regarding the Potential Use of the U.S. Dollar in Business Transactions with Iran

Apr 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in response to reports that the U.S. Treasury Department is considering allowing the use of the U.S. dollar for business transactions involving Iran:

Bennet Honors Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez

Mar 31, 2016

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.

Bennet Tours IP Automation, Meets with Southern Colorado Companies to Discuss Innovation and Infrastructure

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.

Colorado Receives $10.2 Million in Emergency Watershed Funds

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.

Bennet, Galvanize Students, and Employers Highlight College Affordability Bill

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.

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Senate Adopts Bennet-Backed Amendment to Strengthen Security at DIA, U.S. Airports

Enhances Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports

Bennet Statement on EPA Proposal to Add Bonita Peak Mining District to National Priorities List

Bennet Backed-Amendment Would Help Strengthen Security at DIA, Nation's Airports

Seeks to Enhance Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports

Bennet Urges Secretary Jewell to Complete Environmental Assessment of Trapper Mine

Senate HELP Committee Holds Markup for PATH Act to Create Streamlined Antibiotic Approval Pathway

Bennet Statement on Reports Regarding the Potential Use of the U.S. Dollar in Business Transactions with Iran

Bennet Honors Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez

Bennet Tours IP Automation, Meets with Southern Colorado Companies to Discuss Innovation and Infrastructure

Tour is Second Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour

Colorado Receives $10.2 Million in Emergency Watershed Funds

Funding Will Help Restore Watersheds in El Paso County Following July 2015 Floods on Waldo Canyon Burn Scar

Bennet, Galvanize Students, and Employers Highlight College Affordability Bill

Higher Education Event is the Third Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour

Enhances Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports

Seeks to Enhance Security in the Non-Secure “Soft” Target Areas of Airports

Tour is Second Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour

Funding Will Help Restore Watersheds in El Paso County Following July 2015 Floods on Waldo Canyon Burn Scar

Higher Education Event is the Third Stop on Bennet’s Pathways to Innovation Tour

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