In the wake of recent reports showing a surge in the number of children being poisoned by liquid nicotine, a Senate committee voted today to require manufacturers to put child-proof caps on the small bottles available for purchase in stores across the country. The bill, cosponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, was intro...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today questioned witnesses at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on reforming the energy tax code about how tax policy can support the country’s diverse energy industry. In the absence of comprehensive energy tax reform, Bennet urged Congress to move quickly to pass a bipartisan tax extend...

El senador de Colorado Michael Bennet marcó hoy la celebración del Mes de la Hispanidad. Los festejos son celebrados del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre y celebran la variedad de historias y culturas en la comunidad Latino, y adicionalmente las innumerables contribuciones de Latinos de el país. “Uno d...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today marked the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities, which occur from September 15 to October 15, celebrate the many histories and cultures which make up the Latino community and the countless contributions Latinos have made to the country. “One of Colorado’s g...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the anniversary of last year's tragic flooding: "A year ago, when the rain began falling, many of us could have never predicted the unprecedented devastation and destruction that would follow. In the aftermath of this crisis we saw Coloradans from every corne...

The National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet with the 2014 Golden Triangle Award, the organization’s highest legislative honor. The annual award is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership and support policies that benefit America’s family farmers, ranchers, fish...

U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, champions for rural Colorado, thanked the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for heeding their calls to include provisions in the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act that will allow the Federal Communications Commission to help Four Corners residents access Colorado TV news, we...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Thirteen years ago, the country awoke to unimaginable terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. Today, we remember the innocent victims who tragically lost their li...

In a procedural vote today, the Senate blocked further consideration of Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s constitutional amendment to restore authority to Congress, individual states, and the American people to regulate campaign finance. Bennet introduced the amendment with Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) last summer. “...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the Senate’s vote to advance a constitutional amendment to restore authority to Congress, individual states, and the American people to regulate campaign finance. Bennet introduced the amendment with Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) last summer. “It’s hard to turn on t...