Ahead of Farm Bill, Bennet Introduces Legislation to Create Jobs and Build Rural Clean Energy Economy

Three Bennet bills—co-sponsored by Gardner, Merkley, and Whitehouse—would expand funding eligibility for clean energy projects

Jun 05, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced three bills to boost rural economic opportunities by expanding U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding eligibility for clean energy projects. This funding would help improve electric grid security, create more energy choices for businesses, and advance the development and deployment of low-carbon, clean energy technologies—all in rural communities throughout the country.

Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Logan County

Jun 05, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites area residents to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in Logan County.

Bennet Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Ruling

Jun 04, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.

Bennet, Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor Not to Eliminate the Role of Cybersecurity Coordinator

Intelligence officials confirmed that Russia launched cyberattacks against U.S. voting infrastructure during the 2016 elections; Eliminating this role at a time when cyberattacks are on the rise does nothing to prevent our enemies from attacking again

Jun 01, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, with 18 Democratic colleagues, this week urged National Security Advisor John Bolton to reconsider his recommendation to eliminate the role of Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator.

Bennet, Gardner Raise Concerns Over Amtrak Withholding Funding for Southwest Chief Route

May 31, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), with a bicameral group of lawmakers, today urged Amtrak to uphold its side of a longstanding public-private partnership to maintain the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service.

Bennet, Gardner Call for Assessment of Drug Treatment Availability and Effectiveness in Correctional Facilities

May 31, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), with six other bipartisan senators, this week requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examine how the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and state correctional facilities address substance use disorder, and particularly opioid use disorder.

Bennet Honors Veterans at Pikes Peak National Cemetery Dedication

May 28, 2018

At today’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedication of the Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet honored the veterans and community members whose hard work made the construction of the cemetery possible.

Bennet Introduces Bill to Protect Minor Children Left Behind When Parents Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials

May 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week introduced legislation to protect the safety and well-being of minor children who have been left alone and vulnerable after their parents are arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Montrose

May 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites area residents to meet with a member of his Colorado staff in Montrose County.

Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Explain How Late Addition of Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law

Lawmakers demand answers from Administrator Rao, Secretary Ross following rushed decision to add untested citizenship question to the 2020 Census

May 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with more than 30 House and Senate Democrats, this week called on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator Neomi Rao and Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to explain how the Trump administration plans to comply with federal law following its hasty decision to include a question on citizenship to the upcoming 2020 Decennial Census.

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Ahead of Farm Bill, Bennet Introduces Legislation to Create Jobs and Build Rural Clean Energy Economy

Three Bennet bills—co-sponsored by Gardner, Merkley, and Whitehouse—would expand funding eligibility for clean energy projects

Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Logan County

Bennet Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Ruling

Bennet, Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor Not to Eliminate the Role of Cybersecurity Coordinator

Intelligence officials confirmed that Russia launched cyberattacks against U.S. voting infrastructure during the 2016 elections; Eliminating this role at a time when cyberattacks are on the rise does nothing to prevent our enemies from attacking again

Bennet, Gardner Raise Concerns Over Amtrak Withholding Funding for Southwest Chief Route

Bennet, Gardner Call for Assessment of Drug Treatment Availability and Effectiveness in Correctional Facilities

Bennet Honors Veterans at Pikes Peak National Cemetery Dedication

Bennet Introduces Bill to Protect Minor Children Left Behind When Parents Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials

Bennet Office to Hold Listening Session in Montrose

Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Explain How Late Addition of Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law

Lawmakers demand answers from Administrator Rao, Secretary Ross following rushed decision to add untested citizenship question to the 2020 Census

Three Bennet bills—co-sponsored by Gardner, Merkley, and Whitehouse—would expand funding eligibility for clean energy projects

Intelligence officials confirmed that Russia launched cyberattacks against U.S. voting infrastructure during the 2016 elections; Eliminating this role at a time when cyberattacks are on the rise does nothing to prevent our enemies from attacking again

Lawmakers demand answers from Administrator Rao, Secretary Ross following rushed decision to add untested citizenship question to the 2020 Census

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