Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Return Former Chemical Depot Land to Pueblo

Following the Decommissioning of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, the PUEBLO Act Will Spur Development and Create Jobs on the Site

Jun 09, 2023

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced the Promoting Utilization and Economic Benefits from Land Optimization (PUEBLO) Act, which will fully close the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo County, Colorado, and transfer the remaining parcel of land to the Pueblo community for economic redevelopment.

Bennet Urges State Department to Address Passport Backlog for Coloradans

Jun 09, 2023

Yesterday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet urged U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken to direct resources to address application processing delays and the backlog of passport applications at the Colorado Passport Agency.

Bennet, Buck, Neguse Introduce Bill To Protect Western Water and Agriculture

The WATER Act Preserves Tax-Exempt Status for Mutual Ditch, Irrigation, and Water Companies That Invest in Maintenance and Infrastructure Improvements

Jun 08, 2023

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet alongside U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Colorado U.S. Representatives Ken Buck and Joe Neguse introduced the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform (WATER) Act.

Bennet, Young, Warner Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Technology Competitiveness

New Office Would Analyze U.S. Strength in Emerging Technologies – Such as Artificial Intelligence – Relative to Competitors Like China to Inform Policy

Jun 08, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the Global Technology Leadership Act.

Bennet Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape, Help Colorado Producers Compete Internationally

Bipartisan Innovative FEED Act Would Pave the Way for FDA Approval of Feed Additives to Improve Livestock Production and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Jun 08, 2023

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), introduced the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act of 2023.

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Lamborn, Crow Statement on U.S. Space Command Basing Decision

Jun 08, 2023

Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado U.S. Representatives Doug Lamborn and Jason Crow released the following statement:

Bennet, Crapo, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Invest in America’s Forests and Watersheds

The Headwaters Protection Act Expands Support For Forest Service Programs Authorized in 2018 Farm Bill, Championed By Heinrich

Jun 07, 2023

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act.

Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Denise Maes’ Swearing-In as General Services Administration Regional Administrator

Jun 07, 2023

Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated Denise Maes’ appointment to serve as General Services Administration (GSA) Regional Administrator for regions 5, 6, and 8 – overseeing the Great Lakes, Great Plains, and Mountain West.

Bennet Statement on the Denver Mayor’s Race

Jun 06, 2023

Tonight, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the results of the Denver mayor’s race:

As Fire Season Begins, Bennet, Bipartisan Western Senators Lead The Push To Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

The Senators’ Letter Comes as Temporary Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Are Set to Expire in September

Jun 06, 2023

Yesterday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led a bipartisan group of Western senators in urging the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to consider a long-term solution to increase wildland firefighter recruitment and retention.

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Press Releases

Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Return Former Chemical Depot Land to Pueblo

Following the Decommissioning of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, the PUEBLO Act Will Spur Development and Create Jobs on the Site

Bennet Urges State Department to Address Passport Backlog for Coloradans

Bennet, Buck, Neguse Introduce Bill To Protect Western Water and Agriculture

The WATER Act Preserves Tax-Exempt Status for Mutual Ditch, Irrigation, and Water Companies That Invest in Maintenance and Infrastructure Improvements

Bennet, Young, Warner Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Technology Competitiveness

New Office Would Analyze U.S. Strength in Emerging Technologies – Such as Artificial Intelligence – Relative to Competitors Like China to Inform Policy

Bennet Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape, Help Colorado Producers Compete Internationally

Bipartisan Innovative FEED Act Would Pave the Way for FDA Approval of Feed Additives to Improve Livestock Production and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Lamborn, Crow Statement on U.S. Space Command Basing Decision

Bennet, Crapo, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Invest in America’s Forests and Watersheds

The Headwaters Protection Act Expands Support For Forest Service Programs Authorized in 2018 Farm Bill, Championed By Heinrich

Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Denise Maes’ Swearing-In as General Services Administration Regional Administrator

Bennet Statement on the Denver Mayor’s Race

As Fire Season Begins, Bennet, Bipartisan Western Senators Lead The Push To Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

The Senators’ Letter Comes as Temporary Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Are Set to Expire in September

Following the Decommissioning of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, the PUEBLO Act Will Spur Development and Create Jobs on the Site

The WATER Act Preserves Tax-Exempt Status for Mutual Ditch, Irrigation, and Water Companies That Invest in Maintenance and Infrastructure Improvements

New Office Would Analyze U.S. Strength in Emerging Technologies – Such as Artificial Intelligence – Relative to Competitors Like China to Inform Policy

Bipartisan Innovative FEED Act Would Pave the Way for FDA Approval of Feed Additives to Improve Livestock Production and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Headwaters Protection Act Expands Support For Forest Service Programs Authorized in 2018 Farm Bill, Championed By Heinrich

The Senators’ Letter Comes as Temporary Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Are Set to Expire in September

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