Washington, DC – Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) today praised the introduction of U.S. Rep. John Dingell’s bill to protect consumers and American families by improving the safety and quality of pharmaceutical drugs. “Americans ...

Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement urging Senate approval of a bill he has co-sponsored to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell denies Americans one of their most basic civil rights. Discharging a valua...

Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement following the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan tax cut and jobless relief compromise: “While the proposal isn’t perfect, it will ensure that more than two million Coloradans don’t see their taxes go up come Janua...

Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the Senate’s approval of a bill that makes several improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill of 2008. Bennet, a cosponsor of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, successfully fought to include a provision that expands the educational...

Denver, CO –Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after a minority of senators blocked the National Defense Authorization Act, which would have provided pay raises for service members, body armor to keep them safe and repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the policy banning ...

Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senador Michael Bennet hizo la siguiente declaración urgiéndole a sus colegas en el Senado que apoyen el Acto de Desarrollo, Alivio y Educación Para Inmigrantes Menores, o el DREAM Act. Hoy, Bennet ofreció un discurso urgiéndole a Washington que pusiera a un...

Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement urging his Senate colleagues to support the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM Act. Earlier today, Bennet delivered remarks urging Washington to put aside partisan politics and pass the DREAM Act without delay. ...

Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement in response to President Obama’s tax cut proposal: “I have been a strong supporter of a long-term extension of middle class tax cuts; estate tax reform that protects our small businesses, farmers and ranchers; and an extension...

Washington – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced today that he will offer an amendment to pay for a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security. The Senate is expected to vote today on a motion to begin debate on the Senior Citizens Relief Act, which would provide a one-time $250 COLA to Social Security...

WASHINGTON - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement regarding the Senate’s votes on extending tax cuts. “It is unacceptable that Congress has wasted another week without reaching an agreement on extending tax cuts and unemployment insurance. The Senate should stay as long as it takes u...