Bennet, Young Introduce Legislation to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

Bipartisan Bill Would Encourage Development of Innovative Antibiotics to Treat Resistant Infections and Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Use

Sep 30, 2020

Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infections, improve the appropriate use of antibiotics, and ensure domestic availability when needed.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children

Sep 28, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced the bipartisan Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act to help families access life-saving care for children with complex medical conditions.

Bennet Co-Sponsors Legislation Encouraging Investment in Local Meat Processing Facilities

Sep 28, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced he has co-sponsored the Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors for Upgrading Plants (RAMP-UP) Act.

Bennet, Western Democrats Ask Trump to Further Mobilize the Federal Response to Unprecedented Wildfires

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Sep 28, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and a group of Western Democratic senators sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to provide additional federal assistance to improve the response to wildfires and assist the states, Tribes, and communities grappling with fires and their aftermath.

Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of COVID-19 in ICE Facilities

Sep 25, 2020

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to immediately prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from transferring immigrant detainees between ICE facilities or to federal, state, and local prisons during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

As Local News Organizations Struggle to Stay Afloat, Bennet, Schatz, Klobuchar Introduce New Legislation to Bolster Local Journalism

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Sep 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to support the struggling local news industry. Local news organizations play a vital role in American democracy, reporting on stories that matter to communities and serving as a watchdog for municipal governments.

Bennet Announces USDA Rural Development Grant, Loan for Estes Park

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

Sep 24, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a $2,369,000 grant and a $7,675,000 loan for the Town of Estes Park, Colorado to improve and expand the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant (GCWTP).

Bennet Decries McConnell’s Damage to Integrity of the Courts, Democratic Institutions in Floor Speech

Sep 23, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor about the damage Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has done throughout his career to America’s democratic institutions - from the independence and integrity of the courts to the functioning of the United States Senate.

Bennet Praises House Passage of Significant Reforms to Medicare Payments Program Supporting Providers on the Front Lines

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

Sep 22, 2020

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the government until December 11th.

Bennet Reflects on Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Future of American Democracy In Senate Floor Speech

Sep 22, 2020

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Senate’s responsibility to work toward a future worthy of her legacy to make America more democratic, more fair, and more free.

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Press Releases

Bennet, Young Introduce Legislation to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

Bipartisan Bill Would Encourage Development of Innovative Antibiotics to Treat Resistant Infections and Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Use

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children

Bennet Co-Sponsors Legislation Encouraging Investment in Local Meat Processing Facilities

Bennet, Western Democrats Ask Trump to Further Mobilize the Federal Response to Unprecedented Wildfires

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of COVID-19 in ICE Facilities

As Local News Organizations Struggle to Stay Afloat, Bennet, Schatz, Klobuchar Introduce New Legislation to Bolster Local Journalism

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Bennet Announces USDA Rural Development Grant, Loan for Estes Park

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

Bennet Decries McConnell’s Damage to Integrity of the Courts, Democratic Institutions in Floor Speech

Bennet Praises House Passage of Significant Reforms to Medicare Payments Program Supporting Providers on the Front Lines

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

Bennet Reflects on Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Future of American Democracy In Senate Floor Speech

Bipartisan Bill Would Encourage Development of Innovative Antibiotics to Treat Resistant Infections and Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Use

Senators Ask Trump to Increase Fire Personnel and Equipment to Build Out Wildfire Response Capacity, Ensure Timely FEMA Assistance to All Impacted Communities, and Reduce Financial Burden on States and Tribes

Local News Provides a Vital Public Service by Covering Stories That Matter to Communities, Holding Local Governments Accountable

Funding Will Improve and Expand Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant

Senator Co-Authored the Proposal with Shaheen in the Senate

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