Press Releases

Bennet-Authored Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Reimbursements Passes Senate

Headed to President’s Desk for Signature

Dec 10, 2016
Yesterday the Senate passed a bill to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) with a measure sponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to expedite the reimbursement of emergency response costs assumed by States, Indian tribes, and local governments following the Gold King Mine spill.
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Bennet, Senate Pass 21st Century Cures Act

Bill Includes Several Bennet-Backed Priorities to Reform and Modernize FDA

Dec 07, 2016
The U.S. Senate today passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which includes several measures written by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate's health and education committee.
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Bennet Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions Act

Bill passed by vote of 99 to 0

Dec 02, 2016
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after Thursday's passage of a bill to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act by a vote of 99 to 0.
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Bennet Joins Senate Democrats to Urge President-Elect Trump to Keep Promise to "Drain the Swamp" of Corporate Special Interests

19 Senators call on Donald Trump to increase transparency, adopt Obama lobbying and ethics rules for his transition and administration

Nov 17, 2016
Today Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 18 U.S. Senators to send a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration.
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Alamosa Receives Waiver to Continue Regional Air Service to Denver Airport

Bennet Continuously Fought to Ensure Airport Could Continue Service

Nov 10, 2016
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted the San Luis Valley Regional Airport's waiver to be exempted from Essential Air Service (EAS) program requirements, allowing the airport to continue to receive a subsidy that allows for regional air service.
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