Senate Passes Bennet, Alexander Resolution Celebrating 18th Annual National Charter Schools Week

Joined by 23 senators in recognizing the contributions of 6,950 charter schools, serving more than 3.1 million children

May 01, 2017

The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) celebrating the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, which runs from May 1 through May 5, and congratulating those involved in shaping our nation's 6,950 charter schools.

Bennet Advances Bipartisan Emergency Medical Services Bill

May 01, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), last week introduced and passed through the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, bipartisan legislation to ensure that emergency medical service (EMS) practitioners can provide life-saving drugs and care to patients experiencing medical emergencies.

Colorado Priorities Included in Bipartisan Deal to Fund Government

May 01, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that several Colorado priorities are included in the $1.1 trillion omnibus budget deal to fund the government through September 30, 2017.

Bennet Introduces Private Bill to Protect Colorado Immigrant

Bill Would Provide Arturo Hernandez-Garcia Relief from Deportation

Apr 27, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced a private bill for the relief of Arturo Hernandez-Garcia, a Colorado resident and business owner who has been apprehended for deportation. Bennet also reached out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to request more time in processing his case.

Bennet Demands Administration Continue to Protect National Monuments

On Senate Floor, Explains How Rescinding Monument Designations is Washington Overreach, Bad for Business

Apr 27, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today delivered remarks on the Senate floor emphasizing the importance of our national monuments.

Bennet Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Social Impact Partnerships

Supports Innovative Model to Help Solve Social and Public Health Challenges

Apr 27, 2017

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Todd Young (R-IN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Susan Collins (R-ME) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand social and public health interventions while saving taxpayer dollars.

Bennet Statement Opposing President's Antiquities Act Executive Order

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order to review the Antiquities Act and provide recommendations that could diminish national monuments created by previous presidents:

Bennet, Democratic Senators Condemn Trump's Executive Order Threatening National Monuments

Letter demands any process for evaluating monument protections be ‘open, transparent, and public'

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and 27 other Democratic senators in sending a letter to President Trump condemning his Executive Order, which threatens national monuments by directing the Department of Interior to review, and possibly modify or rescind, prior monument designations.

Bennet Statement on President's Tax Reform Proposal

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement in response to President Trump's one-page tax reform proposal released earlier today in place of the full, comprehensive proposal that was promised weeks ago:

Bennet, Gardner Introduce Bill to Rename Denver Stockyards Station Post Office After WWII Veteran

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R) introduced legislation to rename the Denver Post Office Stockyards Station after Private George T. Sakato, an Army veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor, and later worked at the Stockyards Station Post Office for 27 years.

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Senate Passes Bennet, Alexander Resolution Celebrating 18th Annual National Charter Schools Week

Joined by 23 senators in recognizing the contributions of 6,950 charter schools, serving more than 3.1 million children

Bennet Advances Bipartisan Emergency Medical Services Bill

Colorado Priorities Included in Bipartisan Deal to Fund Government

Bennet Introduces Private Bill to Protect Colorado Immigrant

Bill Would Provide Arturo Hernandez-Garcia Relief from Deportation

Bennet Demands Administration Continue to Protect National Monuments

On Senate Floor, Explains How Rescinding Monument Designations is Washington Overreach, Bad for Business

Bennet Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Social Impact Partnerships

Supports Innovative Model to Help Solve Social and Public Health Challenges

Bennet Statement Opposing President's Antiquities Act Executive Order

Bennet, Democratic Senators Condemn Trump's Executive Order Threatening National Monuments

Letter demands any process for evaluating monument protections be ‘open, transparent, and public'

Bennet Statement on President's Tax Reform Proposal

Bennet, Gardner Introduce Bill to Rename Denver Stockyards Station Post Office After WWII Veteran

Joined by 23 senators in recognizing the contributions of 6,950 charter schools, serving more than 3.1 million children

Bill Would Provide Arturo Hernandez-Garcia Relief from Deportation

On Senate Floor, Explains How Rescinding Monument Designations is Washington Overreach, Bad for Business

Supports Innovative Model to Help Solve Social and Public Health Challenges

Letter demands any process for evaluating monument protections be ‘open, transparent, and public'

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