Bennet, Gardner-Backed Amendment to Maintain Southwest Chief Train Service Passes Senate

Amendment Compels Amtrak to Fulfill Promise of Matching Funding for TIGER IX Grant

Aug 01, 2018

Washington, D.C. – An amendment cosponsored by Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R) to maintain Amtrak train services along the established Southwest Chief route was included in the 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill that passed the Senate. T...

Bennet, Crapo Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Veterans’ Services

“Network Hubs” Offer Multiple, Wraparound Services from One Source

Aug 01, 2018

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) today introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance access to essential resources for veterans, servicemembers, and their families by supporting local “network hubs.”

Following Invitation from Bennet, USDA Nominee Jim Hubbard Plans to Visit Colorado

Jul 31, 2018

At last week’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invited fellow Coloradan Jim Hubbard—if confirmed as Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA—to travel to Colorado to discuss the next steps for the Forest Service. Hubbard has since replied that he would be “happy to meet in Colorado for the discussion.”

Bennet Introduces Spotlight Act to Reverse Dark Money Rule and Increase Transparency in Elections

Legislation Would Hold Washington Accountable and Shed More Light on Major Campaign Contributors

Jul 26, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced the Spotlight Act to hold Washington accountable with a push to overturn a new rule allowing special interests to hide those who are funding political campaigns.

Bennet Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study Effects of Technology on Children

Bill follows Bennet’s letter to NIH and would commission research on children’s technology use and outcomes including addiction, bullying, and depression

Jul 26, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a research program on the effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents in core areas of cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development.

Bennet, Hatch, Young Introduce Innovation Grants Higher Education Bill

Jul 26, 2018

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced the Fund for Innovation and Success in Higher Education (FINISH) Act to promote innovation and efficiency in higher education.

Bennet Cosponsors Bill to Address National Parks Maintenance Backlog

Jul 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today cosponsored the bipartisan Restore Our Parks Act to address the $12 billion maintenance backlog at the National Park Service (NPS).

Bennet Statement on President Trump’s Assistance to Farmers

Jul 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement after the Department of Agriculture announced it would give $12 billion to U.S. farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs:

Bennet, Gardner, Burr, Shaheen, and Daines Introduce Amendment to Permanently Authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Jul 25, 2018

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Richard Burr (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced an amendment to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF expires on September 30th if Congress does not act.

Senator Bennet, Rep. Sarbanes Introduce the CLEAN Politics Act

Bill Would Rein In Pay-to-Play Politics and Reduce the Damaging Influence of Lobbyists on Our Democracy

Jul 25, 2018

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Democracy Reform Task Force Chair Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) today introduced the Curtailing Lobbyists and Empowering Americans for a New (CLEAN) Politics Act of 2018, a bill to curb pay-to-play politics and limit the undue access and influence of lobbyists in Washington.

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Bennet, Gardner-Backed Amendment to Maintain Southwest Chief Train Service Passes Senate

Amendment Compels Amtrak to Fulfill Promise of Matching Funding for TIGER IX Grant

Bennet, Crapo Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Veterans’ Services

“Network Hubs” Offer Multiple, Wraparound Services from One Source

Following Invitation from Bennet, USDA Nominee Jim Hubbard Plans to Visit Colorado

Bennet Introduces Spotlight Act to Reverse Dark Money Rule and Increase Transparency in Elections

Legislation Would Hold Washington Accountable and Shed More Light on Major Campaign Contributors

Bennet Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study Effects of Technology on Children

Bill follows Bennet’s letter to NIH and would commission research on children’s technology use and outcomes including addiction, bullying, and depression

Bennet, Hatch, Young Introduce Innovation Grants Higher Education Bill

Bennet Cosponsors Bill to Address National Parks Maintenance Backlog

Bennet Statement on President Trump’s Assistance to Farmers

Bennet, Gardner, Burr, Shaheen, and Daines Introduce Amendment to Permanently Authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Senator Bennet, Rep. Sarbanes Introduce the CLEAN Politics Act

Bill Would Rein In Pay-to-Play Politics and Reduce the Damaging Influence of Lobbyists on Our Democracy

Amendment Compels Amtrak to Fulfill Promise of Matching Funding for TIGER IX Grant

“Network Hubs” Offer Multiple, Wraparound Services from One Source

Legislation Would Hold Washington Accountable and Shed More Light on Major Campaign Contributors

Bill follows Bennet’s letter to NIH and would commission research on children’s technology use and outcomes including addiction, bullying, and depression

Bill Would Rein In Pay-to-Play Politics and Reduce the Damaging Influence of Lobbyists on Our Democracy

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