Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program

Would Restore Funding for Schools and Infrastructure in 43 Colorado Counties

May 03, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS). SRS supports public schools, public roads, forest health projects, emergency services, and other essential county services for more than 775 counties around the country.

Bennet Joins 45 Senators to Re-Introduce Historic, Comprehensive LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Legislation

May 02, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined 45 senators in re-introducing comprehensive federal legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans.

Bennet, Alexander Applaud Restoration of Year-Round Pell Grants

Will Provide Estimated One Million Students With Additional Aid to Attend and Graduate from College

May 02, 2017

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) today applauded the restoration of year-round eligibility for the Pell Grant program in the bipartisan budget deal to fund the government through September 30, 2017.

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.

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 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, 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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Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program

Would Restore Funding for Schools and Infrastructure in 43 Colorado Counties

Bennet Joins 45 Senators to Re-Introduce Historic, Comprehensive LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Legislation

Bennet, Alexander Applaud Restoration of Year-Round Pell Grants

Will Provide Estimated One Million Students With Additional Aid to Attend and Graduate from College

Bennet Advances Bipartisan Emergency Medical Services Bill

Colorado Priorities Included in Bipartisan Deal to Fund Government

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

Would Restore Funding for Schools and Infrastructure in 43 Colorado Counties

Will Provide Estimated One Million Students With Additional Aid to Attend and Graduate from College

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

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