Bennet, Crapo, Tester, Risch Introduce Bill to Provide Resources for Fire Mitigation Work

Bill Allows Fires to be Treated Like Other Natural Disasters and Provides Funding for Prevention Efforts

Jul 13, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act to provide more funding to mitigate the effects of wildfires and prevent future fires.

Senate Passes FAA Bill with Bennet Measures to Improve Family Travel, Enhance Airport Security

Jul 13, 2016

The Senate today passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with two measures backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Bennet Amendment Promotes Marijuana Research for Medical Purposes, General Discovery

Jul 13, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet recently introduced an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would increase access to marijuana for researchers in Colorado.

Senate Committee Approves Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

Bipartisan Bills will Help Colorado Communities Better Manage Water Resources

Jul 13, 2016

Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to approve two water resource bills cosponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Bennet.

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measures to Address Opioid Abuse

Measures Included in Bipartisan Bill to Focus Resources on Evidence-Based Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Programs

Jul 13, 2016

Today, the Senate passed the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) with two provisions backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to help tackle the opioid epidemic.

Bennet, Gardner Urge Judiciary Committee to Consider Regina Rodriguez Nomination

President Nominated Rodriguez in April Following Bennet, Gardner Recommendations

Jul 12, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner today urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to work swiftly to consider the nomination of Regina Rodriguez to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The Colorado senators wrote to Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy urging them to schedule a hearing and a vote on confirmation as soon as possible.

Bennet Visits Farms in Northern Colorado and Eastern Plains to Discuss Issues Important to Local Producers

Visits Highlighted Importance of Agricultural Research, Conservation Efforts, and Immigration Reform

Jul 08, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet visited farms in Northern Colorado and on the Eastern Plains to meet with local producers about issues facing the agriculture industry.

Bennet Statement on Dallas Shooting

Jul 08, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the shooting in Dallas overnight.

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Innovative Home-Based Primary Care Medicare Program Permanent

Independence at Home program brings primary care medical services to Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions in their homes; has already saved $25 million in first year

Jul 07, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Rob Portman (R-OH) to introduce a bill to convert the Independence at Home (IAH) demonstration into a permanent, national Medicare program.

Bennet Statement on GMO Labeling Bill

Jul 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote to advance a bill that would establish a mandatory national labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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Press Releases

Bennet, Crapo, Tester, Risch Introduce Bill to Provide Resources for Fire Mitigation Work

Bill Allows Fires to be Treated Like Other Natural Disasters and Provides Funding for Prevention Efforts

Senate Passes FAA Bill with Bennet Measures to Improve Family Travel, Enhance Airport Security

Bennet Amendment Promotes Marijuana Research for Medical Purposes, General Discovery

Senate Committee Approves Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

Bipartisan Bills will Help Colorado Communities Better Manage Water Resources

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measures to Address Opioid Abuse

Measures Included in Bipartisan Bill to Focus Resources on Evidence-Based Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Programs

Bennet, Gardner Urge Judiciary Committee to Consider Regina Rodriguez Nomination

President Nominated Rodriguez in April Following Bennet, Gardner Recommendations

Bennet Visits Farms in Northern Colorado and Eastern Plains to Discuss Issues Important to Local Producers

Visits Highlighted Importance of Agricultural Research, Conservation Efforts, and Immigration Reform

Bennet Statement on Dallas Shooting

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Innovative Home-Based Primary Care Medicare Program Permanent

Independence at Home program brings primary care medical services to Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions in their homes; has already saved $25 million in first year

Bennet Statement on GMO Labeling Bill

Bill Allows Fires to be Treated Like Other Natural Disasters and Provides Funding for Prevention Efforts

Bipartisan Bills will Help Colorado Communities Better Manage Water Resources

Measures Included in Bipartisan Bill to Focus Resources on Evidence-Based Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Programs

President Nominated Rodriguez in April Following Bennet, Gardner Recommendations

Visits Highlighted Importance of Agricultural Research, Conservation Efforts, and Immigration Reform

Independence at Home program brings primary care medical services to Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions in their homes; has already saved $25 million in first year

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