Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Jun 03, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and a bipartisan group of Senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 that directs the President to elevate U.S. Cyber Command to a Combatant Command. U.S. Cyber Command it is currently a subordinate unit to U.S. Strategic Command.

Following Discovery of New Superbug in U.S., Bennet, Hatch to Introduce Amendment Supporting Development of New Antibiotics

Encourages Innovation in Antibiotic Research & Development to Combat Superbug Threat to Soldiers, Public Health

Jun 02, 2016

Following the discovery of a bacteria resistant to colistin, an antibiotic of last resort, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) will introduce their bipartisan PATH Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.

Bennet Honors Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

May 30, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following the statement in honor of the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our country:

Bennet Introduces Amendment to Open Door to New Development in Commerce City

May 25, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced an amendment this week to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 that would allow development of retail and housing properties in Commerce City near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The amendment removes deed restrictions on land that Commerce City purchased in the early 2000s. Senator Cory Gardner also sponsored the amendment.

Bennet Introduces Amendment to Return Mineral Lease Revenues to Northwest Colorado Counties

May 25, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has introduced an amendment to force the federal government to return revenues that were promised to and are rightfully owed to Northwest Colorado.

Bennet Urges HHS to Take Steps to Protect Olympic Athletes, Tourists from Zika

May 25, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today requested information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on what steps it is taking to protect Americans traveling to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games from contracting the Zika virus.

Bennet Announces FRA Administrator to Visit Northern Colorado, Discuss Trains Horns with Community, Business Leaders

Bennet Invited Administrator to Colorado for Firsthand Look at Train Horns, Hear from Local Communities

May 24, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that Sarah Feinberg, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has accepted an invitation to visit northern Colorado to discuss the agency's train horn rule and the need for more flexibility to establish quiet zones. Feinberg will visit Colorado on June 17.

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

May 20, 2016

The Senate this week passed a bill that includes a provision to help veterans who suffered service-related injuries that make it difficult for them to start families to cover the costs of reproductive services.

Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

May 20, 2016

The Senate today passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill with funding requested by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for two important projects in the Pikes Peak region.

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

May 18, 2016

The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to provide support for disabled veterans competing in sports at an Olympic level.

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Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Following Discovery of New Superbug in U.S., Bennet, Hatch to Introduce Amendment Supporting Development of New Antibiotics

Encourages Innovation in Antibiotic Research & Development to Combat Superbug Threat to Soldiers, Public Health

Bennet Honors Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

Bennet Introduces Amendment to Open Door to New Development in Commerce City

Bennet Introduces Amendment to Return Mineral Lease Revenues to Northwest Colorado Counties

Bennet Urges HHS to Take Steps to Protect Olympic Athletes, Tourists from Zika

Bennet Announces FRA Administrator to Visit Northern Colorado, Discuss Trains Horns with Community, Business Leaders

Bennet Invited Administrator to Colorado for Firsthand Look at Train Horns, Hear from Local Communities

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

Encourages Innovation in Antibiotic Research & Development to Combat Superbug Threat to Soldiers, Public Health

Bennet Invited Administrator to Colorado for Firsthand Look at Train Horns, Hear from Local Communities

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

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