Releases
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September 30, 2016
Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Inclusion & Engagement of Latinos in Conservation Efforts
Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bipartisan resolution, S.Res.602, with 16 senators that supports the commitment of the Latino community to engage in conservation efforts. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of the Latino community to conservation and wildlife protection, and urges increased access to public …
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September 29, 2016
Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Inclusion & Engagement of Latinos in Conservation Efforts
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bipartisan resolution, S.Res.602, with 16 senators that supports the commitment of the Latino community to engage in conservation efforts. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of the Latino community to conservation and wildlife protection, and urges increased access to public lands for all …
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September 28, 2016
Bennet, Senate Pass $1.1 Billion to Advance Zika Research
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and his Senate colleagues today approved $1.1 billion in emergency funding to continue research toward a cure for the Zika virus. The most recent data indicates that in the U.S. and its territories, more than 23,000 Americans have been infected with the virus, including 2,097 …
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September 28, 2016
Bennet Statement on the Passing of Shimon Peres
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the passing of Shimon Peres, the former Prime Minister and President of Israel.
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September 22, 2016
Bennet, Crapo Urge Leadership to Fully Fund PILT for FY 2017
Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Republican Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho led a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid urging them to work together to ensure that the PILT program is fully funded for Fiscal Year 2017. This fiscal year, Colorado …
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September 21, 2016
Bennet Statement on VA Inspector General Report on Mismanagement of Aurora VA Replacement Medical Facility Project
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General (IG) report on the Denver VA Replacement Medical Facility under construction in Aurora.
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September 19, 2016
Bennet Statement on Recent Terror Attacks
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the recent attacks in Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York.
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September 16, 2016
Bennet, Burr Introduce Small Business Employee Retirement Savings Act
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Richard Burr (R-NC) this week introduced a bipartisan bill to make it easier for small businesses to set up retirement programs for employees. The Small Business Employee Retirement Savings Act increases the retirement plan start up tax credit to $5,000, incentivizes auto enrollment, and …
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September 15, 2016
Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Support Innovative Career and Technical Education
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) issued the following statements after introducing the Innovation for Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2016. The bill follows another Bennet-Hatch bill which encourages schools to expand dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities for students in career and technical education courses.
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September 15, 2016
Bennet Statement in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities, which occur from September 15 to October 15, celebrate the many histories and cultures which make up the Latino community and the countless contributions Latinos have made to the country.
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September 15, 2016
Bennet Calls on Stakeholders to Resolve Issues Surrounding In-State TV Broadcasts for La Plata, Montezuma Counties
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senator Cory Gardner in calling on all stakeholders to come together and finally resolve issues around La Plata and Montezuma Counties' access to local in-state broadcasts from satellite providers. Currently, the counties receive television broadcasts from New Mexico rather than Colorado, and thus …
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September 15, 2016
Bennet-Authored Provision to Expedite Gold King Mine Reimbursements Passes Senate
The Senate today passed a bill to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) with a measure sponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to expedite the reimbursement of emergency response costs assumed by States, Indian tribes, and local governments following the Gold King Mine spill. The bill also includes …
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September 13, 2016
National Farmers Union Presents Bennet with Golden Triangle Award
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September 12, 2016
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery
Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Tom Udall (D-NM) along with Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Martin Heinrich (D-NV), and John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to address the response costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill, and direct the …
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September 11, 2016
Bennet Statement of 15th Anniversary of 9/11
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement in remembrance of the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
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September 9, 2016
Bennet, Colleagues Press House Leadership for Vote on Zika Funding
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 28 senators today urging House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to bring the $1.1 billion Zika funding legislation passed by the Senate to the House floor for a vote. As of today, there are more than 18,000 cases of Zika reported in the United States …
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September 8, 2016
Bennet-Backed Provision to Protect Colorado Waters from Invasive Species Included in Water Resources Bill
The Senate this week began debate on a bill to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which includes a provision backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to protect Colorado waters from invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels. Bennet has worked with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and …
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September 6, 2016
Bennet: Congress Needs to Stop Playing Politics with Zika Funding
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on a bill that provides funding for Zika research while cutting funding from other public health priorities, including protecting families from getting the Zika virus in the first place. The bill failed to advance in the Senate.