Michael F. Bennet

What They’re Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program Denver — Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Colorado and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital…

Bennet Leads Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight Letter Demanding Answers on Agreement Shielding Trump, Family From IRS Audits Demands preservation of all related records, documents, and communications; notes potential violation of 26 U.S.C. § 7217 and 7122 Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S.…

Bennet Statement on Judge’s Decision to Pause Removal of NCAR Supercomputing Center Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the ownership transfer of the National Center for Atmospheric…

Bennet Leads Colorado Delegation in Welcoming Funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led members of the Colorado delegation – including U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Brittany Pettersen, Jason…

Bennet Statement on Tina Peters’ Release from Prison Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released today: “Tina Peters remains a convicted felon who knowingly violated Colorado law and compromised election…

Bennet Statement on USPS Proposed Rule Implementing Trump’s Attacks on Mail-In Voting Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the release of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed rule that would implement part of President Trump’s executive order attacking…

Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Demand Secretary Hegseth Immediately Release Congressionally Approved Funding to Ukraine and Baltic Allies Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chuck Grassley…

Bennet, Fischer Introduce Resolution Promoting Mental Health in Agricultural Industry and Workforce Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. U.S.…

Bennet, Crow Reintroduce Legislation to Support Law Enforcement and Strengthen Community Policing During National Mental Health Awareness Month Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Jason Crow reintroduced the Supporting Mental Assistance Responder Teams (SMART)…

Bennet, Warnock, Colleagues Demand Secretary Kennedy Allow CDC Experts to Do Their Jobs Amid Global Health Emergencies The CDC’s lack of communications response to the hantavirus and other infectious disease outbreaks has drawn criticism from public health experts; Reports allege that Trump…

Bennet Demands Investigation, Will File Amendment and Legislation to End Trump’s Slush Fund Legislation Would Prevent Any Payments to Tina Peters and January 6 Rioters DENVER — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate…

Bennet Statement Welcoming Shoshone Permanency Project Funding After Years of Work Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the newly released and overdue full funding of $40 million for the Shoshone Permanency Project: “This is a big day for one of the most…

Bennet, Schumer, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Increase Stock Buybacks Tax for Oil and Gas Companies Proposal Would Increase Tax on Buybacks from One Percent to 25 Percent as Consumers Face Record Gasoline Prices Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate…

Bennet Secures Key Provisions in Senate Fiscal Year 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act Measures Bolster U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Fight Against Russia, Strengthen U.S. Deterrence Against China, and Mitigate National Security Risks Posed by the Proliferation of Artificial Intelligence Technologies…

Text of Senate Amendment 5446 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2448] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5446. Mr.…

Bennet Introduces Legislation Targeting Critical Reforms for Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C.— Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced three bills aimed at reforming the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and…

Bennet, Schatz, Schumer Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Integrity Of Public Science Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 18 of his Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to…

VOTE EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2367] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mr. BENNET.…

VOTE EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mr.…

Bennet and Curtis Lead Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Rubio Reaffirming U.S. Commitments to Taiwan Washington, D.C. — Ahead of President Donald Trump’s summit with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence,…

Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome Release of $47 Million in Federal Funding for Four Colorado Projects to Address Colorado River Crisis Follows a year and a half delay for Colorado’s “Bucket 2E” water projects Senators continue pushing to release additional $92M in funding for remaining Colorado…

Bennet Statement on Voting Against the Confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Chair of Federal Reserve Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after he voted against Kevin Warsh s nomination to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the…

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Neguse Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper and Representatives Jeff Hurd and Joe Neguse in sending a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and U.S.…

Bennet Leads 13 Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Resume Russian Oil Sanctions Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and 13 Senate colleagues urged Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to fully resume sanctions on Russian…

Bennet, Neguse Press Trump Officials on Plans for Wildfire Response and Preparedness in Colorado Ahead of Fire Season Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Joe Neguse pressed the Departments of Agriculture and Interior for answers regarding their agencies’ efforts to ensure…

Bennet, Smith, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to introduce the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections…

Bennet, Grassley, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program Rural Community Hospital Demonstration provides lifeline to rural communities Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, and Senator Chuck Grassley…

Bennet, Merkley, Wyden, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led Senators Jeff Merkley…

S. RES. 139 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2105-S2106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] S. RES. 139 Mr.…

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Krishnamoorthi, Neguse, Pettersen Introduce Legislation to Establish New Congressional Pathway for States to Claim Federal Disaster Relief Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper together with U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Joe…

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Whitehouse Force Vote on Senate Floor to Overturn EPA’s Disapproval of Colorado Regional Haze Plan Senate Republicans Vote to Back Trump’s EPA, Undermine State’s Rights Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper, and Rhode Island U.S. Senator…

S.J. RES. 139 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2103-S2104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] S.J. RES. 139 Mr.…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "AIR PLAN DISAPPROVAL; COLORADO... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

Bennet, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters As Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership Washington,…

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Vote-by-Mail from Trump’s Attacks Legislation comes after Senate Democrats blocked the President’s voter suppression bill Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)…

Bennet, Justice, Fetterman, Capito, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Hot Rotisserie Chicken SNAP Eligible Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (D-W.V.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) to introduce the Hot…

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Clean Drinking Water for Western Tribal Communities Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, with Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd and Brittany Pettersen, introduced the…

ICYMI: Bennet Questioning Leads Kennedy to Acknowledge Safety and Efficacy of Measles Vaccine Video of Bennet’s Full Line of Questioning During the Hearing is Available HERE Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet pressed U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5352 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2026] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5352.…

Bennet Joins Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Response to Situation in Burma, Hold Military Junta Accountable for Rampant Abuses Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Todd Young (R-Ind.),…

Bennet Presses Sec. Kennedy to Admit Safety of Measles Vaccine and Commit to Supporting It Video of Bennet’s Full Line of Questioning is Available HERE Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet questioned U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today…

Bennet, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Force Disclosure of Terms Between President Trump and Pharmaceutical Companies Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and 16…

Text of Senate Amendment 5321 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5321.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5320 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5320.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5319 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5319.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5318 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5318.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5317 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5317.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5316 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2020-S2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 5315 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2020] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5315.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5314 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2020] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5314.…