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 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.

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.

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.

Committee to Conduct Hearing on Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

May 17, 2016

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Water and Power subcommittee today will discuss two water resource bills cosponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Bennet, Senate Advance $1.1 Billion to Combat Zika Virus

CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts

May 17, 2016

The U.S. Senate joined Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today in advancing $1.1 billion in emergency funding to help combat the Zika virus outbreak.

Bennet Applauds Additional EPA Funds for Gold King Mine Spill

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

May 16, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing an additional $63,406 to assist La Plata County in its cleanup efforts related to the Gold King Mine spill.

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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 Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

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

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

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

Committee to Conduct Hearing on Bennet's Arkansas Valley Conduit and Bolts Ditch Bills

Bennet, Senate Advance $1.1 Billion to Combat Zika Virus

CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts

Bennet Applauds Additional EPA Funds for Gold King Mine Spill

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

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

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

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

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

CDC Facility in Fort Collins Leading Research Efforts

Positive step on the road to full reimbursement

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