Bennet Presses NRCS on Efficient Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Dec 04, 2014

In a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Bennet raised concerns he's heard from rural Colorado communities that new conservation programs like the Agricultural Land Easement program are not being implemented as Congress intended.

Bennet: Full Funding of PILT Needed for Long-Term Certainty

$70 Million Down Payment Included in Defense Bill

Dec 04, 2014

Bennet welcomed the inclusion of $70 million included in the National Defense Authorization Act for PILT but called on Congress to provide more certainty to communities that rely on these resources to provide essential services.

Bennet Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Sand Creek Massacre

Dec 03, 2014

Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement regarding the 150th Anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre

Hermosa Creek Bill Included in Defense Authorization Act

Bill Language Represents Agreement among Local Communities

Dec 03, 2014

The bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect the Hermosa Creek watershed has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act, one of the few remaining bills Congress is expected to debate this year. (Photo courtesy EcoFlight)

Bennet Chairs Hearing on Benefits of Natural Gas, Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Create Tax Parity for LNG

Hearing Emphasized Need to Reauthorize Alternative Fuel Tax Credits

Dec 03, 2014

Bennet today held a hearing of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure to highlight the benefits of natural gas as a transportation fuel and to explore how the tax code can spur increased use of natural gas in the sector.

Bennet Statement on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Nov 21, 2014

Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Bennet, Udall Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Help Four Corners Residents Access Colorado TV News, Emergency Information

Bill Creates Process to Petition FCC to Deliver Local TV to ‘Orphan Counties’

Nov 21, 2014

Bennet and Udall have been longtime proponents of improving communications infrastructure and connectivity throughout Colorado.

President’s Executive Action a Result of Congressional Inaction to Fix Broken Immigration System

Executive action a temporary fix to parts of system, but Congress must pass a long-term and comprehensive bill

Nov 20, 2014

Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the President's decision to use his executive authority to fix portions of our broken immigration system.

GAO Report: Climate Change Will Lead to Higher Costs, More Risk from Flood and Crop Insurance

Insurance programs may be unsustainable, will increase deficit if Nation doesn’t act to address climate change

Nov 20, 2014

If left unchecked, climate change and related increases in the frequency and severity of extreme weather, will likely greatly increase insured and uninsured financial losses across the country. (Photo by Pam Morris/Flickr)

Longmont Leader Testifies at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Tax Relief after Natural Disasters

Supports National Disaster Tax Relief Act to Help Farmers, Ranchers Rebuild Vital Infrastructure

Nov 19, 2014

Longmont resident Sean Cronin testified before the Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight's hearing entitled "Tax Relief after Disaster: How Individuals, Small Businesses, and Communities Recover."

Michael Bennet U.S. Senator for Colorado

Press Releases

Bennet Presses NRCS on Efficient Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Bennet: Full Funding of PILT Needed for Long-Term Certainty

$70 Million Down Payment Included in Defense Bill

Bennet Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Sand Creek Massacre

Hermosa Creek Bill Included in Defense Authorization Act

Bill Language Represents Agreement among Local Communities

Bennet Chairs Hearing on Benefits of Natural Gas, Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Create Tax Parity for LNG

Hearing Emphasized Need to Reauthorize Alternative Fuel Tax Credits

Bennet Statement on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Bennet, Udall Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Help Four Corners Residents Access Colorado TV News, Emergency Information

Bill Creates Process to Petition FCC to Deliver Local TV to ‘Orphan Counties’

President’s Executive Action a Result of Congressional Inaction to Fix Broken Immigration System

Executive action a temporary fix to parts of system, but Congress must pass a long-term and comprehensive bill

GAO Report: Climate Change Will Lead to Higher Costs, More Risk from Flood and Crop Insurance

Insurance programs may be unsustainable, will increase deficit if Nation doesn’t act to address climate change

Longmont Leader Testifies at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Tax Relief after Natural Disasters

Supports National Disaster Tax Relief Act to Help Farmers, Ranchers Rebuild Vital Infrastructure

$70 Million Down Payment Included in Defense Bill

Bill Language Represents Agreement among Local Communities

Hearing Emphasized Need to Reauthorize Alternative Fuel Tax Credits

Bill Creates Process to Petition FCC to Deliver Local TV to ‘Orphan Counties’

Executive action a temporary fix to parts of system, but Congress must pass a long-term and comprehensive bill

Insurance programs may be unsustainable, will increase deficit if Nation doesn’t act to address climate change

Supports National Disaster Tax Relief Act to Help Farmers, Ranchers Rebuild Vital Infrastructure

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