Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote to advance a bill that would establish a mandatory national labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and ten other Senators are urging House and Senate members negotiating the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill to include a provision that can help Denver International Airport enhance its security of soft targets and complete its plan to restructure its security checkpoints.

On Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act Reforms, Senators Call on Administration to Hold Colleges and Universities Accountable for Underreporting Sexual Violence on Campus

Senators: “Educational equity for women and all students requires fair, responsive, fully developed campus sexual assault policies, knowledgeable administrators, with the shared goal of ending sexual violence on campuses”

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with 30 Senators, sent a letter to the Departments of Education and Justice urging the agencies to ensure colleges and universities receiving federal funds adhere to new measures intended to help prevent sexual violence on campus and increase accountability for students' safety.

New Public-Private Partnership to Address Wildfire Threat, Protect Water Supply in Upper South Platte Watershed

U.S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service Partnering with American Forest Foundation

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced a public-private partnership with the American Forest Foundation (AFF) to invest $5 million to address wildfire risks across the country, including the Upper South Platte Watershed in Colorado.