Press Releases

Bennet Pushes Through Bill to Clear Up Manitou Incline Legal Status

Measure Sent to President's Desk to Be Signed into Law

Dec 31, 2012
The U.S. Senate late last night approved a bill Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet pushed through to clarify the legal status of the popular Manitou Incline hiking trail. Representative Doug Lamborn led the effort in the House, where the bill passed in July. The bill now heads to President Barack Obama's desk for a signature ...
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Senate Passes Bill that Boosts Wildfire Watershed Recovery Funds

If Passed by House, Critical Resources Will Help Address Damage from Summer Wildfires

Dec 28, 2012
Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation today hailed the passage of a bill in the Senate to help Americans continue recovery efforts from natural disasters. The bill, which is based on a request for supplemental appropriations from President Obama, includes a boost in resources the delegation secured to support Colorado&rs...;
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Congress Gives Final Approval to Bennet-Backed Expansion of Troops to Teachers

Provision Included in Final NDAA Bill, Sent to President for Signature

Dec 21, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today hailed the final passage of the National Defense Authorization bill, which includes a provision to expand the successful Troops to Teachers program. The expanded program will help our veterans extend their service to America in classrooms across the country. The bill now heads to the presi...
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Congress Gives Final Approval to Bennet's Satellite Export Reforms

Measure Sent to President's Desk as Part of Defense Authorization Bill

Dec 21, 2012
Congress today gave final approval to the Defense Authorization Bill, which includes a provision based upon a bill introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to reduce export restrictions on certain satellites and components not deemed highly sensitive. The bill now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law....
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Bennet Applauds USPTO's Selection of Temporary Satellite Office in Lakewood

Colorado Continues to Move Forward as a Leader for Innovators, Entrepreneurial Companies

Dec 21, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) progress toward opening its satellite office in downtown Denver. USPTO Director David Kappos announced this week that the agency will begin its operations out of temporary space in Lakewood until renovations at the Byron G. Rog...
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Bennet Provisions to Reform Satellite Exports Included in Final Defense Authorization Bill

Measure Provides Administration with Ability to Tailor Satellite Export Controls, Prohibits Sales to Certain Countries

Dec 19, 2012
The Senate and House Armed Services Committees unveiled the final version of the Defense Authorization bill, called a conference report, which includes provisions based upon a bill introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to give the Administration the ability to tailor export restrictions on certain satellites and compon...
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Bennet Statement on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye

Dec 17, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. “I am saddened to learn that we lost a great leader in the United States Senate today. Senator Inouye was a war hero, who served the state of Hawaii and this country with great dignity and honor. We will ...
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Bennet Statement on Connecticut School Shooting

Dec 14, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after the shooting today at a Connecticut elementary school. “The terrible news out of Connecticut is staggering. Like all Colorado families, my family is grieving and our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all of the students and employees ...
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