Michael Bennet

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango

Senator addresses Trump policies and his decision to run for governor

August 6, 2025

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk

Neither Colorado senator voted for the legislation

July 1, 2025

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

Gov. Bill Ritter shares details of why he selected a school superintendent for the job

May 1, 2025

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

April 11, 2025

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

March 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Hurd backs budget resolution, which could lead to cuts in Medicaid funding

resolution competes with Senate version, signaling Republican disunity

February 28, 2025

Colorado senators talk national election, highlight priorities for the rest of the session

Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet had key policy goals get caught up in political whirlwind of campaign issues

August 18, 2024

Sen. Michael Bennet and fellow senators urge Biden to finalize oil and gas reforms

Updated policies seek to better support communities, protect environment

April 4, 2024

As time runs out for additional Ukraine aid, Sen. Michael Bennet is pushing the Senate and the president to do more

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., is met by reporters as he emerges from a closed-door meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus…

December 10, 2023

Sen. Michael Bennet, others introduce bipartisan legislation that would create a children’s immigration court

proposed legislation would include specially trained judges and procedures to handle immigration cases of unaccompanied children

November 3, 2023

Colorado Senators push for permanent pay increase for federal firefighters

Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper joined 11 other senators in urging action on pay increases for wildland federal firefighters as temporary…

September 28, 2023

$44 million announced for Southern Ute Tribe high-speed internet

Funding will connect 1,800 Native American households to broadband

December 2, 2022

Colorado members of Congress want to get a lot done in a little time. Here are their priorities

Members hope some of their initiatives cross finish line before end-of-the-year deadline

November 25, 2022

Sen. Michael Bennet stumps in Durango, calls on young voters

‘There is no alternative,’ senator says in making an appeal to Democratic electors

October 10, 2022

In letter to Biden, Colorado Democrats request executive action related to CORE Act

is a tacit acknowledgment the bill has no current path through Congress

August 26, 2022

Bureau of Reclamation to receive $4 billion to combat drought in Colorado River Basin

Funding will incentivize water-reduction efforts

August 10, 2022

Colorado senators express hope for action with climate bill

‘This is a negotiation to try and save our planet’ says Sen. Hickenlooper

August 6, 2022

After U.S. Supreme Court decision, some Colorado leaders see urgency in addressing climate change

Federal, state action needed to implement policies

July 9, 2022

Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action

Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws

June 24, 2022

Decision to relocate Space Command out of Colorado was justified, inspector general concludes

Congressional delegation requested a review, saying plan to move headquarters was politically motivated

May 11, 2022

McPhee managers seek changes to Dolores River conservation bill

district wants more representation and no restrictions on upstream development

November 15, 2021

Bennet and Romney raft Colorado River amid historic drought

Ranches in Southwest Colorado suffering from water shortages

September 22, 2021