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Michael Bennet

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U.S. Senator for Colorado

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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 4h
This week, I introduced legislation to ensure oil and gas companies can’t abandon wells and leave Colorado taxpayers footing the cleanup bill.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 03/10/2026
President Trump has weaponized the federal government against Colorado. No American should have to fear political retaliation from their own President.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
From working families struggling to put food on the table to farmers and ranchers facing historic diesel and fertilizer costs, Coloradans are paying the price for President Trump’s Iran war and reckless global tariffs.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided historic investments in Colorado roads, bridges, transit, and airports. With billions in funding set to expire today, Congress must pass a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization that protects these investments and keeps critical projects moving.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
I’m urging my colleagues in the House to get this legislation across the finish line.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
This week, the Senate passed my Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, bringing the City of Ouray one step closer to restoring this critical water supply and protecting a beloved recreational resource for future generations.
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Senate Passage of Their Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, and John Hickenlooper, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natura...
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
I'm calling for an independent federal agency to regulate AI and hold Big Tech accountable. Here's what it would do ⬇️
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 27/09/2026
As alarms sound about the risks of AI, we need an independent federal agency that can put safeguards on Big Tech while ensuring America remains competitive in AI.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 26/09/2026
This system is known to flag eligible voters as potential noncitizens, creating new barriers for Americans who have every right to cast a ballot. We should be protecting the right to vote, not putting it at risk to solve a manufactured crisis.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 26/09/2026
President Trump has already tried to get his hands on Colorado voters’ information. Now he’s using lies to make it harder for Americans to exercise their right to vote.
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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
As a former school superintendent, I saw firsthand how housing instability affects children and their families. That's why I’m championing the Eviction Crisis Act to create an emergency rental assistance program and help families stay securely housed.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
An illness, car accident, or family emergency can push a family out of their home and into a cycle of poverty.
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Bennet, Young Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis  - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, reintroduced the updated Eviction Crisis Act of 2026. This legislation would add...
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
We need a cop on the beat to protect the safety of the American people from the risks of AI. That’s why I’m introducing an independent agency to oversee AI innovation and ensure Big Tech companies play by the rules.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
I'm proposing an independent federal agency to regulate AI and big tech. We need to act before serious harm occurs and hold these companies accountable when they break the rules.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
We eliminated measles in this country more than 30 years ago. We shouldn’t be fighting it again because this administration refuses to take science seriously. Colorado’s kids and families deserve better.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
AI companies need to face real consequences, including the power to pause unsafe technology and impose serious penalties of up to 15% of global revenue. It’s time for an independent agency with the authority to regulate Big Tech and AI, protect the American people, and keep pace with innovation.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
Thank you to CiviCO for a great conversation about strengthening civic engagement and trust in our democracy. We're counting on Colorado's future leaders to join us in building an economy that works for everyone.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
Devastating to see firsthand the impact of this year’s historic drought and record-low snowpack on Blue Mesa Reservoir’s water levels. I was glad to hear from Western Slope water leaders about how they are working together to respond and how I can support them moving forward.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
CMU is proof that education built for today’s economy opens pathways to good-paying jobs across Colorado. Great to learn more about the CMU Tech apprenticeship program and how it’s preparing students with the skills they need to build careers and earn a living wage.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
Tonight begins Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. To Coloradans observing tonight and tomorrow, I wish you a meaningful fast and a peaceful time of prayer and reflection.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 20/09/2026

This weekend, I spoke with local leaders and federal partners about how we can work together to protect this vital natural resource and the watershed that downstream communities depend on.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
Lake San Cristobal is the namesake and crown jewel of Lake City, a community that has shown great resiliency in the face of the devastating Elk Fire.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
I visited Mexico City last week, where I met senior U.S. embassy and Mexican officials to advance intelligence, security, and trade cooperation. The trip reaffirmed my commitment to this relationship, which is crucial to ensuring security and prosperity on both sides of the border.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
The American people deserve real guardrails on crypto. The Clarity Act is weak legislation that will only enable the President to continue lining his pockets while in office.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
As a former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I hope the President signs this bill immediately so those who teach our youngest Coloradans can get the support they deserve.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
Great to see the House pass our SEED Act, delivering relief for early childhood educators who cover classroom costs out of their own pockets.
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Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Bill Now Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed Into Law Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine),...
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
As the Senate takes up WRDA, this critical piece of legislation must be included.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
I'm glad to see that the House passed my Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act in WRDA, fulfilling the federal government's 60+ year promise to finish the AVC and deliver clean water to over 50,000 people in 39 communities across SE Colorado.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
Read my full statement on the Farm Bill failing to advance in Committee ⬇️
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
I am disappointed that we are back in the same position voting on the same Farm Bill this Committee considered in August. My hope was to return to a bipartisan process, rather than continue down this partisan path. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
We must stop the gravel quarry expansion threatening the Glenwood hot springs, an iconic Colorado landmark and Ute cultural site.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
I've long called for real guardrails on cryptocurrency to restore Americans' trust in our political institutions and ensure no federal official can profit from their position of power. I cannot support legislation that falls short of that goal.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
I voted NO to advance the Clarity Act because it fails to rein in the President's rampant corruption, letting him and his family continue amassing billions from unethical crypto ventures.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the deep roots and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Colorado. At a time of fear and division, we stand with Hispanic and Latino families and honor the culture, history, and resilience of generations of Coloradans.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the deep roots and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Colorado. At a time of fear and division, we stand with Hispanic and Latino families and honor the culture, history, and resilience of generations of Coloradans.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
President Trump is gutting power plant climate rules, trading our children's future for corporate profits. This reckless attack on science and public health endangers our communities and ignores the reality of climate change. www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/c...
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Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants | CNN
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the end of climate pollution regulations on power plants, the latest step in a sweeping effort to dismantle climate protections
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
When the President lies about measles vaccine safety and sends Dr. Oz to clean up the mess on TV, that's an operational failure. Today I held HHS Dep Sec nominee Chris Klomp accountable. Colorado families deserve better than this administration's chaos.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 14/09/2026
@pettersen.house.gov and I are fighting to protect our environment from contamination, clean up existing sites, and keep nearby communities safe and healthy.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 14/09/2026
The Lincoln Park Superfund site near Cañon City has waited more than 40 years for the cleanup of the former Cotter uranium mill site. This community deserves transparency and progress.
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Coloradans were exposed to radiation for decades. Now Congress might make them eligible for compensation.
“There’s finally some acknowledgement that people have been impacted by living by Rocky Flats,” said Tiffany Hansen, director of the nonprofit Rocky Flats Downwinders.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 12/09/2026
Fire season isn’t over. We need to make sure we have the people, resources, and support to keep our communities and wildland firefighters safe. www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/09/10/b...
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Wyden, Padilla, Schiff Sound the Alarm on Lack of Firefighting Resources During the 2026 Wildfire Season - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, led Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Alex ...
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 12/09/2026
Shana Tova, Colorado! Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy new year of peace, good health, and time with loved ones.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 11/09/2026
At Colorado Remembers 9/11, we came together to honor their sacrifice and carry forward the courage, resilience, and sense of common purpose Americans showed in the face of tragedy.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the service members who answered the call to defend our nation.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
The fear and trauma that Evergreen High School students, families, and educators experienced that day have not disappeared. We owe it to them – and all of Colorado – to act and to build a future where no child has to experience this kind of violence at school.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
One year ago today, the Evergreen community experienced an unthinkable act of gun violence.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 08/09/2026
President Trump is working to undermine trust in our elections and make voting harder. But Coloradans will continue to rely on what we’ve built: a secure, accessible vote-by-mail system that voters trust. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, Colorado! Today, we celebrate Colorado’s workers and the labor unions who make our state stronger. We must keep fighting for good-paying jobs, fair wages, and an economy that works for everyone.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 05/09/2026
I’m glad Colorado communities devastated by this summer’s wildfires will get some of the federal support needed to rebuild. Now President Trump must approve the remaining assistance Colorado families and communities need to recover. www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/09/04/b...
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Bennet Statement Welcoming Federal Disaster Aid for Colorado’s Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following the announcement of federal disaster a...
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 03/09/2026
Today, we remember Gloria Steinem and celebrate her incredible contributions to women's rights and gender equality. Gloria was a true trailblazer, and we must carry her legacy forward.
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Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92
At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.
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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 03/09/2026
Vague rulemakings like this do nothing to make our education system better or more effective -- but they will make it harder for America to serve the next generation.
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Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
It’s a significant escalation in Trump’s campaign to eradicate programs that help minority students.
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