Michael F. Bennet
U.S. Senator · Colorado · Democrat
Statements and posts
524 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 524 statements
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Led Colorado lawmakers demanding Trump administration maintain functional Recreation.gov online booking system.
“Any major change to the Recreation.gov system should be carefully evaluated to ensure it benefits taxpayers, improves service quality, maintains operational continuity, and avoids reducing the capabilities upon which land managers and visitors currently rely.”
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Demanded DOJ restore full staffing to immigration legal assistance accreditation program.
“The R&A Program delivers a low cost, high impact framework that supports the efficient administration of justice while protecting vulnerable communities. We urge you to take immediate action to restore its full operational capacity”
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Visited Japan and Taiwan to discuss strengthening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation and deterrence.
“This trip reinforced my belief in the necessity of further cooperation with key allies and partners like Japan and Taiwan to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is essential to U.S. national security and prosperity”
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Introduced Safer Spaces for All Act to help protect nonprofit and religious institutions from hate-based attacks.
“In light of the recent surge in anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, and other violent hate-based incidents in the United States, the importance of programs that provide religious communities with increased security cannot be overstated”
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Bennet Statement on Proposal to Weaken Key EPA Methane Rules for Oil and Gas
Criticized Trump administration proposal to weaken EPA methane emissions rules.
“The Trump administration has proven, once again, that they are willing to risk the health and safety of Americans for political games.”
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Led letter demanding CDC answers on vaccine executive order and measles outbreak response.
“The health of American children and families depends on a CDC Director who is willing to follow the science, even when it may be politically inconvenient. We look forward to your response and to seeing whether the CDC under your leadership honors the commitments you made at your confirmation hearing”
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Senator Bennet introduced bill to prevent oil companies from abandoning wells on public lands.
“For too long, taxpayers have footed the bill to clean up abandoned wells after companies walk away from their responsibilities”
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ICYMI: Bennet Calls Out Trump for Making Life Harder for American Families While Enriching Himself
Criticized Trump for raising costs for American families while enriching himself and focusing on personal interests.
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Senate Passage of Their Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
Celebrated Senate passage of Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act transferring water infrastructure to City of Ouray.
“The Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act is a common-sense piece of legislation that will protect Ouray’s water supply and a beloved recreation asset for future generations”
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Introduced resolution recognizing September as National Voting Rights Month ahead of midterm elections.
“This month, we celebrate the fundamental right to vote, and the importance of free, fair, and secure elections”
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Introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement construction in West Bank E1 area.
“Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for construction in E1 are aimed to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, and would gravely threaten prospects for a settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”
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Madam President, first, I would like to say that my colleague from Utah was out here a minute ago. We often disagree on many things, but every now and then, we agree on something. I just want to say how grateful I am that the Senate, today, passed by unanimous consent a bill that we have been…
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Bennet, Cortez Masto, Scott Celebrate Passage of Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Passed resolution celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Hispanic community contributions.
“The deep roots of the Hispanic community in Colorado are part of what makes Colorado great”
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Demanded Trump administration extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months.
“Current conditions in Ukraine clearly merit the continuation of TPS status. The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure that has left many with limited or no access to heat, electricity or medical services.”
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Bennet, Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
Demanded Pentagon cost accounting for Iran war from Defense Secretary Hegseth.
“Congress must have access to this information to carry out our oversight responsibilities. It is the bare minimum that any American would expect in balancing their own household budget.”
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Introduced legislation to revoke Trump's tariffs on Canada and curtail trade war authority.
“As costs continue to rise, the Trump administration has doubled down on making everyday goods more expensive while insisting that the economy has never been better.”
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ICYMI: Bennet Calls for New Federal Agency to Prevent Catastrophic AI Risk
Announced proposal to create independent federal agency to regulate frontier AI models.
“The Federal Digital Commission would keep pace with innovation, act before serious harm occurs, and have the authority to hold companies accountable when they break the rules”
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Bennet, Young Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
Reintroduced bill to create emergency rental assistance program to combat national eviction crisis.
“Today, an illness, a car accident, or a family emergency can lead to a family being evicted from their home and falling into a cycle of poverty”
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Called on President Trump to rescind childhood vaccine executive order and fire HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
“Right now our nation is living through the most severe measles outbreak in over 35 years. Measles is not a mild childhood inconvenience; it is one of the most contagious viruses on earth, capable of causing high fevers, brain swelling, long-term disability, and death.”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to provide tax relief for AmeriCorps volunteers on education awards.
“In Colorado and across the country, AmeriCorps volunteers contribute to our communities and help improve the lives of our kids and neighbors through countless hours of service”
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Madam President, over the past few weeks, familiar scenes have been playing out in Colorado and all across the country. Families are buying new books and backpacks, picking up school supplies, and taking their children to the pediatrician for their annual checkup. For decades, back-to-school season…
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Sent letter demanding Trump administration declassify documents on U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
“Transparency and open debate are cornerstones of our democracy. Congress and the American public must have a meaningful opportunity to review and debate the key components of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it potentially enters into force.”
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Proposed new federal agency to regulate frontier AI models and social media platforms.
“The challenge posed by a new technology and a new industry able to profoundly transform our economy and society is one we have faced before”
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting
Filed Supreme Court brief opposing Trump restrictions on mail-in voting.
“Since the beginning of his administration, President Trump and congressional Republicans have done everything they can to make our voting system less safe and secure”
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to fund education research and innovation center.
“As a former school superintendent, I know our teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed”
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