Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increase Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) irrigation rental rates for farmers and ranchers in the Republican River system.

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) release of the results of an Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) review of the Denver Hospital Replacement project:

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee this week passed three bills sponsored by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to help address the country's mental health crisis and to help ensure Americans suffering from mental illness and substance abuse disorders receive the care they need.

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has cosponsored a bipartisan bill to strengthen and improve the response to and reporting of sexual assaults that occur on campuses to better protect and empower students, while also protecting the rights of accused students.

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on a bill that would establish a national voluntary labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the President's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Susan Collins (R-ME) to introduce a bipartisan bill to improve mental health services on college campuses.

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the confirmation of John King to serve as Secretary of Education:

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee today advanced two bipartisan bills introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to help clarify the FDA's authority to regulate health software and mobile apps, boost medical innovation, and protect patient safety.

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined 224 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the Administration's executive actions in the United States v. Texas case - the legal case that currently blocks implementation of the President's Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs.