Michael Bennet

@bennet.senate.gov

U.S. Senator for Colorado

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the Tribal nations who are the first stewards of Colorado's lands and waters and who have faced violence and broken promises throughout our nation's history.

The Trump administration has proven, once again, that they are willing to risk the health and safety of Americans for political games. Colorado is a proud leader in state methane pollution limits, and I will continue to defend these protections nationwide. www.cpr.org/2026/10/07/t...

Trump administration to loosen oil and gas methane standards, weeks after Colorado adopts stricter rules

The announcement came after Colorado became the first state in the country to fully adopt the EPA’s 2024 standards

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We are facing the worst measles outbreak in decades, yet the Trump administration has actively undermined childhood vaccines, delayed routine shots, and underreported measles deaths. That’s why I’m demanding immediate answers from the CDC Director to defend settled science.

Bennet, Schrier Lead Colleagues to Demand Answers on Childhood Vaccines EO, Measles Deaths, & Delayed Vaccine Access - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-Wash.) led 29 colleagues in a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control a...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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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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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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.

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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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.

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.

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.