Michael Bennet
@SenatorBennet
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U.S. Senator for Colorado
Colorado
Joined December 2010
In the richest country in the world, child poverty is a moral obscenity. The expanded #ChildTaxCredit would change the lives of millions of American children for the better. Today, Democrats demonstrated that we are fighting for families in every corner of our country.
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Colorado: OPEN ENROLLMENT for 2026 marketplace health insurance plans ends Monday, December 15, for coverage starting on January 1, 2026. As rates are set to rise next year, now is the time to check your rate, compare your options, and secure your plan. ⬇️
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Coloradans are weeks away from skyrocketing health care premiums, but President Trump and Republicans refuse to extend ACA premium tax credits or do anything to prevent this crisis. But this fight isn’t over. I will keep working to expand accessible and affordable care to every
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I’m glad to see the Senate pass the PORCUPINE Act following the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act being signed into law. These bills I co-sponsored will bolster peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by streamlining U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and strengthening the State
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President Trump promised his tariffs would bring down costs, but they have only driven them higher. Now, families struggling to get by are paying the price with skyrocketing costs on everyday needs. They cannot afford another broken promise from Trump. His incoherent trade
sentinelcolorado.com
"Trump's tariffs amount to 'the largest tax increase on American consumers in a generation, lowering standards of living for all Americans.'"
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For over 15 years, I’ve pushed to ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists and profiting from their influence after they leave. Republicans unanimously blocked my amendment to do so, siding with the special interests that corrupt our politics. The American people expect
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"The NDAA contains important measures I fought hard to secure [...] but I cannot, in good conscience, rubber-stamp President Trump and Secretary Hegseth’s lawless Department of Defense. Our country deserves better, and our Constitution demands it.” Read my full statement on
bennet.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after voting to not advance the National Defense Authorization...
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My statement on the Senate's vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits:
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As Colorado’s ranchers struggle to get by, President Trump must not make matters worse by creating more uncertainty. Yet his incoherent trade policies continue to betray our ranchers, making it harder for them to recover from years of hardship. https://t.co/yjF7NTKhvD
coloradosun.com
Ranchers and industry advocates said the Trump administration's decision to buy more Argentinian beef was particularly damaging because the announcement came during the one time of year when local...
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I'm glad to join my colleagues in sounding the alarm on President Trump's reckless decision to allow the export of advanced AI chips to China.
“The H200s are vastly and dangerously more capable than anything China can make and gifting them to Beijing would squander America’s primary advantage in the AI race.” -@SenatorShaheen, @ChrisCoons and National Security Democrats Full statement ⬇️ https://t.co/nOTF4hHyyJ
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“Our family can’t afford health care now.” “This is a devastating increase.” “I’m scared.” Coloradans continue to reach out to me, terrified they won’t be able to afford their health insurance next year. This is a matter of life and death for many, and allowing the ACA
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Colorado farmers have endured years of challenges, and many are barely holding on. President Trump’s trade war has only made a difficult situation much worse. Yesterday's announcement is a short-term band aid, and it will not reach every farmer or address the mounting issues and
wsj.com
The financial aid comes as the agriculture sector grapples with the fallout from the president’s tariffs.
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Too many families struggle to find affordable homes in their community, while seniors worry about a massive tax bill if they try to sell their homes. That’s why I’m pushing to update tax rules to make more homes available so more Coloradans can find a place to call their own.
bennet.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and bipartisan Senate colleagues to introduce the More Homes on the Market Act. This bill will make...
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I am alarmed by President Trump’s most recent concession to China: refusing to impose sanctions on a Chinese spy agency responsible for a massive hack of U.S. telecom networks. Trump's repeated giveaways may maintain a truce in the needless trade war he started – but this will
ft.com
Decision sparks concern among China hawks that Donald Trump is sacrificing national security to maintain trade truce
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The Trump Administration’s mass firing of immigration judges has backlogged cases and left the already overwhelmed system further behind. I’m pushing to get qualified immigration judges back on the bench to ensure everyone has access to full due process rights.
npr.org
The legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges and scrapped requirements for them to have immigration law experience.
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Our health care system fails to provide working people with the care they need, and millions in Colorado and across the country need an affordable option – now more than ever. That’s why I’ve reintroduced my Medicare-X plan to provide a public option to help make health care
bennet.senate.gov
A Public Health Insurance Plan Would Provide An Affordable Option for Families Across Colorado, Virginia, and the Country Washington, D.C. –– U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine...
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This decision by Secretary Kennedy’s hand-selected panel of vaccine conspiracy theorists disregards decades of trusted science and proven reductions in Hep-B infections for kids. Kennedy’s continued politicization of vaccines will undoubtedly put the health of countless children
cbsnews.com
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Colorado’s National Guard bravely serves on the frontlines, from protecting our state from natural disasters to helping European allies deter Russia. I was glad to meet Major General Robert Davis, the new Adjutant General of the Colorado National Guard, and look forward to
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“The Pentagon’s Office of Inspector General has now confirmed what I said months ago: Secretary Hegseth created unacceptable risks to U.S. troops and our military objectives by sharing sensitive operational battleplans in a Signal group chat.” Read my full statement after
bennet.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after reviewing the Department of Defense Inspector...
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My statement on blocking 88 Trump nominees on the Senate floor:
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