Michael Bennet
U.S. Senator for Colorado
Donald Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, Americans are facing skyrocketing health insurance premiums.
Health care should be a right, not a luxury. It's time for health care for all.
From gas to groceries, Coloradans are paying the price for President Trump’s war of choice every single day.

Bennet Urges Action as Colorado Health Insurance Premiums Rise for 2027
Denver – As Coloradans prepare to choose their health coverage for 2027 starting November 1, Senator Michael Bennet reiterated his calls on Congress to take immediate action and pass legislation to lower health care costs. Coloradans are, once again, facing another year of sharp increases for health insurance...
With just 5 days until Election Day, it’s too late to return your ballot by mail. Get it off the kitchen counter and into a secure drop box to make sure your voice is heard.

Bennet, Wyden, Colleagues Unveil Proposal to Ensure Wage Security Amid AI Advancements
New Draft Legislation Improves and Expands Unemployment Insurance and Provides Additional Wage Security for Workers Displaced by AI Disruption Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),...
This decision is not only an assault on Coloradans’ health and safety, but will cut jobs and limit natural gas supply at a time when energy prices are already soaring.
I will continue to fight for these vital protections for Colorado communities.
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Trump kills methane rule days after a plume was found near his rally
A technological revolution is colliding with political decisions in the U.S. and Europe to weaken climate regulations on the potent gas.
This weekend, I joined Coloradans at the State Capitol for the Emergency Ukraine Rally to show our solidarity with the Ukrainian people as they continue their fight for freedom.
My thoughts are with the communities in Pagosa Springs, South Fork, and across Southern Colorado impacted by severe flooding. I am actively monitoring the situation and am ready to assist at the federal level.
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Major flooding in southern Colorado forces evacuations, with water reaching up to 7 feet high in some homes
Mandatory evacuations around South Fork along the Rio Grande began Thursday with water levels on the rise and floodwaters in low-lying neighborhoods

Bennet Leads Delegation Members to Slam DOJ Election Monitoring Effort, Demand Answers Regarding Proposed Deployment
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, which oversees federal elections, led members of the Colorado delegation, including Sen. John Hickenlooper and Reps. Neguse, Crow, Pettersen, and DeGette, slamming the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to...
Every Colorado voter has the right to cast their ballot without fear or interference.
I won't stand by while that right is threatened by President Trump’s intimidation tactics.

Bennet Leads Colorado Lawmakers to Demand Trump Administration Maintain an Effective & Functional Recreation.gov Online Booking System
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Jeff Hurd...

Bennet, Hickenlooper, DeGette, Pettersen, Neguse, Crow Demand DOJ Recognition & Accreditation Program Be Restored to Full Capacity
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Representatives Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), and Jason Crow (D-Colo.) to state their strong support for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Recognition and Accreditation (R&A)...
This week, I visited the Food Bank of the Rockies to hear how the Trump administration’s historic SNAP cuts are pushing Colorado families to rely on food pantries.
I won't stop fighting to protect food bank funding and make it easier to access food assistance in Colorado.
Congress overwhelmingly passed our bipartisan Russia sanctions bill to pressure Putin to end his war of aggression against Ukraine.
Trump’s decision to waive those sanctions is irresponsible and contrary to U.S. national security.
Colorado’s gold-standard election system works best when we all participate.
Vote by November 3rd to make your voice heard.

Bennet Visits U.S. Pacific Command, Japan, and Taiwan to Deepen Cooperation, Underscore Support for Strengthened Indo-Pacific Deterrence
From left: American Institute in Taiwan Acting Director Judy Kuo, Senator Michael Bennet, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, and Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council Joseph Wu Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), recently...