Michael Bennet

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.

Republicans in Congress stripped health care from millions, blowing a $3.4 trillion hole in our deficit to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. The American Dream is now further out of reach for working American families.

Congratulations to @aurorak12 and @WPSNewsNow for winning 2024 Turnip the Beet Awards for outstanding summer meal programs. Food insecurity spikes during summer breaks, but summer meal programs provide a lifeline for Colorado's families and ensure no student goes hungry.

This is great news for the Arkansas Valley Conduit and a major step towards completing this project to deliver clean drinking water to over 50,000 Coloradans. I've fought for the AVC for decades, and will keep fighting to pass this bill into law.

I am sorry to hear of Joe Vigil's passing. A legendary coach who turned Adams State into a destination for top track and field talent, his work revolutionized the sport and inspired generations of athletes to reach their full potential. My thoughts are with his loved ones and…

President Trump dismantling the Department of Education shows he has no idea what's going on in public schools in Colorado or across the country. We must reimagine our public schools to prepare students for the future, not rob them of the resources they depend on.

13 years ago today, we lost 12 innocent lives in an Aurora movie theater to unspeakable gun violence. Too many families in Colorado have faced the tragedy of these senseless attacks. We must commit to building a future free from gun violence.

Our parks, big and small, strengthen our economy, keep us healthy, and make Colorado the most beautiful state in the country. This weekend, find a park or trail you've never visited before and keep our state thriving. cpr.org/2025/07/14/stu…

After demanding answers on @EDSecMcMahon's funding freeze for after-school programs in Colorado, the administration has rightly reversed course and released already approved funds. After-school programs are a lifeline for working families and I will continue to fight for the…

Democrats increased and expanded the Child Tax Credit in 2021 so that every family could get it — cutting child poverty in half and hunger by a quarter. Families received it every month, so they could afford groceries, gas, and school supplies. The Republican Budget Bill’s Child…

15 years ago, I introduced my Lobbying Ban after I saw the "pay-to-play" politics in Washington up close. It was clear then that we weren't doing enough to stop it. It's even clearer today. I am glad @RepJoeNeguse and @RepAOC are now championing this fight in the House.

I'm glad the House has passed the Bolts Ditch Act this week, legislation developed through years of collaboration to allow Eagle River communities to access a reliable water source through Bolts Lake. The Senate passed this bill last Congress, and we can do it again. I will…

Today, I led my Colorado colleagues in congratulating our 76th Postmaster General, David Steiner, on his appointment and urged him to prioritize improving service across our state. For years, our rural and mountain communities have faced postal delays. I look forward to working…

Today, we remember John Lewis' indomitable spirit and his fight for every American's dignity, self-determination, and self-evident right to vote. In difficult times like these, his legacy reminds us not to give up faith in our democracy or the power of our voice as we continue…

Early this morning, I voted NO on Republicans' dangerous cuts to foreign assistance and public broadcasting. Rural and tribal communities across Colorado will now face the loss of a critical lifeline: access to free news reporting and life-saving weather alerts.

It was great to meet with our summer interns today and thank them for their dedication to serving Coloradans. My office would not be the same without their hard work.

Americans agree: Presidents and Vice Presidents shouldn't profit from personal crypto schemes while in office. This week alone, President Trump is set to make over $90M from issuing memecoins. That is why I introduced an amendment to prevent this type of rank corruption. It is…