U.S. Senator for Colorado
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“Today’s decision to move U.S Space Command’s headquarters out of Colorado and to Alabama will directly harm our state and the nation. We are united in fighting to reverse this decision.” Read the Colorado congressional delegation's full statement on Space Command's relocation here.
Happy Labor Day, Colorado! Today is a reminder of all that labor unions have accomplished for American workers, from the 8-hour workday to an established minimum wage. We must keep fighting for workers rights, today and every day.
Republicans' reckless funding cuts to public broadcasting are threatening the emergency alert systems that Colorado’s rural and tribal communities depend on. Without it, families across our state will lose access to life-saving information when they need it the most.
Since 2008, the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fort Collins has canned fresh water for disaster-struck communities across the country – reaching over 100 million cans of water this year. Thank you for the warm welcome and chance to discuss how we can best support Colorado’s breweries & their workforces.
While not every tool we asked for was included, this is an important step, and I’ll keep urging USDA to do more. (2/2)
Earlier this week, I urged USDA to support Colorado’s livestock producers affected by this summer’s fires. I am grateful to see yesterday’s announcement offering assistance to agricultural producers in Colorado. (1/2)
Six years ago, U.S. Space Command, the 11th combatant command, was established to advance U.S. interests in space. Colorado proudly hosts Space Command, to which our military community and civilians contribute every day. Our national security is stronger as a result.
I’m devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. My thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected by this senseless act. Parents and their children shouldn’t have to live in fear of being killed in school or church.
Families in Colorado and across the country rely on the HUD Denver Regional Office for critical housing support. That’s why I led my colleagues to demand answers from the Trump Administration on the lease termination of this office and how it will impact the agency’s vital housing programs.
As wildfires destroy pastures and harm livestock across Colorado, we must use every tool at hand to support our livestock producers. That's why I called on the USDA to act quickly and help our producers recover from this summer’s devastating fires.
Today, we celebrate 105 years since the 19th Amendment was adopted, protecting women's right to vote in the U.S. This Women's Equality Day is a reminder of the countless women whose bravery & persistence made this milestone possible. We must keep fighting to achieve true equality for all.
For 109 years, the National Park Service has protected our most treasured public lands for future generations to inherit and enjoy. Their work preserving Colorado’s national parks, from Mesa Verde to Rocky Mountain, is vital to who we are in Colorado. Happy Birthday to our National Park Service.
NEW LOCATION: The Colorado Passport Agency will close at its current location this Tuesday, Aug. 26th, & reopen at its new location on Sept. 2nd: 7245 S. Havanna St., Suite B-600, Centennial, CO 80112 Passport services, including emergency appointments, will be unavailable during the relocation.
It was inspiring to hear from Cañon City High School students about how their career pathways program is helping them plan for the future and earn a living wage after graduation. Thank you to Fremont County’s leaders for your hard work supporting this program and our students.
It was great to join @crow.house.gov at last night’s Aurora Town Hall and hear directly from Coloradans on issues from protecting our public lands to regulating AI and preserving our democracy. Together, we can make Colorado a leader for the country in addressing these challenges.
Colorado, my in-person town hall in Aurora with Rep. Jason Crow begins at 7:00 PM MT tonight. If you aren't able to join us in person, tune in to the livestream below ⬇️
This innovative project once again puts Colorado’s rural communities at the forefront of the clean energy transition, and will help drive economic growth while providing reliable and affordable heating and cooling for local businesses. (2/2)
It was great to visit Hayden this week to celebrate their planned geothermal project. (1/2)
From taking constituent calls to helping with legislative priorities, I can safely say my offices would not function without our interns. I was glad to meet with our incredible Denver summer interns this week and thank them for their hard work on behalf of Colorado.
The Trump administration's decision to rescind guidance requiring schools to accommodate English learners is a blatant attempt to make education less accessible. This administration's continued attacks on English learners fly in the face of our country's values.
Thank you to all who showed up last night to make their voices heard. Visiting with Coloradans has always been my favorite part of my job. I look forward to taking these conversations with me as I continue to fight for our state. (2/2)
Last night in Steamboat Springs with Rep. Joe Neguse, I held my 13th town hall in 2025. Since March, I have met with over 5,200 constituents in-person. (1/2)
It was great to speak at the annual Colorado Water Congress Summer Conference alongside my Colorado Congressional colleagues. As climate change continues to intensify the Western water crisis, I will keep fighting to protect the water Coloradans rely on for the generations to come.
Colorado, join me for an in-person town hall in Aurora with @crow.house.gov this Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM MT. The best part of my job is hearing from Coloradans about how to make our state stronger. If you can't join us in person, the event will be livestreamed.
REMINDER: My town hall in Steamboat Springs with Rep. Joe Neguse starts at 3:00 PM MT today. I look forward to speaking with Coloradans about the issues they care about most. If you didn't register to attend in-person, you can tune in via the livestream on my Facebook page. ⬇️
Clear-eyed, tough-nosed diplomacy is ultimately the only way to end this war. Read my full statement ahead of today’s meeting between President Trump, President Zelensky, and other European leaders below:
As wildfire seasons become longer and more devastating, we must invest in wildfire mitigation. It will save lives, property, and money for Coloradans across the state.
This August marks five years since the start of the Cameron Peak Fire - Colorado's largest wildfire to date - in Larimer County. After 112 days and tens of thousands of acres of land effected, firefighters contained the flames.
3 years ago, the Inflation Reduction Act made the largest climate & clean energy investment in our country's history. I will continue to fight back as Republicans attempt to abandon the historic progress we’ve made to lower energy costs, make communities healthier, and create a clean energy future.
Next Tuesday, August 19th, at 3 PM, I'm hosting an in-person town hall in Steamboat Springs! I'm looking forward to hearing directly from Coloradans about the issues that matter the most to them. Sign up below to attend ⬇️
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act is essential to protecting wetlands and wildlife. I’m glad Colorado will benefit from $9 million in funding to restore habitat along the South Platte and on public and private lands from the Front Range to the prairie.
Social Security is the commitment we make to every American after a lifetime of work. For 90 years, it has helped millions of Americans retire with dignity. As Republican cuts threaten this vital program, we must keep fighting to protect it.
Decades of tax cuts for the wealthy and trickle-down economics have abandoned working families and left their children to pay back trillions of dollars in debt. The Republican Budget Bill is no different and trades investments in the next generation for deeper wealth inequality today.
The recent acts of gun violence across the country remind us that we must recommit ourselves to building a future free from these tragedies. Americans should be able to go to work, shop for groceries, and send their kids to school without fear of senseless gun violence.
3 years ago, the PACT Act became law – the largest expansion of health care benefits for veterans in decades. We must honor our veterans’ sacrifices and continue fighting to ensure they can access the high-quality health care they deserve.
President Trump's outrageous misuse of export controls risks allowing China to secure advanced semiconductors, including for military applications – posing risks to U.S. national security. Trump must not sell out the American people for this unaccountable profit-sharing scheme.
President Trump deployed the D.C. National Guard to address what he calls a surge in violent crime. The reality is this is a baseless power grab to take federal control of a city in order to distract from his unpopular and disastrous polices.
The Republican Budget Bill could slash critical food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of Colorado families. As Republicans cut vital safety net programs for those who need them most, I will use every tool at my disposal to ensure Colorado families can put food on the table.
As students head back to their classrooms this month, I will keep pushing to ensure Colorado’s schools have all they need to prepare their students for the future. Thank you to the teachers & school administrators for your hard work gearing up for a successful school year.
Three years ago, we passed the CHIPS and Science Act to reinvest in next-generation technology and bring advanced manufacturing back to America. As a result, Colorado has created hundreds of good-paying jobs in vital industries and continues to lead the way in technologies of the future.
I’m glad that after years of working with USDA, John is harvesting a strong crop again this year. (2/2)
In 2023, John Harold contacted my office when corn earworm moths threatened to destroy his sweet corn crop, potentially shutting down his family‘s farm in Olathe — the largest sweet corn producer in Colorado. (1/2)
My statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza:
I am closely monitoring the Lee and Elk wildfires in Rio Blanco County. My thoughts are with the Town of Meeker, the evacuees, and the people who have lost their homes. Thank you to our brave firefighters and first responders working on the ground to protect Northwest Colorado.
At my town hall, it was clear that Coloradans face extraordinary challenges, from housing costs to educational outcomes and health care access. I believe our state can become a leader for the country in solving these issues and chart a better future for the next generation.
President Trump’s decision to impose 100% tariffs on computer chips puts our national and economic security at risk. When we faced a chip shortage during the pandemic, prices rose, and everything from home appliances to farm equipment became scarce. Trump is doing the same thing.
Colorado made sure families shouldn't have to worry about their kids losing health care in their earliest years. That’s why I led a letter urging the Trump Administration to ensure our state continues providing continuous lifesaving health care for kids.
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. As our voting rights continue to come under attack, we must keep fighting to ensure every American can freely exercise their right to vote. Our future depends on it.
Affordable housing and childcare are out of reach for too many rural Colorado families. I was glad to meet with local leaders in Ouray who are stepping up to meet this challenge and working to address the childcare and housing shortages across their community.
Thank you to all who attended yesterday's Durango Town Hall to use your voices and discuss the challenges facing our state, from health care access for our children to the future of our democracy. I will keep fighting for Colorado and look forward to our next conversation.
Starting SOON: Watch my Durango Town Hall LIVE on my Facebook page.⬇️ I’m looking forward to hearing directly from Coloradans about the issues that matter most to them. www.facebook.com/senbennetco
While in Montrose yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Dave Frank and talk with him about affordable housing and fighting for rural communities. Thank you, Montrose, for the warm welcome. I look forward to coming back.
Coloradans tell me that no matter how hard they work, they can’t get ahead, and their kids can’t get ahead. It was great to hear directly from young Coloradans about how we can make Montrose County and the rest of our state affordable for them and their families.
Protecting access to the Gunnison River and preserving public lands in the North Fork Valley are essential in the bipartisan GORP Act. I was glad to spend time on the river with local leaders to discuss the full impacts of the bill and celebrate the years of collaboration at the heart of this work.
I’m glad to announce $25 million for projects across Colorado was included in funding passed by the Senate. From a food pantry in Wellington to a police station in Fairplay and ambulatory care at Fort Carson, these investments will help Coloradans meet the changing needs of their communities.
TOMORROW: August 5th, at 3 PM, I'm hosting a town hall in Durango! The event is currently at capacity, but I'm encouraging everyone to tune into the town hall livestream on my Facebook page ⬇️
As the South Rim wildfire continues to burn, I am prepared to support the park's recovery and the wildland firefighters working to keep nearby communities safe. (2/2)
I was glad to learn that the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park partially reopened this week. Visitors can now access trails, overlooks, and camping facilities in the North Rim of the park. (1/2) www.cpr.org/2025/07/31/b...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuttering means rural communities in Colorado and across the country will lose their lifeline to trusted, accurate news and emergency alerts. We may not know the devastating effects of Republicans' cuts to public broadcasting until it's too late.
Putin's ruthless attacks on innocent Ukrainians show that anything less than steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine will only embolden his brutality – and prolong this war. The U.S. must keep supporting the Ukrainian people's fight for the sake of Ukraine and democracy everywhere.
Next Tuesday, August 5th, at 3 PM, I'm hosting an in-person town hall in Durango! I'm looking forward to hearing directly from Coloradans about the issues that matter the most to them. Sign up below to attend ⬇️
Happy Colorado Day! Today, we celebrate the 149th birthday of our beautiful state and everything that makes Colorado the greatest in the union. Whether it's with a hike, a beer, or time with your family, I hope you find your own way to celebrate.
As President Trump strips health care away from millions of Americans and burdens working families with higher costs, he plans to build a $200 million ballroom for himself and his billionaire donors. This is an unbelievable display of excess and abuse of the presidency.
Wildfires in Colorado have cost taxpayers over $40 million this year alone. This is yet another reminder that Coloradans save $6 for every $1 spent on wildfire prevention. It is critical that we prioritize investments in wildfire prevention — to save taxpayer dollars and to save lives.
Meanwhile, the EPA is delaying its rules, giving a free pass to the biggest methane polluters in the country. The Trump Administration continues to put our climate and health at risk.
Colorado leads the nation in adopting common-sense, cost-effective policy for limiting methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. (1/2)
Families in Colorado know firsthand how lives can be upended overnight by devastating wildfires. That’s why I introduced legislation to give them the time they need to manage the costs of recovery, rebuild their homes, and put their lives back together.
We must ban Members of Congress and high-ranking officials from profiting off their positions and using insider information to build their wealth. The White House’s attempts to keep a stock trading ban from becoming law show how crucial it is to stop this blatant corruption.
Colorado and the West are in deep peril from wildfires. The new Fort Collins USDA hub will need the right resources and expertise to keep pace. The Trump Administration must engage local communities and wildfire experts as it reorganizes the USDA and considers changes to fire response.
60 years ago, President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law so that every American could live with the dignity and security of health care. As Republicans rip health care away from millions, I will continue to fight for the future of these programs and the Coloradans who depend on them.
It was great to speak with Dr. Hazelbaker, President at Pueblo Community College, about how we support students from all backgrounds in Colorado. It is critical that we ensure students are ready for 21st-century jobs and have the resources they need to build successful careers.
Rural communities are losing access to lifesaving emergency air services as rising costs force many across the country to shut down. That's why I introduced the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, because all Americans deserve access to emergency care no matter where they live.
Coloradans have long known this to be true as we face increasingly devastating natural disasters like wildfires and drought. Undermining the EPA's ability to limit climate pollution will put our communities at even greater risk. (2/2)
The Trump Administration’s actions fly in the face of decades of irrefutable science that human-caused climate change is a danger to public health and welfare. (1/2)
Republicans' budget bill puts millions of children, including nearly half a million in Colorado, at risk of losing their health care. That's why I introduced the Keep Kids Covered Act to ensure no child loses access to health care in the most important years of their development.
Too many rural Coloradans must drive hours to see a doctor due to workforce shortages in their communities. I'm glad the University of Northern Colorado is tackling the problem head-on and leading the way in addressing this critical issue for our state.
In Colorado and across the American West, the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the first all-black regiments in the U.S. Army and were among the earliest park rangers in the country. Today, we recognize their bravery, commitment to service, and enduring mark on American history.
This week, there will be free and discounted events across Colorado. I hope everyone finds a celebration nearby and gets a chance to enjoy the festivities. (2/2)
Colorado, it's time to celebrate our state's 149th birthday! In honor of this milestone, Celebrate Colorado week kicked off on Friday and lasts until August 3rd. (1/2) celebrate.colorado.gov
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is abhorrent and worsening daily. People are starving and dying, especially children. President Trump must demand that Israel enable a large-scale expansion of assistance throughout Gaza immediately.
Republicans' Budget Bill abandons that commitment and threatens to double the poverty rate of American seniors. (2/2)
Social Security is a commitment we make to every American after a lifetime of work, and we must protect the program for the millions of seniors and people with disabilities who rely on it. (1/2)
Read more here: www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Though, I’m glad they have finally reversed their decision, Colorado parents, students, & teachers should have never been in this position. This mismanagement only made life more difficult for Colorado schools & did nothing to help Colorado kids get ready for a successful school year. (2/2)
The Trump administration should have never withheld these critical funds and thrown our families and public schools into uncertainty right before the new school year. (1/2)
Colorado continues to be a model for the rest of the Western United States. By building the largest wildlife overpass in the U.S., we are protecting wildlife and keeping Colorado drivers safe. (2/2)
Today, I visited the Greenland Wildlife Overpass project with the Colorado Department of Transportation, which the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made possible. (1/2)
Our work to protect the river that fuels our economy, recreation, and way of life is more important than ever. (2/2)
The Colorado River was named 104 years ago after the beautiful red rocks and canyons found in our state. From the headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California, the Colorado River is the lifeblood for much of the American West. (1/2)
This week, I introduced the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act to ensure health care providers and insurers are following that law and upholding their obligations. (2/2)
For too long, Coloradans faced high, unexpected medical bills after visiting the hospital. I was glad Congress passed the No Surprises Act into law in 2020 to stop this abusive practice. (1/2)
This administration's continued lies that they didn’t share classified information, including in their testimony to Congress, only make matters worse. Hegseth must resign now. (2/2)
Secretary Hegseth's incompetence and recklessness in sharing classified war plans over Signal was inexcusable — and posed an egregious threat to U.S. national security. (1/2)
This administration's continued lies that they didn’t share classified information, including in their testimony to Congress, only make matters worse. Hegseth must resign now. (2/2)
My statement on DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s dangerous release of the partisan House intelligence report:
I've heard from veterans across Colorado who are told to wait months to see a doctor. It is unacceptable. We must ensure our veterans get the help they need when they need it and fulfill our commitment to honoring their service.
Colorado families already struggling to make ends meet could pay $170 more each year in energy costs by 2030, and an additional $310 by 2035. Once again, working families will bear the brunt of Trump's broken promises. (2/2)
President Trump promised to lower costs – but his "Big Beautiful Bill" will gut clean energy investments and increase energy rates in Colorado. (1/2)
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.
This tax credit is critical for people on private health plans. Republicans must act now and protect this lifeline while there's still time. (2/2)