U.S. Senator · D · Colorado
Michael F. Bennet
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 261 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 124
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Bennet puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Bennet's work here shows up as 53 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 3 documented commitments.
53 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Protect Colorado's Natural Resources — Senator Bennet consistently champions legislation to designate, protect, and manage Colorado's public lands, rivers, and natural ecosystems for conservation and recreation.
Commitments tracked here
- Permanently Protect Colorado's Outdoors
- Enhance Protections for Wildland Firefighters
- Promote Sustainable Water Management
The record (38)
- Bill authoredHealthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredColorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredWatershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-25
- Bill authoredFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit ActLatest action 2025-01-29
- Bill authoredColorado River Salinity Control Fix ActLatest action 2024-12-04
- Bill authoredHeadwaters Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-03
- Bill authoredDolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredRoadless Area Conservation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Bennet's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Reform Tax Code for Fairness — He advocates for amending the Internal Revenue Code to improve taxpayer processes, reduce fees, and ensure clearer communication regarding tax obligations.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Tax Refund Process
The record (36)
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers.Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-10-01
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate installment agreement fees for certain individuals.Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill authoredIndo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredNo War with Venezuela Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to field an integrated air defense system to bolster the capability of NATO to defeat unmanned aerial systems and deter Russian aggression, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-11-20
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Bennet's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Support Rural Agriculture and Healthcare — Senator Bennet sponsors bills aimed at assisting small farmers, promoting local markets, and revitalizing healthcare access in rural communities.
Commitments tracked here
- Support and Innovate for Farmers and Rural Areas
The record (28)
- Bill authoredFarmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredLocal School Foods Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
- Bill authoredA bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to consider certain acreage not planted due to a lack of irrigation water to be eligible for prevented planting payments, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredStrengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-17
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredRural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Bennet's work here shows up as 21 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
21 bills
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Their stated view
- Improve Immigration System — He supports legislation focused on modernizing immigration policies, particularly concerning children and streamlining processes.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Protections for Immigrant Children and Families
The record (20)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredHELP Separated Children ActLatest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredChildren's Safe Welcome Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredUpholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredJohn Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.Latest action 2025-12-04
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Access for Detainees ActLatest action 2025-11-06
Health care
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Bennet has stated a position on strengthen public health and safety, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Strengthen Public Health and Safety — Senator Bennet works on initiatives to bolster emergency response, address healthcare costs, and promote community safety through various acts.
What Bennet stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Protect Colorado's Natural Resources
Senator Bennet consistently champions legislation to designate, protect, and manage Colorado's public lands, rivers, and natural ecosystems for conservation and recreation.
- 02Economy
Reform Tax Code for Fairness
He advocates for amending the Internal Revenue Code to improve taxpayer processes, reduce fees, and ensure clearer communication regarding tax obligations.
- 03Agriculture
Support Rural Agriculture and Healthcare
Senator Bennet sponsors bills aimed at assisting small farmers, promoting local markets, and revitalizing healthcare access in rural communities.
- 04Immigration
Improve Immigration System
He supports legislation focused on modernizing immigration policies, particularly concerning children and streamlining processes.
- 05Health
Strengthen Public Health and Safety
Senator Bennet works on initiatives to bolster emergency response, address healthcare costs, and promote community safety through various acts.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Environment
Permanently Protect Colorado's Outdoors
Championing the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act to permanently protect over 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet sponsored S.3562, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, which is currently pending with hearings held in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredColorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredDolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredDolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area ActLatest action 2022-12-01
- Bill cosponsoredRoadless Area Conservation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredSmall Farm Conservation ActLatest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredPublic Lands Integrity ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredNational Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015Latest action 2015-07-16
- Bill authoredForest Resources Accountability ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- Immigration
Improve Protections for Immigrant Children and Families
Senator Bennet has cosponsored legislation aimed at improving protections and preventing separation for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet has cosponsored the Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 and the HELP Separated Children Act, which are both active bills referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in the current Congress.
On the record: 21 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredHELP Separated Children ActLatest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredChildren's Safe Welcome Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredUpholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredJohn Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.Latest action 2025-12-04
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Access for Detainees ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Environment
Enhance Protections for Wildland Firefighters
Honoring wildland firefighters and advocating for better support and resources for those on the front lines of wildfire management.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet championed the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, which was signed into law as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), providing increased pay and benefits for federal wildland firefighters.
On the record: 3 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredEmergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredPUBLIC SAFETY ActLatest action 2026-01-14
- Economy
Improve Tax Refund Process
Senator Bennet sponsored a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to improve the process for providing tax refunds to taxpayers.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet sponsored S. XXX on 2026-07-28, which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers, and this bill is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Finance.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers.Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-10-01
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate installment agreement fees for certain individuals.Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill authoredIndo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredNo War with Venezuela Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to field an integrated air defense system to bolster the capability of NATO to defeat unmanned aerial systems and deter Russian aggression, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-11-20
- Environment
Promote Sustainable Water Management
Supporting legislation like the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act and the Western Tribal Water Act to ensure responsible water use and conservation.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet has sponsored the 'Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2026' and the 'Western Tribal Water Act of 2026', both of which are specifically named in the promise and are currently pending in committees.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHealthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredWatershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-25
- Bill authoredFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit ActLatest action 2025-01-29
- Bill authoredColorado River Salinity Control Fix ActLatest action 2024-12-04
- Bill authoredFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit ActLatest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredHeadwaters Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-03
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-14
- Bill authoredWestern Tribal Water Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-23
- Agriculture
Support and Innovate for Farmers and Rural Areas
Introducing legislation like the Farmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act and addressing irrigation issues to support small farms and rural economies.
Where it stands: Senator Bennet sponsored the 'Farmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026' and a bill to address irrigation issues, both of which are currently pending in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFarmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredLocal School Foods Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
- Bill authoredA bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to consider certain acreage not planted due to a lack of irrigation water to be eligible for prevented planting payments, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredStrengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-17
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredRural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
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