Traveled to: Aspen, across the state of Colorado
Why: Michael Bennet was previously the Superintendent
of Denver Schools, so it should be no surprise that he is passionate about
students and education. In 2011, Bennet attended a College Fair in
Aspen and mingled with potential college students in an effort to convince them
to attend universities so they could “’go farther’ than the generations before
them”.
Keeping with the education theme, Bennet,
along with Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee, has proposed The FAST Act. This
will make it easier and faster for students to predict the amount of financial
aid they will receive and hopefully encourage them to apply and attend a form
of higher education. Early in 2014, Bennet visited colleges (such as Pueblo
Community College, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of
Colorado-Denver, Colorado State University, etc.) and met with students across
the state to discuss their current financial difficulties.
How this helps with re-election: In encouraging young
people to attend college and attempting to improve the way to get financial
aid, Bennet is accruing favor among the parents of these students as well as
the students themselves. He is also making a name for himself among the young
adults who are of voting age or will be of voting age very soon. Bennet has
become an ally and supporter of college bound students and their parents in
Colorado.
Will Travel to: Aurora, Colorado (2015)
Why: Bennet, along with Senator Cory Gardner, has
requested that the Senate
Veterans Affairs Committee go to Denver to “examine the ongoing management
and financial issues that have delayed the construction of the new VA hospital
in Aurora.”
How this could help with re-election: Michael Bennet
has shown public support of veterans in Colorado and also publicly expressed
his disgust with the mismanagement of the building of the hospital and the
inefficiency that comes with that. Through this act, Bennet will hopefully gain
the support of all military members and family members, veterans, and
supporters of the military.
Colorado Capital Conference: June 3-5, 2015
This is a conference designed
to allow citizens (particularly college students) of Colorado to “learn more
about our [Colorado’s] form of government.” It is an opportunity for the
residents of Colorado to speak with the people who represent them in
Washington, D.C. It is also designed to teach Coloradans how the United States
Government functions and “to give participants an enhanced understanding of the
federal legislative process, as well as how to positively effect public
policy.”
How this helps with re-election: Michael is putting his name out to the citizens of Colorado. He is showing that he cares about them and that they are well-educated about Washington, therefore gaining favor with them and hopefully winning their vote.
Sponsored Bills:
S. 2996 PATH Act-Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for
Health Act.
S. 2977 MEDTECH Act-Medical Electronic Data Technology
Enhancement for Consumers’ Health Act
S. 841 Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act of 2014
S. 2754 Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2014-“A
bill to provide limits on bundling, to reform the lobbyist registration
process, and for other purposes.”
Co-Sponsored Bills:
S. 535 A Bill to promote energy efficiency
S. 476 A bill to recruit, support, and prepare principals to
improve student academic achievement at eligible schools.
S. 522 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act
to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
www.bennet.senate.gov
Recent Press Releases:
Things Michael Bennet can do for you!
Colorado
Coffee-Have coffee with the Senator the next time you’re in Washington,
D.C.
Buy
a Flag-Buy a flag flown over the U.S. Capital building for only $9.
Tour
Requests-schedule a tour through Michael Bennet to the U.S. Capitol, The
White House, or the FBI building.
