Michael Bennet
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Michael Farrand Bennet is a United States Senator from Colorado, serving since January 21, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Bennet has focused on a range of issues including education, healthcare, and economic policy throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for improving access to quality education and has worked on initiatives to reform the healthcare system to make it more affordable for Americans.
I am deeply concerned about China's growing influence across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution of the United States.
The United States cannot conclude agreements with Japan, Indonesia, or the EU that leave issues facing our American exporters without remedies.
I want to commend Senator Menendez of New Jersey for his leadership in the effort to promote these transparency reforms.
It's my expectation that Ambassador Tai and this committee can begin to chart a new path forward when it comes to transparency, consultation, and ultimately, approval of trade agreements.
Let me be clear: Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution.
I am deeply concerned about China's growing influence across Latin America and the Caribbean.
But today in 2023, given all the challenges that our world economy is facing, these are critical questions we have to ask.
The United States cannot conclude agreements with Japan, Indonesia, or the EU that leave issues facing our American exporters without remedies.
Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution of the United States.
I want to commend Senator Menendez of New Jersey for his leadership in the effort to promote these transparency reforms.
I urge the Committee to send him to the floor with a strong bipartisan vote.
We have a youth mental health epidemic in America, a mental health crisis in America.
I introduced with Senator Wyden, Chairman Wyden, the Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act.
I know we have done a lot in this committee on mental health, but we have to do more.
I urge the Committee to send him to the floor with a strong bipartisan vote.
My legislation with Senator Young, the PASTEUR Act, would incentivize new antimicrobial drug development at a small fraction of the cost that antibiotic resistance imposes on American patients and consumers.
I know we have done a lot in this committee on mental health, but we have to do more.
I introduced with Senator Wyden, Chairman Wyden, the Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act.
We have a youth mental health epidemic in America, a mental health crisis in America.
Congress acted in a bipartisan way to address surprise medical bills through the No Surprises Act in 2020.
It's unacceptable to suggest otherwise. It's my expectation that Ambassador Tai and this committee can begin to chart a new path forward.





