Colorado lawmakers urge the Trump Administration to release $140 million in federal funding to address the Colorado River crisis.
Quiver AI Summary
Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, along with several U.S. Representatives, have urged the Trump administration to release $140 million in federal funding to support 15 Colorado projects aimed at addressing the ongoing Colorado River crisis. They emphasize the importance of these projects for enhancing the resilience of the Colorado River Basin amid a prolonged drought.
In a letter addressed to key officials from the Department of Interior, the lawmakers noted that this funding was part of the Inflation Reduction Act and is critical for various local initiatives aimed at combating drought effects. Bennet stated, "These projects will help manage the impacts of the unrelenting 25-year drought," and expressed hope for swift action on the funding.
The funding is expected to facilitate essential ecological and infrastructure improvements, including the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project and other initiatives aimed at enhancing water supply reliability across Colorado. The letter outlines the need for immediate investment in long-term drought management strategies, reflecting a collaborative effort among diverse stakeholders in the region.
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Michael F. Bennet Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael F. Bennet is worth $17.9M, as of August 6th, 2025. This is the 62nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bennet has approximately $4.0M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Michael F. Bennet Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael F. Bennet:
- S.2669: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
- S.2518: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise payment for air ambulance services under the Medicare program.
- S.2496: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
- S.2380: Quad Economic Security Act
- S.2288: Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S.2272: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
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Michael F. Bennet Fundraising
Michael F. Bennet recently disclosed $22.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 800th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 95.5% came from individual donors.
Bennet disclosed $148.8K of spending. This was the 374th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bennet disclosed $272.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 593rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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