Honorable Michael F. Bennet
Senator, Colorado, Democrat
Sen. Bennet is Colorado’s senior senator and was appointed in 2009 before winning election later that year. He serves on the following committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Finance; Rules and Administration; and Intelligence. The following is an excerpt from his speech on the Senate floor delivered on June 11, 2025 when he voiced his opposition to the GENIUS Act. I rise today to discuss the so-called GENIUS Act. It is a bill that I think could have gotten to a place where it makes sense, but I am not going to be supporting the legislation because, among other things, we…
