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Feb 6
Reauthorize VAWA Now
For the past 19 years, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has saved lives and strengthened families throughout Colorado and the United States by changing the way our society thinks about - and responds to - domestic violence. But one of the strongest tools we have to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assaults and stalking has languished without reauthorization.
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Feb 1
Celebrating Black History Month 2013
For more than 150 years, leaders from President Abraham Lincoln to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have challenged us to keep faith with the spirit that enlivens our Constitution. Today we continue the work of these two dynamic men who courageously led the charge – through national division and civil strife – in pursuing a more perfect union where all Americans are truly free and have equal access to opportunity.
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Jan 29
Paycheck Fairness
Four years ago today, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, ensuring a fair day in court for victims of gender-based pay discrimination. This law was a victory for women everywhere in the continuing fight for equal pay for equal work. However, our fight is far from over: It has been 50 years since the passage of the Equal Pay Act, yet Colorado women still make on average 79 cents to every dollar men make.
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Jan 21
Inauguration Day 2013
Today I am humbled to be in our nation's capital to witness the second-term inauguration of our President Barack Obama. His re-election, leadership and what he stands for make me confident that we can rise to meet the great challenges before us.
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Jan 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each January, communities around our state and nation come together to remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a day of reflection and service. Dr. King was a driving force in promoting social justice and equality — principles embodied in our Constitution. Dr. King's commitment to sharing his vision of a brighter future during a time of national division and civil strife show how one person can have an extraordinary impact on the evolution of our society.
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Feb 13
Udall, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Renewable Energy Permits, Support Local Communities
Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet joined Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) in introducing a bipartisan bill to streamline the permit process for renewable energy projects on public lands and reinvest in local communities.
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Feb 12
Udall to House: Pass VAWA’s Life-Saving Programs Now
Following the U.S. Senate's passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) today, Mark Udall called on his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to follow suit and pass this bipartisan proposal. VAWA, which lapsed last year due to the House's inaction, provides critical support for programs that assist survivors to overcome domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
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Feb 11
Udall Welcomes U.S. Defense Department Decision to Extend Many Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses
Mark Udall, who helped lead the effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and who serves on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed the U.S. Department of Defense's announcement today that it will extend some benefits to same-sex couples.
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Feb 11
Udall Congratulates Medal of Honor Recipient and Former Fort Carson Soldier Clinton Romesha
Mark Udall, who serves on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, attended a ceremony at the White House today to congratulate in person former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha after President Obama awarded Romesha the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Afghanistan while serving with a Fort Carson-based unit.
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Feb 7
Udall, Bennet Introduce Bill to Aid Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Colorado
Continuing their fight for Colorado communities impacted by last year's wildfires, Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet introduced legislation today to restore resources that were stripped from the Hurricane Sandy aid package by the House of Representatives.
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Feb 7
Udall Questions Sec. Panetta, Gen. Dempsey on Benghazi Attack
Video requires Flash PlayerAt a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Mark Udall questioned Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey on the Department of Defense’s response to the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, and the findings of its internal review following the attack.
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Jan 31
Udall Questions Hagel in Confirmation Hearing
Video requires Flash PlayerOn January 31, 2013, Mark Udall questioned Secretary of Defense nominee, former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, during a U.S. Senate Armed Services hearing.
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Jan 24
Udall Urges U.S. Senate to Help Colorado Communities Devastated by 2012 Wildfires
On Jan. 24, 2013, Mark Udall went to the U.S. Senate floor to talk about why Congress should provide critical assistance to Colorado communities whose water supplies and infrastructure are threatened by the long-term effects of the High Park and Waldo Canyon fires.
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Dec 27
Udall Speech on the FISA Amendments Act
Mark Udall gives a speech on the Senate floor encouraging his colleagues to amend the FISA Amendments Act (FAA) to better protect Americans from having their communications collected under this law. Udall also encouraged his Senate colleagues to include in the bill better reporting requirements so Congress and the public can know if Americans have had their e-mails and phones calls collected under the FAA.
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Dec 21
Holiday Greetings from Mark Udall to the Troops
Mark Udall recorded the above message to service members of the U.S. military, wishing them a happy and safe holiday season. He also extends his warmest wishes to Coloradans everywhere to have a happy holiday season and prosperous new year.
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