The statement reports Bennet's own expressed beliefs and claims about bipartisan support and his bill's prospects, which are subjective assertions rather than objectively verifiable facts. Without access to the full context or specific bill details, the truthfulness of these claims cannot be independently confirmed or refuted.

No verifiable record exists of Senator Michael Bennet making this statement on May 2, 2026; the date is beyond the model's knowledge cutoff, so the claim cannot be confirmed as true.

The cited source (aspendailynews.com) reports that Senator Michael Bennet emphasized bipartisan support for protecting public lands and expressed confidence his bill will pass, matching the statement.