Press Releases
Congressman Joe Neguse to Host Telephone Town Hall to Provide Updates on COVID-19 and Colorado Wildfires
This will be the Congressman's 14th virtual town hall since the start of the pandemic Washington D.C.-On Monday, November 23, Congressman Joe Neguse will host local emergency management officials for a virtual town hall to provide updates and answer questions from constituents on COVID-19 and wildfires across the district. As wildfires continue to burn across the state of Colorado and the 2nd Congressional District, Congressman Neguse has been working with local first responders and federal … Continue Reading
November 19, 2020
Congressman Neguse, Congressman Graves Lead Bipartisan Call for Supplemental Emergency Watershed Protection Resources in the Wake of Detrimental Wildfire Season
Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman Garret Graves sent a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies requesting supplemental funding for the USDA's Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program to ensure adequate resources for communities recovering from wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Additionally, given that states and municipalities are coping with … Continue Reading
November 19, 2020
Rep. Neguse Elected By Colleagues To Serve As DPCC Co-Chair, No. 8 Position In House Leadership
Neguse elected to #8 leadership position in House Democratic Caucus, will serve as Co-Chair of the Caucus' messaging arm, the Democratic Policy & Communications Committee Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was elected by his Congressional colleagues to serve as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) in the 117th Congress, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Representative David Cicilline. Neguse previously served as the youngest … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
Congressman Joe Neguse Applauds Senate Hearing on the CORE Act
Public lands legislation authored by Congressman Neguse and Senator Bennet to be considered in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for consideration of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet to protect over 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado and boost the state's outdoor … Continue Reading
November 12, 2020
Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Increase Late-Season Wildfire Resources
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congresswoman Katie Porter, along with some of their congressional colleagues from the Western United States, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, requesting contract extensions and increased funding for Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) fighting wildfires. IHCs are critical firefighting crews contracted for fire season, but as we move later into the year, many of these contracts … Continue Reading
November 02, 2020
Congressman Neguse's Statement on President Trump's Remarks about Egypt 'Blowing Up' GERD
Washington D.C. - Following President Donald Trump's remarks concerning Egypt "blowing up" the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, Congressman Neguse has this statement: "I strongly oppose the President's latest remarks about the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project. The suggestion that Egypt would "blow up" the GERD is an irrational call for violence in a region where we know peace cannot be taken for granted. These remarks, along with the pullback of $100 million in aid to Ethiopia from the … Continue Reading
October 30, 2020
Representative Neguse Leads Congressional Letter to Departments of Agriculture and Interior to Strengthen Federal Wildland Fire Worforce
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado's Second Congressional District, led a letter alongside several of his Colorado colleagues to Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue requesting several reforms to improve pay, job stability, and benefits for federal wildfire personnel. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Jason Crow (D-CO), and Diana DeGette (D-CO) also signed the letter, … Continue Reading
October 28, 2020
Members of Congress Ask GEO CEO to Clarify Testimony on Forced Labor Allegations
Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse led a letter with Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee Chairwoman Kathleen Rice, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Jason Crow, and Congressman Ed Perlmutter, to George Zoley, Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc., requesting that he clarify his testimony before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations at … Continue Reading
October 23, 2020
Congressman Neguse, Senator Bennet, and Senator Gardner Requests USDA Partner with Colorado Communities to Address Impact of Wildfires on Water Supply
Lafayette, CO -- Today, Congressman Neguse in partnership with Senators Bennet and Gardner sent a letter to the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to request that they work with State of Colorado and local governments to address the threat posed by multiple fires to the region's watersheds and water supply. Three of the five largest fires in Colorado history have occurred in 2020. The East Troublesome Fire is now the second-largest fire … Continue Reading
October 22, 2020
Congressman Neguse's Statement on East Troublesome Fire and Estes Park Evacuations
Lafayette, CO - As the East Troublesome Fire grows at an alarming rate, Congressman Neguse continues to work on the local, state, and federal level to address the needs of those being evacuated and others in the area. The East Troublesome Fire in Grand County, CO grew over 100,000 acres in a matter of hours on Wednesday night, now reaching a total of 125,602 acres burned, and is now the second largest wildfire in state history. "Our thoughts and our prayers continue to be with the … Continue Reading
October 21, 2020
Congressman Joe Neguse Hosts Mountain Virtual Job and Resource Fair to Help Coloradans Amidst COVID-19
Lafayette, CO - Congressman Joe Neguse announced his second virtual job fair to assist Coloradans navigating new unemployment and the job search process amidst COVID-19. The Job Fair will be held on Thursday, November 12th from 3pm-5pm. This job fair is specifically designed for the mountain communities in the second congressional district, including: Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Summit, and Eagle Counties. More than 30 million Americans across the country have applied for unemployment since … Continue Reading
October 21, 2020
Congressman Neguse Publishes Wildfire Resource Guide & Legislative Report on Wildfire Mitigation and Response
Lafayette, CO - As wildfires continue to burn across the state of Colorado and the 2nd congressional district, Congressman Neguse has been working with local first responders and federal leaders to help address the needs of all Coloradans. To that end, Congressman Neguse is also releasing a Wildfire Resource Guide to provide his constituents with the information they could need while persevering through this year's wildfire season. This Resource Guide holds information for how to prepare for … Continue Reading
October 21, 2020
Consumer Advisory: Insurance Tips for Coloradans Impacted by Wildfires
Whether you're evacuating or returning back to your home, now is the time to consider insurance matters. DENVER (Oct. 20, 2020) - Colorado wildfires erupted across the state over the weekend as thousands of Coloradans were forced to evacuate in the Cameron Peak, CalWood, Lefthand Canyon and East Troublesome Fires. With wildfires blazing in our state, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, and the Rocky Mountain Insurance Association (RMIA) … Continue Reading
October 17, 2020
Congressman Neguse Announces FEMA Funds to Fight East Troublesome Fire
Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Grand County's East Troublesome fire which has grown to over 7,800 acres in Grand County. The fire is threatening 135 homes and approximately 100 people are under evacuation notices. Colorado will receive federal funds through a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after submitting a request to FEMA. FMAGs are available to state and local governments for the mitigation, management and … Continue Reading
October 17, 2020
Congressman Neguse Announces FEMA Funds to Fight Calwood Fire
Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Boulder County's Calwood fire which has grown to over 3,000 acres near Jamestown. The fire grew rapidly today, threatening 500 homes, 750 other buildings and has mandatory evacuations in place for approximately 1,000 people. Colorado will receive federal funds through a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after submitting a request to FEMA. FMAGs are available to state and local … Continue Reading
October 16, 2020
Congressional Climate Leaders Introduce Colorado Inspired Carbon Cost Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO), Chairwoman of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Kathy Castor (D-FL), and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Carbon Cost Act, which would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the National Academies of Science (NAS) to complete recommendations to Congress for establishing an entity responsible for analyzing how proposed Federal legislation is likely to … Continue Reading
October 15, 2020
Congressman Neguse Hosts 2nd Annual App-A-Thon
Washington D.C. - Last week Congressman Joe Neguse hosted his 2nd annual App-a-thon with a panel of coding experts from Google and IBM. Middle and high school students heard from the panel and were then able to present their ideas to coders and engineers in smaller breakout rooms, while also receiving tutoring from the experts. The App-a-thon is just one part of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) hosted every year in the nation's congressional districts. The Challenge invites middle and … Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Vice-Chair Neguse Responds to Antitrust Subcommittee Report
Washington, D.C. -Vice Chair of the House Judiciary's Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law released the following statement after the release of the Antitrust Subcommittee's report on the more than 16-month long investigation into the state of competition in the digital economy. It can be downloaded by clicking here. "As Vice-Chair of the Antitrust Subcommittee, I'm proud of the investigative work our subcommittee has completed. It is abundantly clear from the … Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Congressman Neguse Announces $180,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for RTD
Washington D.C.- Congressman Joe Neguse announced that RTD will receive a $180,000 Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The HOPE program was established in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, to provide funds to support planning, engineering and technical studies to improve transit services in areas experiencing long-term economic distress. In May, Congressman Neguse led a bipartisan Colorado delegation letter to … Continue Reading
October 01, 2020
Congressman Neguse's Bill to Permanently Reauthorize a Critical Antitrust Program Signed into Law
Washington, D.C.- President Trump signed into law the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act today, extending provisions and making it permanent. Congressman Neguse, the Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, introduced the bill in July of this year. "I am grateful that both the House and Senate passed this important provision and made it permanent. It is a critical tool in detecting and prosecuting … Continue Reading