The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus

In 2020, Colorado's 2nd District experienced the two largest wildfires in state history. The Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires were devastating and illustrated how we are moving away from traditional fire seasons and  instead experience these disasters year-round. Then, just a year later — in December — the district was impacted again by the Marshall Fire, the most destructive fire in Colorado history. 

In the face of these catastrophes, Congressman Joe Neguse took action — partnering with now-Senator John Curtis (R-UT) — and established the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, which he is continuing in the 119th Congress alongside Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT).

As founder and original co-chair, Neguse has led the charge in better preparing our communities to be resilient and mitigate wildfire risk, as well as ensuring that they have the resources they need to recover. As a part of his work with the Caucus, Congressman Neguse also released resource guides to help people in Colorado and across the country be better prepared to survive and recover from wildfires.

Find the 2025 Wildfire Resource Guide HERE.

The Colorado Congressman is also working to ensure that all those who selflessly risk their lives defending our homes and natural resources as wildland firefighters are paid fairly for their labor, skills, and training. 

The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus: 

  • Advocates for wildfire-related programs, including funding for disaster relief, prevention, and mitigation;
  • Shares federal relief programs and resources with communities before, during, and after wildfire season; and
  • Highlights balanced and bipartisan science-based wildfire management and mitigation proposals in Congress.

Co-Chairs

Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) - Co-Chair

Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) - Co-Chair

Members

  • Rep. Josh Harder
  • Rep. Blake Moore
  • Rep. Scott Peters
  • Rep. Burgess Owens
  • Rep. Andrea Salinas
  • Rep. Juan Ciscomani
  • Rep. Jared Huffman
  • Rep. Dan Newhouse
  • Rep. Salud Carbajal
  • Rep. Jay Obernolte
  • Rep. John Garamendi
  • Rep. Darrell Issa
  • Rep. Mark Takano
  • Rep. David Valadao
  • Rep. Melanie Stansbury
  • Rep. Derrick Van Orden
  • Rep. Val Hoyle
  • Rep. Doug LaMalfa
  • Rep. Dina Titus
  • Rep. Neal Dunn
  • Rep. Jim Costa
  • Rep. Ryan Zinke
  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta
  • Rep. Gabe Evans
  • Rep. Sara Jacobs
  • Rep. Jeff Hurd
  • Rep. Gabe Vasquez
  • Rep. Vince Fong
  • Rep. Kim Schrier
  • Rep. Mike Simpson
  • Rep. George Whitesides
  • Rep. Ken Calvert 

More on The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus

Colorado wins $1.9 million Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant
January 25, 2024
In The News

The Denver Gazette

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Smoke from enormous wildfires in Canada last summer sent choking clouds of smoke over much of the nation, including Colorado.

On May 20, 2023, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment issued an air quality health advisory for Northeast Colorado.

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
10 Neguse-Led Amendments Pass the House as Part of NDAA
September 24, 2021
Press Release

The prolific passage reinforces Neguse’s reputation as one of Congress’ most productive members.

Issues: Conservation The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus Foreign Affairs & National Security Climate Action
Neguse Secures Waiver for Firefighter Overtime Pay and Funding for 2020 Colorado Wildfires in Disaster Supplemental
September 22, 2021
Press Release

Washington D.C. —Last night, Congressman Joe Neguse helped secure essential provisions to support wildfire prevention and wildland firefighters in the Continuing Resolution and Disaster Supplemental which passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Neguse secured a provision to waive limitations on overtime and premium pay for wildland firefighters.

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Neguse Introduces Legislation to Secure Housing and Provide Mental Health Services for Federal Wildland Firefighters
September 21, 2021
Press Release

Neguse is working to add the provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Congressman Joe Neguse to Welcome President Biden to Colorado to Highlight Need for Clean Energy Investments
September 13, 2021
Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Tomorrow, Tuesday September 14, Congressman Joe Neguse, who serves as the only Colorado member on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, will join President Joe Biden in Colorado to highlight the need for clean energy investments and bold climate action.

Issues: Climate Action 21st Century Conservation Corps Conservation The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus Co-Chairs Neguse, Curtis Release 2021 Wildfire Resource Guide to Support Fire-Affected Communities
September 3, 2021
Press Release

Leaders of Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus come together to help families escape, recover from this year’s particularly devastating wildfire season

Issues: Climate Action Conservation The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Congressman Neguse Releases 2021 Wildfire Resource Guide to Support Coloradans This Fire Season
July 16, 2021
Press Release

As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Neguse is Coordinating Response from Western Lawmakers to Ensure Communities Have the Support They Need

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Neguse, Curtis, Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus Members Request Robust Federal Funding to Tackle Western Wildfires
May 6, 2021
Press Release

Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) are leading members of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging them to include robust funding to programs in the Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill that will support improved wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and response across the United States.

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Neguse, Curtis Launch Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Recover From Devastating 2020 Wildfire Season
February 16, 2021
Press Release

Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), launched the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, a new congressional caucus which seeks to elevate awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management and mitigation, and wildfire preparedness and recovery.

Issues: The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus

Office Locations

Washington, D.C. Office
2400 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-2161

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Western Slope Office
620 E Main Street
Frisco, CO  80443
Phone: (303) 335-1045

Mailing Address: 2503 Walnut St, Unit 300, Boulder CO 80302
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Fort Collins Office
1220 S. College Avenue
Unit 100A
Fort Collins, CO  80524
Phone: (970) 372-3971

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Boulder Office
2503 Walnut Street
Suite 300
Boulder, CO  80302
Phone: (303) 335-1045

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