Election Reform

Congressman Neguse is a cosponsor of:

H.R. 1, the For the People Act: a major democratic reform bill which would expand voter accessibility through automatic and same-day registration, vote-by-mail and early voting. It would also remove dark money from politics and strengthen ethics standards for elected officials.
John Lewis Voting Rights Act: to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

He has introduced the following bills in Congress:

Next Generation Votes Act: This bill enacts pre-registration for 16 and 17-year-olds nationwide, building on Colorado's leadership on this issue.

More on Election Reform

Congressman Neguse Leads Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Act, Urges Constitutional Carve-Out in the Senate for Immediate Consideration

August 24, 2021

Press Release

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse helped secure passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act through the U.S. House of Representatives. Neguse has been pushing for a vote on the legislation for several months. Today he led the floor debate for the provision.

Issues: Equality & Civil Rights Election Reform

Congressman Neguse Announces Sweeping Voting Reform Legislation to Stop Disenfranchisement of Young People

August 13, 2020

Press Release

Washington, D.C. —Today Congressman Joe Neguse, along with Reps.

Issues: Election Reform

Joe Neguse, Barbara Lee, Jena Griswold to Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in Live Virtual Panel

August 4, 2020

Press Release

Washington D.C.—To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the enactment of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a live virtual panel on Thursday August 6th at 4:45pm MT to celebrate and reflect on the landmark law and its significance today.

Issues: Election Reform

Neguse Amendment to Eliminate State Election Grant Matching Requirement Passes the House

July 31, 2020

Press Release

The amendment to eliminate the 5% election grant matching requirement was included in the appropriations minibus

Issues: Election Reform

Neguse Amendment on National Pre-Registration Passes the House with H.R. 1

March 8, 2019

Press Release

Washington D.C.—Today, an amendment from Congressman Joe Neguse on national early registration passed the House with bipartisan support—239 total votes—as part of H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The amendment allows 16 and 17-year-olds nationwide the ability to pre-register to vote ahead of their 18th birthday.

Issues: Election Reform

Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Federal Voter Pre-Registration Bill

January 23, 2019

Press Release

Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced The Next Generation Votes Act, federal pre-registration legislation to allow for 16 and 17-year-olds to register to vote ahead of their 18th birthday.

Issues: Election Reform

Congressman Joe Neguse Appointed to Serve on the House Judiciary Committee

January 16, 2019

Press Release

Washington D.C—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees the administration of justice within the federal courts, administrative agencies and federal law enforcement entities. Congressman Neguse issued the following statement regarding his appointment:

Issues: Consumer Protection Gun Violence Prevention Election Reform Immigration