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The FARE grant program is administered by the Department of Labor and is part of the department’s broader effort to promote racial and gender equity.
Neguse argues that instability for those who sacrifice for our country is ‘unacceptable’
According to New Report, Child Tax Credit Tax Cuts are Generating Nearly $20 Billion in Local Economic Activity Each Month Nationwide, Supporting Local Businesses and Jobs
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse will hold a town-hall-style discussion of the affordable housing crisis online at noon-4 p.m. Thursday.
The event will include two public listening sessions focused on affordable housing and homelessness across Colorado.
“We are at an inflection point for affordable housing, and it’s critical that we find creative solutions that meet this moment,” Neguse said in a news release.
Washington D.C.— On Thursday, September 16th, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a first-of-its-kind Affordable Housing Summit. The event will feature two public listening sessions, to discuss affordable housing and homelessness across Colorado.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that his Veterans Job Training Act, legislation to expand job training and placement services for homeless veterans, will be considered in a Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on September 21. Specifically the legislation would reauthorize the successful Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) through 2025. Administered by the Department of Labor, the program is the only federal grant program which focuses exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans.
Washington D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids have introduced the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act of 2021 to give Native American small businesses a seat at the table within the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced legislation to reduce the tax burden on veterans who take advantage of student loan discharge provisions. His bill, the Veterans Equitable Taxation (VET) of Student Loans Act, seeks to retroactively and perpetually exempt veterans whose student loan debt was discharged due to death or permanent, total disability from tax liability on their forgiven loans.
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) which services Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson County, will be receiving $304.2 Million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Authority (FTA). Funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), this grant will help the Denver RTD maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Veterans Job Training Act, legislation to expand job training and placement services for homeless veterans. Specifically the legislation would reauthorize the successful Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) through 2025.