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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.
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.
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).
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Veterans Job Training Act, legislation to expand job training and placement services for homeless veterans.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent a letter to the new CEO and General Manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) about the completion of the Northwest Rail Line, or B Line, project.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, announced the introduction of new legislation, by request of scientists in the 2nd Congressional district, that would protect the Federal Liquid Helium Reserve and ensure that federal labs are not further financially burdened by the increased cost of helium.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden led their colleagues in sending a letter to Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership requesting that funds for wildfire risk mitigation and recovery efforts be included in the next COVID-19 relief package.
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.