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Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Neguse announced over $4.3 million in FEMA funds towards critical Larimer County bridge and roadway projects from the 2013 floods.
These grants will provide 75% of the total project cost in federal funding towards projects that repaired damage from the flooding and mudslides that occurred in 2013. This funding will cover repairs to County Road 44H roadway due to the overflow of Buckhorn Creek, and bridge repairs and roadway replacements due to the overflow of the Big Thompson River.
Congressman Joe Neguse Visits Fort Collins to Meet with Forest Supervisors, Small Business Owners, and Poudre School District Leaders
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Neguse visited Fort Collins to meet with Forest Supervisors, small business owners, and early childhood care professionals. He discussed the Cameron Peak Fire and its’ effect on the residents of Larimer County, as well as how COVID has affected small business and early childhood education.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Larimer County’s Cameron Peak fire which has grown to over 59,000 acres with only 4% containment, making it the 7th largest wildfire in Colorado’s history.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet visited the mountain communities in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District to meet with County Commissioners, Mayors, and community members. They discussed federal funding support, Colorado’s wildfire season, and the urgent need to pass CORE Act through the Senate.
Neguse has been leading an effort nationally to expand the SNAP program by 15%, an effort that was included in the Heroes Act
Washington D.C.—On Tuesday September 1, Congressman Joe Neguse visited Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank in Lafayette and the Boulder Schools Culinary Center in Boulder.
The grant will be put towards construction on a bus storage facility in Estes Park
The amendment is in response to constituent concerns throughout the 2nd District of increased noise pollution due to the Denver Metroplex
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Neguse announced that he has secured a key provision to improve mail delivery through the U.S. Postal Service for American’s in rural communities in the recently passed House Appropriations Minibus. The bill includes language to ensure the U.S. Postal Service will continue to work to provide timely and consistent mail delivery to all Americans, particularly in rural and mountainous areas.
The hearing is the 3rd congressional field hearing Neguse has brought to Colorado
The amendment will require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide research to Congress that could help cities qualify for a Quiet Zone