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Washington, D.C.— Today, bipartisan bicameral legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse to protect Colorado wildlife in the Platte River basin passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed into law by the President by the end of the week. The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act, which Neguse introduced in June, was included in the end-of-year minibus package that will fund the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch.
Washington, D.C.— Today, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse to secure funding for rural schools in Colorado mountain counties passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Secure Rural Schools Extension Act, which Neguse introduced in May, was included in the end-of-year minibus package that will fund the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced legislation to provide additional local control for General Aviation airports, such as Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Boulder Municipal Airport and Northern Colorado Regional Airport. The Aircraft Noise Reduction Act, is the result of considerable collaboration with local community leaders across the 2nd district and constituents concerned about noise pollution.
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Neguse announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be granting over $170,000 to Housing Catalyst in Larimer County to support affordable housing for low-income and homeless veterans. Fort Collins is one of only 4 municipalities in Colorado to receive a HUD-VASH grant in this first round of funding.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse, along with Congressman Perlmutter, and Congresswoman Maloney are requesting the House Ways and Means Committee take up helicopter safety legislation introduced earlier this year. The three members sent a letter to Chairman Richard Neal of the House Ways and Means Committee requesting the Committee hold a hearing on Neguse’s bill to incentivize emergency medical helicopters to upgrade their fuel systems.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse released the following comments in response to the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) adopting noise abatement procedures in response to community concerns to lessen the impact of aircraft activity on adjacent neighborhoods.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Summit County in the U.S. House of Representatives announced a $2 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace diesel buses in Breckenridge with battery-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The fleet will help Breckenridge, home to one of Colorado’s largest ski resorts, provide access to jobs, services and tourist sites.
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Joe Neguse helped secure passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to deter illegal robocalls, which inconvenience thousands of consumers every day. The bill imposes civil penalties for robocall violations and improves enforcement measures—requiring telephone carriers to verify calls and allow robocalls to be blocked consistently and transparently. The measure represents an agreement between the House and Senate negotiators and is expected to head to the President’s desk next.
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Housing Catalyst will receive a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of nearly $300,000 in the 2019 Fiscal Year. Fort Collins is one of only seven municipalities in Colorado to receive a competitive grant this round, in addition to Boulder.