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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.
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.
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.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Boulder Housing Partners will receive a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of nearly $450,000 in the 2019 Fiscal Year. Boulder is one of only seven municipalities in Colorado to receive a competitive grant this round, in addition to Fort Collins.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Grand County in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced a $12 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to build a new transit facility and finance buses for The Lift, Grand County’s only form of public transportation.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse, today, announced that he will host his first Community Health Fair in Boulder on Saturday November 16th to provide information about healthcare options and assist constituents with healthcare needs. The fair will include free screenings, information sessions and resource tables.
Washington D.C.—An effort proposed by Congressman Joe Neguse to name an overlook point by Camp Hale after 10th Mountain Army veteran Sanford Morris “Sandy” Treat Jr has passed the House Rules Committee and will be incorporated into the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, slated to receive a vote on the House floor on Thursday.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Neguse announced the formation of his new Youth Advisory Council, comprising 40 high school students who will serve the district by engaging in conversation about topics that concern young Coloradans.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District and serves on the House Leadership team in Congress, introduced bicameral legislation to expand an innovative higher education model that allows students to attain a degree in less time and at a lower cost, one that has benefited many students in the CSU-Global program.
Washington, D.C.— Since taking office, Congressman Joe Neguse has saved constituents from Colorado’s 2nd District a total of $292,439 through completed casework assistance. The savings are the result of more than 255 constituent casework files that Neguse’s staff have successfully processed and closed less than halfway through Neguse’s 2-year term in Congress.