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April 03, 2020

Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Debt Reporting From COVID–19 Medical Procedures

Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced new legislation to prohibit reporting of medically necessary procedures related to the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ban debt from medically necessary procedures resulting from COVID-19 from being included on credit reports. "In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are facing unexpected healthcare needs and economic burdens at astounding levels," said Congressman Joe Neguse. "Ensuring that debt from coro… Continue Reading

April 03, 2020

Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislative Package to Ease Restrictions on SNAP and WIC During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Today Congressman Joe Neguse announced new legislation to ease restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program to ensure recipients of those resources can maintain social distancing advice while also utilizing their benefits, and access essential home goods. The Food and Necessities During Public Emergencies Act of 2020, led by Congressman Neguse would allow for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase certain durable household go… Continue Reading

April 02, 2020

Congressman Neguse Calls for Future COVID-19 Relief Packages to Include Direct Funding for Small Localities

Today Congressman Joe Neguse led an effort along with Andy Levin (MI-09), Ben Ray Luján (NM-03), and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and the support of over 100 House Members requesting that future COVID-19 response packages include stabilization funding specifically for localities with populations under 500,000. While the CARES Act that was signed by the President included a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund, the legislation did not allow for localities with populations under 500,000 to recei… Continue Reading

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March 10, 2020

Neguse bill would require Pentagon to conduct climate change threat analysis

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse last week introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Defense to report on the national security effects of climate change and its strategy for confronting those challenges. "The climate crisis threatens our basic resources, from food to water to energy, our global security and military structures and operations, and it's essential as a nation we are prepared to take on these threats," Neguse said. "A report from the Department of Defense on the impact … Continue Reading

March 09, 2020

Opinion: Northern Colorado can't afford budget cuts to affordable housing

Growth across Northern Colorado in recent years has developed a unique set of circumstances. As our communities expand and flourish, growing populations put stress on infrastructure, transportation and lead many individuals to be priced out of our city limits and forced to live farther and farther away from where they work. Across Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, the median home price is nearly $500,000 - 127% above the national average. As hardworking families throughout our community en… Continue Reading

February 26, 2020

Bills That Would Create A Women’s Suffrage Monument And Expand The Yucca House Site Just Passed The House

Two bills with Colorado ties are one step closer to becoming law after votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. One would create a women's suffrage monument in the nation's capital, and the other would expand the Yucca House National Monument south of Cortez. The Every Word We Utter monument was designed by Loveland artist Jane DeDecker. The bill, introduced in the House by Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse of Boulder, is supported by the entire Colorado Congressional delegation. Ne… Continue Reading

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March 04, 2020

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Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Debt Reporting From COVID–19 Medical Procedures

Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislative Package to Ease Restrictions on SNAP and WIC During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Congressman Neguse Calls for Future COVID-19 Relief Packages to Include Direct Funding for Small Localities

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Neguse bill would require Pentagon to conduct climate change threat analysis

Opinion: Northern Colorado can't afford budget cuts to affordable housing

Bills That Would Create A Women’s Suffrage Monument And Expand The Yucca House Site Just Passed The House

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Rep. Neguse Questions Assistant Secretary Combs on the President's Dept. of Interior Budget

Rep. Neguse Passes Legislation Out of the House to Authorize a National Women's Suffrage Monument

Rep. Neguse Speaks on the House Floor in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment