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Last summer, Washington heard directly from Coloradans when the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis traveled to Colorado for the committee’s first — and only — official bipartisan field hearing. Committee members heard from federal scientists at our research laboratories who are studying our oceans, our earth systems and crafting innovative solutions for renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, etc. They heard from our towns and cities, communities that are leading locally to lower their emissions and contribute to climate action.
House Democrats increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration for defying subpoenas are proposing legislation that would ratchet up their power to punish executive branch officials who reject their requests.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), and five other members of the House Judiciary Committee, unveiled a rule change Monday to formalize and expand Congress' power of "inherent contempt" — its authority to unilaterally punish anyone who defies a subpoena for testimony or documents.
A possible vaccine for the new coronavirus has shown good enough results in animals to attract federal money to take it to the next level, but the Colorado State University researchers involved caution that it has many hurdles to clear before going to the public.
Helping put people back to work while also helping to restore and protect our public lands is the goal of a new bill in Congress. Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat representing Colorado at the U.S. Capitol, is the lead sponsor of the bill.
The bill would direct billions of dollars in funding toward wildfire prevention and conservation programs, including $9 billion for the Civilian Conservation Corps to hire and train new workers.
It would also provide $7 billion in aid for the outdoor recreation industry including rafting outfitters, climbing instructors and hunting guides.
Wilderness Society statement on introduction of 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act
A bill introduced by Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse could ensure Congress’ next round of Covid-19 stimulus investments include much needed support for struggling outdoor businesses and organizations that would engage young people, veterans and volunteers to make our communities fire-safe and address the maintenance backlog on public lands.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse on Thursday introduced comprehensive legislation that aims to help Western economies better recover from the pandemic while addressing long standing conservation, forest management and wildfire challenges on public lands.
The Boulder County Democrat’s 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act is a mouthful and a big ask.
The Boulder County Democrat says it’s time to “go big and be bold” with his sweeping 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act, which provides economic relief from coronavirus shutdown while investing in overlooked forest management, wildfire mitigation and civilian corps.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse on Thursday introduced comprehensive legislation that aims to help Western economies better recover from the pandemic while addressing long standing conservation, forest management and wildfire challenges on public lands.
Long lines and crowded polling places aren’t fun in the best of times. During a pandemic, they can be downright dangerous.
Colorado is one of only five states that mail a ballot to every registered voter, whether they request it or not. But in the age of coronavirus, many would like to see that list of states grow.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse has announced the five students whose artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol, his Washington, D.C. office, his district offices and the Colorado State Board of Education building.
“In moments of crisis, we often look to the arts to bring us inspiration and hope for the future,” said Neguse. “I was thoroughly impressed by the passion and creativity displayed in each of this year’s art competition entries.”
Rep. Joe Neguse provided updates about the local impact of COVID-19 and his work in the Capitol during a bilingual virtual town hall Thursday afternoon.
The town hall was in English and Spanish, and attendees discussed issues pertinent to Colorado’s Latino community.
Lily Griego, a representative from the U.S. Census Bureau, provided an update on the 2020 Census. In Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, which Neguse represents, 58% of households have completed the census so far.