Rep. Neguse Ranked Most Effective Colorado Lawmaker by Center for Effective Lawmaking

Lafayette, CO — This week, the Center for Effective Lawmaking released scores for the 118th Congress, once again ranking Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02) as one of the most effective lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Neguse earned the title of the 2nd most effective House Democrat, the 7th overall most effective lawmaker in the Chamber, and most effective lawmaker of the Colorado House delegation. 

In addition, Rep. Neguse was recognized for his ability to get standalone bills substantially incorporated into law—exemplified by the enactment of four of his bills as part of the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. 

“I’m proud of the work our team accomplished in the 118th Congress on behalf of the state of Colorado — including enacting laws to increase drought preparedness, support our rural schools, and reform disaster management resources for floods, wildfires and more. Each of these legislative efforts will benefit the people of our great state that I’ve privileged to serve, from the Western Slope to northern Colorado, and we’ll keep rolling up our sleeves to deliver real results each and everyday,” said Rep. Neguse. 

Since first assuming office in 2019, Neguse has received distinctions in this annual report, finishing as the No. 3 overall most effective lawmaker last Congress and ranking No.8 among House Democrats and earning the title as the top freshman legislator for “exceeding expectations” in his first term, the 116th Congress. 

The Colorado Congressman has never wavered in his ability to make an impact for his communities, receiving top rankings despite which party had a majority in the Chamber. An achievement the Center for Effective Lawmaking made note of in their report: “Moving beyond Rep. Castro, we see that Representative Neguse and Delegate Norton continued their trends of being among the “top 10” most effective Democratic lawmakers, even though the Democrats were now the minority party in the 118th Congress. This speaks to their abilities to navigate the legislative process whether in the majority or minority party.” 

Read the full report HERE. 

Congressman Joe Neguse has represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District since 2019. He is currently a senior member of House Leadership, having been elected by his colleagues to serve as House Assistant Minority Leader in March 2024.

Earlier this month, Assistant Leader Neguse was recognized by GovTrack.us for writing the 2nd most laws of any member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 118th Congress. He was also listed as the overall Member of Congress with the most amount of bipartisan support on his proposals.