Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of Small Business Month, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, introduced a legislative package to ensure that small businesses in Colorado have the resources to thrive. The two bills introduced will support small business owners from underserved communities and increase federal contracts for small businesses, unlocking new doors and fostering economic growth.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act to help address the housing shortage in rural and mountain communities.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced two bills to authorize additional federal district judgeships in Colorado. The first bill, the Colorado Judgeship Act, would authorize three additional judges in Colorado’s federal district court. The second bill would allow a federal district courthouse to be established in Fort Collins. Both bills accommodate Colorado’s population growth in recent years.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) reintroduced the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act.
Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has taken action to prevent undue foreclosures for victims of the Marshall Fire. HUD flagged all properties located within Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County in their servicing system to require additional HUD approval before Due and Payable actions are taken.
Washington, D.C. — Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus and Ranking Member of the United States House Subcommittee on Federal Lands and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced bicameral legislation to overhaul federal firefighter pay and benefits – bolstering recruitment, retention, and well-being.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced the Improving Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act, a bill to establish a Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR).
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair of the U.S. House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, introduced a legislative package focused on gun violence prevention and workplace safety. These common-sense measures will prevent the sale of guns to people convicted of violent misdemeanors, enforce state age requirements during background checks, and bolster security measures in public spaces to prevent mass shootings.
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