Press Releases
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. The students will routinely meet with Neguse’s office to discuss policy and legislation, conduct leadership exercises and plan a youth summit for the coming year.
If successful next week, bill would be the first statewide Colorado wilderness legislation to pass the U.S. House of Representatives in over a decade
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Neguse led a letter to Secretary David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior requesting an analytical report on the management of wild horses and burros in the United States. This letter follows two attempts by Congress to request a management report from the Bureau of Land Management, the first of which did not provide sufficient analytical data and the second of which has not been provided by the required deadline. Congressman Neguse implored Secretary Bernhardt to expedite the second report, which is already long-past due.
Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse issued this statement on the tragic passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland:
“Our country has lost an incredible hero.”
“Elijah Cummings was a leader in our Congress, urging us towards truth and justice but also steering us to always find the heart and humanity in our service. He was a powerful advocate and graceful soul in our Chamber.”
“My condolences and prayers for his wife and their entire family. Rest in power Mr. Chairman. We will miss you.”
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan resolution that passed on the House floor condemning the President’s rash decision making concerning Syria:
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.
Award named after former High School Teacher and State Senator Dorothy Rupert
Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse, today, announced he will host Colorado’s first App-a-thon. The event will be held in Boulder this Saturday to support students in Colorado’s 2nd district who are participating in the Congressional App Challenge. The students will learn coding tricks and get hands-on experience working with different coding languages under the instruction of Google computer science experts.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse today announced that he will be holding his 23rd public town hall on Monday, October 7th at the Boulder Public Library. The Congressman will provide a legislative update to his constituents and will answer questions from the public.
WHO:
U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02)
WHEN:
Monday October 7th, 2019
5:30pm to 6:30pm