Press Releases
Legislation Will Study the Process of Including the Dearfield Homestead in the National Park System
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, succeeded in passing legislation through the House Natural Resources Committee that would complete the Continental Divide Trail and boost mountain economies. Introduced by Neguse in August, The Continental Divide Trail Completion Act directs the U.S.
Washington D.C.— A proposal led by Congressman Joe Neguse to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity workforce was recently enacted into law. The proposal was incorporated into the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act and signed into law by President Biden at the end of 2021.
Washington, D.C.—As communities in Louisville, Superior and Boulder County continue to rebuild and seek FEMA disaster assistance support following the destructive Marshall Fire, Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) are unveiling new legislation to strengthen FEMA’s pre and post-disaster mitigation efforts and improve codes and standards to make American communities more
Colorado Set to Receive Largest Investment Ever for Bridges Under The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington D.C.— Three proposals led by Congressman Joe Neguse were signed into law alongside the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 which would enhance climate resiliency at the Department of Defense. The provisions seek to strengthen our national security through robust, comprehensive climate action.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Neguse announced that a NIST-wide Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) in Boulder will receive a $5 million funding renewal in the fiscal year 2022. The funding will allow more University of Colorado students to establish a collaborative relationship with laboratory researchers and pursue federal scientific research.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse unveiled a bipartisan, bicameral measure to expand the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, making it safer for all students to get to school and promoting both pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Washington D.C.— Congressman Neguse’s proposal to expand military travel allowances to include funeral travel for grieving military families has been enacted into law. The bill was incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 and signed into law by President Biden in the final days of 2021.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open applications for Fire Safety and Prevention Grants (FS&P) on January 18th at 6 am MT, making millions in direct aid available to local fire departments and first responders impacted by the Marshall fire.