Press Releases
Legislation would ensure that lump-sum Social Security disability payments don’t leave Americans owing large unexpected payments to the IRS
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent letters to House leadership and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advocating for funds to support Colorado’s surveillance testing program. Colorado recently started using BinaxNow tests for surveillance testing of students and educators and plans to expand the use of these tests more broadly to support re-opening efforts within the state. Despite this necessity, surveillance testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals is not stated as an eligible expense for reimbursement from FEMA.
The proposal would put Americans back to work in conservation, make significant investments for wildfire resiliency, and provide an economic boost for rural economies
In the 116th Congress, Rep. Neguse had 9 bills enacted into law, the 2nd most of any member
Washington D.C.—In his first term in Congress, Congressman Joe Neguse has positioned himself as one of the most effective lawmakers in the country. According to a new report from GovTrack, the Congressman enacted the second most laws in the 116th Congress of any lawmaker.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse joined House Democrats and President Joe Biden in unveiling the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, robust immigration legislation which will provide a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, keep families together, prioritize refugee integration, support asylum seekers and grow our economy.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was elected to serve as Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Congressman Neguse will replace Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who previously chaired the Subcommittee, as she leaves to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of the Interior. He is the first Coloradan to hold the position and the first African American to serve in the role since the Committee was formed 215 years ago.
Washington D.C.—Today, Representative Joe Neguse (CO-02), alongside Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure better protection of animals and to keep our communities safe. The bill would establish a dedicated Animal Cruelty Crimes Division at the Department of Justice to aid in the investigation, enforcement, and prosecution of felony animal cruelty crimes.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), launched the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, a new congressional caucus which seeks to elevate awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management and mitigation, and wildfire preparedness and recovery. Notably, the caucus will require that members join in equal bipartisan numbers, and will serve as a useful tool for facilitating conversations and cultivating solutions for communities facing wildfire.
After hearing complaints from local residents, the lawmakers request answers on operations and staffing concerns
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, joined by Senator Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper, sent a letter expressing concerns with current USPS operations in Estes Park, Drake and Glen Haven, Colorado
Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, and Senator John Hickenlooper to participate in panel discussion and wildfire listening session
Lafayette, CO— In the wake of a devastating wildfire season in Colorado’s 2nd District and across Colorado, Congressman Joe Neguse plans to hold a public wildfire recovery listening session to hear from Coloradans who have been impacted.