Press Releases
Congressman Neguse’s Climate Conservation Corps Proposal Gets a Hearing in the House
Washington D.C.- This week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chairman of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a hearing to discuss his proposal to enact a 21st Century Climate Conservation Corps. View Congressman Neguse discussing the Climate Conservation Corps here. Scott Segerstrom, Executive Director of the Colorado Youth Corps Association testified at the hearing to share Colorado's perspective on the issue. View his testimony here. "In the face of multiple … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse to Join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in Colorado to Discuss BLM Move, Wildfire Preparedness and Outdoor Recreation
As Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Neguse has advocated for the BLM headquarters to remain in Grand Junction Washington D.C.- Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands announced today, he will join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on the Western Slope later this week, as the Department reviews the future of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters. In May, Congressman Neguse sent a … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
Neguse, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Students “Reverse” Transfer Credits From Four-Year Universities to Community Colleges
Legislation would make it easier to help students attain rightfully earned degrees or certification Washington D.C.- This week, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator John Hickenlooper unveiled bipartisan bicameral legislation to help more community college transfer students earn degrees. The Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2021would facilitate the "reverse transferring" of college credits - the process of transferring credits from a four-year institution to a two-year institution in which a … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
80+ House and Senate Democrats Urge Inclusion of Civilian Climate Corps in Final Reconciliation Deal
Bicameral leaders outline agreement on goals, standards and structure of the program Washington D.C.- Today, Representatives Joe Neguse, Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez, Judy Chu, Marcy Kaptur, Bobby Rush and Senators Ron Wyden, Chris Coons, and Ed Markey led a letter signed by over 80 lawmakers urging inclusion of the Civilian Climate Corps in the final budget reconciliation deal. Initial reporting of the Senate's framework for a deal notes general support for the concept, but the final funding and … Continue Reading
July 19, 2021
Congressman Neguse to Hold Hearing on Climate Conservation Corps Proposal in House Subcommittee
Washington D.C.- On Tuesday, July 20, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chairman of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands will hold a hearing to discuss his proposal to enact a 21st Century Climate Conservation Corps. The hearing begins at 3pm ET/1pm MT on Tuesday July 20th and can be viewed here. "In the face of multiple challenges that our communities in Colorado are facing: unemployment, catastrophic wildfires and climate change, our 21st Century Climate Conservation … Continue Reading
July 19, 2021
Neguse Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Remediation and Restoration of Damaged Public Lands
As Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, Neguse is Advocating for More Federal Resources for Forest Restoration and Public Lands Maintenance Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Joe Neguse joined colleagues Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) to introduce the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act to help the Forest Service fund the clean-up of damaged forest lands. This bill would allow the Forest Service to … Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Congressman Neguse Releases 2021 Wildfire Resource Guide to Support Coloradans This Fire Season
As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Neguse is Coordinating Response from Western Lawmakers to Ensure Communities Have the Support They Need Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse released his 2021 Wildfire Resource Guide to share resources, instructions and information with Coloradans as they prepare for this year's wildfire season. Congressman Neguse published a similar guide in October 2020, as multiple record-setting wildfires burned across his district. The Guide … Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Rep. Neguse Gets Answers from the FBI on April 2019 Sol Pais Incident in Colorado
Neguse-requested FBI report finds holes in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that may have led to the oversight Washington D.C.- A report requested by Congressman Joe Neguse to investigate the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) point of contact system and answer questions surrounding an April 2019 incident in Colorado was released this week. Congressman Neguse sent a bipartisan letter to the DOJ Inspector General in July 2019, shortly after a Floridian … Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Neguse Request for $1 Million to Renovate Pulliam Community Building Included in House Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Neguse announced that $1 million in federal funding for renovations to the Pulliam Community Building in Loveland, Colorado, will be included in this year's House appropriations bill. The funding would allow the City of Loveland to renovate a community building that they anticipate will serve as a key shelter and resource distribution center during wildfires and other disasters. The Pulliam Community Building was used as a community meeting spot for over 70 … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Neguse Secures $525,000 to Build an Emergency Egress in Nederland as Part of House Appropriations Bill
Congressman Neguse toured the site for the Emergency Egress in May, see photos here. Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that his request for federal funding to build an Emergency Egress in the Town of Nederland has been included in the House appropriations bill. Currently the Big Springs subdivision in the Town of Nederland has limited exit points which poses major risks in cases of wildfire or other emergency. This funding would build an emergency egress toincrease … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Neguse Secures $1 Million For Colorado State-Adams State Joint Mechanical Engineering Program in House Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that his request for $1 million in federal funding to create a joint bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering between Adams State University and Colorado State University has been included in the House appropriations bill. The program would expand STEM Education to historically underserved students in rural Colorado, and is supported by several Colorado-based companies.In total, Congressman Neguse secured over $6 million in funding … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Neguse Secures Funding For Boulder Strong Resource Center, CU Boulder Rural Outreach Program in House Appropriations Bills
Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that he has secured $275,000 in federal funding for the Boulder Strong Resource Center, and $275,000 to support CU Boulder's Rural Partnership Outreach Program. Funding for both projects have been included in House appropriations bills. In total, Congressman Neguse secured over $6 million in funding for community projects in his district tobe included in the end of year spending bills. "Both the Boulder Strong Resource Center and CU … Continue Reading
July 14, 2021
Neguse Bill to Designate Amache Incarceration Site in Colorado as National Historical Site Passes Out of Committee
Neguse's bipartisan legislation seeks to remember, honor, and teach about the injustices Japanese-Americans faced on Colorado land. Washington, D.C.- Today, the House Natural Resources Committee voted to pass Congressman Joe Neguse's bill, the Amache National Historic Site Act, out of committee. The legislation, which is also supported by Congressman Ken Buck, would designate the Amache incarceration site in Southeast Colorado as a National Historical Site. "The Amache incarceration site is … Continue Reading
July 14, 2021
Neguse-Led Push for Medicare Expansion Included in Budget Reconciliation Deal
Washington, D.C.- Senate Democrats announced late last night that a proposal to expand Medicare, led by Congressman Joe Neguse, Pramila Jayapal, Conor Lamb and Jared Golden, will be included in the American Families Plan. Earlier this year, Congressman Neguse built a coalition of over 70% of the House Democratic Caucus in calling for Medicare expansion to be included in the plan. His proposal called for lowering the eligibility age of Medicare, improving benefits to include dental, vision, … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Seeking Answers on DACA Processing Delays
Washington, DC-Today Congressman Joe Neguse, who serves as Vice Chair of the Immigration Subcommittee, led a group of House Judiciary Committee members in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, seeking answers on recent processing delays in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The letter expresses concerns over unusually high processing times, requests information on the underlying causes of the backlog, including information on staffing and budgetary constraints, … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Launches Housing Our Communities Plan to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities in Colorado and Across the Country
Neguse sets date for August listening session to hear from impacted Coloradans on the affordable housing crisis Washington D.C.- Following a district-wide tour where the affordable housing crisis was a frequent topic of discussion, Congressman Neguse is launching the Housing Our Communities Plan to preserve the federal government's commitment to affordable housing. The legislative package will cut red tape and expand opportunities and availability of affordable housing units in Colorado and … Continue Reading
July 12, 2021
Congressman Neguse to Host Housing Secretary Fudge in Colorado to Discuss the Affordable Housing Crisis
Washington, D.C.- On Tuesday July 13, Congressman Joe Neguse will host Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge in Boulder, Colorado for a tour and discussion on the affordable housing crisis. "I am grateful to host Secretary Fudge in Boulder this week to ensure that Colorado's unique perspective on affordable housing is prioritized in the President's Job Plans and future policy making initiatives from the Administration," said Congressman Joe Neguse, who serves as Vice Chair … Continue Reading
July 08, 2021
Officials Join Lyons Community for Grand Opening of 2nd Avenue Bridge
Bridge Rebuilt following 2013 Flood LYONS - Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Senator John Hickenlooper, and Congressman Joe Neguse attended the Grand Opening of the new 2nd Avenue Bridge in Lyons. The bridge needed to be rebuilt after the devastating floods in 2013 and it is ready for use. "I'm thrilled to join the Lyons community today for the grand opening of the 2nd street bridge," said Congressman Joe Neguse. "Following the 2013 floods in Colorado, our community has worked hard to build … Continue Reading
July 08, 2021
Neguse Bill to Restore Colorado Lands, Support Wildfire Suppression to Be Considered in House Committee
Neguse's bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act is among 5 bills being considered in Neguse's Subcommittee next week to restore lands and protect water supplies Washington, D.C.- Next week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, will consider 5 pieces of legislation aimed at restoring forests and trails, protecting water supplies, and increasing access to National Parks. Among the … Continue Reading
July 06, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Support Homeowners in the Wake of Western Wildfires
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) - along with Congresswoman María Salazar (R-FL), Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA), Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA) - has introduced H.R. 4215, the bipartisan Rebuilding Communities After Disasters Act, legislation which will ensure homeowners have adequate resources to recover from natural disasters. "In 2020, Colorado experienced record-setting wildfires with two of the largest in state history … Continue Reading