Press Releases
Washington D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse today called for passage of the Rental Eviction Moratorium Act, a bill that would prohibit evictions from rental housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This common-sense legislation will ensure that Colorado families impacted by the Coronavirus are not at risk of eviction due to financial hardships caused by business closures, reduced hours, and the wide-ranging economic effects of COVID-19,” said Congressman Joe Neguse.
Washington D.C.—Representatives Joe Neguse, David Cicilline (RI-01), and Jerry Nadler (NY-10) have successfully secured inclusion of a provision in the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act to protect consumers from price gouging during the COVID-19 crisis. The provision gives the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general the authority to seek civil penalties from individuals and companies engaging in price gouging of goods and servicesincluding food, personal hygiene products, medical supplies, healthcare, cleaning and delivery services.
Washington D.C.—With thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to travel restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, including countless Coloradans, Congressman Joe Neguse is supporting an effort to waive fees for travelers who require evacuation assistance from the U.S. Department of State.
The Ban Conflicted Trading Act, introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, would bar members of Congress and senior congressional staff from buying or selling individual stocks
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd District in Congress and serves as a member of the House Leadership team, today called for immediate cash assistance, or universal basic income, to be included in the economic stimulus package currently in negotiation in Congress
Washington D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse released a statement following the announcement today that a constituent from Eagle County has passed away from Coronavirus:
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rod Powell from Vail, Colorado. Rod was a vibrant part of our community, and we are all grieving for his family, friends and the entire Vail community at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rod’s loved ones and all of Eagle County who have experienced the full force of this public health crisis over the last few weeks.”
Washington D.C.—Today Congressman Joe Neguse and 66 members of Congress, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to express deep concern over the lack of assistance being provided to American citizens stranded abroad as they try to return home to the United States amidst the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Neguse requests clarified guidance from FDA so other distilleries can replicate
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse led a bipartisan letter alongside Congressman David Cicilline, Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law; Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Ranking Member for the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law; to the U.S.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman Jason Crow, along with the full Colorado delegation, urged the Trump Administration to quickly grant Governor Polis’ request for a disaster declaration for the State of Colorado to assist with the disruption to businesses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.