Press Releases

Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus Co-Chairs Neguse and Curtis Urge SBA to Expand Access to Critical Federal Disaster Assistance

January 25, 2024

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Today, Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and John Curtis (R-UT), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, led western lawmakers in a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency extend the time periods during which affected individuals may apply for SBA physical damage loans following a presidential disaster declaration.

Rep. Neguse, Gov. Polis, Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper Announce $1.9 Million Federal Investment to Support Statewide Efforts to Enhance Wildfire Smoke Preparedness & Protection

January 24, 2024

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Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Governor Jared Polis, Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will receive $1.9 million in federal funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities across the state.

Rep. Neguse Passes Bill to Address Housing Shortage in Rural & Mountain Communities Through Committee with Unanimous Support

January 22, 2024

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Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, successfully passed the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act through the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Rep. Neguse Secures Passage of the WATER Data Improvement Act Through Committee with Unanimous Support

January 19, 2024

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This week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Colorado River Caucus, successfully passed the Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act through the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Rep. Neguse Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers in Introducing a Series of Bills to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

January 17, 2024

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Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus, introduced a series of bipartisan bills meant to combat the nationwide spike in fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings.

Rep. Neguse Announces Funding for Clean School Buses Across Colorado’s 2nd District

January 17, 2024

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Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced school districts across Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District have been awarded funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition, created as part of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to help purchase clean school buses and serve students across the state.

Rep. Neguse Announces FAFSA Expansion of Access to Financial Aid for Veterans and Service Families, Continues Push to Protect Aid for all Students

January 11, 2024

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Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will no longer require applicants to disclose certain untaxed items, including veteran’s non-educational benefits.

Rep. Neguse Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional App Challenge

January 5, 2024

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Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the winners in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District’s 2023 App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by Members of Congress, and it offers an opportunity for middle and high school aged students to explore a career in STEM.

Rep. Neguse to Host Year-End Town Hall in Estes Park

December 30, 2023

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Lafayette, CO — On Saturday, December 30th, Congressman Joe Neguse will close out 2023 by hosting a town hall in Estes Park, Colorado. The Congressman will provide a legislative update and then take questions from attendees. Due to limited space, attendees are required to RSVP, find the link here.

Estes Park | Saturday, December 30th | 2:00-3:00pm

President Biden Signs Rep. Neguse’s Bill to Expand Mental Health Care for Colorado’s Military Families Into Law

December 28, 2023

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Lafayette, CO — Last week, President Joe Biden signed Congressman Joe Neguse’s Mental Health for Military Families Act into law. The bipartisan bill, which expands access to counseling and mental health services for Colorado’s military families, was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).