Press Releases
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, issued a statement following news that President-Elect Joe Biden will nominate Congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as Secretary of Interior.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) and Congressman John Curtis (R-Utah) unveiled plans to launch a bipartisan caucus in the 117th Congress to work collaboratively on wildfire mitigation and recovery solutions.
Washington D.C.—Today, Representatives Joe Neguse, Nanette Diaz Barragán, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Deb Haaland, led 28 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging House leadership to include a one-time, emergency investment of $500 million for local parks in any future economic stimulus or infrastructure package.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Wildfire Recovery Act to help ensure Colorado communities have the resources they need to recover from a devastating wildfire season. Specifically, the legislation would increase flexibility in the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) and allow for an increase above the current 75% federal share.
Washington D.C.—Today, two bills introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse to expand Rocky Mountain National Park passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. H.R. 5458, the Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act would allow former NASA astronaut and Longmont, Colorado native Vance D. Brand to donate 40 acres to Rocky Mountain National Park, and H.R.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, issued the following statement in response to the State Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission announcing antitrust lawsuits against Facebook:
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse passed legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives which would extend whistleblower protections and ensure greater accountability for criminal antitrust violations.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden led their colleagues in sending a letter to Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership requesting that funds for wildfire risk mitigation and recovery efforts be included in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman John Katko introduced bipartisan legislation to provide $1.7 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to Head Start to pay for additional staffing, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other needs at child care facilities across the United States.
Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced a series of holiday events his office will be hosting in December to spread cheer and hope in the 2nd Congressional District.