Press Releases
Washington D.C.—Today, Representative Joe Neguse (CO-02), alongside Representatives Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) introduced the Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act, sweeping bipartisan legislation to protect animal welfare and 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, along with Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) announced the landmark Protect the Youth Vote Act in response to systematic efforts across the country to suppress the voices of young Americans.
The letter addresses concerns over changes to the U.S. Postal Service.
Washington, D.C. —This week, Congressman Joe Neguse joined a group of 84 other Members of Congress in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing deep concerns about operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that could have negative impacts on service standards and cause significant delays in mail delivery.
The grant will be put towards construction on a bus storage facility in Estes Park
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s weak and inefficient executive orders which fail to meet the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis:
The amendment is in response to constituent concerns throughout the 2nd District of increased noise pollution due to the Denver Metroplex
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Neguse announced that he has secured a key provision to improve mail delivery through the U.S. Postal Service for American’s in rural communities in the recently passed House Appropriations Minibus. The bill includes language to ensure the U.S. Postal Service will continue to work to provide timely and consistent mail delivery to all Americans, particularly in rural and mountainous areas.
Washington D.C.—To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the enactment of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a live virtual panel on Thursday August 6th at 4:45pm MT to celebrate and reflect on the landmark law and its significance today. The panel will include special guest Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick.
The most comprehensive reform of U.S. pesticide rules in nearly 25 years, new bill would ban organophosphates which harm child brain development and neonicotinoids which lead to pollinator population collapse
The amendment calls for a $1 million increase in funding
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse on Friday passed an amendment out of the U.S. House of Representatives to increase funding for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by $1 million. The amendment passed along with the H.R. 7617, the Appropriations Minibus. The additional funding to NICS will be allocated to states to improve their criminal and mental health records.