Press Releases
Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Constituent-Inspired Legislation to Fix IRS Oversight, Ensure Fairness in Social Security
Legislation would ensure that lump-sum Social Security disability payments don't leave Americans owing large unexpected payments to the IRS Washington D.C. -Congressman Joe Neguse has reintroduced legislation to amend an IRS rule that has resulted in surprise tax burdens for widows, new retirees, people with disabilities, and people receiving other benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Congressman Neguse was inspired to introduce this legislation after a constituent in … Continue Reading
February 22, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Advocates for Surveillance Testing Funds to Help Colorado Schools Reopen
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent letters to House leadership and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advocating for funds to support Colorado's surveillance testing program. Colorado recently started using BinaxNow tests for surveillance testing of students and educators and plans to expand the use of these tests more broadly to support re-opening efforts within the state. Despite this necessity, surveillance testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
Rep. Neguse and Senator Wyden Unveil Plan to Establish 21st Century Conservation Corps, Invest in Wildfire Resiliency
The proposal would put Americans back to work in conservation, make significant investments for wildfire resiliency, and provide an economic boost for rural economies Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and Senator Ron Wyden, a Senior Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee unveiled legislation to establish a 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps. The 21st Century Conservation … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
New GovTrack Report Lists Congressman Joe Neguse As Second Most Effective Lawmaker
In the 116th Congress, Rep. Neguse had 9 bills enacted into law, the 2nd most of any member Washington D.C.-In his first term in Congress, Congressman Joe Neguse has positioned himself as one of the most effective lawmakers in the country. According to a new report from GovTrack, the Congressman enacted the second most laws in the 116th Congress of any lawmaker. Each of the 9 laws enacted by Congressman Neguse in his first term all benefit Colorado communities and were developed with … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
Congressman Neguse Helps Unveil Comprehensive Immigration Legislation to Provide a Pathway to Citizenship
Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse joined House Democrats and President Joe Biden in unveiling the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, robust immigration legislation which will provide a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, keep families together, prioritize refugee integration, support asylum seekers and grow our economy. "Today the Biden Administration and Congress are taking a critical step to reform our immigration system, keep families and … Continue Reading
February 17, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Elected to Chair U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was elected to serve as Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Congressman Neguse will replace Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who previously chaired the Subcommittee, as she leaves to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of the Interior. He is the first Coloradan to hold the position and the first African American to serve in the role since the Committee was formed 215 years ago. "I'm so honored to … Continue Reading
February 17, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty
Washington D.C.-Today, Representative Joe Neguse (CO-02), alongside Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure better protection of animals and to 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. Studies repeatedly show that … Continue Reading
February 16, 2021
Neguse, Curtis Launch Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Recover From Devastating 2020 Wildfire Season
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), launched the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, a new congressional caucus which seeks to elevate awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management and mitigation, and wildfire preparedness and recovery. Notably, the caucus will require that members join in equal bipartisan numbers, and will serve as a useful tool for facilitating conversations and cultivating solutions for communities facing … Continue Reading
February 16, 2021
Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Express Concerns with Local Post Office Operations in Estes Park, Drake and Glen Haven
After hearing complaints from local residents, the lawmakers request answers on operations and staffing concerns Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, joined by Senator Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper, sent a letter expressing concerns with current USPS operations in Estes Park, Drake and Glen Haven, Colorado "Over the past few months and even years, our offices have heard numerous complaints from dozens of constituents about problems with mail service to these … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
In Wake of Devastating Wildfire Season, Congressman Neguse to Host Public Listening Session to Solicit Feedback For Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery Efforts
Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, and Senator John Hickenlooper to participate in panel discussion and wildfire listening session Lafayette, CO- In the wake of a devastating wildfire season in Colorado's 2nd District and across Colorado, Congressman Joe Neguse plans to hold a public wildfire recovery listening session to hear from Coloradans who have been impacted. The session will feature a panel discussion with Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John … Continue Reading
February 05, 2021
Reps. Neguse, Speier Introduce Legislation to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Pay the Ultimate Price
Washington, DC-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14) introduced legislation to acknowledge and financially support the families of essential workers who have paid the ultimate price. The Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act would provide tax-free compensation and additional support for the postsecondary education of surviving spouses and children of essential workers who die of COVID-19. The act would also provide a cash benefit to essential … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Welcomes Action from Biden Administration to Restore Refugee Admissions to the U.S.
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued a statement on President Biden's announcement that he will raise the annual refugee admissions cap to 125,000. Congressman Neguse, a son of refugees, is a co-chair of the Bipartisan Refugee Caucus and helped introduce the GRACE Act, legislation introduced last Congress to increase refugee admission thresholds that reached an all-time low during the Trump Administration. "I'm grateful to see the Biden Administration taking action to … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce CORE Act to Protect Over 400,000 Acres of Public Land and Strengthen Economy
Bill Would Expand Wilderness, Establish the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, and Safeguard Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Across Colorado Watch and Download a Recording of the Virtual Press Conference HERE Washington D.C.- Today, Colorado U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse (D) and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and John Hickenlooper (D) announced their introduction of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act. The bill would grow our outdoor recreation economy and protect … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Sends Letter to RTD Requesting Completion of Northwest Rail Line Project
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent a letter to the new CEO and General Manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) about the completion of the Northwest Rail Line, or B Line, project. The letter asks that RTD complete this long-promised rail line from Westminster to Longmont, using the allocated taxpayer funds collected through a 2004 voter-approved tax increase for the completion of designated FasTracks projects, including the B Line. This letter comes after … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse to Host Bilingual Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Biden Administration Immigration Actions
Washington, D.C.- On Friday February 5th, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a Bilingual Town Hall to discuss President Joe Biden's recent executive actions on immigration and the path forward for comprehensive immigration reform in Congress. This virtual event will be hosted in Spanish and English with interpretation for both languages. "In his first few weeks in office, President Joe Biden has taken decisive and early action to undo the Trump Administrations reckless and cruel immigration … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Applauds President Biden's Executive Action to Reunify Separated Families
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued a statement welcoming President Joe Biden's executive action to establish a Family Reunification Task Force to assist in reunifying separated migrant families. Today's expected actions build on executive action the President took his first day in office, including steps to preserve and fortify protections for Dreamers, end the Muslim ban, and halt border wall construction. "I welcome President Biden's actions today to reunite separated … Continue Reading
February 01, 2021
Reps. Neguse, Pappas, Meng, Gallego, and Murphy Call for Action to Safeguard Youth Voting
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Joe Neguse (CO-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Grace Meng (NY-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on his Administration to prioritize safeguarding youth voting rights as they undertake efforts to protect the voting rights of the American people. In recent years, we have seen an array of arbitrary barriers erected at the state level to make youth voting more difficult, including burdensome … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter to President Biden in Support of Individuals Living in Sanctuary in Colorado
Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Joe Neguse led a letter, signed by Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper and Colorado Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter and Jason Crow, to President Joe Biden in support of sanctuary families living in houses of worship throughout Colorado. The letter requests stays of removal for individuals living in sanctuary in Colorado. "We believe you should use your legal authority to lift the deportation orders against Colorado's sanctuary … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
Congressman Neguse Calls for Biden Administration to End Private Immigration Detention Centers
Washington D.C.- Today Congressman Joe Neguse joined Representatives Jason Crow, Pramila Jayapal, and Raul Ruiz, M.D. to call on the Biden Administration to end contracts with private immigration detention centers. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary David Pekoske, Neguse and other lawmakers, applauded the steps President Biden took this week to phase out the use of private prisons within the Department of Justice. The lawmakers called on Acting Secretary … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Reintroduces Resolution Calling for National Biodiversity Strategy
Washington D.C.-Congressman Joe Neguse, Congressman Alan Lowenthal and Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife Jared Huffman, today, announced the reintroduction of their resolution to create a national biodiversity strategy. The U.S. and the globe currently face an unprecedented biodiversity crisis, driven largely by human activity. Recent scientific studies have confirmed human-driven activities are significantly damaging Earth's ecosystems, altering … Continue Reading