Press Releases
Washington D.C.— Congressmen Joe Neguse (D-CO), Tim Burchett (R-TN), and Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA). This legislation will identify national composting infrastructure challenges and improve recycling data measurement and reporting. These key refinements to America’s recycling and composting systems will enable the country to move closer towards waste-free living. The bill is led in the U.S. Senate by Senators Carper (D-DE) and Capito (R-WV).
Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents the two largest research universities in the state, Colorado State University in Fort Collins and the University of Colorado at Boulder, announced over $3 million in federal funds allocated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) have been awarded to researchers at both institutions. The announcement includes $1,828,800 for four projects being conducted at Colorado State University in Fort Collins and $1,697,284 for six projects at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced a bipartisan bill to establish a National Manufacturing Council with the goal of strengthening United States leadership in manufacturing and supporting the creation of better-paying American jobs. The National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act is being co-led by Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Mike Braun (R-IN) in the U.S. Senate.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced legislation to protect threatened and endangered fish in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins while allowing water development projects to proceed.
Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced $390,000 in federal funding is headed to communities impacted by the Marshall Fire. The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are making investments, including from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in America's watershed infrastructure, helping communities recover from and prepare for natural disasters.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse introduced a legislative package to expand access to affordable housing. The bills included in the package would ensure working families have access to affordable, reliable, and safe housing throughout Colorado’s Western Slope.
Lafayette, Colorado — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the University Corporation For Atmospheric Research (UCAR)—located in Boulder, Colorado—would receive $91.8 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support the Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR). APAR will be a trailblazing radar that will capture 3D views and data of extreme weather, improving climate resiliency and our ability to predict and plan for extreme weather patterns.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse introduced a bipartisan legislative package to ensure that veterans can access the services and resources they deserve. This package would improve the treatment and compensation for veterans experiencing PTSD and create regional “network hubs” for veterans, service members, and their families to seek resources and support.
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of Small Business Month, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, introduced a legislative package to ensure that small businesses in Colorado have the resources to thrive. The two bills introduced will support small business owners from underserved communities and increase federal contracts for small businesses, unlocking new doors and fostering economic growth.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act to help address the housing shortage in rural and mountain communities.