Press Releases
Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Neguse secured $138,557 in federal funding to support the Gilpin County Emergency Operations Center. Gilpin County is a small rural community with limited resources. Currently they are using an EOC-in-a-box concept, the setup of which takes valuable time and energy away from response efforts. Having a permanent location for emergency support coordination will save time, allow for more effective responses, and, ultimately, produce better post-disaster outcomes for the community.
Congressman Neguse toured the site of the Big Spring Egress earlier this year, see photos here.
Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Joe Neguse secured $1 million in federal funding to help revive and restore the historic Pulliam Community Building in Loveland. The funding contributes to efforts by the City of Loveland to renovate the community building allowing it to serve as a key shelter and resource distribution center during wildfires and other disasters and be a magnet for economic activity downtown, as a place to host concerts, conventions and other attractions.
Washington D.C.— Last night, Congress passed legislation to suspend oil and energy imports from Russia. Congressman Neguse was one of the first members to call for this action over the past weekend.
The bill also includes $13.6 billion in emergency funding for security and humanitarian needs in Ukraine
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus Executive Committee and Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force joined the Congressional Black Caucus for an Oval Office meeting with President Biden and Senior Administration officials to discuss Congressional Black Caucus policy priorities, including comprehensive gun violence reform.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, led by Natural Resources Parks Subcommittee Chair Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) and SEEC Co-Chair Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) announced the launch of their Nature and Oceans Task Force. The SEEC Nature and Oceans Task Force will work closely with Congressional colleagues, experts, and the Biden administration to harness the power of public lands and waters in the fight against the climate crisis.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) will receive $53,240,645 in funding from the American Rescue Plan to support day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization and maintaining critical staffing levels. RTD is one of 35 recipients in 18 states to benefit from this round of transit funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse, the son of African refugees, is advocating for the U.S. to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees fleeing Ukraine and to designate Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians residing in the U.S>. Today he joined over 70 members of Congress in a letter urging the Biden Administration to work with international partners to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that FEMA has agreed to cover the costs of removing foundations, basements and burned vehicles damaged in the Marshall Fire. Congressman Neguse led a letter signed by Senator Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper two weeks ago requesting that these items be included in FEMA’s Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) program. The coverage is extremely rare and has only been granted for a handful of other wildfires in recent years.