Press Releases
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) released the following statement about President Trump’s comments denying climate change:
Climate change is the existential threat of our time. Wildfires have burned over five million acres in Colorado, Oregon and California, including two massive fires in my district, the Cameron Peak Fire and the Williams Fork Fire. The Southern coast is being threatened by ever more powerful hurricanes and storms. The science is clear: climate change is real and we have to do everything in our power to stop it.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) joined Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) to introduce the Our Lawn Act, legislation banning the use of White House grounds for political purposes.
Congressman Joe Neguse Visits Fort Collins to Meet with Forest Supervisors, Small Business Owners, and Poudre School District Leaders
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Neguse visited Fort Collins to meet with Forest Supervisors, small business owners, and early childhood care professionals. He discussed the Cameron Peak Fire and its’ effect on the residents of Larimer County, as well as how COVID has affected small business and early childhood education.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Larimer County’s Cameron Peak fire which has grown to over 59,000 acres with only 4% containment, making it the 7th largest wildfire in Colorado’s history.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet visited the mountain communities in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District to meet with County Commissioners, Mayors, and community members. They discussed federal funding support, Colorado’s wildfire season, and the urgent need to pass CORE Act through the Senate.
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Neguse and other House Democrats sent a letter urging the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Treasury, and Agriculture to take immediate action to mitigate the impending wave of evictions and rise in homelessness.
Neguse has been leading an effort nationally to expand the SNAP program by 15%, an effort that was included in the Heroes Act
Washington D.C.—On Tuesday September 1, Congressman Joe Neguse visited Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank in Lafayette and the Boulder Schools Culinary Center in Boulder.
U.S. House of Representatives holds emergency weekend session to address mail delivery issues at USPS
Washington D.C.—In an effort to enhance an ongoing dialogue with the growing Latino population, Congressman Joe Neguse today launched a Congressional Latino Advisory Council, the 2nd District “Raices Fuertes Advisory Council”. The council, which is composed of a diverse array of leaders throughout Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District will provide advice and offer input on issues affecting the Latino community.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in Congress, launched his 2nd annual Congressional App Challenge. The challenge is open to middle and high school students of all skill-levels across the 2nd district and is designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding. Participants will have the opportunity to code a unique app individually or in teams of up to 4 participants and compete against their peers.