Press Releases
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse, who serves on House Leadership, has sent a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee Chairs imploring them to provide necessary funding for life-saving mental health programs and suicide prevention grants in the FY2020 appropriations bill.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse’s Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support 227-182. The legislation is the first Colorado-specific legislation to get a vote from Congress this year and the first statewide Colorado wilderness legislation to pass the U.S. House of Representatives in over a decade.
Washington D.C.—An effort proposed by Congressman Joe Neguse to name an overlook point by Camp Hale after 10th Mountain Army veteran Sanford Morris “Sandy” Treat Jr has passed the House Rules Committee and will be incorporated into the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, slated to receive a vote on the House floor on Thursday.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Neguse announced the formation of his new Youth Advisory Council, comprising 40 high school students who will serve the district by engaging in conversation about topics that concern young Coloradans. The students will routinely meet with Neguse’s office to discuss policy and legislation, conduct leadership exercises and plan a youth summit for the coming year.
If successful next week, bill would be the first statewide Colorado wilderness legislation to pass the U.S. House of Representatives in over a decade
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Neguse led a letter to Secretary David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior requesting an analytical report on the management of wild horses and burros in the United States. This letter follows two attempts by Congress to request a management report from the Bureau of Land Management, the first of which did not provide sufficient analytical data and the second of which has not been provided by the required deadline. Congressman Neguse implored Secretary Bernhardt to expedite the second report, which is already long-past due.
Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse issued this statement on the tragic passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland:
“Our country has lost an incredible hero.”
“Elijah Cummings was a leader in our Congress, urging us towards truth and justice but also steering us to always find the heart and humanity in our service. He was a powerful advocate and graceful soul in our Chamber.”
“My condolences and prayers for his wife and their entire family. Rest in power Mr. Chairman. We will miss you.”
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan resolution that passed on the House floor condemning the President’s rash decision making concerning Syria:
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District and serves on the House Leadership team in Congress, introduced bicameral legislation to expand an innovative higher education model that allows students to attain a degree in less time and at a lower cost, one that has benefited many students in the CSU-Global program.
Washington, D.C.— Since taking office, Congressman Joe Neguse has saved constituents from Colorado’s 2nd District a total of $292,439 through completed casework assistance. The savings are the result of more than 255 constituent casework files that Neguse’s staff have successfully processed and closed less than halfway through Neguse’s 2-year term in Congress.