Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), John Curtis (R-UT-03), and Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), along with Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced legislation to ensure students can receive a degree or certification when they have earned sufficient credits. This bill will remove bureaucratic obstacles that make it more difficult for students to receive a degree or certification.

Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the City of Idaho Springs is the recipient of a monumental $2,410,000 grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding is made possible through the DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program, which invests in road, rail, transit and port projects across the country. In February of this year, Rep.

Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the City of Fort Collins is the recipient of a monumental  $10,713,570 grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding is made possible through the DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program, which invests in road, rail, transit and port projects across the country. In February of this year, Rep.

Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced Boulder County is the recipient of a monumental $25 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding is made possible through the DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program, which invests in road, rail, transit and port projects across the country. In February of this year, Rep.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Representatives Joe Neguse and Yadira Caraveo introduced the Federal Labs Modernization Act. This bill would invest in and modernize federal labs, including those located in Colorado’s Second District. 

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.