Press Releases

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.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced two bills to authorize additional federal district judgeships in Colorado. The first bill, the Colorado Judgeship Act, would authorize three additional judges in Colorado’s federal district court. The second bill would allow a federal district courthouse to be established in Fort Collins. Both bills accommodate Colorado’s population growth in recent years.