Press Releases

Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse unveiled a bipartisan, bicameral measure to expand the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, making it safer for all students to get to school and promoting both pedestrian and bicycle safety. The legislation directs the Department of Transportation to make federal support available for state and local projects designed to encourage high schoolers to walk or bike to school. As a result, the Act will incentivize physical activity and safety and deliver on much-needed infrastructure investments.

Washington D.C.— Congressman Neguse’s proposal to expand military travel allowances to include funeral travel for grieving military families has been enacted into law. The bill was incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 and signed into law by President Biden in the final days of 2021.

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open applications for Fire Safety and Prevention Grants (FS&P) on January 18th at 6 am MT, making millions in direct aid available to local fire departments and first responders impacted by the Marshall fire. Grants can include assistance for firefighter safety and management programming, research and development projects to help communities respond to extreme and hazardous conditions and other programs to help firefighters recover from the effects of the disaster.

Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the winners in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District’s 2021 App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by Members of Congress, and is the most prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially in recent years and has reached underserved, diverse, and rural student populations across the country. The mission of the challenge is to inspire, include and innovate efforts around STEM, coding and computer science education.

Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis in hosting President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in Boulder County for a tour of Marshall Fire damage and visit with impacted community members.

Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, unveiled bicameral legislation to help prevent future wildfires, fund state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and programs, and support recovery efforts for communities impacted by fires. The Western Wildfire Support Act will allow communities in Colorado and across the western U.S. to acquire the training, equipment, and funding they need to combat the increasing dangers posed by wild and rangeland fires.

Boulder, CO— Congressman Joe Neguse will join Colorado Governor Jared Polis in hosting President Joe Biden in Boulder County on Friday to tour the Marshall Fire damage and discuss urgently needed federal support. Over the weekend, Congressman Neguse worked with the Biden Administration and FEMA to secure an expedited Major Disaster Declaration to provide recovery funds to local communities. In particular, Congressman Neguse advocated for Individual Assistance to be included in the Declaration, providing direct reimbursement to impacted community members.

Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that FEMA will begin accepting applications for disaster assistance tomorrow for residents and business owners who sustained losses in the Marshall Fire. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.