Press Releases
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.
Washington D.C—Today, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will return to Washington for an emergency session this Saturday, August 22nd to pass legislation to fund the U.S. Postal Service and prevent dangerous operational changes that may threaten the November elections. Included in the measures to be voted on this weekend is $25 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations for the U.S. Postal Service, similar to Congressman Neguse’s funding proposal which he introduced in March.
Washington D.C.—Today, Representative Joe Neguse (CO-02), alongside Representatives Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) introduced the Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act, sweeping bipartisan legislation to protect animal welfare and keep our communities safe. The bill would establish a dedicated Animal Cruelty Crimes Division at the Department of Justice to aid in the investigation, enforcement, and prosecution of felony animal cruelty crimes.
Washington, D.C. —Today Congressman Joe Neguse, along with Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) announced the landmark Protect the Youth Vote Act in response to systematic efforts across the country to suppress the voices of young Americans.
The letter addresses concerns over changes to the U.S. Postal Service.
Washington, D.C. —This week, Congressman Joe Neguse joined a group of 84 other Members of Congress in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing deep concerns about operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that could have negative impacts on service standards and cause significant delays in mail delivery.
The grant will be put towards construction on a bus storage facility in Estes Park