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Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse took to the House Floor yesterday to further denounce the $6.2 billion Nexstar Media-Tegna merger and call for legislative action to rein in the unlawful actions of the FCC. Neguse criticized the agency for attempting to bypass the national audience limitation (currently 39%) established by Congress in 2004.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, joined over 20 colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration on deteriorating Forest Service trail conditions due to insufficient maintenance by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), which has threatened visitor safety and outdoor recreation access for millions of Americans. 

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse teamed up with Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act. This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to take steps to improve access to addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers in rural areas.

Washington, D.C. — Last week, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, and Representative Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee, penned a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz underscoring the importance of seasonal employees and requesting an update on the agency’s plan to make sure it's adequately equipped for fire season and summer recreation. 

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the $6.2 billion Nexstar Media-Tegna merger.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado Representatives Joe Neguse and Jeff Hurd and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper led 80 of their colleagues in submitting a public comment opposing proposed structural changes to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. The comment was submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its request for public comment on the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the cutting-edge research institution. 

Lafayette, CO — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse attempted to conduct a congressional oversight inspection at 100 Midland Ave. in Glenwood Springs. According to concerning public reporting, U.S.