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Washington D.C.—Today, Representatives Joe Neguse and Kelly Armstrong sent a bipartisan letter to Appropriators in Congress urging inclusion of specific language in the upcoming FY2022 Labor-HHS appropriations bill that would prohibit the Department of Education from withholding funding to higher education institutions that are participating in cannabis research.
Washington D.C.— In a letter to Appropriators in Congress, Congressman Joe Neguse advocated for the continued support of the Open Textbooks Pilot program at the Department of Education (ED) in the upcoming fiscal year. Over the past four years, this investment has expanded the use of free, open-access textbooks to provide college students with a more affordable alternative to traditional textbooks. Accompanied by Representatives Ilhan Omar, Mark Desaulnier, Sean Casten, and Peter A.
This funding will spur necessary scientific research as well as update the condition of research laboratory buildings
An index from Georgetown University’s Lugar Center ranked Congressman Joe Neguse as the most bipartisan member of the Colorado Congressional Delegation and 41st in entire House
Frisco, CO— Congressman Joe Neguse has submitted several requests to the House Appropriations Committee and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to include funding for specific Summit County community projects in the FY2022 funding bill and Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation.
Congressman Neguse has also submitted requests for Big Barnes Ditch Trail improvements, Loveland Pulliam Community Building renovations, US 36 and Community Drive Roundabout work in Estes Park and the CSU Mechanical Engineering Partnership
Idaho Springs, CO— Congressman Joe Neguse has submitted requests to the House Appropriations Committee to include $1 million in federal funding for the Clear Creek County Collaborative Care Center, as well as $138,557 to establish a permanent location for the Gilpin County Emergency Operations Center in the FY2022 Appropriations Legislation.
The Space Grant program enables students in Colorado to engage in outreach activities and research projects that prepare them for STEM careers
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Neguse issued the following statement on the conflict in the Tigray region:
“I remain deeply concerned by reports of ongoing atrocities and human rights violations in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. I strongly believe there must be an immediate cessation of hostilities, and an investigation into the reported human rights abuses. I will continue to monitor the situation closely, and to support the U.S. State Department's efforts to bring peace to the region.”
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, launched “Get Out the Vaccine” Week May 1st through 8th to encourage black Coloradans to get vaccinated. Congressman Neguse, alongside Colorado lawmakers, is promoting vaccine opportunities across the state and encouraging Coloradans to make an appointment or walk-in at sites where walk-ins are accepted. The initiative is part of the Congressional Black Caucus’s effort to promote vaccine equity, CBC members are launching similar initiatives across the United States this week.