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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.
Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Neguse announced that applications for 2021 Military Academy Nominations will open on May 1, 2021. Each year, Congressmembers have the opportunity to nominate students to attend 4 of the 5 military academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Each Member may nominate up to ten individuals for each academy vacancy for their district.
The Low or No Emission Grant Program provides funding to states and local government authorities for zero-emission and low-emission public transportation and supporting infrastructure
As a member of House Democratic Leadership, Neguse was one of a small group of lawmakers to attend the Joint Address in person
Addressing Colorado’s wildfires is a key piece of Congressman Neguse’s “Restoring Our Lands and Communities” Agenda
As a way of highlighting his work to fight food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Lafayette, has invited Sister Carmen CEO Suzanne Crawford to be his virtual guest at President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress.
Local food banks including Lafayette-based Sister Carmen Community Center have been working hard to provide for those in need. Crawford said her center has seen a 20% increase in food distributions and a 420% uptick in financial assistance requests during the pandemic.
Restaurants can register starting this Friday; full application opens May 3
After securing a 15% SNAP increase amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Neguse hopes to highlight need for permanent nutrition assistance support
Click here to RSVP to today’s press conference with Rep. Neguse and Suzanne Crawford previewing the address
As a member of House Democratic Leadership, Neguse is one of a small group of lawmakers who will attend