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June 17, 2020

Wilderness Society statement on introduction of 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act

A bill introduced by Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse could ensure Congress’ next round of Covid-19 stimulus investments include much needed support for struggling outdoor busi


June 17, 2020

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse on Thursday introduced comprehensive legislation that aims to help Western economies better recover from the pandemic while addressing long standing conservation, forest management and wildfire challenges on public lands. 

The Boulder County Democrat’s 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act is a mouthful and a big ask.


June 17, 2020

Washington D.C.—Today Congressman Joe Neguse applauded Senate passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, decades in the making public lands legislation to permanently fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million and begin to address the over $20 billion public lands maintenance backlog.


June 16, 2020

Neguse’s coronavirus homeless assistance bill would provide $11.5 billion in Emergency Solution grants to equip the homeless population amidst the pandemic


June 15, 2020

In March, Congressman Neguse wrote the Secretary of Transportation requesting the funds

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June 10, 2020

The legislation would invest in roads and bridges, EV vehicles and charging stations and put climate change at the forefront of the infrastructure agenda


June 8, 2020

Long lines and crowded polling places aren’t fun in the best of times. During a pandemic, they can be downright dangerous.

Colorado is one of only five states that mail a ballot to every registered voter, whether they request it or not. But in the age of coronavirus, many would like to see that list of states grow. 


June 8, 2020

The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 will ensure greater accountability in police training practices, improve transparency in police misconduct and designate lynching as a federal crime


June 5, 2020

Washington D.C.—On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Congressman Joe Neguse, a member of the House Judiciary Committee calls for Senate action on gun violence, including passage of universal background checks which passed the House last year. 


June 5, 2020

Washington D.C.— Joe Neguse, the youngest African American Congressman serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, issued the following statement on President Trump’s actions in the days following George Floyds murder and protests across the nation: