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Washington, D.C.—Today Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2^nd Congressional District and serves as a member of House Leadership, introduced legislation, co-lead by Congressman David McKinley (R-WV) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), to ensure that private insurance companies provide coverage for osseointegrated hearing devices (“OIDs”), including bone anchored hearing aids (“BAHA”) and cochlear implants. The bill comes from a family in Broomfield whose daughter requires these devices.

Washington, D.C.— Today, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse to secure funding for rural schools in Colorado mountain counties was signed into law by the President. The Secure Rural Schools Extension Act, which Neguse introduced in May, was included in the end-of-year minibus package that will fund the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District and serves on House Leadership, along with Colorado U.S. Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet, introduced two bipartisan bicameral bills to expand the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act allows former NASA astronaut Vance D.

Washington, D.C.— Today, bipartisan bicameral legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse to protect Colorado wildlife in the Platte River basin passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed into law by the President by the end of the week. The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act, which Neguse introduced in June, was included in the end-of-year minibus package that will fund the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch.

Washington, D.C.— Today, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse to secure funding for rural schools in Colorado mountain counties passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Secure Rural Schools Extension Act, which Neguse introduced in May, was included in the end-of-year minibus package that will fund the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch.

Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Joe Neguse, along with Congresswoman Kim Schrier, sent a joint letter to the Chair of the Committee on House Administration, requesting a policy change to preclude the use of disposable plastic bottles in all committee rooms and proceedings. 

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced legislation to provide additional local control for General Aviation airports, such as Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Boulder Municipal Airport and Northern Colorado Regional Airport. The Aircraft Noise Reduction Act, is the result of considerable collaboration with local community leaders across the 2nd district and constituents concerned about noise pollution.