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Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse unveiled his “Opportunity for All” Education Agenda to support a fair shot for all students pre-k through college and advance upward mobility for Coloradans. The “Opportunity for All” Agenda was developed from countless conversations with students, teachers, parents, child care workers, schools board members and universities across the 2nd Congressional District to address the challenges faced by Coloradans and ensure every student is offered equal opportunity to succeed.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse’s bill to protect wildlife in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins and support water infrastructure passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse announced today that he has secured a nearly $20 million down payment for his Climate Conservation Corps proposal in the government funding package signed into law by President Biden today.
In August, Congressman Neguse toured the site, see photos here.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Second Congressional District has received $1,166,690 from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) to expand high-speed internet access for Colorado students. Created as part of the American Rescue Plan, the ECF Program helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the Internet at home, allowing them to take advantage of online learning and do their homework.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse has secured $1 million in federal funding to create a joint bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering between Adams State University and Colorado State University. The program will expand STEM Education to historically underserved students in rural Colorado, and is supported by several Colorado-based companies.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that two Colorado based research and innovation centers have been awarded federal funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to support advancements in green building technology. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Rocky Mountain Institute have both been awarded funds to continue their work in demonstrating cost efficient, low carbon renovation and construction in low-income communities across the country.
In August, Congressman Neguse toured the site of the new facility, see photos here.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse has secured $275,000 in federal funding for the Boulder Strong Resource Center, and $275,000 to support CU Boulder’s Rural Partnership Outreach Program. The Boulder Strong Resource Center began offering mental health services to the greater Boulder community in the wake of the March 22 mass shooting that took place in Boulder. They offer a variety of trauma-recovery, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Three Colorado legislators are urging President Joe Biden to expand his free at-home COVID-19 testing kit program.
Rep. Joe Neguse and Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper sent a letter to Biden on Thursday, March 10, urging him to extend the program to include Americans who receive mail from a commercial mail agency. The agencies are privately-owned businesses that accept U.S. Postal Service mail on behalf of third-party individuals, such as local UPS stores, according to a news release.