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WASHINGTON (KDVR) — The NCAR fire is just the latest reason one lawmaker is trying to get Congress to allocate more money to wildfire prevention.
Congressman Joe Neguse has been working on legislation to address wildfires since the end of last year. The bills have not had much movement in Congress, but he is hoping the latest wildfire outbreak will get his colleagues to work a little faster.
View Congressman Neguse’s remarks here.
Budget blueprint also includes investments in clean energy, wildfire management, veterans’ healthcare and housing and special education programs
Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse applauded President Biden’s inclusion of hundreds of millions for the Climate Conservation Corps in his FY2023 budget request. The President’s Budget request also includes many other Colorado priorities, including increased investments for wildfire management, compensation for federal wildland firefighters, clean energy jobs, veterans support and special education programs.
Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement on the NCAR wildfire this weekend, which has burned close to 200 acres thus far, evacuated more than 19,000 individuals, and activated more than 200 firefighters across 30 agencies. The fire was within 1,000 yards of nearby homes according to emergency personnel and comes just three months after the Marshall Fire burned over 6,000 acres, destroying or damaging over 1,000 homes and businesses.
Legislation Would Ensure Colorado’s Three National Heritage Areas Can Continue to Use National Park Service Funds For Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism Projects
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse unveiled legislation to expand teacher preparation programs in schools and increase leadership positions held by classroom teachers. Specifically, the Teachers Are Leaders Act provides payments derived from the Department of Education to allow high-need schools and colleges to partner together and create teacher leadership programs that directly address school needs and foster professional growth.
Lafayette, CO — Today Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement marking 1-year since the tragic mass shooting at the Table Mesa King Soopers. Later today, he will join the community for a series of Day of Remembrance events in Boulder to reflect upon and honor the lives lost.
Congressman Neguse recently visited the Amache site alongside Secretary Deb Haaland, view photos here.