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Lafayette, CO—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the winners in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District’s 2021 App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by Members of Congress, and is the most prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially in recent years and has reached underserved, diverse, and rural student populations across the country. The mission of the challenge is to inspire, include and innovate efforts around STEM, coding and computer science education.
Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis in hosting President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in Boulder County for a tour of Marshall Fire damage and visit with impacted community members.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, unveiled bicameral legislation to help prevent future wildfires, fund state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and programs, and support recovery efforts for communities impacted by fires. The Western Wildfire Support Act will allow communities in Colorado and across the western U.S. to acquire the training, equipment, and funding they need to combat the increasing dangers posed by wild and rangeland fires.
Prompted by the devastating Marshall fire, which destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 homes and businesses in Boulder County last week, Rep. Joe Neguse will introduce legislation in the U.S. House Friday designed to stop wildfires before they start, better fight them when they break out and provide comprehensive recovery aid to those impacted.
Boulder, CO— Congressman Joe Neguse will join Colorado Governor Jared Polis in hosting President Joe Biden in Boulder County on Friday to tour the Marshall Fire damage and discuss urgently needed federal support. Over the weekend, Congressman Neguse worked with the Biden Administration and FEMA to secure an expedited Major Disaster Declaration to provide recovery funds to local communities. In particular, Congressman Neguse advocated for Individual Assistance to be included in the Declaration, providing direct reimbursement to impacted community members.
Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that FEMA will begin accepting applications for disaster assistance tomorrow for residents and business owners who sustained losses in the Marshall Fire. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse welcomed FEMA’s swift authorization for federal funding to help fight the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. After receiving a request for support late this afternoon, FEMA has authorized a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG).
Boulder, CO— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement as wildfires spread across Boulder County.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman Doug Lamborn unveiled the HUBS for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to support local “network hubs” which streamline access to essential resources for veterans, servicemembers, and their families. The legislation, led by Senator Bennet and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) in the Senate, would authorize a five-year pilot program to provide matching grant funds to non-profit organizations that offer access to multiple, wraparound services from one source, or “network hubs.”
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse unveiled the Capital for Cooperatives Act, bicameral legislation to fix a technicality that unfairly bars co-ops from being eligible for SBA’s primary loan program. The legislation is sponsored by Senator John Hickenlooper in the Senate.