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Washington D.C.— Congressman Neguse’s proposal to expand military travel allowances to include funeral travel for grieving military families has been enacted into law. The bill was incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 and signed into law by President Biden in the final days of 2021.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open applications for Fire Safety and Prevention Grants (FS&P) on January 18th at 6 am MT, making millions in direct aid available to local fire departments and first responders impacted by the Marshall fire. Grants can include assistance for firefighter safety and management programming, research and development projects to help communities respond to extreme and hazardous conditions and other programs to help firefighters recover from the effects of the disaster.
Residents who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire can’t be guaranteed that FEMA will fill the gap between what insurance covers and the cost of rebuilding. They do have, however, access to federal loans to help fill those gaps.
“FEMA’s assistance is capped at a certain amount, so if people are insured, it’s not always guaranteed that FEMA will help meet those unmet needs,” FEMA representative Adam Heyns told residents who joined federal, state and local representatives during a virtual town hall meeting on Sunday.
Dear Friends,
The last week has been an incredibly difficult one for Superior, Louisville and Boulder County as our community begins the recovery process following the unprecedented and devastating Marshall Fire. Over 1,000 individuals and families have lost their homes, countless more are dealing with damage and smoke destruction, and many are reeling from this traumatic incident. As our community begins to rebuild and heal, our office stands ready to assist in any way that we can.
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.