Resources for Coloradans Impacted by New Administration Executive Orders & Policies

“Dear Neighbor,

I know it is a very turbulent time for our country and this webpage is intended to serve as a hub for residents of Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District to locate resources during this period of uncertainty and confusion.

In recent weeks, I’ve heard an outpouring of concerns from constituents across our district, including federal workers, parents, students, immigrants, and folks of all backgrounds, about recent actions taken by President Trump and individuals in his administration. Please know, I will work with my colleagues in Congress to utilize every legislative and oversight tool available in the House of Representatives to oppose any unlawful actions that would harm our community and our state.

My team and I also stand ready to assist those affected by providing as much information as we can during this time—below you will find a list of resources our team has compiled. We will do our best to keep this page updated as we learn more information. Be advised, per House Ethics guidance, we are only permitted to share information from government sources and cannot list resources from private-sector or nonprofit organizations.

As always, please do not hesitate to call one of our offices if you have any questions or would like to share a concern.

Sincerely,

Joe Neguse”

Resources for Federal Workers

You can review your employment rights under federal law here:

To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers

Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. Learn more here: https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.

To understand prohibited personnel practices including the right to appeal, visit here:

And for a basic primer on civil service law, click here: https://guides.loc.gov/federal-civil-service-employment-law

Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

You can learn more about services and legal protections for LGBTQ+ community members here:

For state-wide general resources from the Colorado Department of Public Health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lgbtq-health

For information on LGBTQ+ healthcare rights and resources, visit: https://doi.colorado.gov/insurance-products/health-insurance/consumer-resources/lgbtq-health-care-rights-and-resources

For a non-exhaustive list of organizations that support the overall health, mental health, and wellness of LGBTQ+ people, visit here (including resources for those outside Boulder County): https://bouldercounty.gov/families/lgbtqia/lgbtqia-resouces-2/

For information on LGBTQ-specific reproductive health services, visit here: https://www.larimer.gov/health/clinical-services/sexual-and-reproductive-health-services#acc4

Resources for Immigrant Families

A list of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-accredited organizations can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/942306/dl?inline

Family Preparedness/Know Your Rights Booklets

https://bouldercounty.gov/government/about-boulder-county/immigrant-resources/

Students and parents can learn more about immigration resources here:

Resources for Veterans and Service Member Families

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a VA Patient or resident of a community living center: https://www.va.gov/health/rights/patientrights.asp

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a VA Patient’s family member: https://www.va.gov/health/rights/familyrights.asp

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a Tricare eligible member: https://tricare.mil/PatientResources/RightsResponsibilities

Help with a Federal Agency

If you need assistance with a federal agency, please visit our website here or call one of my District Offices:

Boulder at (303) 335-1045
Fort Collins at (970) 372-3971