Press Releases
Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet Announce Significant USFS Funding Headed to Rocky Mountain Region for Projects Addressing Clean Water, Roads, and Trails Improvement
Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced that the Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service will receive a significant portion of the $65 million allocated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for nationwide investments in water quality, roads, trails, and fish habitats. Projects will be part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service's new Collaborative Aquatic Landscape Restoration Program and the existing Legacy Roads … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Provide Critical Support to Rural, Mountain & Tribal Communities
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bicameral bill to prioritize support to rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund - a program enacted by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act clarifies that the $2 billion appropriated to the U.S. Department of Treasury through the ARP for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 are intended for … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Reps. Neguse, Burchett Introduce Bill to Improve Search & Rescue Information Sharing Efforts For Missing Persons on Federal Lands
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced their bipartisan bill, the Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-members Everywhere (TRACE) Act. The bill would improve information sharing efforts for missing persons on Federal lands by making a series of improvements to the existing National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) database, including … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
House Passes Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act
The bipartisan and bicameral bill would provide support for community recovery after wildfires; hear Congressman Neguse discuss its importance here. Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), Co-Chairs and Founders of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives passed their legislation to help ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to recover from devastating wildfires. The bipartisan Wildfire Recovery … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Rep. Neguse Announces $100 Million for I-70 Improvement Project
Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek County are the recipients of a $100,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation INFRA grants program. Funding will go toward improving the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) program awards grants for multimodal freight and highway projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the … Continue Reading
September 07, 2022
Rep. Neguse Scores 100% on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard
The organization ranked lawmakers based on a nonpartisan accounting of actions by each member of the 117th Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation. Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse was recognized for a perfect score on Common Cause's 2022 Democracy Scorecard. Representative Neguse received an 18 out of 18 for his co-sponsorship of several democracy reform bills critical to the health of the U.S. government, including the For the People Act, John R. Lewis Voting … Continue Reading
September 06, 2022
Rep. Neguse, Rep. Crow Discuss Inflation Reduction Act, Lower Health Care Costs for Colorado Seniors
Watch the press call here. Lafayette, CO - Today, Rep. Joe Neguse joined Rep. Jason Crow and Coloradans from across the state to discuss the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act during a press call with Protect Our Care. Colorado seniors and working families in the 2nd Congressional District will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. "With the Inflation Reduction Act … Continue Reading
September 01, 2022
Rep. Neguse Announces September is National Preparedness Month
The 2022 National Preparedness Month theme is: "A Lasting Legacy." Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the start of National Preparedness Month. Observed each September, Rep. Neguse serves as one of FEMA's 2022 National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chairs. Disasters can strike anywhere, and National Preparedness Month raises awareness of the importance of preparing for the types of natural and manmade disasters that could affect American families at any time, … Continue Reading
August 31, 2022
Rep. Neguse Hosts U.S. House Speaker Pelosi for Tour of Colorado’s Federal Labs
The lawmakers toured the National Center for Atmospheric Research to discuss the impacts investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will have on American research & innovation. Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse welcomed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Colorado's Second Congressional District for a tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). After a tour of the facility, the lawmakers hosted a roundtable discussion on the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2022
Rep. Neguse, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, Gov. Polis Urge President Biden to Use Antiquities Act and Other Presidential Authorities to Protect Landscapes In the CORE Act
Letter Follows USDA Secretary Vilsack's Visit to Camp Hale & His Support for Exploring New Protections for Colorado Public Lands Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged President Joe Biden to use his Presidential authorities, including the Antiquities Act, to protect the landscapes included in the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act. This letter comes … Continue Reading
August 25, 2022
Rep. Neguse Announces $826,181 for the City of Loveland to Invest in Critical Fire Protection Services
Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced the City of Loveland will receive $826,181 to invest in the improvement of their fire prevention operations and safety. The funding has been allocated through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which was created to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations across the country. "Wildfires in Colorado's Second District and across the West continue to threaten the … Continue Reading
August 25, 2022
Rep. Neguse Announces Over $1.4 Million for Fire Departments Serving Boulder County
Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced over $1.4 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for the Lefthand Fire Protection District and the Lyons Fire Protection District. AFGs are awarded by FEMA to help meet the needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. The Lefthand Fire Protection District is set to receive $822,137 and the Lyons Fire Protection District will receive $578,257, both for the improvement of their … Continue Reading
August 25, 2022
Rep. Neguse to Host Town Halls in Cities Across 2nd District
Lafayette, CO - This upcoming Saturday, August 27th, Congressman Joe Neguse will host two town halls in cities across Colorado's Second Congressional District to update members of the community on recent developments in the Congress. He will also provide updates about major legislation recently enacted, including the Inflation Reduction Act and take questions from constituents. The two town-halls will take place in Louisville on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Fort Collins on … Continue Reading
August 18, 2022
Rep. Neguse Applauds $34 Million Federal Grant for Clean Transportation in Summit County
Funds are in response to a request made by Rep. Neguse during the 2021 House appropriations process. Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced $34,765,737 in funding for the Summit Stage, a rural transit agency in Summit, Park, and Lake counties. Funds have been allocated by the State of Colorado Department of Transportation through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, which received funding as part of the Fiscal Year … Continue Reading
August 16, 2022
Congressman Neguse Welcomes Secretary Vilsack to Colorado’s Camp Hale
Lafayette, CO - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, welcomed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Colorado's Second Congressional District for a tour of Camp Hale. The pair were joined by Governor Polis and Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper. Camp Hale was a center of mountain and winter warfare training during World War II. Now the camp features beautiful views and supports the local outdoor recreation economy … Continue Reading
August 16, 2022
STATEMENT: Rep. Neguse on President Biden Signing the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. The signing of this historic bill marks the single largest investment in climate action in American history, delivering significant investments for clean energy production, scientific research, wildfire response, and wildlife recovery. Additional measures will save Americans thousands of dollars each year by cutting energy bills, lowering health care costs, and boosting American manufacturing. "The … Continue Reading
August 15, 2022
Rep. Neguse Announces USDA’s New $1 Billion Wildfire Defense Program Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant program, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward helping at-risk local communities reduce the risk of wildfire in their area. Lafayette, CO - Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, announced the launch of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. This five-year, competitive program is made possible as part of wildfire investments Rep. … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Rep. Neguse Votes For Inflation Reduction Act, Bill Now Heads to President’s Desk for Signature
FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation bill makes major investments in deficit reduction, health care, and climate change programs. Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the new Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Reconciliation package that passed the Senate on Sunday, August 7th. This historic bill is the single-largest investment in climate action in American history, including significant investments in American clean energy production, … Continue Reading
August 09, 2022
Rep. Neguse Applauds Swift Enactment of CHIPS and Science Act
After months-long negotiations between the House & Senate, the final version of this bill will make tremendous strides toward lowering costs for working families and reigniting American competition. Washington, D.C. - Today, President Biden signed into law the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act. This law is a bold, bipartisan legislative package that focuses on strengthening our economic and national security, sparking semiconductor innovation … Continue Reading
August 07, 2022
Rep. Neguse Applauds Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
The new proposal for the FY2022 Budget Reconciliation bill makes major investments in deficit reduction, health care and climate change programs. Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse applauded the Senate's passage of the new Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Reconciliation package, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The bill makes historic investments in American clean energy production and manufacturing and will advance several key provisions for Colorado that Rep. Neguse has … Continue Reading