Us representative - joe neguse

US Representative - Joe Neguse

Party: Democrat | District: CO-2 (includes Fort Collins)

Burgum/Reflecting Pool: Pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing about how Atlantic Industrial Coatings received a no-bid contract for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation.
Disaster relief bill: Co-introduced legislation with Sen. Bennet allowing Congress to override a presidential denial of federal disaster relief funding, with a fast-track process for states like Colorado.
NSF/NCAR investigation: Requested an investigation into allegations involving NSF and the dismantling of NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research), which is headquartered in the Boulder area he represents.
Running for reelection: Declared candidacy for the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary for CO-2.
Town hall: Hosted an in-person town hall in Weld County on May 7, 2026.

Wildfire preparedness letter: Neguse and Bennet pressed USDA and Interior to detail their agencies' plans for responding to record-high temperatures, drought, and heightened wildfire risk this summer. In 2026, more than 22,000 fires have burned 1.8 million acres — a 20-year high for this point in the year. They requested formal briefings by May 29.
Wildfire Recovery Act (HR 5652) passed House: The House passed Neguse's bipartisan Wildfire Recovery Act (co-led with Rep. John Curtis, R-UT), which provides federal support for communities recovering from wildfire disasters.

Postal service letter: Joined Bennet, Hickenlooper, and Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) on a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner regarding postal service concerns.
Immigration detention oversight: As Chair of the House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, Neguse is challenging the Trump administration's obstruction of congressional oversight at federal immigration detention facilities.

Bipartisan NCAR & NOAA coalition: Led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition with Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Sen. Bennet, and Sen. Hickenlooper to protect NCAR funding and demand the Commerce Department reverse planned cuts to NOAA and its Colorado-based Cooperative Institutes. Called the dismantling plans "dangerous and reckless."

Public Lands Workforce Stability Act: Neguse and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Public Lands Workforce Stability Act to block the Trump administration from laying off workers at land management agencies (BLM, Forest Service, Park Service, Fish & Wildlife). The bill comes amid concerns about worsening wildfire conditions and degraded capacity to manage public lands and national forests after sweeping federal workforce reductions.

Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act: Neguse and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) applauded the advancement of this bill to the House Floor. The act was introduced in honor of Magnus White — the 17-year-old U.S. National Cycling Champion from Boulder who was killed by a driver while training. The bill aims to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety on American roads.

Voted NO on "One Big Beautiful Bill": The House passed Trump's budget reconciliation megabill 215-214. Neguse joined all four Colorado Democratic House members in voting against it, citing its large cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and green energy programs, as well as provisions enabling increased ICE funding. Colorado's four Republican House members voted yes.
Condemned Trump's $1.776B slush fund: Neguse took to the House Floor to condemn the $1.776 billion fund for political allies in the reconciliation bill, including individuals charged with crimes related to the January 6th attack.
Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project ($40M): Welcomed the Department of the Interior's release of $40 million in federal funding for the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project — a key Colorado water priority.

Primary challenger confirmed: Cinque Mason has filed to challenge Neguse in the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary for CO-2. Neguse is the heavy incumbent favorite.

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R. 4109) advances: Neguse's bipartisan Recycling and Composting Accountability Act cleared the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill — co-sponsored with Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Sen. Bill Foster (D-IL) — identifies national composting infrastructure gaps and improves recycling data measurement and reporting. It had already passed the Subcommittee on Environment on May 14.

Wildfire briefing deadline today: The May 29 deadline Neguse and Bennet set for USDA and the Department of the Interior to provide a formal briefing on wildfire preparedness arrives today. Neguse and Bennet requested the briefing on May 4 citing a 20-year high in wildfire activity (22,000+ fires, 1.8M acres burned so far in 2026). They requested specific data on federal wildland firefighter staffing, hiring freeze impacts on fire capacity, and cooperative preparedness plans with state, local, and tribal governments.