Dear Neighbor,  Tomorrow will mark the seventh-week in which House Republicans have refused to re-open the House of Representatives. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, and the urgent need for bipartisan negotiations to resolve the same and the healthcare crisis they created, my colleagues have refused — literally — to re-convene the House so that we can work in good faith to reopen the government. It is shameful. Making matters worse, last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would — for the first time in American history — suspend payment of critical food assistance benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Trump administration did so despite the fact that there is more than $5 billion in emergency congressionally appropriated funding available for precisely this purpose. The administration’s refusal to release the funds to the states — cutting off support for 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities — is immoral and unlawful.  Earlier this week, while back in Washington, D.C. this week, I convened a group of my colleagues to demand the administration reverse its decision and release the emergency funding to ensure our state and country’s most vulnerable don’t lose access to this vital community lifeline. You can watch my remarks HERE or below. 
Representative Joe Neguse
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Dear Neighbor, 


Tomorrow will mark the seventh-week in which House Republicans have refused to re-open the House of Representatives. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, and the urgent need for bipartisan negotiations to resolve the same and the healthcare crisis they created, my colleagues have refused — literally — to re-convene the House so that we can work in good faith to reopen the government. It is shameful.


Making matters worse, last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would — for the first time in American history — suspend payment of critical food assistance benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Trump administration did so despite the fact that there is more than $5 billion in emergency congressionally appropriated funding available for precisely this purpose. The administration’s refusal to release the funds to the states — cutting off support for 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities — is immoral and unlawful. 


Earlier this week, while back in Washington, D.C. this week, I convened a group of my colleagues to demand the administration reverse its decision and release the emergency funding to ensure our state and country’s most vulnerable don’t lose access to this vital community lifeline. You can watch my remarks HERE or below. 
 
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On Friday, two Federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously that the USDA must distribute the contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits as “soon as possible.” As we work to ensure the administration complies with the ruling, I spent time volunteering on Friday at the Larimer County Food Bank, where I was able to thank their dedicated workers and volunteers and discuss how they and so many others are working to support neighbors in need. Learn more by clicking the article below!
 
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Again, it is offensive that while families go hungry and civil servants across the country are furloughed, House Republicans remain missing in action. I’ll continue to implore my colleagues across the aisle to put politics aside, reconvene the House, and work with us in good faith. Enough is enough.


Continue reading for some additional updates from our office.
 
 

LISTENING TO FOLKS IN THE COMMUNITY: HALLOWEEN EDITION

 
 

It’s my family’s favorite holiday, and I’m grateful to spend it doing what I enjoy most — serving you.


After returning from D.C., I was grateful for the opportunity to connect with folks from across Colorado’s 2nd District — starting early Thursday morning at the Longmont Museum where I was privileged to speak with the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County and address the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities for children and families in the region.


On Friday, I was honored to serve as a keynote speaker at the CU Boulder Masters of the Environment Capstone Symposium. Now more than ever, it’s critical that we keep fighting for a more sustainable future, and I’m so proud that students in our district share my passion for building a better and more resilient world.


Next, we headed straight up to Fort Collins to celebrate Halloween with Tiny Tots in Old Town and host another one of our Congress on Your Corner pop-ups! This was our second event of this kind in Old Town, and for those who haven’t attended yet, it’s just me and my team listening to you and your family — no pre-screened questions, no attendance limits. Be sure to stop by if you see us!


Closing out the week, I was grateful to host a lunch for furloughed federal workers in Fort Collins, and to thank them for their incredible service. If you are in need of assistance, please feel free to contact our office and we will do our best to assist you.
 
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Pictured Above: Rep. Neguse hands out candy in Old Town, Fort Collins (Left) and lends a hand at the Larimer Food Bank (Right). 
 
 

STOPPING CORPORATE CONSOLIDATION OF LOCAL MEDIA
 
 

The proposed acquisition of Tegna — the parent company of Colorado’s 9 NEWS — by Nexstar, would make it the largest local broadcasting company in the country and threaten local journalism in our state and beyond. Last week, I partnered with Senator Michael Bennet in an effort to implore Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to reject it.


We must put the needs of our communities above corporate profit — always. 


👉🏾 Click HERE or the image below to learn more about our effort.
 
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WHAT ELSE HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON? 
 
 
  • ⛰️ Team Neguse was out in the community this week — visiting a Senior Center in Larimer County to share resources and casework services, attending the Annual Longmont Veteran Stand Down to connect with local veterans, and joining the State of Superior event to hear directly from residents about the issues that matter most to their families. 
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Pictured Above: Team Neguse at a Longmont Veteran Standdown (Left) and Team Neguse attending the State of Superior (Right). 
  • 🏛️Casework Success Story! This week, our congressional caseworkers were able to help get $68,000 in student loans forgiven for a constituent by assisting them with Federal Student Aid! Our team stands ready to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact our offices if you need support. Learn more about our help with a federal agency on our website HERE.

My offices are OPEN and will remain available to constituents for the duration of this shutdown. You can find helpful resources and answers to frequently asked questions by visiting our 2025 Federal Government Shutdown webpage HERE. And should you need any assistance from our office, please do not hesitate to reach out. 
 
Please continue to stay safe, stay healthy, and — despite everything — stay hopeful!
 
Sincerely,
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Joe Neguse
Member of Congress
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