Dear Neighbor,

Congress returned to Washington, D.C. earlier this week. Unfortunately, rather than focusing on addressing the fundamental challenges facing our country — including fixing our broken healthcare system and the acute cost of living crisis — my Republican colleagues spent the week ostensibly focused on two things: increasing coal extraction, and former President Joe Biden.

👇🏾You can watch my response, on both fronts, below: 

In the videos above: Congressman Neguse speaks on the House Floor.

Suffice it to say, my colleagues across the aisle are slow marching us toward another fiscal cliff as we near the deadline for government funding on September 30th.  For my part, I’ll continue putting Coloradans first, and will continue my efforts to hold the Trump administration accountable for its attacks on the rule of law. 

Earlier this week, President Trump announced his decision to move Space Command HQ out of Colorado Springs and to Alabama. This is a blatant and brazen act of political retribution. And alongside the entirety of Colorado’s federal delegation, I made it clear that I intend fight against it every step of the way, and take action to keep Space Command in our state. 

👇🏾Read our bipartisan statement HERE and learn more below.

I’ve long believed that the best ideas don’t come from Washington D.C. — they come from YOU! Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of visiting with so many talented and knowledgeable Coloradans across the 2nd District through our town-halls, forums, and more, and I couldn’t be more grateful to them for their insightful suggestions and ideas. 

To that end, as the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans focus on undermining key agencies and institutions, I’m focused on introducing legislation to protect Colorado and Coloradans. First, I teamed up with Texas Congressman Greg Casar to introduce two bills to reverse the administration’s weakening of federal disaster preparedness and response — specifically NOAA and FEMA. With communities in Colorado and beyond at risk, course correction is not only crucial—but it could mean the difference between life and death.

Over the past few weeks, we visited with constituents in 11 counties, held events in 20 cities across Northwest Colorado, and held our 15th public town hall—more than most Members of Congress in the country. And as we look ahead to September, we’ll keep showing up—in communities large and small!

Pictured left: Congressman Neguse joins CU Buffaloes on Folsom Field.

Pictured right: Congressman Neguse hands out meals at Coal Creek Meals on Wheels.