Dear Neighbor,  As you know, earlier this week the government shutdown — the longest in American history — came to a conclusion. After refusing to negotiate with Democrats for months, the Senate approved a continuing resolution that unfortunately did nothing to address the healthcare crisis Republicans have created nor the unlawful impoundments by the Trump administration. Having spoken with countless constituents from across Northwestern Colorado these past six few weeks, including at our town-halls, I understood well that while Coloradans wanted the government re-opened — as did I — they also wanted Congress to lower healthcare costs that have been increasing exponentially. The Republican-Senate bill did not do so, and I could not, in good conscience, vote in support of its passage in the House. It also bears repeating that the decision by House Speaker Johnson to close the House of Representatives for 54 days was, in my view, one of the most shameful episodes in the modern history of the Congress. It was a debasement of our constitution, and as we move forward, I will do everything in my power to hold my colleagues accountable for their abdication of Congress’s power.  A few weeks ago, the Speaker of the House claimed that the reason he would not reconvene the House was because Republicans were doing “some of the most meaningful work of their careers.” Of course, that did not include joining Democrats in the fight to drive down the cost of living, ensuring safe and affordable healthcare for families across Colorado, or protecting food assistance for households dealing with hunger. It also didn’t include holding in-person town halls — of which I’ve hosted 17 just this year and counting. During our Rules Committee hearing earlier this week (which didn’t adjourn until 2:00 am!), I had an opportunity to question my colleagues on the above. I also exposed a provision that Republicans in the Senate snuck into the legislation, which would potentially give several of them million-dollar paydays at the taxpayers expense. You can watch the exchanges below.
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Dear Neighbor, 


As you know, earlier this week the government shutdown — the longest in American history — came to a conclusion. After refusing to negotiate with Democrats for months, the Senate approved a continuing resolution that unfortunately did nothing to address the healthcare crisis Republicans have created nor the unlawful impoundments by the Trump administration.


Having spoken with countless constituents from across Northwestern Colorado these past six few weeks, including at our town-halls, I understood well that while Coloradans wanted the government re-opened — as did I — they also wanted Congress to lower healthcare costs that have been increasing exponentially. The Republican-Senate bill did not do so, and I could not, in good conscience, vote in support of its passage in the House.


It also bears repeating that the decision by House Speaker Johnson to close the House of Representatives for 54 days was, in my view, one of the most shameful episodes in the modern history of the Congress. It was a debasement of our constitution, and as we move forward, I will do everything in my power to hold my colleagues accountable for their abdication of Congress’s power. 


A few weeks ago, the Speaker of the House claimed that the reason he would not reconvene the House was because Republicans were doing “some of the most meaningful work of their careers.” Of course, that did not include joining Democrats in the fight to drive down the cost of living, ensuring safe and affordable healthcare for families across Colorado, or protecting food assistance for households dealing with hunger. It also didn’t include holding in-person town halls — of which I’ve hosted 17 just this year and counting.


During our Rules Committee hearing earlier this week (which didn’t adjourn until 2:00 am!), I had an opportunity to question my colleagues on the above. I also exposed a provision that Republicans in the Senate snuck into the legislation, which would potentially give several of them million-dollar paydays at the taxpayers expense. You can watch the exchanges below.
 
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As we look to the end of the year, my message to you is this: My team and I remain singularly focused on serving the people of Colorado’s 2nd District, and rejecting the politics of self-enrichment that has become so pervasive in Washington D.C. We’re committed to doing everything we can to help our neighbors — making sure public service means serving the people, not self-interest, and improving everyday life for generations to come.


Continue reading for some additional updates from our office.
 
 

HONORING COLORADO’S VETERANS
 
 

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." - Harry Truman


As I flew back to Washington, D.C. early this week, I was honored to have my wife, Andrea, and my staff speak of behalf of our office this Veterans Day — joining communities across the 2nd District to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with such unwavering courage, dedication, and selflessness. 


Beginning the day, Andrea was proud to speak at the Veteran’s Day Commemoration event at the Boulder VFW, where she thanked veterans in the Boulder community for their service to our nation and assisted with writing encouraging notes to include in care packages to our deployed members of service. Following that, she joined the Longmont Legion Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony to thank our Vietnam Veterans and had the honor of presenting veterans with Congressional Certificates.
 
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Pictured Above: Congressman Neguse's wife, Andrea Neguse, speaks at Longmont American Legion Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony (Left) and joins Boulder VFW in preparing care packages (Right). 
 

Tuesday also marked the last day of the congressionally authorized Vietnam War Commemoration Program, which honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the nearly 9 million Vietnam War-era veterans. The program was inaugurated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day in 2012, but my new bill, the Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act, would extend the program indefinitely to ensure we continue to thank our Vietnam veterans for their valor service. 

Read more about the bill HERE. 

To all veterans across Colorado and the nation, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.
 
 

WHAT ELSE HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON? 
 
 
  • 🏅Each year, my office is honored to award residents of Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with service awards honoring outstanding members of the community for their commitment to the betterment of our state. If you know someone who should be celebrated for their service, please fill out the form HERE. For more information, please visit our website HERE.


  • 🚨Come get help navigating a federal agency by meeting with a member of our team! Team Neguse is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Fort Collins Thursday, November 18th, 1-3pm. Please follow the link HERE to RSVP for a time slot. 

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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