Dear Neighbor,
As you know, today is day 40 of the Federal government shutdown, which is now the longest shutdown in American history. As countless families struggle with the loss of SNAP benefits that the Trump administration unlawfully refused to authorize, and as millions of civil servants are furloughed and continue to work without pay, President Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate a bipartisan agreement to re-open the government. It is shameful. Making matters worse, Speaker Mike Johnson continued to refuse to re-open the House of Representatives for seven weeks, which hasn’t held a vote since September 19th. It is a debasement of our constitutional order and abdication of Congress’ responsibilities under Article I of our Constitution — and should offend every single Coloradan and American.
As we navigate this very challenging time for our country, our team has remained singularly focused on serving YOU — it is why all of my offices continue to stay fully open, and why our legislative team has continued running on all cylinders, introducing legislation the past few weeks on lowering costs, public land preservation and more as you can read more about by clicking the image below. |
It is also why I’m proud to have held 17 public town halls this year — more than all members of Colorado’s House delegation combined, and far more than most members of Congress in the entire country — including most recently in Granby. It is long past time for my colleagues across the aisle to start doing the same! |
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You have my word, no matter how long the government shutdown continues, my team will keep making every effort to show up in each and every community — speaking with those affected, assisting families in need, and rallying with the organizations that are helping keep our neighbors above water.
👂This week, as Speaker Johnson extended Republicans’ seven week vacation, WE hosted another Congress on Your Corner pop-up, this time in Superior, to hear directly from concerned constituents.
🍎As the Trump administration turn their backs on families in need of critical food assistance, I visited local food banks — including the Sister Carmen Food Pantry — to thank volunteers for their dedication to serving Coloradans, especially during this unprecedented time.
👥And while Republicans inflict stress and suffering on hardworking people, we are spending time at places like the Fort Collins Senior Center, hearing directly from those most affected by skyrocketing health care costs and more. |
Pictured Above: Rep. Neguse visits Sister Carmen Food Pantry in Lafayette and visits with Superior constituents and Mayor on Congress on Your Corner. |
The people of Colorado deserve better. It’s time my colleagues come to the table and work with us to find a bipartisan solution that reopens the government, lowers health care costs, and ensures November SNAP benefits are paid in full.
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding the 2025 Federal Government Shutdown, visit our webpage HERE. And should you need any assistance from our office, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Continue reading for some additional updates from our office |
| | OUR COMMUNITY FIRST APPROACH | | | |
Our office has always been committed to leading locally — and even in these difficult times, that commitment remains strong.
This past week, I was grateful to speak with the CU Boulder Masters of the Environment (MENV) Class of 2025. I’m continually inspired by their dedication to protecting our planet and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.
On Wednesday, I met with leaders from across our district at our recurring Commissioners and Mayors meetings to hear about the state of our communities. Following those conversations — and after years of supporting efforts to bring the upcoming Sundance Film Festival to Boulder — I was honored to speak at the ribbon-cutting for the renovation of the historic Boulder Theatre, an iconic institution that has long served as a gathering place for creativity, conversation, and community. |
Pictured Above: Rep. Neguse speaks at CU Boulder Master's of the Enviornment Capstone Symposium (Left) and joins Boulder Community in celebration of new restored facade (Right). |
| | PROTECTING NOAA FACILITIES | | | |
The House may be on “recess” but my work for you continues. Check out our new legislation below!
As President Trump continues to cut holes in the country’s natural disaster safety net, I’m proud to champion the Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act. A bill to reverse the Trump administration’s reckless decision to terminate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s extreme weather database.
NOAA’s extreme weather database has been essential in providing information about the cost of rebuilding communities affected by tragedy — wildfires, floods, and hurricanes — and it’s critically important we reverse this reckless directive and restore this vital database.
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| | 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.
- 🚙Team Neguse was out and about in the community this week! Our team attended CU Boulder’s Immigration Clinic to share information on how our office can assist folks in the district with federal agencies like the Department of State. We were also honored to attend the Boulder County Día de Los Muertos event to celebrate the lives of loved ones, connect with community members, and learn more about the rich traditions that make our district so vibrant.
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Pictured Above: Team Neguse at Boulder County Dia de Los Muertos. |
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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