Dear Neighbor, This past week, I was in Washington working on a bipartisan plan that prioritizes the needs of Coloradans, keeps the government running, and supports hard-working families across the country. With just eight days until government funding expires, rest assured we are working tirelessly to ensure veterans, seniors, first responders, and many others receive the support they deserve. One pressing issue I want to highlight is the treatment of our federal wildland firefighters.

Representative Joe Neguse

If Congress doesn’t act by the end of the month, these brave first responders will face a steep pay cut. As you may know, in 2021 I fought hard to secure a temporary pay increase for these firefighters through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Now, it is crucial that we make this adjustment permanent. That’s why, as House Assistant Minority Leader, I recently led an effort, alongside many of my colleagues, to urge Congress to come together and ensure wildland firefighters receive the pay they deserve. I also introduced a package of bipartisan bills that ensure those impacted by wildfires receive the assistance they require at the speed they deserve. Mitigation and response and recovery go hand in hand, and our three new bills will help to equip homeowners, small business owners, and individuals with the foundational tools required to rebuild their lives after a disaster. Read more about our bipartisan bills to simplify disaster recovery HERE. When it comes to supporting our firefighters and tackling western wildfires, the stakes are simply too high for us to ignore these issues — and I’ll continue working with members from both sides of the aisle to take action. Watch my remarks on the need to enact permanent pay increases for federal wildland firefighters below! In other news, I was proud to receive the Wilderness Champion Award from the National Wilderness Coalition. As the Ranking Member of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, I remain committed to safeguarding our cherished wilderness and public lands for future generations. NEWS! LONGMONT & FORT COLLINS I was proud to announce nearly $3 million in federal funding for Longmont and Fort Collins to build safer streets and reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries. This is yet another example of the ways in which the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for folks across our communities. ANN: SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS! Service Academy Nominations for this year are open till October 1, 2024! If you are interested in applying to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy or the Merchant Marine Academy, you need to secure a nomination for your application! Learn more about the nomination application HERE. Questions? Please contact Chloe Nicklas, chloe.nicklas@mail.house.gov DISTRICT TEAM UPDATES This month, Team Neguse visited with Community Food Share to hear about food insecurities facing Coloradans. Community Food Share distributes over 27,000 meals each day across Colorado and rescues 14 tons of food daily from going to waste. Communities Should you need any assistance from our office, please do not hesitate to reach out. Please stay safe, stay healthy, and stay hopeful! Sincerely, Joe Neguse Member of Congress BOULDER OFFICE 2503 Walnut St Suite 300 Boulder, CO 80302 Phone:

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