Joseph Neguse
Sourced recordU.S. House - CO District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Joseph D. Neguse is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd congressional district since 2019. The district is located in the north central part of the state, based in Fort Collins, Longmont, and Boulder, and includes many rural communities and mountain towns, including Walden, Granby, Steamboat Springs, and Gypsum. A member of the Democratic Party, he was a regent of the University of Colorado from 2008 to 2015. Neguse is the first Eritrean-American elected to the United States Congress and Colorado's first black member of Congress. Neguse… (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
26/27 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 26 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJoseph Neguse is a candidate for U.S. House - CO District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $2,742,280.52 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Neguse, Bennet, Colorado Democrats Demand Answers on DACA Renewal Backlog - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Neguse Joins Bennet, Colorado Delegation in Demanding Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Two first-time Republican candidates vie to challenge Neguse in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District - SummitDaily.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Neguse Leads Colorado House Democrats in Introducing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reforms - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Joe Neguse - University of Colorado Boulder
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dem Joseph Neguse wins CO's 2nd Congressional District, will fill Jared Polis' open seat - 9News
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-29: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-29: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-27: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
2026-02-20: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
a">Media Press Releases July 8, 2026 Press Release Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) announced the launch of the Bipartisan Space Weather Caucus, which aims to advance scientific research on space weather, address security risks, and develop strategies to protect critical infrastructure from space weather-related disruptions. Rep. Neguse to Host Longmont Town Hall July 8, 2026 Press Release On Thursday, July 9, Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person
d Obernolte Launch Bipartisan Space Weather Caucus July 8, 2026 Press Release Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) announced the launch of the Bipartisan Space Weather Caucus, which aims to advance scientific research on space weather, address security risks, and develop strategies to protect critical infrastructure from space weather-related disruptions. July 8, 2026 Press Release On Thursday, July 9, Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person town hall me
lass="media-body"> Rep. Neguse to Host Longmont Town Hall July 8, 2026 Press Release On Thursday, July 9, Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person town hall meeting in Longmont, Colorado. Neguse will give a legislative update and take live questions from audience members. July 6, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — As New World Screwworm (NWS) cases continue to spread through New Mexico and Texas, raising concerns across Western states, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators Michae
o"> Press Release Washington, D.C. — As New World Screwworm (NWS) cases continue to spread through New Mexico and Texas, raising concerns across Western states, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper penned a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) imploring the agency to swiftly expand surveillance and response activities to prevent the pest's further spread. June 25, 2026 Press Release In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman
Climate Action Jobs & Economy Local Issues The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus June 18, 2026 Press Release Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet led the state’s Democratic Congressional delegation in demanding the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) immediately expedite DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, renewal applications for Coloradans currently in limbo. They are joined by Senator John Hickenlooper and R
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