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Joe Neguse

Democrat Assistant House Minority Leader U.S. House • Colorado 02 · Colorado 02
State
Colorado
Phone
(202) 225-2161
Salary
$193,400/year
Tenure
7 years, 6 months
375
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
84
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (68.4%, +39.5pt) Terms served: 4 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Neguse has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Defense & Veterans, Economy & Taxes and Law & Justice.

  • Defense & Veterans 31 actions
  • Economy & Taxes 71 actions
  • Law & Justice 39 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr5652 — Wildfire Recovery Act 18 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hjres122 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns. 91 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr5002 — To reinstate all employees and programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that help communities prepare for and mitigate damage from extreme weather events. 12 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr4606 — Ally’s Act 101 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9924 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to meaningfully involve the public and State, Tribal, and local government officials prior to determining whether to offer certain parcels of land for oil or gas leasing, and for other purposes.

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9863 — To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  5. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9864 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to include on a website of the Department of Defense certain information with respect to a patient booking an appointment for health care provided under the TRICARE program at a military medical treatment facility, and for other purposes.

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  6. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9865 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report and establish standards on the timeliness of providing electronic health records to members of the Armed Forces separating from active duty, and for other purposes.

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  7. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9866 — C.A.R.E. for Mental Health Professionals Act

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  8. 2026-07-22
    Introduced 119-hr9867 — Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  9. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hconres113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-21
    Introduced 119-hr9814 — 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  13. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  14. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  15. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  16. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  17. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

    Committee

  18. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr4541 — To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

    Committee

  19. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr9237 — Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

    Committee

  20. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr5362 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

    Committee

Joe Neguse is a Democratic Representative representing Colorado's 2nd District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 4th term, they have cast 375 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 84 bills. They won their 2024 election with 68.4% of the vote, a 39.5-point margin. Their office has spent $420,300 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

375 Votes 81 Laws 84 Bills Sponsored 68.4% 2024 Win 4 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

Colorado Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Colorado. View full Colorado delegation

John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper U.S. Senate Democratic
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet U.S. Senate Democratic
Brittany Pettersen
Brittany Pettersen U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 7 Democratic
Diana DeGette
Diana DeGette U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 1 Democratic
Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 8 Republican
Jason Crow
Jason Crow U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 6 Democratic
Jeff Crank
Jeff Crank U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 5 Republican
Jeff Hurd
Jeff Hurd U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 3 Republican
Lauren Boebert
Lauren Boebert U.S. House • Colorado U.S. House Colorado District 4 Republican

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Joe Neguse spend on office expenses?

Joe Neguse has spent $420,300 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Joe Neguse's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (95.7%) and Travel (1.7%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Joe Neguse win their last election?

Joe Neguse won the 2024 general election with 68.4% of the vote (284,994 votes), winning by a margin of 39.5 points against 3 opponents.

When is Joe Neguse up for re-election?

Joe Neguse is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 4 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Joe Neguse's current election status?

Joe Neguse's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Joe Neguse raised?

According to FEC filings, Joe Neguse has raised $2,585,391 in campaign funds, spent $1,603,820, and has $2,972,469 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.