Joseph Neguse — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Colorado, 2026

Congressman Neguse has consistently advocated for immigration reform and congressional oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. In 2026, he led an effort to file an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to restore the right to conduct unannounced inspections, citing the need to ensure accountability and humane treatment for detainees. He also supported President Biden's executive order to fortify DACA protections in 2021 and upheld the Supreme Court's ruling on DACA in 2020.

““The Court’s decision today to grant a temporary restraining order against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight is a victory for the American people. We will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails,” said Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse. (February 2, 2026)”

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““It’s immoral. Plain and simple.” — Congressman Joe Neguse, Rep. Neguse Shares Story of Colorado Small Business Owner Facing 300% Health Care Premium Hike.”

Joseph Neguse voted against the FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act due to the omission of statutory language protecting the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) from dismantling. He emphasized that safeguarding research institutions like NCAR is vital to the nation's competitive advantage. Additionally, he earned a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2024, with a 99% lifetime score.

“Colorado’s research institutes and laboratories are central to the fabric of our state and our nation, and I’m deeply grateful to the colleagues who joined me in pushing back against the Trump administration’s attacks on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. While I’m proud that we succeeded in ensuring the CJS funding bill rolled back dangerous cuts to NOAA — preventing irreversible harm to critical programs — I could not, in good faith, support legislation that fails to safeguard the extraordinary work being done at NCAR. Dismantling this institution would be reckless, dangerous and place the United States at a serious competitive disadvantage. I urge the Trump administration to heed our bipartisan call for a halt to their [...]" - Congressman Joe Neguse, statement after the Senate voted on final passage of the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS); Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, January 15, 2026.”

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Joseph Neguse voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 defense funding bill, which proposed an increase in defense spending exceeding the President's budget request. He stated his opposition to President Trump's national security agenda, citing concerns over unauthorized troop deployments and military actions. Neguse emphasized that Congress must reclaim its authority over military actions to protect the U.S.'s standing globally and prevent military adventurism.

““I refuse to rubber-stamp President Trump’s national security agenda.” (Joseph Neguse, Rep. Neguse Opposes Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Funding Bill, January 22, 2026)”

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