Congressman Joe Neguse Responds to President Biden's First Joint Address to Congress

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Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement following President Biden's historic first Joint Address to Congress tonight. As a member of House Leadership, Congressman Neguse was one of a small group of lawmakers selected to attend the Address in person.

"Tonight, President Joe Biden provided a compelling, hopeful and optimistic vision for our country and America's future. While it has been a tough year for Coloradans, it's clear from the President's remarks tonight that America is on track to crush this virus and continue a robust economic recovery. The American Rescue Plan, passed in March, has increased our vaccination speed, and it is helping families and communities receive the help they need, putting money in pockets and people back to work. President Biden has outlined an ambitious agenda to build back better, through major investments in infrastructure, clean energy, child care, education and supporting America's families, and it is an agenda I strongly support. His American Jobs Act both prioritizes job creation and makes critical investments to tackle the climate crisis. We are ready to get to work in the Congress to make these priorities a reality."

"As a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, I applaud the historic investments he announced for renewable energy, research and development, and other steps to address climate change. And as someone who represents a community that has tragically experienced the epidemic of gun violence, I'm grateful for the President's remarks this evening that made clear his plan to end gun violence in America through common sense reform measures. While this year has been a challenging one for so many, I hope tonight brought renewed faith to families across America that we are charting a new path forward for our great nation."

In March, Congressman Neguse led a letter signed by over 100 lawmakers asking President Biden to regulate concealable assault-style firearms, like the one used in the Boulder shooting, a request that the President included in actions announced from the Rose Garden recently. Congressman Neguse has also pushed for passage of an assault weapons ban, which the President called for tonight. Congressman Neguse's proposal to establish a Civilian Climate Corps was cited in President Biden's American Jobs Plan, including the creation of a $10 billion dollar fund to support the plan.

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