Joe Neguse

U.S. Representative (D–Colorado), House SRS co-lead

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Office: United States representative

Born: May 13, 1984, Bakersfield

Party: Democratic Party

Education: ThunderRidge High School, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Law School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Congress moves to revive secure rural schools after 2023 funding cliff

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As of May 2026: Bipartisan co-author of House reauthorization bill

President Donald Trump signed the Secure Rural Schools reauthorization into law on December 18, 2025, ending a two-year funding cliff that had devastated more than 700 forested counties. The bill directs the USDA Forest Service to deliver retroactive payments for FY2024 and FY2025 within 45 days of enactment—by early February 2026—and extends the program through FY2026. Counties that had cut sheriffs' patrols, closed schools, and delayed road repairs are now budgeting for an influx of roughly $280 million per year.

Updated May 10