As Colorado faces stronger storms and more frequent flooding, Rep. Neguse commits to leading on flood solutions.
WASHINGTON, DC — January 9, 2025 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“We’ve seen how interconnected disasters like drought, wildfires, and floods seriously threaten lives, livelihoods, and communities throughout Colorado and across the West,” said Rep. Neguse, House Assistant Minority Leader. “I’m proud to work with the American Flood Coalition on solutions that harness innovation, embrace nature, and strengthen resilience to ensure we can better prepare for and mitigate the effects of these growing threats.”
Rep. Neguse joins 49 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms and more frequent flooding. Rep Neguse joins Rep. Jason Crow as a Federal Champion from the Centennial State.
“Rep. Neguse has navigated the complexity of increasingly extreme hazards and led efforts to invest in robust, forward-looking federal data, build more resilient roads, bridges, and water systems, and equip states and communities with the resources and capacity they need to be better prepared for the future,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director, American Flood Coalition. “We welcome him as a Federal Champion and look forward to deepening our partnership on these and other priorities.”
Rep. Neguse has served on the House Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Rules Committees, including as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Federal Lands. In that role, he has focused on enhancing conservation policy to deliver national and regional flood solutions. Rep. Neguse also serves in House Democratic leadership in the role of Assistant Democratic Leader.
Rep. Neguse has championed more effective federal resilience policy and disaster recovery reform, including as Co-Chair and founder of the Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. He has also introduced legislation to make federal disaster recovery programs for individuals more efficient, effective, and equitable.
About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 460 members across 22 states, as well as 50 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
