Joe was first elected in 2018 to represent Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first African-American elected to serve in Congress in Colorado history. He serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on Public Lands and was elected by his peers to the No. 8 position in House Democratic Leadership as the Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.
Every Coloradan deserves to be treated equally, with respect and dignity. As a proud member of the Equality Caucus, Joe is working to ensure dignity and legal protection for LGBTQ+ Americans through passage of the Equality Act. And to combat racial injustice, Joe joined his colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to introduce and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Joe is also a sponsor of the EACH Woman Act, which will ensure that woman can make their own healthcare decisions, and has supported efforts in Congress to end gender discrimination.