Congresswoman Diana DeGette

As the Senate prepares to vote on its new bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, it should hear from the public. Constituents can go to my Facebook page and tell your stories about how the #ACA has positively affected your lives, or share your views of the new Senate bill. I intend to deliver these notes personally to your Colorado senators.

What a great turnout for our third annual Senior Resource Fair. Nearly 100 constituents attended to discover the many resources available in our community for seniors and their caregivers. Thanks to the more than 20 organizations -- federal, state and city government, and non-profit groups -- that helped make this event a success. And a special thank-you to District Attorney Beth McCann for speaking about fraud and other types of schemes targeting seniors. With the enthusiastic response we got, we’ll start laying the groundwork for next year’s event now!

Despite its passage in the House, I continue to strongly oppose the Republicans’ TrumpCare legislation in the strongest of terms. Now we must tell the Senate to reject this assault on health care for millions.

President Trump should be working to build an administration that promotes unity. Instead, he is appointing advisors and considering cabinet nominees who have proven divisive. I urge Mr. Trump to change course and pledge to be a president who represents all Americans.

21st Century Cures is now law. In addition to paving the way for treatments and cures to a number of diseases, its strong bipartisan support also suggests a remedy for gridlock in Congress.