DeGette Proposes Alternative Bills the House Could Pass Instead of a Partisan Lawsuit

WASHINGTON – With House Speaker John Boehner preparing to wrap up July's legislative activity without passing meaningful bills in a number of areas, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) called on Republican House leadership to bring up legislation that would address the country's needs. Instead, Speaker Boehner is spending time to pursue a partisan lawsuit attacking the President while the American people look to Congress to do something productive.

"We have important work to do and not a lot of time left to do it, but House Republican leaders are wasting time, money, and energy on partisan fights," said Rep. DeGette. "Before Members of Congress return home for August, we should pass legislation that deals with our top priorities. If the House does not deal with substantive issues in the next few days, Speaker Boehner should delay the August district work period until we have the chance to get some real work done."

With time running out on the House's legislative calendar, Rep. DeGette suggested that House leadership consider the following substantive bills and issues:

10. H.R. 377, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
9. H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act.
8. H.R. 4582, the Students' Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.
7. H.R. 5051, the Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act.
6. A federal budget that supports our priorities as a country and invests in our future.
5. Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
4. Tax reform to make our tax code modern and fair.
3. A long-term surface transportation reauthorization.
2. H.R. 15, comprehensive immigration reform.
1. Anything, really.