Press Releases

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) today applauded Senate passage of the small business lending bill. On June 17th, DeGette joined the U.S. House when they passed similar legislation.

DENVER, CO – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) moderated a panel of health insurance and small business experts to discuss the impacts of health reform on Denver small businesses. Congresswoman DeGette played a key part in the enactment of The Affordable Care Act, and has now taken on a leading role in helping her constituents understand what reform means for them.

DENVER, CO - Today, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer (MD-5) joined Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) to highlight the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the people of Colorado – particularly with regards to safety-net hospitals and community health centers.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) today offered the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's Oval Office address announcing the end of combat operations in Iraq.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) today offered the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Elena Kagan as the next United States Supreme Court Justice.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) voted for legislation that will not only hold BP and other responsible parties accountable, but will also prevent such disasters from occurring in the future. The CLEAR Act (Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act), passed tonight by the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC - Late last night Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) led the House of Representatives in adopting the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2009. DeGette was the original sponsor of the legislation, which went to the floor of the House with bi-partisan support.