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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today supported legislation that makes the largest single investment in aid to help students and families pay for college in history. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which will expand access to an affordable college education, transform early education opportunities, and build a world-class community college system, passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote of 253 to 171.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette today joined her colleagues as an original cosponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which repeals the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The measure was introduced in the House of Representatives today by U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jared Polis (D-CO), John Lewis (D-GA), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), and Barbara Lee (D-CA), with a total of 88 original cosponsors.
Public Option Essential to Bringing Down Rising Costs, Ensuring Competition in the Market
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA).
Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Food Safety Legislation Giving the FDA New Authorities to Protect Consumers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today supported H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 219 to 212.
"In the face of overwhelming data on climate change, the U.S. House has finally taken action," said Rep. DeGette. "This bill will unleash the entrepreneurial genius of America to address one of our greatest challenges."