Press Releases

DeGette introduces bipartisan legislation to support U.S. research community during pandemic

June 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While coronavirus-related research is now in overdrive, most other research has been slowed down or stopped altogether due to pandemic-induced closures of campuses and laboratories.

Fauci, others to testify before Congress on COVID-19 response

June 22, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Anthony Fauci, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, CDC Director Robert Redfield and Assistant Secretary for Health Brett Giroir will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee tomorrow to provide the panel an update on what's being done to curb the spread of COVID-19 here in the U.S. and what more can be done to protect the public health.

DeGette leads 108 Members of Congress in urging FDA to ease restrictions on medication abortion

June 16, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the Trump administration has encouraged the use of telemedicine across the health care industry during the pandemic, it has refused to relax rules around medication abortion, a move that experts warn may put both patients and providers at greater risk of contracting the coronavirus.

DeGette joins Congressional Democrats to introduce sweeping bill to end police brutality, increase accountability

June 8, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After millions of Americans took to the streets in recent weeks to demand racial justice, a group of Congressional Democrats today introduced sweeping legislation to end police brutality and hold law enforcement officials accountable.

DeGette, colleagues aim to create first-ever U.S. commission to study legacy of slavery, racism and discrimination

June 4, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) joined Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and other lawmakers to introduce legislation establishing a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

House oversight panel to hear from governors on front lines of coronavirus response

June 1, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation continues to ramp up coronavirus testing and contact tracing, a key Congressional oversight panel tomorrow will hear directly from state governors on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus about what’s working, and what’s not.

House passes bipartisan PPP Flexibility Act

May 28, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 417-1, approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The legislation, supported by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), makes key changes to the PPP to make the program more accessible and usable to small businesses that need it most.

Lawmakers introduce legislation to expand coronavirus testing capacity and accessibility

May 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation today to increase diagnostic testing capabilities at public health laboratories and expand testing access to hospitals, physicians and other health service providers, especially in rural and underserved areas.

DeGette calls on Postmaster General to address coronavirus health concerns

May 22, 2020

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DENVER, CO – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) sent a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan today regarding the United States Postal Service’s decision to keep a Denver distribution center open despite coronavirus concerns from local health officials.

DeGette and Pallone outline coronavirus oversight agenda

May 19, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today outlined the Subcommittee’s coronavirus oversight agenda for the coming months.