Press Releases
February 27, 2014
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) presided as Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee’s hearing on fighting the illegal supply chains of counterfeit drugs. Rep. DeGette highlighted the dangers of drug counterfeiting and questioned government agency leaders and other experts on how best to tackle this serious issue.
February 27, 2014
DENVER –U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) has nominated 18 high school students from Colorado’s First Congressional District to the United States service academy of their choice.
“I’m proud of each of these students, and we can all look forward to their promising futures,” said DeGette. “It is a great honor to pursue a career in public service, and I am gratified to see some of Colorado’s best and brightest choose to continue their education and begin their careers in service to our country.”
February 25, 2014
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Rep. Joe Barton (TX-06), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance on school districts' handling of student data:
"Educators have a special obligation to protect the children in their care, and that obligation extends to the personal information of minors.
February 24, 2014
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Rep. John Dingell (MI-12), the Dean of the House and longest-serving federal legislator in American history, announced his retirement:
"John Dingell has been a towering figure in Congress and a living example of our potential to do great things on behalf of the American people. The United States is a healthier, safer, and fairer place because of Chairman Dingell.
February 14, 2014
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement after the Departments of Justice and Treasury announced new guidance for financial institutions that clarifies reporting requirements and enforcement priorities, paving the way for interested institutions to do business with regulated marijuana businesses in Colorado and Washington State:
"Colorado lawmakers, regulators, and law enforcement have been working diligently to carry out the will of the voters and responsibly manage recreational marijuana sales.
February 11, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for releasing its long-awaited permitting guidance for oil and gas hydraulic fracturing activities using diesel fuels.
February 4, 2014
Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Rep. Joe Barton (TX-06), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, released the following statement after Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that new cars would soon be required to have connected vehicle technologies:
"Americans must have confidence that their privacy and personal data is protected under any mandatory connected vehicle program," said Barton and DeGette.
January 29, 2014
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement on her vote against the Conference Report on H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.
"I voted against the conference report today because the cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the final bill are untenable. It is sad that Congress cannot provide the necessary funding to Americans who are struggling to put food on the table."
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January 28, 2014
Bill Would Restrict Right to Use Private Funds for AbortionGOP Rep. Claimed Targeting Women's Health "Promotes Job Creation"WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus in the House of Representatives, slammed the passage of another GOP bill attacking women's health.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus in the House of Representatives, slammed the passage of another GOP bill attacking women's health.
January 28, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01), Co-Chair the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, issued the following statement in recognition of the 7th Annual Data Privacy Day.
"As technological innovations are increasingly connecting people, computers, and everyday devices, we must be mindful of the impact on individual privacy," said DeGette. "It is vital that consumers are informed and have control over how their personal information is gathered and used.