Press Releases
January 15, 2014
WASHINGTON – Fed up with the House GOP's focus on restricting women's health rights instead of considering a real economic agenda for women and families, pro-choice members of Congress led by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) – Co-Chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus – protested a House Judiciary Committee Markup of another anti-choice bill.
January 15, 2014
Earlier today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) defended the committee's attack on women's health care rights, saying it "promotes job creation." Here's the full quote:
Chairman Goodlatte: It's very much the case that those of us in the Majority support this legislation because it is the morally right thing to do, but it is also very, v
January 10, 2014
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement in opposition to H.R. 3830, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, which would give President Obama the authority to fast track U.S. trade agreements.
"I am opposed to H.R.
January 8, 2014
House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing Thursday on Anti-Choice LegislationRep.
December 16, 2013
WASHINGTON –U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO1) and Blake Farenthold (R-TX27) introduced H.R. 3736, the Protecting Advance Communications for Emergency Services Act (PACES) Act.
December 13, 2013
DENVER – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement in response to the tragic school shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado:
"Our Colorado community has once again been shaken by yet another needless and horrific act of violence.
December 12, 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) today issued the following statement regarding her vote on the compromise budget deal. DeGette voted for the bill, which passed the House 332 – 94.
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December 5, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01), ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (O&I), issued the following statement regarding her vote in favor of H.R. 3309 Innovation Act:
"Abusive and frivolous patent litigation has become a serious problem for countless businesses throughout the country.
November 26, 2013
WASHINGTON – Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Louise M.
November 22, 2013
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (C0-01) was proud to announce that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Silverton-based San Juan County Historical Society's proposed 11 kilowatt small hydro project.