Diana in the News

DeGette introduces bills to expand COVID-19 testing

May 28, 2020 In The News
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette has introduced two pieces of legislation designed to boost COVID-19 diagnostic testing through $750 million of grants at public health laboratories, hospitals and other health providers.
Colorado Politics

House approves Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

May 28, 2020 In The News
Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado was among many who supported the legislation, which makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program so that the program is more accessible and usable to small businesses that need it most.
FOX 31 Denver

DeGette calls on postmaster general to ensure Denver mail center is safe

May 25, 2020 In The News
“Our USPS is only as strong as the health of dedicated employees allows,” DeGette wrote in a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan Friday. “I ask you to work closely with the DDPHE to help resolve this matter in a responsible, public health focused way.
Colorado Politics

DeGette announces COVID-19 oversight agenda

May 20, 2020 In The News
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who chairs the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced on Tuesday that her agenda for investigating the Trump Administration’s response to COVID-19 includes reviews of equipment supply chains, vaccine development and testing efforts.
Colorado Politics

Guest Commentary: Create a national health force to put recent graduates to work

May 16, 2020 In The News
This month, millions of talented students will graduate during the nation’s biggest challenge since the Great Depression. In the last eight weeks, over 36 million Americans have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. At the same time, health care systems across the nation are struggling under a once-in-a-century pandemic that has claimed over 86,000 lives.
The Denver Post

Feminists in Congress Call for End to Trump’s Global Gag Rule

May 15, 2020 In The News
Due to harmful nature of the global gag rule, elected officials in both the U.S. House and Senate have sent letters to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to call attention to the lack of availability of sexual and reproductive health globally.
Ms. Magazine

DeGette Talks COVID-19, Healthcare, Environment, Bread

May 14, 2020 In The News
DeGette, the longest serving member of Colorado’s delegation, has represented Denver since 1997. She emphasized the multiple bills Congress passed targeted at economic recovery, with more on the way. In addition to the stimulus checks, she pointed to the Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses, praising the bipartisan work in Congress.
Denver North Star

Democrats’ HEROES Act National Coronavirus Relief Bill Carries A Lot Of Colorado Ideas

May 13, 2020 In The News
The Act includes a legislative fix she had been asking for, one that would let state and local governments take advantage of a payroll tax credit for employees affected by the coronavirus. The credit was created by the bill that expanded paid sick and family leave. Another DeGette proposal in the package would set up a study on the short and long-term health impacts of the novel coronavirus.
Colorado Public Radio

50,000 Emails In 50 Days: Colorado Congressional Delegation Sees Growing Political Engagement

May 11, 2020 In The News
Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who’s served for more than 20 years, says she’s never seen so many emails, letters and calls.
CBS 4 Denver

DeGette unveils roadmap for updated "Cures" act

Apr 28, 2020 In The News
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette released her blueprint for a “Cures 2.0” bill, an update to the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 that would address clinical trials, modernization of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and pandemic preparedness in the future.
Colorado Politics

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