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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), together with other top congressional leaders on energy security matters, has asked the U.S. Energy Department for specifics about our country’s efforts to stop the illegal transfer of nuclear materials overseas. Such materials could be used to harm Americans here at home or in U.S. facilities around the world.
Washington, D.C. — Earlier today, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to work towards a comprehensive and long term energy policy for the United States. Their bill will establish a Commission to address the future of America’s energy needs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and her Democratic colleagues on the House Select Investigative Panel announced the launch of a new website. The website is intended to be used as a tool for Members of Congress, the public, and the press to better understand the work of the Panel and to ensure a more transparent and balanced investigation.
Washington — A Senate committee approved a legislative package Wednesday that lawmakers say will become part of its response to House legislation by Michigan Rep. Fred Upton that is designed to deliver cash and reforms that would expedite treatment and cures of chronic diseases like cancer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, joined a bipartisan group of 44 current and former Senators and 164 current and former House members to file an amicus brief in support of the Obama administration’s historic ‘Clean Power Plan’ (CPP). The CPP will reduce carbon pollution and address climate change, save consumers $155 billion by 2030, create jobs, and prevent 90,000 childhood asthma attacks through 2030. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is considering a challenge to the rule in West Virginia et al. v.
WASHINGTON, DC —Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25), co-chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, released this statement in reaction to Donald Trump’s comments today that "there has to be some form of punishment" for women who have an abortion, a medical procedure protected under the constitution:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman DeGette released the following statement in response to the Republican Chair of the Select Investigative Panel’s plan to issue 17 additional subpoenas:
(NEW YORK) — Members of Congress are inquiring why the NFL tried to intervene in the selection of a researcher from Boston University to lead a study on the possible link between football and brain disease, according to a letter obtained by ESPN.
The letter was sent Wednesday to NFL commisioner Roger Goodell, and it includes information showing how the NFL tried to stop the selection of longtime critic Dr. Robert Stern, and replace him with researchers that are affiliated with the NFL, according to ESPN.
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today held a panel discussion entitled, "Conversation on Child Cures." The discussion featured patients and advocates, including an 18-year-old young man with cystic fibrosis and parents of children with rare diseases. Rock legend Roger Daltrey of The Who, co-founder of Teen Cancer America, headlined the conversation and spoke in support of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Diana DeGette issued the following statement hailing Donna Lynne’s work for Colorado and supporting her nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
“Donna Lynne is a health care visionary and a remarkable business and community leader. Donna Lynne will be a fantastic lieutenant governor, and having worked closely with her for years, I look forward to continuing our work together as she serves our great state.”