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DENVER – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:
"We all pause to recognize the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Many of our nation's sons and daughters – in both recent times and throughout our history – have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our democracy. Their courage and selflessness will continue to inspire Americans for generations to come."
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General Motors Co. Chief Executive Mary Barra returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to brief Sen. Claire McCaskill (D., Mo.) and other lawmakers in private on the auto maker's efforts to answer their questions about delays in recalling cars with defective ignition switches.
Separately, GM took another step in its effort to speed future responses to safety defects, assigning a senior lawyer to work directly with its newly-appointed vehicle safety czar. At the same time, GM said general counsel Michael Millikin, who turns 66 years old in August, will stay on at the company.
WASHINGTON –U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement after today's vote on an amended version of H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act:
Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) offered the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan conference report on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA):
DENVER - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is now investigating one of the most popular baby toys on the market after a CALL7 report revealed dozens of complaints about it overheating and smoldering.
-- Parents complain --
Parents around the world reported problems with their Fisher-Price Soothe & Glow Seahorses.
"We thought it was just a fluke," said Chris Kellermann, who lives in Manchester, New Hampshire. He and his wife purchased their first Soothe & Glow Seahorse in 2011.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation announced an agreement for General Motors to pay a civil penalty and assist in NHTSA's investigation into defective ignition switches. Rep. DeGette serves as the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which is leading the Congressional investigation of this incident:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) led a Congressional hearing on the status of the Affordable Care Act's implementation as the Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. In her opening statement, DeGette debunked analysis compiled by House Republicans following a questionnaire of the nation's largest health care companies.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education released a list of higher education institutions under investigation for possible violations of federal law over handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints:
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today announced the launch of 21st Century Cures, a new initiative that aims to accelerate the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs in the United States. Chairman Upton, along with committee member Rep.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new rules to partially extend its authority to the growing e-cigarette industry. The proposed rules would ban the sale of e-cigarettes, pipe tobacco, and cigars to individuals under 18 years old. Additionally, individuals purchasing these products would be required to confirm their age by presenting photo identification. Some states have already put similar measures in place in the absence of earlier FDA intervention.