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DeGette Highlights Dangers Of Drug Counterfeiting

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.

DeGette Announces Nominations To Service Academies

February 27, 2014

Press Release

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.”

Privacy Caucus Co-Chairs DeGette and Barton Statement on Education Department Guidance on Student Data

February 25, 2014

Press Release

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.

DeGette Statement on John Dingell’s Retirement

February 24, 2014

Press Release

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.

D.C. View: Trade Trumps Tensions, But Yasukuni ‘Not Helpful’

February 19, 2014

In The News

By Jacob M. Schlesinger

Wall Street Journal

Japan is back in the spotlight in Washington — and that's both strengthening, and testing, bilateral ties.

Among the signs of growing interest: a sharp increase in visits from members of Congress.

U.S. lawmakers say trilateral alliance with Japan, S. Korea key

February 18, 2014

In The News

Kyodo News International

Visiting U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday called on Japan and South Korea to mend ties, saying the trilateral alliance involving the United States will become all the more important to deal with various challenges in Asia.

"As members of Congress, we are very concerned about strengthening the trilateral relationship," Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat from Colorado, told a press conference in Tokyo, adding it is one of the "difficult issues that Japan will need to work through."

DeGette, who co-chairs the U.S.

DeGette Statement on Justice Department’s Guidance for Financial Institutions

February 14, 2014

Press Release

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.

Waxman & DeGette Commend EPA Action to Clarify Safe Drinking Water Act Requirements for Certain Hydraulic Fracturing Activities

February 11, 2014

Press Release

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.

Colorado flood damage may hurt ability to fight fires

February 10, 2014

In The News

Colorado Springs Gazette – AP

DENVER — Members of Colorado's congressional delegation are asking the federal government to move more quickly to fix flood damage to roads and other access routes to allow firefighters to avoid delays as the state's wildfire season approaches.

Many of the worst hit roads are in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Larimer and Boulder counties, where flooding affected approximately 230,000 acres.

Privacy Caucus Co-Chairs DeGette And Barton Statement On Transportation Secretary Foxx’s ‘Connected Vehicle’ Comments

February 4, 2014

Press Release

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.

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