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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new rule regulating methane emissions. As the top Democrat on the House Energy & Climate subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released this statement: 

“Today is a big day in our fight to combat the climate crisis. This rule will allow us to curb some of the most harmful emissions and ensure the U.S. continues to be a global leader in the climate fight.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lawler Resolution 888 – which reaffirms the State of Israel’s right to exist:

“There can be no doubt that the State of Israel has a right to exist and today the U.S. House reaffirmed that.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement after voting no on the Lawler Amendment:

“Free speech is a bedrock American value. It is critical that it be protected – even when what’s being said is abhorrent,” said Rep. DeGette. ““Freedom of speech does not, however, extend to the very real threats and intimidation against Jewish students that we have seen in colleges and universities across the United States.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution:

“Today, once again, Democrats voted to save the country from an extreme MAGA shutdown.

“I supported the stopgap bill which will keep the government open at current funding levels into the New Year with no far-right policy riders. But we must stop kicking the can down the road.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement after voting no on a bill that would have provided aid to Israel:

“I support emergency aid to Israel. However, I cannot support this politicized Republican bill before us today.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement:

“Israel has the right to defend its citizens from Hamas’ terrorism. As it does so, it must make every effort to minimize harm to innocent civilians.

“It is time for a humanitarian pause to allow safe and swift assistance including food, water, medicine, fuel, and electricity to civilians in Gaza.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, has successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin covering Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) for veterans who rely on insulin or have a problematic history of hypoglycemia.