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September 28, 2013
WASHINGTON – Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY), Co-Chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after language to limit women’s access to contraception was added to an amendment seeking to delay the Affordable Care Act until 2015 to the continuing resolution (H.J. Res.
September 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Reps Diana DeGette, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Henry A. Waxman, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, released preliminary findings of an investigation of Affordable Care Act Navigators, the community and civic organizations that will be helping community members sign up for Affordable Care Act benefits next month.

On August 29, 2013, Chairman Fred Upton and 14 Republican members of the Committee sent a detailed request for documents and briefings to 51 of the Navigators.

September 13, 2013
Would Make Assistance Available for Response and Recovery Efforts

Washington, DC – The Colorado Congressional delegation sent a letter today to President Obama asking him to approve a request for an emergency declaration due to severe flooding across Colorado. If approved, the declaration would make crucial assistance available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for response and search and rescue efforts.

September 10, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement on the latest developments regarding Syria:

"As developments regarding a course of action against Syria continue to evolve, I am looking forward to hearing the President's address to the American people this evening. I continue to weigh evidence I have received in two briefings and will monitor ongoing developments as I determine what role the United States should pursue.

August 31, 2013
DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) released the following statement today after President Obama announced he will seek a congressional vote to authorize the use of military action against Syria:

"I welcome the President's decision to ask for congressional authority for the use of military force against the Syrian government. Although it is the President's duty to protect our national security, Congress has the constitutional responsibility and power to approve the use of military force, even if the United States or our interests have not been attacked.

August 30, 2013
DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) released the following statement today urging President Obama seek a Congressional vote before any use of military force against Syria:

"As intelligence reports continue to be released and responses are weighed by the Administration, I strongly urge the President to seek a Congressional vote before any military force against Syria is executed and so Congress can exercise its Constitutional Authority.

August 30, 2013

The Interior Department faces competing Capitol Hill pressures over how often it should allow oil-and-gas drillers to avoid disclosure of "fracking" chemicals by claiming they're trade secrets.

August 29, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) joined over 50 colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in a letter calling on President Obama to fully inform Congress on actions against Syria following reported use of chemical weapons and to allow Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to approve military force.

August 28, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington:

August 26, 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) commented on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) revised proposed rule for hydraulic fracturing, better known as "fracking", in a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. Rep. DeGette's comment encourages BLM to require baseline testing of nearby water sources prior to and after the drilling process. In addition, Rep. DeGette proposes to require drillers to disclose chemicals used in fracking fluids prior to fracking, to strengthen the trade secret claims process, and to improve public reporting.