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August 3, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC– Last night, Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) introduced new legislation to make the sale of ammunition safer for law-abiding Americans who are sick and tired of the ease with which criminals can now anonymously stockpile for mass murder.

July 24, 2012

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) today joined with Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) and Senators Frank Lautenberg (NJ) and Robert Menendez (NJ) to call on Congress to pass a ban on high-capacity ammunition clips.

July 20, 2012

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement in response to the tragic theater shooting in Aurora early this morning:

July 10, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement in response to the breaking news that this evening President Obama directed federal officials to give wildland firefighters access to health insurance. Earlier today, Rep. DeGette introduced the Wildland Firefighter Health Protection Act, H.R.

July 10, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) introduced the Wildland Firefighter Health Protection Act, H.R. 6092, a bill that extends health insurance coverage benefits to seasonal firefighters and their families.

July 9, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5892, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, by a vote of 372-0 today. This bipartisan bill – authored by U.S. Reps.

July 3, 2012

DENVER – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) announced that immediately upon the House returning to session next Monday, she will be introducing a bill she has written to ensure firefighters bravely fighting these wildfires receive health insurance.

July 2, 2012

DENVER – Today U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) celebrated the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) selection of Denver to serve as home for one of three new satellite patent offices. The new office is estimated to generate $440 million in economic development activity in the First District and across the state over the next five years.

Rep. DeGette's statement is as follows:

June 20, 2012

Washington, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed HR, 5892, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2012 today. This bipartisan bill – authored by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep.

June 19, 2012

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) today issued the following opening statement at the so-called “Federal Green Jobs Agenda” hearing of the House Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, Rep.