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DENVER, CO– U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) released the following statement regarding theColorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's (COGCC) vote today to requirepublic disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracking. DeGette is theauthor and lead sponsor of the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness ofChemicals Act (FRAC Act), which would remove the oil and gas industry'sexemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act, and require disclosure of the chemicalsused in fracking fluids.
DENVER - Today U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) led civil rights advocates from Colorado in joining a nationwide effort to highlight unprecedented voter suppression efforts occurring in a majority of states. Dozens of civil, labor, and human rights organizations across the country held events similar to the Denver event today under the banner of "Stand for Freedom," in observance of Human Rights Day.
WASHINGTON– U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) today issued the following statement inresponse to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) decision thatthe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must deny Plan B One-Step emergencycontraception from being made accessible to all women.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1), co-Chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus led 65 Members of the House in urging President Barack Obama to secure free preventive care for women in the Affordable Care Act, including contraceptive methods and counseling. DeGette and the Members sent the President a letter opposing any efforts to exempt employers from following the law, given increased pressure by Catholic bishops and others to exempt faith-based universities, hospitals, and institutions.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement following today's vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment. DeGette voted against the Amendment, which independent economists say could double our national unemployment.
"Throughout my time in Congress, I have steadfastly supported balancing our nation's budget. Every American family must balance their own household budget, and they deserve nothing less from their government.
"The four wilderness study areas from the Colorado Wilderness Act identified by the BLM today for Congressionally-designated protection are:
- McKenna Peak
- Castle Peak
- Browns Canyon
- Bull Gulch
Representing a remarkable ecological transition from the alpine source of the Colorado River to desert canyon country, Bull Gulch contains a labyrinth of twisting corridors and sculpted bowls carved through the maroon sandstone.
Washington, DC— Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette sent a letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns expressing extreme concern over their selected release of emails related to the Solyndra investigation. The emails released present a misleading and inaccurate account to the public and are directly contradicted by documents and communications in the Committee's possession.