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DeGette secures $20.8 million for Denver-area projects in House-passed bill

July 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that she has secured more than $20.8 million to help fund 11 projects in the Denver area as part of a government spending bill the U.S. House approved this afternoon.

House votes to approve DeGette’s wilderness bill as part of annual defense bill

July 14, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the latest sign of continued support for U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette’s (D-CO) wilderness-protection bill, the U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve the measure for the fifth time in two years and, once again, send it to the Senate for approval as part of its annual defense bill.

DeGette statement on death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

July 8, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

Denver airport will get $60 million for upgrades as part of last year’s infrastructure bill

July 7, 2022

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CPR

The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.

Pro-Choice Caucus statement on Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leaders of the Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following joint statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:

House votes to create new advanced research agency to cure cancer, other diseases

June 22, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House voted today to create a new advanced research agency for health to find new cures and treatments for some of the world’s most difficult diseases – such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more.

House approves DeGette’s legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines

June 8, 2022

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House approves DeGette's legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines

Key House committee approves DeGette’s legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines

June 3, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted late Thursday to approve a package of eight gun-safety bills that will now head to the full House for a vote as early as next week.

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette's Legislation To Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines Moves Forward

June 3, 2022

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CBS Colorado

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette helped introduce legislation to ban the sale, manufacturing, transfer or possession of high-capacity gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. That legislation was part of a package of eight gun safety bills that will head to the full U.S.

Colorado's Diana DeGette Leads Hearing Over Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

May 25, 2022

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CBS Colorado

As a new shipment of baby formula arrives in the United States from Germany, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, representing Colorado's 1st District, led a hearing today with the FDA and the Abbott factory at the center of the formula shortage. As CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd reported, DeGette is leading a federal inquiry into the shortage.

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