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Oil executives to testify before Congress on record-high gas prices

March 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Executives from six of the nation’s largest oil companies have agreed to testify before a key congressional panel next week about the rising cost of gasoline.

DeGette statement on president’s budget proposal

March 28, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the president’s budget proposal released today:

DeGette meets with Ukrainian refugees in Denver

March 22, 2022

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Fox 31

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette met today with three Ukrainian women who recently arrived in Denver after being forced to flee their home.

They shared with the congresswoman what they saw and what their families have gone through.

It was a quiet, warm and safe place to be, unlike their homeland. DeGette sat down with the refugees at her office in Denver for an unofficial welcome to the United States.

DeGette meets with Ukrainian refugees in Denver

March 22, 2022

Press Release

DENVER, CO – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) met today with three Ukrainian women who recently arrived in Denver after they were forced to flee the violence in Ukraine.

DeGette wants EPA to audit Suncor permits

March 16, 2022

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Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D) wants the EPA to look into past permits given to the oil refinery in Commerce City.

A photo of President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressing Congress virtually.

DeGette statement on Zelenskyy’s address to Congress

March 16, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) issued the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress.

DeGette calls on feds to audit Suncor permits

March 15, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who chairs a key House subcommittee which directly oversees the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency, sent a letter to the head of the EPA calling on the agency to audit a series of permits issued to the Suncor oil refinery located in Commerce City, Colo., just outside her district.

A photo of a press conference with Rep. DeGette and local leaders in front of Urban Peak in Denver, CO.

DeGette, local leaders announce plans to construct new shelter for homeless youth

March 14, 2022

Press Release

DENVER, CO – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Urban Peak CEO Christina Carlson announced plans today to build a new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in the Denver area.

U.S. House approves $13.3 million to fund Denver-area projects

March 9, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve legislation that will provide nearly $13.3 million sought by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to fund 10 key projects designed to make more housing, health care and mental health services available throughout the Denver area.

The funding comes as part of a larger spending package that's expected to be approved by both chambers of Congress to fund the federal government and provide billions of dollars in emergency assistance to the people of Ukraine.

Lawmakers call for more info on Biden Administration’s efforts to combat nation’s mental health crisis

March 8, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling on the Biden Administration to provide a congressional committee more information on what’s being done to address the nation’s mental health crisis.

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