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DeGette calls on feds to audit Suncor permits

March 15, 2022

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

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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

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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

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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.

Lawmakers urge swift FDA consideration of over-the-counter birth control

March 7, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Judy Chu (D-CA) led more than 50 of their colleagues in sending a letter today to Dr. Robert Califf, the newly confirmed commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, urging the agency to “follow the science” as it considers making birth control pills available to Americans over the counter, without the need for a prescription.

DeGette statement on president’s State of the Union address

March 1, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening:

Key House panel to examine pandemic’s impact on health care workers

March 1, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. ET, a key House subcommittee – led by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – will hold a hearing to examine the effect that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had on our nation’s health care workers, and what needs to be done to better prepare the country for future public health emergencies.

DeGette statement on Russia invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on Russia's invasion of Ukraine:

DeGette to lead key House panel hearing on nation’s mental health crisis

February 16, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m. ET, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel – which oversees the nation’s health agencies – will hold a hearing on the nation’s growing mental health crisis.

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette Prepares For Hearing Focusing On Mental Health Crisis

February 14, 2022

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Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette is preparing to host a hearing on the nation's mental health crisis. On Monday, she hosted Dr. K Ron-Li Liaw, the new mental health in chief at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Liaw is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with areas of expertise in "trauma and resilience, co-occurring medical and mental health issues and children's and families' responses to acute and chronic stress, among others."

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