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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations panel – sent a letter to the head of FDA today raising concerns about the impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having on the agency's ability to ensure the safety of prescription medications coming into the U.S.
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ET, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, chaired by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), will hold a hearing entitled, "Stopping Digital Thieves: The Growing Threat of Ransomware."
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A hotel in northeast Denver is a step closer to becoming housing for people struggling with homelessness. A key House Appropriations subcommittee approved a huge bill on Monday that includes the funding.
Rep. Diane DeGette, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 1st Congressional District, requested $2 million in federal funding for the City of Denver to purchase and renovate the now-vacant Stay Inn Hotel and convert it into housing for the homeless. The hotel is located at 12033 East 38th Avenue, near Peoria Street and Smith Road.
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A congressional subcommittee on Monday approved nearly $6.5 million for a trio of projects intended to create affordable housing in Denver and a shelter for children who are homeless.
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who requested the funding from the U.S. House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, said the federal contribution will provide relief for families in need.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's request for $2 million in federal funds to help the city of Denver purchase the now-vacant Stay Inn Hotel in Denver and convert it into housing for the homeless cleared a significant legislative hurdle Monday and is now one step closer to being approved.
On Monday, a key House Appropriations subcommittee approved a multi-billion-dollar housing bill that will, among other things, fund various housing projects across the country.
A Cold War-era Pentagon office credited with many scientific breakthroughs would be the model for a new government agency tasked with solving health's greatest mysteries if President Joe Biden and a Colorado congresswoman have their way.
Welcome to DC Doings, a weekly look at the Colorado congressional delegation's activity.
The House was in session for four days this week while the Senate was on a state work week. The Senate returns on July 12 following the one-week Fourth of July recess, and both chambers will be in session for the week of July 19.
Biden signs DeGette's methane resolution
President Joe Biden signed legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette on June 30 to reinstate rules restricting methane emissions at oil and gas drilling sites.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a massive infrastructure bill that includes, among other things, nearly $20 million for three critical transportation projects in the downtown Denver area.
The legislation - known as the INVEST in America Act – will provide the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Department of Transportation, and Denver's Regional Transportation District a combined $20 million to help realign I-25, make necessary improvements to Denver's light rail and revitalize the 16th Street Mall.