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House approves $2.2 trillion coronavirus-relief bill

October 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $2.2 trillion coronavirus-relief bill today that’s designed to help tens of millions of families and small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat amid the ongoing pandemic.

Congress approves legislation to reform U.S. Olympic Committees

October 1, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress today approved legislation to reform how the U.S. Olympic Committee operates in the wake of several high-profile sexual-abuse scandals that have raised doubts about the organization’s ability to care for our nation’s top athletes.

Lawmakers launch investigation into administration’s handling of alleged mass hysterectomies at ICE detention facility

October 1, 2020

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and other leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee – which oversees the nation’s public health – sent a letter today to Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf demanding to know what the agency is doing to investigate claims of unwanted hysterectomies being performed on immigrant women detained at an ICE detention facility in Georgia.

Olympics reform bill passes House, promising sweeping change after abuse scandals rocked sports

October 1, 2020

In The News

The idea for the commission was largely developed and added by Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.).

Washington Post

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed sweeping legislation that is poised to alter the sprawling landscape of Olympic sports, including giving more power to athletes and forcing more oversight of the coaches and executives who have traditionally controlled the sports.

Congress Passes Gardner And DeGette Backed Olympic Oversight Bill

October 1, 2020

In The News

The USOPC had been working on reforms, even before Congress got involved. But DeGette said the bill was about “making good on our promise to protect [Olympic athletes].” “When the organization that was created to care for our nation’s top athletes becomes more concerned with winning and protecting its brand, it’s time for change — and this legislation will ensure our athletes have a say in the process,” she said.

Colorado Public Radio

Congress passed a bill Thursday that aims to protect Olympic athletes from abuse.

Scientists Share Vaccine Suggestions In Oversight Panel Chaired By Colorado’s Diana DeGette

September 30, 2020

In The News

Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette chaired a House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee panel to hear how coronavirus vaccines should be evaluated for safety.

CBS Denver

House passes DeGette legislation to fund anti-doping agency

September 30, 2020

In The News

“As the host of the 2028 Olympic Games, it will be our responsibility to ensure every athlete here is able to compete on a level playing field,“ said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, one of the sponsors of the measure. “This legislation should send a very clear message that anyone thinking about cheating their way onto a podium in 2028 needs to think twice.”

Colorado Politics

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to reauthorize and fund the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the organization that provides drug testing and education for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and other sporting organizations.

HEARING: Ensuring a Safe and Effective Vaccine People Will Trust

September 29, 2020

In The News

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at 11:30am ET, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee - chaired by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – will hold a hearing entitled, "Pathway to a Vaccine: Ensuring a Safe and Effective Vaccine People Will Trust."

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House approves DeGette anti-doping bill ahead of 2028 Olympic Games

September 29, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation to provide the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency the funding and tools it needs to ensure the world's top athletes are able to compete on a level playing field when the Olympics returns to the United States in 2028.

Rep. Diana DeGette Op-Ed: 20 years later, the FDA must lift restrictions on medication abortion care

September 28, 2020

In The News

Over the years, there have been numerous challenges in the way the United States has approached reproductive health. We rely on our public health institutions to make decisions using the best data to get the best outcomes. Twenty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone, the pill for medication abortion with numerous restrictions on who could prescribe the medication, where it could be taken and where it could be dispensed.

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