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‘Creativity Is Simply Lost’ as Covid Cripples Academic Research

October 14, 2020

Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), who introduced the House proposal for new research aid, called the challenges for research universities a “crisis.” “Aside from studies being shut down, researchers themselves are at risk of losing their jobs,” she said. “The impact on younger researchers and graduate students could have a wave effect.” If additional research funding can’t be included in a comprehensive Covid package before the November elections, DeGette said she would push to pass legislation during the lame-duck session.

Bloomberg Government

Higher education groups are warning lawmakers that serious federal aid is needed for colleges to bolster scientific work scuttled by the coronavirus, or the U.S. could fall behind international competitors and lose younger talent just beginning careers in research.

"We are in danger of losing a part of a generation of scientists," said Stephanie Page, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, citing new uncertainty in academic research.

Pro-Choice Caucus leaders urge Senate to delay Supreme Court confirmation hearings until after inauguration

October 8, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) – along with 11 Pro-Choice Caucus Task Force chairs – led a letter, signed by 116  members of the House, to Senate leaders today urging them to delay confirming any Supreme Court nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg until after the next president is sworn into office. 

DeGette raises concerns over administration’s plan to greenlight unproven COVID-19 tests for market

October 7, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations panel – which directly oversees the Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration – sent a letter today to HHS Secretary Alex Azar raising serious concerns over the agency’s decision to allow laboratory-developed tests, or LDTs, for COVID-19 to be used throughout the country without FDA review.

House approves $2.2 trillion coronavirus-relief bill

October 2, 2020

Press Release

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

Press Release

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.

The Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 gives Congress the power to decertify both the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the governing bodies for individual sports. It calls for more funding for the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the nonprofit that polices sexual abuse in Olympic Sports; confidentiality for whistleblowers that come forward to report abuse; and for more athletes on governing bodies.

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.

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