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DeGette, colleagues aim to create first-ever U.S. commission to study legacy of slavery, racism and discrimination

June 4, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) joined Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and other lawmakers to introduce legislation establishing a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

Polis And Other Governors Ask For More Clarity And Strategy With Coronavirus Testing Moving Forward

June 2, 2020

In The News

DeGette noted that governors and states are on the front lines when it comes to dealing with the pandemic, and focused the hearing on how states have coped, as well as on the issue of testing.

Colorado Public Radio

It was a little bit of a virtual homecoming Tuesday morning for Jared Polis, who served in the House until being elected Colorado's governor two years ago.

House oversight panel to hear from governors on front lines of coronavirus response

June 1, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation continues to ramp up coronavirus testing and contact tracing, a key Congressional oversight panel tomorrow will hear directly from state governors on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus about what’s working, and what’s not.

Black lives matter

May 29, 2020

Enough is enough. We cannot allow such senseless violence against communities of color at the hands of law enforcement to continue. George Floyd should be alive right now. And it's on all of us to confront the systems of inequity that led to his death.

House passes bipartisan PPP Flexibility Act

May 28, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 417-1, approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The legislation, supported by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), makes key changes to the PPP to make the program more accessible and usable to small businesses that need it most.

House approves Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

May 28, 2020

In The News

Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado was among many who supported the legislation, which makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program so that the program is more accessible and usable to small businesses that need it most.

FOX 31 Denver

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act on Thursday by a vote of 417-1.

DeGette introduces bills to expand COVID-19 testing

May 28, 2020

In The News

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette has introduced two pieces of legislation designed to boost COVID-19 diagnostic testing through $750 million of grants at public health laboratories, hospitals and other health providers.

Colorado Politics

Lawmakers introduce legislation to expand coronavirus testing capacity and accessibility

May 27, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation today to increase diagnostic testing capabilities at public health laboratories and expand testing access to hospitals, physicians and other health service providers, especially in rural and underserved areas.

DeGette calls on postmaster general to ensure Denver mail center is safe

May 25, 2020

In The News

“Our USPS is only as strong as the health of dedicated employees allows,” DeGette wrote in a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan Friday. “I ask you to work closely with the DDPHE to help resolve this matter in a responsible, public health focused way.

Colorado Politics

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver isn't happy that the U.S.Postal Service's Denver distribution center will remain open, despite the threat of a coronavirus outbreak.

DeGette calls on Postmaster General to address coronavirus health concerns

May 22, 2020

Press Release

DENVER, CO – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) sent a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan today regarding the United States Postal Service’s decision to keep a Denver distribution center open despite coronavirus concerns from local health officials.

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