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DeGette raises alarm at insufficient coronavirus protections for food production workers

May 12, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D., today calling attention to the need to further protect food production workers from the coronavirus.

50,000 Emails In 50 Days: Colorado Congressional Delegation Sees Growing Political Engagement

May 11, 2020

In The News

Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who’s served for more than 20 years, says she’s never seen so many emails, letters and calls.

CBS 4 Denver

It hardly feels like campaign season with no rallies and debates. While most of the country has slowed down, Coloradans are more politically engaged than ever.

Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who's served for more than 20 years, says she's never seen so many emails, letters and calls.

"It has been overwhelming."

Standing up for workers

May 1, 2020

Today is May Day, a day to celebrate workers across our nation. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the frontline health care providers, grocery store clerks, pharmacists, sanitation workers, truck drivers, and every other worker who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep our country going during this unprecedented crisis.

DeGette urges Trump administration to develop national coronavirus contact tracing strategy

April 30, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and other leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious concerns today over the nation’s contact tracing capacity and called on Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to develop a national strategy to ramp up this critical component of the coronavirus response.

As more workers fall sick, DeGette calls for answers on meatpacking executive order

April 30, 2020

Press Release

DENVER, CO – Dozens of meatpacking workers across the country have died from the coronavirus and thousands more have tested positive for the disease. But rather than take steps to ensure the health and safety of these workers, President Trump announced an Executive Order this week to keep meatpacking plants open under the Defense Production Act.

DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community

April 29, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of 182 lawmakers, led by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI), are urging House Leadership to include $26 billion in the next coronavirus relief package for scientific and medical researchers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

DeGette unveils bipartisan legislation to help local governments provide paid leave

April 28, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), TJ Cox (D-CA), Brad Schneider (D-IL) and John Katko (R-NY) unveiled bipartisan legislation today that would make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits for employees who are affected by coronavirus.

Next relief package could benefit from 21st Century Cures Act update

April 28, 2020

In The News

Colorado Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette and Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton have been working on updating the 21st Century Cures Act since the fall. But with the country facing an unprecedented public health crisis, the bipartisan duo is hoping some elements of their upcoming bill are included in the next relief package Congress passes.

Colorado Public Radio

DeGette unveils roadmap for updated "Cures" act

April 28, 2020

In The News

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette released her blueprint for a “Cures 2.0” bill, an update to the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 that would address clinical trials, modernization of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and pandemic preparedness in the future.

Colorado Politics

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette released her blueprint for a "Cures 2.0" bill, an update to the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 that would address clinical trials, modernization of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and pandemic preparedness in the future.

DeGette, Upton unveil next steps for 21st Century Cures 2.0

April 27, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the concept paper for their bipartisan “Cures 2.0.” The 12-page concept paper unveils high-level areas of focus for Cures 2.0, which will look to safely and efficiently modernize the delivery of health care in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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