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May 15, 2020

Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Heroes Act – a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package that funds testing and contact tracing, aid for state and local governments, increased pay and protections for frontline workers, additional direct cash payments to American families and much more.

Feminists in Congress Call for End to Trump’s Global Gag Rule

May 15, 2020

In The News

Due to harmful nature of the global gag rule, elected officials in both the U.S. House and Senate have sent letters to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to call attention to the lack of availability of sexual and reproductive health globally.

Ms. Magazine

Harmful Trump administration policies, like the global gag rule—a U.S. policy that blocks U.S. federal funding for organizations that provide abortion counseling or referrals—have stood as obstacles preventing the delivery of reproductive care.

House approves $3 trillion coronavirus response package

May 15, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 208 – 199, approved The Heroes Act – a $3 trillion coronavirus response package that funds testing and contact tracing, aid for state and local governments, increased pay and protection for frontline workers and additional direct cash payments to American families.

DeGette Talks COVID-19, Healthcare, Environment, Bread

May 14, 2020

In The News

DeGette, the longest serving member of Colorado’s delegation, has represented Denver since 1997. She emphasized the multiple bills Congress passed targeted at economic recovery, with more on the way. In addition to the stimulus checks, she pointed to the Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses, praising the bipartisan work in Congress.

Denver North Star

"I was a little offended when President Trump said Congress was on vacation," Congresswoman Diana DeGette said in a recent interview with The Denver North Star. DeGette, who represents Denver, said she wants constituents to know that congressional offices are working and available, even though most staff are working from home.

Democrats’ HEROES Act National Coronavirus Relief Bill Carries A Lot Of Colorado Ideas

May 13, 2020

In The News

The Act includes a legislative fix she had been asking for, one that would let state and local governments take advantage of a payroll tax credit for employees affected by the coronavirus. The credit was created by the bill that expanded paid sick and family leave. Another DeGette proposal in the package would set up a study on the short and long-term health impacts of the novel coronavirus.

Colorado Public Radio

House Democrats have fired the opening salvo in what could be a long and contentious battle over the next coronavirus relief effort.

DeGette raises alarm at insufficient coronavirus protections for food production workers

May 12, 2020

Press Release

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.

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