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DeGette Talks COVID-19, Healthcare, Environment, Bread

May 14, 2020

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.

The $3 trillion, 1,815-page coronavirus relief package unveiled Tuesday called the HEROES Act has little chance of passing the Republican-controlled Senate. But it gives the party a chance to set out its priorities. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said "we must think big for the people, now, because if we don't it will cost more in lives and livelihood later. Not acting is the most expensive course."

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."

She says before COVID-19, her town halls averaged 250 people. Now, her telephone town halls draw 8,000.

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

"We realized a number of the things we wanted to do could help us right now with the research that we're doing on COVID-19," DeGette said.

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