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DeGette, Levin introduce legislation calling on Trump to invoke Defense Production Act in response to coronavirus

March 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) joined Andy Levin (D-MI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing legislation today calling on President Trump to make urgent use of his authority under the Defense Production Act to increase production of the equipment and supplies needed to respond to the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

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March 20, 2020

I wanted to give you a quick update on what Congress is working on to help protect the American people during this unprecedented crisis.

Rep. DeGette calls on Trump to increase production of supplies needed to address coronavirus

March 19, 2020

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U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) sent a letter to President Trump today demanding that he immediately use all the powers afforded to him by the Defense Production Act to increase the production of personal protective equipment – such as masks and respirators – as well as other supplies that frontline health care workers need to address the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus.

DeGette statement on decision to invoke Defense Production Act

March 18, 2020

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DENVER, CO – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the president’s decision today to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to the spread of the coronavirus:

Update on the coronavirus

March 18, 2020

Never in our lifetimes have we experienced a public health crisis such as the one we are experiencing right now as a result of the coronavirus. The steps that we, as a nation, are being asked to take to help curb the spread of this virus are truly unprecedented – but, at this point, they are necessary to protect the public’s health.

Gardner, Bennet and Colorado reps (minus Buck) ask FEMA to clarify how they're helping

March 17, 2020

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U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet, along with six Colorado U.S. representatives, on Tuesday signed a letter asking FEMA to reach out to and further clarify coronavirus safety resources for state, local, territorial, tribal governments.

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"Many counties across Colorado have expressed frustration over what they perceive as a lack of clear guidance as to what actions are reimbursable under this national emergency declaration," the letter stated.

DeGette, on call with constituents, talks COVID-19 economic relief, testing failures

March 17, 2020

In The News

During the hour-long call DeGette fielded questions from Denver-area residents concerned about the safety net for homeless families, financial relief for freelancers and whether the nation should be headed toward lockdowns on a massive scale of the kind that San Francisco’s mayor will implement on Tuesday.

Colorado Politics

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette repeatedly returned to the need to expand testing for COVID-19 coronavirus during a telephone town hall meeting with constituents on Monday evening.

House passes coronavirus response bill

March 14, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today, by a vote of 363 – 40, approved an emergency coronavirus response package to help stimulate the economy, expand food assistance programs and provide paid sick leave for affected workers.

DeGette, Shalala introduce legislation to make coronavirus tests free for most Americans

March 10, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Donna Shalala (D-FL) introduced legislation today that would require health insurers to cover the full cost of coronavirus tests for any American who has health insurance through their employer, or who has purchased a health plan through the ACA exchange.

Colorado congresswoman moves to make coronavirus testing free nationwide

March 10, 2020

In The News

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, introduced congressional legislation Tuesday that would require health insurers to cover the full cost of coronavirus tests.

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U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, introduced congressional legislation Tuesday that would require health insurers to cover the full cost of coronavirus tests.

The bill would add coronavirus testing to the Affordable Care Act's list of preventive health services that insurers are required to cover at no cost to patients. That list currently includes many vaccines and screenings, such as flu shots and mammograms.

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