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February 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, at the first Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing of the 119th Congress, Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01) highlighted the negative impact the Trump administration’s early actions have had on our country’s health care system. 

February 5, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following video in response to the slew of illegal and undemocratic actions taken by Elon Musk and Donald Trump this week: 

February 3, 2025

DENVER — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies furthered their blatantly political assault on vital governmental institutions while accessing the sensitive personal data of millions of Americans. 

“The American people did not elect Elon Musk, but every day we are seeing how the Trump administration is truly a government for billionaires, by billionaires. Instead of lowering costs, he is letting Elon Musk run rampant. 

January 29, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement as the Trump administration continues to confuse the American people and obfuscate their true intentions.

“Do not mistake our change in strategy for acquiescence. Donald Trump clearly said that he wanted to be a dictator on day 1, and his actions since he took office barely one week ago have shown that he was serious. His administration is pushing the boundaries on the legality of presidential power.

January 28, 2025

DENVER — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Trump administration froze virtually all federal funding. 

“Donald Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional action to freeze essentially all federal spending is going to hurt ALL Americans in both red and blue states. The American people did not vote for this. We do not have a king in our country, no matter how highly Donald Trump regards himself.  

January 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after President Trump signed a number of executive orders and actions on his first day in office.  

January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after she was announced as the top Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee. 

January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement marking the fourth anniversary of the insurrection against the United States. 

January 3, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after being sworn into the 119th Congress: 

"I am honored to continue representing Denver in the 119th Congress. This is a profound responsibility that I take seriously, and I remain optimistic about the work we can accomplish in a bipartisan manner. 

December 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released next steps for Cures 2.1 and the 21st Century Cures initiative. This follows a request for information in June which yielded over 300 responses and recommendations to further innovation and access to quality health care.