Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Health35%
Environmental Protection14%
Crime and Law Enforcement12%
Energy9%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Diana DeGette has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7425
To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 7173
Follow the Science Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6082
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 5621
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5461
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4778
For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 601
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to lead the world in biomedical research.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 3491
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 2995
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 2363
DOGE POUND Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 1674
Keep Americans Safe Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1523
PREVENT DIABETES Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9400
Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HRES 1381
Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7856
PREVENT DIABETES Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 7743
Department of Energy Experienced Worker Program Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

In Committee
HR 7327
Protecting Front Line Multimission Hospitals Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 625) to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. DeGette. Petition No: 118-8. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024011008?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

In Committee
HR 4829
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4785
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

In Committee
HR 4528
Strengthening the NRC Workforce Act of 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HRES 468
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. DeGette. Petition No: 118-5. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023062105?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

In Committee
HR 2550
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1673
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .

In Committee
HR 1004
Promoting Public Health Information Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 625
Keep Americans Safe Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 31
House Amendment 31

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 220 (Roll no. 55).

Not Agreed to (212-220)
HRES 27
Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1522
Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 9207
Keep Americans Safe Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 285
House Amendment 285

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A041) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 346). (consideration: CR H6601-6602)

Agreed to (219-207)
HRES 810
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6000
Cures 2.0 Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

In Committee
Amendment 104
House Amendment 104

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A008) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 200 (Roll no. 273).

Agreed to (222-200)
HR 4952
ChiPACC Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4309
Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021

Executive Comment Requested from Def Nuc Agcy.

Active
HR 4128
VALID Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3759
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2972
HELLPP Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2397
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HR 2202
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HJRES 34
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.

Active
HR 1492
Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

Active
HR 869
RISE Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

In Committee
HR 803
Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 747
Access to TESTs Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 9002
ChiPACC Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 1237
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 890
House Amendment 890

On agreeing to the DeGette amendments (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 837
House Amendment 837

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A006) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 179 (Roll no. 146). (consideration: CR H3599-3600)

Agreed to (234-179)
HR 7517
Protect Access to Birth Control Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7516
Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In Committee
HR 7308
RISE Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

In Committee
HR 7026
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6173
Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6102
VALID Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 789
House Amendment 789

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 60).

Agreed to (229-189)
HR 4906
Insulin Price Reduction Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4014
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HR 3443
To clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application, and for other purposes.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E971)

Active
HR 3303
Strengthening U.S. Olympics Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3030
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 2802
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2711
Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 2668
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 2584
To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.

Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

In Committee
HR 2546
Protecting America’s Wilderness Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 2411
Tobacco to 21 Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2235
HELLPP Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2092
Protecting Communities from Hydrogen Cyanide Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HR 2012
Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2011
Protecting Access to Biosimilars Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1688
Native American Indian Education Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 1498
SAFE Kids Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1184
Every Kid Outdoors Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

In Committee
Amendment 963
House Amendment 963

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 210 (Roll no. 390).

Not Agreed to (195-210)
HR 6560
ChiPACC Act of 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6492
Colorado Wilderness Act of 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

In Committee
HRES 915
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of protecting patients' access to medically appropriate, evidence-based healthcare and information, and the ethical and professional obligations of healthcare professionals to provide that care and information.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 825
Recognizing the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and supporting policies that address the causes and effects of climate change.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4273
Tobacco to 21 Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4082
Protect Access to Birth Control Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3271
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.

Active
HR 3124
Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2843
Medicaid and CHIP Quality Improvement Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2844
To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 2528
Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 2012
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

In Committee
HR 518
EPS Improvement Act of 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-115.

Passed
HR 5542
Medicaid and CHIP Quality Improvement Act of 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 558
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

In Committee
HR 3656
Tobacco to 21 Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3629
Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 3336
Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

In Committee
HR 2919
To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 2651
Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access, and Care Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1686
Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1482
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

In Committee
HR 771
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 47
Supporting women's reproductive health care decisions.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee

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