Rep. Diana DeGette
@degette.house.gov
Proudly representing Denver in the U.S. House. Fighting for our environment, public lands & reproductive rights. Wife. Mom. Grandma. Dog lover.
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ICE should be dismantled immediately.
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
Today, Denverites and millions of Americans are participating in a nationwide general strike to oppose this administration’s cruel immigration agenda and attacks on basic Constitutional safeguards.
Several Denver-area school districts delayed or closed over staff absences from ICE Out protests
The closures and delays are due to Friday’s nationwide ICE Out protests and general strike following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
www.denverpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today, Denverites and millions of Americans are participating in a nationwide general strike to oppose this administration’s cruel immigration agenda and attacks on basic Constitutional safeguards.
This administration’s cruel immigration policies are leading to Americans getting shot in the streets, historic levels of deaths in detention facilities, and a massive violation of our Constitutional rights.
The architect of this plan is Stephen Miller.
The architect of this plan is Stephen Miller.
January 29, 2026 at 7:23 PM
This administration’s cruel immigration policies are leading to Americans getting shot in the streets, historic levels of deaths in detention facilities, and a massive violation of our Constitutional rights.
The architect of this plan is Stephen Miller.
The architect of this plan is Stephen Miller.
This week, I met with members of the Denver City Council to discuss how I can best support them in Congress.
With Trump illegally slashing funding to local governments, cities like Denver are shouldering more than ever.
With Trump illegally slashing funding to local governments, cities like Denver are shouldering more than ever.
January 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
This week, I met with members of the Denver City Council to discuss how I can best support them in Congress.
With Trump illegally slashing funding to local governments, cities like Denver are shouldering more than ever.
With Trump illegally slashing funding to local governments, cities like Denver are shouldering more than ever.
Colorado has lost a beloved trailblazer. Jim “Dr. Daddy-O” Walker made history as the first Black person to own a radio station west of Kansas City.
Legendary Denver radio pioneer Jim 'Dr. Daddy-O' Walker dies
Jim “Dr. Daddy-O” Walker, the pioneering radio broadcaster who broke racial barriers, has died.
www.9news.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Colorado has lost a beloved trailblazer. Jim “Dr. Daddy-O” Walker made history as the first Black person to own a radio station west of Kansas City.
I’m relieved that my friend Ilhan Omar is unharmed after being attacked at a town hall last night.
She has a backbone of steel as Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies villainize her at every step. I know she won’t let this incident stop her tireless advocacy on behalf of her district.
She has a backbone of steel as Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies villainize her at every step. I know she won’t let this incident stop her tireless advocacy on behalf of her district.
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I’m relieved that my friend Ilhan Omar is unharmed after being attacked at a town hall last night.
She has a backbone of steel as Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies villainize her at every step. I know she won’t let this incident stop her tireless advocacy on behalf of her district.
She has a backbone of steel as Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies villainize her at every step. I know she won’t let this incident stop her tireless advocacy on behalf of her district.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters of recent history.
Today, and every day, we must recommit to continuing the fight against antisemitism and hate – whether here in the U.S. or anywhere across the globe.
Today, and every day, we must recommit to continuing the fight against antisemitism and hate – whether here in the U.S. or anywhere across the globe.
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters of recent history.
Today, and every day, we must recommit to continuing the fight against antisemitism and hate – whether here in the U.S. or anywhere across the globe.
Today, and every day, we must recommit to continuing the fight against antisemitism and hate – whether here in the U.S. or anywhere across the globe.
Last week, alongside nearly every Democrat, I voted against funding for ICE because its thugs are out of control.
January 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Last week, alongside nearly every Democrat, I voted against funding for ICE because its thugs are out of control.
This morning, masked, untrained ICE and CBP agents have once again escalated a situation and shot and killed a person in Minneapolis. This rogue agency is out of control.
ICE and CBP must immediately leave Minnesota. ICE must be dismantled, and Secretary Noem must be impeached as soon as possible.
ICE and CBP must immediately leave Minnesota. ICE must be dismantled, and Secretary Noem must be impeached as soon as possible.
January 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This morning, masked, untrained ICE and CBP agents have once again escalated a situation and shot and killed a person in Minneapolis. This rogue agency is out of control.
ICE and CBP must immediately leave Minnesota. ICE must be dismantled, and Secretary Noem must be impeached as soon as possible.
ICE and CBP must immediately leave Minnesota. ICE must be dismantled, and Secretary Noem must be impeached as soon as possible.
Last night, I voted YES on a resolution to assert Congress’ war powers authority and rein in Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Every single House Democrat showed up. Every single House Democrat voted YES. We are holding this administration accountable, while Republicans surrender at every opportunity.
Every single House Democrat showed up. Every single House Democrat voted YES. We are holding this administration accountable, while Republicans surrender at every opportunity.
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Last night, I voted YES on a resolution to assert Congress’ war powers authority and rein in Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Every single House Democrat showed up. Every single House Democrat voted YES. We are holding this administration accountable, while Republicans surrender at every opportunity.
Every single House Democrat showed up. Every single House Democrat voted YES. We are holding this administration accountable, while Republicans surrender at every opportunity.
Great news: A federal judge just again ruled against Trump’s vindictive, illegal funding freeze for child care and nutrition services for Colorado families.
The courts are holding this administration accountable. We must keep fighting this clear retribution against Colorado.
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The courts are holding this administration accountable. We must keep fighting this clear retribution against Colorado.
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Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in Colorado — for now
The judge said he’d decide later whether the money is to remain in place while a challenge to cutting it off works its way through the courts.
www.denverpost.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Great news: A federal judge just again ruled against Trump’s vindictive, illegal funding freeze for child care and nutrition services for Colorado families.
The courts are holding this administration accountable. We must keep fighting this clear retribution against Colorado.
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The courts are holding this administration accountable. We must keep fighting this clear retribution against Colorado.
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Republicans want you to believe it's either jobs OR clean air.
Here's the truth: Companies break Clean Air laws for extra profit and want a get-out-of-jail-free pass.
In turn, Denverites who live and work near the Suncor plant breathe toxic pollution 365 days a year. This has to stop.
Here's the truth: Companies break Clean Air laws for extra profit and want a get-out-of-jail-free pass.
In turn, Denverites who live and work near the Suncor plant breathe toxic pollution 365 days a year. This has to stop.
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Republicans want you to believe it's either jobs OR clean air.
Here's the truth: Companies break Clean Air laws for extra profit and want a get-out-of-jail-free pass.
In turn, Denverites who live and work near the Suncor plant breathe toxic pollution 365 days a year. This has to stop.
Here's the truth: Companies break Clean Air laws for extra profit and want a get-out-of-jail-free pass.
In turn, Denverites who live and work near the Suncor plant breathe toxic pollution 365 days a year. This has to stop.
The administration’s move to end the use of fetal tissue in NIH research only furthers their anti-science and anti-abortion agenda.
Stem cell research is vital for research into regenerative medicine and other cutting-edge treatments. This assault on science will mean fewer cures for those in need.
Stem cell research is vital for research into regenerative medicine and other cutting-edge treatments. This assault on science will mean fewer cures for those in need.
The National Institutes of Health, the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, announced that it would no longer support research that uses fetal tissue donated to science after elective abortions.
NIH says it will stop funding research using human fetal tissue
Scientists denounced the move, arguing that fetal tissue is crucial for understanding human development and diseases.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:55 AM
The administration’s move to end the use of fetal tissue in NIH research only furthers their anti-science and anti-abortion agenda.
Stem cell research is vital for research into regenerative medicine and other cutting-edge treatments. This assault on science will mean fewer cures for those in need.
Stem cell research is vital for research into regenerative medicine and other cutting-edge treatments. This assault on science will mean fewer cures for those in need.
53 years ago today, Roe v. Wade recognized our Constitutional right to abortion care. Four years ago, an extremist Supreme Court stripped that right away.
Now, Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban.
Now, Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban.
January 23, 2026 at 1:22 AM
53 years ago today, Roe v. Wade recognized our Constitutional right to abortion care. Four years ago, an extremist Supreme Court stripped that right away.
Now, Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban.
Now, Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban.
Good policy can only do so much when this administration continues to act lawlessly, bypass Congress, and drag our country toward unnecessary conflict while demanding ever-growing military budgets.
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Good policy can only do so much when this administration continues to act lawlessly, bypass Congress, and drag our country toward unnecessary conflict while demanding ever-growing military budgets.
Two weeks ago, House Democrats forced Republicans to vote on extending vital ACA tax credits, to address the Republican health care crisis and lower costs after their leadership fought tooth and nail against it.
The Senate must now pass it, and Donald Trump must sign it into law immediately.
The Senate must now pass it, and Donald Trump must sign it into law immediately.
January 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Two weeks ago, House Democrats forced Republicans to vote on extending vital ACA tax credits, to address the Republican health care crisis and lower costs after their leadership fought tooth and nail against it.
The Senate must now pass it, and Donald Trump must sign it into law immediately.
The Senate must now pass it, and Donald Trump must sign it into law immediately.
I just signed the Democratic discharge petition to ban members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from exploiting their position for personal gain.
While Republicans remain silent on Trump’s grifting, this bill will rein in corruption and ban stock trading across Washington.
While Republicans remain silent on Trump’s grifting, this bill will rein in corruption and ban stock trading across Washington.
January 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I just signed the Democratic discharge petition to ban members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from exploiting their position for personal gain.
While Republicans remain silent on Trump’s grifting, this bill will rein in corruption and ban stock trading across Washington.
While Republicans remain silent on Trump’s grifting, this bill will rein in corruption and ban stock trading across Washington.
ICE should be dismantled immediately.
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
January 21, 2026 at 10:36 PM
ICE should be dismantled immediately.
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
I will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security when ICE and Border Patrol agents are assaulting protestors, detaining and arresting people with impunity, inciting violence, and shooting and killing American citizens.
Read my statement:
An oil refinery boasted about their "record-breaking year"—860,000 barrels a day, $1.2 billion in profit.
They don't need a handout to pollute. They need to be held accountable for harming communities.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between their health and home to line polluters' pockets.
They don't need a handout to pollute. They need to be held accountable for harming communities.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between their health and home to line polluters' pockets.
January 21, 2026 at 6:11 PM
An oil refinery boasted about their "record-breaking year"—860,000 barrels a day, $1.2 billion in profit.
They don't need a handout to pollute. They need to be held accountable for harming communities.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between their health and home to line polluters' pockets.
They don't need a handout to pollute. They need to be held accountable for harming communities.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between their health and home to line polluters' pockets.
In Trump’s first year, families spent over $1,600 more on daily necessities while Trump’s family got $1.4 billion richer.
Donald Trump’s priority isn’t making life more affordable for you and your family, it’s exploiting the presidency to enrich himself and his allies.
Donald Trump’s priority isn’t making life more affordable for you and your family, it’s exploiting the presidency to enrich himself and his allies.
January 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
In Trump’s first year, families spent over $1,600 more on daily necessities while Trump’s family got $1.4 billion richer.
Donald Trump’s priority isn’t making life more affordable for you and your family, it’s exploiting the presidency to enrich himself and his allies.
Donald Trump’s priority isn’t making life more affordable for you and your family, it’s exploiting the presidency to enrich himself and his allies.
Earlier today, I was proud to honor Dr. King in a distinctly Denver way at the Marade.
We marched arm-in-arm to celebrate hard-fought victories and to recommit ourselves to confronting injustice wherever it appears—peacefully, boldly, and together without backing down.
We marched arm-in-arm to celebrate hard-fought victories and to recommit ourselves to confronting injustice wherever it appears—peacefully, boldly, and together without backing down.
January 20, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Earlier today, I was proud to honor Dr. King in a distinctly Denver way at the Marade.
We marched arm-in-arm to celebrate hard-fought victories and to recommit ourselves to confronting injustice wherever it appears—peacefully, boldly, and together without backing down.
We marched arm-in-arm to celebrate hard-fought victories and to recommit ourselves to confronting injustice wherever it appears—peacefully, boldly, and together without backing down.
Last night was particularly special for me. Singing in the MLK Community Choir alongside so many neighbors and friends reminded me what Dr. King taught us: community is built when we lift our voices together. Grateful for the music, the fellowship, and the call to keep working for justice.
January 19, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Last night was particularly special for me. Singing in the MLK Community Choir alongside so many neighbors and friends reminded me what Dr. King taught us: community is built when we lift our voices together. Grateful for the music, the fellowship, and the call to keep working for justice.
Last night, we honored Dr. King during an inter-faith service at a church where Dr. King himself once preached while visiting Denver many years ago. Dr. King’s legacy urged us to reject despair and complacency and instead take whatever action we can to unify and help others.
January 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Last night, we honored Dr. King during an inter-faith service at a church where Dr. King himself once preached while visiting Denver many years ago. Dr. King’s legacy urged us to reject despair and complacency and instead take whatever action we can to unify and help others.
“Despite Trump’s Claims, Grocery Prices Are Rising.”
Because when you slap tariffs on food, send ICE after workers, and gut consumer watchdogs—prices don’t go down.
They go up.
Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
Because when you slap tariffs on food, send ICE after workers, and gut consumer watchdogs—prices don’t go down.
They go up.
Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
Despite Trump’s Claims, Grocery Prices Are Rising
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
“Despite Trump’s Claims, Grocery Prices Are Rising.”
Because when you slap tariffs on food, send ICE after workers, and gut consumer watchdogs—prices don’t go down.
They go up.
Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
Because when you slap tariffs on food, send ICE after workers, and gut consumer watchdogs—prices don’t go down.
They go up.
Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
Thursday, January 15, is the LAST day to enroll in ACA health coverage starting February 1. After today, you'll likely need a qualifying event to get covered in 2026.
Colorado has new assistance to help lower your monthly costs.
Go to connectforhealthco.com to enroll or to get help if you need it.
Colorado has new assistance to help lower your monthly costs.
Go to connectforhealthco.com to enroll or to get help if you need it.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 15, is the LAST day to enroll in ACA health coverage starting February 1. After today, you'll likely need a qualifying event to get covered in 2026.
Colorado has new assistance to help lower your monthly costs.
Go to connectforhealthco.com to enroll or to get help if you need it.
Colorado has new assistance to help lower your monthly costs.
Go to connectforhealthco.com to enroll or to get help if you need it.
ICE is out of control. Their “operations” in Minnesota continue to show their untrained, unqualified agents are doing significant harm.
I will not be voting to fund DHS while Kristi Noem and her thugs are shooting American citizens, launching tear gas at children, and traumatizing our communities.
I will not be voting to fund DHS while Kristi Noem and her thugs are shooting American citizens, launching tear gas at children, and traumatizing our communities.
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
ICE is out of control. Their “operations” in Minnesota continue to show their untrained, unqualified agents are doing significant harm.
I will not be voting to fund DHS while Kristi Noem and her thugs are shooting American citizens, launching tear gas at children, and traumatizing our communities.
I will not be voting to fund DHS while Kristi Noem and her thugs are shooting American citizens, launching tear gas at children, and traumatizing our communities.