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Diana L. DeGette represents Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat. She serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and its subcommittees, including Health, Energy, and Oversight and Investigations. DeGette has been a member of Congress since 1997, making her one of Colorado's longest-serving representatives. Her legislative work has focused on health care, energy policy, and biomedical research.
- Name
- Diana L. DeGette
- Party
- Democratic
- State
- Colorado
- District
- CO-1
- Committees
- Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Key Fact 1
- Diana DeGette has represented Colorado's 1st Congressional District since January 1997.
- Key Fact 2
- She serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, one of the most influential committees in Congress.
- Key Fact 3
- DeGette holds positions on three subcommittees: Health, Energy, and Oversight and Investigations.
- Key Fact 4
- She served as Chief Deputy Whip for the House Democratic Caucus for multiple terms.
- Key Fact 5
- Before her congressional service, DeGette served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1996.
- Key Fact 6
- She has been a leading advocate for stem cell research legislation in Congress.
- Key Fact 7
- DeGette represents a district that includes the city of Denver and surrounding areas.
- Key Fact 8
- She practiced civil rights and employment law before entering elected office.
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Fact Sheet
- Name
- Diana L. DeGette
- Party
- Democratic
- State
- Colorado
- District
- CO-1
- Chamber
- House
- Committees
- Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Key Votes
- 50
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