U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 1st District
Diana DeGette
Position · −0.43
- In office
- House 1997–now
29 years in CongressMore senior than 94% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 8% · Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Health · Environmental Protection · Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 69
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where DeGette has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Health (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3491 DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where DeGette breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where DeGette voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- International Affairs 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where DeGette broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/30/26 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… | Not voting |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What DeGette is saying
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DeGette, Bilirakis Announce New Diabetes Caucus Co-Chair for 120th Congress
Today, Representatives Diana DeGette(CO-01) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, announced that Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) will serve as the new Democratic Co-Chair of the Caucus in the…
“I am proud to announce my friend, Rep. Kim Schrier, as the incoming Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus.”
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DeGette Delivers Bill to Cap Insulin Cost at $35 Per Month
Today, Representative Diana DeGette (CO-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, along with Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kim Schrier(WA-08), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Angie Craig (MN-02), introduced the…
“Insulin insecurity is not a partisan issue. It’s a life-or-death issue.”
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DeGette Statement on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
Not only will it avert a harmful government shutdown, but it also delays a dangerous rule proposed by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that allows politics to influence federal grantmaking.
“Additionally, the funding bill blocks funds to further Trump’s cruel immigration agenda and restores funding to Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides necessary health care to patients in Colorado and across the country.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill DeGette voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 331 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far DeGette’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 301 (median 289), 13 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Environmental Protection, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 10227 INSULIN Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1523 PREVENT DIABETES ActHealth · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9392 Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency ActRequires Medicare Advantage plans to disclose cost information to beneficiaries. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5621 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025Health · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1285 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Health · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8432 To provide the Food and Drug Administration needed authorities to carry out its regulatory mission with respect to human foods, to provide additional resources and authorities with respect to human foods research, and for other purposes.Health · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1674 Keep Americans Safe ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3491 DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025Establishes a federal program to support inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AI-readHealth · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 37 | 32% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 44% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 52% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 96% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 58% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DBecca BalintVT-AL99%agreement
- DMary Gay ScanlonPA-599%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members DeGette most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle DeGette’s campaign raised $1.7M: $680K (41%) from individuals and $987K (59%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $290K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds DeGette
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 304.
- US Oncology Inc. Network Political Action Committee Corporate PAC
- Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding PAC (Comp PAC) Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave DeGette this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDeGette’s own leadership PAC: Individuals Dedicated to Ethics and Science PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare DeGette’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CO-1Democrat1997–present
Seat
- State
- Colorado
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
- Energy and Commerce
- Energy
- Health Ranking Member
- Oversight and Investigations
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4431
2111 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Denver
- Website
- degette.house.gov
- DianaDeGette
- YouTube
- RepDianaDeGette
Elsewhere
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