BREAKING: We are moving forward with introducing Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.
He is a real danger to our country.
He must be removed from office immediately and barred from ever holding an elected office again.
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Rep. Diana DeGette
@RepDianaDeGette
Proudly representing Denver in the U.S. House. Fighting for our environment, public lands & reproductive rights. Rockies/Broncos/Avs fan. Wife. Mom. Dog lover.
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The Trump admin’s new “expedited removal” rule should terrify us all. It will allow ICE officers to approach ANYBODY in the U.S. (w/o probable cause) & demand they prove they’re a citizen or have been in the US for 2 years. If they can’t, they’re deported. No trial, no hearing.
The facts laid out in the Mueller report, coupled with this administration’s ongoing attempts to stonewall Congress, leave us no other choice: It is time for Congress to officially launch an impeachment inquiry against the President of the United States.
$7,488 per year.
That’s how much my daughter’s insulin would cost in the United States.
It's so bad, her doctors told her she could save money by ordering it from Canada, where it costs $30 a bottle.
We must pass H.R. 3 and #LowerDrugCosts immediately!
#WorldDiabetesDay
HUGE NEWS: The Biden Administration is ordering a full review of Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump’s dangerous policy that dismantled Title IX protections for sexual assault survivors.
We won’t allow students and women to be silenced.
Any policy that does so must go.
I just finished visiting the ICE facility in Aurora. This is not the way we should be treating people. We saw 48 women in what looked like a crowded gym. One of them had been there for 1.5 years. We shouldn’t have private detention facilities in the US. We need to close them now.
BREAKING: Tomorrow, the House will move to pass a resolution by unanimous consent that gives VP Pence 24 hours to invoke the 25th Amendment.
If anyone objects, we will vote to pass it Tuesday.
If Trump isn't removed from office by Wednesday, the House will impeach him.
🚨 BIG NEWS: We’ve called the CEOs of 6 major oil companies to testify before our committee next week. We’re not going to allow people to be gouged at the pump while companies report record profits. We need to know what’s causing these record gas prices & how to lower them now!
🚨BREAKING: President Trump just announced he will sign an executive order that seeks to limit women’s access to reproductive care.
This is yet another egregious attacks on women’s rights.
We will not sit idly by and allow this administration to strip away our rights!
We have been evacuated from the House chamber and moved to a safe location.
This isn’t a protest. This is an attempted coup.
I never thought we’d see such anarchy spurred by our own president.
Our hearts go out to everyone in the Boulder area.
We can’t continue to live like this.
We have to do more to protect our communities from the constant threat of gun violence.
We have to find a way to come together and collectively declare: Enough is enough!
BREAKING: The House just passed the #HeroesAct to fund:
💰Cash payments to families
👩⚕️Hazard pay for essential workers
🏥Money for testing & tracing
💼Stronger unemployment benefits
🥫Expanded food assistance
🏠Rent & mortgage relief
The Senate must pass this bill immediately.
The fact that a federal judge had to order the Trump admin to allow doctors into detention facilities holding migrant children is outrageous. These children need access to proper health care, no questions asked.
There is no legitimate reason why any civilian in this country needs an AR-15-style assault weapon. None.
BREAKING: The House Judiciary committee just passed our bill to ban high-capacity magazines. Experts agree this is one of the most effective ways to protect our communities. If there was ever a bill Congress needs to act on NOW, it is this. #EndGunViolence #EnoughIsEnough
Make no mistake: This was not a protest, it was an attempted coup.
I never thought I’d see the day that our own president would attempt to bring down our government because he lost an election.
Stories like Mallory’s reveal the terrifying reality of this shutdown. Furloughed workers are facing life-or-death situations, just so can try to force taxpayers to fund a border wall he promised Mexico would pay for. #EndTheShutdown
BREAKING: The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down the state’s 6-week abortion ban.
This is a big win that will restore the right of women in that state to get the care they need.
I’m honored Speaker Pelosi has asked me to serve as an impeachment manager in the upcoming Senate trial against President Trump.
Trump has shown he is a real danger to this country.
I look forward to doing my part to remove him from office immediately.
President Donald J. Trump will likely be impeached next week.
There are several of us who remained in D.C. this weekend to make sure we get this done as soon as possible.
The House GOP rules package paves the way for the immediate passage of not 1… not 2… but 3 bills that will limit women’s right to reproductive care.
It’s not what the American people want and it’s why I’m urging my colleagues to vote NO on these rule tonight.
Our case was strong.
The facts were clear.
And the evidence was overwhelming.
Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection against our government.
America will remember this.
Humbled to have been a part of this extraordinary team.
We did our job.
We proved our case.
Now, history will be the judge.
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I joined my Democratic colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to demand end his unconstitutional and dangerous #MuslimBan.
WE DID IT! The House just approved the Women’s Health Protection Act to guarantee all Americans access to the abortion care they need, regardless of where they live.
This is a truly historic moment. And now we need the Senate to do the same.
BREAKING: It’s official. We will deliver the Article of Impeachment against President Trump to the Senate on Monday.
None of us came to Congress to impeach a president, but all of us swore an oath to uphold the Constitution.
That’s what we’re doing today.
Insulin prices are out of control, and families across America are struggling because of it. We need to pass the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act!
BREAKING: President Biden just announced that, if Democrats keep our majority in the House and expand our majority in the Senate, the first bill he will send to Congress will restore Roe v. Wade. This is what’s at stake in November and it’s why we must make our voices heard now.
President Trump instigated a violent attack on our Capitol.
He is a danger to our country.
He should be impeached and removed from office immediately.
. and I have just launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of dozens of migrant children in U.S. custody.
We’re not going to turn our back on these kids – we will hold this administration responsible for their care.
This is BIG: The American Medical Association just joined in suing to block President Trump’s Title X Gag Rule. AMA says withholding information about abortions, or any other healthcare-related options, from patients goes against its Code of Medical Ethics. #NoGagRule
It's chilling to think – in the year 2022 – that the U.S. Supreme Court is unwilling to protect a woman’s right to choose what happens to her own body.
If the court won’t defend our rights, Congress must. The House did its job. The Senate must do the same by passing WHPA now!
BREAKING: The House just passed our #ColoradoWildernessAct to permanently protect 660,000 acres of wilderness in Colorado.
To everyone who joined us in this fight – THANK YOU.
Together, we passed one of the largest public lands bills Congress has ever considered. #KeepItWild
The administration needs to stop stonewalling and turn over the whistleblower complaint now, as required by law.
If they refuse, President Trump should be impeached immediately.
Our democracy is at stake.
BREAKING: The House will vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure that EVERY woman in EVERY state has safe access to abortion.
Last night’s Supreme Court vote only proved what we already knew – we need to make the protections Roe provides the law of the land NOW.
BREAKING: The House just passed a huge COVID relief bill to:
✅Restore $600/week in unemployment
✅Provide another round of stimulus checks
✅Prohibit evictions & foreclosure for 1 year
✅Help small businesses
The Senate needs to pass this bill IMMEDIATELY.
The president’s decision today, to declare a fake national emergency just so he can take money away from other important projects and spend it on his wall, is beyond the pale – and, I believe, an abuse of power. #FakeTrumpEmergency
BREAKING: For anyone doubting how serious, and scary, the Trump admin’s new “expedited removal” rule is for ALL OF US, see below. This is the official announcement from the admin: “anywhere in the country … sole and unreviewable discretion …” This is not OK and must be stopped.
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The Trump admin’s new “expedited removal” rule should terrify us all. It will allow ICE officers to approach ANYBODY in the U.S. (w/o probable cause) & demand they prove they’re a citizen or have been in the US for 2 years. If they can’t, they’re deported. No trial, no hearing.
🚨 BREAKING: The Biden admin has just repealed the Trump admin's Title X Gag Rule that prevented doctors from discussing abortion care with their patients.
This is a HUGE win in our fight to ensure all Americans have access to the reproductive care they need.
#ACA means ~85 million women now have access to preventive care like mammograms and flu shots. That's worth protecting, not repealing.
Tomorrow, the House Judiciary committee will vote on our bill to ban the sale of high-capacity gun magazines. This is an important step experts agree we must take now to protect our communities – and we need to pass this bill immediately. #EnoughIsEnough abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/h
The decision to get birth control is a personal choice.
It shouldn't be the choice of an employer.
It shouldn't be the choice of a university.
And it certainly shouldn't be the choice of judges on the Supreme Court.
We are going to protect that choice! #HandsOffMyBC
We have just delivered the Article of Impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.
No one is above the law in this country, not even former presidents.
I’m disgusted by reports of a secret FB group where Customs & Border Protection agents are allegedly posting derogatory content about migrants & members of Congress. I’m calling on the Inspector General to investigate this as quickly as possible & hold those involved accountable.
BREAKING: The House just approved our bill to protect 1.4 million acres of wilderness, including over 660,000 acres in Colorado.
This is a MASSIVE win in our fight to protect Colorado’s public lands.
To everyone who has helped along the way: THANK YOU! #ColoradoWildernessAct
BREAKING: The House just voted to condemn the president’s racist comments. As one of 24 representatives born outside this country, I was honored to preside over this important vote. Such hateful remarks have no place in our society. Republicans refusal to speak up is shameful.
Today, I joined with and to officially introduce our bill to #EndQualifiedImmunity.
It's past time that law enforcement officers are held accountable for their actions. Only then can true justice be served.
Read the legislation here⤵️
HUGE NEWS: We just passed a bill to PERMANENTLY protect our Dreamers.
No one should have to live in fear of being deported from the only country they’ve ever known.
Today, we make clear: Our Dreamers are #HereToStay.
The ACA boosted the economy, but the GOP's #Trumpcare bill would destroy nearly 2M good-paying jobs. We must fight to #ProtectOurCare.
Mueller just said: DOJ rules prohibit him from saying that the president committed a crime – but, if the president HAD NOT COMMITTED A CRIME, HE WOULD SAY SO!
He said only Congress can hold the president accountable. That’s why we need to begin our impeachment inquiry NOW.
Last night, Trump said he wants Congress to stop its "ridiculous" investigations of his administration. Sorry, Mr. President, as chair of the E&C Oversight panel I can tell you: We're just getting started. Our first hearing is tomorrow on your shameful child-separation policy.
The Trump admin is cutting off federal funding for 13 community testing sites in 5 states, including one in Colorado.
This is downright dangerous, as tens of thousands of Americans are testing positive for COVID-19 each day. We should be working to expand testing, not reduce it!
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🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is now JUSTICE Ketanji Brown Jackson!
This is what progress looks like.
. is looking for information/tips about those who instigated yesterday’s breach of the U.S. Capitol building.
Here’s a tip: May want to start here ⬇
Trump incited an insurrection.
Seven people died. 150 people were injured.
The evidence is overwhelming.
He must be held accountable.
It’s official.
✅ The White House
✅The Senate
✅The House of Representatives
Change is here.
Now, let’s get to work and do what the people elected us to do.
TODAY: The CEOs of 6 major oil companies will testify before our Oversight panel as Americans feel the strain of record high prices at the pump. These companies are earning record profits and we’re calling on them to do more to rein in these gas prices now.
On his first day, President-elect Biden plans to:
-Rejoin the Paris Climate accord
-Reunite families separated at the border
-Extend eviction protections
-And so much more
After 4 traumatic years, we are days away from having a president who cares about us-and not only himself.
Sitting here in the speaker’s chair, all I can think is how serious this debate is for the future of our republic.
The fact that I’ve been asked to preside over the House for this important moment in our nation's history is truly an honor.
There’s no reason why anyone should be able to walk through the streets with an AR-15 & feel empowered to use it in a crowd.
If today’s verdict in the Rittenhouse case does anything, it should drive us to come together to enact the justice & gun reforms we desperately need.
BREAKING: We have just reintroduced our bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines.
There’s no reason why any civilian needs a gun magazine that holds more than 10 rounds.
This legislation will save lives and Congress needs to act immediately.
BREAKING: The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Accord.
This is a critical step in combatting the climate crisis.
The U.S. must once again become global leaders in this urgent global fight.
Our future is at stake.
Trump just became the first president ever to address the #MarchForLife in person.
In doing so, he’s reminding us how determined his administration is to take away our constitutionally-protected right to abortion care.
We must be just as determined to stop them!
. has just voted to defund #TitleX, hindering crucial #reprohealth access for millions. This is an injustice we must oppose.
Today is historic. A record number of women -- 102 in all -- will be sworn into the House of Reps. When I first came to Washington in 1997, there were less than 60 of us. For my colleagues and I, this growth is heartening but a long time coming. Let's keep up the momentum!
WOW – only a couple of hours into the Biden presidency and we’re already:
-Rejoining WHO
-Rejoining the Paris Climate accord
-Protecting Dreamers
-Reuniting separated families
-Ending the border wall
-Tackling the pandemic
I’d say we’re off to a good start.
Keep it up, Joe!
Every moment President Trump remains in office, he remains a danger to the American people.
The House should meet to vote on his impeachment as soon as practicable – even this weekend, if possible.
Today, the House is voting to #CutMethane and Act On Climate.
We’re going to restore the Obama-era methane rules Trump tried to gut.
It’s a critical step in our fight against the climate crisis.
If we’re going to protect our health & planet, we must cut methane emissions now.
BREAKING: A federal judge has just blocked Texas from enforcing its new abortion law!
This is a temporary a win, but a win nonetheless.
We can’t continue to rely on the whims of the courts in this fight. The Senate must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act today!
BREAKING: The House just voted to legalize marijuana nationwide!
Now, the Senate needs to do the same – so each state can set its own marijuana policies without the threat of federal intervention.
You know what really infuriates me about this debate on abortion care?
Every Republican parent pushing to ban abortion care in this country would drop everything to ensure their own 10-year-old child got the abortion care they needed if they were raped.
There were 19 fully armed officers standing in the hall waiting for backup as kids were being slaughtered by someone with an assault rifle.
NINETEEN(!) good guys with guns couldn’t save them from one bad guy with an assault weapon.
We need to get these weapons off our streets!
The Trump administration just finalized a new rule to cut off federal funding to any group that provides abortion services. It’s a direct attack on women’s reproductive rights. We are going to do everything we can to stop it. #NoGagRule
There is no legitimate reason why any civilian in this country needs a semi-automatic assault rifle.
Today, the House Judiciary Committee is taking up our legislation to ban these weapons of war and get them off our streets.
A federal judge has blocked an Arkansas law banning almost ALL abortions in the state.
It's a solid victory - but we can’t keep relying on the whims of the courts to protect our reproductive rights.
Congress must act to protect our right to abortion care.
BREAKING: Our legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines just passed the Judiciary committee & now heads to the full House for a vote.
Experts agree banning these magazines will help save lives. It’s one of the many things we need to do better protect our communities.
BIG NEWS: The Biden Admin just announced will receive $60 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve the terminal & replace its baggage handling system so we can welcome even more visitors to the Mile High city each year. This is a big win for our city!
🚨 In overturning Roe, the Supreme Court has just stripped away the right of millions of women to control what happens to their own bodies.
We will not stand idly by & allow the court to strip away our rights like this.
We will continue to fight this with everything we’ve got!
BREAKING: The House just voted to make D.C. the 51st state.
Now, the Senate needs to do the same.
It’s time for #DCStatehood NOW!
We need to:
- Reinstate the nationwide ban on assault weapons
- Ban high-capacity magazines
- Strengthen our system of background checks
I have sponsored legislation to do all of those things & we need to get them signed into law as soon as possible.
The time to ban assault weapons is not now, it was yesterday.
It was before this tragedy in Boulder.
It was before Aurora, Parkland, Pulse, Las Vegas and Columbine.
Nobody NEEDS an AR-15-style assault rifle.
We need to get these weapons off our streets.
#EnoughIsEnough
President Trump just said he thinks his remarks – which incited a mob to attack the U.S. Capitol building – were "totally appropriate."
This man is the single greatest threat to our nation right now.
He must be removed immediately.
NEWS: The Dept. of Transportation announced today that Colorado will be receiving more than $56 million over the next five years to install electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
BREAKING: The House just voted to approve my request for nearly $13.3 million to fund 10 important projects in the Denver area!
These projects will make more housing, health care and mental health services available to those who need it.
It’s a big win for our area & includes:
WE DID IT! The House just approved our legislation to invalidate Trump’s dangerous methane emissions rule!
Cutting methane is key to combatting the climate crisis.
Our bill, which now heads to President Biden’s desk, is a big win for our overall effort to protect our planet.
In response to our request, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just announced it will spend $350 million to restore Denver’s South Platte River!
This is all the funding they need to complete the project as soon as possible. This is a really big deal for our community.
Two Coloradans, One Article of Impeachment.
Now that the House has spoken, and I are ready to join our fellow impeachment managers and present our case to the Senate to remove President Trump from office.
We can't continue to live in a world where those intent on causing us harm can casually walk into a store to pick up a weapon of war & slaughter innocent children.
We need to ban assault weapons & high-capacity magazines in this country right now!
If it’s abortion care or the filibuster, the filibuster must go.
JUST IN: The House passed the SAFE Banking Act to provide marijuana businesses equal access to our banking system.
Colorado’s multi-billion-dollar marijuana industry employs thousands of people.
They should have the same security, and access to banking, as any other business.
BREAKING: The House just voted to approve our legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines.
No civilian in this country needs a magazine that can hold 30, 60 or 100 rounds.
Experts agree that banning these magazines nationwide will save lives.