The common thread that unites some of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings continues to be the use of high-capacity gun magazines.
We need to get these devices off our streets immediately; and that’s why I introduced legislation this week to do exactly that.
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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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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We need to get these weapons of war off our streets now.
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I’m joining colleagues and advocates to re-introduce the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom.
It’s not enough to enshrine the protections of Roe into federal law by passing #WHPA, we have to also enshrine the right to freely travel to another state for abortion care.
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., , and others News Conference on Reproductive Freedom Act - LIVE online here: c-span.org/video/?525760-
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With states enacting abortion bans, the right to travel for reproductive care is more important than ever & it’s increasingly under attack. This morning, my Pro-Choice Caucus allies & I introduced legislation that will protect everyone’s right to travel for the care they need.
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We have to do more to protect our communities from gun violence.
Today, and I joined forces to introduce legislation that will ban assault weapons & high-capacity magazines nationwide.
We have to get these weapons of war off of our streets.
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There were more mass shootings in the U.S. last month than any other January on record.
Enough is enough.
Rep. Cicilline and I are about to announce our plan to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines nationwide.
Tune in here:
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Black History Month is a time to come together and celebrate the vast contributions that Black Americans have made throughout our history.
It’s also a reminder of how far we’ve come – and how much further we must go – in our quest for equality and justice for all Americans.
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The only way to effectively combat the climate crisis is by cutting our emissions and breaking America’s addiction to oil.
We have to expand the use of renewable energies in this country. The GOP’s plan to “Drill baby, drill” once again is the last thing we need.
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Today, , and I introduced legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines nationwide.
No civilian needs a magazine that holds 30, 60 or 100 rounds. We need to get these magazines off our streets now.
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In case you missed it: We broke ground on a new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in Denver last week!
This is a big deal for our community and I’m thankful for everyone who has helped make this project a reality.
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This week, I was honored to nominate some of the best & brightest young people from our district to attend our nation’s military service academies.
Each student nominated this year should be incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished & I can’t wait to see what they do next!
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What happened to Tyre Nichols should never happen to anyone & all those responsible must be held accountable.
Americans have every right to be outraged by what this video shows & make their voices heard — but we must do so peacefully.
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Some exciting news: I’ve been selected to serve as the top Democrat on the House Energy & Climate subcommittee this congress!
There’s no greater threat to the future of our planet than the threat we face from climate change & I’m excited to take on this role to help address it.
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We applaud , , , and for introducing the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act today! 🙌
Full statement from CEO here: powertodecide.org/about-usnewsro #4EACHofUs #BeBoldEndHyde (1/2)
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’s commitment to the EACH Act will bring us one step closer to breaking down inequities in abortion access. Thank you for fighting for our right to make our own decisions about pregnancy and parenting. 👏
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We are so grateful for , , , , and all our reproductive freedom champions in Congress for fighting to make this important bill law. #4EACHofUs twitter.com/NARAL/status/1
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Today, my colleagues & I introduced legislation to end the Hyde Amendment and ensure everyone – regardless of income – has equal access to abortion care.
The EACH Act will finally put an end to this discriminatory policy & we will not stop until it becomes law.
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CO Rep Diana DeGette & others Reps reintroduce the EACH Act. She says “we are all here together today to say this simple message: access to health care, including abortion, should not depend on how you pay for your health insurance…full stop.”
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WATCH: and I are holding a press conference to introduce our legislation to end the Hyde Amendment’s ban on abortion care coverage for low-income women.
Now is the time to #BeBoldEndHyde
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They say if you want a friend in Washington…
Reporting for duty, my new Paw-licy Advisor, Fiona.
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“Overnight, a generation of women born with the constitutionally protected right to an abortion saw it taken away. It has upended some of the biggest decisions of their lives.” ⤵️
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Proud to join and others to celebrate the groundbreaking of 's new facility, which will offer beds and wrap-around services to help support our youth and teens experiencing homelessness. 🙌🏾
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Today, we broke ground on a new shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in Denver.
’s “Mothership” is one of ten projects I secured funding for last year.
Soon, this innovative new shelter will provide supportive housing to 130+ youth in our area.
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Today would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Instead of celebrating this landmark decision, we are coming together to #TakeBackOurRights.
Everyone deserves the freedom to make their own health care decisions & I’ll never stop fighting to restore the rights we had.
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the first three weeks of this new year, it’s that Republicans do not care that a vast majority of Americans oppose their plan to criminalize abortion care in this country.
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This is exactly what we feared. When House Republicans put forth a resolution last week that condemned violence against anti-choice centers, but said nothing about the violence against abortion providers, we warned of the dangerous message it would send.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our telephone town hall this evening!
I’m told we had over 6,000 people join the call and it was so great to hear directly from so many of you.
I can’t wait to do it again soon!
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Great news today! and I have been working together on this project for quite some time to help those experiencing homelessness in our area. And we are now one step closer to making it a reality.
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Denver is expecting a significant snow storm over the next 24 hours.
Please stay safe and heed the advice of local officials.
Emergency shelters across the area are being activated to help those experiencing homelessness. More info is available here:
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As we pause, today, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us also recommit ourselves to creating the more just and equal society he dreamt of. #MLKday
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I was just presented the gavel I used as the last Speaker Pro-Tempore of the 117th Congress.
While some saw it as the end of an era, I like to think of it as getting in one last practice session before we take back the House in 2024. 😉
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Republicans are advancing a bill that will create new criminal penalties for doctors that don’t do what the Republicans think they should after a failed abortion. It’s a shameful attempt to try to deter doctors from providing abortion care & I’ve urged my colleagues to oppose it.
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Today champions for abortion rights like stood up against anti-abortion legislation that was offered on the House floor and pushed for the Women’s Health Protection Act. #WHPA #ActForAbortionAccess
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Republicans have put forth a measure that condemns attacks on anti-choice facilities but says nothing about the growing violence against women’s health clinics. By ignoring these attacks, Republicans are sending a dangerous message that will embolden the extremists behind them.
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Japan is one of our nation’s closest allies. As co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, it was great to meet with a delegation of Japanese lawmakers today to discuss how we can continue to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the U.S. and Japan. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
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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.
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Three of the first 12 bills House Republicans are about to ram through as part of their rules package tonight are aimed at limiting women’s right to abortion care.
Despite voters overwhelmingly rejecting GOP’s abortion bans just months ago, 25% of their agenda is anti-choice.
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House Republicans just wasted a precious week that we could have been working for the people.
While I’m glad they have finally chosen a Speaker, I am more worried than ever about what this prolonged fight means for our ability to get things done for the next two years.
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House Republicans have now "won" their first three votes of the 118th Congress - all of them to adjourn without electing a Speaker of the House.
It’s time to end this nonsense. Let’s get to work.
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