Diana DeGette
- Previous profession
- Attorney, McDermott, Hansen, & Reilly; Colorado deputy state public defender, Appellate Division, 1982 to 1984
- First public office
- 1992Member, Colorado House of Representatives, 1992 to 1996
- Years in public office
- 33
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 1,749 recorded votes by Diana DeGette, from 1997 to 2026.
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105th Congress, 1997 and 1998
72 Yes · 11 No on 83 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 3 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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6 excerpts
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 1, 2026
DeGette Slams SNAP Cuts Taking Effect Under Trump’s Big Bad Bill
“SNAP remains the most effective tool we have to reduce hunger in this country, and harmful changes from H.R.1 are coming at exactly the wrong time. Families across Colorado are already struggling with persistently high grocery prices, and we’re seeing participation decline even among people who qualify due to growing confusion, increased administrative barriers, and reduced benefits.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActFebruary 9, 2026
“Senator Mike Lee's twin efforts last year to embed land sale provisions in H.R. 1 and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) demonstrate that wilderness designation is the only way to ensure these areas remain in the public trust.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026September 19, 2025
DeGette Statement on Passage of House Republicans’ Go-It-Alone Spending Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5371, a short-term government funding bill.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025August 5, 2025
DeGette Statement on the Catastrophic Recissions Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 4 which would rescind $9 billion in Congressionally approved bipartisan funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025July 17, 2025
DeGette Statement on the Catastrophic Recissions Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 4 which would rescind $9 billion in Congressionally approved bipartisan funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025June 12, 2025
DeGette Statement on Passage of Steep White House Cuts
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO–01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion rescissions package to codify cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 12 spending items this member requested, $16,050,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Public Law 119-74 | Quantum Computing Research and Workforce DevelopmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Regis University | Public Law 119-74 | Regis University Center for Cyber Security DefenseDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City and County of Denver | Public Law 119-74 | Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $208,000 |
| Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council | Public Law 119-74 | Transit to Transformation ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $30,000 |
| Regional Transportation District (RTD) | Public Law 119-75 | Downtown Track ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | CO | $850,000 |
| City and County of Denver | Public Law 119-75 | Central Utility Plant Critical InfrastructureDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $1,200,000 |
| City and County of Denver | Public Law 119-75 | Shelter for People Experiencing HomelessnessDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $2,000,000 |
| City and County of Denver | Public Law 119-75 | Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Resiliency ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $1,000,000 |
| City and County of Denver | Public Law 119-75 | Energy Efficiency Improvements at Public FacilitiesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $850,000 |
| The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Public Law 119-75 | Renaissance at Civic Center ApartmentsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $5,000,000 |
Show all 12
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, CO | Public Law 119-75 | 655 Broadway Windows ReplacementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $2,000,000 |
| Community College of Denver | Public Law 119-75 | Lower Downtown Denver Campus Expansion DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CO | $850,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: www.degette.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
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Online ads
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Diana DeGette for Congress Google Ads Transparency Center
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The library lists 12 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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