Diana DeGette
U.S. House · CO-1 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · CO-1
Biography
Overview
Diana DeGette is a Democrat representing Colorado's 1st congressional district since 1997. A lawyer by training, she previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. She is the dean of Colorado's congressional delegation and has served as a chief deputy whip from 2005 to 2019. She is currently serving as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's health subcommittee.
Career
DeGette co-sponsored the Stem Cell Research Act of 2011 and authored a Colorado law guaranteeing women unobstructed access to abortion clinics, which was upheld as constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. She sponsored legislation lifting limits on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research in 2005, which passed the House and Senate but was vetoed by President Bush. She was named an impeachment manager for the second impeachment trial of President Trump in 2021 and served as speaker pro tempore during the first impeachment vote in 2019.
Prior political experience
DeGette was first elected to the U.S. House in 1996 with 57% of the vote, winning the primary with 55% against former City Council member Tim Sandos. She has been reelected 15 times since her initial election. Colorado's 1st district has been in Democratic hands for all but four years since 1933.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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Start a campaign targeting Diana DeGetteOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2025–present | In progress | Diana DeGette | — |
| 14th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 13th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 12th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 11th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 10th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 9th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 8th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 7th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 6th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 5th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 4th | U.S. House CO-1 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 3rd | U.S. House CO-1 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 2nd | U.S. House CO-1 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | Diana DeGette | Diana DeGette |
| 1st | U.S. House CO-1 | 1997–1999 | Term ended | — | Diana DeGette |
Committee assignments
- HealthHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Oversight and InvestigationsHouse· 2025–present
- EnergyHouse· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- 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.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7425
To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7173
Follow the Science Act
Jan 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6082
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025
Nov 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5621
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
Sep 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5461
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4778
For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
Jul 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3491
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
May 19, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2995
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2025
Apr 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2363
DOGE POUND Act of 2025
Mar 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7905
Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7910
ACTION for National Service Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7811
Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7806
Direct File Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7766
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.
Mar 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7740
African American History Act of 2026
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7631
Rural Water Security Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |