DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Democrat · CO · 11 bills sponsored
To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
# HR 7425 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would protect certain parcels of land in Colorado by officially designating them as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness designations are the highest form of federal land protection, meaning these areas would be preserved in their natural state with very limited development or commercial use allowed. The bill's full details—including which specific Colorado lands would be protected and any related provisions—are not yet publicly available in the summary provided. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact Colorado residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and potentially industries involved in mining, logging, or energy development on federal lands. It could also affect ranchers with grazing rights and recreation users. The protections would be permanent unless Congress takes action to change them. **Current Status** HR 7425 is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process. Introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado), the bill has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. For more details about which specific Colorado lands are involved and other provisions, you would need to access the full bill text through Congress.gov.
Follow the Science Act
# Follow the Science Act Summary The Follow the Science Act (HR 7173) is a bill that would establish requirements for federal agencies to base their policies and regulations on current scientific evidence and research. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to ensure that government decisions—particularly in areas like health, environment, and safety—are grounded in peer-reviewed science rather than other factors. The bill would affect federal agencies across the government and potentially impact Americans in regulated industries and those affected by government health and environmental policies. It was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Current Status:** The bill remains in committee with no action to date. For specific details about its exact provisions and which agencies would be affected, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 6082: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would regulate the disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), a drilling technique used to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock formations. The legislation would require companies to publicly disclose what chemicals they use in the fracking process, allowing communities, regulators, and the public to know what substances are being injected into the ground near their homes and water supplies. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily impact oil and gas companies that use fracking operations, as well as residents and communities in areas where fracking occurs. By requiring chemical transparency, it could affect public health oversight, environmental monitoring, and local decision-making about drilling projects. The stated goal is to increase accountability and awareness around chemicals used in this industrial process. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6082 is in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Diana DeGette, a Democrat from Colorado.
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
# Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to expand access to physical therapy services by integrating physical therapists into federal health programs. Specifically, it would add physical therapists to the National Health Service Corps (a federal program that places healthcare professionals in underserved areas), designate certain regions as priority areas for physical therapist placement, and allow rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers to bill Medicare for physical therapy services. The bill also provides additional funding for loan repayment programs to incentivize physical therapists to work in underserved communities. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits patients in rural and underserved areas who may have limited access to physical therapy, as well as physical therapists considering careers in these regions. Medicare beneficiaries could also benefit from expanded physical therapy coverage. Healthcare providers in rural and federally qualified health centers would gain new service options. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, having been introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress. It has not yet been voted on by the full House.
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
# Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does** This bill would reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program, a federal initiative that funds diabetes research and provides grants to improve diabetes care and prevention efforts. By reauthorizing the program, Congress would continue its funding and operations beyond their current expiration date, ensuring ongoing support for research institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations working on diabetes-related issues. **Who It Affects** The bill would benefit researchers studying diabetes, healthcare facilities providing diabetes care and education, patients with diabetes, and communities with high rates of diabetes—particularly Native American tribes, which have historically received funding under this program. The bill affects federal budget allocations for health programs. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5461 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress.
For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
# Summary of HR 4778 **What the Bill Does:** This is a private relief bill that would provide specific assistance to an individual named Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. The official summary doesn't specify the exact nature of the relief, but private bills of this type typically address immigration matters, legal status, or other individual circumstances that require congressional action to resolve. **Who It Affects:** Primarily Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. Private relief bills are narrowly focused on individual cases rather than affecting the general population. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Private bills like this one are relatively uncommon and typically have limited prospects for passage unless they generate significant bipartisan support.
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
# DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. Based on the bill's title referencing the "INCLUDE Project," it likely focuses on improving inclusion and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) in the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress. **Current Status:** This bill remains in committee, meaning it has not advanced to a full House vote. The limited publicly available information suggests this is an early-stage bill. To learn more about specific provisions—such as funding amounts, which agencies would be involved, or what programs it would create or modify—you would need to review the full text of HR 3491 on Congress.gov. **Note to Readers:** Since detailed provisions are not publicly summarized yet, interested constituents should check Congress.gov directly for the complete bill text and any committee reports if you want comprehensive information about what this legislation would specifically authorize or require.
Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 2995: Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to address environmental pollution by focusing on the combined effects of emissions from multiple sources in the same area. Rather than regulating individual polluters in isolation, the legislation would require environmental agencies to consider how pollution "adds up" when people live near multiple industrial facilities, highways, or other emission sources. The bill also appears designed to strengthen enforcement of existing environmental laws where agencies may not have adequately protected communities from pollution. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects communities living near clusters of industrial facilities or high-traffic areas where cumulative pollution exposure is high. It would also impact industrial facilities subject to environmental regulations, as well as the EPA and state environmental agencies responsible for enforcing pollution standards. Environmental advocates have highlighted that lower-income and minority communities often bear disproportionate pollution burdens, suggesting this bill targets that concern. **Current Status** HR 2995 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Specific legislative details are not yet publicly available in standard bill summaries.
DOGE POUND Act of 2025
# DOGE POUND Act of 2025 - Summary I don't have access to the specific text or details of HR 2363 (DOGE POUND Act of 2025) in my training data, so I cannot provide an accurate summary of what this bill would actually do, who it affects, or its key provisions. To get reliable information about this bill, I recommend: - **Congress.gov** - Search for "HR 2363" for the official bill text, summary, and latest status - **Your representative's office** - They can explain how it affects your district - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service or fact-checking organizations I'd be happy to summarize the bill if you can share its text or main provisions with me. This ensures the information is accurate rather than based on guesswork about what "DOGE POUND" might stand for.
Keep Americans Safe Act
# Keep Americans Safe Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The Keep Americans Safe Act would make it illegal to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices (commonly called high-capacity magazines that hold many rounds of ammunition). The bill would require newly made magazines to be marked with serial numbers and manufacturing dates. It would allow people who currently own such magazines to keep them, but they couldn't sell or transfer them to others. The law would include exceptions for law enforcement, military, licensed dealers conducting authorized tests, and retired police officers. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** This legislation primarily affects gun owners, ammunition manufacturers, and retailers who sell magazines. It would allow state and local governments to use federal law enforcement grant money to run "buyback" programs where people could voluntarily turn in high-capacity magazines. Law enforcement agencies would be exempt from the restrictions, as would activities related to nuclear security or authorized research. Violators would face criminal penalties, though the exact punishments aren't detailed in this summary. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1674) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full House vote yet.
PREVENT DIABETES Act
# PREVENT DIABETES Act Summary **What It Does:** The PREVENT DIABETES Act would extend Medicare's Diabetes Prevention Program to allow healthcare providers to continue offering virtual services (online classes and counseling) through the end of 2030, rather than letting the temporary virtual authorization expire at the end of 2027. The program teaches Medicare patients who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes about healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes to prevent the disease. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries at risk for Type 2 diabetes and the healthcare organizations that provide diabetes prevention services. It also touches on how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services manages the program. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1523) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.