Diana Degette — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Colorado, 2026

Congresswoman Diana DeGette voted against funding for the Department of Homeland Security in 2026, stating that she cannot support funding until Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is defunded and dismantled due to concerns about agents' actions. She also sponsored the 'Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026,' which aims to repeal a section of law compelling state and local governments to share information with federal immigration authorities. Additionally, she boycotted President Trump's State of the Union address, asserting that she would not legitimize his actions.

““DHS under Secretary Noem and President Trump is out of control. Federal immigration agents have beaten, detained, shot, and killed immigrants and American citizens. ICE must be defunded and dismantled, and I cannot support another dime to DHS until that happens.” — Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Press Release, February 3, 2026”

Diana DeGette advocates for universal healthcare, expressing support for Medicare for All and empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, citing the Inflation Reduction Act's success in lowering costs. She promotes capping monthly healthcare premiums and lowering the cost of life-saving medications, emphasizing the Affordable Care Act's role in reducing uninsured rates and ensuring coverage for pre-existing conditions. She voted against an appropriations package due to concerns over military spending, despite acknowledging its healthcare provisions.

““This package includes real and meaningful wins for public health, medical research, working families, and communities in Denver. That includes funding for diabetes research and community health clinics,” said DeGette. “However, good policy can only do so much when this administration continues to act lawlessly, bypass Congress, and drag our country toward unnecessary conflict while demanding ever-growing military budgets. [...] “I cannot fund an administration that is bombing multiple countries, threatening allies like Denmark and Canada, and ignoring Congress’s role in authorizing the use of force.” - Diana DeGette, January 22, 2026, from degette.house.gov.”

Representative Diana DeGette actively supports environmental protection and climate change mitigation, working to safeguard Colorado's public lands and the global environment. She authored the Colorado Wilderness Act to preserve 1.6 million acres. DeGette leads efforts to cut carbon emissions, curb methane pollution, and promote environmental justice. She voted 'Nay' on the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" and "Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act" on February 25 and 24, 2026, respectively.

Diana DeGette, co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, strongly supports reproductive rights, advocating for the Women's Health Protection Act to restore Roe v. Wade protections. She also co-authored the EACH Act to end the Hyde Amendment, ensuring access to abortion care for low-income Americans. DeGette has voted against measures such as H.R.3762 to ban Planned Parenthood funding and H.R.26 to interfere with abortion care, while supporting bills like the Right to Contraception Act. She believes every American should have access to a full range of reproductive services.

“As we mark this somber anniversary, we must continue this fight to ensure that every American has access to the full spectrum of health care. As co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I will not relent in the fight to restore the protections of Roe. I am committed to doing everything possible to protect women, families, and reproductive freedom, including passing my Women’s Health Protection Act. I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with America’s pro-choice majority who supports reproductive care, and to fight for every person’s freedom to make their own health care decisions. - Diana DeGette, DeGette Statement Ahead Two Years SCOTUS Decision Overturn Roe, http://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/degette-statement-ahead-two-years-scotus-decision-overturn-roe”

Representative Diana DeGette voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 because it contained provisions for additional offensive weapon sales to Israel. She emphasized her belief that a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and lasting peace are needed in the region over more weapons. She also opposed funding for the Department of Homeland Security in 2026, citing concerns about federal immigration agent conduct and calling for the agency's defunding and dismantling.

“I have been saying for months that I would not support additional offensive weapon sales to Israel that could be used against innocent Palestinians. [...] That’s why I voted against the NDAA today. This bill contains provisions that force the United States to provide further weapons, including offensive weapons, to Netanyahu as our European allies limit their military support. More weapons are the last thing we need in the region. We need a permanent ceasefire, a massive surge of humanitarian aid, and lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.” - Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Statement on House Passage of NDAA, December 10, 2025.”

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