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December 14, 2023

Rep. Anna G. Eshoo’s decision to retire at the end of this term will leave a key Democratic vacancy on the powerful Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, and while it’s unclear who will take over her post, early signs point to longtime committee member Diana DeGette of Colorado.


December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the final FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) language:

Issues: Congress Health

November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to electoral victories for reproductive rights in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia:

Issues: Congress Health

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October 25, 2023

Democrats and abortion rights groups are seizing on the anti-abortion record of new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and appear ready to use it as a cudgel against the GOP conference ahead of the 2024 elections.


October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to Mike Johnson’s election as Speaker of the House:

Issues: Congress Health

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September 19, 2023

Progressive abortion rights activists want to go much further in advancing abortion protections, and are pushing Democrats nationally and at the state level not to put any limits on the procedure. 


July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement:


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July 14, 2023

The House has narrowly passed its defense authorization bill mostly along party lines, shattering a nearly 60-year precedent of passing the annual package with significant bipartisan support.

The vote was 219-210, with four Republicans opposing the package and four Democrats backing it.


July 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Pro-Choice Caucus co-chairs Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) and Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the statement below in response to an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) offered by Rep.