Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsDeGette supports electoral transparency and ballot tracking measures while opposing citizenship verification requirements and restrictions on voting access, reflecting a tension between integrity safeguards and voting rights expansion.
Criminal justice
50 actionsDeGette supports federal drug enforcement and human trafficking prevention while opposing enhanced criminal penalties, stricter law enforcement powers, and policies that lower protections for juvenile defendants.
Fiscal policy
88 actionsDeGette shows a mixed fiscal policy pattern, supporting revenue-enhancing measures and spending continuity while opposing mechanisms for unilateral spending cuts.
Healthcare
35 actionsDeGette demonstrates a consistent pattern of supporting expanded healthcare access, disease prevention infrastructure, and public health funding while opposing measures that reduce government health protections or limit coverage options.
Education
27 actionsDeGette supports parental transparency and student support infrastructure in education but opposes certain workforce training and financial aid efficiency measures.
Economy and labor
47 actionsDeGette consistently favors direct government support for small business access to capital and labor protections while skeptical of broader deregulation and market-driven approaches to economic growth.
Environment and energy
166 actionsDeGette shows inconsistent environmental voting patterns, supporting some pollution and emissions regulations while opposing certain environmental protections and enforcement mechanisms.
Immigration
52 actionsDeGette consistently opposes restrictive immigration enforcement measures and supports policies that protect immigrant rights and asylum access.
National security and foreign policy
189 actionsDeGette supports targeted national security measures like sanctions and intelligence sharing but opposes broader security funding and Iran trade restrictions that lack humanitarian carve-outs.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsDeGette's voting pattern on civil rights and liberties reflects competing priorities between protecting expressive freedoms and advancing anti-discrimination protections, with inconsistent positions on speech restrictions and political violence measures.
Social policy
24 actionsDeGette demonstrates a consistently progressive stance on social policy, supporting expansions of government benefits for vulnerable populations including veterans, homeless individuals, children in care systems, and Social Security recipients while opposing restrictions on federal welfare oversight.
Technology and data
34 actionsDeGette supports technology development and data protection through regulatory frameworks that enhance privacy safeguards, cybersecurity, consumer transparency, and federal oversight while opposing cryptocurrency-focused innovation frameworks.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsDeGette's voting pattern on civil liberties issues reflects inconsistent priorities between privacy protections and government transparency, without a coherent ideological direction.
Government accountability and transparency
139 actionsDeGette's voting pattern suggests opposition to government accountability and transparency initiatives, as she consistently voted against bills designed to advance oversight mechanisms, regulatory transparency, and congressional accountability processes.
Infrastructure and public investment
28 actionsDeGette supports most forms of public infrastructure investment including parks, water systems, transit, and space exploration, but opposes federal broadband infrastructure funding.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Feb 10, 2026
DeGette stated that federal immigration agents are out of control, that ICE and border patrol are operating outside the law and terrorizing communities, that she cosponsored Articles of Impeachment against Kristi Noem, that she voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security, and that she is working to redirect $75 billion given to ICE toward expanded healthcare and affordable housing.
Jan 7, 2026
DeGette addressed the House for 5 minutes to advocate for passage of a bill extending the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits for 3 years.
Apr 29, 2025
DeGette rose to honor the life and legacy of Gerald P. McDermott, a trial attorney and mentor who assisted her during her early service in the Colorado General Assembly.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Dec 10, 2024
SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
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