DeGette Reappointed Vice Chair Of Energy And Commerce

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today was reappointed as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has vast jurisdiction over health care, energy, environment, food and consumer protection, and telecommunications. DeGette also served as the Vice Chair during the 110th Congress.

“I am pleased that Chairman Henry Waxman has reappointed me to serve as the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Our Committee has an opportunity to accomplish great things ranging from reforming our health care system to developing a comprehensive energy plan this Congress. I plan to continue working in a bipartisan fashion bringing our Committee together to achieve strong legislative goals for the American people.”

“In the last Congress under Chairman Dingell, the Committee had a superb vice-chairman in Diana DeGette, and I have asked her to continue in this important role.  I am delighted that she has agreed, and I look forward to working with her the important issues facing the Congress and the new Administration,” said Chairman Henry Waxman.

In addition to serving as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. Rep. DeGette serves as Chief Deputy Whip in the Democratic Leadership.