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 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.