Rep. Diana DeGette is a fourth-generation Coloradoan and represents Colorado's First Congressional District. Rep. DeGette believes Congress has a responsibility to make health care more accessible and affordable for all Americans. DeGette is recognized as a leading voice in the nation's health care debate, and as a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, DeGette has played a leading role in overseeing the nation's health care agencies while working to lower health care costs for hard-working Americans.