Diana DeGette
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Diana Louise DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, having served since January 3, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for health care reform and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. DeGette has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in expanding access to health care services. Her work has garnered support from organizations such as the National Association of Community Health Centers.
The number of cases it referred to the Department of Justice, the lowest since 1976.
The total number of facilities that the EPA inspected last year is the lowest since 1994.
the total number of facilities that the EPA inspected last year is the lowest since 1994.
I appreciate that you sent a memo to your staff saying that we are going to robustly enforce the laws.
the lowest level of penalties assessed to polluters since the EPA created the Office of Enforcement over 20 years ago in 1994.
the number of cases it referred to the Department of Justice, the lowest since 1976.
the $69 million in civil penalties represents the lowest in nearly a quarter-century.
The average annual cost of injunctive relief is $7.74 billion and the EPA's fiscal year 2018 figure was the lowest it had been in 15 years.
Let there be no doubt that, this committee will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable.
We have a responsibility to care for them, as we do every single person who calls America home.
If the EPA isn't enforcing the laws that we already have on the books, then we all pay the price.
I also understand the inspections, which are key to EPA's enforcement efforts, are the lowest they have been in a decade.
If we can keep climate change down below 2 degrees, that will help with the initial causes of the devastating forest fires.
One of the reasons why we have had such devastating fires is previous forest management plans.
I want to congratulate the Chair on having her very first hearing as a hearing on climate change, which is so important for our public lands and for our country.





