A progressive leader in the U.S. House, Representative for Colorado’s 1st District, and fourth generation Coloradoan, Diana has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care and fighting for her community.
Access to health care has been a long time struggle for many Americans. Diana has made it a priority to fight for expanding health care access, securing funding for medical research, supporting medical professionals and patient protections. She played a crucial role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and has been a leader in the U.S. House on health insurance protocols.
Most recently, Diana co-authored the 21st Century Cures Act, which modernizes the National Institutes of Health and processes for key medical research. The 21st Century Cures Act included funding for Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot, securing the funds needed to accelerate cancer research.