Allow workers to travel legally to and from the United States for work

DeGette supports changing the visa system so workers can legally travel back and forth to the United States for jobs in high technology, agriculture and other important industries.

Context: The statement does not specify visa requirements, duration of stay or which other industries would qualify. Reported in a 2026 candidate interview/guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

In their own words

workers who just want to come in and work — whether it's high tech, whether it's in agriculture

The source

Diana DeGette: 2026 campaign policy evidence

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/11/2026