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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday October 01, 2023 ( 14 items )  

Congresswoman Dina Titus Announces $1.3 Million Investment for Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Project in Historic Westside
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Representative Dina Titus, representing Nevada's First Congressional District, announced a $1.3 million investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Project in Las Vegas's Historic Westside. This initiative addresses longstanding issues of systemic redlining and will help create equitable business development opportuniti  more

Cortez Masto and Rosen Secure Investments for Historic Westside of Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $1.3 million in federal funding to support the redevelopment of Jackson Avenue, a key part of Las Vegas' historic Westside. This funding the Senators helped secure will support the historic Westside's local HUNDRED Plan, create more than 80 new jobs, and generate $36 million in private investm  more

Cortez Masto Joins UAW Local 2162 on the Picket Line in Reno to Support Workers Fighting for Fair Wages and Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Reno, Nev. - This weekend in Reno, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined UAW Local 2162 members on the picket line outside the General Motors (GM) Distribution Facility in Stead to support workers demanding fair wages and benefits in Northern Nevada and nationwide during the UAW strike. The strike, which began on September 15, is the first time in history the UAW is striking all thre  more

Cortez Masto Passes Legislation to Give Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services for the First Time
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) passed the SAFER Banking Act through the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the first time in U.S. Senate history. For years, Cortez Masto has championed this legislation to finally allow cannabis businesses full access to critical banking and financial services. Nevada has the second highest sales per capi  more

Cortez Masto, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Help Make Rural Water Systems More Resilient, Respond to Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help rural water and wastewater systems better prepare for and respond to natural disasters or other extreme weather events. "Increasingly frequent natural disasters like wildfires and flooding have created new challenges for rural water utilities, and I'm working to  more

Cortez Masto, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make it Easier for Military Service Members to Access Loan Forgiveness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) introduced bipartisan legislation to cut through red tape and make it easier for current and former military service members to access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This vital program forgives some student debt for qualified public servants including teachers, firefighters, and m  more

Following Bipartisan Push from Senators Rosen & Scott, Israel Admitted to Visa Waiver Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott (R-FL) applauded the announcement of Israel's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program following their bipartisan push. The Visa Waiver Program allows individuals from participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. "Israel is one of America's closest   more

Horsford Introduces Legislation to Close Gaps for Federal Contractors, States and Reimburse Americans for Financial Losses as a Result of An Unnecessary Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced H.R. 5758, the 'Pay Workers What They've Earned Act,' to reimburse federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. The bill would also reimburse state and tribal governments for costs incurred during government shutdowns. "Extreme MAGA Republicans are hellbent on shu  more

ICYMI: Lee Leading Efforts to Pay Our Troops, Withhold Pay for Members of Congress, and End the Republican Shutdown Nonsense
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Just two days away from a potential federal government shutdown, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) is fighting for common sense in the Capitol, as an extreme Republican House majority threatens to shut down the federal government, implicating numerous government agencies, the tens of thousands of Nevada jobs they support, and Las Vegas's travel, tourism, and entertainment economy. FIRST: Congresswoman Lee is lea  more

In Northern Nevada, Cortez Masto Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Nevada Families and Local Community Leaders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined local leaders, small businesses, and Nevada families in Northern Nevada to celebrate Latino culture and contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month. "I grew up surrounded by vibrant music, my Mexican-American grandmother's cooking, and unconditional love. That's what this month is all about: celebrating our culture with our families  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Secure Investments for Historic Westside of Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced $1.3 million in federal funding to support the redevelopment of Jackson Avenue, a key part of Las Vegas' historic Westside. This funding the Senators helped secure will support the historic Westside's local HUNDRED Plan, create more than 80 new jobs, and generate $36 million in private investments. "The histo  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Secure Nearly $40 Million for Safe Drinking Water and Water Infrastructure Improvements in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that nearly $40 million has been awarded to Nevada's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for drinking water and water infrastructure projects. These funds will go toward improving drinking water treatment, water distribution, and sources of water supply; constructing wastewater treatment systems; and imp  more

Senator Rosen Statement on the Indictment of Senator Bob Menendez
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: "The well-documented political corruption charges are a violation of the public trust, and Senator Menendez should resign," said Senator Rosen. "While he is entitled to due process and a fair trial, this is a distraction that undermines the bipartisan work we need to do in the Senate for the American people." *** Original text here: https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2023/09/26/senator-rosen-statement-on-the-indi  more

Three Days Left: Lee Pushes for Legislation to Hold Politicians Accountable For Government Shutdown Shenanigans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after joining the No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act, common-sense, bipartisan legislation to block Members of Congress from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown: "Extreme MAGA Republicans are holding our country hostage and careening our government toward an entirely preventable government  more