WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), alongside Congressman David Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), led a bipartisan group of over 80 lawmakers demanding action from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help crack down on Organized Retail Crime (ORC). The letter calls for DHS to provide immediate updates to Congress on their efforts to address this viole  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-31) and colleagues introduced the bipartisan Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, which would ensure that state contributions to conservation projects in the Lower Colorado River Basin are able to earn interest and grow before being allocated. Nevada along with Californ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter calling on President Biden and his Administration to stand ready to approve requests for federal resources Northern Nevada may need to fight the Davis Fire in Washoe County, help communities recover, and allow the area to rebuild stronger. In just a few days, the Davis Fire continues to be zero percent contained and has burned over 5,000 acres, threatened 1  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement regarding the release of the Congressional Black Caucus' new report, "What Good Looks Like: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion": "As the only Black representative to Congress in Nevada history and the current Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), I'm proud to highlight thi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) has been reappointed to the prestigious House Ways & Means Committee, the oldest and only committee named in the U.S. Constitution. This critical committee shapes national policies on healthcare, Social Security, Medicare, tax fairness, and trade. Congressman Horsford's reappointment underscores his leadership in crafting policies that directly benefit Nevada's 4th Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) announced today that UNLV has received $982,000 for equipment to better analyze mineral resources and earthquake hazards in the West. "Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the country due to the many faults found near the base of its 300-plus mountain ranges," Congresswoman Titus said. "This grant will give UNLV more tools to conduct tecton  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Congresswoman Titus introduced legislation to strengthen federal regulation of the transport of lithium ion batteries in the aftermath of a fire involving six lithium ion batteries on Interstate 15 in late July. Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) today introduced legislation to strengthen federal regulation of the transport of lithium ion batteries in the aftermath of a fire involving six lith  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) along with Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31) introduced legislation to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities. The bill would establish an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold the funds contributed by the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP. Senator Alex Padi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su to work together to bolster the housing construction workforce through investments in training and apprenticeship programs in order to increase the housing supply, lower home costs, and create good-paying jobs. Nevada is currently suffering from on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) issued the following statement marking 23 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States: "Twenty-three years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent Americans lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that forever changed our nation," said Senator Rosen. "We continue to honor and remember the memories of all of those who were tragicall  more