WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Watch Senator Rosen's Speech HERE. Today, ahead of what will be seven years since the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to honor the sixty lives lost and highlight how Nevada was forever changed by this senseless violence, the deadliest mass shooting in American history. She also recognized the heroism of Las Vegas's first responders and ur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: As Of Wednesday, Las Vegas Broke Its Own Record For Having The Most 100-Degree Days in a Year Senator Rosen Introduced This Bill In July During A Record-Breaking Heat Wave Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that her Extreme Heat Emergency Act passed in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The bill would explicitly allow extreme heat and other extreme temperatures to qualify as   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Increased By Nearly 63 Percent, Reaching Highest Level In Decades Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), and Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-chairs of the Senate and House Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism, respectively, released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) 2023 Hat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act heads to President Biden's desk for signature before the act was set to expire on October 1, 2024 Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bill to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. Cortez Masto's legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced she helped secure another $20 million for Nevada from the Bureau of Reclamation to strengthen the Las Vegas Wash. This federal investment, to be provided to the Southern Nevada Water Authority, will go toward the construction of an erosion control structure, known as a weir, in the Lower Las Vegas Wash within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Las Vegas Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made an announcement(link is external) that it was taking action against Invitation Homes the second largest owner of single-family rental homes in Clark County for deceiving and taking financial advantage of renters: "Invitation Homes owns about 3,500 homes in Clark County. That's 3,500 families i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is leading the Nevada delegation including Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) in urging the Biden Administration to reduce restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons against Russia's illegal invasion. In a letter to President Joe Biden, Cortez Masto and he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Cortez Masto highlighted the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Resiliency and Justice Center that has helped survivors and their families access the resources they need Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor today ahead of the 7th anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas on October   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) released the following statements after the Senate Indian Affairs Committee voted to pass their bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act. Specifically, the BADGES for Native Communities Act would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and 15 Senate Democrats today introduced the Keep Obstetrics Local Act, legislation to address a rising trend of rural hospitals and hospitals in underserved areas closing their labor and delivery units with significant consequences for expectant parents, families, and their local communities. "Every new and expe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Shelley Moore-Capito (R-W.V.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the HIDTA Enhancement Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. This bill will combat the nation's fentanyl crisis by providing law enforcement with additional resources   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Rep. Susie Lee's (D-NV) legislation to speed up geothermal energy production, a move which would provide a more sustainable and reliable energy future in the United States. H.R. 6474 would expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. California and Nevada lead the nation in geotherm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2024, at 2167 Rayburn House Office Building: Witness List: * Mr. Russell J. Strickland, President, National Emergency Management Association * Mr. Buddy Hughes, First Vice Chairm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) was awarded the 2024 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). She accepted the award at the Edward R. Roybal Legacy Celebration this week. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce Mary Beth Sewald  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan legislation to expand health care access for non-English and limited English proficiency speakers passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, co-led by Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45),would improve access to health care information technologies such as telehealth and patient portals. Nearly 30% of Nevada  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan, bicameral bill (H.R.6474) to expedite geothermal exploration and development passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation cuts government red tape by giving geothermal projects the same flexibility to explore and develop on previously disturbed or studied public lands that the oil and gas industry has had for nearly two decades. That means clean energy   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) issued the following statement after introducing H.R.9511, the PROTECT Act, the Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops Act with Representative Susie Lee (D-NV-03), which would ensure comprehensive medical care to veterans exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by establishing a presumption of expo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of S.612, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act (LTRA), the Senate companion bill of his bill H.R. 1274, which reauthorizes program funding through September 30, 2034. The bill will now move to the President's desk. "It is our responsibility to keep the environment around beautiful Lake Tahoe in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 which extends government funding at current levels through December 20, 2024: "I have learned from experience over the years that shutting the federal government down not only fails to force a given policy result, but also results in a significant amoun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) today released her September legislative measures that advanced in Congress despite Republican proposals that threatened a shutdown of the federal government. "We didn't let the Republicans' games stop us from getting things done for the people of Nevada," Congresswoman Titus said. "House Republicans carried us to the brink of shutdown and wasted valuable tim  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act of 2024 to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for families with dependents who are working part-time, attending school, or enrolled in job training programs. The bill would adjust the household income calculation used to determine eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, which would ease  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Helping Understand Needs to Ensure Resilience at Creech Air Force Base Act of 2024, also known as the Creech HUNTER Act. This legislation aims to address the unique challenges faced by the Airmen and families stationed at Creech Air Force Base to ensure they receive the support they need while serving at this important military in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Representative Dina Titus (NV-01), a founding member of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, announced $20 million in funding to design and construct a weir in the Lower Las Vegas Wash which will help reduce sediment load and improve habitat conditions. "The Las Vegas Wash channels more than 200 million gallons of water every day to Lake Mead, and weirs and surrounding natural hab  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial aircraft, railroads, vehicles, and ships. The Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act would boost state, local, an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation that would make permanent the enhanced premium tax credits for the Health Insurance Marketplace, which make health care coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. These tax credits were established by the Affordable Care Act and enhanced via the American Rescue Plan Act, and Senator Rosen played a leading role in securing a three-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: RENO, NV This weekend, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) visited Reno and Truckee Meadows firefighters to personally thank them for their efforts to fight the Davis Fire. Earlier this month, she called on the Biden Administration to stand ready to approve requests for any federal resources Northern Nevada may need to fight the Davis Fire. "Our firefighters and first responders in Northern Nevada have been wor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental health. The fun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced legislation to provide every transitioning servicemember with documentation outlining their military certifications and qualifications to use when applying for a job. The bipartisan Translating Military Skills into Civilian Jobs Act would establish a military training and competency record to ensure that every servicemember has a record  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Currently, Entrepreneurs Can Only Write Off $5,000 In Costs When Starting A New Business A Recent Survey Found That Small Business Owners Spend An Average Of $40,000 To Get Their Businesses Off The Ground Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide more tax reli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The Authorization Of The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Was Set To Expire On October 1, 2024 Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that legislation she helped pass in the Senate to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is led by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and also cosponsored by Senators Laphonza Butler (D-C  more