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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday February 02, 2025 ( 25 items )  

After President Trump Pauses Critical Federal Funding to Nevada, Cortez Masto Votes Against Sean Duffy to Lead Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * After President Trump Pauses Critical Federal Funding to Nevada, Cortez Masto Votes Against Sean Duffy to Lead Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after she voted against confirming Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation. On Monday, Cortez Masto voted in support of proceeding to Sean Duffy's confi  more

At Confirmation Hearing, Cortez Masto Spars with RFK Jr. on Commitment to Protecting Abortion Access, Lowering Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * At Confirmation Hearing, Cortez Masto Spars with RFK Jr. on Commitment to Protecting Abortion Access, Lowering Drug Prices In the hearing, RFK Jr. said he "didn't know" if a woman experiencing a life-threatening condition had the right to an abortion. Senator Cortez Masto will not vote to confirm Mr. Kennedy to lead the HHS. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)  more

Congresswoman Lee Statement on Trump's Freeze on Federal Assistance in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Statement on Trump's Freeze on Federal Assistance in the U.S. WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's freeze on federal financial assistance in the U.S.: "My biggest concern about President Trump's latest attempt to build a monarchy is that families, seniors,  more

Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Combat Illegal Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Combat Illegal Fentanyl Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and 10 colleagues in introducing the Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act to combat illegal fentanyl and keep communities safe. This legislation makes pe  more

Cortez Masto Opposes Lee Zeldin to Lead Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Opposes Lee Zeldin to Lead Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "Lee Zeldin is not qualified to lead an agency tasked with protecting the air and water of millions of Americans. His deep ties to the Koch   more

Cortez Masto Statement on President Trump's Decision to Revoke TPS Extension for Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on President Trump's Decision to Revoke TPS Extension for Venezuela Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem moved to rescind a preexisting extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. "TPS recipients from Venezuela are hardworking  more

Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Tax Breaks for Businesses Dealing in Russia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Tax Breaks for Businesses Dealing in Russia Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent businesses from claiming a foreign tax credit or deduction against taxes paid to fund the Russian government's war machine. Currently, busine  more

Cortez Masto, Finance Democrats Press RFK Jr. to Reject Big Pharma Pause on Medicare Negotiation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Finance Democrats Press RFK Jr. to Reject Big Pharma Pause on Medicare Negotiation Following Noncommittal Answer in Committee and Statement by CMS, Finance Democrats Press for Commitment to Continuing Medicare Drug Price Negotiation on Schedule Washington, D.C. - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and all 12 Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee sent a lette  more

Cortez Masto, Grassley Pass Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley Pass Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) passed a bipartisan resolution to recognize January 2025 as National Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. "I have been working for years, both in the Senate and as   more

Cortez Masto, Rosen join 44 Senators Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen join 44 Senators Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 insurrectionists--including those convicted of violently assaulted police officers The senators will seek unanimous consent to pass the resolution this week Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators  more

Following International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senators Rosen & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Holocaust Education
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Following International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senators Rosen & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Holocaust Education WASHINGTON, DC - Following the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating An  more

On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Calls Out Trump's Anti-Law Enforcement Pardons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Calls Out Trump's Anti-Law Enforcement Pardons "Earlier today, my Democratic colleagues and I co-sponsored a resolution to condemn these pardons. One would think that my Republican colleagues who claim to be pro-law enforcement would sign onto this resolution and stand against any action that harms our police." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cortez Masto   more

Rep. Calvert and Senator Padilla Reintroduce Legislation to Support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced 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. Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV-1), Susie Lee (D-NV-  more

Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Adopt Digital Tools
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Adopt Digital Tools WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Todd Young (R-IN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation to cut red tape and help small business owners integrate digital tools into their businesses. The bipartisan Small Business Technological Advancement Act would clarify that  more

Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Veterans with Home Ownership, Increase Awareness of VA Resources
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Veterans with Home Ownership, Increase Awareness of VA Resources WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she helped introduce the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act to increase awareness of the VA Home Loan Program and help veterans achieve home ownership. The VA Home Loan Program offers unique benefits to veterans to hel  more

Rosen Meets with Nominee for Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Presses Him on Clean Energy Investments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Meets with Nominee for Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Presses Him on Clean Energy Investments As A Result Of Mr. Wright's Lack Of Commitment To Support Clean Energy Investments In Nevada, Senator Rosen Has Serious Concerns About His Nomination WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) met with the nominee to be the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, and pressed him on President T  more

Rosen Named Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Named Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she has been named the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. Senator Rosen was also named a member of the Subcommittee on Western Hemis  more

Rosen Statement on Trump Administration's Misguided Decision to Revoke Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Trump Administration's Misguided Decision to Revoke Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuelans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem revoked a previously authorized Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension for immigrants from Venezuela. "I'm outraged by the misguided ac  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto join 45 Senators in Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto join 45 Senators in Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 insurrectionists--including those convicted of violently assaulted police officers The senators will seek unanimous consent to pass the resolution this week WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Ros  more

Rosen, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Affordable Child Care Availability, Support Child Care Providers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Affordable Child Care Availability, Support Child Care Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Small Business Child Care Investment Act. This bipartisan legislation would increase the availability of a  more

Senator Rosen Statement on Trump's Reckless Federal Funding Freeze
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rosen Statement on Trump's Reckless Federal Funding Freeze WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) issued the following statement blasting the Trump Administration's pause on all federal grants and loans and the dire impact it will have on Nevada. "President Trump's freeze on federal grants and funding has jeopardized key programs that many Nevadans rely on," said Senator Rose  more

Senators Cortez Masto, Rosen, Booker, Gillibrand, Kelly, Blumenthal, Wyden, Schiff, Peters, and Gallego Issue Statement on ICC Sanctions Procedural Vote
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Cortez Masto, Rosen, Booker, Gillibrand, Kelly, Blumenthal, Wyden, Schiff, Peters, and Gallego Issue Statement on ICC Sanctions Procedural Vote Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NEv.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.),  more

Senators Rosen, Booker, Gillibrand, Kelly, Blumenthal, Wyden, Schiff, Peters, Cortez Masto, & Gallego Issue Statement on ICC Sanctions Procedural Vote
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Rosen, Booker, Gillibrand, Kelly, Blumenthal, Wyden, Schiff, Peters, Cortez Masto, & Gallego Issue Statement on ICC Sanctions Procedural Vote WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Ruben Gall  more

U.S. Senate Passes Rosen, Lankford, Booker, Cramer Resolution Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Rosen, Lankford, Booker, Cramer Resolution Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz The Bipartisan Resolution Also Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), James Lankford (R-OK), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan re  more

VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Rosen Calls Out Trump Administration's Reckless and Chaotic Freeze on Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Rosen Calls Out Trump Administration's Reckless and Chaotic Freeze on Federal Funding During Speech, Senator Rosen Shared the Stories of Nevadans Impacted by Trump's Reckless Actions VIEW FULL SPEECH HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor against the Trump Administration's chaotic and reckless freeze on all federal grants and l  more