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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday February 23, 2025 ( 29 items )  

Amodei Reintroduces the PROTECT Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Reintroduces the PROTECT Act Washington, D.C. - Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Susie Lee (NV-03) reintroduced H.R. 1400, the Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops Act (PROTECT Act). This legislation would ensure comprehensive medical care to veterans exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by establishing a presumpti  more

Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Block Trump's Unconstitutional Attack on Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Block Trump's Unconstitutional Attack on Birthright Citizenship Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and eight of her colleagues in introducing the Born in the USA Act to effectively block the implementation of President Trump's unconstitutional Executive Order attempting   more

Cortez Masto Opposes Howard Lutnick to Head the Department of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Opposes Howard Lutnick to Head the Department of Commerce Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against confirming Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce:  "Howard Lutnick has repeatedly defended President Trump's harmful tariff threats to our allies and the ongoing federal funding freeze that has caused  more

Cortez Masto Votes Against Confirming Kash Patel to be FBI Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Votes Against Confirming Kash Patel to be FBI Director Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted against the confirmation of Kash Patel to be the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "The FBI is one of the most important law enforcement agencies in the country. It prevents terror attacks, investigates drug trafficking, human  more

Cortez Masto, colegas presentan un proyecto de ley para bloquear los ataques de Trump contra la ciudadania por derecho de nacimiento
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, colegas presentan un proyecto de ley para bloquear los ataques de Trump contra la ciudadania por derecho de nacimiento Washington, D.C. - Hoy, la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) se unio con la senadora Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) y ocho de sus colegas para presentar el proyecto de ley Nacido en los EE. UU. para efectivamente bloquear la implementacion de la orden ejecutiva de  more

Cortez Masto, Mullin Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Make it Easier for Indian Health Services to Recruit and Retain Doctors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Mullin Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Make it Easier for Indian Health Services to Recruit and Retain Doctors Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to make it easier for Indian Health Services (IHS) to recruit and retain medical workers. Specifically, this legislation, the  more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Department of Veterans Affairs Provides Answers Regarding Mass Employee Terminations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Department of Veterans Affairs Provides Answers Regarding Mass Employee Terminations Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins demanding he provide answers on the mass terminations of personnel across the VA, specifically those in   more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of NNSA Personnel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of NNSA Personnel Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent a letter to President Trump's Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) regarding recent terminations of NNSA personnel. Given the NNSA's role maintaining and modernizing the   more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Express Concern, Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of Forest Service and Department of the Interior Employees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Express Concern, Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of Forest Service and Department of the Interior Employees Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent two letters to the Trump administration regarding his recent decision to terminate several thousand employees at the United States Forest Service (USFS) a  more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Nevada Democrats' Effort to Preserve National Monuments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Nevada Democrats' Effort to Preserve National Monuments Las Vegas, NV - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Nevada's Congressional Democratic Delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him not to roll back designations of national monuments. The Delegation raised concerns about a recent o  more

Cotton, Rosen Introduce Bill to Protect Outdoor Sporting Events from Unauthorized Drones
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Rosen Introduce Bill to Protect Outdoor Sporting Events from Unauthorized Drones Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 20, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D- Nevada) today introduced the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE) Act, legislation that will enhance security at majo  more

Gosar Reintroduces the Downwinders Parity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gosar Reintroduces the Downwinders Parity Act Bullhead City, AZ - Representative Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement after reintroducing H.R. 1362 the Downwinders Parity Act, legislation reauthorizing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and correcting an administrative oversight in the RECA Act of 1990 that arbitrarily excluded areas of Mohave County, Arizona and Clark   more

Horsford Bill One Step Closer to Passing Despite Divided Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Bill One Step Closer to Passing Despite Divided Congress Legislation Would Expand Local Control, Diversify Economy & Increase Economic Growth in North Las Vegas WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today as the House Natural Resources Committee passed his Apex Area Technical Corrections Act out of committee, clearing the way for final pas  more

Horsford Joined by Lawmakers, Advocates & Tipped Workers for Reintroduction of His Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Joined by Lawmakers, Advocates & Tipped Workers for Reintroduction of his Tipped Income Protection and Support Act\ Legislation Would Eliminate Subminimum Wage & Taxes on Tips for Service Workers WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today was joined by fellow lawmakers, wage advocates, and tipped workers from across the country to announce the reintroduction of Horsford's   more

Horsford: Trump's Aversion to Checks & Balances Are a Red Flag
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford: Trump's Aversion to Checks & Balances Are a Red Flag WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke out today as President Trump openly questioned the legitimate role federal courts play in providing a check and balance on the Executive Branch. "The President of the United States is supposed to enact our laws - not pretend that he's above them," Rep. Horsford said. "As Presid  more

Rep. Horsford & Staff Host Mobile Office Hours, Offer Congressional Services Throughout Community
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Horsford & Staff Host Mobile Office Hours, Offer Congressional Services Throughout Community NORTH LAS VEGAS - The office of Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today began a month-long engagement hosting mobile office hours throughout Nevada's 4th Congressional District. Over the next four weeks, the Congressman and his staff will hold 11 events throughout his district, including sites in Nor  more

Reps. Lee, Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care for NV Veterans' Exposed to Radiation and Toxins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care for NV Veterans' Exposed to Radiation and Toxins WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Republican Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-04) introduced bipartisan legislation expanding access to health care for Nevada veterans who have suffered from exposure to radiation and toxic materials as a result of nuclear testing in Nevada.   more

Reps. Titus and Hudson Reintroduce Measure for Stronger Security at Major Events
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus and Hudson Reintroduce Measure for Stronger Security at Major Events Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) today reintroduced the DHS Special Events Program and Support legislation to standardize, modernize, and streamline the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s ability to provide federal security and counterterrorism support for major sports and entertain  more

Reps. Titus and Reschenthaler Reintroduce Legislation to Repeal "Handle Tax"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus and Reschenthaler Reintroduce Legislation to Repeal "Handle Tax" Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Gaming Caucus, reintroduced legislation today to repeal the.25% excise tax placed on all legal sports bets, known as the "handle tax" first enacted in 1951 to counter illegal gambling and no longer relevant today. "The Di  more

Rosen Calls On Trump Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Egg Prices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls On Trump Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Egg Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to use every tool at her disposal to help lower the surging cost of eggs. In her letter, Senator Rosen expressed her concern about the skyrocketing price of eggs and asked the Trump Administration to take   more

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Reaffirm Access to Legal Counsel During Immigration Proceedings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Reaffirm Access to Legal Counsel During Immigration Proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce the Access to Counsel Act to protect permanent residents' access to legal counsel when facing immigration proceedings. This bill would ensure that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status can consult with  more

Rosen Introduce Proyecto de Ley Para Bloquear la Implementacion de la Accion Inconstitucional de Trump de Eliminar la Ciudadania Automatica Para Los Ninos Nacidos en E.E.U.U.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Introduce Proyecto de Ley Para Bloquear la Implementacion de la Accion Inconstitucional de Trump de Eliminar la Ciudadania Automatica Para Los Ninos Nacidos en E.E.U.U. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, la Senadora Jacky Rosen lidero a nueve de sus colegas en introducir el proyecto de ley llamado "Born in the USA Act" para bloquear la implementacion de la orden ejecutiva inconstitucional del Presidente Tru  more

Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Block Implementation of Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt to Eliminate Automatic Citizenship for Children Born in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Block Implementation of Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt to Eliminate Automatic Citizenship for Children Born in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led nine of her colleagues in introducing the Born in the USA Act to effectively block the implementation of President Trump's unconstitutional Executive Order attempting to end a  more

Rosen Opposes Republican Attempt to Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy, Gut Medicaid & SNAP in Middle of Night
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Opposes Republican Attempt to Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy, Gut Medicaid & SNAP in Middle of Night By Passing Their Reckless Budget, Senate Republicans Took The First Step In A Process To Benefit Billionaires At The Expense Of Hardworking Nevadans WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' extreme budget resolution that wil  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Department of Veterans Affairs Provides Answers Regarding Mass Employee Terminations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Department of Veterans Affairs Provides Answers Regarding Mass Employee Terminations WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins demanding he provide answers on the mass terminations of personnel across the VA, specifically those in Nevada. The Senat  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Express Concern, Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of Forest Service and Department of the Interior Employees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Express Concern, Demand Transparency Regarding Termination of Forest Service and Department of the Interior Employees WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) sent two letters to the Trump Administration regarding his recent decision to terminate several thousand employees at the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Department  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Nevada Colleagues' Effort to Preserve National Monuments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Nevada Colleagues' Effort to Preserve National Monuments WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined Nevada's Congressional Democratic Delegation in urging the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, to not roll back designations of national monuments in Nevada. The Nevada lawmakers raised concerns about a recent order by Secretary  more

Rosen, Senate Colleagues Urge President Trump to Reject Republican Budget That Raises Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Senate Colleagues Urge President Trump to Reject Republican Budget That Raises Costs for Families WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Senate colleagues in urging President Donald Trump to reject Congressional Republicans' legislative plans to increase the cost of living for Americans. Last week, Congressional Republicans in both chambers approved for floor consideration t  more

VIDEO: Rosen Blasts Republican Budget Plan to Give More Tax Cuts to Ultra-Wealthy on the Backs of Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen Blasts Republican Budget Plan to Give More Tax Cuts to Ultra-Wealthy on the Backs of Hardworking Families Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to call out Congressional Republicans for their budget plan, which cuts funding to vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP in favor of funding tax cuts for the ultr  more