{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"NV\" and year = 2023 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-issues-impaired-driving-public-service-announcement", "Congresswoman Lee Issues Impaired Driving Public Service Announcement", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Click Here to Download Photos and Video from the Press Conference\n\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) issued a public service announcement addressing increased impaired driving as more Nevadans hit the road ahead of the holidays. Joined by Stop DUI, law enforcement officials, and traffic safety advocates, Congresswoman Lee called for safe driving habits and increased awareness of the dangers of impaired driving in the coming weeks.\n\nIn Nevada, more than 350 people have died this year alone in accidents due to factors including impaired driving and speeding. As the holidays approach, impaired driving becomes even more prevalent, which makes raising awareness at this time of year all the more important.\n\n\u201cAs we embark on the holiday season, we all know that this should be a chance for us to celebrate, gather, and spend time with our friends, family, and loved ones. But too often at this time of year and sadly throughout the year, instead of celebrating, too many families are mourning the loss of their loved ones,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cWe all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone on our streets, from other motorists to bicyclists to pedestrians, make it to the new year safe and unharmed by making responsible choices behind the wheel. This winter, please drive sober, or don\u2019t drive at all.\u201d\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a strong advocate for keeping Nevadans safe on our roadways. Last Congress, Congresswoman Lee voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law by President Biden and has allocated billions to transportation and infrastructure projects in Nevada. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Lee led a letter to President Biden urging him to swiftly nominate and work to confirm a permanent Administrator to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-releases-2023-end-year-report", "Congresswoman Lee Releases 2023 End of Year Report", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "As the most bipartisan Member of Congress, Lee led 25 bipartisan bills, comprising over 70% of her led legislation this Congress\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released a progress report detailing some of her accomplishments during the first year of the 118th Congress. Highlights of the report include:\n\n30,000+ Responses to Legislative Emails, Calls, and Letters\n\n225+ Events Attended & Hosted in Nevada\n\n1,586 Constituent Cases Closed\n\n100+ Legislative Meetings with Constituents & Advocacy Groups\n\n123 Letters Sent to the Administration & Leadership\n\n700+ Votes Cast on Behalf of Nevada's Third District\n\n$3.7 Billion Returned to Nevadans Through Grants & Other Federal Investments\n\n$3,131,000 Secured for Individual Constituents\n\n34 Bills Led, Over 70% of Which Are Bipartisan.\n\nTo view and download the report, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-welcomes-bor-commissioner-touton-announce-20-million-las", "Congresswoman Lee Welcomes BOR Commissioner Touton to Announce $20 Million for Las Vegas Wash Efforts to Combat Drought", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Click here to download photos and videos from the event\n\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) welcomed Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to southern Nevada to announce a $20 million investment to restore and protect the Las Vegas Wash, which plays a critical role in helping southern Nevada combat drought by returning water to Lake Mead efficiently and effectively. Congresswoman Lee voted to provide this funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and introduced legislation to further support the Las Vegas Wash just last week.\n\nCongresswoman Lee and Commissioner Touton made the announcement today at the Las Vegas Wash project outside Henderson, Nevada. The Las Vegas Wash is a critical drought mitigation tool and the primary drainage channel for the Las Vegas Valley watershed, carrying around 200 million gallons of water to Lake Mead daily. As part of today\u2019s announcement, the Southern Nevada Water Authority will receive $20 million to protect and support wetlands within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, improve water quality, and protect endangered species in the Las Vegas Wash.\n\n\u201cThis morning, we are here to celebrate an incredible win -- a $20 million investment in improving the Las Vegas Wash,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cThis is how we ensure that this infrastructure will provide safe and clean water for generations to come. Southern Nevada has led the way in this nation in water conservation. We have seen a 48% decline in per person usage since 2002 and 40% of water used in southern Nevada is captured with 99% of it being recycled. That is why the Las Vegas Wash is so important to our portfolio, especially as we continue to deal with this historic drought in the southwest.\u201d\n\nThe announcement comes as part of a broader investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of more than $51 million for 18 projects across eight states that will improve aquatic habitats and support sustainable water supplies.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-announces-staff-promotions", "Horsford Announces Staff Promotions", "2023-12-19", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced promotions and new roles for staff in his DC and Nevada offices.\n\nSierra Kelley-Chung has been named the Deputy Chief of Staff,managing operations in the Washington, DC office.\n\nMiguel Ayala has been named Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications, directing a robust media and outreach operation.\n\nRuben Rodriguez has been promoted to Deputy District Director & Communications Manager, providing additional leadership and communications support on the ground in Nevada.\n\nMahogany Feaster has been promoted to Legislative Aide and Correspondent. A native of Las Vegas, who started working for the Horsford team in the District office, Mahogany works in the DC office handling legislative portfolios around natural resources, public lands and health care.\n\nRichard Saint has been promoted to Senior Legislative Assistant.Richard is the primary staffer for the Financial Services Committee work, including banking and housing affordability policy. He also handles labor, tax policy, and infrastructure, among other legislative issue areas.\n\n\u201cI am proud of our work to serve the constituents of Nevada\u2019s 4th Congressional District, and this is truly a team effort. Our team in Nevada and DC works hard every day to deliver to Nevadans and to make sure we are effecting positive change in the lives of the people that I serve. The staff promotions I am announcing today reflect the important achievements we have reached and the many more to come. I cannot do the work that I do without the commitment and efforts of the staff, and I am pleased to recognize their hard work today and throughout the year,\u201d said Congressman Steven Horsford.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-legislation-support-las-vegas-wash-and-combat", "Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Support Las Vegas Wash and Combat Drought", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) in introducing the Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act to support the Las Vegas Wash and ensure that more water from the Valley can return to Lake Mead to combat the drought. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate earlier this month by Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Senator Rosen (D-NV).\n\nThe Las Vegas Wash is a critical drought mitigation tool and the primary drainage channel for the Las Vegas Valley watershed, carrying around 200 million gallons of water to Lake Mead daily. This legislation would authorize an additional $25 million for the Las Vegas Wash program to continue to support the work of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Bureau of Reclamation in erosion control, revegetation efforts, scientific studies, and biological restoration activities.\n\n\u201cAs Nevada continues to confront the effects of the worst drought in 12 centuries, I'm doing everything I can to find solutions to conserve and manage our precious water resources for the long haul,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"The Las Vegas Wash is a shining example of what makes southern Nevada a national leader in water conservation, but we must press ahead with efforts to further improve and safeguard this critical resource to ensure its long-term stability and protect the water flowing to Lake Mead. I'm proud to introduce this conservation legislation alongside my southern Nevada colleagues.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile Nevadans are already experiencing the effects of the climate crisis, including a relentless drought, the Las Vegas Wash continues to play a critical role in ensuring clean water for Las Vegas,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cThis legislation would invest in our water security and ensure we\u2019re prepared for future water resource challenges. By investing in the Las Vegas Wash now, we will preserve Southern Nevada\u2019s environment and safeguard our water supply for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\"The Las Vegas Wash is vital to the Valley's watershed, carrying 200 million gallons of water to Lake Mead daily and providing clean drinking water for over 25 million people in the West,\" said Congresswoman Titus. \"Federal support for the Wash will safeguard our water supply for years to come. As Nevada continues to face drought conditions, this extension is essential for the continued support of rehabilitation, maintenance, and other critical infrastructure projects at the Wash.\"\n\n\u201cProtecting and enhancing the Las Vegas Wash is a critical component of Southern Nevada\u2019s water resource management and environmental stewardship,\u201d said John Entsminger, SNWA General Manager. \u201cNearly all of our community\u2019s indoor water use is safely and sustainably recycled back to Lake Mead through the Las Vegas Wash, and this legislation helps provide the necessary funding to continue protecting water quality and managing this important ecological resource within the Colorado River Basin.\u201d\n\nAs Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus, Congresswoman Susie Lee has been dedicated to finding solutions to the worst drought in the American West in 12 centuries. Last Congress, Lee\u2019s Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, alongside more than $400 million to improve Nevada\u2019s water infrastructure. This Congress, Lee has introduced bipartisan legislation to close the biggest data gap in water management and led bipartisan calls for action in the Colorado River negotiations following a series of missed deadlines.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lees-common-sense-bipartisan-health-care-bills-pass-us-house-one-step-closer", "Lee's Common-Sense, Bipartisan Health Care Bills Pass U.S. House, One Step Closer to Becoming Law", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to pass two legislative packages out of the House that included two of her bipartisan, common-sense health care bills. The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act passed the House yesterday and includes Congresswoman Lee\u2019s Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act. On Monday, the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which includes Congresswoman Lee\u2019s Health Insurance Price Transparency Act. Both packages await a vote in the Senate before potentially being signed by the President into law.\n\n\u201cThis week, the House passed two bipartisan bills that I introduced to help increase health care transparency and support youth struggling with addiction,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \u201cWhen health insurance companies are open and honest about health care charges, southern Nevadans will be able to make better decisions and see lower costs. Our youth deserve more options to address addiction and my bill does just that. I urge the Senate to send these common-sense, bipartisan bills to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nThe TREAT Youth Act protects and supports youth and families struggling with substance abuse by reauthorizing the expired Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program under the Department of Health and Human Services through fiscal year 2028. Through this reauthorization, the strengthened program would provide grants to improve youth awareness of risks associated with fentanyl and opioids, increase access to medications for opioid use disorder, and train health care providers on best practices for supporting youth suffering from substance abuse.\n\nThe Health Insurance Price Transparency Act empowers and protects patients by expanding transparency in health care charges and rates, mandating price transparency requirements via a patient-specific transparency tool, and making machine readable files including negotiated rates and drug prices publicly available so consumers can easily compare rates.\n\nAs Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been a strong advocate for bipartisan solutions in a divided Congress. Last Congress, Lee\u2019s MOBILE Health Care Act was signed into law to increase access to health care services in rural and underserved communities.. Congresswoman Lee has been named the most bipartisan Member of Congress across the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and all state Governors.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-tragedy-unlv-lee-urges-congress-honor-victims-action-end-gun", "Following Tragedy at UNLV, Lee Urges Congress to Honor Victims with Action, End Gun Violence", "2023-12-08", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement urging Congress to honor victims with action following this week\u2019s tragic mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas:\n\n\u201cI am absolutely heartbroken for the families of the victims and students, staff, and members of the UNLV community who are reeling in the wake of this tragedy. I have a son in his freshman year of college. I worry every day about the possibility that tragedy will strike on his campus. For many in our community, that worry became a reality on Wednesday.\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the brave and rapid response of first responders, University Police Services, and LVMPD, which prevented this day from becoming even deadlier. But I am also incredibly frustrated and angry. Our community knows the pain of mass shootings all too well.\n\n\u201cNow is the time for action. Six years after our nation\u2019s deadliest mass shooting struck just a few miles from this week\u2019s tragedy, our community is once again asking why our country chooses to accept this as normal. Gun violence is the leading cause of death for our kids. Nearly 40,000 Americans have died this year and last weekend, our country broke the record for mass shootings this year.\n\n\u201cOn Wednesday, at the very same time that local law enforcement was bravely rushing to the scene and students were hiding for their lives, Washington Republicans chose to block legislation from coming to the Senate floor that could stop the next tragedy and end this absurd cycle of inaction. That is the sick world we live in.\n\n\u201cNevadans are tired of it and so am I. We cannot and should not continue to accept this violence. We must honor the victims with action that can prevent the next mass shooting, and I will do everything in my power to hold Washington to that.\u201d\n\nAs a member of the congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Congresswoman Lee has been a fierce advocate for common-sense gun safety legislation. Under a Republican House majority this Congress, Congresswoman Lee has signed several discharge petitions which would force votes on gun violence prevention bills currently being blocked by Republican leadership. These measures include universal background checks, closing the Charleston loophole, banning assault weapons, and establishing a framework for safe firearm storage.\n\nLast Congress, Congresswoman Lee voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in nearly 30 years. This historic legislation expanded background check requirements for buyers under 21, supports state Red Flag laws, and funds behavioral and mental health services. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Lee announced awards to the State of Nevada of nearly $700,000 andmore than $3 million as a result of this historic package.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-unlv-shooting", "Horsford Statement on UNLV Shooting", "2023-12-07", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after the tragic events at the University of Nevada \u2013 Las Vegas yesterday:\n\n\u201cI am heartbroken that our community is once again dealing with a tragic, devastating, and preventable mass shooting. Like others, I was shaken up to hear about this latest incident and had loved ones and friends who were on campus at the time. I returned to my district to be a support to my community in this difficult moment.\n\n\"My heart goes out to so many friends and families, as well as students and colleagues experiencing loss and the trauma as a result of this tragic incident. My office will continue to be a resource for those who need help in the coming days and weeks as we process and heal together.\n\n\"In Congress, I will continue to advocate for gun violence prevention and community violence intervention programs to be passed because all of our communities deserve to be safe, safe from the gun violence culture that has impacted far too many lives and communities, including my own.\u201d\n\nGun violence is a personal issue to Congressman Horsford, whose father was taken by gun violence at the age of 19. During his time in Congress, he has been a leader in fighting for gun safety. Horsford is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. He has been a champion for universal background checks, Extreme Risk laws, and banning assault weapons. In his capacity as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Horsford has held events around the country to spotlight violence and bring providers together to work on solutions.\n\nIn July, Horsford re-introduced The Break the Cycle of Violence Act, which proposes to authorize $6.5 billion over 8 years to invest in effective community-based violence intervention programs and provide jobs to opportunity youth between the ages of 16-24:\n\n$5 billion over 8 years for a competitive grant program to community-based organizations and local units of government that develop effective, prevention-oriented violence reduction initiatives focused on young people at highest risk for violence, and\n\n$1.5 billion over 8 years for the Improving Approaches for Communities to Thrive (IMPACT) grant for eligible organizations and units of local government to provide job training, education, apprenticeship, skilled trades training, or other paid and unpaid work experiences for opportunity youth in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence.\n\nIn 2022, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act passed in the House of Representatives. Parts of the bill were included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law last year.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-announces-monumental-investment-to-create-high-speed-rail-in-nevada-jobs-for-local-community", "Horsford Announces Monumental Investment To Create High-Speed Rail in Nevada, Jobs for Local Community", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced that thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Law he voted and advocated for, a $3B grant will be awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation to fund Brightline West, a high-speed rail system that will break new ground for the country, and connect Las Vegas with Southern California.\n\n\u201cThis is great news for the people and the economy of Southern Nevada. By connecting Las Vegas to Southern California via high-speed rail, we will boost tourism, reduce congestion on the I-15 corridor, and create jobs. I have been engaged in conversations with Secretary Buttigieg, Brightline, and our labor leaders to ensure that local workers and our Nevada small businesses will be the ones to benefit from this historic and monumental investment. This will be the first true high-speed rail system in the nation, blazing a new path forward for our rail infrastructure, and we hope it will serve as a blueprint for fostering greater regional connections for many other cities across the country,\u201d said Congressman Horsford.\n\nVince Saavedra, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union, added, \"I want to thank our federal delegation for helping secure this crucial funding. Today marks a significant milestone for Southern Nevada workers. The Project Labor Agreement ensures thousands of skilled union members will contribute to the first speed rail in the West. Additionally, the 15% apprenticeship inclusion will ensure our training programs will have the demand to expand, opening the doors for more Nevadans to pursue a career in the trades. This historic project will create thousands of jobs and boost our local economy. Nevada was built on the backs of our labor union members, and this historic rail project will continue that legacy. I'm proud of our unions' pivotal role in this endeavor.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-flood-make-bipartisan-push-drought-program-funding-upcoming-farm-bill", "Lee, Flood Make Bipartisan Push for Drought Program Funding in Upcoming Farm Bill", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) sent a letter to the leadership of the Agriculture Committee urging dedicated funding for critical drought monitoring and prevention in the upcoming Farm Bill.\n\n\u201cWe write today to underscore our support for the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) and the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) in the upcoming Farm Bill,\u201d wrote the Members. \u201cWe respectfully request that the Farm Bill provide funding of $3.8 million per year for the NDMC to support both the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) risk management programs as well as the many Tribal, state, local, and regional decision-makers who depend on USDM data to make critical judgments for the diverse communities and constituencies they serve\u2014from Nebraska to Nevada and beyond.\u201d\n\nEstablished in 1995, the NDMC \u2014 which maintains the USDM in partnership with USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration \u2014 is headquartered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where it works to reduce the effects of drought on people, the environment, and the economy by researching the science of drought monitoring and the practice of drought planning. NDMC\u2019s services are critical to ensuring accurate drought early warning and ongoing updates for decision-makers in Nevada, including the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and throughout the Colorado River Basin \u2014 as well as effective administration of USDA drought assistance programs.\n\nTo date, the NDMC has had to rely on fluid funding from ad hoc federal grants and cooperative agreements. Dedicated funding will better enable the NDMC to support the USDA and other stakeholders in anticipating and reducing the effects of extreme weather on U.S. agricultural producers, Nevadans, and at-risk communities nationwide.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here and below:\n\nDear Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Scott:\n\nWe write today to underscore our support for the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) and the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) in the upcoming Farm Bill. We respectfully request that the Farm Bill provide funding of $3.8 million per year for the NDMC to support both the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) risk management programs as well as the many Tribal, state, local, and regional decision-makers who depend on USDM data to make critical judgments for the diverse communities and constituencies they serve\u2014from Nebraska to Nevada and beyond.\n\nEstablished in 1995, the NDMC at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln works to reduce the effects of drought on people, the environment, and the economy by researching the science of drought monitoring and the practice of drought planning. NDMC serves the USDA\u2019s drought assistance programs, agricultural producers, and related public and private stakeholders. The NDMC also works with decision-makers at all levels\u2014including individual ranchers, rural communities, resource managers, state and federal agencies, and governors\u2014to develop plans to monitor drought, reduce vulnerability to drought, and respond to drought.\n\nAn essential component of the NDMC\u2019s efforts has been developing and maintaining the USDM and related science-based drought early warning products. The USDM is a map updated weekly to show the location and intensity of drought across the country. USDM data is used to administer several drought relief programs managed by the USDA, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program; the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Fast Track USDA Disaster Designations; Emergency Farm Loans; and Emergency Haying & Grazing under the Conservation Reserve Program. Over the past 10 years, USDA\u2019s Farm Service Agency has used the USDM to allocate $10 billion to ranchers under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program alone. Water managers nationwide\u2014including in the Colorado River Basin, which continues to experience historically dry conditions\u2014rely on USDM data to declare drought emergencies or trigger various other drought responses.\n\nThe NDMC provides unique and essential services to USDA, supporting the administration of billions of dollars of risk management funding and programmatic assistance. NDMC\u2019s services are crucial to ensuring accurate drought early warning and effective administration of several USDA programs. However, even as USDA and other federal agencies have relied on the USDM in administering programs with mandatory funding, the NDMC has had to rely on fluid funding from ad hoc federal grants and cooperative agreements.\n\nAuthorized and dedicated funding will put NDMC\u2019s increasingly sophisticated array of tools on a solid foundation. Further, such funding will better enable NDMC to support USDA, Tribes, states, and other stakeholders in anticipating and reducing the effects of extreme weather on U.S. agricultural producers, at-risk communities, the environment, and our economy.\n\nThank you for your time and continued consideration of this key bipartisan priority. We look forward to collaborating with you to support the National Drought Mitigation Center and the U.S. Drought Monitor as you continue to work towards advancing the upcoming Farm Bill.\n\nYours very truly,", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-legislation-expand-school-wraparound-services-and", "Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Expand School Wraparound Services and Support Students Beyond the Classroom", "2023-12-01", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led Congressman David Trone (MD-06) and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02) in introducing the bicameral Full-Service Community School Expansion Act to improve student outcomes by helping public schools and districts bring in wraparound support services. These include medical, mental, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, technical assistance, and continuing education courses. Full-service community schools have a proven track record of producing tangible results for students \u2013 including advancing academic achievement and improving attendance. Companion legislation was introduced this week in the Senate by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM).\n\nA 2022 report from the Education Law Center found that Nevada was the only state in the nation to fail in all three measured categories of school funding. The study found that Nevada students receive $4,370 less funding per pupil than the national average. With that chronic underfunding, community school services like physical and mental health care, mentoring, technical assistance, and academic resources are often the first to go. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act would increase Nevada\u2019s access to funding to plan, implement, expand, and support these essential programs for our kids.\n\n\u201cI spent more than two decades working with Nevada schools and students to strengthen our public education system, so I know firsthand that student success goes well beyond the classroom,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \u201cWhen students have access to nutritional health services, tutoring, after-school programs, and mental health support, they perform better in school. But the sad reality is that far too many students don\u2019t have access to these kinds of support systems. I\u2019m proud to introduce the Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act to invest in the health, stability, and academic achievement of our students by expanding wraparound services for the kids and families who need them most.\u201d\n\n\"Our children learn best when given the support and resources needed to grow and thrive. When we ensure students are not only receiving a high-quality education but also crucial wraparound services like health care and mentoring programs, we see much better outcomes,\"said Congressman David Trone. \"I'm proud to partner with Representative Lee, Representative Tokuda, and Senator Brown on the Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act to ensure all our students' needs are being met.\"\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in championing this bill to expand federal funding for full-service community schools across the country. The community school model applies a wholistic approach to education by supporting students with expanded learning time, family support and community engagement, and health services to ensure that our keiki are well-prepared for a successful future,\u201d said Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02). \u201cHawai\u02bbi currently has 25 full-service community schools that are represented across the islands and this funding will help them serve more students and expand opportunities for future generations.\u201d\n\n\u201cOhio has proven how successful full-service community schools can be at improving academic achievement and student attendance. By expanding the successful community schools strategy across the state, we can support the well-being of students and parents to help Ohio parents and communities thrive,\u201dsaid Senator Brown.\n\n\"Communities In Schools of Nevada is grateful to Congresswoman Susie Lee for introducing the Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act,\u201d said Tami Hance-Lehr, CEO & State Director for Communities In Schools of Nevada. \u201cThe proposed increased funding for this competitive and proven federal grant opportunity comes at a time when child poverty has doubled across the nation and student chronic absenteeism is at an all-time high. As the leading provider of Integrated Student Supports in Nevada, one of the four pillars of the Community Schools model, we applaud the Congresswoman\u2019s leadership and know that this bill will surround students and families with the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.\u201d\n\nLearn more about the Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act here.\n\nAs a lifelong education advocate and a former education nonprofit leader in Nevada, Congresswoman Lee now leads the bicameral Keep Our Promise to America\u2019s Children and Teachers Act, which would ensure full funding for federal programs to support disadvantaged students and children with disabilities, as well as the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act, which would establish a national matched-savings program to help students and families save money to pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers\u2019 Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named the most bipartisan Member of Congress across the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and all state Governors.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-12-million-nevada-wildfire-prevention", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $12 Million for Nevada Wildfire Prevention", "2023-11-30", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that nearly $12 million has been awarded to Nevada to invest in wildfire resilience projects on more than 100,000 acres of land across the state. Part of a nationwide effort to reduce wildfire risk, this funding was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law \u2013 which Congresswoman Lee voted to pass last Congress \u2013 and will support Nevada wildland firefighters and protect Nevada homes and communities amid longer wildfire seasons.\n\n\u201cIn the wake of the massive York Fire that burned more than 9,000 acres in Clark County alone earlier this year, it\u2019s clear we need significant resources to tackle the thousands of wildfires that occur in our state and throughout the West every year,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have championed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has already provided hundreds of millions of dollars for wildfire mitigation and post-fire restoration, and I applaud this latest investment to help Nevada firefighters and communities who are on the front lines of this fight.\u201d\n\nThis $11.9 million investment in Nevada from the U.S. Department of the Interior is part of $468 million allocated across the country to reduce wildfire risk, mitigate impacts, and rehabilitate burned areas. These investments have led to fuels management projects on over 2.5 million acres of land in the U.S. in Fiscal Year 2023, which is a 30% increase from the previous fiscal year.\n\nYou can read more about wildland fire investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-shooting-of-palestinian-students-in-vermont", "Horsford Statement on Shooting of Palestinian Students in Vermont", "2023-11-26", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement in response to the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont:\n\n\u201cToday, I stand with the Arab community as another tragic event unfolds in Vermont. My thoughts are with Palestinian students; Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali, Kenan Abdulhamid and their families as they navigate this unacceptable violence.\n\n\"I condemn the drastic rise in Islamophobia that has occurred in recent weeks. Every American regardless of their faith or background has the right to live in safety.\n\n\"Congress must lead the way in condemning hate, bigotry and discrimination in any form, including fighting against hate-based crimes, Islamophobia and antisemitism. We must denounce these crimes and protect innocent Americans wherever they live.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-deal-reached-to-release-hamas-held-hostages", "Horsford Statement on Deal Reached to Release Hamas-held Hostages", "2023-11-21", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after news that the Israeli cabinet approved a deal to release hostages held by Hamas:\n\n\u201cI am encouraged by the recent development that an agreement has been reached to release hostages that have been held 45 days and to provide the needed pause to allow humanitarian aid to reach innocent civilians in Gaza.\n\n\"My thoughts remain with the hostages and their families, some of whom I\u2019ve met with personally, who are victims of Hamas\u2019 brutal attack as well as the innocent Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of the crossfire.\n\n\"I would like to commend President Biden for his leadership in helping broker this agreement and for being receptive to my and my colleagues\u2019 calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and a return of hostages.\n\n\"We must now continue the work to assure all remaining hostages are returned home, that humanitarian aid is provided to innocent civilians, and that bi-partisan legislation is passed to provide support to Israel as they continue to defend themselves as a valued ally in the Middle East.\n\n\"I remain committed to work toward a future without terror, a future without Hamas. A future of peace in Israel and Palestine. The United States must continue to lead in charting out that future, and I look forward to working with the Biden Administration on this shared value in the days and weeks to come.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-rep-santos-ethics-report", "Congresswoman Lee Statement on Rep. Santos Ethics Report", "2023-11-16", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after the House Ethics Committee released its report on allegations of misconduct by Rep. George Santos:\n\n\u201cThe facts have come forward and the details are damning. We cannot allow conduct like this to damage our democracy. I will vote to expel Rep. Santos.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-leads-proposal-to-posthumously-honor-enslaved-and-discriminated-veterans", "Horsford Leads Proposal to Posthumously Honor Enslaved and Discriminated Veterans", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 To honor our nation\u2019s veterans during Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Headstones for Honor Act, which would posthumously recognize the contributions of individuals who performed military service while enslaved or who were otherwise legally prohibited from serving due to their race, gender, sex, or ethnicity.\n\n\u201cFrom the Revolutionary War to the Civil War and beyond, there have been Americans who served our country despite the shackles of slavery or the barriers of discrimination,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cThey fought for freedoms they could not personally enjoy, and it is an injustice that their service has gone unrecognized for so long. This bill is a step toward righting historical wrongs and honoring all who served our country.\u201d\n\nThe bill would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide free headstones or markers for the final resting places of these overlooked individuals to memorialize their invaluable service, an honor extended to countless other veterans throughout American history.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-veterans-day-representatives-lee-steel-join-senators-rosen-moran", "Ahead of Veterans Day, Representatives Lee & Steel join Senators Rosen & Moran to Introduce Hire Student Veterans Act", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA) joined U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, to introduce the Hire Student Veterans Act to incentivize employers to hire student veterans for part-time work and paid internships.\n\nThis bipartisan and bicameral legislation would expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which is available to employers who hire individuals from groups that have faced significant barriers to employment, to include student veterans using their educational benefits. Currently, employers can only qualify by hiring veterans who have a service-connected disability or have been unemployed for more than four weeks. This change would ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of valuable paid internships or work opportunities.\n\n\u201cNevada\u2019s veterans fought to keep our country safe, and as they transition back to civilian life, finding a good-paying, rewarding job shouldn\u2019t be another battle,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cOur state is home to nearly 6,000 student veterans, and it's our duty to help them thrive, not just survive. This common-sense, bipartisan legislation meets that responsibility by building a fast-track for veterans to start new careers and embark on civilian life back home in Nevada.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is vital that we support our nation\u2019s heroes who have sacrificed so much as they move from active service to civilian life,\u201d said Congresswoman Steel. \u201cThe Hire Student Veterans Act does just that by helping expand opportunities for veterans to have a smooth transition and gain professional experience that will be invaluable in their long term careers. I am grateful for bipartisan solutions such as these to serve those who have risked everything for our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe brave men and women who serve our nation have our unending respect and gratitude, and it\u2019s our responsibility to do everything we can to help these heroes transition to civilian life,\u201d said Senator Rosen. \u201cI\u2019ve talked to student veterans across Nevada about the challenges they face, and gaining experience through paid internships and work opportunities while in school was a top concern. I\u2019m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to incentivize businesses to hire student veterans and help them find career-track jobs after graduation.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is critical that we provide those who have sacrificed for our nation with every opportunity to successfully transition to civilian life,\u201d said Senator Moran. \u201cAs Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, one of my top priorities is ensuring veterans are supported in the workforce. This legislation makes certain that veterans who are utilizing their GI Bill benefits have more flexibility to pursue paid internships and part-time employment to gain valuable work experience while in school. Expanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for student veterans is a good step forward in growing opportunities for our veterans as they join the civilian workforce.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a retired Army soldier and Director of UNLV\u2019s Military & Veteran Services Center, I have witnessed the many challenges of veterans transitioning from active service to campus to career,\u201d said Ross Bryant, Executive Director of the UNLV Military & Veteran Services Center. \u201cHelping these warriors transition successfully to their new career field also assists corporations in acquiring exceptional new employees who are team-oriented, values-driven, and possess leadership experience. I can think of no greater honor than to serve our veterans in their successful transition.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program has demonstrated the ability to increase qualified veterans\u2019 wage income by nearly 40%,\u201d said Joy Ilem, National Legislative Director of Disabled American Veterans. \u201cThis inclusion would help veterans participating in VA\u2019s Veteran Readiness & Employment program to overcome serious employment barriers by providing meaningful career opportunities. DAV thanks Representatives Lee and Steel for championing employment opportunities for all our nation\u2019s wounded, ill and injured veterans.\u201d\n\n\u201cVFW is happy to support this legislation, which would encourage hiring veterans who are diligently working to advance themselves through VA programs such as GI Bill and Veteran Readiness and Employment,\u201d said Kristina Keenan, Deputy Legislative Director of Veterans of Foreign Wars. \u201cOffering this expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit is an excellent complement to enhance the goal of upward mobility of these VA education programs.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter service, many veterans look to higher education for their next steps. For minority veterans, the socioeconomic realities of pursuing higher education often require holding additional jobs, securing fellowships, and scholarships just to make ends meet,\u201d said Lindsay Church, Executive Director of Minority Veterans of America. \u201cMinority Veterans of America endorses the Hire Student Veterans Act, which will expand access to life-changing opportunities, allowing student veterans to retain and ultimately complete their degrees. Our country owes a debt to those who have worn the uniform, one that can be paid through access to equitable opportunities to succeed.\u201d\n\nThis bipartisan and bicameral legislation seeks to make three important changes to the WOTC that will incentivize businesses to hire more student veterans. The Hire Student Veterans Act will:\n\nAutomatically qualify employers who hire student veterans using their GI Bill benefits for WOTC\u2019s 40 percent tax credit on the first $6,000 of a new employee\u2019s first-year wages;\n\nReduce the existing tax credit\u2019s 400-hour work requirement to 120 hours if a newly-hired employee is a veteran using their GI Bill benefits, allowing a student veteran to work part-time while in school; and\n\nDirectly incentivize employers to hire more student veterans for part-time work and paid internships.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-vote-censure-congresswoman-tlaib", "Congresswoman Lee Statement on Vote to Censure Congresswoman Tlaib", "2023-11-08", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib:\n\n\u201cLet me be clear: this is an incredibly delicate situation. There are lives at stake. The emotions on every side are real, charged, and deeply personal. As an elected representative of constituents of Jewish and Muslim faith, many with family members and loved ones on the ground in Israel and Gaza, I take my responsibility extremely seriously. This is one of the most stressful times I have faced in my time in Congress.\n\n\u201cThat being said, now is not the time to fuel disinformation and words of violence.\n\n\u201cMembers of Congress hold heightened responsibility to present the public with the truth, especially when disinformation can fuel further violence and instability at home and across the globe. My colleague chose to ignore U.S. intelligence about the explosion at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, continued to dangerously disinform the public, and refused to correct the record.\n\n\u201c\u2018From the River to the Sea\u2019 are words taken straight from Hamas and their rallying cry for the destruction of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. It\u2019s not a phrase that advances prospects of peace for Israelis or Palestinians.\n\n\u201cAs members of Congress, regardless of party, our words have consequences, and we have a responsibility to not fan the flames of hate. We are in the midst of an increasingly tense moment, and American Jews and Muslims are facing an appalling rise in antisemitism and islamophobia. I will continue to do everything in my power to uphold and protect every Nevadan\u2019s right to practice their faiths in peace and to live their lives without fear of violent acts of hate.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-leads-proposal-to-improve-air-force-training-capabilities-in-southern-nevada-protect-public-lands", "Horsford Leads Proposal to Improve Air Force Training Capabilities in Southern Nevada, Protect Public Lands", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced legislation to allow the U.S. Air Force to place vital training equipment for the Nevada Test and Training Range within small tracts of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Congresswomen Susie Lee (NV-03) and Dina Titus (NV-01) joined as original cosponsors.\n\nThe bill would also permanently protect over 700,000 acres of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness to ensure those lands remain accessible for hunting, recreation, and wildlife management. Allowing the placement of electronic threat emitters is a top priority for the U.S. Air Force because it will provide pilots with realistic air combat training to combat threats encountered in a potential conflict with a near-peer adversary.\n\n\u201cNevada provides a crucial training ground to prepare our Air Force for the future,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cAs we update the Nevada Test and Training Range to prepare our servicemembers for challenges they may face in combat, we are also working to preserve the pristine wilderness that many Nevadans enjoy today.\u201d\n\n\u201cNevada has long been a leader in both the conservation of public lands and national security,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join my Nevada colleagues in introducing this key legislation, which is an important step in ensuring that our public lands are protected for all Nevadans and that the U.S. military is fully equipped to meet and deter the global threats of today and tomorrow.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Nevada Test and Training Range in Southern Nevada is a key component of our nation's military readiness,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cThis bill will bolster its effectiveness during this complex era of geopolitics by supporting the Air Force's mission while upholding our commitment to protect Nevada's treasured public lands and wildlife.\u201d\n\n\u201cFriends of Nevada Wilderness is thankful for Congressman Horsford\u2019s years of fighting to protect the Desert National Wildlife Refuge to help keep this amazing area open to the public and its habitat intact for our state animal, the bighorn sheep,\u201d said Shaaron Netherton, executive director. \u201cThe Congressman has found a way to provide the Air Force what they need for national security while ensuring conservation for the refuge. A win-win solution.\u201d\n\nThe proposal would:\n\nEnsure the U.S. Air Force can provide pilots with realistic air combat training by installing 15 threat emitters on Air Force-managed land and within certain areas of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.\n\nEstablish permanent protections and protect public access to 736,000 acres of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge by designating it as wilderness.\n\nIn addition to these conservation and national security measures, the legislation would address challenges faced by industrial businesses in North Las Vegas. It would streamline the construction and expansion process at the North Las Vegas Apex Industrial Park. Currently, businesses seeking to develop their facilities at the park must go through a permitting process with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to gain permission to extend essential services like sewer, gas, power, access roads, and broadband, causing delays that can span years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-on-the-partisan-aid-package", "Statement on the Partisan Aid Package", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted against the partisan package proposed by House Republicans that tied aid to our allies in Ukraine and Israel, and the Palestinian people, to giveaways to billionaires:\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans again are playing politics with our national security by bringing a bill that would add $26 billion to our Nation\u2019s deficit by helping billionaires cheat on their taxes. The world is reeling from a humanitarian crisis caused by the October 7th attack by Hamas terrorists, now is the time to work in a bipartisan way to show support for our ally Israel and address the innocent civilian lives caught in the middle of this conflict.\n\n\"I urge the U.S. Senate to act quickly on the comprehensive Israeli supplemental package that includes humanitarian aid, funding to maintain U.S. military readiness to fight terrorism against our adversaries, and support for Ukraine to continue their fight against Russia.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-house-republican-effort-politicize-critical-aid", "Congresswoman Lee Statement on House Republican Effort to Politicize Critical Aid for Israel and Jeopardize National Security", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting against an extreme House Republican effort to inject their reckless political agenda into a vital support package for Israel:\n\n\u201cIt is both disgusting and dangerous that House Republican extremists chose partisan games over national security and support for one of our strongest allies today. What normally has been an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue - America\u2019s support for Israel - became a pawn in GOP extremists\u2019 ongoing, reckless political charade.\n\n\u201cThis will not be the last vote I will take on support for Israel. I urge House Republican leadership to drop their political stunts and work in a bipartisan manner to swiftly advance a package that supports our critical allies and provides vital humanitarian aid without a senseless political condition that endangers our national security and increases our national deficit.\n\n\u201cThe crisis in the Middle East isn\u2019t a game. The world is watching and there is no time to waste.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-leads-legislation-address-dire-shortage-health-care-professionals", "Lee Leads Legislation to Address Dire Shortage of Health Care Professionals", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Amidst a severe health professional shortage in Nevada, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV), Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the bipartisan Train More Nurses Act to help ensure that federal grant dollars are used efficiently to strengthen nursing career pipelines, expand nursing school faculties, and improve patient health care outcomes.\n\nNevada has the 5th worst ratio of nurses to served population in the country, meaning that nearly 2 million Nevadans do not have access to the readily available primary medical care they need. Just to reach the national average, Nevada would need over 4,000 registered nurses and nearly 3,500 licensed practical nurses. The lack of nurses available to fill this shortage is due in part to a soaring 8.8% vacancy rate among nursing school faculty members, which creates educational bottlenecks that prevent Nevada from taking full advantage of our potential nursing workforce.\n\nThe Train More Nurses Act will tackle this issue head on by ensuring existing federal grant programs are supporting our nursing school faculties and nursing workforce as effectively as possible. It would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a review of all federal nursing grant programs to find ways to increase faculty at nursing schools, particularly in underserved areas, and strengthen the pipelines available to students seeking to become a registered nurse. The bill also requires the Secretaries to submit recommendations to Congress to guide future efforts to combat the nursing shortage and improve access to health care for all Nevadans.\n\n\u201cNurses play such a critical role in delivering quality health care. But in Nevada, nurses are in short supply \u2013 by a long shot,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cThe time is now to invest in educational and training pipelines to make sure we are able to train enough nurses to fill our shortage now, but to ensure we have quality health care delivery in the future. I\u2019m proud to lead this bipartisan legislation to set best practices for making sure that every dollar is going as far as it can in improving career pathways, supporting our nursing schools, and building a health workforce that provides better health care outcomes for all Nevadans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-bills-beer-bipartisanship-winner", "ICYMI: From Bills to Beer, \u201cBipartisanship is a Winner\u201d", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Susie Lee Now Tops the List in Bipartisan Beer Rankings and Bipartisan Legislative Accomplishments in Congress\n\nWASHINGTON\u2013 This week Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and her bipartisan beer buddy Congressman David Joyce (R-OH) took home the trophy, winning the People\u2019s Choice Award for their \u201cErieLee Good Beer\u201d at Anheuser-Busch's Sixth Annual Brew Across America Congressional Brewing Competition.\n\nOver the summer, the Representatives Lee and Joyce along with 5 other bipartisan congressional teams worked with Anheuser-Busch breweries across the country to create signature beers inspired by local flavors and themes from their districts and states. Each participating member of Congress worked alongside a bipartisan buddy to brew their beer, which highlights the nonpartisan nature of beer and helps strengthen the ties between members across the aisle.\n\nRepresentatives Lee and Joyce brewed up the \u201cErieLee Good Beer\u201d \u2014 a purple IPA to highlight the purple independent-mindedness of the constituents they represent in Nevada and Ohio.\n\n\u201cBipartisanship is a winner for many of our toughest issues, and it\u2019s no surprise that beer is no exception,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to once again work alongside my bipartisan buddy, Congressman David Joyce, to win the People\u2019s Choice Award at Anheuser-Busch's Brew Across America competition and to raise awareness for the important work of our chosen charity, the National Volunteer Firefighter Council.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs native Ohioans, Congresswoman Susie Lee and I had full confidence that our ErieLee Good beer would bring home this year\u2019s People\u2019s Choice Award,\u201d said Congressman Joyce. \u201cThank you to Anheuser-Busch for hosting this event in the spirit of bipartisanship. I had a blast working alongside Congresswoman Lee to create the world\u2019s most delicious purple beer.\u201d\n\nYou can download photos here and read more about this year\u2019s Brew Across America Congressional Brewing Competition here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-leads-legislation-expand-child-care-and-job-opportunities-military", "Lee Leads Legislation to Expand Child Care and Job Opportunities for Military Families", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act to expand child care access and spouse employment opportunities for military families in Nevada and beyond. This bipartisan legislation is a critical step towards increasing quality of life for our servicemembers and strengthening military retention and recruitment.\n\nOne of the single most common complaints from military bases around the country is the lack of access to affordable, high-quality child care. Currently, the average wait time for child development centers across the military is around 130 days, which only compounds the serious demands military life already places on families through odd hours and stressful day-to-day tasks. Additionally, many of the over 680,000 active-duty spouses struggle to find reliable employment opportunities given the unique challenges of moving from base to base for military service. While military spouses have experience in a wide range of fields, far too many report being held back from building careers in child care due to unhelpful red tape and certification requirements that range widely base to base. The combination of these shortcomings significantly decreases quality of life assurances for military families, which in turn makes it more difficult to retain servicemembers long-term.\n\nThe bipartisan More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act provides a commonsense path forward for addressing existing limitations and improving the possibilities available to our servicemembers, their spouses, and their children. It directs the Department of Defense to study trends in at-home child care programs and spouse employment across military installations, examining the complications stemming from variations in certification and licensing requirements across different bases and states. Upon completing this report, the Department would then issue an assessment of how best to streamline these requirements and eliminate unnecessary red tape with an eye to expanding quality child care options, while increasing spouse employment opportunities.\n\n\u201cThe most valuable assets in our nation\u2019s military are the men and women who answer the call to serve and we should treat them and their families as such. Yet, each and every day these men and women struggle to find quality child care for their children,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cServicemembers at Creech and Nellis know this struggle well, where the cost for child care exceeds the cost of college tuition \u2014 and that\u2019s if they can find any. My legislation will take an important step to expand child care options and affordability for our military families. At-home child care can be an important and affordable option, especially for our service members who operate in a 24/7 environment. With my bill, we will be able to streamline the licensure process for at-home child care operators. Not only will this provide essential child care for families, but also open up additional employment options for spouses. I\u2019m honored to lead this bipartisan bill with Congressman Bacon to break down barriers to quality child care for military families in southern Nevada and beyond.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe lack of childcare availability is a major quality of life issue,\u201d said Congressman Bacon. \u201cWe have heard from military families from Nebraska and across the country that the waitlist for childcare is years long, placing a significant burden on these families. Our service members are already making tremendous sacrifices for our country, it is our obligation to meet their basic needs.\u201d\n\nThe legislation was also included in the House-passed FY24 National Defense Authorization Act as a bipartisan amendment led by Congresswoman Lee. Congressmen James Moylan (R-Guam), Don Davis (D-NC), and Rick Larsen (D-WA) have joined Reps. Lee and Bacon in cosponsoring this bill.\n\nYou can read more about the More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-upcoming-vote-speaker", "Amodei Statement on Upcoming Vote for Speaker", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement on the upcoming vote for House speaker.\n\n\u201cAs the only Republican voice from Nevada in Washington, DC, I feel an additional responsibility in carrying awareness for Nevada issues. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) and I haven\u2019t crossed paths much during our shared time in Congress, and things were moving at such breakneck speed during our Conference meeting last night, I didn\u2019t want to throw blind support behind anyone. I wanted the opportunity to discuss issues important to Nevadans, like the Clark County and Northern Nevada lands bills, Union Pacific issues, and acquiring C-130J planes for the Nevada National Guard, among others, which is why I voted present.\n\n\u201cShortly after the Conference meeting adjourned, I got a call from Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and we talked through my concerns. Following my discussion with Mr. Scalise, I got a call from Speaker-designate Johnson, and we talked for half an hour about his experience with issues important to Nevada, as well as other national policy priorities. I wanted to make sure he and his staff were aware of issues important to Nevadans, and in turn was given direct access to key staff members who handle these topics. I was able to have a conversation with Mr. Johnson\u2019s Chief of Staff this morning about specific legislation I\u2019m working on and left the conversation pleased.\n\n\u201cI appreciate the timeliness of Mr. Johnson\u2019s response to my questions, and following my discussions with him and his staff, have confidence in his awareness and support of Nevada priorities. I look forward to voting in favor of his nomination on the House floor.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-speaker-johnson", "Horsford Statement on Speaker Johnson", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement after the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as Speaker of the House:\n\n\u201cWhile House Republicans have spent the last 22 days focused more on their own jobs and working to pick among the most extreme of their members a candidate for Speaker, I have remained focused on protecting the jobs of the people I represent in Nevada\u2019s 4th Congressional District. I\u2019ll continue to deliver on the issues that matter most for the people- affordable healthcare, childcare, and housing; protecting a woman\u2019s freedom to make her own healthcare decisions; and defending Social Security and Medicare for current and future generations from attempts to privatize it, cut benefits, and make it harder to attain.\n\n\"These are the issues I will continue to work on in Congress while meeting the needs of veterans, workers and families who contact our office for constituent services and support. I can only hope that as Speaker, Rep. Johnson will put the extremism aside and allow the People\u2019s House to get to work on keeping our government open and our families in Nevada and across the country safe, secure, and prosperous.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-election-extremist-election-denying-speaker-mike", "Congresswoman Lee Statement on Election of Extremist, Election-Denying Speaker Mike Johnson", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released a statement following the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker after 22 days without a Speaker of the House of Representatives:\n\n\u201cAfter more than three weeks of House Republican chaos bringing our work for the American people to a standstill, the House GOP has given up, caved in, and put extremism over common sense governance.\n\n\u201cMike Johnson was a key architect of the treasonous plot to overturn the 2020 election. He has championed a national, total abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, and he wants to slash your hard-earned social security benefits. At a time when Congress faces urgent pressures on a domestic and global scale, inexperienced extremism is not the answer.\n\n\u201cRepublicans rejected every attempt Democrats made to work together on behalf of the American people. With a Republican majority in the House and Democratic majority in the Senate, bipartisanship is the only path forward.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-15-million-help-nevada-families-pay-energy-bills", "Congresswoman Lee Announces $15 Million to Help Nevada Families Pay Energy Bills", "2023-10-24", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to help low-income households pay their energy bills ahead of the winter season. This award is in part funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Lee voted to pass last Congress.\n\n\u201cThis funding is critical to ensuring our most vulnerable families can keep the lights on and their homes warm this winter,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cI voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring once-in-a-generation investments to southern Nevada, and I\u2019m proud to see this award building on the promise of that legislation by keeping energy costs affordable for Nevada families.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $15,222,751 in combined funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP). LIHEAP funding helps low-income households pay home heating and cooling bills, prevent energy shutoffs, restore services, weatherize homes, and fund energy-related repairs.\n\nYou can read more about LIHEAP here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a staunch advocate for finding common ground and advancing bipartisan investments in Nevada families. Last Congress, Congresswoman Lee helped craft the bipartisan framework that led to the passage of the largest infrastructure package in a generation. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named the most bipartisan Member of Congress, scoring higher than any U.S. Representative, Senator, or Governor.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-ongoing-house-speakers-race", "Amodei Statement on Ongoing House Speaker's Race", "2023-10-20", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement on the continued race for House speaker.\n\n\u201cOn October 3rd, eight Republican malcontents sided with every single House Democrat to plunge us into chaos and paralyze legislative business. For nearly three weeks, party infighting has taken precedence over our legislative priorities and brought the appropriations process to a screeching halt. The absence of a functioning House comes at a time of great urgency \u2013 the government runs out of funding in 28 days, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists, the southern border is a security and humanitarian crisis \u2013 and this absurd stalemate has put us in a weakened position. No less, any issue important to Nevadans remains at an absolute impasse.\n\n\u201cI have supported every nominee the Republican Conference has put forward for speaker in the 118th \u2013 Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, and Jim Jordan. Unfortunately, after multiple rounds of voting, we have still been unable to elect a speaker. It is time to put the bickering and scare tactics aside and prove to the American people we can govern effectively and responsibly. I\u2019ve said it before, and I\u2019ll say it again \u2013 this period of dysfunction only empowers Democrats. If we don\u2019t get our act together, we\u2019ll be fighting about who should be the Republican Minority Leader, not speaker.\n\n\u201cThe Republican Conference is scheduled to host a forum next Monday, where we will hear from candidates about their visions and qualifications for the role of speaker. For those who think Members are going home over the weekend to work on their golf game or have a spa day, I assure you that is not the case. The next 48 hours will be like drinking from a fire hose, with candidates reaching out and jostling for support. Taking a couple of days to hear from and evaluate potential candidates before the Conference votes on the next speaker-designee is \u2013 in my view \u2013 the responsible thing to do. I also believe it\u2019s a responsible expectation that the Conference coalesce and finally elect a speaker on the House floor by the middle of next week.\n\n\u201cI look forward to finding out who is interested and evaluating how they can serve our country and Nevada as speaker of the House.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-cortez-masto-lead-bipartisan-bill-streamline-residential-energy-permitting", "Lee, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Residential Energy Permitting and Capitalize on Nevada\u2019s Solar Energy Boom for Homeowners", "2023-10-20", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Streamlining Home Installations of New Energies (SHINE) Act. The legislation seeks to streamline local government permitting for rooftop solar and other clean residential energy systems, capitalizing on Nevada\u2019s booming solar industry to help lower energy costs for consumers.\n\nU.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nNevada led the country last year in solar energy jobs per capita and has long been one of the top ten states for solar energy production in the nation \u2014 but across the country, local governments are struggling to keep pace with the number of applications they are receiving for residential distributed energy systems. When these permits take weeks, or even months, to process, it means higher prices, fewer local jobs, and a worse customer experience for homeowners.\n\nThe SHINE Act directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with state and local governments to encourage and facilitate adoption of an online tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory \u2014 SolarAPP+ \u2014 that automates permitting and approvals of residential renewable energy systems, saving time, lowering utility costs, and creating new jobs in the transition to a clean energy future.\n\n\u201cAs one of the top ten states for solar in the nation, the clean energy transition is already well underway in Nevada. But permitting delays for rooftop solar and other residential energy systems are making this transition more costly and more time-consuming for homeowners, businesses, and local governments alike,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cThe SHINE Act is a launchpad for a proven permitting approach that will cut delays, save homeowners money, boost our small businesses, and maximize government efficiency \u2014 all at minimal expense to the taxpayer. That\u2019s what I call a bipartisan no-brainer.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe need to make it easier for Nevada businesses and homeowners to take advantage of our growing clean energy economy and tap into the lower energy prices that solar panels can provide,\u201d said Senator Cortez Masto. \u201cBy cutting red tape and streamlining permitting processes, this legislation will lower costs, create jobs, and help support a more sustainable future.\u201d\n\n\u201cIf we truly want to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future, we need to make it easier for everyone to install energy systems like rooftop solar and battery storage in their homes,\u201d said Senator Heinrich. \u201cBy reducing the time it takes to approve rooftop solar and home energy systems, the SHINE Act will help to bring more people on board in the transition to a clean energy future \u2014 all while cutting costs and supporting new jobs New Mexicans can build their family around.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith an average 300 days of sunshine per year in our state, Arizonans deserve reliable and affordable access to solar energy,\u201d said Congressman Ciscomani. \u201cThe SHINE Act works to cut bureaucratic red tape and streamline the permitting process for homeowners seeking to adopt solar energy systems, encouraging the use of this abundant, sustainable energy source.\u201d\n\n\u201cRooftop solar and other distributed energy resources present tremendous opportunities to build a more sustainable future; however, permitting barriers exist that add unnecessary costs and delays for homeowners,\u201d Congressman Tonko said. \u201cI am proud to support the SHINE Act to build upon DOE\u2019s proven efforts to break down these barriers to ensure more efficient, cost-effective solar deployment. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this bipartisan, commonsense legislation.\u201d\n\nYou can read more about the SHINE Act and find a full list of endorsements \u2014 including the Solar Energy Industries Association, League of Conservation Voters, Advanced Energy United, and Nevada Conservation League \u2014 here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/chart-topping-common-ground-ranking-congresswoman-susie-lee-named-most", "Chart-Topping Common Ground Ranking: Congresswoman Susie Lee Named The Most Bipartisan Member of Congress", "2023-10-16", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) has been named a Common Ground Champion on the Common Ground Scorecard for her ongoing efforts to work across party lines in Congress to deliver real results for Nevadans. With a score of 106 out of 100, Congresswoman Lee now holds the highest bipartisan score of any elected office holder, or candidate, in the nation \u2013 ranking higher in achieving common ground than any other member of the U.S. House, U.S. Senator, or Governor.\n\n\u201cI was elected because I promised to come to Washington to get things done for the people of Nevada\u2019s 3rd District,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cThe only way to do that is to work together and find common ground. At this point in our country\u2019s history, the stakes are too high, and the time frame is too short to be bogged down by partisan bickering or political inaction.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican voters want their elected leaders to work together to solve the problems that we\u2019re currently facing,\u201d said Erik Olsen, co-founder of the Common Ground Committee. \u201cWe know that Members of Congress can work together to find areas of agreement for the good of the country \u2013 regardless of their political beliefs. We hope more lawmakers follow Congresswoman Lee\u2019s lead and commit to finding common ground.\u201d\n\nThe Common Ground Scorecard is the first-ever measurement tool of elected officials and candidates for office, which shows on a scale of 0-100 how much they seek to find common ground with members of the other political party. The 2023 Scorecard, released by Common Ground Committee (CGC), shows Congresswoman Lee\u2019s score of 106 is nearly four times higher than the overall average score of 28.\n\nThe Common Ground Scorecard was first released prior to the 2020 election and is updated annually by CGC \u2013 a nonpartisan, citizen-led organization devoted to improving public discourse in politics. In addition to their commitments and personal actions, CGC incorporates an elected official\u2019s score in the Lugar Center/McCourt School Bipartisan Index and other public data sources.\n\nFor more information on the Common Ground Scorecard and Rep. Lee\u2019s score, visit here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee serves as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus, and Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus. In Congress, she has introduced more than 30 bipartisan bills.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-hamas-heinous-terrorist-attack-against-israel", "Congresswoman Lee Statement on Hamas\u2019 Heinous Terrorist Attack Against Israel", "2023-10-10", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement condemning Hamas\u2019 deadly terrorist attack on Israel:\n\n\u201cEarly this morning, the world awoke to Israel erupting in sirens, as Hamas rained thousands of rockets on Israeli civilians on one of the holiest days of the year. Hundreds have been killed, their families left grieving and fearing for themselves and their loved ones, as the state of Israel reels following this brutal surprise attack.\n\n\u201cI condemn in the strongest terms possible Hamas\u2019 unprovoked, horrific, multi-faceted terrorist assault, which was clearly planned to cause indiscriminate destruction and civilian suffering. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people against this heinous violence, and all hostages must be returned to Israel immediately.\n\n\u201cNearly 50 years to the date after the Yom Kippur War, the United States remains Israel\u2019s strongest ally. Congress must remain united in its commitment to helping Israel protect innocent civilians against cowardly Hamas terrorists\u2014and any others who support these acts of terror. The U.S. stands in solidarity with Israelis and their right to live in peace.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-urges-assistance-americans-seeking-leave-israel", "Congresswoman Lee Urges Assistance for Americans Seeking to Leave Israel", "2023-10-10", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) joined Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for immediate action to ensure the safe evacuation of any American citizens seeking to depart Israel amid the ongoing war.\n\nSince Hamas\u2019 heinous terrorist attack that has killed over 1,000 in Israel, including at least 11 Americans, many Americans here at home in the U.S. have detailed harrowing reports of family members and friends trapped on the frontlines of the violence in Israel. A number of airlines have suspended service to and from Israel, leaving many American citizens unable to return to the United States. Recognizing this untenable situation, Congresswoman Lee and a bipartisan coalition of her colleagues have called on the State Department to use all resources at its disposal, including charter flights, to ensure that every U.S. national seeking to leave Israel is able to do so safely and swiftly.\n\n\u201cWhile we appreciate the steps the Biden administration is taking to provide additional security assistance to Israel, we urge the State Department to use all resources at its disposal, including charter flights, to help those Americans that remain in Israel and wish to return to the United States,\u201d wrote the Members. \u201cAt this harrowing moment in Israel\u2019s history, it is more important than ever that every American who is looking to return home have the opportunity to do so.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter can be foundhere and below:\n\nDear Secretary Blinken,\n\nSince Hamas\u2019 indiscriminate attack on Israel Saturday morning, our offices have received harrowing reports from constituents who remain in Israel and are seeking to return to the United States as soon as possible. We write to express our grave concern for their wellbeing and safety. Given the rapidly escalating situation as Israel launches a counteroffensive, it is imperative that you use all tools at your disposal to return all U.S. nationals in Israel home who wish to do so.\n\nAlmost 50 years to the day of the start of the Yom Kippur War, Hamas terrorists crossed the border and began slaughtering Israelis and abducting hostages in towns in southern Israel. To date, thousands of lives\u2014including 11 Americans\u2014have been lost due to Hamas\u2019 indiscriminate and brutal assault since Saturday. Hamas\u2019 heinous actions also include taking over 150 Israeli hostages, which our offices have received reports that Americans are among those taken hostage in Gaza, including New Yorkers. It has been devastating to see the horrific accounts of those around the country taking shelter from the thousands of rockets launched from Gaza. This past weekend was meant to be one of happiness and celebration for the Jewish community. Instead, our constituents were left distraught and in tears fearing for the safety of their friends and loved ones in Israel.\n\nWhile we appreciate the steps the Biden administration is taking to provide additional security assistance to Israel, we urge the State Department to use all resources at its disposal, including charter flights, to help those Americans that remain in Israel and wish to return to the United States. As you are aware, airlines have cancelled most flights out of Ben Gurion Airport, and some have suspended operations in the region. As the number of casualties continues to rise, our constituents who remain in Israel fear for their lives. We ask that you consider charter flights and military options for evacuation, simultaneously.\n\nAt this harrowing moment in Israel\u2019s history, it is more important than ever that every American who is looking to return home has the opportunity to do so. We look forward to your quick response.\n\nSincerely,\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-visits-pahrump-meets-with-community-leaders-tours-organizations-and-small-businesses", "Horsford Visits Pahrump, Meets with Community Leaders, Tours Organizations and Small Businesses", "2023-10-05", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PAHRUMP - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) visited the town ofPahrump in Nye County, located in his district. During the day, he met with local community leaders, visited non-profit organizations, checked in on local funding projects he secured, and visited small businesses in the area.\n\n\"The town ofPahrump is an important and historic part of my district. It was great to visit with my constituents in the region and hear directly from them what they need and how I can provide assistance and resources the town needs. There are many hard-working community leaders, organizations and small businesses inPahrump, and I will continue to deliver for the residents of Nye County and all Nevadans,\" said Congressman Horsford.\n\nThroughout the day, Congressman Horsford met with Nevada Assemblyman Gregory Haffen II. He then toured the Nye Communities Coalition, which works on many great projects including brownfields, workforce development, and community health worker programs. Following that he toured the Nevada Outreach Training Organization (NOTO), which provides important community resources like healthcare services, senior services, youth programs, and domestic violence hotline and survivor resources.\n\nHe then visited El Jefe Restaurant and recognized their owners as outstanding entrepreneurs for Hispanic Heritage Month.\n\nCongressman Horsford met with Nye County Commissioners to present them a check for $1,000,000 for the construction of the Nye County Civic Center. Working with community members and key stakeholders for more than 10 years, Nye County has developed a plan to build a multi-purpose facility that will be operated by the County for the benefit of the community.\n\nCommunity stakeholders and leaders gathered for a meeting with the Congressman, where he was able to hear from several non-profit, business and community leaders. He then had the opportunity to tour the Grove Cannabis Dispensary, and heard from the owners about what federal policies continue to be an obstacle for their work. He then visited the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club, and met with local activists working on voting rights and voter registration efforts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-house-speakers-race", "Amodei Statement on House Speaker's Race", "2023-10-04", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement on the race for House speaker.\n\n\u201cFollowing Kevin McCarthy\u2019s removal as speaker and his announcement that he will not run again, the House is tasked with electing a new speaker. The Republican Conference is scheduled to hold a candidate forum next Tuesday, where potential candidates will have the opportunity to present their vision and qualifications for the role of speaker, followed by an election to determine who our nominee will be. Once both parties have designated their nominees, the House will vote to elect a new speaker.\n\n\u201cThe next week will be full of jostling between candidates and speculation on who will be able to receive the 218 votes necessary to be elected speaker. For those interested in who I will choose to support, my decision will be informed by the discussions I have in the coming days. I urge any candidate for speaker looking for my support to commit to delivering results for Nevada, including ensuring all Nevada lands bills are made a priority and advanced to the floor.\n\n\u201cI\u2019d also be interested to know about candidates\u2019 willingness to change the motion to vacate rule to require a larger consensus before it can be brought to the House floor for a vote, because the current rule \u2013 which allows a single person to blow up regular order and bring up a motion to vacate the speaker \u2013 is untenable. If something doesn\u2019t change, we\u2019ll be spinning the wheels here for the next 15 months every time someone decides they disagree with the speaker or need to juice their fundraising numbers.\n\n\u201cI look forward to supporting a speaker who will provide aggressive oversight of the executive branch and get us back to the work of governing.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-following-unprecedented-republican-vote-remove", "Congresswoman Lee Statement Following Unprecedented Republican Vote to Remove House Speaker", "2023-10-04", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after House Republicans recessed the floor of the House following a vote to vacate the Office of the Speaker for the first time in American history:\n\n\u201cToday is a sad day for our country. Washington Republicans have paralyzed Congress, putting their political bickering ahead of helping the American people.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m focused on getting Congress back to work for Nevadans \u2013 lowering the costs of housing, child care, and basic necessities while raising wages, building a strong economy, and creating good-paying union jobs.\n\n\u201cRight now, House Republican infighting prevents us from working on any of that. Nevadans can\u2019t afford to waste another day without a governing Congress.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-against-motion-vacate", "Amodei Votes Against Motion to Vacate", "2023-10-03", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement after voting against the motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy.\n\n\u201cToday, the House voted on a motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Following his ousting, Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) was appointed speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was picked from a list of five names designated by Mr. McCarthy and shared with the House Clerk as a part of continuity of government procedures enacted after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This list was created by Mr. McCarthy after he was elected speaker earlier this year and was only made public following the event of a vacancy. From there, the House immediately recessed, and each party entered closed-door meetings to designate a nominee for speaker.\n\n\"Until we have a duly elected speaker, all legislative activity before the House ceases. This prevents us from doing the business of actual governing \u2013 including working to fully fund the government before the November 17th deadline. Americans know the crisis at the border, rampant inflation, and spiking crime are a result of Democrats\u2019 liberal policies. The fact is, eight House Republicans chose to vote with every single House Democrat to shut down legislative business, focus on fundraising, and pander to media producers. While we can argue about our own definitions of conservatism, this degradation of the only conservative outpost in the entire federal government was brought about by just 3% of the Republican Conference.\n\n\"A fair question is \u2013 where do we go now? If you heard a plan during this wholesale assault on the House GOP majority, please share it with me because I heard nothing of the sort. Once again, 97% of the Republican Conference is left to pick up the pieces, just the same as we did last January.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-davis-bonamici-moore-plaskett-champion-bill-to-expand-guaranteed-child-care-funding-while-gop-fails-to-help-working-families", "Horsford, Davis, Bonamici, Moore, Plaskett Champion Bill to Expand Guaranteed Child Care Funding while GOP Fails to Help Working Families", "2023-10-03", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Building Child Care for a Better Future Act addresses the child care needs of families and long-term stability of the child care system. Specifically, the bill:\n\nHelps working families with their child care needs by expanding guaranteed child care funding by increasing the Child Care Entitlement to States to $10 billion per year, almost tripling this funding from the current $3.55 billion per year. Further, the bill increases funding for tribes, tribal organizations, and territories. The bill builds on the Democrats\u2019 permanent increase in guaranteed child care funding to states in 2021, which also provided the first-ever guaranteed funding allotments for the U.S. territories in the Child Care Entitlement to States.\n\nCreates new grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in communities experiencing child care shortages. Funds could be used for any purpose under the Child Care Development Block Grant to address local needs, including: increasing child care slots; supporting workforce training and expansion; expanding operations of community or neighborhood-based family child care networks; and recruiting providers and staff.\n\n\u201cWorking families across Nevada and the country struggle to balance the cost of child care with the need to work to provide for their family,\u201d said Rep. Horsford. \u201cThe poorest households spend more than a third of their income on child care than on their rent or mortgage. If we truly value the ability to live the American dream for all of our residents, we should remove the barriers that hold back our families from economic mobility and progress. This bill will boost our nation\u2019s childcare infrastructure, providing grants to make it more affordable to working families and improving the workforce and quality of childcare in our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cAll working families benefit when high-quality childcare is both accessible and affordable,\u201d said Rep. Moore. \u201cIt\u2019s clear we need to make equity-centered investments that make high-quality childcare more affordable and secures a living wage for childcare workers, so we can build a more inclusive economy that better supports women and people of color.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs part of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, we expanded the Child Care Entitlement to States program to include U.S. territories like my district for the first time,\u201d said Rep. Plaskett. \u201cIn this bill, we are significantly increasing this investment in childcare for American families living in U.S. territories and enhancing our commitment to equity. I am proud to see this legislation put forward to respond to the needs of all families struggling for childcare right now, and to the importance of having childcare available, accessible, and affordable. Overall, this is an unprecedented investment in childcare everywhere in the United States.\u201d\n\nThe Building Child Care for a Better Future Act is championed by Senator Ron Wyden in the Senate and supported by multiple organizations, including: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); American Federation of Teachers; Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP); Child Care Aware of America; Child Welfare League of America; Family Forward Oregon; First Five Years Fund; First Focus Campaign for Children; Home Grown; National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); National Association for Family Child Care; National Education Association; National Women\u2019s Law Center; Prevent Child Abuse America; Save the Children; SEIU; and ZERO TO THREE.\n\nOrganizational Quotations:\n\nCenter for Law and Social Policy\n\nFamily Forward Oregon\n\n\u201cChild care is the work that makes all other work possible, and just like roads and bridges it is a part of our nation\u2019s essential infrastructure. Every family deserves access to high quality, affordable, and culturally relevant child care, and every child care provider should be paid a wage that reflects the essential work they do. The Building Child Care for a Better Future Act moves us toward this vision and is the type of bold action that parents and child care providers are calling on Congress to take.\u201d \u2013Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon Executive Director\n\nNational Association for the Education of Young Children\n\n\u201cAs the federal relief funding that has helped sustain the sector in recent years expires this week, providers are increasingly struggling to attract and retain high-quality early educators to meet the child care and early education needs of young children and their families. NAEYC is grateful toRepresentatives Davis, Bonamici, Moore, Plaskett, and Horsford for recognizing that a well-compensated, well-supported early education workforce is critical for growing the supply of high-quality care needed to help young children and their families thrive, and for investing sustained, significant resources to help states address these key goals.\u201d \u2013Michelle Kang, CEO ofNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\n\n\u201cAt a time when the United States is teetering on the edge of a severe child care crisis, the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act invests in this critical sector, providing funding to help states continue to strengthen their child care programs, retain high-quality educators, and expand access and affordability to families,\u201d said Whitney Pesek, Director of Federal Child Care Policy at The National Women\u2019s Law Center.\n\n\u201cHigh-quality childcare is foundational to the health and well-being of our children, families, and communities,\u201d said Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Chicago-based Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America). \u201cWhen parents have the resources and supports they need to care for their children, we can alleviate significant parental stressors and help parents to foster positive home environments where their young children can thrive. PCA America is pleased to support the Building Child Care for the Future Act. This will help to strengthen our workforce by ensuring more parents can access childcare services and stay employed.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-vote-to-vacate-office-of-the-speaker", "Horsford Statement on Vote to Vacate Office of the Speaker", "2023-10-03", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today voted to vacate the office of the Speaker after extremists in the majority party brought the motion to the House floor. He issued the following statement after the vote:\n\n\u201cI take seriously my oath to our Constitution and my duty to my constituents to represent and work for the people. This is a solemn and sober moment for our country. I stand with my House colleagues to move us beyond this moment of chaos and dysfunction caused by extremist Republicans.\n\n\"I will continue to put people over politics, find common ground and deliver for all Nevadans and the people of this country.\n\n\"It\u2019s time to move beyond extremism and draconian cuts that hurt working families and children and instead work together to find responsible solutions that move all Americans forward.\n\n\"The American people have had enough. If the Republicans are not ready to govern, they can step aside and allow Democrats to elect Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker, and let us get to work on behalf of the American people.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-8-million-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure", "Congresswoman Lee Announces $8 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Nevada", "2023-10-02", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that more than $8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation to invest in building a network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Nevada.\n\n\u201cI voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment to southern Nevada, and I\u2019m proud to announce that these resources are on their way,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \u201cThis EV infrastructure funding is exactly what southern Nevada needs as a national leader in building the clean economy of the future.\u201d\n\nThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded this $8,085,017 grant to Nevada through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program, which helps states quickly deploy electric vehicle charging stations. This funding will not only invest in publicly available charging stations in Nevada, but also support an interconnected network for data-sharing and infrastructure reliability across the country.\n\nYou can read more about the NEVI formula program here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a staunch advocate for finding common ground and advancing bipartisan investments in Nevada\u2019s infrastructure. Last Congress, Congresswoman Lee helped craft the bipartisan framework that led to the passage of the largest infrastructure package in a generation. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-votes-for-continuing-resolution-to-prevent-government-shutdown", "Horsford Votes for Continuing Resolution to Prevent Government Shutdown", "2023-09-30", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Steven Horsford today voted to pass the continuing resolution to keep our federal government open another 45 days. He released the following statement after the vote:\n\n\"Today, I voted to keep our government open and prevent a disastrous shutdown that would have hurt federal workers and their families and wreaked havoc on our economy. By avoiding the extreme MAGA Republican shutdown, we will prevent interruption in pay to U.S. servicemembers and keep our travel and tourism economy growing in Southern Nevada.\n\n\"I\u2019ll continue to work with my colleagues to find a bi-partisan resolution to fully fund our government for the next fiscal year and avoid extreme MAGA Republican poison pills like criminalizing abortion nationally or drastic cuts to Title I teachers and education programs.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-lee-leading-efforts-pay-our-troops-withhold-pay-members-congress-and-end", "ICYMI: Lee Leading Efforts to Pay Our Troops, Withhold Pay for Members of Congress, and End the Republican Shutdown Nonsense", "2023-09-29", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "In Case You Missed It: 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\u2019s travel, tourism, and entertainment economy.\n\nFIRST: Congresswoman Lee is leading efforts to ensure servicemembers and their families at Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases receive pay during a shutdown. Over 16,000 active-duty servicemembers in Nevada could go without pay as a shutdown drags on. That\u2019s not to mention over 5,000 active-duty spouses and nearly 10,000 active-duty children that their paychecks help support. Additionally, civilian personnel and many defense-related contractors would likely be furloughed, and some support services like the commissaries would see their doors closed for the duration of shutdown.\n\nThat\u2019s why Congresswoman Lee signed onto bipartisan Pay Our Troops Act to ensure Nevada servicemembers continue to receive paychecks, no matter how long a potential government shutdown lasts.\n\nKSNV: Nevada Congresswoman wants active duty troops paid during government shutdown\n\nIf Congress can\u2019t agree on a budget by 9 p.m. PT Saturday, active-duty military members at Nellis Air Force Base will have to report to work but will not receive a paycheck.\n\nUnlike the government shutdown in 2018, there is legally nothing in place to protect troops and their families financially in case Congress can\u2019t reach a new spending bill.\n\nU.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, says she has co-sponsored a bill called \"Pay Our Troops Act.\" If the bill passes into law, it will ensure active-duty military members will be paid.\n\nLee says until then, the commissary on base will be closed during the shutdown as well.\n\nTHEN: Congresswoman Lee signed onto the bipartisan No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act, along with the My Constituents Cannot Afford Rebellious Tantrums, Handle Your (MCCARTHY) Shutdown Act, both pieces of legislation to block Members of Congress from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.\n\nLas Vegas Sun: Nevada delegation in Congress decries looming shutdown\n\nLee told the Sun she sponsored legislation this week to reallocate funds to the U.S. Treasury to ensure active-duty service members continue to be paid during a shutdown, as well as two other bills that would stop congressional members from being paid when the government shuts down.\n\n\u201cIf Congress can\u2019t get the job done, then members of Congress should be treated like every other federal employee and not receive a paycheck as well,\u201d Lee said.\n\nNOW: As Nevada\u2019s most bipartisan member of the House and Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee is calling out Speaker McCarthy\u2019s failure to work across the aisle and avert a government shutdown in order to please the most extreme, fringe members of his Republican caucus. You can watch and download her remarks from the House floor earlier this week here.\n\nLast week, Congresswoman Lee joined her colleagues on the Problem Solvers Caucus in announcing a bipartisan framework to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through continuing resolution through January of next year. Yesterday, in a similar bipartisan effort, the Democratic-led Senate moved forward with a continuing resolution to avert a shutdown with the support of both Republicans and Democrats.\n\nIn contrast, earlier today, Republicans finally released their extreme continuing resolution, after being unable to reach consensus within their own party on the 12 traditional government funding bills over five months of debate. The Republican short-term proposal slashes funding for cancer research, fails to fund disaster support for communities from Maui to Florida, defunds local law enforcement, takes away nutrition assistance from millions of American families \u2013 and has zero chance of ever passing into law and allowing our country to avert the chaos of a Republican shutdown. That became even more true when just an hour ago, McCarthy\u2019s extreme bill failed to even secure enough votes within his own party.\n\nKNPR: Nevada Dems slam Republicans ahead of possible government shutdown\n\nCongresswoman Susie Lee, on the house floor, blasted these Republicans for \"holding the country hostage.\" She said she spent the weekend talking with her constituents in Las Vegas about the potential impact of a shutdown and thinks the Republicans should hear what this will mean to \u201creal people.\u201d\n\n\u201cMaybe those members should have spent the weekend talking to the thousands of TSA workers who are going to be forced to work without pay,\" she said. \"Or the 53,000 women and children in Nevada whose vital nutrition assistance will be put in jeopardy. Or the tens of thousands of Nevadans whose Medicare and Social Security inquiries will be put on hold.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-introduces-legislation-to-close-gaps-for-federal-contractors-states-and-reimburse-americans-for-financial-losses-as-a-result-of-an-unnecessary-government-shutdown", "Horsford Introduces Legislation to Close Gaps for Federal Contractors, States and Reimburse Americans for Financial Losses as a Result of An Unnecessary Government Shutdown", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced H.R. 5758, the \u2018Pay 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.\n\n\"Extreme MAGA Republicans are hellbent on shutting down the federal government, harming thousands of Nevadan workers and small business contractors, wreaking havoc on our economy and impacting essential services to women and children, our military, and delays to Medicare and social security payments to seniors. This is wrong and unacceptable, and it\u2019s why I\u2019m committed to supporting a bi-partisan solution to keep the government working for constituents in Nevada. If a Republican-caused shutdown does occur, I\u2019m working to ensure that Nevada's federal workers and small business contractors aren't on the hook for the additional costs of that shutdown,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \"As thousands of federal employees and contractors learned in previous shutdowns, simply reopening the government doesn't help them pay the credit card interest fees and overdue rent notices that pile up during a government shutdown. Congress needs to make Nevadans whole for the costs they incur during shutdowns - including the Nevada taxpayers and tribal governments who pick up the slack when the federal government stops paying its bills.\"\n\nIn previous government shutdowns, many states across the country were forced to tap into their own resources to cover the federal government's lapse in appropriations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF), and housing assistance. Other individuals, like many of our servicemembers, air traffic controllers, and TSA agents at the airport, were required to show up to work but not get regular paychecks, forcing some to take short-term, high-interest loans to make ends meet.\n\nSouthern Nevada, and the Silver State as a whole, relies heavily on the tourism and travel industry. Last year, the economic impact of Las Vegas tourism hit a record high of $79.3 billion. The impacts of a Republican shutdown on the local tourism industry could be devasting, setting back the progress and momentum of the region. Air traffic controllers and Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) agents would have to work without pay, potentially leading to significant air travel delays and longer wait times and possibly leading to full ground stops at some airports.\n\nThe \u2018Pay Workers What They've Earned Act' would:\n\nCover Family Costs: Provide compensation to federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations to cover the fees, interest and fines incurred due to the lapse in appropriations by setting up a reimbursement verification mechanism with the Department of Treasury.\n\nProvide Timely State and Tribal Reimbursement: Ensure the federal government reimburses states that have used state budget funds to cover federal programs within 90 days after a shutdown.\n\nPrevent Burden for Families in the Future: Creates a reserve fund for Federal Employees and Contractors who are furloughed during any future shutdowns.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/three-days-left-lee-pushes-legislation-hold-politicians-accountable-government", "Three Days Left: Lee Pushes for Legislation to Hold Politicians Accountable For Government Shutdown Shenanigans", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "VIDEO FILE INCLUDED: Click here to watch or download Lee\u2019s Remarks on the House Floor\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 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:\n\n\u201cExtreme MAGA Republicans are holding our country hostage and careening our government toward an entirely preventable government shutdown to further their radical political agendas. Southern Nevada\u2019s working families, veterans, and seniors can\u2019t afford a reckless government shutdown. If extremists in Congress continue their campaign to shut down the government, they shouldn\u2019t expect a paycheck, and neither should any Member of Congress until this manufactured crisis is resolved. Speaker McCarthy could prevent this shutdown today by passing the bipartisan agreement from the Senate. He must stop bending to the most extreme factions of his party to preserve his own power, and instead work in good faith across the aisle to avert a shutdown and the chaos it would bring Nevada families and our economy.\u201d\n\nAdditionally, Congresswoman Lee signed onto the My Constituents Cannot Afford Rebellious Tantrums, Handle Your (MCCARTHY) Shutdown Act, additional legislation to withhold pay from Members of Congress in the event of a shutdown. Earlier this week, Congresswoman Lee also denounced efforts to force a government shutdown on the House floor.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Susie Lee is a staunch advocate for finding common ground and advancing bipartisan solutions. Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House, the most bipartisan Member from Nevada, and serves as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-even-more-federal-water-funding-flooding-nevada", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Even More Federal Water Funding Flooding into Nevada", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, on the heels of an announcement earlier this week of nearly $27 million in drinking water investments, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced nearly $13 million in additional clean drinking water and water pollution investments has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.\n\nThis announcement is in part funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Lee voted to pass in the Fall of 2021. This monumental legislation provides $8.3 billion for Western water infrastructure and drought resilience, including Congresswoman Lee\u2019s Large-Scale Water Recycling legislation which the Department of the Interior announced an initial investment in earlier this month.\n\n\u201cThe flood of federal water funding into our state should reassure every Nevadan that our future is looking brighter and more sustainable every day,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \u201cThis additional funding, most of which was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will not only continue to protect and preserve our water supplies, but also keep dangerous forever chemicals out of our faucets and precious water resources.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $3,683,000 to Nevada through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program for state water pollution control projects, and an additional $459,000 specifically for investments to address emerging contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source pollution. The EPA also awarded $8,758,000 through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) program for additional projects to address emerging contaminants in drinking water.\n\nYou can read more about the CWSRF here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-make-higher-education-more-affordable", "Lee Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV), Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act. In response to spiking, unsustainable higher education costs, this common-sense legislation would establish a matched-savings program to help low-income students, including adult learners, pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT).\n\nThis bipartisan bill is a much-needed step to correct a higher education system whose prohibitive costs have for far too long set Nevadans back from attaining an affordable, high-quality education and embarking on fruitful careers. Over 330,000 Nevadans together owe approximately $11.5 billion in student loan debt, a total that is especially shackling in a state that leads the nation with a student loan default rate of 18.16%.\n\nModeled off of Arizona\u2019s successful Earn to Learn program, the Earn to Learn Act helps Nevadans achieve the education and training they need without taking on crippling debt, through a program that provides financial literacy training and matches contributions to educational savings accounts eight to one. As seen during the program\u2019s operations at the state level, Earn to Learn scholars have a first-year retention rate nearing 90%, and the majority of them graduate with little or no student loan debt.\n\n\u201cEducation is the key to opportunity. As a lifelong education advocate, I\u2019ve seen that firsthand and I know how unbalanced the scales can be tipped,\u201d said Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV). \u201cLike a lot of folks, I was only able to pay for school with the help of scholarships, loans, and a number of part-time jobs. Unfortunately, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in recent decades, and it\u2019s beyond cost-prohibitive for far too many American families. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to join Congressman Schweikert in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act. This commonsense bill will build a national matched savings program to help families save and ensure that every student has the opportunity to pursue the education that will help them reach their dreams.\u201d\n\n\"I'm pleased to reintroduce the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to provide Arizona students with the ability to save for their college education, develop sound financial literacy, and put them on track to not only graduate, but secure a job in their chosen field. Over the last decade, Arizona has proven to be a national leader in promoting programs that provide critical resources to students who need them most. Taking Earn to Learn nationwide helps expand access to higher education, address our country's labor shortage, and ultimately grow the economy by making society more productive,\u201d said Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ).\n\n\u201cEarn to Learn is an Arizona success story. Not only has this program helped thousands of low-income students get a quality education and graduate without going deep into debt\u2014our economy has benefitted enormously from a more educated workforce,\u201d said Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ). \u201cOur bipartisan Learn to Earn Act applies this proven program at the federal level, helping make college a reality for students of all backgrounds nationwide.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a community college alumni and Pell Grant recipient, I know firsthand how life-changing access to higher education can be. Earn to Learn has a proven track record in Arizona, equipping students who need it most with the resources they need to succeed. With our country experiencing a worsening labor shortage, it's time to take this matched-savings program nationally and help students finance their education, develop sound financial literacy, and gain valuable skills to improve the nation's labor force. I'm pleased to join Representatives Lee, Schweikert, and Stanton in introducing the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable,\u201d said Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-kiggans-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-prevent-youth-substance-abuse", "Lee, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA)introduced the bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act. This legislation reauthorizes a critical community-based program to support youth at risk of substance abuse before it expires at the end of this month.\n\nSubstance abuse is a public health crisis that affects far too many families in Nevada and across the country. Nationwide, overdose mortality rates among older teens has risen by 94% in recent years, and here in Nevada, 8% of high school students in 2019 reported taking pain medication without a prescription, or differently than prescribed, within the past 30 days of being surveyed.\n\nThe TREAT Youth Act protects and supports youth and families struggling with substance abuse by reauthorizing the soon-to-expire Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program under the Department of Health and Human Services through fiscal year 2028. Through this reauthorization, the strengthened program would provide grants to improve youth awareness of risks associated with fentanyl and opioids, increase access to medications for opioid use disorder, and train health care providers on best practices for supporting youth suffering from substance abuse.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve seen far too many children of my friends and fellow parents struggle with addiction and substance abuse. That\u2019s why I\u2019m introducing bipartisan legislation to tackle this crisis and strengthen youth prevention and recovery programs,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cWhen someone is in crisis, especially our youth, acting quickly to get them the help they need can save their life. I\u2019m proud to introduce this legislation that will take a major step forward in keeping our kids safe from substance abuse.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith more Americans dying from drug overdoses than ever before, we need to do everything we can to reduce and prevent addiction among our nation\u2019s children,\u201d said Congresswoman Kiggans. \u201cI\u2019m proud to introduce the Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness, and Training (TREAT) for Youth Act with Congresswoman Susie Lee. Our bipartisan bill will help combat the devastating impact of substance use disorder by providing the resources needed to support prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives for young Americans in our communities. As a mom of four, I will always fight for our nation\u2019s children and ensure they live long, healthy lives.\u201d\n\nYou can find more information about the TREAT Youth Act here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a staunch advocate for keeping Nevadan youth safe and healthy. Last year, Congresswoman Leechampioned bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and improve a critical substance abuse and mental health grant program. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women\u2019s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers\u2019 Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has beennamed one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-27-million-drinking-water-improvement", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $27 Million for Drinking Water Improvement Projects", "2023-09-19", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced nearly $27 million has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to invest in drinking water improvement projects across the state.\n\n\"Every Nevadan deserves access to safe, clean drinking water, and this investment is critical to delivering on that promise amid the worst drought in 12 centuries,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"I was proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which delivered more than $21 million for this grant award, and I'll keep working to make sure that southern Nevada continues to benefit from investments like these for the long haul.\"\n\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded this $26,928,940 grant to Nevada through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF). The funding will help finance costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible drinking and public water improvement projects and activities to protect human health, together with facilitating relevant technical assistance.\n\nYou can read more about the DWSRF here.\n\nAs Vice-Chair of the Colorado River Caucus, Congresswoman Susie Lee has been dedicated to finding solutions to the worst drought in the American West in 12 centuries. Last Congress, Lee's Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, alongside more than $400 million to improve Nevada's water infrastructure. This Congress, Lee has introduced bipartisan legislation to close the biggest data gap in water management and led bipartisan calls for action in the Colorado River negotiations following a series of missed deadlines. Most recently, Congresswoman Lee announced that $63 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been awarded to 13 water infrastructure projects across Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-joyce-introduce-bipartisan-bill-accelerate-appraisals-public-lands-cut-red", "Lee, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Appraisals for Public Lands, Cut \u201cRed Tape,\u201d and Boost Government Efficiency", "2023-09-14", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the bipartisan Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act. This bill will enhance the Department of the Interior's (DOI) appraisal process to better ensure that America's principal land management agency is able to complete land transactions of all kinds as effectively and efficiently as possible.\n\nDOI oversees hundreds of millions of acres of public lands nationwide. The agency's Bureau of Land Management alone stewards roughly 70 percent of Nevada lands. Before it is able to buy, sell, lease, trade, or conduct any type of land-related activities, DOI must first make sure that these activities are done at fair market value to protect the public trust. However, while full-time federal appraisers are able to work quickly and easily across state lines, the private appraisers on whom DOI has had to increasingly rely to satisfy the growing demands on the agency can only work in the specific states or territories in which they are individually credentialed. This is undermining progress in the West and across the country on a range of conservation, economic, and infrastructure goals dependent on DOI's ability to complete land transactions promptly.\n\nThe AACE Act will help alleviate and prevent appraisal bottlenecks by building upon a 31-year-old precedent established under the Bush-Quayle Administration, enabling DOI to contract with private appraisers who are appropriately credentialed in one state or territory to perform appraisal and valuation services on DOI's behalf in any state or territory. The bill will cut government red tape and maximize DOI's efficiency without spending a single additional dollar of taxpayers' money. It will also require DOI to continue to prioritize working with local appraisers, unlocking the enhanced flexibility provided by the bill only when no assignment-qualified or cost-competitive local appraisers are available to perform needed services.\n\n\"Nevadans are facing a housing crisis and we can't let red tape get in the way of more access to affordable housing,\" said Congresswoman Lee (NV-03). \"Whether it's for conservation, building critical infrastructure, or expanding access to affordable housing, the Department of the Interior needs all the tools it can get \u2014 and none of the obstacles it can avoid \u2014 to get key land deals done. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Dave Joyce to cut red tape and give DOI the resources it requires, all at no additional cost to the American taxpayer.\"\n\n\"As land-related activities continue to skyrocket nationwide, so does the need for accurate and timely appraisals,\" said Congressman Joyce. \"The bipartisan AACE Act will help to alleviate the appraisal backlog by expanding the Department of the Interior's ability to work with credentialed private appraisers. In doing so, we can help support preservation efforts and spur economic growth in Ohio and across the country.\"\n\nYou can find endorsements and more information about the AACE Acthere.\n\nAs Nevada's sole member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Lee has been a champion for pragmatic stewardship of Nevada's public lands. Last year, Congresswoman Lee wasone of the first federal lawmakers to call on the Biden Administration to protect Avi Kwa Ame, invitingInterior Secretary Deb Haaland to visit this one-of-a-kind landscape and joining in a tour of the site with Tribal and community leaders. Congresswoman Lee also recently introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to outdoor recreation and long-distance bike trails as well as legislation toend speculative and unproductive oil and gas leasing on public lands.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-2-million-violence-against-women-prevention", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $2 Million for Violence Against Women Prevention Program", "2023-09-13", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that nearly $2 million has been awarded to the Nevada Attorney General's Office to strengthen partnerships and strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to improve victim services.\n\n\"Everyone deserves to feel safe in their homes and communities, and this funding will help strengthen support for women and survivors of domestic violence here in Nevada,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"Last Congress, I was proud to help reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Today, I applaud this grant that will help ensure that we are doing everything we can to stop violent crimes against women and deliver resources to victims in need.\"\n\nThe U.S. Department of Justice awarded this $1,899,634 grant to Nevada through the Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. The grant program encourages partnerships between law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This funding is key for our state, where almost 44% of Nevada women report having experiences physical intimate partner violence. The federal support is especially important for Clark County, where 80% of domestic violence statewide occurs.\n\nYou can read more about the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a staunch advocate for keeping Nevada women and families safe. In 2022, Congresswoman Lee voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which was signed into law by President Biden and invests in intimate partner violence prevention. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has beennamed one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-leads-bipartisan-bill-support-chronically-underfunded-pediatric-cancer", "Lee Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Chronically Underfunded Pediatric Cancer Research", "2023-09-13", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 This week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act. The bill would require the share of federal funds allocated to pediatric cancer research to equal the percentage of the U.S. population that is under the age of 18.\n\nPediatric cancer research remains severely underfunded despite cancer being the leading cause of disease-related deaths among children. Currently, only 4% of federal funding for cancer research is directed towards childhood cancer, even though over 20% of the population in Nevada and across the country is under the age of 18. This chronic underinvestment has led to lagging developments in age-appropriate cancer treatments, a severe lack of in-state facilities, and excessive travel burdens and wait times for families seeking care.\n\n\"No parent or child should have to face the pain of pediatric cancer, but we must do everything in our power to keep hopes high and find a cure,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"Washington needs to do its part in funding a key area of life-saving research that has been historically neglected. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Fitzpatrick to ensure that federal funding is properly allocated to match our children's health needs. No family should be left alone in the fight against pediatric cancer.\"\n\n\"More than 17,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year,\" said Congressman Fitzpatrick, co-chair of the Congressional Cancer Caucus. \"No child should ever have to suffer through the pain of cancer, nor should any parent have to watch their child struggle and fight to survive. I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act which will ensure pediatric cancer researchers have necessary funding to combat and defeat pediatric cancer.\"\n\nYou can find more information about the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-10-million-support-youth-disabilities", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $10 Million to Support Youth with Disabilities", "2023-09-11", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced nearly $10 million has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Education for projects that help children and youth with disabilities thrive and reach successful employment outcomes. This funding will support over 300,000 children with disabilities across Nevada with better options for career exploration, more work-based learning opportunities, and increased exposure to postsecondary opportunities.\n\n\"I spent my career in education working to help Nevada youth achieve their highest potential \u2013 this grant will help ensure that everyone, regardless of disability status has that same access to long-term employment success,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"I'm proud to announce funding that will invest in partnerships, innovative services, and most importantly opportunities for children and youth with disabilities who are too often overlooked and under-supported.\"\n\nThe U.S. Department of Education Disability Innovation Fund awarded this $9,964,894.81 grant to further the efforts of the Nevada Transitions Roadmap through Innovative Partnerships Project (Nevada TRIP). Boosted by this new funding over five years, the project will continue to enhance collaboration across Nevadan stakeholders and service providers to better support youth with disabilities as they prepare for postsecondary employment opportunities. Investments like this are critical to ensuring that the approximately 20,000 children with disabilities in Clark County have the support they need to build happy, healthy, and successful futures.\n\nYou can read more about the Disability Innovation Fund here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a staunch advocate for finding common ground and advancing bipartisan investments in Nevadans' futures. An education leader even before coming to Congress, she leads the bicameral Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act, which would ensure full funding for federal programs to support disadvantaged students and children with disabilities. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:35:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-susie-lee-leads-nevada-delegation-call-crack-down-fraudulent", "Congresswoman Susie Lee Leads Nevada Delegation in Call to Crack Down on Fraudulent Business Impersonation", "2023-09-07", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), alongside Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), led a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan calling for new protections for small businesses in the wake of a concerning uptick in fraudulent business impersonation.\n\nBusiness impersonation fraud causes significant economic losses in Nevada and beyond. In their letter, the bicameral group highlights the damage already caused by business and government impersonators\u2014estimated at $2.6 billion in economic losses in 2022 alone, for a nearly 50-percent increase over 2021. Particularly for cities like Las Vegas, which has been the top trade show destination in the U.S. for over 25 consecutive years, rampant impersonation fraud threatens the success of trade show venues and the many small businesses that rely on the business events industry. Alongside her Nevadan colleagues, Congresswoman Lee calls on the FTC Chair to swiftly adopt and implement a rule to effectively protect this key industry and local Las Vegas businesses from this serious form of fraud.\n\n\"Too many businesses in Nevada and other states across the country have felt the economic and reputational damage impersonation fraud can cause,\" wrote the Members. \"The proliferation of impersonation fraud has proven especially damaging to the face-to-face business events industry, as impersonators have more and more regularly sought financial gain by advertising for fake exhibitions, tradeshows, and other business events. This targeted fraud threatens to put a damper on an industry that has long been a driving force for economic growth\u2014for event organizers, host venues, and surrounding communities.\"\n\nThe full letter can be found here and below:\n\nDear Chair Khan,\n\nWe write to urge swift adoption and implementation of a finalized Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses (R207000, Docket No. FTC-2022-0064). This rule is critical to protecting small businesses, especially those associated with the business events industry, from the harmful effects of impersonation fraud.\n\nToo many businesses in Nevada and other states across the country have felt the economic and reputational damage impersonation fraud can cause. As you know, business impersonation fraud exposes unsuspecting customers and businesses at in-person events to significant financial harm far too frequently. In 2022, a report published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicated that impersonator scams were the most reported type of scam in 2022, with an estimated $2.6 billion in losses. Business impersonators, specifically, caused $660 million in losses in 2022\u2014a nearly 50-percent increase over 2021.\n\nThe proliferation of impersonation fraud has proven especially damaging to the face-to-face business events industry, as impersonators have more and more regularly sought financial gain by advertising for fake exhibitions, tradeshows, and other business events. This targeted fraud threatens to put a damper on an industry that has long been a driving force for economic growth\u2014for event organizers, host venues, and surrounding communities. Recent studies suggest that the global business events industry represents $1.6 trillion in GDP, with 1.5 billion people participating in events at destinations around the world. The industry is an especially important one for small business owners, with 99 percent of business events companies, and 80 percent of exhibitors, classified as small businesses.\n\nWe are concerned that if left unchecked impersonation fraud will inflict significant economic damage on cities like Las Vegas, which has been the top tradeshow destination in the U.S. for over 25 consecutive years. The business event industry in Las Vegas has spurred the development of new venues and fostered small business growth across the 14 million square feet of possible event space in the city. The industry has supported thousands of jobs and boosted the local economy in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Nevada, business events are directly responsible for over 230,000 jobs and generate over $29 billion for the state.\n\nAccording to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which owns and produces the annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, their customers reported at least 70 incidents of fraud, via email solicitations alone, in 2021, 2022, and the month leading up to CES 2023. CTA identified impersonation scams ranging from the sale of false discounted badges to fraudulent websites offering hotel bookings for CES, all of which put CTA customers and others involved in the event at significant risk.\n\nCTA's account drives home impersonation fraud's far-reaching impact on business events and their participants, and this fraud not at all isolated to CES. Given the business events industry's importance to Las Vegas and other tourism-heavy cities, and in view of the threat posed by impersonation scams, you can appreciate the urgency for putting in place a serious action plan to combat the threat of this widespread, damaging fraud.\n\nIn order to protect this critical industry that's under great threat, as well as to support associated small businesses and consumers in Las Vegas and beyond, there can be no delay at the FTC in rolling out a strong rule to stem this economic damage. We encourage you to act with all due haste to adopt and implement a finalized rule and to lead the Commission in moving swiftly to combat impersonation fraud and to provide relief to small business owners nationally.\n\nWe applaud the Commission's efforts to address this serious threat and its commitment to providing relief to affected small businesses. Thank you for doing all you can to ensure that this rule is finalized and rolled out as soon as possible.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:35:26Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-hosts-water-conservation-summit-announces-total-63-million", "Congresswoman Lee Hosts Water Conservation Summit, Announces a Total of $63 Million for Nevada Projects from the Bureau of Reclamation", "2023-08-29", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Watch video of the presentation here\n\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted a water conservation summit to discuss partnership-driven progress in Western water conservation. During the summit, Congresswoman Lee announced that the Bureau of Reclamation has allocated $63 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 13 water infrastructure projects across Nevada.\n\nCongresswoman Lee was joined by Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, as well as representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Desert Research Institute, and other regional water leaders.\n\n\"As the stewards of Lake Mead, Nevadans are no strangers to collaborative and innovative solutions to address the drought and water crisis. This is why we are continuing to lead the charge in Western water conservation, and why we stand to gain significantly from this federal funding,\" said Colorado River Caucus Vice-Chair Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"Today's summit was all about bringing together our local, regional, and federal partners to highlight progress made against the worst drought in twelve centuries and identify opportunities for future breakthroughs. I'm proud that this funding will benefit our exceptional water leaders, and I'll keep working in Congress to ensure that they have all the resources needed to carry on their good work here in Nevada and across the Colorado River Basin.\"\n\nThe $63 million in funding announced today comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Congresswoman Lee helped negotiate and deliver to President Biden's desk last Congress. Now, this historic legislation is delivering results to Nevada in many forms, including water infrastructure, conservation, and drought resiliency projects. In addition to highlighting this funding, Congresswoman Lee led panel discussions on local collaborations supporting the Las Vegas Wash, regional collaborations advancing large-scale water recycling, and efforts to harness water data for sustainable agriculture and water management.\n\nAs Vice-Chair of the Colorado River Caucus, Congresswoman Susie Lee has been dedicated to finding solutions to the worst drought in the American West in 12 centuries. Last Congress, Lee's Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This Congress, Lee has introduced bipartisan legislation to close the biggest data gap in water management and led bipartisan calls for action in the Colorado River negotiations.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-tours-creech-afb-introduces-legislation-support-airmen", "Congresswoman Lee Tours Creech AFB, Introduces Legislation to Support Airmen", "2023-08-25", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Download more photos from the Congresswoman's visit here\n\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) traveled to Creech Air Force Base (AFB) to meet with base leadership and Airmen, tour the base's facilities, and discuss the challenges that Airmen regularly face. To address these challenges and empower Nevada Airmen and their families, Congresswoman Lee introduced the Creech Airmen Economic Security and Resilience Act this week. This legislation would require an investigation into reinstating Assignment Incentive Pay for Creech Airmen and an assessment of Creech-specific difficulties and options for improving quality of life for Creech personnel and families.\n\nAirmen based at Creech travel about 100 miles to and from base each day at significant personal expense, especially junior Airmen, who are estimated to spend 30% of their income on commuting expenses. Once on-base, Creech Airmen face a uniquely stressful mission: as the only state-side wing conducting 24/7/365 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, Airmen work long hours and irregular shifts on a critical and challenging mission.\n\nThe Creech Airmen Economic Security and Resilience Act would empower Airmen by directing the Secretary of the Air Force to study the feasibility of reinstating Assignment Incentive Pay \u2013 financial assistance provided to service members for unusual or extended assignments \u2013 and to assess the social and occupational stressors affecting service members and their families stationed at Creech AFB, in order to arrive at recommendations for better supporting them.\n\n\"Creech is a unique base with unique challenges for the men and women who serve there to keep our country safe. Yesterday, these men and women told me the same thing \u2013 \u2018we need more support,'\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"This legislation takes an important step forward in delivering relief from financial and mental stress for the men and women who are on the front lines of defending our country. I'm proud to partner with Creech AFB leadership identifying these challenges, and I will continue fighting in Congress for those who fight for us each and every day.\"\n\nCongresswoman Lee introduced this legislation to build on provisions she secured in the recently House-passed fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. In addition to her support for Creech, she led bipartisan amendments that directed a report on licensure difficulties for military spouses and child care programs, as well as a study on dedicating more DOD infrastructure funding to expand child care options. She led another successful bipartisan amendment directing an investigation of options for expanding the National Guard State Partnership Program\u2014an impactful military-to-military program through which the Nevada National Guard partners with Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa.\n\nYou can read more about the Creech Airmen Economic Security and Resilience Act here.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a bipartisan champion for southern Nevada service members and their families. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-calls-protections-child-nutrition-programs-spring-valley", "Congresswoman Lee Calls for Protections for Child Nutrition Programs at Spring Valley Roundtable", "2023-08-23", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Watch video from the roundtablehere.\n\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) held a roundtable discussion with local experts on child nutrition programs in southern Nevada. They emphasized the need to protect these critical programs from the dangerous funding cuts that extreme Republican politicians have proposed and threatened to shut down the federal government over.\n\nNevada ranks 38th in the nation for children's health generally and 26th when it comes to kids' nutrition, physical activity, and obesity specifically. Nevada children depend on nutrition assistance programs each and every day. However, access to these resources is under threat at the state and federal levels, as extremists threaten to shut down the government and impose reckless cuts to the nutrition programs so many Nevadan children rely upon.\n\n\"Adequate child nutrition is the most essential building block to a healthy, secure life, from stronger educational attainment to better health outcomes. Yet, one in six children in southern Nevada lives at risk of hunger, and over 400,000 Nevadans depend on nutrition assistance programs like SNAP and WIC to keep their families healthy and fed. But extremists in Washington are working to slash this critical support for Nevadan families and children,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"I'm committed to ensuring that every child has the nutrition they need not just to survive, but to thrive, and I'm proud to stand alongside local leaders and child nutrition advocates in this fight.\"\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a bipartisanchampion for southern Nevada families and children. Last year, Congresswoman Leeannounced more than $650,000 for emergency food assistance programs, and she championedlegislation to tackle the infant formula crisis. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has beennamed one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-200-million-drought-and-climate-resiliency", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $200 Million for Drought and Climate Resiliency Projects", "2023-08-07", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that up to $195 million in funding has been made available from the Department of the Interior to support drought resiliency projects, water management planning and design improvements, and cooperative watershed management projects. Congresswoman Lee fought to secure these funds by championing and voting to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as through her work as a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee.\n\n\"Last Congress, I helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to ensure that your taxpayer dollars get to work for Nevada, and that includes tackling the drought,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"Southern Nevada continues to face the worst drought in 12 centuries, and we need bold solutions to protect our precious water, natural resources, and the hardworking families who depend on them. Today's announcement reflects a strong investment in those solutions and helps put our state and the West on a path to long-term sustainability.\"\n\nThis funding comes primarily from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's WaterSMART program. As a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Lee ensured this program was properly funded by helping to secure $124 million more than what was initially requested by the Biden Administration for the current fiscal year. In Southern Nevada, WaterSMART funding has helped support initiatives ranging from the Southern Nevada Water Authority's landscape rebate program, which incentivizes residential property owners to replace turf with water-efficient landscaping, to the ongoing restoration of the Las Vegas Wash, which returns more than 200 million gallons of water a day to Lake Mead from the Las Vegas Valley.\n\nToday's funding announcement includes up to $55 million for drought resiliency funding to develop projects that can increase water management flexibility, and up to $35 million for planning and design grants to support water management improvements, including efforts to enhance water supplies and create comprehensive drought contingency plans.\n\nYou can read more about this announcement here.\n\nAs Vice-Chair of the Colorado River Caucus, Congresswoman Susie Lee has been dedicated to finding solutions to the worst drought in the American West in 12 centuries. Last Congress, Lee'sLarge-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, alongside more than $400 million to improve Nevada's water infrastructure. This Congress, Lee has introducedbipartisan legislation to close the biggest data gap in water management andled bipartisan calls for action in the Colorado River negotiations following a series of missed deadlines.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-susie-lee-leads-45-members-bipartisan-call-action-combat-prc-s", "Congresswoman Susie Lee Leads 45 Members in Bipartisan Call for Action to Combat the PRC\u2019s Role in Fentanyl Trafficking", "2023-08-04", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), alongside Reps. Lisa McClain (R-MI), David Trone (D-MD), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Annie Kuster (D-NH), and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for \"aggressive diplomatic action\" to combat the People's Republic of China's (PRC) role in illicit fentanyl trafficking and to eliminate the financial incentives associated with drug trafficking.\n\nIn the letter, the bipartisan group of 45 Representatives highlight that 97 percent of fentanyl in the United States is manufactured using precursor chemicals from China, leading to tens of thousands of fatal overdoses nationwide. The Members urge Secretary Blinken to target the financial incentives associated with the drug trafficking ecosystem in the PRC and other nations around the world, while also keeping this issue top of mind as the Administration engages in high-level conversations with the PRC following the Secretary's June trip to Beijing.\n\nIn the letter, the Members write, \"This crisis will continue to worsen if we do not take swift action. Our neighborhoods and families depend on you ensuring that the issue of combatting fentanyl trafficking remains high on the agenda in every discussion with the PRC, as well as other nations involved in the drug ecosystem. We urge you to commit all due diplomatic pressure to ensure that the PRC meaningfully polices its precursor chemical producers and cuts off the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In addition, we urge you to drive forward aggressive diplomatic action, as part of a whole-of-government, coordinated effort, to secure an agreement with the PRC that results in a true clamp down on the devastating illicit fentanyl trade.\"\n\nThe full letter can be found here and below:\n\nDear Secretary Blinken,\n\nWe write today as a group of lawmakers with serious concerns about the People's Republic of China's (PRC) ongoing role in our nation's fentanyl crisis. As you continue to engage in high-level conversations with the PRC to halt the flow of drugs and precursor chemicals to the United States, we urge you to institute a whole-of-government approach focused on comprehensively addressing the financial incentives associated with the drug trafficking ecosystem. We must act with urgency to ensure that additional American lives are not lost to fatal drug overdoses.\n\nIt is critical that we address the mounting flow of precursor chemicals and synthetic opioids like fentanyl into our country. Precursor chemicals manufactured in China are sold to Mexican transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), like cartels, who produce illicit fentanyl and traffic it into the United States. The PRC continues to be the main source for the starting chemical materials used to illicitly manufacture drugs that have been involved in the deaths of far too many Americans. While fentanyl is a synthetic opioid approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with legitimate medical uses, illicit fentanyl has emerged as a leading cause of death and continues to plague our communities. Of the 109,940 fatal overdoses between February 2022 and February 2023, 75,929 deaths involved illicit fentanyl.\n\nThe number of pills containing fentanyl seized by law enforcement in the United States has dramatically increased every year since 2018, more than doubling from 2020 to 2021.2 Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) found that 6 out of 10 counterfeit pills it tested contained a lethal dose of fentanyl. In addition, the DEA alone \"seized more than 50 million fake pills and 10,000 pounds of fentanyl powder equating to approximately 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl,\" enough fentanyl to kill every person in the United States last year. U.S. law enforcement agencies continue to fight against the proliferation of this devastating drug, but they cannot win without a reduction in the supply of PRC-derived fentanyl.\n\nWhile the supply chain for illicit fentanyl is vast and complicated, it is estimated that 97 percent of fentanyl in the United States is manufactured using precursor chemicals from China. Precursor chemicals are the basis for illicit fentanyl, as well as other drugs, and can be synthesized, pressed into pill form, and trafficked through U.S. ports of entry to towns across the country. Entities within the PRC work hand-in-hand with criminal organizations such as the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels, which process and distribute fentanyl from clandestine labs across Mexico. This transnational criminal ecosystem fuels profits at the expense of American lives.\n\nThe coordinated relationships between entities in the PRC and cartels in Mexico has created a sophisticated criminal financial network that is fueling the drug epidemic in America and other countries around the globe. We must comprehensively address this crisis by negating the financial incentives that fuel profits and incentivize entities to continue their businesses at all costs. We must institute additional, heightened monitoring of transactions and trades that have previously proven to be markers for trafficking operations, such as illegal wildlife trafficking of internationally protected species. We must also enhance inspections led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) and other U.S. wildlife investigators, as well as lean heavily on the experts at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These actions will more effectively disrupt criminal networks in the PRC and Mexico. These criminal actors show every intention of continuing to hide in the shadows and flouting international law in pursuit of profits from fentanyl sales\u2014at the cost of hundreds of American lives per day.\n\nEnhanced focus on the financial incentives associated with drug trafficking must go hand in hand with efforts by law enforcement agencies to address the domestic availability of certain precursor chemicals and other illicit substances. Fortunately, the DEA has already added many dangerous substances to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which includes drugs and substances with no currently accepted medical use in the United States. Late last month, the good work of our law enforcement agencies was on full display when the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrests of individuals from the PRC and indictments of several PRC-based companies for their role in the production, distribution, and sale of precursor chemicals into the United States. This marked the first prosecution of PRC-based nationals and companies related to fentanyl trafficking, capping off an investigation during which the DEA and its law enforcement partners seized more than 200 kilograms of these chemicals\u2014enough to kill 25 million Americans. We are hopeful that your diplomatic efforts will complement U.S. law enforcement's work and enable even more results in disrupting drug trafficking operations.\n\nWhile U.S.-PRC tensions are at a record high today and diplomatic efforts remain difficult, they are also more important than ever, and the lives of Americans lost to overdoses must never be used as a bargaining chip. U.S. diplomatic efforts in 2018 and 2019 yielded some success, as the PRC moved to regulate some fentanyl analogs and precursors in May 2019. However, without successful engagement to ensure enforcement, the short-term win gave way to the dynamic we see today. Unfortunately, as relations between our nation and China have deteriorated, the volume of fentanyl trafficked into the United States has only gone up.\n\nThis crisis will continue to worsen if we do not take swift action. Our neighborhoods and families depend on you ensuring that the issue of combatting fentanyl trafficking remains high on the agenda in every discussion with the PRC, as well as other nations involved in the drug ecosystem. We urge you to commit all due diplomatic pressure to ensure that the PRC meaningfully polices its precursor chemical producers and cuts off the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In addition, we urge you to drive forward aggressive diplomatic action, as part of a whole-of-government, coordinated effort, to secure an agreement with the PRC that results in a true clamp down on the devastating illicit fentanyl trade. In the spirit of that goal, we respectfully request answers to the following questions within 60 days of receiving this letter:\n\n1. What actions has the U.S. Department of State taken to strengthen its coordination with other federal agencies, not limited to DEA, USFWS, and FinCEN, to enhance information sharing about entities potentially involved in drug trafficking operations?\n\n2. During your visit to Beijing last month, what progress was made regarding export control restrictions, not limited to more strict labeling requirements and enhanced screening at key distribution points? a. What incentives did the PRC's leaders indicate would be needed to do its part to limit the trafficking of precursor chemicals out of the country?\n\n3. It is our sincere hope that your proposed U.S.-China Working Group to Combat Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking is successful and leads to renewed cooperation between both countries on this issue. What timeline is the State Department considering for this working group?\n\na. Should diplomatic efforts fail to see meaningful progress, what tools remain at your disposal to protect American lives?\n\n4. Are there authorities or flexibilities that you do not have that Congress could provide you to help address this crisis?\n\nWe look forward to working with you on this effort and appreciate a reply with your thoughts on the path ahead.\n\nCongresswoman Susie Lee was elected to represent Nevada's Third Congressional District in 2018. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada. Congresswoman Lee has worked with her colleagues across the aisle to combat the fentanyl crisis by introducing the bipartisan END FENTANYL Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-announces-agreement-to-support-more-affordable-housing-in-southern-nevada", "Horsford Announces Agreement to Support More Affordable Housing in Southern Nevada", "2023-08-03", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS \u2013 Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced a new agreement between the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and the Interior that will make it easier and more affordable for local communities in Southern Nevada to build affordable housing on federal lands.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s agreement is a huge step toward ensuring that every Nevadan can afford a home,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cWith the availability of federal land for just $100 an acre for affordable housing projects, we are making strides toward a more equitable housing future and an economy that works for everyone. I applaud this interagency collaboration that will expand housing access and lower costs for Nevadans, and make the American dream attainable for even more of our residents.\"\n\n\u201cWe are proud of the partnership with the Department of the Interior to help families in Nevada get access to homes they can afford,\u201d said Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman. \u201cThis builds on the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s efforts announced last week to ensure an increase in housing supply to lower costs across the country.\n\n\u201cThrough an all-of-government effort, the Department of the Interior is helping deliver on President Biden\u2019s priorities to lower housing costs and expand housing supply,\u201d said Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau. \u201cWe are proud to partner with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the state of Nevada, and local governments to make it easier for residents to access affordable housing.\u201d\n\nThe new agreement formalizes an updated sales process, specifying that public lands be made available for Nevada or local government entities for $100 an acre. This is far below the rate for comparable land sales \u2013 which at one point reached a high of more than $2 million per acre.\n\nThese efforts support the economic agenda led by President Biden to grow the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new commitments to expand affordable housing supply and renter protections, focused on the Administration\u2019s goal of lowering housing costs for all.\n\nThe collaboration between the Departments occurs under the authority of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, which allows the Department of the Interior\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell public lands within a specific boundary around Las Vegas, Nevada, for development. Although SNPLMA requires parcels to be sold for fair market value to fund education, water and public lands projects in Nevada, Section 7(b) of the Act allows state and local governments to purchase land for a nominal cost to support affordable housing.\n\nSince its enactment, SNPLMA has generated more than $4 billion through 19 rounds, funding projects that have supported the development of parks, trails, and natural areas; public infrastructure; conservation initiatives; multi-species habitat conservation plans; acquisition of environmentally sensitive land; hazardous fuels reduction projects in the Spring Mountains, Carson Range, and at Lake Tahoe; landscape restoration projects in eastern Nevada; and environmental restoration at Lake Tahoe.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-hosts-local-presentation-promote-women-s-financial-literacy", "Congresswoman Lee Hosts Local Presentation to Promote Women\u2019s Financial Literacy", "2023-08-03", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) hosted an event with financial services experts highlighting financial literacy tools and resources to help women in southern Nevada take control of their financial futures.\n\nWomen ages 18 to 44 make up the largest demographic of people in poverty in Nevada, a state that ranks 45th in the nation for women's employment and earnings. In the face of this reality, financial literacy tools have proven critical for lifting women out of poverty.\n\n\"Trying to save money or stick to a budget can be challenging for anyone, but too often women feel like the deck is stacked against them,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"The truth is, women with higher levels of financial literacy save more, spend more wisely, and invest more in their future. It's never too late to start taking control of your financial future, and that's what today's presentation was all about.\"\n\nCongresswoman Lee was joined by representatives from New York Life Insurance Company, Lore Advocacy, Edward Jones, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. This all-women team of leaders and experts shared tools, resources, and expertise to educate women in southern Nevada on managing a budget, building credit, saving for retirement, and more.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a bipartisan champion for southern Nevada women. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus and Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-630000-mobility-hub-and-improved-transit-planning", "Congresswoman Lee Announces $630,000 for Mobility Hub and Improved Transit Planning", "2023-07-21", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada will receive a $630,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). RTC will use this funding to draft an Equitable Access to Mobility Action Plan that will help improve transportation in southern Nevada.\n\n\"Southern Nevada is already feeling the effects of historic investments in our nation's infrastructure, and this grant will ensure that current and future improvements are accessible to every Nevadan,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"I look forward to working with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada as we continue making our transportation infrastructure cleaner, safer, and more equitable for all.\"\n\nThis funding comes from the FTA's Areas of Persistent Poverty Program (AOPP), which provides funding to plan, engineer, and develop projects that will improve transportation, particularly in communities experiencing long-term economic pressures. RTC's Equitable Access to Mobility Action Plan is one of 47 projects across 32 states chosen to receive this funding. The RTC will use this award to draft an action plan to increase equitable mobility access and improve transportation experiences, with a focus on developing design options for mobility hubs, improved transit amenities, and complete street improvements, such as wider sidewalks, dedicated bus and bike lanes, and safer crosswalks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-leads-legislation-help-women-find-and-access-reproductive", "Congresswoman Lee Leads Legislation to Help Women Find and Access Reproductive Care", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) introduced the bicameral Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act, which creates a federal grant program to fund patient navigators, such as community-based organizations, who can help women access reproductive health care services. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.\n\nToday, abortion remains safe and legal in Nevada. Yet, for women who live in states that have dramatically restricted access to abortion, options for reproductive care have become increasingly limited. Planned Parenthood clinics in Las Vegas have seen a 37% increase in out-of-state patients while clinics across the West have seen increased wait times, as clinics work to meet the demand. The Silver State's eight in-person abortion providers continue to work tirelessly to ensure that women can access the services they need. However, increased demand on these services in Nevada, combined with a significant shortage of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs), who provide critical health care services to women before, during, and after pregnancy, highlights the importance of connecting women with the resources they need across the nation.\n\nThe Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act helps alleviate this strain by empowering health care organizations to connect women with reproductive care services, including medically and factually accurate health services, coordinating financial resources to help cover potential travel costs, and helping women understand their health insurance coverage options. Modeled on existing cancer service programs that have proved successful at connecting cancer patients with care, this bill bridges the gap between patients and providers at a time when extremists are doing everything in their power to keep them apart.\n\n\"While abortion remains safe and legal in Nevada, women seeking reproductive care here and in other states are struggling to access these critical services,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"As threats to access persist at the state, local, and federal levels, I'm proud to champion legislation that establishes a proven framework for reproductive care and helps patients \u2013 whether in Nevada or not \u2013 navigate available resources, wade through misinformation, and find the services they desperately need.\"\n\n\"Far-right extremists are continuing to attack reproductive rights and we need to be doing all we can to get women the necessary support, regardless of if they live in states that have eliminated abortion services,\" said Senator Cortez Masto. \"My legislation will support programs that can connect those in need with critical reproductive health care in pro-choice states like Nevada.\"\n\n\"The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade triggered a wave of state abortion bans, putting people's health and lives at risk. Across the nation, we continue to see legislators attempt to restrict abortion and criminalize those who provide abortion care, creating a challenging and dangerous environment for navigating the healthcare system,\" said Deirdre Schifeling, National Political Director at the ACLU. \"This legislation would provide critical resources for organizations across the country that are helping people access lifesaving reproductive care.\"\n\nYou can find more information about the Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-applauds-first-of-its-kind-targeted-fund-to-address-housing-crisis-in-nevada", "Congressman Horsford Applauds First of Its Kind Targeted Fund to Address Housing Crisis in Nevada", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford applauded the announcement by The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) of $4.8 million in affordable housing grants to Nevada-based groups through its newly established Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Nevada Targeted Fund. This Targeted Fund \u2013 a first of its kind in the country \u2013 is an important component of the Bank\u2019s AHP and represents a significant commitment to addressing the state's critical shortage of affordable housing. The grants will be distributed to six qualified projects, two in Nevada\u2019s 4th Congressional District, to create or revitalize over 260 units of affordable housing throughout Nevada.\n\nThis year marks the inaugural year of the Nevada Targeted Fund, which was created through collaboration with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) to combat the critical affordable housing crisis throughout the state. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Nevada tops the national list as the state with the highest percentage (21%) of extremely low-income households earning 0% to 30% of the Area Median Income who are severely cost-burdened, meaning the household spends more than 50% of its income on housing costs, including utilities.\n\n\u201cAs our local economy continues to grow, we also face a shortage of affordable housing for our seniors, many who have lived in our region their entire lives. I applaud these grants that will create 102 new homes that will be affordable to our seniors in Nevada\u2019s 4th Congressional District, both in Pioche and North Las Vegas. These modern, newly built homes will offer our seniors a community where they can feel safe and age in place with dignity,\u201d said Congressman Horsford.\n\nThe 2023 AHP Nevada Targeted Fund grants will fund $1,570,00 for two projects in Nevada\u2019s 4th Congressional District and create 102 new homes affordable to seniors:\n\nNew Construction of Pioche Apartments in Pioche, Nevada, in collaboration with member Wells Fargo National Bank West and Nevada Rural Housing Authority.\n\nNew Construction of Rome South 2 Senior Apartments in North Las Vegas, Nevada, in collaboration with member Bank of America California, NA, and Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc.\n\nCongressman Horsford will continue working with stakeholders to understand better the opportunities to leverage multiple sources of local, state, federal and private resources to build affordable housing. AHP grants contribute to developing, preserving, and rehabilitating single-family and multifamily housing that serves people in need, including the chronically unhoused, families, seniors, veterans, at-risk youth, people living with disabilities and mental health challenges, or overcoming substance abuse.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-meets-with-israeli-president-herzog-ahead-of-joint-address", "Congressman Horsford Meets with Israeli President Herzog Ahead of Joint Address", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog one day before his Joint Address to Congress. Their discussion underscored the bilateral partnership between Israel and the United States and the connection between the Jewish and Black communities.\n\n\u201cAs we navigate the complexities of the modern global landscape, it\u2019s crucial that we draw strength from our diversity,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cI had the honor to have this dialogue with President Herzog to delve into important issues, including expanding the Abraham Accords and confronting the challenges posed by Iran. In particular, our discussion about how Israel and the Black community can further our cooperation affirms our mutual commitment to building a future grounded in understanding and respect.\u201d\n\nThe conversation spanned a variety of topics, such as the expansion of the Abraham Accords, bipartisan support for Israel, fostering more dialogue between Israel and the Black community, and addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. In a time when global cooperation and unity among allies is paramount, this meeting provided insights that will help shape American policy and inform future initiatives to foster unity and cooperation between diverse communities both domestically and internationally.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-legislation-strengthen-nevada-s-direct-care", "Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Nevada\u2019s Direct Care Workforce", "2023-07-18", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Susan Wild (PA-07) in introducing the Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment (CARE) Opportunity Act to invest in the direct care workforce across the country and grow the direct care workforce of the future.\n\nNevada is home to more than 13,000 direct care workers, who provide critical services to seniors and individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions. However, 88% of employers report losing these important caregivers to higher-paying, lower-stress jobs. With nearly one in every five Nevadans projected to be of retirement age by 2030, demand for direct care is only going to increase and exacerbate the challenge of retaining and strengthening this workforce.\n\nThe Direct CARE Opportunity Act meets this demand by investing in training, support, and career opportunities for direct care workers. That means more resources for employers to recruit and retain staff, more advancement opportunities for caregivers to excel in their important roles and incentivize them to remain in the workforce, and continuity of care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.\n\n\"Nevada is home to more than 13,000 direct care workers who work tirelessly to support Nevada seniors and those with disabilities every day, but demand for their services is skyrocketing,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"The Direct CARE Opportunity Act meets that demand in Nevada and across the country by directly investing in the retention, recruitment, and training of our direct care workforce. This practical investment supports caregivers currently in the workforce, strengthens the direct care workforce pipeline, and ensures that those who depend on direct care workers can continue to live securely and with dignity.\"\n\n\"Direct care workers play an essential role in caring for our nation's seniors and individuals with disabilities,\" said Ranking Member Scott. \"Regrettably, our investments in this critical workforce have lagged far behind the rapidly growing need for their services. It's time to address the shortage of care workers and provide them with the resources and support they deserve. By funding innovative strategies to recruit, retain, and support direct care workers, the Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2023 helps ensure that our nation's seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to vital, everyday care.\"\n\n\"Direct care workers work around the clock to provide critical support to so many of our loved ones in their most vulnerable moments,\" said Congresswoman Wild. \"We can't take care of seniors and those with disabilities without a strong workforce\u2014which is why I'm working to address the care worker shortage by investing in resources for direct care workers. I'm proud to reintroduce the Direct CARE Act to bring much-needed support to our care workforce and ensure that America's seniors and people with disabilities can live with the dignity and care they deserve.\"\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee has been laser-focused on keeping Nevadans healthy. From championing legislation to help seniors afford life-saving medication to leading efforts to expand telehealth services, Congresswoman Lee is fighting to deliver results in Washington, including her MOBILE Health Care Act, signed into law last year. Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the top ten most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House, the most bipartisan Member from Nevada, and serves as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-favor-national-defense-authorization-act-0", "Amodei Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\n\u201cThe threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party is one of the most serious national security challenges facing our nation, which is why I am proud that this year\u2019s NDAA is heavily focused on preventing Chinese aggression.\n\n\u201cThis NDAA will deter China by building a stronger and more capable missile defense, increasing funding for new technologies like AI and hypersonics to give us the advantage in any conflict, protecting U.S. military bases and other critical infrastructure from espionage, strengthening our security partnerships with Taiwan and other Pacific allies, and preventing the Biden Administration from reducing the size of the Navy.\n\n\u201cNot only will this NDAA give the military the funding and resources necessary to keep America safe from our adversaries, but it will provide our service members with a 5.2% pay increase - the largest pay increase in 20 years. This pay raise along with other provisions to reduce out-of-pocket housing costs, improve access to healthcare, and continue the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates will be welcome news for our service members and their families.\n\n\u201cAnd last but not least, with the inclusion of my amendment to support the Air Force\u2019s training and communication capabilities at the Nevada Test and Training Range, this NDAA will ensure Nevadans continue to play an important role in our national defense.\n\n\u201cThe number one role of the federal government is to provide for our national defense, and with today\u2019s passage of the NDAA, we are honoring that commitment. I was proud to support it.\u201d\n\nTo read the full text of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-leads-battle-against-fringe-policies-that-will-weaken-our-nation-s-military", "Horsford Leads Battle Against Fringe Policies That Will Weaken Our Nation\u2019s Military", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, for the first time, voted against the National Defense Authorization Act after extreme MAGA Republicans forced their fringe beliefs on nation\u2019s servicemembers. As a member of the authorizing committee, he fought in committee to improve the bill with several amendments before it passed out of the committee with nearly unanimous support of Democrats and Republicans. He was prepared to support the bill on the House floor until several extreme amendments restricting reproductive rights, halting access to basic health care, and reversing efforts to address racism and marginalization were forced into the bill for political points with their conservative base.\n\n\u201cI was proud to work on a bipartisan basis in our committee process to pass a bill Nevadans, and all Americans could be proud of. The bill our committee passed invested in our servicemembers and their families, advanced our technology and innovation and ensured our military readiness. During the committee process, I was proud to get several amendments included before we sent the bill to the House floor, including funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, breast cancer screenings for servicemembers, and addressing energy needs at Hawthorne Army Depot. Sadly, the bill was taken hostage by extreme MAGA Republicans on the House floor as Speaker McCarthy once again failed to lead and caved into the extremists in his caucus. At the same time, a majority of Republicans supported the bill that came out of our committee, and it would have passed the House with some Democrats, including myself, voting for it. Instead, the bill became a zombie bill that will hurt our military readiness and recruitment. I stand with our servicemembers, especially the thousands that live and work in my district. Still, I refuse to allow Republicans to impose their extreme agenda on the well-being and readiness of our service members and their families and will always put national security over politics,\u201dsaid Rep. Horsford.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-buchanan-legislation-included-in-annual-defense-bill", "Horsford, Buchanan Legislation Included in Annual Defense Bill", "2023-07-11", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressmen Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) today praised the inclusion of their legislation, the Rachael Booth Act (H.R. 975), in the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the U.S. House is expected to consider this week. The Rachael Booth Act aims to fix a gap in current law that prevents some individuals who suffer domestic abuse at the hands of a servicemember from receiving much-needed financial assistance.\n\nCongressman Horsford said, \u201cAfter surviving the trauma of domestic violence, survivors who were victimized by service members could be left without vital resources to transition to financial independence. I am proud of the bipartisan work my colleague Rep. Buchanan and I did to get the Rachael Booth Act included in the NDAA bill coming to the floor this week. This language will allow for financial support to the survivors of domestic violence and close a shameful gap in the Pentagon\u2019s transitional compensation program.\u201d\n\nThe bill is named after Rachael Booth, a constituent of Congressman Buchanan\u2019s from Lithia, FL, who found herself unable to access the financial assistance she should have been eligible for when her husband was convicted of domestic abuse in a civilian court and then discharged from the military on an unrelated offense.\n\n\u201cJust as our men and women in the Armed Forces sacrifice for their country, so too do military spouses. In times of crisis, it\u2019s critical that they are able to access these benefits in a timely and efficient manner,\u201d Rep. Buchanan said. \u201cI\u2019m pleased to see our legislation included in this year\u2019s NDAA to help domestic abuse victims like Rachael get back on their feet as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nCurrently, dependents of service members are eligible to apply for Transitional Compensation (TC) to help them transition to financial independence after the service member has been discharged from the military for a domestic abuse offense. However, there are cases in which the service member is convicted of a domestic abuse offense in a civilian court but is discharged from the military for another offense. Current law requires a dependent in this situation to request \u201cexceptional eligibility\u201d from the member\u2019s service secretary to be awarded TC, a process that could take as long as four years to be resolved.\n\nThe Rachael Booth Act would fix this error by ensuring standard eligibility to TC for dependents of service members who are convicted of domestic abuse in civilian court, even if they are separated from the military for another offense. It would also allow the service secretaries to delegate the authority to grant TC to those seeking an \u201cexceptional eligibility\" to the flag officer or first general in the service member's chain of command. This fix would significantly decrease the wait time for these claims.\n\nSen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has introduced the Senate companion legislation this Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-joins-leader-jeffries-on-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-to-trinidad-and-tobago", "Horsford Joins Leader Jeffries on Bipartisan Congressional Delegation To Trinidad and Tobago", "2023-07-06", "2023", "2023-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO \u2013 Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and as the son of a mother born in Trinidad and Tobago, joined Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, on a bipartisan delegation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Conference. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined with the Congressional delegation in recognizing the 50th Anniversary of this important coalition of the Caribbean nations.\n\n\u201cMy mother came to Nevada as a teenager with my grandmother from Trinidad and Tobago in pursuit of the American dream. Thanks to them, I was born in Las Vegas, but have always been proud of my Caribbean roots. I want to thank Leader Jeffries for inviting me to join him on his 2nd international delegation as our Democratic leader in Congress. During our trip, we met with leaders of CARICOM and several of their member nations. We were able to directly engage with the government of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as civil society leaders, on issues including regional security, economic growth, the climate crisis and energy,\u201d said Congressman Horsford.\n\nThe Members of the delegation are:\n\nLeader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives\n\nRep. Steven Horsford, Chair, Congressional Black Caucus; Member, Financial Services Committee; Member, Armed Services Committee\n\nRep. Amata Coleman Radewagen, Member, Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs; Member, Natural Resources Committee; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee\n\nRep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member, Foreign Affairs Committee; Member, Committee on Financial Services\n\nRep. Yvette D. Clarke, Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce; Member, Committee on Homeland Security\n\nRep. Joyce Beatty, Member, Committee on Financial Services\n\nRep. Joaquin Castro, Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee\n\nVideo of Horsford participation in Press Conference with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago:\n\nImage\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-supreme-court-student-loan-decision", "Amodei Statement on Supreme Court Student Loan Decision", "2023-06-30", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) made the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against President Biden\u2019s plan to forgive $430 billion in student loans.\n\n\u201cToday, the Supreme Court made the correct decision. President Biden never had the legal authority to unilaterally \u2018forgive\u2019 student loan debt, and attempting to do so was nothing more than a desperate political stunt to buy votes during a midterm year.\n\n\u201cThe truth is that student loan debt cannot be canceled, only transferred from those who borrowed to those who did not. Americans who didn\u2019t attend college, went to a trade school, or worked hard to pay off their student loan debt should not be forced to bail out those who haven\u2019t yet paid back their loans. Not only would this be patently unfair, but it would only further fan the flames of inflation.\n\n\u201cIf this Administration truly wants to help Americans, they should begin working with Congress on solutions to reduce the cost of higher education, energize the economy, and create high-paying jobs.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-the-supreme-court-decision-on-affirmative-action", "Horsford Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action", "2023-06-29", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) responded to the Supreme Court decision, 6-3, to gut the ability of private and public colleges and universities to consider race and ethnicity in admission decisions:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision underscores the realities that exist in our society that many, as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said in her dissent, would rather \u2018ostrich-like\u2019 stick their heads in the sand and pretend that preventing consideration of race will end racism. It will not. For decades, affirmative action has opened doors to segments of our population, from white women, to Black, Latino, Asian, and Tribal youth, who had persevered as barrier after barrier came in their path, including many Nevadans. Inherently, the court is saying those who are wealthy, those who have family that have gone to these institutions, those with the privilege to attend elite prep schools, can have an advantage in getting a higher education, while those who have succeeded despite centuries and decades of institutional abuse and racism, from slavery to internment camps to forced deportations of American citizens, will struggle to compete with the wealthy and elite.\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear \u2013 Mitch McConnell and conservative leadership are cheering this moment after denying President Obama his rightful appointment to the court. Former President Trump said on the campaign trail, \u2018what do Black people have to lose.\u2019 Today, that question has been answered.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-susie-lee-marks-one-year-devastating-dobbs-decision", "Congresswoman Susie Lee Marks One-Year Since Devastating Dobbs Decision", "2023-06-26", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, Congresswoman Lee signed on to a discharge petition to force the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on legislation to codify abortion protections\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which overturned nearly 50 years of precedent settled by Roe v. Wade, decimating a woman's right to choose in states across the country:\n\n\"Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, we have witnessed states ban or drastically restrict women's access to abortion. Extreme Washington politicians have already introduced 20 bills that would restrict or entirely eliminate access to abortion nationwide. It is an attack on women's fundamental rights. Abortion care is essential health care and when that option is no longer on the table, it has and will continue to lead to unnecessary suffering and death for some women.\n\n\"Abortion remains safe and legal in Nevada, but just this spring, extreme politicians came incredibly close to restricting medication abortion across the country. Extreme anti-choice, anti-women politicians didn't stop at Roe, and they won't rest until abortion is banned nationwide. We must not let that happen.\n\n\"On this solemn anniversary, we must remember that even here in Nevada, we are not truly safe from extreme attacks to reproductive rights, and we must come together to defend control of our own bodies at every opportunity.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-6-million-high-capacity-transit-planning", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $6 million for High-Capacity Transit Planning", "2023-06-23", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada a nearly $6 million grant for the Charleston Boulevard High-Capacity Transit Planning project. In February, Congresswoman Lee joined the Nevada delegation in sending a letter of support backing RTC's application for this critical funding.\n\n\"With our city's fast-growing population, this is exactly the kind of investment that southern Nevada needs,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"Anyone who has tried to get across town knows that they are spending too much time in traffic and not enough time being where they need to go. This grant is an important step towards connecting east and west Las Vegas with an innovative, high-capacity transit line that will keep our city moving quickly and safely.\"\n\nThis $5,861,631 grant will fund the planning alternatives analysis, preliminary design engineering, and environmental analysis for an approximately 17-mile, high-capacity transit line along Charleston Boulevard between Pavilion Center Drive in Summerlin and Nellis Boulevard in East Las Vegas. The study will also include the redesign of Charlestown Boulevard which will be transformed into a complete streets corridor to accommodate a variety of roadway users.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-amendment-secures-record-funding-for-hbcus-and-msis-in-ndaa-mark-up", "Horsford Amendment Secures Record Funding for HBCUs and MSIs In NDAA Mark-up", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) offered an amendment during the consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 in the House Armed Services Committee. The amendment secured historic funding for research investment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The amendment had bipartisan support in the committee, and had the support of all the members of the Tri-Caucus that sit on the committee. Horsford issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe research happening at HBCUs and MSIs is critical to our country\u2019s national security and this funding would provide additional resources for stipends for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral scholars, recruitment and retention of faculty and graduate students, faculty professional development, construction, modernization, and retrofitting for research purposes, and more. In order to continue the crucial work for investing in our national security, we must ensure opportunity for all and make sure no potential is untapped. In this time of great power competition, our investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce will be critical.\n\n\u201cI am encouraged by the progress we have seen in this committee to broaden our research capacity to include all Americans. HBCUs and MSIs are one of the things we all have in common. From my home in Nevada, to Texas, Florida, and New York, Americans from all over the country attend these institutions. There are 107 HBCUs and 274 MSIs across the country, with students enrolled from every state, ranging from public 2-year community colleges to private schools, and schools with robust medical, law, and engineering post-secondary programs.\n\n\u201cI am proud to have the support of so many of my colleagues on the committee. This record $125 million, a first for the committee-passed bill sent to the House floor, is vital to our national security and will greatly benefit our nation\u2019s HBCUs and MSIs.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/amidst-16-year-high-traffic-deaths-lee-leads-call-president-biden-swift-action", "Amidst 16-Year High in Traffic Deaths, Lee Leads Call to President Biden for Swift Action to Nominate NHTSA Administrator", "2023-06-15", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led ten House colleagues in a letter to President Biden, urging him to swiftly nominate and work to confirm a permanent Administrator to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA is the central federal body responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses due to motor vehicle crashes. The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed leader for longer than three months since 2017.\n\nIn recent years, there has been a startling spike in traffic injuries and deaths, with 42,939 fatalities in 2021 alone \u2013 a 10% increase over the previous year and the highest number of deaths in 16 years. In Nevada, 2021 and 2022 rank among the five deadliest years for roadway fatalities over the past three decades.\n\n\"We have heard the message loud and clear from our districts and from constituents of all political leanings: it is past time for our federal government to put politics aside and to confirm a leader for this critical agency,\" the members wrote. \"We owe it to every American to install steady leadership at NHTSA to ensure our roads are safe, to deliver on the full promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and to stem the tide of lives lost on our roads nationwide.\"\n\nIn addition to Congresswoman Lee, the letter was signed by Congresswoman Eleanor Norton (DC), Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), Congressman Henry Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Congresswoman Bonnie Coleman Watson (NJ-12), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Congressman Donald Payne Jr., Congressman Tony C\u00e1rdenas (CA-29), and Congressman Josh Harder (CA-09).\n\nFull text of the letter can be foundhere and below:\n\nDear President Biden,\n\nWe write to express our deep concerns about the state of road safety nationally and our focus on seeing a candidate swiftly nominated and confirmed to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The American people need and deserve a permanent, Senate-confirmed NHTSA Administrator as soon as possible to see through the mission of keeping people safe on America's roadways.\n\nGiven the most recent NHTSA Administrator nominee's decision to withdraw their nomination due to Republican opposition, it is critical that the White House act quickly to nominate another qualified individual to lead the agency. During a time of record-breaking traffic deaths that are devastating communities nationwide, we urge you to do everything in your power to advance an NHTSA Administrator nominee through the Senate with no further delay.\n\nFamilies across our districts are currently suffering amid a startling spike in car crashes, injuries, and deaths. According to NHTSA, 42,939 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021\u2014a 10- percent increase over the previous year, marking the most deadly year on the roads in over a decade. NHTSA's current estimates show that 42,795 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2022. In light of these numbers, there can be no doubt that we need steady leadership at NHTSA to immediately address the unacceptable toll car crashes are taking on our communities.\n\nNHTSA is the central federal body responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses due to motor vehicle crashes. At the agency's helm, the NHTSA Administrator has the critical job of facilitating efforts to improve vehicle safety, helping states improve the safety of their roadways, and advancing innovative new technologies with the potential to make vehicles safer. Yet none of these goals can be effectively executed without a permanent NHSTA Administrator in place, and for far too long, NHTSA has been led by a non-Senate confirmed leader.\n\nWe have heard the message loud and clear from our districts and from constituents of all political leanings: it is past time for our federal government to put politics aside and to confirm a leader for this critical agency. We owe it to every American to install steady leadership at NHTSA to ensure our roads are safe, to deliver on the full promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and to stem the tide of lives lost on our roads nationwide.\n\nThank you for your attention to the pressing matter of improving road safety and protecting those traveling by car across our country. We appreciate your commitment to swiftly naming a new nominee, urging the Senate to confirm the nomination without further delay, and supporting the new NHTSA Administrator in taking immediate steps to make our roads safer and save lives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-celebrates-golden-knights-on-house-floor", "Horsford Celebrates Golden Knights on House Floor", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today,CongressmanStevenHorsford (NV-04), went to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate the Las Vegas Golden Knights winning the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup. On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers to win the NHL championship, a first in Nevada history.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-congratulates-golden-knights-historic-victory-las-vegas", "Congresswoman Lee Congratulates Golden Knights on Historic Victory for Las Vegas", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Watch and Download Video Remarks Here\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate the Las Vegas Golden Knights on last night's historic Stanley Cup victory. Congresswoman Lee honored the Golden Knights as not just a sport team but a symbol of unity and resilience, tied to the community when their very first home game came just days after the tragic shooting that struck Las Vegas on October 1, 2017.\n\n\"We were shaken to our core. But we were resilient, we were united, and we were Vegas Strong. And something that captured that spirit so clearly was when, just days later, the Golden Knights stood shoulder to shoulder with the Vegas community and honored the victims of this tragedy at their first home game, showing the true meaning of \u2018Vegas Strong'\n\n\"The Golden Knights have always been more than just a sports team for our community, and now, for the first time, they are world champions. Our unlikely heroes 6 years ago\u2014a ragtag hockey team just getting to know their new city\u2014helped us heal in ways we never imagined.\"\n\nYou can watch Congresswoman Lee's full remarks here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-pushes-to-force-a-vote-on-commonsense-evidence-backed-gun-reforms", "Horsford Pushes to Force a Vote on Commonsense, Evidence-Backed Gun Reforms", "2023-06-13", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) signed three discharge petitions to force a full House vote on commonsense gun violence prevention measures currently blocked by House Republican leadership. Horsfordis a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and has previously introduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that makes groundbreaking investments in community violence intervention programs.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s past time we enact meaningful, commonsense gun violence prevention measures that will keep our communities safer,\u201d saidCongressmanHorsford. \u201cThrough my Break the Cycle of Violence legislation, I\u2019ve been working to help reduce crime with investments in community-based violence intervention (CVI) programs that will reduce crime, save lives and break the cycle of violence that has impacted so many Americans. Exactly 30 years after my father was killed by senseless gun violence, we passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which included significant CVI investments. Now it\u2019s time to build on that progress by requiring basic background checks, closing the Charleston Loophole, and restoring the assault weapons ban. We cannot wait for another tragedy to strike. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to sign the three petitions to bring these evidence-backed reforms to a vote.\u201d\n\nThe three discharge petitions would force a vote on the following bills that Congressman Horsford cosponsors:\n\nH.R. 715 \u2013 Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would require that every sale of a firearm include a background check with certain exemptions for family transfers and temporary hunting transfers.\n\nH.R. 2403 \u2013 Enhanced Background Checks Act, which would close the \u201cCharleston Loophole\u201d that allows individuals to purchase firearms before approval of their background check if it is still pending after three days.\n\nH.R. 698 \u2013 Assault Weapons Ban, which would prohibit the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of semiautomatic weapons and ammunition-feeding devices capable of accepting more than fifteen rounds.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-horsford-house-republican-tax-cut-scam-will-cost-american-taxpayers-upwards-of-11-trillion", "VIDEO- Horsford: \"House Republican Tax Cut Scam Will Cost American Taxpayers Upwards of $1.1 Trillion\"", "2023-06-13", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) questioned U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about our recent debt ceiling crisis manufactured by Republican extremists and new efforts to add to our debt with Republicans' latest tax proposal. The hearing was held by the House Financial Services Committee.\n\n\"The folks in my district in Nevada deserve more investment in our people, in our health, in our environment, and in our clean energy economy. And yet the recently introduced [Republican tax] bill accomplished none of these priorities, and that's why it should be called the Republican Tax Scam 2.0,\" Horsford said in the hearing.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-signs-three-discharge-petitions-bring-common-sense-gun-safety", "Congresswoman Lee Signs Three Discharge Petitions to Bring Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation to the House Floor", "2023-06-13", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, was among the first members of the House of Representatives to sign three discharge petitions that would force a full House vote on three common sense gun violence prevention measures currently being blocked by Republican leadership.\n\n\"If Republican leaders won't bring common sense legislation to the floor to curb our gun violence epidemic, then Democrats have no choice but to force the issue,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"Today, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, at a time when the overwhelming majority of Americans support reasonable steps to save lives, I signed three discharge petitions to bring exactly these types of measures to the House floor for a vote. With my signature, I aim to force votes to require basic background checks, close the Charleston Loophole, and restore an assault weapons ban. Nevadans know all too well the pain and heartbreak felt by each mass shooting, and Congress must act now to prevent these sorts of tragedies from continuing to devastate our communities. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support these lifesaving petitions and bring this legislation to the floor.\"\n\nWhile Speaker McCarthy and Republican leaders refuse to hold a vote on these common sense measures, House Democrats are leading the effort to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer by introducing these discharge petitions that would force a full vote on these bills with signatures from a majority of the House.\n\nThe three discharge petitions signed by Congresswoman Lee earlier today correspond with the following bills\u2014each of which she cosponsors:\n\nH.R. 715 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act, legislation requiring that every sale of a firearm includes a background check with certain exemptions for family transfers and temporary hunting transfers.\n\nH.R. 2403 \u2013 Enhanced Background Checks Act, legislation to close the \"Charleston Loophole\" that allows an individual to purchase firearms before approval of their background check if it is still pending after three days.\n\nH.R. 698 - Assault Weapons Ban, legislation to prohibit the sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of semiautomatic weapons and ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than fifteen rounds.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-slams-republican-efforts-slash-funding-veterans-military", "Congresswoman Lee Slams Republican Efforts to Slash Funding for Veterans, Military Construction", "2023-06-13", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WATCH: Congresswoman Lee speaks at House Appropriations Military Contruction and Veterans Affairs markup in opposition to a Republican amendment.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, slammed Republican efforts to cut funding for critical military construction and insert partisan changes to existing law, known as \"riders,\" that would restrict funding for veterans' services.\n\n\"I rise today in opposition to this absurd, extreme grab bag of an amendment. In order to achieve some ideological wins, they are trading a $200 million cut in military construction,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"I find this amendment hard to stomach, especially when we might otherwise work together in a manner that Milcon-VA has done for years and years. When I go back to Las Vegas and talk to servicemembers and veterans, they want to know about what we're doing for reliable, affordable housing. They want to know how we're going to improve medical care, especially access to mental health care.... But instead, with this amendment, my colleagues on the right are taking this committee on a wild goose chase, prioritizing political talking points over caring for our veterans.\"\n\nKey provisions of the bill as passed by the full committee:\n\nDepartment of Defense \u2013 The bill provides $17.5 billion for Military Construction, which is $1.5 billion below the 2023 level and $200 million below the level marked up in subcommittee.\n\nThe bill provides $539 billion for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account (BRAC), which is a cut of $35.5 million compared to the current level and does not include dedicated funding for PFAS remediation and cleanup.\n\nThe bill does not include additional, dedicated funding for military installation climate change and resilience projects, which is a cut of $90 million from the current level.\n\nThe bill provides $30 million above the budget request in dedicated funding for the oversight of housing, including over the privatized housing providers, secured by Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz in the Managers' amendment.\n\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs \u2013 The bill provides $121 billion for the four medical care accounts. Combined with the $17.1 billion provided for medical care through the Toxic Exposures Fund in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (P.L. 118\u20135), a total of $138 billion is available for medical care in 2024, equal to the budget request.\n\nThe bill further provides $112.6 billion in advance appropriations for medical care. Combined with the $21.5 billion provided in advance for 2025 for medical care through the Toxic Exposures Fund in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, a total of $134 billion will be available for medical care in 2025, equal to the budget request.\n\nThe bill includes partisan riders:\n\nProhibits the use of funds to teach or promote Critical Race Theory.\n\nProhibits the use of funds to implement executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.\n\nProhibits the use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion training or implementation.\n\nProhibits the use of funds to carry out the closure or realignment of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay or to house detainees at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.\n\nProhibits VA from implementing the interim final rule on abortions with limited exceptions.\n\nLimits the ability to fly flags at VA facilities, aiming to eliminate the use of Pride flags.\n\nProhibits surgical procedures or hormone therapies for gender-affirming care.\n\nProhibits the use of funds to discriminate against people who have the religious belief that marriage should be between a man and a woman.\n\nThe text of the bill, before the adoption of amendments in full Committee, is here. The bill report, before the adoption of amendments in full Committee, is here. Information on Community Project Funding in the bill is here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-ruling-alabama-congressional-maps-unconstitutional", "Horsford Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ruling Alabama Congressional Maps Unconstitutional", "2023-06-08", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Allen v. Milligan case, finding that the Congressional maps had unconstitutionally diluted the strength of Black voters in the state of Alabama:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s Supreme Court decision is a monumental victory in the battle for voting rights in our nation and all Nevadans. Our voting rights have been under assault, often at the cost of Black and other minority voters and their electoral strength. Today\u2019s decision in the Allen v. Milligan case before the Supreme Court makes clear that states cannot draw legislative maps that racially discriminate and dilute the power of communities of color. I will continue to push to protect our American democracy and secure the right to vote for all people by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As my former colleague, the late Congressman John R. Lewis said, \u2018The right to vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.\u2019\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-legislation-reverse-mineral-withdrawal-railroad-valley", "Amodei Introduces Legislation to Reverse Mineral Withdrawal in Railroad Valley", "2023-06-07", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) introduced legislation to reverse the Department of the Interior\u2019s recent withdrawal of 22,684 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from all forms of mineral development. He also introduced a House Resolution to disapprove of the withdrawal.\n\nOf this legislation, Amodei stated, \u201cRailroad Valley is home to an abundance of critical minerals that can help boost the American economy, strengthen domestic supply chains, and reduce our dependence on foreign adversaries. That\u2019s why it was especially disappointing that the Administration opted to close the door on this mineral development by approving NASA\u2019s unreasonable demand for exclusive control over the playa in Railroad Valley- even though NASA\u2019s mission in the area would not be impacted by these proposed mining projects.\n\n\u201cFurther, as the lead agency in the withdrawal application, NASA refused to allow Nye County to participate in the NEPA process as a cooperating agency. The fact that NASA so strongly resisted the local authorities having a formal seat at the table demonstrates the height of bureaucratic arrogance.\n\n\u201cAnd what about lithium? It is supposedly a goal of the Biden Administration to boost the development of renewable energy technology and reduce carbon in our atmosphere, yet they support blocking a project to develop the lithium necessary for their clean energy objectives before it could even go through the NEPA process. This is a prime example of this Administration saying one thing and then doing the exact opposite.\n\n\u201cThis mineral withdrawal goes directly against America\u2019s economic and national security needs, so I urge my Congressional colleagues to support my legislation to roll back this misguided withdrawal.\u201d\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.\n\nFull text of the House Resolution can be found here.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe Department of the Interior\u2019s land withdrawal threatens to block the development of the Railroad Valley Super-Brine Complex, one of the world\u2019s largest deposits of critical minerals. It has been determined that this deposit contains over 25 million tons of lithium and 35 million tons of Boron.\n\nThe Department of the Interior approved this withdrawal after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) made the request to withdraw 22,684 acres in Railroad Valley from public use for 20 years to calibrate satellite activity.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/reps-amodei-and-fletcher-launch-american-canadian-economy-and-security-caucus", "Reps. Amodei and Fletcher launch \u2018American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus\u2019", "2023-06-07", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) announced the launch of the \u2018American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus,\u2019 a bipartisan coalition dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen the economic and security relationship between the United States and Canada.\n\n\u201cTogether, the United States and Canada have built a close and enduring partnership that benefits both nations,\u201d said Representative Mark Amodei. \u201cThe economies of our two countries are closely intertwined, with billions of dollars\u2019 worth of goods traded across the border every day. On top of that, we are bonded together by our shared national security interests, which include the defense of North America. As the co-chair of the new ACES Caucus, I am dedicated to advancing solutions that support and strengthen this important bilateral relationship for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor more than a century, the United States and Canada have maintained a close partnership built on a foundation of shared democratic values,\u201d said Representative Lizzie Fletcher. \u201cOur strong cross-border trade, integrated economies, and national security interests are important drivers for our countries, which is why I am glad to launch the ACES Caucus with Congressman Amodei. I look forward to working together with our colleagues to strengthen economic and security ties between the United States and Canada.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you Congressman Mark Amodei and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for your leadership on this initiative. Founded on the millions of people-to-people connections, the unique partnership between the United States and Canada is far-reaching and felt in every state and congressional district across the United States,\u201d said Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States. \u201cThis bipartisan Caucus carves out a space for members of Congress to highlight the importance of this deep and historic partnership, from our integrated economies to our robust defence collaboration and beyond. Together with my team at the Embassy and our 12 Consulates General across the United States, I look forward to working closely with all members of the ACES Caucus to strengthen this enduring friendship.\u201d\n\nThe Caucus membership also includes Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND-01), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Susie Lee (D-NV-03), John Joyce (R-PA-13), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), Marc Veasey (D-TX-33), and Ken Calvert (R-CA-41).\n\nU.S.-Canada Relationship Fast Facts", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-bipartisan-coalition-introduce-proactive-public-health-legislation", "Lee, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Proactive Public Health Legislation", "2023-06-06", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26), and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) introduced the bipartisan Disease X Act, which proactively supports the research and development of medical countermeasures (MCM) to address current and future public health threats.\n\nMany states, including Nevada, continue to see cases of a potentially lethal, drug-resistant fungus that poses a serious risk to public health. Rather than wait for the next public health threat to emerge, such as another infectious disease, Nevada should be a leader in public health preparedness. That is why Congresswoman Lee is joining a bipartisan effort to invest in MCMs and ensure that the United States has the tools it needs to comprehensively respond to future public health threats.\n\nThe Disease X Act does this by establishing an MCM program at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This program would invest in research and development related to infectious diseases with the potential to cause future, large-scale outbreaks, as well as identify the manufacturing capabilities needed to produce MCMs.\n\n\"If we learned anything from the pandemic, it's that we must take public health threats seriously and take proactive steps to be prepared for the future,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"Right here in southern Nevada, we continue to see instances of drug-resistant infections, and this bill is an important step towards addressing this threat. I'm joining a bipartisan coalition to deliver powerful medical countermeasures to address the threats we know, and plan for those we don't know, so we are never caught flat-footed again.\"\n\n\"It's been over three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on our nation, and yet we still have no sustained funding, program, or strategy dedicated to accelerating the development of countermeasures for unidentified infectious diseases. It's imperative that we not only learn the lessons from the mistakes made leading up to and during the pandemic, but also take action to ensure we're never caught flat-footed in our response to a future viral threat,\" said Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03). \"With infectious disease outbreaks occurring at concerningly rapid rates, it's incumbent on Congress to act swiftly and responsibly. That's why I'm partnering with Congressman Burgess, Congressman Crenshaw, and Congresswoman Lee to introduce the bipartisan Disease X Act, and I look forward to working with them and our colleagues on the Health Subcommittee to get this legislation passed into law.\"\n\n\"America was severely underprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring our need to proactively address future threats to better protect public health and save lives,\" said Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26). \"The Disease X Act is crucial legislation enhancing BARDA's mission by expanding its scope to facilitate public-private research and developing countermeasures for emerging viral pathogens with pandemic potential. This legislation would pave the way for a more resilient and prepared nation.\"\n\n\"This Act would be a major leap forward in our collective efforts to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape,\" said Anita Cicero, Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. \"The Disease X Act of 2023 empowers BARDA to invest in modern technologies that will lead to new vaccines and drugs against pandemic\u2013capable viruses. We commend Representatives Trahan and Burgess for their vision and urge all lawmakers to unite in support of this important bill.\"\n\n\"Disease X is the culmination of what amounts to a conceptual shift in how the country prepares for infectious disease threats with the aim of enhancing resiliency in a truly proactive manner,\" said Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar and Project Director for theDisease X Medical Countermeasures Program Project at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee has been laser-focused on keeping Nevadans healthy, fromchampioning legislation to help seniors afford life-saving medication to leading efforts toexpand telehealth services. In April, Congresswoman Lee led the Nevada delegation in sendinga letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging the CDC to develop a comprehensive plan to respond to the spread of infectious diseases in Nevada and across the nation. Congresswoman Lee has beennamed one of the most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada, all while serving as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-celebrates-the-beginning-of-pride-month-2023", "Congressman Horsford Celebrates the Beginning of Pride Month 2023", "2023-06-01", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH LAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement celebrating the start of Pride. As a Member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Horsford supports the Congressional Equality Caucus\u2019 mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.\n\n\u201cI want to wish a happy Pride Month to the LGBTQI+ community in my district, all over Nevada, and across the country. Pride is a wonderful time of year to celebrate LGBTQI+ people, history, and culture,\u201d said Congressman Horsford. \u201cThis year, as the country celebrates Pride, I am resolved to fight against the cruel anti-equality legislation that we have seen across the states and even in the House of Representatives. I joined the Congressional Equality Caucus because I know that LGBTQI+ people deserve to live freely, safely and authentically and deserve full legal equality in the U.S. and around the world. As anti-equality extremists continue their misguided attacks on the community, especially transgender and gender non-conforming people, I will continue to fight on behalf of the LGBTQI+ Nevadans and all Americans, to enshrine equality into law.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-meuser-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-ensure-states-nevada-receive", "Lee, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure States Like Nevada Receive Necessary Broadband Funding", "2023-06-01", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9) introduced the bipartisan Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act, which will ensure that states like Nevada receive their fair share of federal broadband funding.\n\nNevada lags behind much of the nation in access to high-speed internet. Many areas in the state continue to be either underserved or wholly unserved by broadband services. Last year, Congresswoman Lee helped pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to invest federal dollars in broadband services right here in Nevada. However, that federal funding is set to be allocated based on the National Broadband Map, which currently undervalues need in states like Nevada. Although recent updates to the map present a more accurate depiction of broadband access in the state than in the past, states still need additional time to file challenges to the map before key funding is allocated later this month.\n\nThe Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act gives states more time \u2013 210 total days \u2013 to file challenges to the map, which would ensure that the funding each state receives is based on its true need.\n\n\"Last Congress, I helped pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This Congress, I'm making sure that Nevada gets its fair share of its broadband funding,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03). \"I'm proud to join Rep. Meuser in introducing legislation that will help states like Nevada secure our share of federal dollars for the communities that need access to high-speed internet the most.\"\n\n\"In the 21st century, access to reliable high-speed internet should be the rule and not the exception,\" Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9). \"Unfortunately, far too many Pennsylvanians and others living in rural communities across the country lack sufficient access to broadband, which is unacceptable. And while Congress has made strides to expand coverage, the National Broadband Map, which is used to allocate federal dollars to address the issue, is severely flawed. Rural communities, like those in my District, are significantly underrepresented on the current map, meaning they will miss out on vital funding. This bill will help ensure the FCC has time to correct the flawed map before federal funds are fully dispersed. I thank Congresswoman Lee for joining me in my efforts to make certain all communities that currently lack access to broadband are appropriately represented on the map to ensure they receive fair federal funding.\"\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee has been laser-focused on delivering federal broadband investments to the Silver State. Congresswoman Lee has been named one of the most bipartisan Members in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan Member from Nevada, all while serving as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-yes-fiscal-responsibility-act", "Amodei Votes Yes on the Fiscal Responsibility Act", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) made the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that will responsibly raise the debt ceiling into 2025, all while enacting provisions to limit Washington\u2019s irresponsible spending.\n\n\u201cI voted to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act because it does what is possible in a divided government to stop the out-of-control spending that has plagued Washington for far too long. It also secures a variety of historic wins that will help create a better future for the American people, many of which would have never seen the President\u2019s desk as standalone pieces of legislation.\n\n\u201cKeep in mind, it was just a few weeks ago when President Biden was refusing to negotiate a deal on the debt ceiling. By passing our original debt ceiling bill \u2013 the Limit, Save, Grow Act \u2013 we were ultimately able to force the President to join us at the negotiating table and finally come to an agreement.\n\n\u201cThe Fiscal Responsibility Act is a major win for the American people, especially when the alternatives are a clean debt ceiling lift or defaulting on our obligations. No less, the bottom line is, allowing us to go past the debt ceiling deadline would create catastrophic consequences \u2013 including strategic weakness, economic weakness, inflationary weakness, and would immediately put Social Security and other entitlement benefits at risk.\n\n\u201cAbsolutely no disrespect to my colleagues who voted against this bill, but I don\u2019t believe they are looking at the big picture. I also would have liked to pass bigger spending cuts, but the fact is that Republicans only narrowly control one-third of this process. We may wish that we weren\u2019t dealing with President Biden in the White House or a Democrat majority in the Senate, but that is our current reality, and this legislation is what we can get signed into law. Remember, the best way to get more spending cuts in the future is to elect a new president in 2024.\n\n\u201cI know there will be conservative opposition to my vote. And before anyone attacks my conservative credentials, remember that Members like Thomas Massie and Jim Jordan are also supporting this bill. Like me, these members realize that we cannot make perfect the enemy of good. I\u2019d rather win by a field goal than not at all.\n\n\u201cThis legislation is a great first step in returning to fiscal sanity, and I was proud to support it. But our work is far from done. After 15 years of Obama, Biden, and Pelosi enacted policies, it is going to take more than one bill to fix our debt crisis.\n\n\u201cThe folks lamenting that this bill does not include enough of a check on spending need to watch how we appropriate the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2024. As a reminder, the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations process is completely controlled by House Republicans and is an important piece in how we limit spending going forward. And don\u2019t forget, four seats on this committee were given to members of the Freedom Caucus as the result of the 2023 Speaker election.\n\n\u201cAs an Appropriator in the House, I personally recognize the real work comes now and this bill is just the first step in what will be a long process of reigning in the out-of-control spending rubber-stamped by Democrats year after year. I am committed to reducing the national debt and putting us back on the path of fiscal responsibility.\u201d\n\nAccording to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, this bill will cut $2.1 trillion, the largest spending cut in American history.\n\nThe Fiscal Responsibility Act contains the following provisions:\n\nCuts spending year-over-year, including a rollback of non-defense discretionary spending to FY22 levels \u2013 while fully funding the Veterans Administration\u2019s medical programs.\n\nLimits topline federal spending to 1% annual growth for the next 6 years \u2013 a massive cut from the Biden budget proposal.\n\nEnacts work requirements for food stamps and welfare benefits.\n\nEnacts into law the first ever statutory Administrative Pay-Go to hold President Biden accountable for the full cost of executive rules and regulations.\n\nClaws back $28 billion in unobligated funding from over 120 different accounts created through COVID spending bills.\n\nAccelerates projects and cuts costs with the first significant reform to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) since 1982.\n\nRescinds the $1.4 billion Democrats and President Biden had planned to use for new tax enforcement agents at the IRS and sets the stage for additional recissions (up to $20 billion) for the IRS over the next two fiscal years.\n\nRequires borrowers to restart student loan repayments, saving taxpayers an estimated $5 billion per month.\n\nEnsures full funding for critical veterans' programs and national defense priorities, while preserving Social Security and Medicare.\n\nRejects all of President Biden\u2019s $5 trillion in proposed new taxes, new government mandates, and new federal programs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-votes-to-avert-economic-crisis-by-a-republican-default", "Horsford Votes to Avert Economic Crisis By a Republican Default", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today voted for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, a bill to raise our nation\u2019s debt ceiling while agreeing to budget framework for our next two years. While Republicans control the majority of the House, they did not have enough votes to pass this legislation. Horsford joined 164 other Democrats to allow this bill to move forward to the Senate, and avert having the United States default on the debts we already owe, which would have led to an economic disaster for all Americans. Horsford issued the following statement following tonight\u2019s vote:\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear \u2013 we are here today because of a manufactured crisis by the extreme MAGA Republicans who held hostage resources that are vital to our working families in Nevada and across the country to protect tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations. Our nation\u2019s debt limit and the annual budget process are two different things, but this extreme move to push us to this point has brought us too close to defaulting on our obligations.\n\n\u201cWhile I object to the way this was handled by the Republicans in the House, I voted for the bill today for one simple reason \u2013 to save Nevadans and their jobs from an economic disaster. I have said all along, I am willing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring our nation\u2019s spending under control. I did not want to negotiate with extremist hostage takers who held our nation\u2019s economic standing in exchange for drastic and brutal cuts that would hurt Nevada families. I am pleased that the final product was not as severe as these extremists were pushing for, and ultimately, more people will be eligible for essential nutrition assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/problem-solvers-caucus-vice-chair-susie-lee-votes-pass-bipartisan-compromise", "Problem Solvers Caucus Vice-Chair Susie Lee Votes to Pass Bipartisan Compromise to Avoid National Default, Prevent Economic Catastrophe", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement out of the House to prevent a default on our national debt and to avert economic catastrophe:\n\n\"Defaulting on America's debt, as some Republican extremists in Washington have threatened, is not an option. I voted to avoid an unprecedented crisis which would have sunk the U.S. economy, lost millions of jobs, diminished retirement savings for millions, and increased the cost of buying a home. As Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, I'm committed to being a part of the solution, not the problem, and my vote reflects that commitment. This compromise puts people before politics to avoid a catastrophic default. It protects programs that Nevadans rely on, including Social Security, Medicare, veterans' health care, and investments in clean energy and infrastructure. Now, the U.S. Senate must act quickly to send this agreement to President Biden's desk so we can defuse the threat of default and get back to work for the American people.\"\n\nRepresenting the Third Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Susie Lee is a staunch advocate for finding common ground and advancing bipartisan solutions. Congresswoman Lee has been named the tenth most bipartisan member of 435 in the U.S. House and serves as Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisanship-action-congresswoman-lee-welcomes-republican-congressman-david", "Bipartisanship in Action: Congresswoman Lee Welcomes Republican Congressman David Valadao to Nevada as Part of Bipartisan Exchange", "2023-05-30", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LAS VEGAS \u2013 Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) hosted Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) in a tour of southern Nevada as part of a unique, bipartisan exchange. The tour consisted of stops and discussions with Nevada leaders at MP Materials Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine, UNLV's Black Fire Innovation Hub, the Lake Mead Lakeview Overlook, and the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center.\n\nDespite hailing from different political parties, Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Valadao are both members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. As leading voices in Congress on many shared issues, including public lands, renewable energy, and Western water issues, the two Members are joining one another in district tours to demonstrate how policy can meet practice, engaging with constituents on the ground facing these issues directly every day.\n\n\"Congressman Valadao and I represent very different districts, but our constituents, whether in Las Vegas or central California, have shared stories and shared values that we can champion together in Congress,\" said Congresswoman Lee (D-NV). \"Opportunities like this bipartisan exchange are all too rare in Washington. You can't work across the aisle if you don't know who you're talking to and where they come from. Today's trip highlighted the opportunities where we can work together, and I'm so grateful to Congressman Valadao for making the trip. I look forward to visiting his district and to our continued work together in Washington.\"\n\n\"Building relationships with members across the aisle is how we're able to find compromise and get things done in Washington,\" said Congressman Valadao (R-CA). \"I was grateful for the opportunity to learn more about issues in Nevada that also have an impact on my Central Valley constituents, like water use and energy production. Thank you to the Bipartisan Policy Center and Rep. Lee for an educational day of site tours around Nevada's 3rd District.\"\n\nBackground on the Tour:\n\nCongresswoman Lee and Congressman Valadao kicked off the day by traveling to the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine. Owned and operated by MP Materials Corp., which is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this mine is the only integrated rare earth mine and processing facility in the nation. Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Valadao joined company executives in a tour of the mine and a discussion of the challenges of developing clean energy technologies amid supply chain constraints.\n\nThe second stop of the day took the lawmakers to Black Fire Innovation, a hospitality and gaming research institute located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Valadao toured integrated resort incubators, and gaming and hospitality testing labs. This stop concluded with a working lunch with the leadership of the research institute that focused on government collaboration with business and innovation incubators.\n\nNext, the Members traveled to Lake Mead to lead a discussion on Western water conservation. Joined by staff from the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Members discussed the Lower Basin states' leadership in striking a historic deal to protect the Colorado River's future water supplies.\n\nThe final stop on the bipartisan exchange tour brought Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Valadao to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center. Meeting with Center leadership and Technical Operations staff, the Members toured the facility and discussed the Center's important information-sharing role in counter terrorism and efforts to foster community partnerships.\n\nRepresenting theThird Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Lee is a bipartisan champion for local Las Vegas issues. As Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswoman Lee has beennamed #10 most bipartisan member of 435 in the U.S. House and the most bipartisan from Nevada. In this post, she has worked tirelessly across the aisle to find ways to lower costs, address Western drought, keep public lands in public hands, and fight for hardworking Nevadans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-on-nomination-of-cq-brown-to-lead-joint-chiefs-of-staff", "Horsford Statement on Nomination of CQ Brown to Lead Joint Chiefs of Staff", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Steven Horsford", "H001066", "horsford.house.gov", "horsford", "https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today issued the following statement after President Biden nominated General Charles Q. Brown to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:\n\n\"I have been fortunate to work with General Brown over the years in my capacity as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and I am proud of his ties to Nellis AFB in my district, both as a graduate, instructor, and ultimately commandant at the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School. His commitment to our national security and our servicemembers is admirable. As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I have admired General Brown's advocacy for our servicemembers of color, making improvements that have only helped our airmen reach their full potential. I commend President Biden and his Administration, and General Brown, for this historic nomination and look forward to working with him in this new capacity as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.\u201d\n\nThe Joint Chiefs of Staff consist of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Chief of Space Operations. They advise the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, the Homeland Security Council and the National Security Council on military matters.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/co-river-caucus-vice-chair-susie-lee-applauds-historic-agreement-reached-lower", "CO River Caucus Vice-Chair Susie Lee Applauds Historic Agreement Reached By Lower Basin States", "2023-05-22", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to breaking news that California, Arizona, and Nevada have come to a historic, voluntary agreement to conserve 3 million additional acre-feet of water over the next three years after nearly a year of negotiations:\n\n\"This deal is historic. Nearly 40 million people depend on the Colorado River for drinking water, and over a million depend on the electricity generated by the Hoover Dam. With Lake Mead at less than 30 percent capacity, the future of the Colorado River Basin remains uncertain. Continued collective action is not just a nicety \u2014 it's a necessity. Today's deal is one of the strongest collective actions that the Basin States have taken in combating the Western water crisis. I applaud our state negotiators and federal officials for their tireless efforts throughout the past year to reach this consensus.\"\n\nAs Vice-Chair of the Colorado River Caucus, Congresswoman Susie Lee has been dedicated to finding solutions to the worst drought in the American West in 12 centuries. Last Congress, Lee's Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, alongside more than $400 million to improve Nevada's water infrastructure. This Congress, Lee has introduced bipartisan legislation to close the biggest data gap in water management and led bipartisan calls for action in the Colorado River negotiations following a series of missed deadlines.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:07:47Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-fy24-legislative-branch-funding-bill", "Amodei Statement on FY24 Legislative Branch Funding Bill", "2023-05-17", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), Chairman of the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, made the following statement after leading the subcommittee markup of the FY24 Legislative Branch funding bill.\n\n\u201cIt is an exciting responsibility to be one of the first to move out of the queue on the opening day of this entire appropriations process. This bill reflects the acknowledgement that the Legislative Branch must act as an example for fiscal restraint while serving as an essential branch of government that is accessible to the American people.\n\n\u201cIt provides adequate resources to ensure Members of Congress can effectively serve their constituents and maintains funding for House Committees to make certain that essential oversight responsibilities are upheld - which is more important than ever with President Biden in the White House.\n\n\u201cAnd with the Capitol complex finally open to the public along with the heightened threats on Members and Congressional staff, the mission of our Capitol Police has never been more in focus. With that said, I am proud that this bill also increases funding to help the Capitol Police recruit, train, and retain officers. I am grateful to my colleagues on the subcommittee for engaging in frank and transparent conversations during today\u2019s markup, and I look forward to seeing this bill make its way through the entire process.\u201d\n\nThis bill includes $5.313 billion in discretionary appropriations to fund the offices of the House of Representatives and joint legislative branch items, a 4.5% decrease from the FY23 enacted level.\n\nBreakdown of the Bill:\n\nProvides $1.851 billion for operations of the House of Representatives, which is $3.4 million more than FY23 and $51.8 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $780.9 million for U.S. Capitol Police, which is $46.3 million more than FY23.\n\nProvides $8 million for the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, which is the same as FY23 and $549,646 less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $64.6 million for the Congressional Budget Office, which is $1.4 million more than FY23 and $6.1 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $798.1 million for the Architect of the Capitol, which is $332.3 million less than FY23 and $159.4 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $843.7 million for the Library of Congress, which is $15.2 million more than FY23 and $51.5 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $129.9 million for the Government Publishing Office, which is the same as FY23 and $2.6 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $806 million for the Government Accountability Office, which is $15.7 million more than FY23 and $53.6 million less than the FY24 request.\n\nProvides $6 million for the Congressional Office of International Leadership, which is the same as FY23 and $1.2 million less than the FY24 request.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-cortez-masto-introduce-bicameral-bill-limit-speculative-oil-and-gas-leasing", "Lee, Cortez Masto Introduce Bicameral Bill to Limit Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing on Low Potential Public Lands", "2023-05-16", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the bicameral End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act. The bill would update the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) administration of public lands, cut wasteful speculation, and allow lands with low or no oil and gas potential to be reprioritized for better uses, including wildlife habitat preservation, outdoor recreation, grazing, and renewable energy development.\n\nUnder the current broken system, 90 percent of land overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is open to oil and gas development, regardless of actual drilling potential. This misguided approach \u2013 which even the Western Energy Alliance has agreed is wasteful \u2013 is impeding other activities on public lands like hunting, fishing, tourism, outdoor recreation, and clean energy development.\n\n\"Public lands belong in public hands, not tied up in costly and unproductive fossil fuel speculation,\" said Congresswoman Lee. \"Over eighty percent of Nevada lands are public lands, with very limited oil and gas resources. Companies are leasing our public lands for pennies on the dollar, ten years at a time. On top of that, precious federal funding and staff time continue to be wasted on leasing proposals that expend far more energy than they actually produce in the Silver State. I'm proud to join Senator Cortez Masto to introduce legislation that promotes better land-use management, protects our outdoor spaces, maximizes government efficiency, and saves your taxpayer dollars.\"\n\n\"The BLM is wasting time, money, and resources leasing land to oil and gas companies that we know has little actual potential for development, and my legislation would curb this unnecessary and harmful practice,\" said Senator Cortez Masto. \"This is commonsense legislation that will help us protect our great outdoor spaces in Nevada and across the country.\"\n\nThis legislation is supported by the following entities and organizations:\n\nCoalition to Protect America's National Parks\n\nColorado Fiscal Institute\n\nColorado Wildlife Federation\n\nConservation Lands Foundation\n\nConservatives for Responsible Stewardship\n\nDakota Resource Council\n\nEarthjustice\n\nEarthworks\n\nFriends of Nevada Wilderness\n\nHispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO)\n\nHispanic Access Foundation\n\nLeague of Conservation Voters\n\nMontana Wildlife Federation (NWF Affiliate)\n\nNational Parks Conservation Association\n\nNational Wildlife Federation\n\nNatural Resources Defense Council\n\nNevada Conservation League (LCV Affiliate)\n\nNevada Wildlife Federation (NWF Affiliate)\n\nNorthern Plains Resource Council\n\nPublic Lands Solutions\n\nRocky Mountain Wild\n\nSierra Club\n\nSouthern Utah Wilderness Alliance\n\nTaxpayers for Common Sense\n\nThe Wilderness Society\n\nTheodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership\n\nTrout Unlimited\n\nVet Voice Foundation\n\nWestern Colorado Alliance\n\nWestern Organization of Resource Councils\n\nWild Montana\n\nWilderness Workshop\n\nWyoming Outdoor Council\n\nYou can find more information about the End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act here.\n\nAs Nevada's sole member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Lee has been a champion for Nevada public lands. Last year, Congresswoman Lee was one of the first federal lawmakers to call on the Biden Administration to protect Avi Kwa Ame, inviting Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to visit this one-of-a-kind landscape and joining in a tour of the site with Tribal and community leaders. Congresswoman Lee also recently introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to outdoor recreation and long-distance bike trails, which passed out of committee last month.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-steel-trone-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-expand-housing-support", "Lee, Steel, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Housing Support for Veterans", "2023-05-12", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV), Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Congressman David Trone (D-MD) introduced the bipartisan Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) Congressional Charter Act. This legislation will support VAREP in expanding its services available to military and veteran communities, in southern Nevada and beyond, to further sustainable homeownership, financial-literacy education, VA home loan awareness, and economic opportunity generally.\n\nMore than 40% of our veterans leave service without having identified permanent housing, and to this date, Congress has yet to charter an organization dedicated to addressing veteran housing. This legislation would establish the first congressional charter to an organization specialized in helping veterans to navigate their VA housing benefits and to meet their homeownership needs. VAREP is a nonprofit organization specialized in providing members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families with financial counseling and educational resources to help them become homeowners. This congressional charter will help expand the reach of VAREP's services and support, while ensuring veterans have the assistance needed to fulfill dreams of homeownership.\n\n\"In 2023, every veteran should have the resources and support they need to secure permanent housing. In Congress, I'm committed to working every day to ensure that they do.\" saidCongresswoman Lee. \"The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals already provides homeownership and financial literacy education to support our veterans in southern Nevada and beyond. A congressional charter will allow them to serve veterans and their families even better, and I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to do just that with Congresswoman Steel.\"\n\n\"More than 40 percent of service members leave active service without a plan for permanent housing,\" said Congresswoman Steel. \"Veteran homelessness is a tragic and avoidable problem. After sacrificing so much for our nation, our veterans deserve better. That is why I am proud to introduce this legislation to make VAREP's services more easily accessible to our active service members and veteran communities.\"\n\n\"Today, homeownership among veterans is substantially less than the national average. We can and must do better,\" said Congressman Trone. \"By supporting resources to increase homeownership among America's brave, we are helping our veterans gain a stronger sense of community, build wealth and credit, and provide stability for themselves and their families. This is an effort we can all get behind.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/congressman-amodei-votes-secure-border-act-2023", "Congressman Amodei Votes for the Secure the Border Act of 2023", "2023-05-11", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) made the following statement after voting for H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.\n\n\u201cThere is no denying that illegal immigration has long been an issue in this country. However, thanks to President Biden\u2019s open-border policies, the situation at our southern border has become a humanitarian and national security crisis. And with Title 42 ending today, this crisis is about to go from bad to worse.\n\n\u201cThat\u2019s why I was proud to support the Secure the Border Act, legislation that offers commonsense solutions to restore sanity and security at the border. For years, I have been talking about the need to pass comprehensive border security legislation and I am happy that House Republicans delivered.\n\n\u201cInstead of working with Congress to address this crisis, the President has already stated that he will veto this bill should it reach his desk. He would have you believe that his inaction is the more compassionate solution. This is wrong and dangerous.\n\n\u201cIt is not compassionate to ignore the large amounts of drugs coming through the border and killing Americans. It is not compassionate to embolden desperate migrants to make a journey where they could be raped or killed. And it is not compassionate to neglect the needs of law enforcement patrolling the border \u2013 most of whom are overwhelmed and stretched to their limit.\n\n\u201cI urge the President to change course and get behind this legislation because failure to act will continue to be catastrophic.\u201d\n\nH.R. 2 will do the following:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-reintroduces-northern-nevada-economic-development-and-conservation-act-2023", "Amodei Reintroduces Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023", "2023-05-10", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Amodei (NV-02) reintroduced the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, legislation which will allow for the conveyance of federal lands to Douglas County, Pershing County, Carson City, the City of Fernley, the City of Sparks, and the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVIGD) for public purposes and economic development.\n\nAdditionally, this bill designates nearly 150,000 acres of wilderness in northern Nevada and removes the possibility of oil and gas leasing in over 300,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains of Elko County. This represents over 450,000 acres of land given conservation protections, compared to the less than 40,000 acres identified for development.\n\nOf this legislation, Amodei said, \u201cIn Nevada, everybody recognizes the importance of striking the right balance between our state\u2019s development and conservation needs. The Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act does just that and I\u2019m grateful to the city and county officials, business leaders, and others with boots on the ground who provided the input necessary to craft this critical legislation. I remain committed to seeing it pass the House this year, which will hopefully give the Senate enough time to do its job.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\nA section-by-section breakdown of the bill can be found here.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nA similar version of this legislation was previously introduced in the 117th Congress as H.R. 5243, the Northern Nevada Economic Development, Conservation, and Military Modernization Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-joins-democrats-and-republicans-introduce-legislation", "Congresswoman Lee Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Legislation Investing in Local Law Enforcement, Public Safety", "2023-05-05", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to fund law enforcement, invest in officer safety and training, and help combat law enforcement staffing shortages. The Invest to Protect Act would provide funding to support specialized officer training, allocations for body cameras, grants for officer recruitment, and resources for officers pursuing education in social work and mental health.\n\n\"When our local law enforcement officers are called to show up, there are countless situations that they could be walking into. From domestic violence to drug overdoses and mental health crises, the difficult situations that officers face require specialized training and resources to protect themselves and every one of us,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"I'm proud that this legislation brings Democrats and Republicans together to support and better prepare our local law enforcement officers to keep our communities safe.\"\n\nIn October 2022, Congresswoman Lee met with UNLV Police Services to discuss how this legislation would help serve the department's needs and help address its struggles with staffing shortages. Severe recruitment and retention difficulties have remained a concerning pattern across Nevada police departments, including the Nevada State Police, threatening their ability to improve public safety across our communities.\n\nThe Invest to Protect Act would support small law enforcement agencies with fewer than 200 full-time officers, like UNLV Police Services, with an additional $250 million to invest in training, mental health support, and recruitment and retention efforts. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-4-million-nevada-expand-affordable-housing", "Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $4 Million for Nevada to Expand Affordable Housing", "2023-05-03", "2023", "2023-05", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Susie Lee", "L000590", "susielee.house.gov", "susielee", "https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LAS VEGAS \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that Nevada will receive nearly $4 million to help expand access to affordable housing through the nation's Housing Trust Fund. Nevada will be able to use these funds to increase and preserve the supply of affordable rental housing, especially for low-income households.\n\n\"Across the valley, I hear story after story from my constituents who are seeing their rents increase and struggling to keep a roof over their head,\" said Congresswoman Susie Lee. \"Clark County ranks among the top ten counties nationwide for highest concentration of renters, as well as households that spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to have fought for additional investments in affordable housing support for Nevadans.\"\n\nToday's announcement comes as part of a $382 million allocation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the nation's Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF is an affordable housing program that supplements existing Federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households, including families experiencing homelessness.\n\nAs a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Lee has been actively working to combat rising housing prices in Nevada and support affordable housing initiatives. In February, Congresswoman Lee announced a nearly $15 million investment to combat homelessness in Clark County. 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