{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"NV\" and year = 2014 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/acci-n-diferida-para-responsabilidad-de-los-padres-dapa", "Accin Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA)", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "La Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales (DAPA) y Preguntas y Respuestas Frecuentes\n\u00a0\nEl 20 de noviembre de 2014, el Presidente anunci\u00f3 un nuevo programa de acci\u00f3n diferida llamada Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres, tambi\u00e9n conocido como DAPA. Este programa ser\u00e1 administrado seg\u00fan el caso para las personas que cumplen con los requisitos, que incluye \u00a0una verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales. Contin\u00fae leyendo para saber m\u00e1s sobre los requisitos de DAPA. \u00a0 \u00a0\nAl igual que con DACA, el estatus de DAPA y el permiso de trabajo que lo acompa\u00f1a se conceder\u00e1n por un per\u00edodo de tres a\u00f1os con la posibilidad de renovarlos antes de que hayan transcurrido los tres a\u00f1os. RECUERDE que si usted es elegible para DAPA, la solicitud no estar\u00e1 disponible hasta por \u00a0aproximadamente 6 meses. \u00a0\nLos Requisitos\u00a0\nUsted es elegible para DAPA si:\n Efectivo el \u00a020 de noviembre de 2014, tiene un hijo o una hija que es ciudadano Estadounidense o residente legal permanente;\n\tHa residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde el 1 de enero del 2010;\n\tEstuvo presente f\u00edsicamente en los Estados Unidos el 20 de noviembre de 2014 y al momento de hacer la solicitud de consideraci\u00f3n de acci\u00f3n diferida con USCIS;\n\tNo ten\u00eda estatus legal en la fecha de 20 de noviembre de 2014;\n\tNo es una prioridad de aplicaci\u00f3n de ley bajo las Pol\u00edticas para la aprehensi\u00f3n, detenci\u00f3n y expulsi\u00f3n de inmigrantes indocumentados memorando del 20 de noviembre 2014.\n   Preguntas frecuentes y respuestas sobre la Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales (DAPA)\n\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la \"acci\u00f3n diferida\u201d?\nLa Acci\u00f3n Diferida es una decisi\u00f3n discrecional tomada por las autoridades de inmigraci\u00f3n para no deportar a alguien de los Estados Unidos por un per\u00edodo de tiempo determinado. La acci\u00f3n diferida se determina seg\u00fan el caso y ofrece un permiso de trabajo y la protecci\u00f3n ante de la deportaci\u00f3n (a menos que sea revocado o cancelado por alguna raz\u00f3n), pero no ofrece estatus migratorio o beneficios de cualquier tipo. Por ejemplo, la Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) es un tipo de acci\u00f3n diferida, espec\u00edficamente para los \"Dreamers\".\n\u00bfQui\u00e9nes califican para el nuevo programa de acci\u00f3n diferida para padres que el presidente Obama anunci\u00f3 en noviembre del 2014?\nCuando el programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA) para padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales entre en vigor (se estima que ser\u00e1 aproximadamente para mayo del 2015), podr\u00e1 solicitar si usted--\n \n\t\tEs un individuo indocumentado que vive en los Estados Unidos y que \u00a0en la fecha del \u00a0anuncio del Presidente (20 de noviembre del 2014), es padre de un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal permanente (green card, mica, visa);\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa estado en los Estados Unidos desde el 1 de enero del 2010 o antes, y se ha mantenido en los Estados Unidos continuamente desde entonces; y\n\t\n\t\n\t\tNo es una \" Prioridad de Aplicaci\u00f3n de Ley\" (lo que significa que usted no es una prioridad de \u00a0ser deportado bajo las directrices publicadas el 20 de noviembre de 2014 por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS)).\n\t\n \u00bfQui\u00e9n es considerado como una prioridad de remoci\u00f3n?\nEn t\u00e9rminos generales, una persona se considera como una prioridad de \u00a0ser deportado si \u00e9l o ella:\n \n\t\tEs una amenaza a la seguridad nacional, la seguridad fronteriza o la seguridad p\u00fablica;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tEs un miembro de una pandilla;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa cometido un delito grave;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa cometido tres delitos menores (con la excepci\u00f3n de violaciones de tr\u00e1fico menores o delitos estatales o locales en los que el elemento esencial era estar indocumentado);\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa cometido un \"delito menor significativo\", como violencia dom\u00e9stica, abuso sexual, allanamiento de morada, posesi\u00f3n o uso ilegal de una pistola, la venta De drogas o la conducci\u00f3n bajo la influencia; o\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa entrado ilegalmente \u00a0a los Estados Unidos despu\u00e9s de enero 1 de 2014.\n\t\n Esta es una \u00a0lista general de las prioridades de aplicaci\u00f3n de ley. Para informaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s detallada, favor de revisar las directrices publicadas el 20 de noviembre 2014 por el DHS.\nAntes de solicitar DAPA, es muy importante entender c\u00f3mo \u00a0su comportamiento en el pasado puede tener consecuencias graves que no s\u00f3lo podr\u00edan afectar su elegibilidad para el programa, sino que tambi\u00e9n pueden ponerle en riesgo de deportaci\u00f3n. Si cree que tiene antecedentes penales que pueden afectar su elegibilidad, es \u00a0sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputaci\u00f3n o a un programa de servicios \u00a0legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DAPA.\n\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo puedo solicitar DAPA?\nUSCIS, la agencia gubernamental a la que usted env\u00edar\u00e1 su solicitud para aprobaci\u00f3n, ha estimado que comenzar\u00e1 a aceptar solicitudes para el programa DAPA aproximadamente 6 meses despu\u00e9s del anuncio del Presidente del 20 de noviembre de 2014 (alrededor de mayo del 2015).\nQuiero empezar a juntar midocumentaci\u00f3n y llenar la solicitud. \u00bfD\u00f3nde puedo obtener una solicitud de DAPA?\nLa solicitud no est\u00e1 disponible todav\u00eda. Contin\u00fae visitando mi sitio web para obtener informaci\u00f3n actualizada tan pronto est\u00e9 disponible. Tambi\u00e9n puede consultar la p\u00e1gina web de la agencia, www.uscis.gov, para obtener informaci\u00f3n actualizada.\nEntonces, no puedo solicitar la DAPA o preparar una solicitud por el momento. \u00bfHay algo m\u00e1s que puedo hacer para estar listo?\nS\u00ed. Comience a buscar los documentos que comprobar\u00e1n:\n \n\t\tSu identidad;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tEl parentesco de los padres con un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal permanente; y\n\t\n\t\n\t\tSu residencia continua y \u00a0estadia en los Estados Unidos durante los \u00faltimos cinco \u00a0a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s.\n\t\n Para una lista m\u00e1s detallada de los documentos que ser\u00eda \u00fatil comenzar a buscar, visite esta p\u00e1gina en mi sitio web.\nSi aprueban mi solicitud de DAPA, \u00bfqu\u00e9 beneficios \u00a0migratorios voy a recibir?\nUsted recibir\u00e1 una tarjeta con su foto que demostrar\u00e1 su estatus de DAPA, protecci\u00f3n contra la deportaci\u00f3n mientras est\u00e9 en el programa y un permiso de trabajo para trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos.\nEn cuanto me aprueben para DAPA, \u00bfpuedo obtener un n\u00famero de Seguro Social?\nS\u00ed. \u00a0En cuanto su permiso de trabajo llegue por correo, usted puede solicitar un n\u00famero de Seguro Social en su oficina local de Administraci\u00f3n del Seguro Social (SSA). Para encontrar su oficina local y obtener una lista de los documentos que necesitar\u00e1 para solicitar un n\u00famero de seguro social, por favor visite www.ssa.gov.\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto durar\u00e1 mi estatus de DAPA? \u00bfPor cu\u00e1nto tiempo ser\u00e1 v\u00e1lido mi permiso de trabajo?\nSu estatus de DAPA y su permiso de trabajo tendr\u00e1n una validez de tres a\u00f1os. Usted tambi\u00e9n tendr\u00e1 la oportunidad de renovar su estatus de DAPA y permiso de trabajo antes de que los tres a\u00f1os terminen.\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l ser\u00e1 el costo de someter mi solicitud de DAPA?\nCreemos que los costos ser\u00e1n los mismos o casi iguales a los costos actuales de DACA, pero no podemos estar seguros hasta que la solicitud est\u00e9 disponible. (Actualmente, solicitar \u00a0DACA cuesta $465 [una tarifa de $380 m\u00e1s una cuota de $85 por servicios biom\u00e9tricos de huellas digitales y foto]).\n\u00bfDebo obtener una verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales con anticipaci\u00f3n?\nPara los efectos de su solicitud, una vez que haya solicitado \u00a0DAPA y pagado la cuota, USCIS le enviar\u00e1 una notificaci\u00f3n para obtener sus biom\u00e9tricos de huellas digitales, que se utilizar\u00e1n para llevar acabo la verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes. Sin embargo, si usted ha sido arrestado o tiene antecedentes penales, consulte la siguiente pregunta y respuesta.\n\u00bfQu\u00e9 suceder\u00e1 si no paso la verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales?\nAntes de solicitar la DAPA, es muy importante entender c\u00f3mo su comportamiento en el pasado podr\u00eda afectar su elegibilidad para el programa. Si usted cree que tiene antecedentes penales, es sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputaci\u00f3n o a un programa de servicios legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DAPA, de lo contrario corre el riesgo de ser negado DAPA y/o ser deportado.\nMi hijo o hija tiene DACA, o pronto estar\u00e1n solicitando DACA. Una vez que mi hijo \u00a0sea aprobado para DACA, voy a ser eligible para aplicar al programa DAPA?\nNo. Tener un hijo que fue aprobado para \u00a0DACA no le provee a usted una manera de solicitar la acci\u00f3n diferida. Desafortunadamente, el presidente no tiene la autoridad para permitir que los 11 millones de personas indocumentados que viven en los Estados Unidos puedan solicitar la acci\u00f3n diferida. Es por esto que debemos continuar abogando por la legislaci\u00f3n en el Congreso que beneficiar\u00e1 a todos los indocumentados que tienen fuertes lazos con los Estados Unidos, y para garantizar que podamos ayudar a los 11 millones sin antecedentes penales.\nParece que no califico para DACA o DAPA. \u00bfEl anuncio del Presidente me beneficia de alguna manera?\nSi usted est\u00e1 indocumentado y ha vivido una vida libre de crimen en los Estados Unidos, puede beneficiarse de la revisi\u00f3n del Presidente de las prioridades de aplicaci\u00f3n de ley. A partir del 5 de enero 2015, si entr\u00f3 ilegalmente antes del 1 de enero de 2014 y nunca fue condenado por un delito que lo convierta en una prioridad de remoci\u00f3n, ya no est\u00e1 en riesgo de deportaci\u00f3n. Esto significa que m\u00e1s personas en nuestra comunidad no ser\u00e1n deportadas.\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, lea la nueva pol\u00edtica de aplicaci\u00f3n de la ley y remoci\u00f3n, publicada por el DHS el 20 de noviembre de 2014, y busque asesoramiento de un abogado de buena reputaci\u00f3n o de una organizaci\u00f3n comunitaria que ofrezcan servicios de inmigraci\u00f3n.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/la-expansi-n-de-la-acci-n-diferida-para-los-llegados-en-la-infancia", "La expansin de la Accin Diferida para los llegados en la Infancia (DACA) y Preguntas y Respuestas frecuentes", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "ACCI\u00d3N DIFERIDA PARA LOS LLEGADOS EN LA INFANCIA (DACA)\nEl presidente Obama anunci\u00f3 el 20 de noviembre de 2014, la expansi\u00f3n \u00a0del programa Consideraci\u00f3n de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los llegados en la Infancia, tambi\u00e9n conocido como DACA. Contin\u00fae leyendo para aprender acerca de los cambios y c\u00f3mo afectan su elegibilidad para DACA. RECUERDE que si usted es elegible ahora para DACA pero no lo era antes, la solicitud no estar\u00e1 disponible por unos 3 meses (aproximadamente el 20 de febrero de 2015). \u00a0\nDACA todav\u00eda se basa en logros educativos y/o militares, pero las fechas espec\u00edficas en relaci\u00f3n a \u00a0la edad del solicitante y la fecha de entrada a los Estados Unidos han cambiado para que m\u00e1s personas sean elegibles para DACA.\nEdad m\u00e1xima\nLa edad m\u00e1xima para DACA ha sido eliminada \u00a0efectivo la fecha del anuncio del Presidente, 20 de noviembre de 2014. Por lo tanto, individuos nacidos antes del 15 de junio de 1981 que cumplan con todos los otros requisitos de DACA, ahora pueden solicitarla tambi\u00e9n. (Antes del 20 de noviembre 2014, ten\u00edan que ser menores de 31 en o antes del 15 de junio de 2012, para ser elegibles para DACA).\nFecha de entrada\nLa fecha de entrada a los Estados Unidos que califica a alguien para DACA ha cambiado del 15 de junio de 2007 al 1 de enero de 2010. Apartir del 20 de noviembre de 2014, tiene que haber entrado a los Estados Unidos en o antes del 1 de enero 2010, y mantener residencia continua en los Estados Unidos hasta el presente. Esto quiere decir que DACA a\u00fan requiere presencia f\u00edsica continua en los Estados Unidos de por lo menos cinco a\u00f1os, y establece el 1 de enero de 2010 como la fecha limite. (Antes del 20 de noviembre de 2014, usted ten\u00eda que haber entrado a los Estados Unidos en o antes del 15 de junio de 2007 y ten\u00eda que haber residido en los Estados Unidos continuamente desde entonces.)\nPermiso de trabajo\nDACA ahora se concede por un per\u00edodo de tres a\u00f1os, en lugar de dos a\u00f1os. Esto significa que el estatus y el permiso de trabajo que le acompa\u00f1a tendr\u00e1n una validez de tres a\u00f1os, y brinda la posibilidad de renovarlos antes de que hayan pasado los tres a\u00f1os. Este cambio entrar\u00e1 en vigor el 24 de noviembre de 2014. Si est\u00e1 solicitando la renovaci\u00f3n de su estatus DACA actualmente, su renovaci\u00f3n ser\u00e1 concedida por tres a\u00f1os en lugar de dos a\u00f1os, como suced\u00eda antes.\nLos Requisitos Actualizados\u00a0\nEfectivo el 20 de noviembre de 2014, \u00a0usted es elegible para DACA si:\n1. Llego a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir 16 a\u00f1os de edad y no tiene estatus legal;  \n\t2. Ha residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde antes del 1 de enero de 2010 hasta hoy en d\u00eda, incluyendo el tiempo que le tome solicitar DACA con USCIS;  \n\t3. Est\u00e1 estudiando, se ha graduado o ha obtenido un certificado de escuela secundaria, ha pasado el Examen de Desarrollo de Educaci\u00f3n General (GED), o es veterano con una baja honorable de la Guardia Costanera o de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos; y  \n\t4. No ha sido convicto de un delito grave, delito menor significativo, o tres o m\u00e1s delitos menores, y no representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad p\u00fablica.\n\u00a0\nPreguntas y respuestas frecuentes respecto a DACA\n(Consideraci\u00f3n de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia)\n\u00a0\n\u00bfQui\u00e9n es elegible para el programa de Consideracion de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), seg\u00fan como fue anunciado y extendido por el Presidente?\nCuando las actualizaciones del programa tomen efecto (que tal vez ser\u00e1 alrededor de febrero), usted puede solicitar DACA, si\u2014\n \n\t\tVino a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir 16 a\u00f1os y no tiene estatus legal;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tHa residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde o antes del 1 de enero de 2010;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tEstuvo presente el 20 de noviembre de 2014, el d\u00eda en que el Presidente hizo el anuncio y se ha mantenido en los Estados Unidos desde entonces;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tEst\u00e1 estudiando, se ha graduado o ha obtenido un certificado de escuela secundaria, ha pasado el Examen de Desarrollo de Educaci\u00f3n General (GED), o es veterano con una baja honorable de la Guardia Costanera o de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos;\n\t\n\t\n\t\tPuede pasar una verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales y no ha sido \u00a0convicto \u00a0de un delito grave, delito menor significativo, \u00a0tres o m\u00e1s delitos menores, y no representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad p\u00fablica.\n\t\n \u00bfExiste todav\u00eda una restricci\u00f3n de edad m\u00e1xima para DACA?\nNo. Bajo la expansi\u00f3n de DACA, ya no existe una restricci\u00f3n de edad m\u00e1xima. Personas que nacieron antes del 15 de junio de 1981 y que cumplen con los dem\u00e1s requisitos podr\u00e1n solicitar DACA.\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde puedo solicitar la versi\u00f3n expandida de DACA?\nCon USCIS, la agencia gubernamental a la que usted somete su solicitud para aprobaci\u00f3n. Se ha estimado que comenzar\u00e1n a aceptar solicitudes para el programa de DACA expandido aproximadamente en febrero del 2015.\nQuiero empezar a juntar mi documentaci\u00f3ny llenar la solicitud. \u00bfD\u00f3nde puedo obtener una solicitud de DACA?\nLa solicitud no est\u00e1 disponible todav\u00eda. Contin\u00fae visitando mi sitio web para obtener informaci\u00f3n actualizada tan pronto est\u00e9 disponible. Tambi\u00e9n puede consultar la p\u00e1gina web de la agencia, http://www.uscis.gov, para obtener informaci\u00f3n actualizada.\nSi aprueban mi solicitud de DACA, \u00bfqu\u00e9 beneficios migratorios voy a recibir?\nUsted recibir\u00e1 una tarjeta con su foto que demostrar\u00e1 su estatus como recipiente de DACA, protecci\u00f3n en contra de la deportaci\u00f3n mientras est\u00e9 en el programa, y un permiso de trabajo para trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos.\nEn cuanto me aprueben para DACA, \u00bfpuedo obtener un n\u00famero de Seguro Social?\nS\u00ed. En cuanto su permiso de trabajo llegue por correo, usted puede solicitar un n\u00famero de Seguro Social en su oficina local de Administraci\u00f3n del Seguro Social (SSA). Para encontrar su oficina local y \u00a0obtener una lista de los \u00a0documentos que necesitar\u00e1 para solicitar un n\u00famero de seguro social, por favor visite http://www.ssa.gov/.\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto durar\u00e1 mi estatus de DACA? \u00bf Por cuanto tiempo ser\u00e1 valido mi permiso de trabajo?\nSu estatus de DACA y su permiso de trabajo tendr\u00e1n una validez de tres a\u00f1os (antes de la expansi\u00f3n de DACA, el permiso solo era v\u00e1lido por dos a\u00f1os). Usted tambi\u00e9n tendr\u00e1 la oportunidad de renovar su estatus de DACA y permiso de trabajo antes de los tres a\u00f1os.\n\u00bf Cu\u00e1l ser\u00e1 el costo de someter mi solicitud de DACA?\nCreemos que los costos ser\u00e1n los mismos o casi isuales a los costos actuales de DACA, pero no podemos estar seguros hasta que la solicitud est\u00e9 disponible. (Actualmente, solicitar \u00a0DACA cuesta $465 [una tarifa de $380 m\u00e1s una cuota de $85 por servicios biom\u00e9tricos de huellas digitales y foto]. Las exenciones de cuotas no est\u00e1n disponibles y las exenciones de cuotas est\u00e1n disponibles en circunstancias muy limitadas).\n\u00bfDebo obtener una verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales con anticipaci\u00f3n?\nPara los efectos de su solicitud, una vez que haya solicitado y pagado la cuota, \u00a0USCIS le enviar\u00e1 una notificaci\u00f3n para obtener sus \u00a0biom\u00e9tricos de huellas digitales, que se utilizar\u00e1n para llevar a cabo la verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes.\n\u00bfQu\u00e9 sucede si no paso la verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales?\nAntes de solicitar \u00a0DACA, es muy importante entender c\u00f3mo su comportamiento pasado podr\u00eda afectar su elegibilidad para el programa. Si usted cree que tiene antecedentes penales, es \u00a0sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputaci\u00f3n o a un programa de servicios \u00a0legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DACA.\nYa \u00a0soy recipiente de DACA bajo la versi\u00f3n original del programa. \u00bfC\u00f3mo \u00a0me afecta este nuevo anuncio?\nSu estatus de DACA y permiso de trabajo son v\u00e1lidos hasta la fecha de caducidad de su tarjeta. USCIS est\u00e1 evaluando la manera m\u00e1s conveniente de extender el permiso de trabajo que existe \u00a0actualmente para los que \u00a0ya tienen DACA de dos a\u00f1os a tres a\u00f1os de validez.\n\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo \u00a0comenzar\u00e1 USCIS a emitir permisos de DACA \u00a0valido por 3 a\u00f1os?\nEl nuevo plazo de tres a\u00f1os para permisos de trabajo se aplicar\u00e1 a las solicitudes que est\u00e9n pendientes actualmente y todas las que sean recibidas despu\u00e9s del anuncio del Presidente (despu\u00e9s del 20 de noviembre 2014).\nTengo DACA, o creo que cumplo con los requisitos para DACA y pienso solicitar. \u00bfSer aprobado para DACA \u00a0ayudar\u00e1 a que mis padres tambi\u00e9n consigan el estatus?\nNo. Haber sido aprobado para DACA no les provee a sus padres una manera de solicitar la acci\u00f3n diferida. Sin embargo, si sus padres tienen otros hijos que son ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales (LPR, green card, visa, mica), sus padres pueden solicitar al programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA, por sus siglas en ingles) que fue recientemente anunciado. Favor de hacer clic en este enlace para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/las-acciones-ejecutivas-de-responsabilidad-por-la-inmigraci-n-del", "Las Acciones Ejecutivas de Responsabilidad por la Inmigracin del Presidente", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "El Presidente Barack Obama ha anunciado la Acci\u00f3n Ejecutiva de Responsabilidad Por La Inmigraci\u00f3n para dirigir los recursos del gobierno federal para remover a criminales del pa\u00eds. Subsecuentemente, se le pedir\u00e1 a inmigrantes indocumentados quienes tal vez califiquen para una protecci\u00f3n ante deportaci\u00f3n y un permiso de trabajo, que se registren con el gobierno, paguen impuestos, y se sometan a una revisi\u00f3n de historial criminal asumiendo los costos asociados por su propia cuenta.\nEl Presidente anunci\u00f3 una serie de pasos que \u00e9l ha tomado bajo su autoridad ejecutiva que ser\u00e1n implementados dentro de las pr\u00f3ximas semanas y los pr\u00f3ximos meses.\n\u00bfPodr\u00e1n inmigrantes obtener Residencia Permanente o Ciudadan\u00eda por medio de este programa?\nNo. Esta acci\u00f3n ejecutiva no crear\u00e1 un camino hacia la Residencia Permanente o Ciudadan\u00eda \u00a0para una persona que no califique bajo las leyes actuales. Sin embargo, estas acciones expandir\u00e1n el programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) actualmente en existencia para los inmigrantes que llegaron a los Estados Unidos de las pr\u00f3ximas maneras:\n \n\t\tPara ellos que entraron a los Estados Unidos antes del 1 de Enero 2010, sin tomar en cuenta la edad que tengan en este momento, ahora ser\u00e1n elegibles.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tDe ahora en adelante, el alivio de DACA ser\u00e1 brindado por 3 a\u00f1os.\n\t\n APRENDE MAS SOBRE LA EXPANSION DEL PROGRAMA DACA Y PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS FRECUENTES\nTambi\u00e9n establece un programa nuevo, Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Padres (DAPA), el cual requiere que los inmigrantes indocumentados que cumplen los requisitos indicados se identifiquen, y se registren con el gobierno.\n \n\t\tDeben de haber vivido en los Estados Unidos por lo menos CINCO A\u00d1OS.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tTener un hijo/a que sea Ciudadano Estadounidense o Residente Permanente Legal que naci\u00f3 antes de la fecha del anuncio, 20 de Noviembre \u00a02014.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tSometerse a una revisi\u00f3n de historial criminal, y pagar impuestos.\n\t\n APRENDE MAS SOBRE EL NUEVO PROGRAMA DAPA Y PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS FRECUENTES\n\u00bfYa puedo aplicar?\nNo! Le tomar\u00e1 al gobierno federal por lo menos seis meses para introducir una solicitud. M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n ser\u00e1 distribuida sobre c\u00f3mo y cu\u00e1ndo puede comenzar a aplicar. \u00a0No caiga v\u00edctima a personas que le indican que puede solicitar ahora, o que le puede asegurar \u00a0uno de los primeros lugares en la l\u00ednea de espera por una cuota. Simplemente no es verdad. Siga visitando esta p\u00e1gina y mant\u00e9ngase en contacto con organizaciones comunitarias de confianza para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.\n\u00bfComo me puedo preparar?\nDurante la preparaci\u00f3n es importante juntar documentos que ayuden a establecer su identidad, demuestre su presencia en comunidades Americanas, y compruebe su parentesco a Residentes Legales y Ciudadanos Estadounidenses. A continuaci\u00f3n he preparado una lista de documentos que debe de empezar a conseguir para estar listos.\nActualizaremos esta lista cuando tengamos datos m\u00e1s espec\u00edficos detallando los requisitos para solicitar y cuando la solicitud se haga disponible al p\u00fablico.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nLas Acciones Ejecutivas de Responsabilidad por la Inmigraci\u00f3n del Presidente ayudar\u00e1n a asegurar la frontera, hacer responsables a cerca de 5 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, y asegurarse de que todos se rijan por las mismas reglas. \u00a0Actuando dentro de su autoridad legal, el Presidente est\u00e1 dando un paso importante para arreglar nuestro sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n.\nLas \u00f3rdenes del ejecutivo aplican mano dura a la migraci\u00f3n ilegal en la frontera, priorizan la deportaci\u00f3n de convictos y no de familias y exige que determinados inmigrantes indocumentados se sometan a investigaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales y paguen su parte justa de impuestos, ya que se registran para permanecer temporalmente en los EE. UU. sin temor a la deportaci\u00f3n.\nEstos son pasos con sentido com\u00fan, pero solamente \u00a0el Congreso puede finalizar esta labor. Al mismo tiempo en que el presidente tomar\u00e1 estas medidas seguir\u00e1 colaborando con el Congreso en un proyecto de ley bipartidista e integral, similar al que el Senado aprob\u00f3 hace m\u00e1s de un a\u00f1o, que pueda reemplazar estas \u00f3rdenes presidenciales y arregle todo el sistema.\n\u00a0\nLos tres elementos cr\u00edticos de las acciones ejecutivas del Presidente son:\nMedidas en\u00e9rgicas contra la inmigraci\u00f3n ilegal en la frontera: Las medidas que tomar\u00e1 el presidente aumentar\u00e1n las oportunidades de que toda persona que intente cruzar la frontera de manera ilegal sea capturado y enviado de regreso a su pa\u00eds. \u00a0Continuando con el aumento de los recursos que redujeron de manera efectiva el n\u00famero de ni\u00f1os no acompa\u00f1ados que cruzaban la frontera de manera ilegal este verano, las acciones del Presidente tambi\u00e9n centralizar\u00e1n el mando y control de la seguridad fronteriza para seguir reprimiendo la inmigraci\u00f3n ilegal.\u00a0\nDeportaci\u00f3n de convictos y no de familias: Las acciones del Presidente se centran en la deportaci\u00f3n de personas que ponen en peligro la seguridad nacional y la seguridad p\u00fablica. Ha ordenado al control de inmigraci\u00f3n que ponga como primeros de la lista de prioridad de deportaci\u00f3n a cualquier sospechoso de terrorismo, criminales violentos, miembros de pandillas, y a aquellos que hayan cruzado la frontera recientemente.\nResponsabilidad \u2013 Investigaciones de antecedentes penales e impuestos: \u00a0El Presidente tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 actuando para hacer responsables a los inmigrantes indocumentados que han vivido en los EE.UU. por m\u00e1s de cinco a\u00f1os y son padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes legales permanentes. \u00a0Al registrarse y pasar las investigaciones de antecedentes penales y de seguridad nacional, millones de inmigrantes indocumentados empezar\u00e1n a pagar su parte justa de impuestos y permanecer\u00e1n temporalmente en los EE. UU. sin temor a la deportaci\u00f3n durante tres a\u00f1os a la vez.\n\u00a0\nLas acciones del Presidente tambi\u00e9n racionalizar\u00e1n la inmigraci\u00f3n legal para impulsar nuestra econom\u00eda y promover\u00e1n la naturalizaci\u00f3n para aquellos que califiquen.\u00a0\nDurante m\u00e1s de medio siglo todo presidente, ya sea dem\u00f3crata o republicano, ha utilizado sus facultades legales para tomar medidas con respecto a los problemas migratorios del pa\u00eds. \u00a0El Presidente Obama ahora est\u00e1 tomando otro paso racional. \u00a0A medida que la Administraci\u00f3n implementa estas acciones ejecutivas, el Congreso debe terminar el trabajo aprobando un proyecto de ley al igual que el proyecto de ley bipartidista del Senado que: contin\u00fae fortaleciendo la seguridad fronteriza mediante la adici\u00f3n de m\u00e1s de 20,000 agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza; tome medidas en\u00e9rgicas contra las compa\u00f1\u00edas que contratan a trabajadores indocumentados; cree un camino ganado hacia la ciudadan\u00eda para los inmigrantes indocumentados que paguen una multa e impuestos, pasen una investigaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales, aprendan ingl\u00e9s y esperen su turno; e impulse nuestra econom\u00eda y mantenga a las familias unidas reduciendo la burocracia para simplificar nuestro proceso de inmigraci\u00f3n legal.\n\u00a0\nMedidas en\u00e9rgicas contra la inmigraci\u00f3n ilegal en la frontera\nBajo la Administraci\u00f3n del Presidente Obama, los recursos que el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) dedica a la seguridad en la frontera suroeste se encuentran en su punto m\u00e1s alto. \u00a0Hoy en d\u00eda, existen 3,000 agentes adicionales de la Patrulla Fronteriza a lo largo de la frontera sudoeste y nuestro muro fronterizo, los sistemas de vigilancia de aeronaves no tripuladas, y los sistemas de vigilancia de tierra han aumentado m\u00e1s del doble desde 2008. Tomado en su conjunto, los agentes adicionales en tierra, la tecnolog\u00eda y los recursos previstos en los \u00faltimos seis a\u00f1os representan el esfuerzo m\u00e1s serio y sostenido para asegurar nuestra frontera en la historia de nuestra naci\u00f3n, reduciendo los cruces ilegales de la frontera por m\u00e1s de la mitad.\nY este esfuerzo est\u00e1 produciendo resultados. De 1990 a 2007, la poblaci\u00f3n de individuos indocumentados en Estados Unidos creci\u00f3 de 3.5 millones a 11 millones de personas. \u00a0Desde entonces, el tama\u00f1o de la poblaci\u00f3n indocumentada ha dejado de crecer por primera vez en d\u00e9cadas. Las detenciones en la frontera, un indicador clave de la seguridad de la frontera, se encuentran en su nivel m\u00e1s bajo desde la d\u00e9cada de 1970. \u00a0El verano pasado, el Presidente y toda la Administraci\u00f3n respondieron a la afluencia de los ni\u00f1os no acompa\u00f1ados con una respuesta federal contundente y coordinada centrada en intensificar la disuasi\u00f3n, mejorar la actuaci\u00f3n, fortalecer la cooperaci\u00f3n, y dar una mayor capacidad a las agencias federales afectadas para garantizar que nuestra frontera se mantenga segura. \u00a0Como resultado, el n\u00famero de ni\u00f1os no acompa\u00f1ados que intentan cruzar la frontera sudoeste ha disminuido notablemente, y la Administraci\u00f3n contin\u00faa centrando sus recursos para evitar que una situaci\u00f3n similar se desarrolle en el futuro.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nPara basarse sobre estos esfuerzos y para asegurar que los recursos limitados de las fuerzas se utilicen efectivamente, el presidente ha anunciado las siguientes acciones:\nReasignar recursos a la frontera y a personas que han cruzado la frontera recientemente. Durante el verano, el DHS mand\u00f3 a cientos de agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza y al personal de Inmigraci\u00f3n y Control de Aduanas (Customs Enforcement, ICE) de EE.UU. a la frontera sudoeste, y el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) encarg\u00f3 nuevas listas de casos en los tribunales de inmigraci\u00f3n para dar prioridad a los casos de deportaci\u00f3n de personas que han cruzado la frontera recientemente. \u00a0Este enfoque dedicado ayudar\u00e1 a mantener nuestras fronteras seguras y estables. \u00a0Adem\u00e1s, el Secretario Johnson est\u00e1 anunciando un nuevo Plan de Campa\u00f1a de la Frontera Sur y Enfoques que fortalecer\u00e1 los esfuerzos de las agencias que trabajan para mantener nuestra frontera segura. \u00a0Y mediante el establecimiento de las prioridades m\u00e1s claras para la aplicaci\u00f3n interior, el DHS est\u00e1 aumentando la probabilidad de que las personas que est\u00e1n intentando cruzar la frontera ilegalmente ser\u00e1n detenidas y enviadas de regreso a su pa\u00eds.\nSimplificar el tr\u00e1mite de los procesos en los tribunales de inmigraci\u00f3n. El DOJ va a anunciar un paquete de reformas para los tribunales de inmigraci\u00f3n que abordar\u00e1 la lista de casos pendientes al trabajar con el DHS para decidir m\u00e1s r\u00e1pidamente los casos de las personas que cumplen con las prioridades nuevas del DHS y cerrar los casos de las personas de menor prioridad. El DOJ tambi\u00e9n implementar\u00e1 las regulaciones que adopten las mejores pr\u00e1cticas para los sistemas judiciales en un esfuerzo por usar las horas limitadas de juicios de la forma m\u00e1s eficaz posible.\nProteger a las v\u00edctimas de delitos y tr\u00e1fico de personas, as\u00ed como los trabajadores. \u00a0El Departamento de Trabajo (DOL) est\u00e1 expandiendo y reforzando las opciones de inmigraci\u00f3n para las v\u00edctimas de delitos (visados U) y de tr\u00e1fico de personas (visados T) que cooperen con investigaciones del gobierno. \u00a0Un grupo de trabajo formado por varias agencias tambi\u00e9n investigar\u00e1 c\u00f3mo asegurar que los trabajadores puedan hacer uso de sus derechos laborales y de empleo sin miedo a represalias.\n\u00a0\nDeportaci\u00f3n de delinquentes convictos, no de familias\nAl establecer prioridades y concentrar sus recursos de aplicaci\u00f3n de la ley, la Administraci\u00f3n del Presidente Obama ya ha aumentado la expatriaci\u00f3n de delincuentes en m\u00e1s del 80%. \u00a0Estas medidas aumentan este s\u00f3lido historial al:\nConcentrarse en la expatriaci\u00f3n de personas que amenazan la seguridad nacional, la seguridad fronteriza y la seguridad del p\u00fablico en general. \u00a0Con el fin de enfocarse en las prioridades que son importantes, el secretario Johnson est\u00e1 por emitir un nuevo memorando para todo el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional que deja bastante claro que las actividades de aplicaci\u00f3n de la ley del gobierno deber\u00edan concentrarse en personas que amenazan la seguridad nacional, en delincuentes que han cometido delitos graves y en aquellos que han cruzado la frontera recientemente. \u00a0El departamento de seguridad interna instruir\u00e1 a todos sus efectivos del orden p\u00fablico a que se enfoquen en estas prioridades para efectuar deportaciones.\nImplementar un nuevo programa de aplicaci\u00f3n prioritaria de la ley. Identificar y expatriar de manera efectiva a los delincuentes que se encuentran en c\u00e1rceles estatales y locales es un objetivo \u00a0vital, pero debe realizarse de forma que sustente la confianza de la comunidad. \u00a0Con el objeto de abordar las inquietudes de gobernadores, alcaldes, autoridades del orden p\u00fablico y l\u00edderes comunitarios que han minado la cooperaci\u00f3n con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, el secretario Johnson reemplazar\u00e1 el programa de Comunidades Seguras existente con un nuevo Programa de Aplicaci\u00f3n Prioritaria de la Ley (PEP en ingl\u00e9s) para deportar a aquellas personas que han sido condenadas por delitos graves. \u00a0El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional seguir\u00e1 \u00a0bas\u00e1ndose en los datos biom\u00e9dicos para verificar a las personas \u00a0que ocupan los primeros lugares de las listas de las autoridades del orden p\u00fablico, y tambi\u00e9n colaborar\u00e1 con la Oficina de Penitenciar\u00edas del Departamento de Justicia para identificar y deportar tan pronto sea posible a los delincuentes que cometieron delitos federales y se encuentran cumpliendo penas.\nResponsabilidad: verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales y pago de impuestos\nTodo presidente dem\u00f3crata y republicano desde Dwight Eisenhower ha tomado medidas presidenciales sobre cuestiones migratorias. \u00a0En congruencia con este antecedente, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ampliar\u00e1 el programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA en ingl\u00e9s) para que cubra a m\u00e1s inmigrantes que vinieron a Estados Unidos siendo peque\u00f1os. \u00a0El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional tambi\u00e9n crear\u00e1 un nuevo programa de acci\u00f3n diferida para las personas que son \u00a0padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales(LPRs) y han vivido en Estados Unidos por cinco a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s con la condici\u00f3n de que proporcionen sus datos, se compruebe que no tienen antecedentes penales y paguen impuestos.\u00a0\nEl Presidente tomar\u00e1 las siguientes medidas para hacer responsables a determinados inmigrantes indocumentados:\nCrear un mecanismo que exija a determinados inmigrantes indocumentados someterse y aprobar una investigaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales para garantizar que comiencen a pagar los impuestos que les corresponde. Con el fin de promover la seguridad p\u00fablica, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional est\u00e1 por establecer un nuevo programa de acci\u00f3n diferida para los padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses \u00a0o residentes permanentes legales que no figuran en las listas prioritarias de las autoridades del orden p\u00fablico y han vivido en el pa\u00eds por m\u00e1s de cinco a\u00f1os. \u00a0Las personas tendr\u00e1n la oportunidad de solicitar la cancelaci\u00f3n temporal de \u00f3rdenes de deportaci\u00f3n y la obtenci\u00f3n de permisos de trabajo con vigencia de tres a\u00f1os cada uno si se dan a conocer, proporcionan toda su informaci\u00f3n, presentan datos biom\u00e9tricos, se confirma que no tienen antecedentes penales, pagan las cuotas correspondientes y demuestran que su hijo(a) naci\u00f3 antes de la fecha de este anuncio. \u00a0Al proporcionar a las personas una oportunidad de salir de las sombras y trabajar de manera leg\u00edtima, tambi\u00e9n ayudaremos a tomar medidas contra las empresas que contrataron trabajadores indocumentados, lo cual perjudica los salarios de todos los trabajadores, y nos aseguraremos de que las personas acaten la ley y paguen la parte de impuestos que les corresponde.\nAmpliaci\u00f3n del programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para cubrir a m\u00e1s \u201cDREAMers\u201d. Conforme al programa inicial de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia o DACA, los j\u00f3venes que hab\u00edan estado en Estados Unidos durante al menos 5 a\u00f1os, entraron al pa\u00eds siendo ni\u00f1os y reunieron ciertas condiciones espec\u00edficas en relaci\u00f3n con su escolaridad y demostraron no ser una amenaza para la seguridad p\u00fablica fueron elegibles para recibir ayuda temporal contra la deportaci\u00f3n siempre y cuando hubiesen nacido despu\u00e9s de 1981 y entrado al pa\u00eds antes del 15 de junio de 2007. \u00a0El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ampliar\u00e1 el programa DACA con el fin de que las personas que fueron tra\u00eddas a este pa\u00eds siendo ni\u00f1os puedan solicitar esta protecci\u00f3n si entraron al pa\u00eds antes del 1 de enero de 2010, independientemente de la edad que tengan actualmente. \u00a0Adem\u00e1s, en adelante la protecci\u00f3n conforme al programa DACA se otorgar\u00e1 por tres a\u00f1os.\nLas acciones del Presidente tambi\u00e9n van a simplificar la inmigraci\u00f3n legal para impulsar nuestra econom\u00eda y promover la naturalizaci\u00f3n al:\nProporcionar autorizaci\u00f3n port\u00e1til de trabajo para trabajadores muy capacitados que esperan el estado LPR y sus c\u00f3nyuges. \u00a0 Bajo el sistema actual, los empleados con solicitudes LPR con frecuencia esperan muchos a\u00f1os hasta que su visa est\u00e9 disponible. \u00a0DHS har\u00e1 cambios regulatorios para permitir que esos trabajadores se muden o cambien de trabajo con mayor facilidad. \u00a0 DHS est\u00e1 terminando normas nuevas para dar autorizaci\u00f3n de empleo a ciertos c\u00f3nyuges H-1B siempre que el c\u00f3nyuge H-1B tenga una solicitud LPR aprobada.\u00a0\nMejorando las opciones para empresarios extranjeros. \u00a0DHS ampliar\u00e1 las opciones de inmigraci\u00f3n para empresarios extranjeros que cumplan con ciertos criterios para la creaci\u00f3n de empleos, atrayendo la inversi\u00f3n, y generando ganancias en Estados Unidos, para asegurar que nuestro sistema los alienta a que hagan crecer nuestra econom\u00eda. \u00a0 El criterio incluir\u00e1 l\u00edmites de ganancias para que estas personas no sean elegibles para ciertos beneficios p\u00fablicos como asistencia social o cr\u00e9ditos impositivos bajo la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio.\nFortaleciendo y extendiendo la capacitaci\u00f3n en el trabajo para graduados de STEM de universidades de Estados Unidos. Para fortalecer las experiencias educativas de los estudiantes extranjeros que estudian ciencias, tecnolog\u00eda, ingenier\u00eda, y matem\u00e1ticas (STEM) en universidades de Estados Unidos, DHS propondr\u00e1 cambios para ampliar y entender el uso del programa existente de Capacitaci\u00f3n Pr\u00e1ctica Opcional (OPT) y exigir\u00e1 lazos m\u00e1s fuertes entre estudiantes de OPT y sus escuelas universitarias y universidades despu\u00e9s de la graduaci\u00f3n.\nSimplificando el proceso para los trabajadores extranjeros y sus empleados, mientras que se protege a los obreros de Estados Unidos. \u00a0DHS aclarar\u00e1 su gu\u00eda sobre las visas provisionales L-1 para trabajadores extranjeros que se transfieren de la oficina extranjera de una empresa a su oficina en los EE.UU. El DOL tomar\u00e1 medidas regulatorias para modernizar la prueba del mercado laboral que se exige de los empleadores para patrocinar a trabajadores extranjeros para visas de inmigraci\u00f3n mientras que se asegura que los trabajadores de Estados Unidos est\u00e9n protegidos.\nReduciendo la separaci\u00f3n familiar de aquellos que esperan obtener un estado de LPR. Debido a las barreras existentes en nuestro sistema, los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos y LPR con frecuencia se separan durante a\u00f1os de sus familiares inmediatos, mientras que esperan obtener su estado de LPR. Para reducir el tiempo que estas personas est\u00e1n separadas, DHS va a ampliar un programa existente que permite que ciertas personas soliciten una exenci\u00f3n provisional para ciertas infracciones antes de salir de Estados Unidos para asistir a entrevistas para las visas.\nAsegurando que las personas con estado legal puedan viajar a sus pa\u00edses de origen. DHS aclarar\u00e1 sus instrucciones para proporcionar mayor certeza a las personas que tengan una solicitud LPR pendiente o cierto permiso de estado provisional para viajar al extranjero con un permiso anticipado (\u201cadmisi\u00f3n condicional\u201d).\nEmisi\u00f3n de un Memorando Presidencial sobre la modernizaci\u00f3n de la visa. Hay muchas maneras en que se puede modernizar el sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n legal para reducir los costos gubernamentales, eliminar sistemas redundantes, reducir cargas en empleadores y familias y eliminar fraude. El Presidente est\u00e1 emitiendo un Memorando dirigiendo a un grupo interinstitucional a \u00e1reas remendadas para recibir mejoras.\nCreando un Grupo de Trabajo de la Casa Blanca sobre personas nuevas que viven en Estados Unidos. El Presidente est\u00e1 creando un Grupo de Trabajo de la Casa Blanca sobre personas nuevas que viven en Estados Unidos para crear una estrategia federal sobre la integraci\u00f3n de inmigrantes. \u00a0\nPromoci\u00f3n de la conciencia p\u00fablica de los ciudadanos.\u00a0DHS lanzar\u00e1 una amplia campa\u00f1a de conciencia de los ciudadanos en los medios de los 10 estados que son el hogar del 75 por ciento de la poblaci\u00f3n LPR. USCIS tambi\u00e9n ampliar\u00e1 opciones para el pago de los cargos por naturalizaci\u00f3n y explorar\u00e1 medidas adicionales para ampliar la accesibilidad, incluido el estudio de la exenci\u00f3n parcial potencial del pago de tarifas para personas calificadas.\nAsegurando que los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos pueden servir. Para cimentar las necesidades de nuestros militares y apoyar las tareas de reclutamiento, DHS ampliar\u00e1 una pol\u00edtica existente para proporcionar alivio a los c\u00f3nyuges y ni\u00f1os de ciudadanos de Estados Unidos que tratan de enrolarse en unidades militares, consistente con un pedido efectuado por el Departamento de Defensa.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/prepar-ndonos-para-la-acci-n-ejecutiva", "Preparndonos para la accin ejecutiva", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Despu\u00e9s de las elecciones del 2012, hubo una gran esperanza que el Congreso de los Estados Unidos finalmente pudiera promulgar una reforma migratoria amplia. En los \u00faltimos dos a\u00f1os, he pasado much\u00edsimo tiempo intentando de formular un proyecto de ley bipartidista con el \u201cGrupo de Ocho\u201d de la C\u00e1mara de Representantes. A pesar de esto, las conversaciones con mis colegas Republicanos disminuyeron, mientras ellos exploraban la posibilidad de introducir su propio proyecto de ley. Desafortunadamente, es evidente que el liderazgo Republicano en la C\u00e1mara no propondr\u00e1 su propia soluci\u00f3n a nuestro sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n roto. Tampoco permitir\u00e1n que se tome un voto sobre la legislaci\u00f3n bipartidista que pas\u00f3 el Senado en el 2013.\nRepublicanos \u00a0de la C\u00e1mara est\u00e1n neg\u00e1ndose a avanzar legislaci\u00f3n que reforzar\u00eda la seguridad fronteriza, estimular\u00eda nuestra econom\u00eda, y registrar\u00eda a los estimado 11 millones de individuos indocumentados con el gobierno Federal para que puedan contribu\u00edr completamente a los Estados Unidos, y obtengan su Ciudadan\u00eda Estadounidense.\nEnfrentado con inacci\u00f3n, Presidente Obama anunci\u00f3 el 30 de junio del 2014 que usar\u00eda su autoridad ejecutiva de la manera que pudiera para arreglar nuestro sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n roto y mejorar nuestra seguridad a la misma vez. El Presidente apunt\u00f3 a Jeh Johnson, Secretario de Homeland Security, a que recomendara una variedad de acciones que la Administraci\u00f3n pueda tomar bajo las leyes actualmente en existencia. El Caucus Hispano del Congreso prepar\u00f3 un memorando para el Presidente y Secretario Johnson que da una idea general de los ajustes que se pueden hacer por medio de la rama Ejecutiva para mejorar nuestro sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n. Ajustes tal como mantener a familias unidas, como hacer el refuerzo de nuestras leyes de inmigraci\u00f3n m\u00e1s humanitarias, y c\u00f3mo enfocar m\u00e1s el uso de recursos federales en los casos de personas con antecedentes criminales, y no en los de familiares de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses quienes han tenido presencia de largo plazo en nuestras comunidades, y no poseen un record criminal.\nEl 20 de noviembre del 2014, el Presidente anunci\u00f3 la Acci\u00f3n Ejecutivo de Responsabilidad por la Inmigraci\u00f3n. Usando su poder ejecutivo, el Presidente est\u00e1 expandiendo elegibilidad para el programa de DACA. \u00a0Tambi\u00e9n anunci\u00f3 la creaci\u00f3n de un nuevo programa para los padres de hijos ciudadanos americanos y residentes permanentes, conocido como la Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Padres. Padres indocumentados que han estado en el pa\u00eds m\u00e1s de CINCO a\u00f1os tendr\u00e1n que registrarse con el gobierno, pagar impuestos, y someterse a una revisi\u00f3n de historial criminal, asumiendo el costo por su propia cuenta. Si son aprobados recibir\u00e1n protecci\u00f3n ante deportaci\u00f3n y un permiso de trabajo v\u00e1lido por tres a\u00f1os.\nA pesar de que el Presidente haya anunciado los cambios que har\u00e1 hacia nuestro sistema migratorio, todav\u00eda no se puede solicitar. Comparto con ustedes la siguiente informaci\u00f3n general como una gu\u00eda que ser\u00e1 \u00fatil mientras se prepara la comunidad para la acci\u00f3n ejecutiva.\nDurante la preparaci\u00f3n, es importante juntar documentos que ayuden establecer su identidad, demuestre su presencia en comunidades Americanas, y compruebe su parentesco a Residentes Legales y Ciudadanos Estadounidenses. Este tipo de documentaci\u00f3n se necesitar\u00e1 para demostrar elegibilidad para una protecci\u00f3n ante deportaci\u00f3n. A continuaci\u00f3n he preparado una lista de documentos que debe de empezar a conseguir para estar listos si el Presidente Obama hace un anuncio en el futuro.\nActualizaremos esta lista cuando el Presidente anuncie detalles espec\u00edficos detallando los requisitos para solicitar y cuando la solicitud se haga disponible al p\u00fablico. Est\u00e9n pendiente y mant\u00e9ngase en contacto con nosotros para la informaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s completa y actualizada.\n  Prueba de identidad\n Pasaporte o documento de identidad nacional de su pa\u00eds de origen\n\tCertificado de Nacimiento con foto\n\tIdentificaci\u00f3n escolar o militar con foto\n\tCualquier documento de inmigraci\u00f3n o del gobierno de EE.UU. que tenga su nombre y foto\n   Prueba de su presencia en los EE.UU.\n Pasaporte con sello de admisi\u00f3n\n\tFormulario I-94/I-95/I-94W\n\tExpedientes escolares de las escuelas a las que usted haya asistido en los EE.UU.\n\tCualquier documento del Servicio de Inmigraci\u00f3n y Naturalizaci\u00f3n o DHS que demuestre su fecha de entrada (Formulario I-862, Notificaci\u00f3n de Comparecencia)\n\tR\u00e9cords de viajes\n\tExpedientes de hospitales o m\u00e9dicos\n\tRecibos de renta o facturas de servicios p\u00fablicos\n\tR\u00e9cords de empleo (talonarios de pago, Formularios W-2, etc.)\n\tRegistros oficiales de una entidad religiosa que confirmen su participaci\u00f3n en una ceremonia religiosa\n\tCopias de recibos de giros postales por dinero enviado en o fuera del pa\u00eds\n\tCertificados de nacimiento de hijos nacidos en los Estados Unidos\n\tTransacciones bancarias con fechas\n\tRecibos de licencia o registros automotrices\n\tEscrituras, hipotecas, contratos de arrendamiento\n\tRecibos de declaraciones de impuestos, p\u00f3lizas de seguros.\n   Prueba de estatus migratorio\n Formulario I-94/I-95/I-94W con fecha autorizada de expiraci\u00f3n de estad\u00eda\n\tOrden final de exclusi\u00f3n, deportaci\u00f3n o remoci\u00f3n Un documento de cargos coloc\u00e1ndolo en procedimientos de deportaci\u00f3n\n\tVisa vencida\n   Prueba de su educaci\u00f3n\n Expedientes escolares (transcripciones, calificaciones, etc.) de la escuela a la que est\u00e1 asistiendo en EE.UU., que muestre el nombre(s) de la(s) escuela(s), los per\u00edodos de asistencia y el grado o nivel educativo actual\n\tDiploma de Escuela Superior o Certificado de Finalizaci\u00f3n, u otro grado sustituto\n\tEvidencia de que aprob\u00f3 un examen autorizado por el estado, incluyendo el Certificado de Educaci\u00f3n General (GED) u otro examen autorizado por el estado (por ejemplo, HiSet o TSC) en los Estados Unidos.\n \u00a0\nPrueba de que es un veterano retirado honorablemente de la Guardia Costera o las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU.\n Certificado de Dispensa o Baja del Servicio Activo (Formulario DD-214)\n\tFormulario 22, de la Guardia Nacional (NGB), Informe de Separaci\u00f3n y Expediente de Servicio\n\tExpedientes militares de personal\n\tExpedientes militares de salud\n \u00a0\nRetenci\u00f3n de Empleo\n Formulario W-2\n\tFormulario SS-4 completada (por usted o en su nombre)\n\tDep\u00f3sitos Bancarios\n\tRecibo de sueldo\n\tRecibo de pago (cheques cobrados)\n\tID de empleo\n\tHistoria de correo electr\u00f3nico a / de otros empleados o empleador\n\tTarjetas de negocio\n\tAnuncios publicando servicios\n\tInformaci\u00f3n de contacto de su empleador \u00a0\n \u00a0\nPago de impuestos\n Formulario W-2\n\tEstados de cuenta bancarios\n\tFormulario de Identificaci\u00f3n del Contribuyente Individual (ITIN)\n\tW-7 Formulario para solicitar el ITIN\n \u00a0\nHistoria de Inmigrante\n Aviso para que aparezca\n\tDocumentos de deportaci\u00f3n\n\tCualquier documento de Inmigraci\u00f3n y Naturalizaci\u00f3n o de DHS\n \u00a0\nRelaciones familiares\n Lista de dependientes en su W-2\n\tLos certificados de nacimiento de todos los ni\u00f1os, especialmente ni\u00f1os ciudadanos y ni\u00f1os que son Residentes Legales Permanentes\n\tUn copia de la tarjeta verde de los ni\u00f1os que son Residentes Legales Permanentes\n\tCertificado de matrimonio (iglesia y civiles)\n\tDocumentos de adoptaci\u00f3n \u00a0\n \u00a0\nRelaciones Comunitarias\n Registros de la lglesia de asistencia / pertenencia\n\tRegistros de servicio comunitarios\n\tRegistros de asistencia a escuelas o universidades\n\tDocumentaci\u00f3n de vigilancia de su vecindario \u00a0\n\tRegistro/documentaci\u00f3n de participaci\u00f3n en su centro de comunidad\n\tDocumentaci\u00f3n de membres\u00eda a su piscina\n\tDocumentaci\u00f3n de membres\u00eda a YMCA\n\tDocumentaci\u00f3n de participaci\u00f3n en deportes\n\tPremios / Honores / Reconocimientos en la comunidad\n \u00a0\nRecord Criminal\n Disposiciones de la corte\n\tFBI verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes penales\n\tInfracciones de tr\u00e1fico\n\tCualquier registro que ha sido expurgado\n\tRegistros de records criminal expurgado cuando era un menor\n\tDocumentaci\u00f3n de perdones\n\tDUI / rehabilitaci\u00f3n de registro de clases", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-latest-nuclear-regulatory-commission-yucca-report", "Titus Statement on the Latest Nuclear Regulatory Commission Yucca Report", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 18, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement in response to the Volume IV of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission\u2019s Safety Evaluation Report (SER) concerning Yucca Mountain.\u00a0\n\u201cSince passage of the \u2018Screw Nevada\u2019 bill in 1987, which designated Yucca as the sole depository for the nation\u2019s nuclear waste, the process has been more about how to make the Yucca project work rather than finding a solution for this problem. The latest volume of the SER changes nothing. I remain opposed to the misguided and costly efforts by some to restart this boondoggle of a program.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-releases-statement-on-nevada-infrastructure-report", "Titus Releases Statement on Nevada Infrastructure Report", "2014-12-17", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District and a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released the following statement regarding the American Society of Civil Engineer\u2019s 2014 Infrastructure Report Card for the State of Nevada.\n\u201cIt is no secret that Nevada and especially the Las Vegas Valley have experienced enormous growth over the last few decades. Since 2000, the Las Vegas metropolitan area has seen a 37% increase in population, putting strain on our area roadways and water infrastructure. Given the 40 million visitors who we welcome to our region every year, it is clear that we must concentrate on maintaining our current infrastructure and build to meet future needs. From our roads and bridges to our wastewater treatment systems and our schools, this report card illustrates a failure to keep pace with our rapid growth. \u00a0Between 2012 and 2013, three out of four metropolitan areas grew in population, and approximately 85% of Americans now live in cities. We must strengthen our federal, state, and local transportation and infrastructure programs to invest in smart growth projects that increase the safety and efficiency of our area roadways and transit systems, conserve and protect our environment, and increase job and economic opportunities. That is why I am championing policies that will ensure that our local leaders have more of a say over how our federal infrastructure dollars are being spent. I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of the people of Nevada next Congress and addressing the failures outlined in the ASCE report.\u201d\u00a0\nThe report can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-passage-of-tule-springs-legislation-0", "Titus Celebrates Passage of Tule Springs Legislation", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 12, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement on Senate passage of a package of long-standing public lands bills, including the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act:\n\u201cThis was a mammoth lift, but with the hard work of the Nevada Delegation, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Clark County, the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and all the institutions, organizations, and area supporters, we finally moved this bill over the finish line. Tule Springs tells the story of this region dating back thousands of years, and as a unit of the National Park Service, will attract even more visitors to Nevada. The legislation includes provisions preserving important lands across the state protecting our natural history for generations while promoting vital economic development opportunities in Nevada.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/dina-titus-among-record-breaking-100-women-in-congress", "Dina Titus among record-breaking 100 women in Congress", "2014-12-10", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 9, 2014\nFor the first time ever, there are 100 female members of Congress.\nAnd Rep. Dina Titus is one of them. The Democrat just won re-election to represent Las Vegas for a second term and has represented the Las Vegas area for three terms. She's also the only female member of Nevada's six-member congressional delegation on Capitol Hill.\nOn Tuesday, Titus spoke to hundreds of young women in Washington, D.C., about what that's like.\n\"The press never asks a man candidate, 'Well, what are you going to do about your children?'\" Titus said. \"That'll be the first question they ask a woman candidate.\"\nTitus was a panelist at the second annual Women In Power summit, put on by Google, Tory Burch's foundation and Politico.\nThe former University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor spoke alongside DC's public schools chancellor, Kaya Henderson, and Rep.-elect Debbie Dingell of Michigan on the need to encourage more women leaders. Titus said that should start in grade school, as society emphasizes science and math courses for girls. Later in life, women need to turn around more often and extend their hand to career climbers, she said.\n\"We had to fight to get here so we don\u2019t really want to share our experiences,\" she said. \"We need to be better mentors.\"\nBackstage, as she checked her makeup and spritzed one final shot of hairspray, Titus said 100 women in Congress isn't enough. It's less than 19 percent of the seats in Congress.\nTo help more women get there, Titus has written and co-sponsored bills to encourage women to enter science and math fields.\nTitus said she misses her \"good friend,\" former Rep. Shelley Berkley, who left Congress in 2013.\nShe and Berkley are just the second and third women to represent Nevada in Congress. Titus hinted she's no pushover with the five Nevada men she works with now.\n\"I don't think any of them would tell ya I'd take a back seat,\" she said.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-passage-of-tule-springs-legislation", "Titus Celebrates Passage of Tule Springs Legislation", "2014-12-04", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 4, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement announcing House passage of a package of long-standing public lands bills, including the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act:\n  \n\t\u201cThis designation is 11,000 years in the making. Tule Springs tells the story of this region dating back thousands of years, and as a unit of the National Park Service, will attract even more visitors to Nevada. The legislation will preserve our natural history for generations while promoting vital economic development opportunities for Southern Nevada. I am proud to have worked with the Nevada Congressional Delegation, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Clark County, the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and all the institutions, organizations, and area supporters to finally move this bill over the finish line.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-republican-effort-to-block-administrative-action-on-immigration", "Titus Statement on Republican Effort to Block Administrative Action on Immigration", "2014-12-04", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 4, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 5759, legislation to block administrative action on immigration:\u00a0\n\u201cRather than using the last few days of the most unproductive Congress in history to address the priorities of the American People, such as comprehensive immigration reform, the Tea Party Majority has decided to continue to waste time on empty promises while offering no solutions to the significant issues we face. When we return for our final week of the legislative session, the Republican Leadership should allow an up or down vote on the bipartisan reform legislation passed in the Senate over 500 days ago. Fixing our broken immigration system is not just a moral imperative, but an economic necessity too.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-mckinley-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-student-veterans", "Titus, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Student Veterans", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 3, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Today Reps. David B. McKinley (R-WV) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that will help veterans get the education they need to thrive in the modern workforce. The bill will give students utilizing GI Bill benefits more flexibility to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and other STEM fields. Titus spoke on the House Floor today to highlight the importance of the new legislation. Her remarks can be viewed below.\u00a0\n\u201cThe transition from war zone to campus is not always an easy one,\u201d said McKinley. \u201cWe owe it to men and women who served to do all we can to help them return to civilian life and pursue their dreams.\u201d\n\u201cAs a country, we have a responsibility to help our servicemen and women when they leave the military and return home to civilian life,\u201d said Titus, a Member of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs. \u201cThis legislation honors that commitment by providing resources to help veterans pursue higher education and gain the skills and training they need to succeed in STEM careers.\u201d\nThe impetus for the bill came from meetings McKinley had with student veterans in West Virginia who discussed the difficulty in completing certain degrees in the 36 months allotted by the GI Bill.\nThis proposal gives students who utilize the Post-9/11 GI Bill an extra nine months of benefits if they pursue a degree in one of the STEM fields.\n\u201cGiven the appropriate resources, veterans possess the talent and experience to make a huge, positive impact in America\u2019s communities and economy,\u201d said D. Wayne Robinson, President of Student Veterans of America. \u201cWe must do everything we can to help veterans capitalize on their experience and pursue careers in advanced fields like STEM.\u201d\n\u201cThis common sense plan will give those who have sacrificed for our freedom the tools to be successful in the 21st Century economy,\u201d added McKinley. \u201cThis will not only benefit veterans, but will make America\u2019s economy more competitive as well.\u201d\nWatch Congresswoman Titus's remarks:", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-house-passage-of-tax-extender-package", "Titus Statement on House Passage of Tax Extender Package", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 3, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement on the passage of a tax extender package which includes provisions of the Titus sponsored bill H.R.3242 to reinstate the federal tax credit for filmmakers:\n\u201cToday, I voted to pass a package of expired tax provisions that includes a number of important provisions for families in Nevada,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThe legislation includes a one year extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act as well as a critical provision that allows residents of Nevada to deduct sales taxes from their federal tax returns. This package also includes legislation I introduced to extend the film tax credit to encourage filming and create jobs in Las Vegas. However, I am disappointed that these extensions will be obsolete in a matter of weeks - Congress should work together to create certainty on taxes for families and businesses.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//resources/executive-action", "Executive Action", "2014-12-02", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Information on the Immigration Accountability Executive Action\u00a0 \nCan immigrants earn citizenship or a Green Card through this program?\u00a0\nNo. This executive action does not create a path to citizenship or a Green Card for anyone who does not already qualify under existing law.\nInstead, these actions expand the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for immigrants who came to the U.S. as children in the following ways:\n Those who entered the U.S. before January 1, 2010, regardless of how old they are today, are now eligible.\n\tAnd going forward, DACA relief will be granted for three years.\n It also creates a new program, Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA), to require undocumented immigrants who meet the following criteria to come forward and register with the government:\n Have continuously resided in the U.S. since January 1, 2010.\n\tHave a U.S. citizen child or Lawful Permanent Resident child who was born before the date of the announcement, November 20, 2014.\n\tWere present in the country on November 20, 2014 and on the date that deferred action is requested.\n\tPass a background check and pay taxes.\n Can I apply now?\u00a0\nNo. It will take the federal government at least six months. More information will be posted as soon as it is available about how and when you can begin to apply. Do not be a victim to anyone who suggests you can apply now or that they can give you a spot at the front of the line for a fee. It's just not true. Keep checking this website and speak with trusted community based organizations.\nHow can I get ready?\nYou can begin to gather documents that establish your identity, family ties, and presence in the United States. A list of documents will be posted as the government announces more details about how to apply and what types of documents are required.\nThe President announced additional steps to reform our immigration enforcement and priorities.\nAdditional information can also be found here: http://www.uscis.gov/immigrationaction", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-passage-of-nevada-native-lands-legislation", "Titus Announces Passage of Nevada Native Lands Legislation", "2014-12-01", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 1, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement announcing passage of H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act.\u00a0\n\u201cThis legislation enables economic development and self-determination for tribes across the State of Nevada,\u201d said Titus. \u201cI am proud to cosponsor this legislation with my colleague from northern Nevada, Congressman Amodei. Our delegation has a history of working together to enhance opportunities for economic development and to conserve the sensitive lands that make Nevada a beautiful place to live and visit. I look forward to continuing this tradition in the next Congress, as we consider future public lands bills impacting Nevada.\u201d\nThe Nevada Native Nations Lands Act includes a number of federal land conveyances to native tribes across the State of Nevada. This legislation is the result of consultation with tribal governments and federal, state, and local officials to further economic development opportunities across the state. A companion bill was introduced by Senators Reid and Heller earlier this year.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-fights-to-ensure-fair-access-to-benefits-for-filipino-veterans", "Titus Fights to Ensure Fair Access to Benefits for Filipino Veterans", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 20, 2014\nWashington, DC - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First District delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs hearing, \u201cFilipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund: Inquiry into the Adequacy of Process in Verifying Eligibility.\u201d Titus is the Ranking Member of the VA Subcommittee.\u00a0\nBelow is a copy of her remarks, as prepared for delivery. \u00a0\n\"I want to thank the witnesses and our Filipino veterans for being here today to discuss the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. \u00a0The Philippines has a long and distinguished history, including fighting alongside the United States in military campaigns and wars. We are grateful for their actions on behalf of our Nation. I am proud to have an active group of Filipino veterans in my district, and thank them for their service and for the guidance they have provided on this important issue.\u00a0\n\"The Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was established to compensate and thank these veterans who served so bravely alongside the American Army in the South Pacific in World War II. As part of the Stimulus passed in the 111th Congress, we finally took actions to provide additional benefits for Filipino veterans.\u00a0\n\"I continue to hear concerns from my Filipino veteran constituents in Las Vegas who believe that while this program was well intended, there may be veterans that have been denied the benefits they earned. It is critical that Congress, as well as the Administration, work to ensure that in some cases, we look to additional evidence for facts, when necessary. Earlier this year, the Appropriators directed VA to \u201cconsider all forms of evidence of service not just those originally considered.\u201d \u00a0I agree with this statement, and look forward to working with my colleagues on the committee to ensure that Filipino veterans are finally being treated fairly.\u00a0\n\"I understand we are in a challenging situation to verify veterans\u2019 service more than 70 years after the fact. However, this is also why we cannot simply ascribe a one-size-fits-all approach to these claims.\u00a0\n\"Most of our WWII Filipino veterans are in their nineties. We are limited in the time we have to get this right. Any impediments to veterans who might show clear and irrefutable evidence should be removed and benefits granted. We must act fast, but be careful, to ensure that we are being a good steward of resources.\u00a0\n\"Lastly, I hope we can put to rest any notions that DOD is withholding any information that may positively impact these veterans\u2019 claims. After seventy years, all of this information should be publicly available. I hear too often from Filipino veterans and their advocates that the DOD is not being transparent and failing to produce all pertinent information.\u00a0\n\"These men and women fought on behalf of our nation and they should receive the same benefit of the doubt that U.S. servicemembers receive with their benefits determinations. Thank you again and I yield back.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-joins-bipartisan-group-to-introduce-veterans-equal-access-act-to-expand-medical", "Titus Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Veterans Equal Access Act to Expand Medical Marijuana Access to our Nations Heroes", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 20, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District joined 11 bipartisan colleagues to introduce the Veterans Equal Access Act, which would make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana.\u00a0\nCurrently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically prohibits its medical providers from completing forms brought by their veteran patients seeking recommendations or opinions regarding participation in a state medical marijuana program. The Act would authorize VA physicians and other health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions regarding the use of medical marijuana to veterans who live in the 23 states where medical marijuana is legal, including Nevada.\n\u201cAs a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I am committed to ensuring our nation\u2019s veterans receive the best care available. The Veterans Equal Access Act provides a much needed update to our antiquated drug laws, allowing veterans to access the full range of treatments, including medical marijuana, available to relieve their suffering,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThis is a commonsense measure that ensures that the medical staff at our nation\u2019s VA hospitals and clinics can recommend the best course of treatment available for our retired servicemembers without fear of federal interference.\u201d\nThe bill is led by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and cosponsored by Justin Amash (R-MI), Paul Broun (R-GA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Sam Farr (D-CA), \u00a0Walter Jones (R-NC), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Beto O\u2019Rourke (D-TX), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Steve Stockman (R-TX).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-president-s-executive-action-on-immigration", "Titus Statement on the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 20, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today in response to the President\u2019s executive action on immigration: \u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cFor far too long House Republicans have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system, denying 11 million undocumented immigrants, including 210,000 people in Nevada, the opportunity to come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream. I applaud the President for using his authority to improve our immigration system in the absence of legislation. The actions announced today will relieve families from the constant threat of separation by deportation and allow undocumented men and women to legally join the workforce,\u201d said Titus. \u201cWhile this executive action will help to protect families, strengthen communities, and boost the economy, it is not a permanent solution to our immigration crisis. There is still much work to be done to bring the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in our country out of the shadows and on the path to citizenship. That\u2019s why now, more than ever, House Republican leadership must put politics aside, listen to the American people, and immediately offer a vote on the long-term, comprehensive reform that our country needs. It has been more than 500 days since the Senate passed sensible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. With only 8 days left before the House adjourns for the year, Republican leadership should immediately bring this legislation to the floor for a vote.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-president-obama-s-scheduled-visit-to-las-vegas", "Titus Statement on President Obamas Scheduled Visit to Las Vegas", "2014-11-19", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 19, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada First District released the following statement today on President Obama's scheduled visit Friday to Del Sol High School in Las Vegas to discuss his executive action on immigration.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cFor far too long House Republicans have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system, denying 11 million undocumented immigrants, including 210,000 people in Nevada, the opportunity to come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream. While executive action is not a permanent solution, in the absence of reform legislation, it is necessary to protect families, strengthen our community, and boost the economy,\u201d said Titus. \u201cTwo years after the President laid out his reform principles in Las Vegas it is fitting that he return to Southern Nevada to outline his historic plan to improve our broken immigration system. I look forward to welcoming the President back to Las Vegas and attending Friday\u2019s event.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-urges-the-president-to-go-big-go-bold-and-go-now-on-executive-action", "Titus Urges the President to Go Big, Go Bold, and Go Now on Executive Action", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 18, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District joined members of the Congressional Women\u2019s Working Group on Immigration Reform, DREAMers, and mothers of DREAMers at a press conference to call on the President to take executive action to protect immigrant families from separation.\u00a0\n\u201cFor over a year, House Republicans have refused to allow a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform passed by the Senate. The cost of inaction is far too steep, measured by the thousands of hardworking immigrant families who are separated each year,\" said Titus. \"In the absence of comprehensive reform legislation, I urge the President to use his authority to extend DACA protection to DREAMers' mothers and fathers and relieve families from the constant threat of separation by deportation.\u201d\u00a0\nWatch her full speech below:", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//resources/2015-open-enrollment", "2015 Open Enrollment", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015 Re-enrollment  November 15, 2014 - December 15, 2014 Enrollment\n Starting November 15, 2014, you can visit the new NevadaHealthLink.com to find the health insurance coverage that is right for you. You will also receive information about other types of health coverage that you might be eligible for, such as Medicaid (Access Nevada) or Nevada Check Up. Between November 15, 2014, and February 15, 2015, you can compare and buy your income-based health insurance through NevadaHealthLink.com, just like you would compare and purchase things at a mall.\n\tReview the step-by-step process of starting your 2015 enrollment through Nevada Health Link here\n\tLearn more about the help available here\n   Re-enrollment information\n All individuals who enrolled in a 2014 health plan through Nevada Health Link must re-enroll starting November 15, 2014, in order keep your income-based health insurance plan through Nevada Health Link. To ensure your financial assistance continues starting January 1, 2015, you must re-enroll by December 15, 2014.\n\tFind out more about the re-enrollment process here", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-116-house-democrats-send-letter-to-the-president-urging-executive-action-on", "Titus, 116 House Democrats Send Letter to the President Urging Executive Action on Immigration", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 17, 2014\nThe full text of the letter can be read here:\nNovember 13, 2014\nDear Mr. President:\nIt is most unfortunate that Republican leaders in the House refused to allow a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform bill the Senate passed last year. Even today, if Republican leaders allowed a vote, the bill would pass. But they won\u2019t.\nWhen Republicans blocked legislation, your pledge to use Presidential power under existing law to improve our immigration system gave us hope. Without such changes, our economy will continue to suffer and families in our communities will continue to be torn apart.\nAlthough we were very disappointed when you postponed action until after the November election, we were encouraged last week when you reaffirmed your promise to act before the end of the year.\nWe hope that your actions will prevent the separation of undocumented family members of U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and DACA beneficiaries and offer protection to others who have long worked in the United States and have established strong ties with our communities.\u00a0We similarly hope that you will recognize that undocumented farmworkers are \u201cessential for agriculture\u201d and that our country would benefit greatly if they were permitted to work in our fields without fear.\u00a0 We further hope that you will reform our immigration enforcement efforts to make them more sensible and humane.\nBold and meaningful executive action will provide a boost to our national and local economies.\nIt will strengthen communities and promote family unity. It will help the government focus limited enforcement resources on those who pose a true danger to the public. And by providing an opportunity for millions of undocumented immigrants to register with the government\u2014provide detailed biographic information, undergo criminal background checks, demonstrate continuing compliance with tax laws\u2014it will protect American and immigrant workers alike by reducing the threat of exploitation and abuse.\nThe legal authority for taking executive action is clear and substantial. Just two years ago, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts reaffirmed that the administration retains \u201cbroad discretion\u201d to decide \u201cwhether it makes sense to pursue removal at all.\u201d Arizona v. United States, 132 S.Ct. 2492, 2499 (2012). And executive action in this area is anything but unprecedented. In fact, every past President starting from President Dwight D. Eisenhower more than half a century ago has used such authority when dealing with similar issues regarding the national interest.\nLike us, you have heard Republicans warn that any actions you take will \u201cpoison the well\u201d and prevent them from using their upcoming majority in the Senate to address our broken immigration system. However, for the past two years it was not Senate Democrats that blocked much-needed legislation, it was House Republicans. That obstacle to sensible immigration reform still remains. Let us also not forget that congressional Republicans previously blocked reform in 2006 and 2007.\nAs you said last week, \u201cWhat we can\u2019t do is just keep on waiting. There\u2019s a cost for waiting.\u201d That cost is measured in the tens of thousands of parents of U.S. citizen children who are deported each year. It is measured in the emotional price children and DACA recipients pay worrying about whether their parents will come home at the end of the day. Our national security suffers whenever we spend precious enforcement resources on hardworking immigrant families, rather than on criminals and those who mean our communities harm.\u00a0 And American workers\u2019 wages and working conditions are consistently undermined as long as millions of immigrant workers are working in the shadows and off the books. We agree with you, Mr. President. We can no longer afford to wait.\nAs you have said, it is ultimately the job of Congress to reform our broken immigration system by enacting legislation. But by failing to do their job\u2014and repeatedly interfering with your efforts to do your job\u2014congressional Republicans threaten to take our immigration system hostage and preserve a status quo that everyone agrees is unacceptable. Their failure to act must not inhibit your commitment to governing.\nWe will stand with you as you take bold and meaningful action, consistent with existing law and historical precedent, to protect American families, strengthen local communities and grow the economy.\nSincerely,\nMembers of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-us-china-visa-agreement", "Titus Applauds U.S.-China Visa Agreement", "2014-11-10", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 10, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement on today's announcement that the United States and China will extend the terms of travel visas. Under the new agreement, student and exchange visas will be extended to five years and business and tourist visas will be extended to 10 years. In December 2013, Titus and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging the U.S. State Department to expand visa eligibility for Chinese nationals applying to travel to the United States in order to boost international tourism and spur economic growth. A copy of the letter can be found below.\u00a0\n\"This agreement is tremendous news for Southern Nevada's economic growth,\u201d said Titus. \u201cBy expanding the terms of visas, we will attract more visitors, boost our travel and tourism industries, and create new jobs in our community.\u201d\u00a0\nThe full text of Titus\u2019s December 2013 letter to Secretary Kerry can be found here:\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tDear Secretary Kerry,\nWe write to ask you to consider an important change to the structure of visa regulations for Chinese citizens applying to travel to the United States. We support extending the current one year validity to five years and allowing multiple entries over the term of the visa. We believe this change will benefit the U.S. economy as well as allow Chinese-Americans the opportunity to welcome family and friends from China to the United States more often. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tAn efficient visa process is critical to U.S. effort to boost overseas visitation and the enormous revenues they generate for our economy. \u00a0In his Executive Order on Travel and Tourism last year, President Obama launched an inter-agency effort to attract 100 million foreign visitors over the next decade. Extending the term of the visa and allowing multiple visits would constitute a major step toward achieving that commendable objective. Furthermore, by eliminating the need for multiple visas over a five year period, the State Department will be able to reallocate valuable resources to reduce visa processing backlogs in China and elsewhere around the globe.\nAccording to the U.S. Travel Association, travelers generated $2 trillion in economic output, translating to 14.6 million American jobs in communities across the United States. The travel industry is leading the U.S. economic recovery in part by attracting visitors from around the world, including Chinese tourists ready to spend heavily on U.S. products and services. Travel exports constitute our nation\u2019s top service export, generating a trade surplus for travel of more than $4 billion in June.\nThe United Nations World Tourism Organization recently found that Chinese travelers are now the leading source of tourist spending around the world. In 2012, Chinese tourists spent more than $100 billion on tourism outside of China, a 40% increase from 2011. \u00a0According to the Commerce Department, the volume of Chinese visitors from March 2012 to March 2013 rose by 21% and has increased by 27% year-to-date compared with the first quarter of 2012. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWhen visiting the United States, Chinese travelers spend more than any other foreign nationals: an average of more than $7,100 per visit. Moreover, this figure has risen by more than 500% since 2005. \u00a0In 2012, Chinese visitors spent $8.8 billion while in the United States. \u00a0The potential opportunity is staggering. \u00a0If the United States attracts one percent of the growing Chinese travel market, those additional 830,000 Chinese travelers would spend $5 billion and support 35,500 more American jobs.\nRegrettably, we are not taking full advantage of this opportunity. \u00a0While nearly 2 million Chinese visitors are expected to visit the U.S. this year, this represents only 2% of the Chinese tourists likely to travel abroad in 2015. The Chinese State Council is working to increase this number through its \"Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020)\" strategy to encourage citizens to utilize paid leave for vacations. By 2020, the number of Chinese visits abroad is expected to hit 200 million.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tLocal communities across the United States are working hard to attract Chinese visitors. \u00a0It is critical that the United States increase efforts to welcome these travelers to exciting tourist destinations across the U.S. \u00a0Brand USA, a nonprofit, public/private partnership created by Congress to attract foreign visitors to the U.S., has recognized the importance of increasing travel from China to the United States \u00a0and is conducting an aggressive advertising campaign throughout China.\nIt is also important to note that one of the biggest segments of Chinese citizens who apply for visas are business travelers. Extending the visa term would yield far more opportunity for commercial relationships between our two countries. Overall, extending the term of the visa and allowing multiple visits over a five year period would play a critical role in welcoming additional visitors both for tourism and business from China.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tThank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you on this important issue.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tSincerely,\nDina Titus and Grace Meng  \n\tMembers of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-veterans-day-0", "Titus Statement on Veterans Day", "2014-11-10", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 10, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, observed on Tuesday, November 11:\n\u201cNevada\u2019s heroes have played a critical role in service to our nation. While we can never fully repay our veterans for their service and sacrifice, we can do more to help these heroes regain a foothold in civilian life through access to education, good jobs, and more effective post-service care. As a member of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, I have sought to give all veterans and their families those opportunities. I am pleased that the VA reform agreement signed into law this August includes three of my bills: the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act to address the shortage of physicians at VA facilities; the Military Sexual Assault Parity Act to extend counseling and treatment to members of the National Guard and other reserve components who suffer sexual trauma while on a required training mission; and the Spouses of Heroes Education Act to give military spouses access to the same benefits the children of a fallen veteran are entitled to.\n\u201cToday, Veterans Day, is a day to honor and show gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. So join me in taking a moment today to reflect on that special family member or friend or stranger who has answered the call of our nation and served in defense of our flag, and tell him or her, \u2018Thank you for your service.\u2019\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-nevada-day-0", "Titus Statement on Nevada Day", "2014-10-31", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 31, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in celebration of Nevada Day:  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\u201cEvery year on October 31 we pause to celebrate Nevada\u2019s founding but this year has special meaning as we mark Nevada\u2019s 150th year of statehood. It is a day to reflect on where we have been and where we are going.\n\u201cOne hundred and fifty years ago, the country was split and suffering through the bloodiest war in its history. President Lincoln\u2019s re-election was in jeopardy, and the 13th Amendment to end slavery lacked the votes to pass Congress. Nevada\u2019s acceptance into the Union preserved the Lincoln presidency and ensured ratification of the 13th Amendment and the abolition of slavery.\n\u201cThis unique history proves that though Nevadans rarely do things by the book, we always endure. We may be down, but we are never out. Over the past decade we have seen Nevada hit hard by the housing crisis; unemployment soared; and our economy suffered worse than most during the Great Recession. But we are coming back. New businesses are relocating to the state; our tourism and construction industries are rebounding; and we\u2019ve been chosen as a site for the exciting new FAA Federal UAV testing program.\u00a0\n\u201cWe have much on our horizon that can improve our way of life in Nevada. I will continue doing my part in Congress to stand up for working families, take care of our veterans, and give all Nevadans the chance to participate in Nevada\u2019s future through immigration reform. So together let\u2019s take pride in what we have accomplished and look ahead to a future full of opportunity. That is our spirit as citizens of the Battle Born State. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n\u201cHappy Nevada Day!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/review-of-clark-county-child-welfare-system-draws-state-federal-backing", "Review of Clark County child welfare system draws state, federal backing", "2014-10-24", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 23, 2014\nU.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus pledged federal support Thursday in the push to reform Clark County\u2019s child welfare system, now under scrutiny after a child was killed in foster care.\nThe Democratic politicians said they will ensure a Blue Ribbon committee appointed by Nevada Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta has what it needs to examine shortcomings in the Clark County Department of Family Services and courts. The committee had its first meeting Oct. 7 to start the process of gathering information on what some referred to as a \u201cbroken\u201d system.\n\u201cSen. Reid\u2019s staff has been in contact with Justice Saitta and committed to help make federal resources available for her efforts as she deems necessary,\u201d Kristen Orthman, spokeswoman for Reid\u2019s office, said Thursday.\nMeanwhile, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services has requested case files and information on Michell Momox-Caselis from the Clark County Department of Family Services for a review, according to Mary Woods, spokeswoman for the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Michell\u2019s death became the latest high-profile case involving the local child welfare system after the 16-month-old was killed in an apparent murder-suicide involving her foster father on Oct. 12.\n\u201cAn independent child welfare expert is completing the review to ensure a thorough and unbiased review of compliance with federal and state laws, and state and local policy and procedures,\u201d Woods said. \u201cThe review should be completed within 30 days of the reviewer receiving all of the case information.\u201d\nFamily Services staff will be available to answer policy and process questions from the independent expert reviewing Michell\u2019s case for the state, but they will not complete the case review with the expert, Woods said.\nSaitta on Thursday said she was \u201cabsolutely gratified\u201d that senior elected officials see the importance of the task assigned to the Blue Ribbon committee. She said Reid offered to get national charitable organizations, such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to provide outside expertise and the U.S. Department of Justice to help with research.\n\u201cThe assistance at a national level can only enhance the work we hope to do,\u201d she said.\nThe committee could have the opportunity to reach out to various experts for models of best practices when looking at reforms.\n\u201cIt will make our work much more informed,\u201d she said.\nReid\u2019s spokeswoman said another valuable resource in Nevada is Amy Ayoub, whom Reid appointed to the new National Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Families.\nTitus, D-Nev., also has reached out to Saitta and \u201casked to be informed of any recommendations from the Blue Ribbon committee that require federal action,\u201d said Caitlin Teare, the representative\u2019s spokeswoman.\nTeare said Titus has been a strong advocate on behalf of Southern Nevada\u2019s children and is committed to doing all she can at the federal level to help make improvements.\n\u201cShortcomings in the (Clark) County system have prompted the congresswoman to join the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, which works to \u2018protect and promote the welfare of all children in foster care,\u2019 \u201d Teare said.\nRep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., and Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., were unavailable for comment late Thursday.\n\u201cI support a third-party review of Family Services\u2019 handling of this case, and am eager to receive the results,\u201d Clark County Manager Don Burnette said Thursday via a spokesman. \u201cThe county appreciates being part of Justice Saitta\u2019s committee and we look forward to discussing ideas to improve our child welfare system in Southern Nevada.\u201d\nMichell was laid to rest Wednesday. Her foster father, Joaquin Juarez-Paez, 37, of Las Vegas, was found dead in his car in front of the Oasis Vinings apartment complex at 6100 Carmen Blvd., near North Jones Boulevard and Vegas Drive, shortly after 8 a.m. on Oct. 12, according to Las Vegas police.\nWhen officers arrived at the apartment and sent Juarez-Paez\u2019s wife inside for the car keys, she found Michell dead in her crib.\nA second foster child, a 9-month-old baby, was found unharmed, police said. The infant was not related to Michell.\nThe Blue Ribbon committee is now gathering information on child welfare model practices from throughout the country, which it expects to discuss at a Dec. 15 meeting. Anyone with concerns or opinions can send them to blueribbonforkids@yahoo.com.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-democratic-members-of-the-house-veterans-affairs-committee-call-for-hearing-on", "Titus, Democratic Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee Call for Hearing on Female Veterans", "2014-10-20", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 20, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of the First Congressional District of Nevada and Democratic members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee sent a letter to Committee Chairman Jeff Miller calling for a hearing focused on female veterans when the House returns to Washington in November.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tFemale veterans represent 10% of the population served by the VA, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. According to the Disabled American Veterans\u2019 recent report, \u201cWomen Veterans: The Long Journey Home,\u201d 20% of new recruits are female, along with 14.5% of the active duty component and 18% of the reserve components. Close to 200,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet recent reports indicate that the VA drastically underserves our female veterans.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\u201cWith the percentage of women veterans seeking care from the VA likely to increase, it is imperative that the VA modernize its services to adapt to the unique needs of our nation\u2019s female heroes,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThe House Committee on Veterans Affairs should play a leading role in guiding the VA to improve these services. A hearing on this important topic is the best way to start.\u201d\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tFull text of the letter to Chairman Miller can be read here:  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tDear Chairman Miller,  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWhen the House returns to session following the November election, we urge you to hold a full committee hearing that focuses solely on the care and support that are being provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to our female veterans. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tFemale veterans represent about 10% of the population served by the VA, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. According to the Disabled American Veterans\u2019 recent report, \u201cWomen Veterans: The Long Journey Home,\u201d 20% of new recruits are female, along with 14.5% of the active duty component and 18% of the reserve components. Close to 200,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tYet a recent report by the Associated Press found that nearly one in four VA hospitals does not have a fulltime gynecologist on staff. \u00a0In addition, approximately 15 percent of community-based clinics in rural areas do not even have a designated women\u2019s health provider despite the VA\u2019s stated goal to have such a provider in every VA healthcare facility.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWith the percentage of women veterans seeking care from the VA likely to increase, it is imperative that the VA modernize its services to adapt to the unique needs of our nation\u2019s female heroes. Our Committee can and should play a key role in this transformation by of providing oversight and ensuring that the VA has the authorities and resources it needs to meet this growing demand.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tSecretary McDonald recently commented before our committee that he recognized the need and wants to move forward on this important area of specialization.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tA hearing on the topic would be an important step toward this goal. Our women veterans deserve no less. Accordingly, we hope that you will schedule such a hearing when Congress is in session in November.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tSincerely,  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tDina Titus  \n\tMembers of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-justice-kennedy-s-stay-on-marriage-equality-in-nevada-and-idaho", "Titus Statement on Justice Kennedys Stay on Marriage Equality in Nevada and Idaho", "2014-10-08", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 8, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement today in response to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy\u2019s order temporarily blocking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to overturn same-sex marriage bans in Nevada and Idaho. Prior to the 9th Circuit Court\u2019s ruling, the Nevada and Idaho cases were \u201c\u2026consolidated for the purposes of disposition,\u201d unfortunately linking the fate of both states\u2019 bans.\u00a0\n\u201cGay and lesbian couples in Nevada, Idaho, and across the country are entitled to equal protection under the law,\u201d said Titus. \u201cIdaho Governor Butch Otter stands on the wrong side of history. I urge him to respect the 9th Circuit Court\u2019s decision so these committed couples may wed.\u201d\u00a0\nThe stay was issued following an emergency motion from the State of Idaho. Justice Kennedy, in his issuance of the stay, noted that the plaintiffs have until 5:00pm EST, Thursday, October 9 to respond.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-9th-circuit-marriage-equality-decision", "Titus Statement on 9th Circuit Marriage Equality Decision", "2014-10-07", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 7, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement today after the 9th Federal Circuit Court struck down Nevada\u2019s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.\n\u201cThe court has clearly articulated that all Nevadans, regardless of whom they love, shall be treated equally in the eyes of the law. Time and time again courts across the country have sided with equality over discrimination. I urge Nevada\u2019s county clerks to move swiftly so same-sex couples who have waited to celebrate their commitment in front of their families and friends in their home state can do so without delay. Las Vegas has long been known as the Marriage Capital of the World. With today\u2019s ruling, we can send a clear message that all couples are welcome in fabulous Las Vegas.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\nCongresswoman Titus, a member of the House Equality Caucus has long been a champion for LGBT equality, and as author of H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, has led the effort to ensure that LGBT military and veteran families have full access to the VA benefits they have earned. The 2013 Supreme Court Decisions striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act has resulted in thousands of legally-married, same-sex veteran couples being denied their VA benefits based on the laws of the states in which they live.\n\u201cSince last year\u2019s Supreme Court decision I have been advocating for legislation to ensure that all legally married, same-sex veteran couples have equal access to the federal benefits they earned and deserve,\u201d said Titus. \u201cWhile today\u2019s ruling is an important step forward for LGBT equality in Nevada, we must recommit to ending the injustice that remains for thousands of military families who live in states that do not recognize their marriage. I remain committed to seeing this wrong righted.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-ssa-to-take-steps-to-ensure-same-sex-couples-receive-earned-benefits", "Titus Calls on SSA to Take Steps to Ensure Same-Sex Couples Receive Earned Benefits", "2014-10-01", "2014", "2014-10", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District and 126 House colleagues sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin urging her to take steps to ensure that same-sex couples receive the Social Security spousal and survivor benefits that they have earned.\nFull text of the letter below:\n  \n\tSeptember 30, 2014\nDear Commissioner Colvin:\nWe write to urge the Social Security Administration (SSA) to take steps to ensure that same-sex couples receive the Social Security spousal and survivor benefits that they have earned.\nIn June 2013, the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, restricting federal recognition to only heterosexual unions, was unconstitutional. By striking down this discriminatory law, the Supreme Court enabled federal agencies to begin extending federal benefits to many same-sex couples.\nWe appreciate the significant steps that SSA has taken to ensure that same-sex couples receive their earned benefits. Social Security benefits are especially important for same-sex couples. Elderly gay couples have higher poverty rates than their heterosexual counterparts, and elderly lesbians are twice as likely to be poor as heterosexual married couples.\nSocial Security benefits are currently determined based on a \u201cplace of domicile\u201d standard, meaning that same-sex couples are generally only eligible to receive benefits if they live in a state that recognizes the validity of their union. With marriage equality being recognized in a growing number of states, we are concerned that same-sex couple may not be aware that they are now eligible for Social Security benefits and we believe that additional efforts are needed.\nFollowing the Windsor decision, it is our understanding that SSA began to specifically track applications from individuals who applied for same-sex spousal and survivor benefits. This means that Social Security has the ability to identify individuals who previously applied for and were denied benefits, but who are eligible because their state now recognizes marriage equality. It is also our understanding that SSA has not reached out to these individuals and has no plans to do so.\nWe strongly urge you to identify all individuals in same-sex relationships who have applied for spousal benefits and been denied, including individuals who applied for benefits prior to the Windsor decision, in order to educate them regarding changes in state and federal law and inform them that they may reapply for benefits.\u00a0 Additionally, we ask that you provide us with statistics detailing the number of individuals in same-sex relationships that have applied for spousal benefits and the status of these applications.\nWe appreciate the extensive and ongoing efforts that you and your agency have undertaken to reduce discrimination against same-sex couples, and we thank you for your consideration and your attention to this important issue.\nSincerely,\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-3-million-in-grants-awarded-to-fight-veteran-homelessness-in-southern-nevada", "Titus: $3 Million in Grants Awarded to Fight Veteran Homelessness in Southern Nevada", "2014-09-30", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 30, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, announced $3 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards for the United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets) site in Las Vegas. This funding is in addition to the $2.6 million SSVF grant announced by Titus in August and will further advance U.S. Vets\u2019 efforts to combat veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. This grant is part of a national effort by the VA to aid over 70,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. It will be utilized to provide services to low-income veterans and their families who are living in, or transitioning to, permanent housing.\n\u201cNevada\u2019s veterans have made a tremendous sacrifice in service to our nation; yet too many of these heroes are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. I am pleased to announce this grant funding which will increase resources available to help Southern Nevada's most vulnerable veteran families get back on their feet and transition to permanent housing.\u201d\u00a0\nTo view the complete list of grant awards, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/stem-education-inspiring-young-lives", "STEM Education: Inspiring Young Lives", "2014-09-29", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 29, 2014\nThe fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics \u2013 collectively known as STEM \u2013 comprise a major cornerstone of a good education and can be a gateway to college degrees and good careers. Nowhere was that clearer than at the first-ever high school STEM competition held in Nevada\u2019s Congressional District 1, which I am proud to represent. The House Student App Challenge gave students the opportunity to interact with local high tech professionals, showcase their technological talents, hone their creative skills, and venture into new and exciting worlds. \u00a0The competition, which is hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives, is designed to encourage student participation in STEM education fields as they create and exhibit their software application for mobile, tablet, or other computing devices on a platform of their choice.\nTeach For America teachers, working with my staff and Zappos employees, played a major role in the House App Challenge by encouraging students to participate and develop their own apps for the competition. This is not surprising. Over the last decade, nearly 700 Teach For America corps members have worked with students in the Las Vegas Valley, many of whom enter school with English as their second language and/or come from low-income backgrounds. Teach For America identified students for the House App Challenge, knowing that STEM education can hold the key to a brighter future.\nI share the belief of Teach For America that STEM education can transform the lives of students. Job growth in STEM fields is expected to outpace other professions in the next two decades. It is already the case that STEM jobs pay an average of 26 percent more than non-STEM jobs. Unfortunately, it is also the case that women and people of color are underrepresented in STEM fields. Only 14 percent of engineers are women; and while black and Hispanic workers comprise 11 and 14 percent of the workforce, respectively, they account for only 6 percent of STEM workers.\nThe young women and students of color behind those numbers are the reason I introduced the Training Highly Skilled Americans Act in November 2013. The legislation increases federal investment in STEM programs at colleges and universities serving students of color. It creates scholarships for low-income, students of color; grants loan forgiveness to certain low-income students who obtain a STEM degree; and provides institutions serving students of color with funds to develop STEM programs for people of color and women. It also creates a National Science Foundation grant program to give at-risk K-12 students the tools they need to improve STEM education from the very beginning.\u00a0\nThe House App Challenge was a first step for some students toward realizing they can become the software developers, programmers, scientists, coders, and researchers needed to strengthen our economy, while improving their own lives. Since Teach For America launched its STEM Initiative in 2006, the STEM corps has grown by over 290 percent, impacting over 1.5 million students nationwide. We in Congress can help, but teachers are the ones on the front line every day who can make the real difference in children\u2019s lives. Thank you for what you do.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-99-million-in-federal-funds-to-expand-job-driven-training", "Titus Announces Over $9.9 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Job-Driven Training Programs", "2014-09-29", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 29, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the Nevada Community College Consortium has been awarded $9,921,831 from the Department of Labor\u2019s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) initiative. The TAACCCT grant program is designed to provide community colleges and other institutions of higher education funds to expand job training programs in partnership with local employers. Today\u2019s grant award will benefit four colleges in Nevada, including the College of Southern Nevada.\u00a0\n\"These funds will provide opportunities for local students to develop the skills and training they need for high-skilled careers,\" said Titus. \"By investing in job-driven training programs, we are not only strengthening our community college system, we are building a skilled workforce that is essential for our country's innovation and competitiveness in the global economy.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-to-assist-southern-nevada-s-homeless", "Titus Announces Over $1 Million in Funding to Assist Southern Nevadas Homeless Veterans", "2014-09-26", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 25, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $1,153,936 in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Tenant Based Voucher funding to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. This money will enable homeless veterans and their families to access affordable housing. Additionally, these funds will ensure that every veteran who receives a voucher will also have access to an array of other supportive services provided by the Veterans Administration. Veterans account for 12 percent of the homeless adult population; and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there are over 57,000 veterans without homes on any given day.\n\u201cIt is unconscionable that so many men and women who fought for our country struggle to find the most basic of necessities\u2014shelter,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cDespite the falling rate of homelessness among veterans, far too many of our heroes continue to struggle to find housing and jobs. Now more than ever, as threats continue to grow abroad, we must ensure that resources are available at home to provide for those who have defended our shores. These men and women fought for us; we cannot allow them to suffer when they return. I am pleased to announce this grant which will provide critical funds to assist the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority\u2019s efforts in our community to combat this devastating problem.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-to-catholic-charities-of-southern-nevada", "Titus Announces Over $1 Million in Funding to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada", "2014-09-26", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 26, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,185,014 to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's Wilson-Fish Program for refugees. These funds will assist Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's ongoing efforts to coordinate services and programs to meet the basic needs of refugees, and help those eligible to work find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.\n\u201cSince 1994, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's Wilson-Fish Program has provided critical assistance to those seeking refuge in our community,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThese funds will help advance their mission by increasing the resources available to help refugees overcome barriers to job placement, find employment, and achieve financial independence.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-18-million-in-funds-to-help-small-businesses", "Titus Announces $1.8 Million in Funds to Help Small Businesses", "2014-09-22", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 22, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus announced the investment of $1.8 million to help small businesses in six communities throughout the West. The U.S. Economic Development Administration, through a partnership with Operation Hope, will provide introductory small business workshops, entrepreneurial courses, and individualized technical assistance in targeted low income communities, including West Las Vegas. The program will assist emerging small businesses through access to capital and other financial services to help them expand and prosper.\n\u201cDistrict One is home to a variety of small businesses, well established stores that have been in families for generations, and new emerging ventures,\u201d said Congresswoman Dina Titus. \u201cThrough this targeted public \u2013 private partnership, small businesses in our community will have access to the tools and resources they need to expand and thrive. Small businesses are critical to Southern Nevada\u2019s continued economic recovery, and this partnership will help more entrepreneurs in Las Vegas start their own small business and create jobs.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-to-transportation-committee-support-future-interstate-11", "Titus to Transportation Committee: Support Future Interstate 11", "2014-09-22", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 22, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District wrote to the leadership of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Highways & Transit Subcommittee advocating for the future Interstate 11 (I-11) in the next multi-year transportation authorization bill. Titus, joined by the House members from the Nevada and Arizona Congressional Delegations, urged Committee leadership to prioritize projects of national significance, like I-11, that will have an enormous economic impact on regions of the country. As the only member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee from the State of Nevada, Congresswoman Titus is leading this effort for the Delegation among her Committee colleagues.\n\u201cI-11 holds great promise for our region\u2019s future growth. As our Committee works towards crafting the next transportation reauthorization bill next year, I will continue to advocate for programs that will make I-11 competitive for the limited resources available for transportation infrastructure. With corridor planning and I-11 projects such as the O\u2019Callaghan-Tillman Bridge and Boulder City Bypass either completed or well underway, it is important to keep I-11 a priority for the Committee as we move forward with the authorization.\u201d\nIn 2012, Congress passed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), a two year authorization bill that included a federal designation for a future I-11 between the Congresswoman\u2019s Congressional District in Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona. In April of this year Congresswoman Titus wrote to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to advocate for solar panels to be installed along the Nevada portion of I-11 as part of an effort to create a solar highway. Las Vegas and Phoenix remain two of the last remaining neighboring, major metropolitan areas not connected by an interstate.\n  \n\tFull text of the letter can be read here:\nDear Chairman Shuster, Chairman Petri, Ranking Member Rahall and Ranking Member Norton:\nWe, the undersigned members of the Arizona and Nevada Congressional Delegations, and members of the Congressional Interstate 11 Caucus, are writing to urge your support for Interstate 11 (I-11) in long-term transportation reauthorization legislation. \u00a0\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tInterstate 11 would create a north-south multi-use corridor linking the Intermountain West states with international and domestic markets and creating complete commerce connectivity between the United States, Mexico and Canada, enabling expanded trade relations between Latin America and the entire economy of the Southwestern United States. \u00a0 \u00a0  \n\tThe Southwest Triangle \u2013 Southern California, the Arizona Sun Corridor, Southern Nevada and the greater Mojave region - is a rapidly expanding mega-region with the largest absence of surface transportation infrastructure compared to other U.S. mega-regions, despite a population growth rate that is double the cumulative rate in the United States. \u00a0Arizona and Nevada were the two fastest growing states during the last decade, and Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two metropolitan areas of more than one million in population not connected by an interstate. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tAs you know, MAP-21 provided a Congressional designation for the initial corridor between Phoenix and Las Vegas; as planning in both Arizona and Nevada has continued, the two states are proposing to modify that designation. The revised corridor would stretch from the United States-Mexico border through Arizona and Nevada, expanding international trade opportunities not only for our two states, but for the entire Mountain West. We have provided committee staff with language to codify this designation, and ask for its inclusion in the bill.\nAs the Committee continues its work on a long-term authorization bill, we would also ask that you explore ways to prioritize projects, such as I-11, that provide major, broad-based economic benefits to entire regions and the nation. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWe specifically support programs, such as those targeting projects of national significance, that provide direct linkage for national and international trade corridors and their high-value impact on job creation, commerce, global competitiveness and economic vitality. We also recognize and appreciate efforts to study and improve the nation\u2019s freight system. \u00a0To that end, we believe a dedicated freight program could potentially provide opportunities to study and develop valuable freight corridors throughout the country, including I-11 and the Intermountain West corridor. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWe thank you in advance for your consideration and stand ready to work with you and your staff to develop language that will enable development of this and other critical, nationally significant projects to enhance job creation, economic competitiveness and social mobility in the United States. \u00a0 \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tSincerely,\nMembers of the Nevada and Arizona Congressional Delegations", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-new-support-for-local-access-for-transportation-funding-proposal", "Titus Announces New Support for Local Access for Transportation Funding Proposal", "2014-09-18", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 18, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District announced growing support for her bipartisan proposal to provide greater access for local communities when it comes to transportation investments. H.R. 4726, the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act, was introduced by Congresswoman Titus along with her Republican colleague, Republican Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13), in May of this year. Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) will introduce the Senate Companion to the Titus legislation. This introduction follows endorsements from the AARP, League of American Bicyclists, and The National Center for Safe Routes to School. \u00a0\n\u201cI am grateful for the support we are seeing on this innovative proposal that empowers our local communities. The endorsements from leading national organizations demonstrate the need for greater transparency and accountability when it comes to how we are investing in transportation projects. Senators Booker and Wicker represent states and communities with varying needs, illustrating how positive this proposal can be for big cities like Las Vegas, small towns, and our rural communities. We will continue to build support among our colleagues for this legislation providing greater local control to make our roads and transit systems safer, more efficient, and accessible for all users.\u201d\nThe Innovation in Surface Transportation Act will empower local communities to have a greater say in transportation investments. The legislation sets aside a portion of funding that state departments of transportation receive for an in-state, competitive grant program for transportation projects for local communities. Funding decisions for the grants would be made by a new board representing state and local leaders, as well as business organizations, travel and tourism authorities, bike and pedestrian safety groups, and others who are impacted by transportation decisions, but are not currently at the table when decisions about investments are made. Senators Begich (D-AK), Cochran (R-MS), and Casey (D-PA) are original cosponsors of the Senate version of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-move-to-include-animal-cruelty-crimes-in-the-fbi-national-incident", "Titus Applauds Move to Include Animal Cruelty Crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System", "2014-09-17", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 17, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement in response to FBI Director James Comey's approval of the Advisory Policy Board\u2019s recommendation to include animal cruelty crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). In June, Titus sent a letter to Attorney General Holder expressing concerns about the growing number of unreported crimes committed against animals in the United States, and inquiring about what the Department is doing to combat, monitor, and report on animal cruelty crimes.\n\u201cI applaud the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for recognizing the importance of including animal cruelty crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System. The FBI\u2019s ability to collect data on these crimes not only enhances law enforcement\u2019s ability to monitor and analyze trends, but will also provide evidence-based resources to study the known connection between animal cruelty crimes and other types of violent crime. This is a significant step forward for animal welfare, our law enforcement agencies, and our communities at large.\u201d\n\u00a0\nFull text of the letter to Attorney General Holder can be read here:\nJune 25, 2014\nDear Attorney General Holder,\u00a0\nI write you today with concerns about the growing number of crimes committed against animals in the United States and to inquire about what the Department of Justice is doing to combat, monitor, and report on animal cruelty violations.\u00a0\nAnimal cruelty is a crime throughout the United States and certain types of animal cruelty are felonies in 47 states, including the District of Columbia. Forty three of the 47 state felony provisions are first-offense provisions. Four are second-offense felonies (Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). However, there is no national reporting system for animal abuse. Reports and statistics are based mainly on public media reports; the numbers suggest that animal abuse is common in both rural and urban areas, and cruelty and neglect cross socio-economic boundaries.\nMost cases of animal cruelty are never reported, and the extent of animal abuse in the United States is unknown. This is unacceptable; the federal government has fallen short in tracking animal cruelty. We can and should be doing more to prevent crimes against animals, track crimes, and identify trends in our communities.\u00a0\nAnimal cruelty goes far beyond poor conditions at large-scale breeding facilities, neglectful owners, or organized dog fights. Just this year, a local pet shop owner in Nevada\u2019s 1st Congressional District in Las Vegas set fire to her pet shop, with 27 puppies locked inside. From the limited information we have about animal cruelty crimes, we also know that individuals who have a history of pet abuse are at greater risk of becoming a domestic batterer, and children exposed to domestic violence have been shown to be more likely to be cruel to animals.\u00a0\nThese are important criminal trends that we should be able to track and analyze, as they cross all socio-economic and geographic boundaries throughout the United States. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you provide me with information about what the Department of Justice is doing to ensure that animal cruelty crimes are being combated, reported, and tracked at the national level.\u00a0\nSincerely,\u00a0\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-pushes-for-restoration-of-las-vegas-passenger-rail-at-transportation-committee", "Titus Pushes for Restoration of Las Vegas Passenger Rail at Transportation Committee Meeting", "2014-09-17", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 17, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District advocated for the restoration of intercity passenger rail service to Las Vegas, Nevada. At a markup of \u00a0H.R. 5449, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act, in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, the Congresswoman spoke about the growth in population and number of visitors to Southern Nevada since Amtrak service ceased operation of the Desert Wind route in May of 1997.\n\u201cI want to thank the Committee for their hard work on this legislation\u2026Passenger rail service is critical for so many communities across the country. I represent Las Vegas, a major tourist destination, which welcomes more than 41 million people from around the world to our world-class resorts, casinos, restaurants, shopping and shows. So the ability for people to travel by whichever mode they chose is very important to our economy. Unfortunately, the last Amtrak train to service Las Vegas departed from the backside of the Plaza Hotel and Casino at the foot of the world famous Glitter Gulch in Downtown Las Vegas in May of 1997. Over the last 17 years, Las Vegas has continued its transformation into the premiere tourist destination for people from around the world. Since the trains stopped running, nearly a million more residents now call Southern Nevada home, and 10 million more people come to Las Vegas for work and for play every year. This growth has put enormous strain on our highways and our airport. As this legislation moves forward in the coming months, I would like to work with you (Chairman) and the Ranking Member on an initiative to study restoration of passenger rail service in the Southwest, especially between Southern California and Las Vegas, one of only two major metropolitan areas in the West without intercity passenger rail. The infrastructure remains in place, and the need is there.\u201d\nChairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) agreed to sit down with Congresswoman Titus to discuss ideas about restoration of service.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news-123/el-mes-nacional-de-la-herencia-hispana", "El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana", "2014-09-16", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 16, 2014\n\u201cBuenas tardes, soy Dina Titus, su congresista del Distrito Uno.\n  \n\t\u201cLo siento pero no hablo espa\u00f1ol muy bien, hablo un poquito, pero ojal\u00e1 que mejore.\u00a0\n\u201cPor favor, \u00fanase a m\u00ed para reconocer septiembre como el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. El primer distrito de Nevada representa perfectamente la forma en que la tradici\u00f3n hispana, el idioma y las artes han formado parte de nuestra cultura norteamericana desde la fundaci\u00f3n de nuestra naci\u00f3n. Aqu\u00ed en Las Vegas cerca de un tercer de nuestra populaci\u00f3n y m\u00e1s de 40% de menores de 18 a\u00f1os se identifican como hispanos. Nuestros residentes vienen de todos los pa\u00edses latinoamericanos y de muchas islas del Caribe. Es f\u00e1cil ver la marca inolvidable que los hispanos que vienen de diferente ambientes han hecho para nuestra sociedad. \u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cLos nombres de nuestra ciudad, estado e incluso algunas de nuestras carreteras y monumentos vienen del espa\u00f1ol, representando perfectamente las varias formas en que la cultura latina ha dado forma a nuestras vidas. Desde lugares como el restaurante Venezolano Las Arepas y el restaurante Salvadore\u00f1o Las Pupusas, el Mercado C\u00e1rdenas y los tamales de Dona Mar\u00eda, el hermoso grupo de danza mexicana Comparza Morelense y el diario informativo El Mundo, la Asociaci\u00f3n Puertorrique\u00f1a y la \u00a0C\u00e1mara de Comercio Peruana, nuestra comunidad, la econom\u00eda, y nuestras vidas personales se enriquecen cada d\u00eda por las diversas influencias hispanas en Las Vegas.\u00a0\n\u201cCada a\u00f1o en el mes de septiembre y octubre, damos pausa para reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Pero este a\u00f1o, este mes no es solamente una celebraci\u00f3n de la herencia latina, pero tambi\u00e9n un llamado a la acci\u00f3n para todos los estadounidenses.\n\u201cNuestras fronteras est\u00e1n llenas de ni\u00f1os buscando una vida mejor; nuestras escuelas est\u00e1n repletas de so\u00f1adores, tra\u00eddos aqu\u00ed como bebes por padres que solo quer\u00edan darles un futuro mejor, nuestras ciudades est\u00e1n animados por trabajadores que cada d\u00eda tienen que vivir con el temor de ser deportados. Ya no nos podemos dar el lujo de ignorar estos problemas que dividen, discriminan y desfavorecen amplios sectores de nuestra poblaci\u00f3n.\n\"Por demasiado tiempo, nuestro sistema de inmigraci\u00f3n ha permanecido roto e injusto, pero a pesar de mis esfuerzos y los de mis colegas dem\u00f3cratas para arreglarlo, la reforma sigue fuera del alcance. El verano pasado, el Senado aprob\u00f3 una reforma migratoria integral, pero ya va m\u00e1s de un a\u00f1o que los l\u00edderes Republicanos en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes se han negado a tomar cargo para convertirla en ley.\n\u201cLograr una reforma integral es un imperativo moral y una necesidad econ\u00f3mica que tenemos que hacer para que los 11 millones de personas que viven, trabajan, y cr\u00edan a sus familias en nuestro pa\u00eds, incluyendo a m\u00e1s de 190,000 personas en el sur de Nevada, puedan finalmente salir de las sombras y lograr su sue\u00f1o Americano.\u00a0\n\u201cMe complace reconocer el Mes de Herencia Hispana y espero que se unan a m\u00ed en la celebraci\u00f3n de las muchas contribuciones que la comunidad latina ha hecho en el primer distrito y en todo nuestro pa\u00eds. Espero verlos en alg\u00fan evento, una fiesta o una actuaci\u00f3n destacando el hispanismo en el distrito este mes.\u00a0\n\u201cY recuerden, \u201cAdelante\u2026 siempre adelante.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-305000-in-funding-to-protect-children-against-sexual", "Titus Announces Over $305,000 in Funding to Protect Children Against Sexual Exploitation", "2014-09-16", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 16, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District announced that the Las Vegas Metro Police Department has been awarded $305,980 in federal grant funding for their Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Justice\u2019s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Metro will use the funding to enhance its detection, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation of children through basic and advanced training for investigators, forensic examiners, and prosecutors. In addition, funds will be used for advanced training of officers in a variety of techniques to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation of children as well as ensure adequate staffing for the ICAC unit.\u00a0\n\u201cOur children are our greatest community resource and this funding will help to protect their health and welfare. While technology provides enormous opportunities for academic and economic advancement, it can also be used as a platform by those who wish to prey on our children. This funding will strengthen Metro\u2019s ability to develop and utilize their own technology to go after the bad guys and protect our children and our community. I will continue to advocate for funding to enhance these critical programs.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-reid-horsford-announce-249998-in-grants-to-unlv-s-trio-program", "Titus, Reid, Horsford Announce $249,998 in Grants to UNLVs TRIO Program", "2014-09-16", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 16, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, Nevada Senator Harry Reid, and Congressman Steven Horsford of Nevada\u2019s Fourth District announced today that the Department of Education has awarded the University of Nevada at Las Vegas $249,998 in new grants under the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. The funds will be used to support training for staff and leadership personnel employed in UNLV TRIO programs. TRIO programs are designed to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for college and achieve educational success. \u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cAs a professor myself, I know how important higher education is to the future success of our country\u2019s young adults and to our economy as a whole,\u201d said Titus. \u201cUNLV\u2019s TRIO program has been critical to helping low-income and first-generation Nevadans overcome barriers, pursue a college degree, and enhance their opportunities in the global economy. With these funds, UNLV can build on the success of its program and bolster support for those students who need it the most.\u201d\n\"A college degree has never been more important for economic success than it is today,\" said Senator Reid. \"I am pleased that the Department of Education has provided UNLV with these federal funds from their TRIO program. With these grants, the TRIO program will help Nevada's first generation, low-income, or disabled students succeed in college and obtain a college diploma. Everyone should be able to graduate from college who wants to, and this funding will help make a college education a reality for more students.\"\n\u201cAs a member of the Joint Congressional TRIO Caucus, I am happy to see these funds coming to UNLV,\u201d Horsford said. \u201cFor decades, TRIO has led the way in providing college outreach, readiness and retention programs for low-income and aspiring first-generation college students. I joined other Members of Congress in calling for the full funding of TRIO, and will continue to fight for this program in the future. I am incredibly proud and grateful that I was the first in my family to be able to go to college, and TRIO was the support system that provided me with that opportunity.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-hispanic-heritage-month", "Titus Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month", "2014-09-16", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 16, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15:\n\u201cHello, I\u2019m Dina Titus, your congresswoman from District One.\n  \n\t\u201cLo siento pero no hablo Espanol muy bien. Un poquito, nada mas. Pero ojala que mejore.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cPlease join me in recognizing September as National Hispanic Heritage Month. District One perfectly exemplifies the ways in which Hispanic tradition, language, and arts have been intricately woven throughout our collective American culture since the very founding of our nation. Here in Las Vegas, nearly 1/3rd of the total population and over 40 percent of those under 18 identify themselves as Hispanic. Residents hail from all the Latin American countries and many islands in the Caribbean. It\u2019s easy to see the indelible mark that Hispanics of all backgrounds have made on our society.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cOur city, state, and even some of our roads and landmarks are in Spanish, perfectly representing the many ways in which Latino culture has shaped our lives. From the Venezuelan restaurant, Las Arepas, to the Salvadoran Las Pupusas, from the Cardenas Market to Dona Maria\u2019s tamales, from the beautiful Mexican dance group, Comparza Morelense, to the informative newspaper, El Mundo, from the Puerto Rican Association to the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce, our community, economy, and personal lives are enriched every day by the many different Hispanic influences in Las Vegas.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cEvery year in September and October we pause to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. But this year, this special month is not only a celebration of Latino heritage and culture\u2014it is also a call to action for all Americans.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cOur borders are overflowing with children searching for a better life; our schools are bursting with Dreamers, brought here as babies by parents who only wanted to give them a brighter future; and our cities are bustling with hard working individuals who every day have to live in fear of being deported. We can no longer afford to ignore these problems that divide, discriminate, and disadvantage large segments of our population.\n  \n\t\u201cFor too long our immigration system has been broken and unjust, but despite my efforts and the efforts of my Democratic colleagues to fix it, reform continues to remain out of reach. Last summer, the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration bill, but for over a year now, Republican leadership in the House has refused to take up the mantle of reform and make it law.\n  \n\t\u201cComprehensive reform is a moral imperative and an economic necessity that we must get done so the 11 million people who live, work, and rear their families in our country, including over 190,000 people right here in Southern Nevada, can finally come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream.\n  \n\t\u201cI\u2019m pleased to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and hope you will join me in celebrating the many contributions the Latino community has made in District One and throughout our country. I look forward to seeing you at an event, a fiesta, or a performance highlighting hispanismo here in the district sometime this month.\n  \n\t\u201cY recuerden, \u201cAdelante\u2026 siempre adelante.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-26-million-grant-for-mccarran-runway-rehab", "Titus Announces $26 Million Grant for McCarran Runway Rehab", "2014-09-15", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 15, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District and member of the House Aviation Subcommittee announced that McCarran International Airport was awarded $26 million dollars as part of a multi-year grant for reconstruction of a major runway. Today\u2019s announcement will help fund Phase 1 of the two-phase project. This is a multi-year grant subject to appropriations. The Airport was awarded $20 million as part of Fiscal Year 2014. The remaining $6 million will be awarded as part of Fiscal Year 2015 subject to available funding.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cMcCarran Airport is central to our region\u2019s economic future. As one of the nation\u2019s top ten busiest airports, McCarran welcomes nearly 20 million travelers from around the world every year to Southern Nevada. This funding will help reconstruct one of the airport\u2019s runways, allowing McCarran to keep pace with rising passenger demand and air traffic growth. Later this year Congress is likely to pass an Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015. I call on my colleagues to ensure that the Department of Transportation receives adequate funding so as not to threaten vital infrastructure projects which are the key to economic growth. As a member of the Aviation Subcommittee, I am committed to preserving and enhancing the safety, efficiency, and quality of our nation\u2019s air transportation network.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-passage-of-northern-nevada-lands-bill", "Titus Announces Passage of Northern Nevada Lands Bill", "2014-09-15", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 15, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus announced passage of H.R. 5025, the Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act. The bipartisan legislation introduced by Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei includes a number of important provisions to protect sensitive lands as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, as well as authorize economic development opportunities on lands across Northern Nevada.\n\u201cI am proud to join with my colleague, Congressman Amodei, as an original sponsor of this legislation. The Nevada Delegation has a long history of working together to advance legislation to preserve our sensitive lands while providing vital economic development opportunities throughout the state. This legislation continues that tradition for the benefit of all Nevadans. In turn, I look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Amodei and the entire Delegation to advance additional public lands bills in Southern Nevada, including the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/on-the-anniversary-of-the-passage-of-the-violence-against-women-act-titus-announces", "On the Anniversary of the Passage of the Violence Against Women Act, Titus Announces Over $650,000 in Grants to Reduce Rape Kit Backlog", "2014-09-12", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 12, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded over $650,000 in grant money to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department to assist in reducing the current backlog of rape kits and other forensic DNA samples. The Las Vegas police DNA lab, which serves nearly three-quarters of the state\u2019s population, currently has only a dozen scientists to process forensic DNA from crime scenes and rape kits in the Metro area.\u00a0\n\u201cEvery two minutes, someone in the United States is the victim of a sexual assault. \u00a0That is an average of 207,754 victims each year,\u201d said Titus. \u201cAnd in Nevada alone, 463,000 women have been the victim of some kind of sexual assault during their lifetime, and approximately 252,000 have been the victim of rape. Meanwhile, approximately 400,000 rape kits currently sit untested in crime labs and on police storage shelves across the nation.\u201d\nCongresswoman Titus is a cosponsor of H.R. 354, the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act, which targets existing federal funds for the processing of rape kits and related law enforcement activities. The House passed this legislation as part of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in February 2013.\n\u201cThis grant money is the perfect way to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act. Justice should not be denied or delayed because of lack of funds,\u201d said Titus.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-remarks-in-support-of-landmark-lgbt-equality-amendment", "Titus Remarks in Support of Landmark LGBT Equality Amendment", "2014-09-10", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 10, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today during the House Committee on Veterans Affairs\u2019 markup, Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke in support of an amendment based on her bipartisan bill H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. \u00a0The language was voted down 13-12, with one Republican voting in favor. Below is a copy of her remarks, as prepared for delivery. \u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cThe amendment filed is based on H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, legislation I introduced over a year ago to address the injustice facing thousands of veteran families across the country currently being denied federal benefits based on their state of residence.\u00a0\n\u201cIn the Supreme Court decision in Windsor v. USA, the highest court in the land ruled that legally-married same sex couples could not be denied federal benefits.\u00a0\n\u201cNearly a year after that ruling, the Veterans Administration, through consultation with the U.S. Department of Justice, announced that veterans living in states where their marriage is not recognized would be denied access to the full range of federal benefits they have earned and deserve.\n\u201cThis inequality for those who wore the uniform of the United States Armed Services and their families is unacceptable, and we, as the committee charged with overseeing the laws to serve their needs, have a duty to act.\u00a0\n\u201cIn March of this year, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a legislative hearing on my legislation.\u00a0\n\u201cNot a single witness testified in opposition of this measure.\n\u201cI repeat, not a single witness came forward to oppose this change.\u00a0\n\u201cThe Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America testified that, \u201cIAVA supports equitable treatment of all veterans and their families and supports the changes this legislation seeks to make to Title 38.\u201d\n\u201cThe Veterans of Foreign Wars, VetsFirst, and AMVETS echoed this sentiment in their endorsement of the bill.\u00a0\n\u201cEven the VA has endorsed changing this policy.\u00a0\n\u201cThe amendment simply ensures that legally-married veterans can apply for the benefits they have earned by removing language currently found in Title 38 that unintentionally bars that access for legally-married, same-sex couples based on laws of the state in which they reside.\n\u201cThe current language has resulted in legally-married couples being discriminated against by the country they fought to protect. They don\u2019t wear the uniform of a state, they wear the uniform of the federal government. If they live in California, they can get benefits. But if they move to Texas, then they lose those benefits. They live in New York, they get those benefits. But if they move to Florida, they lose those benefits.\u00a0\n\u201cAs I have said many times, my legislation, and this amendment, does not change the laws of any state, and enactment of this language will have no impact on state laws barring marriage equality.\n\u201cThis amendment is not about supporting same-sex marriage and it\u2019s not about forcing states to change their policies, it\u2019s about giving all of our veterans what they deserve. \u00a0\n\u201cOur veterans did not fight for a state - they fought for the United States.\u00a0\n\u201cThis is simply an issue of fairness to the brave men and women, and their families who serve this nation.\u00a0\n\u201cI ask my colleagues to think about the veterans in your state. If you live in a state that does not recognize their marriage, you have a chance today, right now, to provide them the benefits they earned while serving our nation in uniform. Our committee has worked tirelessly in a bipartisan way throughout this Congress to ensure that ALL veterans have access to the benefits they have earned. Right now, you have the chance to continue our bipartisan efforts.\u00a0\n\u201cI ask you to look yourself in the mirror and say, 'is this fair to my veterans?'\n\u201cBetter yet, look into the eye of a veteran and ask, \u2018is this fair?\u2019 We have praised the heroism, the courage, the valor of our veterans throughout the last two years. I ask you to have one ounce of the courage they have and vote today to give all of our veterans\u2019 equal rights.\u201d\n\u2026\n\u201cThe Department of Defense recognizes all lawfully married, same-sex couples. When you are in the military and are legally married, regardless of where you are stationed, you and your family are entitled to benefits. So how can it make sense that the Department of Defense, recognizes your status and gives you benefits, but the minute you quit being a soldier and become a veteran, those benefits are cut off? How could that possibly make any sense?\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-speaks-out-in-defense-of-lgbt-veterans", "Titus Speaks Out in Defense of LGBT Veterans", "2014-09-10", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 10, 2014 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District today spoke on the House Floor to call out those members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee who earlier today voted to deny LGBT veterans the federal VA benefits they have earned. Below are her remarks:\u00a0\n\u201cEarlier today, the Republican members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, with one notable exception, voted to deny LGBT veterans the federal VA benefits they have earned, if they happen to live in a state that does not recognize marriage equality.\u00a0\n\u201cThe Defense Department provides for LGBT soldiers and their families regardless of where they live, but not the VA. While they\u2019re wearing a uniform, they and their families are covered, but once they take it off and become a veteran - too bad. If they live in Florida or Texas or Nevada - too bad.\u00a0\n\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter that they fought to defend this country, not a particular state. It doesn\u2019t matter that the VA and the VSOs support giving them benefits. It doesn\u2019t matter how brave they were, how much they sacrificed, or how long and honorably they served. Too bad. They get nothing, according to the Republicans. This is unfair and unjust, and Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for lacking the courage to do the right thing by our nation\u2019s heroes!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-fights-to-give-all-vets-equal-access-to-federal-benefits", "Titus Fights to Give All Vets Equal Access to Federal Benefits", "2014-09-10", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 10, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs\u2019 consideration of an amendment based on her bipartisan bill H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. The language was voted down 13-12 with one Republican voting in favor.\u00a0\n\u201cEvery military family is owed a great debt for the sacrifices they make on behalf of this nation, regardless of whom they love or where they live. Unfortunately, legally-married, same-sex veterans and their spouses continue to face discrimination by the very nation they fought to defend,\u201d said Titus. \u201cToday the House VA Committee had the opportunity to end this injustice by passing my amendment to ensure all veterans have equal access to the federal benefits they have earned and deserve. It makes no sense that legally married soldiers receive benefits while in the military but can lose those benefits when they become veterans if they live in the wrong place. And it is unfair that a legally married couple can get federal VA benefits if they live in California but lose them if they move to Florida. Sadly, my Republican colleagues chose not to stand with our veterans and their families, and instead remained silent, allowing this discrimination to continue. They lack one ounce of the courage they so often extol as a virtue of our nation\u2019s veterans. Shame on them.\u201d\nIntroduced in June 2013, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act amends the definition of \u201cspouse\u201d in Title 38 of the U.S. Code to ensure equal treatment for same-sex spouses, thereby aligning the VA with the Department of Defense and the Supreme Court ruling in Windsor v. U.S. Supported by the VA, the change would simply prevent legally married LGBT veterans from losing their federal benefits if they live in a state which does not recognize marriage equality. On March 26, 2014, the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a legislative hearing to consider H.R. 2529. At the hearing no one spoke against legislation which was supported by the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VetsFirst, and AMVETS. It is also endorsed by the American Military Partners Association and the Human Rights Campaign. The legislation has 57 cosponsors.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-president-s-address-on-isil", "Titus Statement on the Presidents Address on ISIL", "2014-09-10", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 10, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on the President\u2019s address to the nation on the strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cTomorrow morning I will attend a classified briefing by top officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security. At that time I will ask for more details about the current situation and the President\u2019s plan for action. It is important that members of Congress be kept in the loop as we consider providing resources and support for any new initiatives.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/titus-discusses-her-trip-to-the-us-mexico-border-with-mundofox", "Titus discusses her trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with MundoFOX", "2014-09-09", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 2, 2014\nCongresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District discussed her recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with MundoFOX.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-calls-for-a-vote-on-immigration-reform", "Titus Calls for a Vote on Immigration Reform", "2014-09-09", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 9, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor about the humanitarian crisis at the Southwest border and urged House Republican leadership to hold a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. Below are her remarks:\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cI rise today to give voice to the 63,000 unaccompanied minors who have sought refuge at our Southern border since last fall. \u00a0\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cThese vulnerable children have fled terrible violence and poverty in their home countries.\n\u00a0\n\u201cIn August, I traveled to McAllen, Texas, where I visited the border with CBP agents; I toured processing centers; and I met with Mexican officials to discuss the issue.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cThere is no easy or quick solution for this very complex problem, but there are some steps we can take to relieve the crisis: we can provide resources for shelter and other social services for the children in U.S. custody; encourage economic investments in Central America; assess the effectiveness of U.S. funding for anti-gang programs in Central America; and increase the number of immigration judges to ensure children move quickly and fairly through the process.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cBut in the end, this crisis simply underscores the necessity for us to enact comprehensive immigration reform, so I urge House Republican leadership to listen to the American people and bring this reform to the floor for a vote.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-133-million-dollar-grant-for-flamingo-road-corridor", "Titus Announces $13.3 Million Dollar Grant for Flamingo Road Corridor", "2014-09-09", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 9, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District, and a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV) was awarded $13.3 million dollars for improvements to the Flamingo Road Corridor. The grant was awarded as part of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. The funding will be used to implement improvements to a bus rapid transit route along a 14-mile segment of Flamingo Road. This project will include transit station enhancements, shared transit and bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure improvements, pavement improvements, and transit signal prioritization. The corridor\u2019s existing transit line serves more than 12,000 passengers per day, making it the single most frequented bus route between the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and the Resort Corridor.\u00a0\n\u201cFlamingo Road is at the heart of the Valley, connecting residential communities and key employment areas near and within the Resort Corridor. This grant provides critical funds to improve this essential transit route and enhance the convenience, efficiency, and reliability of our overall transit system,\u201d said Dina Titus. \u201cThis exciting project will not only improve the safety of the roadway for all users, while reducing congestion, it will also spur economic growth and create new jobs.\u201d\u00a0\n\u201cThe Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is excited to hear that we\u2019ve been awarded TIGER Grant funding for the Flamingo Road Corridor Improvements Project,\u201d said Tina Quigley, RTC general manager. \u00a0\u201cFlamingo Road is one of the busiest roadways in the valley, carrying as many as 90,000 vehicles each day. Improvements will include dedicated transit lanes, pedestrian improvements and more than 85 new transit shelters enhancing safety, mobility and quality of life for our community.\u201d\n\u00a0\nIn April of this year, Congresswoman Titus wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx urging funding for this vital project. Below is the text of that letter:\nApril 13, 2014\nDear Secretary Foxx:\nAs the Member of Congress representing Nevada\u2019s First District, I strongly support the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and its 2014 TIGER Application for the Flamingo Corridor Improvements Project. \u00a0The project will provide an enhanced transit route along Flamingo Road, connecting residential communities and key employment areas near and within the Resort Corridor (the Las Vegas Strip). \u00a0\nThe tourism industry supports approximately 382,800 jobs in Southern Nevada, which represents 48 percent of the total regional workforce. \u00a0The ability to move more than 2 million residents and nearly 40 million annual visitors is critical to the economic health of the area and the State of Nevada. \u00a0Unemployment, especially within the construction industry, remains elevated in Southern Nevada. \u00a0This project affords both short and long-term benefits by providing more than 400 immediate private-sector construction jobs and then sustainably enhancing the future economic competitiveness of the entire region by providing more reliable transit service.\u00a0\nThe enhanced Flamingo Route 202 will provide a critical connection to three existing high-capacity transit lines: the Deuce and the Strip and Downtown Express lines that operate on the Las Vegas Strip, and the Boulder Highway Express that operates on Boulder Highway. \u00a0Additionally, there is the future potential for a fourth high-capacity transit connection along Maryland Parkway between the airport past UNLV to Downtown.\nThe RTC and project partners studied the Flamingo Road corridor in 2008 intensively and found that an enhanced transit route would improve the convenience, efficiency, and reliability of the overall transit system. \u00a0The efficiency of the project will also be improved by an innovative integration of transit planning with land use development policies.\u00a0\nI respectfully ask for your full and fair consideration of this application. \u00a0Please contact me anytime with questions or to discuss this matter further.\u00a0\nSincerely,\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-passage-of-the-waters-of-the-united-states-regulatory-overreach", "Titus Statement on Passage of the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act", "2014-09-09", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 9, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District and a member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act:\n  \n\t\u201cI remain concerned about the unintended impacts that the proposed rule on waters of the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers could have on regions like the desert Southwest. Nonetheless, I opposed H.R. 5078 because it is a broad, unworkable piece of legislation that not only has no chance of becoming law, but is overreaching and puts drinking water for millions of Americans at further risk. The legislation also fails to address the need to establish a sensible, national policy to protect vital water resources while providing a permitting process that allows reasonable development. Rather than passing politically-charged messaging bills, we should be working towards solutions. That is why I voted in favor of an amendment that would limit the EPA\u2019s jurisdiction to waters covered under rules established prior to the Supreme Court decision which muddied the current regulatory regime. This language would ensure that ephemeral streams and other geological formations common in the Southwest remain outside the restriction of the Clean Water Act. I believe that this alternate proposal achieves the same goals without the political gamesmanship found in H.R. 5078.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-nevada-marriage-equality-case", "Titus Statement on the Nevada Marriage Equality Case", "2014-09-08", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 8, 2014\nWashington, DC - Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear arguments in Sevcik v. Sandoval, the federal case that could bring marriage equality to LGBT Nevadans. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District and a member of the House Equality Caucus released the following statement:\n\u201cToday\u2019s hearing marks another step forward on the path to marriage equality for thousands of Nevadans who simply want their home state to recognize their loving commitment, the same as it does for everyone else. I am confident that the court will side with equality and tolerance over bigotry. Even with last summer\u2019s historic Supreme Court decision essentially striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, LGBT Nevadans continue to face discrimination at the federal level. Nevada\u2019s refusal to recognize marriage equality prohibits legally-married veterans from receiving the benefits they have earned and deserve as well as LGBT retiree couples from accessing the Social Security benefits to which they have contributed. In the coming days a decision could be handed down by the court that recognizes the current injustice in Nevada\u2019s Constitution and ensures that no Nevadan is discriminated against on the basis of whom they love.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\nIn June 2013, Titus introduced H.R.2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act to amend the definition of \u201cspouse\u201d in Title 38 of the U.S. Code thereby aligning the VA with the nation's laws and ensuring equal treatment for same-sex veteran spouses and their families.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-president-obama-s-immigration-announcement", "Titus Statement on President Obamas Immigration Announcement", "2014-09-06", "2014", "2014-09", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "September 6, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First District released the following statement today on President Obama\u2019s immigration announcement:\n\"For far too long House Republicans have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system, denying 11 million undocumented immigrants, including 190,000 people in Nevada, the opportunity to come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream. I urge my Republican colleagues to end their political games, listen to the American people, and immediately address this critical issue. If House Republican leadership refuses to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform, then I support the President's use of executive action.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-ribbon-cutting-of-the-new-va-women-s-health-center", "Titus Statement on Ribbon-Cutting of the New VA Womens Health Center", "2014-08-29", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 29, 2014 \u00a0 \u00a0\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District and a member of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs released the following statement on today's ribbon-cutting of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System's new Women's Health Center in Las Vegas:\u00a0\n\u201cIn the VA Committee and here at home, I have made it a priority to focus on the issues most important to our women warriors. The opening of the new women's clinic will not only increase our female veterans' access to comprehensive care but also provide critical services unique to women. I've monitored the development and construction of the clinic, and continue to work closely with the VA to ensure our heroes receive the quality, timely access to care they deserve.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-holds-roundtable-with-medical-professionals-to-discuss-the-underserved-veterans", "Titus Holds Roundtable with Medical Professionals to Discuss the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act", "2014-08-28", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 28, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, a Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs, hosted a roundtable discussion with medical professionals from across Nevada to discuss her recently passed legislation, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act. This bill was included in the final VA reform package that passed the House at the end of July and was signed into law by President Obama on August 7th. The Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act increases veterans\u2019 access to timely care by adding more medical residency positions at VA hospitals in communities, including Nevada, which are facing a significant physician shortage.\n\u201cNevada is in dire need of additional medical personnel. Nationally, our state ranks 46th for general and family practitioners, 50th for psychiatrists and 51st for specialty surgeons,\u201d remarked Titus. \u201cAnd this is not just a problem in Nevada; it is a problem in hospitals and doctors\u2019 offices across the country.\u201d\u00a0\nAccording to the American Medical Association, the United States will face a shortage of 62,900 physicians in 2015 and a shortage of 130,000 by 2025. \u00a0\n\u201cThat is why I am so pleased that the final VA reform package passed last month included my legislation, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act,\u201d Titus said. \u201cThis law will allow for the creation of 1,500 additional medical residency positions at VA hospitals in communities that desperately need more doctors.\u201d \u00a0\nThis initial meeting helped establish an ongoing working group to develop a plan and coordinated approach to ensuring that some of these new residencies come to Nevada. \u00a0Members include, representatives of the VA, UNLV, Touro, Roseman, the Nevada Hospital Association, the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and physician groups.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-to-meet-with-mexican-officials-at-border", "Titus to Meet with Mexican Officials at Border", "2014-08-27", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 27, 2014 \u00a0\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Tomorrow, Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District will join a Congressional Delegation trip (CODEL) to travel to McAllen, Texas, to get a firsthand look at the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Titus and her colleagues will meet with Mexican officials, visit several processing centers, and tour the border line between the U.S. and Mexico with members of the Border Patrol. This is the first time members of Congress have met with Mexican officials to discuss ways to address the problem.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-va-secretary-s-visit-to-the-reno-regional-benefits-office", "Titus Statement on VA Secretarys Visit to the Reno Regional Benefits Office", "2014-08-19", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 19, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, a Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs, released the following statement today on Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald\u2019s visit to the Reno Regional Benefits Office:\n\"I have asked the Secretary to take a personal stake in improving the Reno Benefits Office and I am glad he is visiting the office to see firsthand what needs to be done to better serve veterans in Nevada. For far too long, the Reno Office has been one of the worst performing offices in the United States. This isn\u2019t fair to veterans in Nevada, and I have been pushing the VA to make the necessary changes to improve the office, including much needed changes in leadership. Our veterans deserve much better from this office; and I look forward to meeting with Secretary McDonald to hear his analysis of the Reno RO and what actions he will take to improve the office, including the prospect of relocating the office to Las Vegas, the home of the majority of veterans in Nevada.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-26-million-in-grants-to-help-homeless-veterans-in-southern-nevada", "Titus Announces $2.6 Million in Grants to Help Homeless Veterans in Southern Nevada", "2014-08-11", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 11, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, and a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, announced $2.6 million in grants for nonprofit organizations to help end veterans homelessness in Southern Nevada. As part of a national effort led by the Department of Veterans Affairs, these grants will be utilized to provide services to low-income veterans and their families who are living in, or transitioning to, permanent housing.\n\u201cAlthough the rate of homelessness among veterans has fallen, there are still far too many of our heroes living on the streets,\u201d said Titus. \u201cI am pleased to announce these grants which will provide critical funds to assist local non-profits, like Las Vegas\u2019 US Veterans Initiative, in their efforts to help Southern Nevada's most vulnerable veteran families get back on their feet and transition to permanent housing.\u201d\nTo view the complete list of grant awards, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-va-secretarys-visit-to-las-vegas", "Titus Statement on VA Secretary's Visit to Las Vegas", "2014-08-09", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 9, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, a Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs, released the following statement today on Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald\u2019s visit to Las Vegas: \"The Secretary\u2019s visit to Las Vegas is an important opportunity for him to assess the new VA hospital and meet with local heroes to discuss how the VA can improve access to care for Southern Nevada\u2019s growing veterans population. I look forward to meeting with Secretary McDonald and working together to make the VA more efficient and responsive.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-for-a-meeting-with-new-va-secretary", "Titus Calls for a Meeting with New VA Secretary", "2014-08-06", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 6, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, a Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs, sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald today to update the Secretary on the needs of Southern Nevada veterans and to request a meeting to discuss ways the VA can better serve them.\nThe full text of the letter can be found here:\u00a0\nAugust 6, 2014\u00a0\nDear Secretary McDonald,\nCongratulations on your recent confirmation as the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. As you acknowledged during your confirmation hearing, this is a challenging but very important role. As a Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, I look forward to working with you on behalf of our nation\u2019s heroes and am confident that you will mend the VA to fully restore the nation\u2019s trust in this critical organization. I hope we will have open and candid discussions, and I am committed to ensuring you have all of the necessary resources and authorities to carry out your mission. \u00a0\nAt this time, I am writing to bring you up to date on Nevada specific concerns and to request a meeting with you, either in Washington or in Las Vegas, to discuss the needs of veterans in Southern Nevada. As you know, veterans in Las Vegas are served by the Reno VA Regional Office (RO). The Reno RO is one of the worst performing RO\u2019s in the country, plagued by deficiencies in leadership, poor customer service, and significant turnover of employees. Veterans in Southern Nevada are currently waiting close to 300 days for their claims to be adjudicated. While the office has seen some improvements in its performance metrics, this is largely the result of the brokering initiative. Without sending half of their workload to other stations, the backlog at the Reno RO would be significantly worse. I appreciate that members of your senior leadership, especially Under Secretary Allison Hickey, have paid close personal attention to the Reno RO, and I look forward to a collaborative effort to make the office more efficient and responsive to the needs of veterans in Nevada.\u00a0\n  \n\tVeterans in Southern Nevada have also had difficulty accessing health care at our local VA facilities. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has faced a multitude of challenges opening the new Las Vegas VA hospital. The VHA projected that demand for care at the new facility would grow 2-3%, but the actual increase in demand was close to 20%. A new emergency department is currently under construction because the original facility lacked the necessary capacity to address urgent care needs. The facility has also struggled to recruit and retain specialists which has resulted in veterans travelling to California to receive care.\nIncluded in the pending legislation to address the emergency at the VHA is a bill I introduced, H.R. 4942, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act. This legislation will add new Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots at the Veterans Health Administration. These new residency slots would be best utilized in areas of the country that are currently experiencing physician shortages, such as Las Vegas. Adding these residency slots in Las Vegas will help build a strong team of physicians to meet current and future demands for care. I believe that the situation is improving, but your personal attention would be appreciated.\u00a0\nI thank you for your attention and look forward to partnering with you as you begin your tenure as Secretary.\u00a0\nSincerely,\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-condemns-republicans-for-putting-politics-ahead-of-dreamers-and-vulnerable", "Titus Condemns Republicans for Putting Politics Ahead of DREAMers and Vulnerable Children at the Border", "2014-08-04", "2014", "2014-08", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August 1, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today in opposition to H.R. 5230, Making Supplemental Appropriations for FY 2014, and H.R. 5232:\n\u201cTonight\u2019s bills, cobbled together at the 11th hour, are not substantive solutions to the humanitarian crisis at the border. \u00a0Not only do these bills fail to address the needs of vulnerable children, they threaten the deportation of DREAMers. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has provided over ten thousand Nevada DREAMers the opportunity to pursue their American Dream, in the only country they have ever known, without fear of deportation,\u201d said Titus. \u201cFor more than a year, House Republicans have blocked any action on immigration reform. Now, catering to the radical right, they show their true colors by telling DREAMers\u2019 they are not welcome in their own home.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-introduces-strengthening-charities-through-transparency-act", "Titus Introduces Strengthening Charities Through Transparency Act", "2014-07-30", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 30, 2014 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District introduced the Strengthening Charities Through Transparency Act to make it easier for state charity regulators and individual donors to identify fraudulent charities. This legislation strengthens the regulation of charities by providing state charity regulators with tools to track charities and charity executives who have been convicted of fraud in other states, and it protects those who wish to donate by requiring the IRS to digitally release information on charities\u2019 financial activities. This commonsense measure will help Americans determine which charities are using funds wisely to serve their intended cause and which charities are simply seeking to enrich unscrupulous CEOs.\u00a0\n\u201cMillions of Americans donate to charity every year, assuming their donations are being put to good use. Sadly, recent reports have revealed dozens of so-called charities that are actually little more than corrupt schemes to enrich their founders and the for-profit companies they hire to solicit donations. It is shameful that these organizations have been allowed to squander the public\u2019s good will,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThe Strengthening Charities Through Transparency Act will strengthen protections against fraudulent charities and help generous Americans make better informed decisions, assuring them that their hard-earned dollars are spent serving those who truly \u00a0need our help.\u201d\u00a0\nSpecifically, the Strengthening Charities Through Transparency Act would: \u00a0\u00a0\n1. Require the Department of Justice to establish an easily searchable database, accessible to state Attorneys General, of charities and charity management officials who are convicted of fraud, theft, or financial crimes. It would require DOJ to request that states submit this information to the federal government to be included in the database. \u00a0\n2. Require charities to submit their 990 tax forms in an electronic format. \u00a0Currently, charities are given the option to submit electronically.\u00a0\n3. Require the IRS to release a digitized copy of the 990 whenever under current law they would have released a paper copy of the 990. Currently, the IRS only releases non-searchable copies of these forms, which makes it difficult to access and organize the information.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-house-republicans-political-lawsuit", "Titus Statement on House Republicans Political Lawsuit", "2014-07-30", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 30, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today in opposition to House Republicans\u2019 political lawsuit against the President:\u00a0\n\u201cSpeaker Boehner's lawsuit against the President is nothing more than a partisan attack meant to distract from the long list of unfinished business left in the House. Instead of playing political games at the expense of taxpayers, we should be raising the minimum wage, fixing our broken immigration system, and renewing unemployment insurance.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/as-congress-debates-va-reform-rep-dina-titus-spends-long-nights-in-committee-hearings", "As Congress debates VA reform, Rep. Dina Titus spends long nights in committee hearings", "2014-07-29", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 29, 2014\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Allegations of shoddy treatment and subsequent cover-ups at veterans hospitals in Phoenix and beyond captivated Congress for a week or two this summer before fading from public interest.\nBut the story stayed at the forefront of one Nevada lawmaker\u2019s agenda even as it disappeared from the headlines.\nRep. Dina Titus, a Las Vegas Democrat, sits on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. After the scandal made national news this June, the panel\u2019s chairman, Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., ramped up the committee\u2019s actions, from once-a-week hearings on various veterans issues to twice-weekly marathon sessions focused on the scandal\u2019s fallout.\nFor Titus, that\u2019s meant an entire summer of late-night hearings, often stretching to 1 a.m., and hours of extra work. But she doesn\u2019t mind the Republican initiative. She says she\u2019s used the extra meetings to make life better for Nevada\u2019s veterans.\n\u201cIt\u2019s not just for show on the committee,\u201d she said. \u201cWe follow up, and we\u2019ve seen the results of it.\u201d\nLate, \u201ceerie\u201d nights in the Capitol\nIn a series of about 10 hearings in seven weeks, lawmakers have heard from top VA officials, including its acting chief, on problems ranging from bureaucratic mismanagement in VA hospitals, to scrutinizing how the VA gives bonuses, to assessing how to protect whistleblowers in the agency.\nThe hearings often start Monday evenings after the House of Representatives holds votes. Titus flies in from Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, heads to the House floor to vote and then at 7:30 p.m. crosses the street from the Capitol to the hearing room, where she\u2019ll sit for three, four, five hours at a time.\n\u201cYou don\u2019t eat dinner,\u201d she said. \u201cYou try to get a Snickers bar so you don\u2019t turn into a diva.\u201d\nThe hearings often run so late that she and an aide were once locked out of their office because the guards had gone home.\n\u201cIt\u2019s eerie,\u201d she said.\nTuesday morning the rest of Congress swings into action. Later in the week, Titus repeats the process all over again with a second Veterans Affairs hearing (this time during normal business hours).\nDrawing attention to Nevada\u2019s veterans\nUnlike other House committees, the Veterans Affairs Committee isn\u2019t known for its partisan reputation. But these recent hearings have been charged with tension and urgency.\nPlaying out in the background is a bill Congress hopes to pass by the end of this week to reform VA hospitals. Lawmakers announced a deal Monday, which Congress will try to approve before closing Friday for a five-week break. Titus sent a letter last week to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, requesting Congress stay in session until they pass the legislation.\nThe Senate is also expected this week to confirm Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald as the next VA chief after the last stepped down amid the scandal.\nWith all of that in mind, each lawmaker gets about 10 minutes to ask witnesses questions during the hearings.\nTitus often asks about Nevada-specific issues. She\u2019s asked VA officials to paint a clearer picture of how the agency\u2019s Reno office serves Las Vegas veterans, and she\u2019s called attention to claims backlogs for Nevada veterans, who have some of the nation\u2019s longest wait times.\nShe and her staff also hold meetings behind the scenes with top VA officials to follow up on questions that come up at the hearings.\n\u201cThe more you hear, the more you realize you don\u2019t know,\u201d she said.\nSeeing results\nThe hearings may have only scratched the surface of the VA\u2019s problems, but Titus said she\u2019s happy with how they have helped Nevada\u2019s veterans.\nThe troubled Reno office is in the process of a leadership change thanks in part to her and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.\u2019s, efforts.\nAnd three of her proposed bills were included in the bipartisan VA reform legislation announced Monday: To add medical residency positions at VA hospitals, to extend sexual trauma counseling for National Guard and other reserve members and to expand a portion of the GI bill to surviving spouses.\n\u201cI definitely think it\u2019s worth it,\u201d she said.\nMaybe Congress should work twice as hard all the time.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-calls-on-congress-to-act-on-important-legislation", "Titus Calls on Congress to Act on Important Legislation", "2014-07-29", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 29, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor to urge the GOP to act on important pending legislation before recessing for the month of August. Below are her remarks:\u00a0\n\u201cThank you, Mr. Speaker.\u00a0\n\u201cIn two days we\u2019ll go home, leaving behind a long list of unfinished business; but it\u2019s not for lack of trying on the part of Democrats. We have introduced bills, signed discharge petitions, protested on the steps of the Capitol, and fasted on the Mall, all to try to prompt\u2014or at least shame\u2014the Republicans into some kind of action.\n  \n\t\u201cBut they are shameless. Apparently they just don\u2019t care.\n  \n\t\u201cThey don\u2019t care if women get paid less, as long as CEOs get record salaries; they don\u2019t care if children stack up at the border and families are divided, as long as they can sue the president; they don\u2019t care if people struggle to get by on low wages or with no unemployment insurance, as long as corporations can keep their tax loopholes; and they don\u2019t care if the environment is raped, as long as big polluters can continue to circumvent regulations that protect our air and water.\n  \n\t\u201cBefore we go home, we need to show the American people that Congress does care about them, and we need to pass important measures that jumpstart the middle class, so we can say that we did something while we were here.\n  \n\t\u201cI yield back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-veterans-affairs-reform-package", "Titus Statement on Veterans Affairs Reform Package", "2014-07-28", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 28, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District, Ranking Member of the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following statement on the Veterans\u2019 Affairs reform package announced today by Senator Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Representative Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tIncluded in the omnibus package are three bills introduced by Titus.\nH.R.4942, Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act, increases veterans\u2019 access to timely care by adding more medical residency positions at VA hospitals in communities, including Nevada, which are facing a significant physician shortage.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tH.R. 2527, Military Sexual Assault Parity Act, extends counseling and treatment to members of the National Guard and other reserve components who suffered sexual trauma while serving on inactive duty training.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tH.R. 3441, Spouses of Heroes Education Act, amends the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to expand the Fry Scholarship to include surviving spouses of members of the Armed Services. This scholarship currently provides full in-state tuition, fees, a monthly living stipend, and a book allowance to children of service members who have died in the line of duty. This change will allow spouses to receive the same benefits.\n\"This legislation is an important compromise that will help increase accountability within the VA and reduce unacceptable wait times for our veterans,\u201d said Titus. \u201cInternal audits have shown that the number one barrier to providing veterans with timely access to care is the lack of providers. This is especially significant for areas like Nevada, which face the greatest physician shortages. To address this problem, the compromise includes my bill, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act, which will not only help meet the immediate need within the VA system but also take an important step toward alleviating the long-term, nationwide physician shortage. My other two bills address critical issues of fairness and compensation for service members and their families.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\"The legislative package introduced today is critical for our nation's veterans and their families. I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to approve it without delay.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-takano-statement-on-the-inclusion-of-the-underserved-veterans-access-to-health", "Titus, Takano Statement on the Inclusion of the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act in VA Reform Package", "2014-07-28", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 28, 2014 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, released the following statement on the inclusion of their bill, H.R. 4942, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act introduced in June of this year, in the omnibus package to reform the Veterans Affairs Department.\u00a0\nThe Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act will increase veterans\u2019 access to timely care by adding more medical residency positions at VA hospitals in communities like Las Vegas and San Bernardino County which are facing a significant physician shortage. A recent internal audit of scheduling practices at VA health facilities found that a lack of physicians within the VA medical system is the leading factor in preventing veterans\u2019 timely access to care. This is also a significant problem for private care facilities across the country. According to the American Medical Association, the United States will face a shortage of 62,900 physicians in 2015 and 130,000 by 2025. The Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act will help reverse this trend and reduce unacceptable wait times for veterans by strengthening investment in physician training in communities with the greatest doctor shortages. Doctors have been found to stay in the communities where they do their residency.\n\u201cThe Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act is a central component of the agreement\u2019s efforts to address the unacceptable wait times within the VA system,\u201d said Titus. \u201cBy creating more residency positions at VA medical facilities in underserved areas, such as Southern Nevada, the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act will increase veterans\u2019 access to timely care and take a significant step toward addressing the long-term, nationwide physician shortage. I urge Congress to take swift action to advance this critical legislation, as well as the entire bipartisan package introduced today, so we can immediately begin to restore our veterans\u2019 trust in the VA system.\u201d\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased that the deal struck by the VA Conference Committee includes language that will address the shortage of physicians at our VA facilities,\u201d said Takano. \u201cWe know that this shortage has played a large part in the long wait times our veterans are forced to endure and this provision, based on a stand-alone piece of legislation in the House with my colleagues Rep. Dina Titus and Rep. Beto O\u2019Rourke, will increase access and address one of the long term issues facing our veterans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-homeland-security-grant-funding-for-nevada-and-las-vegas", "Titus Announces Homeland Security Grant Funding for Nevada and Las Vegas", "2014-07-25", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 25, 2014 \u00a0\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada\u2019s First District announced the Department of Homeland Security will award federal grant funds to the State of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Temple Sinai in Las Vegas. Nevada will receive $3.7 million as part of the FY 2014 State Homeland Security Funding Program. Las Vegas will receive $1 million as part of previously announced Urban Area Security Initiative Funding. Temple Sinai of Las Vegas will receive $75,000 as part of the Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program.\n\u201cAs a former Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I know how important these grants are to helping communities prevent, protect against, mitigate, and respond to acts of terrorism or natural disasters,\u201d said Titus. \u201cI successfully pressed the Department of Homeland Security to reverse their misguided decision to omit Las Vegas from the Urban Areas Security Imitative and will continue to advocate for reinstating the full funding for our metropolitan area.\u201d\u00a0\nThe State Homeland Security Program and the Urban Areas Security Initiative provide funding to support the implementation of State homeland security strategies to address identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.\u00a0\nUrban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program  \n\tIn FY 2014, the Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the specific UASI-eligible Urban Areas.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-congressional-leadership-to-protect-america-s-veterans", "Titus Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Americas Veterans", "2014-07-25", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 25, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District joined her colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Boehner and Senator Reid urging them to keep Congress in session through the scheduled August recess until a compromise between the Senate and House versions of the Veterans\u2019 Access to Care Act is agreed to and signed into law. A swift resolution is critical to ensuring the VA has the necessary resources to increase veterans\u2019 access to care and implement much needed accountability measures. Titus is the ranking member of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.\u00a0\n\u201cWe can never fully repay our veterans for their service or their families for the sacrifices they have made, but we can at the very least work a few extra days to ensure that they receive the benefits they are owed in a timely fashion,\u201d said Titus. \u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe text of the letter is below:\nJuly 25, 2014  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tDear Majority Leader Reid and Speaker Boehner,\nWe, the undersigned Members of Congress, urge you to not let the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives go out of session prior to a successful resolution to the Conference Committee that was formed to work out a compromise between the Senate and House versions of the Veterans\u2019 Access to Care Act, and its subsequent passage in both chambers of Congress.\nThe health of the veterans who have served us so bravely should not be placed on the back burner while Congress is away during the August district work period. Our veterans have served the nation with honor, and we owe it to them to waste no more time in ensuring they have access to the best health care possible. In light of recent serious complications and allegations of wrong-doing within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in addition to validated long wait times at VA medical facilities, it is extremely urgent that a fix be put into place as soon as possible.\nBoth the Senate and House versions would expand veterans\u2019 ability to seek care at non-VA facilities under certain conditions, strengthen Congress\u2019 oversight of the VA and eliminate performance-related bonuses for VA employees. We need to address the overwhelmed VA and ensure all veterans get the care they have earned through their service to our country. Our veterans deserve nothing but the very best.\nAgain, this issue is far too serious to wait, and we encourage a swift resolution to be found by remaining in session until a suitable compromise bill can be passed out of both chambers. Let\u2019s put our nations\u2019 veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, first.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tSincerely,\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-child-tax-credit-improvement-act", "Titus Statement on the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act", "2014-07-25", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 25, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in opposition to today\u2019s House passage of H.R. 4935, the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act.\u00a0\n\u201cToday, I voted against the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2014 (H.R. 4935) because this bill will harm low-income families most in need,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cThe Child Tax Credit provides critical financial assistance to working families, but this legislation does the opposite. While it would permanently expand the credit for higher-income families, it leaves behind millions of low-income families who could see this important credit effectively disappear in just a few years. \u00a0H.R. 4935 also immediately denies this necessary financial support to 5.5 million children, the vast majority of whom are Latino, by requiring the use of a Social Security Number instead of an Individual Tax Identification Number to qualify for the portion of this credit that helps poor families.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-speaks-out-in-support-of-mccarran-s-application-for-the-reimbursable-services", "Titus Speaks Out In Support of McCarrans Application for the Reimbursable Services Program", "2014-07-24", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 29, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today\u00a0Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District wrote the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson in support of McCarran\u2019s application to participate in the Reimbursable Services Program within the Consolidated Appropriations Act.\n\u00a0\nApril 29, 2014\u00a0\nThe Honorable Jeh Johnson  \n\tSecretary \u2013 United States Department of Homeland Security  \n\tWashington, D.C. 20528\nDear Secretary Johnson,\u00a0\nThank you for your efforts to facilitate the flow of travelers and commerce into the United States. I especially appreciate that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently increased its staffing at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS). International visitors are an important part of our local economy and we are working to facilitate increasing foreign visits to Southern Nevada, many of whom also go on to visit national parks in neighboring states.\u00a0\nIn 2013, LAS was listed as the nation\u2019s ninth busiest airport. \u00a0Two years ago, McCarran opened a new terminal (T3), which has further enhanced the airport\u2019s ability to accommodate international flights. \u00a0Fortunately, we have seen an increase in international traffic. We have also seen a 30% increase in General Aviation flights this year, some of which are arriving from foreign countries. \u00a0\u00a0\nAccordingly, I write in support of McCarran\u2019s application to participate in the Reimbursable Services Program. Authorized by the recent Consolidated Appropriations Act, this program allows CBP to enter into public-private partnerships. If accepted into this program, McCarran would reimburse CBP for costs associated with increasing CBP hours of operation and services at LAS. \u00a0Increasing CBP hours of operation at the airport will increase capacity for international travelers and benefit our local economy.\u00a0\nI thank you for your time and request that you carefully review McCarran\u2019s application for the Reimbursable Services Program because expediting processing of foreign air traffic is critical for our local economy.\u00a0\nSincerely,\u00a0\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-promotes-travel-and-tourism-for-all-act", "Titus Promotes Travel and Tourism for All Act", "2014-07-23", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 23, 2014 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor to promote her bill, the Travel and Tourism for All Act, which makes travel and tourism more accessible for individuals with disabilities. This legislation requires the National Council on Disabilities to conduct a review and submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 2010 Department of Justice ADA Standards for Acceptable Design within the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. The report will include recommendations for improvement that will enable Congress to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to enjoy travel throughout the United States. Below are her remarks:\n  \n\t\u201cEveryone deserves the opportunity to travel and explore the many incredible destinations located throughout our country. Individuals with disabilities, however, face much greater difficulties when they try to arrange travel.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cLas Vegas, my district, is a world leader in disability access. We have more handicap accessible guest rooms than any other American city. Our casinos offer gambling tables and slot machines designed for wheelchair users and all our show venues have designated handicapped seating. \u00a0Other places could benefit from our example.\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cThat is why I introduced the Travel and Tourism for All Act that would require the National Council on Disability to conduct a review of existing disability standards in the tourism and hospitality industries and provide recommendations to help Congress ensure that people with disabilities are able to enjoy traveling throughout the United States.\n  \n\t\u201cThis act would ensure that we continue to set the international standard for disability accommodation in the hospitality industry, and it will attract tourists from other parts of the world where accommodations are less welcoming.\n  \n\t\u201cThank you and I yield back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-introduces-the-travel-and-tourism-for-all-act", "Titus Introduces the Travel and Tourism for All Act", "2014-07-23", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 23, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District introduced H.R. 5166, the Travel and Tourism for All Act to make travel and tourism more accessible for disabled Americans. This legislation would require the National Council on Disability to conduct a review and submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 2010 Department of Justice ADA Standards for Acceptable Design within the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. \u00a0The report will include recommendations for improvement that will enable Congress to ensure that every American with a disability is able to enjoy travel throughout the United States. \u00a0\n\u201cEvery American deserves to have the opportunity to travel and explore the many exciting places in this great country,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cAmericans with disabilities, however, face much greater difficulties when they arrange travel. The United States has long been a leader in the world in ensuring that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in travel and tourism. \u00a0This legislation would ensure that, as a country, we continue to stay at the forefront of disability accommodation in the hospitality industry and attract international tourists from parts of the world where accommodations are less welcoming.\u201d\u00a0\nIn 2010, the Department of Justice released the ADA Standards for Acceptable Design, which set updated minimum accessibility standards for public and commercial buildings for individuals with disabilities. Many of these new regulations were intended to make travel and tourism significantly more accessible for disabled Americans, including creating stronger standards for guest rooms, hotel facilities, and reservation processes. These standards were implemented in 2011 and 2012.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-applauds-house-passage-of-brand-usa-reauthorization", "Titus Applauds House Passage of Brand USA Reauthorization", "2014-07-22", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 22, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4450 to Reauthorize Brand USA. Titus is an original cosponsor of H.R. 4450 and was an original cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act introduced in the 111th Congress to establish the successful Brand USA program.\u00a0\n  \n\t\"Brand USA has already yielded significant benefits to our national and local economy through increased investment and job creation,\u201d said Titus. \u201cBy reauthorizing this successful program, we can continue this strong trajectory and expand our role as one of the most popular international destinations. And with its world-class amenities for work and pleasure, Las Vegas will benefit greatly from this effort to increase tourism from around the globe.\u201d\n  \n\tEstablished by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010, Brand USA is the first nationally-coordinated marketing effort to bring more international travelers to the United States based on voluntary contributions by the industry, not tax dollars. In 2013, Brand USA attracted 1.1 million international tourists who spent nearly $3.4 billion dollars in American hotels, businesses, restaurants, casinos, theatres, museums, and parks. This spending resulted in $7.4 billion in total sales and supported over 53,000 new jobs across the country. For every dollar spent, Brand USA generated $47 for U.S. companies. A new Congressional Budget Office analysis revealed that H.R. 4450 will reduce the federal deficit by $231 million over 10 years.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-stewart-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-educational-opportunities", "Titus, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Educational Opportunities for Veterans", "2014-07-17", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 17, 2014 \u00a0\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Today Representatives Dina Titus (NV-1) and Chris Stewart (UT-2) introduced legislation to provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs expanded authority to allow educational facilities to accept veterans using their GI Bill to further their education. Under current law, the VA is unable to approve educational facilities to accept veterans using their GI Bill benefits if the school has not been operating for two full years. This restriction precludes new branches of institutions that have a proven and lengthy track record of helping veterans continue their education and transition back to civilian life. This legislation will provide the Secretary the ability to waive the two year requirement for new locations of institutions if the institution has been operating elsewhere for two years and has previously been approved to accept veterans using their GI benefits.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\u201cI am proud to introduce this important legislation that will open up additional educational opportunities for veterans in Nevada and throughout the United States,\u201d said Titus. \u201cDuring a recent tour of an aviation maintenance school, I learned that despite having more than ten locations throughout the country, the Las Vegas branch was unable to welcome veterans using their GI Bill benefits. This legislation will help them open their doors to transitioning airmen from Nellis Air Force Base, and all of the veterans who choose to live in Las Vegas.\u201d  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\"As an Air Force veteran, I'm particularly proud to introduce this legislation. It's an important common-sense bill that simply gives more educational choice and opportunity for our veterans,\" Stewart said. \"Veterans and their families sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms \u2014 they deserve to be treated like the heroes they are. This is one simple way to do just that.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-calls-for-increased-access-to-banks-for-medical-marijuana-industry", "Titus Calls for Increased Access to Banks for Medical Marijuana Industry", "2014-07-16", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 16, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor in support of Congressman Denny Heck\u2019s (WA-10) amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, which allows legitimate marijuana-related businesses operating according to state laws to access the banking system in an effort to reduce the risks and public safety concern of operating as a cash-only business. The amendment stops federal banking regulators from penalizing financial institutions for providing services to marijuana-related business that operate according to state law. It passed the House today 231-192.\n\u201cI rise in support of this amendment. The medical marijuana industry is rapidly taking root in Nevada.\u00a0  \n\t\u201cOur local governments are developing regulations and issuing licenses as we speak. \u00a0  \n\t\u201cYet representatives of this exciting industry continue to raise the same concern - lack of access to banks, which is critical for the safe operation of any small business.  \n\t\u201cThis common sense measure would respect states\u2019 rights, add more transparency, facilitate regulation, protect the public, and foster the growth of small business.  \n\t\u201cI urge your vote in favor.\u201d\nA similar amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Titus, which prohibited the Justice Department from interfering in legally-operating, marijuana businesses passed the House 219-189 on May 30, 2014.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-statement-on-passage-of-the-highway-and-transportation-funding-act", "Titus Statement on Passage of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act", "2014-07-15", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 15, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, which would reauthorize Map-21for eight months and provide an additional $10.8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund to ensure federal funding is available to meet infrastructure needs through Spring of next year. Titus spoke on the House Floor today to call for a long-term transportation authorization that meets the needs of our growing nation.\u00a0\n\u201cFor some 700,000 workers in the construction industry, including roughly 6,000 in Nevada, this is welcome news,\u201d said Titus, member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. \u201cNonetheless, the short-term fix is only a Band-Aid on a sore that continues to fester. For businesses, state departments of transportation, local governments, and transit authorities, this kind of unpredictability, which has become fairly common in Congress, hurts our economy and the ability for the public and private sectors to plan to meet our nation\u2019s needs. The clock is ticking, but there is still time to act to avoid a manufactured crisis again next year. If we work together, put all funding options on the table, and consult with stakeholders, we can get serious about building needed infrastructure, creating jobs, and investing in our future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-escalating-crisis-in-israel", "Titus Statement on the Escalating Crisis in Israel", "2014-07-11", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 11, 2014 \u00a0\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on the escalating crisis in Israel:\n\u201cJust last summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel with my mother Betty where we visited communities in Southern Israel, toured their schools and community centers, and met with families and local officials. Now those children and civilians, and Israelis from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, are interrupting their Shabbat dinners to race to bunkers and safe rooms to evade indiscriminate rocket attacks from Hamas.\u00a0\n\u201cI was proud to support funding for the original Iron Dome system but I had hoped Israel would never have to use it to protect civilians. I strongly support Israel's right to self-defense and call on Hamas to cease these acts of terror.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-passage-of-fy2015-energy-and-water-development-appropriations", "Titus Statement on the Passage of FY2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act", "2014-07-10", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 10, 2014\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. The $34.0 billion bill cuts $50.5 million from the enacted level for FY 2014, significantly underfunding renewable energy development and clean energy initiatives. Amendments were adopted that fail to recognize the impact of climate change on our health and environment.\u00a0\nTitus offered two amendments to the bill. The first amendment cut all funding related to restarting the failed Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository. The second struck language that prevents the Administration from closing the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Depository project for good. The amendments were defeated despite the Department of Energy's bipartisan Blue Commission on America's Nuclear Future report that calls for a new strategy for the safe disposal of the nation's nuclear waste, as well as bipartisan legislation introduced in the United States Senate which would institute a new, consent-based process for the siting of nuclear waste repositories. Titus spoke on the Floor during debate of her amendments (video available below).\n\"This bill undermines our country's efforts to be a world leader in clean, renewable energy and stymies our potential for economic growth, job creation, energy independence, and global economic competitiveness,\" said Titus. \"Instead of allowing a serious debate over the safe disposal of the nation\u2019s nuclear waste, this bill attempts to resurrect the failed Yucca Mountain project. It\u2019s time to develop an alternative plan that doesn\u2019t throw away billions of taxpayer money, endanger citizens\u2019 safety, or threaten potential economic development projects in Southern Nevada.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-582097-in-funding-for-nevada-parks", "Titus Announces $582,097 in Funding for Nevada Parks", "2014-07-09", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 9, 2014 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded $582,097 in federal grants to Nevada through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This fund provides states with vital resources for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects such as urban parks, hiking trails, baseball and soccer fields, and play grounds.\u00a0\n\u201cIn the age of Twitter and Facebook, Netflix and Hulu, PlayStation and Xbox, it is easy to forget the simple joy of getting outside,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cWhether we are hiking the trails of Red Rock or pushing our children on the swings, our parks are valuable resources, and we cannot take them for granted. This funding will not only create new and revitalized parks and green spaces to be enjoyed by present and future generations of Nevadans, it will also provide a boost to our local economy and create new jobs within the tourism industry.\u201d\nThe Land and Water Conservation Fund was established in 1964 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A recent analysis of the Land and Water Conservation Fund found that every $1 invested in land acquisition generated a $4 return on the investment for communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-legislation-correcting-hobby-lobby-decision", "Titus Statement on Legislation Correcting Hobby Lobby Decision", "2014-07-09", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 9, 2014\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District joined the leadership of the House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus in introducing The Protect Women\u2019s Health from Corporate Interference Act of 2014 to defend women\u2019s access to contraception and undo the damage done by the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in the Hobby Lobby case. \u00a0\nThe legislation would prevent for-profit companies from discriminating against women by refusing to cover any federally guaranteed health benefits for religious reasons, including the 20 forms of contraceptive procedures approved by the FDA. \u00a0It specifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not allow employers to deny individual employees access to these guaranteed benefits. The bill would preserve the existing exemption for houses of worship as well as the Administration\u2019s accommodation for certain non-profit religious organizations.\n\u201cThe private beliefs of corporations and employers have no place in the health decisions of individual women,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s decision in the Hobby Lobby case opened the door for all closely-held corporations, which represent approximately 90 percent of businesses and employ 52 percent of Americans, to discriminate against their employees based on the religious beliefs of the owners. \u00a0The Protect Women\u2019s Health from Corporate Interference Act of 2014 will override this decision and ensure that the rights of the 99 percent of American women who will use contraception at some point in their lives cannot be taken away.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-senate-passage-of-the-three-kids-mine-remediation-and", "Titus Statement on the Senate passage of the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act", "2014-07-09", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 9, 2014 \u00a0\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act:\u00a0\n  \n\t\u201cThe clean-up of the Three Kids Mine site has been a top priority for the City of Henderson and thousands of Southern Nevada residents who live nearby. I applaud Senator Reid and Senator Heller for their leadership in passing this legislation in the Senate and clearing the final legislative hurdle to ensure it becomes law. This bill will not only ensure the reclamation and redevelopment of long-dormant, industrial lands, it will also lead to new jobs and economic opportunities for our region.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/dina-titus-discusses-funding-bill-at-rtc-headquarters", "Dina Titus discusses funding bill at RTC headquarters", "2014-07-08", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 7, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Congresswoman Dina Titus is pushing a new plan to get more input on how to spend transportation funds.\nTitus spoke at the Regional Transportation Commission on Monday. She said her bill will give those who are invested more say in how federal money is spent by the state.\nTitus said that will ensure the best projects get funded to meet the needs of the local community.\n\"I think this takes the politics out of it because you have businesses involved, safety organizations. The state will still be at the table and it'll be a competitive grant process,\" Titus explained.\nTitus said they're working to find more co-sponsors for the bill and hope to have it moving forward by the end of the year.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/titus-touts-local-access-to-transportation-funding", "Titus touts local access to transportation funding", "2014-07-08", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 7, 2014\nA portion of federal transportation funding would be detoured to a grant program administered by representatives of local community organizations under legislation introduced by Rep. Dina Titus.\u00a0\nTitus, D-Nev., gave details of her Innovation in Surface Transportation Act in an announcement Monday at Regional Transportation Commission offices.\u00a0\nThe legislation is designed to put some transportation funding decisions in the hands of local government leaders and community organizations such as chambers of commerce, travel and tourism boards, transit agencies, labor unions and other public interest groups.\u00a0\n\u201cIt\u2019s intended to empower state stakeholders who are impacted by state transportation investment decisions, but who aren\u2019t at the table right now,\u201d she said.\u00a0\nNo additional taxes or fees are written into the bill. Funds for the grant program would come from a reapportionment of existing transportation funds to each state.\u00a0\nUnder existing funding formulas and allocations, $54 million would be directed to the grant fund this year.\u00a0\nThe legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., who serves with Titus on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.\u00a0\nAt Monday\u2019s announcement, Kristin Mc-Millan, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani and Las Vegas Councilman Steve Ross endorsed the proposal.\u00a0\nThe local officials see the bill as an opportunity to win federal funding for significant street, transit and air quality projects at a time when there\u2019s greater competition for dwindling transportation resources.\u00a0\nTitus said the proposal is in response to growth in U.S. urban areas and the need for additional transportation resources to serve that growing population. She said 85 percent of the nation\u2019s population lives in cities and demand is growing for funds for alternative transportation methods, from bicycles to light rail systems.\u00a0\n\u201cSince 2000, Las Vegas has grown by 37 percent,\u201d Titus said. \u201cAdd on top of that our 40 million to 42 million tourists that come here, and we know how important it is. We\u2019ve got to get people here and move them around safely and efficiently once they get here. That\u2019s what our economy is all about.\u201d\u00a0\nTitus hopes the legislation eventually would be folded into a bill that would reauthorize transportation funding in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, which expires Sept. 30. Introducing the bill separately enables supporters to keep the grant fund proposal alive should the so-called MAP-21 bill get bogged down in Congress.\u00a0\nCurrently, Nevada receives about $409 million a year from the federal government accounting for 53 percent of the money the state spends to build and maintain roads and for public transit.\u00a0\nMore than 90 percent of the money routed to Nevada is redistributed by the Nevada Transportation Department.\u00a0\nUnder the bill, a portion of five transportation funding accounts would be tapped to fund the new grant program.\u00a0\nUnder a formula in the bill, 10 percent of funds for Nevada through the National Highway Performance Program would go to grants as well as one-third each of the amounts allocated for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, the Surface Transportation Program and the Transportation Alternatives Program.\u00a0\nTitus said the amount of money to the state wouldn\u2019t change, but who decides where it goes would. Under the legislation, a statewide selection panel of up to 18 members would be appointed by the Transportation Department of each state to administer the grant fund.\u00a0\nUp to nine members of the panel would come from government leadership with at least three from the Transportation Department, three from local governments representing cities of varying sizes and at least three representing metropolitan or rural planning organizations.\u00a0\nA second group with a number of members equal to the government group would represent local chambers of commerce, transportation management organizations, travel and tourism boards, economic development organizations, local air quality boards, state safety boards, transit agencies, active transportation organizations dealing with bicyclists and pedestrians, public interest organizations, port authorities in states that have them and labor unions.\u00a0\nTitus said that she is unaware of any organizations opposing the proposal and that she doesn\u2019t expect rural groups to come out against it because they, too, would be eligible to apply for grants.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-va-to-improve-healthcare-for-female-veterans", "Titus Calls on VA to Improve Healthcare for Female Veterans", "2014-07-08", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 8, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson urging him to act quickly to improve the quality of healthcare that female veterans receive through the VA. \u00a0She was joined by fifty Members of Congress.\u00a0\n\u201cFemale veterans, like all veterans, deserve access to quality healthcare,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cUnfortunately, recent reports have highlighted chronic problems that are compromising this care, including a lack of women\u2019s health providers, problems with the coordination of care, and inappropriate treatment. \u00a0I am pleased to be joined by fifty Members of Congress as we urge the VA to take immediate action to address these serious concerns. I will work with the new Secretary of the VA, once confirmed, to make sure this issue continues to be a priority.\u201d\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe full text of the letter can be found here:\u00a0\nJuly 2, 2014\nDear Acting Secretary Gibson,\nWe are greatly disturbed by recent reports highlighting problems with the Veterans Health Administration\u2019s capacity to provide quality healthcare to female veterans. \u00a0\nLast year, the VA served 390,000 female veterans. This is more than double the number served in 2000, and the population is expected to grow. \u00a0The VA has invested $1.3 billion to improve access to care for these veterans, but there is still much to be done.\nNearly one in four VA hospitals does not have a fulltime gynecologist on staff. \u00a0In addition, approximately 15 percent of community-based clinics in rural areas do not even have a designated women\u2019s health provider despite the VA\u2019s stated goal to have such a provider in every VA healthcare facility. \u00a0Female veterans are also more likely than their male counterparts to be referred to private care outside of the VA even if the only private care option is miles away.\u00a0\nEven more troubling are reports about the quality of care that female veterans receive when they are able to access care within the VA. \u00a0A study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh found that one out of every two female veterans received a prescription for medication from a VA healthcare provider that could cause birth defects despite the fact that many are of child-bearing age and the majority are not on contraception. \u00a0\nFurthermore, the VA OIG has found that 60 percent of female veterans at community clinics did not receive the results of their normal breast cancer screening within the required two weeks, and even more disturbingly, 45 percent of those results never made it into the VA\u2019s electronic health records.\nThese statistics are simply unacceptable. \u00a0They indicate that the issues of access to quality care and proper coordination of care are an even greater problem for our female veterans than their male counterparts.\u00a0\nIt is our understanding that the VA has been working for several years to address these access and quality concerns for female veterans, but the problem has clearly not yet been solved. \u00a0When can women expect to receive adequate care in the VA system? More specifically, what is the timeline for ensuring that every VA healthcare facility has a designated women\u2019s health provider? \u00a0What is the VA doing to improve medical provider training to ensure that they are taking into account women\u2019s health concerns such as medication that could cause birth defects? \u00a0\nThere are currently more than 2.2 million female veterans, a figure that the VA expects to rise in the next few years. It is critical that the VA take immediate action to address these issues and ensure that female veterans have access to quality care within the VA healthcare system. \u00a0As members of the House of Representatives, we are committed to helping every veteran receive the care that he or she has earned and stand ready to assist you in achieving this goal. \u00a0\nSincerely, \u00a0\nDina Titus  \n\tMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-deaths-of-naftali-fraenkel-eyal-yifrach-and-gilad-shaar", "Titus Statement on the Deaths of Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar", "2014-07-01", "2014", "2014-07", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "July 1, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on the murder of Israeli teens, Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach, who disappeared on June 12:\n  \n\t\u201cI was deeply saddened to learn of the senseless murder of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel in Israel. I send my deepest condolences to their families and extend District One\u2019s support and sympathy to the Israeli people. These heinous acts cannot go without punishment, and I support the efforts of the Israeli Government to hold those responsible accountable.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-condemns-supreme-court-ruling-in-burwell-v-hobby-lobby", "Titus Condemns Supreme Court Ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby", "2014-06-30", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 30, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in response to today\u2019s Supreme Court ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby:\n\u201cI am extremely disappointed by today\u2019s Supreme Court decision to allow corporations to make personal health choices for their female employees,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cNinety-nine percent of American women will use contraception at some point in their lives. Employers should not be able to impose their religious beliefs on female employees, ignoring their individual health decisions and denying their right to reproductive care. This ruling is a step backwards for women\u2019s health and equality. Bosses belong in the boardroom, not in the bedroom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-harris-v-quinn-supreme-court-decision", "Titus Statement on Harris v. Quinn Supreme Court Decision", "2014-06-30", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 30, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in response to today\u2019s Supreme Court ruling in\u00a0Harris v. Quinn:\n\u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Harris v. Quinn further erodes the strength of organized labor just when our country needs it the most,\" said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cFor decades, unions have fought to preserve the American dream and the middle class. \u00a0When organized labor prospers, we all prosper. Today\u2019s decision is not only a defeat for working families; it is also a step in the wrong direction for the American worker and for our economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-president-obama-s-nomination-of-robert-mcdonald-as-va-secretary", "Titus Statement on President Obamas Nomination of Robert McDonald as VA Secretary", "2014-06-30", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 30, 2014\nLas Vegas, NV- President Barack Obama is expected to officially nominate Robert McDonald to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs today. Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement in response to McDonald\u2019s nomination: \u00a0\n\u201cMismanagement, poor transparency, and lack of accountability have plagued the VA for too long. These issues, along with the need for increased physicians, have kept our veterans from receiving the care they deserve in a timely manner. I look forward to meeting with Mr. McDonald to learn how he plans to address these systemic failures and implement the necessary measures to restore veterans\u2019 trust in the VA system.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/exhorta-dina-titus-a-los-estudiantes-a-tomar-ventaja-de-daca", "Exhorta Dina Titus a los estudiantes a tomar ventaja de DACA", "2014-06-27", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 27, 2014\nLa Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los que llegaron en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) ha servido para que se reduzca el n\u00famero de estudiantes que abandonan la preparatoria y les da una nueva oportunidad de continuar con sus sue\u00f1os de ir a la universidad o al colegio; exhorto a los j\u00f3venes a que aprovechen este programa, dijo en entrevista concedida a El Mundo Dina Titus, congresista dem\u00f3crata por el distrito 1 de Nevada, donde anunci\u00f3 un evento que llevar\u00e1 a cabo este lunes 30.\nEl evento denominado Feria de Inmigraci\u00f3n, se efectuar\u00e1 en el East Las Vegas Community Center, ubicado en el 250 North Eastern Ave, donde se abordar\u00e1n los temas de la renovaci\u00f3n de DACA con funcionarios del Servicio de Ciudadan\u00eda e Inmigraci\u00f3n de los Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s)\nDe 5:00 a 5:30 P.M. los asistentes aprender\u00e1n qu\u00e9 hacer cuando expire DACA y c\u00f3mo renovarlo; y se abordar\u00e1 el tema de la prevenci\u00f3n contra el fraude, de 5:30 a 6:30 P.M. donde podr\u00e1n conocer a organizaciones locales que les ayudar\u00e1n con sus necesidades de inmigraci\u00f3n.\nEl programa DACA ha sido muy exitoso, ha ayudado a muchos j\u00f3venes a regularizar su estatus en este pa\u00eds, lo \u00fanico malo es que no se ha extendido a los padres, se\u00f1al\u00f3 la congresista, en Nevada lo han hecho 10 mil personas y considero que es un buen n\u00famero, es un buen comienzo, agreg\u00f3, para los que ya lo hicieron, es importante recordarles que deben hacer la renovaci\u00f3n despu\u00e9s de dos a\u00f1os y nuestra oficina juega un papel muy grande en ayudar en eso.\nLlegu\u00e9 a la edad de seis a\u00f1os junto con mis padres, somos originarios de Michoac\u00e1n, M\u00e9xico, siempre so\u00f1\u00e9 con terminar mis estudios de preparatoria y continuarlos, pero a los 15 a\u00f1os me di cuenta que no pod\u00eda ir al colegio, expres\u00f3 a este semanario Manuel Guillermo; pero lleg\u00f3 el programa DACA y lo quisimos aprovechar, aunque al principio no ten\u00edamos los recursos para hacerlo.\u00a0\nGuillermo, de 17 a\u00f1os de edad reci\u00e9n graduado con honores de la Western High School, inici\u00f3 hace unos d\u00edas en las oficinas de la congresista Titus el proceso para obtener los beneficios de DACA, ahora est\u00e1 en espera de la resoluci\u00f3n por parte de las autoridades de migraci\u00f3n.\nQueremos que los estudiantes que est\u00e1n bajo el programa DACA tengan toda la informaci\u00f3n para renovarlo, es muy importante que lo hagan a tiempo y queremos informar a la comunidad sobre el fraude en el que pueden caer, al acudir con personas que les piden dinero y al final no obtienen ning\u00fan resultado favorable, se\u00f1al\u00f3 Titus.\nTendremos funcionarios de USCIS y otras agencias de la comunidad como Mi Familia Vota y el centro de asistencia legal para que la comunidad se familiarice con esos centros de ayuda, que cobran cantidades razonables o son gratuitos, resalt\u00f3 Titus, la gente puede acudir con la confianza de que no ser\u00e1n deportadas, pueden traer su documentaci\u00f3n de migraci\u00f3n, es un evento familiar con la certeza de que van a obtener un servicio gratuito, afirm\u00f3 la congresista.\nLlegu\u00e9 en el 2001 para cumplir un sue\u00f1o y creo que con DACA lo voy a lograr, cuando mi padre se enter\u00f3 del programa, tuvimos que esperar un tiempo para juntar el dinero y lo hicimos, dijo a El Mundo Juan Br\u00edgido.\nBr\u00edgido de 17 a\u00f1os de edad, originario de Michoac\u00e1n, M\u00e9xico, estudiante de la Rancho High School, por entrar al grado 12, ya est\u00e1 en el programa DACA, en unos cuantos meses tendr\u00e1 que renovarlo y la oficina de la congresista le ayudar\u00e1 en eso. Ahora con DACA podr\u00e9 conseguir un trabajo, me abrir\u00e1 muchas puerta que me ayudar\u00e1n a superarme y despu\u00e9s de la preparatoria estudiar\u00e9 para ser investigador polic\u00edaco, indic\u00f3 Br\u00edgido\nEste viernes 27 se cumple un a\u00f1o de la aprobaci\u00f3n en el senado de la Reforma Migratoria, pero no hemos visto en el congreso ninguna acci\u00f3n e inter\u00e9s de los republicanos por tratar de solucionar este problema, hemos patrocinado propuestas, hecho marchas, huelgas, hemos firmado la solicitud de descarga, pero los republicanos no tienen mucho inter\u00e9s; vamos a continuar presion\u00e1ndolos, afirm\u00f3 Titus.\nSigo comprometida por obtener la reforma migratoria y tambi\u00e9n continuar\u00e9 presionando al presidente Barack Obama para que detenga las deportaciones de las personas que no han cometido ning\u00fan crimen y para que ampl\u00ede el programa DACA a los padres de los DREAMERs, resalt\u00f3 Titus.\nNuestra oficina contin\u00faa ofreciendo ayuda de \u00a0migraci\u00f3n, se\u00f1al\u00f3 Titus, est\u00e1 ubicada en 550 E. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89104, con tel\u00e9fono 702-220-9823.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-230000-in-funding-for-the-southern-nevada-homeless-veterans", "Titus Announces $230,000 in Funding for the Southern Nevada Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program", "2014-06-27", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 27, 2014 \u00a0 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Veterans\u2019 Employment and Training Service (VETS) will award $230,000 to the United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets) site in Las Vegas. This money will go toward the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program. Veterans account for 12 percent of the homeless adult population, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there are over 57,000 veterans without homes on any given day.\n\u201cPrograms like U.S. Vets provide valuable assistance to the veterans in Southern Nevada,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cAlthough the rate of homelessness among veterans has fallen, there are still far too many of our heroes on the streets and out of work. Now more than ever, as we welcome our soldiers home after over a decade of war, we must ensure that resources are available at home to provide for them. These men and women fought for us; we cannot allow them to suffer when they return. I am pleased to announce this grant which will provide critical funds to assist Las Vegas\u2019 US Veterans Initiative efforts in our community.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/on-the-one-year-anniversary-of-doma-repeal-titus-calls-for-equal-benefits-for", "On the One Year Anniversary of DOMA Repeal, Titus Calls for Equal Benefits for LGBT Military Families", "2014-06-26", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 26, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor to mark the anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision which struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. Below are her remarks:\n\u201cToday is the one-year anniversary of the historic decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. We celebrate the progress we have made for LGBT equality, but more importantly we must recommit to ending the injustice that remains.\u00a0\n\u201cAn announcement last week by the Administration regarding ongoing efforts to extend federal benefits to legally-married same-sex couples, in the wake of that Windsor decision, clarifies what I\u2019ve long-suspected.\n\u201cUnless Congress acts, legally-married, same-sex servicemembers, veterans, and their spouses will continue to face discrimination when accessing their benefits from the VA.\u00a0\n\u201cThat is why nearly a year ago, I introduced H.R. 2529, the Veterans Spouses Equal Treatment Act. This bipartisan legislation ensures that no veterans, nor their families, are denied the benefits they deserve, regardless of where they live.\n\u201cMembers of the military do not serve in defense of the rights and freedoms of a particular state, but rather of the United States.\u00a0\n\u201cMy colleagues have a choice to stand with our veterans and their families, or stand silent while they continue to face discrimination by the very government they fought to defend.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/on-one-year-anniversary-of-doma-repeal-shaheen-titus-call-for-equal-benefits-for-lgbt", "On One Year Anniversary of DOMA Repeal, Shaheen, Titus Call for Equal Benefits for LGBT Military Families", "2014-06-26", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 26, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 On the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s decision striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Representative Dina Titus (NV-1) are calling on congress to pass legislation to extend benefits to all same-sex military families. The call follows an announcement last week by the Department of Justice that some federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, are prohibited from offering benefits to same sex-couples because of discriminatory language that remains in the U.S. code. Shaheen\u2019s Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act and Titus\u2019s Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act would allow the Department to comply with the intent of the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling and allow same sex military spouses and their families to receive care.\u00a0\n\u201cThe repeal of DOMA by the Supreme Court was an important step towards ending discrimination against LGBT spouses and families by the federal government but one year later there is still work to be done,\u201d Shaheen said. \u201cEveryone that serves in the military ought to receive the benefits they\u2019ve earned. Right now, we have veterans returning home to find out their families are not eligible for benefits because of where they live. It\u2019s wrong and it needs to be addressed.\u201d\n\u201cOne year after the Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), gay and lesbian veterans continue to face discrimination by the government they fought to defend. Every military family deserves our respect and admiration for the sacrifices they make on behalf of this great nation, regardless of whom they love or where they live,\u201d Titus said. \u201cThat\u2019s why now, more than ever, Congress must act to pass the Charlie Morgan Act and the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act to ensure all veterans have access to the federal benefits they have earned and deserve.\u201d\u00a0\nAccording to the Justice Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to grant comprehensive benefits to same-sex couples living in states that do not recognize such marriages even if they are legally married in another state. This has created a situation in which veterans who have volunteered to serve in our Armed Forces are discriminated against and can be denied benefits based simply on where they live. The legislation offered by Shaheen and Titus would require the VA to recognize any marriage that has been recognized by a state.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/women-leaders-in-congress-condemn-year-of-inaction", "Women Leaders in Congress Condemn Year of Inaction", "2014-06-26", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 26, 2014\nWashington, DC \u2013 Today, on the eve of the one year anniversary of the passage of S. 744, the Senate comprehensive immigration reform bill, women leaders in Congress expressed their disappointment and frustration that Speaker Boehner and the House Republican leadership have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system. \u00a0Despite overwhelming support for reform among the American people, Republicans continue to obstruct meaningful progress on this critical issue, undermining the health, well-being and economic security of millions of immigrant women and families across America.\n\u201cThis week marks one year since the Senate passed comprehensive immigration reform legislation by a wide, bipartisan margin,\u201d said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), chair of the Congressional Women\u2019s Working Group on Immigration Reform. \u00a0\u201cIn the year since that vote, House Republican Leaders have refused repeated requests from myself, my colleagues, and huge numbers of our fellow Americans to bring the Senate bill to a vote on the House floor. \u00a0The plain truth is that our current immigration system is not working for immigrant women and their families. \u00a0We badly need reforms that will enable these women to come out of the shadows and help to keep their families together. \u00a0That\u2019s exactly what the Senate\u2019s immigration reform bill will do. \u00a0For the sake of these women and the millions of American children they care for, protect, and support, we need a vote!\u201d\n\u201cOne year after the Senate passed bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform, House Leadership still refuses to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. We need a comprehensive, long-term solution to boost our economy, reduce our deficit, and help our country move forward. The time is now for a vote on comprehensive immigration reform on the House floor. Our economy and families can\u2019t wait any longer,\u201d said Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-24).\n\u201cOne year since the Senate passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill, the House has yet to act,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4). \u201cThe failure of House Republicans to effectively address our immigration needs is not only hurting our economy, it\u2019s unnecessarily injecting fear in our immigrant communities. Our friends, families and neighbors cannot wait another year for Congress to do its job. House Republicans are out of excuses. We must act now.\u201d\n\u201cOne year ago the Senate acted in a bipartisan fashion to take steps towards dealing with both border security and creating a path to citizenship for millions of aspiring Americans,\u201d said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3). \u00a0\u201cThat the House of Representatives has not taken action is a disgrace. The country is demanding action in an area where it is long overdue. The time to act is now.\u201d\n\u201cIt has been nearly one year since the Senate \u2013 Democrats and Republicans \u2013 voted to pass comprehensive immigration reform,\u201d said Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27). \u00a0\u201cYet, House Republicans continue to turn their backs on the will of a majority of Americans. With each passing day, countless women and children continue to feel the devastating impacts of inaction. While the Republicans have stonewalled legislative action there have been more than 72,000 deportations of parents with U.S. citizen children. \u00a0The devastating consequences of these family separations will be felt for generations to come. I urge Speaker Boehner to listen to the American public and give them a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. \u201c\n\u201cI continue to be extremely disappointed by the House Republicans\u2019 refusal to act on comprehensive immigration reform,\u201d said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). \u201cImmigrant families and American businesses have now waited a full year since the Senate acted. \u00a0That is 365 days too many. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen Nevada's economy, create jobs, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, protect workers, and provide a fair pathway to citizenship. I urge House Republicans to take immediate action on this critical issue.\u201d\n\u201cIt is incredibly frustrating that House Republicans continue to ignore our broken immigration system,\u201d Congresswoman Linda S\u00e1nchez (CA-38). \u201cTheir inaction has very real human and economic costs. More than 11 million people who want to pay taxes and contribute to our great country are stuck in limbo. Each day that Republicans continue to delay action, is a day that approximately 1,100 families get separated. Passing comprehensive immigration reform would allow us to capitalize on the potential to create 159,000 new jobs and collect $1.25 billion in revenue over the next decade. It\u2019s time for Speaker Boehner to cut the excuses- our country deserves a vote.\u201d\u00a0\n\u201cIt has been one year since the Senate passed immigration reform legislation, yet House Republicans continue stalling, making excuses and failing to act,\u201d Congresswoman Nydia M. Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-7). \u00a0\u201cIt is time to reform our nation\u2019s broken immigration system in a way that honors families, fuels innovation and strengthens our economy for all Americans.\u201d\n\u201cA year ago, the Senate did its job by passing a bipartisan immigration bill, and since then Republican leadership has sat on its hands,\u201d said Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01). \u00a0\u201cHouse Republicans have stalled any and all efforts to pass immigration reform. The time to act it now. Republicans need to join Democrats and work toward a comprehensive solution that will fix our broken immigration system, create jobs, and build a stronger economy.\u201d\n\u201cOur traditional family values as Americans should hold true to all people in our country,\u201d said Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46). \u201cThe nucleus of any family is the mother and when we are in the business of breaking families apart, we lose those values that make our country great. It has been a year since the Senate acted, and House Republicans must now act and work with us to fix our broken immigration system.\u201d\u00a0\n\u201cIn the past year since the Senate passed immigration reform, our broken immigration system has continued to hurt America\u2019s families, businesses, and economy,\u201d said Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). \u00a0Businesses large and small are unable to hire the best and brightest from around the world, and farmers who need a stable workforce are calling for action on this issue. And in the absence of immigration reform, we are seeing too many families torn apart, and too many women and children separated from their families and forced to leave the country they call home. Our economy and millions of women and families can\u2019t afford to wait any longer. We have a historic opportunity to fix the nation\u2019s broken immigration system if House leadership would just let us vote. \u00a0The time to act is now.\u201d\n\u201cAfter decades of inaction and gridlock, we were hopeful that the Senate\u2019s passage of common sense bipartisan immigration reform would be a turning point in our mission to finally fix our nation\u2019s broken system,\u201d said Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44). \u201cOne year later\u2014we still haven\u2019t gotten a vote in the House. It is past time for the House to act. Families across the country cannot wait any longer. The time is now to enact common sense, comprehensive immigration reform that reaffirms our values and honors our history as a nation of immigrants.\u201d\n\u201cI ask Speaker Boehner and the House Majority to do what is in the best interest for our country and economy, and listen to what millions of Americans across the nation are asking Congress to do: To address and fix the nation\u2019s immigration system,\u201d said Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod (CA-35). \u00a0 \u00a0\n\"There are serious consequences to the failure of the House of Representatives to enact comprehensive immigration reform: millions of families threatened with deportation, men and women who want to work but cannot obtain legal authorization, parents who are afraid to send their children to school, and crime victims who cannot contact the police. We have the ability to resolve these problems, by negotiating in good faith for the benefit of our nation,\u201d said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-signs-on-as-original-cosponsor-of-legislation-to-restore-unemployment-insurance", "Titus Signs on as Original Cosponsor of Legislation to Restore Unemployment Insurance", "2014-06-25", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 25, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement on bipartisan legislation to extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to the long-term unemployed, which was introduced today in the House by Representatives Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Dan Kildee (MI-05). This legislation is a companion to the bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (RI) and Dean Heller (NV) earlier this week. Titus is an original cosponsor of the House bill.\n\u201cThis bipartisan legislation restores a critical lifeline to the nearly forty thousand Nevadans struggling to keep their families afloat as they look for a new job. Reinstating these vital benefits will not only help the individuals and their families who receive them, but also provide a boost to our economy. By joining with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we are sending a clear message that inaction is unacceptable.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-department-of-labor-funding-to-assist-the-unemployed", "Titus Announces Department of Labor Funding to Assist the Unemployed", "2014-06-24", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 24, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that it had awarded $1,543,703 to Nevada for use at job centers designed to assist unemployed Nevadans as they look for work. These job centers, including two in Las Vegas, seek to help the unemployed by working with each individual to develop a re-employment plan, providing local labor market information that can help in finding employment, and accessing other re-employment and training services.\n\u201cMore than 2 million Americans, including nearly 34,000 in Nevada, are struggling to put food on the table, a roof over their heads, and gas in their car because House Republicans have refused to hold a vote to renew unemployment insurance,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cI am pleased the administration is doing what it can to alleviate the suffering of the jobless.\n\u201cBut, we cannot rest here. We need a more permanent solution to the devastating problem of unemployment that continues to grip our nation, our state, and our community. It\u2019s time for Republicans to do the right thing and act immediately to extend unemployment benefits to those who have been faithfully looking for work these long months and to preserve this critical lifeline for our families and our economy.\u201d\u00a0\nThere are two job centers located in the First District of Nevada. The One Stop Career Center is located at 6330 W. Charleston Boulevard and can be reached at 702-822-4200. The Nevada Job Connect-Maryland Parkway is located at 3405 South Maryland Parkway and can be reached at 702-486-0100.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-committed-to-expanding-benefits-to-filipino-veterans", "Titus Committed to Expanding Benefits to Filipino Veterans", "2014-06-24", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "June 24, 2014\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement today on her efforts to expand benefits to Filipino veterans:\u00a0\n\u201cAs the top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee that oversees the VA\u2019s benefit programs, I am committed to ensuring that all veterans, including Filipino veterans, receive the benefits they have earned. I have been working on this issue for years; and supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 that significantly expanded benefits for Filipino veterans. 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