{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"NV\" and year = 2015 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-introduction-of-legislation-to-protect-nevada-s-budding-medical", "Titus Announces Introduction of Legislation to Protect Nevadas Budding Medical Marijuana Industry", "2015-04-22", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 22, 2015\nWashington, DC  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus announced the introduction of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act to preserve states rights and ensure that individuals and businesses following the laws of the State of Nevada, and other states where marijuana use is legal, are protected from federal prosecution. Titus is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan legislation reintroduced today in the House of Representatives.  \n\t  \n\tState adoption of marijuana laws and accompanying regulations has created a legal patchwork of conflicting state, local, and federal statutes, said Titus. As more states join Nevada in adopting medical marijuana laws and accompanying regulations, it is essential that Congress address the issue to preserve states rights and ensure patients and businesses are protected from federal prosecution.  \n\t  \n\tThe bill is led by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Don Young (R-AK), Tom McClintock (R-CA), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Jared Polis (D-CO), Justin Amash (R-MI), and Mark Pocan (D-WI).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-va-to-quickly-find-a-qualified-leader-to-serve-as-new-director-of-the", "Titus Calls on VA to Quickly Find a Qualified Leader to Serve as New Director of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System", "2015-04-20", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 20, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District and Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee sent a letter to Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald requesting the VA work quickly to find a highly qualified leader to serve as the new Director of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, following the retirement of current Director Isabel Duff. Last week, Ms. Duff announced her decision to retire after 35 years of service to our nations veterans.\nA copy of Titus letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald can be read here:\nApril 20, 2015\nDear Secretary McDonald,\nAfter 35 years of service to our nations veterans, the Director of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Isabel Duff, has decided to retire. As you know, activating the new hospital has been a tremendous undertaking, and I appreciate all Ms. Duff has done to move the project forward, including opening of the inpatient units of the medical center, 24/7 ancillary services, the Womens Health Center, and planning for the Fisher House. \nI now respectfully request that you work to quickly find a highly qualified replacement for Ms. Duff. Southern Nevada is home to more than 155,000 veterans; that number is expected to increase considerably over the next decade. It is critical that the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has a highly qualified leader to ensure that our nations heroes are receiving the best care possible. As construction and activation activities continue at the new hospital, it is also important that the new director have significant experience initiating new health care services.\nI am confident that you will quickly begin the search for a new director. I thank you for your attention to this issue and offer my services as needed.\nSincerely,\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-congratulates-the-fisher-house-foundation-on-25th-anniversary", "Titus Congratulates the Fisher House Foundation on 25th Anniversary", "2015-04-16", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 16, 2015 \nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District spoke on the House Floor to congratulate the Fisher House Foundation on 25 years of exemplary service to our military families. The Fisher House Foundation provides comfortable housing to families of veterans who are receiving medical treatment. Below are her remarks:\nMr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fisher House Foundation on their 25th Anniversary and to thank them for their services to our military and veteran families.\nThe Fisher House Foundation is the result of the vision and efforts by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. They wanted to provide a home away from home for the families of servicemen and women while their loved ones receive treatment.\nAnd their vision has come to fruition.\nSince the first Fisher House opened in 1990, over 250,000 families have saved $282 million in lodging and transportation costs. The 64 locations throughout the United States and Germany have provided families 5.8 million days of lodging.\nJust a few weeks ago, I was fortunate and proud to participate in the ground breaking of Nevadas first Fisher House located across the street from our new VA Hospital  and what a wonderful day it was.\nSo congratulations, Fisher House Foundation, and thank you and your volunteers for all you do to make a difficult time just a little easier for our nations heroes.\nThank you and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-bill-to-make-permanent-sales-tax-deduction", "Titus Statement on Bill to Make Permanent Sales Tax Deduction", "2015-04-16", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 16, 2015\nWashington, DC  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First Congressional District released the following statement on HR 622, the State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015, to make permanent the local and state sales tax deduction in the federal tax code. This provision allows Nevadans and others living in states without local or state income taxes to deduct sales taxes from their federal tax return. \nMaking permanent the state and local sales tax deduction not only simplifies the tax process, it also provides more certainty and tax fairness for hard working Nevada families and small businesses. I applaud the passage of this important provision, and call on my colleagues to build on this progress by working together on long-term tax reform.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-appropriations-subcommittee-votes-on-failed-yucca-mountain-project", "Titus Statement on Appropriations Subcommittee Votes on Failed Yucca Mountain Project", "2015-04-15", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 15, 2015 \nWashington, DC  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First Congressional District released the following statement in regards to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy & Water Appropriations bill.\nThe Energy & Water Subcommittee demonstrated a lack of judgement in the drafting of this bad bill, and doubled down by moving it to the full Committee with hundreds of millions of dollars more for the boondoggle of a project known as Yucca Mountain. Worse yet, the bill includes hush-money to try and buy off Nevada communities to support this dangerous endeavor. Nevada is not for sale. Our state does not have a single nuclear power plant, did not create this problem, and should never be the nations nuclear waste dumping ground. I urge the members of the full Committee to remove the Yucca language and concentrate on investments that move our nation forward, not backwards, when it comes to addressing our energy challenges. Any Members in our delegation who are open to even entertaining the idea of this dangerous project should be ashamed.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-committee-passage-of-the-regulatory-integrity-protection-act", "Titus Statement on Committee-Passage of the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act", "2015-04-15", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 15, 2015\nWashington, DC  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First Congressional District released the following statement in regards to the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee consideration of H.R. 1732, the so-called Regulatory Integrity Protection Act.\nConsideration of this legislation is beyond premature. I have been forthcoming with my concerns about the proposed rule by the EPA and the Army Corps to define Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. It is vital that any final rule provides certainty and clarity for our local communities, developers, ranchers, and farmers. Trying to press the reset button on a rule that has not yet been finalized and before anyone has even had a chance to see it, is bad policy. I look forward to reviewing the final rule and consulting with our local stakeholders prior to casting judgment.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/take-five-rep-dina-titus", "Take Five: Rep. Dina Titus", "2015-04-14", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 14, 2015\nIts time again for Take Five, when HOH talks with a member of Congress about topics relatively unrelated to legislative work.\nThis week, the multitalented (and potential Senate contender) Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., talks about teaching, traveling and tap dancing. Yes, tap dancing.\n\nQ: You have written [a book] about nuclear power and waste; can you tell me what prompted you to write [it], and what the process was like?\nIm an academic, so youre expected to do research and publication, and I enjoy writing and research. Its kind of like detective work, and that was especially the case for the atomic testing book that I wrote. I got interested in that when I worked as a faculty intern for Sen. Howard Cannon here in Washington back in 1982.\n\nQ: You were a professor of political science for [more than 30 years.] How is that different from doing politics, or are there any similarities?\nWell, when youre a professor you have the luxury of being a critic, and when youre in elected office its your neck on the line. But I think being a teacher made me a better public servant, and vice versa. All the time I was teaching, I was in the state Legislature. So students always like to know whats it really like besides just what the book says. My knowledge of the system helped me be better able to make public policy.\n\nQ: What is one thing that everyone should do when they visit Las Vegas?\nMy district includes the fabulous Strip, the exciting arts district and the hip downtown. So I would say, when you get off the plane, take a picture in front of the iconic welcome sign, and then just travel the strip all the way. That shows you the old and the new, and its all very exciting.\nAnd you might want to take a picture with Liberace right outside our door here [in the Cannon office building]; youd be surprised how many people do!\n\nQ: What is your favorite pastime?\nWell, traveling with my husband. Hes a Latin American historian, and he teaches abroad a lot. Traveling is good, but when I cant travel, on the weekends I usually go to the movies with my mother and sister. We dont really care what the critics say, we find some movie to go watch and enjoy.\n\nFollow-up: Where is your favorite place to travel to?\nWell, Im Greek by background, so I love Greece. France, Spain and probably Argentina. Those would be my four countries.\n\nQ: Is there anything I should have asked you about?\nWell you didnt ask me about my career as a tap dancer! When I was little I wanted to grow up to be Ann Miller, but instead I grew up to be more like [the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards.] I always liked tap dancing; I tap danced even when I was teaching at UNLV in a group called Solaris on campus.  I havent had time to do it much lately. Theres a lot of dancing in politics, I guess.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-joins-rtc-to-stand-up-4-transportation", "Titus Joins RTC to "Stand Up 4 Transportation"", "2015-04-09", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 9, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Rep. Titus joins the RTC to \"Stand Up 4 Transportation\" and support long term federal transportation funding.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-on-congressional-tour-of-yucca-mountain", "Titus on Congressional Tour of Yucca Mountain", "2015-04-09", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 9, 2015 \nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement on today's congressional tour of Yucca Mountain led by Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill):\n\"This taxpayer-funded junket does not move the conversation on long-term nuclear waste storage any closer to a solution. Nevada, which does not have a single nuclear waste plant, didnt create this problem, and should not be forced to be the nations dumping ground, Titus said.\nIn March, Titus joined Rep. Joe Heck in introducing the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, the House companion to the Senate bill introduced by Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller. The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act permits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to authorize construction of a nuclear waste repository only if the Secretary of Energy has secured written consent from the governor of the host state, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes.\nFor far too long, supporters of the proposed Yucca Mountain repository have ignored the concerns of Nevada and its local communities. The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act ensures that our voices are heard and respected when it comes to our states future, Titus said.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news-123/univision-las-vegas-nuevo-programa-interactivo-para-solicitar-y-renovar-el-daca", "Univision Las Vegas: Nuevo programa interactivo para solicitar y renovar el DACA", "2015-04-07", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 1, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV. (Entravision) - el no renovar el DACA a tiempo, podra traer graves consecuencias, por lo que la congresista Dina Titus lanzo un nuevo programa interactivo para que ms personas renueven este permiso de trabajo a tiempo y no se queden sin empleo.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-invites-director-of-the-va-center-for-women-veterans-to-las-vegas-for", "Titus Invites Director of the VA Center for Women Veterans to Las Vegas for Roundtable Discussion", "2015-04-06", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 6, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District wrote a letter to Elisa Basnight, Director of the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, inviting her to Las Vegas for a round-table discussion with female veterans from throughout Southern Nevada. As a member of the House Committee on Veteran Affairs, the Congresswoman has been a leading voice on behalf of female veterans. In response to Titus October 2014 request, the VA Committee will hold a hearing on April 30 to examine access and quality of care and services for women veterans. Additionally, Titus last month led a letter to Richard Griffin, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, requesting a review of VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies to better identify the needs of female veterans\nI have met with many of our communitys female veterans who have shared serious concerns with the quality and access to care they have received through the VA. As the population of female veterans continues to grow in Nevada and across the country, it is imperative that the VA take immediate action to address these issues and modernize its services to adapt to the unique needs of our nations female heroes, said Titus. I look forward to hosting Director Basnight in Las Vegas for a much needed discussion on improving care and support for Southern Nevadas female veterans.\nThe full text of the letter can be found here:\nApril 6, 2015\nDear Ms. Basnight,\nThank you for taking the time to meet with me recently to discuss the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs and ways that we can work together to improve services and access for the growing population of female veterans. As you know, this is a priority for me as I continue my work on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.\nAccording to the VA, Nevada is home to more than 21,000 female veterans. I have been fortunate to meet with members of this community and have heard their concerns about privacy, child care, and special healthcare needs. These are issues we must address if we are to transform the VA into a customer service orientated, 21st Century agency. The women veterans of all generations have much to add to this conversation. Accordingly, I respectfully ask that you join me in Las Vegas for a round-table discussion with female veterans from throughout Southern Nevada.\nI appreciate your prompt attention to this request and look forward to welcoming you to Las Vegas in the near future.\nSincerely,\nDina Titus\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-3-million-in-counter-terrorism-funding-for-the-las-vegas-metropolitan", "Titus Announces $3 Million in Counter-Terrorism Funding for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area", "2015-04-02", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 2, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will award the Las Vegas Urban Area $3 million as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. This grant award is a $2 million increase from last years UASI grant allocation. Titus has been actively working with officials from the Department of Homeland Security to increase UASI funding for the Las Vegas metropolitan area. She has also urged DHS to replace the flawed methodology used to make counterterrorism funding decisions so as to better reflect the unique nature of Las Vegas and other cities with a significant number of visitors.\nI am glad the Department of Homeland Security has recognized the importance of increasing funding for Las Vegas through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). These funds are critical for ensuring the safety of our 1.5 million residents and the 42 million visitors that we welcome every year. I will continue to work with DHS to improve their funding formulas to better evaluate the unique nature of tourist destination cities like Las Vegas.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-15-million-grant-to-help-end-veteran-homelessness", "Titus Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Help End Veteran Homelessness", "2015-04-01", "2015", "2015-04", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "April 1, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus, a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, announced that U.S. Vets, located in Nevadas First Congressional District, will receive $1.5 million as part of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). This funding will be used to provide services to very low-income veteran families living in  or transitioning to  permanent housing.\nWhen the brave men and women of our armed services go into battle, they pledge never to leave a fellow soldier behind. We need to do the same when they return home, said Titus. These funds will help veterans in Las Vegas receive the support they need to find permanent housing thus reducing veteran homelessness in our community.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-introduces-weekends-without-hunger-act-0", "Titus Introduces Weekends Without Hunger Act", "2015-03-30", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 30, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District announced today that she has introduced the Weekends Without Hunger Act, legislation to help prevent high-risk children from going hungry when they are not in school.\nWith 58 percent of Clark County school children relying on free and reduced price lunch programs, more than 170,000 students in Southern Nevada are facing hunger at home, and many depend on school meals as their main source of food throughout the week, Congresswoman Titus said. As students across Southern Nevada start their week long Spring Break, far too many of these young men and women will go hungry without access to the school meals they depend on as their main source of food throughout the week. Vacation from school should never mean hunger for children. This legislation will fill a gap in federal programming and provide funding for nutritious meals to ensure that vacation from school does not mean hunger for children.\nChildhood hunger is a serious issue in Clark County and throughout our country. This bill fills a critical need in our community by providing a nutritious meal to students who would not otherwise have access to food on weekends and during school breaks, Rick Moonen, Chef/Owner of Rick Moonens rm seafood said. I applaud Congresswoman Titus and her incredible commitment to ending childhood hunger.\nRick Moonens commitment to fighting hunger in our community is unparalleled, and I am honored to have his support on this legislation, said Titus. Rick Moonen has supported the Weekends Without Hunger Act since it was first introduced by Congresswoman Titus in 2010.\nThe Weekends Without Hunger Act will establish a five-year pilot program that provides commodities to eligible institutions, such as schools and food banks, to carry out projects that provide nutritious food to at-risk school children over the weekend and school holidays during the school year. Organizations such as Three Square, which distributed more than 952,000 meals in the 2013  2014 school year to Clark County schools through their BackPack for Kids Program, would be eligible for funding. To ensure the federal funds are well spent, the bill would also require an interim and final evaluation of the program by the Secretary of Agriculture.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-retirement-of-senator-harry-reid", "Titus Statement on the Retirement of Senator Harry Reid", "2015-03-27", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 27, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement on Senator Harry Reids announcement that he will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of his current term:\nHarry Reid changed the course of history, not just in Nevada but for the nation. His leadership on issues of health care and environmental protection has left legislative landmarks unlikely ever to be matched. The desert is blooming with solar plants, some 73,000 previously uninsured Nevadans now have coverage, and Tule Springs is protected, all thanks to Senator Reid. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with him over the years.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-leads-bipartisan-group-to-reintroduce-the-veteran-spouses-equal-treatment-act", "Titus Leads Bipartisan Group to Reintroduce the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act", "2015-03-25", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 25, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Today Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, led a bipartisan group of colleagues to reintroduce the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, to ensure all military families have equal access to the benefits they earned serving our country. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Mike Coffman (R-CO), John Conyers (D-MI), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Richard Hanna (R-NY), David Jolly (R-FL), Beto O'Rourke (D-TX), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R- FL), Mark Takano (D-CA), and Adam Smith (D-WA).\nNearly two years ago a landmark Supreme Court decision struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and effectively extended federal benefits to all legally married couples, including those under the Department of Defense. Yet, gay and lesbian veterans and their spouses continue to face obstacles when accessing the VA benefits to which they are entitled. This is due to outdated federal laws governing VA benefits which bar access to benefits for same-sex couples who reside in a state that does not recognize their marriage. The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act aligns the VA laws with other federal agencies ensuring access to federal VA benefits for thousands of deserving military spouses. These benefits include surviving spouse benefits, dependency benefits, and home loans. \n\"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, said Rep. Dina Titus, Ranking Member of the House VA Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Our men and women in uniform do not serve in defense of a particular state, but of the United States. Thats why Congress must act now to pass the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act.\nThis bill is about protecting the right of our nations veterans to share the benefits they have earned to the person they have lawfully married, said Rep. Mike Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. Veterans have enough to worry about in dealing with the VA. This bill removes one of those worries.\nSince the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the Supreme Court nearly two years ago, we have seen a number of new benefits for same-sex married couples. However, gay and lesbian veterans and their spouses continue to be discriminated against, said Rep. Mark Takano. The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act rights that wrong, and ensures that our gay and lesbian veterans are receiving the federal VA spousal benefits that they deserve.\nMilitary spouses make tremendous sacrifices for our nation. The support they give during a service members time in the armed forces and the pain and the loss at a tragedy or a loss is the same no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity,\" said Rep. Ros-Lehtinen. \"The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act is an important step toward recognizing the contributions of military spouses and ensuring that appropriate benefits are available to all spouses instead of continuing to rely on an outdated set of regulations that do not reflect the society we live in and its ethos of service.\n\"While in service they fought for our rights. Now that they're veterans we should honor theirs,\" said Rep. Beto O'Rourke.\nThe men and women that serve in our military sacrifice everything to protect us at home. We must do all we can to support them when they return. This bill ensures that no veteran will be denied equal rights because of who they love,\" said Rep. Adam Smith.\nEvery service-member took an oath and was ready to sacrifice themselves in defense of our country. I am eternally grateful for their service, and their families, who have also borne the hardships of that service. If a couple is legally married, they are entitled to ALL the benefits of that union, regardless of geography and orientation, said Rep. Carlos Curbelo.\nThe Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act is supported by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VetsFirst, and AMVETS. It is also endorsed by the American Military Partner Association, National Military Family Association, OutServe  Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, and the Human Rights Campaign.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-stands-up-for-lgbt-veteran-families", "Titus stands up for LGBT Veteran Families", "2015-03-24", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 24, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District spoke on the House Floor in advance of reintroducing her bill, The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, to ensure that all legally married same-sex veteran couples have access to federal VA benefits regardless of their state of residence. Below are her remarks:\nI rise today on behalf of the LGBT veterans who face discrimination by the very government they fought to defend and to urge my colleagues to join me in ending this injustice.\nTwo years ago DOMA was struck down and most federal benefits were effectively extended to legally married same-sex couples. Yet, an outdated law continues to bar access to VA benefits for LGBT veteran families in states that do not recognize marriage equality.\nOur men and women in uniform do not serve in defense of a particular state, but of the United States. All veterans should have access to all federal benefits, regardless of where they live, just as they do when they are in the military.\nWhen President Lincoln laid out his vision of caring for veterans, he said we should support those who shall have borne the battle. He didnt say anything about discriminating against some because of whom they love.\nSo please join me in ending this injustice and supporting the bipartisan Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act which I will reintroduce tomorrow.\nThank you and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-doe-proposal-for-nuclear-waste-disposal", "Titus Statement on DOE Proposal for Nuclear Waste Disposal", "2015-03-24", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 24, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement on the Department of Energy announcement of a new strategy for the disposal of high-level defense and commercial nuclear waste. The strategy recommends a consent-based approach and allows for different disposal pathways for defense and commercial waste.\nI applaud this decision by the Administration, and urge my colleagues in Congress to support the bipartisan, commonsense Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, which would codify a consent-based process for the siting of nuclear waste depositories. No community should have waste pushed on them by the federal government without having a say, said Titus.\nIn 1985, President Ronald Reagan signed an Executive Order calling for the disposal of defense and commercial nuclear waste in a dual-purpose repository. Today Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced that the Department has been authorized by President Obama to develop dual tracks for the disposition of defense and commercial waste as a way to move the nations nuclear waste policy forward utilizing a consent-based approach. This recommendation was identified by the Blue Ribbon Commission for Americas Nuclear Future and outlined in the bipartisan Senate legislation, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/protecting-nevada-s-past-and-future", "Protecting Nevadas past  and future", "2015-03-23", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 23, 2015\nU.S. Senator Harry Reid and Rep. Dina Titus have introduced legislation to permanently protect a reservoir of prehistoric Nevada history while preserving a slew of marvelous outdoor recreation activities.\nThe region is known as the Basin and Range area, and the legislation to protect it is called the Garden Valley Withdrawal Act  SB 196 in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and HR 857 in the House Committee on Natural Resources. Permanent protections would preserve the unusually intact and unspoiled Garden and Coal Valleys and the connections between eight distinct mountain ranges, conserving an intact landscape and ecosystem. All traditional uses of the land such as hunting and grazing would be protected under this legislation, while destructive forms of development such as oil and gas drilling, mining and built structures would be prohibited.\nOn a recent cloudy Sunday morning, we drove two hours out of Las Vegas to Lincoln County to explore the Basin and Range landscape. It was time to experience what makes Basin and Range worth protecting.\nThe entrance to our destination was a dirt road off State Route 318. As we gained elevation, snowflakes danced in the air around us, blanketing the landscape in white for miles. We came to a stop at the Mount Irish Archaeological District, located in the southern part of this more than 800,000acre area. Before long, we noticed the ancient carvings in the rocks: images of bighorn sheep, human-like figures and abstract symbols. These carvings were left behind thousands of years ago by people who once called this vast area home. Sherds of broken pottery and lithic flakes littered the ground and were on display for those of us with eyes attuned to such artifacts.\nProtecting Basin and Range will preserve the story of Nevadas past. The earliest known evidence of humans living on the land dates back 13,000 years. The Mount Irish and White River Narrows Archaeological Districts are notable for their concentrations of cultural artifacts with petroglyphs, pictographs and other evidence of human habitation ranging in age from hundreds of years to 8,000 years old. More recent artifacts tell the story of 19th-century pioneers who explored the area for precious metals and minerals and were the leading force in the settlement of the West.\nThe Basin and Range landscape is also part of a unique and critical ecosystem: the transition zone between the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin, which contributes to a high level of biodiversity in the area. The area is home to at least two dozen threatened or sensitive wildlife species and rare plants, including the Pygmy rabbit and the White River catseye, an at-risk species found only in Nevada. In the surrounding Worthington Mountains, the Ancient Bristlecone pines  some more than 2,000 years old  can be found.\nShould legislation like the Garden Valley Withdrawal Act stall in its respective committees, we fully support presidential designation using the authority under the 1906 Antiquities Act. Protecting the Basin and Range as a national monument would safeguard these natural and cultural treasures for generations to come and ensure this area is recognized as a special destination close to Las Vegas for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. Recreational opportunities at Basin and Range abound from hiking, camping and mountain biking to horseback riding, hunting, spelunking and sightseeing. Permanent protection would make certain that these opportunities and experiences in Basin and Range are sustained for all to enjoy.\n\nMauricia Baca is executive director of the Outside Las Vegas Foundation; Robert Gaudet is president of the Nevada Wildlife Federation; Laura Mistretta is field organizer for Protect Basin and Range.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-on-yucca-mountain-there-is-no-middle-ground-when-it-comes-to-protecting-nevada", "Titus on Yucca Mountain: There is no middle ground when it comes to protecting Nevada", "2015-03-23", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 22, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement in response to Representative Cresent Hardy's op-ed, \"Could Nevadans ever allow nuclear dump?\" published in today's Las Vegas Review-Journal.\n\"There is no middle ground when it comes to protecting Nevada. If Rep. Hardy truly wants to look out for his constituents as he says, he should sign on to our bill, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, giving Nevada veto power, not sign up for a photo-op with Rep. Shimkus who has been trying to ram Yucca Mountain down our throat for years.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-introduces-the-recognizing-achievement-in-classified-school-employees-racse-act", "Titus Introduces the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees (RACSE) Act", "2015-03-19", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 19, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District re-introduced the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act. This legislation acknowledges the dedicated work of classified school employees by seeking to establish a National Classified School Employees of the Year Award Program.\nClassified school employees are the bus drivers, secretaries, school nurses, custodians, and other support staff who keep schools running to help students learn and enable teachers to teach. Whether they are in the classroom alongside teachers, helping to establish and promote a high-quality instructional educational environment, or in a bus making sure that students arrive at school safely and on time so they are ready to learn, these classified employees play a vital role in our schools; and they should be recognized for the outstanding work that they do, Congresswoman Titus said.\nThe Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act proposes the nomination of one classified school employee of the year for the Secretary of Educations approval. The award winner will be chosen from the following classified staff categories: paraprofessionals, clerical services, custodial and maintenance services, transportation services, food services, skilled trades, health and student services, security services, and technical services.\nClassified school employees work tirelessly to ensure the success of our students and public schools, Titus said. Yet too often their contributions go unrecognized. That is why I am proud to introduce a bill that would officially recognize their contribution to helping students meet the highest educational standards.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-in-opposition-to-republican-effort-to-undermine-labor", "Titus Statement in Opposition to Republican Effort to Undermine Labor", "2015-03-19", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 19, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement today in opposition to Republican efforts to undermine labor and working families by voting on S.J.Res 8, a Resolution of Disapproval challenging the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) recent rule changes:\nFor decades, unions have fought to preserve the American dream, sustain the middle class, and protect our working families. Let us always remember the union men and women without whom Nevada wouldnt have made it this far: those who laid the railroads and built the Boulder Dam; who dug the mines and won the Cold War; who wait the tables and teach our children. When organized labor prospers, we all prosper, said Titus. Thats why I strongly oppose the Resolution of Disapproval and the latest Republican attempt to undermine labor and roll back workers rights.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-to-republicans-there-you-go-again", "Titus to Republicans: There You Go Again", "2015-03-17", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 17, 2015\n  \n\tWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the GOPs proposed budget for FY2016. Below are her remarks:\nYou know, I never thought I'd be quoting Ronald Reagan, but There you go again.\nAnother Republican budget that kicks the poor, the hungry, and the disabled to the curb; strangles the middle class, and deserts hard working families.\nThere you go again. Another Republican budget that stymies research and development, abandons essential infrastructure, and stifles access to education.\nThere you go again. Another Republican budget that robs senior citizens, degrades the environment, and devastates our cultural institutions.\nThere you go again. Another so-called Republican path to prosperity thats really a road map to distress and decline for all but big corporations and the mega wealthy.\nSo I urge folks to call those Republican representatives and tell them that the American people dont want to and dont deserve to go that way again.\nI yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-reintroduces-bipartisan-innovation-in-surface-transportation-act-0", "Titus Reintroduces Bipartisan Innovation in Surface Transportation Act", "2015-03-17", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 17, 2015\nWashington, DC  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First Congressional District joined with Republican Congressman Rodney Davis (D-IL) to reintroduce the bipartisan Innovation in Surface Transportation Act to provide greater access for local communities when it comes to transportation investments. Today, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Senate companion to the Titus legislation.\nIt is essential that our local communities have a seat at the table when these critical decisions are made, said Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV). In Las Vegas, and cities across the country, the ability to move people and goods safely and efficiently is critical to all aspects of our economy. Empowering major businesses, travel and tourism authorities, and local entities as part of the process will ensure that projects reflect the economic development priorities in our communities.\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.\nSenators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Bob Casey (D-PA) are original cosponsors of the Senate version of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act. Additional House cosponsors include Representatives Gregg Harper (R-MS), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and Matt Cartwright (D-PA). This legislation has received support from the AARP, League of American Bicyclists, and The National Center for Safe Routes to School.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-doj-challenge-to-federal-court-order-blocking-immigration-action", "Titus Applauds DOJ Challenge to Federal Court Order Blocking Immigration Action", "2015-03-12", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 12, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice filing of an emergency stay from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the Texas-based U.S. District Courts order blocking the Presidents executive actions on immigration. If granted, the stay will allow the federal government to move forward and begin accepting applications for expanded DACA and DAPA.\n  \n\tI applaud the Department of Justice for taking action to correct the district courts flawed decision and allow the implementation of key protections for certain undocumented men, women, and children, including some 20,000 living in Southern Nevada.\n  \n\tWhile the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers the Department of Justice request for a stay and as the appeals process moves forward, I remind those seeking relief under expanded DACA and DAPA to be prepared to file applications once the ruling is final. Have your documents ready to go. Weve fought too hard and too long to ensure that millions of people can come out of the shadows and start living the American Dream to stop now.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-costello-lead-bipartisan-letter-calling-for-a-review-of-services-for-female", "Titus, Costello Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for a Review of Services for Female Veterans", "2015-03-12", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 12, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs led a letter to Richard Griffin, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, requesting a review of VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies to better identify the needs of female veterans.\nFemale veterans represent 10% of the population served by the VA, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. According to the Disabled American Veterans recent report, Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home, 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.\nFemale veterans, like all veterans, deserve access to quality healthcare, said Congresswoman Titus, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Unfortunately, recent reports have highlighted chronic problems that are compromising this care, including a lack of womens health providers, problems with the coordination of care, and inappropriate treatment. With 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 nations female heroes. I look forward to receiving the results of the Inspector General's review, and working with my colleagues on the committee to ensure our female veterans receive the care and support they earned through their service to our country.\"\nWith each year, the number of female veterans returning home increases, said Congressman Ryan Costello.As a result, we need to honor our commitment to them and ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs is able to provide them with the appropriate care they deserve. Thats why Im pleased to join Congresswoman Titus in this effort to call on the office of the VA Inspector General to review existing policies, practices, and procedures at the VA to ensure were doing all we can to meet the needs of female veterans.I look forward to working with Congresswoman Titus, Chairman Miller, and the rest of my colleagues on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to address this important issue.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here:\nDear Mr. Griffin,\nFemale veterans are the fastest growing population served by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Women currently comprise about 10% of the population of the VA, but are about 20% of the active duty components. It is critical that the VA and especially the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are prepared to serve the unique needs of female veterans.\nTo help the VA and Congress better identify the needs of female veterans utilizing health care services at VHA, we respectfully request that you conduct an inspection into policies designed to meet the needs of female veterans.\nSpecifically, we ask that you review and make recommendations to improve the following:\n The efficacy of VHAs stated privacy standards for female veterans.\n\tVHAs compliance with their stated privacy standards for female veterans (including physical requirements such as sound and vision barriers).\n\tThe ability of VHA to provide gender specific care for female veterans, including basic and complex gynecological services.\n Thank you for consideration of this request.\nSincerely,\nDina Titus (NV-01), Ryan Costello (PA-06), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), Beto ORourke (TX-16), Kathleen Rice (NY-04), Mike Coffman (CO-06), Ralph Abraham (LA-05), Mark Takano (CA-41), Tim Walz (MN-01), and Raul Ruiz (CA-36)\nMembers of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-heck-introduce-house-nuclear-waste-informed-consent-act", "Titus, Heck Introduce House Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act", "2015-03-10", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 10, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1) and Congressman Joe Heck (NV-3) introduced the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, the House companion to the Senate bill introduced by Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller. The Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act permits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to authorize construction of a nuclear waste repository only if the Secretary of Energy has secured written consent from the governor of the host state, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes. \nNo other state or community would stand for the kind of political targeting that we have faced since passage of the Screw Nevada Act, said Rep. Dina Titus. For far too long, supporters of the proposed Yucca Mountain repository have ignored the concerns of Nevada and its local communities. In doing so, they have relied on bad politics, not sound science, thus creating a dangerous boondoggle. This bipartisan, commonsense bill ensures that our voices are heard and respected when it comes to our states future.\n\"The people of Nevada deserve to have a seat at the table in the nuclear waste storage conversation,\" Rep. Joe Heck said. \"Allowing the governor, local government units, and Indian tribes to review proposals and make a determination on the project is consistent with the Blue Ribbon Commission on Americas Nuclear Future recommendations and, more importantly, will ensure the safety of Nevada's citizens and our environment. I'm pleased to join with members of the delegation on this bill and look forward to moving it forward in a bipartisan, bicameral process.\" \nThe Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act is consistent with recommendations made by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Americas Nuclear Future, stating that: We believe a good gauge of consent would be the willingness of affected units of governmentthe host states, tribes, and local communities  to enter into legally binding agreements with the facility operator, where these agreements enable states, tribes, and communities to have confidence that they can protect the interests of their citizens. Additionally, it is consistent with the approach taken in bipartisan draft legislation circulated last Congress by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which provided for a consent-based process for siting a future nuclear waste repository and interim storage facilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-full-funding-for-the-department-of-homeland-security", "Titus Statement on Full Funding for the Department of Homeland Security", "2015-03-03", "2015", "2015-03", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "March 3, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the rest of the fiscal year:\nI was proud to support this funding legislation to provide certainty to the Department of Homeland Security and ensure this critical agency can fully carry out its national security mission, said Titus. The Department of Homeland Security is vital to the safety of the American people and our country. Im pleased that House Republican leadership, after taking us to the brink of a DHS shutdown last week, has finally put aside their reckless political games to allow a vote on a clean, long-term funding bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-reintroduces-sports-bets-collection-tax-correction-act", "Titus Reintroduces Sports Bets Collection Tax Correction Act", "2015-02-27", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 27, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District introduced H.R. 1108, the Sports Bets Collection Tax Correction Act, and urged Chairman Paul Ryan and Ranking Member Sander Levin of the House Committee on Ways and Means to include this legislation as the committee begins work on tax reform. This legislation repeals a decades old federal handle tax on sports wagers. Originally intended as a source of revenue to pursue illegal sports betting, revenue from the handle tax is now used for other purposes. As the only state with fully inclusive wagering on sports, the handle tax places an undue burden on Nevada companies. Titus legislation would save Nevada companies an estimated $9 -$11 million in taxes every year.\n\nA copy of the letter can be read here:\nFebruary 27, 2015\nDear Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Levin,\nAs you begin your work to reform the tax code in the 114th Congress, I respectfully ask that you consider including legislation that I introduced in the 113th Congress and reintroduced today. The Sports Bets Collection Tax Correction Act (H.R. 5383 in the 113th Congress, H.R. 1108 in the 114th Congress) repeals a decades old tax policy that is outdated and in need of reexamination. When originally imposed, this tax was designed to provide funding for the IRS to investigate illegal wagering operations by imposing a one-time levy on legal wager collection entities, as well as a levy based on the total amount of each wager collected by legal sports books. When I contacted the IRS for additional information, they were unable to confirm that the funding is being used for investigations or in any way related to gaming.\nBecause Nevada is the single state with fully inclusive wagering on sports, companies based in our state are the only entities paying this specific tax. Based on discussions with these companies, it is estimated that they pay between $9.5 and 11 million per year. While this is a minuscule percentage of the federal budget, retaining these funds in Nevada would allow for additional job creation and innovation in the gaming industry.\nAs you craft your legislation, I respectfully request that you consider eliminating this outdated provision.\nSincerely,\nDina Titus", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-to-gop-stop-holding-our-national-security-hostage", "Titus to GOP: Stop Holding Our National Security Hostage", "2015-02-26", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 26, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District today spoke on the House Floor to call on her Republican colleagues to pass legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS will run out of funding and be forced to shut down on February 27th unless Congress passes legislation authorizing continued funding. Below are her remarks:\nThe day after the election, Speaker Boehner and Senator McConnell outlined an agenda for the so-called New American Congress, pledging to focus on the people's priorities.\nWell, they have obviously failed to deliver on this promise, instead allowing anti-immigrant, right-wing radicals to trump the safety of American families.\nRecent events around the world provide a stark reminder of the threats we face. Yet amid the rising risk of terrorist attack, Republicans are holding critical Homeland Security funding hostage in a misguided attempted to undermine and roll back key protections for immigrant families.\nTo quote the Washington Post, the fervor of Republican partisanship is immune to logic beyond an insistence on victory at any cost. In this case, the cost is some 1,500 DHS personnel in Nevada who would be furloughed or forced to work without pay, and nearly $10 million dollars in grant funding that Nevada counts on to protect the safety of our citizens and the over 40 million visitors who come to Las Vegas every year.\nOnly two days remain until DHS shuts down. I call on my Republican colleagues: Stop holding our national security hostage and lets get to work.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-speaks-on-the-house-floor-to-urge-nevada-s-ag-to-end-frivolous-anti", "Titus Speaks on the House Floor to Urge Nevadas AG to End Frivolous, Anti-Immigrant Lawsuit", "2015-02-25", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 25, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District today spoke on the House Floor to oppose Nevada Attorney General Laxalts recent decision to join two dozen states in a lawsuit challenging the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration. Below are her remarks:\nJust this morning, Nevada Attorney General Laxalt testified before the House Judiciary Committee claiming that the implementation of DAPA and extension of DACA would cause undue economic hardship for our state.\nWell, I'd like to see his evidence, because data show that granting administrative relief to qualified undocumented immigrants would actually contribute to economic growth. Thanks to these Executive Actions, the legal workforce will expand and average wages for all workers will increase by $170 a year; the Federal deficit will be reduced by $25 billion; and GDP will grow from $90 billion to $210 billion over the next decade.\nFurthermore, it is estimated that DAPA and DACA will increase Nevadas GDP from $700 million to $1.7 billion over the next ten years and lead to $21 million in additional tax revenues for the State over the next five years.\nIn short, General, not implementing the Presidents actions is not only morally indefensible but also economically foolish.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-urges-nevada-s-ag-to-end-frivolous-anti-immigrant-lawsuit-and-refocus-efforts", "Titus Urges Nevadas AG to End Frivolous, Anti-Immigrant Lawsuit and Refocus Efforts", "2015-02-25", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 25, 2015\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District hand delivered a letter today to Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt regarding his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on the decision to join two dozen states in a lawsuit challenging the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration. In his prepared testimony, Nevadas Attorney General claimed the implementation of DAPA and extension of DACA would cause undue economic hardship to Nevada. Titus letter points to evidence showing that the Executive Actions would in fact decrease the Federal deficit and increase both Nevada and U.S. GDP.      \nThe full text of the letter can be found here:\nFebruary 25, 2015\nDear Attorney General Laxalt,\nI write regarding your testimony at the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary on February 25, 2015, about the lawsuit filed by 26 states challenging the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration.\nI am concerned that you signed the State of Nevada onto a frivolous lawsuit that has legal standing based on the claim that the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration would create economic hardship on the states involved. In your written testimony, you state that the states cannot protect themselves from the costs inflicted by the [Federal] Government when 4.3 million individuals are granted legal presence. Please provide specific evidence that demonstrates the costs that Nevada would incur if DAPA and expanded DACA were implemented to cover undocumented immigrants in our state.\nData show granting administrative relief to qualified undocumented immigrants would actually help decrease the Federal deficit and increase U.S. GDP. It is expected that because of a growing legal workforce, average wages for all workers will increase by $170 a year, the Federal deficit will be reduced by $25 billion, and GDP will increase from $90 billion to $210 billion over the next ten years. In addition, it is estimated that the Presidents Executive Action will increase Nevadas GDP from $700 million to $1.7 billion over the next ten years, and lead to $21 million in increased tax revenues for the state over 5 years. In short, by not implementing the Executive Action policies we are adding $7.5 billion to the deficit.\nI urge you to refocus your efforts as Nevadas Attorney General to more critical matters that are facing Nevadans, like protecting victims of domestic violence and child trafficking, and defending the States interests when it comes to stopping Yucca Mountain.\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-applauds-doj-plan-to-challenge-federal-court-order-blocking-immigration-action", "Titus Applauds DOJ Plan to Challenge Federal Court Order Blocking Immigration Action", "2015-02-20", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 20, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevadas First District released the following statement in response to the decision by the Department of Justice to seek an emergency order from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the Texas-based U.S. District Courts order blocking the Presidents executive actions on immigration. If granted, the stay will allow the federal government to move forward and begin accepting applications for expanded DACA and DAPA.\nThe district courts decision this week to ignore the strong legal foundation and five decades of precedent supporting the legality of the Presidents actions on immigration was flawed, plain and simple. I applaud the Department of Justice for taking immediate action to correct this decision and allow the implementation of key protections for certain undocumented men, women, and children, including some 20,000 living in Southern Nevada.\nWhile the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers the Department of Justice request for a stay and as the appeals process moves forward, I remind those seeking relief under expanded DACA and DAPA to be prepared to file applications once the ruling is final. Have your documents ready to go. Weve fought too hard and too long to ensure that millions of people can come out of the shadows and start living the American Dream to stop now.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-the-lunar-new-year", "Titus Celebrates the Lunar New Year", "2015-02-19", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 19, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement on the Lunar New Year which begins today. Titus is an original co-sponsor of a Congressional Resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year). The celebration of Chinese New Year dates back over 4,000 years, and it continues to be a worldwide event thanks to the Asian diaspora.\n\u201cFrom the arrival of the first Chinese immigrants in the 1850s to James Chen\u2019s opening of the Chinatown Plaza in 1995 until today, Chinese Americans have played an integral role in our city\u2019s cultural, social, and economic development. In fact, the New York Times listed Las Vegas as one of the 10 best Chinatowns in the United States.\n\u201cThis Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the Year of the Sheep. According to Chinese tradition, individuals born in the Year of the Sheep are said to be tolerant, peace-loving, and kind. So in that spirit, we must recognize how much we all benefit from enacting immigration reform that honors our city\u2019s history and our country's legacy as the \u2018land of opportunity.\u2019 I look forward to joining you for New Year\u2019s celebrations at Chinatown Plaza and at the Linq to enjoy good food, music, dance, and shopping.\n\u201cGong Hei Fat Choi!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-black-history-month", "Titus Celebrates Black History Month", "2015-02-18", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 18, 2015\n*Watch Video Here*\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following video statement in honor of Black History Month. Below are her remarks:\n\u201cHello, I\u2019m Dina Titus, your Congresswoman from the First District of Nevada.\n\u201cThis February, I hope you will join me in celebrating Black History Month by attending various events throughout the Las Vegas Valley which help recount this important aspect of the American story.\n\u201cLet us also be sure to remember that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act.\u00a0 By prohibiting barriers to political participation and outlawing efforts to suppress the right of minorities to vote, this landmark legislation ensures that all eligible Americans have equal and fair access to the ballot box.\n\u201cIt was a sad day in our country however when the U.S. Supreme Court last year rolled back voter protections in states with a history of voter discrimination. Since the decision last summer, seven states have enacted controversial laws that severely impact the voting power of seniors, young people, and minorities.\n\u201cThat's why I joined a bipartisan group in Congress in sponsoring the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014, led by Civil Rights hero, Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, which would reinstate these voter protections through federal oversight.\n\u201cIt is critical that every American has an equal voice in the direction of our nation. We should not be making it more difficult for Americans to exercise the right to vote. Instead, we should be doing everything we can to improve access and increase participation in the democratic process.\n\u201cLet us stand proudly on the shoulders of such great Civil Rights heroes as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rep. John Lewis, as well as Nevada community leaders like the late Bob Bailey and his wife Anna, the unsinkable Hannah Brown, the unstoppable Ruby Duncan, the well-respected Senator Joe Neal, and many others who have fought for equal opportunity for all.\n\u201cI hope you will consider me an advocate and a partner in this important endeavor as I continue to work with my Democratic colleagues to strengthen the Voting Rights Act, grow our middle class, expand access to high quality education, and promote policies that empower all people with the skills and tools they need to succeed.\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to recognize Black History Month and hope you will join me in celebrating the many contributions the African American community has made in District One and throughout our country.\n\u201cThank you.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-state-of-texas-v-united-states-of-america", "Titus Statement on State of Texas v. United States of America", "2015-02-17", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 17, 2015\u00a0\nLas Vegas, NV \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement on the decision of a U.S. District Judge in Texas in the case of the State of Texas v. United States of America:\n\u201cThe Department of Justice, legal and immigration experts, and five decades of precedent support the President\u2019s steps to fix our immigration system, but sadly the flawed decision by a handpicked judge in Texas, who has gone above and beyond to criticize federal immigration policy, will delay the implementation of key protections for immigrant men and women, including some 20,000 living in Southern Nevada.\u00a0\n\u201cWe may be disappointed, but we will not be deterred by this delay. That\u2019s why I will continue to protect families from the morally indefensible and economically foolish war on immigrants, and work alongside our immigrant community to prepare for the expansion of DACA and rollout of DAPA.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-releases-statement-on-uas-rule-announcement", "Titus Releases Statement on UAS Rule Announcement", "2015-02-16", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 16, 2015\nWashington, DC - Today the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled proposed rules for the commercial operation of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District and a Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee issued the following statement:  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\"The release of this long-awaited sUAS rule is critical for industry and the general public to have a say in future regulations of this important technology. Finalizing this rule is vital to getting this industry off the ground. The State of Nevada is well-positioned to be a leader in the design, testing, and innovation of UAS technologies. As a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, I will continue to advocate for strong rules that allow the United States to continue to lead the world in aviation technologies for generations to come.\"\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tFor more information about the announcement, please visit: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=18295", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-chairs-roundtable-to-review-the-military-discharge-ratings-process", "Titus Chairs Roundtable to Review the Military Discharge Ratings Process", "2015-02-13", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 13, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Today U.S. Representative Dina Titus, a Ranking Member on the Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired a bi-partisan roundtable focused on how military discharge ratings can negatively impact individuals\u2019 access to veterans benefits and healthcare. Ranking Member Titus was joined by her subcommittee counterpart, Chairman Ralph Abraham (R-LA), and representatives from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and other members of the veterans community.\nWhen a servicemember is discharged from the military, he/she leaves under honorable, general, other than honorable, or dishonorable conditions. Those who are discharged under honorable and general conditions generally have access to the veterans\u2019 benefits they have earned, whereas the other two discharge statuses can bar access to benefits.\u00a0\n\u201cMany of these veterans may be suffering from mental illness caused by their service to their country, and access to mental care can be a life or death situation,\u201d said the Congresswoman.\u00a0\nDOD recently issued new official guidance in September 2014 to the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMNR) asking them to fully and carefully consider any petition to change an individual\u2019s discharge status when based on PTSD.\u00a0\nRanking Member Titus voiced concern that other than honorable discharges could stigmatize servicemembers for decades by placing information regarding their health on their DD-214.\u00a0\n\u201cWhile taking care of mental and physical health of veterans is the responsibility of the VA, private medical information should not be on the DD-214,\u201d Rep. Titus said. \u00a0\nShe suggested she would be urging the Department of Defense to take further common sense steps that would increase consistency across the services and ensure passionate and measured review of upgrade requests.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-attends-veteran-suicide-prevention-bill-signing", "Titus Attends Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Signing", "2015-02-12", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 12, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District today attended the President\u2019s signing of H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act, at the White House. \u00a0This bipartisan legislation \u2013 which unanimously passed both the House and Senate \u2013 addresses the epidemic of suicide among our nation\u2019s veterans. \u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cEvery day 22 of our nation\u2019s heroes take their own lives; this is unacceptable,\u201d said Titus. \u201cIt is critical that we work to address, recognize, and prevent military suicides. I had the opportunity to hear directly from Susan and Richard Selke, the parents of Clay Hunt, during a hearing last year. Their message was a powerful call to action. Today, we see those efforts continue to move forward with the signing of this bill into law.\u201d\nA recent study done by the state of Nevada found that veterans in the Silver State commit suicide at a rate more than two and a half times higher than that of non-veterans and quadruple the national rate. The study further reported that Nevada\u2019s female veterans commit suicide at more than triple the overall rate for females statewide and nearly six times the national rate for females.\u00a0\nThe Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act will take a multi-faceted approach to improve mental health services for veterans. \u00a0Most notably, the bill will establish a peer support and community outreach pilot program to assist transitioning servicemembers with accessing VA mental health care services. It will also offer a student loan repayment pilot program aimed at recruiting and retaining psychiatrists to help address the shortage of mental health care professionals in the VA. \u00a0\n\u201cJust as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must promise that when our heroes return home, we will not abandon them,\u201d emphasized Titus.\u00a0\nVeterans who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or friends and family members of veterans who need help can call the VA operated confidential support center, which is open 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The number is 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-memorializes-jerry-tarkanian-on-house-floor", "Titus Memorializes Jerry Tarkanian on House Floor", "2015-02-11", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 11, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District today spoke on the House Floor to recognize, honor, and mourn Coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away on February 11, 2015. Below are her remarks:\n\u201cMr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to mourn the loss and honor the life of my friend, Coach Jerry Tarkanian who passed away this morning.\n\u201cA leader and role model, both on and off the court, The Shark was not only a legendary collegiate men\u2019s basketball coach, but a pillar in the Las Vegas community.\n\u201cAs coach at UNLV, he led the Running Rebels to a 509-105 record over 19 seasons, four Final Four appearances, and a NCAA championship in 1990. In 2013, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; and a statue of him was placed outside UNLV\u2019s Thomas and Mack Center which is home of the basketball court bearing his name.\n\u201cCoach Tarkanian was known for giving young players a second chance. He supported numerous charities and programs that helped build character, life skills, and talents that fostered success in later life.\n\u201cMy thoughts go out to his wife Lois and his family, and I am sure the Coach is now chewing on that famous towel up in heaven.\n\u201cI yield back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-blasts-republicans-for-their-reckless-refusal-to-pass-funding-for-homeland", "Titus Blasts Republicans for Their Reckless Refusal to Pass Funding for Homeland Security", "2015-02-11", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 11, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement on Republicans\u2019 unanimous vote earlier today to block consideration of a clean funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Without Congressional action, the Department of Homeland Security will run out of funding at the end of the month which will trigger a partial government shutdown. House Republicans, however, refuse to pass legislation to fund the DHS unless that legislation includes measures that would prevent the implementation of the President\u2019s executive actions to improve our broken immigration system. They want to end both the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program, which would put thousands of DREAMers, including almost 10,000 young men and women living in Nevada and their families, at risk of deportation. \u00a0Today, Congresswoman Titus cosponsored H.R. 861 to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, without the unreasonable amendments included in the House Republican version of the bill.\u00a0\n\u201cHouse Republicans are playing a dangerous and reckless game of partisan politics with the safety of the American people. They have put their extreme agenda over national security. I am appalled by this war on immigrants being waged by House Republicans. As threats grow daily, both overseas and at home, it is unconscionable for the GOP to continue holding the DHS hostage.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-the-president-to-swiftly-nominate-a-tsa-administrator-who-values", "Titus Calls on the President to Swiftly Nominate a TSA Administrator who Values Travel And Tourism", "2015-02-10", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 10, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) sent a letter to President Barack Obama encouraging him to quickly nominate a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator who is not only focused on addressing the evolving threats from terrorists, but also committed to continuing and expanding the important Risk Based Security initiatives, such as TSA PreCheck, that were started by former Administrator John Pistole.\n\u201cTravel and tourism are critical to our economy in Southern Nevada, but also to the United States,\u201d said Titus. \u201cIt is important that the President nominates an individual who understands the value of this industry to our economy and builds on the existing risk based security programs.\u201d\n\u00a0\nA copy of the letter to President Obama can be read here:\nDear President Obama,\nWe respectfully request that you expeditiously nominate a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator who is not only committed to protecting our nation\u2019s transportation systems from the constantly evolving threats of terrorism, but is also focused on continuing and expanding the risk-based security programs developed by former TSA Administrator John Pistole.\u00a0\nAs a result of the decision to move away from a \u201cone size fits all\u201d approach to airport screening, in 2014, more than 40% of air travelers received some form of expedited airport screening, including the popular TSA PreCheck program. These trusted traveler programs make travel more enjoyable while allowing TSA to better focus their limited resources.\nAs Members of Congress representing districts with significant travel and tourism industries, we recognize how important these programs are in expediting and encouraging more air travel for both business and pleasure. We are confident that you share our perspective on the importance of the travel and tourism industry to our nation\u2019s economy and urge you to move forward with the nomination of a TSA Administrator who also appreciates this position.\nSincerely,\nDina Titus and Susan Brooks  \n\tMembers of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-cook-introduce-bill-to-ensure-effectiveness-of-veterans-programs", "Titus, Cook Introduce Bill to Ensure Effectiveness of Veterans Programs", "2015-02-10", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 10, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) and Rep. Dina Titus (D- NV) re-introduced the \u201cVeterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2015\u201d, a bill to ensure veterans are receiving effective and successful employment training services. \u00a0\nThis bipartisan bill authorizes an independent organization to collect and analyze data on the effectiveness of the Department of Labor\u2019s Veterans Employment Training Service (VETS). The study will focus on veterans who have received intensive services from two programs under VETS, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) and the Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER).\u00a0\nDisabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans. Their primary focus is on veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans and veterans with barriers to employment. Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) conduct outreach to employers and focus on increasing and promoting employment of veterans.\nThe study will track the employment status of veterans who have received these services, determine if the program contributed to their employment, monitor the employment retention rate, and determine if the services provided helped them increase their average earnings. A report on the findings will be presented to the Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs in the House and Senate every year for the next five years. The study\u2019s findings will allow Congress to make improvements to these programs, better serve veterans, and more efficiently spend taxpayer dollars.\nCook said, \u201cCongress has a duty to provide our veterans with the best employment services possible. We can\u2019t just authorize these programs and hope they work; we have to follow up and ensure that they are working as they were intended to. The analysis of long-term outcomes is precisely the type of oversight Congress needs to determine the effectiveness of these programs and to ensure long-term success for our nation\u2019s heroes. They deserve nothing less.\u201d\n\u201cOur veterans deserve every opportunity to succeed in the civilian workforce,\u201d said Rep. Dina Titus. \u201cWhile there are many programs to promote the hiring of veterans, not all are successful. This bill will ensure that our veterans are provided the most effective employment training services by giving us a better understanding of which programs are working and which need to be strengthened or eliminated.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-for-immediate-action-to-fight-va-appeals-backlog", "Titus calls for Immediate Action to Fight VA Appeals Backlog", "2015-02-05", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 5, 2015\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District and Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs called on Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to immediately increase staffing levels to combat the growing backlog for veterans who have appealed their benefit decisions. Nationwide, veterans are waiting almost 1,300 days to have their appeals adjudicated. In Nevada, some 1,400 appeals claims are waiting to be decided. The full text of Titus\u2019 letter to Secretary McDonald is below.\n\u201cSince joining the Veterans Affairs Committee two years ago, I have been very concerned about the prospect of an appeals backlog. Unfortunately, the VA has failed to implement a comprehensive strategy to address this backlog,\u201d said Titus. \u201cWhile increasing staffing to address the backlog will not be a silver bullet, it is an important step to ensure veterans\u2019 appeals are evaluated in a more timely fashion.\u201d\nA copy of Titus\u2019 letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald can be read here:\nFebruary 5, 2015\nDear Secretary McDonald,\nSince becoming the Ranking Member of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (HVAC) in 2013, I have been increasingly concerned about a looming backlog of appeals at the Veterans Benefits Administration. In June 2013, the DAMA Subcommittee hosted a hearing at which I warned that we were trading a claims backlog for an appeals backlog.\u00a0\nWhile the VA and the BVA have increased their output, metrics continue to show that the appeals problem is indeed growing; and veterans in Nevada and across the country are waiting far too long for a VA decision. Nationally, the average length of time to receive a decision on an appeal that went to BVA in FY 2013 was 1,255 days. \u00a0In Nevada, there are close to 1,400 appeals waiting to be adjudicated. When a veteran asks my office for help appealing a claim, it is difficult to inform him or her that the process could take more than three years.\u00a0\nThe VA does not have a detailed plan for how it will address this pressing issue. We are once again receiving piecemeal recommendations rather than a comprehensive strategy to eliminate this looming backlog. \u00a0\nIn the 113th Congress, I introduced legislation mandating that VA form a task force that included key stakeholders and encouraged an all-hands-on-deck approach to recommend solutions to this problem. I was pleased to have HVAC Chairman Jeff Miller\u2019s support, and the bill ultimately passed the House. \u00a0I have recently re-introduced this legislation and will work with my colleagues to ensure its swift passage. \u00a0\nIn the meantime, I respectfully request that you consider an immediate increase in temporary FTE to focus on appeals. For both VBA and BVA, I recommend increasing staffing levels at a rate that would reduce the appeals backlog by 33% per year, theoretically ending the backlog within three years. While this approach should not replace the less costly and more efficient approaches that would result from the recommendations of a task force, it does put in place immediate resources to reduce the wait times faced by our veterans.\u00a0\nFurthermore, I understand that the VA has conducted a study to better understand the appeals process from the perspective of veterans, and I ask that these findings be shared with DAMA Chairman Ralph Abraham and me as soon as possible. \u00a0\nI look forward to working with you on efforts to prevent a major backlog of appeals and ensure veterans will receive the benefits they have earned in a timelier manner. Thank you for your consideration of these requests.\u00a0\nSincerely,\nDina Titus  \n\tRanking Member \u2013 Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-mckinley-introduce-bill-to-help-student-veterans", "Titus, McKinley Introduce Bill to Help Student Veterans", "2015-02-05", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 5, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Today Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and David B. McKinley (R-WV) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that will help veterans get the education they need to thrive in the modern workforce. H.R. 748, the GI Bill STEM Extension Act, will give students utilizing GI Bill benefits more flexibility to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and health fields.\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\nThis proposal gives students who utilize the Post-9/11 GI Bill the option to apply for 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", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/titus-helps-launch-bill-to-allow-va-patients-doctors-to-discuss-marijuana", "Titus helps launch bill to allow VA patients, doctors to discuss marijuana", "2015-02-04", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 4, 2015\nNevadans will soon have access to medical marijuana, but veterans could be left out of the mix.\nUnder Nevada law, residents with specific ailments can request a medical marijuana card from their doctor.\nBut veterans who use their government-provided doctor don't have that option. The Department of Veteran Affairs prevents its doctors from approving cannabis as a treatment option.\nThe VA is taking its cue from the federal government, which lists marijuana as a Schedule I drug \u2014 as dangerous and addictive as heroin \u2014 despite the fact Nevada and 22 other states have legalized marijuana in some form.\nRep. Dina Titus, a Las Vegas Democrat, joined eight of her House colleagues Tuesday to introduce a bill that would overturn the VA's prohibition on doctors signing off on pot for patients.\n\"With so many of our brave service members returning from battle with significant injuries and medical needs, we must provide access to the very best care available,\" she said in a statement of the bipartisan bill.\nTitus, who sits on the Veterans Affairs committee, has consistently championed protections for the medical marijuana industry.\nShe's supported bills to give legal medical marijuana businesses better access to banking. She's also championed amendments to prohibit the federal government from interfering with the states that have legalized medical marijuana.\nNevada voters OK'd the drug for medical use in 2000, but only in 2013 did state lawmakers approve statewide dispensaries and labs. Two years later, dispensaries are finalizing complex details and regulations.\nMedical marijuana dispensaries in Clark County are expected to open their doors in the next two to three months.\nNevada law lists eight specific conditions residents can use medical marijuana for, including cancer and glaucoma. Post-traumatic stress disorder also is covered under the law after a veteran petitioned the state to include it, said Pam Graber, a spokesperson for Nevada's medical marijuana program.\nTitus and her fellow Democrats first introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act in November, but it failed to advance, so they're trying again this Congress.\nThe bill's chances are unclear, but marijuana does bring together a unique blend of politicians in Washington: Titus is co-sponsoring the bill alongside colleagues such as Tea Party star Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-abraham-introduce-bills-to-increase-cost-of-living-benefits-for-veterans", "Titus, Abraham introduce bills to increase cost of living benefits for veterans", "2015-02-04", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 4, 2015\nWashington, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-LA., chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and ranking Democrat Congresswoman Dina Titus, D-NV, announced Wednesday the introduction of two bills that support America\u2019s veterans by providing cost of living adjustments (COLA) to their benefits.\nThe American Heroes COLA Act of 2015 (H.R. 677) would authorize the Secretary of the VA to provide an automatic annual increase to the rates of veterans\u2019 disability compensation, compensation for dependents, clothing allowance, and compensation for surviving spouses and children based on the Consumer Price Index Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).\nAnother bill, the Veterans\u2019 Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015 (H.R. 675), would provide those cost of living adjustments next year, beginning Dec. 1.\n\u201cThese benefits are instrumental to supporting those who have honorably served our nation. Passing the American Heroes COLA Act would provide our veterans much-needed peace of mind so that they know their benefits will be secure each year. We must demand higher protection of our veterans and their financial security. These bills, which enjoy bipartisan support, ensure our veterans and their families\u2019 needs are met. Rep. Titus and I urge Congress to swiftly pass these bills into law,\u201d Dr. Abraham said.\nLike Dr. Abraham, Rep. Titus urged the passage of American Heroes COLA Act so that veterans\u2019 benefits are automatically adjusted each year, as Social Security benefits are. Unlike Social Security benefit increases, veterans\u2019 benefit increases currently rely upon Congress to pass legislation authorizing the increase. \u00a0\n\"Unlike with Social Security COLA increases, Congress must act each year to provide veterans with the COLA increases they need and deserve. Our nation\u2019s heroes should receive their full compensation payments each year, in a timely fashion, removed from the political vagaries of Capitol Hill. Their livelihood should not be held hostage by political forces,\" Congresswoman Titus said. \u201cBy permanently adjusting benefits to include cost of living increases, we are providing critical peace of mind to those who have bravely served this country. I'm proud to join Rep. Abraham in introducing these bills to protect our disabled veterans and their families' financial security.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-joins-bipartisan-group-to-reintroduce-veterans-equal-access-act", "Titus Joins Bipartisan Group to Reintroduce Veterans Equal Access Act", "2015-02-03", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 3, 2015 \u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District joined eight colleagues to reintroduce H.R. 667, the bipartisan 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 overturn this prohibition for veterans who live in the 23 states where medical marijuana is legal, including Nevada.\n\u201cWith so many of our brave servicemembers returning from battle with significant injuries and medical needs, we must provide access to the very best care available. We need to remove the barriers that prohibit our VA medical community from recommending medical cannabis as an option for treatment if that veteran lives in a state where access is legal. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor the Veterans Equal Access Act to provide a much needed update to our antiquated drug laws, allowing veterans access to 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  \n\tApproximately 20 percent of the 2.8 million American veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTS and Depression. In addition, a recent study found that of the nearly one million veterans who receive opioids to treat painful conditions, more than half continue to consume chronically or beyond 90 days. Another study found that the death rate from opiate overdoses among VA patients is nearly double the national average. In states where patients can legally access medical marijuana for painful conditions, often as a less addictive alternative, the hands of VA physicians should not be tied.\u00a0\n\"The Veterans Equal Access Act introduced by Representative Blumenauer and colleagues will allow my doctor to have an honest conversation about the health effects of marijuana,\u201d said Scott Murphy, President of Veterans for Safe Access and Compassionate Care. \u201cIf marijuana is the correct option, I value his opinion. If marijuana is not the correct option, I still value his opinion. I simply believe my fellow veterans should enjoy the same freedoms and rights as our family and friends. The willingness to die for America should not be rewarded with less freedom and worse healthcare options. This unequal protection for our nations heroes is a stain on American values. This bill is a great first step to closing the federal policy gap between civilian healthcare and veteran healthcare options.\"\u00a0  \n\tThe bill is led by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and cosponsored by Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Walter Jones (R-NC), Justin Amash (R-MI), Tom Reed (R-NY), Richard Hanna (R-NY), Sam Farr (D-CA), and Jared Polis (D-CO).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news-123/el-mundo-republicanos-declaran-la-guerra-a-los-hispanos", "El Mundo: Republicanos declaran la guerra a los Hispanos", "2015-02-02", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Enero 2015\nEn uno de los primeros proyectos de ley aprobados en la nueva sesi\u00f3n del Congreso Nacional (114th Congress), los Republicanos en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes declararon la guerra a los Hispanos de los Estados Unidos y de Nevada. Casi sin debate, la mayor\u00eda Republicana vot\u00f3 por anular la iniciativa del Presidente Obama, la Acci\u00f3n Diferida para Padres de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y de Residentes Permanentes Legales (DAPA) \u2014programa que beneficiar\u00eda a m\u00e1s del 40 por ciento de los inmigrantes indocumentados, que promueve la unidad familiar, beneficia nuestra econom\u00eda, y protege a miles de padres en contra de las deportaciones injustificadas.\n\u00a0Por si fuera poco, los Republicanos tambi\u00e9n votaron para anular el Programa de Acci\u00f3n Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) que fue establecido por el Presidente Obama en junio de 2012. Si el Senado apoya esta acci\u00f3n de los Republicanos en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes, m\u00e1s de 630 mil DREAMers en el pa\u00eds y diez mil DREAMers en Nevada perder\u00edan su permiso de trabajo, ser\u00edan sujetos a la deportaci\u00f3n, y como consecuencia tendr\u00edan que volver a vivir en la sombra, todo eso como castigo porque vinieron a este pa\u00eds como ni\u00f1os y sin documentaci\u00f3n.\u00a0\nLos Republicanos han actuado as\u00ed a pesar de que las encuestas indican que los dos programas cuentan con el apoyo de la mayor\u00eda de los ciudadanos del pa\u00eds. La mayor\u00eda tambi\u00e9n quiere que la C\u00e1mara de Representantes apruebe la reforma migratoria comprensiva ya aprobada por el Senado en el 2013. Con sus acciones tan negativas hacia los Hispanos y otros inmigrantes, los Republicanos no solamente han cerrado la puerta a la reforma migratoria sino tambi\u00e9n han desafiado a la mayor\u00eda estadounidense que quiere resolver la situaci\u00f3n de los indocumentados de forma positiva.\nPero la guerra Republicana en contra de nuestras familias no es solo a nivel federal. Este martes el fiscal general de Nevada, el Republicano Adam Laxalt, decidi\u00f3 unirse a otros estados como Alabama y Arizona en la demanda en contra del Presidente Obama por sus acciones ejecutivas ignorando aproximadamente 210 mil inmigrantes indocumentados que viven en Nevada.\u00a0\n\u00bfC\u00f3mo justifican los Republicanos sus acciones contra nuestra poblaci\u00f3n Hispana? Ellos alegan que el presidente excedi\u00f3 sus poderes constitucionales al ofrecer estas protecciones, o sea la protecci\u00f3n contra la destrucci\u00f3n de la unidad familiar a trav\u00e9s de las deportaciones. Pero este argumento carece de fundamento. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Homeland Security) es administrado por la autoridad ejecutiva, y una de sus facultades es establecer los reglamentos y prioridades del Departamento. Adem\u00e1s, las acciones del Presidente Obama cuentan con bastantes precedentes ya que todos los presidentes desde le \u00e9poca de Eisenhower han usado su derecho ejecutivo para proteger a grupos de inmigrantes en nuestro pa\u00eds.\n\u00bfEntonces, cu\u00e1l es el verdadero motivo de los Republicanos en lanzar su guerra contra de los Hispanos? Ellos no lo van a confesar, pero en mi opini\u00f3n su motivo es prolongar la incertidumbre y el temor que viven a diario los inmigrantes indocumentados para que no puedan realizar su sue\u00f1o Americano (American dream) \u2014para que contin\u00faen sin derechos laborales, ocupando los puestos menos compensados en nuestra econom\u00eda. Es decir, su motivo es que los inmigrantes Hispanos sirvan como fuente de trabajo a bajo costo que ellos y sus patrocinadores puedan aprovechar.\nYo estoy completamente opuesta a estas medidas tan dolorosas. Con el personal de mi oficina en Las Vegas hemos ayudado a cientos de personas con problemas migratorios y otros problemas relacionados. Continuar\u00e9 siendo su recurso para asuntos migratorios, incluyendo los DREAMers que a\u00fan no han accedido los beneficios de DACA. Adem\u00e1s, me comprometo a hacer mi oficina disponible a los padres de familia para facilitar sus aplicaciones para el programa DAPA. Para mejor servir estas necesidades, vamos a ampliar el horario de nuestra oficina anexa en el Centro Comunitario del Este de Las Vegas (East Las Vegas Community Center). Y como siempre, les atendemos en nuestra oficina principal en el 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite B, tel\u00e9fono (702) 220-9823.\u00a0\nLos lectores de El Mundo deben saber que en mi tienen una amiga incondicional.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-2nd-annual-house-app-challenge-for-southern-nevada-students", "Titus Announces 2nd Annual House App Challenge for Southern Nevada Students", "2015-02-02", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 2, 2015\nWashington, D.C.- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District today announced the launch of the second annual House App Challenge for Southern Nevada students. Hosted by the office of Congresswoman Titus, the competition is designed to encourage local middle school students to participate in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through the creation, development, and presentation of a software application on the platform of their choice. Students will have the opportunity to interact with local high tech professionals, showcase their technological talents, hone their creativity, and learn valuable skills for the future.\n\u201cIn Congress, I have been a strong supporter of STEM education which broadens an individual\u2019s horizons and opens the door to interesting, well-paid jobs that strengthen our country and our economy. Unfortunately, too few students are choosing to study science, technology, engineering, and math. The House App Challenge gives students in the First District an opportunity to explore their creativity and develop important STEM skills that they can use now, when they are in college, and in their future careers. This competition is also a chance to show students that STEM can be fun,\u201d Congresswoman Titus said.  \n\t\u00a0\u00a0  \n\tThe winning team will enjoy a private meet-and-greet with a NASA astronaut and their school will hear a special STEM presentation by the NASA astronaut. Middle school students from Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District can sign up at www.titus.house.gov/students-youth/2015-stem-competition. Registration is open from February 1st through April 15th. Additional information on 2015 rules and regulations are also available on the Congresswoman\u2019s website.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-41-million-in-federal-funds-to-promote-early-childhood-education", "Titus Announces $4.1 Million in Federal Funds to Promote Early Childhood Education Program for Underserved Youth", "2015-02-02", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 2, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District announced that the Department of Health and Human Services will award over $4.1 million in federal grant funding to the Sunrise Children\u2019s Foundation in Las Vegas for the promotion of their Early Head Start Program. This critically important program promotes comprehensive early childhood development for low-income families of Las Vegas. The program serves both expectant mothers and their children with a focus on newborns and toddlers. \u00a0\n\u201cToo many under privileged children start primary school already behind their peers. That\u2019s why it is so important that we increase access to programs like Early Head Start so all children can receive the critical education, health, and nutrition services they need to prepare for school,\u201d said Congresswoman Titus. \u201cI commend the Sunrise Children\u2019s Foundation for its commitment to the babies of Las Vegas. Our children will shape our future, so we in turn must do our best to equip them from an early age to do so. We must continue to invest in high quality programs, such as the Early Head Start Program at the Sunrise Children\u2019s Foundation, not just so we can see improvements in these children today, but so we can see improvement in our nation tomorrow.\u00a0 I am sure that this grant will allow the Sunrise Children\u2019s Foundation to help many more children in the year to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-csn-federal-hispanic-serving-institution-designation", "Titus Celebrates CSN Federal Hispanic Serving Institution Designation", "2015-02-02", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 2, 2015\nWashington, D.C.- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement today on the College of Southern Nevada\u2019s (CSN) designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). CSN is the first institution in Nevada to achieve this federal status from the U.S. Department of Education, which will allow the college to apply for Title III and Title IV funds under the Higher Education Act. Titus wrote a letter of support for CSN on the importance of this designation to Southern Nevada.\u00a0\n\u201cCongratulations to the College of Southern Nevada on achieving this important designation,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThis milestone accomplishment not only reflects the college\u2019s ongoing commitment to improving access to higher education and enhancing diversity but also to serving our local community. I commend CSN for their hard work and tireless efforts to achieve HSI status, and look forward to continuing our partnership to help all local students succeed.\u201d\u00a0\n\u00a0\nA copy of Titus\u2019 letter to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in support of CSN\u2019s waiver application can be read here:\n\u00a0\nDear Secretary Duncan,  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tI write today in support of the College of Southern Nevada\u2019s waiver application to become a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) under Title V of the Higher Education Act.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tThe College of Southern Nevada (CSN), located in my Congressional District, is the largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution in Nevada. CSN applied for this designation in December, and meets all Title V HSI requirements except the needy student threshold which increased by 10 percentage points this year over last year. In the base year (2012 \u2013 2013) 42 percent of CSN\u2019s students were eligible for Pell grants, but CSN fell just short of meeting the new 45 percent needy student threshold.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tI have reviewed CSN\u2019s waiver application and believe that the college meets three of the six waiver options. CSN has increased the number of support programs it offers each year to assist minority and low-income students. The college is engaged in many collaborative efforts to help low-income and students of color complete courses in their respective degree and certificate programs. In fact, since the base year, the college has employed a number of national best practices for retention and graduation, resulting in an increase in the number of students graduating each year.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tWhile CSN was prepared to apply as a four-year institution and would have qualified under previous year designation criteria, I would like to note that only a small number (fewer than 1 percent) of students are enrolled in upper-division credits in healthcare-related bachelor-degree programs. Had CSN been able to apply for the designation as a two-year institution, it would have met all the criteria. \u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tThe Title V Hispanic Serving Institution designation for CSN is a significant milestone for my constituents and all of Nevada. I hope you will agree that CSN has made a strong case for a waiver as an institution that has strategically sought to increase retention and completion of degrees for traditionally underrepresented students. It has a strong reputation for outreach efforts in minority communities, for targeting nontraditional students like working mothers and veterans, and for successfully placing students in appropriate jobs and institutions of higher education.\u00a0  \n\t\u00a0  \n\tThank you for your consideration of this letter during the review process.\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-president-s-fy2016-budget-proposal", "Titus Statement on the Presidents FY2016 Budget Proposal", "2015-02-02", "2015", "2015-02", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "February 2, 2015\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement on President Obama\u2019s FY2016 budget proposal:\n\u201cThe federal budget is more than a theoretical document debated in Washington, it is a statement of our national priorities. President Obama has put forward a budget to grow our economy, strengthen the middle class, and empower future generations by making strategic investments in infrastructure and education, and by reforming the tax-code to better support working families. The budget accomplishes these goals in a fiscally responsible way that will reduce the deficit by $1.8 trillion, end sequestration, close special interest tax loopholes, and invest in comprehensive immigration reform.\u00a0\n\u201cBuilding on the progress we\u2019ve made, this budget proposal helps ensure that hard working Nevadans share in the benefits of our economic growth while also making our country more competitive in the 21st century global marketplace. I applaud the President for offering an agenda that truly reflects our shared values. I hope my Democratic and Republican colleagues will be able to work together to pass this budget and provide greater economic mobility and security for all Americans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-latest-nrc-reports-on-yucca-mountain", "Titus Statement on Latest NRC Reports on Yucca Mountain", "2015-01-29", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 29, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV- Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District issued the following statement on the release of Volumes II and V of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission\u2019s Safety Evaluation Report (SER) concerning Yucca Mountain.\n  \n\t\u201cThe NRC process has revealed substantive flaws in the DOE application. The reports do not change the fact that efforts to restart the failed Yucca Mountain project are a waste of time and resources. This is a boondoggle of an idea, and I will continue to stand firm in my opposition.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-va-to-relocate-reno-ro-to-las-vegas", "Titus Calls on VA to Relocate Reno RO to Las Vegas", "2015-01-28", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 28, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District and Ranking Member of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald asking him to consider relocating the Veterans Affairs Regional Office from Reno to Las Vegas as the Department begins the process of simplifying its regional organizational structure. Since joining the VA Committee, Titus has focused on improving the Reno Regional Office, which is one of the most underperforming offices in the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) system.\n\u201cAs the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, I am committed to ensuring Southern Nevada Veterans receive the benefits they've earned in a timely manner,\u201d said Titus. \u201cWhile the Reno RO has seen some improvements, the office continues to be plagued by deficiencies in leadership, poor customer service, and significant turnover of employees. Moving the Regional Office to Las Vegas will help to address many of these ongoing issues and will significantly benefit both veterans in Nevada and the VBA.\u201d\n  \n\tThe full text of the letter can be found here:\nJanuary 28, 2015\nDear Secretary McDonald,\u00a0\nI am encouraged that you are taking steps to reorganize and streamline the current disjointed and confusing VA regional organizational structure. As I noted during our meeting on this subject, Nevada is currently split among three VISN\u2019s and Las Vegas shares a VBA regional office with counties in Northern California. As we discussed, simplifying this regional structure will improve services and reduce confusion for veterans.\nAs this process continues, I respectfully request that you consider my earlier appeal to relocate the Reno Regional Office to Las Vegas. As you know, the Reno Regional office is one of the worst performing offices throughout VBA. It has been without a permanent Director for some time, and I am concerned that the current location of the office is detrimental to recruiting efforts, not only for leadership positions but also staffing needs throughout all levels of personnel. \u00a0  \n\tMoving the RO to Las Vegas will significantly benefit both veterans in Nevada and the VBA. The Reno RO struggles to recruit highly qualified employees but when vacancies were posted for identical positions in Las Vegas, VBA received applications from experienced current VBA employees located throughout the United States.\nRelocating the RO is a bipartisan issue, supported by our Republican Governor who resides in the northern part of our state.\u00a0\nI appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to continuing to work with you on behalf of our nation\u2019s heroes. You are welcome in Las Vegas any time.\u00a0\nSincerely,\nDina Titus\nRanking Member \u2013 Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//news/floor-statements/titus-condemns-republican-war-on-immigrants", "Titus Condemns Republican War on Immigrants", "2015-01-27", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 27, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District spoke on the House Floor to condemn Nevada\u2019s Attorney General\u2019s decision to join the lawsuit challenging President Obama\u2019s executive action on immigration. Below are her remarks:\n\u201cLast week, House Republicans voted to eliminate DAPA, a program that would protect nearly 40% of undocumented immigrants, promote family unity, and boost our economy. They also voted to end DACA, which has helped some 630,000 DREAMers, including 10,000 in Nevada, come out of the shadows and pursue the American Dream.\u00a0\n\u201cThis Republican attack is not only being waged at the federal level. Yesterday, Nevada's Republican Attorney General joined more than two dozen other states in a lawsuit challenging President Obama\u2019s executive action on immigration, although every president since Eisenhower has used similar executive authority to protect immigrants in our country.\n\u201cSo what then is the real reason for declaring war on immigrants? Could it be that they want to keep a desperate underclass to fill those low-wage, no benefit jobs? Or is it because of some fear that these folks might become citizens and vote them out of office? Regardless of the reason, these modern-day Know Nothings should be ashamed of themselves.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-house-transportation-subcommittee-assignments", "Titus Announces House Transportation Subcommittee Assignments", "2015-01-27", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 27, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District announced her subcommittee assignments on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Representative Titus will once again serve on the Subcommittees on Highways and Transit; Aviation; Water Resources and the Environment; and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Preparedness.\u00a0\n\u201cI am honored to once again serve on these subcommittees that are so critical to Southern Nevada. Transportation and infrastructure are vital to our local economy and these assignments give us a seat at the table for some of the most important legislative issues facing our region. I look forward to using my position to advocate for the needs of Nevada including the development of Interstate 11, continued modernization of our nation\u2019s aviation system, the development of autonomous aerial systems, advancing technologies like driverless vehicles, and protecting the precious water resources that allow Southern Nevada to thrive. I look forward to working with my Nevada colleague, Rep. Cresent Hardy as he joins the Committee.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-passage-of-legislative-package-combating-human-trafficking", "Titus Applauds Passage of Legislative Package Combating Human Trafficking", "2015-01-27", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 27, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District announced passage of a package of bills aimed at combating human trafficking in the United States and around the world.\u00a0\n\u201cHuman trafficking is a growing concern in our community and across the country. Nearly 21 million people worldwide, including 5.5 million children, are reported victims of human trafficking. In recent years we\u2019ve seen an uptick in cases of human trafficking in Nevada with 82 cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline in 2014 and 81 the year before. This modern-day slavery must be eradicated from society,\u201d said Titus. \u201cThe bills passed this week are important steps toward ending human trafficking by providing needed resources to law enforcement at the international, state, and local levels so they can help support victims, prosecute criminals, and prevent this heinous crime.\u201d\nJanuary is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The following legislation passed as part of this legislative package: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act, the International Megan\u2019s Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking Act, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act, the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims for Youth Trafficking Act, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act, the Human Trafficking Detection Act, Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Act, the Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act, and a bill to improve the response to victims of child sex trafficking.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-in-opposition-to-nevada-joining-anti-immigrant-lawsuit", "Titus Statement in Opposition to Nevada Joining Anti-Immigrant Lawsuit", "2015-01-26", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 26, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement on today\u2019s announcement that Nevada joined more than two dozen states in a lawsuit to undermine President Obama\u2019s executive actions on immigration.\u00a0\n\u201cThis is one more example of the Republican war on immigrants. The U.S. Senate passed bi-partisan comprehensive immigration reform more than a year and a half ago. House Republicans had 18 months to bring bi-partisan options to the floor for a vote and they refused. Instead they voted to repeal both DACA and DAPA and keep some 40,000 eligible undocumented immigrants living in Southern Nevada from coming out of the shadows and applying for deportation relief.\u00a0\n\u201cIn the absence of legislation, President Obama rightly used his authority to protect families, strengthen our community, and boost the economy,\u201d continued Titus. \u201cEvery U.S. president since Eisenhower has used executive powers to protect groups of immigrants living in our country. This lawsuit is just another attempt to undermine efforts to fix our broken immigration system; it creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and intimidates eligible immigrants from applying for deportation relief.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-new-legislation-to-combat-va-appeals-backlog", "Titus Announces New Legislation to Combat VA Appeals Backlog", "2015-01-22", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 22, 2015\nWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District and Ranking Member of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee announced today the introduction of legislation to create a special taskforce to address the backlog of appeals for VA benefits. The VA currently has some 300,000 appeals pending and this backlog is expected to grow. Titus\u2019 legislation will create a special task force to study the current appeals process and make recommendations to the VA, as well as Congress, on ways to improve the appeals process so veterans receive accurate decisions in a timely fashion.\n\u201cWhile it is a good thing that the overall backlog of VA claims has been dramatically reduced, this has correspondently led to an overload of the appeals process. Since joining the VA Committee, I have consistently voiced my concerns about this pending problem. Now Nevada has some 1,400 appeals claims waiting to be decided,\" said Titus. \"A taskforce will bring together the brightest minds to address this backlog and make recommendations that will be critical to meeting this challenge head on before it gets worse. Improving the speed and efficiency of both the claims process and the appeals system is the least we can do to recognize and compensate military men and women for their service and sacrifice.\u201d\nToday the VA Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing on \u201cVeterans\u2019 Dilemma: Navigating the Appeals System for Veterans Claims.\u201d Below is a copy of Titus\u2019 opening statement, as prepared for delivery:\n\u201cThank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to congratulate you on your recent election to serve Louisiana\u2019s Fifth Congressional District and your selection as chair of this subcommittee. I was fortunate to have had a very productive partnership with former Chairman Runyan, and I hope we can carry on this committee\u2019s long tradition of working in a bipartisan way on behalf of our nation\u2019s heroes.\u00a0\n\u201cI am excited to once again be the Ranking Member of this subcommittee and I look forward to continuing to work to ensure that all veterans have access to the benefits they have earned in a timely fashion.\n\u201cProblems with the appeals process is a recurring topic for this subcommittee. Since joining this subcommittee two years ago, I have been very concerned about a looming backlog of appeals at the VA. Almost two years ago, in June of 2013, our subcommittee met and I raised concerns that we were trading a claims backlog for an appeals backlog, trading a devil for a witch.\n\u201cMy statement then is equally applicable today. I warned of an impending appeals tsunami and the need for a plan to address their anticipated growth. While VA and BVA have increased their output, all metrics continue to show that the problem is growing, and veterans in Nevada and across the country are waiting far too long for a VA decision. Nationally, the average length of time to receive a decision on an appeal that went to BVA in FY 2013 was 1,255 days\u2014nearly three and a half years. That is far too long.\n\u201cIn Nevada, there are close to 1,400 appeals waiting to be adjudicated. When a veteran asks my office for help appealing his or her claim, it is difficult to explain that the process could take more than three years.\n\u201cI am very concerned that we have not been provided with a detailed plan from the VA as to how they will address this pressing issue. We are once again receiving piecemeal recommendations instead of a comprehensive plan to attack this looming backlog head on.\n\u201cWe need to take action now so that we\u2019re not having this same hearing again in two years. Here in Congress, we need to work collaboratively with the VA and the VSO\u2019s to create a system that allows appeals to be completed in a timely fashion while ensuring that veterans\u2019 claims are fully evaluated. \u00a0\n\u201cIn the 113th Congress, I highlighted the need to form a task force that included key stakeholders and encouraged an all-hands-on-deck approach to find a solution to this program. I appreciate Chairman Miller\u2019s support for this idea which ultimately passed the House.\n\u201cToday, I will re-introduce this legislation, and I would welcome other Members of our subcommittee to join me as cosponsors.\n\u201cIt is unfortunate that we have lost two years during which time a comprehensive plan could have been completed and steps taken to meet this challenge. \u00a0\n\u201cI understand that the VA has conducted a study to better understand the appeals process from the veterans\u2019 standpoint and I ask that these findings be shared with me, and the Chairman.\u00a0\n\u201cTo me the situation is clear. Too many veterans have waited too long to have their appeals evaluated. The system must be improved, and fast. We need a better plan and a commission will help us get there. We need ideas from experts so solutions can be derived and implemented quickly.\n\u201cAnother idea our subcommittee should explore has been proposed by Mr. O\u2019Rourke and Mr. Cook to create a \u201cfully developed appeal\u201d similar to the fully developed claims initiative that has been so popular for benefits claims.\n\u201cMr. Chairman, I look forward to working with you on these issues and others that will come before our subcommittee. I yield back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-radical-gop-assault-on-women-s-health-care", "Titus Statement on Radical GOP Assault on Womens Health Care", "2015-01-22", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 22, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District released the following statement in strong opposition to H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. Current law restricts the use of federal funding for abortion services, except in the extreme circumstances of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. H.R. 7 goes further by restricting women from using private dollars to purchase private insurance for comprehensive health coverage, including reproductive care.\n\u201cThis bill drastically undermines a woman\u2019s constitutional right to choose, and effectively eliminates access to reproductive care for low-income women across the country,\u201d said Titus. \u201cIt also hurts small businesses finally starting to recover from the Great Recession by raising taxes on those employers who offer female employees comprehensive health insurance.\n\u201cRepublicans have repeatedly demonstrated a lack of understanding about basic women\u2019s healthcare, and this bill is one more example of their continuing attack on a woman\u2019s right to make the best decision for herself, her health, and her family,\u201d continued Titus. \u201cIt is nothing more than an attempt by House Republicans to distract from the critical work that needs to be done to create jobs, invest in infrastructure, and strengthen the middle-class. Less than three weeks into the new Congress, and House Republicans have failed to act on any of these economic priorities choosing instead to deport DREAMers, separate families, and attack a woman\u2019s right to choose.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-2015-state-of-the-union-address", "Titus Statement on the 2015 State of the Union Address", "2015-01-20", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 20, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First District issued the following statement on President Obama\u2019s State of the Union Address:\n\u201cTonight the President went all in for the middle-class. He spoke out against Republican inaction that has allowed wages to remain stagnant and income inequality to grow, and put forward a plan to level the playing field to help all hardworking Americans get ahead.\n\u201cI agree with the President that if we don't invest in our future, we won't have much future to invest in - that means commitment to education, infrastructure, and comprehensive immigration reform.\n\u201cWe've got to stop asking the modern day robber barons, \u2018How much is enough?\u2019 while telling hungry children, working women, and minimum wage earners, \u2018it's not much, but it's enough.\u2019 It's time to get our priorities straight - government is not intended to make a handful of people extremely rich; it's there to build a great nation where all people have an equal chance to prosper.\n\u201cLet's tonight remember the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, \u2018The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.\u2019\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-supreme-court-considering-marriage-equality-cases", "Titus Statement on Supreme Court Considering Marriage Equality Cases", "2015-01-16", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 16, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement in response to the announcement that the Supreme Court of the United States will consider four cases challenging state bans on same-sex couples marrying, and bans on recognition of same-sex marriages from other states.\n\u201cThis is an important step towards recognizing that all Americans deserve equality under the law. These cases may very well decide that no loving couple can be denied the right to have their commitment legally recognized and respected by their government regardless of where they live. I am confident, as the Supreme Court has ruled previously, that equality will win out over bigotry. As the Supreme Court moves forward with these cases, I will continue to advocate in Congress for equality and justice for LGBT families.\u201d\nA member of the House Equality Caucus, sponsor of the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, and cosponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, and the Student Non-Discrimination Act, Congresswoman Titus has been a leading advocate for LGBT rights in Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-plans-to-strengthen-america-s-middle-class-by-ensuring-paid-sick-leave", "Titus Applauds Plans to Strengthen Americas Middle Class By Ensuring Paid Sick Leave and Expanding Access to Paid Family Leave", "2015-01-15", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 15, 2015\nLas Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District applauded plans announced by the White House today to strengthen the middle class through a bill that ensures earned paid sick leave and new funding in the budget to help more states to create paid family leave programs. \u201cToday too many working men and women struggle to balance the demands of work and home,\u201d said Titus. \u201cAs women and men increasingly share breadwinning and caregiving responsibilities, it is important that our workplace policies evolve to meet the needs of today\u2019s working families.\u201d\nIn 1965, both parents were working outside the home in 40 percent of America\u2019s households with children.\u00a0 Today, both parents are working outside the home in 60 percent of these households.\u00a0 Similarly, in the early 1970s, 31 percent of women with children under the age of five were participating in the labor force.\u00a0 Today, that figure has more than doubled to 63 percent of women with children under the age of five.\n\u201cPaid leave is an investment that countless other nations have already made in their families, their economies, and their futures,\u201d Titus continued. \u201cIndeed, research shows that family-friendly policies meet the needs of both employers and employees alike. Mothers and fathers have time to care for new babies; adult children are able to take leave to care for a sick parent; and working men and women have the opportunity to address their own serious medical needs without fear of jeopardizing their jobs or their families\u2019 economic security. Paid sick days and paid family leave have also been shown to both reduce turnover and increase productivity \u2013 improving employers\u2019 bottom-line and strengthening America\u2019s economy.\u201d\nFollowing are some of the plans outlined by the White House today that are strongly supported by Rep. Titus:\n Pushing Congress to Pass the Healthy Families Act.\u00a0 The Healthy Families Act, sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Patty Murray, would allow working Americans to earn up to seven days per year of paid sick leave.\u00a0 No working parent should have to choose between sending a sick child to school in the morning or losing that day\u2019s paycheck.\u00a0 Yet there are 43 million workers across the country and 457,692 workers in Nevada alone who currently have no paid sick leave.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\tCalling on States and Cities to Pass Laws Similar to Healthy Families Act.\u00a0 While Congress is considering the Healthy Families Act, the President will be urging states and cities to pass their own laws allowing workers to earn sick leave.\u00a0 Connecticut and California have enacted statewide paid sick days laws and, this year, voters in Massachusetts supported earned sick days by an overwhelming majority.\n\tProviding New Funding to Help More States Create Paid Leave Programs.\u00a0 Three states\u2014California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island \u2013 have launched successful programs offering paid family and medical leave, including for the birth of a child, benefiting the workers in those states.\u00a0 The Administration is proposing significant new mandatory funding to help additional states develop these key effective programs.\n \u201cOver the next two years, I\u2019ll continue fighting for policies, like paid sick leave and paid family leave, that empower middle class families and give our working parents the tools they need to be both productive employees at the workplace and successful parents back at home,\u201d Titus concluded.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-gop-holding-homeland-security-hostage-in-order-to-advance-anti-immigrant-agenda", "Titus: GOP Holding Homeland Security Hostage in order to Advance Anti-Immigrant Agenda", "2015-01-14", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 14, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2015, which includes misguided provisions to prevent the implementation of the President\u2019s executive actions to improve the immigration system as well as to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, putting hundreds of thousands of DREAMers, including almost 10,000 young men and women living in Nevada, at risk of deportation.\n\u201cI\u2019m extremely disappointed that House Republicans have put their political security ahead of national security and let anti-immigrant, right-wing radicals trump the safety of American families,\u201d said Titus. \u201cRecent events around the world provide a stark reminder of the threats that exist to our nation\u2019s security. Yet amid the rising risks of terrorism, Republicans are holding critical Homeland Security funding hostage in order to undermine and roll back key protections for immigrant families. I urge the Senate to pass a clean, bipartisan bill so we can restore certainty to DHS funding and protect the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-republican-homeland-security-funding-bill", "Titus Statement on Republican Homeland Security Funding Bill", "2015-01-13", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 13, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement regarding House Republicans\u2019 Homeland Security funding bill. The legislative package includes provisions to prevent the implementation of the President\u2019s executive actions to improve the immigration system as well as to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, putting hundreds of thousands of DREAMers, including almost 10,000 young men and women living in Nevada, at risk of deportation.\n\u201cHouse Republicans' plan to hold critical Homeland Security funding hostage in order to advance their partisan, anti-immigrant agenda is reckless and irresponsible, especially in light of recent events,\u201d said Titus. \u201cIt is clear that Republicans will stop at nothing, including putting Americans at risk, in order to dismantle key protections for immigrant families.\u201d\nA new report, based on data from the White House Council of Economic Advisors, projects the President\u2019s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions will grow the U.S. economy by $90 billion to $210 billion over the next ten years \u2013 which translates into increasing Nevada's GDP by $700 million to $1.7 billion. This economic growth means more revenue to meet Nevada\u2019s needs. The CEA data also show the executive actions will have no impact on the likelihood of employment of U.S. born workers, and would raise average wages for U.S. born workers by $170 a year.\u00a0 All of these increases would be lost under House Republicans\u2019 radical anti-immigrant Homeland Security bill.\n\"The President's executive actions to improve our immigration system will help to protect families, strengthen communities, and boost our economy,\" continued Titus. \"I urge House Republicans to stop playing partisan games and restore certainty to DHS funding right away.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-president-s-action-to-make-homeownership-more-accessible", "Titus Statement on the Presidents Action to Make Homeownership More Accessible, Affordable", "2015-01-08", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 8, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement on President Barack Obama's announcement that the Federal Housing Administration will reduce annual mortgage insurance premiums by 0.5 percent in an effort to make mortgages more affordable and accessible for families. The action is supported by the National Association of Realtors.\n\u201cNowhere was the impact of the housing crisis felt more than in Southern Nevada; and while we\u2019ve made progress in the last six years, we still have a long way to go until we fully recover. I applaud the President for using his authority to advance the housing recovery. His actions will help homeowners stay in their homes and enable millions of families to purchase a home for the first time,\u201d said Titus.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-house-passage-of-tria", "Titus Statement on House Passage of TRIA", "2015-01-07", "2015", "2015-01", "Democrat", "House", "NV", "Dina Titus", "T000468", "titus.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "January 7, 2015\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada\u2019s First Congressional District released the following statement on House passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorization Act of 2015 to reauthorize TRIA through December 31, 2020. The program expired on December 31, 2014.\n  \n\t\u201cSince its enactment, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act has provided certainty to businesses and stability to the markets. TRIA reauthorization is essential for cities like Las Vegas, and especially crucial for our hospitality, travel, and tourism industries,\u201d said Titus. \u201cI\u2019m pleased that the House has made TRIA reauthorization a top priority in the new Congress and urge the Senate to pass this bill without delay.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 68, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Democrat", "p1": "NV", "p2": "2015"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV&year=2015", "results": [{"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 68, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=NV&year=2015", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV&year=2015", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 68, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV&year=2015&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV&year=2015", "results": [{"value": "NV", "label": "NV", "count": 68, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&year=2015", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV&year=2015", "results": [{"value": "2015", "label": "2015", "count": 68, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=NV", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": null, "next_url": null, "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 120.63872208818793, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}