{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"NV\" and year = 2013 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=3aaf7260-065d-4191-a55b-803272a86c10", "Heller responde al anuncio de FAA nombrando Nevada un sitio de prueba de aviones no tripulado", "2013-12-30", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos, Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, hoy respondi\u00f3 a la Administraci\u00f3n Federal de\u00a0 \u00a0Aviaci\u00f3n (FAA) anuncio que Nevada ha sido designado como un sitio para sistemas de aviones no tripulado con la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n:\r\n\u201cTeniendo en cuenta que Nevada contin\u00faa liderando a la naci\u00f3n en el desempleo, la decisi\u00f3n de la FAA es bienvenido y oportuna. Nevada ha sido un l\u00edder en el desarrollo de sistemas de aviones no tripulado y tambi\u00e9n pruebas de esos sistemas. Dada la ubicaci\u00f3n geogr\u00e1fica de nuestro estado, mano de obra muy calificada y s\u00f3lidas alianzas con universidades, Nevada est\u00e1 bien posicionada para asegurar el \u00e9xito de estos programas.\r\nEstoy seguro que el FAA, el Congreso y el estado de Nevada pueden lograr un equilibrio entre la oportunidad y el desarrollo de normas de privacidad y las salvaguardias que garanticen los derechos constitucionales de los ciudadanos de Nevada y los estadounidenses en todo el pa\u00eds,\" dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=6be35a83-83a2-4edb-930f-caf166d127d6", "Heller Responds to FAA Announcement Naming Nevada a Drone Test Site", "2013-12-30", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today responded to the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s (FAA\u2019s) announcement that Nevada has been designated as an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) test site with the following statement: \r\n\"Considering that Nevada continues to lead the nation in unemployment, the FAA\u2019s decision is both welcome and well-timed. Nevada has long been a leader in UAS development and testing. Given our state\u2019s geographic location, extremely qualified workforce, and strong partnerships with universities, Nevada is well-positioned to ensure the success of these programs. \r\n\u201cI am confident that the FAA, Congress, and the State of Nevada can strike a balance between this opportunity and the development of privacy standards and safeguards that will guarantee the constitutional rights of Nevadans and Americans across the country,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=c79fe37c-2bf3-495f-949d-dfc2a352d119", "Heller responde a cifras de desempleo de Nevada", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy, el Senador de los Estados Unidos, Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, hizo la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n en relaci\u00f3n con las cifras de desempleo de Nevada publicadas anteriormente en el d\u00eda de hoy:\r\n\u201cMe complace ver la tasa de desempleo de Nevada en el punto m\u00e1s bajo en cinco a\u00f1os. Mientras que hemos hecho avances significativos que los residentes de Nevada regresen a trabajar, todav\u00eda hay mucho m\u00e1s que hacer. Esta semana, presente un proyecto de ley bipartidista con el Senador Jack Reed, Dem\u00f3crata por Rhode Island, para evitar que los trabajadores desempleados en el estado de plata no pierdan su seguro de desempleo despu\u00e9s de los d\u00edas festivos. Proporcionar una red de seguridad para aquellos que han ca\u00eddo en tiempos dif\u00edciles es una de las funciones m\u00e1s importantes del gobierno federal, y es mi esperanza de que el Congreso trabaje para mover nuestra ley adelante\", dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=cf9b8b46-9424-4650-8fee-8a19022af003", "Heller Responds to Nevada Unemployment Numbers", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement regarding the Nevada unemployment figures released earlier today:\r\n\"I am pleased to see Nevada\u2019s unemployment rate at the lowest in five years. While we have made significant strides to get Nevadans back to work, there is still much more to be done. Just this week, I introduced a bipartisan bill with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) to prevent unemployed workers in the Silver State from losing their unemployment insurance after the holidays. Providing a safety net for those who have fallen on tough times is one of the most important functions of the federal government, and it is my hope Congress works to move our bill forward,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=93528172-ab12-431e-ae6c-14d2bd8c21be", "El proyecto de ley de tierras del condado de Clark un paso m\u00e1s cerca de ser aprobado", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy, el comit\u00e9 del Senado de recursos naturales y energ\u00eda, aprob\u00f3 el terreno p\u00fablico del valle de Las Vegas y la ley del monumento nacional de camas f\u00f3siles de Tule Springs del 2013. Los Senadores de los Estados Unidos, Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y Harry Reid, Dem\u00f3crata por Nevada, junto con el Congresista Steven Horsford, Dem\u00f3crata por Nevada, introdujeron la legislaci\u00f3n en mayo, que ayuda a asegurar oportunidades de creaci\u00f3n de empleo en una de las \u00e1reas m\u00e1s afectadas de Nevada.\r\n\u201cOtra vez, los accionistas a cada nivel eran capaces de venir juntos para conseguir tres necesidades cr\u00edticas del Valle de Las Vegas: conservaci\u00f3n, desarrollo econ\u00f3mico y oportunidades recreativas. Por resolviendo nuestras diferencias hemos podido no s\u00f3lo proteger lugares \u00fanicos sino tambi\u00e9n planear la infraestructura cr\u00edtica y necesaria en el \u00e1rea. El estado de plata est\u00e1 desesperado por la creaci\u00f3n de empleos. Estoy encantado de trabajar con el Senador Reid, as\u00ed como miembros del comit\u00e9 sobre esta importante legislaci\u00f3n, \u201cdijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\nEl proyecto de ley de terreno p\u00fablico del valle de Las Vegas y del monumento nacional de camas f\u00f3siles del 2013 har\u00e1 lo siguiente:\r\n \r\nEstablecer\u00e1 el monumento nacional de camas f\u00f3siles de Tule Springs.\r\nAsegura las oportunidades de creaci\u00f3n de empleo y tambi\u00e9n el crecimiento en el futuro en el valle de Las Vegas.\r\nAsegura el desarrollo de un \u00e1rea de recreaci\u00f3n de veh\u00edculo fuera de carretera en las dunas de Nellis.\r\nTransmitir terreno al sistema de educaci\u00f3n de Nevada para ampliar las oportunidades de educaci\u00f3n de Nevadenses.\r\nGarantizar la disponibilidad de terreno para la transmisi\u00f3n de la energ\u00eda renovable.\r\nTransmite terreno al distrito de reclamaci\u00f3n del Condado de Clark para una instalaci\u00f3n de tratamiento de agua, el departamento de polic\u00eda metropolitana de Las Vegas para la construcci\u00f3n de una carretera de acceso, y el condado de Clark con objetivos de medidas para controlar las inundaciones cerca del futuro aeropuerto de Ivanpah.\r\nExpandir\u00e1 el \u00e1rea de conservaci\u00f3n nacional del ca\u00f1\u00f3n Red Rock de aproximadamente 1,700 hect\u00e1reas.\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=40a79a3f-4ce1-42b5-a8a9-bd6d95446443", "Clark County Land Bill One Step Closer to Passage", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, the U.S Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) approved the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013 (S. 974). U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Harry Reid (D-NV) along with Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the legislation in May, which helps secure job-creation opportunities in one of Nevada\u2019s hardest hit areas.\r\n\u201cOnce again, stakeholders at every level were able to come together to achieve three critical needs for the Las Vegas Valley: conservation, economic development, and recreational opportunities. By working out our differences we were able to not only protect unique places but also plan for critical infrastructure needed in the area. The Silver State is desperate for job creation. I am pleased to work with Senator Reid as well as members of the Committee on this important legislation,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nThe Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013 will:\r\n \r\nEstablish the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.\r\nSecure opportunities for job creation and future growth in the Las Vegas Valley.\r\nProvide for the development of an off-highway vehicle recreation area in the Nellis Dunes.\r\nConvey land to the Nevada System of Higher Education to expand education opportunities for Nevadans.\r\nEnsure availability of land for renewable energy transmission.\r\nConveys land to the Clark County Reclamation District for a water treatment facility, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for construction of an access road, and Clark County for flood control purposes near the future Ivanpah Airport.\r\nExpands the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area by approximately 1,700 acres.\u00a0\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=395787d4-97b8-4b8b-a24a-f9dccf4d1cc1", "Reed, Heller ofrecen una soluci\u00f3n bipartidista de seguros de desempleo a corto plazo", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 En un esfuerzo para evitar que m\u00e1s de 1.3 millones de trabajadores desempleados a largo plazo que pierdan su seguro de desempleo despu\u00e9s de los d\u00edas festivos, los senadores de los Estados Unidos Jack Reed, Dem\u00f3crata por Rhode Island y Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, hoy introdujeron legislaci\u00f3n bipartidista para preservar el seguro de desempleo federal (UI) por tres meses mientras funciona el Congreso un plan integral.\r\nCon s\u00f3lo 10 d\u00edas antes de que los beneficios UI federales est\u00e9n a punto de expirar, los senadores buscan proporcionar que algunos necesitan certeza a nuestra econom\u00eda y asegurar familias vulnerables que continuar\u00e1n teniendo acceso a este sistema de asistencia.\r\n\"Espero que este enfoque sensato y bipartidista proporcionar\u00e1 un camino para preservar el programa a trav\u00e9s de todo el a\u00f1o 2014, que dar\u00e1 a las familias y nuestra econom\u00eda tiempo para recuperarse. Porque, francamente, este es un programa dise\u00f1ado para estar all\u00ed para todos los trabajadores si ocurre lo desafortunado y se encuentran sin trabajo sin ninguna culpa por su cuenta,\" declar\u00f3 el Senador Jack Reed.\" Este programa ha sido y sigue siendo, una ventaja crucial a millones de hogares estadounidenses en todo el pa\u00eds y de casi toda las demogr\u00e1ficas concebibles. Es por eso que es una parte tan importante de mantener esta recuperaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica en el futuro. Su vencimiento har\u00e1 da\u00f1o a las familias y retrasa nuestra recuperaci\u00f3n y habr\u00e1 una p\u00e9rdida de 200,000 empleos en 2014. As\u00ed que espero poder trabajar con el Senador Heller e instar a mis colegas para extender este programa porque esto no es s\u00f3lo lo correcto en cuanto a las familias de nuestro pa\u00eds, y es algo inteligente y bueno para nuestra econom\u00eda.\"\r\n\"Proporcionar una red de seguridad para aquellos en necesidad es una de las funciones m\u00e1s importantes del gobierno federal. A medida que la tasa de desempleo de Nevada contin\u00faa siendo uno de los m\u00e1s altos en la naci\u00f3n, muchas familias e individuos en m\u00ed estado no saben c\u00f3mo van a satisfacer sus necesidades b\u00e1sicas. Estoy complacido en juntarme con el Senador Reed sobre esta legislaci\u00f3n, con el objetivo de ayudar a la gente en todo el pa\u00eds que han ca\u00eddo en tiempos dif\u00edciles,\u201d dijo el senador Dean Heller.\u00a0\r\nEsta ma\u00f1ana en el desayuno de dinero de la ma\u00f1ana patrocinado por \u201cPolitico\u201d en Washington, DC, el asesor principal de la Casa Blanca Valerie Jarrett, dijo que la Administraci\u00f3n de Obama apoya firmemente el plan bipartidista de UI de Reed-Heller.\r\nEl sistema de seguro de desempleo es una asociaci\u00f3n entre el gobierno federal y gobiernos estatales que proporciona un beneficio semanal temporal a los trabajadores cualificados que pierden su trabajo y est\u00e1n buscando trabajo. El monto de ese beneficio se basa en parte en las ganancias anteriores de un trabajador. Rhode Island y Nevada son entre 43 estados que ofrecen 26 semanas de cobertura de la interfaz de usuario, mientras que 7 estados ofrecen pocas semanas.\r\nEl programa extendido de UI federal fue promulgado en junio de 2008 por el Presidente George W. Bush, cuando la tasa de desempleo nacional fue 5.6% y la duraci\u00f3n promedio de seguro de desempleo fue 17.1 semanas. Ha sido ratificado por el Congreso varias veces mientras que los Estados Unidos trata de salir de la mayor recesi\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica desde la Gran Depresi\u00f3n. Hoy, la tasa de desempleo nacional es 7% y la duraci\u00f3n promedio de beneficios de UI 36.1 semanas, que es mucho m\u00e1s largo que las 26 semanas de cobertura del desempleo que proporcionan la mayor\u00eda de los estados.\u00a0\r\nSeg\u00fan el independiente Centro de Presupuesto y Prioridades Pol\u00edticas, la tasa de desempleo a largo plazo est\u00e1 cayendo, pero todav\u00eda est\u00e1 en 2.6%, que es dos veces m\u00e1s alta como en cualquier mes anterior cuando se permitieron extendidos beneficios de UI a expirar. Los economistas del Centro de Presupuesto y Prioridades Pol\u00edticas tienen en cuenta que en cada una de las tres recesiones anteriores, asistencia de desempleo federal no termina hasta que la tasa de desempleo a largo plazo hab\u00eda ca\u00eddo a alrededor de 1.3%.\u00a0\r\nUn nuevo estudio realizado por el Consejo de Asesores Econ\u00f3micos y el Departamento de Labor de los Estados Unidos estima que el fracaso para renovar el seguro de desempleo federal podr\u00eda costar nuestra econom\u00eda 240,000 trabajos en 2014, incluyendo 1,284 en Rhode Island y 2,953 en Nevada.\r\nCon los a\u00f1os, la independiente Oficina de Presupuestos del Congreso ha encontrado que preservar \u201cUI\u201d beneficios durante los per\u00edodos de desempleo hist\u00f3ricamente es uno de los programas m\u00e1s rentables para reducir el desempleo y estimular la econom\u00eda. La Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso divulgo recientemente: \"Extender beneficios de desempleo de emergencia elevar\u00eda el producto dom\u00e9stico y el empleo en 2014 en relaci\u00f3n con lo que podr\u00eda ocurrir bajo la ley actual. Los destinatarios de los beneficios adicionales incrementar\u00edan su gasto en bienes de consumo y servicios. Ese aumento de la demanda agregada podr\u00eda animar a las empresas a aumentar la producci\u00f3n y contratar a m\u00e1s trabajadores, m\u00e1s de lo que de otra manera ser\u00eda, en particular teniendo en cuenta la holgura en los mercados de capital y de trabajo.\"\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=7dc9945b-17fc-4097-be8f-67f2b92d96c7", "Heller rechaza el m\u00e1s reciente acuerdo de presupuesto a corto plazo", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy el Senador Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, en contra la aprobaci\u00f3n del acuerdo de presupuesto Ryan-Murray.\r\n\u201cEs una pena que el Congreso ha decidido tratar de equilibrar el presupuesto sobre las espaldas de soldados heridos de nuestra naci\u00f3n y sus compa\u00f1eros. A pesar de los llamamientos para la responsabilidad fiscal de los estadounidenses, el Congreso ha decidido otra vez a\u00fan pasar otro acuerdo a corto plazo que descaradamente evita abordar nuestra deuda a largo plazo. Este camino fiscal en el cual estamos es simplemente no sostenible, que es por qu\u00e9 el Congreso tiene que actuar ahora para trabajar una soluci\u00f3n a largo plazo y hacer un esfuerzo decidido de traer la cordura fiscal a nuestra gran naci\u00f3n,\u201d dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=d5b7650e-1740-4b87-8e0e-6a500f8790fb", "Declaraci\u00f3n de Heller sobre las recomendaciones del Grupo de Agencia de Seguridad Nacional", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy el Senador Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, respondi\u00f3 a los cinco miembros de recomendaciones del Grupo de Examen que la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional (NSA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) finalic\u00e9 su enorme colecci\u00f3n de registros telef\u00f3nicos de estadounidenses diciendo:\r\n\"S\u00f3lo dos d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de que un juez federal consider\u00f3 que la mayor parte de los programas de recopilaci\u00f3n de datos es inconstitucional, el NSA ha vuelto a estar bajo vigilancia en una manera muy merecida. Muchos de mis colegas en el Senado de ambos partidos est\u00e1n de acuerdo que estos programas no cumplen las expectativas de privacidad de muchos estadounidenses que son respetuosos de la ley.\r\nEsta administraci\u00f3n debe tomar en cuenta las recomendaciones del grupo y finalizar a este programa una vez \u00a0para siempre\", dijo el Senador Dean Heller.\r\nAntecedentes\r\nEl Senador Heller se uni\u00f3 al presidente del Comit\u00e9 Judicial del Senado, Patrick Leahy, Dem\u00f3crata por Vermont, siendo uno de los primeros patrocinadores Republicanos del proyecto de ley de la libertad de los Estados Unidos. Esta legislaci\u00f3n, entre otras cosas, frenara el programa de la NSA de recopilaci\u00f3n de datos.\r\nEl Senador Heller tambi\u00e9n se asoci\u00f3 con el Senador Al Franken, Dem\u00f3crata por Minnesota, para presentar una ley que traer\u00e1 una mayor transparencia a estos programas y permiten que las empresas que han sido servidos con una citaci\u00f3n para compartir informaci\u00f3n b\u00e1sica con sus clientes.\r\nPuede leer m\u00e1s de los pensamientos del Senador Heller sobre las \u00faltimas revelaciones sobre las pr\u00e1cticas de vigilancia de la NSA en este editorial de opini\u00f3n que escribi\u00f3 para el Las Vegas Review-Journal en noviembre del 2013.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=012a715e-499b-449b-97f9-28d28949af93", "Heller Rejects Latest Short-Term Budget Deal", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) voted against final passage of the Ryan-Murray budget deal.\r\n\"It is a shame that Congress has decided to try to balance the budget on the backs of our nation\u2019s wounded warriors and their fellow comrades. Despite calls for fiscal responsibility from Americans, Congress has yet again decided to pass another short-term deal that blatantly avoids tackling our long-term debt. This fiscal path that we are on is simply unsustainable, which is why Congress needs to act now to craft a long-term solution and make a determined effort to bring fiscal sanity to our great nation,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=121e00db-82b0-4766-94d3-5585a4703224", "Heller Statement on Panel Recommendations for National Security Agency", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) responded to the five-member Review Group\u2019s recommendations that the National Security Agency (NSA) end its massive collection of Americans\u2019 telephone call records saying:\r\n\u201cJust two days after a federal judge found the bulk data collection programs to be unconstitutional, the NSA has yet again come under much-deserved scrutiny. Many of my Senate colleagues from both sides of the aisle agree that these programs do not live up to the privacy expectations of many law-abiding Americans. This Administration should heed the panel\u2019s recommendations and end this program once and for all,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nBackground\r\nSenator Heller joined chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patrick Leahy (D-VT), as an original Republican cosponsor to the USA Freedom Act. This legislation would, among other things, rein in the NSA\u2019s bulk data collection program.\r\nSenator Heller also partnered with Senator Al Franken (D-MN) to introduce legislation that will bring greater transparency to these programs and allow companies that have been served a subpoena to share basic information with their customers.\u00a0\r\nYou can read more of Senator Heller\u2019s thoughts on the latest revelations about the NSA surveillance practices in this op-ed that he penned for the Las Vegas Review-Journal in November of 2013.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=30ff2bc4-72d2-4276-8990-f170a845604c", "Reed, Heller Offer Bipartisan Short-Term Unemployment Insurance Fix", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 In an effort to prevent more than 1.3 million long-term unemployed workers from losing their unemployment insurance after the holidays, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) today introduced bipartisan legislation to preserve federal unemployment insurance (UI) for three months while Congress works out a comprehensive plan.\r\nWith just 10 days before federal UI benefits are set to expire, the Senators are seeking to provide some much needed certainty to our economy and ensure vulnerable families will continue to have access to this vital lifeline.\u00a0\r\n\u201cI hope this sensible and bipartisan approach will provide a path forward to preserving the program through the entire 2014 calendar year, which will give families and our economy time to recover.\u00a0 Because, frankly, this is a program designed to be there for every worker should the unfortunate happen and they find themselves without a job through no fault of their own,\u201d stated Senator Jack Reed.\u00a0 \u201cThis program has been, and continues to be, a crucial benefit to millions of American households all over the country and of nearly every conceivable demographic.\u00a0 That is why it\u2019s such a significant part of keeping this economic recovery going forward.\u00a0 Its expiration will hurt families and set back our recovery and cost the economy 200,000 jobs in 2014.\u00a0 So I look forward to working with Senator Heller and urging my colleagues to extend this program because this is not only the right thing to do in terms of the families of America, it is the smart and right thing to do for our economy.\u201d\r\n\u201cProviding a safety net for those in need is one of the most important functions of the federal government. As Nevada\u2019s unemployment rate continues to top the charts nationwide, many families and individuals back home do not know how they are going to meet their basic needs. I am pleased to join Senator Reed on this legislation, which aims to help people across the nation who have fallen on hard times,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nEarlier this morning at Politico\u2019s Morning Money breakfast in Washington, DC, senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said the Obama Administration strongly supports the Reed-Heller bipartisan UI plan.\r\nThe unemployment insurance system is a partnership between the federal government and state governments that provides a temporary weekly benefit to qualified workers who lose their job and are seeking work. \u00a0The amount of that benefit is based in part on a worker\u2019s past earnings.\u00a0 Rhode Island and Nevada are among 43 states that offer 26 weeks of UI coverage, while 7 states offer fewer weeks.\r\nThe extended federal UI program was signed into law in June 2008 by President George W. Bush, when the national unemployment rate was 5.6% and the average duration of jobless insurance was 17.1 weeks.\u00a0 It has been reauthorized by Congress a number of times since as America seeks to emerge from the greatest economic recession since the Great Depression.\u00a0 Today, the national unemployment rate is 7% and the average duration of UI benefits is 36.1 weeks, which is much longer than the 26 weeks of unemployment coverage that most states provide.\r\nAccording to the non-partisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the long-term unemployment rate is falling, but it's still at 2.6%, which is twice as high as in any prior month when extended UI benefits were allowed to expire.\u00a0 CBPP economists note that in each of the previous three recessions, federal unemployment assistance didn't end until the long-term unemployment rate had dropped to around 1.3%.\r\nA new study by the Council of Economic Advisers and the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the failure to renew UI\u00a0 could cost our economy 240,000 jobs in 2014, including 1,284 in Rhode Island and 2,953 in Nevada.\r\nOver the years, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has found that preserving UI benefits during periods of historically high unemployment is among the most cost-effective programs for reducing joblessness and stimulating the economy.\u00a0 Recently the CBO reported: \u201cExtending emergency unemployment benefits would raise gross domestic product (GDP) and employment in 2014 relative to what would occur under current law.\u00a0 Recipients of the additional benefits would increase their spending on consumer goods and services. That increase in aggregate demand would encourage businesses to boost production and hire more workers than they otherwise would, particularly given the expected slack in the capital and labor markets.\u201d\r\n-end-", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=355d1746-2384-4b8c-8ba0-a45bfe7b43a2", "SENADORES HIRONO, HELLER, REPRESENTANTE SWALWELL INTRODUCEN FACTURA PARA QUE LA DESGRAVACION FISCAL ACELERADO PARA DONACIONES A LOS ESFUERZOS TIF\u00d3N HAIYAN RECUPERACI\u00d3N", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Senadores Mazie K. Hirono, Dem\u00f3crata por Hawaii y Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, junto con el Representante Eric Swalwell, Dem\u00f3crata por California, presentaron la Ley de Asistencia Donaciones Caritativas Filipinas bipartidista, la legislaci\u00f3n que proporciona acelerado reducci\u00f3n de impuestos para los estadounidenses que hacen donaciones de caridad en apoyo de los esfuerzos de recuperaci\u00f3n del tif\u00f3n Haiyan en las Filipinas. Si hubo una efusi\u00f3n inmediata de donaciones y otras formas de asistencia a ra\u00edz de la inmensa destrucci\u00f3n causada por el tif\u00f3n Haiyan este mes de noviembre, la duraci\u00f3n del proceso de reconstrucci\u00f3n significa aportaciones siguen siendo necesarias ahora y en los pr\u00f3ximos meses. Este proyecto de ley tiene por objeto estimular las donaciones a organizaciones de caridad para permitir a los contribuyentes que donan a los esfuerzos de ayuda para recibir los beneficios fiscales de casi un a\u00f1o antes de lo normal.\r\n\"Con un m\u00e1ximo de 6,000 v\u00edctimas, casi 1,800 personas desaparecidas y m\u00e1s de un mill\u00f3n de viviendas destruidas a ra\u00edz del Tif\u00f3n Haiyan, est\u00e1 claro que nuestro trabajo para ayudar a esta comunidad a reconstruir no ha terminado. Simplemente no podemos esperar para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperaci\u00f3n en las Filipinas. Para ayudar a todas las familias durante esta temporada, la Ley de Asistencia Donaciones Caritativas Filipinas aumentar\u00e1 las donaciones caritativas por proporcionar alivio de impuestos de este a\u00f1o para las personas que donan para ayudar a las comunidades a reconstruir viviendas, escuelas y carreteras,\" dijo la Senadora Hirono.\r\n\"A ra\u00edz de la tremenda devastaci\u00f3n sufrido en Filipinas como consecuencia del tif\u00f3n Haiyan, muchos estadounidenses han surgido en acci\u00f3n para ayudar a proporcionar asistencia. Teniendo tantas personas que todav\u00eda est\u00e1n en necesidad, espero que este cambio va a alentar a los estadounidenses a continuar con dando generosamente a los que sufren en las Filipinas. Tengo el placer de trabajar con el Senador Hirono y mis colegas en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes sobre esta legislaci\u00f3n, que permite a aquellos que quieran donar despu\u00e9s de la primera parte del a\u00f1o para beneficiarse de la deducci\u00f3n de impuestos m\u00e1s r\u00e1pidamente,\" dijo el Senador Dean Heller.\r\n\"Tif\u00f3n Haiyan devast\u00f3 muchas partes de las Filipinas y debemos hacerlo lo m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil posible para los estadounidenses que quieren ayudar a los afectados por la tormenta,\u201d dijo Swalwell. \"Estoy orgulloso de representar a una comunidad filipina vibrante y he sido testigo de un gran apoyo para las v\u00edctimas de la tormenta, en este momento cr\u00edtico esta legislaci\u00f3n que estoy patrocinando proporcionar\u00e1 un incentivo m\u00e1s para que los estadounidenses donen y donen ahora - cuando se necesita su ayuda m\u00e1s,\" dijo el Congresista Swalwell.\r\nEl c\u00f3digo de impuestos es un incentivo retrasado para hacer contribuciones caritativas. Los contribuyentes pueden reclamar una deducci\u00f3n fiscal por las contribuciones que hacen a obras de caridad, sino que recibir\u00e1 el incentivo fiscal de muchos meses m\u00e1s tarde despu\u00e9s de que presenten sus declaraciones de impuestos del a\u00f1o siguiente. La Ley de Asistencia Donaciones Caritativas Filipinas elimina este retraso. El proyecto de ley permitir\u00eda a los contribuyentes que donan a los esfuerzos de socorro en las Filipinas antes del 01 de marzo 2014 para tomar la deducci\u00f3n caritativa cuando presentan sus declaraciones de impuestos de 2013. Originales copatrocinadores del proyecto de ley tambi\u00e9n incluyen Representantes Darrell Issa, Joe Heck, Mike Honda, Jackie Speier, Judy Chu, Madeline Bordello, Al Green, Colleen Hanabusa, y Juan Vargas.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=064062d5-2d49-4dc8-8c2c-5725ce79ff38", "Heller Announces Opposition to Budget Deal", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced his opposition to the latest budget deal.\r\n\"After carefully reviewing the latest budget deal and listening to Nevadans\u2019 concerns about our government's spending problems, I cannot support this legislation. While I applaud the efforts of Representative Ryan and Senator Murray, yet again, Congress has been handed another short-term deal that does absolutely nothing to tackle our long-term debt, or place our nation on sound fiscal footing,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n\u201cIn addition, I strongly agree with Representative Joe Heck. Rather than relying on our veterans to pay for increased spending, Congress needs to make sacrifices all across the board. Our heroes have served this nation bravely, and do not deserve to have their benefits compromised in any way. It is my hope that Washington can get serious about crafting a long-term solution to address our nation\u2019s growing spending addiction and get Americans back to work.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=f39126e2-dfb5-433b-8e9d-490083cfed5e", "SENS HIRONO, HELLER, REP SWALWELL INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED TAX RELIEF FOR DONATIONS TO TYPHOON HAIYAN RECOVERY EFFORTS", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Dean Heller (R-NV), along with Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA), introduced the bipartisan Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, legislation that provides expedited tax relief for Americans making charitable donations in support of Typhoon Haiyan recovery efforts in the Philippines. While there was an immediate outpouring of donations and other assistance following the immense destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan this November, the length of the rebuilding process means contributions are still needed now and in the months ahead. This bill is intended to spur donations to charitable organizations by allowing taxpayers who donate to the relief efforts to receive tax benefits nearly a year faster than usual.\r\n\u201cWith up to 6,000 casualties, almost 1,800 missing people and more than a million destroyed houses in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, it is clear that our work to help this community rebuild is not over. We simply cannot wait to support recovery efforts in the Philippines. To help all families during the holiday, the Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act will boost charitable giving by providing tax relief this year for those who donate to help communities rebuild homes, schools and roads,\u201d said Senator Hirono.\r\n\u201cIn the wake of the tremendous devastation suffered by the Philippines as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, many Americans have sprung into action to help provide assistance. Considering so many individuals are still in need, I hope this change will encourage Americans to continue their generous giving to those suffering in the Philippines. I am pleased to work with Senator Hirono and my colleagues in the House of Representatives on this legislation, which allows those who want to donate after the first of the year to benefit from the tax deduction more quickly,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n\"Typhoon Haiyan devastated many parts of the Philippines and we should make it as easy as possible for Americans who want to assist those affected by the storm,\" said Swalwell. \"I'm proud to represent a vibrant Filipino community and have witnessed an outpouring of support for storm victims at this critical time. This legislation I'm sponsoring will provide another incentive for Americans to donate and donate now \u2013 when their help is needed most,\u201d said Congressman Swalwell.\r\nThe tax code provides a delayed incentive for making charitable contributions. Taxpayers can claim a tax deduction for contributions they make to charities, but they receive the tax incentive many months later after they file their tax returns the following year. The Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act eliminates this delay. The bill would allow taxpayers who donate to the relief efforts in the Philippines before March 1, 2014 to take the charitable deduction when they file their 2013 tax returns. Original co-sponsors of the bill also include Reps Darrell Issa, Joe Heck, Mike Honda, Jackie Speier, Judy Chu, Madeline Bordello, Al Green, Colleen Hanabusa, and Juan Vargas.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-bipartisan-budget-act-victory-against-washingtons-status-quo", "Amodei: Bipartisan Budget Act a victory against Washington's status quo", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which passed the House 332 to 94. The two year agreement would cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion, while replacing some across the board sequester cuts, particularly to the military, with targeted savings. He released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe status quo in Washington, D.C. is more spending and more government control. This has become as reliable as death and taxes. So when Congress does nothing, the status quo registers as a loss for taxpayers and, most importantly, the nation. In the face of that reality -- the reality of our divided government \u2013 there are those who would sacrifice the good on the altar of the perfect. While this budget agreement is not perfect, it is most definitely not the status quo.And that can be counted as a victory for all Americans.\n\n\u201cThis two year agreement moves us away from government by crisis and continuing resolutions, where so much of the status quo persists, and back to a legislative framework for reforming federal spending. It cuts the budget deficit by $23 billion without raising taxes at a time when the Senate wanted to increase spending by $1 trillion. It is 100 percent in line with the Budget Control Act deficit reduction numbers and does not end the sequester cuts, but replaces upfront, across-the-board cuts with targeted savings that are both larger and produce additional deficit reduction over the long term. The agreement is also $83 billion below the original Ryan Budget (2010) target for FY 2014.\n\n\u201cThe compromise also contains policy victories for those who support responsible and restrained government, including a roll back of the government takeover of the student loan industry and common sense welfare reforms, all while preserving our national defense, which was scheduled to be the only target of January\u2019s $20 billion sequester cuts.\n\n\u201cFinally, this represents a start to returning federal policy-making authority to the Congress through the appropriations process. Beyond that, for those who want more perfect reform and debt reduction, you are looking a couple election cycles down the road. More significant budget and spending reform is an elusive prospect with the present dynamic in the Senate and the Obama Administration. I remain committed to balancing the budget and paying off our federal debt, but quite frankly, we are going to need some help from the Senate and the White House to make that happen.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-blinded-veterans-guide-dog-assistance-act", "Amodei introduces 'Blinded Veterans Guide Dog Assistance Act'", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the introduction of H.R. 3647, the Blinded Veterans Guide Dog Assistance Act, to improve the provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury. It is the current policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover veterinary care for guide dogs, but not the cost of acquiring the dogs. That expense is out of pocket for veterans, who often turn to charities for such assistance.\n\n\u201cIf you are blinded by an injury sustained in service to our country and a guide dog is the best option for overcoming your disability, then I think that is an expense that should be covered by the VA in much the same manner as a prosthetic limb would be covered,\u201d said Amodei.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/natural-resources-committee-advance-nevada-bills-january", "Natural Resources Committee to advance Nevada bills in January", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today thanked House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-4) for his public support to markup several lands bills important to Northern Nevada next month, including H.R. 696, the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H.R. 433, the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, and other bills introduced by Amodei in 2013.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to Chairman Hastings for his show of support today, which is very good news indeed for Northern Nevada,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cWe\u2019ve come a long way from passing the Yerington bill in the House last Congress as an economic development measure to this Congress \u2013 advancing what should be a comprehensive group of bills for the Silver State. I want to also thank Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) for his work with the Democratic membership of the Committee, which has been invaluable. I look forward to continuing this effort with my colleagues and to a productive markup in January.\u201d\n\nChairman Hastings made the following remarks today at the last Natural Resources Committee hearing of the year:\n\n\u201cFinally, it was my hope that a last markup of the year could occur this week. Regrettably, that wasn\u2019t possible for tomorrow. We\u2019ll now look ahead to early January to continue the hard work begun this year... There is also public lands and wilderness legislation that Representative Mark Amodei has been tirelessly working to advance. Due to his persistent efforts, action will occur in January. These are not easy issues. They require careful consideration and thoughtful action to ensure they are done right. That\u2019s how we\u2019ve approached our work at this Committee, and we\u2019ll continue to do so in January.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131216230023/http://heck.house.gov:80/press-release/heck-backs-defense-authorization-compromise-fiscal-year-2014", "Heck Backs Defense Authorization Compromise for Fiscal Year 2014", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Bill includes Heck military sexual assault prevention provision and Israel security priority\nWASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today supported passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 which authorizes spending for critical national defense programs and overseas military operations.\nThe bill includes two of Rep. Heck's NDAA priorities originally added to the bill during consideration in the House Armed Services Committee. The first authorizes the development of a US-based production line for the Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system. The second is based on legislation Rep. Heck introduced with Congressman Mike Turner (OH) called the No Tolerance Act which enhances protections for prospective members of the Armed Forces against sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact during entry-level processing and training.\n\"Passing this bill before the end of the year was critical,\" Rep. Heck said. \"I am pleased House and Senate leaders came together to negotiate a compromise that maintains military readiness, supports our troops and their families, and takes meaningful steps towards preventing sexual assault in the military.\"\u00a0\u00a0\nThe inclusion of Rep. Heck's \u201cNo Tolerance\u201d provision in the NDAA for FY2014 comes amid heightened scrutiny of military sexual assault prevention and prosecution procedures. Congressman Heck has worked closely with colleagues in the House Armed Services Committee on this issue, including chairing a hearing on sexual assault prevention earlier this year.\u00a0\nRep. Heck is especially focused on the issue of sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact involving new military recruits and their supervisors or trainers. The most egregious of these cases occurred at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas where, according to reports, as many as 32 instructors engaged in inappropriate relationships with or assaulted 62 trainees.\nRep. Heck's \"No Tolerance\" provision enhances protections for prospective members of the Armed Forces against sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact during entry-level processing and training. The language requires the establishment of uniform regulations defining inappropriate and prohibited relationships between military personnel in supervisory roles and new members of the military. It would also require that any military personnel found in violation of those regulations, including when such an action is consensual to, at minimum, be processed for administrative separation from the service.\nCongressman Heck, a Colonel in the US Army Reserve and military health care provider, has seen both the physical and mental effects sexual assault and inappropriate contact can have on service members. That experience has shaped his efforts to not only ensure future assaults are prevented, but that cases of sexual assault and unwanted, inappropriate contact are properly prosecuted.\nThe Iron Dome U.S. production line provision will create jobs, boost American manufacturing, and strengthen U.S.-Israeli cooperation. It authorizes $15 million to develop increased capabilities for the Iron Dome missile defense system and create a US-based production line. The additional production line will provide increased production capacity for Iron Dome interceptors and components as well as ensure that our Israeli allies have the defensive capabilities they need to defend against a sustained rocket attack.\n***\nCongressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221012359/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/rep-hecks-statement-vote-against-budget-bill", "Rep. Heck's Statement on Vote Against Budget Bill", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after voting against the proposed budget bill.\n\"I commend the hard work done by Chairmen Ryan and Murray in finding some areas of agreement on this budget agreement and I am opposed to the indiscriminate cuts of the sequester.\u201d\n\u201cI cannot, however, break faith with the men and women with whom I have served over the past 23 years nor those who served before me. We must provide for those who currently wear the uniform, but not by taking away from those who wore the uniform. This Congress approved the creation of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission in the 2013 defense authorization and tasked that commission with studying and making recommendations on military retirement and pension spending. This deal undercuts important work already underway and breaks the time-honored promise to our veterans of not making changes to military retirement for current retirees. We need stability in the budget, but that should not be balanced on the backs of our veterans, families, and survivors who have already sacrificed so much.\u201d\n***\nCongressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301082301/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=391", "Amodei: Bipartisan Budget Act a victory against Washington's status quo", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155  WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which passed the House 332 to 94. The two year agreement would cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion, while replacing some across the board sequester cuts, particularly to the military, with targeted savings. He released the following statement:  \u201cThe status quo in Washington, D.C. is more spending and more government control. This has become as reliable as death and taxes. So when Congress does nothing, the status quo registers as a loss for taxpayers and, most importantly, the nation. In the face of that reality -- the reality of our divided government \u2013 there are those who would sacrifice the good on the altar of the perfect. While this budget agreement is not perfect, it is most definitely not the status quo.And that can be counted as a victory for all Americans.  \u201cThis two year agreement moves us away from government by crisis and continuing resolutions, where so much of the status quo persists, and back to a legislative framework for reforming federal spending. It cuts the budget deficit by $23 billion without raising taxes at a time when the Senate wanted to increase spending by $1 trillion. It is 100 percent in line with the Budget Control Act deficit reduction numbers and does not end the sequester cuts, but replaces upfront, across-the-board cuts with targeted savings that are both larger and produce additional deficit reduction over the long term. The agreement is also $83 billion below the original Ryan Budget (2010) target for FY 2014.  \u201cThe compromise also contains policy victories for those who support responsible and restrained government, including a roll back of the government takeover of the student loan industry and common sense welfare reforms, all while preserving our national defense, which was scheduled to be the only target of January\u2019s $20 billion sequester cuts.  \u201cFinally, this represents a start to returning federal policy-making authority to the Congress through the appropriations process. Beyond that, for those who want more perfect reform and debt reduction, you are looking a couple election cycles down the road. More significant budget and spending reform is an elusive prospect with the present dynamic in the Senate and the Obama Administration. I remain committed to balancing the budget and paying off our federal debt, but quite frankly, we are going to need some help from the Senate and the White House to make that happen.\u201d  # # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301082509/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=390", "Natural Resources Committee to advance Nevada bills in January", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155  WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today thanked House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-4) for his public support to markup several lands bills important to Northern Nevada next month, including H.R. 696, the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H.R. 433, the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, and other bills introduced by Amodei in 2013.  \u201cI am grateful to Chairman Hastings for his show of support today, which is very good news indeed for Northern Nevada,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cWe\u2019ve come a long way from passing the Yerington bill in the House last Congress as an economic development measure to this Congress \u2013 advancing what should be a comprehensive group of bills for the Silver State. I want to also thank Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) for his work with the Democratic membership of the Committee, which has been invaluable. I look forward to continuing this effort with my colleagues and to a productive markup in January.\u201d \u00a0  Chairman Hastings made the following remarks today at the last Natural Resources Committee hearing of the year:  \u201cFinally, it was my hope that a last markup of the year could occur this week. Regrettably, that wasn\u2019t possible for tomorrow. We\u2019ll now look ahead to early January to continue the hard work begun this year... There is also public lands and wilderness legislation that Representative Mark Amodei has been tirelessly working to advance. Due to his persistent efforts, action will occur in January. These are not easy issues. They require careful consideration and thoughtful action to ensure they are done right. That\u2019s how we\u2019ve approached our work at this Committee, and we\u2019ll continue to do so in January.\u201d  # # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301082742/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=389", "Amodei introduces 'Blinded Veterans Guide Dog Assistance Act'", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the introduction of H.R. 3647, the Blinded Veterans Guide Dog Assistance Act, to improve the provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury. It is the current policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover veterinary care for guide dogs, but not the cost of acquiring the dogs. That expense is out of pocket for veterans, who often turn to charities for such assistance.\n\n\t\u201cIf you are blinded by an injury sustained in service to our country and a guide dog is the best option for overcoming your disability, then I think that is an expense that should be covered by the VA in much the same manner as a prosthetic limb would be covered,\u201d said Amodei.\u00a0\n\n\t# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=3227cd64-2680-4160-940e-d55f48c25f72", "Heller Speaks about Rebuilding American Manufacturing", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy, today delivered the following remarks during a hearing entitled \u201cRebuilding American Manufacturing.\u201d\r\nRemarks as prepared:\r\nThank you Chairman Merkley for holding this hearing today.\u00a0 I\u2019m pleased that our sub-committee continues to focus on jobs and the middle class.\u00a0 For too long, job creation has received second-class treatment by Congress.\u00a0 With Nevada continuing to lead the country in unemployment, Congress must develop policies that spur job growth \u2013 especially in industries like manufacturing.\r\nManufacturing is critical to the American economy, and its continued strength is key to putting Americans back to work.\u00a0 While Washington hesitates to act, America\u2019s manufacturers are shutting down and jobs are being lost.\u00a0\r\nWhile Nevada is known for travel, gaming, and mining \u2013 manufacturing represents an important segment of our economy by employing more than 56,000 workers at 1,800 manufacturing companies.\u00a0 I would also note that the average wage for manufacturing employee in Nevada is over $52,000 a year which is ten thousand dollars more than the average salary in the state.\r\nUnfortunately, Nevada manufacturers are continuing to struggle in this recession.\u00a0 Just a few months ago, a headline in my hometown newspaper, the Nevada Appeal, read: \u201cManufacturing Sector Rebound Likely Isn\u2019t Near.\u201d The article went on to highlight that Nevada has lost 10,000 manufacturing jobs in this recession and has only regained 1,000.\u00a0\u00a0 By industry sector, that is the second-largest job loss in the state.\u00a0\r\nWhile it cannot be done overnight, it is my hope that Washington can get serious and implement an agenda to strengthen American manufacturing and create American jobs.\r\nI believe that the key to ensuring Americans continue to have access to high quality manufacturing jobs is not to enact burdensome regulations or a protectionist agenda, but to expand economic freedom.\u00a0 This goal can be accomplished by simplifying our tax code so that businesses are encouraged to locate and remain in the U.S., by ensuring that we are effectively educating our children, and by supporting policies that foster fair competition and open access.\u00a0\r\nAs a nation, we must engage the realities of this growing global and technological economy, and Congress must develop policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of these changing dynamics and create jobs here in America.\r\nThank you Mr. Chairman, and I look forward to hearing all of the testimonies from our witnesses.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=aa69003d-5f4e-4fbf-90e3-78139d9d766f", "ICYMI: Heller Voices Frustration with the VA Backlog in Nevada", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at the Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs hearing entitled \u201cVA Claims System: Review of VA's Transformational Progress.\u201d\r\nCurrently, 4,000 veterans in Reno, Las Vegas, and across Nevada have waited on average 433 days to have their VA claim completed. This is the longest wait time in the nation and is well over the VA\u2019s targeted deadline of 125 days.\r\nRemarks as prepared:\r\nThank you Chairman Sanders and Ranking Member Burr for holding this hearing on the claims process.\r\nIt is no secret that the veterans claims backlog is the most critical mission facing the Veterans Benefits Administration. Every person is this room knows the seriousness of this problem, but I specifically want to underscore how this is affecting veterans in Nevada.\u00a0\r\n4,000 veterans in Reno, Las Vegas, and across Nevada have waited more than the VA\u2019s target deadline of 125 days for their claim to be completed.\u00a0 On average, Nevada veterans waited 433 days to have their claims completed\u2014this is the longest wait in the nation and it is simply unacceptable.\r\nUnder Secretary Hickey, I know you are committed to fixing this issue and appreciate you recognizing the gravity of this problem, but it\u2019s important to me and my constituents that I bring this story to your attention.\r\nA Las Vegas Veteran wrote to me recently: \u201cI am just one more Disabled Veteran still fighting the appeals process with the VA.\u00a0 I understand now that no one is going to expedite my appeal and I will probably die before I get any successful resolution, but there are huge numbers of vets just like me and some in worse shape. None of us deserve to be put on hold forever.\u201d\r\nFrustration\u2014That is what this veteran and veterans across the nation are feeling.\r\nI, as well as my colleagues, want this to be fixed for the good of our veterans, there\u2019s no doubt about that.\u00a0 I am proud to have teamed up with some of my colleagues to thoroughly examine the claims process front to back and from every perspective.\r\nThe reality is\u2014VA has a 1945 process. This outdated process no longer makes sense both for the VA and for the Veteran.\u00a0\r\nLooking back at two decades of VA backlog, I found that VA has always fixed the problem with short-term solutions rather than asking the difficult question of whether the entire process needs to be updated.\u00a0\r\nVA needs a 21st Century benefits delivery system for our nation\u2019s Veterans.\u00a0 But there is not going to be one silver bullet that solves this problem.\r\nIt is going to take multiple proposals that address multiple aspects of the claims process for us to really reach a resolution.\r\nBut that means it\u2019s time that all stakeholders open up about what needs to be fixed and how to fix it.\r\nThe VA has a role to play. Veteran Service Organizations and Congress have a role to play.\u00a0 Even the Veterans themselves have a part to play in resolving this.\u00a0 And it no longer makes sense to point fingers and place blame.\r\nInstead, Congress needs to give the VA and Regional Offices the tools and resources they need to bring the backlog down.\u00a0 But this cannot be done without an open and frank discussion about what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not.\r\nCongress needs to work together with the VA and VSOs to solve this problem and solve it permanently so that this Committee isn\u2019t back here in a few years having the same discussion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\nI know that the Chairman and Ranking Member are committed to that, and I will be reaching out to them about solutions that I\u2019ve identified.\r\nOur nation owes it to Veterans to resolve this problem together and keep our promise to care for them when they return home from war.\r\nThank you again, Under Secretary Hickey for being here to testify.\u00a0 I look forward to hearing about what progress VA has made and working with you, VSOs, and Veterans to end this backlog.\r\nThank you, Mr. Chairman.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=abc55b85-2d69-4e4c-90d7-c197947d9a7e", "Heller Statement on Anniversary of  Pearl Harbor Attacks", "2013-12-07", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement in recognition of the 72nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks:\r\n\u201cSeventy-two years ago, enemies launched an unexpected attack that changed the American way of life. They senselessly killed thousands of brave men and women serving their country at Pearl Harbor. Today, we pay tribute to the heroes who died that day and we offer our gratitude to their families.\u201d   \u00a0   \u201cFollowing the attacks, members of our Armed Forces made tremendous sacrifices. They faced dangerous situations in order to protect Americans from harm, and led us to victory. What the Greatest Generation accomplished after those terrible attacks is a vivid reminder of the patriotism that makes this nation exceptional,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-don-reid", "Amodei statement on passing of Don Reid", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nRENO, NEV. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement on the passing of Don Reid:\n\n\u201cMy condolences to Senator Reid and his family on the passing of his brother Don. A son of Searchlight, one of four brothers, a Basic High School basketball player and a Marine. Rest in peace.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301082943/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=388", "Amodei statement on passing of Don Reid", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\n\tRENO, NEV. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement on the passing of Don Reid:\n\n\t\u201cMy condolences to Senator Reid and his family on the passing of his brother Don. A son of Searchlight, one of four brothers, a Basic High School basketball player and a Marine. Rest in peace.\u201d\n\n\t# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=65400f1e-1956-4af4-8f2e-df760a951010", "Heller Statement on Passing of Nelson Mandela", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela:\r\n\u201cToday, the world joins with South Africa to mourn the loss of former President Nelson Mandela.\u00a0 He is a transcendent hero who championed equality and strength through peace. His life serves as an example of fearless determination and forgiveness that generations will study for years to come,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-joins-house-appropriations-committee", "Amodei joins House Appropriations Committee", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today announced that Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) will join the House Appropriations Committee.\n\nAmodei, Rep. Martha Roby (AL-02), and Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-02) were approved by the House Republican Steering Committee today.\n\n\u201cI am pleased to welcome Representatives Amodei, Roby, and Stewart to the Committee, and look forward to working side-by-side with them as we tackle our formidable work ahead. Members of the Appropriations Committee have tough jobs to do, and have a great responsibility to properly fund the federal government and support the well-being of the nation,\u201d Chairman Rogers said. \u201cThese dedicated public servants have proven their commitment to the responsible shepherding of federal tax dollars, to the regular Appropriations process, and to both the people of their districts and the American people as a whole.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter a 17 year absence, Nevada returns to a seat on the House Appropriations Committee, following in the path of Barbara Vucanovich,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cI look forward to being a strong voice on Western issues while continuing a strong oversight commitment over all executive branch operations, including the Department of the Interior and Veterans Affairs. The appropriations process will strengthen our ability to advocate for Nevada\u2019s issues, as well as for our national spending priorities. I want to thank the Speaker, Chairman Rogers and my colleagues on the Steering Committee for their support in giving Nevada this seat.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301083145/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=387", "Amodei joins House Appropriations Committee", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today announced that Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) will join the House Appropriations Committee.\n\n\tAmodei, Rep. Martha Roby (AL-02), and Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-02) were approved by the House Republican Steering Committee today.\n\n\t\u201cI am pleased to welcome Representatives Amodei, Roby, and Stewart to the Committee, and look forward to working side-by-side with them as we tackle our formidable work ahead. Members of the Appropriations Committee have tough jobs to do, and have a great responsibility to properly fund the federal government and support the well-being of the nation,\u201d Chairman Rogers said. \u201cThese dedicated public servants have proven their commitment to the responsible shepherding of federal tax dollars, to the regular Appropriations process, and to both the people of their districts and the American people as a whole.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cAfter a 17 year absence, Nevada returns to a seat on the House Appropriations Committee, following in the path of Barbara Vucanovich,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cI look forward to being a strong voice on Western issues while continuing a strong oversight commitment over all executive branch operations, including the Department of the Interior and Veterans Affairs. The appropriations process will strengthen our ability to advocate for Nevada\u2019s issues, as well as for our national spending priorities. I want to thank the Speaker, Chairman Rogers and my colleagues on the Steering Committee for their support in giving Nevada this seat.\u201d\n\n\t# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=61df781a-73ab-4d00-b380-f5a0778606d9", "Heller se une a Men\u00e9ndez, y colegas para llamar a la Administraci\u00f3n para otorgar estatus de protecci\u00f3n temporal a los filipinos tras la devastaci\u00f3n del tif\u00f3n", "2013-11-25", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Despu\u00e9s de la devastaci\u00f3n y el desastre humanitario sufrido por las Filipinas como resulta del tif\u00f3n Haiyan, el Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, se uni\u00f3 al senador Robert Men\u00e9ndez, Dem\u00f3crata por New Jersey y 18 colegas en el Senado para pedir a la administraci\u00f3n del Presidente Obama para otorgar estatus de protecci\u00f3n temporal (TPS) a los ciudadanos filipinos que residen actualmente en Estados Unidos. La carta tambi\u00e9n pide a la administraci\u00f3n a considerar v\u00edas adicionales de alivio para algunos filipinos con familiares con ciudadan\u00eda o residencia permanente en los Estados Unidos.\r\nTPS se concede a ciudadanos extranjeros que no pueden regresar a su pa\u00eds natal por razones de seguridad. Actualmente, en los Estados Unidos otorga el TPS a El Salvador, Hait\u00ed, Honduras, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sud\u00e1n y en el sur del Sud\u00e1n, y Siria.Como el programa est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado, TPS s\u00f3lo estar\u00eda disponible para los filipinos ya viviendo en los Estados Unidos que pasan una verificaci\u00f3n de antecedentes y cumplen los requisitos de elegibilidad relacionados.\r\nUna copia de la carta est\u00e1 por debajo.\r\nTeniendo en cuenta la enorme devastaci\u00f3n sufrida por las Filipinas como resultado de tif\u00f3n Haiyan, le escribimos para expresar nuestra profunda preocupaci\u00f3n sobre el impacto de esta tragedia para filipinos en los Estados Unidos.\r\nLe pedimos que consideren la posibilidad de otorgar Estatus de Protecci\u00f3n Temporal (TPS) a los ciudadanos filipinos dentro de los Estados Unidos y otras v\u00edas de alivio para algunos Filipinos con ciudadano de los EE.UU. o residente legal permanente los miembros de la familia en los EE.UU.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=c3e4e0e8-7692-4025-b671-3c72196d632d", "Heller responde a cifras de desempleo de Nevada", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, \u00a0hizo la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n en relaci\u00f3n con las cifras de desempleo de Nevada publicadas anteriormente en el d\u00eda de hoy:\r\n\u201cLa tasa de desempleo de Nevada sigue siendo muy superior al promedio nacional, mientras que al mismo tiempo, la realidad de ObamaCare contin\u00faa haciendo su da\u00f1o. Mientras tanto, en s\u00f3lo unas pocas semanas, Washington se enfrenta \u00a0un plazo para una soluci\u00f3n de gastos a corto plazo. Washington necesita una verificaci\u00f3n de la realidad que, a menos que se realicen cambios, Nevadenses seguir\u00e1n luchando para hacer crecer sus negocios, invertir en sus hijos, y asegurar que esta naci\u00f3n sea fuerte para las generaciones futuras\", dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=b4b0726c-104b-4087-8a0b-585cfe069fdd", "Heller Responds to Nevada Unemployment Numbers", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement regarding the Nevada unemployment figures released earlier today:\r\n\"Nevada\u2019s unemployment continues to remain well above the national average, while at the same time, the reality of ObamaCare continues to take its toll. Meanwhile, in just a few short weeks, Washington will be facing a deadline for yet another short-term spending solution. Washington need a reality check that unless changes are made, Nevadans will continue to struggle to grow their businesses, invest in their children, and ensure that this nation is strong for future generations,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040537/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-applauds-senate-panel-passage-three-kids-mine-bill", "Heck Applauds Senate Panel Passage of Three Kids Mine Bill", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 697, the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, by a voice vote.\n\"I am pleased the Three Kids Mine bill has cleared another hurdle to becoming law,\" Rep. Heck said. \"I thank Senators Reid and Heller for their efforts to move this bill through the committee and hope the full Senate will move quickly to pass this job-creating legislation.\" \nThe bill, which is cosponsored by the entire Nevada congressional delegation and passed the House by voice vote, provides an innovative public-private partnership solution to cleaning up the abandoned Three Kids Mine site at no cost to federal taxpayers. The cleanup and development of the Three Kids Mine site is estimated to create as many as 3,000 jobs over the life of the project.\nDuring House debate on the bill, Rep. Heck spoke about the bill's importance to the environment and economy of southern Nevada.\nBACKGROUND:\n* The Three Kids Mine site is a 1,260 acre abandoned manganese mine and mill site located along the south side of Lake Mead Drive, across the highway from Lake Las Vegas, in Henderson.\n* The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Federal lands at the project site \u2013 approximately 948 acres \u2013 at fair market value taking into account the costs of investigating and remediating the entire site, which includes an additional 314 acres of now-private lands that were used historically in mine operations.\n* In return for conveying the land at fair market value, the Federal Government will also receive a release of liability for cleanup of both the Federal and private lands.\n* Before the Federal lands are conveyed, the State must enter into a binding consent agreement under which the cleanup of the entire project site will occur.\n* This agreement must include financial assurances to ensure the completion of the remediation and reclamation of the site.\n* The cleanup will be financed with private capital and Nevada tax increment financing at no cost to the Federal government.\n* H.R. 697 is the result of more than five years of work among the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, the Department of the Interior, the State of Nevada, and private entities.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=af368439-6bec-48c7-9396-a7896800686b", "Declaraci\u00f3n de Heller sobre el uso de la \"Opci\u00f3n Nuclear\" en el Senado de los Estados Unidos", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, \u00a0hizo la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n despu\u00e9s de que el Senado utiliz\u00f3 la \"opci\u00f3n nuclear\", que libera a la minor\u00eda en el Senado de derechos y requiere s\u00f3lo una mayor\u00eda simple para algunos votos en el Senado.\r\nEste es un d\u00eda triste para el Senado de Estados Unidos y un d\u00eda de miedo para Nevada. Mientras que estamos discutiendo hoy las nominaciones, \u00bfqu\u00e9 garant\u00edas hay de que los cambios no se aplicar\u00e1n a las futuras leyes?\r\nLa delegaci\u00f3n de Nevada ha impedido que la Monta\u00f1a de Yuca que se adelante, una p\u00f3liza que es una ley del pa\u00eds. Hemos sido capaces de lograr esto con cada flecha en nuestro carcaj. Cuando usted es de un estado peque\u00f1o, tienes que contar con todas las herramientas en su caja de herramientas para protegerse.\r\nAhora, la apertura de Yucca Mountain es un riesgo renovado. Es evidente que las acciones de hoy por el Senado han hecho Nevada a\u00fan m\u00e1s vulnerable a la voluntad de la mayor\u00eda\", dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\nAhora que se elimina el m\u00ednimo de 60 votos para las candidaturas, el mismo principio podr\u00eda aplicarse con otros proyectos de ley. Sin un m\u00ednimo de 60 votos, podr\u00edan examinarse las p\u00f3lizas actuales hacia la monta\u00f1a Yucca.\r\nEn junio, el senador Heller expres\u00f3 su preocupaci\u00f3n sobre el efecto de eliminar el m\u00ednimo de 60 votos sobre los peque\u00f1os estados como Nevada y particularmente el proyecto de la monta\u00f1a Yucca.\r\nEsa semana, habl\u00f3 el senador Lamar Alexander en la sala del Senado e indica que abrir Yucca Mountain ser\u00eda una prioridad una vez que el m\u00ednimo de 60 votos es eliminado, diciendo que \"un voto para terminar al filibustero es un voto para completar Yucca Mountain.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3689d1bf-7f9a-48cb-a00a-fd8c46be6210", "Heller Statement on Use of \u201cNuclear Option\u201d in U.S. Senate", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued this statement after the Senate utilized the \u201cnuclear option,\u201d which rids the Senate minority of long-standing rights and requires only a simple majority for some Senate votes.\r\n\u201cThis is a sad day for the United States Senate, and a scary day for Nevada. While today we are discussing nominations, what assurances are there that today\u2019s changes will not apply to future legislation?\u00a0\r\n\u201cThe Nevada delegation has prevented Yucca Mountain from moving forward, a policy that is already the law of the land. We have been able to accomplish this using every arrow in our quiver. When you are from a small state, you have to rely on every tool in your toolbox to protect yourself.\r\n\u201cNow, the opening of Yucca Mountain is a renewed risk. It\u2019s clear that today\u2019s actions by the Senate have made Nevada even more vulnerable to the will of the majority,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nNow that the 60-vote threshold for nominations is removed, the same principle could apply elsewhere with legislation. Without a 60-vote threshold, the current policies towards Yucca Mountain could be revisited.\r\nIn June, Senator Heller expressed his concerns about the effect of removing the 60-vote threshold on small states like Nevada, and particularly the Yucca Mountain project.\r\nLater that week, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) spoke on the Senate floor indicating that opening Yucca Mountain would be a top priority once the 60 vote threshold is removed, saying that \u201ca vote to end the filibuster is a vote to complete Yucca Mountain.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=adca192e-b717-4eda-9c8f-a6501ed5d6bf", "Heller introduce enmiendas para acelerar el proceso de reclamaciones para veteranos incapacitados", "2013-11-20", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy el Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, present\u00f3 dos enmiendas a S. 1197, la Ley de Autorizaci\u00f3n de Defensa Nacional (NDAA). Ambas enmiendas acelerar\u00edan el proceso del Departamento de Asuntos Veteranos para veteranos incapacitados y asegura que los veteranos reciban los beneficios obtenidos y que merecen en una manera oportuna.\r\n\u201cEs importante que Congreso se encargue de los veteranos de nuestra naci\u00f3n por el cumplimiento de las promesas que se les hicieron a ellos. Desafortunadamente, en Nevada, tenemos uno de los mayores reclamos de incapacidad retrasados en el pa\u00eds. Nuestro actual sistema de procesamiento de reclamaciones por incapacidad se ha roto y ha sido un problema constante que afecta gravemente a nuestros h\u00e9roes y sus familias,\u201d dijo el senador Dean Heller. \u201cDespu\u00e9s de todo lo que han pasado nuestros veteranos y despu\u00e9s de todos los sacrificios que han hecho, es inaceptable para ellos tener que esperar largos periodos de tiempo para sus beneficios. El Senado debe actuar r\u00e1pidamente sobre estas enmiendas.\u201d\r\n\u201cAl eliminar la cinta roja, los gobiernos de los estados, est\u00e1n mejor equipadas para administrar, regular, desarrollar y aplicar planes de recuperaci\u00f3n de sus h\u00e1bitats cr\u00edticos. Este proyecto de ley proteger\u00e1 mejor las especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n permitiendo una respuesta m\u00e1s adaptada como puesto en pr\u00e1ctica por los estados,\u201d dijo el Senador Paul.\u00a0 \u201cEl proyecto de ley de autodeterminaci\u00f3n de gesti\u00f3n de especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n asegura que las necesidades locales ser\u00e1n consideradas en el proceso de regulaci\u00f3n y coloca la toma de decisiones en manos de los Estados al permitirles elegir si la regulaci\u00f3n ocurre al nivel estatal o federal.\u201d\r\nAntecedentes:\r\nEnmienda de implementaci\u00f3n para HAIMS (SA 2311)\r\nPara procesar un reclamo de un veterano, el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos (VA) tiene que obtener los registros desde el Departamento de Defensa (DOD). En un intento para acelerar el proceso, el DOD estada desarrollando un sistema electr\u00f3nico, la Soluci\u00f3n de Gesti\u00f3n de im\u00e1genes y el Artefacto de la Salud (HAIMS).\r\nEste sistema electr\u00f3nicamente entregar\u00e1 los registros cr\u00edticos a la VA. Implementaci\u00f3n de HAIMS se asegurar\u00e1 de que los veteranos reciban una decisi\u00f3n sobre su solicitud de manera oportuna. Esta enmienda har\u00e1 lo siguiente:\r\n \r\nEstablecer un plazo para el Departamento de Defensa (DOD) para implementar HAIMS dentro de 6 meses.\r\nRequiera que el DOD publique un informe sobre el \u00e9xito de la realizaci\u00f3n de HAIMS y el efecto en el sistema de procesamiento de reclamaciones del VA.\r\n \r\nEnmienda de transferencia de registros del DOD/VA (SA 2310)\r\nSeg\u00fan un informe de la Oficina de Responsabilidad Gubernamental (GAO) 2012, una de las razones por las que la acumulaci\u00f3n de reclamaciones de veteranos discapacitados es tan alta es que el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos \u00a0no est\u00e1 recibiendo ciertos registros que necesita del Departamento de Defensa \u00a0de una manera oportuna.\r\nLa enmienda de Heller dirige al Departamento de Defensa estadounidense para responder a una solicitud de documentos necesarios para procesar una reclamaci\u00f3n dentro de un plazo de 30 d\u00edas. Si el registro no se puede transferir en 30 d\u00edas, el DOD puede solicitar una extensi\u00f3n de 30 d\u00edas. Si no responden dentro de 60 d\u00edas, deben hacer un informe al VA con la raz\u00f3n por el retraso y cuando el registro solicitado se proporcionar\u00e1.\r\nCopias de ambas enmiendas se encuentran a continuaci\u00f3n.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=4584d8bc-5d3a-40f2-9999-5a7a4b3f4f6f", "Heller Files Amendments to Speed up Veteran Disability Claims Process", "2013-11-20", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) filed two amendments to S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both amendments would speed up the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims process and ensure that veterans receive the benefits they earned and deserve in a timely manner.\r\n\u201cIt\u2019s important that Congress takes care of our nation\u2019s veterans by fulfilling the promises made to them. Unfortunately, in Nevada, we have one of the highest disability claims backlogs in the country. Our current disability claims processing system is broken and has been an ongoing issue that severely impacts our heroes and their families,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller. \u201cAfter everything our veterans have been through and after all the sacrifices they have made, it is unacceptable for them to have to wait long periods of time for their benefits. The Senate should act quickly on these amendments.\u201d\r\nBackground:\r\nHAIMS Implementation Amendment (SA 2311)\r\nTo process a veteran\u2019s claim, the VA must obtain records from the Department of Defense (DOD).\u00a0 In an effort to speed up the process, the DOD is developing an electronic system, the Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS). This system will electronically deliver critical records to the VA.\u00a0 Implementation of HAIMS will ensure that veterans receive a decision on their claim in a timely manner.\u00a0 This amendment would:\r\n \r\nSet a deadline for the DOD to implement HAIMS within 6 months.\r\nRequire the DOD to issue a report on the success of HAIMS implementation and the effect on the VA\u2019s claims processing system.\r\n \r\nDOD/VA Transfer of Records Amendment (SA 2310)\r\nAccording to a 2012 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, one of the reasons that the veterans disability claims backlog is so high is that the VA is not receiving certain records it needs from the DOD in a timely manner.\r\nHeller\u2019s amendment directs to the DOD to respond to a VA request for records needed to process a claim within 30 days. If the record cannot be transferred in 30 days, the DOD can request a 30-day extension. If they don\u2019t respond within 60 days, they must report to the VA with the reason for the delay and when the requested record will be provided.\r\nPDF copies of both amendments are below.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=bde23b26-7b60-4985-86ff-28b2821e9c8a", "Heller Joins Menendez, Colleagues to Call on Administration to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Filipinos in Wake of Devastating Typhoon", "2013-11-20", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Following the devastation and humanitarian disaster suffered by the Philippines as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) joined Senator Robert Menendez (D\u2013NJ) and 18 Senate colleagues in calling on President Obama\u2019s administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Filipino nationals currently residing in the United States. The letter also asks the administration to consider additional avenues of relief for certain Filipinos with U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members in the U.S.\u00a0\r\nTPS is granted to foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their native country. Currently, the United States grants TPS to El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, and Syria. As the program is designed, TPS would only be available to Filipinos already living in the United States who pass a background check and meet related eligibility requirements.\u00a0\r\nA PDF copy of the letter is below.\r\nFull Text of letter\r\nThe Honorable Rand Beers  Acting Secretary  Department of Homeland Security  3801 Nebraska Ave, NW  Washington, D.C. 20528\r\nActing Secretary Beers:\r\nIn light of the tremendous devastation suffered by the Philippines as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, we write to express our deep concern about the impact of this tragedy on Filipinos in the United States. We ask that you consider granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible Filipino nationals within the United States and additional avenues of relief for certain Filipinos with U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members in the U.S.\r\nAs you know, Typhoon Haiyan has wrought unparalleled destruction and tragic loss of life in the Philippines. The U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center estimated the storm\u2019s sustained winds at 195 miles per hour at landfall, which if confirmed would make Haiyan one of the most powerful storms in recorded history. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced with no shelter or clean water and millions face food shortages.\r\nThe United States has granted TPS to other nationals after similarly traumatic events. Following Hurricane Mitch in 1999, the United States granted TPS to Honduran and Nicaraguan nationals; following several earthquakes in Central America in 2001, the United States granted TPS to Salvadorans; and following the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, the United States granted TPS to Haitians. Victims of Typhoon Haiyan clearly meet the eligibility requirements for TPS, and we urge you to extend this designation as soon as possible. Providing TPS is critical to humanitarian relief efforts as it both protects individuals who would be endangered by returning to their country of origin and it allows the home country more time to recover before accepting returnees.\r\nIt is important to note that granting TPS to Filipino nationals will not endanger our security.\u00a0 An alien is ineligible for TPS if he has a criminal background or poses a threat to national security.\u00a0 The decision to deny, withdraw or terminate TPS is in the sole discretion of the government; there is no judicial review of such a determination.\u00a0 Moreover, TPS is not a backdoor to U.S. citizenship.\u00a0 TPS does not make a beneficiary eligible for legal permanent resident status or U.S. citizenship. When the TPS designation of a country is terminated, beneficiaries revert to the same immigration status they maintained before the designation.\u00a0\r\nWe also ask that you consider humanitarian parole and expedited visa processing for Filipinos who have U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives in the U.S. and approved or pending family petitions, especially Filipinos who have been orphaned, lost relatives in the storm or suffer other serious hardships. We also ask that you consider an automatic extension of visas, in categories where an extension is feasible, for Filipinos currently present in the U.S. Lastly, we ask that you consider temporarily suspending deportations to the Philippines and utilizing alternatives to detention in appropriate cases.\r\nThe United States has demonstrated its commitment to assisting the Philippines with the recovery effort through foreign aid, military assistance and relief supplies, but we must also assist the victims\u2019 families in whatever way possible. Therefore, we respectfully request that you extend TPS to Filipino nationals residing in the United States and support the reunification of U.S. citizens and their Filipino family members.\r\nThank you for your consideration.\r\nSincerely,\r\nSenators Robert Menendez (D\u2013NJ), Dean Heller (R-NV), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), John McCain (R-AZ), Harry Reid (D-NV), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY),Chris Coons (D-DL), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ).\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/sens-paul-heller-and-rep-amodei-introduce-endangered-species-management-self", "Sens. Paul, Heller and Rep. Amodei Introduce Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act of 2013", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact:\n\nBrian Darling (Sen. Paul) 202-224-4343\n\nChandler Smith (Sen. Heller) 202-224-6244\n\nBrian Baluta (Rep. Amodei) 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Sens. Rand Paul, Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) released the following statements following the introduction of the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act of 2013. This bill provides state governors with the power to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species.\n\n\u201cBy removing the red tape, state governments will be better equipped to manage, regulate, develop and implement recovery plans for their critical habitats. This bill will better protect endangered species by allowing a more tailored response as implemented by the states,\u201dSen. Paul said. \u201cEndangered Species Management Self-Determination Act ensures that local needs will be considered in the regulation process and places the decision-making into the hands of the states by allowing them to choose whether regulation occurs on the state or federal level.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have a responsibility to be good stewards of wildlife and the habitat that they rely on. In Nevada, we have been working hard to protect both the sage grouse and our economy, which is why I am working hard with the Governor, the delegation, and Nevadans to prevent a listing for the bird. The Endangered Species Act already has an abysmal success rate, so it is time to give the states to the opportunity to step in where the ESA has largely failed,\u201d said Sen. Heller.\n\n\u201cGiving governors greater flexibility would go a long way mitigating the one-size-fits-all impact of the ESA, which is threatening to shutdown vast swatches of the American West, including Nevada\u201d Rep. Amodei said. \u201cGovernor Brian Sandoval has met the challenge posed by the looming sage grouse listing and that kind of leadership deserves respect from federal land managers. I want to thank Senator Paul for recognizing that there are two chambers of Congress and for reaching out across the Hill to work on solutions to this issue. I am happy to team up with any Senator interested in genuine bicameral collaboration.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301083346/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=386", "Sens. Paul, Heller and Rep. Amodei Introduce Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act of 2013", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Brian Darling (Sen. Paul) 202-224-4343  Chandler Smith (Sen. Heller) 202-224-6244  Brian Baluta (Rep. Amodei) 202-225-6155  WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013\u00a0Sens. Rand Paul, Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) released the following statements following the introduction of the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act of 2013. This bill provides state governors with the power to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. \u00a0  \u201cBy removing the red tape, state governments will be better equipped to manage, regulate, develop and implement recovery plans for their critical habitats. This bill will better protect endangered species by allowing a more tailored response as implemented by the states,\u201dSen. Paul said. \u201cEndangered Species Management Self-Determination Act ensures that local needs will be considered in the regulation process and places the decision-making into the hands of the states by allowing them to choose whether regulation occurs on the state or federal level.\u201d  \u201cWe have a responsibility to be good stewards of wildlife and the habitat that they rely on.\u00a0 In Nevada, we have been working hard to protect both the sage grouse and our economy, which is why I am working hard with the Governor, the delegation, and Nevadans to prevent a listing for the bird.\u00a0The Endangered Species Act already has an abysmal success rate, so it is time to give the states to the opportunity to step in where the ESA has largely failed,\u201d said Sen. Heller.  \u201cGiving governors greater flexibility would go a long way mitigating the one-size-fits-all impact of the ESA, which is threatening to shutdown vast swatches of the American West, including Nevada\u201d Rep. Amodei said. \u201cGovernor Brian Sandoval has met the challenge posed by the looming sage grouse listing and that kind of leadership deserves respect from federal land managers. I want to thank Senator Paul for recognizing that there are two chambers of Congress and for reaching out across the Hill to work on solutions to this issue. I am happy to team up with any Senator interested in genuine bicameral collaboration.\u201d  ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=02812633-e409-4a7a-84e2-aca0fd669cf2", "Los senadores Paul, Heller y representante Amodei introducen la ley de autodeterminaci\u00f3n de gesti\u00f3n de especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Rand Paul, Republicano por Kentucky, Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y el Representante Mark Amodei, Republicano han publicados las siguientes declaraciones tras la presentaci\u00f3n de las Especies en Peligro de Extinci\u00f3n Gesti\u00f3n Ley de libre determinaci\u00f3n. Esta ley proporciona los gobernadores de los Estados Unidos con el poder de regular los especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n y especies amenazadas intraestatales.\u00a0\r\n\u201cAl eliminar la cinta roja, los gobiernos de los estados, est\u00e1n mejor equipadas para administrar, regular, desarrollar y aplicar planes de recuperaci\u00f3n de sus h\u00e1bitats cr\u00edticos. Este proyecto de ley proteger\u00e1 mejor las especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n permitiendo una respuesta m\u00e1s adaptada como puesto en pr\u00e1ctica por los estados,\u201d dijo el Senador Paul.\u00a0 \u201cEl proyecto de ley de autodeterminaci\u00f3n de gesti\u00f3n de especies en peligro de extinci\u00f3n asegura que las necesidades locales ser\u00e1n consideradas en el proceso de regulaci\u00f3n y coloca la toma de decisiones en manos de los Estados al permitirles elegir si la regulaci\u00f3n ocurre al nivel estatal o federal.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\u201cTenemos una responsabilidad de ser administradores buenos de la fauna y el h\u00e1bitat en el cual conf\u00edan. En Nevada, hemos estado trabajando mucho para proteger tanto el urogallo del sabio como nuestra econom\u00eda, que es por qu\u00e9 trabajo mucho con el Gobernador, la delegaci\u00f3n y Nevadenses para prevenir un listado para el p\u00e1jaro. La Ley de Especies en Peligro (conocido en ingl\u00e9s como el ESA) ya tiene una tasa de \u00e9xito abismal, y ahora es el momento de dar a los estados la oportunidad de que la ESA ha fracasado en gran medida,\u201d dijo el Senador Dean Heller.\r\nDando a gobernadores la mayor flexibilidad ir\u00eda un largo camino de mitigar el impacto de la ESA, que est\u00e1 amenazando con cerrar vastas regiones del Oeste Americano, incluso Nevada,\u201d dijo el Representante Mark Amodei. El gobernador Brian Sandoval ha encontrado el desaf\u00edo planteado por el listado de urogallo del sabio que surge y que la clase del mando merece el respeto de gerentes de la tierra federales. Quiero dar las gracias a Paul senador para el reconocimiento de que hay dos c\u00e1maras del Congreso y para extender la mano a trav\u00e9s del Congreso para trabajar en las soluciones a este problema. Soy contento de formar un equipo con cualquier Senador con cualquier senador interesado en verdadera colaboraci\u00f3n bicameral\".\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=8e9049ee-c8d3-4491-94c9-22c5b4fa1d23", "Heller e Hirono, trabajan juntos para ayudar a veteranos filipinos a recibir beneficios merecidos", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y la Senadora Hirono, Dem\u00f3crata por Hawaii, han presentado una enmienda a S.1197, la ley de autorizaci\u00f3n de defensa nacional (NDAA). Esta legislaci\u00f3n ayudar\u00e1 a todos los veteranos filipinos elegibles a recibir la compensaci\u00f3n a la cual tienen derecho para su servicio a los Estados Unidos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.\r\nEsta enmienda es lo menos que podemos hacer para nuestros valientes veteranos filipinos. Cada esfuerzo se debe hacer para asegurar que aquellos individuos que valientemente sirvieron junto a tropas estadounidenses correctamente se reconozcan por sus contribuciones a nuestra naci\u00f3n. Estoy orgulloso de trabajar en una manera bipartidista con la senadora Hirono de asegurar que estos veteranos filipinos se traten con dignidad y respeto,\u201d dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\nMahalo al senador Heller para asociarse conmigo para ayudar a asegurar a todos los veteranos filipinos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial que valientemente sirvieron junto a tropas americanos en el cr\u00edtico Teatro Pac\u00edfico Sudoeste que reciben la compensaci\u00f3n que han ganado. Considerando la edad avanzada de muchos de estos veteranos filipinos, simplemente no podemos esperar m\u00e1s tiempo para establecer un proceso que justamente reconoce a veteranos que merecen ventajas,\u201d dijo el Senador Hirono.\r\nAntecedentes: \r\nDespu\u00e9s de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el ej\u00e9rcito estadounidense cre\u00f3 el aprobado revisado reconstruido guerrilla lista de 1948, tambi\u00e9n conocida como la \"lista Missouri,\" basado en los individuos que se dieron a conocer despu\u00e9s de la guerra para recibir asistencia m\u00e9dica. Esta lista ha sido utilizado por el ej\u00e9rcito para comprobar quienes han servido junto con las tropas de EE.UU. en las Filipinas. Es posible que algunos filipinos que han luchado no se han agregado a esta lista y podr\u00eda ser negados indebidamente beneficios.\r\nLa enmienda de promesa a veteranos filipinos dirigir\u00eda el Departamento de defensa (DOD), en consulta con el Departamento de asuntos veteranos (VA), a establecer un proceso para determinar si ciertos individuos cumplen con los requisitos del servicio necesarios para recibir los beneficios de los veteranos y posteriormente ser verificados como un veterano por el ej\u00e9rcito de los Estados Unidos.\r\nUna copia de la enmienda est\u00e1 a continuaci\u00f3n.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=fa580387-20f8-46c1-9926-03dc9740df28", "Heller anuncia apoyo a la legislaci\u00f3n de Gillibrand de asalto sexual militar", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, anunci\u00f3 su apoyo para la Senadora Kristin Gillibrand, Democrata por New York,\u00a0 proyecto de ley de mejoramiento de la justicia militar (S.967). Heller y Gillibrand acompa\u00f1aron a numerosos Senadores, y tambi\u00e9n las v\u00edctimas de asalto sexual militar, para un evento de prensa instando al Senado a aprobar la legislaci\u00f3n anteriormente en el d\u00eda de hoy.\r\nDespu\u00e9s de mucha deliberaci\u00f3n y despu\u00e9s de extensas conversaciones con las v\u00edctimas y a los senadores de ambos lados de la cuesti\u00f3n, creo que la ley de mejoramiento de la justicia militar es el mejor camino adelante. Desde el Senador Rand Paul a la Senadora Barbara Boxer, esta legislaci\u00f3n trasciende las fronteras de los partidos pol\u00edticos. Asegurar que las v\u00edctimas tengan la confianza de denunciar los delitos y protegerlos contra las represalias debe ser una prioridad, \u201cdijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\nLa ley de mejoramiento de la justicia militar:\r\n \r\nMueve la decisi\u00f3n de perseguir un delito punible con un a\u00f1o o m\u00e1s en confinamiento a \u00a0fiscales militares entrenados, independientes y profesionales, con excepci\u00f3n de los delitos que son de car\u00e1cter militar, como desobediencia a las \u00f3rdenes o ausentarse sin permiso.\r\nProporciona las oficinas de los jefes de personal militares con la autoridad y discreci\u00f3n para establecer tribunales, seleccionar los jurados y elegir a los jueces para conocer de los casos (es decir, autoridad de convocatoria).\r\nNo enmienda el Art\u00edculo 15. Los oficiales al mando todav\u00eda ser\u00e1n capaces de pedir el castigo no judicial por ofensas menores no dirigidas al juicio (ensayo) por los acusadores.\r\nPermite que los fiscales militares profesionales qui\u00f1es son expertos legales a manejar casos de asalto sexual.\r\nLibera a comandantes para concentrarse en la misi\u00f3n y el estado de preparaci\u00f3n de la unidad, m\u00e1s bien que dirigir un caso judicial complejo a trav\u00e9s del sistema de justicia militar.\r\nElimina el Art\u00edculo 60 del UCMJ para que la autoridad de convocatoria no puede (a) poner un veredicto de culpable aparte o (b) cambiar un veredicto de culpable a una ofensa menor.\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=8f076157-c991-4148-b15d-359964d110d5", "Heller Announces Support for Gillibrand\u2019s Military Sexual Assault Legislation", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced support for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand\u2019s (D-NY) bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act (S. 967). Heller and Gillibrand joined numerous Senators, as well as victims of military sexual assault, for a media event urging the Senate to pass the legislation earlier today. \u00a0\r\n\"After much deliberation, and after extensive conversations with victims and Senators from both sides of the issue, I believe that the Military Justice Improvement Act is the best path forward. From Senator Rand Paul to Senator Barbara Boxer, this legislation transcends party lines. Ensuring victims are confident in reporting crimes and protecting them from retaliation must be a top priority,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller. \u201cOur military is the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. The Gillibrand amendment makes it even better.\u201d\r\nThe Military Justice Improvement Act:\r\n \r\nMoves the decision whether to prosecute any crime punishable by one year or more in confinement to independent, trained, professional military prosecutors, with the exception of crimes that are uniquely military in nature, such as disobeying orders or going Absent Without Leave.\r\nProvides the offices of the military chiefs of staff with the authority and discretion to establish courts, empanel juries, and choose judges to hear cases (i.e. convening authority).\r\nDoes not amend Article 15. Commanding officers will still be able to order non-judicial punishment for lesser offenses not directed to trial by the prosecutors. \r\nAllows professional military prosecutors who are trained legal experts to handle sexual assault cases. \r\nFrees up commanders to focus on the mission and preparedness of the unit, rather than guiding a complex legal case through the military\u2019s justice system.\r\nStrikes the UCMJ\u2019s Article 60 so that the convening authority may not (a) set aside a guilty finding or (b) change a finding of guilty to a lesser included offense.\r\n \r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ee2e5932-94da-4e25-a9d6-1bff78b31bd2", "Sens. Paul, Heller and Rep. Amodei Introduce the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013\u00a0Sens. Rand Paul, Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) released the following statements following the introduction of the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act. \u00a0This bill provides state governors with the power to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. \u00a0\r\n\u201cBy removing the red tape, state governments will be better equipped to manage, regulate, develop and implement recovery plans for their critical habitats. This bill will better protect endangered species by allowing a more tailored response as implemented by the states,\u201d Sen. Paul said. \u201cThe Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act ensures that local needs will be considered in the regulation process and places the decision-making into the hands of the states by allowing them to choose whether regulation occurs on the state or federal level.\u201d\r\n\u201cWe have a responsibility to be good stewards of wildlife and the habitat that they rely on.\u00a0 In Nevada, we have been working hard to protect both the sage grouse and our economy, which is why I am working hard with the Governor, the delegation, and Nevadans to prevent a listing for the bird.\u00a0The Endangered Species Act already has an abysmal success rate, so it is time to give the states to the opportunity to step in where the ESA has largely failed,\u201d said Sen. Heller.\r\n\u201cGiving governors greater flexibility would go a long way mitigating the one-size-fits-all impact of the ESA, which is threatening to shutdown vast swatches of the American West, including Nevada\u201d Rep. Amodei said. \u201cGovernor Brian Sandoval has met the challenge posed by the looming sage grouse listing and that kind of leadership deserves respect from federal land managers. I want to thank Senator Paul for recognizing that there are two chambers of Congress and for reaching out across the Hill to work on solutions to this issue. I am happy to team up with any Senator interested in genuine bicameral collaboration.\u201d\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=f0b00ce3-e222-4825-b988-b871fc9afb84", "Heller, Hirono Work to Help Filipino Veterans  Receive Deserved Benefits", "2013-11-19", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) have filed an amendment to S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will help all eligible Filipino veterans receive the compensation they are entitled to for their service to the United States during World War II.\r\n\u201cThis amendment is the least we can do for our nation\u2019s brave Filipino veterans. Every effort must be made to ensure that those individuals who valiantly served alongside U.S. troops are properly recognized for their contributions to our nation. I am proud to work across party lines with Senator Hirono to ensure these Filipino veterans are treated with dignity and respect,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n\u201cMahalo to Senator Heller for partnering with me to help ensure all Filipino World War II veterans who bravely served alongside Americans in the critical South West Pacific Theatre receive the compensation they have earned. Given the advanced age of many of these Filipino veterans, we simply cannot wait any longer to establish a process that fairly recognizes veterans who deserve benefits,\u201d said Senator Hirono.\r\nBackground:\r\nAfter World War II, the U.S. Army created the Approved Revised Reconstructed Guerilla Roster of 1948, also known as the \u201cMissouri List,\u201d based on individuals who came forward after the war to receive healthcare. This list has been used by the military to verify those who served alongside U.S. troops in the Philippines. It is possible that some Filipinos who fought were not added to this list and could be improperly denied benefits.\r\nThe Filipino Veterans Promise Amendment would direct the Department of Defense (DOD), in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to establish a process for determining whether certain individuals meet the necessary service requirements to receive veterans\u2019 benefits and subsequently be verified as a Veteran by the United States Army.\r\nA PDF of the amendment is below \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-encourages-nevadans-make-voices-heard-usfws-and-blm", "Amodei encourages Nevadans to make voices heard by USFWS and BLM", "2013-11-18", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today encouraged Nevadans to make their voices heard by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) during two important public comment periods.\n\n\u201cThe proposed threatened species listing of the bi-state sage hen population and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the greater sage hen have significant consequences for multiple use and represent really our first test for how we solve the larger sage hen problem throughout Nevada and the West,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cIn the case of the bi-state, should the listing move ahead, it would designate 1.86 million acres as critical habitat, including federal, state, tribal and private lands in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral and Esmeralda counties in Nevada and Alpine, Mono and Inyo counties in California.\n\nDecember 27, 2013is the deadline for public comment on the USFWS proposed listing of the bi-state sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). A copy of the finding and additional information is available athttp://www.fws.gov/nevada or by calling 775-861-6300.\n\nJanuary 29, 2014is the deadline for public comment on the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Greater Sage Grouse Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The BLM and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will hold a series of public workshops to provide information on the DEIS and how to use the ePlanning system for commenting. Written comments will be accepted during the workshops. The workshops will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the following days and locations:\n\nDec. 3, Four Seasons Building, Modoc County Fairgrounds, 1 Center Street, Cedarville, Calif.\n\nDec. 4, Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave., Susanville, Calif.\n\nDec. 5, Homewood Suites, 5450 Keitzke Ln., Reno, Nev.\n\nDec. 9, Tonopah Convention Center, 301 Brougher Ave., Tonopah, Nev.\n\nDec. 10, Bristlecone Convention Center, 150 Sixth St., Ely, Nev.\n\nDec. 11, Shilo Inn, 2401 Mountain City Hwy., Elko, Nev.\n\nDec. 12, Winnemucca Inn, 741 W. Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, Nev.\n\nYou can submit comments interactively through the ePlanning website, email and regular mail.\n\nEmail comments can be sent toblm_nv_ca_sagegrouse_eis_comments@blm.gov. Please put \u201cNVCA GRSG Draft EIS Comment\u201d in the subject line. Comments can also be mailed to: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Greater Sage-Grouse EIS, 1340 Financial Blvd, Reno, NV 89502.\n\nIf you are experiencing difficulty submitting comments, please contact Meghan Brown in the Amodei Elko Office at 775-777-7705.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=567048e2-fa0d-4bdc-ba65-3266bd47bc3b", "Heller responde a cifras de desempleo de Nevada", "2013-11-18", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, \u00a0hizo la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n en relaci\u00f3n con las cifras de desempleo de Nevada publicadas anteriormente en el d\u00eda de hoy:\r\n\u201cAunque me alegro de ver una disminuci\u00f3n en nuestro estado de cifras sobre el desempleo, la tasa sigue siendo muy por encima de la media nacional. La gente de Nevada ya est\u00e1n luchando, y para a\u00f1adir a sus frustraciones, est\u00e1n comenzando a ver los efectos negativos del ObamaCare. En los \u00faltimos meses, he escuchado a la gente por todo el estado de Nevada que est\u00e1n aumentando sus costos de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, o peor a\u00fan, han cancelado sus planes.\r\nEn 2010 el presidente Obama dijo, \u2018Si le gusta su plan, puede mantener su plan. Si le gusta su doctor, puede mantener a su doctor.\u2019 Desafortunadamente, las historias que estoy oyendo no encajan con la narrativa del Presidente. La gente de Nevada se han enfrentado a tiempos dif\u00edciles. Se merecen algo mejor y merecen tener un gobierno que mantiene sus promesas,\", dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=fafdcc80-b609-4c57-9a84-ab4535e5f885", "Heller Responds to Nevada Unemployment Numbers", "2013-11-18", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement regarding the Nevada unemployment figures released earlier today:\r\n\"While I am pleased to see a decrease in our state\u2019s unemployment numbers, the rate still remains well above the national average. The people of Nevada are already struggling, and to add to their frustrations, they are beginning to see the negative effects of ObamaCare. Over the past few months, I have heard from people all across the Silver State that their health care costs are increasing, or worse, their plans have been cancelled.\r\n\u201cIn 2010 President Obama said, \u2018If you like your plan, you can keep your plan. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor.\u2019 Unfortunately, the stories I am hearing do not fit with the President\u2019s narrative. The people of Nevada have faced some difficult times. They deserve better, and they deserve to have a government that keeps its promises,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-supports-keep-your-health-plan-act", "Amodei supports 'Keep Your Health Plan Act'", "2013-11-15", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "My, what a difference a month makes. Thirty days ago, attempts to delay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were shouted down, ignored and the subject of veto threats by the White House. Now we are in a pitched battle as to which side has the best idea to delay implementation of the ACA. Only in Washington, D.C.\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2), a cosponsor of H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act, which today passed the House 261 to 157, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cMy, what a difference a month makes. Thirty days ago, attempts to delay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were shouted down, ignored and the subject of veto threats by the White House. Now we are in a pitched battle as to which side has the best idea to delay implementation of the ACA. Only in Washington, D.C.\n\n\u201cToday, the House took legislative action to honor the promise the President repeatedly made to Americans. In return, the President made yet another promise to bypass Congress and threaten to veto this bipartisan legislative solution. While there is no credibility abundance in this town, the White House has won the Pinocchio sweepstakes for the week.\n\n\u201cIn the face of 24,623 Nevadans, pretty much the entire population of Fallon, and nearly five million Americans who received cancellation notices from their insurance carriers due to the ACA, a number predicted to rise significantly, the administration continues to stubbornly go it alone. Worse still, the President\u2019s executive action is expected to further destabilize the health insurance market. Is the solution more administrative grasping at straws? No thank you. There is a reason we are in this mess. It is the ACA.\n\n\u201cSpin, backpedaling, excuses and apologies do nothing for the Nevadans and other Americans who are losing the health care coverage on which they rely. The ACA was drafted and became law along party lines. Its implementation has been a secretive, unilateral mess. The problems the law created for millions of Americans require a bipartisan solution, not another executive overreach.\u201d\n\n\u201cThere is no doubt Americans need real health care reform. But we will all continue to suffer and see premiums go up as long as the ACA creates confusion and uncertainty in the marketplace. It is my hope we can address this emergency in a transparent, legislative process that respects all stakeholders. That requires a stop to the present law\u2019s mistakes and a start to the traditional legislative process. Stay tuned.\u201d\n\n# # #\n\n2013-11-15 13:53:00 2013-11-15 13:53:00 2013-11-15 13:51:00 False False", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040604/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-votes-allow-americans-keep-current-health-insurance-plans", "Heck Votes to Allow Americans to Keep Current Health Insurance Plans", "2013-11-15", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Introduces Seniors Healthcare Choice Act to give seniors freedom to make healthcare decisions\nWASHINGTON - Amid reports that millions of Americans, including nearly 25,000 Nevadans, have lost their health insurance coverage due to the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today voted in favor of H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013, legislation he cosponsored which requires that health insurance coverage available on the individual market as of January 1, 2013 may continue to be offered during 2014 and that such coverage will be considered a grandfathered health plan for purposes of an individual meeting the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage. The Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 passed the House on a 261 to 157 bipartisan vote.\n\u201cAmericans were promised they could keep their current health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and we now know that is clearly and sadly not the case,\u201d Rep. Heck said. \u201cThis legislation restores that promise to those who were kicked off their existing plans.\u201d\nYesterday, Congressman Heck spoke on the House floor to highlight the story of a constituent who was kicked off her health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act.\nAdditionally, Rep. Heck today introduced legislation that eliminates burdensome federal regulations and changes in law due to the Affordable Care Act to extend freedom of healthcare choices to our nation's seniors. The Seniors Health Care Choice Act has two main provisions:\n* Allows individuals with COBRA continuation health coverage to remain on their group health plan and delay enrollment in the Medicare program without incurring a lifetime late enrollment penalty upon enrollment in Medicare.\n* Restores the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare Advantage (MA) so that beneficiaries may switch to another MA plan between January and March. This provision restores the OEP to its pre-PPACA status.\n\u201cOur seniors deserve to have the freedom to make the healthcare decisions that are best for them without fear of penalty or gaps in coverage,\u201d Rep. Heck said. \u201cThe Seniors Health Care Choice Act eliminates flawed regulations as well as changes made under the ACA to give our seniors that peace of mind.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=413c1000-a8b1-4d90-8ba6-6f5162c841c6", "Heller y Heitkamp presentan proyecto de ley para ayudar garantizar vivienda para los veteranos", "2013-11-14", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, \u00a0y la Senadora Heidi Heitkamp, Dem\u00f3crata por North Dakota, presentaron la ley de reforma para viviendas de veteranos vulnerables de 2013.\r\nEsta legislaci\u00f3n bipartidista eximir\u00eda a un beneficio financiero para veteranos discapacitados considerados como ingreso al solicitar la ayuda de vivienda del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD). El Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos (VA) proporciona la ayuda y prestaci\u00f3n de asistencia a los veteranos con poco o ning\u00fan ingreso.\r\nLos veteranos discapacitados de nuestra naci\u00f3n han sacrificado su propio bienestar en nuestro nombre. Los beneficios que reciben por ponerse en peligro no deber\u00edan hacer m\u00e1s dif\u00edcil para estos hombres y mujeres encontrar vivienda, raz\u00f3n por la cual la prestaci\u00f3n de ayuda y asistencia no debe ser contada como ingresos,\" dijo el senador Dean Heller. \u201cAplaudo mi colega, el Congresista Joe Heck, Republicano por Nevada, por su labor en este proyecto de ley en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes, y esperamos con inter\u00e9s trabajar con el Senador Heitkamp para empujar esta legislaci\u00f3n en el Senado\".\r\nEn North Dakota, hay una escasez de vivienda significativa, que est\u00e1 haciendo a\u00fan m\u00e1s dif\u00edcil para nuestros veteranos discapacitados a encontrar un lugar para llamar su casa,\" dijo la senadora Heidi Heitkamp.\r\nLos veteranos discapacitados han servido valientemente a nuestro pa\u00eds, y nosotros deber\u00edamos ser capaces de garantizar que tendr\u00e1n un lugar para vivir cuando regresen a casa. Esta legislaci\u00f3n es necesaria para nosotros cumplir con los compromisos que hicimos para apoyar a los veteranos despu\u00e9s que dedicaron sus vidas a luchar por nuestro pa\u00eds. Espero con inter\u00e9s trabajar con el Senador Heller y colegas para dar a los veteranos los beneficios que se merecen.\r\nAntecedentes: \r\nEl Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos (VA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) distribuye la ayuda y prestaci\u00f3n de asistencia como parte de un programa de jubilaci\u00f3n. Este beneficio est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado espec\u00edficamente para los veteranos de guerra que est\u00e1n gravemente incapacitados y tienen poco o ning\u00fan ingreso. Un n\u00famero de estos veteranos tambi\u00e9n depende de la asistencia a trav\u00e9s de HUD para la vivienda.\r\nBajo la ley actual, la prestaci\u00f3n de ayuda y asistencia se cuenta como ingresos al determinar la elegibilidad para asistencia a trav\u00e9s de HUD, que en \u00faltima instancia, reduce la disponibilidad de asistencia para la vivienda para veteranos discapacitados y de bajos ingresos. Heller y Heitkamp procuran eximir de la consideraci\u00f3n de ingresos por todos los gastos relacionados con la ayuda de un veterano y prestaci\u00f3n de asistencia.\r\nUna legislaci\u00f3n similar presentada por el Representante Joe Heck fue aprobada en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes en octubre.\r\nLos veteranos de las Guerras Extranjeras (VFW) y Asociaci\u00f3n de Oficiales militares de los Estados Unidos (MOAA) han aprobado el proyecto de ley de Heller y Heitkamp, la ley de reforma para viviendas de veteranos vulnerables de 2013.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=8b20c151-d712-487e-b8ae-dd58c88d3546", "Diez Senadores Introducen Ley Bipartidista Para Crear Autoridad Para El Financiamiento De La Infraestructura", "2013-11-14", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Una coalici\u00f3n bipartidista de diez senadores de los Estados Unidos introdujeron hoy una legislaci\u00f3n para establecer una nueva autoridad para el financiamiento de la infraestructura para ayudar a los estados y las localidades aprovechar mejor los fondos privados para construir y mantener la infraestructura anticuada del pa\u00eds. La construcci\u00f3n y renovaci\u00f3n de infraestructura para el desarrollo y crecimiento en empleo, o conocido como el proyecto de ley \u201cBRIDGE\u201d, ayuda para abordar el d\u00e9ficit de inversi\u00f3n alarmante de la naci\u00f3n \u00a0para mantener y mejorar la red de transporte, agua y sistemas de alcantarillado y la infraestructura de energ\u00eda. La legislaci\u00f3n proporcionar\u00eda un instrumento de financiaci\u00f3n adicional a estados y localidades que pueden crear nuevos empleos aqu\u00ed en los Estados Unidos \u00a0mientras que tambi\u00e9n aumenta la competitividad econ\u00f3mica de nuestra naci\u00f3n.\r\nEl proyecto de ley \u201cBRIDGE\u201d, fue introducido por los siguientes senadores; Mark R. Warner, Democrata por Virginia, Roy Blunt, Republicano por Missouri, Lindsey Graham, Republicano por South Carolina, Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrata por New York, Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, Chris Coons, Democrata por Deleware, Amy Klobuchar, Democrata por Minnesota, Roger Wicker, Republicano por Missouri, Claire McCaskill, Democrata por Delaware, Amy Klobuchar, Democrata por Minnesota, Roger Wicker, Republicano por Missouri, Claire McCaskill, Democrata por Missouri, y Mark Kirk, Republicano por Illinois.\u00a0\r\nLos Estados Unidos actualmente invierte aproximadamente dos por ciento de su producto interno bruto (PIB) en infraestructura, cerca de la mitad de lo que le hicieron hace 50 a\u00f1os. En comparaci\u00f3n, Europa gasta alrededor de 5%, y China gasta 9% del PIB en infraestructura. Seg\u00fan el informe de Competitividad Global del Foro Econ\u00f3mico Mundial, los Estados Unidos actualmente alinea 19 entre 148 pa\u00edses desarrollados en general infraestructura en comparaci\u00f3n con nuestros competidores globales.\r\nPara comenzar a dirigirse a este d\u00e9ficit, el proyecto de ley \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 establecer\u00e1 una autoridad de financiaci\u00f3n independiente, independiente para complementar la financiaci\u00f3n de la infraestructura existente de los Estados Unidos.\u00a0 La autoridad proporcionar\u00eda pr\u00e9stamos y garant\u00edas de pr\u00e9stamos para ayudar a estados y las localidades financiar los m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micamente viables, puentes, carriles, puertos, aguas, alcantarillas y otros proyectos de la infraestructura significativos.\r\nLa autoridad podr\u00eda recibir financiaci\u00f3n inicial de hasta 10 mil millones de d\u00f3lares, lo que podr\u00eda incentivar las inversiones del sector privado y hacer posible hasta un m\u00e1ximo de $300 mil millones de d\u00f3lares en inversi\u00f3n total del proyecto. La autoridad est\u00e1 estructurada de tal manera para que sea auto sostenible con el tiempo.\r\nUn resumen del proyecto de ley \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 est\u00e1 disponible aqu\u00ed. Comentarios de una amplia variedad de partes interesadas y expertos de la industria est\u00e1n disponibles aqu\u00ed.\u00a0\r\n\u201cEl proyecto de ley \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 no es una \u2018bala de plata\u2019 para cerrar m\u00e1gicamente el hueco de la infraestructura de los Estados Unidos, pero esta oferta bipartidista crea nuevos instrumentos para ayudar a nuestros estados y las localidades desbloquear miles de millones de d\u00f3lares en nuevas inversiones privadas en un momento de las tasas de inter\u00e9s muy favorables,\u201d dijo el senador Warner. \u201cEl proyecto de ley \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 no s\u00f3lo ayudara que los estadounidenses vuelvan a trabajar sino que tambi\u00e9n ayudar\u00e1 a ampliar comercio de los Estados Unidos, mantener las empresas estadounidenses competitivas y crear m\u00e1s empleos aqu\u00ed en nuestro pa\u00eds. El proyecto de ley demuestra nuestra voluntad de trabajar juntos de forma responsable, \u00a0y una manera bipartidista para avanzar las prioridades de inversi\u00f3n importante.\u201d\r\n\u201cLa infraestructura ha sido por mucho tiempo una parte integrante de nuestra econom\u00eda. Sistemas de transporte exitosos conectan personas y comunidades, las empresas grandes y peque\u00f1as y los puestos de trabajo que crean, se basan en una fuerte red de infraestructura para conectar con sus clientes\", dijo el senador Blunt. \u201cEsta legislaci\u00f3n bipartidista ofrecer\u00e1 una nueva herramienta para ayudar a financiar proyectos de infraestructura, crear empleos y asegurar la competitividad global de Estados Unidos en el siglo 21.\u201d\r\n\u201cNuestra infraestructura se est\u00e1 desmoronando y en desesperada necesidad de reparaci\u00f3n,\u201d dijo el senador Graham. \u201cEn South Carolina, tenemos dos grandes proyectos de infraestructura \u2013 la profundizaci\u00f3n del puerto de Charleston y la construcci\u00f3n de la interestatal 73 \u2013 que ayudar\u00edan a crecer nuestra econom\u00eda y crear puestos de trabajo. Ahora es el momento de atender nuestras necesidades de infraestructura a fin de satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra econom\u00eda. Estoy abierto para cualquiera y todas las ideas, pero tambi\u00e9n s\u00e9 que el plan introducido hoy nos mueve en la direcci\u00f3n correcta combinando la inversi\u00f3n del sector privado en la infraestructura con el gobierno federal como un socio menor. Hacer nada hace da\u00f1o a nuestra econom\u00eda nacional y estatal en los pr\u00f3ximos a\u00f1os.\u201d\r\n\u201cLa inversi\u00f3n en la infraestructura de transporte es uno de los modos m\u00e1s r\u00e1pidos, m\u00e1s eficaces de crear nuevos empleos,\u201d dijo el senador Gillibrand. \u201cNuestra idea de sentido com\u00fan, bipartidista para una asociaci\u00f3n p\u00fablico-privada puede ofrecer el tipo de financiaci\u00f3n inteligente y eficaz para mantener los proyectos m\u00e1s importantes del transporte en tiempo y en presupuesto \u2013 mantener nuestra econom\u00eda en movimiento, mantener seguras nuestras carreteras y autopistas y crear los puestos de trabajo para hacerlo.\"\u00a0\r\n\u201cAsegurar que se satisfagan necesidades de infraestructura de nuestra naci\u00f3n es una de las responsabilidades primarias del gobierno. El proyecto de ley bipartidista \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 ayudar\u00e1 a proporcionar financiamiento para infraestructura cr\u00edtica de una manera responsable e innovadora. La econom\u00eda de Nevada depende de la infraestructura de transporte seguro y accesible, y por eso estoy ansioso de seguir trabajando en esta legislaci\u00f3n con mis colegas de ambos partidos,\u201d dijo el senador Heller.\r\n\u201cLas inversiones en la infraestructura de los Estados Unidos son inversiones en trabajos americanos,\u201d dijo el senador Coons. \u201cTrabajos de construcci\u00f3n, trabajos de producci\u00f3n y trabajos en casi cada negocio americano dependen de la infraestructura que funciona. Nuestro pa\u00eds necesita invertir m\u00e1s en infraestructura, no menos. La ley bipartidista \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 es un enfoque innovador para obtener el financiamiento necesario para sostener y fortalecer la infraestructura cr\u00edtica.\u201d\r\n\u201cCon el fin de satisfacer las demandas de la econom\u00eda del siglo 21 necesitamos un red de transporte del siglo 21,\u201d dijo el Sen. Klobuchar.\r\nEl proyecto de ley \u2018BRIDGE\u2019 ayudar\u00e1 a hacer las inversiones esenciales en nuestra naci\u00f3n de carreteras, puentes, puertos, aeropuertos y v\u00edas navegables y constituir\u00e1 un largo camino para aumentar la seguridad, mejorar la movilidad y reducir la congesti\u00f3n.\u201d\r\n\u201cMe alegra especialmente que la legislaci\u00f3n establece aparte dedicado fondos a estados rurales como Mississippi,\u201d dijo el senador Wicker.\r\n\u201cAtraer la inversi\u00f3n privada en la infraestructura es a menudo demasiado inc\u00f3modo y complejo para muchos peque\u00f1os ciudades y condados. Este proyecto de ley permitir\u00eda hacer frente a ese problema mediante la agilizaci\u00f3n del proceso y proporcionando la ayuda muy necesaria a estas comunidades rurales para conseguir los fondos que profundamente necesitan.\u201d\r\n\u201cLa red enorme de Illinois de r\u00edos, carreteras y ferrocarriles apoya su estado como la encrucijada de la naci\u00f3n,\u201d dijo el senador Kirk. \u201cSin embargo, nuestra dependencia de fuentes tradicionales de financiamiento ha creado una cartera de inversi\u00f3n tremendamente atrasadas. Este instrumento de financiaci\u00f3n de la infraestructura puede proporcionar nuevas avenidas de financiaci\u00f3n a pasillos del comercio cr\u00edticos \u00a0y aumentar la colaboraci\u00f3n p\u00fablico-privada. Estoy orgulloso de participar en este esfuerzo bipartidista para ayudar a satisfacer nuestras crecientes necesidades de infraestructura.\u201d\r\nPROVISIONES CLAVES\r\n \r\nEl proyecto de ley incluye amplia elegibilidad para la financiaci\u00f3n de:\r\n \r\nProyectos tendr\u00eda que ser al menos $50 millones en tama\u00f1o y de importancia nacional o regional para calificar. Cinco por ciento del financiamiento total de la autoridad estar\u00eda dedicado a proyectos en las regiones rurales y proyectos rurales se necesitar\u00eda ser $10 millones en tama\u00f1o.\u00a0\r\n \r\nEl proyecto de ley aborda brechas actuales en el financiamiento de infraestructura:\r\n \r\nLa autoridad no financiar\u00eda m\u00e1s del 49 por ciento del coste total del proyecto con el fin de evitar la aglomeraci\u00f3n de capital privado. Los pr\u00e9stamos y garant\u00edas de pr\u00e9stamo estar\u00e1n sujetos a una modesta cuota adicional, que permitir\u00e1 a la autoridad a convertirse r\u00e1pidamente en auto sostenible con el tiempo.\r\n \r\nLa legislaci\u00f3n establece operaciones de independientes, no partidista:\r\n \r\nTener expertos internos de la financiaci\u00f3n de proyectos ayudar\u00e1 a estados y las localidades ir mano a mano con socios del sector privado para garantizar que los contribuyentes est\u00e1n recibiendo buen valor para nuestras inversiones a trav\u00e9s de la colaboraci\u00f3n p\u00fablico-privada. La Autoridad actuar\u00eda independientemente de agencias federales existentes, conducidas por una junta directiva con siete miembros con derecho a votar y un director ejecutivo, todos los cuales ser\u00eda necesarios demostrar experiencia comprobada en la gesti\u00f3n financiera y ser confirmada por un voto del Senado.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=235041b4-c983-42cb-97c9-76b1e54f89e4", "Heller, Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Help Vulnerable Veterans Secure Housing", "2013-11-14", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013. This bipartisan legislation would exempt a financial benefit for disabled veterans from being considered as income when applying for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides the aid and attendance benefit to veterans with little or no income.\r\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s disabled veterans have sacrificed their own well-being on our behalf. The benefits they receive for putting themselves in harm\u2019s way shouldn\u2019t make it more difficult for these men and women to find housing, which is why the aid and attendance benefit should not be counted as income,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller. \u201cI applaud my fellow Nevadan Congressman Heck for his work on this bill in the House of Representatives, and look forward to working with Senator Heitkamp to push this legislation through the Senate.\u201d\r\n\u201cAcross North Dakota, there is a significant housing shortage, which is making it even more difficult for our disabled vets to find a place to call home,\u201d said Senator Heidi Heitkamp. \u201cDisabled veterans bravely and selflessly served our country, and we should be able to guarantee that they will have a place to live when they return home.\u00a0 This legislation is necessary for us to live up to the commitments we made to support veterans after they dedicated their lives to fight for our country. I look forward to working with Senator Heller and my colleagues to give disabled veterans the benefits they deserve.\u201d\r\nBackground:\r\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) distributes the aid and attendance benefit as part of an enhanced pension program. The benefit is specifically designed for wartime veterans who are severely disabled and have little or no income. A number of these veterans also rely on housing assistance through HUD.\r\nUnder current law, the aid and attendance benefit is counted as income when determining eligibility for housing assistance through HUD, which ultimately reduces the availability of housing assistance for low-income, severely disabled vets. Heller and Heitkamp are seeking to exempt from consideration of income by HUD any expenses related to a veteran\u2019s aid and attendance benefit.\r\nSimilar legislation introduced by Representative Joe Heck (R-NV-3) passed the House of Representatives in October.\r\nThe Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)\u00a0 have endorsed Heller and Heitkamp\u2019s Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=68b0dd66-178c-4efc-8e45-15d5fdb84090", "TEN SENATORS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO CREATE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY", "2013-11-14", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON \u2013 A bipartisan coalition of ten U.S. Senators introduced legislation today to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation\u2019s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment Act, or BRIDGE Act, helps to address the nation\u2019s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities which can create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation\u2019s economic competitiveness.\r\nThe BRIDGE Act, introduced by lead sponsors Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), is cosponsored by Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Dean Heller (R-NV), Chris Coons (D-DE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Mark Kirk (R-IL).\r\nAmerica currently spends roughly two percent of its GDP on infrastructure -- about half what it did 50 years ago. By comparison, Europe spends around 5%, and China spends 9% of GDP on infrastructure. According to the World Economic Forum\u2019s Global Competitiveness Report, the United States currently ranks 19th among 148 developed countries in overall infrastructure compared to our global competitors.\r\nTo begin addressing this shortfall, the BRIDGE Act will establish an independent, nonpartisan financing authority to complement existing U.S. infrastructure funding. The authority would provide loans and loan guarantees to help states and localities fund the most economically viable road, bridge, rail, port, water, sewer, and other significant infrastructure projects. \u00a0The authority would receive initial seed funding of up to $10 billion, which could incentivize private sector investment and make possible up to $300 billion in total project investment. The authority is structured in a way to make it self-sustaining over time.\r\nA summary of the BRIDGE Act legislation is available here. \u00a0Comments from a broad variety of stakeholders and industry experts are available here.\r\n\u201cThe BRIDGE Act is not a \u2018silver bullet\u2019 to magically close America\u2019s infrastructure gap, but this bipartisan proposal creates smart new tools to help our states and localities unlock billions of dollars in additional private investments at a time of very favorable interest rates,\u201d Sen. Warner said. \u201cThe BRIDGE Act will not only put Americans back to work but also help to expand U.S. commerce and trade, keeping American businesses competitive and creating even more jobs here at home. The BRIDGE Act demonstrates our willingness to work together in a responsible, bipartisan way to get moving on important investment priorities.\u201d\r\n\u201cInfrastructure has long been an integral part of our economy. Successful transportation systems connect people and communities, and businesses large and small, and the jobs they create, rely on a strong infrastructure network to connect with their customers,\u201d Sen. Blunt said. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will provide a new tool to help finance infrastructure projects, create jobs, and ensure America\u2019s global competitiveness in the 21st century.\u201d\r\n\u201cOur infrastructure is crumbling and in desperate need of repair,\u201d said Sen. Graham.\u00a0 \u201cIn South Carolina we have two major infrastructure projects \u2013 the deepening of the Charleston Harbor and construction of I-73 \u2013 which would help grow our economy and create jobs.\u00a0 Now is the time to address our infrastructure needs in order to meet the needs of our economy.\u00a0 I\u2019m open to any and all ideas, but I also know the plan introduced today moves us in the right direction by combining private sector investment in infrastructure with the federal government as a junior partner.\u00a0 Doing nothing hurts our state and national economy in the years to come.\u201d\r\n\u201cInvesting in transportation infrastructure is one of the fastest, most effective ways to create new jobs,\u201d Sen. Gillibrand said. \u201cOur commonsense, bipartisan idea for a public-private partnership can offer the kind of smart, effective financing to keep more major transportation projects on time, and on budget \u2013 keeping our economy on the move, keeping our roads and highways safe, and creating the jobs to do it.\u201d\r\n\u201cEnsuring that our nation\u2019s infrastructure needs are met is one of the government\u2019s primary responsibilities. The bipartisan BRIDGE Act will help provide financing for critical infrastructure in a way that is both responsible and innovative. Nevada\u2019s economy depends on safe and accessible transportation infrastructure, which is why I am eager to continue working on this legislation with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle,\u201d said Sen. Heller.\r\n\"Investments in America's infrastructure are investments in American jobs,\" Sen. Coons said. \"Construction jobs, production jobs, and jobs at nearly every American business all depend on functioning infrastructure. Our country needs to be investing more in its infrastructure, not less. The bipartisan BRIDGE Act is an innovative approach to getting the funding we need to sustain and strengthen America's critical infrastructure.\"\r\n\u201cIn order to meet the demands of the 21st century economy we need a 21st century transportation network,\u201d said Sen. Klobuchar. \u201cThe BRIDGE Act will help make critical investments in our nation\u2019s roads, bridges, ports, waterways and airports and will go a long way to increase safety, improve mobility, and ease congestion.\u201d\r\n\u201cI am particularly pleased that the legislation sets aside dedicated funding to rural states, such as Mississippi,\u201d Sen. Wicker said. \u201cAttracting private investment in infrastructure is oftentimes too cumbersome and complex for many small towns and counties. This bill would address that problem by streamlining the process and providing much-needed assistance for these rural communities to get the funds they sorely need.\u201d\r\n\"Illinois' vast network of rivers, highways and railways supports its status as the crossroads of the nation,\" Sen. Kirk said. \"However, our reliance on traditional funding sources has created a tremendous investment backlog. This infrastructure financing tool can provide new funding avenues for critical commerce corridors, and boost public-private partnerships. I am proud to join in this bipartisan effort to help meet our growing infrastructure needs.\"\u00a0\r\nKEY PROVISIONS\r\n\u00b7\u00a0 The BRIDGE Act includes broad eligibility for funding:\r\nProjects would have to be at least $50 million in size, and be of national or regional significance to qualify. Five percent of the Authority\u2019s overall funding would be dedicated to projects in rural regions, and rural projects would be required to be $10 million in size.\r\n\u00b7\u00a0 The BRIDGE Act addresses current gaps in infrastructure financing\r\nThe Authority would finance no more than 49 percent of the total costs of the project in order to avoid crowding out private capital. Loans and loan guarantees would be subject to modest additional fees, which will allow the Authority to quickly become self-sustaining over time.\r\n\u00b7\u00a0 The BRIDGE Act establishes independent, non-partisan operations: \r\nHaving project finance experts in-house will help states and localities go toe-to-toe with private sector partners to ensure that taxpayers are getting good value for our investments through public-private partnerships.\u00a0The Authority would operate independently of existing federal agencies, led by a Board of Directors with seven voting members and a CEO, all of whom would be required to demonstrate proven expertise in financial management and be confirmed by a vote of the Senate.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131123192912/http://heck.house.gov:80/press-release/jolt-act-passes-100-co-sponsors%E2%80%9451-democrats-52-republicans", "JOLT Act Passes 100 Co-sponsors\u201451 Democrats, 52 Republicans", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Measures to Bring More Visitors and Their Dollars to the U.S. Bridge Partisan Divide\nWASHINGTON (November 13, 2013)\u2014The U.S. Travel Association announced Wednesday that the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, H.R. 1354, has surpassed 100 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, split almost exactly between the two major political parties.\n\"As America's No. 1 services export, inbound travel's economic benefits are abundantly clear, and the strong support for the JOLT Act on both sides of the aisle reflects that,\" said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. \"JOLT contains a range of common-sense provisions that will make travel to the United States a better and easier experience, which in turn will immediately benefit the economy and job growth.\"\nIntroduced and championed by Reps. Joe Heck (R-Nev.) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), the JOLT Act is stand-alone legislation that would support the U.S. economy and create jobs by enacting similar pro-travel provisions passed in the Senate immigration bill. U.S. Travel has been working closely with backers in the House to extol the benefits of its provisions and garner support from both parties. Rep. Scott Rigell (R-Va.) is officially recorded as the bill's landmark 100th co-sponsor.\n\"Today's achievement shows how much broad support there is for creating jobs and boosting the economy through increasing travel,\" Rep. Heck said. \"The JOLT Act will bring economic growth to every region and district around the country while maintaining our national security. I look forward to working with Congressman Quigley and all of the cosponsors as we build upon this coalition of support and continue to push for the JOLT Act to be brought to the House floor for a vote.\"\nSaid Quigley: \"At 100 co-sponsors strong, the JOLT Act's bipartisan support continues to grow and highlights the importance of updating America's visa travel protocol. Modernizing outdated policies will increase opportunities for international tourists, create jobs and drive valuable tourism dollars to cities across the country.\"\nKey provisions of the JOLT Act would:  \n\t\u2022 Expand the highly successful Visa Waiver Program (VWP) that enables international travelers from approved countries to enter the U.S. without a visa;  \n\t\u2022 Expand the Global Entry program that expedites entry for preapproved, low-risk international travelers;  \n\t\u2022 Mandate expedited visa processing and reduced visa wait times for travelers who wish to visit the U.S.;  \n\t\u2022 Facilitate the use of secure videoconferencing to conduct visa interviews by authorizing a pilot program to test feasibility, which would provide increased access to a U.S. visa for potential travelers; and  \n\t\u2022 Encourage more travel from Canada.\nIn 2012, international visitors added nearly $130 billion to the U.S. economy and generated more than $19 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue. If extended to Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Israel, Panama, Poland, Romania and Uruguay, the VWP alone could increase international visitation by more than 600,000, add more than $7 billion to the U.S. economy and support more than 40,000 additional American jobs.\n\"It's a tremendous milestone to reach 100 co-sponsors and counting, but the number we're really focused on is 218,\" said Dow. \"We're confident the overwhelming bipartisan support for the JOLT Act will convince House leaders to move this legislation swiftly through the committee process and onto the floor.\"\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=73042562-a8f9-456f-96eb-ddf54c506d77", "Harkin, Heller Introducen Ley Bipartidista para proporcionar cr\u00e9ditos de reembolsos para aud\u00edfonos", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Hoy, el Senador Tom Harkin, Dem\u00f3crata para Iowa, y presidente del Comit\u00e9 Senatorial de Salud, Educaci\u00f3n, Trabajo y Pensiones, y el Senador Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, \u00a0introdujeron un proyecto de ley bipartidista para proporcionar cr\u00e9ditos fiscales para aud\u00edfonos. La legislaci\u00f3n prev\u00e9 un cr\u00e9dito de impuestos reembolsable de $500 para la compra de un aud\u00edfono o $1,000 si dos son necesarios, una vez cada cinco a\u00f1os.\r\n\u201cComo una persona que creci\u00f3 con un hermano que era sorda, conozco personalmente los retos que los individuos con p\u00e9rdida se enfrentan con y lo importante que es tener la oportunidad de llevar vidas plenas y activas en sus comunidades,\u201d dijo el Senador Harkin. \u201cLamentablemente, debido al alto costo de algunos aud\u00edfonos, muchas de nuestra familia, amigos y vecinos con p\u00e9rdida de la audici\u00f3n se esfuerzan para permitirse uno. Este proyecto de ley bipartita proporcionar\u00e1 las familias de bajos ingresos y personas de todo el pa\u00eds que cuenta con una importante cr\u00e9dito fiscal que les ayudar\u00e1 a comprar un aud\u00edfono.\"\r\n\u201cIdentificar problemas de audici\u00f3n temprano en su inicio y tratarlos inmediatamente son pasos importantes para hacer frente a dificultades auditivas, pero lamentablemente muchos estadounidenses no pueden permitirse los dispositivos auditivos que necesitan. Proporcionar a las personas con las herramientas que necesitan para permanecer involucrados miembros de la sociedad es importante para la construcci\u00f3n de comunidades saludables. Estoy encantado de trabajar con el senador Harkin sobre esta legislaci\u00f3n necesaria,\u201d dijo el Senador Heller.\r\nHarkin ha sido desde hace tiempo un defensor para las personas con discapacidad auditiva y las personas con discapacidad. En 1990, \u00e9l fue el autor y condujo por parte del Senado la hist\u00f3rica Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades. Tambi\u00e9n ha liderado los esfuerzos en sus anteriores sesiones del congreso de ayudar a las personas con p\u00e9rdida de audici\u00f3n a aud\u00edfonos.\r\nSeg\u00fan el informe m\u00e1s reciente de MarkeTrak \u2014 la encuesta nacional m\u00e1s grande de consumo para personas con p\u00e9rdida auditiva \u2014 mientras que el 95 por ciento de las personas con p\u00e9rdida auditiva puede ser tratado con \u00e9xito con aud\u00edfonos, s\u00f3lo 25 por ciento de 34 millones de americanos con p\u00e9rdida auditiva se usaron en 2008. Los aud\u00edfonos no est\u00e1n cubiertos por Medicare, o debajo de la mayor\u00eda del estado impuestas beneficios. De hecho, 61 por ciento de las compras de aud\u00edfono no implican el pago de ning\u00fan tercero. Esto pone todo el peso de la compra en el consumidor.\r\nEl costo promedio de una pr\u00f3tesis auditiva en 2008 fue de $1.675 incluyendo montaje, la evaluaci\u00f3n y la colocaci\u00f3n de tratamiento, de acuerdo con el mismo informe MarkeTrak.\r\nCasi el 80 por ciento de las personas con p\u00e9rdida auditiva requiere dos dispositivos en 2008, el aumento promedio de los gastos de bolsillo son $3,350. Un 68 por ciento de las personas con p\u00e9rdida auditiva citan las limitaciones financieras como motivos principales que no utilizan aud\u00edfonos.\r\nLos grupos que apoyan la oferta de Harkin-Heller incluyen AARP, Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, American Speech Language Hearing Association, Hearing Health Foundation, Hearing Industries Association, Hearing Loss Association of America, Hearing Network Alliance, and the International Hearing Society.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=15639b94-6128-42de-aca9-548515cf0489", "Heller, Gosar, Daines Press Jewell for Answers about Plan to Designate National Monuments without Congressional Approval", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and U.S. Representative Steve Daines (R-MT), along with 31 of their colleagues, today sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell regarding plans to designate national monuments on public lands without congressional approval. The letter requests the list of \u201cimportant places\u201d the U.S. Department of the Interior has deemed necessary for conservation and protection with the establishment of a monument.\r\nJewell referenced the Administration\u2019s intention to unilaterally designate national monuments in a speech at the National Press Club on October 31, 2013.\r\nA PDF of the letter is below.\r\nFull text of letter:\r\nNovember 13, 2013\r\nThe Honorable Sally Jewell  Secretary  Department of the Interior  1849 C St, N.W.  Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u00a0 20240\r\nDear Secretary Jewell,\r\nLike you, we are committed to appropriate conservation and multiple-use management of our public lands.\u00a0 As elected officials, we are working closely with our constituents on efforts to improve public land management\u2014which often include conservation designations.\u00a0 Given the gravity and permanence of national monuments, we believe that should these decisions be necessary, they should be made by Congress in an open, transparent, and public manner using extraordinary caution.\r\nOn October 31, 2013, during remarks at the National Press Club\u00a0 regarding the Antiquities Act, you said, \"if Congress doesn't step up to act to protect some of these important places that have been identified by communities and people throughout the country, then the president will take action\u2026there's no question that if Congress doesn't act, we will.\"\u00a0\r\nIn light of this statement, we are requesting a comprehensive list of the \u201cimportant places\u201d you reference in your comments that the administration is considering for national monument designations, along with a proposed timeline.\u00a0 Additionally, we are seeking clarification of whether designations are being considered only for proposed national monuments or whether there are other land-use proposals the administration would consider making monuments absent Congressional action.\u00a0 We also request that the administration notify all members of a state\u2019s congressional delegation at least 90-days in advance of designating a monument within that particular state.\r\nWe believe that these requests are consistent with your repeated commitment to openness, transparency, and cooperation with local and state officials in the context of land management decisions. Especially in consideration of past controversial usage of the Antiquities Act, your statements at the National Press Club have the potential to unravel the good work done by many to develop bottom-up land management solutions. Clarification of those statements is therefore critical to the continued success of these grassroots initiatives.\u00a0\r\nWe want to reaffirm our belief that public lands designations should originate in local communities where the concept enjoys broad support from elected officials, stakeholders, and other impacted individuals.\u00a0 Thank you for your attention to this matter and we look forward receiving your response in the near future.\u00a0\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSenator Dean Heller\r\nRepresentative Paul Gosar\r\nRepresentative Steve Daines\r\nSenator Mike Enzi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\nSenator Jeff Flake\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\nRepresentative Rob Bishop\r\nSenator Mike Crapo\r\nRepresentative Joe Heck\r\nSenator John Barrasso\r\nRepresentative Mark Amodei\r\nSenator James Risch\r\nRepresentative Jason Chaffetz\r\nSenator Mike Johanns\r\nRepresentative Kevin Cramer\r\nSenator Mike Lee\r\nRepresentative Steve Pearce\r\nSenator Lisa Murkowski\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\nRepresentative Trent Franks\r\nSenator Orrin Hatch\r\nRepresentative Don Young\r\nSenator John Thune\r\nRepresentative Mike Coffman\r\nSenator Tom Coburn\r\nRepresentative Kevin McCarthy\r\nRepresentative Cynthia Lummis\r\nRepresentative Chris Stewart\r\nRepresentative Ra\u00fal Labrador\r\nRepresentative Doug LaMalfa\r\nRepresentative Louie Gohmert\r\nRepresentative Lynn Westmoreland\r\nRepresentative Greg Walden\r\nRepresentative David Schweikert\r\nSenator David Vitter\r\nSenator Tim Scott\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=541d584e-775f-40c5-b0aa-0399df4fe5de", "Harkin, Heller Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Need-Based Tax Credits for Hearing Aids", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the\u00a0 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act. The legislation provides a non-refundable $500 tax credit for the purchase of a hearing aid, or $1,000 if two are needed, once every five years.\r\n\u201cAs someone who grew up with a brother who was deaf, I know firsthand the challenges that individuals with hearing loss face and how important it is that they have the opportunity to lead full and active lives in their communities,\u201d Harkin said. \u201cUnfortunately, due to the high cost of some hearing aids, many of our family, friends, and neighbors with hearing loss struggle to afford one. This bipartisan bill will provide low-income families and individuals around the country with an important tax credit that will help them purchase a hearing aid.\u201d\r\n\u201cIdentifying hearing problems early in their onset and treating them immediately are important steps in coping with hearing difficulties, but unfortunately many Americans cannot afford the hearing devices they require. Providing individuals with the tools they need to remain involved members of society is important for building healthy communities. I am pleased to work with Senator Harkin on this much-needed legislation,\u201d Heller said.\r\nHarkin has been a long-time advocate for individuals with hearing impairments and people with disabilities. In 1990, he authored and led Senate passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. He has also led efforts in previous Congresses to help individuals with hearing loss to afford hearing aids.\r\nAccording to the most recent MarkeTrak report\u2014the largest national consumer survey on hearing loss\u2014while 95 percent of individuals with hearing loss could be successfully treated with hearing aids, only about 25 percent of the 34 million Americans with hearing loss used them in 2008. Hearing aids are not covered under Medicare, or under the vast majority of state mandated benefits.\u00a0 In fact, 61 percent of hearing aid purchases involve no third-party payment. This places the entire burden of the purchase on the consumer.\r\nThe average cost for a hearing aid in 2008 was $1,675 including fitting, evaluation and post-fitting treatment, according to the same MarkeTrak report.\u00a0 Nearly 80 percent of individuals with hearing loss required two devices in 2008, increasing average out of pocket expenses to $3,350. A full 68 percent of those with hearing loss cite financial constraints as a core reason they do not use hearing aids.\r\nGroups supporting the Harkin-Heller proposal include AARP, Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, American Speech Language Hearing Association, Hearing Health Foundation, Hearing Industries Association, Hearing Loss Association of America, Hearing Network Alliance, and the International Hearing Society.\r\n\u00a0###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=0a0991ee-3d8e-4d80-bdc5-cae9c13238c7", "ICYMI: Heller Testifies at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing about the Surveillance Transparency Act", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) testified at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law entitled \"The Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013.\" Last month, Heller joined Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) to introduce this bill, which would expand and improve ongoing government reporting about current National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs.\r\nAdditionally, Heller has partnered with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) on the USA Freedom Act (S. 1599) to stop the NSA from using the practice of bulk data collection to obtain telephone records of millions of Americans.\r\nRemarks as prepared:\r\nGood Morning, it is a pleasure to be here. I would like to begin my remarks by thanking Chairman Franken for inviting me to testify today.\r\nI also want to thank you for holding this hearing and for your leadership to bring more transparency to the bulk collection programs run by the National Security Agency.\r\nThis is a strong bill rooted in the belief that Nevadans, Minnesotans and all Americans should be provided access to reports that explain the personal communication records the government is collecting and how many Americans\u2019 have had their information caught up in that collection.\u00a0\r\nBy now, most people are well aware of the bulk collection practices by the federal government that are authorized by sections of the PATRIOT Act and sections of the FISA Amendments Act.\r\nI am confident the full Judiciary Committee will have a robust debate on the bulk collection practices and whether or not those programs should continue.\r\nI believe the bulk collection programs mostly authorized under section 215 of the PATRIOT ACT should come to an end.\u00a0 Subsequently, I agreed to join Judiciary Chairman Leahy as a principal sponsor with Senator Lee and Senator Durbin on the USA FREEDOM Act.\r\nWhile there is disagreement on whether that program should continue, I am confident all of us can agree that these programs demand more transparency.\r\nThat is why I joined Senator Franken to introduce the Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013.\r\nThis legislation would call for reports by the Attorney General detailing the requests for information authorized under the PATRIOT ACT and the FISA Amendments Act.\u00a0\r\nThe reports would detail the total number of people whose information has been collected under these programs, how many Americans have had their information collected and also how many Americans actually had their information looked at by the NSA.\r\nFurthermore, this legislation would allow telephone and Internet companies to tell consumers basic information regarding the FISA Court orders they receive and the number of users whose information is turned over.\u00a0\r\nThe principles outlined in this bill to increase transparency for Americans and private companies would clear up a tremendous amount of confusion that exists with these programs.\r\nThat is why transparency reform is included in multiple NSA reform proposals including the Intelligence Oversight and Surveillance Reform Act introduced by Senator Wyden, the USA FREEDOM ACT introduced by Chairman Leahy and myself, and the FISA Improvements Act introduced by Senator Feinstein.\r\nMr. Chairman, while positions on the bulk collection program may differ, many of us agree on the need for more transparency.\r\nThis is why I urge support for the Franken Heller legislation before the Sub-Committee today.\r\nWe are talking about millions of Americans\u2019 call records that are collected and stored by the NSA and Americans should have access to some basic information regarding the amount of data collected and what is actually being analyzed so that my constituents can determine for themselves whether they believe this program is worthy to continue or not.\r\nThank you again for the opportunity to testify today, and Mr. Chairman, thank you for your leadership on this issue.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=84afacfb-723b-4727-892c-8f55e51aa509", "ICYMI: Heller Shares Nevadans\u2019 Obamacare Stories", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) shared stories he has received from Nevadans whose healthcare costs are rising, or whose plans have been cancelled under ObamaCare. Heller\u2019s speech centers on President Obama\u2019s promise to the American people that if they liked their health insurance plan, they could keep their health insurance plan.\r\nLast week, Heller cosponsored the If You Like Your Health Plan, You Can Keep It Act (S.1617) introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), which allows Americans to keep their current health insurance plan.\r\nExcerpts from the speech below:\r\n\u201cWe\u2019ve all heard from the law\u2019s supporters that ObamaCare would give uninsured Americans access to health insurance. Time and time again, they promised that people who already had a health plan they liked could keep it.\r\n\u201cIn fact, President Obama made that exact promise on numerous occasions.\r\n\u201cBut one of my constituents sent me a letter last week telling me that wasn\u2019t the case. Sunny from the Las Vegas area wrote \u2018I wanted to tell you that we have lost our wonderful health insurance plan.\u2019 Sunny\u2019s family received a letter from their insurance company telling them that their existing plan didn\u2019t qualify under the Affordable Care Act. They were automatically reassigned to a new plan that costs about $400 more per month.\r\n\u201cBut yet another one of my constituents, Kirk from northern Nevada, was just notified that his current health insurance has been cancelled. He went to the exchange to find a new policy and shared his story with me. He wrote, \u2018\u2026despite higher deductibles and higher co-pays, my new insurance under this devastating law will be more than 250% of what I am paying now.\u2019\r\n\u201cMarc received a letter telling him that his current plan is no longer offered. The plan, the letter detailed, was cancelled in order to \u2018meet the requirements of the new laws.\u2019\u00a0 Marc was given the option to keep his plan for one additional year if he accepts a rate increase, even though he just saw a rate increase in September.\r\n\u201cI think Steven from Washoe County would likely take issue with that promise.\u00a0 He told me that he now has health care that costs $293 per month. However, he just received a letter from his health care provider informing him that the cost of his health care will increase to $546 per month on January 1st. That means health insurance costs will nearly double next year. There\u2019s nothing affordable about that. There\u2019s nothing secure about that.\r\n\u201cI have a letter here from a father from Reno. He writes, \u2018I\u2019m writing you to tell you that I\u2019m now eating crow. A few weeks back I wrote to you and expressed my support for health reform and my dissatisfaction with the government shutdown. Since then, I\u2019ve received notification from my insurance company informing me that my current policy is being discontinued. I then began shopping for new policies for myself and family and have found that rates are two to three times of what I\u2019m currently paying and that my max out of pocket will double, all for basically the same plan as what I have now. In essence, I\u2019ve been put into a situation where I can either save for my kids\u2019 college education or buy healthcare.\u2019\r\n\u201cThese stories don\u2019t fit with the narrative we\u2019ve heard for nearly five years. Now, President Obama is trying to backtrack on the dozens of times he made his promise to the American people.\r\n\u201cThese personal stories are why I\u2019m proud to cosponsor the \u2018If You Like Your Health Plan, You Can Keep It Act,\u2019 introduced by my colleague, Senator Johnson from Wisconsin. This is a simple, but necessary, bill to give Americans the ability to keep their health plans if they like them. The people of Nevada deserve better, and they deserve to have a government that keeps its promises.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=fa3c788a-66fb-41b0-9cd3-97fb7466289a", "Senator Heller Statement on Veterans Day", "2013-11-11", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day today:   \u00a0   \u201cToday, Americans join together to honor our country\u2019s noble veterans who have made tremendous sacrifices to defend our nation. These men and women are responsible for spreading liberty and freedom throughout the world. I encourage every Nevadan to take a moment today to thank the veterans in their lives and also remember those currently serving in harm\u2019s way. No doubt, we all wish them a safe return home.  \"As we honor all of these brave men and women today, we also honor those who lost their lives defending the American way of life. Thank you to all who have served, who continue to serve and the families who support these veterans. I am humbled to have the opportunity to advocate on your behalf in the United States Senate, and remain committed to ensuring that our nation's veterans receive the benefits they have earned and deserve,\" said Senator Dean Heller.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-veterans-day-statement", "Amodei Veterans Day statement", "2013-11-08", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nRENO, NEV. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement for Veterans Day weekend:\n\nOn Veterans Day and every day, may we be mindful of the enduring truth that freedom is not free. We owe many brave men, women, and their families an enormous debt. As a country, we should come together in agreement that our military veterans deserve to receive the benefits they were promised and earned.\n\nWhile I served in the United States Army, Judge Advocate General Corps, I am most proud of my daughter who was in the Navy and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have the utmost respect and admiration for all of our service men and women who have defended our freedom. As we come to terms with the reality of the ongoing fiscal crisis, may we never lose sight of their needs, both in the field and at home.\n\nIf you are a veteran and would like to apply for benefits, have questions about VA benefits or your application, or believe that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not given your case proper consideration, my office may be able to help. Please contact Ken Gray in my Reno office at (775) 686-5760. Or visit my official web page for veterans: http://amodei.house.gov/assistance-for-veterans/\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=13eaa9e3-c490-4f12-b9a6-c8822408c24d", "Heller Statement on Nomination of Neil Kornze as Director of Bureau of Land Management", "2013-11-08", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Following the nomination of Neil Kornze as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued this statement:\r\n\u201cConsidering the BLM controls roughly 67 percent of Nevada\u2019s land, a Nevadan like Neil has a unique perspective on the challenges that our state faces regarding public land use. Any nominee to lead this agency must understand that good public land management and economic development are not mutually exclusive, an issue with which a Nevadan like Neil is familiar.\r\n\u201cAt the same time, the BLM is in the process of making decisions about sage grouse conservation that could have an enormous impact on Nevada\u2019s economy. As a member of the Committee reviewing this nomination, I look forward to discussing this issue and many others with my fellow Nevadan as we work through the confirmation process,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1ef7ac95-3ce0-412f-bed0-47153499aabe", "Heller Votes for Bill to Stop Workplace Discrimination", "2013-11-07", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today voted in support of final passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).\r\n\u201cDiscrimination of any kind is unacceptable. Nevadans have made a point to ensure that our state laws offer protections for individuals regardless of their lifestyle. This bill will help ensure those same protections to Americans across the country. It is a well-balanced and fair piece of legislation that I hope the House of Representatives will also take up and pass,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller after the vote.\r\nENDA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.\u00a0 Senator Heller also cosponsored an amendment introduced by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) that protects religious employers from retaliation by the government on the basis of adhering to their religious convictions. The amendment, which passed the Senate by voice vote yesterday, also clarifies that protecting religious freedom is a central purpose of ENDA.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=4ce494ff-8e55-4a27-98f6-e528db7561cd", "ICYMI: Heller Opening Statement at a Hearing Examining Deceptive Practices by \u201cPatent Trolls\u201d", "2013-11-07", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), Ranking Member of the Senate Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance Subcommittee, today delivered the following remarks during a hearing to examine the impact of demand letters \u2014 sent by patent assertion entities (PAEs) or \u201cpatent trolls\u201d \u2014 on small businesses, consumers, and innovators:\r\nRemarks as prepared:\r\nGood morning.\r\nI would like to thank Chairman McCaskill for holding this hearing and I would also like to thank our witnesses for being here and sharing their expert testimony today with the subcommittee.\r\nToday, we are taking a hard look at patent litigation.\u00a0 Specifically, we are looking at the practice of some entities that engage in aggressive pre-litigation practices based on alleged patent infringements.\r\nWe all agree that patent holders should be protected under the law and they should be able to assert patent protection methods.\u00a0 Patents are incredibly important to our economy and we all agree that a patent holder should receive compensation for their innovation.\r\nUnfortunately, there are some actors in this sphere who are aggressively asserting that a patent they own has been infringed on in a manner that some believe is in fact deceptive.\r\nExamples brought to our attention include a business that accumulates patents, often by purchasing them from defunct companies or directly from individual inventors.\u00a0 The company then makes use of patents that are ambiguous or broadly written in order to maximize the number of companies against which the troll can assert the patent.\u00a0\r\nThese companies generally do not make or sell anything related to these patents.\u00a0 Instead, they identify companies using a technology that it can allege is an infringement of the patent, then they write a letter to the alleged infringer stating that infringement has occurred and litigation will commence unless a licensing agreement is entered into\u2014i.e., \u201cpay us or we\u2019ll sue you for patent infringement.\u201d\u00a0\r\nThis practice seems to have initially started with technology companies; however other industries including retailors, hospitals, banks, restaurants and the gaming industry have become targets as well.\r\nThis practice concerns me and I am sure it concerns many Senators.\u00a0 If frivolous lawsuits are being filed across my state of Nevada because a coffee shop allows their customers to use free Wi-Fi in Reno or a Las Vegas Casino receives a demand letter on a game they offer, it can have a negative impact on the economy because it could hinder innovation and economic growth.\u00a0\r\nSo, I do not believe there is any question that this practice is taking place, it is.\r\nWhat I hope the hearing today sheds light on is the scope of the problem and the most appropriate method to stem this behavior.\r\nIt is my understanding that the Federal Trade Commission has authority to act under its existing Section 5 authority to enforce against unfair and deceptive acts and practices.\u00a0 I also understand if they are waiting for the results of their own 6B study to be completed before moving forward.\u00a0\u00a0\r\nI think it is important to see that study or at the very least have a stronger understanding of the scope of the issue before us, especially before moving on to any proposal that may be under this Committee\u2019s jurisdiction regarding the FTC.\r\nI also know that patent reform is an issue that the Judiciary Committee has looked at and will continue to look at.\u00a0 Many of the issues that will be discussed here may also be solved by passing rule-making authority instructing the Patent and Trademark Office to enforce standards on these \u201cdemand letters.\u201d\r\nI hope that we can aid in solving this problem by using this hearing today to shed more light on this issue, but this Committee is somewhat limited due to the narrow lane of jurisdiction we have.\r\nNevertheless, this is an important issue and even by holding this hearing, we are drawing attention to it and rightly so.\u00a0\r\nSo again, I thank the Chairman for holding this hearing, and discussing ways in which we can work to ensure patent holders can protect their patents and that frivolous patent lawsuits are mitigated.\r\nThank you again Ms. Chairman.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=0513e73a-da43-4696-b93d-cf64d7801fc7", "Senador Heller y congresista Horsford colaboran en enmiendas a la Ley de Tierras del Condado de Lincoln", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 El senador de Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y el congresista Steven Horsford, dem\u00f3crata por el Distrito 4 de Nevada anunciaron hoy la presentaci\u00f3n de las enmiendas a la Ley de Tierras del Condado Lincoln 2013. El proyecto de ley modificar\u00e1 la ley existente para permitir que el Condado de Lincoln, Nevada, lleve a cabo sus objetivos de conservaci\u00f3n y uso de la tierra en forma m\u00e1s eficaz.\r\n\u201cLas Enmiendas a la Ley de Tierras del Condado de Lincoln reconoce la importancia de la conservaci\u00f3n y restauraci\u00f3n del paisaje. No s\u00f3lo es un ejemplo de esfuerzos balanceados para mejorar y proteger el h\u00e1bitat y las especies, sino que tambi\u00e9n ofrece oportunidades para que el condado de Lincoln inicie sus metas para el desarrollo econ\u00f3mico. Esta legislaci\u00f3n es buena para Nevada y me sent\u00ed orgulloso de colaborar con el congresista Horsford\u201d, dijo el senador Heller.\r\n\u201cMe alegra que este proyecto de ley con sentido com\u00fan tenga el apoyo bipartidista de la delegaci\u00f3n de Nevada,\" dijo el congresista Horsford. \"El proyecto de ley de tierras del Condado de Lincoln aborda, en parte, la necesidad de los ciudadanos de Nevada de tener m\u00e1s control sobre sus propios recursos. Esta legislaci\u00f3n dar\u00e1 m\u00e1s flexibilidad a los funcionarios locales para dar prioridad a las necesidades del Condado de Lincoln, ya sea para desarrollo de infraestructura, protecci\u00f3n de la flora y la fauna o reducir el riesgo de los incendios forestales\u201d.\r\nEspec\u00edficamente, las Enmiendas a la Ley de Tierras del Condado de Lincoln permitir\u00e1n que los fondos existentes en una cuenta especial sean utilizados para la conservaci\u00f3n de las especies y la restauraci\u00f3n del paisaje. Adem\u00e1s, el proyecto de ley ayudar\u00e1 a prevenir incendios los forestales catastr\u00f3ficos, mejorar el h\u00e1bitat del urogallo de sage, avanzar las oportunidades para el crecimiento econ\u00f3mico y facilitar el desarrollo de determinadas zonas para energ\u00eda solar.\r\nUna copia del proyecto de ley que Heller present\u00f3 en el Senado hoy, est\u00e1 abajo. El texto del proyecto de ley H.R. 3415, la legislaci\u00f3n de contraparte de la C\u00e1mara de Representantes presentada por el congresista Horsford la semana pasada, puede leerse en l\u00ednea aqu\u00ed.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=a5aa9ab3-d716-4bc8-8b98-efa254725dc9", "Senador Heller anuncia apoyo a la Ley de No Discriminaci\u00f3n en el Empleo (ENDA)", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 El Senador de Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada,\u00a0 anunci\u00f3 hoy su apoyo a la Ley de No Discriminaci\u00f3n en el Empleo (ENDA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s), que se espera sea considerada por el Senado esta semana.\r\n\u201cDespu\u00e9s de escuchar las preocupaciones de los nevadenses sobre este tema con una variedad de puntos de vista, y tras numerosas conversaciones con mis colegas, siento que apoyar esta legislaci\u00f3n es lo correcto. Bajo el liderazgo de este Gobernador, as\u00ed como de la asamblea legislativa en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os, Nevada ha establecido una s\u00f3lida base de leyes contra la discriminaci\u00f3n. Esta legislaci\u00f3n eleva los est\u00e1ndares federales para que coincida con lo que hemos llegado a esperar de Nevada, y es que la discriminaci\u00f3n no debe ser tolerada bajo ninguna circunstancia\u201d,\u00a0 dijo el senador Dean Heller.\r\nENDA proh\u00edbe la discriminaci\u00f3n en el empleo basada en la orientaci\u00f3n sexual real o percibida o identidad de g\u00e9nero.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=277a8ba9-c67e-4606-ad50-0741808f1204", "ICYMI: Op-ed: \u201cUSA Freedom Act would right a wrong\u201d", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 In an op-ed, which ran in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Sunday, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) outlined his thoughts regarding the need to protect privacy rights for millions of Americans.\r\nLas Vegas Review JournalUSA Freedom Act would right a wrongBy Senator Dean HellerNovember 3, 2013\r\nIn today\u2019s world of technology and terrorism, there is a fine line between privacy and protection. That line has been exposed by recent revelations that the federal government, through the National Security Agency, has been collecting information about millions of Americans.\r\n\u201cThe privacy and dignity of our citizens are being whittled away by sometimes imperceptible steps,\u201d wrote Justice William Douglas in 1966. \u201cTaken individually, each step may be of little consequence. But when viewed as a whole, there begins to emerge a society quite unlike any we have seen \u2014 a society in which government may intrude into the secret regions of a person\u2019s life.\u201d\r\nThat is how Justice Douglas once described the tension that exists as technological advancements continue to be a part of our nation\u2019s current justice system.\r\nIt is out of respect for personal privacy that Congress must take great care to protect Nevadans from the whittling away of our freedoms, even when attempting to protect us from those who wish us harm.\r\nMy concern about the tension between personal privacy and protecting Americans led me to vote repeatedly against the Patriot Act. And now, as press reports worldwide publicly confirm that the United States is operating programs to sweep up millions of bulk communication logs of law-abiding citizens, our nation must again find that balance.\r\nThese programs, which operate through the National Security Agency, are collecting these call records as part of the war on terror. They are mostly authorized by Section 215 of the Patriot Act. Section 215 permits the FBI to seek a court order directing a business to turn over records when there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information sought is relevant to an authorized investigation of international terrorism.\r\n\u201cRelevance\u201d has been found by the courts to be a broad standard that permits large volumes of data to be collected to identify smaller amounts of information relevant to an ongoing investigation.\r\nThe courts have said it is reasonable to believe that, when queried, this data is likely to produce information that will help the FBI during a terrorist investigation.\r\nAs a result, this practice has implicated Nevadans and millions of other Americans\u2019 call records.\r\nEven worse, the practice authorized by Section 215 of the Patriot Act has only solved two FBI investigations into terrorism. Invading Nevadans\u2019 privacy for years to solve two terrorism investigations simply is not reasonable.\r\nI believe these programs are an invasion of your privacy that is protected by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.\r\nToday, I am trying to stop it, which is why I have reached across the aisle to team up with the Democratic chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to introduce the USA Freedom Act.\r\nThis legislation will, among other things, rein in the dragnet collection of data by the NSA. It will end the bulk collection of Americans\u2019 communication records by halting the authorization provided by Section 215 of the Patriot Act.\r\nThe USA Freedom Act requires proof that records sought are relevant and material to an authorized investigation into international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities. It also warrants proof that these activities relate to a foreign power or agent, or at least an individual in contact with a foreign power or agent.\r\nMost likely, these conditions fall in line with what many Americans assumed their government already required.\r\nThe USA Freedom Act also addresses other needs to reinforce our privacy rights. It increases transparency of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decision-making processes, allows businesses to release information regarding FISA requests, and puts an earlier sunset on the FISA Amendments Act so that it and three Patriot Act provisions expire at the same time. This adjustment is necessary for Congress to have a comprehensive debate about this nation\u2019s surveillance programs.\r\nI believe that we need major changes to our current surveillance system. In the meantime, I am also working with Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to bring greater transparency to these programs and allow companies that have been served a subpoena to share basic information with their customers.\r\nWe can, at the very least, shed light on these practices while Congress works through greater reforms.\r\nThe recent revelations about the ongoing surveillance programs provide a unique moment in time. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are working right now to seize this moment and make significant changes that will ensure the rights of millions of Americans. It is time to stop the practice of bulk data collection.\r\nDean Heller, a Republican, is a U.S. senator representing Nevada.\r\nLink: http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/usa-freedom-act-would-right-wrong\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=8030895e-23c8-4140-929d-973ddc683c8f", "Heller Announces Support for Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today announced his support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is expected to be considered by the Senate this week.\r\n\u201cAfter listening to Nevadans\u2019 concerns about this issue from a variety of viewpoints and after numerous conversations with my colleagues, I feel that supporting this legislation is the right thing to do. Under the leadership of this Governor, as well as the legislature over the past several years, Nevada has established a solid foundation of anti-discrimination laws. This legislation raises the federal standards to match what we have come to expect in Nevada, which is that discrimination must not be tolerated under any circumstance,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nENDA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=c66027fd-f533-4cd3-9143-8f4aeab66148", "Heller, Horsford Collaborate on Lincoln County Land Act Amendments", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) and Representative Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced the introduction of the Lincoln County Land Act Amendments of 2013. The bill will amend existing law to allow Lincoln County, Nevada to more effectively carry out conservation and land-use goals.\u00a0\r\n\u201cThe Lincoln County Land Act Amendments recognizes the importance of landscape conservation and restoration. Not only is it an example of balanced efforts to improve and protect habitat and species, it provides opportunities for Lincoln County to initiate their goals for economic development. This legislation is good for Nevada and I was proud to collaborate with Congressman Horsford on it,\u201d said Senator Heller.\r\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased that this commonsense bill has bipartisan support from the Nevada delegation,\u201d said Representative Horsford. \u201cThe Lincoln County Land bill addresses, in part, the need for Nevadans to have more control over their own resources. This legislation will give more flexibility to local officials to prioritize the needs of Lincoln County, whether it is for developing infrastructure, protecting wildlife, or reducing the risk of wildfire.\u201d\r\nSpecifically, the Lincoln County Land Act Amendments will allow existing funds in a special account to be used for species conservation and landscape restoration. Additionally, the bill will help prevent catastrophic wildfire, improve sage grouse habitat, further opportunities for economic growth, and facilitate development of designated solar energy zones.\r\nA copy of the bill, which Heller introduced in the Senate today, is below. The text of H.R. 3415, the House counterpart legislation introduced by Rep. Horsford last week, can be read online here.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-garamendi-heck-titus-horsford-introduce-lake-tahoe-restoration-act", "Amodei, Garamendi, Heck, Titus, Horsford introduce Lake Tahoe Restoration Act", "2013-11-01", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContacts:\n\nBrian Baluta (Amodei), 202-225-6155\n\nMatthew Kravitz (Garamendi), 202-731-3017\n\nGreg Lemon (Heck), 202-590-0129\n\nCaitlin Teare (Titus), 202-225-5965\n\nTim Hogan (Horsford), 202-225-9894\n\nAmodei, Garamendi, Heck, Titus, Horsford introduce Lake Tahoe Restoration Act\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013Representative Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the introduction of H.R. 3390, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2013, along with original cosponsors Reps. John Garamendi (CA-3), Joe Heck (NV-3), Dina Titus (NV-1), and Steve Horsford (NV-4). The legislation continues the federal commitment at Lake Tahoe by authorizing funding to reduce the threat of wildfire, improve water clarity, combat invasive species, and restore the environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin.\n\n\u201cI want to thank the Lake Tahoe Basin local Fire Chiefs and the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team for their work on the sections of the bill pertaining to fuels reduction, wildfire prevention, and forest management,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cIt was a tough summer in Nevada and California with regard to fires and this legislation and the planning behind it will play an important role in keeping the communities of the Lake Tahoe Basin safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cLake Tahoe is a national treasure and the jewel of our Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. When I was a State Legislator, I authored multiple bills to save Lake Tahoe, including the Tahoe Bond and the bill that formed the Tahoe Conservancy. Our commitment to the lake must continue as we build on the important work done by many to preserve Tahoe\u2019s natural beauty for future generations,\u201d said Garamendi. \u201cI am proud to cosponsor H.R. 3390. This bill has strong bipartisan support as it makes smart investments in maintaining and preserving an important tourist attraction and natural landmark. Amid an environment of budget cuts, we cannot afford to neglect the preservation of public lands entrusted to us.\u201d\n\n\u201cLake Tahoe is a state and national treasure that must be protected,\u201d said Heck. \u201cThis legislation continues the federal commitment to the Lake Tahoe Basin by ensuring the federal-state partnership focuses on key priorities like preventing wildfires and combating invasive species. I am pleased that provisions from the Protecting Lakes Against Quaggas Act are included in this bill to reduce the threat Quagga mussels pose to our local environment and economy. I commend Congressman Mark Amodei for his leadership on this issue and look forward to working with this bipartisan coalition to pass this bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe protection of Lake Tahoe is critical to Nevada\u2019s economy,\u201d said Titus. \u201cAs the only Member of the Nevada delegation on the House Subcommittee on Water, I will continue to press the importance of restoring Tahoe and preventing the spread of invasive species to the Lake.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud that our delegation has rallied behind this commonsense bill to ensure Lake Tahoe will be protected from a wide range of potential threats,\u201d said Horsford. \u201cWhen we work together, we secure Lake Tahoe is there for future generations to fully enjoy and experience.\u201d\n\n\u201cLake Tahoe is a shared resource with a robust partnership for restoration with funding from all sectors ranging from the federal government to private property owners,\u201d said Joanne S. Marchetta, executive director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. \u201cScience is showing that our restoration programs are making progress protecting Tahoe\u2019s air, water, and forests and this legislation provides an important commitment to continuing the work.\u201d\n\n\"Investments authorized by the act represent the federal responsibility and share of the Lake Tahoe Multi-jurisdictional Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Prevention Strategy,\" said Chief Benjamin P. Sharit of the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. \"Federal funds are leveraged with state and local dollars to support our collaborative efforts to protect the environment, property, and people from the devastation of catastrophic wildfire.\"\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-sparks-house-committee-veterans-affairs-staff", "Amodei to host veterans' town hall in Sparks with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs staff", "2013-11-01", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nRENO, Nev. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced he will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Sparks on Tuesday, November 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Sparks City Council Chambers, 745 4th Street (Southwest corner of Prater Way and 4th Street, across from the post office). The town hall will feature staff from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. The committee staff are in town at Congressman Amodei\u2019s request to meet with the Reno VA Regional Office and to visit the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the Veterans\u2019 Committee, my office works closely with their people to see that our veterans receive the benefits they earned and were promised,\u201d said Amodei. \u201cI want to thank the committee staff for coming to Northern Nevada because I think there is no substitute for seeing the issues on the ground and talking with the folks who are directly hurt by such problems as the VA disability claims backlog. \u201d\n\nFor more information, please contact Ken Gray at (775) 686-5760.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=28619d4b-5075-4786-a6ef-3e3b8da6efbd", "ICYMI: Heller Speaks About Protecting Privacy Rights for Millions of Americans", "2013-10-31", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to stop the National Security Agency (NSA) from using the practice of bulk collection to obtain telephone records of millions of Americans. On Tuesday, Heller joined Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as a lead Republican cosponsor to the USA Freedom Act (S. 1599), which stops the massive intrusion on Americans\u2019 privacy by ending bulk data collection practices permitted under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act.\r\nExcerpts from the speech below:\r\n\u201c\u2026Due to published reports in newspapers around the world, Nevadans are well aware that the federal government has been collecting phone data of law-abiding citizens without their knowledge through a process known as bulk collection. These practices are mostly authorized by Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act.\u00a0\r\n\u201c\u2026Millions of Americans\u2019 call records are collected and stored by the NSA because a few numbers may help solve an authorized investigation.\r\n\u201c\u2026I believe, Mr. President, what Congress has authorized is a massive surrender of our constituents\u2019 privacy.\r\n\u201c\u2026I want to be clear; I share the concerns of all Americans that we must protect ourselves against threats to the homeland.\u00a0 I believe that we must continue to understand that terrorism is very real and the United States is the target of those looking to undermine the freedoms we hold as the core of our national identity.\r\n\u201c\u2026So, in essence, Congress has authorized a program that invades the privacy of millions of Americans with little to show for it.\u00a0 The results simply do not justify this massive invasion of privacy. That is why I want to end the bulk collection practices authorized under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act and have joined Senator Leahy to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral USA FREEDOM Act.\r\n\u201c\u2026Here in the United States Congress, it is our responsibility to take great care to acknowledge each possible step that could whittle away our privacy.\u00a0 We must examine its necessity carefully and reasonably. And in this case, I do not believe such practices are warranted.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=0165f8df-c25e-4a7a-b994-474c58ceb211", "Donnelly y Heller trabajan para cerrar la disparidad de habilidades de trabajo", "2013-10-30", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y el Senador Joe Donnelly, Dem\u00f3crata por Indiana, presentaron el proyecto de ley la Estrategia de Disparidad de Calificaciones profesionales, la legislaci\u00f3n que ayudar\u00eda a empleadores capacitar y contratar a trabajadores\u00a0 con las habilidades proficientes para llenar aperturas de trabajo existentes en Indiana, Nevada, y a trav\u00e9s del pa\u00eds. Se estima que hasta 600.000 medio especializados y puestos de trabajo de fabricaci\u00f3n altamente cualificados queden vacantes debido a un bajo mano de obra entrenada.\r\n\u201cEl Senador Donnelly, dijo: \"para que cada residente de Indiana que quiere un trabajo para tener un trabajo y para que la econ\u00f3mica el Estado de Indiana contin\u00fae creciendo, debemos entrenar a los residentes de Indiana de los trabajos que est\u00e1n disponibles. Me siento orgulloso de presentar este proyecto junto al Senador Heller que se encargar\u00e1 de examinar c\u00f3mo podemos utilizar mejor los recursos existentes para priorizar los programas de capacitaci\u00f3n y educaci\u00f3n y preparar mano de obra para golpear el suelo corriendo desde el primer d\u00eda.\r\nEl Senador Heller dijo, \"En un tiempo en que Nevada ocupa el primer lugar de la naci\u00f3n en el desempleo, Nevadenses simplemente no pueden permitirse que trabajos permanezcan vac\u00edos. Este proyecto de ley ayudar\u00e1 a empleadores que buscan trabajadores a encontrar personas con el derecho conjunto de habilidades. He hablado con muchos Nevadenses que est\u00e1n buscando empleo y Nevadenses que est\u00e1n luchando para encontrar una persona adecuada para el trabajo. Creo que esta ley puede ayudar a ellos y a otros en todo el pa\u00eds y por eso estoy encantado de trabajar con el Senador Donnelly a resolver un problema solucionable\".\r\nEste proyecto de ley dirigir\u00eda la secretaria de trabajo para desarrollar una estrategia para ayudar a cerrar la \"disparidad de habilidades\" por el aumento de oportunidades de aprendizaje y capacitaci\u00f3n. Animar\u00eda el Departamento de Trabajo para desarrollar planes en consulta con los departamentos de comercio y educaci\u00f3n para aumentar la participaci\u00f3n de empleadores en la educaci\u00f3n y capacitaci\u00f3n laboral. Reconociendo las limitaciones presupuestarias actuales, el proyecto de ley pide al Departamento de Trabajo para centrarse en las soluciones que utilizan los recursos existentes, los programas y personal. Cerrando la disparidad de competencias debe ser un esfuerzo impulsado por el empleador, pero el gobierno federal puede ayudar.\r\nMuchos puestos de trabajo medio especializados y altamente calificados est\u00e1n siendo dejados vacantes porque los empleadores dicen que luchan para encontrar trabajadores con las habilidades necesarias.\u00a0 El Departamento de Trabajo estima que hay 3,9 millones de puestos de trabajo vacantes en los Estados Unidos, a pesar de la tasa nacional de desempleo es 7.2 % y millones de estadounidenses buscan trabajo.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/comunicado-de-prensa?ContentRecord_id=3c8eed8f-28aa-4871-97bd-53262bce0f7c", "Los senadores Franken y Heller anuncian la reintroducci\u00f3n del proyecto de ley para aumentar la transparencia sobre la vigilancia del gobierno de los estadounidenses", "2013-10-30", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 El Senador de los Estados Unidos Dean Heller, Republicano por Nevada, y el Senador Al Franken, Dem\u00f3crata por Minnesota, continuaron su empuje para ayudar a los estadounidenses a responsabilizar al gobierno por medio de la reintroducci\u00f3n de un proyecto de ley para aumentar la transparencia sobre la vigilancia de ciudadanos Americanos.\u00a0 Adem\u00e1s, el senador Franken anunci\u00f3 que planea realizar una audiencia sobre su proyecto de ley el mi\u00e9rcoles, 13 de noviembre, que contar\u00e1 con la participaci\u00f3n de funcionarios de la administraci\u00f3n, expertos en privacidad y un representante de Google.\r\nEl proyecto de ley de la transparencia de vigilancia de 2013, que fue introducida por primera vez en el verano y est\u00e1 siendo reintroducido hoy con las nuevas disposiciones, es el principal proyecto de ley en el Senado sobre la transparencia de vigilancia. La legislaci\u00f3n debe ampliar y mejorar la informaci\u00f3n del gobierno sobre los programas de la ley Patriota y la Ley de Vigilancia de Inteligencia Extranjera que recientemente han sido el sujeto de controversia. Adem\u00e1s, dar\u00eda a los estadounidenses con la informaci\u00f3n b\u00e1sica que necesitan para decidir por s\u00ed mismos si el gobierno est\u00e1 dando la debida importancia a privacidad y seguridad nacional.\r\n\u201cEl p\u00fablico estadounidense es naturalmente sospechoso del poder ejecutivo, y cuando se hacen las cosas en secreto, tienden a pensar que se est\u00e1 abusando del poder,\" dijo el Senador Franken. \u201cY ahora, el p\u00fablico no recibe la informaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s b\u00e1sica sobre lo que est\u00e1 pasando con programas de vigilancia del gobierno. Eso tiene que cambiar. Mi proyecto de ley requerir\u00eda la NSA a revelar al p\u00fablico quantos estadounidenses est\u00e1n teniendo sus datos recogidos, y cu\u00e1ntos de ellos est\u00e1n teniendo su informaci\u00f3n analizado. La legislaci\u00f3n va un largo camino para fomentar la transparencia de dichos programas, y espero con inter\u00e9s de sostener una audiencia en mi subcomisi\u00f3n\".\r\n\u201cLa gente americana tiene un derecho de saber lo que su gobierno hace. Mientras personalmente creo que la pr\u00e1ctica de la recogida masiva de datos se deber\u00eda eliminar, el gobierno puede tomar al menos medidas inmediatas para aumentar la transparencia en programas que tienen muchos americanos sospechosos. Adem\u00e1s, las empresas privadas que han recibido una citaci\u00f3n deben ser capaces de compartir informaci\u00f3n b\u00e1sica con sus clientes. Protegiendo la privacidad de los estadounidenses es un asunto bipartidista, y por eso estoy contenta de estar trabajando con el senador Franken sobre esta legislaci\u00f3n,\u201d dijo el Senador Dean Heller.\r\nAhora mismo, las leyes federales requieren que el gobierno revele p\u00fablicamente s\u00f3lo una cantidad m\u00ednima de la informaci\u00f3n sobre estos programas. La Administraci\u00f3n recientemente decidi\u00f3 complementar este reportaje con revelaciones voluntarias y ad hoc adicionales. Las empresas que participan en estos programas est\u00e1n sujetas a una estricta confidencialidad. El proyecto de ley har\u00eda m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil para que las empresas divulguen voluntariamente informaci\u00f3n general acerca del n\u00famero de solicitudes que reciben y el n\u00famero de sus usuarios afectados.\r\nEl senador Franken es el Presidente del Subcomit\u00e9 judicial sobre privacidad, la tecnolog\u00eda y la ley y es un defensor desde hace mucho tiempo sobre la transparencia de la vigilancia del gobierno. En el a\u00f1o 2011 y el a\u00f1o 2012, \u00e9l co-patrocin\u00f3 legislaci\u00f3n para aumentar la transparencia y la supervisi\u00f3n de programas de vigilancia del gobierno. Cuando estas medidas no pasaron, vot\u00f3 contra la nueva autorizaci\u00f3n de provisiones claves de la ley Patriota y la Ley de Vigilancia de Inteligencia Extranjera.\r\nEl proyecto de ley de Transparencia de Vigilancia de 2013 har\u00eda lo siguiente:\r\nRequiera que el gobierno haga un informe anualmente sobre:\u00a0\r\n \r\nEl n\u00famero de \u00f3rdenes judiciales de Vigilancia de Inteligencia Extranjeras result\u00f3 bajo provisiones claves de la ley Patriota y FISA;\r\nLas categor\u00edas generales de informaci\u00f3n recopilada\r\nEl n\u00famero de ciudadanos americanos y residentes permanentes cuya informaci\u00f3n se coleccion\u00f3 bajo las categor\u00edas\r\nEl n\u00famero de ciudadanos americanos y residentes permanentes cuya informaci\u00f3n realmente fue examinada por agentes federales; y\r\nEl n\u00famero de b\u00fasquedas dirigidas en esos datos, incluso el n\u00famero de b\u00fasquedas basado en datos de ciudadanos americanos y residentes permanentes.\r\n \r\nPermiten a las compa\u00f1\u00edas a revelar voluntariamente:\r\n \r\nEl n\u00famero de \u00f3rdenes que hab\u00edan recibido y cumplido con;\r\nLas categor\u00edas generales de informaci\u00f3n que produc\u00edan; y\r\nEl n\u00famero de usuarios cuya informaci\u00f3n se produjo en aquellas categor\u00edas\r\n \r\nTrabajando con el senador Heller, el senador Franken ha a\u00f1adido dos nuevas provisiones para fortalecer el proyecto de ley. Estas provisiones asegurar\u00e1n que las estipulaciones de reportaje del proyecto de ley para el gobierno no puedan ser usadas para justificar la colecci\u00f3n de cualquier nueva informaci\u00f3n personal o justificar cualquier gasto adicional.\r\nPuede leer m\u00e1s acerca del proyecto de ley aqu\u00ed y encontrar aqu\u00ed su texto. Puede ver el v\u00eddeo del Senador Franken discutiendo la necesidad de una mayor transparencia durante una audiencia del Comit\u00e9 Judicial del Senado de Julio aqu\u00ed.\r\nLa legislaci\u00f3n del senador Franken responde a las preocupaciones de m\u00e1s de 60 compa\u00f1\u00edas de Internet principales y grupos de defensa que recientemente escribieron al presidente y l\u00edderes del Congreso para exigir m\u00e1s revelaci\u00f3n del gobierno en programas de vigilancia y la capacidad de publicar la informaci\u00f3n sobre datos que el gobierno solicita.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=5cb4ecfa-09e3-4933-bd30-b47fee2e9b17", "Donnelly and Heller Work to Close Skills Gap", "2013-10-30", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today introduced the Skills Gap Strategy Act, legislation that would help employers identify, train, and hire workers with the skills to fill existing job openings in Indiana, Nevada, and across the country.\u00a0 It is estimated that up to 600,000 middle-skilled and high-skilled manufacturing jobs are left unfilled due to an undertrained workforce.\r\nSenator Donnelly said, \u201cIn order for every Hoosier who wants a job to have a job and for Indiana\u2019s economy to continue to grow, we must train Hoosiers for the jobs that are available.\u00a0I\u2019m proud to introduce this bill alongside Senator Heller that would examine how we can better use existing resources to prioritize training and education programs and prepare our workforce to hit the ground running on day one.\u201d\r\nSenator Heller said, \u201cAt a time when Nevada leads the nation in unemployment, Nevadans simply cannot afford for jobs to remain empty. This bill will help employers looking for workers find individuals with the right skill set. I have spoken with many Nevadans who are seeking employment and Nevadans who are struggling to find the right person for the job. I believe this legislation can help them and others across the country, which is why I\u2019m pleased to work with Senator Donnelly to solve such a fixable problem.\u201d\r\nThe Skills Gap Strategy Act would direct the Secretary of Labor to develop a strategy to help close the \u201cskills gap\u201d by increasing on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities. It would encourage the Department of Labor to develop plans in consultation with the Departments of Commerce and Education to increase employer participation in education and workforce training.\u00a0 Recognizing current budgetary constraints, the bill asks the Department of Labor to focus on solutions that utilize existing resources, programs, and personnel.\u00a0Closing the skills gap must be an employer-driven effort, but the federal government can help.\r\nMany middle-skilled and high-skilled jobs are being left unfilled because employers say they struggle to find workers with the skills needed.\u00a0 The Department of Labor estimates that there are 3.9 million job openings in the U.S., despite a national unemployment rate of 7.2% and millions of Americans looking for work.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=6f23dfbf-cdf0-46cb-91ac-05194439dfa7", "Sens. Franken, Heller Announce Reintroduction of Bill to Increase Transparency over Government Surveillance of Americans", "2013-10-30", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senators\u2019 Bipartisan Bill Will Help Americans Hold Government Accountable; \r\n Franken Plans to Hold Hearing with Top Officials, Privacy Experts, Google \r\nWASHINGTON, D.C. [10/30/13]\u2014Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) continued their push to help Americans hold the government accountable by reintroducing a bill to increase transparency over government surveillance\u00a0of American citizens. In addition, Sen. Franken announced that he\u00a0plans to hold\u00a0a hearing on his bill\u00a0on Wednesday, Nov. 13,\u00a0that will include participation from top administration officials, privacy experts, and a representative from Google.\r\nThe bipartisan Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013, which was first introduced in the summer and is being reintroduced today with new provisions, is the leading surveillance transparency bill in the Senate. The legislation would expand and improve ongoing government reporting about programs under the PATRIOT Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that have recently been the subject of controversy. It would also provide Americans with the basic information they need to decide for themselves whether the government is giving due weight to both privacy and national security.\u00a0\r\n\u201cThe American public is naturally suspicious of executive power, and when things are done secretly, they tend to think that power is being abused,\u201d\u00a0said Sen. Franken.\u00a0\u201cAnd right now, the public isn\u2019t getting the most basic information about what\u2019s going on with government surveillance programs. That needs to change. My bill would require the NSA to disclose to the public how many Americans are having their data collected, and how many are having their information looked at. This legislation goes a long way toward increasing transparency over these programs, and I look forward to holding a hearing on it in my subcommittee.\u201d\r\n\u201cThe American people have a right to know what their government is doing. While I personally believe that the practice of bulk data collection should be eliminated, the government can at least take immediate steps to increase transparency in programs that have many Americans suspicious.\u00a0 In addition, private companies who have been served a subpoena should be able to share basic information with their customers. Protecting Americans\u2019 privacy is a bipartisan issue, which is why I am glad to be working with Senator Franken on this legislation,\u201d\u00a0said Sen. Heller.\r\nRight now, federal laws require the government to publicly disclose only a minimum amount of information about these programs. The Administration recently decided to supplement this reporting with additional voluntary and ad hoc disclosures. The companies involved in these programs are subject to strict gag orders. The bill would make it easier for companies to voluntarily disclose general information about the number of requests they receive and the number of their users affected.\r\nSen. Franken is the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law and\u00a0is a long-time advocate of government surveillance transparency. In 2011 and 2012, he cosponsored legislation to increase transparency and oversight of government surveillance programs. When these measures did not pass, he voted against reauthorizing key provisions of both the\u00a0PATRIOT Act\u00a0and the\u00a0Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.\r\nThe\u00a0Surveillance Transparency Act of\u00a02013 would do the following:\r\nRequire the government to report annually on:\r\n \r\nThe number of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court orders issued under key provisions of the PATRIOT Act and FISA;\r\nThe general categories of information collected;\r\nThe number of American citizens and permanent residents whose information was collected under the categories;\r\nThe number of American citizens and permanent residents whose information was actually reviewed by federal agents; and\r\nThe number of searches run on that data, including the number of searches run based on data from American citizens and permanent residents.\r\n \r\nAllow companies to voluntarily disclose:\r\n \r\nThe number of orders they received and complied with;\r\nThe general categories of information they produced; and\r\nThe number of users whose information was produced in those categories.\r\n \r\nWorking with Sen. Heller, Sen. Franken has added two new provisions to strengthen the bill. These provisions will ensure that the bill\u2019s reporting requirements for the government cannot be used to justify the collection of any new personal information, or to justify any additional spending. You can read more about the Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013\u00a0here\u00a0and find bill text\u00a0here. You can watch video of Sen. Franken discussing the need for increased transparency during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing from July\u00a0here.\r\nSen. Franken's legislation responds to the concerns of over 60 leading Internet companies and advocacy groups who recently wrote the President and Congressional leaders to demand more government disclosure on surveillance programs and the ability to release information on data the government is requesting.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=9a28ecd8-3174-4c07-b4b7-75f3693df7fc", "ICYMI: Heller Urges Support for Bills to Address Veterans Claims Backlog, Family Benefits", "2013-10-30", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Legislation considered in Veterans Affairs Committee Today\u00a0 \r\n(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) urged his colleagues on the Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee to support the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act (S. 1148) and the Military Family Relief Act (S. 1573).\r\nHeller Veterans Legislation Considered by the Committee today: \r\nVeterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act (S. 1148) - This legislation, which Heller introduced with Senator Heinrich (D-NM), is a bipartisan bill to help reduce the veterans disability claims backlog. The bill would require the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to provide veterans with accurate information for faster filing options.\u00a0\r\nSpecifically, the bill would require the VA to track and post the average turnaround time for veterans when they are filing their claims. Filing claims online through the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) program, instead of filing a paper claim, accelerates turnaround times and makes processing more efficient. The bill would require the VA to inform veterans that under current law, when they file a FDC, they are eligible to receive up to an extra year of benefits.\r\nMilitary Family Relief Act (S. 1573) \u2013Senator Heller is an original cosponsor of this bill introduced by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). The bill would authorize the VBA to automatically provide Death and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and death pension benefits to the widows and widowers of fallen service members and veterans for up to six months.\u00a0 Currently, these widows are ineligible to receive benefits until they file a claim and it is approved, a process that can often take several months.\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1a5d64f5-7e3c-4cd4-9cfd-63e2a915384e", "Heller Joins Leahy to Protect Privacy Rights for Millions of Americans", "2013-10-29", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "USA Freedom Act Introduced in Senate Today  \r\n(Washington, D.C.) \u2013U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) has partnered with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to stop the National Security Agency (NSA) from using the practice of bulk collection to obtain telephone records of millions of Americans. Senator Heller is a lead Republican cosponsor of the USA Freedom Act, which was introduced in both chambers of Congress by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI).\r\n\u201cAs made clear by press reports worldwide, the federal government has established a practice of collecting enormous amounts of data with little to show for it. Protecting Americans from the very real threat of international terrorism is one of our government\u2019s greatest responsibilities, but it must be done in a way that respects the privacy of law-abiding citizens. I am very pleased to join Senator Leahy in crafting this legislation and working with him to shore up additional support from my Senate colleagues,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n\u201cThe government surveillance programs conducted under the Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act are far broader than the American people previously understood. It is time for serious and meaningful reforms so we can restore confidence in our intelligence community,\u201d said Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and author of the legislation. \u201cModest transparency and oversight provisions are not enough.\u00a0 We need real reform, which is I am happy to be joined today by Senator Heller and 15 other Senators from both parties in introducing the USA FREEDOM Act.\u201d\r\nUnder current law, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) can request a warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) Court, which allows the NSA to collect millions of phone records. There is no requirement that these citizens be tied to any sort of investigation related to international terrorism or under any suspicion before their data is collected.\r\nThe USA Freedom Act puts a stop to the massive intrusion on Americans\u2019 privacy by ending bulk data collection practices permitted under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act. This bill requires proof that data sought is relevant to an authorized investigation into international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities. It also requires proof that these activities relate to a foreign power or agent, or at least an individual in contact with a foreign power or agent.\r\nIn addition to ending bulk collection practices, this legislation:\r\n \r\nProtects Americans\u2019 communications collected under the FISA Amendments Act. The bill requires the government to obtain a court order in order to search for the communications of Americans in data collected without individualized warrants.\r\n \r\n \r\nCreates new and shorter sunset provisions for current law. The USA Freedom Act shortens the sunset for the FISA Amendments Act from December 2017 to June 2015.\u00a0 The June 2015 sunset would align with the sunset for three expiring USA PATRIOT Act provisions, including Section 215, and enables Congress to address these FISA provisions all at once instead of in a piecemeal fashion.\r\n \r\n \r\nReforms the FISA Court. The USA FREEDOM Act creates an Office of the Special Advocate tasked with promoting privacy interests in the FISA Court\u2019s closed proceedings.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncreases transparency and oversight by allowing private companies to disclose basic information about their participation in NSA surveillance programs. The bill would also require the government to provide new public reporting on FISA implementation.\r\n \r\n \r\nImposes safeguards on National Security Letters (NSL). The USA FREEDOM Act adopts language to ensure the government does not move the bulk collection program under a different authority.\u00a0 It also limits the types of records that can be obtained using NSLs, which do not require court approval. \r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=9a7fa650-e845-4847-bc2b-4845b14c4239", "Senators Introduce Bipartisan Critical Minerals Legislation", "2013-10-29", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), and 13 of their Senate colleagues today introduced legislation to prevent future supply shocks of critical minerals needed for the defense, energy, electronics, and medical industries.\r\nThe Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 would revitalize the United States\u2019 critical minerals supply chain and help reduce the nation\u2019s dependence on foreign suppliers. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a list of minerals critical to the American economy and provides a comprehensive set of policies to address issues associated with their discovery, production, use, and re-use.\u00a0\r\nMurkowski: \u201cMinerals affect our daily lives, our standard of living, and our ability to prosper, yet the United States lacks clear policies to ensure an affordable and abundant domestic supply. This is one of our greatest needs, and it\u2019s going unmet. Our bipartisan bill will help solve that problem by providing clear direction to keep the United States competitive and begin the process of modernizing our federal mineral policies. While it took time to develop a bill we could all agree on, we have done just that \u2013 and the result will be more opportunities for domestic jobs, technological innovation, increased national security, and greater competitiveness.\u201d\r\nWyden: \u201cSo many parts of our 21st Century economy depend on critical minerals that it just makes sense to bring federal policies up to date. This bill creates a more secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals, and makes sure that our country\u2019s national defense, high-tech jobs, energy security and advanced medical care are not held hostage by foreign suppliers.\u201d\r\nUdall: \u201cRare earth minerals support high-skill jobs across Colorado while making possible innovative technologies like high definition TVs, military aircraft and advanced wind turbines. Every gram of these rare elements, like lithium and cobalt, is essential to our nation's ability to win the global economic race. This bill will help restore the United States as a global leader in critical mineral production, create jobs in Colorado and across the country, and strengthen our national security.\u201d\r\nHeller: \u201cIn Nevada and across the country, we have an abundance of critical and strategic minerals that play a vital role in our daily lives, as well as our nation\u2019s economic success. Unfortunately, the United States still relies almost entirely on foreign countries such as China for many of these materials.\u00a0Congress can take steps now to reduce our reliance on other countries for the resources we need to power our economy by developing policies to address these critical components. I am proud to join this bipartisan group of senators and look forward to the Senate passing this legislation.\u201d\r\nThe Critical Minerals Policy Act would update critical minerals policies for the 21st Century, by coordinating efforts across federal agencies. It also focuses on the broader supply chain for critical minerals. From resource assessments to recycling and alternatives, it takes a comprehensive approach to ensure the development of strong national mineral policies.\r\nAccording to the National Academy of Sciences, more than 25,000 pounds of new minerals are needed every year for each person in the United States to make the items we use every day for infrastructure, energy, transportation, communications, health care and defense. While America\u2019s foreign oil dependence often receives the most attention, our nation\u2019s growing dependence on foreign minerals also constitutes a significant threat to our security and economy. According to the U.S Geological Survey, the United States was 100 percent dependent on foreign sources for 17 mineral commodities in 2012 and more than 50 percent dependent on foreign sources for some 24 more.\u00a0\r\nThe full text of the bill can be found on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee website. In addition to the sponsors listed above, Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Kay Hagan (D-N.C.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.), Dan Coats (R-Ind.), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have also signed on as co-sponsors.\u00a0In total, nine Republicans and eight Democrats are supporting the Critical Minerals Policy Act.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131108054800/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-applauds-passage-vulnerable-veterans-housing-reform-act", "Heck Applauds Passage of Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act", "2013-10-28", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Bill reverses flawed policy that limits housing benefits for low-income, disabled vets; issue first brought to Heck's attention during local vets meeting\nWASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded passage of the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act (H.R. 1742), bipartisan legislation he introduced earlier this year that will help reduce veteran homelessness by reforming how the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides housing assistance for disabled veterans.\nThe Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act ends HUD's flawed policy of counting the aid and attendance benefit as regular income. By counting the aid and attendance benefit intended for medical care as income, HUD is unfairly reducing the housing assistance available to our low income disabled veterans. This issue was first brought to Congressman Heck's attention during a 2011 meeting of his Veterans Advisory Panel. The panel brings local veterans together to discuss the issues facing southern Nevada's veteran community.\n\"The last thing our veterans should have to worry about is whether they'll have a roof over their head,\" Rep. Heck said. \"Reversing the flawed HUD policy ensures vets can afford to stay in their homes and continue to receive the aid and attendance benefit that is so crucial to their daily lives.\"\nCongressman Heck spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to support H.R. 1742. His remarks are attached and can be seen by clicking the image below.\nRep. Heck introduced nearly identical legislation in 2012 as H.R. 6361. That bill passed the House by voice vote on September 30, 2012 but was not taken up by the Senate. It was reintroduced this year at the start of the new session of Congress.\nBipartisan Working Group Member Backs Passage of H.R. 1742\nCongressman Heck promoted the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act during the monthly meetings of the Bipartisan Working Group. Rep. John Carney (D-DE), a working group member and original co-sponsor of the bill, applauded its passage in the statement below.\u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s most sacred obligation is to care for our men and women in uniform, both when they\u2019re serving abroad, and when they come back home,\u201d said Rep. Carney. \u201cI\u2019m pleased to support the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act so severely disabled veterans can continue to receive the care they need to help with daily living, while having access to affordable housing.\u201d\nBackground:\nIn order to receive aid and attendance benefits, severely disabled veterans must first establish their eligibility for a low income pension which requires an adjusted gross annual income of less than $12,256 for a single veteran with no dependents. Once eligibility is determined, that same veteran can receive $8,191 in aid and attendance benefits annually to offset the cost of a personal care attendant and keep the veteran in his/her home.\nThe Congressional Research Service estimates that the median annual cost for a licensed home health aide is $18,179. The cost of an assisted living facility is $39,600, and the median cost of a room in a nursing home is between $73,000 and $81,000 annually.\nThe most recent statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development indicate that approximately 63,000 veterans are homeless.\n***\nCongressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/titus-amodei-wager-community-service-fremont-cannon-trophy-rebels-wolf-pack", "Titus, Amodei wager community service, Fremont Cannon trophy on Rebels, Wolf Pack", "2013-10-25", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nCaitlin Teare (Titus) 202-225-5965\n\nBrian Baluta (Amodei) 202-225-6155\n\nRENO, Nev. \u2013 Representatives Dina Titus (NV-1), Professor Emerita at UNLV, and Mark Amodei (NV-2), a University of Nevada alumnus, today announced a friendly wager on Saturday\u2019s football game between the Runnin' Rebels and the Wolf Pack in Reno. In honor of \u201cMake A Difference Day,\u201d they will perform a community service project with the losing member sporting the opposing team\u2019s sweatshirt and supplying the victor with an appropriate colored Fremont Cannon replica.\n\n\u201cThe annual football game between UNLV and UNR is a time honored tradition that reflects the best of Nevada's sports rivalries,\u201d said Titus. \u201cI look forward to watching our two outstanding Nevada universities square off on the football field this Saturday afternoon and celebrating the long-anticipated return of Fremont Cannon to Las Vegas. Go Rebels!\u201d\n\n\u201cWhat better way to celebrate Nevada Day weekend than with the Wolf Pack versus the Runnin\u2019 Rebels on homecoming?\u201d said Amodei. \u201cWe\u2019re always happy to host our southern neighbors, especially after they\u2019ve been so good to us the past eight seasons. Here\u2019s to making it nine in a row and keeping the Fremont Cannon in its rightful home, Reno. Go Pack!\u201d\n\nFor more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Millions of volunteers from around the world will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 26, 2013. For more information on how you can make a difference, go to: http://makeadifferenceday.com/about-make-difference-day\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:21Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131027204439/http://heck.house.gov:80/press-release/rep-joe-heck-statement-immigration-reform", "Rep. Joe Heck Statement on Immigration Reform", "2013-10-25", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after hearing reports that House Republican leaders may not move immigration reform legislation to the House floor for a vote this year.\n\"It\u2019s extremely frustrating and very disappointing to hear reports that the House does not plan on voting on immigration reform legislation this year. This is yet another example of the leadership vacuum in Washington that rightly has so many people frustrated with this dysfunctional Congress. There is a clear, bipartisan consensus among House members that immigration reform is the right thing to do both for people in this country and for our economy.\n\"There are bills that have passed Committee that could be brought to the floor next week, but the House Republican leadership may punt the issue until 2014 for political reasons. That's very disappointing. The American people, and my constituents, expect us to tackle these important issues, come together, and get something done for the good of the country. It's just a shame that won't happen this year.\n\"I have spent countless hours meeting with community members and addressing town hall meetings on the topic of immigration reform. There is no doubt in my mind that reforming our immigration system is right and necessary and I remain committed to enacting real solutions that will fix our current broken system. I will continue to urge the House leadership to move forward on immigration reform with all possible haste.\"\n***\nCongressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/video-memory-michael-landsberry", "VIDEO: In memory of Michael Landsberry", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today made the following remarks on the House floor in memory of hero teacher and Nevada Air Guard Master Sgt. Michael Landsberry who gave his life to protect his students:\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:21Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=09ed3607-00c6-4d8e-8b10-9c685a9ee3e1", "Heller Statement on Sparks Middle School Shooting", "2013-10-21", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued this statement following a shooting at Sparks Middle School this morning:\u00a0\r\n\u201cToday\u2019s events at Sparks Middle School are unsettling and concerning. Thank you to the first responders for quickly moving the staff and students to safety. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims, students, families, teachers, and staff during this difficult time,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-senate-funding-and-debt-ceiling-bill", "Amodei statement on Senate funding and debt ceiling bill", "2013-10-18", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) tonight issued the following statement following his vote against the Senate funding and debt ceiling bill:\n\n\u201cDuring two campaigns, I told Nevadans I would give my full attention to such issues as reining in runaway federal spending, debt, and the harmful aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unlike many in this town, I will not test your memories and hope you have forgotten. I will continue to pursue these necessary goals. Nothing in this legislation changes the real threats to our country\u2019s economy. It does provide an earmark for a dam in Kentucky, though. Really?\n\n\u201cIn this job, I\u2019ve met many people I respect and admire. But it saddens me to see such important matters decided by the political box score instead of what really matters \u2013 getting the policy right for the people who are impacted, which, in the case of our economy, federal spending and debt, and health care, is all Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis has been quite an education serving Nevada for the past 25 months. We have turned over every rock and undertaken this latest effort against the Senate, the Administration, the national media, and the other side of the aisle in the House. My conscience is clear with respect to an all-out effort in a four against one fight. I now know how those folks at the Alamo felt.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:21Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131021182520/http://heck.house.gov:80/press-release/heck-statement-default-prevention-act-2013", "Heck Statement on Default Prevention Act of 2013", "2013-10-17", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON -- Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan deal to fund the federal government, prevent a default, and set up long-term budget talks. The legislation also overturns a rule issued by the Obama Administration to ignore verification requirements in order to receive health insurance subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.\n\"Government by crisis is not an effective way to govern. Families in Nevada have endured unnecessary hardships due to a widespread failure of leadership in Washington. That is not what the people expect and it is certainly not what they deserve.\n\u201cThis bipartisan bill paves the way for us to reopen the government and address our long-term spending and debt issues. It also ensures our seniors and veterans continue to receive their benefits and maintains our nation's military readiness.\n\"I am deeply disappointed this legislation did not include spending reforms to address this administration's spending addiction. The ball is now squarely in the court of the president and leadership in both houses to move those negotiations forward.\n\u201cAs I have stated all along, the healthcare law must be repealed, repaired, and replaced because of the burdens it places on individuals, families, and businesses, but not at the expense of a prolonged government shutdown.\n\u201cI am hopeful that we can reach a responsible long-term budgetary agreement. Anything less that does not address the sequester's impact on our military readiness, reduce our debt and deficit, and help grow our economy is unacceptable and I will no longer support band-aid approaches to these serious problems.\"\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ab4ab872-360f-408a-b8c1-f2646e4fc191", "Heller: \u201cI Wanted to Be Able to Support a Deal\u201d", "2013-10-16", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) voted against another short-term spending measure that kicks the can down the road. Following the vote, Senator Heller issued this statement:\u00a0\r\n\u201cI wanted to be able to support a deal, but this proposal makes no underlying structural changes that will prevent this exact same crisis from happening again in the very near future. Considering this legislation does nothing to place our nation on sound fiscal footing or cultivate a growth economy that will produce jobs in the long term, I cannot support it.\r\n\u201cFor weeks, Washington, D.C. has been at an impasse. Ultimately, the only solution on which Congress could agree kicks the can down the road and delays the difficult decisions for three short months. Only by passing a long-term budget and all spending bills on time can Washington, D.C. break this cycle of economic brinksmanship.\r\n\u201cClearly, strong enforcement mechanisms are needed to hold Congress accountable for completing its basic duties, which is why both chambers of Congress should immediately pass \u2018No Budget, No Pay.\u2019 If Members of Congress do not pass a concurrent budget resolution and all twelve spending bills on time, every year, then they should not get paid,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=b071cd32-46cd-4c85-a299-c976bb2ad71e", "Heller Opposes Raising Debt Limit with No Conditions", "2013-10-12", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) voted against moving forward with legislation that would suspend the debt limit until 2015 at a total cost of $1.1 trillion. \r\n\u201cWithout a serious discussion about reducing our debt, I have to agree with Senator Obama, who called an increase in the debt ceiling a \u2018sign of leadership failure\u2019 and a move that shifts the \u2018burden of bad choices\u2019 to future generations. Our nation cannot afford to continue raising the limit on our nation\u2019s credit card without making the difficult decisions that prevent the country from incurring even more debt. \r\n\u201cWhen President Obama came to office, our nation\u2019s debt was more than $10 trillion. Five years later, our debt is nearly $17 trillion and growing fast. Democrats and Republicans must come together and agree on a long-term solution that places our nation on the path to fiscal solvency. Reducing wasteful spending and reforming the tax code are good places to start. As Senator Obama said in 2006, \u2018Americans deserve better,\u2019\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221141827/http://heck.house.gov/event/southwest-mobile-office-hours", "Southwest Mobile Office Hours", "2013-10-11", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Mobile office hours provide my constituents the chance to meet with members of my staff and provide a \"one stop shop\" for matters related to the federal government. At mobile office hours, my staff can open cases to act as the liason between my constituents and\u00a0 federal agencies and answer questions constituents have about federal policies that affect them. To find out more about mobile office hours, call my Las Vegas office at 702-387-4941.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221141905/http://heck.house.gov/event/boulder-city-mobile-office-hours-18", "Boulder City Mobile Office Hours", "2013-10-11", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Mobile office hours provide my constituents the chance to meet with members of my staff and provide a \"one stop shop\" for matters related to the federal government. At mobile office hours, my staff can open cases to act as the liason between my constituents and\u00a0 federal agencies and answer questions constituents have about federal policies that affect them. To find out more about mobile office hours, call my Las Vegas office at 702-387-4941.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-peggy-pierce", "Amodei statement on passing of Peggy Pierce", "2013-10-10", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement after learning of the death of State Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce:\n\n\u201cI am saddened to hear of Peggy\u2019s passing. There was very little on which we agreed, but I respected and enjoyed her commitment to public service. And I will always smile when I recall our service together on the TRPA committee.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:21Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=8f1cf31e-47f5-46b7-a0b8-ce5af1d1245a", "Heller Files \u201cNo Budget, No Pay\u201d as Amendment to Debt Limit Bill", "2013-10-10", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) filed \u201cNo Budget, No Pay\u201d as an amendment to S. 1569, the Debt Limit bill. This legislation requires Members of Congress to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all twelve appropriations bills by the end of the fiscal year in order to receive pay. \r\n\u201cNo Budget, No Pay is designed to prevent exactly what is occurring in Washington, D.C. right now. By forcing Congress to be held accountable and requiring them to do their job - which is to pass a budget and spending bills on time - we can put a stop to this reckless pattern of governing from crisis to crisis. \r\n\u201cWith No Budget, No Pay, it wouldn\u2019t be the American people who bear the brunt of a government shutdown if Congress doesn\u2019t pay its bill. It would be Members of Congress. Washington, D.C. remains a pain free zone while veterans are left wondering if they will receive their benefits, Nevadans are unable to report for work in national parks, and dedicated federal employees are unsure when their next paycheck will arrive. Passing legislation that holds Members of Congress accountable for doing their job is a good place to start to break the cycle of irresponsible budgeting,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller.\r\nHeller reintroduced \u201cNo Budget, No Pay\u201d in the 113th Congress on January 23, 2013. This version of \u201cNo Budget, No Pay\u201d requires both chambers of Congress to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all appropriations bills by the beginning of any fiscal year in order to receive pay. Congress adopted a version of \u201cNo Budget, No Pay\u201d at the end of January. That measure did not require the House and Senate to go to conference or pass any of their appropriations bills.\r\nIn April 2013, after both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed their own budgets, Heller wrote a letter to the Chairman and Chairwoman of the House of Representatives and Senate Budget Committees urging them to go to conference. In the letter, which you can read here, Heller asked both chambers to come together and agree on a final, bicameral budget resolution.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=53e58c2a-6a00-4578-9696-35e52eca7a52", "Heller: I Share Governor Sandoval\u2019s Concerns", "2013-10-08", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Dean Heller", "H001041", "www.heller.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today responded to Governor Brian Sandoval\u2019s concerns about the effects of the government shutdown on Nevada: \r\n\"I share the Governor\u2019s concerns. In Nevada, we solve problems when the Governor sits down and talks with legislative leaders. Let this be a lesson to President Obama and Congressional Leadership on both sides of the aisle for Democrats and Republicans to sit down, communicate, and come up with a solution,\u201d said Senator Dean Heller. \r\nThe Governor detailed his concerns about the shutdown in a meeting with members of his cabinet earlier today.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103422/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-votes-ensure-back-pay-federal-workers", "Heck Votes to Ensure Back Pay for Federal Workers", "2013-10-07", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3223 which would ensure back pay for furloughed federal workers.  \n\t\u00a0  \n\t\"Our hard-working civil servants did not ask for this partial shutdown,\" Rep. Heck said. \"No one would wish the difficulties they are facing during this uncertain time upon anyone, especially not on those men and women who serve our country as federal employees. This bill will allow furloughed workers to receive their back pay once a compromise can be reached on our spending and debt issues and they return to work. I remain committed to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to resolve this matter and end the current impasse.\"\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081833/http://heck.house.gov/video/update-slowdown-non-essential-government-services", "An update on the slowdown of non-essential government services", "2013-10-02", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC  \n      132 Cannon HOB        Washington, DC 20515        Phone:  (202) 225-3252        Fax:  (202) 225-2185        Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM Eastern time", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103448/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/operations-and-protocols-federal-government-shutdown", "Operations and Protocols for Federal Government Shutdown", "2013-10-01", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Joe Heck", "H001055", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Due to an ongoing budget stalemate between Congress and the Obama Administration, at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday October 1, 2013 the U.S. federal government shut down. Until a compromise solution is approved by Congress and signed by the President into law, the shutdown will remain in effect.\nFor the duration of the shutdown, my Congressional offices will remain open. However, many federal government departments and functions will not be available during the shutdown. For answers on many routine services and common questions, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions below:\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \u2013 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN\nWill my Social Security checks be issued?  \n\t\u2022Social Security payments should continue to current beneficiaries.\u00a0 New applicants and those who have recently submitted a change of address/direct deposit slip, or other changes may be affected.\nWill I still receive Medicare and Medicaid benefits?  \n\t\u2022According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), current Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and providers should not be affected by a government shutdown.\u00a0 Medicare has 30 days to pay providers and payments.\u00a0 For new enrollees, they will likely not be processed or able to enroll in Medicare.\u00a0 Since Medicaid is a state-run program, and the funds are paid in advance to the states by the federal government, new enrollment would likely continue.\u00a0 CRS did detail that the agencies have considerable discretion when it comes to how it will continue to run.\nWill my medical services provided through the VA be affected?  \n\t\u2022No. The VA\u2019s medical services, medical facilities, and medical support & compliance accounts will not have a disruption in their services. However, other services including VA call centers and hotlines, decisions on claims appeals or motions by the Board of Veterans Appeals, recruiting and hiring of veteran job applicants, VA Secretary correspondences with veterans and VSOs, and outreach and public awareness activities will be impacted.\nWill my passport or visa application be affected?  \n\t\u2022Yes. The processing of passports and visa applications will stop until the federal government reopens.\nWill the postal service still deliver mail?  \n\t\u2022Mail services will still continue as normal.\nWill military personnel be paid?  \n\t\u2022Yes. Congress approved and President Obama signed into law an order that ensures active duty military and select \"essential\" civilian personnel are paid on-time despite the shutdown. The 1998 guidance on a shutdown directs that \"All military personnel shall continue to report for duty.\" Not all units will continue to operate, however, and military personnel may be assigned to other than their regular duties.\nWill security operations at airports, nuclear facilities, U.S. borders and military installations continue?  \n\t\u2022Yes, essential security and monitoring personnel will continue to perform their duties, including law enforcement/security personnel, air traffic controllers etc. Additionally, personnel at the National Weather Service who perform essential services dealing with public safety such as warning forecasts for severe weather, fire weather services, ongoing flood monitoring etc., will be maintained.\nWill the public have access to federal buildings/properties?  \n\t\u2022Generally-speaking, all federal properties will be closed to the public and non-essential personal.\u00a0 Essential maintenance and security services will continue.\u00a0 This will mean closures of courthouses (yet courts and other essential offices will be open only for emergencies) and other government properties to the public.\nWill National Parks in southern Nevada be open.  \n\t* No. During a government shutdown parks like Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will be closed.\nOur family is planning on visiting Washington, D.C. next week. Will your office be able to help us with tours? Will Smithsonian museums be open?  \n\t\u2022No. Unfortunately, the Capitol Visitor Center, all federal museums and federal buildings will be closed. Once the federal government shutdown ends, my office will again be able to assist with scheduling tours.\nWill government websites have current information despite the federal shutdown?  \n\t\u2022No. As federal departments and agencies will be shutdown, information available on their respective websites will not be the most current available. Individuals needing information are encouraged to call 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636) where information specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST to answer questions. This call center will be open despite the shutdown.\nHow long will the government shutdown last?  \n\t\u2022Until there is a budget solution passed by Congress and signed by the President. For perspective, the last federal government shutdowns were in 1995 & 1996 during the Clinton Administration. At that time, there were two separate shutdowns: 5 days (from November 14 through November 19, 1995) and 21 days (from December 16, 1995, to January 6, 1996).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 280, "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": "Republican", "p1": "NV", "p2": "2013"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 280, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=NV&year=2013", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 280, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013", "results": [{"value": "NV", "label": "NV", "count": 280, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2013", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013", "results": [{"value": "2013", "label": "2013", "count": 280, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2013-10-01,https~3A~2F~2Fweb~2Earchive~2Eorg~2Fweb~2F20140221103448~2Fhttp~3A~2F~2Fheck~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fpress-release~2Foperations-and-protocols-federal-government-shutdown", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2013&_next=2013-10-01%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fweb~2Earchive~2Eorg~2Fweb~2F20140221103448~2Fhttp~3A~2F~2Fheck~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fpress-release~2Foperations-and-protocols-federal-government-shutdown&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 109.24073308706284, "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"}