{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"NV\" and year = 2020 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-house-bill-increase-eips-2000", "Amodei Statement on House Bill to Increase EIP\u2019s to $2,000", "2020-12-28", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the House voted on legislation to increase Economic Impact Payment amounts to $2,000:\n\n\"Today the House voted on legislation to increase Economic Impact Payments to $2,000 for individuals making less than $75,000.\n\n\"The COVID relief bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on December 27th contained strong assistance for individuals in the form of Economic Impact Payments totaling $600. However, these payments included no targeting requirements other than the general income limitations. Of significant importance to individuals who have pronounced needs are the added federal unemployment resources contained in the bill, the additional Paycheck Protection Program funds for those who value their employment and accompanying benefits, and the additional aid for maintaining access to healthcare operations at all levels. I supported this balanced funding, because it is targeted at continuing the pandemic healthcare battle while working to continue the economic recovery, which are co-equal and mutually important must-achieve goals.\n\n\"When considering adding nearly half a trillion dollars to the price tag of that bill by enlarging the Economic Impact Payments mechanism, none of which is sitting in the U.S. Treasury, I fail to find any notion of cost benefit to individuals' economic wellbeing. I am sure there are individual instances that will be the exception to this analysis, but when considering the needs of all of the community, state, and federal spending interests, I am not left with the conclusion that increasing the sum of the total COVID relief bill by 50 percent is wise. Finally, since further federal rescue spending in 2021 is a certainty, I'm hoping that funds-borrowing foregone now will be put to better use in the near future with strong background facts to address future potential needs.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-override-veto-critical-defense-legislation", "Amodei Votes to Override Veto of Critical Defense Legislation", "2020-12-28", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting to override a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act:\n\n\"I have read the President's veto message and I share many of the concerns contained therein. I have also read the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and have compared the President's concerns with the contents of the Conference Report between the House and the Senate.\n\n\"First and foremost, if there is not an NDAA bill \u2013 which sustaining the President's veto would result in \u2013 there will be significant disruptions to military training in Nevada at NAS Fallon and Nevada Test and Training Range, including Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases.\n\n\"Further, if the veto is sustained, any new NDAA bill would be crafted in a legislative environment where the White House and both chambers of Congress are potentially in Democratic control. That's not a win in view of some present strong points in the existing NDAA, which includes funding to:\n\nProvide a 3% pay raise to our troops, authorize extra pay for troops in combat zones, and support their families with the care and benefits they deserve;\n\nEnsure the DOD maintains a 30-day supply of PPE, ensure our troops have the diagnostic equipment and testing they need, and provide health benefits to Guardsmen supporting the COVID-19 response. This includes benefits for the Nevada National Guardsmen, who are playing a significant role in the COVID-19 fight in Nevada;\n\nEstablish the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to fund emergent technologies, support our allies, and deter China. This authorizes several new provisions to counter Chinese industrial espionage, support Hong Kong and Taiwan, and protect our defense supply chain;\n\nMaintain prohibitions on the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay; and\n\nContinue to support missile defense cooperation with Israel through the United States-Israel Assistance Act.\n\n\"I agree with all of the goals to bring more accountability and less monopoly to social media companies insisted on by the President, however, I respectfully disagree with addressing it in the NDAA. Too often, germaneness rules are ignored, and if those standards are to mean anything, we must be leaders in getting it to that point.\n\n\"Further, while the military construction issue is of interest, continued Southern border wall construction funding in the recently signed omnibus spending bill is $1.375 billion. Construction on the wall today has already completed 438.3 miles. At present cost, this $1.375 billion will provide funding for another 56 miles of wall construction. That construction absorption rate should last well into 2021. Meaning, funding to finish the remaining portion of the wall will be an issue for the 117th or 118th Congresses, so let's see what happens in Georgia next week.\n\n\"In my analysis, the benefits and the policy wins in the present Conference Report already passed by Congress significantly outweigh the concerns raised in the Administration's veto message.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-house-passage-omnibus-covid-relief-deal", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF OMNIBUS  & COVID RELIEF DEAL", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan-bicameral omnibus appropriations bill to fund the government through the end of the Fiscal Year and a $900 billion COVID relief package:\n\n\"Although long overdue, the passage of today's bills is certainly welcome news for the millions of Americans and small businesses who have suffered for months due to congressional inaction and intentional efforts by the House majority to block relief funding.\n\n\"If you're also disappointed in the timing of these response efforts, it's worth noting that a number of the priorities included in today's COVID relief package are extremely similar, if not identical, to those proposed by Republicans over the last several months. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi blocked all of those proposals, and even recently admitted she did so for political purposes as she had no intention of negotiating until after the November election.\n\n\"Essentially, the Speaker went from her $3.3 trillion wish list of partisan priorities, to rejecting Secretary Mnuchin's $1.8 trillion offer just two months ago. As such, it's still incredibly unclear what the Democrats hoped to achieve with their strategy of holding up aid for families, hospitals, workers, and small businesses, while also delaying funding for vaccine procurement and distribution.\n\n\"In the meantime, Republicans remained focused on providing targeted relief to small businesses, making vaccines available, and safely reopening our economy \u2013 and this package delivers on all of those fronts by providing approximately $900 billion in funding to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), add deductibility for PPP expenses, support the purchase and distribution of vaccines, provide direct payments to individuals, and extend the unemployment programs created under the CARES Act. Additionally, this legislation provides appropriate levels of funding needed to support childcare centers, substance abuse programs, schools and universities, rental assistance, transportation initiatives, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, and our nation's farmers and ranchers.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-against-more-act", "Amodei Votes Against the MORE Act", "2020-12-04", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act:\n\n\"Since 1973, many states, including Nevada, have taken action to legalize or decriminalize penalties associated with the possession of marijuana. However, today's legislation goes far beyond those actions, as it has the potential to allow bad actors and criminal organizations to further exploit America's addiction crisis. Additionally, in a time of record deficits, I cannot support legislation that directs tax revenue from marijuana sales toward indeterminate social engineering. My concern is further heightened by Nevada's recent track record where recreational marijuana tax revenues were supposed to fund our public education system. That goal, from many viewpoints, has not materialized.\n\n\"Instead of focusing on legislation that will not be signed into law before the end of this Congress, House leadership should be focused on prioritizing relief for families, businesses of all sizes, and our medical providers who are still struggling amid the ongoing pandemic.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-gottheimer-coin-modification-bill-save-taxpayers-millions-annually-passes", "AMODEI-GOTTHEIMER COIN MODIFICATION BILL TO SAVE TAXPAYERS MILLIONS ANNUALLY PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE", "2020-12-02", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155 (Amodei)\n\nContact: James Adams, 202-740-0701 (Gottheimer)\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 7995, the Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act, bipartisan legislation they introduced in August that could potentially save taxpayers millions of dollars each year by allowing the U.S. Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate.\n\n\"With the United States spending billions of dollars to manufacture currency, recent reports have suggested that modifying the metallic composition of coins would not only allow the Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate, but could save taxpayers millions of dollars in the process,\" said Rep. Amodei. \"However, until existing law is modified, the Mint does not have the authority to make that change, preventing it from operating as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Our bill takes a balanced approach to modifying existing law in a way that maintains congressional oversight while finally allowing the Mint to produce coins at a rate that will significantly reduce costs incurred by taxpayers. Now more than ever, it's critical that we continue looking for innovative ways to reign in wasteful spending to ensure the most responsible use of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. I thank Congressman Gottheimer for teaming up with me on this common-sense solution that will alleviate some of the financial strains felt by taxpayers during these uncertain times.\"\n\n\"Being able to keep our currency in circulation is critical to our nation's economy and small businesses, especially during this economic crisis,\" said Rep. Gottheimer. \"I'm pleased that this bill will allow the U.S. Mint to use new technologies and methods to mint new coins so the nation does not suffer a shortage while also saving tax payer dollars.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn 2017, the United States spent $1.3 billion to manufacture currency. While Congress has previously discussed replacing $1 bills with coins, or changing the metals used in the nickel to cut costs, $1 bills are lasting longer than they ever have, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has estimated it's cheaper to keep the paper notes. However, changing the metallic composition of coins \u2014 without affecting the way they look or work \u2013 could allow the U.S. Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate and potentially save taxpayers a significant amount of money each year. Unfortunately, current law does not give the Mint the authority to make that change. Additionally, the GAO has stated: \"Without such authority, the Mint might not be producing coins as cost-effectively as possible.\"\n\nSince Congress has the authority to specify which coins are made, the GAO and U.S. Mint have both proposed that Congress should consider amending existing law to provide the U.S. Mint Director with the authority to alter the metal composition of circulating coins if the new metal compositions reduce the cost of coin production. The Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act would give the U.S. Mint that authority by taking a common-sense and balanced approach to modifying existing law, while reducing costs incurred by taxpayers and paying respect to the general public and relevant stakeholders. More specifically, this legislation would:\n\nGive Congress 90 legislative days to review new coin metal compositions proposed by the Mint and provide for expedited consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval, should Congress find a proposed modification not to be justified; and\n\nRequire that new coin metal compositions have a \"seamless\" transition into the marketplace, in that the new metal compositions reduce the cost of coin production and do not affect the size, weight, appearance, or electromagnetic signature of the coins.\n\nCompanion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-gottheimer-coin-modification-bill-save-taxpayers-millions-annually-passes-house", "AMODEI-GOTTHEIMER COIN MODIFICATION BILL TO SAVE TAXPAYERS MILLIONS ANNUALLY PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE", "2020-12-02", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155 (Amodei)\nContact: James Adams, 202-740-0701 (Gottheimer)\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 7995, the Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act, bipartisan legislation they introduced in August that could potentially save taxpayers millions of dollars each year by allowing the U.S. Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate.\nWith the United States spending billions of dollars to manufacture currency, recent reports have suggested that modifying the metallic composition of coins would not only allow the Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate, but could save taxpayers millions of dollars in the process, said Rep. Amodei. However, until existing law is modified, the Mint does not have the authority to make that change, preventing it from operating as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Our bill takes a balanced approach to modifying existing law in a way that maintains congressional oversight while finally allowing the Mint to produce coins at a rate that will significantly reduce costs incurred by taxpayers. Now more than ever, it's critical that we continue looking for innovative ways to reign in wasteful spending to ensure the most responsible use of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. I thank Congressman Gottheimer for teaming up with me on this common-sense solution that will alleviate some of the financial strains felt by taxpayers during these uncertain times.\nBeing able to keep our currency in circulation is critical to our nation's economy and small businesses, especially during this economic crisis,said Rep. Gottheimer. I'm pleased that this bill will allow the U.S. Mint to use new technologies and methods to mint new coins so the nation does not suffer a shortage while also saving tax payer dollars.\nBackground:\nIn 2017, the United States spent $1.3 billion to manufacture currency. While Congress has previously discussed replacing $1 bills with coins, or changing the metals used in the nickel to cut costs, $1 bills are lasting longer than they ever have, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has estimated it's cheaper to keep the paper notes. However, changing the metallic composition of coins  without affecting the way they look or work  could allow the U.S. Mint to begin producing coins at a more cost-effective rate and potentially save taxpayers a significant amount of money each year. Unfortunately, current law does not give the Mint the authority to make that change. Additionally, the GAO has stated: Without such authority, the Mint might not be producing coins as cost-effectively as possible.\nSince Congress has the authority to specify which coins are made, the GAO and U.S. Mint have both proposed that Congress should consider amending existing law to provide the U.S. Mint Director with the authority to alter the metal composition of circulating coins if the new metal compositions reduce the cost of coin production. The Coin Metal Modification Authorization & Cost Savings Act would give the U.S. Mint that authority by taking a common-sense and balanced approach to modifying existing law, while reducing costs incurred by taxpayers and paying respect to the general public and relevant stakeholders. More specifically, this legislation would:\n Give Congress 90 legislative days to review new coin metal compositions proposed by the Mint and provide for expedited consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval, should Congress find a proposed modification not to be justified; and\n\tRequire that new coin metal compositions have a seamless transition into the marketplace, in that the new metal compositions reduce the cost of coin production and do not affect the size, weight, appearance, or electromagnetic signature of the coins.\n Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-thanks-rural-representative-martin-paris", "AMODEI THANKS RURAL REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN PARIS", "2020-11-16", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nELKO, Nev. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced his Rural Representative Martin Paris will be stepping down from his position in the Congressman's Elko Office to return home to Battle Mountain where he will help manage his family's ranching business. Congressman Amodei thanked Paris for his nearly five years of dedicated service.\n\n\"On behalf of the constituents of CD-2, I want to thank Martin for his tireless work on the issues that are most important to our folks in the rurals. As a lifelong Nevadan with a strong ranching background, Martin's extensive knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of our rural communities has been an invaluable asset, and his successor will certainly have big shoes to fill. I wish Martin the best of luck as he transitions into this new chapter and thank him for his dedicated service to the Silver State.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nAs Congressman Amodei's Rural Representative, Paris assisted Nevadans by putting them in contact with federal, state, and local agencies. Prior to joining Congressman Amodei's staff, he worked as a resource technician at an environmental consulting company where he handled rangeland issues among other projects. Paris was born in Reno and grew up on his family's cattle ranch in Battle Mountain. After graduating from Battle Mountain High School, he attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he graduated with a B.A. in political science in 2014. Amodei is the only federally elected official with an office presence in Elko and is in the process of finding a successor to Paris.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1545", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CARSON CITY MAYOR BOB CROWELL", "2020-09-12", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tCARSON CITY  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the below statement following the passing of Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell: \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\"I am deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing today. As a Vietnam Veteran, retired Navy Captain, and dedicated public servant with a lifetime of achievement, Bob served our country, the State of Nevada, and Carson with dignity, integrity, and honor. Bob was one of Carson's and Nevada's finest, and my thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-carson-city-mayor-bob-crowell", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CARSON CITY MAYOR BOB CROWELL", "2020-09-12", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nCARSON CITY \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the below statement following the passing of Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell:\n\n\"I am deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing today. As a Vietnam Veteran, retired Navy Captain, and dedicated public servant with a lifetime of achievement, Bob served our country, the State of Nevada, and Carson with dignity, integrity, and honor. Bob was one of Carson's and Nevada's finest, and my thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1544", "AMODEI THANKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING CD-2'S TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE", "2020-09-10", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)announcedthe Washoe Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will receive a$23 millionBetter Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant.\r\n\r\n\tI applaud President Trump and Secretary Chao for continuing to make Nevada a priority and securing funding for this much-needed project,said Rep. Amodei. Today's funding announcement builds upon numerous other successes Washoe RTC has achieved in CD-2 and will provide the Commission with the additional resources it needs to make further improvements to our transportation systems. This investment will ultimately help enable Nevadans to move as safely and efficiently as possible and I thank the Trump Administration for its continued support.\r\n\r\n\tThis Administration is making significant investments in infrastructure, and this$1 billionin BUILD grants will repair, rebuild, and revitalize transportation systems across America,said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n\r\n\tOn May 19, 2020, Congressman Amodei sent a letter to USDOT Secretary Elaine L. Chao expressing support for Washoe RTC's application for a Fiscal Year 2020 BUILD grant for its Pyramid Highway Project. Today, USDOTannounced$1 billionin BUILD grants, with Washoe RTC receiving a$23millionBUILD Grant from that allocation to improve and widen approximately 2.4 miles of Pyramid Highway by widening approximately 1.6 miles from Queen Way to Los Altos Parkway from four-lanes to six-lanes, and reconstructing approximately 0.75 miles of existing four-lane roadway from Los Altos Parkway to Golden View Drive. It also includes installation of smart traffic signals, widening the median, shoulders, bike lanes, and sidewalks, and installation of enhanced drainage and storm water infrastructure.\r\n\r\n\tThis grant announcement builds off numerous other successes including last month's announcement of a$4,080,000DOT grant for Washoe RTC to upgrade its public bus fleet and an October 2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) award of a$40.4 millionCapital Investment Grant (CIG) to fund Washoe RTC's Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit (BRT) Extension project in Reno.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-thanks-trump-administration-its-commitment-improving-cd-2s-transportation", "AMODEI THANKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING CD-2'S TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE", "2020-09-10", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Washoe Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will receive a $23 million Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant.\n\n\"I applaud President Trump and Secretary Chao for continuing to make Nevada a priority and securing funding for this much-needed project,\" said Rep. Amodei. \"Today's funding announcement builds upon numerous other successes Washoe RTC has achieved in CD-2 and will provide the Commission with the additional resources it needs to make further improvements to our transportation systems. This investment will ultimately help enable Nevadans to move as safely and efficiently as possible and I thank the Trump Administration for its continued support.\"\n\n\"This Administration is making significant investments in infrastructure, and this $1 billion in BUILD grants will repair, rebuild, and revitalize transportation systems across America,\" said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn May 19, 2020, Congressman Amodei sent a letter to USDOT Secretary Elaine L. Chao expressing support for Washoe RTC's application for a Fiscal Year 2020 BUILD grant for its Pyramid Highway Project. Today, USDOT announced $1 billion in BUILD grants, with Washoe RTC receiving a $23 million BUILD Grant from that allocation to improve and widen approximately 2.4 miles of Pyramid Highway by widening approximately 1.6 miles from Queen Way to Los Altos Parkway from four-lanes to six-lanes, and reconstructing approximately 0.75 miles of existing four-lane roadway from Los Altos Parkway to Golden View Drive. It also includes installation of smart traffic signals, widening the median, shoulders, bike lanes, and sidewalks, and installation of enhanced drainage and storm water infrastructure.\n\nThis grant announcement builds off numerous other successes including last month's announcement of a $4,080,000 DOT grant for Washoe RTC to upgrade its public bus fleet and an October 2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) award of a $40.4 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) to fund Washoe RTC's Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit (BRT) Extension project in Reno.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1541", "Amodei Secures $12 Million in Funding for the Remediation of UNR Radium-226 Contaminated Facility", "2020-08-14", "2020", "2020-08", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior announced it will award $12 millionto the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to decontaminate its Facilities Services Building (FSB)which was previously occupied by the U.S. Bureau of Mines from 1920 to 1954. After testing confirmed the FSB's contamination by Radium-226 in 2016, the building was vacated and its occupants were relocated.\r\n\r\n\tSince learning of this issue, securing the funding needed for the remediation of this building has been a top priority of ours, said Rep. Amodei. It's encouraging to see our efforts pay off and to know the students and faculty who will soon utilize this historic facility will be able to do so safely.\r\n\r\n\tI'd like to recognize the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee Chair, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ranking Member David Joyce (R-OH), and their staffs, all of whom were instrumental in helping us advance this priority on behalf of the Silver State. It's an honor to work alongside them on the Committee, and I'm grateful for their hard work, productivity, and thoughtful deliberation on this issue. Today's announcement that UNR will receive the fully requested funding amount is certainly welcome news, and I'm pleased to have finally arrived at a positive outcome that will ensure the continued health and safety of the entire UNR community while on campus.\r\n\r\n\tBACKGROUND:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tFrom 1920 to 1954, the U.S. Bureau of Mines occupied a facility at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) known as the Facilities Services Building (FSB). During this time, Radium-226 was researched and used by the Bureau, ultimately leading to the contamination of the FSB. In 2016, UNR was notified by the Nevada State Radiation Control Program Office that the federal government's research of Radium-226 during this34-year period might have contaminated the FSB. After testing confirmed its contamination, UNR vacated the FSB and relocated all occupants.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tSince the Bureau dissolved in 1996, it was not immediately clear which federal agency has jurisdiction over remediating such contamination caused by the federal government's activities. To address this issue, Congressman Amodei's office secured language in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Energy and Water Minibus appropriations bill, directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a comprehensive review of the facility to determine if it had a legal liability or authorization for the remediation of the facility. The DOE completed their review in April 2019, determining the agency lacked the authority to remediate the FSB's contamination.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tFollowing the DOE's determination, Congressman Amodei's office identified the Department of Interior's (DOI) Central Hazardous Materials fund as a suitable account to support the remediation of the FSB's Radium-226 contamination, and worked to secure the following language in the FY 2020 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill, providing $12 million for radium cleanup under the Central Hazardous Materials Fund:\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tFor necessary expenses of the Department of the Interior and any of its component offices and bureaus for the response action, including associated activities, performed pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), $10,010,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for a competitive grant program to fund radium decontamination and remediation at any land-grant university that has been subjected to such contamination as a result of actions of the former United States Bureau of Mines, $12,000,000.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tOn August 14, 2020, DOI announced it would award the fully requested $12 millionto UNR to complete the remediation of the FSB.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-secures-12-million-funding-remediation-unr-radium-226-contaminated-facility", "Amodei Secures $12 Million in Funding for the Remediation of UNR Radium-226 Contaminated Facility", "2020-08-14", "2020", "2020-08", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior announced it will award $12 million to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to decontaminate its Facilities Services Building (FSB)which was previously occupied by the U.S. Bureau of Mines from 1920 to 1954. After testing confirmed the FSB's contamination by Radium-226 in 2016, the building was vacated and its occupants were relocated.\n\n\"Since learning of this issue, securing the funding needed for the remediation of this building has been a top priority of ours,\" said Rep. Amodei. \"It's encouraging to see our efforts pay off and to know the students and faculty who will soon utilize this historic facility will be able to do so safely.\"\n\n\"I'd like to recognize the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee Chair, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ranking Member David Joyce (R-OH), and their staffs, all of whom were instrumental in helping us advance this priority on behalf of the Silver State. It's an honor to work alongside them on the Committee, and I'm grateful for their hard work, productivity, and thoughtful deliberation on this issue. Today's announcement that UNR will receive the fully requested funding amount is certainly welcome news, and I'm pleased to have finally arrived at a positive outcome that will ensure the continued health and safety of the entire UNR community while on campus.\"\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nFrom 1920 to 1954, the U.S. Bureau of Mines occupied a facility at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) known as the Facilities Services Building (FSB). During this time, Radium-226 was researched and used by the Bureau, ultimately leading to the contamination of the FSB. In 2016, UNR was notified by the Nevada State Radiation Control Program Office that the federal government's research of Radium-226 during this34-year period might have contaminated the FSB. After testing confirmed its contamination, UNR vacated the FSB and relocated all occupants.\n\nSince the Bureau dissolved in 1996, it was not immediately clear which federal agency has jurisdiction over remediating such contamination caused by the federal government's activities. To address this issue, Congressman Amodei's office secured language in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Energy and Water Minibus appropriations bill, directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a comprehensive review of the facility to determine if it had a legal liability or authorization for the remediation of the facility. The DOE completed their review in April 2019, determining the agency lacked the authority to remediate the FSB's contamination.\n\nFollowing the DOE's determination, Congressman Amodei's office identified the Department of Interior's (DOI) Central Hazardous Materials fund as a suitable account to support the remediation of the FSB's Radium-226 contamination, and worked to secure the following language in the FY 2020 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill, providing $12 million for radium cleanup under the Central Hazardous Materials Fund:\n\n\"For necessary expenses of the Department of the Interior and any of its component offices and bureaus for the response action, including associated activities, performed pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), $10,010,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for a competitive grant program to fund radium decontamination and remediation at any land-grant university that has been subjected to such contamination as a result of actions of the former United States Bureau of Mines, $12,000,000.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:24:54Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1539", "Amodei Rejects House Majority's My Way or the Highway \"Transportation\" Bill", "2020-07-01", "2020", "2020-07", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting againstH.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act,a$1.5 trillion partisan infrastructurebill which passed the Houseby a recorded vote of233-188:\r\n\r\n\tOnce again, the House majority fails to rise to the occasion. Here we have another opportunity to make a meaningful difference through an agreement that is traditionally bipartisan, and instead, the Speaker chooses to bring a $1.5 trillion wish list  disguised as an infrastructure bill  to the Floor without bothering to find a way to pay for it.\r\n\r\n\tThis bill focuses on everything but our nation's core infrastructure needs. Instead, it weaves wasteful Green New Deal mandates and bureaucratic hurdles throughout its various programs and proposals, many of which will be detrimental for folks in CD-2, as the bill disproportionately favors funding for urban areas at the expense of rural and suburban communities and reduces the flexibility of states and counties by smothering them in red tape. Essentially, unless you represent a major metropolitan area, this bill will make it increasingly difficult for our states and non-federal partners to secure resources for their infrastructure needs  which are already scarce and hard to come by.\r\n\r\n\tFinally, the move to prioritize Green New Deal initiatives over our nation's critical transportation and infrastructure needs is especially rich, considering most Americans and lawmakers  including the Speaker at one point  did not take the Green New Deal seriously, and now, we're advancing legislation that ends up rewarding some of the biggest offenders of our environment. Another opportunity to leadmissed.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-rejects-house-majoritys-my-way-or-highway-transportation-bill", "Amodei Rejects House Majority's My Way or the Highway \"Transportation\" Bill", "2020-07-01", "2020", "2020-07", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act,a$1.5 trillion partisan infrastructure bill which passed the Houseby a recorded vote of233-188:\n\n\"Once again, the House majority fails to rise to the occasion. Here we have another opportunity to make a meaningful difference through an agreement that is traditionally bipartisan, and instead, the Speaker chooses to bring a $1.5 trillion wish list \u2013 disguised as an infrastructure bill \u2013 to the Floor without bothering to find a way to pay for it.\n\n\"This bill focuses on everything but our nation's core infrastructure needs. Instead, it weaves wasteful Green New Deal mandates and bureaucratic hurdles throughout its various programs and proposals, many of which will be detrimental for folks in CD-2, as the bill disproportionately favors funding for urban areas at the expense of rural and suburban communities and reduces the flexibility of states and counties by smothering them in red tape. Essentially, unless you represent a major metropolitan area, this bill will make it increasingly difficult for our states and non-federal partners to secure resources for their infrastructure needs \u2013 which are already scarce and hard to come by.\n\n\"Finally, the move to prioritize Green New Deal initiatives over our nation's critical transportation and infrastructure needs is especially rich, considering most Americans and lawmakers \u2013 including the Speaker at one point \u2013 did not take the Green New Deal seriously, and now, we're advancing legislation that ends up rewarding some of the biggest offenders of our environment. Another opportunity to lead\u2026missed.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:18:24Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1538", "Amodei: House Democrats Pass Partisan Police Bill, Refusing to Work with Republicans on Bipartisan Solution", "2020-06-25", "2020", "2020-06", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, June 25, 2020\r\n\r\n\tFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting againstH.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,which passed the Houseby a recorded vote of 236-181:\r\n\r\n\tIt is no surprise that in this moment, when it's crucial for Congress to come together to identify bipartisan solutions to address police misconduct and strengthenthe accountability and transparency of our law enforcement agencies, that those addicted to partisan politics have rejected attempts to work on legislation that could be signed into law and make a meaningful difference. The Speaker has chosen to move a partisan messaging bill that fails to reflect the viewpoints of all stakeholders, creates the potential for unintended consequences, and will actually undermine the ability of law enforcement agencies to keep the communities they serve safe.\r\n\r\n\tCreating messaging opportunities for campaign advertising is the ultimate act of disrespect regarding issues in need of a solution. Leadership must now certainly be further defined. It is political leadership, or it is policy leadership. Apparently, in Washington, the former is in favor in the House.\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n\r\n\tH.R. 7120  the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act \r\n\r\n\tSpecifically, the Democrats' bill would:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tBan the use of chokeholds in situations where deadly force is authorized;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEliminate qualified immunity protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, which protect officers when reasonable mistakes are made in high pressure situations, as long as they do not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights; qualified immunity does not provide immunity from state or federal criminal charges for an illegal or unconstitutional act;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCreate an overly broad registry of police misconduct, that includes complaints that are not adjudicated as factual; and\r\n\t\r\n\t\tBlanketban no-knock warrants which allow police officers typically working drug or other high-profile cases to enter a house or other premises without announcing their presence.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tRepublican Alternative: H.R. 7278  the JUSTICE Act:\r\n\r\n\tCongressman Amodei is a cosponsor of this legislation which would offer policy solutions to increase transparency, accountability, and performance so our nation's law enforcement officers are better trained and equipped to protect and serve their communities. More specifically, this legislation would:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tBan the use of chokeholds, except in situations where deadly force is authorized;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tProvide $500 million for state and local law enforcement agencies to equip all officers with body cameras, improve the use of body cameras, and store and retain footage. Additionally, the bill takes action to improve officer training by directing the Attorney General to develop training curricula related to the duty to intervene and de-escalation tactics and appropriates funds to pay for costs associated with new training requirements;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEnsure law enforcement agencies and officers are held accountable by developing accessible disciplinary records systems; and\r\n\t\r\n\t\tRequire states and localities to report the use of no-knock warrants to the Attorney General at the federal level on an annual basis. The Attorney General would then publish the information in a public report. Departments that fail to comply would see a 20 percent reduction in their normal federal funding.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-house-democrats-pass-partisan-police-bill-refusing-work-republicans-bipartisan", "Amodei: House Democrats Pass Partisan Police Bill, Refusing to Work with Republicans on Bipartisan Solution", "2020-06-25", "2020", "2020-06", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "Thursday, June 25, 2020\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,which passed the Houseby a recorded vote of 236-181:\n\n\"It is no surprise that in this moment, when it's crucial for Congress to come together to identify bipartisan solutions to address police misconduct and strengthen the accountability and transparency of our law enforcement agencies, that those addicted to partisan politics have rejected attempts to work on legislation that could be signed into law and make a meaningful difference. The Speaker has chosen to move a partisan messaging bill that fails to reflect the viewpoints of all stakeholders, creates the potential for unintended consequences, and will actually undermine the ability of law enforcement agencies to keep the communities they serve safe.\n\n\"Creating messaging opportunities for campaign advertising is the ultimate act of disrespect regarding issues in need of a solution. Leadership must now certainly be further defined. It is political leadership, or it is policy leadership. Apparently, in Washington, the former is in favor in the House.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 7120 \u2013 the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act\n\nSpecifically, the Democrats' bill would:\n\nBan the use of chokeholds in situations where deadly force is authorized;\n\nEliminate qualified immunity protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, which protect officers when reasonable mistakes are made in high pressure situations, as long as they do not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights; qualified immunity does not provide immunity from state or federal criminal charges for an illegal or unconstitutional act;\n\nCreate an overly broad registry of police misconduct, that includes complaints that are not adjudicated as factual; and\n\nBlanketban no-knock warrants which allow police officers typically working drug or other high-profile cases to enter a house or other premises without announcing their presence.\n\nRepublican Alternative: H.R. 7278 \u2013 the JUSTICE Act:\n\nCongressman Amodei is a cosponsor of this legislation which would offer policy solutions to increase transparency, accountability, and performance so our nation's law enforcement officers are better trained and equipped to protect and serve their communities. More specifically, this legislation would:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:12:47Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1537", "Bipartisan Group Urges House and Senate Leaders to Save the Postal Service", "2020-04-30", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\r\n\tContacts:\r\n\r\n\tLogan Tucker (Amodei): 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tAryele Bradford (Maloney): (202) 226-5181\r\n\r\n\tJamie Smith (Connolly): (202) 309-8359\r\n\r\n\tKevin Fogarty (King): (202) 225-3062\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tAmodei, Maloney, Connolly, King Launch\r\n\r\n\tBipartisan Postal Preservation Caucus\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWashington, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2020) Today, Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02), Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Peter King, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging swift passage of bipartisan legislation to give the Postal Service the assistance it needs to keep functioning on behalf of the American people.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe coronavirus crisis is wreaking havoc on the U.S. Postal Service. Without immediate help from Congress and the Administration, the Postal Servicea vital staple of American society since 1775could cease to function by this summer, the lawmakers wrote. This is a national emergency. The negative effects of this crisis will be borne hardest by those in rural areaswhere millions of Americans are currently sheltering in place and relying on the Postal Service to deliver essential supplies.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tFirst class and business mail volume are dropping at an alarming rate as a direct result of the coronavirus crisis. Mail volume is down by more than 30% from the same period last year.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe Postal Service estimates revenue losses of $13 billion by the end of this fiscal year. Over the next ten years, the Postal Service estimates that losses caused by the coronavirus would be $54 billion.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe bipartisan Postal Service Board of Governors unanimously asked Congress to approve $25 billion in emergency appropriations to offset coronavirus-related losses, $25 billion for shovel-ready projects to modernize the Postal Service, and access to $25 billion in unrestricted borrowing authority from Treasury.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWe strongly support emergency funding for the Postal Service and urge you to do the same. The Postal Service is an indispensable component of America's critical infrastructure, and its workers are on the frontlines every single day delivering information and packages to the American people, added the lawmakers. We must save it now.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe Members also launched the bipartisan Postal Preservation Caucus today to continue to highlight the severity of the financial situation at the Postal Service.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tClick here to read today's letter.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/bipartisan-group-urges-house-and-senate-leaders-save-postal-service", "Bipartisan Group Urges House and  Senate Leaders to Save the Postal Service", "2020-04-30", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "April 30, 2020\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContacts:\n\nLogan Tucker (Amodei): 202-225-6155\n\nAryele Bradford (Maloney): (202) 226-5181\n\nJamie Smith (Connolly): (202) 309-8359\n\nKevin Fogarty (King): (202) 225-3062\n\nAmodei, Maloney, Connolly, King Launch\n\nBipartisan \"Postal Preservation Caucus\"\n\nWashington, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2020) \u2014Today, Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02), Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Peter King, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging swift passage of bipartisan legislation to give the Postal Service the assistance it needs to keep functioning on behalf of the American people.\n\n\"The coronavirus crisis is wreaking havoc on the U.S. Postal Service. Without immediate help from Congress and the Administration, the Postal Service\u2014a vital staple of American society since 1775\u2014could cease to function by this summer,\" the lawmakers wrote. \"This is a national emergency. The negative effects of this crisis will be borne hardest by those in rural areas\u2014where millions of Americans are currently sheltering in place and relying on the Postal Service to deliver essential supplies.\"\n\nFirst class and business mail volume are dropping at an alarming rate as a direct result of the coronavirus crisis. Mail volume is down by more than 30% from the same period last year.\n\nThe Postal Service estimates revenue losses of $13 billion by the end of this fiscal year. Over the next ten years, the Postal Service estimates that losses caused by the coronavirus would be $54 billion.\n\nThe bipartisan Postal Service Board of Governors unanimously asked Congress to approve $25 billion in emergency appropriations to offset coronavirus-related losses, $25 billion for \"shovel-ready\" projects to modernize the Postal Service, and access to $25 billion in unrestricted borrowing authority from Treasury.\n\n\"We strongly support emergency funding for the Postal Service and urge you to do the same. The Postal Service is an indispensable component of America's critical infrastructure, and its workers are on the frontlines every single day delivering information and packages to the American people,\" added the lawmakers. \"We must save it now.\"\n\nThe Members also launched the bipartisan Postal Preservation Caucus today to continue to highlight the severity of the financial situation at the Postal Service.\n\nClick here to read today's letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1535", "Nevada House Delegation Statement on SBA's Updated Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines for Gaming Small Businesses", "2020-04-15", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  \r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWashington, D.C.U.S.Reps. Mark Amodei (R-Nev. -02), Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), and Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) released the following statement on the U.S. Small Business Administration's(SBA) newly updated guidelines to the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP), which excludesmall businessesthat generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from legal gaming from using the program:\r\n\r\n\tGaming is a vital part of Nevada's economy, not just for big hotels and casinos, but also for local restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and other small businesses. The administration continues to refuse to treat these small businesses fairly, putting them and their employees in grave danger of economic ruin. As the Nevada House delegation, we will work together to deliver help to gaming small businesses and their employees in upcoming coronavirus response packages.\r\n\r\n\tBACKGROUND:PPP was enacted as part of theCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Acttoprovide small businesses with financial assistance tohelp them keep employees on payrollduring the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\n\tTheadministration's initialPPPguidelines excluded small businesses that generate more than a third of their revenue from legal gaming.In an effort to expand eligibility, the updated guidelinesexcludesmall businessesthat generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from legal gaming, which still unfairly impacts countless small businesses throughout Nevada.\r\n\r\n\tLast week, the bicameral, bipartisan Nevada congressional delegationsent a letterto House and Senate leadership urging them to include gaming small businesses in Nevada and across the country in PPP. Additionally, Rep. Amodei sent a letter to President Trump on April 7 to inform him of the issue and its need for his direct intervention.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1536", "Amodei: More Than $1 Billion in Relief Provided to Nevada's Small Businesses, Small Gaming Entities & Their Suppliers Hung Out to Dry", "2020-04-15", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  \r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tCARSON CITY  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement regarding the more than $1 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans paid out to Nevada's small businesses as of April 13. According to a report released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) this week, out of the $350 billion allocated for the PPP under the CARES Act, about $246 billion in loans have already been approved, leaving approximately $100 billion which is expected to be exhausted sometime this week.\r\n\r\n\tThe good news is, we've been able to quickly get this money out to Nevada's small businesses, said Rep. Amodei. While I'm pleased this rescue-tool has been afforded to some of Nevada's small businesses, the discrimination against small gaming employers and their workers has left a permanent stain on the U.S. Treasury and the SBA.\r\n\r\n\tI suggest the Treasury Secretary and SBA Administrator refrain from scheduling any thank you' rallies in Nevada any time soon, as their irrational decision to refuse assistance to many deserving small businesses completely flies in the face of specific provisions contained in the CARES Act.\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tAs of April 13, Nevada has approved a total of 4,209 PPP loan applications for small businesses, totaling $1,255,172,600 in assistance.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tThe SBA's interim ruling regarding the PPP excluded small gaming businesses and their employees from receiving any assistance under the CARES Act due to a 25-year-old regulation. This discriminatory guidance renders small gaming businesses ineligible for critical loan assistance if they derive more than one-third of their revenue from legal gaming activities. The final interim ruling issued on April 14 still doesn't offer a statutory or practical fix, impacting communities across 43 states.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCongressional intent in the CARES Act for the PPP was for all small businesses to be eligible. In fact, in Section 1102 of the CARES Act, the legislation explicitly states that in addition to small business concerns, any business concern, nonprofit organization, veterans organization, or Tribal business concern described in section 31(b)(2)(C) shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the business has 500 or fewer employees.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-more-1-billion-relief-provided-nevadas-small-businesses-small-gaming-entities", "Amodei: More Than $1 Billion in Relief Provided to Nevada's Small Businesses, Small Gaming Entities & Their Suppliers Hung Out to Dry", "2020-04-15", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nCARSON CITY \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement regarding the more than $1 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans paid out to Nevada\u2019s small businesses as of April 13. According to a report released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) this week, out of the $350 billion allocated for the PPP under the CARES Act, about $246 billion in loans have already been approved, leaving approximately $100 billion which is expected to be exhausted sometime this week.\n\n\u201cThe good news is, we\u2019ve been able to quickly get this money out to Nevada\u2019s small businesses,\u201d said Rep. Amodei. \u201cWhile I\u2019m pleased this rescue-tool has been afforded to some of Nevada\u2019s small businesses, the discrimination against small gaming employers and their workers has left a permanent stain on the U.S. Treasury and the SBA.\n\n\u201cI suggest the Treasury Secretary and SBA Administrator refrain from scheduling any \u2018thank you\u2019 rallies in Nevada any time soon, as their irrational decision to refuse assistance to many deserving small businesses completely flies in the face of specific provisions contained in the CARES Act.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/nevada-house-delegation-statement-sbas-updated-paycheck-protection-program-guidelines", "Nevada House Delegation Statement on SBA's Updated Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines for Gaming Small Businesses", "2020-04-15", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Reps. Mark Amodei (R-Nev. -02), Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), and Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) released the following statement on the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) newly updated guidelines to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which exclude small businesses that generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from legal gaming from using the program:\n\n\u201cGaming is a vital part of Nevada\u2019s economy, not just for big hotels and casinos, but also for local restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and other small businesses. The administration continues to refuse to treat these small businesses fairly, putting them and their employees in grave danger of economic ruin. As the Nevada House delegation, we will work together to deliver help to gaming small businesses and their employees in upcoming coronavirus response packages.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND: PPP was enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide small businesses with financial assistance to help them keep employees on payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nThe administration\u2019s initial PPP guidelines excluded small businesses that generate more than a third of their revenue from legal gaming. In an effort to expand eligibility, the updated guidelines exclude small businesses that generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from legal gaming, which still unfairly impacts countless small businesses throughout Nevada.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1534", "Amodei: Nevada Airports Receive More than $230 Million in CARES Act Funding", "2020-04-14", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  \r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155                                                                           \r\n\r\n\tCARSON CITY  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will award more than $230 million inaid to 30 airports throughout Nevada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:\r\n\r\n\tA big thanks to the hardworking folks at the FAA for swiftly implementing this completely new program in less than two weeks. This immediate relief will save jobs, address current challenges, and allow Nevada's airports to maintain operations.\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tA total of $10 billion in federal aid was included in the CARES Act for airports experiencing severe economic disruption caused by coronavirus.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tUnder this new CARES Act Airport Program:\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPrimary commercial service airports, with more than 10,000 annual passenger boardings, will receive additional funds based on the number of annual boardings, in a similar way to how they currently receive Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds.\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tAll commercial service airports will receive funds based on the number of passengers that board aircraft there, the amount of debt an airport has, and the amount of money the airport has in reserve.\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tGeneral aviation airports will receive funds based on theirairport categories, such as National, Regional, Local, Basic, and Unclassified.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n \r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tNevada will receive a total of $231,448,014 in funding to be disbursed among the State'sfollowing 30 commercial and general aviation airports:\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-nevada-airports-receive-more-230-million-cares-act-funding", "Amodei: Nevada Airports Receive More than $230 Million in CARES Act Funding", "2020-04-14", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nCARSON CITY \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will award more than $230 million inaid to 30 airports throughout Nevada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:\n\n\u201cA big thanks to the hardworking folks at the FAA for swiftly implementing this completely new program in less than two weeks. This immediate relief will save jobs, address current challenges, and allow Nevada\u2019s airports to maintain operations.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nA total of $10 billion in federal aid was included in the CARES Act for airports experiencing severe economic disruption caused by coronavirus.\n\nUnder this new CARES Act Airport Program:\n\nPrimary commercial service airports, with more than 10,000 annual passenger boardings, will receive additional funds based on the number of annual boardings, in a similar way to how they currently receive Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds.\n\nAll commercial service airports will receive funds based on the number of passengers that board aircraft there, the amount of debt an airport has, and the amount of money the airport has in reserve.\n\nGeneral aviation airports will receive funds based on their airport categories, such as National, Regional, Local, Basic, and Unclassified.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1532", "Amodei: Nevada Set to Receive $1.25 Billion From the Coronavirus Relief Fund", "2020-04-13", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement thanking the U.S. Department of Treasury for fast-trackingthe ability of eligible State, local, and tribal governments to receive payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, giving Nevada access to $1.25 billion in funding to help offset costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 response efforts:\r\n\r\n\tIt's encouraging to see more support headed our way. Today's news follows last week's allocation of $241 million for Nevada's hospitals and health care providers and an additional $5 million in funding to help the State manage administrative costs associated with the recent surge in unemployment claims. With Nevada's health care professionals and state and local partners currently exhausting all energy and resources to combat this pandemic, I'm incredibly grateful to Treasury officials for acting swiftly to deliver this much-needed relief a week ahead of schedule.\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tThe CARES Act established the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. On April 13, 2020, Treasury announced its launch of a web portal to allow eligible State, local, and tribal governments toreceive paymentsto help offset the costs of their response efforts. Once registered through this portal, States, territories, and the District of Columbia will promptly receive half of the funds allocated to them pursuant to the CARES Act. This will fast-track the availability of $71 billion of the Fund to meet immediate cash flow needs. The remainingbalance of the Fund will be paid no later than April 24, 2020.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tThe State of Nevada is set to receive a total of $1.25 billion in support from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tThe disbursement of these funds will be determined by the State. The CARES Act requires that payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund only be used to cover expenses that:\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tAre necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID19;\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWere not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 (date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the State or government; and\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWere incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020 and ends on December 30, 2020.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n \r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1533", "Amodei Apologizes for His Failure to Recognize that SBA Outranks the Treasury Secretary and the White House", "2020-04-13", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement upon learning that after nearly two weeks of exhaustive and direct effortsto allow U.S. small gaming businesses and their employees to be treated like businesses of similar sizes, also affected by COVID-19, it appears that a 25-year-old Small Business Administration (SBA) internal regulation will replace congressional intent of the CARES Act relating to participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):\r\n\r\n\tThe internal functionaries at the SBA are apparently answerable to no one in the nation, as they have issued an interim ruling that provides no relief for any small business gaming employee or employer. I am stunned that a nameless, faceless group of people embedded ina government agency apparently speak for the Congress,and the Executive Branch,when it comes to interpreting emergency legislation.\r\n\r\n\tThe cultural arrogance at the SBA, thathas apparently allowed the agency to blithely decide who Congress was attempting to help,is stunning. CARES said yes' to all industries. Congress didnot distinguish those in an industry that are large orsmall. Congratulations,SBA  between suppliers and contractors, you've effectively added between one and two million people to the unemployment rolls. Your internal definition of rescue has successfully made about 100,000 small businesses and their supporting industries ineligible for rescue. Good thing you're not running the Coast Guard.\r\n\r\n\tWhile I have been told that the Administration will continue to work on this issue, the Treasury Secretary's comments today are not indicative of one who prefers not to discriminate.Presently, it looks like Congress will have to fix this in the follow-on legislation.\r\n\r\n\tI apologize to the industry in 43 states and their employees for my failure to deliver a real-time solution to an agency out of touch with the concept of economic disaster. This is all the more disappointing since there is no interest group in the nation arguing to exclude these people. Meaning, we are fighting ourselves.\r\n\r\n\tI can assure you, however, that for as long as I have the responsibilities that go with this office, there will be plenty of effort and opportunity for my colleagues and I inthe Legislative Branch,to provide direct statutory guidance to cure the SBA's inflated view of its ridiculous and antiquated internal procedures.\r\n\r\n\tNever again should people in need of rescue during any crisis be refused the relief enacted by Congress by an agency bureaucrat.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-apologizes-his-failure-recognize-sba-outranks-treasury-secretary-and-white", "Amodei Apologizes for His Failure to Recognize that SBA Outranks the Treasury Secretary and the White House", "2020-04-13", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement upon learning that after nearly two weeks of exhaustive and direct efforts to allow U.S. small gaming businesses and their employees to be treated like businesses of similar sizes, also affected by COVID-19, it appears that a 25-year-old Small Business Administration (SBA) internal regulation will replace congressional intent of the CARES Act relating to participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):\n\n\u201cThe internal functionaries at the SBA are apparently answerable to no one in the nation, as they have issued an interim ruling that provides no relief for any small business gaming employee or employer. I am stunned that a nameless, faceless group of people embedded in a government agency apparently speak for the Congress, and the Executive Branch, when it comes to interpreting emergency legislation.\n\n\u201cThe cultural arrogance at the SBA, that has apparently allowed the agency to blithely decide who Congress was attempting to help, is stunning. CARES said \u2018yes\u2019 to all industries. Congress did not distinguish those in an industry that are large or small.\n\n\u201cCongratulations, SBA \u2013 between suppliers and contractors, you\u2019ve effectively added between one and two million people to the unemployment rolls. Your internal definition of rescue has successfully made about 100,000 small businesses and their supporting industries ineligible for rescue. Good thing you\u2019re not running the Coast Guard.\n\n\u201cWhile I have been told that the Administration will continue to work on this issue, the Treasury Secretary\u2019s comments today are not indicative of one who prefers not to discriminate. Presently, it looks like Congress will have to fix this in the follow-on legislation.\n\n\u201cI apologize to the industry in 43 states and their employees for my failure to deliver a real-time solution to an agency out of touch with the concept of economic disaster. This is all the more disappointing since there is no interest group in the nation arguing to exclude these people. Meaning, we are fighting ourselves.\n\n\u201cI can assure you however, that for as long as I have the responsibilities that go with this office, there will be plenty of effort and opportunity for my colleagues and I in the Legislative Branch to provide direct statutory guidance to cure the SBA\u2019s inflated view of its ridiculous and antiquated internal procedures.\n\n\u201cNever again should people in need of rescue during any crisis be refused the relief enacted by Congress by an agency bureaucrat.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-nevada-set-receive-125-billion-coronavirus-relief-fund", "Amodei: Nevada Set to Receive $1.25 Billion From the Coronavirus Relief Fund", "2020-04-13", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "April 13, 2020\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement thanking the U.S. Department of Treasury for fast-tracking the ability of eligible State, local, and tribal governments to receive payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, giving Nevada access to $1.25 billion in funding to help offset costs incurred as a result of COVID-19 response efforts:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s encouraging to see more support headed our way. Today\u2019s news follows last week\u2019s allocation of $241 million for Nevada\u2019s hospitals and health care providers and an additional $5 million in funding to help the State manage administrative costs associated with the recent surge in unemployment claims. With Nevada\u2019s health care professionals and state and local partners currently exhausting all energy and resources to combat this pandemic, I\u2019m incredibly grateful to Treasury officials for acting swiftly to deliver this much-needed relief a week ahead of schedule.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe CARES Act established the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. On April 13, 2020, Treasury announced its launch of a web portal to allow eligible State, local, and tribal governments to receive payments to help offset the costs of their response efforts. Once registered through this portal, States, territories, and the District of Columbia will promptly receive half of the funds allocated to them pursuant to the CARES Act. This will fast-track the availability of $71 billion of the Fund to meet immediate cash flow needs. The remaining balance of the Fund will be paid no later than April 24, 2020.\n\nThe State of Nevada is set to receive a total of $1.25 billion in support from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.\n\nThe disbursement of these funds will be determined by the State. The CARES Act requires that payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund only be used to cover expenses that:\n\nAre necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID\u201319;\n\nWere not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 (date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the State or government; and\n\nWere incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020 and ends on December 30, 2020.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1530", "Amodei Statement on Nevada Receiving More Than $240 Million in Provider Relief Fund Initial Allocation", "2020-04-10", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tCARSON CITY  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced how the first portion of the Provider Relief Fund will be allocated. The Provider Relief Fund, established under the CARES Act, provides a total of $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. The first $30 billion of the fund will be distributed starting today, with more than $240 million of this initial allocation going to Nevada.\r\n\r\n\tComing off a very grim week nationwide, this is welcome news to our nation's healthcare providers, medical professionals, and first responders who have been working tirelessly to defeat coronavirus, said Rep. Amodei. This approach will provide them with direct relief and increased flexibility to respond to the critical challenges they are currently facing without the worry of having to foot the bill at a later date.\"\r\n\r\n\tSpecifics of the CARES Act's Provider Relief Fund Allocation for Nevada:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\tAll facilities and healthcare providers that received Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursements in 2019 are eligible for this initial rapid distribution;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tProviders will be distributed a portion of the initial $30 billion based on their share of total Medicare FFS reimbursements in 2019;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tNevada has 2,581 Providers and Systems paid through the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tThe first distribution payments to Nevada will be received on 4/10/2020 for a total of $241,471,841; and\r\n\t\r\n\t\tProviders won't need to do anything ahead of time to receive the payment. The vast majority will see payment deposits directly in their accounts today.\r\n \r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1531", "Amodei Statement on HHS Awarding Contract for Ventilator Production in Nevada", "2020-04-10", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tRENO, Nev.  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement in response to the Administration's recent announcement to facilitate the production or acquisition of 100,000 ventilators over the next 100 days for the Strategic National Stockpile through federal contracts awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to private manufacturers and suppliers:\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tI want to thank HHS for its swift action in awarding these contracts to several manufacturers across the country. My thank you extends two-fold, as one of the recipients of an HHS contract is Hamilton Medical Corp of Reno. Hamilton is a Swiss-based ventilator production company with existing offices in Reno, who has, as a result of the HHS contract, established its first U.S. factory here in Reno. Nobody should be saying mission accomplished while we're still living in the midst of this challenge. However, this is an important piece in making sure our healthcare professionals have access to some of the most essential lifesaving tools needed in this fight. It is my understanding that production at the new Reno factory will begin before the end of the month.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tBackground:\r\n\r\n\tThe Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), awarded a contract to Hamilton Medical Corp. for various HamiltonVentilators. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract for a period of five months, with an effective date of March 31, 2020. The total contract amount is $551,606,879.59.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-hhs-awarding-contract-ventilator-production-nevada", "Amodei Statement on HHS Awarding Contract for Ventilator Production in Nevada", "2020-04-10", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nRENO, Nev. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement in response to the Administration\u2019s recent announcement to facilitate the production or acquisition of 100,000 ventilators over the next 100 days for the Strategic National Stockpile through federal contracts awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to private manufacturers and suppliers:\n\n\u201cI want to thank HHS for its swift action in awarding these contracts to several manufacturers across the country. My thank you extends two-fold, as one of the recipients of an HHS contract is Hamilton Medical Corp of Reno. Hamilton is a Swiss-based ventilator production company with existing offices in Reno, who has, as a result of the HHS contract, established its first U.S. factory here in Reno. Nobody should be saying mission accomplished while we\u2019re still living in the midst of this challenge. However, this is an important piece in making sure our healthcare professionals have access to some of the most essential lifesaving tools needed in this fight. It is my understanding that production at the new Reno factory will begin before the end of the month.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), awarded a contract to Hamilton Medical Corp. for various HamiltonVentilators. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract for a period of five months, with an effective date of March 31, 2020. The total contract amount is $551,606,879.59.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-nevada-receiving-more-240-million-provider-relief-fund-initial", "Amodei Statement on Nevada Receiving More Than $240 Million in Provider Relief Fund Initial Allocation", "2020-04-10", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nCARSON CITY \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced how the first portion of the Provider Relief Fund will be allocated. The Provider Relief Fund, established under the CARES Act, provides a total of $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. The first $30 billion of the fund will be distributed starting today, with more than $240 million of this initial allocation going to Nevada.\n\n\u201cComing off a very grim week nationwide, this is welcome news to our nation\u2019s healthcare providers, medical professionals, and first responders who have been working tirelessly to defeat coronavirus,\u201d said Rep. Amodei. \u201cThis approach will provide them with direct relief and increased flexibility to respond to the critical challenges they are currently facing without the worry of having to foot the bill at a later date.\"\n\nSpecifics of the CARES Act\u2019s Provider Relief Fund Allocation for Nevada:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1527", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON NEVADA RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PPE SUPPLIES", "2020-04-02", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155                                                                      \r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement thanking the Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)for helping the State of Nevada secure a Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) shipment containing thousands of units of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Delivery to Nevada has taken place over the last several days, and will continue for several more days. The process of distribution to health care facilities throughout Nevada will be in accordance with direction given by Governor Sisolak and his staff.\r\n\r\n\tSpecifics of the PPE allocation are as follows:\r\n \r\n\t\r\n\t\t29,600 Gowns\r\n\t\r\n\t\t184,200 Gloves\r\n\t\r\n\t\t1,750 Coveralls\r\n\t\r\n\t\t60,450 n95 Masks\r\n\t\r\n\t\t143,500 Surgical Masks\r\n\t\r\n\t\t31,200 Face Shields\r\n \r\n\r\n\tWhile we can never say mission accomplished, these additional PPE supplies will help alleviate some of the frontline challenges our doctors, nurses, and health care professionals have been facing here in Nevada. I'm grateful to the Administration, FEMA, and HHS for working to secure these much-needed supplies for the Silver State.\r\n\r\n\tWe are in the process of monitoring an expected shipment to Nevada of 15 Abbott IDNOW testing platforms, a cutting edge technology used to identify coronavirus within minutes of being tested at a patient's point-of-care. Upon the anticipated receipt of these platforms, estimated to be a week, they will then be distributed throughout the state in accordance with direction given by Governor Sisolak and his staff.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-nevada-receiving-additional-ppe-supplies", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON NEVADA RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PPE SUPPLIES", "2020-04-02", "2020", "2020-04", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement thanking the Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)for helping the State of Nevada secure a Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) shipment containing thousands of units of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Delivery to Nevada has taken place over the last several days, and will continue for several more days. The process of distribution to health care facilities throughout Nevada will be in accordance with direction given by Governor Sisolak and his staff.\n\nSpecifics of the PPE allocation are as follows:\n\n29,600 Gowns\n\n184,200 Gloves\n\n1,750 Coveralls\n\n60,450 n95 Masks\n\n143,500 Surgical Masks\n\n31,200 Face Shields\n\n\u201cWhile we can never say mission accomplished, these additional PPE supplies will help alleviate some of the frontline challenges our doctors, nurses, and health care professionals have been facing here in Nevada. I\u2019m grateful to the Administration, FEMA, and HHS for working to secure these much-needed supplies for the Silver State.\n\n\u201cWe are in the process of monitoring an expected shipment to Nevada of 15 Abbott IDNOW testing platforms, a cutting edge technology used to identify coronavirus within minutes of being tested at a patient\u2019s point-of-care. Upon the anticipated receipt of these platforms, estimated to be a week, they will then be distributed throughout the state in accordance with direction given by Governor Sisolak and his staff.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:02:07Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1526", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE", "2020-03-27", "2020", "2020-03", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  \r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t  \r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement upon House passage of the CARES Act:\r\n\r\n\tWhile I would have liked to have passed this bill days ago, I'm pleased we were able to get this to the President's desk today with no additional delays, said Congressman Amodei. For those who think there will be political winners' in this legislation, that thought still mystifies me. Workers are hurting, small businesses are hurting, and hospitals are in desperate need of suppliesso why let perfect be the enemy of good? While we can never say mission accomplished, this package will provide urgent and immediate relief to workers on the job, the unemployed, distressed industries, and our healthcare professionals and first responders on the front lines.\r\n\r\n\tAlthough the road ahead will be filled with difficult choices, hard work, and the need to adapt to evolving situations, this legislation will help mitigate some of those challenges. As we work together to get through this crisis as soon as possible, I'd like to recognize the leadership we've seen from officials at the local, state, and federal levelsand thank all of the health care workers and Americans who are doing their part to combat this threat. Help is on the way.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-house-passage-coronavirus-relief-package", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE", "2020-03-27", "2020", "2020-03", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement upon House passage of the CARES Act:\n\n\u201cWhile I would have liked to have passed this bill days ago, I\u2019m pleased we were able to get this to the President\u2019s desk today with no additional delays,\u201d said Congressman Amodei. \u201cFor those who think there will be political \u2018winners\u2019 in this legislation, that thought still mystifies me. Workers are hurting, small businesses are hurting, and hospitals are in desperate need of supplies\u2026so why let perfect be the enemy of good? While we can never say mission accomplished, this package will provide urgent and immediate relief to workers on the job, the unemployed, distressed industries, and our healthcare professionals and first responders on the front lines.\n\n\u201cAlthough the road ahead will be filled with difficult choices, hard work, and the need to adapt to evolving situations, this legislation will help mitigate some of those challenges. As we work together to get through this crisis as soon as possible, I\u2019d like to recognize the leadership we\u2019ve seen from officials at the local, state, and federal levelsand thank all of the health care workers and Americans who are doing their part to combat this threat. Help is on the way.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:56:21Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1507", "Amodei Response to Governor Closing All Non-Essential Businesses", "2020-03-17", "2020", "2020-03", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tCarson City, Nev.  Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the below statement today following Governor Sisolak's announcement that all non-essential businesses will be closed for the next 30 days:\r\n\r\n\tIf you have questions regarding the impacts and which specific businesses will be affected by this gubernatorial action, please call the Governor's Carson City office at (775) 684-5670, his Las Vegas office at (702) 486-2500, or visit his website at www.gov.nv.gov.\r\n\r\n\tIn the meantime, all three of my offices remain open during regular business hours as we have deemed our federal operations essential. For additional information regarding COVID-19 updates, please visit my website at www.amodei.house.gov, or call my Washington office at (202) 225-6155, my Reno office at (775) 686-5760, or my Elko office at (775) 777-7705.\r\n\r\n\tWe will maintain CD-2 operations to ensure Nevada's medical providers have the tools they need to respond to the threat facing us, and to minimize the economic impacts to businesses and individuals.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-response-governor-closing-all-non-essential-businesses", "Amodei Response to Governor Closing All Non-Essential Businesses", "2020-03-17", "2020", "2020-03", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nCarson City, Nev. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the below statement today following Governor Sisolak\u2019s announcement that all non-essential businesses will be closed for the next 30 days:\n\n\u201cIf you have questions regarding the impacts and which specific businesses will be affected by this gubernatorial action, please call the Governor\u2019s Carson City office at (775) 684-5670, his Las Vegas office at (702) 486-2500, or visit his website at www.gov.nv.gov.\n\n\u201cIn the meantime, all three of my offices remain open during regular business hours as we have deemed our federal operations essential. For additional information regarding COVID-19 updates, please visit my website at www.amodei.house.gov, or call my Washington office at (202) 225-6155, my Reno office at (775) 686-5760, or my Elko office at (775) 777-7705.\n\n\u201cWe will maintain CD-2 operations to ensure Nevada\u2019s medical providers have the tools they need to respond to the threat facing us, and to minimize the economic impacts to businesses and individuals.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:56:21Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1501", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BOB CASHELL", "2020-02-11", "2020", "2020-02", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement on the passing of former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell:\r\n\r\n\t\"I am deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing today. He was a true Nevada icon. As a local business leader and dedicated public servant, Bob was an inspiration to many in our community and his lifetime of contributions to the Silver State will certainly leave a lasting legacy.This is a great loss for Nevada and my thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-bob-cashell", "AMODEI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BOB CASHELL", "2020-02-11", "2020", "2020-02", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement on the passing of former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell:\n\n\"I am deeply saddened to learn of Bob\u2019s passing today. He was a true Nevada icon. As a local business leader and dedicated public servant, Bob was an inspiration to many in our community and his lifetime of contributions to the Silver State will certainly leave a lasting legacy. This is a great loss for Nevada and my thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:52:46Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1500", "Amodei Votes Against Resolution to Repeal Rule Benefiting Students & Taxpayers", "2020-01-16", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting against H.J. Res. 76, theBorrower Defense Rule, a resolution that would repeal President Trump's new rule to protect student borrowers while holding higher education institutions accountable, which is set to go into effect in July. H.J. Res. 76would replace the new rule with an Obama-era regulation that would harm students and taxpayers.\r\n\r\n\tIf the federal government wants to completely forgive student loans, they should not use fraud accusations against institutions to do so on a wholesale basis. The Obama regulations failed to distinguish between fraud and inadvertent mistakes made by schools, a critical mistake considering the Department of Education can inflict significant financial penalties on institutions suspected of engaging in fraud, ultimately causing the institution to close despite no intentional offense.\r\n\r\n\tGoing back to the Obama-era rule would completely undermine the Trump Administration's efforts to protect students under a rule that applies to all institutions. Additionally, students must provide evidence that they were actually harmed, a process that should already occur, especially if the claim is that a loan should be completely forgiven due to fraud. At a time when student enrollment at U.S. colleges is down by 11 percent from 2011, I believe students should be protected from institutions engaging in fraudulent activities to boost enrollment. However, I believe that such claims should be backed with evidence on the part of the student, a common-sense approach which is supported by the President's rule.\r\n\r\n\tFinally, the Obama Administration's borrower rule cost taxpayers $40 billion based on its broad implementation. If we let President Trump's rule go into effect this summer, it's expected to save taxpayers $11 billion while holding all institutions  not just for-profits  accountable for misrepresentations.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-against-resolution-repeal-rule-benefiting-students-taxpayers", "Amodei Votes Against Resolution to Repeal Rule Benefiting Students & Taxpayers", "2020-01-16", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting against H.J. Res. 76, the Borrower Defense Rule, a resolution that would repeal President Trump\u2019s new rule to protect student borrowers while holding higher education institutions accountable, which is set to go into effect in July. H.J. Res. 76 would replace the new rule with an Obama-era regulation that would harm students and taxpayers.\n\n\u201cIf the federal government wants to completely forgive student loans, they should not use fraud accusations against institutions to do so on a wholesale basis. The Obama regulations failed to distinguish between fraud and inadvertent mistakes made by schools, a critical mistake considering the Department of Education can inflict significant financial penalties on institutions suspected of engaging in fraud, ultimately causing the institution to close despite no intentional offense.\n\n\u201cGoing back to the Obama-era rule would completely undermine the Trump Administration\u2019s efforts to protect students under a rule that applies to all institutions. Additionally, students must provide evidence that they were actually harmed, a process that should already occur, especially if the claim is that a loan should be completely forgiven due to fraud. At a time when student enrollment at U.S. colleges is down by 11 percent from 2011, I believe students should be protected from institutions engaging in fraudulent activities to boost enrollment. However, I believe that such claims should be backed with evidence on the part of the student, a common-sense approach which is supported by the President\u2019s rule.\n\n\u201cFinally, the Obama Administration\u2019s borrower rule cost taxpayers $40 billion based on its broad implementation. If we let President Trump\u2019s rule go into effect this summer, it\u2019s expected to save taxpayers $11 billion while holding all institutions \u2013 not just for-profits \u2013 accountable for misrepresentations.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:49:19Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1498", "Amodei Votes Against Authorizing Managers for Senate Impeachment Trial", "2020-01-15", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting againstH. Res. 798, a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in the United States Senate:\r\n\r\n\tEssentially, this vote sends seven unprepared pro-impeachment folks over to the Senate in an attempt to make a solid case against the President, said Congressman Amodei, which probably explains why there have been additional efforts made by House Democrats over the last month to try and strengthen their argument. No disrespect to the managers selected by Speaker Pelosi today, but based on the case made over here, she's sending these Members into the lion's den. \r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1499", "Amodei Votes Against Legislation to Undo Protections for Older Workers", "2020-01-15", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n\tContact:Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tWASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act:\r\n\r\n\tAmericans age 40 or older are already protected from age discrimination in the workplace under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).Not only do I believe discrimination in any environment is unacceptable, but as a working older American myself, I understand the need to protect workers against age discrimination in the workplace. However, expanding litigation avenues through mixed-motive factors is not the answer. Doing so will eliminate decades of judicial precedent and carefully-balanced standards and lead to more frivolous lawsuits that will ultimately harm workers, small businesses, and the overall economy. I voted against H.R. 1230 because despite the bill's misleading title, this legislation will actually create unintended consequences for American workers by distracting from genuine efforts to prevent age discrimination in the workplace.\r\n\r\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-against-authorizing-managers-senate-impeachment-trial", "Amodei Votes Against Authorizing Managers for Senate Impeachment Trial", "2020-01-15", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting against H. Res. 798, a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in the United States Senate:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:49:19Z"], ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-against-legislation-undo-protections-older-workers", "Amodei Votes Against Legislation to Undo Protections for Older Workers", "2020-01-15", "2020", "2020-01", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nContact: Logan Tucker, 202-225-6155\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act:\n\n\u201cAmericans age 40 or older are already protected from age discrimination in the workplace under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Not only do I believe discrimination in any environment is unacceptable, but as a working older American myself, I understand the need to protect workers against age discrimination in the workplace. However, expanding litigation avenues through mixed-motive factors is not the answer. Doing so will eliminate decades of judicial precedent and carefully-balanced standards and lead to more frivolous lawsuits that will ultimately harm workers, small businesses, and the overall economy. I voted against H.R. 1230 because despite the bill\u2019s misleading title, this legislation will actually create unintended consequences for American workers by distracting from genuine efforts to prevent age discrimination in the workplace.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:49:19Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 47, "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": "2020"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 47, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=NV&year=2020", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 47, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2020&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "NV", "label": "NV", "count": 47, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2020", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "2020", "label": "2020", "count": 47, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NV", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": null, "next_url": null, "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 115.96302036195993, "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"}