{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-leads-house-reintroduction-lake-tahoe-restoration-reauthorization-act", "Amodei Leads House Reintroduction of Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act", "2023-03-01", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "NV", "Mark E. Amodei", "A000369", "amodei.house.gov", "amodei", "https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced the reintroduction of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, along with original cosponsors: Reps. Dina Titus (NV-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and John Garamendi (CA-08). This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes $415 million in funding through September 30, 2034 to reduce the threat of wildfire, combat invasive species, improve water clarity, and restore the environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin.\n\n\u201cLake Tahoe is a natural wonder and key pillar of our local economy,\u201d said Rep. Amodei. \u201cWe have a shared responsibility to preserve its beauty for generations to come, so I am proud to team up with my colleagues from Nevada and California to reauthorize funding for important management projects that will restore the environment and avert imminent threats in the Lake Tahoe Basin.\u201d\n\n\u201cAnyone who\u2019s visited Lake Tahoe understands the importance of preserving it for future generations. It is nothing less than a national treasure,\u201d said Rep. Titus. \u201cI\u2019m working with my colleagues to push for this critical funding to protect Nevada\u2019s environment and boost our vibrant tourism sector.\u201d\n\n\u201cNevadans and tourists from around the world flock to Lake Tahoe by the millions each year to experience its world class skiing and boating, stunning trails, and incredible diversity of wildlife, making it a crucial part of our state\u2019s economy and a landmark of our nation\u2019s natural beauty,\u201d said Rep. Lee. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to stand with my fellow Nevadans to reintroduce the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act. Whether it\u2019s stopping wildfires, invasive species, or the human toll on the environment in the Tahoe Basin, we must act now to preserve the Lake and surrounding environment for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cLake Tahoe\u2019s stunning landscapes and clear blue water make it one of the world\u2019s finest treasures, cherished by Nevadans and tourists alike,\u201d said Rep. Horsford. \u201cThis legislation will provide critical funding to increase water clarity, combat invasive species and properly manage the Lake Tahoe basin. I\u2019m proud to be part of this bipartisan, bicameral effort to preserve and protect Lake Tahoe for future generations of Nevadans, and all Americans, to enjoy.\u201d\n\n\"Lake Tahoe is a national treasure,\" said Rep. Garamendi. \"Keeping Tahoe blue should be more than a bumper sticker\u2014it should be a priority in Congress. This bill will provide additional federal funding for public projects across the Tahoe Basin desperately needs to stop devastating wildfires with responsible forest management, restore the watersheds by reducing runoff, and combat invasive species. As the lead House author of the 2016 Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, I am thrilled to again work with my Congressional colleagues to reauthorize federal funding to Keep Tahoe Blue for residents and visitors alike for generations to come.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"]], "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"], "primary_key_values": ["https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-leads-house-reintroduction-lake-tahoe-restoration-reauthorization-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9238352067768574, "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"}