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| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-condemns-trump-administration-shutting-down-government | ROSEN CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR SHUTTING DOWN THE GOVERNMENT | 2018-12-23 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Plans to Donate Pay During Shutdown to Nevada Organizations Aimed at Helping Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement in response to the President's decision to partially shut down the government. Rosen plans to donate her pay during the shutdown to Nevada organizations that support survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, many of whom benefit from programs funded by the Violence Against Women Act, whose authorization lapsed at midnight Friday. The government has shut down for a third time under the watch of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress, said Rosen. To make matters worse, authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) lapsed as a result of the Trump Administration's reckless shutdown. VAWA has been pivotal in helping our state tackle one of the highest rates of domestic violence against women. I plan to donate my pay to organizations in Nevada that help survivors of domestic violence because Nevada's hardworking families shouldn't be left to suffer as a result of this President's irresponsible behavior. BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Rosen is a co-sponsor of the No Government, No Pay Act, which would prohibit Members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown. Congresswoman Rosen is also a lead sponsor of the bipartisan SHIELD Act (H.R. 1536), which would ensure compensation for servicemembers and federal law enforcement personnel in the event of a government shutdown or a default on the nation's debt. This week, Rep. Rosen missed votes due to her brother's death as a result of a critical medical condition. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/gay-city-news-bill-would-assert-lgbtq-rights-in-us-foreign-policy | Gay City News: Bill Would Assert LGBTQ Rights In US Foreign Policy | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Congressmember Dina Titus, a five-term Democrat from Nevada, has proposed new legislation that would bolster the United States' role in advocating for LGBTQ and intersex people's rights around the world. The Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act builds upon Obama-era tools used in the promotion of LGBTQI equality internationally. It would promote the use of sanctions against those who abuse and murder LGBTQI people, fill the position of Special Envoy for LGBTI Human Rights, and require human rights reports to contain LGBTQI-specific reporting. The bill would also make sure foreign assistance and global health programs reach the most at-risk populations and demonstrate inclusivity for LGBTQI people. Another notable aspect of the legislation is that it would provide fair access to asylum and refugee programs for LGBTQI people who are fleeing situations due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Earlier this year, a transgender woman from Honduras, Roxsana Hernandez, died in ICE custody and an autopsy revealed she suffered bruises consistent with abuse. The GLOBE Act would also direct the State Department to ramp up its effort to ensure that LGBTQI diplomatic personnel, along with their families, are classified as world-wide available, removing any potential limitations on where they might be assigned. The bill drew praise from LGBTQ advocacy groups, including the Human Rights Campaign. While Donald Trump and Mike Pence remain recklessly silent on anti-LGBTQ atrocities around the globe, it's crucial that the United States Congress fill the void and make clear LGBTQ rights are human rights, HRC government affairs director David Stacy said in a written statement. The proposal comes one month after the US State Department expressed its concern over escalating attacks and legislative actions by the Government of Tanzania that violate civil liberties and human rights. The governor of that nation's largest city, Dar es Salaam, announced a plan to begin arresting LGBTQ people in the c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/ksnv-maryland-parkway-transit-project-receives-300000-federal-grant | KSNV: Maryland Parkway transit project receives $300,000 federal grant | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | LAS VEGAS (KSNV) A valley-wide initiative focused on a comprehensive Southern Nevada transit plan developed by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is gaining traction after its Maryland Parkway transit planning project received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus announced the award on Tuesday, Dec. 18., and released the following statement: Stretching from the airport to downtown, Maryland Parkway is vital to the economy of the Las Vegas Valley. Investment in transit is essential to meeting current and future growth and these funds will help to develop a transit system to serve this major artery and revitalize the neighborhoods up and down Maryland. I look forward to partnering with the RTC, local officials, business groups, and neighborhood associations to help advance this proposal. Maryland Parkway, a major transit corridor for the valley, connects many activity centers including UNLV, The Boulevard Mall and Sunrise Hospital. RTC is conducting the environmental assessment of proposed mobility improvements to Bus Route 109, which runs along an 8.7-mile stretch spanning from Russell Road to UNLV's School of Medicine. The grant, made through the DOT's Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Planning Program, will help develop one of three proposed options to improve the section of Maryland Parkway: 1. Enhance existing Bus Route: cost $29 million, improve travel time from 45 minutes to 44 minutes 2. Build a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route: cost $335 million, improve travel time from 45 minutes to 38 minutes 3. Build a Light Rail Transit (LRT) route: cost $750 million, improve travel time from 45 minutes to 32 minutes In total, Bus Route 109 currently serves 9,000 daily riders, but proposed improvements could make it available to up to 16,100 riders. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto applauded the DOT grant, releasing the following statement: The Maryland Parkway corridor is a hub for growing businesses, medical facilities and is home … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-current-nevada-officials-new-rule-notwithstanding-congress-still-needs-to-ban | Nevada Current: Nevada officials: New rule notwithstanding, Congress still needs to ban bump stocks | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The president seems more interested in making headlines than making progress, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, said Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's rule to ban the devices used by the gunman who killed 58 concertgoers from a Mandalay Bay hotel room. The finalized rule classifies bump stocks as a machinegunsbecause such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger, making them illegal. Owners of bump stocks have 90 days to destroy the devices or turn them in to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF). But Titus, in a statement, warned that the new rule will likely be tied up in courts and said that Congress must pass legislation to provide the authority to the BATF to ensure any regulatory effort actually works. Titus is one of several sponsors of legislation to that effect. U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said in a statement she welcomes the new rule. However, Congress must act to make sure that the ban has the force of law and cannot be subject to repeal by judicial measures, or the actions of a future Administration. Passing a statutory ban on bump stocks is one of the most effective ways Congress can prevent these dangerous devices from ever coming back into use, said Congresswoman and Senator-elect Jacky Rosen, who co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to outlaw bump stocks in the House. The new rule is a long overdue step in the right direction, said Governor-elect Steve Sisolak. But this ruling does not mean the work is done. I look forward to working with law enforcement, our congressional delegation, and our state legislators to ensure an effective bump stocks ban is in place in Nevada. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/wsb-tv-trump-ban-on-bump-stocks-to-face-immediate-legal-challenge | WSB-TV: Trump ban on bump stocks' to face immediate legal challenge | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Hours after the Trump Administration signaled that it would administratively move to ban bump stocks,' which allow semi-automatic weapons to be fired at a much more rapid rate, lawmakers in both parties said it was time for the Congress to enact those regulations into law, as opponents of the decision vowed to immediately challenge the President's plan in court. We will be filing our lawsuit very, very soon, the Gun Owners of America said in a written statement. After all, in the coming days, an estimated half a million bump stock owners will have the difficult decision of either destroying or surrendering their valuable property or else risk felony prosecution, the group added. Content Continues Below At the White House, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that is the plan, making clear that bump stocks will be illegal as of March 21, 2019. On banning bump stocks, Sanders says people have until March 2019 to turn them in or have them destroyed. Says they fall under same guidelines as machine guns. Dana Brown Ritter (@danabrownritter) December 18, 2018 A 90 period now begins which persons in possession of bump stock type devices must turn those devices to an ATF field office, or destroy them by March 21, Sanders said at the White House briefing. Justice Department officials told reporters on Tuesday that bump stocks will be administratively banned by using language from a federal law which prohibits machine guns. There was no immediate comment from the National Rifle Association on whether that group would join in legal action against bump stocks as well. In Congress, lawmakers in both parties said while the President's step is overdue, the House and Senate should also vote to codify the bump stock ban. This is good news, but it is just one small step toward stopping mass shootings, said Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH). We must do far more to prevent gun violence. There's no justification for bump stocks that transform semi-automatic weapons into machine guns, said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). A re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-statement-administration-s-bump-stock-rule | ROSEN STATEMENT ON ADMINISTRATIONS BUMP STOCK RULE | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice issuing its final rule to ban bump stock devices. Following 1 October, Rosen helped introduce the bipartisan Curbelo-Moulton bill to prohibit the manufacture, transfer, or possession of bump stocks. Rosen also co-sponsored The Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act, which prohibits the importation, manufacture, transfer, sale, or possession of bump stocks with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. While the Administration's decision to ban these deadly devices is long overdue, it's a step in the right direction," said Rosen. "Our nation's gun violence epidemic continues to claim lives at a daily rate, and bump stocks have only caused more devastation as our community witnessed in Las Vegas. Passing a statutory ban on bump stocks is one of the most effective ways Congress can prevent these dangerous devices from ever coming back into use. We must continue to press for meaningful gun reform, and that includes banning the sale of military-style assault weapons and expanding background checks to all commercial gun sales. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/georgia-voice-congressional-democrats-introduce-bill-to-protect-lgbtq-people-worldwide | Georgia Voice: Congressional Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect LGBTQ People Worldwide | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Democrats in Congress have introduced a bill establishing a State Department envoy who will track and respond to anti-LGBTQ abuses worldwide, reported Metro Weekly. The Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act will enable the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples who will speak on the U.S. government's behalf to condemn foreign countries' efforts to criminalize or discriminate against LGBTQ communities. The act will place sanctions on people responsible for human rights abuses carried out against LGBTQ individuals. Foreign nationals found responsible for such abuses can have their visas revoked, be deported from the country, and be declared ineligible for immigration rights or citizenship in the U.S. The GLOBE Act will also create a Global Equality Fund that would accept donations from corporations, foundations, NGOs, and others to give money to groups or organizations dedicated to fighting against anti-LGBTQ abuses. LGBTQ indivuduals subjected to persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender identity would also be able to petition for asylum under the bill. LGBTI individuals continue to face violence, hatred, and discrimination around the globe, said U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, who was the lead sponsor of the bill. We in Congress will not stand idly by as the Administration fails to acknowledge and respond to the plight of vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people. This bill sends a clear message that we all must protect the freedom and dignity of all human beings and to stand up against hatred and prejudice, U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel said in a statement announcing his cosponsorship of the act. The bill has been sponsored by many, including U.S. Reps. David Cicilline, Alan Lowenthal, and Zoe Lofgren. More than a dozen LGBTQ groups have supported the bill, including Amnesty International USA, OutRight International, Human Rights Watch, and the Human Rights Campaign. While Donald Trump and Mike Pence remain recklessly silent on anti-LGBTQ atrocities around the globe,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/rep-titus-recognizes-national-travel-and-tourism-week | Rep. Titus Recognizes National Travel and Tourism Week | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/rep-titus-speaks-on-anniversary-of-sandy-hook | Rep. Titus Speaks on Anniversary of Sandy Hook | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/rep-titus-speaks-on-faa-authorization-bill | Rep. Titus Speaks on FAA Authorization Bill | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/rep-titus-speaks-on-women-and-international-development | Rep. Titus Speaks on Women and International Development | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/rep-titus-speaks-out-against-failed-yucca-mountain-proposal | Rep. Titus Speaks Out Against Failed Yucca Mountain Proposal | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/news/floor-statements/titus-fights-for-consumer-protections-in-housing-market | TITUS FIGHTS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN HOUSING MARKET | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Dina Titus MENU About Dina Titus Nevada's 1st District News Legislation How can I help you? Students & Youth Contact En Espaol Make An Appointment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-releases-statement-on-bump-stock-rule | Rep. Titus Releases Statement on Bump Stock Rule | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District issued the following statement in response to the final rule released by the Department of Justice to ban bump stock devices under the National Firearms Act of 1934: The President seems to be more interested in making headlines than making progress, said Representative Titus, a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. We know that his proposal will likely be tied up in the courts and that Congress has to step up and provide the authority to the BATF to ensure any regulatory effort actually works. That is why this Congress I joined my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act. From background checks to bump stocks, Republican leaders have blocked every effort to take meaningful action on gun violence. I am committed to this fight and am working with my colleagues in introducing legislation that will ensure these efforts are not a vanity project. It is my hope the Administration will support our efforts to get this right. Following the tragedy of the 1 October massacre that killed 58 in the heart of the Nevada's First Congressional District, Representative Titus joined Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI), and Rep. David Trott (R-MI) in introducing the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act. In December of 2017, Rep. Titus filed an amendment with the House Rules Committee that would have provided the authority to the BATF to regulate bump stocks and similar devices. That amendment was blocked by Republicans on the Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/titus-announces-300000-grant-for-maryland-parkway-transit-planning | Titus Announces $300,000 Grant for Maryland Parkway Transit Planning | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District announced that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada was awarded a $300,000 competitive grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Planning Program. The funding will be used to support the planning for new transit services and redevelopment along an 8.7 mile stretch of Maryland Parkway. Stretching from the airport to downtown, Maryland Parkway is vital to the economy of the Las Vegas Valley, said Representative Titus, a member of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Investment in transit is essential to meeting current and future growth and these funds will help to develop a transit system to serve this major artery and revitalize the neighborhoods up and down Maryland. I look forward to partnering with the RTC, local officials, business groups, and neighborhood associations to help advance this proposal. "We know that where communities implement high capacity transit, economic development follows," said Tina Quigley, RTC General Manager. "This grant will help ensure that we have a strategic and collaborative plan in place so development occurs in a thoughtful manner that benefits everyone. It will allow us to maximize the opportunities that high capacity transit can potentially bring to Maryland Parkway, a vital corridor in our valley that is ripe for redevelopment and additional investment." For more information on the Maryland Parkway project visit: http://www.rtcsnv.com/maryland-parkway/ ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/titus-leads-call-for-investigation-into-painful-dog-testing-at-the-va | Titus Leads Call for Investigation into Painful Dog Testing at the VA | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Washington, DC Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District led a bipartisan letter to the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calling for an investigation into the Agency's use of painful and outdated dog experiments. The letter requests that the IG investigate whether the VA moved forward with experiments on dogs without approval by the Secretary as required under current law. I spoke with Secretary Shulkin about this issue the very day the VA now claims he gave approval for these experiments, said Representative Titus. He has repeatedly said he never gave such approval, leading many to wonder if VA staff ignored federal law thinking no one would notice. These are serious questions about the administration of the VA and the stewardship of taxpayers' dollars, and they must be answered. Unfortunately, this lack of transparency is all too common in the Trump Administration. Representative Titus, a former Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, has long questioned the use of animals for testing by the federal government. She first questioned the use of dogs in experiments by the VA in 2016. While this investigation unfolds, I will continue to push for an outright ban on taxpayer-funded, painful experiments on dogs. Next Congress I will reintroduce the Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act. It is my hope that current VA Secretary Wilkie will recognize that this kind of cruel testing is no longer acceptable and that it is time for him to work with Congress to find more humane and efficient alternatives. Rep. Titus was joined on the letter by Congressman Brat (R-VA), and service veterans Congressman Lieu (D-CA), Congressman Buchanan (R-FL), and Congressman Mast (R-FL). See the full text of the letter: The Honorable Michael J. Missal Inspector General U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Dear Inspector General Missal,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-statement-court-ruling-undermining-aca | ROSEN STATEMENT ON COURT RULING UNDERMINING ACA | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement denouncing a federal judge's decision in Texas after he ruled the ACA unconstitutional. Rosen applauded House Democratic leaders for signaling plans to potentially bring up her resolution to defend the constitutionality of the ACA in court in the 116th Congress. Rosen's resolution, which has over 175 co-sponsors, would authorize the Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives to intervene in the federal lawsuit to defend the constitutionality of the ACA's coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. We need to do everything possible to protect health care for millions of Americans, especially given this disastrous decision, said Rosen. This ruling could jeopardize health care for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Nevadans with pre-existing conditions. We must fight, now more than ever, to protect our health care. That's why I introduced a resolution to intervene in this court case and am fighting to stop these partisan attacks. BACKGROUND: Rosen's resolution is co-sponsored by the Ranking Members of all House committees of jurisdiction in addition to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) introduced a similar Senate resolution to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas vs. United States. The Trump Administration announced earlier this year that it would not defend the constitutionality of the ACA in this case, precipitating the need for Rosen's resolution. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/hellenic-news-of-america-ahi-applauds-congressional-action-urging-secretary-pompeo-to | Hellenic News of America: AHI Applauds Congressional Action Urging Secretary Pompeo To Lift Arms Prohibition on Cyprus | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) applauds bipartisan congressional action that urges the U.S. Department of State, under the aegis of Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, to eliminate the prohibition on the transfer of defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus under 22 CFR 126.1. Fourteen U.S. representatives signed the December 11, 2018 letter to Secretary Pompeo that also highlights Turkey's unlawful occupation of the Republic of Cyprus.AHI backed the letter which Congressional Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs, U.S. Rep. Maloney (D-NY) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), spearheaded. We thank Representatives Maloney and Bilirakis for their leadership on this issue and the fourteen members of Congress for standing-up for the United States' strategic partner, Cyprus. AHI President Nick Larigakis said. We contend the State Department has the legal authority to remedy what has been, for years, an unlawful prohibition on arms transfers to the Republic of Cyprus. It is in the best interests of the United States for the Republic of Cyprus to look to the United States, and not any other nation, to procure its defense materials.In addition to U.S. Reps. Bilirakis and Maloney, the U.S. representatives who supported the letter were: John Sarbanes (D-MD), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Dina Titus (D-NV), David Cicilline (D-RI), Steve King (R-IA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Charlie Crist (D-FL), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Congressional Letter to Secretary Pompeo Background In August, AHI announced the publication of an Issue Brief on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under which the United States has prohibited the sales of U.S. defense articles/services to the Republic of Cyprus since 1985. In June, AHI discussed the issue with State Department officials and submitted a memorandum with the key points which are in the Issue Brief. AHI also submitted the memorandum to the co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Hell… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/metro-weekly-congressional-democrats-introduce-bill-to-combat-anti-lgbti-abuses-abroad | Metro Weekly: Congressional Democrats Introduce Bill to Combat Anti-LGBTI Abuses Abroad | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill that will establish an envoy within the State Department who will be tasked with tracking and responding to human rights abuses committed against members of the LGBTI community across the globe. The bill, known as the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act, seeks to enable the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples to speak on behalf of the U.S. government in condemning efforts by foreign nations to criminalize, discriminate against, or carry out state-sponsored violence against LGBTI communities. The GLOBE Act puts in place sanctions on individuals who are deemed responsible for human rights abuses carried out against LGBTI people. Foreign nationals found to be responsible for such crimes can have their visas revoked and be deported from the United States, and will be declared ineligible to immigrate or become citizens. The GLOBE Act also creates a Global Equality Fund, which would be allowed to accept contributions or donations from major corporations, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and other entities dedicated to promoting LGBTI equality and funnel that money to groups or organizations that are fighting against anti-LGBTI human rights abuses. Additionally, the bill would ensure that LGBTI individuals who have been persecuted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity in their home nations are able to petition for asylum. LGBTI individuals continue to face violence, hatred, and discrimination around the globe, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.), the lead sponsor of the bill, said in a statement. We in Congress will not stand idly by as the Administration fails to acknowledge and respond to the plight of vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people. The GLOBE Act builds on the accomplishments of the Obama Administration and the work of various members, groups, and coalitions to establish a broad set of directives to reinstate our leadership in advancing equality, Titus added. The bill drops just days af… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/washington-blade-new-globe-act-asserts-us-opposition-to-anti-lgbt-abuses-overseas | Washington Blade: New GLOBE Act asserts U.S. opposition to anti-LGBT abuses overseas | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | New comprehensive legislation introduced in the U.S. House Thursday seeks to enshrine into law U.S. policy against anti-LGBT human rights abuses overseas and the process by which LGBT people facing persecution can seek asylum in the United States. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) introduced the legislation, known as the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality, or GLOBE Act, on the heels of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a historic U.N. document affirming basic human rights for people across the globe. Titus in a statement billed the legislation as an attempt to codify into law Obama administration policies against anti-LGBT human rights abuses at a time when LGBTI individuals continue to face violence, hatred and discrimination around the globe amid perceived inaction from the Trump administration. We in Congress will not stand idly by as the administration fails to acknowledge and respond to the plight of vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people, Titus said. The GLOBE Act builds on the accomplishments of the Obama administration and the work of various members, groups and coalitions to establish a broad set of directives to reinstate our leadership in advancing equality. The findings of the legislation document continued anti-LGBT human rights abuses overseas, including laws criminalizing homosexuality in Uganda, Nigeria and Egypt and laws in at least eight countries punishing being gay with the death penalty. The bill also notes authorities in the Russian semi-autonomous Republic of Chechnya last year were reportedly complicit in the round-up, torture and murders of men perceived as gay. Meanwhile, President Trump infamously told the U.N. General Assembly in September the United States will honor the right of every nation in this room to pursue its own customs, beliefs and traditions, which critics have interpreted to mean the country has abandoned its role in advocating for international human rights. Trump has also said nothing about the reported anti-gay huma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-house-passes-farm-bill-sparing-440k-nevadans-receiving-food-aid | LVRJ: House passes farm bill sparing 440K Nevadans receiving food aid | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A sweeping $867 billion farm bill that includes food assistance programs for roughly 440,000 Nevadans and promotes rural agriculture programs beneficial to the state's farmers and livestock producers was passed by the House on Wednesday following Senate approval earlier this week. President Donald Trump called the bill, approved by a 369-47 vote, a big win for the farmers and is expected to sign it into law. Nevada's congressional delegation Democrats Dina Titus, Jacky Rosen and Ruben Kihuen and Republican Rep. Mark Amodei voted in favor of the bill. Titus called passage of the five-year authorizing legislation a victory for families, animals and the environment. Senators voted 87-13 on Tuesday to pass a compromise version of the legislation that stripped out a controversial House GOP measure requiring states to impose work requirements on food stamp recipients aged 18 to 59. The work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was taken out of the final conference committee version of the bill to advance the legislation through the Senate. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., both voted to approve the conference bill. Cortez Masto said the bipartisan bill preserves food assistance programs and includes provisions that prioritize the needs of tribal communities. 440K Nevadans get food aid Titus said the conference committee that crafted the final bill rejected House Republicans' cruel cuts to SNAP and instead makes investments in farmers markets and food banks to boost nutrition among families and seniors. About 15 percent of Nevadans or 440,000 people received food assistance under SNAP in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That is higher than the roughly 12 percent national average. Of that total, about 1,300 Nevadans received SNAP benefits through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or FDPIR. The average monthly SNAP benefit for each household member in Nevada in 2017 was $118, according to USDA. Rosen … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-passage-of-farm-bill | Rep. Titus Statement on Passage of Farm Bill | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 12, 2018 Washington, DC Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement on approval of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, better known as the Farm Bill: The final Farm Bill agreement is a victory for families, animals, and the environment. The legislation rejects House Republicans' cruel cuts to SNAP and instead makes investments in farmers markets and food banks to boost nutrition among families and seniors. The Farm Bill protects animals by incorporating a number of bills that I support to make killing cats and dogs for human consumption a crime, help survivors of domestic violence protect their pets, and extend the federal prohibition on animal fighting to all U.S. territories. In addition, the agreement removes dangerous attacks on the Endangered Species Act that would have imperiled wildlife in Nevada and across the country. Lastly, the legislation lifts restrictions on legalized hemp research and production, a breakthrough that I have long supported. I am proud of these hard-fought victories and pleased to vote in favor of the final agreement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/titus-senior-democrats-introduce-international-lgbti-rights-bill | Titus, Senior Democrats Introduce International LGBTI Rights Bill | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 13, 2018 Washington, DC Today, following the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District led a group of members in introducing the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act to outline a vision for U.S. leadership in the protection of the rights of LGBTI individuals around the world. LGBTI individuals continue to face violence, hatred, and discrimination around the globe, Congresswoman Titus, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said. We in Congress will not stand idly by as the Administration fails to acknowledge and respond to the plight of vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people. The GLOBE Act builds on the accomplishments of the Obama Administration and the work of various members, groups, and coalitions to establish a broad set of directives to reinstate our leadership in advancing equality. No one should face murder, torture, detention or discrimination because of who they are and whom they love, but sadly it happens far too often around the world. This bill sends a clear message that we all must protect the freedom and dignity of all human beings and to stand up against hatred and prejudice. I am glad to join Representatives Titus, Cicilline, and Lowenthal in introducing this important bill that demonstrates our American values and leadership globally.-Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee I'm pleased to be joining Congresswoman Titus, Ranking Member Engel, and my other colleagues to introduce the GLOBE Act to ensure that the United States is leading the way in the fight for international LGBTI rights. The important measures in this legislation will help ensure that members of the LGBTI community around the world are able to live with dignity and freedom, and that those who commit violence against the LGBTI community receive the clear message that their actions won't be tolerated. At a time of rising authoritarianism and crackdown… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/ktnv-rtc-of-southern-nevada-receives-53-million-grant | KTNV: RTC of Southern Nevada receives $5.3 million grant | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada recently received a $5.3 million grant. The grant is for the implementation of the Las Vegas Medical District Automated Circulator and Connected Pedestrian Safety Project. The RTC received the funds under the competitive Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. In July of this year, Representative Dina Titus wrote U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao to advocate for the Southern Nevada application. The Las Vegas Medical District is an integral part of the economic future of Las Vegas, said Representative Titus, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This project not only addresses the growing transit needs of the region but does so through an innovative and technology-focused approach. Las Vegas is on the forefront of smart infrastructure and the GoMed project cements the region as a leader in addressing the transportation needs of all modes with a focus on safety. I am excited to work with RTC and the City to see this project advance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-las-vegas-nonprofit-converts-shipping-containers-into-homes-for-vets | LVRJ: Las Vegas nonprofit converts shipping containers into homes for vets | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | In lieu of a ribbon-cutting, Rick Rainey went to work on a 20-by-8-foot shipping container with a cutting torch. The Builders United project manager proceeded to slice a window in the side of the steel container, the first step toward converting it into a rectangular home for a military veteran. The demonstration Tuesday at Veterans Village in downtown Las Vegas set in motion the first phase of a project focused on housing veterans closely together. Ten shipping containers will be converted into prototype homes on the 4-acre Veterans Village No. 2 site on North 21st Street. The nonprofit Veterans Village hopes to expand the project on a different downtown site to include 100 of the no-frills residences. Other cities, including Reno and Seattle, have adopted similar strategies to use tiny homes to address homelessness. You can't solve a homeless problem, ladies and gentleman, without building homes, Arnold Stalk, founder of Veterans Village, said at the ceremony. This is setting a precedent. The materials and labor needed to convert the containers have been donated by the private sector something Stalk says is necessary in order to tackle homelessness in Southern Nevada. Do it Vegas style' Peter Guzman, the president of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, described the project as the cure to the cancer of homelessness. Stalk, 64, the son of a World War II Navy veteran, said he has been planning the project since at least 2007. Before his father died, he told his son: Do this, do it right, and do it Vegas style. This is a place of peace, Stalk said. This is a place of service, it's a place of humility. It's a place where we honor our veterans every single day. Construction of The Village by Sands Cares, named for the major contributor to the project, is expected to be completed in March. Veterans Village will soon start accepting applications from its residents, who live in apartment units, to move in. Stalk said he will lease the units, which will be compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rosen-backed-legislation-aimed-addressing-maternal-mortality-rate | HOUSE PASSES ROSEN-BACKED LEGISLATION AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) announced that the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act (H.R. 1318), which she co-sponsored last year, has passed the House. This bill would direct The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to partner with States to design a strategy to combat maternal mortality, including creating recommendations to improve practices for expectant mothers struggling with substance abuse or mental health disorders. The bill is now heading to the Senate and awaits further action. I'm glad to see the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act pass the House and get one step closer to becoming law, said Rosen. Despite major advancements in treatments and medical technology, our nation is facing a maternal and infant health crisis unlike any other developed nation in the world. I will continue to sound the alarm around the number of mothers and infants dying from preventable, pregnancy-related causes. Congress must make this issue a priority and work to make quality, affordable health care accessible for women everywhere. BACKGROUND: Rosen, a member of the Democratic Women's Working Group, has supported numerous legislative efforts to protect and expand reproductive health rights and health care for women, such as: The EACH Woman Act (H.R. 771), which would repeal the Hyde Amendment, lifting the ban on insurance coverage for abortion services for women in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Indian Health Service, and for female federal employees and low-income women in DC. The Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 1322), a bill to prohibit states from imposing arbitrary restrictions on women's access to abortion providers. The Global HER Act (H.R. 671), which reverses the Trump Administration's global gag rule barring international organizations that receive U.S. financial aid from talking about abortions to patients by physicians. The Protect Access to Birth Control Act (H.R. 4082), which would repeal the Trump Administration's rule allowing virtually any empl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-sandoval-urges-lawmakers-not-to-allocate-funds-for-yucca-mountain | LVRJ: Sandoval urges lawmakers not to allocate funds for Yucca Mountain | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval urged congressional leaders to ignore last-minute pleas to place language and funding in a year-end spending bill that could revive the license application process for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. The governor again registered his opposition to the project and appealed to congressional leaders that Nevada should be viewed by the federal government as a valued partner in decisions about nuclear storage, an ideal that often is not realized. Sandoval is the latest Nevada official to sound the alarm on 11th-hour efforts to secure some funding for the Yucca Mountain project after money was stripped out of an appropriations bill passed earlier this year for energy programs and projects. A final spending bill has become a vehicle for various pieces of legislation that lawmakers and President Donald Trump want to use to fund projects and priorities before a new Congress is sworn-in next year. Trump is expected to meet with Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer of New York and House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., at the White House on Tuesday to discuss legislative issues. The president has threatened a partial government shutdown could occur if lawmakers do not include his $5 billion request to begin building a wall along the Mexico border. Schumer said the spending bill includes $1.6 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to secure the border, an amount that was negotiated by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. He said Democrats would not renegotiate, saying any responsibility for a government shutdown would be on the president's back. Averting a shutdown Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., said there is bipartisan support in the Senate to get a final spending bill before next week's deadline and to avert a shutdown. The only one who is going to hold this up at all is the president, Cortez Masto said. She said a shutdown, even a partial closure, is unlikely to occur because lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle see it as harmful.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-announces-53-million-transportation-grant-for-las-vegas | Rep. Titus Announces $5.3 Million Transportation Grant for Las Vegas | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | December 11, 2018 Washington, DC Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District announced that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada was awarded a $5.3 million dollar grant for the implementation of the Las Vegas Medical District Automated Circulator and Connected Pedestrian Safety Project. The RTC received the funds under the competitive Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. In July of this year, Representative Titus wrote U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao to advocate for the Southern Nevada application. The Las Vegas Medical District is an integral part of the economic future of Las Vegas, said Representative Titus, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This project not only addresses the growing transit needs of the region but does so through an innovative and technology-focused approach. Las Vegas is on the forefront of smart infrastructure and the GoMed project cements the region as a leader in addressing the transportation needs of all modes with a focus on safety. I am excited to work with RTC and the City to see this project advance. We are thrilled to be a recipient of this forward-thinking grant that will help accelerate mobility and advanced technology in Southern Nevada, said RTC General Manager Tina Quigley. We embrace innovative technologies that enhance safety and the quality of life for our residents. This project will provide us with data to better connect our residents to employment, education, healthcare and other vital services. This is a remarkable opportunity for the RTC and the City of Las Vegas to continue our momentum of building the foundation for a smart community. BACKGROUND: The RTC of Southern Nevada filed the BUILD Grant application on behalf of the RTC and the City of Las Vegas. The BUILD Transportation discretionary grant program replaced the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. Grant Amoun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-led-house-resolution-defend-constitutionality-pre-existing-conditions | ROSEN-LED HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS PROTECTIONS IN FEDERAL COURT REACHES 150 CO-SPONSORS | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement announcing that 150 Members of the House of Representatives have signed onto her Resolution in the House to defend the constitutionality of the ACA's pre-existing conditions provisions. Rosen's resolution, which she introduced in July, would authorize the Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives to intervene in an ongoing federal lawsuit on behalf of the House to defend the constitutionality of the ACA's coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The Republican lawsuit jeopardizes the health care of millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Nevadans. The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress are actively trying to sabotage our nation's healthcare and have put thousands of Nevadans' lives at risk by refusing to defend key components of the ACA that protect those with pre-existing conditions, said Rosen. No one wants to go back to a time when big insurance companies could deny coverage just for having pre-existing condition and this resolution would prevent Republicans from turning back the clock. I'll continue to make progress on this issue and will keep fighting to make Nevadans' access to quality, affordable health care a priority in Congress. BACKGROUND: Rosen's resolution is co-sponsored by the Ranking Members of all House committees of jurisdiction in addition to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) introduced a similar Senate resolution to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas vs. United States. SPANISH TRANSLATION: LA RESOLUCIN DE ROSEN PARA DEFENDER LA CONSTITUCIONALIDAD DE LAS CONDICIONES PRE-EXISTENTES EN LA CORTE FEDERAL ALCANZA 150 COPATROCINADORES WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, la Congresista Jacky Rosen (NV-03) emiti la siguiente declaracin anunciando que 150 miembros de la Cmara de Representantes han firmado su Resolucin en la Cmara para … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-trump-administration-s-rule-to-ban-bump-stocks-languishes | LVRJ: Trump administrations rule to ban bump stocks languishes | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Despite a report last month that the Trump administration would announce a ban on bump stocks in the coming days, a rule that would make it illegal to own the type of device used in the Oct. 1 shooting in Las Vegas continues to languish without any official explanation. On Nov. 28, CNN cited anonymous sources in its report that the administration was just days away from announcing a long-anticipated rule officially banning bump stocks devices that accelerate a gun's firing rate with a single pull of the trigger. The CNN report, which the Review-Journal could not confirm, came two months after the White House told the Review-Journal shortly before the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 1, 2017, attack that the Department of Justice would act soon. In the days since the CNN report, however, administration officials have rebuffed repeated requests by the Review-Journal for comment on the status of the rule. The revelation that the gunman had used bump stocks to accelerate his rate of fire in the shooting that left 58 concertgoers dead and hundreds injured triggered calls from Democrats and some Republicans to ban the devices. Even gun rights groups, which generally march in lockstep in opposing new limits on firearms, split on the issue. The Gun Owners of America came out against a ban, fearing it could be expanded to ban AR-15s and other semiautomatic firearms. But in a departure from its usual resistance to compromise, the National Rifle Association said that it backed tougher regulation of bump stocks. Progress, then silence White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters at the time that President Donald Trump was very open to regulation of the devices, which had been approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2010, under President Barack Obama. And Trump has said that the administration is working on a ban and that congressional action is not needed because we can do that with an executive order. Much of the work to put a ban in place through regulatory cha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-meets-green-valley-high-school-student-coders-discusses-her-efforts-pass | ROSEN MEETS WITH GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CODERS, DISCUSSES HER EFFORTS TO PASS BIPARTISAN STEM LEGISLATION | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03) visits Green Valley High Schools student coders, discusses bipartisan STEM bills to strengthen STEM education HENDERSON, NV -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, the STEM Education Caucus, and the Congressional STEAM Caucus, visited Green Valley High School and met with female student coders. Rosen discussed her bipartisan STEM education bills, which passed the House unanimously and now await action in the Senate. Rosen met with young coders in Nevada's 3rd Congressional district last year had recently passed the House of Representatives. A strong STEM education is vital if we want to see more of our students succeed in a 21st century economy. I was happy to visit with these students today and see their passion for science and tech firsthand. I'll continue working to improve STEM education so that we can prepare Nevada's students for the future. BACKGROUND: The bipartisan Building Blocks of STEM Act (H.R. 3397), introduced by Reps. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Steve Knight (R-CA), would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to more equitably distribute funding for early childhood education in its Discovery Research PreK-12 program, which seeks to enhance the learning and teaching of STEM and address the immediate challenges that are facing PreK-12 STEM education. Currently, the Discovery Research PreK-12 program focuses the majority of its research on students in middle school and older. H.R. 3397 came to the House floor after unanimously passing out of the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee, of which Reps. Rosen and Knight are Members. In committee, the text of Rep. Rosen's other bipartisan STEM bill -- the Code Like a Girl Act (H.R. 3316) -- was added to H.R. 3397. Introduced alongside Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), the Code Like a Girl Act would create two NSF grant programs to encourage young girls to pursue computer science: one to understand what contributes to the participation of young girls under … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-applauds-300000-federal-grant-awarded-startupnv | ROSEN APPLAUDS $300,000 FEDERAL GRANT AWARDED TO STARTUPNV | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the Congressional Research and Development Caucus, released the following statement applauding news of an Economic Development Administration grant totaling $300,000 awarded to StartUpNV for their Seed Fund Support Grant: This grant will go a long way to strengthen Nevada startup business community by increasing awareness, education, and funding for entrepreneurs, said Rosen. I'm proud of the work StartUpNV has done for the state of Nevada in educating, mentoring, and helping Nevada's startups secure the necessary funding to succeed. I will continue to be an advocate for innovative, pro-growth policies that support Nevada's business community. BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, Rosen joined 70 of her House colleagues in urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies to include at least $276 million in funding for the Economic Development Administration, and agency that President Trump's FY2019 Budget proposed cutting by 98 percent. Rosen has urged House appropriators to fund a number of programs to benefit startups and other small businesses in the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations bill, including those listed below: Small Business Administration's (SBA) Entrepreneurial Development Program: SBA's Entrepreneurial Development Programs offer training, counseling, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): SBDCs provide free or low-cost assistance to small businesses using programs customized to local conditions. SBDCs support small business in marketing and business strategy, finance, technology transfer, government contracting, management, manufacturing, engineering, sales, accounting, exporting, and other subjects. In 2017, Nevada SBDC counseled 1,546 clients, helped create/retain 497 jobs, and helped start 148 new businesses. 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC): 21st CCLC supports the creation of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/gaming-today-proposed-federal-bill-would-require-states-to-receive-approval | Gaming Today: Proposed federal bill would require states to receive approval | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | A proposed federal bill would require states to receive approval from the U.S. Attorney General before implementing legalized sports wagering. Some details of the bill were released by Senator Orrin Hatch, a soon-to-retire Republican from Utah, who told GamingCompliance, I think we would like to pass it. It's got some real reasons for existence. The American Gaming Association, a trade group that represents the casino industry, has maintained all along that states don't need federal interference in dealing with sports-betting issues. The AGA reacted predictably to Hatch's proposal. Since the Supreme Court's ruling in May, the American Gaming Association has consistently maintained that federal legislation regarding sports betting is not necessary, Chris Cylke, vice president of government relations for AGA, said in a statement. That underlying position remains unchanged. At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with policymakers considering sports betting legislation at any level of government. Democrat Dina Titus, a U.S. Representative from Las Vegas, also expressed concern. This draft bill raises serious questions about the treatment of states like Nevada that already successfully regulate sports betting, Titus told CDC Gaming Reports. The Supreme Court's decision overturning PASPA was not an invitation for the federal government to repress states that have led the way. I'll continue to fight for Nevada's best interests in these discussions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-announces-nv-03-winners-2018-congressional-app-challenge | ROSEN ANNOUNCES NV-03 WINNERS OF 2018 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Rosen meets with the 2018 Congressional App Challenge winners from Nevada's 3rd Congressional District WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, the STEM Education Caucus, and the Congressional STEAM Caucus, announced Nevada's 3rd Congressional District winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge. Rosen met with Mia Lorenzo, Gaelan Chen, Daniel Kyong, and Thomas Kyong from Coronado and Clark High Schools and congratulated the students for creating the Chroma Calendar app to increase the accessibility of technology for people with color blindness. The team's winning app will be eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, along with other winning entries from around the country, and featured on the House of Representatives' website. The team will also receive $250 in Amazon Web Services and be invited to the #HouseOfCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, DC. The Congressional App Challenge, now in its third year, is a nationwide high school competition designed to encourage students to create an app for a mobile phone, tablet, or computer and to motivate them to participate in STEM education fields. I was thrilled to meet with this year's Congressional App Challenge winners from my district and congratulate them on designing their creative breakthrough technology, said Rosen. STEM and computer science are at the forefront of our country's innovation, economic growth, and employment, and it's why I'm working to improve access to STEM education for Nevada children. My bipartisan STEM education bills, which passed the House and now await action in the Senate, would increase funding for early childhood STEM education, introducing our kids to careers that are focused on solving some of our nation's biggest challenges. BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, Rosen's two bipartisan bills to improve STEM education unanimously passed the House of Representatives as one combined bill. The Building Blocks of STEM Act, H.R. 3397, direc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/cdc-gaming-reports-inc-response-to-proposed-federal-sports-betting-oversight-legislation | CDC Gaming Reports Inc: Response to proposed federal sports betting oversight: Legislation not necessary | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Reaction Tuesday to a proposed federal sports wagering bill that would require states to seek Department of Justice approval before legalizing sports gaming was met with a thud. A 37-page discussion draft of the legislation was circulated for feedback and first uncovered by Legal Sports Report. Among the proposals included states having to submit an application to the U.S. Attorney General before legalizing sports wagering and a ban on betting on amateur events. The Supreme Court ruled in May that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was unconstitutional, opening the U.S. to legal sports betting. Six states Delaware, New Jersey, Mississippi, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island legalized sports betting at casinos and racetracks. New Mexico allowed an Indian casino to open a sports book. Before the ruling, Nevada had been the only state with full-scale regulated sports betting. This draft bill raises serious questions about the treatment of states like Nevada that already successfully regulate sports betting, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, said of the proposed legislation. The Supreme Court's decision overturning PASPA was not an invitation for the federal government to repress states that have led the way. I'll continue to fight for Nevada's best interests in these discussions. The Washington D.C.-based American Gaming Association, which supported New Jersey's years-long court battle to legalize sports betting, opposes the federal government stepping into the mix. Since the Supreme Court's ruling in May, the American Gaming Association has consistently maintained that federal legislation regarding sports betting is not necessary, said Chris Cylke, AGA's vice president of government relations. That underlying position remains unchanged. At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with policymakers considering sports betting legislation at any level of government. In August, Republican Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-nevada-comes-out-punching-in-lawsuit-to-stop-doe-plan-to-ship-plutonium | NV Independent: Nevada comes out punching in lawsuit to stop DOE plan to ship plutonium for storage | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Citing violation of federal environmental law and the threat posed to its citizens, Nevada has sued the Department of Energy (DOE) in order to stop the agency from implementing a plan to store one metric ton of plutonium from South Carolina in the state. The legal move underlines the state's standing concerns that the federal government is trying to open the door to new waste coming into Nevada in order to clear the way to establishing the state as a repository for nuclear waste, including at Yucca Mountain, where the federal government has long sought to build a facility. It also marks the unraveling of what the state had previously seen as good-faith negotiations with the DOE to come up with an alternative storage solution for the plutonium. As I have made clear throughout my tenure as Governor, Nevada will not stand for anything that could potentially harm the health, safety and/or welfare of our citizens, Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a statement. So long as I am Governor of the Silver State, Nevada will fight this issue at every level. DOE declined to discuss the suit, citing its policy not to comment on pending litigation. DOE also would not discuss whether a shipment has been made because the operation, which is handled by the DOE's Office Nuclear Transportation, and is classified for security concerns. The agency may have already shipped some of the toxic cargo, according to Robert Halstead, executive director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects. We're going to be really pissed off if it turns out they snuck a shipment in here while they were engaged in what we thought were good faith negotiations, Halstead said in an interview Tuesday, reiterating that the governor's office has been ongoing discussions with DOE to find a solution. But those talks were not fruitful. Frankly DOE thumbed their nose at us, and that's why we are hitting them hard now, Halstead said, adding he did not know for certain that DOE had shipped any material. We just don't know, he said citing the agency's unwillingness to share … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-applauds-doj-grant-award-support-1-october-victims | ROSEN APPLAUDS DOJ FOR GRANT AWARD TO SUPPORT 1 OCTOBER VICTIMS | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement applauding the Department of Justice (DOJ) for recently awarding $16.7 million from the Department's Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program to support victims and survivors of 1 October. The grant will provide funds to cover the costs of trauma counseling and therapy for the more than 600 victims affected by 1 October. I thank all our local and state authorities for working diligently with the DOJ in helping our community receive this much needed award, said Rosen. 1 October forever changed the lives of countless families in Las Vegas and across the country. This grant will provide much needed funding to support victims and survivors so they can get access to counseling, therapy, vocational rehabilitation, trauma recovery, and much needed legal aid. I will continue to do everything in my power to help our community heal. BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, Rosen signed on to a letter urging the DOJ to accept Nevada's application for this grant through the DOJ's Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-cortez-masto-send-letter-urging-senate-appropriators-not-fund-yucca | ROSEN, CORTEZ MASTO SEND LETTER URGING SENATE APPROPRIATORS TO NOT FUND YUCCA IN OMNIBUS | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in sending the following letter to Senate Appropriators requesting that no funds be appropriated for Yucca Mountain in the FY 2019 omnibus legislation. The State of Nevada, the Nevada Congressional Delegation, and the majority of Nevadans are adamantly opposed to the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste in our state. The development of Yucca Mountain is also opposed by Southern Nevada's prominent travel and entertainment industries, SEIU-Nevada and UNITE HERE, as well as several conservation groups, including the League of Conservation Voters, NRDC, Sierra Club, and others, wrote the Members. We strongly oppose the construction of a repository at Yucca Mountain because it threatens the health and safety of Nevadans, putting at risk those residents that live near the site and in the 44 states that the transportation routes would travel through by train or highway. The massive amount of infrastructure required for the safe operation of this facility is non-existent. The costly 300 miles of new railroad track and 42 miles of tunnels to accommodate nuclear material and its infrastructure only infringes upon and further endangers the livelihoods of Nevada's residents and businesses, concluded the Members. Read the text of the letter below: LETTER TEXT Dear Leader Schumer, Vice Chairman Leahy, and Ranking Member Feinstein: As the Senate works with the House to craft an FY19 Appropriations Omnibus, we respectfully ask you to oppose any efforts and funding requests to restart the licensing process for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository project in our home state of Nevada. Considering the FY19 Energy & Water Appropriations bill has already been signed into law, we see no reason to include funding for Yucca Mountain in an omnibus package. The State of Nevada, the Nevada Congressional Delegation, and the majority of Nevadans are adamantly opposed to the storage and disposal of spen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-statement-commemorating-native-american-heritage-month | ROSEN STATEMENT COMMEMORATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement to commemorate Native American Heritage Month, which is observed every November. This month, Congresswoman Rosen helped introduce a House Resolution (H.Res. 1163) recognizing National Native American Heritage Month. During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans in Nevada and across the country, said Rosen. For generations, Native Americans have served our country in more ways than one, whether in the Armed Forces and now in the halls of Congress. I'm proud to represent such a rich and diverse state and honored to be able to celebrate the cultures and heritages of Native Americans. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-titus-urges-house-leaders-to-block-any-effort-to-revive-yucca-mountain | LVRJ: Titus urges House leaders to block any effort to revive Yucca Mountain | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A Nevada lawmaker urged House leaders not to allow any last-minute funding requests to be slipped into a final spending bill that would revive the licensing process for a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., sent a letter dated Nov. 28, to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the top Republican and Democratic lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee asking them to turn away any 11th-hour funding requests by supporters of the Yucca Mountain project. The Nevada congresswoman did not cite any specific request being made, and noted that a spending bill for the Department of Energy without money for Yucca Mountain passed the House and Senate and was signed into law earlier this year by President Donald Trump. The Trump administration and the House sought money to restart the licensing process on DOE's application to build a permanent nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, but the Senate stripped the funds from that spending bill. Any funding put towards the Yucca Mountain licensing process is a waste of resources, Titus said in the letter. Yucca Mountain was designated by Congress in 1987 as the site for permanent nuclear waste storage created by power plants. The licensing process was defunded under President Barack Obama at the behest of then-Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, the entire congressional delegation and Las Vegas business leaders are opposed to federal efforts to develop a permanent nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain. Nye County, where Yucca Mountain is located, and other rural counties support the licensing process to determine if the location is safe for nuclear waste storage. Supporters say development of a nuclear waste facility could bring high-paying federal jobs, contractors and tax revenue to the region. But opponents claim that transporting nuclear waste through the state and storing it in an active seismic area just 90 miles from Las Vegas would put the state's largest population center at risk a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/washington-examiner-democrats-push-to-expand-school-lunch-to-weekends-holidays | Washington Examiner: Democrats push to expand school lunch to weekends, holidays | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | House Democrats proposed legislation this week aimed at expanding the school lunch program to help feed students over the weekend, a sign they will be looking to pass the bill when they control the House next year. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the Weekends Without Hunger Act, along with 28 other Democrats. The bill would set up a five-year pilot program to provide commodities to eligible groups like schools and food banks, to help keep kids fed over the summer, weekends, and school holidays. Titus says a significant percentage of kids in her district rely on reduced-price school meals, and need help when school is out. "When they're not in school, far too many students across the United States go hungry over the summer, on weekends, and on school holidays," she said in a statement Wednesday. "This legislation will fill a gap in federal programming to ensure that a vacation from school doesn't mean hunger for our children." One of the groups that could be eligible for the program, Three Square, distributed thousand of "weekend bags" of food for students in the last school year. The group's president and CEO, Brian Burton, said he supports the bill as an attempt to "bridge the hunger gap" many kids face when not in school. The bill doesn't include a cost estimate, and while it's unlikely to go anywhere in the House this year, Titus' office hinted it could move next year. "The congresswoman wants to lay a marker down for the next Congress," Ben Rosenbaum, Titus' legislative director, told the Nevada Current. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/titus-announces-167-million-grant-to-state-of-nevada-in-response-to-1-october | Titus Announces $16.7 Million Grant to State of Nevada in Response to 1 October Massacre | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District announced today that the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child and Family Services has received a $16.7 million Victims of Crime Grant through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program. Titus led a letter, signed by every member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation, to the DOJ in support of the State of Nevada's application for funds. More than a year after the worst mass shooting in modern history, which occurred in District 1, our community continues to face challenges responding to the needs of those directly and indirectly affected by the events of that horrific night, said Rep. Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District. Survivors, victims, their families, and first responders who put themselves at risk to save lives all need support, and I thank the DOJ for approving this request and helping Nevada meet their needs. The grant will provide reimbursement to Clark County and agencies that responded to the tragedy with victim-related assistance. The grant will also fund the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, victim and first responder support services, and the State VOCA Compensation Program for Route 91 Victim claims. Grants under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program have been awarded to states where past mass tragedies occurred, including to Florida after the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016, to California after the San Bernardino shooting in 2015, to Oregon after the Umpqua Community College shooting in 2015, to South Carolina after the Charleston shooting in 2015, to Massachusetts after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, and after the shootings in Newtown in 2012, Aurora in 2012, and Virginia Tech in 2007. Text of the letter: Dear Attorney General Sessions, We write in strong support of the State of Nevada's grant application for a Victims of Crime Grant through the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program. The 1 October … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-current-titus-goes-to-bat-again-for-hungry-kids | Nevada Current: Titus goes to bat again for hungry kids | 2018-11-29 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | For close to two-thirds of Clark County students, the free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches they receive at school may be the most nutritious meals, or even their primary source of food, throughout the week. That's more than 203,000 students who face hunger at home and come to school unprepared to learn, says Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas. When they're not in school, far too many students across the United States go hungry over the summer, on weekends, and on school holidays. At 44 Clark County schools, 100 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Statewide, 58 percent or 254,892 students qualify for the meals, according to the state. Titus is once again asking Congress to bridge the hunger gap for students by supporting the Weekends Without Hunger Act. This legislation will fill a gap in federal programming to ensure that a vacation from school doesn't mean hunger for our children, Titus said in a release Wednesday. The bill would establish a five-year pilot program that provides commodities to schools and food banks. Three Square is extremely fortunate to have the support of Congresswoman Titus who advocates for policy that positively affects hunger relief efforts in Southern Nevada, said Brian Burton, President and CEO of Three Square Food Bank. If passed the Weekends Without Hunger Act will provide children with the food they need most to bridge the hunger gap when they are not in school. Three Square distributed more than 168,000 weekend bags during the 2017-18 school year. The program would be evaluated by the Secretary of Agriculture. This is the fourth time Titus has introduced the measure. It passed the House once, a decade ago when Democrats controlled the House. But the legislation has gone nowhere since. The latest iteration of the legislation is currently without a price tag, according to Titus's legislative director Ben Rosenbaum. The bill would expand eligible institutions to include summer food service programs as well as child and adult care food programs. It wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-public-radio-blm-to-roundup-wild-horses-in-eastern-nevada | Nevada Public Radio: BLM To Roundup Wild Horses In Eastern Nevada | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The Bureau of Land Management will commence with a controversial roundup of wild horses in eastern Nevada. The roundup is expected to last up to 21 days and is meant to reduce the population of wild horses northwest of Caliente from more than 1,200 to less than 250. The BLM says the reduction is needed to maintain wildlife and livestock habitat and reduce wildlife degradation of public lands. But similar roundups have drawn opposition not only from wild horse advocates but federal delegation such as Representative Dina Titus, who say the federal government should be using other methods of population control. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/titus-introduces-weekends-without-hunger-act-1 | Titus Introduces Weekends Without Hunger Act | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | November 28, 2018 Washington, DC Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District announced today that she will reintroduce the Weekends Without Hunger Act, legislation to help prevent at-risk children from going hungry when they are not in school. In the Clark County School District, over 62 percent of our school children rely on free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs as their main source of food throughout the week. That's more than 203,000 students who face hunger at home and come to school unprepared to learn, Congresswoman Titus said. When they're not in school, far too many students across the United States go hungry over the summer, on weekends, and on school holidays. This legislation will fill a gap in federal programming to ensure that a vacation from school doesn't mean hunger for our children. Three Square is extremely fortunate to have the support of Congresswoman Titus who advocates for policy that positively affects hunger relief efforts in Southern Nevada, said Brian Burton, President and CEO of Three Square Food Bank. The reintroduction of the Weekends Without Hunger Act will provide children with the food they need most to bridge the hunger gap when they are not in school. The Weekends Without Hunger Act establishes a five-year pilot program that provides commodities to eligible institutions, such as schools and food banks, to carry out projects that offer nutritious food to at-risk school children over the summer, weekends, and school holidays throughout the year. Organizations such as Three Square, which distributed more than 168,000 weekend bags of nutritious food during the 2017-18 school year, would be eligible for the pilot program. To ensure the federal funds are well spent, the bill would require an interim and final evaluation of the program by the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill is supported by Three Square Food Bank, the American Commodity Distribution Association (ACDA), No Kid Hungry, and Feeding America. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-critics-attack-plan-to-round-up-wild-horses-in-nevada | LVRJ: Critics attack plan to round up wild horses in Nevada | 2018-11-26 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A federal helicopter roundup of wild horses in eastern Nevada that will begin Monday is one of many that have drawn criticism in recent years by lawmakers who advocate for other means to reduce the number of the iconic animals on public lands in the West. That bipartisan opposition could increase in the new Congress when Democrats take control of the House next year and challenge Trump administration proposals on the wild horse program. The roundup in Nevada will be conducted by the Bureau of Land Management Ely District on sagebrush plateaus south of Ely and northwest of Caliente. It is expected to last up to 21 days and is meant to reduce the population of wild horses in the Silver King Herd Management Area from 1,244 to 244. The reduction is needed to maintain wildlife and livestock habitat and reduce wildlife degradation of public lands, according to a BLM advisory. Recent roundups by the BLM and the federal process to reduce wild horse herds have drawn opposition from Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., and other critics, who charge that the federal government is wasting money rounding up and holding the horses instead of using more effective birth control programs. The federal government spends about $81 million each year on the wild horse program. In a Jan. 4 letter to the BLM, Titus urged a reassessment of fiscal priorities, noting that only 1 percent of the money was spent on fertility programs, while 67 percent was spent on roundups and removals. In a Sept. 18 letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Titus also questioned whether the Trump administration was making it easier for buyers of the horses to violate a prohibition on resale of the animals to slaughterhouses. She cited an Inspector General's report that found that one buyer purchased 1,794 horses from the BLM between 2008 and 2012 and sold them to slaughterhouses in Mexico, despite the prohibition. The BLM concluded that it had no recourse because of the ineffectual language of its contract with the buyer, according to the report. The public d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-current-qa-with-dina-titus-we-can-t-just-investigate-we-ve-also-got-to-legislate | Nevada Current: Q&A with Dina Titus: We cant just investigate, weve also got to legislate | 2018-11-26 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | This year Dina Titus was reelected to her fourth term representing Nevada's 1st congressional district ,which includes Las Vegas and the Strip. In a wide-ranging interview with the Current a few days before Thanksgiving, Titus talked about newly empowered Democrats investigating Donald Trump and trying to hold him accountable including from her new perch in the next Congress as chair of a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee. Titus also talked about the outlook for compromising with Trump, particularly on infrastructure, the fool's errand of impeachment, the rubber stamp Republican-controlled Senate, her long alliance with Governor-elect Steve Sisolak, and several other issues and subjects. Below are extended excerpts from the interview. *** Q: What do you see as the consequences of the restoration of checks and balances in Washington D.C.? Titus: Well of course I'm enthusiastic about it. I'm excited about it. I think it was, despite what other people say, a great victory for the Democrats. We are now a backstop against things that Donald Trump wants to do. We can now provide oversight for the administration, which we haven't had any of in quite a long time. And I'll get to have a gavel. Right now I'm the ranking member of the (Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management) subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Q: You mentioned oversight. Let's start with Foreign Affairs (Titus is also on the Foreign Affairs Committee). The Democrat who will be chairing that committee (Elliot Engel, D-NY) has talked about launching investigations into Trump's business dealings abroad, how Trump has leveraged the presidency for his own income How do you envision those investigations going, and once the investigations are completed, and you find out that there are nasty things that have happened, then what do you do? What are the consequences? Titus: I think the fact that you have the investigation is important to start with because there's been no real investigation until now. He (En… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-nevada-house-democrat-likely-gains-subcommittee-chairmanship-after | NV Independent: Nevada House Democrat likely gains subcommittee chairmanship after midterms | 2018-11-26 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | With the passing of the election comes a reorganization of Congress and Nevada's congressional delegation will see its fortunes rise in the House, where Democrats will be in control, but will lose some clout in the Republican-run Senate after losing its only member in the majority. Nevada Democrats held onto the four House seats they had before the midterms. The one House Republican, Rep. Mark Amodei, held on to his seat, and will be in the minority. Rep. Dina Titus, one of the four House Democrats and the longest-serving member of the delegation, is expected to become the chairman of one of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee subcommittees, putting her in a prime spot if Congress takes up an infrastructure bill. President Donald Trump named an infrastructure package as a possible area of agreement with Democrats following the midterm elections following the shift in power in the House. In the Senate, Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who has been named chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, is angling for a seat on the Finance Committee. Republican Sen. Dean Heller has served on the panel, and Cortez Masto hopes to keep Nevada represented on the tax panel with in the wake of Heller losing to Rep. Jacky Rosen. The Nevada Independent talked with Nevada's congressional members and their offices about the committees on which they want to serve for the 116th Congress, the two-year legislative session that begins in January. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto The Nevada Democrat has served on six committees in her first Congress, which is two more than any of the Democratic freshmen also elected in 2016, giving her a broad portfolio of issues over which she has jurisdiction. Every single one of them, I am fortunate to be on to fight for issues that are important to Nevada, she said recently. But she wants a spot on the Finance Committee, which would allow her, among other things, to be at the table to help develop a plan to raise tax revenue to pay for any infrastructure bill. That was… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-urges-nevadans-support-small-businesses-saturday-ahead-holiday-season | ROSEN URGES NEVADANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES THIS SATURDAY AHEAD OF HOLIDAY SEASON | 2018-11-23 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement ahead of this year's Small Business Saturday, urging shoppers to support Nevada's local small businesses. According to the Small Business Administration, over 400,000 workers are employed by small businesses in Nevada. Nevada's small businesses play a pivotal role in creating jobs and growing our local economy, said Rosen. As we kick off the holiday season, I encourage Nevadans to shop local on Small Business Saturday. I'll continue to champion policies that are pro-business and give local entrepreneurs the resources they need as we move forward in building a strong local economy. BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Rosen has been a champion for small businesses and is an original co-sponsor of the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017, which passed the House last year. H.R. 2105 would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with other federal agencies to create and make available clear and concise resources to help small businesses identify, manage, and reduce their cybersecurity risks. Rosen is also a co-sponsor of the Small Business Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a loan guarantee program for small businesses to cover the costs of acquisition and installation of cybersecurity technology and services. In May, Rosen submitted requests to House appropriators to support Nevada entrepreneurs and workers. Rosen requested appropriations for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Entrepreneurial Development Program, Small Business Development Centers that give free or low-cost assistance, 21st Century Community Learning Centers that provide academic enrichment, and industry partnerships to improve apprenticeship programs. Earlier this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded Rosen its Spirit of Enterprise Award for her support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress. Rosen was one of only 13 Democrats in Congress to receive the awa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/los-alamos-daily-post-udall-grijalva-lead-118-members-of-congress-on-bicameral-amicus | Los Alamos Daily Post: Udall, Grijalva Lead 118 Members Of Congress On Bicameral Amicus Brief To Protect National Monuments | 2018-11-21 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) have led 26 Senators and 92 House members to submit an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in five cases before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenge the Trump administration's decision to significantly diminish the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah. In the brief, the lawmakers argue that under the Constitution, no president has the power to shrink or reduce national monuments since that power resides with Congress alone a case that members of Congress are uniquely positioned to make. Under the Antiquities Act, Congress has granted presidents the authority to designate national monumentsnot reduce or abolish them, and the amicus is being filed now to defend Congress's prerogatives as a federal court is weighing challenges to the Trump administration's attempt to dramatically reduce previously established monuments. The full text of the amicus brief is available HERE. The full text of the motion to file is available HERE. A summary is available HERE. Udall is the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Grijalva is the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee. At issue in these cases is whether any president, including President Donald Trump, has the legal authority to reduce or abolish national monuments. According to the plaintiffs, which include Native American Tribes, scientific groups, businesses and conservation organizations, the Trump administration's actions violate both the Constitution and the Antiquities Act of 1906. President Trump's order attempts to slash more than 2 million acres of protected land reducing the size of Bears Ears from 1.35 million acres to approximately 200,000 acres and Grand Staircase-Escalante from 1.9 million acres to approximately 1 million acres the largest ever elimination of public land protection in the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/business-insider-the-fda-is-taking-steps-to-reduce-testing-on-dogs-while-the-va-doubles | Business Insider: The FDA is taking steps to reduce testing on dogs while the VA doubles down on its harmful experiments | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The FDA announced Friday it will begin research with the aim of reducing and potentially eliminating animal research using dogs. The agency plans on a study that will establish "one non-animal based model," which if successful will eliminate the need to conduct invasive blood sampling, which sometimes results in the need to euthanize the canine test subject. "The agency is optimistic that cultivating these types of new research approaches can help continue to reduce the need for animal testing," wrote Scott Gottlieb, FDA commissioner. The announcement comes on the heels of a controversial decision by Robert Wilkie, secretary of Veterans Affairs, that the agency will continue the practice. The VA decision sparked outrage by veterans groups and animal rights activists, who along with lawmakers have increased pressure on the agency to stop harmful tests on dogs. Speaking at the National Press Club, Wilkie defended the experiments, saying the practice could lead to medical breakthroughs that will help veterans. Wilkie said that inventions such as cardiac pacemakers, the first successful liver transplant and cardiac ablation were breakthroughs borne out of canine research and testing. "We have an opportunity to change the lives of men and women who have been terribly hurt, and until somebody tells me that that research does not help in that outcome, then I'll continue," Wilkie told the press. Justin Goodman, vice president of advocacy and public policy for the watchdog group White Coat Waste Project, says the VA's canine testing is not only a waste of public resources, but that it also breaks from trends in the research industry, which for decades has taken steps to reduce harmful procedures. Since 1986 any agency in the United Kingdom wishing to conduct testing on canines must hold a special license, and reports show that in 2017, canine testing dropped as much as 22 percent from the year before. Canada ended mandatory year-long pesticide studies with dogs in 2016, amid "strong, growing consensus" that the studies … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-indy-dc-download-house-and-senate-slowly-start-the-lame-duck-session | NV Independent: Indy DC Download: House and Senate slowly start the lame duck session | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | With the election over, Congress was back for a few days this week with the Senate advancing a bill reauthorizing the Coast Guard, while the House approved a bill to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. The congressional session after an election is known as a lame duck session because it requires the existing Congress, including members who were defeated, to finish work on legislation that must be addressed before the beginning of the next session in January. Included on the lame-duck Congress's to-do list is approving the remaining seven of the 12 annual appropriations bills. Lawmakers have through Dec. 7, which is when the existing stopgap funding measure expires, in order to avoid a partial government shutdown. The federal fiscal year ended Oct. 30. Also on the list is passing a new farm bill, renewing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and extending a raft of tax breaks that expire at the end of the year. But action on those items won't come until after next week. The Senate and House will be off the week of Thanksgiving. Both Republican Sen. Dean Heller and Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto voted for the Coast Guard bill, which had been held up over concerns about the possibility of spreading invasive species in discharged ballast water used by boats for balance. They split on the nomination of Michelle Bowman to join the Federal Reserve Board with Heller supporting her nomination and Cortez Masto opposing. Cortez Masto's office said she was uncertain whether Bowman would push back against any effort by President Donald Trump to influence the board. Senator Cortez Masto had concerns about Ms. Bowman's independence as well as the nominee's ability to be a check on the Trump Administration's continued political interference with the Federal Reserve, her spokesman said. The Senator felt the nominee lacked the strong supervisory experience and commitment to consumer protection necessary for service on the Board of the Federal Reserve. The votes came as Cortez Masto was appointed chair … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-reminds-nevadans-get-covered-during-open-enrollment-period-nevada | ROSEN REMINDS NEVADANS TO GET COVERED DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD IN NEVADA | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement to remind Nevadans to sign up for health coverage during the current open enrollment period which runs from November 1 through December 15. Nevada residents interested in learning more about their health coverage options can do so by visiting www.nevadahealthlink.com. Open enrollment occurs only once per year and individuals and families are encouraged to complete their applications to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan by December 15 in order to receive coverage by January 1, 2019. Now that open enrollment is here, I encourage Nevadans to explore their options and complete their application through the Nevada Health Marketplace by December 15 to ensure they will be adequately covered in 2019, said Rosen. No issue is more important to families than protecting their access to health care. I'll continue to do everything I can in Congress to defend protections for Nevadans with pre-existing conditions while working to lower health care costs and stabilize our markets. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/fox-5-faa-investigates-incapacitated-air-traffic-controller-at-mccarran-airport | Fox 5: FAA investigates 'incapacitated' air traffic controller at McCarran Airport | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating why an air traffic controller started slurring her speech, then went silent, while working alone at McCarran Airport Wednesday night. The incident caused confusion among pilots, who were trying to navigate their planes with hundreds of passengers on board. FOX5 obtained a copy of the audio recording from that night. The incident happened during an overnight shift. The FAA said the air traffic controller became incapacitated while on duty. Landing at possible... into Las Vegas... an air traffic controller said in an audio recording. At one point, a pilot asked the control tower, Is there somebody else that knows what they're doing? The controller replied, her speech still slurring. The pilot clarified that the controller gave him incorrect instructions. About 10 minutes later, another pilot chimed in and asked if there's anyone to talk to in the tower: Controller: "Sorry, I'm choking a little bit." Pilot: "I guess somebody is checking with the tower up there. Anybody else in operations? Is there something going on up there?" Tower: "Our ramp controller just advised everybody to call their respective companies to find out what's going on." Pilot: "Thanks." Pilot: "It should like someone walked in to ask her if she was okay." Tower: "Everybody, just standby. I'm taking over now. I'll be right back with you." The conversation spanned about three minutes. At one point, the controller didn't answer at all. Instead, she can be heard coughing and clearing her throat. Officials said another controller who was on break was called in to take over operations while paramedics responded. Congresswoman Dina Titus was briefed on the incident, due to having a seat in the House Subcommittee of Aviation. Titus called the initial reports deeply disturbing. I've been briefed on the incident that occurred at the air traffic control tower at McCarran and am awaiting further details, but I find the initial reports deeply disturbing," Titus said in a stateme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-incapacitated-las-vegas-air-traffic-controller-no-longer-with-faa | LVRJ: Incapacitated Las Vegas air traffic controller no longer with FAA | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | An air traffic controller who became incapacitated while on duty at the McCarran International Airport tower last week is no longer employed by the Federal Aviation Administration. A representative of the agency didn't say Monday whether the controller resigned or was fired nor whether its investigation of the incident has been concluded, citing privacy concerns. The FAA said Friday there were no safety events or losses of required separation between aircraft during the incident between 11:09 and 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, when the female controller began slurring words, gave incoherent commands to pilots, began coughing, then went silent. FAA officials declined to comment on whether they believed the controller suffered a medical emergency, but paramedics were dispatched to the tower when the incident was initially reported. The incident got the attention of Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., a member of the House subcommittee on aviation, who said she was briefed about the matter and called it deeply disturbing. The FAA placed the controller, a woman who they didn't identify, on administrative leave pending an investigation. Her performance appeared to degrade at 11:09 p.m. and became impaired at 11:24 p.m. She then appeared unresponsive at 11:47 p.m. A second controller entered the tower cab at about 11:50 p.m. and began handling air traffic at 11:54 p.m. A recording of tower communications between the tower and airline pilots at the time of the incident from LiveATC.net includes some exchanges with pilots asking the controller to repeat her instructions after giving them. At one point, a pilot said he was checking on the tower, something's going on up there. Later in the recording, the controller's microphone appears to be open and the controller can be heard coughing several times. A distant male voice asked, Are you all right? Some pilots started radioing each other and indicated they were going to stay in place until there was a resolution to the incident. Eventually, a new voice began giving pilots instructions… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-veteran-graduates-from-veterans-treatment-court-in-las-vegas | LVRJ: Veteran graduates from Veterans Treatment Court in Las Vegas | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Four veterans were meant to graduate from Veterans Treatment Court during a ceremony Friday, but Navy veteran Edward Smith sat by himself in the front row. The 63-year-old, dressed in a gray suit, was the only graduate who attended and received his recognition. It has been over a year since the Las Vegas veteran started the one-year program, over a year since the night he was arrested for domestic battery, and he was ready to start fresh. We made some sacrifices for our country, he said. This makes me feel worthy. The graduation at the Regional Justice Center was the culmination of the four-part Las Vegas Justice Court program, which provides an alternative to incarceration and offers veterans treatment, accountability and structure while connecting them to services and benefits. This is an especially significant graduation, as you all know, as it coincides with the upcoming Veterans Day, Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia said. Each of our veterans that are being honored today fought for our freedom, and I sincerely thank you all for being here today for theirs. At the graduation, 14 other veterans were promoted to different stages of the program, which was created to help offset the complications of the some 700,000 veterans in the criminal justice system nationwide, many of them arrested on charges directly related to trauma, addiction or mental illness. Left untreated, the issues make it difficult for veterans to adjust to everyday life and can lead to unemployment, homelessness and arrest. To progress and graduate, the veterans must attend treatment sessions, counseling and appointments, develop goals for their future, obtain housing, be financially stable, and be drug- and alcohol-free for a minimum of 90 days before graduation. The Las Vegas Justice Court program currently has about 30 members in the program, Letizia said, adding that the program has a 96 percent success rate, and that only 4 percent of graduates re-offend. In nonviolent cases, the charges are dropped, and the court records are… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/news3-salvation-army-opens-new-veterans-facility-in-las-vegas | News3: Salvation Army opens new veterans facility in Las Vegas | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | LAS VEGAS (KSNV) The Salvation Army opened a new facility for homeless veterans on Friday at its Las Vegas campus. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and other dignitaries took part in a ribbon cutting for the building, which will add housing for up to 42 veterans. The addition brings the total number of beds available for homeless veterans across various programs to 95, according to the Salvation Army. The building at 37 W. Owens Ave. will provide transitional housing and case management for veterans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-investigation-underway-after-vegas-air-traffic-controller-became | NV Independent: Investigation underway after Vegas air traffic controller became incapacitated on duty | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Authorities are investigating after an air traffic controller at McCarran International Airport became incapacitated for a period of time earlier this week while her co-controller was on a break. Federal Aviation Administration officials say there were no safety events, losses of required separation between aircraft or conflicts between the airfield and the aircraft during that period, which happened after 11 p.m. on Nov. 7. But the agency has restricted the controller from working and is investigating the incident, which attracted the attention of Nevada Rep. Dina Titus. I've been briefed on the incident that occurred at the air traffic control tower at McCarran and am awaiting further details, but I find the initial reports deeply disturbing, Titus, a member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, said in a statement on Friday. The safety of travelers is of paramount concern and I will work with the FAA and McCarran as this investigation continues to unfold. FAA officials declined to elaborate on how the controller became incapacitated or answer whether there was a medical episode, intoxication, or sleep issue involved, citing the controller's privacy. They said the controller's performance appeared to degrade at 11:09 p.m., about an hour into her shift, before becoming impaired at 11:24 p.m. and unresponsive at 11:47 p.m. A second controller entered the cab atop the tower where controllers sit at 11:50 p.m. and took over air traffic duties at 11:54 p.m. FAA officials said pilots contacted controllers at the Las Vegas approach control at the base of the tower, who notified the controller who was on a break about the situation. The agency said some pilots opted not to take off or communicated directly with other aircraft via radio while the controller was unable to complete the task. Ground aircraft held their position or proceeded with caution while trying to talk with the controller and communicating with each other, according to the FAA. The FAA is deeply concerned by the incident, is thoroughly investigating … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/plant-based-news-us-government-to-carry-out-controversial-experiments-on-dogs-despite | Plant Based News: US Government To Carry Out Controversial Experiments On Dogs - Despite Criticism | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The US Government will carry out experiments on dogs - despite them being branded cruel and unnecessary by critics. The experiments will see the animals have parts of their brains removed, their spinal cords severed, and pacemakers implanted to trigger abnormal heart rhythms. They will then all be killed. The Department for Veterans Affairs (VA) says the experiments will help medics find methods of treating wounded soldiers, with a VA spokesperson reportedly saying that dogs are 'the only viable model' for the tests. Animal experiments But not all veterans' groups support the experiments, with a spokesperson for Paralysed Veterans of America telling USA Today: "We no longer oppose efforts to end VA fatal medical research on dogs." Another critic is Democrat Dina Titus, who said: "It's not economically sound, they could be looking at new technologies, and morally people just don't support testing on puppies." According to the VA, the most recent breakthrough discoveries made as a result of canine experiments date back to the 1960s. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-dina-titus-statement-on-veterans-day | Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Veterans Day | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Las Vegas, NV Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement in advance of Veterans Day: On Veterans Day we pause to honor the brave Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have served our country in the armed forces. Their sacrifice and commitment to American ideals have helped shape our democracy and remind us of what unites us. Our veterans of all war eras, men and women, LGBT, and of diverse backgrounds, deserve our deepest gratitude. We can never fully repay them for their service and sacrifice; but we can do more to help our veterans in their transition to civilian life through access to quality education, careers, and more effective post-service care. During my time in Congress, I have worked to give our veterans and their families those opportunities, and I will continue to fight to ensure they receive the resources, benefits, and care they deserve. I hope you will join me in taking a moment this Veterans Day to reflect on the family member, friend, or stranger who answered the call to service. They deserve our thanks every day. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-atc-incident-at-mccarran | Rep. Titus Statement on ATC Incident at McCarran | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement regarding the incident that occurred at the air traffic control tower at McCarran International Airport on the evening of Wednesday, November 7. I've been briefed on the incident that occurred at the air traffic control tower at McCarran and am awaiting further details, but I find the initial reports deeply disturbing, said Representative Dina Titus a member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation. The safety of travelers is of paramount concern and I will work with the FAA and McCarran as this investigation continues to unfold. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-thanks-veterans-and-their-families-veterans-day-ceremony-boulder-city | ROSEN THANKS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY IN BOULDER CITY | 2018-11-11 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03) addresses Nevada veterans at Boulder City's Veterans Day ceremony. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, attended a Veterans Day ceremony in Boulder City honoring the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. I'm forever grateful to the brave men and women who have courageously served in our military and sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values, said Rosen. I'm honored to fight for the more than 200,000 veterans who call Nevada home, and we must continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in Washington to ensure we support them and their families in every possible way. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/care-2-va-continues-cruel-dog-experiments-despite-defunding-threat | Care 2: VA Continues Cruel Dog Experiments Despite Defunding Threat | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | In horrific experiments, researchers at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities around the country implanted dogs' stomachs with electrodes that made them vomit repeatedly. They placed pacemakers and catheters in dogs' hearts, which forced the dogs to have heart attacks. When the experiments ended, so did the dogs' suffering. They killed them all. While the VA has argued that these cruel experiments help lead the way to cures for veterans' health ailments, Congress, veterans and anyone who cares about animals disagreesespecially Americans whose taxes fund the research, to the tune of $15 billion every year. In July 2017, the bipartisan PUPPERS (Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species) Act, which would end federal funding for research that causes pain or distress to dogs, was introduced in Congress by Rep. Dave Brat, a Republican, and Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat. The bill unanimously passed the House but stalled in the Senate, thanks to the VA's campaign to kill it. Meanwhile, the VA has continued to conduct these experiments, according to disturbing documentation obtained by USA TODAY. Nine experiments are currently being conducted at four VA facilities. In Milwaukee, they're removing sections of dogs' brains to test neurons that control breathing. In Cleveland, they place electrodes on dogs' spinal cordsand then sever their spinal cordsto measure cough reflexes before and after. They will kill all of the dogs afterward. Things were looking up in March, when Donald Trump signed the Omnibus Bill, which included a section requiring dog experiments to be directly approved by the VA secretary in order to receive funding from Congress. Five days later, on March 28the same day Trump fired himVA Secretary David Shulkin allegedly approved more experiments. Shulkin, who has since done a 180 and now opposes these experiments, told USA TODAY he wasn't asked, nor did I request a review for an approval. However, VA spokesman Curt Cashour said Shulkin orally approved the expe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-women-minorities-to-shape-new-congress-and-nevada-delegation | LVRJ: Women, minorities to shape new Congress and Nevada delegation | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Nevada's new congressional delegation mirrors the new face of Congress following the election of an historic number of women and minorities in the House and Senate. Just two years ago, Nevada elected the first Latina to serve in the Senate. This week, the state doubled down and voted to promote Jacky Rosen of Las Vegas from the House to join Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., to represent Nevada in the august chamber. We will now have not one, but two women representing Nevada in the United States Senate, Rosen told her supporters following a hard-fought win over Republican incumbent Sen. Dean Heller of Smith Valley. And for the first time in Nevada history, we will now have a majority female congressional delegation, Rosen said. Nevada elected Susie Lee, a Democrat, to replace Rosen in the House. And Las Vegas Democrat Rep. Dina Titus, the dean of the state's congressional delegation, was re-elected. Titus moves up the Democratic leadership ladder by about 50 spots, and will likely chair the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on economic development. Titus said the full committee is important for her Las Vegas district, with authorization over funding for airport expansion and efforts to build Interstate 11 connecting the city to Phoenix and the southern border. As a member of the Democratic House Steering and Policy Committee, Titus will advise party leaders on legislative and policy positions and tactics. In addition to the delegation's four women members, Rep. Mark Amodei, the Carson City Republican, was easily re-elected and will remain on the House Appropriations Committee, which controls all federal spending. Nevada voters also elected former Rep. Steven Horsford, a Las Vegas Democrat, to an open congressional seat he first was was elected to in 2012. The district represents North Las Vegas, Pahrump and Mesquite. Horsford will give the delegation a voice in the Congressional Black Caucus. The diverse Nevada delegation mirrors the national results that saw historic firsts of wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/roll-call-newly-empowered-house-democrats-vow-to-act-after-latest-mass-shooting | Roll Call: Newly Empowered House Democrats Vow to Act After Latest Mass Shooting | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | A mass shooting in California has again reignited the debate over guns in America and Congress. A gunman opened fire at a bar hosting a college night in Thousand Oaks late Wednesday night, killing 12 people and injuring many more, according media reports. Among the dead was a sheriff's sergeant who charged into the bar to confront the shooter. With a new majority in the House, Democrats say they're emboldened to make changes once they take control in January. Here's how Democrats reacted to the shooting and said what they'll do in the new Congress: Florida Rep. Ted Deutch previewed legislation to create a National Gun Safety Administration. Deutch's district includes the Parkland school where 17 children and adults were shot and killed nine months ago. There are always people who complain that we don't blame cars for traffic deaths. And they say it's people not guns.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a federal agency whose mission is, Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes." Rep. Ted Deutch (@RepTedDeutch) November 8, 2018 Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has gotten little traction on her proposals to reform gun laws, but vowed, that will change come January. Titus represents a district that encompasses most of Las Vegas, which saw the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history when a gunman used bump stocks to kill 58 concertgoers from a hotel window last year. I've introduced and supported numerous pieces of common sense legislation to address gun violence, yet the Republican-controlled Congress has refused to even consider them. That will change come January. Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) November 8, 2018 I worry that we've become desensitized to this, Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes told CNN. Himes called for Congress to take up some of the measures that have been implemented in Connecticut like an assault weapons ban, but acknowledged the divided Congress makes the likelihood of any legislation becoming law much more remote. Democratic @RepJAHimes reacts to the California s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/independent-us-government-to-go-ahead-with-fatal-experiments-on-dogs | Independent: US government to go ahead with fatal experiments on dogs | 2018-11-05 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The US government has decided to press ahead with controversial experiments on dogs, despite critics in congress and elsewhere attacking them as cruel and unnecessary. The department for veterans affairs (VA) has approved the continuation of the testing, which it says will help doctors find new ways to treat wounded soldiers, according to USA Today. Researchers running the experiments will remove sections of the dogs' brains that control breathing, sever spinal cords to test cough reflexes and implant pacemakers before triggering abnormal heart rhythms. All the dogs involved will ultimately be euthanised. But a row is brewing over how exactly the vivisections were approved. When the testing was first exposed by an anti-animal testing group last year White Coat Waste Project congress passed a law prohibiting the VA department from conducting them without its secretary's direct approval. A spokesman for the department told USA Today that the former VA secretary David Shulkin signed off on continuing the experiments on the day he was fired by Donald Trump in March. But Mr Shulkin, who lost his job amid allegations he had misspent taxpayer funds on a trip to Europe his wife took in 2017, told the newspaper he had never been asked to restart the dog tests. Documents seen by the paper show the VA is currently carrying out nine experiments on dogs, at four different facilities. One of the lawmakers who is trying to pass a bill which would ban the testing, Democrat Dina Titus, said: It's not economically sound, they could be looking at new technologies, and morally people just don't support testing on puppies. But a review launched by Mr Shulkin before he was fired - on the medical necessity for using canines - has found that dogs are the only viable model for the specific experiments, the VA spokesman said. Nevertheless, the department has also commissioned the National Academy of Sciences to spend $1.3m to run another study investigating if dogs are really needed for this research. Justin Goodman, the vice president … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/new-york-timesnew-email-raises-questions-about-cost-of-fbi-building-project | New York Times:New Email Raises Questions About Cost of F.B.I. Building Project | 2018-11-05 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON An email message released Friday shows the Trump administration bracing for scrutiny over the cost of its plan to build a new downtown headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation instead of moving the agency to Maryland or Virginia. The email raises questions about the White House's explanation for President Trump's desire to keep the F.B.I. in Washington. Last month, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said that Mr. Trump wanted to save the government money. The Trump administration has faced questions from congressional Democrats after it abandoned a long-discussed plan to build a campus for the F.B.I. in the Washington suburbs while turning over the bureau's existing headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue for commercial development. In February, the administration presented lawmakers with a new plan: It would seek to demolish the existing headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and rebuild on that site. Mr. Trump has taken an unusual interest in the F.B.I. building, including taking part himself in at least one meeting about the headquarters project before the new plan was announced. The Hoover building is a block from the Trump International Hotel, and the plan to build a new F.B.I. headquarters on the existing site will keep the property out of the hands of a commercial developer. The newly revealed email is from Feb. 13, the day after the Trump administration presented a Senate committee with its plan to keep the F.B.I. on Pennsylvania Avenue. Officials from the General Services Administration, which handles real estate for the federal government, testified later that week in front of a House subcommittee. In the email, Andrew Abrams, an official at the White House Office of Management and Budget, provided what he described as the hardest-hitting FBI HQ question we could come up with. The email said that the new plan proposes a less secure facility and has a higher per seat cost. It concluded with the question, How is this a good deal for FBI or taxpayers? The emai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-reno-va-director-heller-boasted-about-firing-still-employed-at-agency | NV Independent: Reno VA director Heller boasted about firing still employed at agency | 2018-11-05 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | On the campaign trail, Republican Sen. Dean Heller has often touted his advocacy for veterans and attempts to hold the Veterans Administration accountable most notably by firing the head of the Reno VA after the local office made headlines for nation-high backlogs of unprocessed claims. Though Heller claimed he shook things up and fired the former director of the Reno VA in interviews and in campaign ads, the truth is a bit more complicated the fired Reno administrator was placed in another position at the VA and, by all accounts, is still drawing a salary from the federal agency. Heller's campaign didn't return an email seeking comment on Friday. Former Reno's Veterans Affairs Regional Office director Ed Russell was the subject of intense scrutiny in 2014 following reports that the VARO he managed was one of the worst in the country in terms of processing claims. The story found that the VA hospital in Reno had an average wait time of 44.3 days, 10th highest out of 140 cities surveyed by USA Today and far above the VA's target of 14 days. A follow-up audit of Reno's regional VA office conducted in June 2014 found the department did not accurately process 36 of 71 disability claims reviewed and were untimely or late in processing other claims. Russell was heavily criticized by both Heller and Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, each members of their respective chambers' Committee on Veterans Affairs. Heller even called on Russell to resign or for the VA to take steps to remove him from his post. But Russell was never actually fired from his job, instead being placed on paid administrative leave before being relocated to Washington, D.C. There, still employed by the V.A., he began working remotely in a job created specifically for him, all while still being paid his old salary of about $150,000 per year, according to federal payment records databases. The arrangement was highlighted in 2015 by some media organizations, including a critical Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial that acknowledged while Russell was ousted fro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-indy-reno-va-director-heller-boasted-about-firing-still-employed-at-agency | NV Indy: Reno VA director Heller boasted about firing still employed at agency | 2018-11-05 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | On the campaign trail, Republican Sen. Dean Heller has often touted his advocacy for veterans and attempts to hold the Veterans Administration accountable most notably by firing the head of the Reno VA after the local office made headlines for nation-high backlogs of unprocessed claims. Though Heller claimed he shook things up and fired the former director of the Reno VA in interviews and in campaign ads, the truth is a bit more complicated the fired Reno administrator was placed in another position at the VA and, by all accounts, is still drawing a salary from the federal agency. Heller's campaign didn't return an email seeking comment on Friday. Former Reno's Veterans Affairs Regional Office director Ed Russell was the subject of intense scrutiny in 2014 following reports that the VARO he managed was one of the worst in the country in terms of processing claims. The story found that the VA hospital in Reno had an average wait time of 44.3 days, 10th highest out of 140 cities surveyed by USA Today and far above the VA's target of 14 days. A follow-up audit of Reno's regional VA office conducted in June 2014 found the department did not accurately process 36 of 71 disability claims reviewed and were untimely or late in processing other claims. Russell was heavily criticized by both Heller and Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, each members of their respective chambers' Committee on Veterans Affairs. Heller even called on Russell to resign or for the VA to take steps to remove him from his post. But Russell was never actually fired from his job, instead being placed on paid administrative leave before being relocated to Washington, D.C. There, still employed by the V.A., he began working remotely in a job created specifically for him, all while still being paid his old salary of about $150,000 per year, according to federal payment records databases. The arrangement was highlighted in 2015 by some media organizations, including a critical Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial that acknowledged while Russell was ousted fro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-applauds-hhs-grant-improve-access-preventive-health-care-nevada-families | ROSEN APPLAUDS HHS GRANT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR NEVADA FAMILIES | 2018-11-02 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) applauded an announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding $3.7 million in funding awarded to Health Insight. The grant is aimed at improving quality of care for people residing in long-term care facilities by reducing avoidable hospitalizations. Investing in preventive health measures is key to building stronger and healthier communities, and I'm committed to fighting for these kinds of resources for our state, said Rosen. This grant will help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and cut exorbitant health care costs for hardworking Nevada families. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-applauds-usda-awarding-grant-improve-telemedicine-patients-rural-nevada | ROSEN APPLAUDS USDA FOR AWARDING GRANT TO IMPROVE TELEMEDICINE FOR PATIENTS IN RURAL NEVADA | 2018-11-02 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this year, Rosen requested robust funding for USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement applauding the United States Department of Agriculture for recently awarding $164,137 through its Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program to Valley Health System for improving telemedicine for patients in Nevada, including communities in Clark, Elko, Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine counties. With this funding, Valley Health System will offer a variety of health services ranging from emergency-related treatments to psychiatric care and opioid treatments. Expanding access to telemedicine is one of the best ways we can work to improve health care for Nevada's rural communities, said Rosen. This grant will help thousands of Nevadans living in rural towns obtain access to critical health services such as treatment for opioid dependency, and I'm proud to support funding that helps us expand access to health care for Nevada families. BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Rosen has advocated for additional funding for telemedicine programs that serve rural communities. In March, Rosen led a bipartisan letter with Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) to House appropriators requesting robust funding for USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, which helps rural communities invest in telecom equipment and technologies to assist its residents in accessing educational and health care services. Previously, the Nevada System of Higher Education received a DLT grant to provide video conferencing equipment for students in rural colleges throughout the state. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/ktnv-planet-13-opens-to-public-on-nov-1 | KTNV: Planet 13 opens to public on Nov. 1 | 2018-11-02 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The owners of Planet 13 are calling it the world's largest marijuana dispensary. The 40,000-square-foot dispensary is located near Desert Inn and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive. Planet 13 is scheduled to open to the public at 9 a.m. Nov. 1. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by several elected officials including Congresswoman Dina Titus and Sen. Tick Segerblom, who will be honorary first customer. Customers will be treated to food trucks and giveaways throughout the day. Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame will make an appearance between 11:30 a.m. and noon. A special event was held for VIPs on Tuesday night. VIPs were able to check out some of the unique features of the store which included a glowing aerial orbs, sensory-activated LED flooring, interactive laser graffiti and more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-current-trump-s-hate-mongering-race-baiting-closing-argument | Nevada Current: Trumps hate-mongering, race-baiting closing argument | 2018-11-02 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | President Donald Trump is escalating his anti-immigrant rhetoric just days before the election, warning of an invasion of migrants and threatening to change the rules for asylum seekers. The afternoon announcement comes as Democrats and Republicans are calling out Trump for releasing what they call a divisive and racist video just days before the midterm elections. Luis Bracamontes repeatedly entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico. He received the death penalty for murdering two Sacramento County sheriff's deputies in 2014. Illegal immigrant, Luis Bracamontes, killed our people! says the on-screen message, followed by the words, Democrats let him stay. The video does not cite the specific law or policy by which Democrats would have been responsible for Bracamontes or his crimes. The video, an official White House statement, goes on to feature interviews with Americans fearful of the caravan of Central American citizens seeking asylum in America. It then shows throngs of people, supposedly migrants, breaking through a gate. The on-screen text asks who else will Democrats let in? Instead of working to unite the country, President Trump and Republicans in Washington keep trying to use the politics of fear and false attacks to divide Americans so we'll look the other way while they hand out tax breaks to Wall Street and Big Oil, sabotage our health care system, and jeopardize Social Security and Medicare, said U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen (D), who is attempting to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Dean Heller. Nevadans are not going to fall for it. Some Republicans are reportedly attempting to distance themselves from Trump. CNN is reporting candidates in Arizona and Nevada have asked Trump to stay away in the final days of the campaign. The hard-press on immigration includes the president's order to send thousands of troops to the Mexican border in advance of the arrival of the asylum-seekers. He's also threatening executive action to repeal the 14th amendment's guarantee of citizenship to babies born in the U.S. Trump appea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/usa-today-va-fatal-dog-experiments-moving-ahead-despite-criticism-from-congress-veterans | USA Today: VA: Fatal dog experiments moving ahead despite criticism from Congress, veterans groups | 2018-11-02 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs is pushing forward with invasive and ultimately fatal experiments on dogs as part of the VA's medical research program, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY. The controversial procedures previously sparked outrage and opposition from some veterans' advocates and prompted strict restrictions from Congress. The VA says the studies could produce discoveries that may help veterans suffering from spinal cord or breathing problems. In Milwaukee, the experiments call for researchers to remove sections of dogs' brains to test neurons that control breathing before the animals are killed by lethal injection, research records show. In Cleveland, tests involve using electrodes on dogs' spinal cords to measure cough reflexes before and after severing the cords. In Richmond, Virginia, experiments include implanting pacemakers in dogs, then inducing abnormal heart rhythms and running the animals on treadmills to test cardiac function before euthanizing them by injection or draining their blood. VA spokesman Curt Cashour said former secretary David Shulkin approved the continuation of the experiments on March 28, the same day he was fired by President Donald Trump. But Shulkin told USA TODAY on Monday that he wasn't asked, nor did I request a review for an approval, of the ongoing dog experiments. He said he delegated that responsibility to the agency's research specialists. Whether he or his successor signed off on them is important because a law Trump signed on March 23 requires that dog experiments be directly approved by the VA secretary to receive agency funding. It doesn't specify written permission. Cashour said Shulkin gave the go-ahead orally in an early-afternoon meeting March 28 with five other top VA executives. Revelations that the tests are set to continue under new VA Secretary Robert Wilkie are sure to trigger a fresh round of debate. The records reviewed by USA TODAY show there are nine active experiments at four VA facilities, and more are likely in the f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-nevada-officials-brace-for-new-attempt-to-revive-yucca-mountain | LVRJ: Nevada officials brace for new attempt to revive Yucca Mountain | 2018-11-01 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | The government has spent more than $15 billion researching the site. The licensing process under the Nuclear Regulatory Commission was underway when President Barack Obama killed funding seven years ago. Trump has sought to revive the process and push forward with development of Yucca Mountain since he took office in 2017. Then, last week, in Elko, he appeared to shift position. We will be looking at it very seriously over the next few weeks, and I agree with the people of Nevada, Trump said. Legislative efforts Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, immediately urged Trump to back up his words and keep funding for Yucca Mountain out of his next budget request for fiscal year 2020. Cortez Masto, who sits on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with oversight over the Energy Department, also fired off missives to Energy Secretary Rick Perry and White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney asking them not to include Yucca Mountain funding in their 2020 budgets. Titus voiced suspicion about Trump's election-eve reversal in a swing state where the Republican senator, Heller, is in a tight race for re-election for a seat the GOP needs to retain control of the Senate. Heller has made Yucca Mountain a campaign issue, touting his effectiveness at getting the funding stripped from Senate appropriation bills, which have kept the project from advancing. Heller also has lobbied the administration to abandon plans to open Yucca Mountain. After Reid retired, Heller picked up the lead on the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, co-sponsored by Cortez Masto, which has languished in a Senate committee. Identical legislation was filed in the House by Titus, co-sponsored by Rosen, who is challenging Heller, and Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev. The bills would require the governor of a state and local governments to sign off on a federal proposal to build a nuclear repository. Titus, who has led the House fight against permanent nuclear waste storage in Nevada, offered her legislation as an amendmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kihuen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=253 | REP. KIHUEN CELEBRATES NEVADA DAY | 2018-10-31 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Ruben Kihuen | K000390 | kihuen.house.gov | legacy | REP. KIHUEN CELEBRATES NEVADA DAY f t # e Las Vegas, October 31, 2018 Rep. Ruben J. Kihuen released the following statement commemorating the 154th anniversary of the State of Nevada's admission to the Union: Whether it's your destination or your home, today we celebrate growth, progress, and all that Nevada has to offer. I'm proud to be from this place of opportunityone that gave my family a chance to succeed 25 years ago. In the past year we've seen expansion in many areas, including sports, agriculture, culture, and the arts. I look forward to continuing to serve hardworking Nevadan's on our path to preserve and grow the things that make the Silver State great. ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/fox-5-vegas-nevada-politicians-react-to-trumps-birthright-citizenship-announcement | Fox 5 Vegas: Nevada politicians react to Trump's birthright citizenship announcement | 2018-10-31 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Politicians across the country, and in Nevada, reacted immediately to an announcement on Tuesday that President Donald Trump planned to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship. In a clip released Tuesday, Trump did not say when he would sign the order. It was not clear if the President has the authority to strip citizenship of those born in the U.S. with an executive order. "We're the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits," Trump said in an interview for "Axios on HBO." Several other countries, including Canada, have a birthright citizenship policy. On Twitter, Congresswoman Dina Titus sent out a statement immediately: "Do not be distracted by Trump's latest lie. He cannot rip up the Constitution with the stroke of a pen. This anti-immigrant, "other"ing of segments of humanity is just the latest example of his stoking the flames of hate." While Senate candidates Dean Heller (R) and Jacky Rosen (D) sent out statements of their own: "This issue is a symptom of the larger problems we are facing. The reason we keep having this immigration discussion is because we have not passed immigration reform. Why do we keep talking about securing the border? Because we are not doing enough. Why do we keep talking about sanctuary cities? Because Democrats have blocked our efforts to hold sanctuary cities accountable. Why do we continue to have to worry about MS-13 and other violent gangs in our communities? Because we haven't passed Kate's Law or my bill to crack down on violent criminals who are here illegally. I understand the President's frustration on immigration and border security because I am frustrated too." - Dean Heller "Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right, and President Trump does not have the power to unilaterally defy our Constitution to take away citizenship from people who are born in this country. Instead of working to unite us, President Trump … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-cold-war-patriots-from-nevada-test-site-honored-in-las-vegas | LVRJ: Cold War patriots from Nevada Test Site honored in Las Vegas | 2018-10-31 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | One by one, retired radio technician Randy Rhode lit the 10 candles spread across the table at the National Atomic Testing Museum. He stood by as the names of more than 100 Nevada Test Site workers, veterans and civilians who have died since last year's Cold War Patriots National Day of Remembrance were read aloud Tuesday during a ceremony at the Las Vegas museum. To honor those who worked at the Nevada Test Site, the 10th anniversary of the remembrance day was commemorated by the Cold War Patriots, a community resource organization that advocates for nuclear weapons and uranium worker benefits. These are the people who helped win the peace of the Cold War, Michael Hall, executive director of the National Atomic Testing Museum, told a nearly filled room. Those working out there were still veterans, in a sense. And for me, it's a living legacy. At the reception, the Nellis Air Force Base honor guard demonstrated a posting of the colors before U.S. Rep. Dina Titus addressed the patriots in attendance, some of whom wore decorative bronze pins commemorating the 10th anniversary. Those wearing silver pins suffered health complications from what they were exposed to at the testing site. Over the course of your service, just like any warrior, just like anybody on the battlefield, you left your families behind, you worked in secret, you did critical jobs, and you put yourself in harm's way, Titus told the patriots on Tuesday. Just like we say, no soldier on the battlefield left behind,' we should leave no Cold War warrior behind, either. Glenn Podonsky, a former executive for the Department of Energy, also attended the event, and organizers played video statements from Energy Secretary Rick Perry and former secretaries Donald Hodel and Bill Richardson. Tim Lerew, chairman of the Denver-based Cold War Patriots organization, said his team has put together 10 similar ceremonies over the past week throughout the country. About one-third of those who worked directly with the Department of Energy during the Cold War were milit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-statement-trump-s-reckless-plan-use-executive-order-end-birthright | ROSEN STATEMENT ON TRUMPS RECKLESS PLAN TO USE EXECUTIVE ORDER TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump's plan to use an executive order to end citizenship rights. Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right, and President Trump does not have the power to unilaterally defy our Constitution to take away citizenship from people who are born in this country. Instead of working to unite us, President Trump continues to undermine our American values as a nation of immigrants and attack immigrant families using fear and bigotry to divide us for his own political gain. We reject these partisan attacks on immigrant communities, and we will fight the President's irresponsible plan to try to end birthright citizenship. SPANISH TRANSLATION: La ciudadana por nacimiento es un derecho constitucional, y el presidente Trump no tiene el poder de desafiar unilateralmente nuestra Constitucin para quitarle la ciudadana a las personas nacidas en este pas. En lugar de trabajar para unirnos, el presidente Trump contina socavando nuestros valores estadounidenses como una nacin de inmigrantes y atacando a las familias inmigrantes utilizando el miedo y el fanatismo para dividirnos para su propio beneficio poltico. Yo rechazo estos ataques partidistas en contra de las comunidades inmigrantes, y luchare en contra del plan irresponsable del presidente para tratar de acabar con la ciudadana por nacimiento. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-urges-va-address-student-veteran-housing-allowance-backlog-demands | ROSEN URGES VA TO ADDRESS STUDENT VETERAN HOUSING ALLOWANCE BACKLOG, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the Department to swiftly address the recent backlog in monthly housing allowance payments for student veterans using their GI Bill benefits. Roughly 56,000 veterans call Nevada's 3rd Congressional District home. These delays and the unexpected financial uncertainty resulting from them are forcing veterans into debt and risking the possibility of homelessness for them and their families as they seek to earn an education, pay their bills, and prepare for the workforce, wrote Rosen. It is your responsibility to execute Congressional intent, which was to prevent abuse of the system by bad actors and to help student veterans, not leave them with inadequate and delayed housing allowances. Last month, Rosen called on the VA to reform its process for determining monthly housing allowance levels, after hearing from UNLV student veterans that VA's new formula could hurt student veterans participating in internships in low-income and rural areas by not properly reflecting their true cost of living. BACKGROUND: Rosen has sponsored or helped introduce numerous bills to empower Nevada's student veterans and transitioning servicemembers, including: The Hire Student Veterans Act (H.R. 6392) - Rosen introduced this bipartisan bill to automatically qualify employers who hire veterans using their GI Bill benefits for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit's (WOTC) 40-percent tax credit on the first $6,000 of a new employee's first-year wages. The bill will also reduce the existing credit's 400-hour work requirement to 120 hours if a newly-hired employee is a veteran using their GI Bill benefits. This will directly incentivize employers to hire more student veterans for part-time work and paid internships. Forever GI Bill (H.R. 3218) - Rosen helped introduce and pass the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (H.R. 3218), a bipartisan bill tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-pittsburgh-neighborhood-mourns-victims-of-deadly-synagogue-shooting | LVRJ: Pittsburgh neighborhood mourns victims of deadly synagogue shooting | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | PITTSBURGH An overwhelming sense of anguish was palpable throughout a suburb of this industrial city Sunday as the community flocked for a second evening to pay tribute to the victims of a synagogue slaying here. Officials released the identities of the 11 people slain by a gunman who told arresting law enforcement officers that he wanted to kill Jews before attacking worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. For Ellen Cohen, who was married in the synagogue and worshipped there for 25 years, the sounds of gunshots heard at her residence down the street left her shaken and thankful that her 88-year-old mother, Marcia, had slept in that day. Those were all her friends, Cohen told the Review-Journal. It's sad. We have the will to go on, but the next week will be very hard and sad. Cohen said the outpouring from the community has been so warm. And thousands turned out for a second night Sunday to pay their respect to those lost to the hateful attack on innocents killed because of their faith. What happened yesterday will not break us, Rabbi Jonathan Perlman told the Squirrel Hill Synagogue interfaith vigil for the victims of the mass shooting. The shooting is the deadliest attack on Jewish congregants in U.S. history, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Jeremy Pappas, the director of the ADL region that includes Pennsylvania, said he and other Jewish leaders were gathered in the Pittsburgh area to provide help and comfort the families of the deceased. Mayor Bill Peduto said the tragedy is one of the darkest days in Pittsburgh's history. President Donald Trump denounced the act of anti-Semitism as evil. Trump said the scourge of anti-Semitism can not be ignored, cannot be tolerated and cannot be allowed to continue. But the mayor disagreed with the president's suggestion that arming more people in houses of worship, or schools, could prevent the number of mass-casualty events occurring with alarming regularity in the United States. Wave of attacks The Pittsburgh … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-white-house-must-follow-through-president-trump-s-words-zero-out-requests | ROSEN: WHITE HOUSE MUST FOLLOW THROUGH ON PRESIDENT TRUMPS WORDS, ZERO OUT REQUESTS FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN FUNDING | 2018-10-29 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) responded to reports that Secretary of Energy Rick Perry confirmed the White House continues to support turning Yucca Mountain into the nation's nuclear waste repository. This comes after Congresswoman Rosen and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto sent a letter to President Trump in response to his remarks in Elko, where he said he would be very inclined to be against turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump. Rosen and Cortez Masto urged the President to follow through on his commitment by zeroing out funding for Yucca Mountain in his Fiscal Year 2020 Presidential Budget. These contradictory remarks from Secretary Perry underline why the White House must follow through on President Trump's words about supporting consent-based siting and commit to zeroing out funding for Yucca Mountain, said Rosen. This Administration needs to keep its word and listen to Nevada families and businesses instead of Republican leaders in Washington intent on turning our state into a nuclear waste dumping ground. I'll continue fighting in every way I can to prevent this dangerous project from being revived and putting Nevadans at risk. BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, Rosen successfully advocated against funding for Yucca Mountain in the final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus. Rosen also recently introduced the Jobs, Not Waste Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submits a study to Congress on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site. Last month, Rosen spoke at a Science Committee hearing about the need for nuclear energy researchers and industry to start looking at alternatives for nuclear waste storage and convinced panelists to support a consent-based approach, the very same approach President Trump seemed to endorse tod… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-statement-shooting-tree-life-congregation-pittsburgh | ROSEN STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION IN PITTSBURGH | 2018-10-27 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement in response to news of a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh is devastating - a cowardly and hateful act of violence at a house of worship, said Rosen. I'm grateful for our first responders, and my heart breaks for the victims and their loved ones. No one should ever fall victim to such brutal, cowardly acts of violence, especially while praying at a house of worship. We must recommit to standing strong against hate and bigotry and take action to prevent these kinds of tragedies before we lose more innocent lives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-continues-effort-protect-servicemembers-and-their-families-predatory | ROSEN CONTINUES EFFORT TO PROTECT SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM PREDATORY LENDERS, CO-LEADS BIPARTISAN LETTER TO MULVANEY DEMANDING HE ENFORCE THE LAW | 2018-10-25 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) joined Congressmen Connor Lamb (PA-18) and Walter Jones (NC-03) in sending a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director and Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Mick Mulvaney, expressing serious concerns over CFPB's exclusion of the Military Lending Act (MLA) from its routine examinations of lenders. Rosen, Lamb, and Jones led a bipartisan group of more than 40 Members of Congress in declaring that such action is an abrogation of the agency's clear responsibility to protect servicemembers and their families from predatory lenders. In August, Rosen spearheaded a similar effort to protect our men and women in uniform with her colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee. Shifting the burden of detecting and reporting MLA abuses or violations to the brave men and women serving our country, many of whom are overseas, rather than the very regulators who should be serving as sentries to protect those who protect us, is unreasonable and unnecessary, wrote Rosen and her House colleagues. The CFPB should utilize all of its authorities and continue to provide vigilant, effective consumer protection for our men and women in uniform. BACKGROUND: Since joining Congress, Rosen, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee and the bipartisan Congressional Military Families Caucus, has supported numerous efforts aimed at providing our servicemembers, veterans, and their families with important resources through her legislative efforts: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act - This bipartisan bill introduced by Rosen would reauthorize several key programs that provide outreach and services to homeless veterans in Nevada and across the country. Solar VETS Act - Rosen introduced this bipartisan legislation in June. This legislation would direct the U.S. Department of Energy to implement a workforce training program to help prepare our nation's transitio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-and-cortez-masto-call-president-trump-keep-his-word-exclude-funding-yucca | ROSEN AND CORTEZ MASTO CALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO KEEP HIS WORD, EXCLUDE FUNDING FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET PROPOSAL | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) sent a letter to President Trump in response to his remarks in Elko, where he said he would be very inclined to be against turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump. The letter urges the President to follow through on his commitment to follow the will of Nevadans by zeroing out funding for Yucca Mountain in his Fiscal Year 2020 Presidential Budget. The majority of Nevadans agree that storing nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain is not a viable or sustainable solution. Therefore, it is encouraging to hear you say that, with regard to waste storage, the federal government should do things where people want them to happen' and that you agree with the people of Nevada.' However, these statements are merely empty promises if you continue to include funding for Yucca Mountain in your annual budget request to Congress, Rosen and Cortez Masto wrote in their letter to the President. BACKGROUND: Today's letter comes on the heels of Rosen's pledge this weekend to hold President Trump accountable for his apparent policy change on Yucca. Earlier this year, Rosen successfully advocated against funding for Yucca Mountain in the final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus. Rosen also recently introduced the Jobs, Not Waste Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submits a study to Congress on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site. Rosen spoke at a Science Committee hearing about the need for nuclear energy researchers and industry to start looking at alternatives for nuclear waste storage and convinced panelists to support a consent-based approach, the very same approach President Trump seemed to endorse on Saturday. View video here. LETTER TEXT: President Donald Trump The White House … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-nevada-democrats-urge-trump-to-keep-yucca-mountain-mothballed | LVRJ: Nevada Democrats urge Trump to keep Yucca Mountain mothballed | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Nevada Democrats seized Tuesday on President Donald Trump's wobble on Yucca Mountain, urging him to follow through with his campaign-season equivocation and keep the nuclear repository in Nevada in a mothballed state. Trump was campaigning for Republican Sen. Dean Heller in Elko last week when he told KRNV News 4 that as president he understood the state's opposition to the project. I think you should do things where people want them to happen, Trump told the Reno TV station. So I would be very inclined to be against it and we will be looking at it very seriously over the next few weeks. And I agree with the people of Nevada. The entire Nevada congressional delegation is opposed to reviving the licensing process the Department of Energy was going through to receive a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license to build the facility. President Barack Obama stopped funding the licensing process, and Trump has sought money in his first two budgets to revive the process. The requests were approved in the House and died in the Senate. In a letter to the White House on Tuesday, Democrats Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Jacky Rosen praised the president for his apparent turnabout on Yucca Mountain in his Elko comments. However, these statements are merely empty promises if you continue to include funding for Yucca Mountain in your annual budget request to Congress, Rosen and Cortez Masto wrote. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., cast a wary eye Monday on Trump's comments, noting the timing of the president's conversion. Heller, who has urged senators to strip funding for Yucca Mountain, was with Trump in Elko. Heller is in a close re-election fight with Rosen. A White House spokeswoman noted that Trump said the administration would be very seriously considering the issue in coming weeks, language noted by Yucca Mountain supporters in the House, where a bipartisan majority want to move forward with the project. Shimkus backs Yucca A spokesman for Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., a sponsor of legislation to revive the Yucca Mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-trump-says-he-s-likely-to-oppose-yucca-facility-contrary-to-budget-requests | LVRJ: Trump says hes likely to oppose Yucca facility, contrary to budget requests | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON As he stumped for Republican candidates in Elko, President Donald Trump said he is very inclined to be against Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste facility a statement that conflicts with his administration's first two budget proposals. Asked about his position on a Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, Trump told Reno station KRNV News 4: I think you should do things where people want them to happen. So I would be very inclined to be against it and we will be looking at it very seriously over the next few weeks. And I agree with the people of Nevada. It was a surprising answer given that the White House Office of Management and Budget twice has proposed spending $120 million to restart licensing for the Yucca Mountain facility, about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The House passed spending plans that included the Yucca funding in 2017 and 2018, but the Senate Appropriations Committee dropped the items. The president has made over 5,000 false and misleading claims since he was sworn into office, and you can add this outright lie to the list, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., responded. His administration has taken significant steps to revive the Yucca Mountain project, including requesting over $240 million in his budget to restart the licensing process and his appointment of one of Yucca's biggest proponents, David Wright, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Trump's stand on Yucca has been uncharacteristically murky from his days on the campaign trail. Asked about his position on Yucca Mountain in October 2016, Trump told KSNV-TV, Channel 3, I will take a very strong look at it and the next time you interview me, we'll talk about it for five minutes. Leading up to the 2016 election, however, Trump failed to take a stand either way on Yucca. Then, in February 2017, Trump's OMB released a $4.4 trillion spending blueprint that included $120 million to restart the licensing process. Energy Secretary Rick Perry told a House committee he believed the administration had a moral obligation to resume licensing.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-receives-100-score-aauw-action-fund | ROSEN RECEIVES 100% SCORE FROM AAUW ACTION FUND | 2018-10-23 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement after receiving a 100 percent score from the AAUW Action Fund for her commitment in Congress to fight for and vote for legislation that advances equality for Nevada women and working families. I'm committed to supporting policies that ensure Nevada women and working families have the level playing field they deserve, said Rosen. It's the reason why I'm fighting to end the wage gap for working women and opposing Republican efforts to take away access to critical health care services under Title X. I'll keep advocating for policies in Congress that break down barriers to good health care and real economic security for women." BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Rosen has co-sponsored numerous piece of legislation to promote women's empowerment, including: The Paycheck Fairness Act, H.R. 1869, would strengthen and close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by holding employers accountable for discriminatory practices, ending the practice of pay secrecy, easing workers' ability to individually or jointly challenge pay discrimination, and strengthening the available remedies for wronged employees. The Protect Access to Birth Control Act, H.R. 4082, which would repeal the Trump Administration's rule allowing virtually any empower or insurance company to deny contraception coverage, based on an extremely broad general religious exemption. Last year, Rosen voted against a measure to restrict women's health through the Title X program when it came up for a vote on the House floor. The Title X program, which has been under attack by the Trump Administration, provides grants to public and nonprofit agencies for family planning services, research, and training. It is the only federal program devoted solely to family planning and related preventative health services. Title X dollars provide critical funding for services related to contraception, fertility, pregnancy, and cervical cancer screenin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-urges-trump-administration-commit-zeroing-out-funding-yucca-mountain | ROSEN URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO COMMIT TO ZEROING OUT FUNDING FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET | 2018-10-20 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) responded to President Trump's remarks in Elko this weekend that he would be very inclined to be against turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump, urging the President to follow through on listening to Nevadans by zeroing out funding for Yucca Mountain in his Fiscal Year 2020 presidential budget proposal. After repeatedly placing a target on Nevada's back by requesting millions of dollars in his budget to turn our state into a nuclear waste dump, it's my hope that President Trump is in fact reversing his stance on reviving Yucca Mountain, said Rosen. While I'm encouraged to see the President finally say that he will listen to our state and change course on this dangerous plan for nuclear waste, we must continue to hold this Administration accountable and ensure that the White House and Republican leaders in Washington follow through on actually abandoning their efforts to force this reckless project down our throats. Greenlighting Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository will endanger the health and safety of Nevadans and threaten our tourism industry. President Trump's actions should match his rhetoric, and he should commit to zeroing out funding for this hazardous project in his upcoming budget for the next fiscal year." BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, Rosen successfully advocated against funding for Yucca Mountain in the final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus. Rosen also recently introduced the Jobs, Not Waste Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submits a study to Congress on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site. Last month, Rosen spoke at a Science Committee hearing about the need for nuclear energy researchers and industry to start looking at alternatives for nuclear waste storage and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/fox-news-gsa-denies-democratic-claims-that-trump-intervened-to-stop-fbi-hq-move | Fox News: GSA denies Democratic claims that Trump intervened to stop FBI HQ move | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Five House Democrats alleged Thursday that President Trump had personally ordered that the FBI headquarters remain in downtown Washington so that a potential competitor could not develop the site, a claim the agency which manages real estate for the federal government dismissed as "inaccurate." In a letter, Reps. Elijah Cummings of Maryland; Gerry Connolly of Virginia; Dina Titus of Nevada; Peter DeFazio of Oregon and Mike Quigley of Illinois claimed Trump was "directly involved with the decision to abandon the long-term relocation plan and instead move ahead with the more expensive proposal to construct a new building on the same site, and thereby prevent Trump Hotel competitors from acquiring the land." The letter cites correspondence from a senior official at the federal General Services Administration (GSA) who outlined a January Oval Office meeting and described the headquarters decision as "what POTUS directed everyone to do." Another email describes steps that will be "necessary to deliver the project the president wants on the timetable he wants it done." In a written statement, the GSA said that "the leadership team at the FBI made the decision to keep its headquarters at the current Pennsylvania Avenue location. A number of emails referenced in today's congressional letter are taken out of context and refer to the project's funding approach, not the location decision. "Suggestions that those emails indicate presidential involvement in the location decision are inaccurate," the statement added. An inspector general's report released earlier this year revealed that Trump participated in meetings in which the FBI headquarters issue was discussed, but offered no conclusions about whether the president pushed to keep the headquarters downtown. The watchdog noted that GSA employees were instructed not to discuss any statements Trump made at those meetings. The correspondence cited by Democrats was also available to the inspector general, but Democrats are attaching more significance to the letters than the IG… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/government-executive-new-evidence-suggests-trump-s-coordination-with-gsa-on-fbi | Government Executive: New Evidence Suggests Trumps Coordination With GSA on FBI Headquarters Plan | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | Newly released emails and an official White House photo provide evidence suggesting that President Trump himself directed the General Services Administration and the FBI to modify a years-in-the-works plan to move the FBI's downtown Washington headquarters. A letter sent Thursday by Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and four other Democrats, challenged GSA Administrator Emily Murphy on her congressional testimony that she did not discuss the decision to change the relocation plan with the White House. Many years before becoming president, Donald Trump expressed interest in the FBI headquarters moving out of Washington, D.C., so he could acquire the land on Pennsylvania Avenue and redevelop the property, which is directly across the street from the Trump International Hotel, the Democratic lawmakers wrote, with copies to Republican committee chairmen. However, after he was sworn in as presidentand became ineligible as a federal employee to obtain the propertyhe reportedly became dead opposed' to the government selling the property, which would have allowed commercial developers to compete directly with the Trump Hotel. Some of the conflicts in the record were documented this August in a report from the GSA inspector general, but Murphy has maintained that her April 2018 testimony to Congress about GSA's plan to rebuild the HQ downtownreleased in Februarywas accurate and that the decision was based on cost considerations. The IG has now provided Cummings with additional documents, and The New York Times, using the Freedom of Information Act, on Wednesday published for the first time a Jan. 24, 2018, official White House photo showing Murphy and FBI Director Christopher Wray in the Oval Office. The documents contain references to the project the president wants and show that top GSA officials promised to hold our ground on this proposal per the president's instructions to not sell the downtown property to a commercial developer. As noted by Cummings, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/new-york-times-democrats-question-plan-for-new-fbi-hq-near-trumps-dc-hotel | New York Times: Democrats Question Plan for New FBI HQ Near Trump's DC Hotel | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Five senior Democratic members of Congress have questioned what they say is a Trump administration plan to build a new headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation across the street from Donald Trump's downtown Washington hotel. In a letter sent on Thursday to Emily Murphy, head of the General Services Administration (GSA), which manages government buildings, the Democrats said they had serious concerns about an "abrupt decision" by Trump to abandon an earlier plan to move FBI headquarters out of central Washington to the suburbs. The Democrats, members of House of Representatives investigative panels, said that years ago, before he became president, Trump expressed interest in the FBI moving out of its current headquarters so he could buy the land and redevelop the property. After he was sworn in and became disqualified from buying the land, the Democrats alleged, Trump became "dead opposed" to the government selling the FBI property to other commercial developers who might compete with the Trump International Hotel. White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said, "Once again House Democrats have it all wrong. The president wanted to save the government money, and also the FBI leadership did not want to move its headquarters." GSA spokeswoman Pamela Dixon said in a statement: "The leadership team at the FBI made the decision to keep its headquarters at the current Pennsylvania Avenue location. "A number of emails referenced in today's congressional letter are taken out of context ... Suggestions that those emails indicate presidential involvement in the location decision are inaccurate." Some of the Democrats who signed the letter would help lead investigations of Trump if their party takes control of the House in the Nov. 6 elections. The Democrats said they have documents showing Trump was "directly involved" with the GSA and the FBI in deciding to halt a plan to move FBI headquarters to a Maryland or Virginia suburb. The Democrats said the documents describe the decision not to sell the existi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/new-york-times-democrats-trump-intervened-personally-to-stop-fbi-move | New York Times: Democrats: Trump Intervened Personally to Stop FBI Move | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | FALLS CHURCH, Va. Administration emails show that President Donald Trump intervened personally to keep FBI headquarters in downtown Washington rather than relocate it to the suburbs as had long been planned, congressional Democrats said Thursday. The letter from Democratic lawmakers on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says Trump's direct involvement presents a brazen conflict of interest. Trump owns a downtown hotel across the street from FBI headquarters that could face competition if the FBI's current location is opened to private redevelopment, which could include another hotel. Before running for office, Trump expressed interest in redeveloping the property himself. Trump "was directly involved with the decision to abandon the long-term relocation plan and instead move ahead with the more expensive proposal to construct a new building on the same site, and thereby prevent Trump Hotel competitors from acquiring the land," wrote Democratic Reps. Elijah Cummings of Maryland; Gerry Connolly of Virginia; Dina Titus of Nevada; Peter DeFazio of Oregon; and Mike Quigley of Illinois. Thursday's letter cites correspondence from a senior official at the General Services Administration, which manages real estate for the federal government, outlining a January 2018 Oval Office meeting and describing the headquarters decision as "what POTUS directed everyone to do." Another email describes steps that will be "necessary to deliver the project the president wants on the timetable he wants it done." The General Services Administration responded in a written statement, saying that "suggestions that those emails indicate presidential involvement in the location decision are inaccurate." "As previously testified by GSA and the FBI, the leadership team at the FBI made the decision to keep its headquarters at the current Pennsylvania Avenue location. A number of emails referenced in today's congressional letter are taken out of context and refer to the project's funding approach, not the location decision," … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/the-hill-trump-more-involved-in-blocking-fbi-hq-sale-than-initially-thought-dems | The Hill: Trump more involved in blocking FBI HQ sale than initially thought: Dems | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | President Trump was more directly involved in canceling plans to sell the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., than Congress was previously aware of, House Democrats alleged on Thursday. They pointed to new documents they say suggest a more expensive proposal to rebuild the headquarters in D.C. instead of relocating to the suburbs was approved during an Oval Office meeting with Trump and General Services Administration (GSA) officials on Jan. 24. The documents, released by the House Democrats on Thursday, include a picture of the meeting in question and emails that describe the project as what the president wants and what POTUS directed everyone to do. GSA officials are also quoted in emails saying that they were operating per the President's instructions. The GSA had long debated whether to demolish the FBI's aging J. Edgar Hoover Building in D.C. and let a commercial developer come in to build something new, which would allow the FBI to relocate its headquarters to the Washington suburbs. Critics argue that Trump wanted to prevent commercial developers from building a new property that would compete with the Trump Hotel, which is located across the street from the FBI headquarters. The administration has maintained that it was the FBI's decision to remain closer to the Department of Justice. Now, after obtaining the new batch of documents, Democrats say GSA Administrator Emily Murphy misled lawmakers about Trump's role in the decisionmaking process. Murphy testified in front of Congress earlier this year about the FBI project, but did not mention meeting with Trump to discuss the FBI headquarters project. An inspector general report released in August called her testimony incomplete. "New documents provided to the Oversight Committee indicate that President Trump met personally with you, the FBI, and White House officials on January 24, 2018, where he was directly involved with the decision to abandon the long-term relocation plan and instead move ahead with the more expensive proposal to construct a new build… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/the-washington-postdemocrats-trump-intervened-personally-to-stop-fbi-move | The Washington Post:Democrats: Trump intervened personally to stop FBI move | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | FALLS CHURCH, Va. Administration emails show that President Donald Trump intervened personally to keep FBI headquarters in downtown Washington rather than relocate it to the suburbs as had long been planned, congressional Democrats said Thursday. The letter from Democratic lawmakers on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says Trump's direct involvement presents a brazen conflict of interest. Trump owns a downtown hotel across the street from FBI headquarters that could face competition if the FBI's current location is opened to private redevelopment, which could include another hotel. Before running for office, Trump expressed interest in redeveloping the property himself. Trump was directly involved with the decision to abandon the long-term relocation plan and instead move ahead with the more expensive proposal to construct a new building on the same site, and thereby prevent Trump Hotel competitors from acquiring the land, wrote Democratic Reps. Elijah Cummings of Maryland; Gerry Connolly of Virginia; Dina Titus of Nevada; Peter DeFazio of Oregon; and Mike Quigley of Illinois. Thursday's letter cites correspondence from a senior official at the General Services Administration, which manages real estate for the federal government, outlining a January 2018 Oval Office meeting and describing the headquarters decision as what POTUS directed everyone to do. Another email describes steps that will be necessary to deliver the project the president wants on the timetable he wants it done. The General Services Administration responded in a written statement, saying that suggestions that those emails indicate presidential involvement in the location decision are inaccurate. As previously testified by GSA and the FBI, the leadership team at the FBI made the decision to keep its headquarters at the current Pennsylvania Avenue location. A number of emails referenced in today's congressional letter are taken out of context and refer to the project's funding approach, not the location decision, GSA sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/washington-examiner-did-trump-spike-fbi-hq-relocation-plans-for-personal-gain-house-dems | Washington Examiner: Did Trump spike FBI HQ relocation plans for personal gain? House Dems want to know | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | House Democrats are probing whether President Trump scuttled a yearslong plan to relocate the FBI's headquarters from a prime real estate location in Washington, D.C., to a more suburban locale for his own financial benefit. New documents, including emails, purportedly show that Trump during a Oval Office meeting in January approved of a proposal to instead raze the existing structure and rebuild a new campus in its place, according to the group of top Democratic House lawmakers Thursday. Their broad assertions are supported by a report released in August by the internal watchdog overseeing the General Services Administration, which manages federal properties. Some of the emails, however, appear to be newly resurfaced. The change of plans, a more expensive alternative to simply selling or leasing the site in exchange for constructing a new FBI headquarters elsewhere, prevented "Trump Hotel competitors from acquiring the land" on which the J. Edgar Hoover Building now stands, the House Democrats wrote in a Thursday letter to GSA Administrator Emily Murphy. As a direct result of President Trump's clear conflict of interest on this matter, we are now requesting information and documents to determine whether the President is making decisions about the FBI headquarters building based on what is best for the country or what is best for his own financial bottom-line, Rep. Elijah Cummings, the House Oversight Committee's ranking member, wrote. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Gerald Connolly, Mike Quigley, and Dina Titus, who are also leading Democrats on relevant House panels, co-signed the letter. Murphy, a Trump appointee, downplayed the White House's involvement in the FBI headquarters proposal while testifying in April before the House Appropriations Committee. The independent federal agency's inspector general suggested in the August report that Murphy may have misled congressional investigators during her appearance. "President Trump should have avoided all interactions or communications relating to the FBI headquarters proje… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-continues-fight-against-energy-department-s-effort-turn-nevada-nation-s | ROSEN CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST ENERGY DEPARTMENTS EFFORT TO TURN NEVADA INTO NATIONS NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP | 2018-10-18 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | DOE's Proposal to Redefine High-Level Nuclear Waste Could Allow More Shipments of Nuclear Waste to Nevada WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) submitted a formal comment in response to a Department of Energy Request for Public Comment on the Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste. The letter expresses her concerns that by redefining the term high-level radioactive waste (HLW), communities across the country will be given the greenlight to ship hazardous, radioactive materials to Nevada without the public's consent. As I have said numerous times, including to Secretary Perry when he testified before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I strongly oppose storing spent nuclear fuel at Yucca Mountain or anywhere in Nevada, Rosen wrote in the comment letter. Storage of high-level radioactive waste in Nevada, even if misclassified as low-level waste, threatens Nevada communities and United States national security, particularly given the proximity of Yucca Mountain and the NNSS to Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases, Hawthorne Army Depot, and the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). That is one of many reasons why any reinterpretation of the definition of HLW must not allow additional waste into our state or lead to storage of any waste at Yucca Mountain. BACKGROUND: Earlier this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) published its Request for Public Comment on the U.S. Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste. DOE has invited stakeholders to submit written comments on its proposed interpretation. The 60-day public comment period began on October 10, 2018 and ends on December 10, 2018. Rosen denounced the DOE proposal when it was first announced, noting that Nevadans overwhelming oppose turning the state into a nuclear dumping ground. Last month, Rosen spoke at a Committee hearing about the need for nuclear energy researchers and industry to start looking at alternatives for nuclear waste storage and convinced panelists to support a consent-ba… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/new-emails-and-photo-show-president-intervened-directly-in-decision-not-to-sell-fbi | New Emails and Photo Show President Intervened Directly in Decision Not to Sell FBI HQ Property to Potential Trump Hotel Competitors | 2018-10-18 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Dina Titus | T000468 | titus.house.gov | legacy | October 18, 2018 Washington, D.C. (Oct. 18, 2018)Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Peter DeFazio, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Rep. Mike Quigley, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Rep. Dina Titus, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily Murphy raising serious concerns about President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to abandon a long-term plan developed over multiple administrations to move the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from its current site on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. to a suburban location. New documents obtained by the Ranking Members show that a more expensive plan to keep the existing property on Pennsylvania Avenue, demolish the existing building, and construct a new facility on the same siteand thereby prevent commercial developers from competing with the Trump Hotel directly across the streetwas approved during a meeting with President Trump at the Oval Office on January 24, 2018. These new documents include emails that describe this decision as direction from the White House, what POTUS directed everyone to do, and the project the president wants. The new documents also show that top GSA officials promised to hold our ground on this proposal per the President's instructions. As a direct result of President Trump's clear conflict of interest on this matter, we are now requesting information and documents to determine whether the President is making decisions about the FBI headquarters building based on what is best for the country or what is best for his own financial bottom-line, the Ranking Members wrote. Many years before becoming President, Donald Trump ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-visits-learning-center-touts-recent-introduction-her-bipartisan | ROSEN VISITS THE LEARNING CENTER, TOUTS RECENT INTRODUCTION OF HER BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE | 2018-10-17 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03) tours the Learning Center in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS, NV -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), member of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, visited The Learning Center Las Vegas and touted the recent introduction of her bipartisan Cyber Ready Workforce Act, which would establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. The Learning Center, which has endorsed the bill, provides training, certification, and team skills development in all areas of information technology and cybersecurity to the Las Vegas valley and partners with tech world leaders to determine tailor-made cyber education strategies for every type of organization. Cybersecurity continues to be an issue of great national concern, and training our workforce with the skills to join this field will be key to protecting ourselves from future threats, said Rosen. My bipartisan legislation will help mentor and train professionals in cybersecurity so that we can create a skilled and capable workforce in Nevada to bolster our nation's cybersecurity infrastructure. As the global cyber threat level rises, so does the need for trained and credentialed IT staff who can swiftly identify these issues and respond, said Linda Montgomery, President of The Learning Center. We're glad to have Congresswoman Rosen tour our learning facility and see our operations firsthand, and we strongly support the bipartisan bill she's introduced to support the creation and expansion of cybersecurity apprenticeship programs here in Nevada and across the country. BACKGROUND: The Cyber Ready Workforce Act would establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. The legislation is modeled after Nevada's first in-state cybersecurity apprenticeship program, which was approved by the State Apprenticeship Council in May of 2018… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rosen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rosen-s-bipartisan-hire-student-veterans-act-gains-momentum-senate | ROSENS BIPARTISAN HIRE STUDENT VETERANS ACT GAINS MOMENTUM IN THE SENATE | 2018-10-15 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Jacky Rosen | R000608 | rosen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced a Senate companion bill (S. 3563) to her bipartisan Hire Student Veterans Act, cosponsored by Republican Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-7). Rosen introduced the legislation after speaking directly to Nevada veterans and community leaders about the challenges veterans face during a roundtable discussion in May of 2018. The Hire Student Veterans Act would expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of valuable paid internships or work opportunities while in school. Roughly 56,000 veterans call Nevada's 3rd Congressional District home. I'm glad to see my bipartisan legislation to help employ Nevada's student veterans gain momentum in the Senate, said Rosen. This legislation will help student veterans further their careers by incentivizing businesses to hire them while also helping those who are using their GI Bill benefits find paid internships or jobs while in school. I'll continue working to see that this commonsense legislation moves forward so that we can help our servicemembers transition back to civilian life. BACKGROUND: Currently, the WOTC is limited in its application to hiring veterans. Employers can only qualify for the credit by hiring veterans who have a service-connected disability or have been unemployed for more than four weeks. There is also a stringent 400-hour per year work requirement. As the law stands, the WOTC does not incentivize employers to hire student vets part-time and does not reflect the reality of today's job environment in which new college graduates often need work experience in order to obtain even an entry-level career-track job. Congresswoman Rosen's bill seeks to make three important changes to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit that will incentivize businesses to hire more student veterans, ultimately he… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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