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| http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1357 | Amodei to Host Immigration Town Hall in Reno | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 Dec. 12, 2016 RENO, Nev.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced he will be hosting an Immigration Town Hall in Reno on Tuesday, December 20, from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at the Reno-Sparks Convention center, Room C1, located at 4590 S Virginia St: “Immigration reform and border security are complex, emotional debates, with passionate opinions on all sides,” said Congressman Amodei. “Like many people across Nevada and our country, I agree that our current immigration system needs reform. This Immigration Town Hall will serve as an opportunity for Nevadans to have an honest discussion about the critical issues facing our nation as we prepare to inaugurate a new president in January. I plan to provide an update on post-election discussions in the House Republican Conference, and to address the anxieties created by several national media outlets after this year’s election. I strongly encourage those with an interest in this issue to attend.” Since first joining Congress, Congressman Amodei has hosted quarterly Hispanic business owner outreach meetings in the Truckee Meadows. Please contact Arturo Garzon in Congressman Amodei’s Reno District Office at (775) 686-5760 with any questions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-immigration-town-hall-reno | Amodei to Host Immigration Town Hall in Reno | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 Dec. 12, 2016 RENO, Nev.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced he will be hosting an Immigration Town Hall in Reno on Tuesday, December 20, from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at the Reno-Sparks Convention center, Room C1, located at 4590 S Virginia St: “Immigration reform and border security are complex, emotional debates, with passionate opinions on all sides,” said Congressman Amodei. “Like many people across Nevada and our country, I agree that our current immigration system needs reform. This Immigration Town Hall will serve as an opportunity for Nevadans to have an honest discussion about the critical issues facing our nation as we prepare to inaugurate a new president in January. I plan to provide an update on post-election discussions in the House Republican Conference, and to address the anxieties created by several national media outlets after this year’s election. I strongly encourage those with an interest in this issue to attend.” Since first joining Congress, Congressman Amodei has hosted quarterly Hispanic business owner outreach meetings in the Truckee Meadows. Please contact Arturo Garzon in Congressman Amodei’s Reno District Office at (775) 686-5760 with any questions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1355 | Amodei: "Pleased to be going into 2017 knowing several priorities important to Nevadans were able to become law" | 2016-12-11 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | legacy | Amodei: "Pleased to be going into 2017 knowing several priorities important to Nevadans were able to become law" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement in regards to four bipartisan initiatives, critical to Nevada’s CD-2, which were accomplished in the House during the final days of the 114th Congress: “Achieving just one of these measures before the end of the 114th was considered unlikely,” said Congressman Amodei, “so the fact that all four of these bills have been embraced by House Leadership and their Committees of Jurisdiction and also approved out of the House before Congress adjourned is tremendous news for Nevada in itself.” Specifically, Congress has sent to the President’s desk, S. 612, a bill recognizing Lake Tahoe as a national priority and H.R. 875, legislation to streamline international travel at the Reno-Tahoe Airport. Each of these bills is expected to be signed into law. In addition, the House advanced H.R. 6303, which will create a new zip code for residents of Storey County, and Congressman Amodei’s veterans’ affairs bill, H.R. 4298, to properly recognize a deserving group of veterans who account for nearly ten percent of all Vietnam casualties. “The significance of House-passage is the basis for optimism and quick treatment next year,” Amodei continued. “I thank my colleagues for working hard to champion these Nevada-centric priorities through Congress. While there is still much work to be done, I’m especially pleased to be going into 2017 knowing that several priorities important to Nevadans were able to become law. Come January, I plan to hit the ground running, wasting no time working on Nevada’s behalf to move three lands bills requested by Washoe, Douglas, and Pershing Counties, as well as much needed work on healthcare, immigration, and jobs.” Background: Below are four Nevada priorities that were successfully passed out of the House during the final two weeks of the 114t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-pleased-be-going-2017-knowing-several-priorities-important-nevadans-were-able | Amodei: "Pleased to be going into 2017 knowing several priorities important to Nevadans were able to become law" | 2016-12-11 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement in regards to four bipartisan initiatives, critical to Nevada's CD-2, which were accomplished in the House during the final days of the 114th Congress: "Achieving just one of these measures before the end of the 114th was considered unlikely," said Congressman Amodei, "so the fact that all four of these bills have been embraced by House Leadership and their Committees of Jurisdiction and also approved out of the House before Congress adjourned is tremendous news for Nevada in itself." Specifically, Congress has sent to the President's desk, S. 612, a bill recognizing Lake Tahoe as a national priority and H.R. 875, legislation to streamline international travel at the Reno-Tahoe Airport. Each of these bills is expected to be signed into law. In addition, the House advanced H.R. 6303, which will create a new zip code for residents of Storey County, and Congressman Amodei's veterans' affairs bill, H.R. 4298, to properly recognize a deserving group of veterans who account for nearly ten percent of all Vietnam casualties. "The significance of House-passage is the basis for optimism and quick treatment next year," Amodei continued. "I thank my colleagues for working hard to champion these Nevada-centric priorities through Congress. While there is still much work to be done, I'm especially pleased to be going into 2017 knowing that several priorities important to Nevadans were able to become law. Come January, I plan to hit the ground running, wasting no time working on Nevada's behalf to move three lands bills requested by Washoe, Douglas, and Pershing Counties, as well as much needed work on healthcare, immigration, and jobs." Background: Below are four Nevada priorities that were successfully passed out of the House during the final two weeks of the 114th Congress, two of which are expected to be signed into law by President Obama: Expected to be signed into Law: … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1358 | MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Amodei to Issue Replacement Medal of Honor to Jerry Reynolds | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 Dec. 09, 2016 RENO, Nev. – On Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 A.M. PST, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) will issue a replacement Medal of Honor to Private Robert Smith’s grandson, Jerry Reynolds. Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery displayed while serving in action at Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory on Sept. 9, 1876 – but never knew of the award before passing away on Jan. 5, 1930. Jerry Reynolds (age: 82), as Smith’s closest surviving relative, will be accepting the replacement on behalf of their family. Accompanying Jerry will be his second cousin, Roy Reynolds, Roy’s wife Johanna Reynolds, and his friends Robert Vizina, and Col. Warren Walters (USMC Ret.) – all of Reno. He will also be joined by his friends Robert, Betty, and Win Smith of Elko. The ceremony will be held at Congressman Amodei’s Reno District Office located at 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103. Members of the media who plan to attend should arrive by 10:30 AM PST. Details: WHAT: Rep. Amodei to Issue Replacement Medal of Honor to Jerry Reynolds WHEN:Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 AM PST LOCATION:Rep. Amodei’s Reno District Office located at 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103 Background: Private Robert Smith was born as Harry Reynolds in Memphis, TN on Aug. 8, 1847. According to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mr. Reynolds served as a drummer boy in the Civil War before enlisting in the U.S. Army on Oct. 14, 1872 under the pseudonym ‘Robert Smith’. The exact motivation for an alias is unknown. However, Smith maintained the alias until his discharge in 1877 – at which point he relocated to Elko and reassumed his birth name. On Oct. 16, 1877, U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes, in the name of Congress, approved the award of the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Smith (AKA: Harry Reynolds).Mr. Reynolds passed away in Elko on Jan. 5, 1930 without he or his family ever knowing about the Medal of Honor– until 2011 – when his grandson, Jerry Reynolds, was informed of his grandfather’s deco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/media-advisory-rep-amodei-issue-replacement-medal-honor-jerry-reynolds | MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Amodei to Issue Replacement Medal of Honor to Jerry Reynolds | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 Dec. 09, 2016 RENO, Nev. – On Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 A.M. PST, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) will issue a replacement Medal of Honor to Private Robert Smith's grandson, Jerry Reynolds. Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery displayed while serving in action at Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory on Sept. 9, 1876 – but never knew of the award before passing away on Jan. 5, 1930. Jerry Reynolds (age: 82), as Smith's closest surviving relative, will be accepting the replacement on behalf of their family. Accompanying Jerry will be his second cousin, Roy Reynolds, Roy's wife Johanna Reynolds, and his friends Robert Vizina, and Col. Warren Walters (USMC Ret.) – all of Reno. He will also be joined by his friends Robert, Betty, and Win Smith of Elko. The ceremony will be held at Congressman Amodei's Reno District Office located at 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103. Members of the media who plan to attend should arrive by 10:30 AM PST. Details: WHAT: Rep. Amodei to Issue Replacement Medal of Honor to Jerry Reynolds WHEN:Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 AM PST LOCATION:Rep. Amodei's Reno District Office located at 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103 Background: Private Robert Smith was born as Harry Reynolds in Memphis, TN on Aug. 8, 1847. According to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mr. Reynolds served as a drummer boy in the Civil War before enlisting in the U.S. Army on Oct. 14, 1872 under the pseudonym ‘Robert Smith'. The exact motivation for an alias is unknown. However, Smith maintained the alias until his discharge in 1877 – at which point he relocated to Elko and reassumed his birth name. On Oct. 16, 1877, U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes, in the name of Congress, approved the award of the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Smith (AKA: Harry Reynolds).Mr. Reynolds passed away in Elko on Jan. 5, 1930 without he or his family ever knowing about the Medal of Honor– until 2011 – when his grandson, Jerry Reynolds, was informed of his grandfather's deco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=42A0B60F-F389-4836-A5BE-636FE9927CA9 | House Passes Heller Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Filipino Veterans | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed key legislation, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 (S. 1555), which awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino Veterans of World War II: “The day has finally arrived for this group of heroes to receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice and service to our nation during World War II. With Nevada being home to ‘The Mighty Five’ Filipino veterans – I am proud to see these brave individuals finally rewarded for their military service. With both House and Senate passage, I look forward to seeing this legislation swiftly signed into law by the President,” said Senator Dean Heller. Background: This effort is part of a movement to obtain national recognition for Filipino and Filipino-American World War II soldiers across the United States and Philippines for their instrumental wartime service to the United States and strategic role in the Allied victory over the Empire of Japan. The legislation acknowledges over 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who responded to President Roosevelt’s call-to-duty and fought under the American flag against the Imperial Forces of Japan during World War II. Heller teamed with Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) for bipartisan Senate passage of this legislation in July. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=5BBBCABB-4195-45BA-8041-2BCF08387C98 | Heller Applauds House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act: “This legislation was a top priority for the House, and I’m proud to see it made its way through the chamber successfully. Highlights of the bill include additional funding to combat the national opioid crisis, cutting bureaucratic red tape to ensure that affordable medical devices and drugs are more efficiently brought to market, and expanding critical investments in medical research to find a cure for cancer and Alzheimer’s, all without adding to the deficit. I am pleased the 21st Century Cures Act also includes my legislation to provide Nevada with more resources for mental health services, and protects Medicare benefits for seniors. I applaud the House for passing this legislation, and I look forward to voting in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act here in the Senate,” said Senator Dean Heller. Background: Senator Heller is the lead author of two bills included in the House-passed 21st Century Cures Act. S. 2311 “Bringing Post-Partum Depression Out of the Shadows Act” - The maternal depression program will help states, like Nevada, provide new mothers who may be struggling with post-partum depression with comprehensive mental health services and support. S. 2349 “Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act” – This legislation requires more transparency of Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug benefits enjoyed by seniors throughout the state. S. 2349 also requires coverage to be outlined by Congressional district and zip code in order for Congress to see exactly who benefits from these programs and how these programs can be improved going forward. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=444EA441-4821-4EBA-B92D-58A53AD8C127 | Heller Initiative to Improve Staffing and Infrastructure at International Airports Passes Senate | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today the Senate unanimously passed the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act, S.461, bipartisan legislation that encourages public-private partnerships to boost staffing and make infrastructure improvements at U.S. ports of entry without adding to the national deficit: “I appreciate Majority Whip John Cornyn for teaming up with me to get this important Nevada tourism priority passed in the Senate. Providing ports of entry, like the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the ability to form public-private partnerships aimed at improving international passenger processing can increase tourism while improving national security. I hope this legislation creates efficiencies that attract new international service to the Reno-Tahoe region,” said Senator Dean Heller. Background: The Nevada Congressional delegation has worked for years to add additional customs staff to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. If enacted, the Cornyn-Heller legislation would give airports another tool to increase staffing and improve operations. Decreasing passenger processing time will help airports like the Reno-Tahoe International Airport attract additional international airlines and passengers. Senators Cornyn, Heller, Flake, Johnson, and Klobuchar introduced the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act early this year and successfully teamed up to ensure its passage in the Senate. The legislation encourages public-private partnerships to boost staffing and make infrastructure improvements at U.S. ports of entry without adding to the deficit. Senator Cornyn’s original language was limited to land ports of entry, but Senator Heller successfully pushed for language that mirrors Amendment #3565, filed earlier this year to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (H.R.636), which includes airports. That language included the following: Given the need for improved airport security and traveler processing efficiency at participating airports, this amendment would allow ports of entry to enter into publi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/home?ContentRecord_id=C61249B5-6564-410D-ACF3-86B4F3C962F8 | Heller Speaks at VA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Pahrump | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), along with United States Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), introduced S. 122, bipartisan legislation aimed to prevent homeowners from being forced to p... (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller expressed his desire to fully repeal Obamacare’s “Cadillac Tax” during the Senate Committee on Finance’s confirmation hearing of Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Tom Price... (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller pressed Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing for answers regarding OneWest Bank’s affiliation in Nevada’s housing market crash. Specifi... (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller expressed the need to repeal the Cadillac Tax during the Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing of Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin. Specifically, Heller asked for Mnuchin’s commitment to... Heller stresses devastating impacts of tax affecting 1.3 million Nevadans (Washington, DC) –Recently, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a United States Committee on Finance markup in support of his bipartisan legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax, a devastati... | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=04F84D02-86D1-4418-8074-EF177CA628A5 | Heller to Obama: No Land Grabs Affecting Nevadans Before End of Term | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, United States Senator Dean Heller sent the following letter to President Barack Obama urging the Administration to abandon any plans to unilaterally designate a national monument that affects Nevadans before the end of the Administration’s term. Heller remains committed to “the Nevada model” of advancing conservation priorities legislatively through Congress, a process that guarantees that all Nevadans have an equal opportunity to provide constructive comments and shape proposals that change the management of our public lands for years to come. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter: The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: As the end of your presidential term approaches, I strongly urge you not to designate any new national monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906 that would affect Nevadans. Many of my constituents have expressed strong concerns to me about two monument proposals that some advocates have been lobbying your Administration to designate – roughly 350,000 acres of federal land located in northeast Clark County, Nevada, known as Gold Butte and roughly 2.1 million acres of federal land in southeastern Oregon, much of which borders Nevada, known as the Owyhee Canyonlands. Despite what some advocates may portray, there is widespread local disagreement regarding these proposals. The only way to approach multiple use of our public lands is through a transparent and collaborative effort that includes input from state and local governments, as well as stakeholders. Any action that vastly changes the management of hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land, including the establishment of any new national monuments, ought to be considered through the public Congressional process. The Nevada Congressional Delegation takes pride in its long history of success implementing conservation initiatives in this manner. In fact,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3BFB14D7-AB97-445A-BBB9-0B76A3AD10E4 | Heller Statement on the 2016 Presidential Election Result | 2016-11-09 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller issued the following statement after last night’s Presidential election result: “I’m excited to partner with President-elect Trump and the American people to make Washington function the way it was designed to: for the people. “As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, I’m looking forward to addressing the important issues affecting the lives of Nevada’s families. With a willing partner in the White House, we can focus on repealing and replacing Obamacare with patient-centered solutions. Washington will finally be able to stop its addiction to overspending by passing a budget that actually balances. We can now focus on creating jobs and ensuring economic growth by simplifying the tax code through tax reform so American families keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. “Make no mistake, the voice of the American people was loud and clear. After eight years of liberal control, Republicans have been entrusted with the responsibility to reshape government with strong, conservative values,” said United States Senator Dean Heller. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=BD05E74C-9377-4C35-916C-B4EB8BA41A25 | Heller Leads Bipartisan Push for Inclusion of Bicameral Priorities in WRDA | 2016-11-03 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller led a bipartisan coalition of over 50 members spanning both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate in writing a letter to the leaders of the committees negotiating the final Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The letter outlines the need to keep five proposals critical to the restoration of nationally significant water bodies and ecosystems. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, and the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act are bicameral proposals aimed at bolstering ecosystem restoration programs and improving the management of some of our nation’s most important natural resources. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter: Dear Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Boxer, Chairman Shuster, Ranking Member DeFazio, Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva: As you work towards a bicameral agreement on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 (S.2848/H.R.5303), we request that you retain the restoration subtitle of S.2848, containing five standalone bills focused on the ecological restoration of Lake Tahoe, the Great Lakes, the Delaware River Basin, the Long Island Sound, and the Columbia River Basin in any final bill. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, and the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act are bicameral proposals aimed at bolstering ecosystem restoration programs and improving the management of some of our nation’s most important multi-state lakes, watersheds, and natural resources. These landscapes play important roles in their region’s water supply, economic vitality, and environmental health, while contributing significantly to the national economy. Combined, they impact approximately 30 percent of the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=32F5A8E2-8C3B-4FF3-AEE5-3C2AD9A2D3B5 | Heller Alarmed OMB Approved Complex Section 385 Rules Swiftly | 2016-10-26 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller sent the following letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan calling for transparency surrounding the recently approved United States Department of Treasury Section 385 rules. Given this, Heller requested a number of internal documents be made public in compliance with disclosure and transparency requirements under Executive Order 12866. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter to Director Donovan: The Honorable Shaun Donovan Director Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20503 Re: Regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 385 (TD 9790) Dear Director Donovan: I am writing to you as a follow up to a letter my Senate Finance Committee colleagues and I sent on October 11, 2016. I look forward to a detailed response from your agency. As you know, the Treasury Department issued final and temporary debt-equity regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 385 on October 13, 2016. Per my recent letter to your agency, I am strongly concerned that a thorough vetting took place from the Treasury in such a short period of time. I am alarmed with your agency taking only 8 working days to approve these complex rules. As a strong supporter of transparency in Congress, I respectfully request that you comply with the disclosure requirements in Executive Order #12866. Specifically, I request a number of documents be made public from the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). As you know, under Executive Order #12866, the regulatory review process provides public disclosure requirements to your agency “to ensure greater openness, accessibility, and accountability.” I hope that you will adhere to this Executive Order and ensure that the public has the opportunity to review these documents, particularly given the potential impact these regulations could have on American businesses. At a minimum, the documents between your agency and the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-pentagon-stop-recouping-enlistment-bonuses | Heck to Pentagon: Stop Recouping Enlistment Bonuses | 2016-10-25 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1346 | Amodei to Host TRICARE Town Hall | 2016-10-14 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Mark Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 RENO, Nev. –Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced he will hold a TRICARE town hall meeting in Reno on Wednesday, October 26, from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. at the Washoe County Administration Complex: Building B, Auditorium A, located at 1001 E. 9th Street. “This is an opportunity for our vets, active duty Military, and National Guardsmen to come out and discuss issues, offer suggestions, and address their concerns – free of any agenda,” said Congressman Amodei. “As promised at my most recent town hall in Sparks, this upcoming meeting will focus on TRICARE and the related issues impacting our servicemen and women. While TRICARE will be the focus, this still remains an open forum for people to come and discuss other day-to-day challenges they might be experiencing. I strongly encourage folks in the area to attend to learn more about the assistance my office can provide. TRICARE experts and representatives from the VA Regional Office and Hospital will be in attendance to answer any questions.” Please contact Tracy Soliday at (775) 686-5760 with inquiries. Information: Amodei TRICARE Town Hall Date & Time: Wednesday, October 26, from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. Location: Washoe County Administration Complex: Building B, Auditorium A, located at 1001 E. 9th Street The Congressman will conduct the meeting as he routinely does. The focus will be on TRICARE and the issues that have continued to affect our servicemen and women and their families. Several TRICARE experts will be present to answer any questions or concerns. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-tricare-town-hall | Amodei to Host TRICARE Town Hall | 2016-10-14 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 RENO, Nev. –Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced he will hold a TRICARE town hall meeting in Reno on Wednesday, October 26, from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. at the Washoe County Administration Complex: Building B, Auditorium A, located at 1001 E. 9th Street. "This is an opportunity for our vets, active duty Military, and National Guardsmen to come out and discuss issues, offer suggestions, and address their concerns – free of any agenda," said Congressman Amodei. "As promised at my most recent town hall in Sparks, this upcoming meeting will focus on TRICARE and the related issues impacting our servicemen and women. While TRICARE will be the focus, this still remains an open forum for people to come and discuss other day-to-day challenges they might be experiencing. I strongly encourage folks in the area to attend to learn more about the assistance my office can provide. TRICARE experts and representatives from the VA Regional Office and Hospital will be in attendance to answer any questions." Please contact Tracy Soliday at (775) 686-5760 with inquiries. Information: Amodei TRICARE Town Hall Date & Time: Wednesday, October 26, from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. Location: Washoe County Administration Complex: Building B, Auditorium A, located at 1001 E. 9th Street The Congressman will conduct the meeting as he routinely does. The focus will be on TRICARE and the issues that have continued to affect our servicemen and women and their families. Several TRICARE experts will be present to answer any questions or concerns. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:04:55Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=9D6B6F78-0B9E-49F9-A922-E6AA5E5C8C9F | Heller Expresses Concerns of Finalized 385 Rules from Treasury | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the Treasury Department finalized rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 385. “Given the breadth of these finalized rules, I am closely scrutinizing the Department of Treasury’s changes. My concern with these rules has always focused on the potential impact they will have on Nevada’s businesses and families. I expressed my deep concerns over these rules with Treasury Secretary Lew in seven separate letters and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Donovan, just this week. Yet, the Administration continued to stonewall these efforts by refusing to engage in any meaningful dialogue. “Thousands of small businesses across the state could be adversely affected if these rules were not significantly altered from the proposed rules released in April. In Nevada, I believe these new rules have the potential for far-reaching implications that could directly lead to job losses. That’s why I remain committed to ensuring business across Nevada, and the rest of the country, are not suffocated by regulations coming out of Washington,” said Senator Dean Heller. BACKGROUND: As a leader on the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Heller has led the push against finalizing the proposed Internal Revenue Code Section 385 Rules, without significant changes. He has persistently urged Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew and the Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan to delay approving these rules. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=BA8602EC-8C72-4FA6-BBC6-4DA0E9BB4D90 | Heller Urges OMB to Delay Approving of Treasurys Section 385 Rules | 2016-10-12 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) along with United States Senators Pat Roberts (KS), John Cornyn (TX), Johnny Isakson (GA), Tim Scott (SC), and Mike Crapo (ID), all Republican colleagues from the Senate Finance Committee, urged the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan to delay approving finalized Internal Revenue Code Section 385 rules from the Department of Treasury, given their potential economic impact. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter to Director Donovan: The Honorable Shaun Donovan Director Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20503 Re: Proposed Regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 385 (REG-108060-15) Dear Director Donovan: It is our understanding that the Treasury Department submitted final debt-equity regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 385 to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review on September 30, 2016. We are alarmed with the Treasury Department’s plan to “move swiftly to finalize” these complex rules, especially when economic growth remains anemic in the U.S. We urge you to delay approving the section 385 rules until the economic impact of these regulations can be fully assessed. As members of Senate Committee on Finance, we have repeatedly contacted the Treasury Department expressing our deep concerns over the far-reaching impact of the proposed rules under section 385 on job growth, global competitiveness, and capital investment. Since April, we have met with stakeholders, business associations, and small businesses regarding the broad impact these rules would have on jobs and economic growth in our home states, nationally, and abroad. Despite providing ample time to address our concerns, we have yet to receive a substantial response from the Treasury Department on what significant reforms, if any, this agency will implement to fix the proposed rules. Due to the Treasury De… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1344 | Another Nevada Lands Bill Headed to White House for Signature | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Nevada Native Nations Land Act, H.R. 2733, sponsored by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), was passed unanimously today in the United States Senate. Congressman Amodei released the following statement: “I want to extend my thanks and acknowledge my gratitude to Nevada Senators, Reid and Heller, for their stewardship and bipartisan work in moving this legislation through the Senate. Those recognitions extend as well to my Nevada delegation House colleagues, Congressmen Joe Heck and Cresent Hardy and Congresswoman Dina Titus, where our bill also enjoyed unanimous bipartisan support. Our delegation’s willingness to work together to get things done in Washington has allowed Nevada to enjoy unique success in the 113th and 114th Congresses–compared to other western states– in terms of passing lands bills. “Specifically, this bill will transfer more than 70,000 acres of Nevada public lands back into tribal control – empowering those tribal governments to control their land use destinies. By carefully balancing the unique needs of our Nevada tribal nations with those of local ranchers, land owners, and businesses, this legislation will allow Nevadans to chart brighter futures for their communities, while preserving their cultural heritage and traditions. Congratulations to Nevada’s original natives, you have been patient to say the least, and your resilience has paid off. Due to the fact that the Administration signaled support for the bill during the legislative process, we expect it to be signed into law shortly.” Background: H.R. 2733, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, would allow public land to be held in trust for six different tribes throughout Nevada. Specifically, Congressman Amodei’s bill would allow Nevada’s tribes to address housing shortages, promote development of natural resources, support additional grazing and agricultural activities, promote renewable energy, preserve cultural resources and protect their communities agai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/another-nevada-lands-bill-headed-white-house-signature | Another Nevada Lands Bill Headed to White House for Signature | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Nevada Native Nations Land Act, H.R. 2733, sponsored by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), was passed unanimously today in the United States Senate. Congressman Amodei released the following statement: “I want to extend my thanks and acknowledge my gratitude to Nevada Senators, Reid and Heller, for their stewardship and bipartisan work in moving this legislation through the Senate. Those recognitions extend as well to my Nevada delegation House colleagues, Congressmen Joe Heck and Cresent Hardy and Congresswoman Dina Titus, where our bill also enjoyed unanimous bipartisan support. Our delegation’s willingness to work together to get things done in Washington has allowed Nevada to enjoy unique success in the 113th and 114th Congresses–compared to other western states– in terms of passing lands bills. “Specifically, this bill will transfer more than 70,000 acres of Nevada public lands back into tribal control – empowering those tribal governments to control their land use destinies. By carefully balancing the unique needs of our Nevada tribal nations with those of local ranchers, land owners, and businesses, this legislation will allow Nevadans to chart brighter futures for their communities, while preserving their cultural heritage and traditions. Congratulations to Nevada’s original natives, you have been patient to say the least, and your resilience has paid off. Due to the fact that the Administration signaled support for the bill during the legislative process, we expect it to be signed into law shortly.” Background: H.R. 2733, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, would allow public land to be held in trust for six different tribes throughout Nevada. Specifically, Congressman Amodei’s bill would allow Nevada’s tribes to address housing shortages, promote development of natural resources, support additional grazing and agricultural activities, promote renewable energy, preserve cultural resources and protect their communities agai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:01:54Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=34A6A8E6-1A65-4C13-B409-EC9853BF0B3E | Heller Applauds Passage of Nevada Native Nations Land Act | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation’s next stop is the President’s desk (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement today after the United States Senate passed the Nevada Native Nations Land Act: “Approval by the Senate was the final hurdle to clear for the Nevada Native Nations Land Act. I’m proud this important bipartisan legislation empowering Nevada’s tribal leaders to make important decisions affecting their communities will soon become law. The entire Nevada delegation came together to advance this legislation through both chambers of Congress. I’m very excited to see the Nevada Native Nations Land Act make its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law,” said Senator Dean Heller. BACKGROUND: The Nevada Native Nations Land Act conveys more than 71,000 acres of land currently administered by the federal government over to six federally recognized tribes in Nevada to expand housing, provide economic development opportunities and promote cultural activities. Nearly every acre of this land is currently managed by either the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service. The six tribes that benefit from this legislation are the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, the Summit Lake Paiute, and the Ft. McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe. Senator Heller, Senator Reid, and Congressman Amodei have worked to advance the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act for the past two Congresses. The Senators navigated S.1436 through the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on October 21, 2015 and to Senate passage on April 14, 2016. Nevada Congressmen Mark Amodei, Joe Heck, and Cresent Hardy introduced the House companion (H.R.2733), and navigated it to House-passage on June 7, 2016. Today’s Senate vote on the bill was the final step necessary to send the bill to the President’s desk for signature. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=270A79B4-764A-4D50-82F5-41BECD034996 | Heller Calls for FCC Delay on Set Top Box Proposal | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller sent the following letter to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tom Wheeler, urging the delay of a vote on a proposal addressing the set-top box market. Heller cited outstanding questions over consumer privacy as his main concern. Click here for a PDF copy of the letter. Full text of letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: Chairman Tom Wheeler Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Dear Chairman Wheeler: As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prepares to vote Thursday on a proposal addressing the set-top box market, I urge you to delay consideration of the proposal given outstanding questions over consumer privacy. As a strong supporter of competition and innovation in the video marketplace, I recognize the industry has been innovating by exploring an apps-based approach to content delivery; however, I have concerns about how the FCC’s proposal requiring this approach will impact my constituents’ privacy and whether it is technology neutral. These issues also stem from the lack of transparency in the process leading up to the final proposal, the text of which has not been released to stakeholders, Congress, and the American public prior to a vote. I believe there are questions that need to be answered and these concerns need to be addressed before moving forward. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the FCC, I appreciate the opportunity to address this matter that will impact Nevada’s consumers and their privacy. Firstly, I have concerns about how this rule impacts consumer privacy—which is one of my top priorities in the Senate. Nevadans in particular are sensitive about their personal information and what is done with it. On top of that, U.S. companies continue to experience data breaches that can wreak havoc on a consumer’s finances and privacy. That is why there are privacy protections in place to address the rules of the road for handling pe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=FEC7041B-D73D-4F8B-A301-563E20FE765E | Heller Files No Budget, No Pay as Amendment to the Continuing Resolution | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after filing his No Budget, No Pay legislation as an amendment to H.R. 5325. The bipartisan legislation requires Members of Congress to pass a budget and all appropriations bills in order to receive pay: “As the Senate begins the consideration of a continuing resolution, I am offering the ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Act as an amendment. The only way to achieve the long-term fiscal solution Americans deserve is through the U.S. House and Senate passing a budget and all appropriations bills on time. The amendment puts the needs of our nation’s citizens ahead of the next Washington-manufactured crisis,” said Senator Dean Heller. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=8D3B79AC-64CC-456E-BDA6-A38B46F12184 | ICYMI: Heller to FTC Commish on Resort Fees, Youve received 8 or 10 complaintsand now you want to enact new regulations. | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled, “Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission.” During the hearing, Senator Heller questioned Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez whether consumers benefited from 2011 FTC commission guidelines surrounding lodging and resort fees. BACKGROUND: Last year, Las Vegas experienced a record year, surpassing 42 million tourists. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has estimated the tourism economy generates more than $50 billion annually and supports 366,000 jobs in Clark County alone — 43 percent of the total number of jobs in Southern Nevada. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20161108212709/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bill-name-laughlin-va-clinic-master-chief-jesse-dean-signed-law | Bill to Name Laughlin VA Clinic for Master Chief Jesse Dean Signed into Law | 2016-09-26 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON - After passing the House and Senate unanimously, legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) to name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Laughlin, Nevada in honor of Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean was signed into law by President Obama. Rep. Heck was instrumental in helping bring the VA clinic to Laughlin and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony in February of 2015. "I'm pleased the VA clinic in Laughlin will be named for a man who exemplifies the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans," Rep. Joe Heck said. "It is fitting that after all of the hard work and dedication of Laughlin community members to make the clinic a reality it will be named for one of their own, Master Chief Jesse Dean. I look forward to my next visit to Laughlin later in October to visit the VA clinic and American Legion Post 60 to share this great news with the men and women who helped make it happen." Highlights of Master Chief Jesse Dean's service: * Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 at the age of 17 * Served 27 years, achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest grade for an enlisted sailor * First sea duty assignment was aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet * Served in Vietnam as part of the Brown Water Navy * Awards and commendations include three Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon After retiring from the Navy in 1992, Jesse Dean settled in Laughlin, Nevada and joined the Richard Springston American Legion Post 60. As a member of the Legion, Jesse was revered by fellow members for his selfless service and dedication to the Post and his fellow veterans. ### Congressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=5171D455-BAA5-49D9-BB25-727AC16A7038 | Heller Keeping Pressure on VA to Eliminate Disability Claims Backlog for Vets | 2016-09-26 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller sent the following letter to the Acting Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Mr. Thomas Murphy, to request an update on the progress surrounding reduction of wait times and elimination of the remaining disability claims backlog for veterans across the nation. Click here for a PDF copy of the letter. Full text of letter to Under Secretary Murphy: The Honorable Thomas J. Murphy Acting Under Secretary for Benefits U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20420 Dear Under Secretary Murphy, As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I write to you today to follow up on the progress the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made in reducing the wait times for veterans, which the state of Nevada was once among the worst in the nation, as well as what more can be done to eliminate the remaining backlog. As a Co-Chair of the VA Backlog Working Group, I have been committed to addressing the veterans’ disability claims backlog to ensure the process is timely and works in favor of Nevada and our nation’s veterans. For several years, I have worked to ensure the VA and veterans have the tools needed so veterans’ disability claims can receive a decision within the VA’s 125 day target. In fact, after serious leadership problems at Nevada’s VA Regional Office (VARO) resulted in poor service to veterans, I called for the resignation of the director. Since the VARO came under new leadership, I have seen a commitment on the local level to ensuring Nevada’s veterans receive timely answers and quality service from the VARO in my state. However, as you well know, the VA committed that it would eliminate the veterans’ disability claims backlog by the end of 2015. It is now September 2016, and the backlog has remained stagnant nationwide at 20%, or around 77,000-80,000 backlogged claims, for the past year. Furthermore, the VA has instituted a new system known as the National Work… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=09342C6B-899E-4B1F-9834-7A32E589D78B | Heller Stresses Importance of Pershing County Lands Bill to Senate Energy Committee | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) submitted testimony to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in support of the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2016, (S. 3102). This piece of legislation is both bipartisan and bicameral. Today’s hearing, coupled with Senator Heller’s testimony, mark important steps in the legislative process toward this bill becoming a reality. Testimony as prepared: Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell, thank you for holding today’s legislative hearing and for including my legislation, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, in the agenda. For years, residents of Pershing County have worked diligently to develop this innovative public lands proposal that will provide their communities new opportunities for economic development while reducing wildfire threats, improving wildlife habitat, and increasing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. It builds on the efforts of the Pershing County Checkerboard Lands Committee, initiated over a decade ago, which was a community-driven process to solve complicated land management issues. The details were hashed out by an inclusive grassroots-driven public process, including meetings, discussions, small working groups, and visits with and between Pershing County officials, local residents, and important stakeholders. The resulting legislation is a great example of a grassroots proposal, rather than a top-down public approach for public lands related legislation, and I am proud to put it before this committee on behalf of my constituents. Over 75 percent of the lands within Pershing County, Nevada are administered by the federal government – and much of that land is in a “checkerboard pattern.” A remnant of railroad construction in the 1800s, these checkerboard lands now present a major land management problem for our communities. It is confusing for sportsmen and other outdoor recreationalists, it limits economic development op… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=604FA374-A0A0-4E5C-A8FC-E7528E816065 | Heller Pushes for Full Repeal of Cadillac Tax in Senate Finance Committee | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Heller stresses devastating impacts of tax affecting 1.3 million Nevadans (Washington, DC) –Recently, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a United States Committee on Finance markup in support of his bipartisan legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax, a devastating 40 percent excise tax on employer-sponsored health care. The tax will negatively impact 1.3 million in Nevada alone, including public employees, service industry workers, and small business owners and retirees. BACKGROUND: Senator Heller along with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) successfully steered through the Senate a bipartisan amendment to fully repeal the Cadillac tax by a vote of 90-10. Later, their efforts led to a two-year delay on implementation of the Cadillac tax. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=E6A43514-39AA-4963-B40D-771F4F387298 | Heller SelectUSA Bill and Good-Government Amendment Sail through Committee | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Top Priorities Address Job Creation and Government Accountability to Taxpayers (Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the SelectUSA Authorization Act of 2016, S. 3097, during a committee mark up earlier today. “This legislation’s driving force is simple: create more jobs here at home. Specifically, it will increase employment opportunities in Nevada by allowing for collaboration between local stakeholders and foreign companies seeking to invest directly in the United States. With over 45,000 jobs in Nevada already resulting from foreign-owned businesses, this legislation will encourage additional growth and ensure our state continues to emerge as a national leader in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship,” stated Senator Heller. During the mark up, the Committee also adopted an amendment proposed by Heller, Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-SD), and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) to prevent government travel improprieties, to deter the misuse of staff members for non-official business matters, and to stop wasteful office renovation expenditures of politically appointed officials at the Department of Commerce. This amendment was a response to a recent report released by the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Commerce entitled “Investigation into Travel & Other Improprieties in the Office of a Politically Appointed Official.” This official was later exposed by the Washington Post in its article “Globetrotting Obama official traveled in luxury. Taxpayers footed the bill.” “Serving in the federal government as a political appointee is an honorable public service. Contrary to the behavior of some at the Commerce Department, it does not mean you have a blank check to waste taxpayer dollars on lavish renovations and luxuries. This amendment holds government officials accountable and ensures federal funds are spent responsibly. The gross levels of excess and misuse of taxpay… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=EB028E86-B15E-46F7-9E81-877E5F28641D | Heller-Heitkamp Team to Make HSA Funds Immediately Accessible for Local Tribes | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) teamed with U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) to introduce S. 3356, legislation permitting individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts. This bipartisan legislation allows beneficiaries under the Indian Health Service to readily access funds in their health savings account (HSA). Currently, there is a three-month lag time in a beneficiary’s ability to contribute or use those dollars. This bill allows money in a beneficiary’s HSA to be accessed immediately. “With 13.5 million Americans already using health savings accounts, tribes should be afforded the same flexibility to off-set growing out of pocket healthcare costs. Patients of the Indian Health Services Program in Nevada already experience limited access to critical health services. There is no reason why these same patients must experience a lag time to access and use their HSAs. This bipartisan legislation allows for immediate access to HSA funds for important services like maternity care, vision and dental care, and mental health services. I’d like to thank my colleague Senator Heitkamp for her leadership in joining to make healthcare more affordable for local tribes utilizing the Indian Health Service program,” said Senator Dean Heller. “Every American deserves access to quality health care, but too often, that’s not the reality on the ground for folks who have received Indian Health Service care,” said Senator Heidi Heitkamp. “There is no reason why, after receiving care from IHS, Native families should have to pay out of pocket instead of using the health savings accounts they have paid for when they seek care at non-IHS facilities. That’s why I’m working with Senator Heller on a bipartisan, commonsense solution. By upholding our trust responsibility to guarantee access to IHS care, and making sure Native communities can access their health savings accounts – regardless of the facility – we can make sure every American can access the sam… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=F65727FA-396E-45FE-8368-736A23289DCA | Heller and Tester Seek GAO Review to Address Doctor Shortages at VA | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), along with U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), sent the following letter to the head of the Government Accountability Office, Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro, to request a study and review of the medical workforce recruitment and retention policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the letter seeks recommendations on how to address shortages of critical positions such as intake workers, doctors, nurses, and assistants so that veterans can receive timely and quality health care. Click here for a PDF copy of the letter. Full text of letter to Comptroller General Dodaro: The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States United States Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Mr. Dodaro, As members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, we are writing to you today to respectfully request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study and review of the medical workforce recruitment and retention policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Given the GAO’s efforts to bring efficiency and effectiveness to the federal government through evaluations and investigations, we appreciate the opportunity to contact you on this critical issue that will assist our nation’s veterans. As you may know, despite significant investments and an attempt to develop innovative recruitment and retention policies, the VA continues to experience a significant shortage of medical professionals, in part because it is a nationwide problem. However, this issue is particularly impacting veterans. Just last year, it was reported that VA’s own statistics showed that nearly one in six positions of critical intake workers, doctors, nurses, and assistants were vacant. These types of shortages have a direct impact on quality and timeliness of the health care our nation’s veterans have earned and deserve. A failure to fundamentally address this issue rais… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=3D5F059E-7BA6-465D-BAA6-D4D1DE158AAE | Heller Advances Start-up Legislation through Finance Committee | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Also Leads Effort to Provide a Technical Fix for Renewable Technologies (Section 48) (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a United States Senate Committee on Finance markup in support of his legislation, Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership (EESO) Act, promoting employee ownership through stock options in privately held businesses. Senator Heller also spoke about his desire to provide parity across all renewable energy sectors, including commercial geothermal (Section 48 technologies). The Senate Committee on Finance passed EESO during a committee markup earlier today. Remarks as prepared: I want to thank my friend and colleague, Senator Warner, for our legislation called the Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act (EESO Act). In order to strengthen these growing businesses, I believe it is crucial that employers have the tools to retain talent by giving their employees an ownership stake in their company’s success. Currently, cash-strapped privately held start-up companies provide stock options as a way to compensate employees and compete with more established firms. However, because these companies are private, there is generally not a market for employees to sell their shares to cover their tax liability. Our legislation would address this challenge by providing non-highly compensated employees the ability to defer their income tax liabilities. I was pleased to see the House Ways and Means Committee passed our companion bill last week and is expected to pass the full House this week. And finally Mr. Chairman, Nevada is a national leader on solar, geothermal and other innovative technologies. As a result of last year’s solar tax deal, Nevada expects an additional $2 billion in solar will be invested in our state alone, expanding clean energy production and creating hundreds of good paying jobs. As a leader on this issue, I believe it is crucial and critical that we provide parity across the renewable energy sectors so that all Section 48 technologies are… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=875F95F8-EB3A-4017-81E9-99D1C8E2F78B | Heller Welcomes AG Laxalts Effort to Fight DOL Overtime Rule. | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt led a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s overtime rule: “I applaud the latest effort of Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt to join in this fight. His leadership is a welcomed addition to this endeavor. Bureaucrats in this Administration continue to hand down heavy burdens of regulations harming Nevada’s families and businesses. The latest attempt by the Department of Labor to unilaterally impose its will on Nevada’s job creators is through this ‘overtime rule.’ This change will result in job losses, shifting full-time workers to part-time status, and reduced wages. That’s why I’ve supported legislation to block this regulation. It’s a misguided, job-killing policy that is nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to increase the minimum wage,” said Senator Heller. BACKGROUND: Senator Heller has worked tirelessly against having the Administration dictate this rule. In February he wrote to Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez about this rule and its negative impacts on the state of Nevada. In March, he followed up with another letter highlighting concern over the new policy change. In the Senate, Heller expressed concerns with his Senate colleagues by writing to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related Agencies Chairman Roy Blunt and Ranking Member Patty Murray. Senator Heller is also a cosponsor of S. 2707, the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act, legislation that would cancel the proposed DOL regulation to increase the salary threshold for workers eligible to receive overtime pay and require impact studies for future proposals of related rules. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=C7C2F5A5-EBB9-4DB5-B2AF-60B2CF194CBB | Heller Voices Concerns Over Wells Fargo Scandal | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs hearing titled, “An Examination of Wells Fargo’s Unauthorized Accounts and the Regulatory Response.” During the hearing, Heller specifically questioned Wells Fargo’s Chairman and CEO John Stumpf over the company’s most recent misconduct. Click HERE or below to watch. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-heck-hardy-introduce-bill-spare-nevadans-unfair-obamacare-tax | Amodei, Heck, Hardy Introduce Bill to Spare Nevadans from Unfair Obamacare Tax | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Logan Ramsey (Amodei) 202-225-6155 Greg Lemon(Heck) 202-225-3252 Larry Farnsworth(Hardy) 202-225-9894 WASHINGTON, D.C.– In the wake of the news of large insurers leaving the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges, reducing coverage options, and increasing costs for individuals and families, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) along with Congressmen Joe Heck (NV-03) and Cresent Hardy (NV-04) today introduced legislation to spare Nevadans from an unfair tax under that law. The Protection from Insurance Exchange Monopolies Act, would exempt all individuals who live in a county with one or no health insurers offering plans on the Obamacare exchanges from the individual mandate penalty. In Nevada, residents of 10 counties - Esmeralda, Mineral, Humboldt, Pershing, Churchill, Lincoln, White Pine, Eureka, Lander, and Elko - will have only one insurance carrier to choose from, denying them the options and affordability originally promised by the ACA. “President Obama promised his healthcare law would bring Americans 'more choice’, ‘more competition’, and ‘real health care security,’" said Congressman Amodei. “Despite the President’s assurances, Obamacare has delivered nothing more than higher premiums and less choices – with millions of Americans having even fewer choices in 2017. In Nevada, Obamacare will soon be leaving residents in 10 counties with only one choice – choose what Washington says is right for them – or pay the penalty. By allowing people who reside in areas with less than two provider options to be exempt from the individual mandate, our bill provides much needed relief to those who have been left with no alternative. Congress must continue to look for real solutions that give Americans increased access to the care they deserve, and this is an example of Congress taking action.” "The Affordable Care Act promised Nevadans more healthcare choices and lower costs but, as expected, we now know those promises were empty" Rep. Joe Heck said. "Nevadans in 10 counties will be livi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:01:54Z |
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-amodei-hardy-introduce-bill-spare-nevadans-unfair-obamacare-tax | Heck, Amodei, Hardy Introduce Bill to Spare Nevadans from Unfair Obamacare Tax | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=9261CE4B-E597-4A7B-ACA0-43C0F9D8EFFF | Heller Carries Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Across Senate Finish Line | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement today after the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act passed the Senate as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA). This bipartisan legislation provides federal, state, and local partners important tools to reduce wildfire threats, improve water clarity, jumpstart innovative infrastructure projects, and combat invasive species. “In Nevada, we know how lucky we are to possess one of America’s most pristine natural treasures: Lake Tahoe. And it is imperative Lake Tahoe’s value is reflected in the way our nation prioritizes its own needs. That’s why I’m proud to see this legislation, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, successfully gain support of the Senate chamber today,” said Heller. Heller continued, “With five generations of Hellers enjoying the Lake Tahoe Basin, this bill hits close to home for me. As the leading voice on this legislation, I’m proud of the manner in which it was pushed to new heights. Input from all key stakeholders, secured commitments of support from previous opponents, committee passage, and ultimately, success on the Senate floor were all deserved fruits of a hard labor. I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for garnering bipartisan support for this legislation.” BACKGROUND: The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act invests $415 million in the Tahoe Basin over the next 10 years toward: Wildfire Prevention – Provides $150 million for fire risk reduction and forest management. These dollars go toward fuel reduction projects in high-risk areas like South Shore, Carnelian Bay, Incline, and West shore stewardship contracts to restore forest health and wildlife habitat, and municipal water infrastructure to support improved flows for firefighting. The Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) – Provides $80 million to jumpstart projects spanning from new bike trails to creek restoration and fire treatment. Some previous EIP projects that have benefited the region include the Heavenly Gon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-house-passage-cte-reauthorization | Heck Applauds House Passage of CTE Reauthorization | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-fights-proper-recognition-vietnam-helicopter-pilots-and-crew-killed-action | Amodei Fights for Proper Recognition of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots and Crew Killed in Action | 2016-09-08 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON,D.C.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) testified Thursday before the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee in support of his bill, the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial Act (H.R. 4298), legislation which would place a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) to honor the nearly 5,000 pilots and crew members who died in combat missions while serving in the Vietnam War. "ANC is a phenomenal and unique national treasure, and this application is a phenomenal and unique memorial request," said Rep. Amodei. "These casualties account for almost ten percent of the casualties in the ‘Helicopter War', and that doesn't just include pilots, that includes crew members, medics, and servicemen from all branches of the Military. A joint sacrifice such as this is worthy of proper recognition, but the process has failed these veterans. "A working standard that doesn't allow a worthy application to make that grade, is a working standard, quite frankly, that needs a little bit of help. While this legislation may not change the process, it would ensure that a group of American heroes, who are more than worthy of a memorial, receive the recognition they deserve. I am proud to support this group of veterans and appreciate the Subcommittee's consideration." Click here or on the image below for Congressman Amodei's full remarks. Background: The Vietnam War was the first in which the United States Military relied heavily on helicopters for transportation and combat. These pilots and crew members touched every aspect of efforts during the war, serving as transportation for soldiers and civilians, and providing critical battlefield support. However, there is currently no national monument honoring the heroic efforts of the nearly 5,000 pilots and crew members who died while serving in what has commonly become known as the "Helicopter War". In 2015, the year of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHP… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:01:54Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=C697B072-ECDD-4A89-854C-113893769A51 | Heller-Heinrich File Rural Water Amendment to WRDA | 2016-09-08 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) teamed with U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to file the Heller-Heinrich Rural Water Amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA). This bipartisan amendment addresses the needs of rural communities in the west trying to develop water infrastructure projects for economic growth. Both Senators released the following statements: “With Nevada being one of the most arid states in the country, it is important we stretch every drop of water as far as it will go. This amendment advances water infrastructure projects in rural communities, improving their water security and in turn, their future economic growth opportunities. I am pleased to work with Senator Heinrich on this important bipartisan amendment improving a program that has benefitted both of our states for many years,” said Senator Dean Heller. “In the Southwest, water is the lifeblood of our economy and culture.? Investments in water infrastructure projects in rural New Mexico safeguard our communities from flooding and help us plan for a more secure and sustainable water future. And protecting our water and boosting economic development go hand in hand. I commend Senator Dean Heller for his leadership on this issue and I am pleased to join him in the effort to ensure that New Mexico remains eligible to compete for these critical funds,” said Senator Martin Heinrich. BACKGROUND: The Section 595 Rural Western Water Program administered by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) provides rural communities in Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming design and construction assistance for water infrastructure projects. Successful projects have included storm/sewer systems, water treatment, and water delivery infrastructure. Nevada has greatly benefitted from this program since it was first established in the Water Resources Development Act of 1999, facilitating projects in ten Nevada counties. A PDF copy of the amendment can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=F8B00BD2-B152-4291-A150-E0564305A801 | Heller Pushes for Lake Tahoe Restoration on Senate Floor while Landing Important Rural Win for Nevada | 2016-09-08 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Heller-Heinrich Rural Water Amendment also to be Included in WRDA (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller’s (R-NV) amendment, the Heller-Heinrich Rural Water Amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA), passed in the United States Senate. The bipartisan amendment addresses the needs of rural communities in the west trying to develop water infrastructure projects for economic growth. Earlier today, Heller spoke on the Senate floor in favor of both the amendment and his Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. Remarks as prepared: I rise today in support of the Heller-Heinrich Amendment number 4981. In the west, water is the lifeblood of our economy and culture. Without water, our communities cannot grow. Improving rural water security and economic development go hand in hand, which is why I have teamed up with my friend from New Mexico, Senator Heinrich, to offer this western water amendment that will help ensure every drop of western water goes as far as it can go. Our amendment simply ensures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers implements its western water infrastructure program as Congress intended. It will help advance projects like storm and sewer systems, water treatment plants, and delivery projects in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Since first established in 1999, this program has been helpful to rural communities surrounded by federal lands. Increasing the west’s water security is essential to the region’s long-term economic competitiveness. I urge my colleagues to support this important bipartisan western initiative. Mr. President, I also want to talk about an issue in the Water Resources Development Act that as a Nevadan is extremely important to my state, namely Lake Tahoe. Mark Twain once said, “The Lake had a bewildering richness about it that enchanted the eye and held it with the stronger fascination.” Over the past year and a half, I have worked with my good friend from Oklahoma, Environment and Public Works Chairman Jim Inhofe. I want to tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=2E019E6E-662F-4577-BF61-17D7238DBAF8 | Heller Questions VAs Improvements in Health Care for Nevadas Veterans | 2016-09-07 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing titled, “Veterans Health Administration Best Practices: Exploring the Diffusion of Excellence Initiative.” During the hearing, Senator Heller questioned VA representatives on a variety of topics pertaining to the care of our veterans, such as quality leadership from Nevada’s VA hospital directors, VA doctor shortages, and new advances implemented in VA facilities in northern and southern Nevada. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-continue-push-full-pay-raise-ndaa | Heck to Continue Push for Full Pay Raise in NDAA | 2016-09-06 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1AF33109-1A16-46CB-9B29-6EF64B1E3634 | Heller Leads Push on Treasury for Answers on Proposed 385 Rules | 2016-08-24 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) along with United States Senators Mike Crapo (ID), Pat Roberts (KS), John Cornyn (TX), John Thune (SD), Johnny Isakson (GA) and Tim Scott (SC), all Republican colleagues from the Senate Finance Committee, once again pushed the Department of Treasury for answers on newly proposed Internal Revenue Code Section 385 rules. The letter, led by Heller, followed up as a means to seek clarity and to hold the Department of Treasury accountable for proposed regulations that will significantly impact employers and small businesses across the nation. It also seeks clarity on Secretary Treasury Lew’s role in finalizing the proposed rule given that he did not respond to the Senator's concerns. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter to Secretary Lew: Dear Secretary Lew: We are writing to you as a follow up to our original letter sent on July 1, 2016, regarding the proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 385. To begin, we were extremely disappointed to not receive a timely response to our original letter prompting a follow up letter on July 18, 2016. Moreover, we did not receive a direct response from you but instead from a senior advisor to the Treasury. It was our understanding you were ultimately in charge of finalizing the Treasury rules under Section 385, given your briefing to Senate Finance Committee members on July 7, 2016. In order to avoid any discrepancy over your agency’s role and your role in finalizing these rules under Section 385, can you please describe in detail your role in regards to Section 385? Are you in charge of finalizing these proposed rules? Furthermore, we were extremely concerned with the substance of your agency’s response or lack thereof to the concerns outlined in our original letter. Small businesses to multinational businesses, which provide jobs and economic growth to our home states, have expressed deep concerns over the proposed rules under Section 385 being finalized with… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=B5B04181-D262-45A9-9602-B9041E4704FF | Heller Wants Explanation from Kerry on Circumstances Surrounding Timing of $400 Million Payment to Iran | 2016-08-19 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Dean Heller sent the following letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry seeking an explanation on circumstances surrounding the timing of the $400 million cash payment the United States recently made to Iran. A PDF copy of the letter is attached with this release. Full text of letter to Secretary Kerry: Secretary John Kerry Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Kerry: I write to you today regarding my serious concerns with reports about the timing of a $400 million cash payment made by the U.S. to Iran at the same time that several American prisoners were released by Iran. I appreciate your attention to this matter that impacts our national security, as well as our allies in the region. Time and again, this Administration and the State Department continue to make unnecessary concessions to Iran, including the most recent $1.7 billion settlement announced on January 17, 2016. Iran has clearly demonstrated it is not a nation with which the U.S. should have any diplomatic ties given that Iran has pursued nuclear weapons, sponsored terrorism, threatened allies like Israel, destabilized the Middle East, and flagrantly disregarded United Nations resolutions by testing ballistic missiles to provoke the U.S. and its allies. Not only am I disappointed in the Administration’s decision to reach this settlement, but I find it unsettling that the Administration has stated it is unaware of how the money from this settlement will be utilized, especially given Iran’s history as a state sponsor of terrorism. I am also troubled by the Administration intentionally timing the $400 million first installment of the settlement to be transferred in correlation with the release of several American prisoners, especially as reports surfaced that Department of Justice (DOJ) officials raised objections. While securing the release of U.S. citizens wrongfully held abroad is critical, U.S. policy is clear that the U.S. will not pay ransom for hostages, and breaki… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907020030/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hecks-vulnerable-veterans-housing-reform-bill-signed-law | Heck's Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Bill Signed Into Law | 2016-08-01 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON -- Legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) called the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act (H.R. 1816) was signed into law Friday as part of H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. The House passed the bill by a vote of 427-0 in February and the Senate approved the measure on July 15. Rep. Heck's bill, which also passed the House as a stand-alone measure in May of 2015, and during both the 112th and 113th Congresses, ends the flawed Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy of counting the aid and attendance benefit for low-income, disabled veterans as regular income. By counting the aid and attendance benefit intended for medical care as income, HUD is unfairly and incorrectly inflating that veterans income amount. That inflation then results in HUD reducing the housing assistance available to low-income, disabled veterans. "With this bill being signed into law, our most vulnerable veterans can breathe a sigh of relief," Rep. Joe Heck said. "Finally ending this flawed HUD policy will ensure low-income, disabled veterans get the medical care and assistance they need without having to fear losing their home or apartment. We still have work to do to eradicate veterans homelessness, but this bill is a big step in the right direction." This issue was first brought to Congressman Heck's attention during a 2011 meeting of his Veterans Advisory Panel. The panel brings local veterans together to discuss the issues facing southern Nevada's veteran community. In addition to the veterans housing measure, Rep. Heck is also working to advance legislation aimed at speeding access to care within the VA and providing job opportunities for veterans. The bill, H.R. 3974, The Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2015, establishes a five-year pilot program within the VA to provide educational assistance to former medics and corpsmen for education and training as physician assistants in the VA. Those who serve in the pilot program… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-sparks | Amodei to Host Veterans' Town Hall in Sparks | 2016-07-28 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 SPARKS, Nev.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced he will hold a veterans’ town hall meeting in Sparks on Friday, August 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sparks City Council Chamber located at 431 Prater Way. “This veterans’ town hall in Sparks continues our efforts across Nevada to meet with and listen to veterans regarding the issues and challenges they face,” said Rep. Amodei. “In addition to thanking them for their service, this will also be an opportunity for veterans to speak to a federal representative about TRICARE coverage and to learn about the assistance my office can provide.” Since first joining Congress, Rep. Amodei has held regular veterans’ town hall meetings across Nevada in Reno, Sparks, Elko, Carson City, Minden, Fallon, Winnemucca, Fernley and Lovelock. Representatives from federal agencies serving veterans will also participate. Please contact Tracy Soliday at (775) 686-5760 with any questions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:57:58Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=00AC1178-FCEE-4BC6-AD6D-20CFC987FB03 | RECOGNIZING TAYLOR WILSON | 2016-07-15 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | RECOGNIZING TAYLOR WILSON HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE June 23, 2016 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, I wish to recognize a Nevada student, Taylor Wilson, who has gone above and beyond in his academic pursuits. Taylor built a nuclear reactor in his parents’ garage and is one of only 32 people in the world to achieve a nuclear fusion reaction. Even more impressive, he achieved this feat at only 14 years old, making him the youngest individual in the world to create nuclear fusion. From a young age, Taylor showed an interest in nuclear science. By age 10, he had already hung a periodic table in his room and memorized all of the atomic numbers, masses, and melting points. By age 13, he had set up his own nuclear laboratory in his family garage. Around this time, his family had heard about the Davidson Academy of Nevada in Reno, which educates some of the nation’s brightest and most determined students. Shortly thereafter, the Wilson family decided to make the move to the Great State of Nevada and allow Taylor to attend school at the Academy. Upon arrival at the Davidson Academy of Nevada, Taylor began his work to build a nuclear reactor. By this time, he had acquired one of the most extensive collections of radioactive material in the world and began to gather pieces for his machine to attain his goal of nuclear fusion. With the help of numerous mentors from the University of Nevada, Reno and the Davidson Academy of Nevada, Taylor was successful in his endeavors. Shortly after his 14th birthday, Taylor and a mentor loaded deuterium fuel and powered his machine, ultimately confirming the presence of neutrons and nuclear fusion. Taylor later decided his nuclear fusion machine would be best utilized as a bomb-sniffing application, using the fusion reactor to produce weapons-sniffing neutrons to scan containers as they passed through ports. In just a few weeks, Taylor continued his research and developed a concept for a device that would use a small reactor to indicate whether or not… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=A91FE04A-1A96-465C-874A-B4AA394D19F1 | Senate Passes Heller-Hirono Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Filipino Veterans | 2016-07-15 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced the U.S. Senate passed their bipartisan legislation, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 (S.1555), which awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino Veterans of World War II. “Our nation’s Filipino veterans made tremendous sacrifices during World War II and played a big part in our victory. As such, they should be recognized for their service and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal,” said Senator Dean Heller. “Nevada is home to ‘The Mighty Five’ Filipino veterans – a group of heroes I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the years. While some are no longer with us, I am proud this legislation will finally ensure they receive proper recognition for their valiant acts of military service.” “Today, the Senate provided recognition to Filipino World War II veterans for their brave and courageous service to the United States,” said Senator Mazie Hirono. “These veterans were instrumental to an Allied victory, but their fight didn’t end with the war. For decades, they have had to fight for the benefits they have earned, and to be reunited with their families in the United States. I thank my Senate colleagues for joining me in recognizing these veterans’ service and sacrifice with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation’s highest civilian honors.” Background: This effort is part of a movement to obtain national recognition for Filipino and Filipino-American World War II soldiers across the United States and Philippines for their instrumental wartime service to the United States and strategic role in the Allied victory over the Empire of Japan. The legislation acknowledges over 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who responded to President Roosevelt’s call-to-duty and fought under the American flag against the Imperial Forces of Japan during World War II. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-announces-august-district-work-period-agenda | Amodei Announces August District Work Period Agenda | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | As the House adjourns for the August district work period, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) is eager to be working in Nevada, announcing a productive agenda for the next seven weeks. Planning to visit all 11 counties, Congressman Amodei intends to host a quarterly veterans’ town hall, meet with constituents and local businesses, conduct facility tours, and visit with federal agencies. “District work periods are meant to allow Members of Congress to be in their home communities with the people they work for. This extended work period allows me to check a number of items off my to-do list such as, meeting with the local BLM district offices and State Director John Ruhs to conduct oversight, receive updates, and discuss meaningful solutions to the challenges facing the West. I’ll also meet with various newspaper editorial boards, the Reno City Council, the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Pershing County Commissioners. I remain committed to being as accessible and transparent as possible to Nevadans, because in order for us to make progress on the issues that affect us all, we must work closely together.” Over the past several months, Congressman Amodei and his colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee have set an example for all of Congress by passing out of Committee all 12 appropriations bills which provide funding to the critical programs and agencies Americans rely on. Included in these bills are several provisions of importance to Nevada, such as: ·Funding to support Native American crime victims and provide solutions to the challenges their communities face (FY 2017 Commerce, Justice and Science Funding Bill); ·Funding to combat devastating wildfires, improve forest health, and promote clean air and water while also ensuring our Native American communities have access to proper medical care and facilities(FY 2017 Interior and Environment Funding Bill); ·Funding to provide smaller ports of entry that are being neglected by their respective Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) regional management… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:57:58Z |
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907020137/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-house-passage-department-interior-funding-bill | Heck Applauds House Passage of Department Interior Funding Bill | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON - As the House continues to work through the Appropriations process, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded House passage of H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2017. The bill contains $32.1 billion in total funding, including $480 million to fully fund Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) which provides funds to local communities with federal land to help offset losses in property taxes and $3.9 billion for the Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service to prevent and combat wildfires. In addition, the bill contains language to block federal regulations like the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and the implementation of the BLMs recently-released Federal Resource Management Plans. These plans ignore state efforts to improve sage grouse populations and place overly restrictive and unnecessary limits on land uses that will kill jobs and ruin the livelihoods of many Nevadans. "This bill supports and protects our Western way of life," Rep. Heck said. "This bill ensures Nevadans, not bureaucrats 2,500 miles away in Washington, have a say over the use of our lands while still encouraging the proper stewardship of protected areas. By funding programs to promote the responsible use of resources, maintain PILT payments to local communities, prevent and combat wildfires, and block harmful, costly federal regulations, we can ensure Nevada's ranchers, miners, farmers, and their families continue to enjoy the way of life we cherish in the West." In Congress, Rep. Heck has championed more local control over Nevada's federal lands and supports the continued access to those lands for fishing, sport hunting, and recreational activities. Heck is a cosponsor of: H.R.1484, to Honor the Nevada Enabling Act of 1864 Act, which directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to convey, in phases and without consideration, to the state of Nevada all interest of the United States in federal lands owned, managed, or controlled by t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907021354/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-backs-house-actions-against-iran | Heck Backs House Actions Against Iran | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON - As the world marks one year since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and Western nations, led by the United States, was signed, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today backed a series of House actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. H.R. 5119, the No 2H2O from Iran Act, which prohibits federal funds from being used to purchase heavy water from Iran, or to issue licenses to purchase heavy water, and H.R. 5631, the Iran Accountability Act, which expands and strengthens existing sanctions against Iran related to its ballistic-missile program, support for international terrorism, and its ongoing record of human rights abuses against its own population, were passed by the House amid reports from German intelligence sources that Iran "continues to conduct illegal proliferation-sensitive procurement activities at a quantitatively high level." "The Iran deal is as bad for our national security and regional stability today as it was a year ago when it was signed," Rep. Joe Heck said. "Since the deal was signed, Iran has renewed its vows to destroy Israel, launched ballistic missiles in violation of United Nations weapons bans, captured and held U.S. sailors, and, according to reports, is still aggressively pursuing its nuclear weapons program. The fact is, we got a terrible deal with an untrustworthy partner. The actions taken by the House will deny Iran another revenue stream through the sale of heavy water and expand sanctions against its missile program and its international terrorist arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.-Quds Force." In addition to supporting the House-passed bills, Rep. Heck also cosponsored H.R. 5727, the Preventing Iranian Destabilization in Iraq Act, legislation that seeks to counter the active role of Iran, its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force (IRGC-Quds), and its proxy militias that seek to destabilize Iraq by imposing economic sanctions on Iran and its affiliate terrorist organizations. In July of 2015, after the nuclear deal with Iran was ann… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=6EF348FA-D36F-4ACA-86F3-2258F6486DD0 | CONGRATULATING ATHENA TUREK-HANKINS AND DANIEL SAFTNER | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | CONGRATULATING ATHENA TUREK-HANKINS AND DANIEL SAFTNER HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE July 14, 2016 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to recognize two of Nevada’s brightest students – Athena Turek-Hankins and Daniel Saftner – on being selected as 2016 recipients of the Fulbright Scholarship. The Fulbright Scholar Program was developed shortly after World War II by former U.S. Senator James William Fulbright to promote the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science. Today, the program offers 1,900 grants each year for students to study in various fields in more than 140 countries worldwide. As a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship, thousands of students and young professionals apply from across the country. I am proud to congratulate these two students on their achievement. These students are shining examples of how hard work leads to success, and they stand as role models for future members of the Nevada Wolf Pack. Ms. Turek-Hankins recently graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) as an honors student and received her bachelor’s degree in international affairs with a special emphasis in Middle Eastern affairs. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in French and a minor in philosophy of ethics, law, and politics. Ms. Turek-Hankins will be teaching English in Luxembourg this coming fall through the Fulbright Scholarship and will have the opportunity to expand her knowledge on European economics. Mr. Saftner received his bachelor’s degree from UNR in geology in 2011. His studies focused more specifically on climate change. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree from the University in hydrogeology from the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. In addition, he spent two years in Cameroon, Africa, as a volunteer in the Peace Corps. His Fulbright Scholarship will allow him the opportunity to return to Africa in Niger, West Africa. While there, Mr. Saftner will research the variations of groundwater quality in the rural areas … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=7293F48B-C131-4E0A-8F68-3D3A73983E04 | Hellers Persistence Yields GAO Report on Potential Barriers to the Use of Private Flood Insurance | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Report Further Demonstrates the Need for the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act (Washington DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its report titled “Flood Insurance - Potential Barriers Cited to Increased Use of Private Insurance.” “The GAO has uncovered many of the obstacles that are currently preventing the development of a robust private flood insurance market. Private flood insurance options should be more readily available for home and business owners in order to promote more access to high-quality flood insurance coverage options. This report further justifies the need to pass the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act in order to address some of the problems the GAO has identified,” said Senator Dean Heller. A copy of the GAO report can be found HERE. Background: Specifically the GAO found that new technologies and a better understanding of flood risks have increased the private sector’s willingness to offer flood coverage. Unfortunately, the GAO discovered that there is a lack of certainty regarding the definition of what is acceptable private flood insurance coverage. Senator Heller and Senator Tester’s Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act (S. 1679) would resolve this issue by simply defining acceptable private flood insurance as a policy that provides flood insurance coverage issued by an insurance company that is licensed, admitted, or otherwise approved to engage in the business of insurance in the State in which the insured building is located, by the insurance regulator of the State. This legislation seeks to reassure lenders, insurers, and consumers about the validity of privately issued flood insurance. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=6FC2294F-97A8-4484-BF81-D3A13A86D555 | Heller Fights for Veterans on Senate Floor | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Urges Colleagues to Support VA Appropriations Bill (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke on the Senate floor, urging his colleagues to support the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017. During the speech, Senator Heller emphasized the importance of providing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the funds necessary to continue to fix the issues plaguing the agency and to keep the commitments made to our brave veterans. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-pershing-county-economic-development-conservation-act | Amodei Introduces Pershing County Economic Development & Conservation Act | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after introducing H.R. 5752, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a public lands bill and bipartisan initiative to jump-start economic development throughout Pershing County while promoting conservation: “This legislation is the result of a bottom-up approach, driven by Pershing County officials and local residents, who should be commended for balancing the critical issues inherent to our public lands in Nevada. By enacting meaningful reforms to resolve the issue of checkerboard lands, this bill increases the community’s private land base to provide more opportunities for economic growth, while ensuring long-term preservation of the county’s rural character through the disposal of appropriate federal lands. This measure is a win-win for Nevada both in terms of economic prosperity and conservation.” BACKGROUND: For more than a decade, Pershing County and its citizens have worked to resolve land issues within the county. Seventy-five percent of Pershing County is owned by the federal government, with much of this ownership being a checkerboard pattern of lands – hamstringing the community’s ability to expand opportunities for growth. The Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a bill that is supported by the entire Nevada Congressional Delegation,was developed through an exhaustive public process that included input from local stakeholders, industries, and support from Pershing County officials and residents. Proceeds from the sale of these federal lands will be shared between the State, Pershing County, and the BLM forthe benefit of the State of Nevada’s general public education; wildfire pre-suppression and restoration, habitat conservation and restoration for greater sage-hen; and projects to address drought and other needs. The bill includes several important measures such as: ·Disposing and conveying BLM lands in the county for economic and public purposes; ·Designating certain wilderness … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:57:58Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=22891B90-63B1-48C8-953C-B3EFAFBEEA5B | Heller and Reed Power Energy STORAGE Research with Bipartisan Bill | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation could help Nevada increase renewable energy markets (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jack Reed (D-RI), released the following statements after recently introducing the Storage Technology for Operational Readiness and Generating Energy (STORAGE) Act, S. 3162. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy to coordinate efforts among the energy storage research and development programs and authorities at the Department of Energy. “Energy storage has an important role in both Nevada and the entire nation’s long-term energy strategy. In a state like Nevada with immense renewable energy potential, advances in this technology will improve the reliability, affordability, and flexibility of the electrical grid. I am proud to team up with Senator Reed on the bipartisan STORAGE Act, which will promote the research and development of this state-of-the-art technology,” said Senator Dean Heller. “Energy storage is a critical part of achieving energy efficiency and this legislation can help drive our national energy policy forward by advancing energy storage research. Better coordination will allow the U.S. Energy Department to maximize the amount of funding that goes towards energy storage research and development, which in turn will make it easier to collaborate on developing technology to modernize and improve the electrical grid,” said Senator Jack Reed. Background: The Reed-Heller legislation improves S. 2012 by adding language that guides the Secretary of Energy to coordinate energy storage research and development programs, including the Grid Modernization Initiative, which is the primary energy storage research program at DOE. Better coordination will maximize the amount of funding that goes towards energy storage research and development while minimizing administrative overhead. This legislation does not request additional funding, but directs the funding already specified in S. 2012 to be used in the most efficient manner under the guidance of the Secretary of Energy. The Hel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=8AE456C2-A9E0-4E7D-9CBC-04706B1380C9 | Heller, Other Western Senators Applaud Committee Passage of Drought Bill | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation would address water rights, infrastructure, and conservation in drought-stricken states (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), James Risch (R-Idaho), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act (S. 2902), their jointly-introduced bill to combat the Western drought. The legislation provides forward-looking measures to help drought-stricken states make better use of existing water infrastructure, increase conservation efforts, and protect state-issued water rights. “Unfortunately, Nevada is no stranger to drought. The importance of Nevada’s water supply cannot be understated. It serves as the catalyst for our communities to grow and flourish. I’m proud to stand in unison with my western colleagues here on Capitol Hill to ensure every drop of western water is stretched as far as it can go,” said Senator Heller. “After today, the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen moved by water isn’t a barge or an aircraft carrier; it’s the United States Senate,” said Senator Flake. “With the committee’s approval of this forward thinking proposal, Congress is finally poised to confront the drought and ensure reliable access to water in the West. This bill ought to be brought to the floor and passed without delay.” “Today’s vote brings us one step closer to further developing and enhancing our water resources—which is critical to economic development, job creation and our environment,” said Senator Barrasso. “Developing and maintaining a clean and abundant water supply is not just an issue for other parts of the country. It's the lifeblood of our western communities.” “I thank the members of the committee for approving this legislation, which is essential to combating catastrophic wildfire and historic drought – two top issues for Arizona’s future,” said Senator McCain. “I look forward to working with my colleague… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=9A36371D-FDFC-42E1-8942-DA521DAF31C2 | Heller and Nelson Team to Build Bipartisan Public-Private Partnership Bill | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Aims to Repair Public Buildings Needing Infrastructure Improvements (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), released the following statements after introducing the “Public Buildings Renewal Act.” The bill enables communities to establish public-private partnerships (P3s) for needed public infrastructure improvements, such as in schools or public universities, by creating $5 billion in new private activity bonds for public buildings. “The use of P3s has yielded enormous dividends across the nation in the form of transportation and infrastructure improvements. I want to see the same results closer to home, through overhauling our public buildings in the Silver State, especially those serving as pillars of education. Now is the time to use the success of P3s in the infrastructure industry as a financing model for Nevada's public buildings to repair cornerstones in our communities like public schools and libraries. A commonsense solution like this helps move Nevada's public schools and universities to the next level. By empowering the private sector to address these issues, innovation will ensure these projects are completed more cost effectively and efficiently,” said Senator Dean Heller. “Public buildings such as schools, hospitals, courthouses and fire stations are the foundation of our local communities. This bill will make it easier for local governments to construct these buildings and better serve their communities,” said Senator Bill Nelson. Background: These newly created private activity bonds mentioned above would provide needed financing to cash-strapped states to construct government-owned buildings such as public schools, state colleges, post offices, libraries, prisons and courthouses. Currently, the use of P3s to deliver public buildings is extremely limited because unlike the transportation sector, public buildings are not eligible for private activity bonds. This inhibits public building P3s from combining tax exempt financing with priv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=CD6369FD-03E9-424B-87DB-0CC392831D0C | Heller Applauds Senate Passage of FAA Bill | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Secures Policies Driving Nevada Tourism, Air Travel, and High-Tech Job Creation (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller applauded Senate passage of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act (H.R.636), the U.S. Senate’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. The bill averts disruptions to our nation’s aviation system for the next fifteen months while improving travel security, promoting tourism, and advancing unmanned aircraft systems research and development. Senator Heller issued the following statement after Senate passage: “With millions of visitors traveling to our state each year, excessive wait times at airports can have a dramatic impact on travel and tourism in Nevada. I am pleased this legislation ensuring our nation’s airports have the staff, overtime flexibility, technology, and canine teams necessary to safely and efficiently move travelers will soon be enacted into law. In addition, the extension of the six unmanned aircraft systems test sites including Nevada’s ensures our state will continue to serve as a leader of innovation for this exciting technology. While I wish the House had acted on the more robust Senate-passed bill, this bicameral agreement will serve our Nevada communities well,” said Senator Heller. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=09B65BD4-D0F8-46B8-A0BB-F5D6585BAB42 | Heller Highlights Importance of Tele-Medicine for Dementia Patients in Rural Nevada | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Health Care hearing titled, “Alzheimer’s Disease: The Struggle for Families, a Looming Crisis for Medicare.” During the hearing, Heller pointed to the importance of access to tele-medicine services for patients and families suffering from Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases in rural areas. He also spoke about those in his own family who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/heck-s-two-education-bills-advance-us-senate | Hecks two education bills advance to US Senate | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | When I used to visit troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, I liked to ask an unexpected question: What are you reading? The responses werent much different on the battlefield than at my local shopping mall. Lots of thrillers (Patterson, DeMille, Clancy), hobby magazines, continuing education texts and nothing really, sir except nobody called me sir at the mall. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=B3E85BF5-7DD1-4C7B-8DB5-EE2C35DDFB86 | House Unanimously Passes Heller Legislation to Empower Student Loan Borrowers Through Financial Literacy | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | House action brings enhanced student loan counseling one step closer for federal financial aid recipients (Washington, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) to help students make smart decisions in the financing of their higher education. The Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act would promote financial literacy by providing students who are recipients of federal financial aid with comprehensive counseling services. The bill now awaits consideration by the U.S. Senate. “I am pleased to see the House pass this critically important legislation to ensure students have the tools they need to make well-informed, sound financial decisions for their college education and future,” Sen. Heller said. “I hope the Senate will take up this legislation quickly to provide students with the information they need to manage their loans in a responsible way.” “Glad to see progress on our commonsense measure to help students better manage and understand the consequences of their loan debt,” said Sen. Warner. “Borrowers owe more than $1.3 trillion in student loan debt nationwide, limiting opportunities and jeopardizing financial stability for an entire generation. The House’s unanimous support demonstrates the consensus that exists for providing additional resources and information to students and the importance that financial literacy has in determining a college graduate’s future. I look forward to seeing the Senate act on this bill so students and their families can make well-informed decisions.” “I am pleased that the House unanimously passed this commonsense bill that will empower students and their families to make informed decisions to navigate the student loan process,” Sen. Kaine said. “We are another step closer to providing students with the financial literacy that can help them start their careers without the heavy burden of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=B6F5E195-3732-4E75-BCFF-9F3B716C8BA8 | Senators Heller, Warner Introduce Legislation to Encourage Stock Options for Employees of Startups and Privately-Held Firms | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Gives more employees a tool to invest in their companies and share in the profits, helps startups and businesses reward and support employees (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for startups and businesses to give employees an ownership stake in their company’s success by awarding stock options. Identical legislation was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). Stock options, which are a right to purchase shares of a company at a future time at a fixed price, are an important tool for investing in and rewarding employees and increasing their compensation, but the tax implications often make this impractical for many employees of non-public firms. The Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act (EESO), S. 3152, promotes broad-based employee ownership by reducing this barrier to participation, giving employees new flexibility in handling their tax obligations for up to seven years after exercising their stock options. In order to be eligible, stock options must be extended to 80 percent of the workforce, and majority owners, corporate officers, and the highest-paid executives will not be eligible for the seven-year tax deferment. “Employee ownership fuels entrepreneurship and provides economic growth across the Silver State. As the footprint of the startup community in Nevada continues to expand, I believe it’s important to give employees the flexibility to pay their taxes on their stock options. This legislation will allow for companies, like startups and other small businesses, to offer competitive compensation packages to attract and retain key talent. When workers feel valued and appreciated, the sky’s the limit for both the employee and employer,” said Senator Dean Heller. “When employee ownership is spread across a growing business, it has a huge impact on workplace culture, productivity, and wealth creat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=E2A22E55-5453-4CD6-B6B7-49AF0D22F0F6 | Heller Supports Bipartisan Bill To Create Tax Credit For Energy Storage | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation establishes incentives for business and home use of energy storage (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller issued the following statement after becoming a cosponsor of S. 3159, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act. The legislation, introduced by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, establishes investment tax credits (ITC) for business and home use of energy storage. The bipartisan bill was also cosponsored by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Angus King (I-Maine), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii). The proposed tax incentives are modeled on the current ITCs for solar energy and apply to either large, grid-connected energy storage systems or to smaller battery systems for residential power. Home battery storage, coupled with a small wind or roof-top solar system, could be used to store energy during the day for use later in the day or during overcast skies and to help consumers reduce their energy bills. "In a state with immense renewable energy potential, like Nevada, utilizing energy storage technologies are important to the affordability, efficiency, and reliability of our electrical grid," said Sen. Heller. "The Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act will not only attract investments to our state but will also allow for our constituents to see real savings in their monthly bills. I'd like to thank Senator Heinrich for his leadership on this bipartisan legislation." "This bipartisan bill will ensure federal policy supports the integration of emerging storage technologies into our nation's energy grid. Grid-scale energy storage will bolster system resilience during emergencies and outages, provide reliable supplemental services to the grid, and displace new investment in expensive substations and transmission lines," said Sen. Heinrich. "As generation and storage technologies improve and become less expensive in the coming years, economic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hecks-education-bills-pass-house | Heck's Education Bills Pass House | 2016-07-11 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-house-congressional-oversight-alive-and-well | Amodei: House Congressional Oversight is Alive and Well | 2016-07-07 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5485, the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, legislation providing funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration, and several other agencies: “Every day, I’m asked, ‘Why don’t you do something?’ This bill ‘does something’ by removing funding from executive agencies that have become political tools of the Administration,” said Congressman Amodei. “Specifically, this legislation invests wisely in the critical programs and agencies we need to enforce our laws and help small businesses, while targeting agencies with a proven track record of misconduct. Congress has an obligation to provide proper oversight when it comes to the management of taxpayer dollars, and as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, this is a responsibility I take very seriously.” Bill Highlights: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Brings the agency’s budget below FY08 levels, which is sufficient for the IRS to perform its core duties, including taxpayer services and the proper collection of funds, but will require the agency to streamline and make better use of its budget. Additional provisions included in this bill prohibit the IRS from targeting groups for regulatory scrutiny based on their ideological beliefs. Affordable Care Act (ACA)– Includes provisions to stop the IRS from further implementing ObamaCare, including a prohibition on any transfers of funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to the IRS for ObamaCare uses, and a prohibition on funding for the IRS to implement an individual insurance mandate on the American people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:57:58Z |
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-cte-bill-added-amendment-committee-passed-cte-reauthorization-bill | Heck CTE Bill Added as Amendment to Committee-Passed CTE Reauthorization Bill | 2016-07-07 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=3A6B2DCF-A281-4357-AAA3-B12FA800EA40 | CONGRATULATING MARI KAY BICKETT | 2016-07-07 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | CONGRATULATING MARI KAY BICKETT HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE July 7, 2016 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to congratulate Mari Kay Bickett on her retirement after serving as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for over five years. It gives me great pleasure to recognize her years of hard work and commitment to making this organization the best it can be. Prior to her work with the NCJFCJ, Ms. Bickett served as Academic Director for the National Judicial College in Reno, in addition to practicing law in Northern Nevada. She also served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Reno Municipal Courts, on the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the State Bar of Nevada, and as President of the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association. She later served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Center for the Judiciary, which specializes in judicial education and training for trial and appellate judges. Ms. Bickett joined the NCJFCJ as Chief Executive Officer in April 2011 to help families throughout Nevada and across the nation. The Council’s mission is to support judges throughout the United States who are working to improve the outcomes for children, families, and victims of domestic violence. The NCJFCJ works to do this by providing education, technical assistance, and research to courts. Annually, the Council aids nearly 300,000 professionals in the juvenile and family justice system. Under Ms. Bickett’s leadership, NCJFCJ secured 23 grant awards, a record setting total for the Council, which provided more than $11.3 million in funding and created an economic impact of $16 million in the Great State of Nevada. Ms. Bickett also served as a liaison on the federal level, working with policy makers to help push legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking, domestic abuse, maltreatment, and neglect. She truly served as a staunch supporter of those in need, and her dedication with the NCJFCJ will be sorely missed. I am than… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=A2079F89-0EB4-43EA-A298-8264B2A94663 | CONGRATULATING TRENTON ALENIK | 2016-07-07 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | CONGRATULATING TRENTON ALENIK HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE July 7, 2016 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to congratulate an extremely talented athlete and dedicated mentor, Trenton Alenik, who has gone above and beyond in his endeavors to help Nevada's youth. Recently, Mr. Alenik was recognized for his work by the United States Tennis Association with the Sandy Tueller Service Award. It gives me great pleasure to recognize him for this much-deserved accolade. Mr. Alenik first became interested in the Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation as a teenager when he began volunteering for the organization to earn his tennis scholarship. During this time, he became increasingly involved with the Foundation by organizing events and trips and mentoring children. After a successful collegiate tennis career at Villanova University, he returned to Las Vegas to once again be involved with the Foundation. Since that time, Mr. Alenik has climbed the ladder and now leads the organization as Executive Director. In this role, he spearheads development of various educational programs, leadership programs, and organizes trips to help provide students the opportunity for higher education. I am grateful to have someone of such dedication working on behalf of Nevada's youth. The Great State of Nevada is fortunate to have Mr. Alenik leading the way at this important Foundation. The Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation was initially created to motivate children through mentoring, education, tennis, and helping support those children who lacked the finances and resources to participate in sports tournaments. The Foundation now aids nearly 500 students and has grown to help support students in their ambitions to attend a college or university. The organization provides numerous programs to students, including SAT preparatory classes, tutoring, career-focused programs, athletic programs, and leadership programs. Those working at this organization, including Mr. Alenik, stand as rol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=9F89EA59-1891-4E1B-9B29-5B1BFDD16420 | Heller on Yucca: Solution is not forcing burden on Nevada. | 2016-07-07 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) sent the following letter to United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL). The letter comes as the subcommittee held a hearing where Nevada stakeholders were set to testify on the defunct Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository. Heller reiterated his opposition to the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository and urged Shimkus to work with him to find other sites. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter to Chairman Shimkus: The Honorable John Shimkus Chairman Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Shimkus: Today, as the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy holds yet another hearing focused on spent nuclear fuel disposal, I write to reiterate my opposition to the defunct Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository and urge you to work with me on viable solutions to this important problem plaguing our nation. While I understand that you disagree with me on the issue of Yucca Mountain, we are in agreement that it is in the best interest of our nation that a program to dispose and store used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from civilian nuclear power generation, defense, national security and other activities is implemented as soon as possible. I fully appreciate the importance to Illinois, which is home to more nuclear power plants than any other state in the nation, that progress is made. With that said, that solution is not forcing that burden on Nevada, a state that has never had a nuclear power plant. Last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) began a consent-based siting initiative to site nuclear waste storage and disposal facilities. Identifying communities willing to host a long-term repository, rather than forcing it upon states that have outright opposed such a site, is the only… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-joe-heck-statement-results-fbis-investigation-secretary-clintons | Rep. Joe Heck Statement on Results of FBI's Investigation of Secretary Clinton's Email Practices | 2016-07-05 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3A16A1ED-E72E-4D7C-A799-EFC89B1ED301 | Heller Leads Letter to Treasury Secretary Lew Expressing Concerns Over Proposed 385 Rules | 2016-07-05 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Letter highlights unintended negative consequences of the proposed rules for American businesses (Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller along with United States Senators Mike Crapo (ID), Pat Roberts (KS), John Cornyn (TX), John Thune (SD), Johnny Isakson (GA) and Tim Scott (SC), all Republican colleagues from the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to United States Treasury Secretary Jack Lew strongly urging the Department of the Treasury to extend the public comment period of the proposed rules as well as to ensure both ordinary business transactions, such as cash pooling, and burdensome compliance requirements are reformed. Earlier this year, the Department of the Treasury released proposed rules under Section 385 which would give it the authority to re-characterize debt as equity under certain circumstances. These new rules, which the Department of the Treasury plans to “move swiftly to finalize,” are broad and far-reaching and are already affecting ordinary business operations, detrimentally impacting job creation and capital investments. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here. Full text of letter to Secretary Lew: The Honorable Jacob Lew Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Proposed Regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 385 (REG-108060-15) Dear Secretary Lew: As supporters of overhauling our broken tax code, we strongly believe that tax reform, done the right way, can promote job growth and strengthen our nation’s global competitiveness. Given our concerns over job growth and global competitiveness, we are deeply concerned with the Treasury Department’s proposed debt-equity regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 385 (the “proposed regulations”)[1] that were released on April 4, 2016. We write today to detail our concerns over the proposed regulations and request that you work with us to address the series of issues discussed in this letter. In particular, we ask tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=FE60F4A9-1A98-4CB9-91F6-5F77B45867CB | Heller and Casey Seek Transparency for VA Bonuses | 2016-06-30 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation highlights importance of quality leadership on the ground (Washington, DC) – Recently, Chairs of the VA Backlog Working Group, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Bob Casey (D-PA), released the following statements after introducing the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act (S. 3112). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to annually report on the bonuses awarded to critical positions within the VA, including VA Regional Office (VARO) directors, VA hospital directors, and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) directors. “VA leadership on the local level, whether it is a VA hospital director, or a Regional Office director exerts significant control over the quality of care and benefits Nevada’s veterans receive. That is why I personally meet with these individuals and work with them closely to address challenges on the local level and keep them accountable. Therefore, Members of Congress should be informed of whether VA leaders in their districts or states are being awarded bonuses based on performance. This measure is critical to bringing greater transparency and accountability to the VA,” said Senator Dean Heller. “This legislation will provide an important measure of transparency and accountability at the VA,” Senator Bob Casey said. “Given the concerns that have been raised over VA bonuses, this is a necessary measure to ensure that the American people know exactly which positions are receiving these dollars.” A PDF copy of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=8B4D3ADB-DE67-40E8-85FB-D9FE329377EC | CONGRATULATING HOWARD HAYES | 2016-06-29 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | CONGRATULATING HOWARD HAYES HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE June 29, 2016 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to recognize Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II veteran, Howard Hayes. Mr. Hayes was aboard United States Coast Guard Cutter Roger B. Taney (USCGC TANEY) and moored in Honolulu Harbor as the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred right next door. It gives me great pleasure to honor Mr. Hayes for his bravery and service during World War II, especially on that specific day, December 7, 1941, when he selflessly placed his life on the line to defend our nation. Mr. Hayes joined the U.S. Coast Guard on October 21, 1940, and served on USCGC TANEY as a Cook Second Class. His battle station was manning the range finder on the bridge of the ship. On December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Mr. Hayes saw the planes flying overhead and knew it was not a drill. After arriving at the range finder, Mr. Hayes and his crewmates were able to shoot down four planes during the attack. I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Hayes for his service and sacrifice, which are invaluable to our nation. Recently, Honor Flight Nevada transported Mr. Hayes to see his ship for the first time in 71 years and made arrangements so that he could go onboard USCGC TANEY. During his visit, Mr. Hayes saluted the flag and honored his fallen comrades. He is the last known surviving member of the ship’s crew from that day. This is truly an incredible opportunity provided by Honor Flight Nevada. No words or actions can adequately thank Mr. Hayes for his service, but those who went above and beyond to make this trip possible stand as examples of how we should honor our veterans. As a World War II veteran, Mr. Hayes’ commitment to his country, as well as his dedication to his family and community, exemplify why the legacy of all World War II veterans must be preserved for generations to come. These veterans truly are the Greatest Generation—selflessly serving not for recognition, but because it was… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=C37FE9A5-35F8-4C7E-A63A-05E07AEA6712 | IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMISSIONING OF USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) | 2016-06-29 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMISSIONING OF USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE June 29, 2016 Mr. Heller: Mr. President, today, I wish to recognize the 30th anniversary of the Commissioning of USS Nevada (SSBN 733). I am proud to honor one of Nevada’s namesake ships and all Americans that served aboard her. Launched on September 14, 1985, USS Nevada (SSBN 733) is a U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship named in honor of our Great State. She was sponsored by Carol Laxalt, the wife of then United States Senator Paul Laxalt. Upon launch, Captain F.W. Rohm was in command of the Blue Crew, and Captain William Stone led the Gold Crew. The submarine was then commissioned on August 16, 1986. She is now one of eight Ohio-class ballistic submarines homeported at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, where crews have worked tirelessly to preserve this national treasure. It gives me great pleasure to honor the history and heritage of this ship and her crew members who sacrificed so much defending our freedoms. The brave men and women serving in the U.S. Navy have demonstrated true commitment to our nation with their selfless actions and exemplify why the legacy of all veterans must be preserved for generations to come. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals, but to ensure they are cared for after their return home. I remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and service members in Nevada and throughout the nation, including those who served on USS Nevada (SSBN 733). Mr. President, today, I ask that we recognize the 30th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Nevada (SSBN 733) and all that sailed aboard her. I am both humbled and honored to commemorate these brave men and women and to celebrate this important milestone. May we never forget the legacy of this great submarine and her gallant crew. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=F03F56FB-70BF-43CB-BA19-117D52AFD5E5 | Heller, Warner, Kaine, Gardner Introduce Bill to Empower Student Borrowers | 2016-06-29 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation to help students make smart decisions in the financing of their higher education. The Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act promotes financial literacy by providing students who are recipients of federal financial aid with comprehensive counseling services. Nationwide, Americans owe more than $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, outstripping credit cards and auto loans as the country’s leading source of non-housing debt. A companion bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and carries strong bipartisan support. “Recently, student loan debt rose to a record high of $1.35 trillion nationwide. Now more than ever, it is critical to ensure that students are making smart decisions about financing their higher education. Navigating the student loan process can be complicated and confusing, and students deserve to have the tools they need to manage their loans in a responsible way. I am proud to introduce this legislation alongside Senator Warner to provide students with essential information to make well-informed, sound financial decisions for their college education and future,” said Sen. Heller. “In January, Senator Kaine and I met with student leaders from 20 colleges and universities across Virginia, who shared the challenges they have faced paying for college and the negative effects of crippling student loan debt. Several of the students had powerful personal stories about their struggles to find the money for college, and how they wished they had had better information about their options when they were taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans to finance their education,” said Sen. Warner. “And these kinds of stories are common across the Commonwealth. Today, a college student in Virginia can expect to graduate with more than $26,000 in debt. As the first person in my family to graduate from college, I know t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=8554582B-6262-40E2-9769-83C84CEEB1A6 | Heller Highlights Legislation to Improve Veterans Health Care at Committee Hearing | 2016-06-29 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, highlighting his legislation to improve veterans’ experience with health care. The legislation, S.3035, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program for the contract hiring of medical scribes so that physicians can spend more time with their veteran patients and improve the quality of every VA health care appointment. Background: Recently, Senators Heller and Jon Tester (D-MT) teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation honoring our veterans by helping improve the quality of VA health care. Issue: Veterans are experiencing long appointment wait times and less time with their VA doctor for a variety of reasons, but in part due to high patient load and not enough doctors to serve the population. This shortage is a nationwide problem, but in particular it impacts the VA because there are fewer recruitment and retention tools available to the VA compared to the private sector. Legislative Solution: Require the VA to carry out an 18-month pilot program in up to five VA medical centers for the contract hiring of medical scribes to assist VA physicians with workload. This bill ensures doctors have more time to see veteran patients rather than enter medical data. It will also serve as a recruitment tool for doctors who want an employment package comparable to the private sector. What is a medical scribe? A medical scribe is an individual trained and hired to enter information into the electronic health record or chart at the direction of a physician or practitioner. A scribe can be found in multiple settings, including physician practices, hospitals, emergency departments, long-term care facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, public health clinics, and ambulatory care centers. Benefits of Medical Scribes: Reduces the amount of time a physician must capture and enter data during a patient’s visit and increases the time they have to see patients, which can i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=CF336C8F-CFE7-484A-9F15-9C803AE8F559 | Heller and Reid Introduce the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act | 2016-06-28 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2016 (S. 3102), public lands legislation providing new opportunities for economic development throughout the county while promoting conservation. This bipartisan legislation is the result of an inclusive, grassroots-driven public process, including meetings, discussions, and visits with and between Pershing County officials and local residents. “Given that over 75 percent of Pershing County is controlled by the BLM and much of it is in a checkerboard pattern, it is important we enact this common-sense solution providing the community long-term economic development opportunities while reducing fire risks and enhancing wildlife habit,” said Senator Dean Heller. “This bill reflects Pershing County’s hard work to develop an innovative lands package that balances the opinions of diverse stakeholders. Our Congressional delegation will work diligently to ensure their efforts are rewarded and to make their vision a reality.” “Throughout my career, I have worked hard to craft bipartisan lands bills that present commonsense solutions to problems, help local economies, and protect lands for future generations. This bill is no different. Local officials, mining companies, ranchers and conservationists came together to work toward a comprehensive proposal that will be good for Nevada and good for Pershing County,” said Senator Harry Reid. “As this legislation shows, we can strike a meaningful balance between protecting Nevada’s rugged, diverse landscapes and promoting economic opportunity and prosperity. I look forward to continuing that work as we move this legislation through Congress.” BACKGROUND: At a June 1, 2016 special commission meeting, the Pershing County Commission unanimously approved a resolution requesting that the Nevada Congressional delegation introduce the draft public lands bill. The bill includes several important pieces such as: An innovat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=419B8E50-84B9-4580-B45A-8D5C88E28F6B | Senate Passes Bipartisan Heller-Heitkamp Resolution Making June Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month | 2016-06-27 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | More than 1 in 4 Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Has Received VA Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Senators Removed Word ‘Disorder’ from Resolution Title For First Time to Eliminate Stigma (Washington, DC) - Recently, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) announced the U.S. Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution designating June 2016 as National Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) Awareness Month, and designating June 27 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. Thirty U.S. senators cosponsored the resolution. For the fourth consecutive year, Heller and Heitkamp have sponsored and the U.S. Senate has passed this bipartisan resolution to raise awareness about challenges facing servicemembers, veterans, and others who experience post-traumatic stress – and to eliminate the stigma sometimes associated with it. This year’s resolution seeks to combat stigma by removing the word “disorder” from the title of the resolution for the first time, emphasizing that post-traumatic stress is a common and treatable injury. “Every time I hold a veterans’ roundtable in Nevada, veterans tell me about the challenges addressing post-traumatic stress in the military and veteran community,” said Heller. “PTS follows veterans home and continues to have an impact on quality of life, and oftentimes, the veteran’s relationships with family and friends. But many of America’s heroes affected by PTS aren’t coming forward for help. Veterans need to know that they are not alone in facing these challenges and that support is there to ensure they recover.” “The simple act of raising awareness can be so consequential when it comes to post-traumatic stress, which is why we’re leading the U.S. Senate in naming June ‘Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month’ for the fourth year in a row,” said Heitkamp. “This year, I’m proud to take a step forward in eliminating stigma by removing the word ‘disorder’ from the title of our resolution – reinforcing that this is a common, treatable injury for so many. Post-traumat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1A699D0A-BFC9-4174-A90C-6950A5D01DE1 | Heller and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Americans Make Informed Investment Choices | 2016-06-24 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – Recently, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced S. 3092, the Fair Access to Investment Research Act, which would give investors access to more research and information on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). “This legislation will help Nevada’s investors better understand the financial products they may choose to put their hard-earned money into,” said Senator Dean Heller. “From workers investing for retirement or young families saving for their future, everyone will benefit by having more information readily available on ETFs. I’m proud to team up with Senator Peters to introduce this bipartisan bill and will continue to push for enactment of this legislation through my work on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.” “It is critical that investors in Michigan and across the country are equipped with the resources and knowledge to make informed investment decisions,” said Senator Gary Peters. “I’m pleased to join Senator Heller in introducing bipartisan legislation that would create greater transparency for families looking to diversify their investment portfolios.” BACKGROUND: ETFs are becoming one of the fastest-growing investment products for Americans, with millions of households holding ETFs as part of their investment portfolio. Currently, securities laws provide legal protections for broker-dealers to provide research reports for several asset classes such as listed stocks and corporate debt — but not for ETFs. The Fair Access to Investment Research Act would create parity in the law by providing a safe harbor for broker-dealers to publish public research reports on ETFs. S. 3092, the Fair Access to Investment Research Act, is companion legislation to H.R. 5019 championed by Congressman French Hill (R-AR) and Congressman John Carney (D-DE) in the House of Representatives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-us-v-texas | Amodei Statement on U.S. v. Texas | 2016-06-23 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 June 23, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States upholding the lower court’s decision that the President’s use of executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants is unlawful: “President Obama has consistently shown his blatant disregard for the Constitution by continually circumventing Congress in an attempt to force his measures into law. The Constitution explicitly states that Congress – not the President – has the right to ‘make all Laws.’ Today’s ruling upholds the separation of powers by ruling the President’s overreaching action on immigration unlawful. “Government overreach, particularly by the Executive Branch, threatens our liberties and democratic way of life. President Obama’s abuse of executive power is surely not what the Founders intended when they laid out the three branches of government in the Constitution. I stand by the Supreme Court’s decision today and will continue to push for Congress to address immigration reform in an honest and forthright fashion.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:54:04Z |
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-bipartisan-committee-passage-his-higher-education-bills | Heck Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of His Higher Education Bills | 2016-06-22 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=03129990-561B-43A6-A1A2-7886157F8CE4 | Heller Questions Yellen at Semiannual Monetary Policy Report Hearing | 2016-06-21 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) spoke at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs hearing titled, “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress.” During the hearing, Heller questioned Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen over the state of the U.S. economy and potential factors that could influence it. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=0E0EBAD9-2000-479E-994D-8F321CE81FBC | RECOGNIZING DRI PRESIDENT DR. STEPHEN WELLS | 2016-06-17 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | RECOGNIZING DRI PRESIDENT DR. STEPHEN WELLS HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE June 16, 2016 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to recognize Dr. Stephen Wells for his service with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) after being a significant team member for 16 years. It gives me great pleasure to recognize his years of hard work and commitment to making this Institute the best it can be. Dr. Wells earned his master’s degree and doctorate in geology from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He later served as a professor of geomorphology and chair of the graduate program in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, jumpstarting his academic career. In 1976, he joined the University of New Mexico, serving as chair of the Department of Geology from 1989 to 1991. In both roles, Dr. Wells built internationally recognized research and graduate programs and enrolled 34 students into the programs. Beginning in 1995, Dr. Wells began his lengthy tenure with the DRI as executive director of the Quaternary Sciences Center. Throughout the next 16 years, he worked diligently to climb the ladder and became President of DRI, one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary environmental research organizations located in our Great State. The Institute has 500 scientists, technologists, students, and other staff working to further develop nationally recognized research. Dr. Wells led the Institute with three core divisions and four interdisciplinary science centers, which serve Nevada and regions across the globe with innovative research. Dr. Wells also helped build the Institute to a $50 million per year operation, compared to the $23.8 million in 1998. Residents across the state are fortunate to have had someone of such dedication working on behalf of the Institute. During his time in Nevada, he emerged as a true leader within our community. Dr. Wells served as a graduate faculty member in the hydrological sciences program and the Department of Geological Scienc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-protect-american-taxpayers | Amodei Votes to Protect American Taxpayers | 2016-06-09 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 June 9, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), a bill to protect American taxpayers from a bailout by forcing Puerto Rico to implement common-sense, conservative reforms to their economic model. This legislation passed the House with a recorded vote of 297-127. “Hardworking taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for the Puerto Rican government’s irresponsible behavior – and this bill ensures they won’t have to,” said Congressman Amodei. “Accusations claiming that PROMESA contains a taxpayer bailout are completely false. In fact, the language in this bill would expressly prevent a taxpayer bailout by instituting meaningful reforms that will responsibly restructure Puerto Rico’s debt without using a single taxpayer dollar. “This territory-specific legislation would not set a precedent for even the most economically strained mainland states to avoid paying debts. The reason it would not is because PROMESA specifically positions the debt restructuring portion under the territories and insular affairs title of the U.S. Code. This means that any application of PROMESA provisions to the States would be ruled illegal based on the 10th Amendment which defines our dual sovereign form of government. “It’s always gratifying when Congress is able to react to any issue in a timely manner, but we must be onto something if a piece of legislation is able to garner support from Members at complete opposite ends of the political spectrum. When Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID), whose Heritage Action Scorecard reads 93%, and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) , whose scorecard reads 9%, are supporting the same bill – maybe this is a time where Congress did its job. “I urge my colleagues in the Senate to join the House in protecting American taxpayers by passing this bill as soon as possible.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:54:04Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-bill-strengthen-local-control-public-lands-passes-house-heads-senate | Amodei Bill to Strengthen Local Control of Public Lands Passes House, Heads to Senate | 2016-06-07 | 2016 | 2016-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 June 7, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2733, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, his bill to allow public land to be held in trust for six different tribes throughout Nevada: “I commend my colleagues in the House for joining me to pass this critical piece of legislation that will transfer more than 70,000 acres of Nevada public lands back into local control – empowering those who are best suited to make decisions surrounding economic development. By carefully balancing the unique needs of our Nevada tribal nations with those of local ranchers, land owners, public lands recreationalists and businesses, my bill will allow Nevadans to chart brighter futures for their communities while preserving their cultural heritage and traditions. I urge the Senate to take up this common-sense measure as soon as possible.” Background: H.R. 2733, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, would allow public land to be held in trust for six different tribes throughout Nevada. Specifically, Congressman Amodei’s bill would allow Nevada’s tribes to address housing shortages, promote development of natural resources, support additional grazing and agricultural activities, promote renewable energy, preserve cultural resources and protect their communities against illegal shooting and activities. This bipartisan piece of legislation is supported by the Nevada congressional delegation, Washoe County, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, and multiple off-highway vehicle (OHV) organizations. As an OHV user and a strong voice for all motorcycle and ATV rights, Congressman Amodei is pleased to be able to work with local officials and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony to ensure a north-south access route is available for OHV users in the Hungry Valley Recreation Area. This bill requires the United States to hold in trust the following lands for the benefit of: Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Tribe:Would tr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:54:04Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-strategic-mineral-bill-included-part-energy-package | Amodei Strategic Mineral Bill Included as Part of Energy Package | 2016-05-26 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 May 25, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement after the House passed S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016, legislation which included his National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act(H.R. 1937): “Duplicative regulations, bureaucratic inefficiency and lack of coordination between federal agencies unnecessarily threaten our economy and jeopardize our national security – especially when it comes to mining strategic and critical minerals in America. Critical and strategic minerals are essential to the technologies that make our daily lives and economy work. From military technology, such as aircraft and missiles used to defend our country, to the cars, smartphones and televisions we use every day, they all require critical and strategic minerals. “Since the 1990’s, mineral exploration has stagnated or declined because of burdensome regulatory changes made to the permitting process. With the average permit approval process taking seven to ten years, permitting delays now pose the most significant risk to mining projects in the United States. In Nevada, permitting delays stand in the way of good-paying jobs and revenue for local, often rural, communities. “My bill would streamline the permitting process to leverage our nation’s vast mineral resources, while paying respect to economic, national security and environmental concerns. By simply asking federal land managers to collaborate with all stakeholders in an effort to expedite the process in two-and-a-half years, as opposed to indefinite timelines, my legislation would not change any environmental regulations, protections or opportunity for public input. My legislation has already received nearly 800 bipartisan votes, passing the House the past two Congresses in addition to the 114th. I look forward to the Senate joining the House to solve this important issue by taking action on this energy package as soon as possible.” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:51:40Z |
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-heck-bill-name-laughlin-va-clinic-local-veteran | House Passes Heck Bill to Name Laughlin VA Clinic for Local Veteran | 2016-05-24 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-statement-house-ndaa-passage | Heck Statement on House Defense Bill Passage | 2016-05-19 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907065141/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-veterans-affairs-committee-passage-physician-assistant | Heck Applauds Veterans' Affairs Committee Passage of Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act | 2016-05-18 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded House Committee on Veterans' Affairs adoption of H.R. 3974, The Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2015, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Heck and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH). The bill, which is aimed at speeding access to care within the VA and providing job opportunities for veterans, was adopted on a unanimous voice vote and now can be considered by the full House of Representatives. "No one is better qualified to care for our veterans than veterans themselves," Rep. Heck said. "We are facing a shortage of physicians and PAs within the VA, making this program long overdue. This bill will help us achieve two critically important goals: improving access to care at the VA and providing job opportunities for separated service members. I thank Chairman Jeff Miller for his leadership in moving this bill through the committee and look forward to supporting it on the House floor." The Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2015 establishes a five-year pilot program within the VA to provide educational assistance to former medics and corpsmen for education and training as physician assistants in the VA. The educational assistance would be provided through the existing VA Health Professionals Education Assistance Program, and other educational assistance programs of the VA. Those who serve in the pilot program would then have a period of obligated service at the Veterans Health Administration, allowing them to give back to fellow veterans. The concept for this legislation was brought to Rep. Heck by a local veteran who served as a PA in the Air Force and is now working as a physician assistant in Las Vegas. The Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2015 is supported by the following organizations: Veterans Affairs Physician Assistant Association (VAPAA) Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907064946/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-bipartisan-house-action-combat-opioid-abuse | Heck Applauds Bipartisan House Action to Combat Opioid Abuse | 2016-05-13 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded House passage of a series of bills aimed at combating the nationwide opioid abuse and addiction epidemic. With opioid abuse legislation passing both the House and the Senate, a Conference Committee comprising members from both chambers will convene to merge the bills into one package. That comprise package will then be passed by the House and Senate and sent to the President to be signed into law. "The opioid epidemic is destroying families and communities and we must take action," Rep. Heck said. "As an emergency department physician, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of opioid addiction and overdose. This series of bipartisan bills passed by the House will help prevent and treat opioid addiction, ensure our nations drug laws are strengthened to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the United States, and protect infants exposed to illegal drugs before birth. I applaud the House and the Senate for taking action to tackle this important issue and urge swift action on conferencing the bills so we can get this legislation to the President's desk." According to the American Society of Addiction Medication, drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with 47,055 lethal drug overdoses in 2014. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic, with 18,893 overdose deaths related to prescription pain relievers, and 10,574 overdose deaths related to heroin in 2014. BACKGROUND ON LEGISLATION: The Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act (H.R. 5046): This bipartisan bill combats the opioid epidemic by establishing a streamlined, comprehensive opioid abuse grant program that encompasses a variety of new and existing programs, such as vital training and resources for first responders and law enforcement, criminal investigations for the unlawful distribution of opioids, drug courts, and residential substance abuse treatment. The bill authorizes $103 million annually for the grant program and is fully offset for cut-go purposes. The Opioid Progr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907091111/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-introduces-career-and-technical-education-legislation | Heck Introduces Career and Technical Education Legislation | 2016-05-03 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | LAS VEGAS - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today announced the introduction of the Career and Technical Education Equity Act at Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas. The legislation will ensure Nevada continues to receive its share of federal career and technical education (CTE) funding by repealing the current unfair, outdated hold harmless provision in the funding formula. According to a report by the Congressional Research Service, it is estimated that the Heck legislation will increase Nevadas share of federal CTE funding by 2.6% within three years of enactment. "Career and technical education is critically important to both Nevada's education system and our economy," Rep. Heck said. "Students who pursue CTE perform well in school because they have a vision of what they want to do in the future. Whether that vision is to work in information technology, agriculture, or public safety, Nevada's CTE programs provide our students with a strong educational and vocational foundation to take into the professional world. We must ensure that Nevada continues to receive its share of federal funding for career and technical education so the programs in which our students are engaged can continue to provide the skills and training they need to be successful in the future. The Career and Technical Education Equity Act does exactly that and I am committed to getting this bill passed in the near future." Rep. Heck announced introduction of the bill during a visit to Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, a school that relies on CTE funds to offer students educational opportunities in the following majors: Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, and 911 Dispatch. On hand for the event were Craig Statucki, Executive Director Nevada ACTE, and Tammy Boffelli, Principal of Veterans Tribute CTA. They offered the following comments about Congressman Heck's bill: Congressman Heck has been working for years to support CTE programs and the federal funding of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-heck-statement-release-fy17-ndaa | Rep. Heck Statement on the Release of the FY17 NDAA | 2016-04-25 | 2016 | 2016-04 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160614020616/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-applauds-subcommittee-passage-military-personnel-portion-defense | Heck Applauds Subcommittee Passage of Military Personnel Portion of Defense Authorization | 2016-04-20 | 2016 | 2016-04 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today applauded subcommittee passage of the Military Personnel portion of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The Military Personnel portion of the bill, or "mark," was approved on an unanimous bipartisan vote. The mark mandates and fully funds a 2.1% pay increase for troops. In addition, the mark contains provisions to modernize the commissary system while maintaining the benefit our troops and their families depend upon and reforms the Uniform Code of Military Justice, improving the systems efficiency and transparency while also enhancing victims rights. This marks the first comprehensive reform in over three decades. "This Military Personnel mark demonstrates the strong commitment the subcommittee has to our military men and women and their families," Rep. Joe Heck said. "Our military is only as strong as those serving and so our bill ensures those who volunteer to serve have the support they need and deserve. I was pleased to once again work in a bipartisan manner with Ranking Member Susan Davis to move this mark through to the full committee and look forward to advancing it and the larger defense authorization to the floor." In addition to the commissary and UCMJ improvements, the bill contains numerous provisions to improve the welfare and quality of life for our military families including providing up to 2 weeks of leave to the second parent of a dual military couple for the purposes of adoption leave and requiring the Secretaries of the military departments to notify service members with dependents annually, and prior to deployment, of the child custody protections guaranteed under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Finally, the mark authorizes the reimbursement of travel expenses at a higher amount for Reserve Component members traveling to training from rural areas. The subcommittee-approved mark now moves to consideration before the full House Armed Services Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-fallon-0 | Amodei to Host Veterans' Town Hall in Fallon | 2016-04-14 | 2016 | 2016-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 April 14, 2016 FALLON, Nev.– Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced he will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Fallon on Monday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Fallon City Council Chambers located at 55 W Williams Ave. "This veterans’ town hall in Fallon continues our efforts across Nevada to meet with and listen to veterans regarding the issues and challenges they face," said Rep. Amodei. "In addition to thanking them for their service, this is also an opportunity for veterans to learn about the assistance my office can provide." Since first joining Congress, Rep. Amodei has held regular veterans’ town hall meetings across Nevada in Reno, Sparks, Elko, Carson City, Minden, Fallon, Winnemucca, Fernley and Lovelock. Representatives from federal agencies serving veterans will also participate. Please contact Tracy Soliday at (775) 686-5760 with any questions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:49:20Z |
| https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-congressman-joe-heck-killing-haji-imam | Statement of Congressman Joe Heck on killing of Haji Imam | 2016-03-25 | 2016 | 2016-03 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | heck.house.gov | legacy | LACEY, WASHINGTON Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) announced that his constituents received $1,161,198 in money saved or reimbursed by the federal government in 2017. With the help of Rep. Hecks office, federal agencies have returned $2,970,640 owed to constituents since January 2013. Individual amounts recovered for constituents range from $10 to $130,463. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-advances-amodei-bill-increase-local-control-nevada-public-lands | House Advances Amodei Bill to Increase Local Control of Nevada Public Lands | 2016-03-16 | 2016 | 2016-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Logan Ramsey, 202-225-6155 March 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) commended the House Natural Resources Committee’s unanimous passage of his bill to allow public land to be held in trust for six different tribes throughout Nevada. H.R. 2733, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, would greatly benefit the people of these regions by providing increased opportunities for economic development. “Today’s vote puts us one step closer to placing Nevada public lands back into local control – rather than in the hands of Washington bureaucrats. My bill carefully balances the unique needs of our Nevada tribal nations with those of local ranchers, land owners and businesses. These lands will enable the tribes to chart brighter futures for their communities and preserve their cultural heritage and traditions. I’m pleased to see the Committee move this important piece of legislation and I look forward to the full House passing this bill as soon as possible.” Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Tribe:Would transfer approximately 19,094 acres of BLM land in Humboldt County to be held in trust to resolve checkerboard lands issues. This would help to address law enforcement and emergency personnel jurisdictional questions, as well as enable the tribe to plan for housing development. Nevada U.S. Senators Bible and Cannon introduced a similar bill in 1971, but the legislation was never re-introduced. Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation:Would transfer approximately 82 acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land in Elko County to be held in trust for housing and infrastructure to address the reservation housing shortage and to recruit doctors, nurses, law enforcement, conservation officers, and first responders. Summit Lake Paiute Tribe:Would transfer approximately 941 acres of BLM land in Humboldt County to be held in trust for protection and management of Summit Lake’s natural resources and fish population and to unify the reservation around Summit La… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T20:47:03Z |
| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=6105F5A5-7CA8-4713-8C31-5611AEA471B7 | Heller Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Government from Devastating Amateur Motorsports | 2016-03-09 | 2016 | 2016-03 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV), Richard Burr (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016, or the RPM Act, which will prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from cracking down on amateur race car mechanics and hobbyists. The rule proposed last year by the EPA runs counter to existing law and Congressional intent, and threatens the very existence of amateur motorsports in the United States. The RPM ACT will keep the Obama administration from yet another federal overreach of its regulatory powers. “Having been surrounded by amateur motorsports my entire life, this latest overreach by the Administration continues to serve as a testament to the lengths the EPA will go to regulate Americans,” said Senator Heller. “Congress never intended for the EPA to regulate vehicles used solely for competition, especially ones used exclusively for racing. As a race car driver, mechanic, and automotive enthusiast, this legislation will allow many hobbyists to continue doing what we love and enjoy.” “For decades, Congresses and previous Administrations have made it clear that the EPA does not have the authority to regulate racing vehicles, but that hasn’t stopped Obama’s EPA from trying,” said Senator Burr. “The EPA is attempting to tell the American people what they can do with their own cars, even though there is a deep tradition of hobbyists who have chosen to upgrade their vehicles for their own personal enjoyment, even when they are removed from public roads. This is Obama’s nanny state at its worst, and it’s a direct threat to amateur motorsports in the country.” “The EPA is again attempting to overstep its authority; this time to regulate one of our nation’s most beloved traditions - motorsports,” said Senator Capito, a member of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus. “From local tracks to family garages across the state, West Virginia’s passion for American motorsports run… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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