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| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/senate-and-house-leaders-include-bipartisan-plan-tricare-prime-defense-bill | Senate and House leaders include bipartisan plan on TRICARE Prime in defense bill | 2012-12-19 | 2012 | 2012-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chandler Smith, 202-224-6244 (Heller) December 19, 2012 Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 (Amodei) WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced language will be included in this year’s defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to detail and address upcoming changes to TRICARE Prime. The plan is based on legislation introduced by Amodei and Congressman Greg Walden (OR-2) in the House and an amendment introduced by Heller and adopted into the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate. “Providing the best care to our military personnel, their families, and veterans is one of our nation’s most important responsibilities. Northern Nevada military families deserve to know whether their TRICARE coverage will change, which is why I urged the conference to include my amendment in the final bill. I look forward to this legislation becoming law so our military men and women receive the answers they deserve,” said Senator Heller. The language requires DOD to assess the increased cost and overall impact TRICARE changes will have on military retirees and their families, and, within 90 days, inform Congress of its plan to provide them with a smooth transition. “At the bare minimum, military retirees and their families in Nevada are owed an explanation by DOD. They deserve to know what is going on and they deserve to hear it directly from DOD and not from media reports," said Amodei. "Our military retirees and their families earned these benefits and DOD needs to tell them how they are going to continue to have access to high-quality health care." Passage of the defense authorization is expected to be finalized by the House and Senate and sent to the President to be signed by the end of the year. News reports indicate that DOD plans to eliminate TRICARE Prime in several areas, starting April 1, 2013, including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Nevada, and Oregon. Beneficiaries in the affected areas would be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:51Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-backs-plan-protect-health-care-access-northern-nevadas-military-retirees | Amodei backs plan to protect health care access for Northern Nevada's military retirees | 2012-12-05 | 2012 | 2012-12 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 December 5, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today introduced, as an original cosponsor, the TRICARE Protection Act, to protect thousands of Northern Nevada's military retirees and their families from changes to TRICARE Prime that will reportedly be implemented by the Department of Defense (DoD). He joined Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) in drafting the bipartisan plan. "You can't pull the rug out from under people who are in a program and depend on it," said Amodei. "Northern Nevada has a particularly high concentration of military retirees, which appears to be why it is among the targeted areas for this change. Our military retirees and their families earned these benefits and their access to high-quality health care needs to be protected." News reports indicated that the DOD plans to eliminate TRICARE Prime in several areas, beginning April 1, 2013, including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Nevada, and Oregon. Beneficiaries in the affected areas would be moved to TRICARE Standard, which would increase out-of-pocket costs and could reduce access to primary care providers for military retirees and their families throughout Northern Nevada. When Amodei learned of the reports in October, he wrote to Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the DOD official in charge of health care, to express his concerns with the plan and to urge DOD to announce the planned changes immediately. DOD has not publicly announced any details regarding the switch, nor has it responded to Amodei's and other lawmakers' requests for more information. "The administration's refusal to communicate and to be transparent regarding their intent for Nevadans has forced this action by the Congress," said Amodei. The TRICARE Protection Act would require DOD to: Issue a report to Congress within 90 days identifying areas where TRICARE Prime will no longer be available, as well as estimating increased costs and other affects to beneficiaries as a resul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:51Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-questions-tricare-changes-northern-nevada | Amodei questions TRICARE changes for Northern Nevada | 2012-10-23 | 2012 | 2012-10 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 October 23, 2012 RENO, Nev. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) this week expressed his concerns to the Department of Defense (DoD) about its reported decision to discontinue TRICARE Prime health coverage for military retirees and their families throughout much of rural Nevada. As reported by Military Times, the proposal would affect communities in Nevada, as well as Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Starting April 1, 2013, TRICARE Prime Service would only be offered to retirees and their families living within 40 miles of a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). In Northern Nevada's case, the MTF is at Fallon Naval Air Station. "I am very concerned about reports that the incoming contractor for the TRICARE West Region does not plan to continue the current TRICARE Prime Service to communities in Northern Nevada that are currently being serviced by the present contractor," said Amodei in a letter to Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense. "In a state consisting of 110,000 square miles and one of the highest concentrations of veterans per capita, this change would eliminate the Prime option for thousands of TRICARE beneficiaries in Nevada who rely on it for medical care." The Pentagon has yet to make an official announcement, but a source told Military Times last week that Pentagon officials have discussed delaying a formal announcement until after the November 6 election. Beneficiaries who lose Tricare Prime won’t be without health care; they qualify for Tricare Standard, traditional fee-for-service coverage that has no enrollment fees but carries greater out-of-pocket costs. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:43Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-no-more-solyndras-act | Amodei votes for 'No More Solyndras Act' | 2012-09-14 | 2012 | 2012-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 September 14, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act. The bill would prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from issuing new loan guarantees through a failed stimulus program. DOE lost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars through loan guarantees to high-risk companies with political-ties to the Obama Administration that later went bankrupt, including Solyndra in California, Beacon Power in Massachusetts, and Abound Solar in Colorado. "Government should not be in the business of gambling the taxpayers' money on risky bets that in some cases seem to have been on the basis of political connections to the administration rather than merit," said Amodei. "Nobody is anti-green, but the DOE has provided $1.5 billion in loan guarantees to projects in Nevada alone. And while that was good news for the construction industry here, it created only 137 long-term jobs throughout the state. That’s $11 million per job for a country that is $16 trillion in debt.” In addition to the prohibition on new loan guarantees, the bill would require a review of past and current loan guarantees to evaluate costs, benefits, and whether the money was provided to foreign persons or corporations. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:34Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-criticizes-blm-using-sage-hen-block-energy-development | Amodei criticizes BLM for using sage hen to block energy development | 2012-09-13 | 2012 | 2012-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | I continue to marvel at the Nevada BLM Office's unilateral policy of shutting down multiple hundreds of thousands of acres from responsible leasing programs, which give no right to do anything on the area leased without additional BLM applications IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 September 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today expressed profound disappointment with the Nevada State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) after receiving the agency news release announcing the exclusion of more than a quarter of a million acres in the Ely District from its most recent oil and gas competitive lease sale. The presence of the sage hen habitat is cited by the BLM as the basis for excluding two thirds of what was to be a 376,618 acre lease offering. He released the following statement: "I continue to marvel at the Nevada BLM Office's unilateral policy of shutting down multiple hundreds of thousands of acres from responsible leasing programs, which give no right to do anything on the area leased without additional BLM applications and permits, under the auspices of sage hen habitat protection. "Nevada is not losing sage hen habitat due to competitive lease sales by Nevada BLM. It is losing habitat acres to wildfire. The misguided notion that regulating agribusiness, energy leasing and exploration, and the minerals industry will solve Nevada's habitat loss history is bureaucratic fantasy. "In a fire season to date, which has resulted in nearly half a million additional acres of sage hen habitat destroyed by wildland fire, I continue to hope that Nevada's federal land managers will deal with the true habitat threats instead of focusing on a headlong rush to preclude responsible economic development and multiple use polices. "Sage hen habitat in Nevada is not being overrun by mines, cows, or American energy development. It is burning up in wildland fires on BLM-owned acreage. That circumstance should be the primary focus of our federal land managers. "It's time … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:34Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-nevada-conference-facilities-offer-taxpayer-value | Amodei: Nevada conference facilities offer taxpayer-value | 2012-09-13 | 2012 | 2012-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 September 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) praised the passage yesterday ofH.R. 4631, the Government Spending Accountability Act of 2012, which shifts the oversight focus of government conferences to spending limits and taxpayer-value rather than a prohibition on locations that may offer gaming or spa services. "Conference facilities throughout Nevada were being blacklisted from hosting government meetings because their names may include the words 'resort' or 'casino', despite the fact that these businesses offer exceptional value to the taxpayers," said Amodei. "This legislation rightly moves the onus away from our world-class hospitality industry and puts it squarely on the government bureaucrats who spent lavishly on such things as mind-readers and bicycle-building exercises." Amodei said he and his staff made efforts to educate his House colleagues on the value Nevada's conference facilities can provide both in terms of highly-competitive rates, as well as travel expenses owing to its central location in the West. The bill would require agencies to provide quarterly reports to Congress about meetings or events involving travel expenses paid with federal funds. It would prohibit agencies from spending more than $500,000 to support a single conference, and each agency would be required to post, on their public website, detailed information on any presentation made by any employee of that agency at a conference, as well as reports on the conferences for which the agency paid travel expenses. The reports would include, among other things, itemized expenses paid by the agency and a brief explanation of how the participation advanced the mission of the agency. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:34Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-attacks-against-us-foreign-service-libya-and-egypt | Amodei statement on attacks against U.S. Foreign Service in Libya and Egypt | 2012-09-12 | 2012 | 2012-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | The assassination of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya is no different from the evil we witnessed 11 years ago. They died in honorable service to our country and we grieve with their families. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 September 12, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement regarding the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libyaand the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt: "The assassination of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya is no different from the evil we witnessed 11 years ago. They died in honorable service to our country and we grieve with their families. "That this terrorist attack, along with the storming of our embassy in Cairo, Egypt by a violent mob, took place on September 11 should underscore for all Americans the nature of our enemies and the vital need to stand by our friends. "The fact that the host countries have mildly reacted to the attacks of the past 48 hours makes it abundantly clear that this administration's support for their rise to power is another example of a failure in policy. "When it comes to the perpetrators of this violence, America has nothing to apologize for. With respect to our allies, such as Israel, now more than ever it's necessary that we draw close and send clear messages to the world as to what we stand for and what we will not abide. "I pray for all Americans in service to their country overseas. It is a sad day for the subject of leadership in foreign policy and I'm afraid it represents the next chapter after the debacle that was the Iranian hostage crisis." # # # 2012-09-12 08:47:00 2012-09-12 08:47:00 2012-09-12 08:45:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:34Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-11th-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacks | Amodei statement on 11th anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks | 2012-09-11 | 2012 | 2012-09 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | On a day when we witnessed unimaginable evil perpetuated by cowards, we can instead remember the 2,977 victims and their families, the bravery of the first responders, the heroism of Flight 93, and the dedication of our service men and women IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 September 11, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks: "On a day when we witnessed unimaginable evil perpetuated by cowards, we can instead remember the 2,977 victims and their families, the bravery of the first responders, the heroism of Flight 93, and the dedication of our service men and women who have given so much to keep us safe since the attacks. May we never forget." # # # 2012-09-11 07:44:00 2012-09-11 07:44:00 2012-09-11 07:42:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:34Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-carlin-lands-bill | Amodei introduces Carlin lands bill | 2012-08-02 | 2012 | 2012-08 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Carlin's situation is the sort of problem we would like to have more of in Nevada. Thanks to the high-paying jobs created by the mining industry, Carlin needs room for growth, particularly housing. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 August 2, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) this week introduced H.R. 6282, the Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act, which would give the City of Carlin the opportunity to purchase nearly 5,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands surrounding the city at fair market value for the purpose of multi-use development. "Carlin's situation is the sort of problem we would like to have more of in Nevada. Thanks to the high-paying jobs created by the mining industry, Carlin needs room for growth, particularly housing," said Amodei. "This bill would enable the local community to determine its own economic future by purchasing parcels, as needed, for smart, sustainable development." Amodei, who was sent to the House in a special election in September 2011, is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee. H.R. 6282 is the 10th bill he has introduced designed to give Nevada greater local control over its public lands. More than 85 percent of Nevada is controlled by the federal government. # # # 2012-08-02 12:15:00 2012-08-02 12:15:00 2012-08-02 12:12:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:30Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-fernley-lands-bill | Amodei introduces Fernley lands bill | 2012-08-01 | 2012 | 2012-08 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | As is the case in many of Nevada's communities, Fernley is a complicated checkerboard of public lands controlled by different federal land managers, which can make planning and economic development a difficult proposition. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 August 1, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) this week introduced H.R. 6236, the Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act, which would give the City of Fernley the opportunity to purchase Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation lands within the city boundaries at fair market value for the purpose of multi-use development. "As is the case in many of Nevada's communities, Fernley is a complicated checkerboard of public lands controlled by different federal land managers, which can make planning and economic development a difficult proposition," said Amodei. "This bill would enable the local community to determine its own economic future in a way not previously available." Amodei, who was sent to the House in a special election in September 2011, is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee. H.R. 6236 is the ninth bill he has introduced designed to give Nevada greater local control over its public lands. More than 85 percent of Nevada is controlled by the federal government. # # # 2012-08-01 14:12:00 2012-08-01 14:13:00 2012-08-01 14:09:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:30Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-storey-county-bill | Amodei introduces Storey County bill | 2012-07-25 | 2012 | 2012-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | This is a historic problem for Virginia City dating back to the 19th century. Faulty surveys, lost documentation, and maps without bearings make it nearly impossible to sort out claims of ownership. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 July 25, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei today introduced H.R. 6184, the Restoring Storey Act, which would transfer the surface rights to approximately 1,745 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in Virginia City to Storey County to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims. "This is an historic problem for Virginia City dating back to the 19th century. Faulty surveys, lost documentation, and maps without bearings make it nearly impossible to sort out claims of ownership," said Amodei. "The property in question has been occupied for decades by families who believe they own it when legally they're considered trespassers on BLM land." The bill would instruct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Storey County, by quitclaim deed, all surface rights to the BLM land 60 days after the date of the enactment of the legislation. All costs associated with the conveyance under this section shall be the responsibility of BLM. # # # 2012-07-25 12:38:00 2012-07-25 12:46:00 2012-07-25 12:35:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:25Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-audit-federal-reserve | Amodei votes to audit the Federal Reserve | 2012-07-25 | 2012 | 2012-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | The Fed's monetary policy has far-reaching consequences for the American people, affecting everything from employment to consumer prices to interest rates. Some oversight and accountability are more than warranted. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 July 25, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R.459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act. The legislation, of which Amodei is a cosponsor, would direct the comptroller general to complete an audit of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system and of the Federal Reserve banks, followed by a detailed report to Congress. The bill passed the House 326 to 99. "The Fed's monetary policy has far-reaching consequences for the American people, affecting everything from employment to consumer prices to interest rates. Some oversight and accountability are more than warranted," said Amodei. "It makes you wonder, who would oppose such transparency? This is an issue where my colleague from Texas, Rep. Ron Paul, has been right and I'm proud to support his effort." # # # 2012-07-25 11:52:00 2012-07-25 11:53:00 2012-07-25 11:50:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:25Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-amodeis-strategic-and-critical-minerals-bill | House passes Amodei's strategic and critical minerals bill | 2012-07-12 | 2012 | 2012-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 July 12, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012 by a bipartisan vote of 256 to 160. Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) introduced the legislation, which is his second bill to pass the House since he was elected in September 2011. He released the following statement: "In the 2012 ranking of countries for mining investment, the United States ranked last in permitting delays. Duplicative regulations, bureaucratic inefficiency, and lack of coordination between federal agencies are threatening the economic recovery of my home state and jeopardizing our national security. Nevada, which is rich in strategic and critical minerals, also has the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Decade-long permitting delays are standing in the way of high-paying jobs and revenue for local communities. "H.R. 4402 would simply bring some predictability and transparency to the permitting process to leverage our nation's vast mineral resources, while paying due respect to economic and environmental concerns. The 11-page bill would not change any environmental regulations, protections, or opportunity for public input. It would simply ask federal land managers to collaborate with all stakeholders in an effort to move the process along in two and a half years, as opposed to indefinite timelines. "Critical and strategic minerals are essential ingredients to the technologies that make our daily lives and economy work. Computers, smart phones, medical equipment, renewable energy (wind turbines, solar panels, hybrid vehicles), military equipment, building and manufacturing materials all require hard rock minerals and rare earth elements. Despite our vast mineral wealth, America is extremely dependent on foreign countries like China for these vital components of the American manufacturing sector. "Australia and Canada demonstrate it is possible to streamline permitting processes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:25Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-veterans-cola-and-jobs-skills-legislation | House passes veterans' COLA and jobs skills legislation | 2012-07-10 | 2012 | 2012-07 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 July 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The House of Representatives yesterday passed two bills important to the nation's wounded warriors, veterans, and their families -- H.R. 4114, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Act, and H.R. 4155, the Veteran Skills to Jobs Act. H.R. 4114 would put service-disabled veterans, their dependents, and the survivors of deceased veterans on equal footing with Social Security beneficiaries by authorizing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Despite current economic conditions, service-disabled veterans who receive disability benefits from the VA do not automatically see their benefits increase to meet the rising cost of consumer goods. To right this inequity, H.R. 4114 makes compensation to veterans and their dependents, the clothing allowance, and the dependency and indemnity compensation subject to the same COLA as Social Security recipients. H.R. 4155 would require the heads of federal departments or agencies to ensure that applicants for federal licenses, for a variety of commercial activities, who received relevant training while serving as members of the Armed Forces, are deemed to satisfy any training or certification requirements for the licenses. "In a town that doesn't agree on much, it's encouraging when we can set aside partisanship to do what we can to help our veterans and military families through this tough economy after they've served and sacrificed for their country," said Amodei. Amodei is a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the House Army Caucus. He served in the U.S. Army, Judge Advocate General Corps, and his daughter Ryanne is a U.S. Navy veteran of the first Gulf War. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:25Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-hold-ag-holder-contempt-congress | Amodei votes to hold AG Holder in contempt of Congress | 2012-06-28 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Nevadans and Americans as a whole are searching for some shred of evidence that their federal government is accountable. When U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry and an estimated 200 Mexicans were murdered as a direct result of the 'Fast and Furious IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 28, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted to hold the Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Amodei released the following statement: "Nevadans and Americans as a whole are searching for some shred of evidence that their federal government is accountable. When U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry and an estimated 200 Mexicans were murdered as a direct result of the 'Fast and Furious' gun-walking operation, the victims' families were left without any answers or explanations. "During an appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, I asked Mr. Holder if he believes he leads from the front. He replied he does. "Yet, by turning to President Obama to invoke executive privilege, Mr. Holder gives a very different answer. He does not lead from the front. He does not believe he is accountable. Not to Brian Terry's family, not to the Mexican victims, and not to the American people. "Today's vote to hold Mr. Holder in contempt of Congress represents a small step toward regaining some sorely needed accountability." # # # 2012-06-28 13:36:00 2012-06-28 13:36:00 2012-06-28 13:35:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/reno-student-represents-second-district-congressional-art-competition | Reno student represents second district in Congressional Art Competition | 2012-06-21 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 21, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Jacob Lokshin, a freshman at Davidson Academy in Reno, was honored Wednesday as winner for the second district of Nevada in the 31st annual Congressional Art Competition. Lokshin’s artwork, entitled At the Beach, will hang in the U.S. Capitol, along with other winners from across the country as part of the year-long Artistic Discovery exhibition. Jacob and his parents, Mindy and Boris, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the art competition's slate of events. “I did not envy our judges. We have some talented young artists in CD-2, all of whom would be great ambassadors for Nevada,” said Amodei. “Three million people visit the Capitol every year and they're going to see Jacob's outstanding artwork front and center.” As winner, Jacob met with Amodei, had his picture taken on the steps of the Capitol with the other winners, and participated in the opening ceremony of the art exhibit. Artwork from runners-up, Tim Taylor of Dayton High School, Sierra Esau and Lauren Marie Wodarski of Bishop Manogue High School, and Anne Mueller of Reed High School, will also be displayed at Amodei's Reno, Elko and Washington, D.C. offices. Honorable mentions include Eli-Jah J. Bolton, Riley Clafton, Delia Diaz, Taylor Grogan, Elise Levy, Caitlin Mabry, and Roddy White. The winning pieces were chosen by judges Quest Lakes from Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties, Katie Lewis of Nevada Museum of Art, Beth Macmillan of Reno is Artown, and Stacey Spain from Sierra Arts Foundation. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-senate-majority-leader-will-have-no-problem-advancing-yerington-legislation | Amodei: 'Senate Majority Leader will have no problem advancing Yerington legislation' | 2012-06-20 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | After a busy day yesterday, which included passage of the Yerington lands bill, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-4) and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-1) for their help in IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 20, 2012 Amodei: 'Senate Majority Leader will have no problem advancing Yerington legislation' WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement regarding passage of H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, as title IX of H.R. 2578, the Conservation and Economic Growth Act -- a larger jobs and public lands package. Amodei: "After a busy day yesterday, which included passage of the Yerington lands bill, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-4) and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-1) for their help in moving this legislation out of the House of Representatives in 120 days from its introduction. "I was surprised by the focus of some colleagues on other parts of the jobs and lands package in which the Yerington bill was passed. I can assure you, any opportunity I have to work with the 16 Democrats from across the nation who supported the measures on issues of primary interest to Nevada, such as grazing improvements, border security, fuel mitigation for Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, and marksmanship training support for recreational shooting, is one I will continue to embrace without qualifications. "Having sat on the jurisdictional committee that passed the bills in this package, the allegation of 'strong opposition in Nevada' is a statement whose foundation is unknown to me. "I look forward to well-deserved support and leadership in moving the Yerington bill forward in the U.S. Senate. As the junior member of the House Republican Conference, I am sure the Senate Majority Leader will have no problem advancing Senator Heller's Yerington legislation in muc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-reno | Amodei to host veterans' town hall in Reno | 2012-06-19 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 19, 2012 RENO, NEV.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced he will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Reno on Monday, July 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers, 1001 East 9th Street, Building A, Room 101. "I want to continue to meet with our veterans and listen to them regarding the issues and challenges they face," said Amodei. "In addition to thanking them for their service, this is an opportunity to familiarize them with the assistance my office can provide, as well as to identify areas where I can help as a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee." Representatives from federal agencies serving veterans will also participate. Attendees are asked to please RSVP so a light lunch can be provided. To register, or if you have any questions, please contact Ken Gray at 775-686-5760. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/yerington-lands-bill-passes-house | Yerington lands bill passes House | 2012-06-19 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 19, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, today passed the House with bipartisan support 232 to 188 as title IX of the Conservation and Economic Growth Act -- a larger jobs and public lands package. Title IX of the bill would mandate the fair market sale of approximately 10,400 acres of public lands to the City of Yerington for economic, recreational and cultural development. It is Amodei's first bill to pass the House as a Member of Congress and he made the following remarks during today's floor debate: http://youtu.be/Ci9cyZKRyA0 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-mr-president-i-beg-differ | Amodei: Mr. President, I beg to differ | 2012-06-08 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | With all due respect Mr. President, I beg to differ. Tell the nearly 160,000 Nevadans who are looking for work 'the private sector is doing fine.' IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 8, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today took issue with President Obama's claim that "the private sector is doing fine" in the struggling economy. Amodei: "With all due respect Mr. President, I beg to differ. Tell the nearly 160,000 Nevadans who are looking for work 'the private sector is doing fine.' "Tell the tens of thousands of Nevadans who have given up and dropped out of the workforce 'the private sector is doing fine.' "Tell the new graduates who you just visited at UNLV, who don't have prospects for jobs to pay their student loans 'the private sector is doing fine.' "Tell the homeowners who are facing equity and refinancing disaster 'the private sector is doing fine.' "Tell the business owners who are struggling to keep the doors open under the daily threat of increased taxation and regulation 'the private sector is doing fine.' "If the President really believes 'the private sector is doing fine,' then apparently 10 trips to the Silver State aren't enough for him to understand the problems Nevadans from all walks continue to face." # # # 2012-06-08 10:52:00 2012-06-08 10:52:00 2012-06-08 10:50:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-repeal-obamacare-tax-medical-devices | Amodei votes to repeal ObamaCare tax on medical devices | 2012-06-07 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 7, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 436, the Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012, of which he is a cosponsor.The bill, which passed the House with broad bipartisan support 270 to 146, would repeal the ObamaCare tax on sales of medical devicesthat isset to go into effect on January 1, 2013. If the 2.3 percent tax is not repealed, medical device companies are expected to pass the cost on to consumers, lay off workers, and cut research and development. "This is a misguided tax on American innovation and American jobs. Worse still, instead of improving health care and decreasing costs, it does the exact opposite," said Amodei. "Because it applies to gross sales, companies at thin margins could be driven out of business, meaning not only lost jobs but also fewer pain-reducing and life-saving inventions, such as stents and defibrillators, which actually reduce health care costs." Medicare's chief actuary predicts the medical device tax will be passed on to consumers in the form of higher device prices and higher insurance premiums. "Besides harming job creation and real health care reform, this tax is part of the fuzzy math that pays for the gross expansion of government that is ObamaCare, which hopefully will be overturned in its entirety this summer by the Supreme Court," said Amodei. H.R. 436 would also repeal ObamaCare’s limitations, including fines and penalties, on using health-related savings accounts for over-the-counter medication. This would allow American families to use the money they have saved for the lower-cost medications they need without government interference in their choice of medicine or method of payment. Furthermore, the legislation would allow Americans to keep unused funds from flexible spending accounts. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/natural-resources-committee-passes-yerington-bill | Natural Resources Committee passes Yerington bill | 2012-06-07 | 2012 | 2012-06 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | I want to thank Chairman Hastings and my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee for their thoughtful consideration and support of this bill, which is of vital importance to the people of Yerington, Lyon County, and Northern Nevada. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 June 7, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The House Natural Resources Committee today passed, with bipartisan support, H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, which was introduced by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) Amodei: "I want to thank Chairman Hastings and my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee for their thoughtful consideration and support of this bill, which is of vital importance to the people of Yerington, Lyon County, and Northern Nevada. "I will continue to work with my fellow Nevadans and original cosponsors, Representatives Berkley and Heck, as well as Majority Leader Cantor, to bring the bill up for a timely vote before the full House of Representatives. I am grateful for the attention the committee has given to the legislation to facilitate its movement. I look forward to the bill's final passage in the House and its arrival in the Senate where I trust it will encounter the same display of bipartisanship. Go Harry Reid and Dean Heller." H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act The bill would convey approximately 11,000 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the City of Yerington for economic, recreational, and cultural development. The city and Lyon County are seeking to leverage the substantial infrastructure investments being made by Nevada Copper at its nearby Pumpkin Hollow project. Nevada Copper, which broke ground on the Pumpkin Hollow project in February, invested nearly $50 million in exploration to justify the $1 billion investment necessary to fully develop the mine. The mine will produce 250 to 300 million pounds of copper per year. The initial shaft sinking is already producing economic benefits with the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:16Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-hats-wildland-firefighters | Amodei: Hats off to wildland firefighters | 2012-05-25 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | There's a saying in the wildland firefighter community that it's better to be good. We're grateful that the work product of the local and out of state personnel and type 2 incident management team speaks for itself. Loss of property is always IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 May 25, 2012 CARSON CITY, NEV.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the Topaz Ranch Estates fire: "There's a saying in the wildland firefighter community that it's better to be good. We're grateful that the work product of the local and out of state personnel and type 2 incident management team speaks for itself. Loss of property is always tragic, but this could have been far worse. "It's been a tough 180 days, but in the face of the terrain, fuel and weather conditions, this was a win for the good guys. "It's also worth noting, it was the first time in the fire season sage hen habitat was identified and incorporated into the planning. This will be a huge benefit in 18 months when we're trying to prevent an endangered species listing. Hats off to the wildland firefighters across the board." # # # 2012-05-25 11:06:00 2012-05-25 11:07:00 2012-05-25 11:04:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-supports-stronger-protections-domestic-violence-victims | Amodei supports stronger protections for domestic violence victims | 2012-05-17 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 May 16, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA), of which he is an original cosponsor. The legislationis designed to prevent and prosecute violence against intimate partners, with language that does not exclude victims of any age, race, sexual orientation or background. "As the father of two daughters, this legislation is very important to me," said Amodei. "It increases resources for investigations, prosecutions, and victim services, while strengthening penalties and promoting educational awareness to prevent violence from occurring in the first place. And because good intentions aren't good enough, this version of the bill would help ensure taxpayer resources go to help victims rather than Washington bureaucrats." The bill would provide for a five-year reauthorization of every VAWA grant program at the same funding levels as the Senate version (S. 1925). This funding would assist groups like the Reno-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, whose mission is to train judges to understand the unique dynamics of domestic violence and to provide appropriate legal relief to victims and their families. The bill would also address concerns raised by various Indian tribes that federal prosecutors are failing to pursue cases against non-Indians who commit abuse on tribal lands. "I heard from tribes in my district, including the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal Council, the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe, and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe about this issue and I can assure them that this bill would not only provide increased funding for federal law enforcement and prosecutors to pursue these cases, it would also empower Indian victims to seek protective orders in U.S. District Courts against abusers." Signed into law in 1994, VAWA established within the Department of Justice (D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/committee-passes-mineral-production-and-indian-land-energy-bills | Committee Passes Mineral Production and Indian Land Energy Bills | 2012-05-17 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Pederson, Crystal Feldman, or Jill Strait Wednesday, May 16, 2012 202-226-9019 PERMALINK Bills streamline duplicative and unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles to onshore American energy and mineral production while encouraging job creation WASHINGTON, D.C. –In the spirit of the House Republicans’ American Energy Initiative effort, the House Natural Resources Committee today passed the Natural Strategic and Critical Minerals Protection Act and the Native American Energy Act,with bipartisan support, to expand critical mineral production and empower Indian tribes to increase energy production on their tribal lands. The bills would reduce burdensome government hurdles and streamline duplicative and unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles to onshore American energy and mineral production while encouraging job creation and economic growth. “By streamlining government bureaucracies, we can boost American production of critical minerals such as rare earths that China has nearly one hundred percent control over. These critical minerals are vital for manufacturing everything from cell phones to hybrid vehicles.” said Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04). “Indian lands are unfortunately home to some of America’s highest unemployment rates, yet they also contain the greatest job creation potential through energy development. Due to restrictive and cumbersome federal regulations, many tribes have been unable to harness their own energy resources. The Native American Energy Act allows tribes more control over their land by streamlining government barriers to energy production.” “Every provision of this bill was requested by Indian tribes or Alaska Native Corporation leaders. The bill is a product of consultation with tribal leaders who are interested in increasing Native Americans’ control over the energy resources beneath and on their lands,”said Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Chairman Don Young (AK-At large). “A number of tribal leaders provided excellent testimony… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-congress-stand-israel | Amodei, Congress stand with Israel | 2012-05-09 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 May 9, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. The bill would state that it is U.S. policy to: 1) Reaffirm the commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish state. 2) Provide Israel with the military capabilities to defend itself and help preserve its qualitative military edge. 3) Expand military and civilian cooperation. 4) Assist in a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living side by side in peace and security. 5) Encourage Israel's neighbors to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense. In April, on the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, Amodei released the following statement: "In a world full of uncertainty and adversaries who would do America harm, it's important we take time to recognize not only the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, but also the enduring bond between our two nations. Israel stands as a shining example that democracy can indeed flourish in the Middle East. But that democracy requires vigilance, on their part and ours. "In my office hangs a framed quote by John. F. Kennedy, which I think is particularly appropriate on this day: 'Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.'" # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-supports-vawa-reauthorization | Amodei supports VAWA reauthorization | 2012-05-09 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 May 9, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) yesterday participated in the full House Judiciary Committee markup of H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization of 2012, which was introduced by Representatives Sandy Adams (FL-24), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) and Kristi Noem (SD-AL). Amodei voted in favor of the bill, which was passed by the committee. "As the father of two daughters, this legislation is very important to me," said Amodei. "It increases resources for investigations, prosecutions, and victim services, while strengthening penalties and promoting educational awareness to prevent violence from occurring in the first place. And because good intentions aren't good enough, this version of the bill would help ensure taxpayer resources go to help victims rather than Washington bureaucrats." VAWA addresses violence against women by establishing within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services a number of grant programs for state, local, and tribal governments. DOJ’s Office on Violence against Women, which was established in 1995, administers three formula-based and 14 discretionary grant programs. H.R. 4970 reauthorizes every VAWA grant program at the same level as the Senate-passed reauthorization bill. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-urges-swift-resolution-air-force-contract-dispute | Amodei urges swift resolution to Air Force contract dispute | 2012-05-09 | 2012 | 2012-05 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 May 9, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today reiterated his support for a swift and fair resolution to a disputed U.S. Air Force contract originally awarded to Sparks-based Sierra Nevada Corporation and its Brazilian partner Embraer to supply 20 light air support (LAS) aircraft to Afghanistan. Sierra Nevada and Embraer said on Tuesday they are pressing ahead with a new bid for the contract. The Air Force issued an amended request for proposals (RFP) on Friday. In a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Amodei, along with Representatives Mike Coffman (CO-6), Ander Crenshaw (FL-4), Allen West (FL-22) said, "We could not stress more the need to award an LAS contract at the soonest possible point, and question the need for a new nine-month award process, when the Air Force just conducted a nearly year-long evaluation of the two competitor aircraft, resulting in an award. Any further delay unnecessarily increases risk to U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan." The new RFP comes after a lawsuit filed by Hawker Beechcraft, which had previously lost out to Sierra Nevada. The contract is valued at $355 million and with extensions could be worth up to $1 billion. Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 3, but is still pursuing the RFP. Proposals are due June 18. The Air Force now says it expects to announce the winner on January 10, 2013, with first delivery by the third quarter of 2014. The delayed schedule now means the fledgling Afghan air force will miss at least three critical fighting seasons at a time when NATO forces are drawing down and turning security over to the Afghan military. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:08Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-bill-speed-public-land-transfers | Amodei introduces bill to speed public land transfers | 2012-04-30 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 30, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) has introduced H.R.4976, the "Small Lands Tracts Conveyance Act" to accelerate the process for transferring small parcels of federal land to local communities. In western states, straightforward, non-controversial public land sales to decrease the vast federal inventory and promote local control can take in excess of a decade. While Amodei believes there should be scrutiny for any sale, he cites the bureaucratic regulatory maze and slow legislative process as the main culprits in dragging out the transfers. "Why should it take more than 10 years for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to transfer the lands they don't want to local stakeholders who do?" said Amodei. "What's needed is an efficient process that promotes community-directed uses and reasonable economic development. In Nevada, where the federal government controls more than 85% of the land, these administrative and legislative delays are a wet blanket on our economy and our conservation efforts." The bill defines a "small tract" as 160 acres or less and would limit the transfer process for such lands to 18 months by establishing firm deadlines for the BLM and USFS to meet. It would exclude lands with established federal protection for cultural, biological, or endangered species issues. If parcels are purchased by private entities for fair market value, 50 percent of the revenues from the sales would go to the county governments in which the lands are located, with the other 50 percent going to the federal treasury. If non-private entities purchase lands, such as county governments, 100 percent of the revenues would go to the treasury. "This bill is a win-win-win. It would save the taxpayers, BLM and the USFS the expense of managing an excessive portfolio of federal lands.It would generate revenue for local and federal government, which could be used for deficit reduction. And most importantly, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-extend-rate-new-stafford-loans | Amodei votes to extend rate on new Stafford loans | 2012-04-27 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 27, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act, which would prevent, for one year, interest rates increasing on July 1, 2012, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on new federally subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduate students. The measure passed the House 215 to 195. The extension would be offset by repealing the Prevention and Public Health “slush” Fund (PPHF), created in ObamaCare. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that preventing the interest rate increase would cost nearly $6 billion, while repealing the PPHF would save $12 billion. The additional $6 billion in savings would go to deficit reduction. The PPHF, which this vote would repeal, is administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), who has full discretion on how to spend funds without further congressional action or oversight, including even lobbying activities, which is a clear violation of HHS rules governing the use of federal funds for lobbying and political education. The House previously voted to repeal the PPHF with H.R. 1217, which passed the House 236 to 183. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-recognizes-israels-64th-anniversary | Amodei recognizes Israel's 64th anniversary | 2012-04-26 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | In a world full of uncertainty and adversaries who would do America harm, it's important we take time to recognize not only the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, but also the enduring bond between our two nations. Israel st IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 26, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced his cosponsorship of H.Con.Res. 115, Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. He issued the following statement. Congressman Amodei: "In a world full of uncertainty and adversaries who would do America harm, it's important we take time to recognize not only the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, but also the enduring bond between our two nations. Israel stands as a shining example that democracy can indeed flourish in the Middle East. But that democracy requires vigilance, on their part and ours. "In my office hangs a framed quote by John. F. Kennedy, which I think is particularly appropriate on this day: 'Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.'" # # # 2012-04-26 12:26:00 2012-04-26 12:26:00 2012-04-26 12:25:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-bipartisan-cybersecurity-legislation | Amodei votes for bipartisan cybersecurity legislation | 2012-04-26 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 26, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) this week voted in favor of a series of bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening America's defenses against cyber-attacks, including H.R. 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. "Every day, American information technology systems are attacked by adversaries ranging from lone-wolf hackers to the foreign intelligence agencies and militaries of such nations as Russia, China, and Iran," said Amodei. "Rather than going toe-to-toe with U.S. armed forces, would-be enemies have determined that it's possible to inflict far more damage by crippling the computer systems upon which so much of our daily life and economy depends." Developed in close consultation with a broad range of private sector companies, trade groups, privacy and civil liberties advocates, H.R. 3523 would: Help private sector job creators defend themselves from attacks by nation-states by allowing the government to provide intelligence information needed to protect their networks and their customers’ privacy. Keep the federal government’s hands off the Internet, and does not allow the government to stop access to particular websites, or to censor or require private companies to remove content. Protect Americans’ privacy by prohibiting Washington from forcing private companies to hand over information while encouraging companies to “anonymize” information voluntarily shared with others. "I'm a private sector guy and this is a private sector solution," said Amodei. "The bill would not require additional federal spending or create new government bureaucracy, regulations or unfunded mandates." Praise for H.R. 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Additional background on H.R. 3523 # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-department-labor-farm-chores-rule | Amodei statement on Department of Labor farm chores rule | 2012-04-25 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | I'm sure the Nevada members of 4-H and FFA are very impressed with President Obama's understanding of farming and ranching in our state. I'm astounded at the tone deafness of the administration in attempting to brush aside a collective 200 ye IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 25, 2012 Amodei statement on Department of Labor farm chores rule WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Labor's proposed rule for children working on family farms, which would prohibit them from the “storing, marketing and transporting of farm product raw materials." The new regulations would also reject safety training and certification taught by such American institutions as 4-H and Future Farmers of America in order to replace it with a 90-hour federal government training course. Congressman Amodei: "I'm sure the Nevada members of 4-H and FFA are very impressed with President Obama's understanding of farming and ranching in our state. I'm astounded at the tone deafness of the administration in attempting to brush aside a collective 200 years of agricultural experience and tradition." # # # 2012-04-25 15:18:00 2012-04-25 15:18:00 2012-04-25 15:16:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-introduces-strategic-and-critical-minerals-production-act | Amodei Introduces Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act | 2012-04-19 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Pederson, Crystal Feldman or Jill Strait 202-226-9019 PERMALINK Chairman Hastings: “Rep. Amodei’s bill is a common sense plan to create jobs and increase American-made energy and mineral production.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in the spirit of House Republicans’ American Energy Initiative, Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-01) introduced H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012, to allow the United States to more efficiently develop our Nation's strategic and critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, that are vital to job creation, American economic competitiveness and national security. The bill streamlines the permitting process for mineral development by coordinating the actions of federal agencies. "In the 2012 ranking of countries for mining investment, the United States ranked last, tied with Papua New Guinea, in permitting delays,"said Rep. Amodei. "Duplicative regulations, bureaucratic inefficiency, and lack of coordination between federal agencies are threatening the economic recovery of my home state and jeopardizing our national security. Nevada, which is rich in strategic and critical minerals, also has the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Decade-long permitting delays are standing in the way of high-paying jobs and revenue for local communities. This bill would streamline the permitting process to leverage our nation's vast mineral resources, while paying due respect to economic and environmental concerns." “Job creation, economic growth and increased energy security are top priorities for House Republicans and Rep. Amodei’s bill addresses all three of these goals,” said Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04). “America cannot afford to be heavily reliant on foreign countries for our energy or for strategic and critical minerals that are necessary for so many of the products used in our daily lives. We have all seen the impact of our dependence on foreign oil; when we have the resources, like rare ear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/subcommittee-hold-legislative-hearing-six-onshore-energy-bills | Subcommittee to Hold Legislative Hearing on Six Onshore Energy Bills | 2012-04-19 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources legislative hearing on: H.R. 4381 (Tipton), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish goals for an all-of the-above energy production plan strategy on a 4-year basis on all onshore Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service. “Planning for American Energy Act” H.R. 4382 (Coffman), To ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty. “Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act” H.R. 4383 (Lamborn),To streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing, and for other purposes. “Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act” H.R.4402 (Amodei), To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. “National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012” H.R. 1192 (Lummis), To extend the current royalty rate for soda ash.“Soda Ash Royalty Extension, Job Creation, and Export Enhancement Act of 2011.” H.R. 2176 (Heinrich),To dedicate a portion of the rental fees from wind and solar energy projects on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management for the administrative costs of processing applications for new wind and solar projects, and for other purposes. “Clean Energy Promotion Act” Witnesses to be announced. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-yerington-bill-hearing | Amodei statement on Yerington bill hearing | 2012-04-17 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | I'm pleased with the positive bipartisan reception the Yerington bill received today and commend Mayor George Dini, as well as Tim Dyhr from Nevada Copper, for testifying on the importance of this plan to the economy of Northern Nevada. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 17, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) issued the following statement regarding today's legislative hearing for H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act. Congressman Amodei: "I'm pleased with the positive bipartisan reception the Yerington bill received today and commend Mayor George Dini, as well as Tim Dyhr from Nevada Copper, for testifying on the importance of this plan to the economy of Northern Nevada. "The hearing proved the Dini name is still magic, as members from both sides of the aisle praised Speaker Emeritus of the Nevada Assembly Joe Dini. "I'm encouraged that the official from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) articulated no substantive objections and I want to thank the BLM Carson City District Office for their contributions to this matter. I also appreciate the consideration of our neighbors in Arizona and California -- Ranking Member Grijalva and Rep. Garamendi. "We will continue to work with Chairmen Bishop and Hastings to pass the bill out of the Natural Resources Committee. And I plan to visit with Reps. Berkley and Heck, as well as Senator Heller this week to push for final passage in the House and Senate." # # # 2012-04-17 14:06:00 2012-04-17 14:06:00 2012-04-17 14:04:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-pushes-yerington-plan | Amodei pushes Yerington plan | 2012-04-12 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 12, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today praised the decision by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands to hold a legislative hearing for H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, on Tuesday, April 17. The hearing is the important first step before the bill can be marked up by the committee and brought to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Amodei: "For more than four years, the City of Yerington and Lyon County have worked on this sustainable development plan to enable all community stakeholders to benefit from an increase in adjacent private lands. The conveyance of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land would enable the city and county to grow while providing needed tax revenue and the potential for hundreds of long-term, high-paying jobs. "Nevada's unemployment rate is the highest in the nation and Lyon County's is the highest in Nevada. According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, in February roughly 6,500 Nevadans gave up looking for a job and left the labor force all together. If we're serious about the economy, then this community-driven plan, with no cost to taxpayers, is exactly the sort of thing the federal government needs to fast-track. "I want to thank Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-1) for recognizing how important this legislation is to my constituents. I appreciate the support of the Nevada House delegation -- Representatives Berkley and Heck -- and I thank Senator Heller, who introduced companion legislation in the Senate. I trust that the Senate will recognize the urgency of the economic conditions in Lyon County and will also move quickly to advance the community's plan." H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act The bill would convey approximately 10,000 acres of land administered by BLM to the City of Yerington for commercial, industrial, recreational and cul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/yerington-lands-bill-hearing-slated-tuesday-april-17 | Yerington lands bill hearing slated for Tuesday, April 17 | 2012-04-10 | 2012 | 2012-04 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 April 10, 2012 *MEDIA ALERT* WASHINGTON, D.C. --The House Natural Resources Committee has announced the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands will hold a legislative hearing for H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, on Tuesday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. in room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building. "Down, but not out, the people of Yerington are taking control of their community's future with this plan," said Congressman Amodei (NV-2), who introduced the legislation in February. "The potential of the Pumpkin Hollow project has been discussed for a long time. But now, thanks to the private investment of Nevada Copper and the public vision of the community stakeholders, the path to jobs and growth is clear." The hearing is the important first step in the legislative process before the bill can be marked up by the committee and brought to the House floor for consideration. WHAT: Legislative hearing, H.R. 4039 (and other bills) WHEN: Tuesday, April 17, starting at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Room 1324, Longworth House Office Building BACKGROUND: Nevada House delegation introduces Yerington lands bill Wednesday February 15, 2012 http://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/nevada-house-delegation-introduces-yerington-lands-bill/ # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:11:02Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-we-are-officially-underwater-country | Amodei: We are officially 'underwater' as a country | 2012-03-29 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 29, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of the "Path to Prosperity" FY2013 budget resolution, which passed 228 to 191. He released the following statement. Congressman Amodei: Our national debt is more than $15.5 trillion. We are officially 'underwater' as a country, owing more money than our entire economy is worth. And Washington, D.C. has shown, regardless of which party is in power, if you send your money here, it will be spent. Your money will be spent on crony capitalism projects where the government picks winners and losers. It will be spent to bailout political power bases. And it will be spent to kill jobs by blocking environmentally-responsible energy projects like the Keystone XL Pipeline. Who profits from all this spending? According to a recent survey, 10 of the 15 wealthiest counties in America are in the D.C. metro area. With record unemployment in Nevada and elsewhere, it's obvious the rest of the country doesn't enjoy the same benefits. The usual way of doing things around here is not the solution. It is the problem. I voted yes on the 'Path to Prosperity' budget resolution because it would: Inject some basic fiscal sanity by beginning to cut spending, to which the President is still opposed. Protect middle class families and small businesses during a recession by preventing the President's proposed $1.9 trillion tax increase. Simplify the tax code by closing corporate loopholes and making American companies more competitive. Protect Medicare without changes for current seniors and those eligible in the next decade, while ensuring the solvency of the program for our kids and grandkids by providing a choice between the traditional program and competitive options. Defund ObamaCare and prevent its $500 billion cuts to Medicare and TRICARE. Reverse the President’s anti-energy policies that drive up gas prices, and instead promote all forms of American energy production to increase supplies… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-southern-nevada-water-authority-pipeline | Amodei statement on Southern Nevada Water Authority pipeline | 2012-03-23 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | As a former member of the Nevada State Legislature and a strong believer in local and state control in management decisions, my position regarding the inter-basin transfer of water and the SNWA pipeline comes down to states rights. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement regarding the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) pipeline: "As a former member of the Nevada State Legislature and a strong believer in local and state control in management decisions, my position regarding the inter-basin transfer of water and the SNWA pipeline comes down to states rights. "The State of Nevada has control and management of water and I believe that is where the decision needs to be made. While plenty of controversy surrounds SNWA and the process of allocating an inter-basin transfer, I am confident that the State Water Engineer has the tools, resources, and experience to make this decision rather than Washington politicians who do not represent the needs and values of Nevadans. "Involving the federal government in the decision-making process is not something that I support. Administration of Nevada water and associated laws should occur without encroachment from Washington politics or federal land management agencies." # # # 2012-01-25 12:32:00 2012-03-23 07:52:00 2012-03-23 12:30:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-supports-efforts-repeal-and-replace-obamacare | Amodei supports efforts to repeal and replace 'ObamaCare' | 2012-03-22 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 22, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Following last week's Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announcement that the President’s health care law will cost nearly double its original trillion-dollar price tag, today Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) and House Republicans continued efforts to repeal and replace the unpopular legislation known as "ObamaCare." Amodei voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Protecting Access To Health Care (PATH) Act, which would block creation of the controversial "Independent Payment Advisory Board" (IPAB) and instead offer needed medical malpractice reform to lower health care costs. Buried in Section 3403 of the 2,000-page ObamaCare law, IPAB is a board of unelected officials appointed by the President with a mandate to cut costs by restricting access to health care for Medicare beneficiaries. IPAB would cut reimbursement rates for procedures and services that it deems “unnecessary” to levels so low that no physician would provide the care. Medicare is already known for its low reimbursement rates, which have forced many physicians to stop accepting Medicare patients. Health care for military personnel would also be affected by IPAB cuts because TRICARE reimbursement rates are directly tied to Medicare. And with IPAB’s operating budget and generous salaries -- $165,300 for members and $179,700 for the chairperson -- coming directly from the Medicare trust fund, ObamaCare essentially requires seniors to pay for the privilege of getting their Medicare benefits cut by IPAB. To make matters worse, there is no requirement for IPAB to hold public meetings or hearings, consider public input on its proposals, or make deliberations open to the public. "Provisions like IPAB suggest that those who voted to pass ObamaCare didn't read the bill or they didn't want Americans to know what was in it," said Amodei. "As former Speaker Pelosi said, 'We have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it.' Well Americans are finding out and they don't li… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-path-prosperity-budget | Amodei statement on 'Path to Prosperity' budget | 2012-03-20 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 20, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement on the Republican House Budget Committee "Path to Prosperity," which was released this morning. Congressman Amodei: As the saying goes, 'you're entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.' Here are the facts: According to the U.S. Treasury, our national debt, at more than $15.5 trillion, has eclipsed our gross domestic product. To put it another way, we are officially 'underwater' as a country, owing more money than our entire economy is worth. The President has added more debt in a single term -- approaching $5 trillion -- than any president in history. Faced with these facts, what did the President do? Last year, he submitted a budget that would triple the national debt over ten years. Understandably, it did not receive a single vote, falling in the Democrat-controlled Senate 97-0. That, ladies and gentlemen, is what you call bi-partisan opposition. In his latest budget, introduced earlier this year, the President would increase spending, raise taxes, give an unelected panel of bureaucrats even greater power to cut Medicare, and add $11 trillion to the debt over 10 years. In contrast, building on the success of the House-passed budget from last year, the Republican House Budget Committee today introduced the "Path to Prosperity" budget, which: Restores fiscal sanity by cutting spending $5 trillion compared to the President's plan and puts us on a path to a balanced budget. Simplifies the tax code for the middle class and small businesses. Ensures a level playing field for all by putting an end to special-interest favoritism and crony-capitalism. Protects Medicare for current beneficiaries and those approaching eligibility, while preserving the program for future generations. Reverses the President’s anti-energy policies that drive up gas prices, and instead promotes American energy production to lower costs, create jobs, and reduce d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-elko | Amodei to host veterans' town hall in Elko | 2012-03-19 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 19, 2012 ELKO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced he will hold a veterans' town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m., in the Nannini Administration Building, 540 Court Street, Suite 102, Elko, Nevada. "I want to continue to meet with our veterans and listen to them regarding the issues and challenges they face," said Amodei. "In addition to thanking them for their service, this is an opportunity to familiarize them with the assistance my office can provide, as well as to identify areas where I can help as a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee." Representatives from federal agencies serving veterans will also participate. Attendees are asked to please RSVP so a light lunch can be provided. To register -- or if you have any questions -- please contact Ken Gray at 775-686-5760. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-seeks-entries-2012-congressional-art-competition | Amodei seeks entries for 2012 Congressional Art Competition | 2012-03-19 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 19, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced his office is accepting entries from high school students for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. Students grades nine through 12 are encouraged to submit original works of art, which will be judged by a panel from the local arts community on May 1 at the Lake Mansion in Reno. The winning work of art will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will receive two airline tickets to attend the Congressional viewing in Washington, D.C. Three additional winners will be selected and their art will be displayed in Amodei's offices in D.C., Reno and Elko. Please review the competition guidelines. All entry forms must be received by April 10 in the Reno District Office at 400 South Virginia Street, Suite 502, Reno, NV 89501. All actual art submissions must be received by April 17. Submissions may be mailed or hand-delivered to my Reno office and my Elko office, 905 Railroad Street, Suite 104 D, Elko, NV 89801. Please contact Stephanie Walker at 775-686-5760 if you have any questions. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/nevada-delegation-host-academy-information-sessions | Nevada delegation to host academy information sessions | 2012-03-19 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact (Amodei): Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller and Representatives Shelley Berkley, Joe Heck and Mark Amodei will jointly host this year’s Academy Information events. These annual events gives high school sophomores and juniors interested in a military education a chance to ask questions and learn about opportunities available at service academies in the United States. The events are designed to help students learn about the enrollment, nomination and education processes involving the service academies. For more information, please call Congressman Amodei’s Reno office, 775-686-5760 . Event details for Reno academy information day: Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00 a.m. Joe Crowley Student Union, Ballroom A University of Nevada, Reno North Virginia and 15th Street Event details for North Las Vegas academy information evening: Saturday, March 31, 2012 6:00 p.m. Nicholas Horn Theater College of Southern Nevada 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-blm-hampering-energy-development-nevada | Amodei: BLM hampering energy development in Nevada | 2012-03-08 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 8, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today took issue with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to reduce the size of an upcoming oil and gas lease in deference to the local sage grouse population in the Elko and Ely areas. BLM cut the total acreage involved nearly in half from 133,000 down to 72,000. This follows a recent BLM decision to delay the China Mountain wind energy project pending revision of a sage grouse management plan. Congressman Amdoei: "The sage grouse are not threatened by energy projects or mining operations, which comprise less than one percent of Nevada's land area. Such delays needlessly halt conventional and renewable energy projects that can create jobs and power the growth of Nevada's economy. "These actions by BLM -- in anticipation of the bird's potential designation as an endangered species -- ignore the true threat to its habitat, which is catastrophic wildfire. By undermining multi-use energy development instead of focusing on the wildfire threat, BLM could do serious damage to economic development efforts across the Silver State." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-returns-unused-portion-office-budget-us-treasury | Amodei returns unused portion of office budget to U.S. Treasury | 2012-03-08 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 8, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced he will return $86,800 in unspent office funds to the U.S. Treasury to be applied toward the national debt. This represents 18% of Amodei's prorated budget for 2011. He was sworn in on September 15, 2011. "Nevadans across the second congressional district have had to tighten their belts during these tough economic times. In the face of such challenges, trillion dollar annual budget deficits, and $15.5 trillion in debt, I think it's important to lead by example and run a fiscally conservative office. My goal is to provide the greatest possible service to my constituents at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers," said Amodei. During his six months in Congress, Amodei supported a provision to cut his personal office's operating budget by 6.4% from the previous year, which was on top of a 5% cut from the year before that. He also voted in favor of extending a pay freeze for Members of Congress and federal employees. He voted for the Balanced Budget Amendment and against raising the debt ceiling. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/subcommittee-national-parks-forest-and-public-lands-hears-amodei-pine-forest-bill | Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands hears Amodei pine forest bill | 2012-03-08 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | The bill would ensure the lands are managed in a way sensitive to the needs of local community stakeholders, including traditional and historic uses, such as ranching, access for fishing, hunting, camping, and other forms of outdoor recreation, as well a IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 March 8, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement in support of his H.R. 3377, the Pine Forest Range Recreational Enhancement Act, which was heard before the Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands: "The bill would ensure the lands are managed in a way sensitive to the needs of local community stakeholders, including traditional and historic uses, such as ranching, access for fishing, hunting, camping, and other forms of outdoor recreation, as well as fire management. It keeps open roads important to off-highway vehicle users and it conserves the pine forest for future generations. "Hunters will always have a place in the pine forest to hunt mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, chukar partridge, and other game. The Blue Lakes complex, as well as the Onion Valley and Knott Creek reservoirs, will continue to be a destination for the thousands of anglers who visit each summer and fall. "H.R. 3377 is a testament to what can be accomplished when people are focused and committed to a desirable outcome for all. The working group had its disagreements, but it pushed through them and came to a consensus. I am proud of the work that was done by my constituents in Humboldt County and I was honored to bring this legislation before the subcommittee today." # # # 2012-03-08 10:56:00 2012-04-10 11:58:00 2012-03-08 10:53:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/national-parks-forests-public-lands-subcommittee-hold-field-hearing-elko | National Parks, Forests & Public Lands Subcommittee to hold field hearing in Elko | 2012-03-02 | 2012 | 2012-03 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Crystal Feldman, Spencer Pederson or Jill Strait Friday, March 2, 2012 202-226-9019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, March 12th the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands will hold an oversight field hearing on “Explosion of Federal Regulations Threatening Jobs and Economic Survival in the West” in Elko, Nevada. The hearing will focus on the lack of local involvement in development of the U.S. Forest Service’s travel management plans and the resultant disregard for public access and multiple-use of federal lands, and the protection of state water rights. “The National Forest System was created to ensure that future generations would have working forests that would serve multiple objectives. Unfortunately, over time, the role of the U.S. Forest Service has shifted away from upholding this original intent. In recent years we have seen efforts to limit accessibility and multiple-use in forests and on other federal lands, as evidenced by an onslaught of rules, regulations and administrative overreach. The field hearing in Nevada will provide an opportunity to examine this issue more closely and see what impact it is having on local communities and industries. It will also provide local stakeholders with an opportunity to share their insights on these regulations and propose how they might be modified to better serve the needs of communities like Elko and others throughout the country,” said Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01). "There wouldn't be a need to hold the hearing if local elected officials in Nevada felt like they were true partners in this process. I look forward to discussing with the federal official from Ogden his views on working with community stakeholders in the Silver State. I hope that our concerns regarding Nevada water law and federal collaboration in travel management are heard, understood and advanced through this forum. And I thank Chairman Bishop for taking the time out of his very busy schedule to convene this important field hearing in m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:52Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/icymi-big-squeeze-pump-hurts-middle-class | ICYMI: Big squeeze at the pump hurts middle class | 2012-02-29 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 February 29, 2012 In Case You Missed It… Big squeeze at the pump hurts middle class By Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) - 02/29/12 12:06 PM ET Pain at the pump is tangible. It hits all Americans every time they fill their gas tanks. What they may not realize though is the same White House policies that make gas prices higher also stymie job-creation. A number of factors, beyond the reach of government, contribute to high gas prices, including global demand and Persian Gulf instability. However, it's the variables the federal government does control where the Obama administration's energy policies (and attitudes toward natural resources in general) not only fail, but do real harm to middle and working-class communities. President Obama's controversial decision to block construction of the Keystone XL pipeline garnered a good deal of attention because it canceled 20,000 jobs and declined 510,000 barrels of oil per day from our ally Canada. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. It's standard operating procedure for an administration that cancels oil and natural gas leases on federal lands, closes offshore areas to development, and impedes development of oil shale. Such actions not only perpetuate American dependence on expensive foreign oil from hostile regions, they deprive American families and small businesses of jobs and growth generated by development of our natural resources. During campaign stops, President Obama claims to favor an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, but his recent budget tells the sad truth. It shows declining revenues from offshore drilling due to decreased oil production, which is a direct outcome of his policies. Onshore energy production on federal lands under this administration fares no better. The total onshore acreage leased in 2009 and 2010 is the lowest in more than two decades. Leases to responsibly extract oil, natural gas, as well as minerals such as gold and copper, from public lands generate federal revenue and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-bill-raggio | Amodei statement on the passing of Bill Raggio | 2012-02-24 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 February 24, 2011 RENO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Washoe County District Attorney and Nevada State Senator Bill Raggio: "This is the end of an era in Nevada. Bill was an icon of legislative public service and it was a privilege to serve with him in the state senate. My condolences go out to his wife Dale and his two daughters." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-usps-reno-processing-center | Amodei statement on USPS Reno Processing Center | 2012-02-23 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | This is a win for Northern Nevadans both in terms of jobs and service. I appreciate the time that Mark Martinez, USPS manager of the Nevada-Sierra District, spent with me when I met with him in January to express my concerns about the potential closure. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 February 23, 2011 RENO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Postal Service Reno Processing Center will remain open, preserving nearly 300 jobs. The facility had been a target of the USPS decision to close and consolidate post offices and mail processing facilities across the country. "This is a win for Northern Nevadans both in terms of jobs and service. I appreciate the time that Mark Martinez, USPS manager of the Nevada-Sierra District, spent with me when I met with him in January to express my concerns about the potential closure. "I'm pleased that the decision was made based on the facts on the ground. With the Reno Processing Center saved, we will continue to do what we can to protect the rural post offices." # # # 2012-02-23 09:13:00 2012-02-23 09:13:00 2012-02-23 09:12:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-former-nevada-state-forester-lowell-v-lody-smith | Amodei statement on passing of former Nevada state forester Lowell V. 'Lody' Smith | 2012-02-22 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Lody Smith was a long-time public servant and close friend of the Amodei family. He dedicated his life to stewardship of the West and the protection and management of land for the entire state of Nevada. A true conservationist, he will be dearly missed b IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta,202-225-6155 February 22, 2011 RENO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Lowell V. “Lody” Smith, former state forester-firewarden, Nevada Division of Forestry: "Lody Smith was a long-time public servant and close friend of the Amodei family. He dedicated his life to stewardship of the West and the protection and management of land for the entire state of Nevada. A true conservationist, he will be dearly missed by his family, his friends and his state." # # # 2012-02-22 11:29:00 2012-02-22 11:29:00 2012-02-22 11:28:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-10-month-extension-payroll-tax-holiday | Amodei votes for 10-month extension of payroll tax holiday | 2012-02-17 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | This is a value judgment. Looking ahead to the upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the Constitutionality of Obamacare, not knowing what will happen, this vote is probably the only opportunity I'll have to provide some relief to seniors and the IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (Amodei) 202-225-6155 February 17, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of a 10-month extension of the payroll tax holiday, emergency federal unemployment benefits, and the Medicare "Doc-fix," among other provisions. He issued the following statement: "This is a value judgment. Looking ahead to the upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the Constitutionality of Obamacare, not knowing what will happen, this vote is probably the only opportunity I'll have to provide some relief to seniors and the middle class to offset the looming and crushing consequences of the President's misguided law. "According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), the average stay on unemployment benefits in Nevada is 44 weeks. This extension provides an additional 29 weeks beyond that. "I'm disheartened that the off-sets and reforms for these extensions were not taken further and contrary to what some may say, there is nothing mean-spirited about denying additional federal unemployment benefits to drug-users, prison inmates, those ineligible to work in this country, and millionaires." # # # 2012-02-17 08:43:00 2012-02-17 08:43:00 2012-02-17 08:41:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/nevada-house-delegation-introduces-yerington-lands-bill | Nevada House delegation introduces Yerington lands bill | 2012-02-15 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (Amodei) 202-225-6155 February 15, 2012 David Cherry (Berkley) 202-226-7578 Greg Facchiano (Heck) 202-225-3252 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2), along with original cosponsors Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (NV-1) and Congressman Joe Heck (NV-3), announced today the introduction of the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act. The bill would convey approximately 10,000 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the City of Yerington for commercial, industrial, recreational and cultural development. The city and Lyon County are seeking to leverage the substantial infrastructure investments being made by Nevada Copper at its nearby Pumpkin Hollow project. "Down, but not out, the people of Yerington are taking control of their community's future with this plan," said Congressman Amodei. "The potential of the Pumpkin Hollow project has been discussed for a long time. But now, thanks to the private investment of Nevada Copper and the public vision of the community stakeholders, the path to jobs and growth is clear." "With the highest unemployment rate in the nation, this job creating project is so important not only for the people of Yerington and Lyon County, but for the entire State. As we move forward, I would be supportive of additional considerations for conservation. However, this is an important step toward getting Nevadans back to work," said Congresswoman Berkley. "Lyon County has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and this bill would help create hundreds of good-paying jobs. It’s a positive development any time federally-controlled land can be returned to local control. I look forward to working with Rep. Amodei and the delegation on this bill," said Congressman Heck. At more than 16 percent, Yerington has the highest unemployment rate in Nevada. Nevada Copper, which breaks ground on the Pumpkin Hollow project on Saturday, invested nearly $50 million in exploration to justify the $1 billion invest… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/nevada-house-delegation-introduces-southern-nevada-higher-education-land-act | Nevada House delegation introduces Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act | 2012-02-13 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 February 13, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2), along with original cosponsors Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (NV-1) and Congressman Joe Heck (NV-3), announced today the introduction of H.R. 3996, the Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act of 2012. The bill would convey three parcels of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to Great Basin College (GBC), College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) for campus expansion. The parcels are located in Pahrump, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, respectively and the plan enjoys broad community support. "If Nevada is to build a diverse, sustainable economy that leverages our assets and cultivates new ones, then we need strong institutions of higher learning," said Congressman Amodei. "As a product of the Nevada System of Higher Education, I'm happy to join my colleagues in re-introducing this legislation and I'm excited about what it means for Nevada's future." “As a former Nevada University Regent and the first person to attend college in my family, I know how critical it is for our students to learn key job skills and to earn a college degree. Our bill transfers federal land to expand Great Basin College, UNLV and CSN so these institutions of higher learning can educate even more Nevada students for 21st Century careers. Transforming these parcels in Las Vegas, Pahrump and North Las Vegas into additional campus space will give even more of our Nevada students the opportunity to earn a college diploma,” said Congresswoman Berkley. “As a Nevadan and member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, I applaud Mark’s introduction of the Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act. This legislation will not only give the Nevada System of Higher Education the ability to expand campuses, but will also provide the necessary resources to ensure student success and a competitive workforce. These critical elements are especially important today as we look for way… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-launches-new-virtual-office-amodeihousegov | Amodei launches new virtual office 'Amodei.house.gov' | 2012-02-02 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 February 1, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the launch of his all-new official website, Amodei.house.gov. "It's exciting to be able to offer this resource to the constituents of the 2nd District," said Amodei. "The design is very user-friendly, which is important, because I'm not the most tech-savvy guy. And there's really something for everybody, including a thorough issues and legislation section, which we plan to update regularly, as well as numerous ways to contact me and my staff. "Nowadays, there are so many options available for communicating and the goal is to provide Nevadans with a wide variety of ways to stay connected, whether it's social media, e-mail, e-newsletters, tele-town halls or good old fashioned face to face meetings, which can also be arranged through the website." At Amodei.house.gov, constituents can access assistance with academy nominations, federal job postings, federal agencies, internships, passports, Washington, D.C. tours, flag requests and more. In addition to a number of self-service options, the site has contact information and maps for Amodei's Reno, Elko and Washington, D.C. offices. The site features a new and improved media center for news releases, YouTube videos, and photos, as well as links to Amodei's official Facebook, RSS and Twitter pages. "The website and social media aren't silver bullets, but rather a way to provide even greater accessibility and transparency for my office," added Amodei. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-congressional-pay-freeze | Amodei votes for Congressional pay freeze | 2012-02-01 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 February 1, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted in favor of H.R. 3835, to extend the current pay freeze for Members of Congress and federal employees for an additional year. The commonsense measure cleared the two-thirds majority needed for passage, 309 to 117. Amodei also voted yes on H.Res. 496, to cut the budgets for House leadership offices and committees by 5% from the previous Congress. "Bottom line: Americans and Nevadans have tightened their belts. The federal government better do the same," said Amodei. Earlier this Congress, Amodei supported a provision to cut his personal office's operating budget by 6.4% from the previous year, which was on top of a 5% cut from the year before that. On Tuesday, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its Annual Budget and Economic Outlook, which projects that the federal budget deficit will exceed $1 trillion for the fourth year in a row. The CBO also estimates that economic growth will remain sluggish and that the national unemployment rate will exceed nine percent in both 2013 and 2014. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-votes-repeal-part-obamacare | Amodei votes to repeal part of Obamacare | 2012-02-01 | 2012 | 2012-02 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 February 1, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted for H.R. 1173 to repeal a controversial piece of the President's health care law. Concerns over the long-term viability of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS Act) have dogged the program since it was included as a key part of the President's health care legislation. The Obama administration has since conceded that the CLASS Act program is "totally unsustainable." Congressman Amodei: "I think that this is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to just how untenable the President's health care law is. Even the Democratic chairman of the Senate Budget Committee called the CLASS Act 'a Ponzi scheme of the first order, the kind of thing Bernie Madoff would be proud of.' "More damning still is that the fuzzy math from the CLASS Act was crucial to garnering support for Obamacare, which was passed by the skin of its teeth using parliamentary tricks. I hope that is measure is merely the first step towards complete repeal of the President's ill-conceived takeover of our health care system." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:41Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-sotu | Amodei statement on SOTU | 2012-01-25 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | January 25, 2012 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 25, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement regarding the President's State Of The Union (SOTU) address: "The President's State Of The Union address made sense if one forgets the following: The national debt is more than $15.2 trillion and growing. The annual federal budget deficit is approximately $1.5 trillion. Medicare will be insolvent in 2024. Social Security will be insolvent in 2036. The decision to keep raising the debt-ceiling only benefits the Chinese. The Democrat-controlled Senate has failed to pass a budget in 1,000 days. The President nixed the Keystone XL pipeline along with 20,000 to 200,000 potential jobs. Coal is one of our most abundant domestic energy sources. The President proposed historic cuts to the Marines and the Army. The President's only proposal to reform the executive branch involves giving it more power. Federal regulations annually cost the U.S. economy $1.75 trillion. The President’s agenda includes adding more than 200 'major rules' to those already on the books. 28 House-passed, bipartisan jobs bills are stuck in the Senate awaiting action. As a U.S. Senator, the President's voting record was rated 'most liberal.' It's been said that the goal of the President's campaign is to raise $1 billion. "If you ignore all that, which seems to be what the President wants, then it was a great speech. However, Nevadans and their fellow Americans are well-acquainted with reality. They can see the serious challenges we face as a country. "Unfortunately, based on what he included and what he omitted in his remarks, the President either doesn't understand the issues, which I don't believe to be the case, or he thinks that Americans aren't paying attention. "In his political calculus and his policy priorities, I think that the President is sorely mistaken." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/washoe-fire-update-1000-am | Washoe fire update (10:00 a.m.) | 2012-01-20 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 20, 2011 RENO -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) is scheduled to be briefed by Mark Regan and Chief Tim Layton, Sierra Fire Protection District, at the command center at Depoali Middle School in South Reno at 2:30 p.m. today. He will then proceed to the National Guard command center in Carson City to view the operations there after 3:30 p.m. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/washoe-fire-update | Washoe fire update | 2012-01-19 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 19, 2011 RENO -- Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) Reno and Washington, D.C. offices are in contact with the Governor's emergency operations team and are reaching out to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in response to the wildfire in Pleasant Valley and Washoe Valley. Amodei is in the process of returning to the area to assess the situation on the ground. Washoe County Sheriff is providing emergency updates on Twitter @washoesheriff. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/washoe-fire-update-445-pm | Washoe fire update (4:45 p.m.) | 2012-01-19 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 19, 2011 RENO -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) will be on the ground in the affected areas tomorrow morning. He will meet with first responders and constituents to confirm that local, state and federal agencies are coordinating and have the necessary resources. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/administrations-pipeline-decision-kills-jobs | Administration's pipeline decision kills jobs | 2012-01-18 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Today the President sent a clear message to the American people that he is not serious about creating jobs and not serious about energy policy. The decision to kill TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL pipeline is the decision to kill 20,000 jobs and end IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 18, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's decision to reject the permit application for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would bring oil produced in Canada down to the U.S. Gulf Coast: "Today the President sent a clear message to the American people that he is not serious about creating jobs and not serious about energy policy. The decision to kill TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL pipeline is the decision to kill 20,000 jobs and end the potential for 100,000 to 200,000 additional jobs. "It is also the decision to kill up to 830,000 barrels of oil per day from an ally and our largest trading partner that could replace imports we buy from the hostile Middle East. That's oil that could help stabilize and reduce prices at the pump. "Despite a thorough environmental impact review that classified the Keystone XL project as low risk, the President caved to political pressure from special interests opposed to development of fossil fuels of any kind. "The Canadians have already made clear that they will find alternative markets for this oil, most likely China, so this decision serves no other purpose than to satisfy part of the President's political base. "The message from the President is clear: 'No American jobs. No energy policy that includes allies. And let's embrace our vulnerabilities to the Middle East, Venezuela and China.'" # # # 2012-01-18 14:33:00 2012-01-18 14:33:00 2012-01-18 14:31:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-disapproves-another-debt-limit-increase | Amodei disapproves of another debt-limit increase | 2012-01-18 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | Although symbolic -- as the agreement to increase the debt-limit was reached prior to my election -- this vote is my opportunity to record opposition, on behalf of my constituents, to adding another $1.2 trillion to our national debt. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 18, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted for H.J.RES. 98, disapproving of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit. He is a cosponsor of the resolution and issued the following statement: "Although symbolic -- as the agreement to increase the debt-limit was reached prior to my election -- this vote is my opportunity to record opposition, on behalf of my constituents, to adding another $1.2 trillion to our national debt. "We are already the most debt-ridden nation in history and Washington's business as usual attitude indicates that it does not grasp the gravity of our crisis. "As I said when I voted for the Balance Budget Amendment, Washington's fatal spending problem is every American's problem because it's dragging down our economy and our way of life. Unless we get spending under control now, the country we give our grandchildren will be in far worse shape than the one we inherited." # # # 2012-01-18 13:51:00 2012-01-18 13:51:00 2012-01-18 13:47:00 False False | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-cosponsors-bill-amend-detainee-language | Amodei cosponsors bill to amend detainee language | 2012-01-17 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 17, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced that he will cosponsor H.R. 3676 to amend the controversial detainee provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012. The legislation would "specifically state that United States citizens may not be detained against their will without all the rights of due process afforded to citizens in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution of the United States." "I think it's vitally important that the intent and scope of our laws be crystal clear to all citizens, including the President who enforces those laws," said Amodei. "There's been a great deal of discussion and concern regarding the clarity of the language in the recently passed NDAA as to what it allows and what it forbids. And while there are different interpretations, I think that everyone can agree that additional specificity is welcome, especially when it comes to our Constitutional rights, which '…secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity...'" "To all of the constituents with whom I spoke personally over the recess, as well as those who contacted my office to express their concerns, I am pleased to be able to offer this constructive solution," added Amodei. FULL BILL TEXT FOLLOWS: To amend the detainee provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to specifically state that United States citizens may not be detained against their will without all the rights of due process afforded to citizens in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DUE PROCESS RIGHTS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS. (a) Application to Detainee Provisions- Subsection (e) of section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 is amended … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-announces-appointment-rural-representative-and-opening-elko-office | Amodei announces appointment of Rural Representative and opening of Elko Office | 2012-01-03 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 3, 2011 ELKO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) announced today the appointment of his new rural representative, Meghan L. Brown and the official opening of his Elko office at 905 Railroad Street, Suite 104 D. Amodei will host an open house there on Saturday, January 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., which is open to the public and media. Brown of Spring Creek has nearly a decade of ranching and land management experience, most recently as executive director of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association. She is a graduate of Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Range Management. "I am thrilled to have Meghan on board as my rural representative. She understands first-hand the unique public lands challenges faced by Nevadans and the effect they have on our way of life," said Amodei. "I'm confident that Meghan will be a great partner and advocate for the people of NV-2." Contact Information: Meghan L. Brown Rural Representative Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) Elko Office 905 Railroad Street Suite 104 D Elko, NV 89801 Office: 775.777.7705 Elko Open House Saturday, January 7 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
| https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-host-veterans-town-hall-friday-january-6 | Amodei to host veterans town hall Friday, January 6 | 2012-01-03 | 2012 | 2012-01 | Republican | House | NV | Mark E. Amodei | A000369 | amodei.house.gov | amodei | https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases | scraper | IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta (202) 225-6155 January 3, 2011 RENO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) will host a veterans town hall meeting on Friday, January 6, at noon, in the Winnemucca Court House, 50 W. Fifth Street, Room 201. "The purpose of this veterans town hall is for me to reach out to this special group of Nevadans to introduce myself and staff, identify issues relevant to them, and to see where I can provide Congressional support," said Amodei. "It will also facilitate discussion amongst the participants in order to identify common areas of concern." Participants are asked to please RSVP so that a light lunch can be provided. To RSVP, or for more information, please call (775) 686-5760. Amodei Veterans Town Hall Friday, January 6 Noon Winnemucca Court House 50 W. Fifth Street, Room 201. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:10:31Z |
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