url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/acci-n-diferida-para-responsabilidad-de-los-padres-dapa,Accin Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA),2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"La Acción Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales (DAPA) y Preguntas y Respuestas Frecuentes   El 20 de noviembre de 2014, el Presidente anunció un nuevo programa de acción diferida llamada Acción Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres, también conocido como DAPA. Este programa será administrado según el caso para las personas que cumplen con los requisitos, que incluye  una verificación de antecedentes penales. Continúe leyendo para saber más sobre los requisitos de DAPA.     Al igual que con DACA, el estatus de DAPA y el permiso de trabajo que lo acompaña se concederán por un período de tres años con la posibilidad de renovarlos antes de que hayan transcurrido los tres años. RECUERDE que si usted es elegible para DAPA, la solicitud no estará disponible hasta por  aproximadamente 6 meses.   Los Requisitos  Usted es elegible para DAPA si: Efectivo el  20 de noviembre de 2014, tiene un hijo o una hija que es ciudadano Estadounidense o residente legal permanente; Ha residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde el 1 de enero del 2010; Estuvo presente físicamente en los Estados Unidos el 20 de noviembre de 2014 y al momento de hacer la solicitud de consideración de acción diferida con USCIS; No tenía estatus legal en la fecha de 20 de noviembre de 2014; No es una prioridad de aplicación de ley bajo las Políticas para la aprehensión, detención y expulsión de inmigrantes indocumentados memorando del 20 de noviembre 2014. Preguntas frecuentes y respuestas sobre la Acción Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales (DAPA) ¿Qué es la ""acción diferida”? La Acción Diferida es una decisión discrecional tomada por las autoridades de inmigración para no deportar a alguien de los Estados Unidos por un período de tiempo determinado. La acción diferida se determina según el caso y ofrece un permiso de trabajo y la protección ante de la deportación (a menos que sea revocado o cancelado por alguna razón), pero no ofrece estatus migratorio o beneficios de cualquier tipo. Por ejemplo, la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) es un tipo de acción diferida, específicamente para los ""Dreamers"". ¿Quiénes califican para el nuevo programa de acción diferida para padres que el presidente Obama anunció en noviembre del 2014? Cuando el programa de Acción Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA) para padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales entre en vigor (se estima que será aproximadamente para mayo del 2015), podrá solicitar si usted-- Es un individuo indocumentado que vive en los Estados Unidos y que  en la fecha del  anuncio del Presidente (20 de noviembre del 2014), es padre de un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal permanente (green card, mica, visa); Ha estado en los Estados Unidos desde el 1 de enero del 2010 o antes, y se ha mantenido en los Estados Unidos continuamente desde entonces; y No es una "" Prioridad de Aplicación de Ley"" (lo que significa que usted no es una prioridad de  ser deportado bajo las directrices publicadas el 20 de noviembre de 2014 por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS)). ¿Quién es considerado como una prioridad de remoción? En términos generales, una persona se considera como una prioridad de  ser deportado si él o ella: Es una amenaza a la seguridad nacional, la seguridad fronteriza o la seguridad pública; Es un miembro de una pandilla; Ha cometido un delito grave; Ha cometido tres delitos menores (con la excepción de violaciones de tráfico menores o delitos estatales o locales en los que el elemento esencial era estar indocumentado); Ha cometido un ""delito menor significativo"", como violencia doméstica, abuso sexual, allanamiento de morada, posesión o uso ilegal de una pistola, la venta De drogas o la conducción bajo la influencia; o Ha entrado ilegalmente  a los Estados Unidos después de enero 1 de 2014. Esta es una  lista general de las prioridades de aplicación de ley. Para información más detallada, favor de revisar las directrices publicadas el 20 de noviembre 2014 por el DHS. Antes de solicitar DAPA, es muy importante entender cómo  su comportamiento en el pasado puede tener consecuencias graves que no sólo podrían afectar su elegibilidad para el programa, sino que también pueden ponerle en riesgo de deportación. Si cree que tiene antecedentes penales que pueden afectar su elegibilidad, es  sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputación o a un programa de servicios  legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DAPA. ¿Cuándo puedo solicitar DAPA? USCIS, la agencia gubernamental a la que usted envíará su solicitud para aprobación, ha estimado que comenzará a aceptar solicitudes para el programa DAPA aproximadamente 6 meses después del anuncio del Presidente del 20 de noviembre de 2014 (alrededor de mayo del 2015). Quiero empezar a juntar midocumentación y llenar la solicitud. ¿Dónde puedo obtener una solicitud de DAPA? La solicitud no está disponible todavía. Continúe visitando mi sitio web para obtener información actualizada tan pronto esté disponible. También puede consultar la página web de la agencia, www.uscis.gov, para obtener información actualizada. Entonces, no puedo solicitar la DAPA o preparar una solicitud por el momento. ¿Hay algo más que puedo hacer para estar listo? Sí. Comience a buscar los documentos que comprobarán: Su identidad; El parentesco de los padres con un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal permanente; y Su residencia continua y  estadia en los Estados Unidos durante los últimos cinco  años o más. Para una lista más detallada de los documentos que sería útil comenzar a buscar, visite esta página en mi sitio web. Si aprueban mi solicitud de DAPA, ¿qué beneficios  migratorios voy a recibir? Usted recibirá una tarjeta con su foto que demostrará su estatus de DAPA, protección contra la deportación mientras esté en el programa y un permiso de trabajo para trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos. En cuanto me aprueben para DAPA, ¿puedo obtener un número de Seguro Social? Sí.  En cuanto su permiso de trabajo llegue por correo, usted puede solicitar un número de Seguro Social en su oficina local de Administración del Seguro Social (SSA). Para encontrar su oficina local y obtener una lista de los documentos que necesitará para solicitar un número de seguro social, por favor visite www.ssa.gov. ¿Cuánto durará mi estatus de DAPA? ¿Por cuánto tiempo será válido mi permiso de trabajo? Su estatus de DAPA y su permiso de trabajo tendrán una validez de tres años. Usted también tendrá la oportunidad de renovar su estatus de DAPA y permiso de trabajo antes de que los tres años terminen. ¿Cuál será el costo de someter mi solicitud de DAPA? Creemos que los costos serán los mismos o casi iguales a los costos actuales de DACA, pero no podemos estar seguros hasta que la solicitud esté disponible. (Actualmente, solicitar  DACA cuesta $465 [una tarifa de $380 más una cuota de $85 por servicios biométricos de huellas digitales y foto]). ¿Debo obtener una verificación de antecedentes penales con anticipación? Para los efectos de su solicitud, una vez que haya solicitado  DAPA y pagado la cuota, USCIS le enviará una notificación para obtener sus biométricos de huellas digitales, que se utilizarán para llevar acabo la verificación de antecedentes. Sin embargo, si usted ha sido arrestado o tiene antecedentes penales, consulte la siguiente pregunta y respuesta. ¿Qué sucederá si no paso la verificación de antecedentes penales? Antes de solicitar la DAPA, es muy importante entender cómo su comportamiento en el pasado podría afectar su elegibilidad para el programa. Si usted cree que tiene antecedentes penales, es sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputación o a un programa de servicios legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DAPA, de lo contrario corre el riesgo de ser negado DAPA y/o ser deportado. Mi hijo o hija tiene DACA, o pronto estarán solicitando DACA. Una vez que mi hijo  sea aprobado para DACA, voy a ser eligible para aplicar al programa DAPA? No. Tener un hijo que fue aprobado para  DACA no le provee a usted una manera de solicitar la acción diferida. Desafortunadamente, el presidente no tiene la autoridad para permitir que los 11 millones de personas indocumentados que viven en los Estados Unidos puedan solicitar la acción diferida. Es por esto que debemos continuar abogando por la legislación en el Congreso que beneficiará a todos los indocumentados que tienen fuertes lazos con los Estados Unidos, y para garantizar que podamos ayudar a los 11 millones sin antecedentes penales. Parece que no califico para DACA o DAPA. ¿El anuncio del Presidente me beneficia de alguna manera? Si usted está indocumentado y ha vivido una vida libre de crimen en los Estados Unidos, puede beneficiarse de la revisión del Presidente de las prioridades de aplicación de ley. A partir del 5 de enero 2015, si entró ilegalmente antes del 1 de enero de 2014 y nunca fue condenado por un delito que lo convierta en una prioridad de remoción, ya no está en riesgo de deportación. Esto significa que más personas en nuestra comunidad no serán deportadas. Para obtener más información, lea la nueva política de aplicación de la ley y remoción, publicada por el DHS el 20 de noviembre de 2014, y busque asesoramiento de un abogado de buena reputación o de una organización comunitaria que ofrezcan servicios de inmigración.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/la-expansi-n-de-la-acci-n-diferida-para-los-llegados-en-la-infancia,La expansin de la Accin Diferida para los llegados en la Infancia (DACA) y Preguntas y Respuestas frecuentes,2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"ACCIÓN DIFERIDA PARA LOS LLEGADOS EN LA INFANCIA (DACA) El presidente Obama anunció el 20 de noviembre de 2014, la expansión  del programa Consideración de Acción Diferida para los llegados en la Infancia, también conocido como DACA. Continúe leyendo para aprender acerca de los cambios y cómo afectan su elegibilidad para DACA. RECUERDE que si usted es elegible ahora para DACA pero no lo era antes, la solicitud no estará disponible por unos 3 meses (aproximadamente el 20 de febrero de 2015).   DACA todavía se basa en logros educativos y/o militares, pero las fechas específicas en relación a  la edad del solicitante y la fecha de entrada a los Estados Unidos han cambiado para que más personas sean elegibles para DACA. Edad máxima La edad máxima para DACA ha sido eliminada  efectivo la fecha del anuncio del Presidente, 20 de noviembre de 2014. Por lo tanto, individuos nacidos antes del 15 de junio de 1981 que cumplan con todos los otros requisitos de DACA, ahora pueden solicitarla también. (Antes del 20 de noviembre 2014, tenían que ser menores de 31 en o antes del 15 de junio de 2012, para ser elegibles para DACA). Fecha de entrada La fecha de entrada a los Estados Unidos que califica a alguien para DACA ha cambiado del 15 de junio de 2007 al 1 de enero de 2010. Apartir del 20 de noviembre de 2014, tiene que haber entrado a los Estados Unidos en o antes del 1 de enero 2010, y mantener residencia continua en los Estados Unidos hasta el presente. Esto quiere decir que DACA aún requiere presencia física continua en los Estados Unidos de por lo menos cinco años, y establece el 1 de enero de 2010 como la fecha limite. (Antes del 20 de noviembre de 2014, usted tenía que haber entrado a los Estados Unidos en o antes del 15 de junio de 2007 y tenía que haber residido en los Estados Unidos continuamente desde entonces.) Permiso de trabajo DACA ahora se concede por un período de tres años, en lugar de dos años. Esto significa que el estatus y el permiso de trabajo que le acompaña tendrán una validez de tres años, y brinda la posibilidad de renovarlos antes de que hayan pasado los tres años. Este cambio entrará en vigor el 24 de noviembre de 2014. Si está solicitando la renovación de su estatus DACA actualmente, su renovación será concedida por tres años en lugar de dos años, como sucedía antes. Los Requisitos Actualizados  Efectivo el 20 de noviembre de 2014,  usted es elegible para DACA si: 1. Llego a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir 16 años de edad y no tiene estatus legal; 2. Ha residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde antes del 1 de enero de 2010 hasta hoy en día, incluyendo el tiempo que le tome solicitar DACA con USCIS; 3. Está estudiando, se ha graduado o ha obtenido un certificado de escuela secundaria, ha pasado el Examen de Desarrollo de Educación General (GED), o es veterano con una baja honorable de la Guardia Costanera o de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos; y 4. No ha sido convicto de un delito grave, delito menor significativo, o tres o más delitos menores, y no representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad pública.   Preguntas y respuestas frecuentes respecto a DACA (Consideración de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia)   ¿Quién es elegible para el programa de Consideracion de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), según como fue anunciado y extendido por el Presidente? Cuando las actualizaciones del programa tomen efecto (que tal vez será alrededor de febrero), usted puede solicitar DACA, si— Vino a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir 16 años y no tiene estatus legal; Ha residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde o antes del 1 de enero de 2010; Estuvo presente el 20 de noviembre de 2014, el día en que el Presidente hizo el anuncio y se ha mantenido en los Estados Unidos desde entonces; Está estudiando, se ha graduado o ha obtenido un certificado de escuela secundaria, ha pasado el Examen de Desarrollo de Educación General (GED), o es veterano con una baja honorable de la Guardia Costanera o de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos; Puede pasar una verificación de antecedentes penales y no ha sido  convicto  de un delito grave, delito menor significativo,  tres o más delitos menores, y no representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad pública. ¿Existe todavía una restricción de edad máxima para DACA? No. Bajo la expansión de DACA, ya no existe una restricción de edad máxima. Personas que nacieron antes del 15 de junio de 1981 y que cumplen con los demás requisitos podrán solicitar DACA. ¿Dónde puedo solicitar la versión expandida de DACA? Con USCIS, la agencia gubernamental a la que usted somete su solicitud para aprobación. Se ha estimado que comenzarán a aceptar solicitudes para el programa de DACA expandido aproximadamente en febrero del 2015. Quiero empezar a juntar mi documentacióny llenar la solicitud. ¿Dónde puedo obtener una solicitud de DACA? La solicitud no está disponible todavía. Continúe visitando mi sitio web para obtener información actualizada tan pronto esté disponible. También puede consultar la página web de la agencia, http://www.uscis.gov, para obtener información actualizada. Si aprueban mi solicitud de DACA, ¿qué beneficios migratorios voy a recibir? Usted recibirá una tarjeta con su foto que demostrará su estatus como recipiente de DACA, protección en contra de la deportación mientras esté en el programa, y un permiso de trabajo para trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos. En cuanto me aprueben para DACA, ¿puedo obtener un número de Seguro Social? Sí. En cuanto su permiso de trabajo llegue por correo, usted puede solicitar un número de Seguro Social en su oficina local de Administración del Seguro Social (SSA). Para encontrar su oficina local y  obtener una lista de los  documentos que necesitará para solicitar un número de seguro social, por favor visite http://www.ssa.gov/. ¿Cuánto durará mi estatus de DACA? ¿ Por cuanto tiempo será valido mi permiso de trabajo? Su estatus de DACA y su permiso de trabajo tendrán una validez de tres años (antes de la expansión de DACA, el permiso solo era válido por dos años). Usted también tendrá la oportunidad de renovar su estatus de DACA y permiso de trabajo antes de los tres años. ¿ Cuál será el costo de someter mi solicitud de DACA? Creemos que los costos serán los mismos o casi isuales a los costos actuales de DACA, pero no podemos estar seguros hasta que la solicitud esté disponible. (Actualmente, solicitar  DACA cuesta $465 [una tarifa de $380 más una cuota de $85 por servicios biométricos de huellas digitales y foto]. Las exenciones de cuotas no están disponibles y las exenciones de cuotas están disponibles en circunstancias muy limitadas). ¿Debo obtener una verificación de antecedentes penales con anticipación? Para los efectos de su solicitud, una vez que haya solicitado y pagado la cuota,  USCIS le enviará una notificación para obtener sus  biométricos de huellas digitales, que se utilizarán para llevar a cabo la verificación de antecedentes. ¿Qué sucede si no paso la verificación de antecedentes penales? Antes de solicitar  DACA, es muy importante entender cómo su comportamiento pasado podría afectar su elegibilidad para el programa. Si usted cree que tiene antecedentes penales, es  sumamente importante que primero consulte a un abogado de buena reputación o a un programa de servicios  legales para asistencia antes de solicitar DACA. Ya  soy recipiente de DACA bajo la versión original del programa. ¿Cómo  me afecta este nuevo anuncio? Su estatus de DACA y permiso de trabajo son válidos hasta la fecha de caducidad de su tarjeta. USCIS está evaluando la manera más conveniente de extender el permiso de trabajo que existe  actualmente para los que  ya tienen DACA de dos años a tres años de validez. ¿Cuándo  comenzará USCIS a emitir permisos de DACA  valido por 3 años? El nuevo plazo de tres años para permisos de trabajo se aplicará a las solicitudes que estén pendientes actualmente y todas las que sean recibidas después del anuncio del Presidente (después del 20 de noviembre 2014). Tengo DACA, o creo que cumplo con los requisitos para DACA y pienso solicitar. ¿Ser aprobado para DACA  ayudará a que mis padres también consigan el estatus? No. Haber sido aprobado para DACA no les provee a sus padres una manera de solicitar la acción diferida. Sin embargo, si sus padres tienen otros hijos que son ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales (LPR, green card, visa, mica), sus padres pueden solicitar al programa de Acción Diferida para Responsabilidad de los Padres (DAPA, por sus siglas en ingles) que fue recientemente anunciado. Favor de hacer clic en este enlace para obtener más información.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/las-acciones-ejecutivas-de-responsabilidad-por-la-inmigraci-n-del,Las Acciones Ejecutivas de Responsabilidad por la Inmigracin del Presidente,2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"El Presidente Barack Obama ha anunciado la Acción Ejecutiva de Responsabilidad Por La Inmigración para dirigir los recursos del gobierno federal para remover a criminales del país. Subsecuentemente, se le pedirá a inmigrantes indocumentados quienes tal vez califiquen para una protección ante deportación y un permiso de trabajo, que se registren con el gobierno, paguen impuestos, y se sometan a una revisión de historial criminal asumiendo los costos asociados por su propia cuenta. El Presidente anunció una serie de pasos que él ha tomado bajo su autoridad ejecutiva que serán implementados dentro de las próximas semanas y los próximos meses. ¿Podrán inmigrantes obtener Residencia Permanente o Ciudadanía por medio de este programa? No. Esta acción ejecutiva no creará un camino hacia la Residencia Permanente o Ciudadanía  para una persona que no califique bajo las leyes actuales. Sin embargo, estas acciones expandirán el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) actualmente en existencia para los inmigrantes que llegaron a los Estados Unidos de las próximas maneras: Para ellos que entraron a los Estados Unidos antes del 1 de Enero 2010, sin tomar en cuenta la edad que tengan en este momento, ahora serán elegibles. De ahora en adelante, el alivio de DACA será brindado por 3 años. APRENDE MAS SOBRE LA EXPANSION DEL PROGRAMA DACA Y PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS FRECUENTES También establece un programa nuevo, Acción Diferida para Padres (DAPA), el cual requiere que los inmigrantes indocumentados que cumplen los requisitos indicados se identifiquen, y se registren con el gobierno. Deben de haber vivido en los Estados Unidos por lo menos CINCO AÑOS. Tener un hijo/a que sea Ciudadano Estadounidense o Residente Permanente Legal que nació antes de la fecha del anuncio, 20 de Noviembre  2014. Someterse a una revisión de historial criminal, y pagar impuestos. APRENDE MAS SOBRE EL NUEVO PROGRAMA DAPA Y PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS FRECUENTES ¿Ya puedo aplicar? No! Le tomará al gobierno federal por lo menos seis meses para introducir una solicitud. Más información será distribuida sobre cómo y cuándo puede comenzar a aplicar.  No caiga víctima a personas que le indican que puede solicitar ahora, o que le puede asegurar  uno de los primeros lugares en la línea de espera por una cuota. Simplemente no es verdad. Siga visitando esta página y manténgase en contacto con organizaciones comunitarias de confianza para más información. ¿Como me puedo preparar? Durante la preparación es importante juntar documentos que ayuden a establecer su identidad, demuestre su presencia en comunidades Americanas, y compruebe su parentesco a Residentes Legales y Ciudadanos Estadounidenses. A continuación he preparado una lista de documentos que debe de empezar a conseguir para estar listos. Actualizaremos esta lista cuando tengamos datos más específicos detallando los requisitos para solicitar y cuando la solicitud se haga disponible al público.    Las Acciones Ejecutivas de Responsabilidad por la Inmigración del Presidente ayudarán a asegurar la frontera, hacer responsables a cerca de 5 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, y asegurarse de que todos se rijan por las mismas reglas.  Actuando dentro de su autoridad legal, el Presidente está dando un paso importante para arreglar nuestro sistema de inmigración. Las órdenes del ejecutivo aplican mano dura a la migración ilegal en la frontera, priorizan la deportación de convictos y no de familias y exige que determinados inmigrantes indocumentados se sometan a investigación de antecedentes penales y paguen su parte justa de impuestos, ya que se registran para permanecer temporalmente en los EE. UU. sin temor a la deportación. Estos son pasos con sentido común, pero solamente  el Congreso puede finalizar esta labor. Al mismo tiempo en que el presidente tomará estas medidas seguirá colaborando con el Congreso en un proyecto de ley bipartidista e integral, similar al que el Senado aprobó hace más de un año, que pueda reemplazar estas órdenes presidenciales y arregle todo el sistema.   Los tres elementos críticos de las acciones ejecutivas del Presidente son: Medidas enérgicas contra la inmigración ilegal en la frontera: Las medidas que tomará el presidente aumentarán las oportunidades de que toda persona que intente cruzar la frontera de manera ilegal sea capturado y enviado de regreso a su país.  Continuando con el aumento de los recursos que redujeron de manera efectiva el número de niños no acompañados que cruzaban la frontera de manera ilegal este verano, las acciones del Presidente también centralizarán el mando y control de la seguridad fronteriza para seguir reprimiendo la inmigración ilegal.  Deportación de convictos y no de familias: Las acciones del Presidente se centran en la deportación de personas que ponen en peligro la seguridad nacional y la seguridad pública. Ha ordenado al control de inmigración que ponga como primeros de la lista de prioridad de deportación a cualquier sospechoso de terrorismo, criminales violentos, miembros de pandillas, y a aquellos que hayan cruzado la frontera recientemente. Responsabilidad – Investigaciones de antecedentes penales e impuestos:  El Presidente también está actuando para hacer responsables a los inmigrantes indocumentados que han vivido en los EE.UU. por más de cinco años y son padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes legales permanentes.  Al registrarse y pasar las investigaciones de antecedentes penales y de seguridad nacional, millones de inmigrantes indocumentados empezarán a pagar su parte justa de impuestos y permanecerán temporalmente en los EE. UU. sin temor a la deportación durante tres años a la vez.   Las acciones del Presidente también racionalizarán la inmigración legal para impulsar nuestra economía y promoverán la naturalización para aquellos que califiquen.  Durante más de medio siglo todo presidente, ya sea demócrata o republicano, ha utilizado sus facultades legales para tomar medidas con respecto a los problemas migratorios del país.  El Presidente Obama ahora está tomando otro paso racional.  A medida que la Administración implementa estas acciones ejecutivas, el Congreso debe terminar el trabajo aprobando un proyecto de ley al igual que el proyecto de ley bipartidista del Senado que: continúe fortaleciendo la seguridad fronteriza mediante la adición de más de 20,000 agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza; tome medidas enérgicas contra las compañías que contratan a trabajadores indocumentados; cree un camino ganado hacia la ciudadanía para los inmigrantes indocumentados que paguen una multa e impuestos, pasen una investigación de antecedentes penales, aprendan inglés y esperen su turno; e impulse nuestra economía y mantenga a las familias unidas reduciendo la burocracia para simplificar nuestro proceso de inmigración legal.   Medidas enérgicas contra la inmigración ilegal en la frontera Bajo la Administración del Presidente Obama, los recursos que el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) dedica a la seguridad en la frontera suroeste se encuentran en su punto más alto.  Hoy en día, existen 3,000 agentes adicionales de la Patrulla Fronteriza a lo largo de la frontera sudoeste y nuestro muro fronterizo, los sistemas de vigilancia de aeronaves no tripuladas, y los sistemas de vigilancia de tierra han aumentado más del doble desde 2008. Tomado en su conjunto, los agentes adicionales en tierra, la tecnología y los recursos previstos en los últimos seis años representan el esfuerzo más serio y sostenido para asegurar nuestra frontera en la historia de nuestra nación, reduciendo los cruces ilegales de la frontera por más de la mitad. Y este esfuerzo está produciendo resultados. De 1990 a 2007, la población de individuos indocumentados en Estados Unidos creció de 3.5 millones a 11 millones de personas.  Desde entonces, el tamaño de la población indocumentada ha dejado de crecer por primera vez en décadas. Las detenciones en la frontera, un indicador clave de la seguridad de la frontera, se encuentran en su nivel más bajo desde la década de 1970.  El verano pasado, el Presidente y toda la Administración respondieron a la afluencia de los niños no acompañados con una respuesta federal contundente y coordinada centrada en intensificar la disuasión, mejorar la actuación, fortalecer la cooperación, y dar una mayor capacidad a las agencias federales afectadas para garantizar que nuestra frontera se mantenga segura.  Como resultado, el número de niños no acompañados que intentan cruzar la frontera sudoeste ha disminuido notablemente, y la Administración continúa centrando sus recursos para evitar que una situación similar se desarrolle en el futuro.    Para basarse sobre estos esfuerzos y para asegurar que los recursos limitados de las fuerzas se utilicen efectivamente, el presidente ha anunciado las siguientes acciones: Reasignar recursos a la frontera y a personas que han cruzado la frontera recientemente. Durante el verano, el DHS mandó a cientos de agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza y al personal de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (Customs Enforcement, ICE) de EE.UU. a la frontera sudoeste, y el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) encargó nuevas listas de casos en los tribunales de inmigración para dar prioridad a los casos de deportación de personas que han cruzado la frontera recientemente.  Este enfoque dedicado ayudará a mantener nuestras fronteras seguras y estables.  Además, el Secretario Johnson está anunciando un nuevo Plan de Campaña de la Frontera Sur y Enfoques que fortalecerá los esfuerzos de las agencias que trabajan para mantener nuestra frontera segura.  Y mediante el establecimiento de las prioridades más claras para la aplicación interior, el DHS está aumentando la probabilidad de que las personas que están intentando cruzar la frontera ilegalmente serán detenidas y enviadas de regreso a su país. Simplificar el trámite de los procesos en los tribunales de inmigración. El DOJ va a anunciar un paquete de reformas para los tribunales de inmigración que abordará la lista de casos pendientes al trabajar con el DHS para decidir más rápidamente los casos de las personas que cumplen con las prioridades nuevas del DHS y cerrar los casos de las personas de menor prioridad. El DOJ también implementará las regulaciones que adopten las mejores prácticas para los sistemas judiciales en un esfuerzo por usar las horas limitadas de juicios de la forma más eficaz posible. Proteger a las víctimas de delitos y tráfico de personas, así como los trabajadores.  El Departamento de Trabajo (DOL) está expandiendo y reforzando las opciones de inmigración para las víctimas de delitos (visados U) y de tráfico de personas (visados T) que cooperen con investigaciones del gobierno.  Un grupo de trabajo formado por varias agencias también investigará cómo asegurar que los trabajadores puedan hacer uso de sus derechos laborales y de empleo sin miedo a represalias.   Deportación de delinquentes convictos, no de familias Al establecer prioridades y concentrar sus recursos de aplicación de la ley, la Administración del Presidente Obama ya ha aumentado la expatriación de delincuentes en más del 80%.  Estas medidas aumentan este sólido historial al: Concentrarse en la expatriación de personas que amenazan la seguridad nacional, la seguridad fronteriza y la seguridad del público en general.  Con el fin de enfocarse en las prioridades que son importantes, el secretario Johnson está por emitir un nuevo memorando para todo el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional que deja bastante claro que las actividades de aplicación de la ley del gobierno deberían concentrarse en personas que amenazan la seguridad nacional, en delincuentes que han cometido delitos graves y en aquellos que han cruzado la frontera recientemente.  El departamento de seguridad interna instruirá a todos sus efectivos del orden público a que se enfoquen en estas prioridades para efectuar deportaciones. Implementar un nuevo programa de aplicación prioritaria de la ley. Identificar y expatriar de manera efectiva a los delincuentes que se encuentran en cárceles estatales y locales es un objetivo  vital, pero debe realizarse de forma que sustente la confianza de la comunidad.  Con el objeto de abordar las inquietudes de gobernadores, alcaldes, autoridades del orden público y líderes comunitarios que han minado la cooperación con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, el secretario Johnson reemplazará el programa de Comunidades Seguras existente con un nuevo Programa de Aplicación Prioritaria de la Ley (PEP en inglés) para deportar a aquellas personas que han sido condenadas por delitos graves.  El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional seguirá  basándose en los datos biomédicos para verificar a las personas  que ocupan los primeros lugares de las listas de las autoridades del orden público, y también colaborará con la Oficina de Penitenciarías del Departamento de Justicia para identificar y deportar tan pronto sea posible a los delincuentes que cometieron delitos federales y se encuentran cumpliendo penas. Responsabilidad: verificación de antecedentes penales y pago de impuestos Todo presidente demócrata y republicano desde Dwight Eisenhower ha tomado medidas presidenciales sobre cuestiones migratorias.  En congruencia con este antecedente, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ampliará el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA en inglés) para que cubra a más inmigrantes que vinieron a Estados Unidos siendo pequeños.  El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional también creará un nuevo programa de acción diferida para las personas que son  padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales(LPRs) y han vivido en Estados Unidos por cinco años o más con la condición de que proporcionen sus datos, se compruebe que no tienen antecedentes penales y paguen impuestos.  El Presidente tomará las siguientes medidas para hacer responsables a determinados inmigrantes indocumentados: Crear un mecanismo que exija a determinados inmigrantes indocumentados someterse y aprobar una investigación de antecedentes penales para garantizar que comiencen a pagar los impuestos que les corresponde. Con el fin de promover la seguridad pública, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional está por establecer un nuevo programa de acción diferida para los padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses  o residentes permanentes legales que no figuran en las listas prioritarias de las autoridades del orden público y han vivido en el país por más de cinco años.  Las personas tendrán la oportunidad de solicitar la cancelación temporal de órdenes de deportación y la obtención de permisos de trabajo con vigencia de tres años cada uno si se dan a conocer, proporcionan toda su información, presentan datos biométricos, se confirma que no tienen antecedentes penales, pagan las cuotas correspondientes y demuestran que su hijo(a) nació antes de la fecha de este anuncio.  Al proporcionar a las personas una oportunidad de salir de las sombras y trabajar de manera legítima, también ayudaremos a tomar medidas contra las empresas que contrataron trabajadores indocumentados, lo cual perjudica los salarios de todos los trabajadores, y nos aseguraremos de que las personas acaten la ley y paguen la parte de impuestos que les corresponde. Ampliación del programa de Acción Diferida para cubrir a más “DREAMers”. Conforme al programa inicial de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia o DACA, los jóvenes que habían estado en Estados Unidos durante al menos 5 años, entraron al país siendo niños y reunieron ciertas condiciones específicas en relación con su escolaridad y demostraron no ser una amenaza para la seguridad pública fueron elegibles para recibir ayuda temporal contra la deportación siempre y cuando hubiesen nacido después de 1981 y entrado al país antes del 15 de junio de 2007.  El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ampliará el programa DACA con el fin de que las personas que fueron traídas a este país siendo niños puedan solicitar esta protección si entraron al país antes del 1 de enero de 2010, independientemente de la edad que tengan actualmente.  Además, en adelante la protección conforme al programa DACA se otorgará por tres años. Las acciones del Presidente también van a simplificar la inmigración legal para impulsar nuestra economía y promover la naturalización al: Proporcionar autorización portátil de trabajo para trabajadores muy capacitados que esperan el estado LPR y sus cónyuges.   Bajo el sistema actual, los empleados con solicitudes LPR con frecuencia esperan muchos años hasta que su visa esté disponible.  DHS hará cambios regulatorios para permitir que esos trabajadores se muden o cambien de trabajo con mayor facilidad.   DHS está terminando normas nuevas para dar autorización de empleo a ciertos cónyuges H-1B siempre que el cónyuge H-1B tenga una solicitud LPR aprobada.  Mejorando las opciones para empresarios extranjeros.  DHS ampliará las opciones de inmigración para empresarios extranjeros que cumplan con ciertos criterios para la creación de empleos, atrayendo la inversión, y generando ganancias en Estados Unidos, para asegurar que nuestro sistema los alienta a que hagan crecer nuestra economía.   El criterio incluirá límites de ganancias para que estas personas no sean elegibles para ciertos beneficios públicos como asistencia social o créditos impositivos bajo la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio. Fortaleciendo y extendiendo la capacitación en el trabajo para graduados de STEM de universidades de Estados Unidos. Para fortalecer las experiencias educativas de los estudiantes extranjeros que estudian ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, y matemáticas (STEM) en universidades de Estados Unidos, DHS propondrá cambios para ampliar y entender el uso del programa existente de Capacitación Práctica Opcional (OPT) y exigirá lazos más fuertes entre estudiantes de OPT y sus escuelas universitarias y universidades después de la graduación. Simplificando el proceso para los trabajadores extranjeros y sus empleados, mientras que se protege a los obreros de Estados Unidos.  DHS aclarará su guía sobre las visas provisionales L-1 para trabajadores extranjeros que se transfieren de la oficina extranjera de una empresa a su oficina en los EE.UU. El DOL tomará medidas regulatorias para modernizar la prueba del mercado laboral que se exige de los empleadores para patrocinar a trabajadores extranjeros para visas de inmigración mientras que se asegura que los trabajadores de Estados Unidos estén protegidos. Reduciendo la separación familiar de aquellos que esperan obtener un estado de LPR. Debido a las barreras existentes en nuestro sistema, los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos y LPR con frecuencia se separan durante años de sus familiares inmediatos, mientras que esperan obtener su estado de LPR. Para reducir el tiempo que estas personas están separadas, DHS va a ampliar un programa existente que permite que ciertas personas soliciten una exención provisional para ciertas infracciones antes de salir de Estados Unidos para asistir a entrevistas para las visas. Asegurando que las personas con estado legal puedan viajar a sus países de origen. DHS aclarará sus instrucciones para proporcionar mayor certeza a las personas que tengan una solicitud LPR pendiente o cierto permiso de estado provisional para viajar al extranjero con un permiso anticipado (“admisión condicional”). Emisión de un Memorando Presidencial sobre la modernización de la visa. Hay muchas maneras en que se puede modernizar el sistema de inmigración legal para reducir los costos gubernamentales, eliminar sistemas redundantes, reducir cargas en empleadores y familias y eliminar fraude. El Presidente está emitiendo un Memorando dirigiendo a un grupo interinstitucional a áreas remendadas para recibir mejoras. Creando un Grupo de Trabajo de la Casa Blanca sobre personas nuevas que viven en Estados Unidos. El Presidente está creando un Grupo de Trabajo de la Casa Blanca sobre personas nuevas que viven en Estados Unidos para crear una estrategia federal sobre la integración de inmigrantes.   Promoción de la conciencia pública de los ciudadanos. DHS lanzará una amplia campaña de conciencia de los ciudadanos en los medios de los 10 estados que son el hogar del 75 por ciento de la población LPR. USCIS también ampliará opciones para el pago de los cargos por naturalización y explorará medidas adicionales para ampliar la accesibilidad, incluido el estudio de la exención parcial potencial del pago de tarifas para personas calificadas. Asegurando que los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos pueden servir. Para cimentar las necesidades de nuestros militares y apoyar las tareas de reclutamiento, DHS ampliará una política existente para proporcionar alivio a los cónyuges y niños de ciudadanos de Estados Unidos que tratan de enrolarse en unidades militares, consistente con un pedido efectuado por el Departamento de Defensa.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//media-center/immigration-visas/prepar-ndonos-para-la-acci-n-ejecutiva,Preparndonos para la accin ejecutiva,2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Después de las elecciones del 2012, hubo una gran esperanza que el Congreso de los Estados Unidos finalmente pudiera promulgar una reforma migratoria amplia. En los últimos dos años, he pasado muchísimo tiempo intentando de formular un proyecto de ley bipartidista con el “Grupo de Ocho” de la Cámara de Representantes. A pesar de esto, las conversaciones con mis colegas Republicanos disminuyeron, mientras ellos exploraban la posibilidad de introducir su propio proyecto de ley. Desafortunadamente, es evidente que el liderazgo Republicano en la Cámara no propondrá su propia solución a nuestro sistema de inmigración roto. Tampoco permitirán que se tome un voto sobre la legislación bipartidista que pasó el Senado en el 2013. Republicanos  de la Cámara están negándose a avanzar legislación que reforzaría la seguridad fronteriza, estimularía nuestra economía, y registraría a los estimado 11 millones de individuos indocumentados con el gobierno Federal para que puedan contribuír completamente a los Estados Unidos, y obtengan su Ciudadanía Estadounidense. Enfrentado con inacción, Presidente Obama anunció el 30 de junio del 2014 que usaría su autoridad ejecutiva de la manera que pudiera para arreglar nuestro sistema de inmigración roto y mejorar nuestra seguridad a la misma vez. El Presidente apuntó a Jeh Johnson, Secretario de Homeland Security, a que recomendara una variedad de acciones que la Administración pueda tomar bajo las leyes actualmente en existencia. El Caucus Hispano del Congreso preparó un memorando para el Presidente y Secretario Johnson que da una idea general de los ajustes que se pueden hacer por medio de la rama Ejecutiva para mejorar nuestro sistema de inmigración. Ajustes tal como mantener a familias unidas, como hacer el refuerzo de nuestras leyes de inmigración más humanitarias, y cómo enfocar más el uso de recursos federales en los casos de personas con antecedentes criminales, y no en los de familiares de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses quienes han tenido presencia de largo plazo en nuestras comunidades, y no poseen un record criminal. El 20 de noviembre del 2014, el Presidente anunció la Acción Ejecutivo de Responsabilidad por la Inmigración. Usando su poder ejecutivo, el Presidente está expandiendo elegibilidad para el programa de DACA.  También anunció la creación de un nuevo programa para los padres de hijos ciudadanos americanos y residentes permanentes, conocido como la Acción Diferida para Padres. Padres indocumentados que han estado en el país más de CINCO años tendrán que registrarse con el gobierno, pagar impuestos, y someterse a una revisión de historial criminal, asumiendo el costo por su propia cuenta. Si son aprobados recibirán protección ante deportación y un permiso de trabajo válido por tres años. A pesar de que el Presidente haya anunciado los cambios que hará hacia nuestro sistema migratorio, todavía no se puede solicitar. Comparto con ustedes la siguiente información general como una guía que será útil mientras se prepara la comunidad para la acción ejecutiva. Durante la preparación, es importante juntar documentos que ayuden establecer su identidad, demuestre su presencia en comunidades Americanas, y compruebe su parentesco a Residentes Legales y Ciudadanos Estadounidenses. Este tipo de documentación se necesitará para demostrar elegibilidad para una protección ante deportación. A continuación he preparado una lista de documentos que debe de empezar a conseguir para estar listos si el Presidente Obama hace un anuncio en el futuro. Actualizaremos esta lista cuando el Presidente anuncie detalles específicos detallando los requisitos para solicitar y cuando la solicitud se haga disponible al público. Estén pendiente y manténgase en contacto con nosotros para la información más completa y actualizada. Prueba de identidad Pasaporte o documento de identidad nacional de su país de origen Certificado de Nacimiento con foto Identificación escolar o militar con foto Cualquier documento de inmigración o del gobierno de EE.UU. que tenga su nombre y foto Prueba de su presencia en los EE.UU. Pasaporte con sello de admisión Formulario I-94/I-95/I-94W Expedientes escolares de las escuelas a las que usted haya asistido en los EE.UU. Cualquier documento del Servicio de Inmigración y Naturalización o DHS que demuestre su fecha de entrada (Formulario I-862, Notificación de Comparecencia) Récords de viajes Expedientes de hospitales o médicos Recibos de renta o facturas de servicios públicos Récords de empleo (talonarios de pago, Formularios W-2, etc.) Registros oficiales de una entidad religiosa que confirmen su participación en una ceremonia religiosa Copias de recibos de giros postales por dinero enviado en o fuera del país Certificados de nacimiento de hijos nacidos en los Estados Unidos Transacciones bancarias con fechas Recibos de licencia o registros automotrices Escrituras, hipotecas, contratos de arrendamiento Recibos de declaraciones de impuestos, pólizas de seguros. Prueba de estatus migratorio Formulario I-94/I-95/I-94W con fecha autorizada de expiración de estadía Orden final de exclusión, deportación o remoción Un documento de cargos colocándolo en procedimientos de deportación Visa vencida Prueba de su educación Expedientes escolares (transcripciones, calificaciones, etc.) de la escuela a la que está asistiendo en EE.UU., que muestre el nombre(s) de la(s) escuela(s), los períodos de asistencia y el grado o nivel educativo actual Diploma de Escuela Superior o Certificado de Finalización, u otro grado sustituto Evidencia de que aprobó un examen autorizado por el estado, incluyendo el Certificado de Educación General (GED) u otro examen autorizado por el estado (por ejemplo, HiSet o TSC) en los Estados Unidos.   Prueba de que es un veterano retirado honorablemente de la Guardia Costera o las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. Certificado de Dispensa o Baja del Servicio Activo (Formulario DD-214) Formulario 22, de la Guardia Nacional (NGB), Informe de Separación y Expediente de Servicio Expedientes militares de personal Expedientes militares de salud   Retención de Empleo Formulario W-2 Formulario SS-4 completada (por usted o en su nombre) Depósitos Bancarios Recibo de sueldo Recibo de pago (cheques cobrados) ID de empleo Historia de correo electrónico a / de otros empleados o empleador Tarjetas de negocio Anuncios publicando servicios Información de contacto de su empleador     Pago de impuestos Formulario W-2 Estados de cuenta bancarios Formulario de Identificación del Contribuyente Individual (ITIN) W-7 Formulario para solicitar el ITIN   Historia de Inmigrante Aviso para que aparezca Documentos de deportación Cualquier documento de Inmigración y Naturalización o de DHS   Relaciones familiares Lista de dependientes en su W-2 Los certificados de nacimiento de todos los niños, especialmente niños ciudadanos y niños que son Residentes Legales Permanentes Un copia de la tarjeta verde de los niños que son Residentes Legales Permanentes Certificado de matrimonio (iglesia y civiles) Documentos de adoptación     Relaciones Comunitarias Registros de la lglesia de asistencia / pertenencia Registros de servicio comunitarios Registros de asistencia a escuelas o universidades Documentación de vigilancia de su vecindario   Registro/documentación de participación en su centro de comunidad Documentación de membresía a su piscina Documentación de membresía a YMCA Documentación de participación en deportes Premios / Honores / Reconocimientos en la comunidad   Record Criminal Disposiciones de la corte FBI verificación de antecedentes penales Infracciones de tráfico Cualquier registro que ha sido expurgado Registros de records criminal expurgado cuando era un menor Documentación de perdones DUI / rehabilitación de registro de clases",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-latest-nuclear-regulatory-commission-yucca-report,Titus Statement on the Latest Nuclear Regulatory Commission Yucca Report,2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 18, 2014 Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement in response to the Volume IV of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Safety Evaluation Report (SER) concerning Yucca Mountain.  “Since passage of the ‘Screw Nevada’ bill in 1987, which designated Yucca as the sole depository for the nation’s nuclear waste, the process has been more about how to make the Yucca project work rather than finding a solution for this problem. The latest volume of the SER changes nothing. I remain opposed to the misguided and costly efforts by some to restart this boondoggle of a program.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-sec-jewells-opolitical-attacks-disrespect-west-attempt-shift-sage-hen-habitat,"Amodei: Sec. Jewell's Ôpolitical attacks' disrespect West, attempt to shift Sage Hen habitat responsibility",2014-12-18,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 CARSON CITY, NEV. – Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) responded to Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s statement regarding a rider in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015 delaying for one year the potential Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the Sage Hen. He released the following statement: “After nearly two years on the job, I am pleased Secretary Jewell is now ready to engage on the issue of the Sage Hen. I want to welcome her to the discussion. Back in March, in explaining why Interior had once again failed to submit a meaningful budget request for habitat conservation, Secretary Jewell testified to the Interior Appropriations Committee that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needed time to finalize its 98 resource management plans (RMPs) across 11 Western states encompassing more than 186 million acres of habitat. At the time, she indicated no appreciation for the fact that the vast majority of those RMPs would not be completed until after the decision to list the Sage Hen was made. Nine months later, I find it perplexing she has become incredibly comfortable criticizing Republicans and Democrats in Congress for providing precisely what she said was needed: one last chance for her to show some leadership and request funding to fulfill Interior’s habitat responsibilities as the majority land owner in the West. “I find Secretary Jewell’s criticism all the more interesting since her boss signed the appropriations bill in record time. I am still looking for her indignant opposition to the one-year delay when the provision was transparently and fully discussed before the House Appropriations Committee months ago. The resort to shallow political attacks does not hide the fact Ms. Jewell’s department chose, through budgetary inaction, not to make any attempt to avoid an endangered species listing. This is all the more insidious, since the habitat owner, BLM, and the Endangered Species Act Administrator, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, both work under Secretary Jewell’s supervision. So, in effect, on this issue, the Secretary would apparently like to simultaneously perform the roles of judge, jury and prosecutor and shame on the U.S. Congress and the President for passing a bill, which does not allow her to do that. “I look forward to an in depth discussion on the issue to start the 114th Congress, instead of CYA news releases issued when nobody is in town. I hope, after further consideration, Secretary Jewell does not believe this sort of incendiary communication strategy is the way to work on the habitat loss and fragmentation issues. There are a lot of great people working very hard on the Sage Hen issue in the West and Interior needs to show some respect to them instead of defaulting to tired political agendas. “If the Sage Hen listing is all about habitat and habitat health, then an on the ground, well-founded funding commitment by Interior would seem to be a necessity and that is where the focus should be. Unless they would prefer an ESA listing to hide behind in an attempt to further erode multiple use in the West.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-releases-statement-on-nevada-infrastructure-report,Titus Releases Statement on Nevada Infrastructure Report,2014-12-17,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 17, 2014 Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District and a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released the following statement regarding the American Society of Civil Engineer’s 2014 Infrastructure Report Card for the State of Nevada. “It is no secret that Nevada and especially the Las Vegas Valley have experienced enormous growth over the last few decades. Since 2000, the Las Vegas metropolitan area has seen a 37% increase in population, putting strain on our area roadways and water infrastructure. Given the 40 million visitors who we welcome to our region every year, it is clear that we must concentrate on maintaining our current infrastructure and build to meet future needs. From our roads and bridges to our wastewater treatment systems and our schools, this report card illustrates a failure to keep pace with our rapid growth.  Between 2012 and 2013, three out of four metropolitan areas grew in population, and approximately 85% of Americans now live in cities. We must strengthen our federal, state, and local transportation and infrastructure programs to invest in smart growth projects that increase the safety and efficiency of our area roadways and transit systems, conserve and protect our environment, and increase job and economic opportunities. That is why I am championing policies that will ensure that our local leaders have more of a say over how our federal infrastructure dollars are being spent. I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of the people of Nevada next Congress and addressing the failures outlined in the ASCE report.”  The report can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=e88cc185-22d3-46e1-ba95-0f5adfffb61c,Heller Brings Tax Relief to Nevadans,2014-12-16,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act: “As our state economy continues to improve the last thing Nevadans need are tax increases.  I’m proud that through my hard efforts, Congress has extended the state and local sales tax deduction and the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act to cover the 2014 tax year. “These critical tax relief measures ensures lower and middle class Nevadans will be able to keep more of their hard earned money in their pockets which will help grow our local economy,” said Dean Heller. Nevada is one the several states that have elected to use sales taxes rather than income taxes to finance government services. The state and local sales tax deduction helps level an uneven play field by ensuring that Nevada is afforded the same treatment in the federal tax code as states with an income tax. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act assures homeowners owing more on their mortgages than their homes are now worth will not be hit with additional income taxes if part of their mortgage loan is forgiven, such as through a “short sale.” Heller previously wrote to Congressional leaders requesting the extension of the state and local sales tax deduction and Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. Heller also previously introduced legislation to extend the state and local sales tax deduction and Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act.  As a member of the Senate Finance Committee in the 114th Congress, which has jurisdiction over these issues, Senator Heller will work to bring tax relief to more lower and middle class Nevadans.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=e35e0317-b18c-4b41-a72b-a7efff3c1d62,Heller Announces Committee Assignments for Next Congress,2014-12-15,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) released this statement after being named to the following United States Senate Committees: Finance; Commerce, Science, & Transportation; Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; and the Special Committee on Aging for the 114th Congress. “I am pleased with these committee assignments as we begin a new Congress in January. All of these assignments allow me to achieve my primary goal: serving the people of Nevada. Having a seat on both the Senate Finance Committee and the Special Committee on Aging allows me to strengthen and protect important programs to Nevadans like Medicare and Social Security. As the Senate seeks to pass transportation legislation in the new Congress, my seat on the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee ensures top priorities for Nevada such as Interstate 11 do not go unnoticed. As Nevadans recover from one of the worst housing markets in history, I will continue to protect their interests as a member of the Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs Committee. With nearly 300,000 veterans living in the state, I will continue to fight for the rights of veterans to receive proper medical care and treatment while serving on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “Each of these committees provides an avenue for me to best serve the people of Nevada. I’m excited for this new Congress and look forward to being Nevada’s voice on these top committees.”  The Senate Finance Committee is one of the oldest and most powerful committees in the United States Senate. Jurisdiction for the committee is vast as it covers tax, trade, commerce, health, national security, labor, Social Security, and monetary issues. Membership assignments for the committee are coveted by Senators and only reserved for senior members of the Senate. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-passage-of-tule-springs-legislation-0,Titus Celebrates Passage of Tule Springs Legislation,2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 12, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement on Senate passage of a package of long-standing public lands bills, including the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act: “This was a mammoth lift, but with the hard work of the Nevada Delegation, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Clark County, the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and all the institutions, organizations, and area supporters, we finally moved this bill over the finish line. Tule Springs tells the story of this region dating back thousands of years, and as a unit of the National Park Service, will attract even more visitors to Nevada. The legislation includes provisions preserving important lands across the state protecting our natural history for generations while promoting vital economic development opportunities in Nevada.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-one-year-sage-hen-delay-necessary-and-warranted,Amodei: One-year sage hen delay is necessary and warranted,2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, language introduced by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) to delay for one year any potential Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the sage hen was included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, which passed the House 219 to 206. Amodei released the following statement: “I would like to thank my House and Senate colleagues for acknowledging the following facts: As the largest land owner in the West, Federal government action regarding land use has a profound impact on the resources and economy of the West. Consequently, those actions ought to be well and objectively thought out and funded by the federal government. “Our advocacy for a one-year delay in the sage hen listing is necessitated not by political agenda, but by the simple fact that over the course of 10 years, the Department of Interior has made essentially no funding requests for sage hen habitat protection or restoration. The delay is even more appropriate in view of the dual revelation by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) that they believe 1) multiple use of federal land in the West should end and 2) that fuels management to minimize wildland fire impact on habitat and habitat restoration are not effective solutions for habitat loss due to catastrophic wildland fire. “Coming so late in the process, these revelations only give strength to the claims of those who from the beginning feared this is really about ending multiple use in the West. For example, in a state like Nevada where, during the last 25 years, 6.5 to seven million acres have burned, while we have permitted during the same time approximately 150,000 acres for mining. Multiple use is not the threat to sage hen habitat. The credibility factor of Interior agencies is further eroded by their laser-like focus on the range cattle industry while ignoring the presence of wild horses in sage hen habitat. “For years, many of us have worked transparently in earnest to address the condition of sage hen habitat in the West and can put this delay to good use in doing the right thing for all habitat resources. However, I am unaware of the fact-based foundation for Interior’s drawing lines on maps and focusing on human activity when in our part of the country the threats are wildland fire and invasive species. If it is really about the habitat, the preoccupation with 15 percent of the threat while ignoring the other 85 percent is yet another example of forwarding political agendas ahead of dealing with environmental facts and solving the resource problem.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-government-funding-bill,House passes government funding bill,2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted for and the House passed H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, 219 to 206. The bill would fully fund 11 of 12 regular appropriations bills through September 30, 2015 and would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under a Continuing Resolution (CR) until February 27, 2015. The move to place DHS under a CR until March would prevent a government shutdown and enable new Republican majorities in the House and the Senate to take up policy solutions to end the President’s executive order on immigration. The CR would also prevent the Administration from enacting new policies within DHS during that time. “As always, federal spending is a series of value judgments. Given the composition of this Congress, which is coming to a close, I think Nevadans can claim a number of victories in terms of the funding priorities, spending reductions and reforms contained in this bill,” said Amodei. “We did our jobs and now we can move ahead to the next Congress with a new Republican Majority in the Senate where frankly we will be in a much better position to continue to reduce spending and to check the overreach of the executive branch.” Highlights of H.R. 83: Spending– Abides by the terms set in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Since 2011, House Republicans reduced discretionary by $176 billion. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), “the federal budget deficit for fiscal year (FY) 2014 will amount to $506 billion, CBO estimates, roughly $170 billion lower than the shortfall recorded in 2013. At 2.9 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), this year's deficit will be much smaller than those of recent years, which reached almost 10 percent of GDP in 2009.” Sage Hen – Prohibits listing the sage hen as an endangered for one year. The bill also includes $15 million for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for sage hen habitat conservation efforts. Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)– Includes $372 million for PILT funds to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal lands within their jurisdictions. When combined with the PILT funding authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the total for PILT in the next year is the full amount of $442 million. Other Interior provisions– Provides $3.5 billion for wildfire fighting and prevention programs at the full 10-year average and $526 million for hazardous fuels reduction, which is $21 million above the President’s budget request. Funds the BLM at $1.1 billion – $14 million above the FY 2014 enacted level. Protects ranchers from regulations that increase costs and harm livelihoods by prohibiting new grazing fees on BLM and Forest Service lands. Provides additional funding for range management to reduce the backlog of grazing permit applications. Exempts livestock producers from onerous greenhouse gas regulations. Dodd Frank -- Relieves farmers and other rural producers from burdensome regulations requiring excessive collateral to obtain loans. IRS-- Provides $10.9 billion for the IRS – a reduction of $345.6 million below FY 2014 and $1.5 billion below the President’s request. This level brings the IRS below its FY 2008 total. The bill does not provide any additional funds for the IRS to implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and prohibits the IRS from targeting organizations based on political beliefs or for exercising their First Amendment rights. Defense-- Fully funds military pay raises authorized in the NDAA and prohibits the transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees into the U.S. Affordable Care Act-- Cuts the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) by $10 million. EPA-- Cuts $60 million, which marks the fifth straight year of cuts amounting to a 21 percent reduction in the EPA budget since FY 2010 and a decrease of 2,000 positions, returning the agency to 1989 levels. Does not include a White House proposal to spend $66 million on new or expanded EPA regulatory programs. Army Corps of Engineers-- Prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from changing the definition of “fill material” and from requiring permits for normal farming practices. Veterans Administration-- Provides $2.5 billion for processing VA disability claims to end the backlog and rescinds $41 million in performance bonuses at the VA. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/success-northern-nevada-lands-bills-pass-senate-set-become-law,"Success: Northern Nevada lands bills pass Senate, set to become law",2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a big moment for Northern Nevada, a historic package of lands bills – six introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-2) and one by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) –passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Also included in the defense spending bill was Rep. Horsford’s Tule Springs legislation for Southern Nevada. The bills now move on to the President to be signed into law. “I want to congratulate Humboldt County Commission Chairman Jim French, Humboldt County Manager Bill Deist, Yerington Mayor George Dini, Lyon County Manager Jeff Page, Storey County Commissioner Marshall McBride, Storey County Manager Pat Whitten, former Carlin Mayor and present Elko County Commissioner Cliff Eklund, NAS Fallon Commanding Officer CAPT Leif Steinbaugh, NAS Fallon Community Plans & Liaison Officer John Dirickson, former Fernley Mayor LeRoy Goodman, former Fernley City Manager Chris Good, Elko County Commissioners Glen Guttry and Charlie Myers, Assistant Elko County Manager Randy Brown, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Chairman Davis Gonzales and Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Elko Band Council Chairman Gerald Temoke,” said Amodei. “I want to thank the people of Northern Nevada for their patience and hope they will benefit from these measures. And I want to applaud the Senate for getting that base hit with runners in scoring position.” “I also want to extend my thanks to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who, just before he left Congress, promised me he would bring these bills to the House floor for a vote. He was a man of his word and Nevada owes him a debt of gratitude,” said Amodei. The Nevada lands bills poised to become law are: H.R. 433, the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, would designate approximately 26,000 acres within the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) as the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area and release approximately 1,000 acres of the existing WSA lands. The bill would also direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to exchange federal lands surrounding nearby ranches for private parcels within the existing WSAs to allow for management of public lands and ensure the economic viability of privately owned ranches. H.R. 696, the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act, would enable the City of Yerington to partner with Nevada Copper to purchase, at fair market value, and develop approximately 10,000 acres of BLM land surrounding the Pumpkin Hollow project site for industrial, recreational, and infrastructure purposes. The bill would also designate approximately 48,000 acres in Lyon County as the Wovoka Wilderness Area. H.R. 1167, the Restoring Storey County Act, would transfer the surface rights to approximately 1,745 acres of BLM land in Virginia City to Storey County to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims. H.R. 1168, the Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act, would convey to the City of Carlin approximately 1,400 acres of BLM land surrounding the city for the purpose of multi-use development. H.R. 1169, the Naval Air Station Fallon Housing and Safety Development Act, would transfer an approximately 400 acre BLM parcel within the confines of the Fallon Naval Air Station to the Secretary of the Navy. This land would be used for housing Navy families and would provide needed flexibility to grow the base. H.R. 1170, the Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act, would convey to the City of Fernley approximately 9,114 acres of BLM and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) lands within the city boundaries for the purpose of multi-use development. H.R. 2015, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, would establish Nevada’s first national monument and convey BLM land suitable for economic development in Clark and Nye Counties, additions to the Great Basin College in Pahrump, College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) campuses, the creation of the Nellis Dunes OHV park and an expansion of Nellis Air Force Base. H.R. 2455, the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, would convey to Elko County and the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada approximately 275 acres of BLM land to be used as a motocross, bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1aa48073-4aa5-4b38-a442-c4e04e36fb61,Heller Applauds Passage of NDAA Legislation,2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed important Nevada public lands priorities as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier today: “The Passage of FY 2015 NDAA legislation is yet another milestone towards positive change for both the country and the state of Nevada. It will not only spur economic growth across the United States but will also greatly impact the state. Through this legislation, we free up thousands of acres of land suitable for commercial development, mining, energy generation, ranching, and timber work, while conserving some of our state’s most beautiful areas so future generations can camp, hike, hunt, and fish. This legislation will benefit Nevada. I look forward to it reaching the President’s desk and being signed into law.”  Senator Heller spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of this legislation. His speech and its context can be found here.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=39b84a51-7c02-4184-acdc-ba524832d723,RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO,2014-12-11,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO  HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE December 11,2014 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the annual National Finals Rodeo, which takes place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The National Finals Rodeo has been held in Las Vegas for the past 30 years of the event’s 55 year history.  Often noted as the foremost championship rodeo event in the United States, I, along with my fellow Nevadans, am proud that it has called the Silver State home for so many years. The National Finals Rodeo was established in 1958 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in order to determine the world champions in various events from bull riding to tie-down roping. First held in Dallas in 1959, the National Finals Rodeo was held in many different cities until 1984, when Las Vegas became its permanent home. An integral part of the Las Vegas community for 30 years, the National Finals Rodeo has brought more than 170,000 fans annually to see some of our nation’s toughest cowboys and cowgirls compete in ten days of competition. This event has become a yearly tradition not only for Nevadans, but for people across the nation and the world. As rodeo lovers and horse enthusiasts, my wife Lynne and I were thrilled to attend this year’s event. The National Finals Rodeo offers Nevadans and rodeo goers nationwide a place to truly experience the gritty, energetic entertainment the Wild West is best known for. In one of the hardest hit regions during the recession, this event plays an integral role in Nevada’s tourism economy. Tourism continues to be a prominent economic driver within the Silver State, and I am thrilled to learn this event will be a part of the Las Vegas community through 2024. I ask my colleagues to join me and all Nevadans in recognizing the National Finals Rodeo, a special event that has proudly called Las Vegas home for the past 30 years, and I would like to offer the best of luck to all who are participating in this year’s events.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=575cad1f-2205-4b56-9f63-0cc96da0f2de,CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRIAN KROLICKI,2014-12-11,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BRIAN KROLICKI HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE December 11, 2014  Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki, of Stateline, for his decades of service to the State of Nevada.  After most recently serving as Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor for eight years, he will be retiring on January 5, 2015. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate my friend and colleague on his 24 years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State. While serving as Nevada’s Secretary of State, I came to know Lieutenant Governor Krolicki not only as a trusted colleague, but also as a dear friend. While attending Stanford University, Lieutenant Governor Krolicki fell in love with Lake Tahoe, Nevada. After earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, he moved to Nevada. While maintaining his Silver State residence, he went on to become an investment banker in New York City and San Francisco. Lieutenant Governor Krolicki’s public service career began in 1990 when he was tapped to serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer to then State Treasurer Bob Seale. His many years of financial experience made him an ideal candidate for State Treasurer after the retirement of Treasurer Seale. Upon being sworn in as Treasurer in 1999, he began to tirelessly devote his efforts to the people of Nevada. His created the Nevada College Savings Plans, and was responsible for the successful roll-out and administration of the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship. Under his leadership, Nevada saw its first upgrade in credit ratings in nearly 30 years. After serving eight years as Treasurer, he sought the Lieutenant Governorship in 2006 and won by a sizeable margin. During Lieutenant Governor Krolicki’s two terms of service, he has ably focused on advancing the Silver State’s tourism industry all over the nation and around the globe. Lieutenant Governor Krolicki has served as Chairman of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition since 2006, and is actively fighting for Northern Nevada to host the 2026 Olympic Games.  This year, my wife Lynne and I were honored to participate in Nevada’s 150th Anniversary celebrations. As Chairman of the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission that successfully carried out over 500 events, Lieutenant Governor Krolicki has once more shown his dedication to the State of Nevada. As a devoted husband and proud father to three girls, Lieutenant Governor Krolicki stands as a shining example of someone who has dedicated his life to serving his community. I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of the State of Nevada.  He exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and meaningful career.  Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in thanking Lieutenant Governor Krolicki for his service to the Silver State and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better place.  I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/dina-titus-among-record-breaking-100-women-in-congress,Dina Titus among record-breaking 100 women in Congress,2014-12-10,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 9, 2014 For the first time ever, there are 100 female members of Congress. And Rep. Dina Titus is one of them. The Democrat just won re-election to represent Las Vegas for a second term and has represented the Las Vegas area for three terms. She's also the only female member of Nevada's six-member congressional delegation on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, Titus spoke to hundreds of young women in Washington, D.C., about what that's like. ""The press never asks a man candidate, 'Well, what are you going to do about your children?'"" Titus said. ""That'll be the first question they ask a woman candidate."" Titus was a panelist at the second annual Women In Power summit, put on by Google, Tory Burch's foundation and Politico. The former University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor spoke alongside DC's public schools chancellor, Kaya Henderson, and Rep.-elect Debbie Dingell of Michigan on the need to encourage more women leaders. Titus said that should start in grade school, as society emphasizes science and math courses for girls. Later in life, women need to turn around more often and extend their hand to career climbers, she said. ""We had to fight to get here so we don’t really want to share our experiences,"" she said. ""We need to be better mentors."" Backstage, as she checked her makeup and spritzed one final shot of hairspray, Titus said 100 women in Congress isn't enough. It's less than 19 percent of the seats in Congress. To help more women get there, Titus has written and co-sponsored bills to encourage women to enter science and math fields. Titus said she misses her ""good friend,"" former Rep. Shelley Berkley, who left Congress in 2013. She and Berkley are just the second and third women to represent Nevada in Congress. Titus hinted she's no pushover with the five Nevada men she works with now. ""I don't think any of them would tell ya I'd take a back seat,"" she said.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=1e2801c2-af8a-4171-8f76-076284b21a71,Heller Reaction to Revised NFL Conduct Policy,2014-12-10,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) released the following statement after National Football League (NFL) owners approved a revised personal conduct policy introduced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell:  “I acknowledge the League’s efforts are a good first step toward addressing these issues. I look forward to reviewing the details of this new personal conduct policy in its entirety. If domestic violence and abuse are to be addressed appropriately in professional sports, players unions, like the NFL Players Association, must also rise to the occasion. Stopping domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse is more important than donning a team’s uniform on any given Sunday. “I know the Senate Commerce Committee will revisit this issue early next year and hope to be in touch with these professional leagues and their members as we approach that date.”   ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=7f0c6761-51e9-4dcd-90fa-68770aa74e1b,Heller Urges Support of Lands Provisions for Nevada,2014-12-10,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller spoke on the Senate Floor about his support of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, specifically his support of some public lands provisions. The lands provisions include several Nevada public lands priorities that will grow the Nevada’s economy with mine expansion and development of public land. REMARKS AS PREPARED: I rise today to speak in support of some of the public lands provisions that were included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.  Before I do so, I would first like to recognize the work Senators Levin and Inhofe have put into this bill and their dedication to reaching an agreement with the House so that this bill can move forward on time as it has for over 50 years. As a member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I hear every day about the sacrifices service members make to protect our country.  Passing the authorization bill that helps ensure they have the equipment they need and the resources required to meet the mission they are tasked with is important. While I am pleased the Senate will be moving forward on this bill, I would like to note that the bill’s reduction in service members’ benefits concerns me. I believe Members should have had the chance to debate and amend this, and I hope the Senate will have that opportunity in the future. This year, the final defense bill includes several Nevada public lands priorities that will spur economic development and job creation in our state while enhancing U.S. national security.  I have been working on many of these proposals since I was first elected to Congress in 2006.  I want to thank incoming Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Lisa Murkowksi for her leadership and work on this public lands package.  We have been working together for years on many of the bills included in the package, and I’m glad to see them get across the finish line. Let me first clarify that just because some of these bills are related to public lands does not mean that they do not have a direct relationship to defense and protecting our national security.  My Nevada Copper bill will increase domestic production of copper, the second most used mineral at the Department of the Defense as well as directly benefitting two bases located in the State of Nevada. Mr. President, as you may know, roughly 85 percent of the land in Nevada is controlled by the federal government.  This presents our local and state governments with many unique challenges. Our communities’ economies are directly tied to the way the federal government manages those lands. They often work closely with me to develop legislative solutions to their problems.  Whereas out east, local government can acquire land on their own to build public works projects; out west we unfortunately have to get Congress’ permission.  That is why reducing the federal estate and increasing access to our public lands has been one of my top priorities in Congress, and this package goes a long way towards accomplishing these goals. It resolves over sixty of these types of issues throughout the west.  In total, over 110,000 acres of land will be removed from federal ownership and utilized for mineral production, timber production, infrastructure projects and other community development. In addition, it releases approximately 26,000 acres of current wilderness study areas, which unlocks lands to be used for multiple-use. It is important to discuss the eight Nevada provisions today, to show my colleagues here the many hoops our western communities have to go through to take the same steps that many eastern communities can accomplish in a day’s time.  The Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act is a jobs bill that I first introduced while in the House but has been held up by Senate gridlock for years.  This bill allows the City of Yerington to partner with Nevada Copper to develop roughly 12,500 acres of land surrounding the Nevada Copper Pumpkin Hollow project site to be used for mining activities, industrial and renewable energy development, and recreation.  Senate passage is the final hurdle to more than 1,000 new jobs at an average wage of over $85,000 per year.  The mine will contribute nearly $25 million in property and net proceeds taxes per year that would be distributed to the State, Lyon County, their Schools, the hospital district, and the Mason Valley Fire Protection District. In addition, Nevada Copper plans to invest $80 million in infrastructure for the mine and processing facilities that can be utilized to support other land uses and economic development.  This bill will transform the local economy of the one of the counties in our nation that is struggling most due to the recent economic downturn.  As I said before, Copper is the second most used mineral at the Department of the Defense, and is considered an essential mineral for weapons production.  Copper is also the primary mineral from which other strategic and critical metals like Rhenium are derived.  A domestic supply of this important resource greatly benefits our national security.  Second – there is a provision in this package that will allow Naval Air Station Fallon to acquire over 400 acres of BLM land for a safety arc for an explosive ordinance handling facility and to construct the much needed family housing at the station. Both of these plans will greatly benefit mission operations and the quality of life for our brave service members serving there.  The station first asked for these lands over twenty years ago.  I am glad their wait will finally end. Third – the package includes the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, a proposal that has been in the works in Humboldt County for nearly a decade.  Just north of the Black Rock Desert, the Pine Forest offers a diverse landscape of sagebrush, aspen and rock formations. Scenic lakes and reservoirs offer world-class trout fisheries. From the ranchers who make their livelihood on grazing allotments to conservationists’ intent on preserving a rugged landscape, anyone familiar with the place agrees it’s special.  In addition to conserving these areas the bill releases areas from wilderness that needs watershed restoration and treatment due to a high wildfire threat.  It also provides for the construction of additional campsites and accommodations for motorized camping. The initial work on the Pine Forest bill was grassroots driven, transparent, and ultimately supported unanimously by all stakeholders and local governments in this county.  Fourth – the package includes the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, another bill I first introduced in the 111th Congress as a member of the House.  This common-sense bill conveys 275 acres of BLM lands to Elko County for a public motocross park. Additionally, it provides 373 acres to the Elko Band of the Te-Moak Tribe for housing and tribal economic development.    Outdoor recreation and tourism are such important parts of life in Nevada. Opening up this land will benefit the residents of Northern Nevada for years to come. Fifth - this lands package includes the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Spring Fossil Beds National Monument Act, which is the culmination of several years of effort to conserve the ancient Tule Springs Fossil Beds while providing job creation opportunities and critical civilian and military infrastructure that will be necessary to meet the needs of the Las Vegas Valley.  After working with stakeholders at every level, I am pleased that we can navigate a path forward for southern Nevada. While serving in the House, I also introduced legislation in both the 110th and 111th Congresses to convey parcels of BLM land to the Nellis Air Force Base, to create an off-highway vehicle park in the Nellis Dunes, and to convey land to the Nevada System of Higher Education to expand educational opportunities for Southern Nevadans.  Those smaller bills were ultimately included in S.973 this Congress, so I am pleased that over six years of work on this Tule Springs legislation will finally become a reality.   The final three Nevada bills included in the lands package are newer proposals, but achieve long-term economic development objectives that the affected communities have long-pursued.  The Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act provides Fernley the opportunity to purchase up to 9,114 acres of federal land within the city boundaries for the purpose of economic development.  Fernley was incorporated in 2001. Since incorporation, the City has been working with private business partners and state and federal regional agencies to develop a long-term economic development plan.  These parcels have significant potential for commercial and industrial development, agriculture activities, and the expansion of community events.  Similarly, the Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act allows Carlin to purchase up to 1,329 acres of BLM lands.  This city, located in Elko County, is completely landlocked by federal land.  Without this legislation, it would be impossible for their leaders to meet the demand for expansion their growing population needs.  Finally, the Storey County provision conveys over 1,700 acres of BLM lands to Virginia City.  These properties have been occupied for decades by individuals who purchased them or acquired them legally, yet their continued residency is trespass according to the federal government.  It is a very burdensome oversight by the federal government that must be resolved for the sake of my constituents.  They have struggled for years haunted by this error that is the result of no fault of their own. As you can see, these small public lands proposals are going to make a MAJOR impact on Nevada’s economy.  They have all been developed at the local level and signed off on by the local communities I understand my colleagues concerns that would have liked the opportunity to debate and vote on more amendments to this bill.  I too, had filed a number of amendments that I would have liked to see considered and will continue pushing those priorities next year. Right now, Congress has the rare opportunity to pass this public lands package that enables important mining, energy development, ranching, and timber work to go forward generating economic and employment opportunities for my and other states and local residents.  Let’s get the government off these Nevadans’ backs and allow them to do what they do best – creating jobs. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=503dbe04-1a11-4fe1-bcc0-d917581db417,Heller Calls for VA Sec to Name Permanent Leadership for Reno VARO,2014-12-05,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after recently requesting for Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to name a permanent director to the Reno Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO): “This issue requires immediate attention and the Reno VARO needs a new permanent director to be assigned now. Poor management was the central cause of Nevada’s veterans being forced to wait so long for their disability benefits. It’s time for the VA to address the state’s VA claims backlog by naming a new director committed to fixing these issues at the Reno VARO. Delivering a high quality of care to America’s veterans remains a top priority of mine, and I will continue striving to make the VA the very best it can be.” Attached is a copy of the letter Senator Heller sent to the Reno VARO.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-celebrates-passage-of-tule-springs-legislation,Titus Celebrates Passage of Tule Springs Legislation,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 4, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement announcing House passage of a package of long-standing public lands bills, including the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act: “This designation is 11,000 years in the making. Tule Springs tells the story of this region dating back thousands of years, and as a unit of the National Park Service, will attract even more visitors to Nevada. The legislation will preserve our natural history for generations while promoting vital economic development opportunities for Southern Nevada. I am proud to have worked with the Nevada Congressional Delegation, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Clark County, the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and all the institutions, organizations, and area supporters to finally move this bill over the finish line.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-republican-effort-to-block-administrative-action-on-immigration,Titus Statement on Republican Effort to Block Administrative Action on Immigration,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 4, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 5759, legislation to block administrative action on immigration:  “Rather than using the last few days of the most unproductive Congress in history to address the priorities of the American People, such as comprehensive immigration reform, the Tea Party Majority has decided to continue to waste time on empty promises while offering no solutions to the significant issues we face. When we return for our final week of the legislative session, the Republican Leadership should allow an up or down vote on the bipartisan reform legislation passed in the Senate over 500 days ago. Fixing our broken immigration system is not just a moral imperative, but an economic necessity too.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-nevada-lands-bills-again-part-defense-spending-bill,"House passes Nevada lands bills, again, as part of defense spending bill",2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a historic package of Northern Nevada lands bills – six introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-2) and one by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) – passed the House again, 300 to 119, this time as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in a move intended to help the Senate finally bring the legislation up for a vote in the waning days of the 113th Congress. Also included in the defense spending bill was Rep. Horsford’s Tule Springs legislation for Southern Nevada. “In the House, I’m confident that we’ve exhausted regular order for these Nevada bills, with each of the provisions, in one form or another, passing out of committee and the full House two or more times,” said Amodei. “While their inclusion in the NDAA is not my preference, I am pleased that the Senate has found time to take up these worthy bills in the second to last week of Congress, which is more than can be said for hundreds of bills passed by the House. Although there is some opposition in the Senate to the inclusion of the legislation in the NDAA, I am hopeful the support exists for final passage when the Senate is expected to vote next week.” The following measures important to Nevada were included in the NDAA and passed by the House: H.R. 433, the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, would designate approximately 26,000 acres within the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) as the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area and release approximately 1,000 acres of the existing WSA lands. The bill would also direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to exchange federal lands surrounding nearby ranches for private parcels within the existing WSAs to allow for management of public lands and ensure the economic viability of privately owned ranches. H.R. 696, the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act, would enable the City of Yerington to partner with Nevada Copper to purchase, at fair market value, and develop approximately 10,000 acres of BLM land surrounding the Pumpkin Hollow project site for industrial, recreational, and infrastructure purposes. The bill would also designate approximately 48,000 acres in Lyon County as the Wovoka Wilderness Area. H.R. 1167, the Restoring Storey County Act, would transfer the surface rights to approximately 1,745 acres of BLM land in Virginia City to Storey County to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims. H.R. 1168, the Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act, would convey to the City of Carlin approximately 1,400 acres of BLM land surrounding the city for the purpose of multi-use development. H.R. 1169, the Naval Air Station Fallon Housing and Safety Development Act, would transfer an approximately 400 acre BLM parcel within the confines of the Fallon Naval Air Station to the Secretary of the Navy. This land would be used for housing Navy families and would provide needed flexibility to grow the base. H.R. 1170, the Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act, would convey to the City of Fernley approximately 9,114 acres of BLM and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) lands within the city boundaries at fair market value for the purpose of multi-use development. H.R. 2015, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, would establish Nevada’s first national monument and convey BLM land suitable for economic development in Clark and Nye Counties, additions to the Great Basin College in Pahrump, College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) campuses, the creation of the Nellis Dunes OHV park and an expansion of Nellis Air Force Base. H.R. 2455, the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, would convey to Elko County and the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada approximately 275 acres of BLM land to be used as a motocross, bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=825263bb-5958-4f9f-acd8-bb919e1d47a0,CONGRATULATING MAYOR BOB CASHELL,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING MAYOR BOB CASHELL HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE December 4, 2014  Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Mayor Bob Cashell, of Reno, on his retirement.  After serving as the mayor of Reno for 12 years, Mayor Cashell presided over his last city council meeting on November 12th, 2014.  It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him, not only as a colleague, but also as a friend, on his retirement after more than 35 years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State.  A devoted husband and proud father of four, Mayor Cashell stands as a shining example of someone who has dedicated his life to serving his community. Upon graduating from the Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in business, Mayor Cashell moved to Reno to work as a truck driver and salesman for a small refining company in 1961.  Several years after moving to Nevada, Mayor Cashell and his colleagues were able to purchase a small casino-restaurant in 1967, which would later become known as Boomtown Casino and Hotel.  His impressive business expertise has allowed him to continue on to manage and own several large properties across Nevada and the United States.  Serving as the Chairman of the Board for his business, Cashell Enterprises, a hotel casino and management company, he quickly became a business leader within the local gaming community. After a long and distinguished career in gaming, Mayor Cashell decided that he also wanted to pursue a new endeavor and give back to his community. Mayor Cashell’s public career began in 1979 when he ran for the University of Nevada System Board of Regents and was subsequently elected chairman by his peers.  After his tenure as a respected member of the Board, Mayor Cashell was then elected Lieutenant Governor for the State of Nevada in 1982.  In his role as Lieutenant Governor, he was instrumental in the founding of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development and the Nevada Commission on Tourism – both of  which he served on as Chairman. Upon being sworn in as mayor on November 13, 2002, Mayor Cashell worked diligently to ensure the city continues to thrive and to make Reno the renowned place for gaming that it is today. His roles in establishing the Truckee River Whitewater Park, opening the Community Assistance Center for the homeless, helping to extend the Reno Bowler’s Convention contract, and founding the YMCA Youth Soccer League are just a few of the accomplishments that exemplify the legacy that Mayor Cashell will leave behind upon his retirement. His service to the Reno community goes far beyond the many positions he has held in the Silver State over the years.  Mayor Cashell also served his country in the United States Air Force.  I extend my deepest gratitude to Mayor Cashell for his courageous contributions to the United States of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service to his country, and his bravery and dedication to his family and community earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our nation.  As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals who serve America, but also to ensure they are cared for when they return home. I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Reno and to the State of Nevada.  He personifies the highest standards of leadership and community service, and should be proud of his long and meaningful career.  Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating Mayor Cashell on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better place. I offer my best wishes to Mayor Cashell and his wife, Nancy, for many successful and fulfilling years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ba25d3ce-a9f2-4d49-b43e-73bc6a915f0e,Heller Stands for Nevada and Against Yucca Mountain,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Joseph S. Hezir of Virginia to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Energy. Senator Heller was one of only three senators to vote against the nomination in the 89-3 vote. “Today, I am standing up for Nevada. No state should be forced against its will to house a threat to public safety like Yucca Mountain. While this may seem like a small position, the people of Nevada will suffer the most if Mr. Hezir becomes the CFO of the Department of Energy. Our delegation has fought for years to defund studies and processes leading to the approval of Yucca Mountain. Now we have someone who specifically lobbied the Administration and Congress in favor of Yucca Mountain, as recently as two years ago, to oversee finances and implement Department-wide programs. This position has the inherent power and ability to revive Yucca-related work our delegation has fought against for a long time.” Here is a lobbying disclosure form showing Mr. Hezir specifically lobbying the Administration and Congress on Yucca Mountain. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=eb0a3f69-c9bc-4f45-859b-3f4d1572827c,Heller Welcomes House Approval of NDAA,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier today: “We are one step closer toward job creation, economic development, and enhanced national security with this House vote. Under the tireless efforts of Congressman Mark Amodei, the House passed this important bill. The public lands priorities for Nevada included in the FY 2015 NDAA legislation will benefit our entire state. I’m looking forward to the Senate vote next week.” The Nevada public lands priorities included in the package are: 1)      Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act – allows the City of Yerington to work with Nevada Copper to expand its mining operation and create over 1000+ jobs while also providing the City with new infrastructure, job creation, and recreational opportunities. 2)      Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act - conveys nearly 300 acres of BLM land to Elko County for a public motocross park while providing land to the Elko Band of the Te-Moak Tribe for housing and community development. 3)      Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act – provides the City of Fernley over 9,000 acres of federal land within its boundaries suitable for l commercial and industrial development, agriculture, and the expansion of community and cultural events 4)      Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act – establishes Nevada’s first national monument while conveys BLM land suitable for economic development in Clark and Nye Counties for county and city growth and commercial development, additions to the Great Basin College in Pahrump, College of Southern Nevada, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) campuses, establishment the Nellis Dunes OHV park, and an expansion of Nellis Air Force Base.  5)      Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act – establishes the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area while directing land exchanges between the BLM and local ranchers to ensure the economic viability of privately owned ranches 6)      Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act – provides the City of Carlin over 1,000 acres of federal land surrounding the City to be used for economic development.   7)      Naval Air Station Fallon Housing and Safety Development Act – conveys nearly 400 acres of BLM land to the NAS Fallon for housing and continued use by the base.  8)      Storey County Lands Fix – resolves a long-standing mining townsite issue that have put private property rights in question.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-mckinley-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-student-veterans,"Titus, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Student Veterans",2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 3, 2014 Washington, D.C. — Today Reps. David B. McKinley (R-WV) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that will help veterans get the education they need to thrive in the modern workforce. The bill will give students utilizing GI Bill benefits more flexibility to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and other STEM fields. Titus spoke on the House Floor today to highlight the importance of the new legislation. Her remarks can be viewed below.  “The transition from war zone to campus is not always an easy one,” said McKinley. “We owe it to men and women who served to do all we can to help them return to civilian life and pursue their dreams.” “As a country, we have a responsibility to help our servicemen and women when they leave the military and return home to civilian life,” said Titus, a Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. “This legislation honors that commitment by providing resources to help veterans pursue higher education and gain the skills and training they need to succeed in STEM careers.” The impetus for the bill came from meetings McKinley had with student veterans in West Virginia who discussed the difficulty in completing certain degrees in the 36 months allotted by the GI Bill. This proposal gives students who utilize the Post-9/11 GI Bill an extra nine months of benefits if they pursue a degree in one of the STEM fields. “Given the appropriate resources, veterans possess the talent and experience to make a huge, positive impact in America’s communities and economy,” said D. Wayne Robinson, President of Student Veterans of America. “We must do everything we can to help veterans capitalize on their experience and pursue careers in advanced fields like STEM.” “This common sense plan will give those who have sacrificed for our freedom the tools to be successful in the 21st Century economy,” added McKinley. “This will not only benefit veterans, but will make America’s economy more competitive as well.” Watch Congresswoman Titus's remarks:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-house-passage-of-tax-extender-package,Titus Statement on House Passage of Tax Extender Package,2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 3, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement on the passage of a tax extender package which includes provisions of the Titus sponsored bill H.R.3242 to reinstate the federal tax credit for filmmakers: “Today, I voted to pass a package of expired tax provisions that includes a number of important provisions for families in Nevada,” said Titus. “The legislation includes a one year extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act as well as a critical provision that allows residents of Nevada to deduct sales taxes from their federal tax returns. This package also includes legislation I introduced to extend the film tax credit to encourage filming and create jobs in Las Vegas. However, I am disappointed that these extensions will be obsolete in a matter of weeks - Congress should work together to create certainty on taxes for families and businesses.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=02f599de-45b1-4308-9555-c49e88358281,Heller Saving Commissary Funding from Chopping Block,2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after an amendment he filed was included in the final FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) protecting funding for military commissaries across the globe. The amendment requires the Department of Defense to issue an impact report detailing what a reduction in the commissary benefit will have on eligible beneficiaries: “Commissaries, like the ones at Fallon Naval Air Station and Nellis Air Force Base, offer significant savings that our nation’s military families rely on during these difficult economic times. I find the Department of Defense’s proposal to slash funding for commissaries to be wrong and unfair. The Pentagon should not balance its budget on the back of our military community. As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I am pleased to see this amendment included in the FY2015 NDAA. No matter where these brave men and women are serving, they should never have to worry their earned benefits will be cut.”  Attached is a copy of the amendment in PDF format.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=7070f24d-3b9b-480f-bf90-0f8829184033,Heller Grills Nominee Rosekind on Future of NHTSA,2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller spoke at the Commerce Committee hearing addressing the nomination of Mark Rosekind to be administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with two other nominations. More specifically, Heller emphasized the importance of Americans knowing they are safe in their vehicles and of employees of NHTSA having proper knowledge of technological features in these cars to ensure safety for consumers. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//resources/executive-action,Executive Action,2014-12-02,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Information on the Immigration Accountability Executive Action  Can immigrants earn citizenship or a Green Card through this program?  No. This executive action does not create a path to citizenship or a Green Card for anyone who does not already qualify under existing law. Instead, these actions expand the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for immigrants who came to the U.S. as children in the following ways: Those who entered the U.S. before January 1, 2010, regardless of how old they are today, are now eligible. And going forward, DACA relief will be granted for three years. It also creates a new program, Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA), to require undocumented immigrants who meet the following criteria to come forward and register with the government: Have continuously resided in the U.S. since January 1, 2010. Have a U.S. citizen child or Lawful Permanent Resident child who was born before the date of the announcement, November 20, 2014. Were present in the country on November 20, 2014 and on the date that deferred action is requested. Pass a background check and pay taxes. Can I apply now?  No. It will take the federal government at least six months. More information will be posted as soon as it is available about how and when you can begin to apply. Do not be a victim to anyone who suggests you can apply now or that they can give you a spot at the front of the line for a fee. It's just not true. Keep checking this website and speak with trusted community based organizations. How can I get ready? You can begin to gather documents that establish your identity, family ties, and presence in the United States. A list of documents will be posted as the government announces more details about how to apply and what types of documents are required. The President announced additional steps to reform our immigration enforcement and priorities. Additional information can also be found here: http://www.uscis.gov/immigrationaction",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=a378fe74-481a-4592-83b2-0c6fab2e4344,Heller Announces Deal on Long-Standing Nevada Public Lands Priorities,2014-12-02,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced the House and Senate have agreed upon a package of long-standing public lands bills, which will contain eight Nevada public lands priorities, including the Heller sponsored jobs bills the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S.159), the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act (S.1176), and the Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act (S.1983). “This is great news for the entire state of Nevada. I’ve worked tirelessly from my first days in the House of Representatives to take the lead and ensure these lands bills were top priorities. I’ve been committed from the very beginning and am glad to see the fruits of this labor. I’m grateful my colleagues from the delegation, specifically Senator Reid and Congressman Amodei, collaborated in making these bills important action items this Congress. It was not an easy lift but the needs of Nevada were addressed, and I’m happy to achieve this goal. As this legislation becomes law, it will not only spur economic development in our state but enhance national security as well. Those are things we should all be proud to accomplish,” stated Heller. Senator Heller, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, worked behind the scenes for months to attach these Nevada priorities, spurring economic development and enhancing national security, to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The package of lands bills will be part of the final FY2015 NDAA, which will be considered by both the Senate and the House before the end of the 113th Congress.  The eight Nevada public lands priorities included in the package are: 1)      Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act – allows the City of Yerington to work with Nevada Copper to expand its mining operation and create over 1000+ jobs while also providing the City with new infrastructure, job creation, and recreational opportunities. 2)      Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act - conveys nearly 300 acres of BLM land to Elko County for a public motocross park while providing land to the Elko Band of the Te-Moak Tribe for housing and community development. 3)      Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act – provides the City of Fernley over 9,000 acres of federal land within its boundaries suitable for l commercial and industrial development, agriculture, and the expansion of community and cultural events 4)      Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act – establishes Nevada’s first national monument while conveys BLM land suitable for economic development in Clark and Nye Counties for county and city growth and commercial development, additions to the Great Basin College in Pahrump, College of Southern Nevada, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) campuses, establishment the Nellis Dunes OHV park, and an expansion of Nellis Air Force Base.  5)      Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act – establishes the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area while directing land exchanges between the BLM and local ranchers to ensure the economic viability of privately owned ranches 6)      Carlin Economic Self-Determination Act – provides the City of Carlin over 1,000 acres of federal land surrounding the City to be used for economic development.   7)      Naval Air Station Fallon Housing and Safety Development Act – conveys nearly 400 acres of BLM land to the NAS Fallon for housing and continued use by the base.  8)      Storey County Lands Fix – resolves a long-standing mining townsite issue that have put private property rights in question.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=813db302-484f-4c47-99a9-eb757dc45263,Heller Cites Domestic Violence in Professional Sports as Problem,2014-12-02,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller spoke at the Commerce Committee hearing, “Addressing Domestic Violence in Professional Sports,” about the necessity to hold professional sports leagues and players accountable for their actions in domestic violence disputes. REMARKS AS PREPARED: Thank you Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate the committee’s attention to this important issue. I know there are some that may question why Congress is involved in this issue. Let me explain why. Every minute in the United States, 20 people will experience domestic violence. Last night, more than 20,000 phone calls were made to domestic violence hotlines. One in three women will experience physical violence from a partner in their lifetime. And children exposed to domestic violence are more likely commit domestic violence later in life. As a husband, and as a father of two wonderful daughters, this is simply unacceptable and something that must be changed. These numbers aren’t just statistics – they’re people. They are wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. The witnesses before us today represent the most popular and commercially successful sports leagues in the world. Their star players are household names and role models for fans and aspiring young athletes. In the past few years, we’ve witnessed some truly shocking acts from some of these public figures. But just as concerning is how the leagues handled these situations and how the unions protected these players. It’s very clear to me that getting these players back on the field was more important than addressing incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, even child abuse. The leagues and the unions simply brushed these problems aside and left it to the courts. Only when a video surfaced of the brutal punch an NFL player landed on his wife did the collective conscience of America demand these leagues and unions change their approach. I can only imagine what survivors feel like today.  As I wrote in a letter earlier this year to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, by waiting until the video of a shocking act of domestic violence by one of their players became public, they effectively condoned the action of this player.  I believe the same holds true for the players association and in fact don’t think you even understand the full scope of the problem. When the Ray Rice decision was overturned the NFL Players Association said: “This decision is a victory for a disciplinary process that is fair and transparent, this union will always stand up and fight for the due process rights of our players.” This is not about due process.  This is not about the collective bargaining agreement you do not like anymore and want to change. This is not about any type of labor issues you may have with the league.  This is about helping to stop a terrible problem in society.  Wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and friends are being beaten.  When you are worrying more about getting back on the field instead of stopping abuse, your priorities are out of order. Instead of addressing the problem, inadequate or nonexistent league policies and codes of conduct mean that aggressors have not been dealt with appropriately, and the survivors of domestic violence have been left behind. There is no place in any society for these horrifying acts of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our nation’s professional sports leagues have a unique ability to make a difference. The American people need you to step up and this committee wants to know what you’re going to do to take a stand. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-passage-of-nevada-native-lands-legislation,Titus Announces Passage of Nevada Native Lands Legislation,2014-12-01,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 1, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement announcing passage of H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act.  “This legislation enables economic development and self-determination for tribes across the State of Nevada,” said Titus. “I am proud to cosponsor this legislation with my colleague from northern Nevada, Congressman Amodei. Our delegation has a history of working together to enhance opportunities for economic development and to conserve the sensitive lands that make Nevada a beautiful place to live and visit. I look forward to continuing this tradition in the next Congress, as we consider future public lands bills impacting Nevada.” The Nevada Native Nations Lands Act includes a number of federal land conveyances to native tribes across the State of Nevada. This legislation is the result of consultation with tribal governments and federal, state, and local officials to further economic development opportunities across the state. A companion bill was introduced by Senators Reid and Heller earlier this year.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-amodei-nevada-native-nations-lands-act,House Passes Amodei Nevada Native Nations Lands Act,2014-12-01,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, by suspension vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, which includes six tribal lands measures, as well as a smaller conveyance to the City of Elko. The bill was amended to match the Senate version, which was reported out of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on August 26, 2014. “These are all cases where local control and economic self-determination are preferable to Washington-centric management by a federal agency,” said Amodei. “These lands will enable the tribes to chart brighter futures for their communities and to better preserve their cultural heritage.” Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians: Would transfer approximately 373 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in Elko County to be held in trust for residential development, recreation and conservation. Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Tribe: Would transfer approximately 19,095 acres of BLM land in Humboldt County to be held in trust to resolve checkerboard lands issues. This would help to address law enforcement and emergency personnel jurisdictional questions, as well as enable the tribe to plan for housing development. In 1971, U.S. Senators Bible and Cannon from Nevada introduced a similar bill, but the legislation was never re-introduced. Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation: Would transfer approximately 82 acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land in Elko County to be held in trust for housing and infrastructure to address the reservation housing shortage and to recruit doctors, nurses, law enforcement, conservation officers and first responders. Summit Lake Paiute Tribe: Would transfer approximately 880 acres of BLM land in Humboldt County to be held in trust for protection and management of Summit Lake’s natural resources and fish population and to unify the reservation around Summit Lake. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony: Would transfer approximately 11,180 acres of BLM land in Washoe County to be held in trust for the creation of a safety buffer around the Hungry Valley community. The housing is surrounded by BLM lands to the north, west and east where multiple activities routinely occur, some permitted by the BLM and others prohibited, that illicit safety and quality of life concerns from residents. Such activities include off-roading, target shooting, illegal dumping and unauthorized motorcycle racing. The lands also hold cultural significance and several of the landscape features are used for traditional religious practices and a source of medicinal plants. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe: Would transfer approximately 11,719 acres of BLM land in Washoe County to be held in trust to expand the reservation boundary to fully incorporate the watershed of Pyramid Lake. Other sections near the lake would be used for potential economic development and management efficiency. Elko County: Would transfer approximately 275 acres of BLM land to Elko County to establish a motocross, bicycle, off-roading or stock car racing area. The county would pay all costs associated with surveys and administrative costs for the preparation and completion of the transfer. # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:44:12Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=52bb97b8-985a-4ecc-82b1-3ac513ebd701,Heller Statement on Nevada Native Nations Lands Act Passage in House,2014-12-01,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, earlier tonight. The legislation, guided through the House of Representatives by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), spurs economic development for six northern Nevada tribes: “The transfer of this land puts power back into the hands of local tribes and their communities. They are the ones best suited to make decisions on economic development and job creation. Much of the land will be used for residential housing, commercial growth, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. These are all very important purposes benefitting the residents of Nevada. I would like to thank Congressman Amodei for his leadership with this legislation in the House. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to send this proposal to the President for signature before the end of the 113th Congress.” After it was amended on the House floor today, Congressman Amodei’s H.R.2455 mirrors the Senate companion worked on by Senators Heller and Reid.  S.2480 passed the Senate Indian Affairs Committee by a voice vote on June 26, 2014, and awaits consideration by the full Senate.  The six tribes affected by this legislation are the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, the Summit Lake Paiute, and the Ft. McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141124040706/http://heck.house.gov:80/press-release/heck-statement-president-obamas-executive-action-immigration,Heck Statement on President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration,2014-11-21,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Joe Heck,H001055,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive action on immigration. ""It's disappointing that the President has chosen Las Vegas as his venue to ignore both the American people and the legislative authority of Congress. It is increasingly disappointing when you consider that the President himself has repeatedly stated he does not have the authority to do what he is announcing today. ""I am deeply concerned about the precedent this executive action sets for future Presidents. This executive order will make enforcing current immigration law more difficult and act as an added incentive for individuals to come here illegally. Our immigration system is broken but as I have said all along, immigration reform should be debated and voted on by the elected representatives of the American people. I look forward to that debate with my colleagues in the House and stand ready and willing to work with our local leaders on immigration reform if they can put politics aside and focus on policy.""  ### Congressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-fights-to-ensure-fair-access-to-benefits-for-filipino-veterans,Titus Fights to Ensure Fair Access to Benefits for Filipino Veterans,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 20, 2014 Washington, DC - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First District delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs hearing, “Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund: Inquiry into the Adequacy of Process in Verifying Eligibility.” Titus is the Ranking Member of the VA Subcommittee.  Below is a copy of her remarks, as prepared for delivery.   ""I want to thank the witnesses and our Filipino veterans for being here today to discuss the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.  The Philippines has a long and distinguished history, including fighting alongside the United States in military campaigns and wars. We are grateful for their actions on behalf of our Nation. I am proud to have an active group of Filipino veterans in my district, and thank them for their service and for the guidance they have provided on this important issue.  ""The Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was established to compensate and thank these veterans who served so bravely alongside the American Army in the South Pacific in World War II. As part of the Stimulus passed in the 111th Congress, we finally took actions to provide additional benefits for Filipino veterans.  ""I continue to hear concerns from my Filipino veteran constituents in Las Vegas who believe that while this program was well intended, there may be veterans that have been denied the benefits they earned. It is critical that Congress, as well as the Administration, work to ensure that in some cases, we look to additional evidence for facts, when necessary. Earlier this year, the Appropriators directed VA to “consider all forms of evidence of service not just those originally considered.”  I agree with this statement, and look forward to working with my colleagues on the committee to ensure that Filipino veterans are finally being treated fairly.  ""I understand we are in a challenging situation to verify veterans’ service more than 70 years after the fact. However, this is also why we cannot simply ascribe a one-size-fits-all approach to these claims.  ""Most of our WWII Filipino veterans are in their nineties. We are limited in the time we have to get this right. Any impediments to veterans who might show clear and irrefutable evidence should be removed and benefits granted. We must act fast, but be careful, to ensure that we are being a good steward of resources.  ""Lastly, I hope we can put to rest any notions that DOD is withholding any information that may positively impact these veterans’ claims. After seventy years, all of this information should be publicly available. I hear too often from Filipino veterans and their advocates that the DOD is not being transparent and failing to produce all pertinent information.  ""These men and women fought on behalf of our nation and they should receive the same benefit of the doubt that U.S. servicemembers receive with their benefits determinations. Thank you again and I yield back.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-joins-bipartisan-group-to-introduce-veterans-equal-access-act-to-expand-medical,Titus Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Veterans Equal Access Act to Expand Medical Marijuana Access to our Nations Heroes,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 20, 2014 Washington, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District joined 11 bipartisan colleagues to introduce the Veterans Equal Access Act, which would make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana.  Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically prohibits its medical providers from completing forms brought by their veteran patients seeking recommendations or opinions regarding participation in a state medical marijuana program. The Act would authorize VA physicians and other health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions regarding the use of medical marijuana to veterans who live in the 23 states where medical marijuana is legal, including Nevada. “As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I am committed to ensuring our nation’s veterans receive the best care available. The Veterans Equal Access Act provides a much needed update to our antiquated drug laws, allowing veterans to access the full range of treatments, including medical marijuana, available to relieve their suffering,” said Titus. “This is a commonsense measure that ensures that the medical staff at our nation’s VA hospitals and clinics can recommend the best course of treatment available for our retired servicemembers without fear of federal interference.” The bill is led by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and cosponsored by Justin Amash (R-MI), Paul Broun (R-GA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Sam Farr (D-CA),  Walter Jones (R-NC), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Beto O’Rourke (D-TX), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Steve Stockman (R-TX).",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-the-president-s-executive-action-on-immigration,Titus Statement on the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 20, 2014 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District released the following statement today in response to the President’s executive action on immigration:   “For far too long House Republicans have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system, denying 11 million undocumented immigrants, including 210,000 people in Nevada, the opportunity to come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream. I applaud the President for using his authority to improve our immigration system in the absence of legislation. The actions announced today will relieve families from the constant threat of separation by deportation and allow undocumented men and women to legally join the workforce,” said Titus. “While this executive action will help to protect families, strengthen communities, and boost the economy, it is not a permanent solution to our immigration crisis. There is still much work to be done to bring the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in our country out of the shadows and on the path to citizenship. That’s why now, more than ever, House Republican leadership must put politics aside, listen to the American people, and immediately offer a vote on the long-term, comprehensive reform that our country needs. It has been more than 500 days since the Senate passed sensible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. With only 8 days left before the House adjourns for the year, Republican leadership should immediately bring this legislation to the floor for a vote.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141206070838/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-continues-push-recognition-compensation-filipino-american-veterans-world-war-ii,"Heck Continues Push for Recognition, Compensation for Filipino-American Veterans of World War II",2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Joe Heck,H001055,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Participates in Veterans Affairs subcommittee hearing on compensation fund eligibility verification WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today continued his push for recognition and compensation for the denied Filipino-American veterans of World War II by participating in hearing held by the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.   The hearing, which was held at Rep. Heck's urging, examined the process for verifying eligibility claims under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation (FVEC) Fund. ""The denied Filipino-American veterans have been denied long enough,"" Rep. Joe Heck. ""These brave men deserve the compensation they earned through their service. But more importantly, they deserve to be officially recognized for that service. For them, living out their years knowing that U.S. government recognizes their military service and appreciates their sacrifices would be the greatest honor of their lives. It's time for Congress to take action and get this done.""    Rep. Heck questioned witnesses about whether it would be reasonable for the AGO-23 form, if submitted directly by a Filipino veteran, to be used as a proof of service to pay a claim. Acceptance of this form would be a breakthrough because many of the Denied Filipino-American Veterans have such a form. A video of the exchange can be seen below. Background: On February 18, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed the Rescission Act of 1946 into law. This law denied Filipino World War II veterans, who served before July 1, 1946, the benefits promised to them five years prior by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  These veterans fought under the direction of U.S. commanders for several years as the conflict against Imperial Japan ensued in the Pacific theater, only to be eventually denied compensation. In 2009, Congress finally acknowledged the dedicated service of these veterans when it established the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. However, since that time, thousands of Filipino-American veterans have had their claims denied on the grounds that they did not possess proper documentation. ### Congressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=c8ee7935-3b8e-4593-bc43-fce8034affac,CONGRATULATING BILL DEIST,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING BILL DEIST HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE November 20, 2014  Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Bill Deist, of Winnemucca, Nevada, on his retirement.  After serving the community of Humboldt County for over 15 years, Bill will be retiring in December 2014.  It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him on his retirement after many years of hard work and dedication to Humboldt County and the Silver State. Bill stands as a shining example of someone who has devoted their life to the betterment of their community. He started serving the Silver State in 1997 when he moved to Carlin, Nevada.  His experience of over 19 years as the City Manager in John Day, Oregon, made him an extremely qualified candidate to become the Carlin City Manager – a position that he held for two years.  After his years as the City Manager, Bill became the Humboldt County Administrator, a position that he has held with integrity for the past 15 years. Upon becoming the Humboldt County Administrator, Bill became a person known for getting things done. He always worked well with all city, county, and state governments throughout his career.  His consistent priority was to create initiatives geared towards the betterment and improvement of the lives of the Humboldt County citizens. Among his many accomplishments, Bill has been credited with the creation of a strong county budget and upon his retirement, he will be leaving the county debt free and fiscally strong. While representing Humboldt County for four years in the U.S. House of Representatives, and now as its  United States Senator, I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Bill important northern Nevada priorities. Bill was an integral part of the Pine Forest review and assessment working group that worked for years to develop recommendations that were ultimately included in the Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, legislation I have fought to enact as a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This bill, which would greatly benefit Humboldt County once enacted, has near unanimous support among residents because of the in-depth work done prior to introduction.  In fact, it is frequently looked to in Congress as a national model for how public lands bills should be developed at the grassroots level.  Public input and local support is critical to all my public lands work in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on behalf of the state, and Bill’s input has been vital in nearly every effort I have been involved in benefiting the county. Bill exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and meaningful career.  I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Humboldt County and to the State of Nevada.  Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating Bill on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make the Silver State an even better place.  I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3d84747f-73f9-47e1-bc1c-bf544fe2509c,Heller Introduces Legislation Ensuring Vets Receive Proper Burial,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after introducing the Veterans Dignified Burial Act, earlier today. This legislation calls for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to follow up with morgues on pending burials 30 day after a body has been identified as a veteran. Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) introduced similar legislation in the United States House of Representatives earlier this year: “This legislation will keep the VA accountable for ensuring every veteran receives a proper burial in a timely manner.  After all they have sacrificed in service to our nation, the least we can do is make certain they are afforded a dignified burial honoring their commitment to America. I’d like to thank Congressman Royce for taking the lead in the House and hope to see this legislation pass both chambers very soon,” stated Heller. Congressman Royce continued, “Stories of unburied veterans’ bodies are deeply unsettling and these travesties are the result of burial procedure loopholes at the VA. This bill ensures the VA follows up on pending burials 30 days after the deceased has been confirmed as a veteran, so that we know he or she is treated with both dignity and respect,"" said Rep. Royce. ""While the quality of the healthcare that veterans receive has been in the news lately, our veterans deserve the same attention when it comes to their burials.” ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=80e9d69a-1465-40a0-a13d-ac0176adb14b,Heller Reaction to POTUS Statement on Immigration,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement in reaction to President Barack Obama’s recent remarks on immigration: “The Senate passed comprehensive, bipartisan legislation providing a long-term solution back in 2013, and I supported it and continue to do so. What I don’t agree with is the use of the executive order nor do I agree with the Administration bypassing Congress. In utilizing an executive order, the President is being short-sighted and is merely offering a band aid for a much larger issue. This is not leadership. We need true comprehensive reform to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. The Senate already came up with a viable proposal. Now is the time for the President to work with Speaker Boehner to offer a realistic plan.” ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=c5e3684c-7970-43dc-a54e-d02d68e64d01,Heller Leaves Auto Execs Scrambling with Line of Questioning,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller questioned auto executives during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing examining airbag defects and the vehicle recall process. Senator Heller first asked a Takata Corporation executive if his company took responsibility for its actions. Senator Heller then asked a Honda executive if members of his own family were safe driving Honda vehicles. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-president-obama-s-scheduled-visit-to-las-vegas,Titus Statement on President Obamas Scheduled Visit to Las Vegas,2014-11-19,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 19, 2014 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada First District released the following statement today on President Obama's scheduled visit Friday to Del Sol High School in Las Vegas to discuss his executive action on immigration.  “For far too long House Republicans have failed to take action to fix our broken immigration system, denying 11 million undocumented immigrants, including 210,000 people in Nevada, the opportunity to come out of the shadows and pursue their American Dream. While executive action is not a permanent solution, in the absence of reform legislation, it is necessary to protect families, strengthen our community, and boost the economy,” said Titus. “Two years after the President laid out his reform principles in Las Vegas it is fitting that he return to Southern Nevada to outline his historic plan to improve our broken immigration system. I look forward to welcoming the President back to Las Vegas and attending Friday’s event.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=d9d74133-b550-4932-a4aa-793c88595e9e,Heller Statement on NHTSA Nomination,2014-11-19,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance issued the following statement on the nomination of Dr. Mark R. Rosekind to serve as the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): “While it took the Administration almost a year to select a nominee, I’m relieved to see NHTSA will no longer be without a director. Protecting consumers by overseeing motor vehicle safety laws continues to be a responsibility that must not be ignored. I’m looking forward to meeting with Dr. Rosekind to discuss how he plans to make consumer safety a top priority at NHTSA.” ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=95ca4b17-d671-42fe-a118-fe5a652a3639,Heller Demands Improvement of Backlog to Address Poor Mental Health of Veterans,2014-11-19,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Senator Dean Heller spoke at the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, “Mental Health and Suicide Among Veterans,” about the importance of addressing the VA’s disability claims backlog in order to speed up services for mental health treatment and lower suicide rates for veterans. REMARKS AS PREPARED: First, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge two witnesses here today, Mrs. Selke and Mrs. Pallotta.  I cannot begin to imagine your loss and I truly admire your bravery coming here today to talk about your sons. They served our country with valor and we must honor that by making sure every veteran from here on out is cared for when they return home. Chairman Sanders and Ranking Member Burr—I also want to thank you for bringing this issue before the Committee, especially because of the impact it has on veterans in my state. To put it in perspective—between 2008 and 2012, 593 veterans from Nevada were lost to suicide. Six months ago, I would have looked at that number and asked why is it so high? What is missing within the VA or VA benefits that so many of Nevada’s veterans resort to this? I think we now know that a big part of the problem is veterans’ access to care at VA facilities. This is such a critical thing to get right at the VA because of the ripple effect it has on a veteran’s well-being. Whether it is medical care, mental health treatment, or support during transition to civilian life, veterans being forced to wait for care from the VA can be detrimental. That is why I have asked the Las Vegas VA Director to send me reports about wait times for primary care, specialty care, and mental health treatment for Southern Nevada’s Veterans.  Every two weeks, for both Las Vegas and Reno, I track these numbers for improvements.  In the most recent data, patients already receiving mental health care from VA facilities in Nevada wait a week or less for an appointment.  Unfortunately, the average wait time for new patients seeking mental health treatment is 23 days in Reno and 46 days in Las Vegas.  Even worse, a clinic in Northwest Las Vegas has an average wait time of 64 days for new patients.  Veterans in need of mental health treatment absolutely cannot be waiting more than 2 months to be seen.  I have been pushing every one of these facilities to improve these wait times in the coming months and want to hear from the VA today about what resources it will be devoting to mental health treatment. We must also remember that scheduling an appointment is not the only barrier to receiving care. Veterans must also qualify for this care. One of the best ways to ensure veterans qualify for mental health services is by reducing the VA’s disability claims backlog. Veterans with post-traumatic stress who have a PTS-related claim approved will be able to access VA’s mental health services and treatment. This claims backlog is an issue I have brought up during every Committee hearing because I believe it should be a top priority of the VA and of this Committee. That is why I sent a letter to the Chairman requesting that he re-schedule a legislative hearing to consider my bipartisan bill to address the VA claims process. Nevada Veterans have one of the longest waits in the nation at 248 days on average to complete a claim, and 240,000 veterans nationwide are still waiting longer than the VA’s 125-day deadline. Until this backlog is eliminated, veterans will continue to face delays to accessing the mental health treatment they need. With 22 veteran suicides a day and nearly 600 veteran suicides in Nevada over the past five years, it is clear that something must be done to improve the current state of mental health services at the VA. The VA facilities in my state know that I will use my oversight role on this Committee to continue holding them accountable for performance, timeliness and the quality of care they provide to Nevada’s veterans. I look forward to hearing from the witnesses today about what VA is doing to address this crisis and how Congress can help in this effort. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-urges-the-president-to-go-big-go-bold-and-go-now-on-executive-action,"Titus Urges the President to Go Big, Go Bold, and Go Now on Executive Action",2014-11-18,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 18, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District joined members of the Congressional Women’s Working Group on Immigration Reform, DREAMers, and mothers of DREAMers at a press conference to call on the President to take executive action to protect immigrant families from separation.  “For over a year, House Republicans have refused to allow a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform passed by the Senate. The cost of inaction is far too steep, measured by the thousands of hardworking immigrant families who are separated each year,"" said Titus. ""In the absence of comprehensive reform legislation, I urge the President to use his authority to extend DACA protection to DREAMers' mothers and fathers and relieve families from the constant threat of separation by deportation.”  Watch her full speech below:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//resources/2015-open-enrollment,2015 Open Enrollment,2014-11-18,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015 Re-enrollment November 15, 2014 - December 15, 2014 Enrollment Starting November 15, 2014, you can visit the new NevadaHealthLink.com to find the health insurance coverage that is right for you. You will also receive information about other types of health coverage that you might be eligible for, such as Medicaid (Access Nevada) or Nevada Check Up. Between November 15, 2014, and February 15, 2015, you can compare and buy your income-based health insurance through NevadaHealthLink.com, just like you would compare and purchase things at a mall. Review the step-by-step process of starting your 2015 enrollment through Nevada Health Link here Learn more about the help available here Re-enrollment information All individuals who enrolled in a 2014 health plan through Nevada Health Link must re-enroll starting November 15, 2014, in order keep your income-based health insurance plan through Nevada Health Link. To ensure your financial assistance continues starting January 1, 2015, you must re-enroll by December 15, 2014. Find out more about the re-enrollment process here",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=76129154-3bb9-44b4-8c14-48615c20a607,CONGRATULATING MIKE CARRIGAN,2014-11-18,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING MIKE CARRIGAN HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE November 18, 2014  Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Councilman Mike Carrigan, of Sparks, on his retirement.  After serving as a member of the Sparks City Council for 15 years, Councilman Carrigan retired on November 10th, 2014.  It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him on his retirement after many years of hard work and dedication to the City of Sparks and the Silver State. Councilman Carrigan stands as a shining example of someone who has devoted their life to serving their county and community. Graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he went on to serve in the United States Navy for 20 years as a naval aviator around the world.  I extend my deepest gratitude to Councilman Carrigan for his courageous contributions to the United States of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service to his country and his bravery and dedication earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our nation.  I am both humbled and honored by Councilman Carrigan’s service to the community and am proud to call him a fellow Nevadan.  After his many years of service, Councilman Carrigan moved to Nevada in the early 1990s with his wife, Cora, and their two daughters, Ashley and Molly.  He attended the University of Nevada, Reno and earned his Master’s Degree in Journalism and soon began work as a newspaperman in Fallon.  With his experience and expertise, Councilman Carrigan began teaching part-time in the Reynolds School of Journalism at his alma mater, where he taught  journalism courses for several years. His desire to make positive changes in his community soon led to his first run and subsequent win in office on Sparks’ City Council. Upon being elected to the Sparks City Council in 1999, he has worked on numerous projects for the City of Sparks and has always strived to ensure that Sparks stayed family-oriented.  Councilman Carrigan has remained committed to being a voice for the people of Sparks and has been a constant advocate for initiatives that meet the needs of Sparks’ families. Among his many accomplishments, one of his proudest was the construction of Golden Eagle Regional Park in his ward, which was built without the use of taxpayer funds. I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Sparks and to the State of Nevada.  He exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and meaningful career.  Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating Councilman Carrigan on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better place.  I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=65f58178-c98c-46a1-8efe-af441d9f99b4,CONGRATULATING LEROY GOODMAN,2014-11-17,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING LEROY GOODMAN HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE November 12, 2014 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Mayor LeRoy Goodman, of Fernley, on his retirement.  After serving as the mayor of Fernley for several years, Mayor Goodman will be retiring on November 19th, 2014.  It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him on his retirement after 42 years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State. Upon graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelor’s degree in business, Mayor Goodman went on to earn his master’s degree in education and became a basketball coach and teacher at Fernley High School in 1965.  Aside from dedicating his time educating the youth in Fernley, he has devoted much of his time and efforts to the betterment of his community through his roles as a board member of the Northern Nevada Development Authority, a member of the Fernley Town Board, sitting on the Board of Directors for a multitude of Nevada organizations, and as Lyon County Commissioner.  His many years of experience made him an ideal candidate for Fernley Mayor after the resignation of former Mayor Todd Cutler.  Upon being sworn in as mayor on August 5, 2009, he immediately began working on improving the functioning of the council and city operations.  His main focus remained his constituency and ensuring their needs and priorities were met. I have been fortunate during my time in Congress to be able to work closely with Mayor Goodman on federal legislation – the Fernley Economic Self-Determination Act (S.1983) – which will provide the City of Fernley the option to purchase federal lands within the City’s boundaries that are currently landlocked by checkerboard parcels of federal land.  Working alongside private business partners and state and federal regional agencies, we are seeking to develop a long-term sustainable economic development plan that will enable all parties to benefit from the use of private land within the city.  This bill will greatly help the city and will clear the way for thousands of high-paying, private sector jobs. The progress we have made in Congress on this initiative would not be possible without the Mayor’s strong leadership.  His service to the Fernley community extends far beyond the many positions he has held in the Silver State over the years.  Mayor Goodman also served his country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force.  I extend my deepest gratitude to Mayor Goodman for his courageous contributions to the United States of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service to his country and his bravery and dedication earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our nation.  As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals who serve America, but also to ensure they are cared for when they return home.  I remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and service members in Nevada and throughout the nation. I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Fernley and to the State of Nevada.  He exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and meaningful career.  Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating Mayor Goodman on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better place.  I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-116-house-democrats-send-letter-to-the-president-urging-executive-action-on,"Titus, 116 House Democrats Send Letter to the President Urging Executive Action on Immigration",2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 17, 2014 The full text of the letter can be read here: November 13, 2014 Dear Mr. President: It is most unfortunate that Republican leaders in the House refused to allow a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform bill the Senate passed last year. Even today, if Republican leaders allowed a vote, the bill would pass. But they won’t. When Republicans blocked legislation, your pledge to use Presidential power under existing law to improve our immigration system gave us hope. Without such changes, our economy will continue to suffer and families in our communities will continue to be torn apart. Although we were very disappointed when you postponed action until after the November election, we were encouraged last week when you reaffirmed your promise to act before the end of the year. We hope that your actions will prevent the separation of undocumented family members of U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and DACA beneficiaries and offer protection to others who have long worked in the United States and have established strong ties with our communities. We similarly hope that you will recognize that undocumented farmworkers are “essential for agriculture” and that our country would benefit greatly if they were permitted to work in our fields without fear.  We further hope that you will reform our immigration enforcement efforts to make them more sensible and humane. Bold and meaningful executive action will provide a boost to our national and local economies. It will strengthen communities and promote family unity. It will help the government focus limited enforcement resources on those who pose a true danger to the public. And by providing an opportunity for millions of undocumented immigrants to register with the government—provide detailed biographic information, undergo criminal background checks, demonstrate continuing compliance with tax laws—it will protect American and immigrant workers alike by reducing the threat of exploitation and abuse. The legal authority for taking executive action is clear and substantial. Just two years ago, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts reaffirmed that the administration retains “broad discretion” to decide “whether it makes sense to pursue removal at all.” Arizona v. United States, 132 S.Ct. 2492, 2499 (2012). And executive action in this area is anything but unprecedented. In fact, every past President starting from President Dwight D. Eisenhower more than half a century ago has used such authority when dealing with similar issues regarding the national interest. Like us, you have heard Republicans warn that any actions you take will “poison the well” and prevent them from using their upcoming majority in the Senate to address our broken immigration system. However, for the past two years it was not Senate Democrats that blocked much-needed legislation, it was House Republicans. That obstacle to sensible immigration reform still remains. Let us also not forget that congressional Republicans previously blocked reform in 2006 and 2007. As you said last week, “What we can’t do is just keep on waiting. There’s a cost for waiting.” That cost is measured in the tens of thousands of parents of U.S. citizen children who are deported each year. It is measured in the emotional price children and DACA recipients pay worrying about whether their parents will come home at the end of the day. Our national security suffers whenever we spend precious enforcement resources on hardworking immigrant families, rather than on criminals and those who mean our communities harm.  And American workers’ wages and working conditions are consistently undermined as long as millions of immigrant workers are working in the shadows and off the books. We agree with you, Mr. President. We can no longer afford to wait. As you have said, it is ultimately the job of Congress to reform our broken immigration system by enacting legislation. But by failing to do their job—and repeatedly interfering with your efforts to do your job—congressional Republicans threaten to take our immigration system hostage and preserve a status quo that everyone agrees is unacceptable. Their failure to act must not inhibit your commitment to governing. We will stand with you as you take bold and meaningful action, consistent with existing law and historical precedent, to protect American families, strengthen local communities and grow the economy. Sincerely, Members of Congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141114200855/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-elected-steering-committee-third-straight-term,Heck Elected to Steering Committee for Third Straight Term,2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Joe Heck,H001055,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Chosen by peers to represent Western region WASHINGTON - Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after being elected as the Region 1 representative to the Republican Steering Committee by members of the House Republican Conference. Region 1 is one of 12 regional representatives, and the position represents members from Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. ""I am honored to again be elected by my peers to serve on the Steering Committee. This post will allow me to ensure that committee chairs as well as House Republican leaders understand key issues that affect Western states. Congressional Republicans have a great opportunity to govern responsibly, demonstrate effective leadership, and provide meaningful solutions to the challenges facing the nation during the 114th Congress and I look forward to contributing to that work as a member of the Steering Committee."" In the 112th Congress (2011-12) Rep. Heck served as one of three representatives to the Steering Committee from the class of 2010. In the 113th Congress (2013-14) he was the only representative to the Steering Committee from the class of 2010. The Steering Committee has jurisdiction over assigning standing committee chairmanships as well as committee assignments for all members.  The regional representatives work in conjunction with House Leadership, several key committee chairs, and two class representatives. ### Congressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=61e3ae22-b0bc-4585-8033-a41cacb0e335,RECOGNIZING HORSES4HEROES,2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"RECOGNIZING HORSES4HEROES HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE November 13, 2014 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a national non-profit organization within Las Vegas known as Horses4Heroes for being awarded the American Horse Council Time to Ride 100-Day Horse Challenge by introducing the most newcomers to horses in just 100 days.  This unique program works to improve the lives of more than six million Americans who serve in the military, National Guard, as First Responders and their families, by making horseback riding more affordable and accessible. As a long-time horse owner and horse enthusiast myself, I recognize the importance horses play as both companion animals and to our nation’s economy. The brave men and women who have served the United States and fought to protect our freedom have often come home suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress (PTS). Veterans faced dangerous situations in order to protect Americans from harm, and we owe them a debt of gratitude.  Horses4Heroes is a shining example of the kind of initiatives that will help to re-integrate our veterans into civilian life, combat the effects of PTS, and help reduce the rates of suicide, while also providing comfort to grieving families. There is no way to adequately thank the men and women that lay down their lives for our freedoms, but the founders and volunteers at Horses4Heroes are working to assist our nation’s veterans by giving them the opportunity to use horses to help reconnect and get reacquainted with their families. The organization was founded by Sydney Knott in 2006 operating out of her backyard and has now grown to incorporate affordable recreational, instructional, and morale-boosting health & wellness programs at more than 200 and therapeutic equestrian centers across the country. This organization’s continued dedication to serving veterans in the Silver State and the country is commendable. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I know the struggles that our veterans face after returning home from the battlefield. Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals, but to ensure they receive the quality care they have earned and deserve.  I remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and service members in Nevada and throughout the nation.  I am very pleased that veterans’ service organizations like Horses4Heroes are committed to ensuring that the needs of our veterans are being met. Today, I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing Horses4Heroes, an organization whose mission is both noble and charitable. I am both humbled and honored to recognize Horses4Heroes and I wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-us-china-visa-agreement,Titus Applauds U.S.-China Visa Agreement,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 10, 2014 Las Vegas, NV - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District issued the following statement on today's announcement that the United States and China will extend the terms of travel visas. Under the new agreement, student and exchange visas will be extended to five years and business and tourist visas will be extended to 10 years. In December 2013, Titus and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging the U.S. State Department to expand visa eligibility for Chinese nationals applying to travel to the United States in order to boost international tourism and spur economic growth. A copy of the letter can be found below.  ""This agreement is tremendous news for Southern Nevada's economic growth,” said Titus. “By expanding the terms of visas, we will attract more visitors, boost our travel and tourism industries, and create new jobs in our community.”  The full text of Titus’s December 2013 letter to Secretary Kerry can be found here:    Dear Secretary Kerry, We write to ask you to consider an important change to the structure of visa regulations for Chinese citizens applying to travel to the United States. We support extending the current one year validity to five years and allowing multiple entries over the term of the visa. We believe this change will benefit the U.S. economy as well as allow Chinese-Americans the opportunity to welcome family and friends from China to the United States more often.     An efficient visa process is critical to U.S. effort to boost overseas visitation and the enormous revenues they generate for our economy.  In his Executive Order on Travel and Tourism last year, President Obama launched an inter-agency effort to attract 100 million foreign visitors over the next decade. Extending the term of the visa and allowing multiple visits would constitute a major step toward achieving that commendable objective. Furthermore, by eliminating the need for multiple visas over a five year period, the State Department will be able to reallocate valuable resources to reduce visa processing backlogs in China and elsewhere around the globe. According to the U.S. Travel Association, travelers generated $2 trillion in economic output, translating to 14.6 million American jobs in communities across the United States. The travel industry is leading the U.S. economic recovery in part by attracting visitors from around the world, including Chinese tourists ready to spend heavily on U.S. products and services. Travel exports constitute our nation’s top service export, generating a trade surplus for travel of more than $4 billion in June. The United Nations World Tourism Organization recently found that Chinese travelers are now the leading source of tourist spending around the world. In 2012, Chinese tourists spent more than $100 billion on tourism outside of China, a 40% increase from 2011.  According to the Commerce Department, the volume of Chinese visitors from March 2012 to March 2013 rose by 21% and has increased by 27% year-to-date compared with the first quarter of 2012.     When visiting the United States, Chinese travelers spend more than any other foreign nationals: an average of more than $7,100 per visit. Moreover, this figure has risen by more than 500% since 2005.  In 2012, Chinese visitors spent $8.8 billion while in the United States.  The potential opportunity is staggering.  If the United States attracts one percent of the growing Chinese travel market, those additional 830,000 Chinese travelers would spend $5 billion and support 35,500 more American jobs. Regrettably, we are not taking full advantage of this opportunity.  While nearly 2 million Chinese visitors are expected to visit the U.S. this year, this represents only 2% of the Chinese tourists likely to travel abroad in 2015. The Chinese State Council is working to increase this number through its ""Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020)"" strategy to encourage citizens to utilize paid leave for vacations. By 2020, the number of Chinese visits abroad is expected to hit 200 million.    Local communities across the United States are working hard to attract Chinese visitors.  It is critical that the United States increase efforts to welcome these travelers to exciting tourist destinations across the U.S.  Brand USA, a nonprofit, public/private partnership created by Congress to attract foreign visitors to the U.S., has recognized the importance of increasing travel from China to the United States  and is conducting an aggressive advertising campaign throughout China. It is also important to note that one of the biggest segments of Chinese citizens who apply for visas are business travelers. Extending the visa term would yield far more opportunity for commercial relationships between our two countries. Overall, extending the term of the visa and allowing multiple visits over a five year period would play a critical role in welcoming additional visitors both for tourism and business from China.    Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you on this important issue.    Sincerely, Dina Titus and Grace Meng Members of Congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-veterans-day-0,Titus Statement on Veterans Day,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 10, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, observed on Tuesday, November 11: “Nevada’s heroes have played a critical role in service to our nation. While we can never fully repay our veterans for their service and sacrifice, we can do more to help these heroes regain a foothold in civilian life through access to education, good jobs, and more effective post-service care. As a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I have sought to give all veterans and their families those opportunities. I am pleased that the VA reform agreement signed into law this August includes three of my bills: the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act to address the shortage of physicians at VA facilities; the Military Sexual Assault Parity Act to extend counseling and treatment to members of the National Guard and other reserve components who suffer sexual trauma while on a required training mission; and the Spouses of Heroes Education Act to give military spouses access to the same benefits the children of a fallen veteran are entitled to. “Today, Veterans Day, is a day to honor and show gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. So join me in taking a moment today to reflect on that special family member or friend or stranger who has answered the call of our nation and served in defense of our flag, and tell him or her, ‘Thank you for your service.’”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3cc7b245-cd24-44b1-bede-08606de715b3,Heller Statement on Recent Net Neutrality Statement by POTUS,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, issued the following statement today after the president called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to craft additional net neutrality regulations: “As I have said before, the world has changed drastically since 1996, the last time the Telecommunications Act was updated. By calling for Title II classification for internet service providers, the President is doubling down on the ‘regulate first’ mentality that inhibits innovation and growth in the tech industry. The President’s approach takes dynamic technology and turns it into another utility like electricity and water. And just like power and water, today’s internet would become stagnant instead of remaining vibrant. “This approach fails to recognize the world has changed for the better, not because of regulation but in spite of it. We need a new telecommunications law empowering consumers by promoting robust competition in the broad internet sphere. We need to encourage new participants, not limit them. The free market rewards innovation and drives more investment to create jobs and economic growth. Most importantly, we need to ensure consumers are adequately protected from demonstrated market failures and not hypothetical ones.”    ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-nevada-day-0,Titus Statement on Nevada Day,2014-10-31,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 31, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District released the following statement in celebration of Nevada Day:   “Every year on October 31 we pause to celebrate Nevada’s founding but this year has special meaning as we mark Nevada’s 150th year of statehood. It is a day to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. “One hundred and fifty years ago, the country was split and suffering through the bloodiest war in its history. President Lincoln’s re-election was in jeopardy, and the 13th Amendment to end slavery lacked the votes to pass Congress. Nevada’s acceptance into the Union preserved the Lincoln presidency and ensured ratification of the 13th Amendment and the abolition of slavery. “This unique history proves that though Nevadans rarely do things by the book, we always endure. We may be down, but we are never out. Over the past decade we have seen Nevada hit hard by the housing crisis; unemployment soared; and our economy suffered worse than most during the Great Recession. But we are coming back. New businesses are relocating to the state; our tourism and construction industries are rebounding; and we’ve been chosen as a site for the exciting new FAA Federal UAV testing program.  “We have much on our horizon that can improve our way of life in Nevada. I will continue doing my part in Congress to stand up for working families, take care of our veterans, and give all Nevadans the chance to participate in Nevada’s future through immigration reform. So together let’s take pride in what we have accomplished and look ahead to a future full of opportunity. That is our spirit as citizens of the Battle Born State.       “Happy Nevada Day!”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-elko-county-commissioner-grant-gerber,Amodei statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 ELKO, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber: “My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Grant’s wife Lenore, his family and friends. A fourth generation Nevadan, Elko County native, Army Captain, Vietnam veteran, Bronze Star recipient, husband, father of six, public servant, Grant lived his life as a passionate Westerner and was a strong voice for the community on multiple use and resource management. May you rest in peace.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:40Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028100900/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=448,Amodei statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 ELKO, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber: “My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Grant’s wife Lenore, his family and friends. A fourth generation Nevadan, Elko County native, Army Captain, Vietnam veteran, Bronze Star recipient, husband, father of six, public servant, Grant lived his life as a passionate Westerner and was a strong voice for the community on multiple use and resource management. May you rest in peace.”  # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/review-of-clark-county-child-welfare-system-draws-state-federal-backing,"Review of Clark County child welfare system draws state, federal backing",2014-10-24,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 23, 2014 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus pledged federal support Thursday in the push to reform Clark County’s child welfare system, now under scrutiny after a child was killed in foster care. The Democratic politicians said they will ensure a Blue Ribbon committee appointed by Nevada Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta has what it needs to examine shortcomings in the Clark County Department of Family Services and courts. The committee had its first meeting Oct. 7 to start the process of gathering information on what some referred to as a “broken” system. “Sen. Reid’s staff has been in contact with Justice Saitta and committed to help make federal resources available for her efforts as she deems necessary,” Kristen Orthman, spokeswoman for Reid’s office, said Thursday. Meanwhile, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services has requested case files and information on Michell Momox-Caselis from the Clark County Department of Family Services for a review, according to Mary Woods, spokeswoman for the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Michell’s death became the latest high-profile case involving the local child welfare system after the 16-month-old was killed in an apparent murder-suicide involving her foster father on Oct. 12. “An independent child welfare expert is completing the review to ensure a thorough and unbiased review of compliance with federal and state laws, and state and local policy and procedures,” Woods said. “The review should be completed within 30 days of the reviewer receiving all of the case information.” Family Services staff will be available to answer policy and process questions from the independent expert reviewing Michell’s case for the state, but they will not complete the case review with the expert, Woods said. Saitta on Thursday said she was “absolutely gratified” that senior elected officials see the importance of the task assigned to the Blue Ribbon committee. She said Reid offered to get national charitable organizations, such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to provide outside expertise and the U.S. Department of Justice to help with research. “The assistance at a national level can only enhance the work we hope to do,” she said. The committee could have the opportunity to reach out to various experts for models of best practices when looking at reforms. “It will make our work much more informed,” she said. Reid’s spokeswoman said another valuable resource in Nevada is Amy Ayoub, whom Reid appointed to the new National Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Families. Titus, D-Nev., also has reached out to Saitta and “asked to be informed of any recommendations from the Blue Ribbon committee that require federal action,” said Caitlin Teare, the representative’s spokeswoman. Teare said Titus has been a strong advocate on behalf of Southern Nevada’s children and is committed to doing all she can at the federal level to help make improvements. “Shortcomings in the (Clark) County system have prompted the congresswoman to join the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, which works to ‘protect and promote the welfare of all children in foster care,’ ” Teare said. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., and Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., were unavailable for comment late Thursday. “I support a third-party review of Family Services’ handling of this case, and am eager to receive the results,” Clark County Manager Don Burnette said Thursday via a spokesman. “The county appreciates being part of Justice Saitta’s committee and we look forward to discussing ideas to improve our child welfare system in Southern Nevada.” Michell was laid to rest Wednesday. Her foster father, Joaquin Juarez-Paez, 37, of Las Vegas, was found dead in his car in front of the Oasis Vinings apartment complex at 6100 Carmen Blvd., near North Jones Boulevard and Vegas Drive, shortly after 8 a.m. on Oct. 12, according to Las Vegas police. When officers arrived at the apartment and sent Juarez-Paez’s wife inside for the car keys, she found Michell dead in her crib. A second foster child, a 9-month-old baby, was found unharmed, police said. The infant was not related to Michell. The Blue Ribbon committee is now gathering information on child welfare model practices from throughout the country, which it expects to discuss at a Dec. 15 meeting. Anyone with concerns or opinions can send them to blueribbonforkids@yahoo.com.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-democratic-members-of-the-house-veterans-affairs-committee-call-for-hearing-on,"Titus, Democratic Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee Call for Hearing on Female Veterans",2014-10-20,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 20, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of the First Congressional District of Nevada and Democratic members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee sent a letter to Committee Chairman Jeff Miller calling for a hearing focused on female veterans when the House returns to Washington in November.    Female veterans represent 10% of the population served by the VA, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. According to the Disabled American Veterans’ recent report, “Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home,” 20% of new recruits are female, along with 14.5% of the active duty component and 18% of the reserve components. Close to 200,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet recent reports indicate that the VA drastically underserves our female veterans.    “With the percentage of women veterans seeking care from the VA likely to increase, it is imperative that the VA modernize its services to adapt to the unique needs of our nation’s female heroes,” said Titus. “The House Committee on Veterans Affairs should play a leading role in guiding the VA to improve these services. A hearing on this important topic is the best way to start.”    Full text of the letter to Chairman Miller can be read here:   Dear Chairman Miller,   When the House returns to session following the November election, we urge you to hold a full committee hearing that focuses solely on the care and support that are being provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to our female veterans.     Female veterans represent about 10% of the population served by the VA, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. According to the Disabled American Veterans’ recent report, “Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home,” 20% of new recruits are female, along with 14.5% of the active duty component and 18% of the reserve components. Close to 200,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.    Yet a recent report by the Associated Press found that nearly one in four VA hospitals does not have a fulltime gynecologist on staff.  In addition, approximately 15 percent of community-based clinics in rural areas do not even have a designated women’s health provider despite the VA’s stated goal to have such a provider in every VA healthcare facility.   With the percentage of women veterans seeking care from the VA likely to increase, it is imperative that the VA modernize its services to adapt to the unique needs of our nation’s female heroes. Our Committee can and should play a key role in this transformation by of providing oversight and ensuring that the VA has the authorities and resources it needs to meet this growing demand.    Secretary McDonald recently commented before our committee that he recognized the need and wants to move forward on this important area of specialization.   A hearing on the topic would be an important step toward this goal. Our women veterans deserve no less. Accordingly, we hope that you will schedule such a hearing when Congress is in session in November.   Sincerely,   Dina Titus Members of Congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-passing-nevada-assemblyman-pete-livemore,Amodei statement on the passing of Nevada Assemblyman Pete Livemore,2014-10-20,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"I was saddened today to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Pete Livemore. My sincere condolences go out to Laurie and his family. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 CARSON CITY, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement today on the passing of Pete Livemore: ""I was saddened today to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Pete Livemore. My sincere condolences go out to Laurie and his family. ""Born in the Pelican State, Pete joined the Marines and made his way West, falling in love with and marrying a Carson City girl. He played a big role in the lives of generations of young people in town, either through his A&W franchise, which was the place to be, or as the president of the Carson Youth Sports Association. ""As a legislator, Pete's first thoughts were for the people in his district. He was most influenced by his constituents and did not play party politics. He always felt he was elected to represent all the people in his district. Pete loved Carson City and was proud to represent the Capital City. Rest in peace, Marine."" # # # 2014-10-21 09:28:00 2014-10-21 09:28:00 2014-10-20 09:26:00 False False",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:40Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141024132426/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=447,Amodei statement on the passing of Nevada Assemblyman Pete Livemore,2014-10-20,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155   CARSON CITY, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement today on the passing of Pete Livemore: ""I was saddened today to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Pete Livemore. My sincere condolences go out to Laurie and his family. ""Born in the Pelican State, Pete joined the Marines and made his way West, falling in love with and marrying a Carson City girl. He played a big role in the lives of generations of young people in town, either through his A&W franchise, which was the place to be, or as the president of the Carson Youth Sports Association. ""As a legislator, Pete's first thoughts were for the people in his district. He was most influenced by his constituents and did not play party politics. He always felt he was elected to represent all the people in his district. Pete loved Carson City and was proud to represent the Capital City. Rest in peace, Marine."" # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ef365f4f-d63b-42d2-8531-ef61b2105191,Heller Promises to Fight Efforts of Outsiders to Dump Nuclear Waste in Nevada,2014-10-16,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission released its latest report pertaining to Yucca Mountain, the Yucca Mountain Safety Evaluation Report, Volume 3: Repository Safety After Permanent Closure: “Wasting more taxpayer dollars on additional studies to conclude ‎what Nevadans already know: storing our country's nuclear waste at the Yucca Mountain site is wrong and fiscally irresponsible.  “This Administration has rejected the Yucca Mountain project while Congress has defunded it. The only path forward for long-term waste storage is a multi-site consent based approach. I will continue to fight efforts of outsiders to squander America’s tax dollars to dump nuclear waste in our state against our will.”    ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141017011818/http://heck.house.gov/press-release/heck-receives-american-college-osteopathic-emergency-physicians-lifetime-achievement,Heck Receives American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians Lifetime Achievement Award,2014-10-14,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Joe Heck,H001055,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Award recognizes contributions to emergency medicine through actions, dedication, deeds HENDERSON - Last night Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) received the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physician's (ACOEP) Bruce D. Horton Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented during the kick-off of the ACOEP's 2014 Scientific Assembly, recognizes an osteopathic emergency physician who ""made contributions to the College and/or emergency medicine through his or her actions, dedication and deeds over his or her career."" Congressman Heck received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988, and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1992. Following his residency, Heck worked in the emergency medicine departments of Sunrise Hospital and University Medical Center, both in Las Vegas. ""I'm humbled and honored to receive the Bruce D. Horton Lifetime Achievement Award,"" Rep. Heck said. ""This award is a great testament to the many exceptional physicians I have learned from and worked with over the course of my career in emergency medicine. As emergency medicine physicians we pride ourselves on providing care to all who come into our department regardless of chief complaint or ability to pay and I am proud to have been recognized for my service to the profession of emergency medicine and the College."" In addition to his work in the emergency department, Rep. Heck has worked in emergency medicine as an ambulance attendant and EMT, search and rescue team member, and tactical physician with local and federal law enforcement. He has had academic work published on the topic of emergency preparedness and response. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-fish-wildlifes-sage-hen-conclusions-ounbelievable-incredible-and-without,"Amodei: Fish & Wildlife's sage hen conclusions Ôunbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support'",2014-10-10,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After obtaining a letter sent by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Southwest Regional Director Ren Lohoefener to the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, which was filled with factual errors and conclusions he found to be “unbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support,” Congressman Mark Amodei sent the following letter to Lohoefener to express his serious concerns: October 9, 2014 Mr. Ren Lohoefener Regional Director, Pacific Southwest U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-2606 Sacramento, CA 95825 Dear Ren, Reference is made to your recent correspondence, dated October 1, 2014, to the Chairman of Nevada's Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, Dr. J.J. Goicoechea. Initially, I must admit to a high level of frustration with your continuing apparent aversion to copying me on correspondence regarding the Sage Hen in Nevada. After several years of absolute robust communication and transparency on my part, I no longer have an appetite for hoping you will extend to me the same courtesy. Please consider this correspondence as a formal request to be copied on all your correspondence to Nevada local, state and federal officials related directly or indirectly to 2014 Nevada Greater Sage-Grouse (Hen) Conservation Plan. Additionally, I note that the subject correspondence, although signed by you, refers to you in a third party context at the top of page two. Are you in fact the author of the subject correspondence? If not, please identify who is, or whom at the Service assisted in your authorship. With respect to the subject of “your” letter, it would appear the Service has already applied several disturbing conclusions and practices in administering its duty with respect to the Sage Hen in Nevada. Your approach continues to ignore the federal habitat ownership reality in Nevada. While I appreciate the Service's vast historical experience with the Endangered Species Act on state and private lands, Nevada is unique in that your sister Interior agencies own and administer 86 percent of the state. Your steadfast refusal to recognize this fact undermines the credibility needed to fashion a responsible habitat solution. You have indicated to me previously that the Service would hold the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to the same questions posed to the State of Nevada. Please provide copies of any correspondence from yourself to BLM and FS demonstrating you followed through with that action. To date, it appears your focus has ignored the habitat responsibility of federal land management agencies. I see that there is a recent focus on what is referred to as “key non-federal habitats.” I am aware of the Natural Resources Conservation Service report that USFWS Nevada State Supervisor Ted Koch mischaracterized to conclude that such a resource exists. I'd like to know if the Service believes that key “federal” habitat exists in Nevada. Given the small percentage of private land ownership, the claim that the most important habitat acreage lies in 14 percent of Nevada while there is none in the federal 86 percent of the state is frankly incredible. Additionally, in conversation in my Reno and D.C. offices with Mr. Koch and Nevada Department of Wildlife Director Tony Wasley, it was routinely acknowledged that the concept of wet meadow key habitat was, like all habitats, in need of quantification and mapping so as to identify, among other salient facts, who owns such areas. The Service’s conclusion, as adopted in your letter, represents an individual interpretation of one report. Is this how the Service makes an administrative record? Eighty-six percent federal ownership of Nevada, but the wet meadows are all in the private, state and municipal 14 percent? Simply put, this is unbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support. Please forward a copy of the Service’s map establishing location and ownership of key non-federal wet meadows in Nevada. Might I suggest, when supplying the requested data on federal land ownership in Nevada along with land ownership held privately in the name of the State or in the name of municipalities, that you not use the same data that was provided in the Service’s Capitol Hill briefing on October 6 to Congressional staff. Apparently, the Service is over-representing state and privately-owned land in Nevada by six million acres. The amount of acreage composing the 14 percent of the state that is not federally owned is approximately 13 million acres, not 19 million. I am not encouraged by the factual foundation, attention to detail or scientific basis of the Capitol Hill briefing when we are nearly a decade down the road with the Service keeping an eye on Sage Hen habitat. If credibility plays any role in statements, letters and briefings and in your ultimate decision; unilateral un-substantiated conclusions, conflicting analysis, advice and outright ignorance of basic facts have got to end. I am absolutely astounded at the conclusion in your correspondence regarding habitat. Specific reference is made on page two of the October 1 letter, paragraph three: “Given the uncertainty of being able to create sagebrush habitat and, if habitat can be created, the added uncertainty of use by sage grouse, the loss of good occupied sagebrush habitat has to be considered a serious consequence with low likelihood of mitigation success. Creating sage grouse habitat is not mitigation for loss of occupied sage grouse habitat.” Ren, I had no idea, based on conversations from USFWS Director Dan Ashe on down through Sacramento, Denver and in Nevada, that the Service had come to the conclusion that sagebrush habitat could not be “created”! I am further surprised to learn that the Service concluded the Sage Hen will not use restored habitat. Please provide the supporting data that you and your Service consultants are relying on to support these conclusions. I am intrigued to hear why $32 million from NRCS and other agencies for habitat work for the Bi-State subspecies is a good thing; and the Service has recently put forth cost estimates for habitat work for the Greater Sage Hen across the West for $1 billion and yet, as of October 1, you indicate to Nevada that habitat creation is not looked upon favorably by the Service. Wow! Please share with me your thoughts on what we have all been doing in the West for the past decade with respect to habitat loss and fragmentation if the Service’s position is that habitat cannot be restored or, if restored, utilized by the Greater Sage Hen. If this is in fact the Service’s position, the phrases “self-fulfilling prophecy” and “subterfuge to end multiple-use in the West” certainly take on a focused credibility. Finally, I'm not sure what it takes for the Service to acknowledge that the overwhelming threat to Nevada Sage Hen habitat is and, for the past three decades, has been catastrophic wildland fire. Cheatgrass does not precede fire in Nevada’s sagebrush steppe ecosystem. In Nevada, BLM alone has burned more than 6.8 million acres in the past 20 years. Compare this to the fact that at the same time BLM and FS district managers and district rangers have permitted about 150,000 acres for mining operations. Additionally, the number of cattle grazing on federal allotments is down 20 percent. The sheep grazing on federal allotments is down 80 percent. If it is really about habitat, Ren, the inescapable conclusion is that we are losing habitat to fire, not decisions made by federal land managers in Nevada. There can be no clearer illustration of this fact than the reality that mining permits, for example, represent approximately two percent of total acreage lost to fire in Nevada in the last 20 years. Yet the Service remains focused on every threat, but wildland fire. Specifically, what is the Service’s position on wildfire management in Sage Hen habitat in Nevada? Also, why is the Service not advising the BLM to be more proactive on addressing wild horse and burro populations as is the case in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Northwestern Nevada? The Service clearly states on its website (www.fws.gov/sheldonhartmtn/sheldon/horseburro.html): “The horse and burro populations on Sheldon are causing negative impacts to native wildlife and their habitats. Conflicts over scarce water in this desert environment include trampling of vegetation along stream banks and at springheads, physical exclusion of other species by dominant stud horses and burros, and contamination from feces and urine. Horses and burros also cause habitat degradation by trampling and destroying vegetation in the upland areas. Together, these areas provide important habitat for native species such as sage-grouse… especially during the brooding seasons.” What is the Service's position with respect to wild horses and Sage Hen habitat in the rest of Nevada? Is the Service attempting to restore Sage Hen habitat on the Sheldon? Does the Service have Sage Hen lek and population numbers and historical trends on the Sheldon pursuant to the Service’s habitat management operations? If so, please forward that data. I would like to see how the Sheldon management compares with your present Nevada plan suggestions. As you can tell, I am of the opinion that the subject correspondence represents a major departure from your offer to “put the goal posts in granite” as stated the last time you and USFWS Mountain-Prairie Regional Director Noreen Walsh were in my D.C. office. I am not fond of letters, much less long ones. I regret that the most recent positions put forth under your leadership cannot be dealt with informally. Frankly, I am wondering if I was wasting everyone’s time the past three years in discussing habitat loss and fragmentation in the context of fire. Kindly advise as to your response regarding the questions contained above. Reference made to your “spirit of assistance” in the attached letter. Should your response not be forthcoming within 30 days, I will advise my colleagues of your desire to communicate in the formal hearing context and begin work on scheduling appropriate field and Capitol Hill hearings. Cordially, Mark E. Amodei Member of Congress CC: Representative Doc Hastings Representative Rob Bishop Representative Ken Calvert Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council Interior Secretary Sally Jewell USFWS Director Dan Ashe BLM Director Neil Kornze BLM Nevada State Director Amy Lueders USFWS Nevada State Supervisor Ted Koch USFS Forest Supervisor, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bill Dunkelberger USFWS Mountain-Prairie Regional Director Noreen Walsh # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:40Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141011093201/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=446,"Amodei: Fish & Wildlife's sage hen conclusions 'unbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support'",2014-10-10,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After obtaining a letter sent by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Southwest Regional Director Ren Lohoefener to the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, which was filled with factual errors and conclusions he found to be “unbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support,” Congressman Mark Amodei sent the following letter to Lohoefener to express his serious concerns: October 9, 2014 Mr. Ren Lohoefener Regional Director, Pacific Southwest U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-2606 Sacramento, CA 95825   Dear Ren, Reference is made to your recent correspondence, dated October 1, 2014, to the Chairman of Nevada's Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, Dr. J.J. Goicoechea. Initially, I must admit to a high level of frustration with your continuing apparent aversion to copying me on correspondence regarding the Sage Hen in Nevada.  After several years of absolute robust communication and transparency on my part, I no longer have an appetite for hoping you will extend to me the same courtesy. Please consider this correspondence as a formal request to be copied on all your correspondence to Nevada local, state and federal officials related directly or indirectly to 2014 Nevada Greater Sage-Grouse (Hen) Conservation Plan. Additionally, I note that the subject correspondence, although signed by you, refers to you in a third party context at the top of page two. Are you in fact the author of the subject correspondence? If not, please identify who is, or whom at the Service assisted in your authorship. With respect to the subject of “your” letter, it would appear the Service has already applied several disturbing conclusions and practices in administering its duty with respect to the Sage Hen in Nevada. Your approach continues to ignore the federal habitat ownership reality in Nevada. While I appreciate the Service's vast historical experience with the Endangered Species Act on state and private lands, Nevada is unique in that your sister Interior agencies own and administer 86 percent of the state. Your steadfast refusal to recognize this fact undermines the credibility needed to fashion a responsible habitat solution. You have indicated to me previously that the Service would hold the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to the same questions posed to the State of Nevada. Please provide copies of any correspondence from yourself to BLM and FS demonstrating you followed through with that action. To date, it appears your focus has ignored the habitat responsibility of federal land management agencies.  I see that there is a recent focus on what is referred to as “key non-federal habitats.” I am aware of the Natural Resources Conservation Service report that USFWS Nevada State Supervisor Ted Koch mischaracterized to conclude that such a resource exists. I'd like to know if the Service believes that key “federal” habitat exists in Nevada. Given the small percentage of private land ownership, the claim that the most important habitat acreage lies in 14 percent of Nevada while there is none in the federal 86 percent of the state is frankly incredible.   Additionally, in conversation in my Reno and D.C. offices with Mr. Koch and Nevada Department of Wildlife Director Tony Wasley, it was routinely acknowledged that the concept of wet meadow key habitat was, like all habitats, in need of quantification and mapping so as to identify, among other salient facts, who owns such areas. The Service’s conclusion, as adopted in your letter, represents an individual interpretation of one report. Is this how the Service makes an administrative record? Eighty-six percent federal ownership of Nevada, but the wet meadows are all in the private, state and municipal 14 percent? Simply put, this is unbelievable, incredible and without anything resembling documentary or scientific support. Please forward a copy of the Service’s map establishing location and ownership of key non-federal wet meadows in Nevada. Might I suggest, when supplying the requested data on federal land ownership in Nevada along with land ownership held privately in the name of the State or in the name of municipalities, that you not use the same data that was provided in the Service’s Capitol Hill briefing on October 6 to Congressional staff. Apparently, the Service is over-representing state and privately-owned land in Nevada by six million acres. The amount of acreage composing the 14 percent of the state that is not federally owned is approximately 13 million acres, not 19 million. I am not encouraged by the factual foundation, attention to detail or scientific basis of the Capitol Hill briefing when we are nearly a decade down the road with the Service keeping an eye on Sage Hen habitat. If credibility plays any role in statements, letters and briefings and in your ultimate decision; unilateral un-substantiated conclusions, conflicting analysis, advice and outright ignorance of basic facts have got to end.  I am absolutely astounded at the conclusion in your correspondence regarding habitat. Specific reference is made on page two of the October 1 letter, paragraph three: “Given the uncertainty of being able to create sagebrush habitat and, if habitat can be created, the added uncertainty of use by sage grouse, the loss of good occupied sagebrush habitat has to be considered a serious consequence with low likelihood of mitigation success.  Creating sage grouse habitat is not mitigation for loss of occupied sage grouse habitat.” Ren, I had no idea, based on conversations from USFWS Director Dan Ashe on down through Sacramento, Denver and in Nevada, that the Service had come to the conclusion that sagebrush habitat could not be “created”! I am further surprised to learn that the Service concluded the Sage Hen will not use restored habitat. Please provide the supporting data that you and your Service consultants are relying on to support these conclusions. I am intrigued to hear why $32 million from NRCS and other agencies for habitat work for the Bi-State subspecies is a good thing; and the Service has recently put forth cost estimates for habitat work for the Greater Sage Hen across the West for $1 billion and yet, as of October 1, you indicate to Nevada that habitat creation is not looked upon favorably by the Service. Wow!  Please share with me your thoughts on what we have all been doing in the West for the past decade with respect to habitat loss and fragmentation if the Service’s position is that habitat cannot be restored or, if restored, utilized by the Greater Sage Hen. If this is in fact the Service’s position, the phrases “self-fulfilling prophecy” and “subterfuge to end multiple-use in the West” certainly take on a focused credibility.  Finally, I'm not sure what it takes for the Service to acknowledge that the overwhelming threat to Nevada Sage Hen habitat is and, for the past three decades, has been catastrophic wildland fire.  Cheatgrass does not precede fire in Nevada’s sagebrush steppe ecosystem. In Nevada, BLM alone has burned more than 6.8 million acres in the past 20 years. Compare this to the fact that at the same time BLM and FS district managers and district rangers have permitted about 150,000 acres for mining operations. Additionally, the number of cattle grazing on federal allotments is down 20 percent. The sheep grazing on federal allotments is down 80 percent. If it is really about habitat, Ren, the inescapable conclusion is that we are losing habitat to fire, not decisions made by federal land managers in Nevada. There can be no clearer illustration of this fact than the reality that mining permits, for example, represent approximately two percent of total acreage lost to fire in Nevada in the last 20 years. Yet the Service remains focused on every threat, but wildland fire. Specifically, what is the Service’s position on wildfire management in Sage Hen habitat in Nevada?  Also, why is the Service not advising the BLM to be more proactive on addressing wild horse and burro populations as is the case in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Northwestern Nevada? The Service clearly states on its website (www.fws.gov/sheldonhartmtn/sheldon/horseburro.html):  “The horse and burro populations on Sheldon are causing negative impacts to native wildlife and their habitats. Conflicts over scarce water in this desert environment include trampling of vegetation along stream banks and at springheads, physical exclusion of other species by dominant stud horses and burros, and contamination from feces and urine. Horses and burros also cause habitat degradation by trampling and destroying vegetation in the upland areas. Together, these areas provide important habitat for native species such as sage-grouse… especially during the brooding seasons.” What is the Service's position with respect to wild horses and Sage Hen habitat in the rest of Nevada? Is the Service attempting to restore Sage Hen habitat on the Sheldon? Does the Service have Sage Hen lek and population numbers and historical trends on the Sheldon pursuant to the Service’s habitat management operations? If so, please forward that data. I would like to see how the Sheldon management compares with your present Nevada plan suggestions. As you can tell, I am of the opinion that the subject correspondence represents a major departure from your offer to “put the goal posts in granite” as stated the last time you and USFWS Mountain-Prairie Regional Director Noreen Walsh were in my D.C. office. I am not fond of letters, much less long ones. I regret that the most recent positions put forth under your leadership cannot be dealt with informally. Frankly, I am wondering if I was wasting everyone’s time the past three years in discussing habitat loss and fragmentation in the context of fire. Kindly advise as to your response regarding the questions contained above. Reference made to your “spirit of assistance” in the attached letter. Should your response not be forthcoming within 30 days, I will advise my colleagues of your desire to communicate in the formal hearing context and begin work on scheduling appropriate field and Capitol Hill hearings.                                                                                                                 Cordially, Mark E. Amodei Member of Congress   CC:  Representative Doc Hastings Representative Rob Bishop Representative Ken Calvert Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council Interior Secretary Sally Jewell USFWS Director Dan Ashe BLM Director Neil Kornze BLM Nevada State Director Amy Lueders USFWS Nevada State Supervisor Ted Koch USFS Forest Supervisor, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bill Dunkelberger USFWS Mountain-Prairie Regional Director Noreen Walsh   # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-justice-kennedy-s-stay-on-marriage-equality-in-nevada-and-idaho,Titus Statement on Justice Kennedys Stay on Marriage Equality in Nevada and Idaho,2014-10-08,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 8, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement today in response to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s order temporarily blocking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to overturn same-sex marriage bans in Nevada and Idaho. Prior to the 9th Circuit Court’s ruling, the Nevada and Idaho cases were “…consolidated for the purposes of disposition,” unfortunately linking the fate of both states’ bans.  “Gay and lesbian couples in Nevada, Idaho, and across the country are entitled to equal protection under the law,” said Titus. “Idaho Governor Butch Otter stands on the wrong side of history. I urge him to respect the 9th Circuit Court’s decision so these committed couples may wed.”  The stay was issued following an emergency motion from the State of Idaho. Justice Kennedy, in his issuance of the stay, noted that the plaintiffs have until 5:00pm EST, Thursday, October 9 to respond.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-statement-on-9th-circuit-marriage-equality-decision,Titus Statement on 9th Circuit Marriage Equality Decision,2014-10-07,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 7, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement today after the 9th Federal Circuit Court struck down Nevada’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. “The court has clearly articulated that all Nevadans, regardless of whom they love, shall be treated equally in the eyes of the law. Time and time again courts across the country have sided with equality over discrimination. I urge Nevada’s county clerks to move swiftly so same-sex couples who have waited to celebrate their commitment in front of their families and friends in their home state can do so without delay. Las Vegas has long been known as the Marriage Capital of the World. With today’s ruling, we can send a clear message that all couples are welcome in fabulous Las Vegas.”   Congresswoman Titus, a member of the House Equality Caucus has long been a champion for LGBT equality, and as author of H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, has led the effort to ensure that LGBT military and veteran families have full access to the VA benefits they have earned. The 2013 Supreme Court Decisions striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act has resulted in thousands of legally-married, same-sex veteran couples being denied their VA benefits based on the laws of the states in which they live. “Since last year’s Supreme Court decision I have been advocating for legislation to ensure that all legally married, same-sex veteran couples have equal access to the federal benefits they earned and deserve,” said Titus. “While today’s ruling is an important step forward for LGBT equality in Nevada, we must recommit to ending the injustice that remains for thousands of military families who live in states that do not recognize their marriage. I remain committed to seeing this wrong righted.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-calls-on-ssa-to-take-steps-to-ensure-same-sex-couples-receive-earned-benefits,Titus Calls on SSA to Take Steps to Ensure Same-Sex Couples Receive Earned Benefits,2014-10-01,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District and 126 House colleagues sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin urging her to take steps to ensure that same-sex couples receive the Social Security spousal and survivor benefits that they have earned. Full text of the letter below: September 30, 2014 Dear Commissioner Colvin: We write to urge the Social Security Administration (SSA) to take steps to ensure that same-sex couples receive the Social Security spousal and survivor benefits that they have earned. In June 2013, the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, restricting federal recognition to only heterosexual unions, was unconstitutional. By striking down this discriminatory law, the Supreme Court enabled federal agencies to begin extending federal benefits to many same-sex couples. We appreciate the significant steps that SSA has taken to ensure that same-sex couples receive their earned benefits. Social Security benefits are especially important for same-sex couples. Elderly gay couples have higher poverty rates than their heterosexual counterparts, and elderly lesbians are twice as likely to be poor as heterosexual married couples. Social Security benefits are currently determined based on a “place of domicile” standard, meaning that same-sex couples are generally only eligible to receive benefits if they live in a state that recognizes the validity of their union. With marriage equality being recognized in a growing number of states, we are concerned that same-sex couple may not be aware that they are now eligible for Social Security benefits and we believe that additional efforts are needed. Following the Windsor decision, it is our understanding that SSA began to specifically track applications from individuals who applied for same-sex spousal and survivor benefits. This means that Social Security has the ability to identify individuals who previously applied for and were denied benefits, but who are eligible because their state now recognizes marriage equality. It is also our understanding that SSA has not reached out to these individuals and has no plans to do so. We strongly urge you to identify all individuals in same-sex relationships who have applied for spousal benefits and been denied, including individuals who applied for benefits prior to the Windsor decision, in order to educate them regarding changes in state and federal law and inform them that they may reapply for benefits.  Additionally, we ask that you provide us with statistics detailing the number of individuals in same-sex relationships that have applied for spousal benefits and the status of these applications. We appreciate the extensive and ongoing efforts that you and your agency have undertaken to reduce discrimination against same-sex couples, and we thank you for your consideration and your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, Dina Titus Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140228083024/http://heck.house.gov/event/job-fair-and-career-skills-workshop,Job Fair and Career Skills Workshop,2014-10-01,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NV,Joe Heck,H001055,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Congressman Joe Heck will host a job fair and interview skills workshop on Monday, March 17 at the Silverton Hotel and Casino on Blue Diamond Road. The fair will be held in the Veil Pavilion from 10am - 2pm and will feature more than 40 employers LOOKING TO HIRE, as well as a resume workshop and interview skills seminar.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-3-million-in-grants-awarded-to-fight-veteran-homelessness-in-southern-nevada,Titus: $3 Million in Grants Awarded to Fight Veteran Homelessness in Southern Nevada,2014-09-30,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 30, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District, a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, announced $3 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards for the United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets) site in Las Vegas. This funding is in addition to the $2.6 million SSVF grant announced by Titus in August and will further advance U.S. Vets’ efforts to combat veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. This grant is part of a national effort by the VA to aid over 70,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. It will be utilized to provide services to low-income veterans and their families who are living in, or transitioning to, permanent housing. “Nevada’s veterans have made a tremendous sacrifice in service to our nation; yet too many of these heroes are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. I am pleased to announce this grant funding which will increase resources available to help Southern Nevada's most vulnerable veteran families get back on their feet and transition to permanent housing.”  To view the complete list of grant awards, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//in-the-news/stem-education-inspiring-young-lives,STEM Education: Inspiring Young Lives,2014-09-29,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 29, 2014 The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – collectively known as STEM – comprise a major cornerstone of a good education and can be a gateway to college degrees and good careers. Nowhere was that clearer than at the first-ever high school STEM competition held in Nevada’s Congressional District 1, which I am proud to represent. The House Student App Challenge gave students the opportunity to interact with local high tech professionals, showcase their technological talents, hone their creative skills, and venture into new and exciting worlds.  The competition, which is hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives, is designed to encourage student participation in STEM education fields as they create and exhibit their software application for mobile, tablet, or other computing devices on a platform of their choice. Teach For America teachers, working with my staff and Zappos employees, played a major role in the House App Challenge by encouraging students to participate and develop their own apps for the competition. This is not surprising. Over the last decade, nearly 700 Teach For America corps members have worked with students in the Las Vegas Valley, many of whom enter school with English as their second language and/or come from low-income backgrounds. Teach For America identified students for the House App Challenge, knowing that STEM education can hold the key to a brighter future. I share the belief of Teach For America that STEM education can transform the lives of students. Job growth in STEM fields is expected to outpace other professions in the next two decades. It is already the case that STEM jobs pay an average of 26 percent more than non-STEM jobs. Unfortunately, it is also the case that women and people of color are underrepresented in STEM fields. Only 14 percent of engineers are women; and while black and Hispanic workers comprise 11 and 14 percent of the workforce, respectively, they account for only 6 percent of STEM workers. The young women and students of color behind those numbers are the reason I introduced the Training Highly Skilled Americans Act in November 2013. The legislation increases federal investment in STEM programs at colleges and universities serving students of color. It creates scholarships for low-income, students of color; grants loan forgiveness to certain low-income students who obtain a STEM degree; and provides institutions serving students of color with funds to develop STEM programs for people of color and women. It also creates a National Science Foundation grant program to give at-risk K-12 students the tools they need to improve STEM education from the very beginning.  The House App Challenge was a first step for some students toward realizing they can become the software developers, programmers, scientists, coders, and researchers needed to strengthen our economy, while improving their own lives. Since Teach For America launched its STEM Initiative in 2006, the STEM corps has grown by over 290 percent, impacting over 1.5 million students nationwide. We in Congress can help, but teachers are the ones on the front line every day who can make the real difference in children’s lives. Thank you for what you do.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-99-million-in-federal-funds-to-expand-job-driven-training,Titus Announces Over $9.9 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Job-Driven Training Programs,2014-09-29,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 29, 2014 Las Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the Nevada Community College Consortium has been awarded $9,921,831 from the Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) initiative. The TAACCCT grant program is designed to provide community colleges and other institutions of higher education funds to expand job training programs in partnership with local employers. Today’s grant award will benefit four colleges in Nevada, including the College of Southern Nevada.  ""These funds will provide opportunities for local students to develop the skills and training they need for high-skilled careers,"" said Titus. ""By investing in job-driven training programs, we are not only strengthening our community college system, we are building a skilled workforce that is essential for our country's innovation and competitiveness in the global economy.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-to-assist-southern-nevada-s-homeless,Titus Announces Over $1 Million in Funding to Assist Southern Nevadas Homeless Veterans,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 25, 2014 Las Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $1,153,936 in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Tenant Based Voucher funding to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. This money will enable homeless veterans and their families to access affordable housing. Additionally, these funds will ensure that every veteran who receives a voucher will also have access to an array of other supportive services provided by the Veterans Administration. Veterans account for 12 percent of the homeless adult population; and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there are over 57,000 veterans without homes on any given day. “It is unconscionable that so many men and women who fought for our country struggle to find the most basic of necessities—shelter,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Despite the falling rate of homelessness among veterans, far too many of our heroes continue to struggle to find housing and jobs. Now more than ever, as threats continue to grow abroad, we must ensure that resources are available at home to provide for those who have defended our shores. These men and women fought for us; we cannot allow them to suffer when they return. I am pleased to announce this grant which will provide critical funds to assist the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority’s efforts in our community to combat this devastating problem.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-to-catholic-charities-of-southern-nevada,Titus Announces Over $1 Million in Funding to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 26, 2014 Las Vegas, NV- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,185,014 to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's Wilson-Fish Program for refugees. These funds will assist Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's ongoing efforts to coordinate services and programs to meet the basic needs of refugees, and help those eligible to work find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency. “Since 1994, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's Wilson-Fish Program has provided critical assistance to those seeking refuge in our community,” said Titus. “These funds will help advance their mission by increasing the resources available to help refugees overcome barriers to job placement, find employment, and achieve financial independence.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-pyramid-lake-bill-signed-law,Amodei Pyramid Lake bill signed into law,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 RENO, NEV. – Today, President Obama signed into law Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act. ""This is good news for water users in the Truckee Meadows and suggests some hope that the process in Legislative and the Executive branches still works,” said Amodei.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:16Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140927102450/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=445,Amodei Pyramid Lake bill signed into law,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 RENO, NEV. – Today, President Obama signed into law Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act. ""This is good news for water users in the Truckee Meadows and suggests some hope that the process in Legislative and the Executive branches still works,” said Amodei.  The bill ratifies an agreement between the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and Fish Springs Ranch to resolve a dispute over water rights. For more information, see: http://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-amodei-pyramid-lake-bill/ # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=d82a326b-0897-4e13-919a-f032e0e75a08,"Heller, Tester, Huizenga, and Meeks Join to Keep Insurance Regulation Process Transparent",2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) along with Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-MI)  and Gregory Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement after joining to introduce a bipartisan and bicameral resolution in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate to promote an open and transparent process with regard to the recent proposal introduced by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) to prohibit public observers from their meetings:   “The IAIS must have an open and transparent process for the public to view. Holding working groups and other meetings in secrecy only discredit the decisions made by IAIS. It is critical for IAIS to have an open process to ensure input from policymakers and participants around the globe,” said Senator Heller.     “Transparency is key to good, responsible government,” Tester said. “Whether in Montana, the U.S. Congress, or internationally, transparency holds folks accountable to those they serve. This resolution sends a clear message that the Association’s recent efforts to reduce transparency and public participation should be abandoned to ensure that an open process is maintained.” “Openness and transparency are vital to ensuring that regulators take into account the impact of their decisions on consumers. The International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) suggestion to close its meetings to consumers and impacted industries is a very large step in the wrong direction. I am glad to see bipartisan and bicameral support in rejecting the idea of another group of bureaucrats attempting to shut the American people out of the regulatory process,” said Congressman Huizenga. “International collaboration is essential in reaching cross border standards to safeguard against systemic risks in our global insurance markets. I therefore welcome IAIS continued efforts in seeking harmonized global standards, which should be adopted with the greatest level of transparency. The process should be inclusive and open to key stakeholders, including industry groups to ensure that adopted standards have been fully deliberated and understood by all parties,” added Congressman Meeks. Attached are the Senate and House resolutions. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-resignation-us-attorney-general-eric-holder,Amodei statement on resignation of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder,2014-09-25,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 RENO, Nev. – After learning that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will resign, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement: “Thank you.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:16Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140926133158/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=444,Amodei statement on resignation of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder,2014-09-25,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 RENO, Nev. – After learning that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will resign, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement: “Thank you.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=bc093d52-0f7f-4919-b310-35243f247983,Heller Questions Treasurys Decision to Reward Bad Behavior at GM,2014-09-25,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) sent the following letter to United States Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew seeking answers as to the Treasury Department’s past decision to relax executive pay limits for General Motors’ (GM) top 25 employees despite documented problems at the company with faulty vehicles:  September 25, 2014 The Honorable Jacob Lew Secretary, United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220   Dear Secretary Lew: I am writing to you regarding the U.S Treasury Department’s past decision to relax executive pay limits and allow excessive pay for Top 25 employees at General Motors (GM).  As the Ranking Member of the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, I have been actively investigating GM’s past failures to recall millions of vehicles due to safety concerns. I am extremely concerned to learn that while GM officials were being allowed to receive excessive pay raises, they were producing defective vehicles that had faulty ignition switches that could slip from “Run” to “Accessory” with just subtle contact or by simply going over a bump.  At a time when GM’s negligence resulted in millions of defective cars being left on road, this past decision by your agency enhances the notion that the federal government was more interested in rewarding a select number of company officials instead of maintaining proper oversight over GM. Given the fact taxpayer bailed out GM is currently being examined by government agencies for its past mistakes further demonstrates to me that, of the companies operating today, GM is by far the one company whose executives should have had their pay cut, and not inflated by the federal government.  I respectfully request that you provide me with a detailed response to the following questions. 1)      How did the U.S. Treasury Department justify rewarding a company with authorized pay raises that failed to understand how their own products were built and put the lives of millions of Americans at risk? 2)      What was the merit the U.S. Treasury Department used in deciding to reward high-ranking officials at GM that caused multi-billion dollar losses to U.S. taxpayers that bailed them out?  This is yet again another sad example of how out of touch officials in Washington, DC are with the American public.  I look forward to your response by Thursday, October 9th. Sincerely, DEAN HELLER U.S. Senator  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=15097033-961d-4ca7-812e-33d61e4efc44,CONGRATULATING COMMANDER DAVID SOUSA,2014-09-23,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRATULATING COMMANDER DAVID SOUSA HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE September 17th, 2014  Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate David Sousa on his being elected the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Nevada Department Commander for 2015.   I am proud to honor a Nevadan who has dedicated his life to serving our country and is committed to ensuring that our nation’s heroes receive the care that they deserve. Commander Sousa has had a long and decorated military career in the United States Army for over 25 years.  During his service, he has served missions in Kenya and Somolia and went on to serve in “Operation Iraqi Freedom” in Abu Ghraib, Iraq, as a member of the 72nd Military Police Company.  He also went on to serve in “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as a member of the 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Commander Sousa for his courageous contributions to the United States of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service to his country and his bravery and dedication earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our nation. As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I recognize the important role the Veterans of Foreign Wars plays for combat veterans and military service members from the active, Guard, and Reserve forces. This distinguished national group of veterans has been a constant influence, furthering the voice of all of our nation’s heroes. On July 22, 2014, at the 115th National Convention, David Sousa was elected Nevada Department Commander.  Commander Sousa has served and held many roles within the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization for the past ten years and has previously been named the VFW Outstanding Veteran for 2006.  His work for the VFW is exemplary, and I expect great things from him as he assumes his role as Nevada’s Department Commander. Commander Sousa’s focus of his work for this year is suicide prevention and awareness for veterans, as well as working towards a safer community for veterans.  I commend Commander Sousa on this important goal and look forward to working with him to achieve this.  As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals who serve our nation but also to ensure they are cared for when they return home.  I am concerned about the needs of Nevada’s veterans, especially those suffering one of the most common injuries from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars—post-traumatic stress. I believe Congress has a responsibility to enact policies that will help veterans overcome these difficulties and ensure that the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs have the resources necessary to meet the growing needs of Nevada and our nation’s veteran communities.  I remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and service members in Nevada and throughout the nation. I am both humbled and honored by Commander Sousa’s service and am proud to call him a fellow Nevadan.  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Commander Sousa for all of his accomplishments and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=666f2168-326d-4d1c-ac45-6ee4255eeb7c,RECOGNIZING WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AIR NATIONAL GUARD,2014-09-23,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"RECOGNIZING WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT’S AIR NATIONAL GUARD HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE September 17, 2014 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and congratulate the Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard for receiving the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award.  Former Secretary of Defense, William Perry, developed the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award under the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve office in 1996.   Each year, up to 15 awards are presented to employers in three categories: large business, small business, and the public sector.  The award honors employers who have shown exceptional support to their Guard and Reserve employees and have gone above and beyond what is federally mandated to ensure that their military employees are well taken care of.  This esteemed award is the highest in a series of Department of Defense employer awards, and I congratulate Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard on being selected as one of only 190 employers to receive this award. Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard’s extraordinary level of support they provide to their service members is admirable, and I am both humbled and honored to acknowledge Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard here today.  During deployment, the school district takes the time to send emails and care packages to the brave men and women.  Its support services also extend to the members’ families.  Washoe County teachers volunteer their own time to help children and spouses who are in need of assistance by babysitting, housecleaning, and running errands. The school district has also been commended for the support it showed after a fellow Guardsman and teacher, Michael Landsberry, was killed defending students during a shooting at Sparks Middle School last year.  Each and every day, our troops are serving the United States to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.  They dedicate their lives to serve this great nation and constantly make grave sacrifices to ensure the safety of our country. Our service members and their families deserve our gratitude and thanks, and as a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I am committed to keeping our nation’s promise to care for them.  There is no way to adequately thank the men and women that lay down their lives for our freedoms, but Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard has shown an unwavering dedication and commitment to ensuring that our service members and their families are getting the support that they deserve. I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in congratulating Washoe County School District’s Air National Guard and know that they serve as an example for the rest of the Silver State.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=bd7dbc9f-b6ff-4505-b45b-cc68570970e9,RECOGNIZING VETERANS VILLAGE,2014-09-23,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"RECOGNIZING VETERAN'S VILLAGE HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE September 17, 2014 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Veteran’s Village in Las Vegas, Nevada, for its commitment and dedication to providing our veterans with transitional and permanent housing.  Veteran’s Village is the only 24 hour, 7 day a week social service facility for veterans in Las Vegas. The brave men and women who served the United States and fought to protect our freedom have often come home to a struggling economy.  A number of veterans are unable to find a job or afford to buy or rent a home.  As the demographics of our Armed Forces have changed throughout the years, so too have the needs of homeless veterans. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, this is an issue I have been personally involved with and have introduced legislation to address.  Organizations like the Veteran’s Village serve to help those in need in an environment of respect and dignity within the Las Vegas community. This organization is a shining example of the kind of initiatives that will help get our veterans back on their feet. There is no way to adequately thank the men and women that lay down their lives for our freedoms, but the founders and volunteers at the Veteran’s Village are working to assist our nation’s veterans by giving them shelter while they try to rebuild their lives.  The organization was founded by Dr. Arnold Stalk, who envisioned turning the old Econo Lodge into a facility to house our homeless veterans.  With the help of public and private collaborative partnerships, Veteran’s Village has created a home environment for our nation’s heroes who need a helping hand.  This organization’s continued dedication to serving veterans through providing skills training, nutrition, employment training and referrals, continuing education and degree programs, medical services, mental health counseling and much more is commendable, and I am proud to honor this organization here today. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I know the struggles that our veterans face after returning home from the battlefield. Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these brave individuals, but to ensure they receive the quality care they have earned and deserve.  I remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and service members in Nevada and throughout the nation.  I am very pleased that veterans’ service organizations like the Veteran’s Village are committed to ensuring that the needs of our veterans are being met. Today, I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing the Veteran’s Village, an organization whose mission is both noble and charitable. I am both humbled and honored to acknowledge the Veteran’s Village and its work to end homelessness for veterans throughout the United States, and I wish it the best of luck in all of its future endeavors.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-18-million-in-funds-to-help-small-businesses,Titus Announces $1.8 Million in Funds to Help Small Businesses,2014-09-22,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 22, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus announced the investment of $1.8 million to help small businesses in six communities throughout the West. The U.S. Economic Development Administration, through a partnership with Operation Hope, will provide introductory small business workshops, entrepreneurial courses, and individualized technical assistance in targeted low income communities, including West Las Vegas. The program will assist emerging small businesses through access to capital and other financial services to help them expand and prosper. “District One is home to a variety of small businesses, well established stores that have been in families for generations, and new emerging ventures,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “Through this targeted public – private partnership, small businesses in our community will have access to the tools and resources they need to expand and thrive. Small businesses are critical to Southern Nevada’s continued economic recovery, and this partnership will help more entrepreneurs in Las Vegas start their own small business and create jobs.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-to-transportation-committee-support-future-interstate-11,Titus to Transportation Committee: Support Future Interstate 11,2014-09-22,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 22, 2014 Las Vegas, NV – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District wrote to the leadership of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Highways & Transit Subcommittee advocating for the future Interstate 11 (I-11) in the next multi-year transportation authorization bill. Titus, joined by the House members from the Nevada and Arizona Congressional Delegations, urged Committee leadership to prioritize projects of national significance, like I-11, that will have an enormous economic impact on regions of the country. As the only member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee from the State of Nevada, Congresswoman Titus is leading this effort for the Delegation among her Committee colleagues. “I-11 holds great promise for our region’s future growth. As our Committee works towards crafting the next transportation reauthorization bill next year, I will continue to advocate for programs that will make I-11 competitive for the limited resources available for transportation infrastructure. With corridor planning and I-11 projects such as the O’Callaghan-Tillman Bridge and Boulder City Bypass either completed or well underway, it is important to keep I-11 a priority for the Committee as we move forward with the authorization.” In 2012, Congress passed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), a two year authorization bill that included a federal designation for a future I-11 between the Congresswoman’s Congressional District in Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona. In April of this year Congresswoman Titus wrote to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to advocate for solar panels to be installed along the Nevada portion of I-11 as part of an effort to create a solar highway. Las Vegas and Phoenix remain two of the last remaining neighboring, major metropolitan areas not connected by an interstate. Full text of the letter can be read here: Dear Chairman Shuster, Chairman Petri, Ranking Member Rahall and Ranking Member Norton: We, the undersigned members of the Arizona and Nevada Congressional Delegations, and members of the Congressional Interstate 11 Caucus, are writing to urge your support for Interstate 11 (I-11) in long-term transportation reauthorization legislation.      Interstate 11 would create a north-south multi-use corridor linking the Intermountain West states with international and domestic markets and creating complete commerce connectivity between the United States, Mexico and Canada, enabling expanded trade relations between Latin America and the entire economy of the Southwestern United States.     The Southwest Triangle – Southern California, the Arizona Sun Corridor, Southern Nevada and the greater Mojave region - is a rapidly expanding mega-region with the largest absence of surface transportation infrastructure compared to other U.S. mega-regions, despite a population growth rate that is double the cumulative rate in the United States.  Arizona and Nevada were the two fastest growing states during the last decade, and Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two metropolitan areas of more than one million in population not connected by an interstate.     As you know, MAP-21 provided a Congressional designation for the initial corridor between Phoenix and Las Vegas; as planning in both Arizona and Nevada has continued, the two states are proposing to modify that designation. The revised corridor would stretch from the United States-Mexico border through Arizona and Nevada, expanding international trade opportunities not only for our two states, but for the entire Mountain West. We have provided committee staff with language to codify this designation, and ask for its inclusion in the bill. As the Committee continues its work on a long-term authorization bill, we would also ask that you explore ways to prioritize projects, such as I-11, that provide major, broad-based economic benefits to entire regions and the nation.     We specifically support programs, such as those targeting projects of national significance, that provide direct linkage for national and international trade corridors and their high-value impact on job creation, commerce, global competitiveness and economic vitality. We also recognize and appreciate efforts to study and improve the nation’s freight system.  To that end, we believe a dedicated freight program could potentially provide opportunities to study and develop valuable freight corridors throughout the country, including I-11 and the Intermountain West corridor.     We thank you in advance for your consideration and stand ready to work with you and your staff to develop language that will enable development of this and other critical, nationally significant projects to enhance job creation, economic competitiveness and social mobility in the United States.       Sincerely, Members of the Nevada and Arizona Congressional Delegations",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-pyramid-lake-bill-passes-senate-set-become-law,"Amodei Pyramid Lake bill passes Senate, set to become law",2014-09-19,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a hopeful sign for the Northern Nevada lands bills awaiting a vote in the Senate, Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act last night passed the Senate and is now headed to the President for signature. ""I want to thank Senators Reid and Heller for their work to pass this bill, as well as Senator Flake for releasing his hold,"" said Amodei. ""This is good news for water users in the Truckee Meadows.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:16Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140926133359/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=443,"Amodei Pyramid Lake bill passes Senate, set to become law",2014-09-19,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a hopeful sign for the Northern Nevada lands bills awaiting a vote in the Senate, Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act last night passed the Senate and is now headed to the President for signature. ""I want to thank Senators Reid and Heller for their work to pass this bill, as well as Senator Flake for releasing his hold,"" said Amodei. ""This is good news for water users in the Truckee Meadows."" The bill ratifies an agreement between the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and Fish Springs Ranch to resolve a dispute over water rights. For more information, see: http://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/house-passes-amodei-pyramid-lake-bill/ # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=64ca400c-1538-4fb3-ac86-5f49c7ee783d,Heller Applauds Fish Springs Ranch Water Settlement Legislation,2014-09-19,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after legislation passed the United States Senate last night bringing a resolution to the Fish Springs Ranch water settlement in Northern Nevada. Since 2005, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the Fish Springs Ranch, LLC, have been involved in litigation over a proposed Fish Springs Ranch water project which could impact Pyramid Lake. The Tribe and Vidler have negotiated and finalized a settlement agreement which would allow the water project to move forward in return for $3.6 million and the transfer of several hundred acres of land to the Tribe. The Tribe will waive its claims to any existing and claimed water rights. This legislation would approve the settlement agreement and would have no cost to taxpayers. “With water being such a precious resource in Nevada, I’m proud this bipartisan proposal moved to the final phase of a resolution: the President’s desk. This dispute has been settled in a mutually beneficial manner for all parties involved. Best of all, this agreement is a key piece of future resource planning in the Truckee Meadows and will allow for long-term planning to progress in the region. This has been a long-standing issue, and I’m pleased to see this was resolved before the end of the year.” stated Senator Heller. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-announces-new-support-for-local-access-for-transportation-funding-proposal,Titus Announces New Support for Local Access for Transportation Funding Proposal,2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 18, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District announced growing support for her bipartisan proposal to provide greater access for local communities when it comes to transportation investments. H.R. 4726, the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act, was introduced by Congresswoman Titus along with her Republican colleague, Republican Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13), in May of this year. Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) will introduce the Senate Companion to the Titus legislation. This introduction follows endorsements from the AARP, League of American Bicyclists, and The National Center for Safe Routes to School.   “I am grateful for the support we are seeing on this innovative proposal that empowers our local communities. The endorsements from leading national organizations demonstrate the need for greater transparency and accountability when it comes to how we are investing in transportation projects. Senators Booker and Wicker represent states and communities with varying needs, illustrating how positive this proposal can be for big cities like Las Vegas, small towns, and our rural communities. We will continue to build support among our colleagues for this legislation providing greater local control to make our roads and transit systems safer, more efficient, and accessible for all users.” The Innovation in Surface Transportation Act will empower local communities to have a greater say in transportation investments. The legislation sets aside a portion of funding that state departments of transportation receive for an in-state, competitive grant program for transportation projects for local communities. Funding decisions for the grants would be made by a new board representing state and local leaders, as well as business organizations, travel and tourism authorities, bike and pedestrian safety groups, and others who are impacted by transportation decisions, but are not currently at the table when decisions about investments are made. Senators Begich (D-AK), Cochran (R-MS), and Casey (D-PA) are original cosponsors of the Senate version of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=b97addd7-dab0-4de8-bc8e-437846729ae7,"Senators Heller, Hatch, and Coons Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans Electronic Data Stored Abroad",2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Dean Heller, Orrin Hatch (R-UT), current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), member of the Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation today to amend the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) by addressing the conflict of laws for cloud services providers in order to safeguard Americans’ electronic data stored abroad. The Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad (LEADS) Act ensures that law enforcement has the tools necessary to execute search warrants where necessary, so long as they comply with the laws of the foreign country where the electronic data is stored. “I am proud to work with Senator Hatch and Senator Coons on the LEADS Act,” Heller said.  “Broadband internet extends beyond borders and our laws need to balance the privacy rights law-abiding citizens are guaranteed under the 4th Amendment with the ability for law enforcement to do its job. This legislation is a step in the right direction providing the necessary clarity with our laws, and I am pleased to join in this effort.”  “The way electronic data is used and stored globally has changed considerably since Congress enacted ECPA nearly 30 years ago,” Hatch said. “This presents unique challenges for a number of industries, who are often faced with the question of whose laws they must follow – American law or the laws where the electronic data is stored. Senators Coons and Heller understand the uncertainty created by this conflict of laws and that we should address this serious and growing problem as Congress undertakes ECPA reforms.” ""Law enforcement agencies wishing to access Americans' data in the cloud ought to get a warrant,” Coons said, “and just like warrants for physical evidence, warrants for content under ECPA shouldn’t authorize seizure of communications that are located in a foreign country.  The government’s position that ECPA warrants do apply abroad puts U.S. cloud providers in the position of having to break the privacy laws of foreign countries in which they do business in order to comply with U.S. law.  This not only hurts our businesses’ competitiveness and costs American jobs, but it also invites reciprocal treatment by our international trading partners."" Click here for a section-by-section summary of the Hatch-Coons-Heller LEADS Act.  ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-applauds-move-to-include-animal-cruelty-crimes-in-the-fbi-national-incident,Titus Applauds Move to Include Animal Cruelty Crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 17, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement in response to FBI Director James Comey's approval of the Advisory Policy Board’s recommendation to include animal cruelty crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). In June, Titus sent a letter to Attorney General Holder expressing concerns about the growing number of unreported crimes committed against animals in the United States, and inquiring about what the Department is doing to combat, monitor, and report on animal cruelty crimes. “I applaud the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for recognizing the importance of including animal cruelty crimes in the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System. The FBI’s ability to collect data on these crimes not only enhances law enforcement’s ability to monitor and analyze trends, but will also provide evidence-based resources to study the known connection between animal cruelty crimes and other types of violent crime. This is a significant step forward for animal welfare, our law enforcement agencies, and our communities at large.”   Full text of the letter to Attorney General Holder can be read here: June 25, 2014 Dear Attorney General Holder,  I write you today with concerns about the growing number of crimes committed against animals in the United States and to inquire about what the Department of Justice is doing to combat, monitor, and report on animal cruelty violations.  Animal cruelty is a crime throughout the United States and certain types of animal cruelty are felonies in 47 states, including the District of Columbia. Forty three of the 47 state felony provisions are first-offense provisions. Four are second-offense felonies (Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). However, there is no national reporting system for animal abuse. Reports and statistics are based mainly on public media reports; the numbers suggest that animal abuse is common in both rural and urban areas, and cruelty and neglect cross socio-economic boundaries. Most cases of animal cruelty are never reported, and the extent of animal abuse in the United States is unknown. This is unacceptable; the federal government has fallen short in tracking animal cruelty. We can and should be doing more to prevent crimes against animals, track crimes, and identify trends in our communities.  Animal cruelty goes far beyond poor conditions at large-scale breeding facilities, neglectful owners, or organized dog fights. Just this year, a local pet shop owner in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District in Las Vegas set fire to her pet shop, with 27 puppies locked inside. From the limited information we have about animal cruelty crimes, we also know that individuals who have a history of pet abuse are at greater risk of becoming a domestic batterer, and children exposed to domestic violence have been shown to be more likely to be cruel to animals.  These are important criminal trends that we should be able to track and analyze, as they cross all socio-economic and geographic boundaries throughout the United States. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you provide me with information about what the Department of Justice is doing to ensure that animal cruelty crimes are being combated, reported, and tracked at the national level.  Sincerely,  Dina Titus Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//press-releases/titus-pushes-for-restoration-of-las-vegas-passenger-rail-at-transportation-committee,Titus Pushes for Restoration of Las Vegas Passenger Rail at Transportation Committee Meeting,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 17, 2014 Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District advocated for the restoration of intercity passenger rail service to Las Vegas, Nevada. At a markup of  H.R. 5449, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act, in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, the Congresswoman spoke about the growth in population and number of visitors to Southern Nevada since Amtrak service ceased operation of the Desert Wind route in May of 1997. “I want to thank the Committee for their hard work on this legislation…Passenger rail service is critical for so many communities across the country. I represent Las Vegas, a major tourist destination, which welcomes more than 41 million people from around the world to our world-class resorts, casinos, restaurants, shopping and shows. So the ability for people to travel by whichever mode they chose is very important to our economy. Unfortunately, the last Amtrak train to service Las Vegas departed from the backside of the Plaza Hotel and Casino at the foot of the world famous Glitter Gulch in Downtown Las Vegas in May of 1997. Over the last 17 years, Las Vegas has continued its transformation into the premiere tourist destination for people from around the world. Since the trains stopped running, nearly a million more residents now call Southern Nevada home, and 10 million more people come to Las Vegas for work and for play every year. This growth has put enormous strain on our highways and our airport. As this legislation moves forward in the coming months, I would like to work with you (Chairman) and the Ranking Member on an initiative to study restoration of passenger rail service in the Southwest, especially between Southern California and Las Vegas, one of only two major metropolitan areas in the West without intercity passenger rail. The infrastructure remains in place, and the need is there.” Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) agreed to sit down with Congresswoman Titus to discuss ideas about restoration of service.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-statement-authorization-train-and-equip-syrian-rebels,Amodei statement on authorization to train and equip Syrian rebels,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark E. Amodei,A000369,amodei.house.gov,amodei,https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted against an amendment to authorize training and equipping “appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition.” He released the following statement: “Earlier in the conflict, before the influx of foreign fighters to Syria and the rise of ISIS, it may have been possible to identify reliable, non-Islamist elements of the Syrian rebels who could be counted on to hasten the downfall of the Iranian-backed, Russian-backed Assad regime. That opportunity appears to have been missed and we do not know who the people are that we would train and provide equipment. Or, more importantly, at whom that equipment would be pointed. “There is an old saying of, ‘do something, even if it’s wrong.’ Well this represents nothing and it is wrong. “We need real leadership to undo the damage of the administration’s failure to secure a status of forces agreement in Iraq and its misapplication of ‘red lines’ in Syria, both of which created a predictable vacuum filled by ISIS. Sadly, the same administration that previously characterized this legitimate national security threat as the ‘jayvee team’ now wants us to trust its hasty strategy to address the growing problem. Because of the administration’s inability to articulate a coherent vision or even to describe what victory would look like, I cannot support this authorization.” # # #",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T22:43:16Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919105344/http://amodei.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=442,Amodei statement on authorization to train and equip Syrian rebels,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Mark Amodei,A000369,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact:        Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted against an amendment to authorize training and equipping “appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition.” He released the following statement: “Earlier in the conflict, before the influx of foreign fighters to Syria and the rise of ISIS, it may have been possible to identify reliable, non-Islamist elements of the Syrian rebels who could be counted on to hasten the downfall of the Iranian-backed, Russian-backed Assad regime. That opportunity appears to have been missed and we do not know who the people are that we would train and provide equipment. Or, more importantly, at whom that equipment would be pointed. “There is an old saying of, ‘do something, even if it’s wrong.’ Well this represents nothing and it is wrong. “We need real leadership to undo the damage of the administration’s failure to secure a status of forces agreement in Iraq and its misapplication of ‘red lines’ in Syria, both of which created a predictable vacuum filled by ISIS. Sadly, the same administration that previously characterized this legitimate national security threat as the ‘jayvee team’ now wants us to trust its hasty strategy to address the growing problem. Because of the administration’s inability to articulate a coherent vision or even to describe what victory would look like, I cannot support this authorization.”        # # #",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=131dd967-3d32-45b6-b6f9-81306ea309b4,Heller Statement on Heck Promotion to Brigadier General,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NV,Dean Heller,H001041,www.heller.senate.gov,,,legacy,"(Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after the United States Senate voted in favor of the promotion of Congressman Joe Heck (R-NV), currently a colonel in the United States Army Reserve, to Brigadier General. Heck must still be officially sworn into his new position:  ""I couldn’t be more proud of the nomination of Joe Heck to Brigadier General. Joe has many titles: doctor, Congressman, and now General. However, my favorite one is friend. He has served our country in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps since 1991 and has been called to active duty three times, including a deployment to Iraq in 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. That’s why I respect Joe so much. He’s a brave veteran who understands what so many of our nation’s soldiers experience both here at home and on the battlefield. Not to mention, Joe and I served together in the United States House of Representatives. He’s an active member and brought his expertise on military matters to Capitol Hill. Many people lean on him for advice in order to gain a better understanding of issues affecting the military. I am honored to serve with him in the Nevada delegation and am even more excited for his success."" ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://titus.house.gov//news-123/el-mes-nacional-de-la-herencia-hispana,El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana,2014-09-16,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 16, 2014 “Buenas tardes, soy Dina Titus, su congresista del Distrito Uno. “Lo siento pero no hablo español muy bien, hablo un poquito, pero ojalá que mejore.  “Por favor, únase a mí para reconocer septiembre como el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. El primer distrito de Nevada representa perfectamente la forma en que la tradición hispana, el idioma y las artes han formado parte de nuestra cultura norteamericana desde la fundación de nuestra nación. Aquí en Las Vegas cerca de un tercer de nuestra populación y más de 40% de menores de 18 años se identifican como hispanos. Nuestros residentes vienen de todos los países latinoamericanos y de muchas islas del Caribe. Es fácil ver la marca inolvidable que los hispanos que vienen de diferente ambientes han hecho para nuestra sociedad.    “Los nombres de nuestra ciudad, estado e incluso algunas de nuestras carreteras y monumentos vienen del español, representando perfectamente las varias formas en que la cultura latina ha dado forma a nuestras vidas. Desde lugares como el restaurante Venezolano Las Arepas y el restaurante Salvadoreño Las Pupusas, el Mercado Cárdenas y los tamales de Dona María, el hermoso grupo de danza mexicana Comparza Morelense y el diario informativo El Mundo, la Asociación Puertorriqueña y la  Cámara de Comercio Peruana, nuestra comunidad, la economía, y nuestras vidas personales se enriquecen cada día por las diversas influencias hispanas en Las Vegas.  “Cada año en el mes de septiembre y octubre, damos pausa para reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Pero este año, este mes no es solamente una celebración de la herencia latina, pero también un llamado a la acción para todos los estadounidenses. “Nuestras fronteras están llenas de niños buscando una vida mejor; nuestras escuelas están repletas de soñadores, traídos aquí como bebes por padres que solo querían darles un futuro mejor, nuestras ciudades están animados por trabajadores que cada día tienen que vivir con el temor de ser deportados. Ya no nos podemos dar el lujo de ignorar estos problemas que dividen, discriminan y desfavorecen amplios sectores de nuestra población. ""Por demasiado tiempo, nuestro sistema de inmigración ha permanecido roto e injusto, pero a pesar de mis esfuerzos y los de mis colegas demócratas para arreglarlo, la reforma sigue fuera del alcance. El verano pasado, el Senado aprobó una reforma migratoria integral, pero ya va más de un año que los líderes Republicanos en la Cámara de Representantes se han negado a tomar cargo para convertirla en ley. “Lograr una reforma integral es un imperativo moral y una necesidad económica que tenemos que hacer para que los 11 millones de personas que viven, trabajan, y crían a sus familias en nuestro país, incluyendo a más de 190,000 personas en el sur de Nevada, puedan finalmente salir de las sombras y lograr su sueño Americano.  “Me complace reconocer el Mes de Herencia Hispana y espero que se unan a mí en la celebración de las muchas contribuciones que la comunidad latina ha hecho en el primer distrito y en todo nuestro país. Espero verlos en algún evento, una fiesta o una actuación destacando el hispanismo en el distrito este mes.  “Y recuerden, “Adelante… siempre adelante.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z