url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-titus-pushing-bill-to-halt-government-testing-on-cats-kittens,"LVRJ: Titus pushing bill to halt government testing on cats, kittens",2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Lawmakers have rushed to introduce legislation before the end of the current Congress that would halt taxpayer-sponsored testing by the Veterans Affairs Department on cats and kittens. If the bill introduced by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla. isn't passed in the current lame-duck session, it would at least be a marker for the new Congress that's set to convene in January. According to the VA, tax money has been used to buy cats and kittens, sever their spinal cords and implant electrodes into their brains. The bill to stop the practices has drawn 19 other sponsors. Titus and Mast already have moved to cut funding for such experiments in a VA spending bill, and would limit or stop tests on not just cats and puppies, but also on primates. Their bill would remove congressional authorization for the practices. The VA's deadly and outdated cat experiments are sickening, Titus said. You don't have to be a cat owner like I am to recognize that. Mast called the experiments a painful waste. These tests are barbaric, unnecessary and do nothing to actually help veterans, Mast said. The VA, however, maintains the experiments provide research on life-saving techniques and procedures to treat veterans with life-threatening spinal issues that impact other vital organs. Testing is conducted in Cleveland, and since 2016 has received more than $3 million in funding from the VA and the National Institutes of Health.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/one-green-planet-the-prepared-act-will-ensure-animals-are-protected-from-natural,One Green Planet: The PREPARED Act Will Ensure Animals are Protected From Natural Disasters,2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"By Rep. Dina Titus and Matt Bershadker This past year the global pandemic has dominated headlines and news cameras while natural disasters have received less attention. Yet, if we have learned anything from the COVID-19 crisis, it is that we should not wait until disaster strikes to be prepared. The catastrophic consequences of natural disasters must not be ignored. This year, we've already seen an astonishing 30 tropical storms and hurricanes develop in the Atlantic, severe flooding across the Southeast, a devastating derecho in the Midwest, and more than 8,500,000 acres of land in the western United States burned in wildfires. These emergencies have spurred communities across the country to update and improve their emergency response strategies. Unfortunately, this planning has too often omitted pet safety steps, harming both animals and the people who risk their lives to save them. This threat became especially clear in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina when many New Orleans residents chose to remain in danger because they were unwilling to leave their pets behind. Even as more families and communities take steps to include pets in their emergency plans, hundreds of thousands of animals in commercial settings like zoos, research labs, and animal breeding facilities remain unprotected and vulnerable to disasters that affect their care. During Hurricane Katrina, 8,000 animalsincluding dogs and monkeysdied at a medical school in New Orleans. In 2015, big cats and other exotic animals escaped from a zoo in Oklahoma after a tornado. The risk to public safety forced the local sheriff to advise residents to stay indoors until the animals could be recovered. In 2001, a tropical storm that flooded Houston drowned 78 monkeys, 35 dogs, and 300 rabbits confined in a research facility. Many animals in zoos and research labs also require highly specialized handling, making disaster planning even more critical for both animal and public welfare. Advertisement Despite these perils, there is currently no federal requirement for the more than 8,700 facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)such as research facilities and zoosto have disaster plans for animals. This lapse puts animals and the heroic responders who risk their lives to rescue them in great danger. This glaring gap in accountability could be easily remedied through the passage of the PREPARED Act (H.R. 1042) which would require AWA-regulated facilities to create contingency plans to protect the animals in their care during disasters. These plans will provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster, preventing avoidable animal tragedies. This month, the PREPARED Act reached a significant milestone in the U.S. House of Representatives when it garnered 220 cosponsors. More than half of the U.S. House of Representatives now supports this compassionate and common-sense bipartisan legislation. With fires still burning in the West and tropical storms continuing to threaten our shores, there has never been a more critical time for people and institutions to prepare responsibly for the next disaster, including making plans for animals who cannot fend for themselves. By reinforcing this obligation, the PREPARED Act would undoubtedly save both animal and human lives. You can help support the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-votes-bipartisan-appropriations-legislation-provide,Congressman Steven Horsford Votes for Bipartisan Appropriations Legislation to Provide Robust Funding for Nevadas Working Families,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC -- Congressman Steven Horsford voted in favor of H.R. 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, an omnibus spending package to responsibly fund the government and invest in critical priorities. This spending package will help American families recover from the pandemic and help our communities as we rebuild our economy, in a more inclusive and equitable manner. Nevada faces a long road to recovery, and I am committed to fighting for federal funding to ensure Nevada families prosper on the other side of this pandemic. said Congressman Horsford. I voted for this bill because it provides pathways for better schools, provides critical nutrition and housing support to our most vulnerable communities, supports Nevada's military and veterans, and expands broadband access and economic opportunities for our rural communities. The omnibus spending package comprises all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills and increases non-defense spending by $12.5 billion, securing investments in American communities by improving schools, expanding access to housing, reducing food insecurity, protecting our environment, combating climate change and more. This bill also includes a funding reduction for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) aggressive detention and removal activities, as well as providing funding for federal research into gun violence. BACKGROUND: This omnibus includes the following critical investments in Nevada: SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOLS Provides $16.5 billion for Education for the Disadvantaged Grants to Local Educational Agencies, an increase of $227 million and $12.9 billion for IDEA Special Education Grants to States. EXPANDS ACCESS TO HOUSING For the first time, provides $43.4 million in new targeted vouchers to reduce homelessness among families with children, individuals, the unsheltered, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. Provides $25.8 billion for Tenant-based Rental Assistance, $1.9 billion above the 2020 enacted level and $2.4 billion above the President's budget request. Provides additional funds for Native American Housing, Choice Neighborhoods Initiatives, the Public Housing Fund, and Self-Sufficiency programs. TACKLES FOOD INSECURITY Includes robust funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and child nutrition programs. SUPPORTS NEVADA'S VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES $90 billion for VA medical care, including funding to provide homelessness assistance, suicide prevention and outreach, and gender-specific care. Approves a 3.0 percent pay raise for all active duty military personnel. EXPANDING ACCESS TO BROADBAND AND HEALTHCARE SERVICE INRURAL COMMUNITIES $730 million in the expansion of broadband service to provide economic development opportunities and improved education and healthcare services in rural communities. IMPROVES OUR BROKEN IMMIGRATION SYSTEM Reduces funding for ICE's overly aggressive detention and removal activities by $431 million below the fiscal year 2020 level. KEEPS OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE Provides $3.3 billion for state and local preparedness grants, training and exercises, an increase of $131.4 million above the fiscal year 2020 level, including: $180 million for non-profit security grants, an increase of $90 million above the fiscal year 2020 level. COMBATS THE GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC Provides $25 million split evenly for federal research at the CDC and NIH into our nation's gun violence epidemic. SUPPORTS HARDWORKING NEVADAN TAXPAYERS Provides $11.92 billion, a $409 million increase above the FY 2020 enacted level, to help the IRS increase voluntary tax compliance and close the tax gap; provide timely and quality service to taxpayers; and modernize IRS legacy systems. PROTECTING NEVADA'S AIR, WATER, AND PUBLIC LANDS, FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AND EXPANDING CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY $9.24 billion, a $180 million increase, for the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure clean air and water and to hold polluters accountable $7.026 billion for DOE's Office of Science to support energy innovation of the future; $2.86 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and $427 million for ARPA-E to support the development of clean, affordable, and secure energy; and $367.7 million for a reliable, resilient electric grid $2 billion for NASA Earth Science, including climate observing programs, an increase of $28.2 million above FY 2020, as well as $182 million for NOAA Climate Research, $12.5 million above FY 2020 $900 million in mandatory funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is critical to maintaining Nevada's parks, outdoor recreation areas, and protecting Nevada wildlife. ### MEDIA CONTACT Jarrett Clark jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov 702-268-3187",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-votes-support-fourth-coronavirus-relief-package,Congressman Steven Horsford Votes in Support of Fourth Coronavirus Relief Package,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Last night, Congressman Steven Horsford joined his colleagues in the House in supporting a $900 billion legislative package for families, workers, and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the larger Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations bill, House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. I am glad we were able to put this relief deal together; it is long overdue. This bi-partisan agreement will provide Nevada's workers and small businesses some much-needed relief and help families keep food on the table and a roof over their heads during these difficult times, said Congressman Horsford. I want to be clear that this is not enough for Nevadans, and I recognize the urgent need for resources to crush the virus so we can open our economy and schools safely. Going into the 117th Congress with the Biden-Harris Administration, we must honor our heroes and front line workers, by supporting state and local government. I will continue fighting for Nevadans so that we get the federal resources needed to put an end to this virus. This fourth coronavirus relief package extends federal unemployment insurance benefits through March 14, 2021, including $300/weekly federal unemployment supplement. The bill also includes another round of direct payments worth up to $600 per adult or child; funds for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses; rental assistance; and funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and more. BACKGROUND: Here are just a few of the numerous initiatives in this bipartisan bill that will benefit the residents of Nevada. EXPANDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR NEVADA WORKERS This bill provides $120 billion in enhanced unemployment benefits by providing an additional $300 weekly federal supplement, extends Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) for all Nevada workers receiving unemployment benefits through March 14, 2021. DIRECT CASH PAYMENTS This bill provides $166 billion in Economic Impact Payments (EIP) of $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 per year and $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000 per year, as well as a $600 payment for each child dependent. This means a family of four will receive $2,400 in direct payments. This agreement also ensures mixed-status families in Nevada, where one spouse has a Social Security Number (SSN), are eligible for the EIP amount for each family member with an SSN, and can claim the corresponding amount for the first round of economic impact payments when they file their 2020 taxes. DIRECT AID FOR NEVADA SMALL BUSINESSES This bill includes $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility for nonprofits and local newspapers, TV and radio broadcasters, key modifications to PPP to serve the smallest businesses and struggling nonprofits and better assist independent restaurants. The agreement also dedicates a $15 billion set-aside for Nevada's live venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions. VACCINE DISTRIBUTION AND LIMITING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 This bill provides $69 billion to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines to as many Americans as possible with billions reserved specifically for combating the disparities facing communities of color, and to support our health care workers and providers. FUNDING FOR NEVADA SCHOOLS This bill includes $82 billion in funding for the Education Stabilization Fund to support our school districts and higher education institutions. More specifically, Nevada's elementary and secondary schools are estimated to receive $477.3 million to respond to coronavirus and address learning loss among Nevada students. The Nevada System of Higher Education is estimated to receive $116.7 million. RENTAL ASSISTANCE For the first time ever, the federal government will set up an Emergency Rental Assistance program with $25 billion in critically needed rental assistance for families struggling to stay in their homes and an extension of the eviction moratorium. Nevada is estimated to receive $206 million to assist families in need of rental assistance and prevent homelessness. TACKLING FOOD INSECURITY $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits to help relieve the historic hunger crisis that has left up to 17 million children food insecure. CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open. INCREASING BROADBAND ACCESS $7 billion for broadband improvements to provide access to low-income families, tribal communities, and enhancements for telehealth capabilities. TAX CREDITS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES Strengthened the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), ensuring that families who faced unemployment or reduced wages during the pandemic are able to receive a strong tax credit based on their 2019 income, preserving these vital income supports for vulnerable families. The agreement provides a tax credit to support employers offering paid sick leave, based on the Families First framework. The agreement extends and improves the Employee Retention Tax Credit to help keep workers in the jobs during coronavirus closures or reduced revenue. ### MEDIA CONTACT Jarrett Clark jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov 702-268-3187",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-announces-new-district-director-and-deputy-district-director,Rep. Titus Announces New District Director and Deputy District Director,2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 16, 2020 Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District announced that Terry Care will serve as her new district director starting January4thandAna Quintanilla will serve as her new deputy district director effective immediately: Terry andAnahave long track records of helping constituents in District 1 and I am excited to work with them in their new roles, saidCongresswoman Titus (NV-1).Their years of valuable experience and commitment to public service will greatly benefit Southern Nevadans. With Terry andAnaat the helm, I am confident that Team Titus is fully equipped to advocate for those in need of our assistance. Terry Care, a Vietnam veteran and former Nevada Senator, is returning to Team Titus where he previously served as district representative from March of 2018 to July of 2020. He first came to Las Vegas in 1979 working as a reporter and eventually became news director at KTNV. Terry practiced law in Las Vegas from 1992 to 2014. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in history and received his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. AnaQuintanilla, raised in Las Vegas, has been a member of Team Titus since 2015. Prior to joining the Office of Congresswoman Titus, she worked in the service industry on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2019, Ana became the office's director of constituent services and she serves as the office's senior immigration liaison. Sheattended Rancho High School andgraduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.A. in international affairs.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-celebrates-house-passage-of-resolution-reaffirming-us-strategic-partnership,Rep. Titus Celebrates House Passage of Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Strategic Partnership with Mongolia,2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 7, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District, a Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, celebrated the House passage of a resolution she introduced to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Mongolia. The bipartisan resolution,H.Res. 1100, unanimously passed the House of Representatives. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Mongolia Caucus,I am proud to lead the effort in the House to recognize Mongolia on the 30thanniversary of its democracy, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). Mongolia is a strategic partner that has demonstrated its commitment to good governance and the rule of law despite being surrounded by authoritarian regimes. We must continue to strengthen our partnership and showcase our shared respect for democratic values and human rights.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-emergency-use-authorization-for-first-covid-19-vaccine,Rep. Titus Statement on Emergency Use Authorization for First COVID-19 Vaccine,2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine: At this especially difficult period in the pandemic, the scientists and researchers who developed this vaccine have given us hope, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). We are grateful to them and to the public health experts who independently evaluated the vaccine's safety and efficacy. While we can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, we must not let down our guard. The health of our loved ones is too important. I am more committed than ever to passing a bill that provides relief for Southern Nevadans and funds to broadly and safely distribute the vaccine.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-passage-of-coronavirus-relief-package,Rep. Titus Statement on Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package,2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 21, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement after voting to pass a coronavirus relief package and government funding for fiscal year 2021 via H.R. 133: This relief package includes less than I would have liked, but this is the best we could do with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of the Senate, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). Las Vegas is hurting badly and some help is better than none at all. I will work with the incoming Biden Administration to build upon this down payment with additional relief that fully meets the needs of Southern Nevadans. Nevertheless, people in Las Vegas should take some comfort in knowing that help is on the way heading into the new year. This bill provides funds to accelerate vaccine distribution, reinstate and extend federal unemployment assistance, support small businesses, save live entertainment venues, and provide direct payments to struggling families. It should not be lost on anyone that, with the passage of this bill, President Trump will leave office without advancing the dangerous Yucca Mountain waste project. His failure is worth celebrating. We must not allow Nevada to become the dumping ground for the nation's nuclear waste. The coronavirus relief package includes many provisions championed by Congresswoman Titus, including: Accelerating Vaccine Distribution: $73 billion for vaccine distribution, testing, contact tracing, mental health, support for doctors, and research. Enhanced Unemployment Insurance: $300 per week unemployment insurance enhancement for Americans out of work and increases the maximum number of weeks an individual may claim benefits through regular state unemployment plus the PEUC program, or through the PUA program, from 39 to 50 weeks through March 14, 2021. Support for Small Businesses: $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility for non-profits and local newspapers, TV and radio broadcasters, key modifications to PPP to serve the smallest businesses and struggling non-profits. The bill helps independent restaurants by ensuring that PPE, perishable goods, and resources for outdoor seating are eligible expenses under the Paycheck Protection Program. Rental Assistance: $25 billion in critically needed rental assistance for families struggling to stay in their homes and an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021. This will provide an estimated $205 million in rental assistance for Nevada. Direct Payments: $600 direct payments with an extra $600/per child for eligible individuals and expanded eligibility, retroactive to the CARES Act, for mixed-status families. Nutrition Assistance: $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits to help relieve the historic hunger crisis that has left up to 17 million children food insecure. The bill also increases SNAP benefits for beneficiaries by 15%. Education Funding: $82 billion in funding for colleges and schools, including support for HVAC repair and replacement to mitigate virus transmission and reopen classrooms, and $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open. Congresswoman Titus led the calls for more Head Start funding and the bill includes $250 million for Head Start programs. Save Our Stages: $15 billion for live entertainment venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions. Congresswoman Titus has been a leading voice in favor of providing relief for live entertainment venues and she co-sponsored the Save Our Stages Act. Relief for Airline and Transportation Workers, Transit Systems, and Airports: Restores the Payroll Support Program to keep airline and airport employees on payroll; $14 billion for transit agencies like RTCSNV; $10 billion for state transportation departments like NDOT; $2 billion for airport authorities to cover losses from reduced air travel. The government funding for fiscal year 2021 includes many measures championed by Congresswoman Dina Titus, including: No Funding for Yucca Mountain: Does not provide the federal government with any money to revitalize Yucca Mountain. No Funding for Nuclear Testing: Does not provide the federal government with any money to conduct explosive nuclear weapons testing.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-votes-to-pass-bipartisan-bicameral-national-defense-authorization-act,"Rep. Titus Votes to Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral National Defense Authorization Act",2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 8, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This legislation will provide a well-deserved pay raise to our troops, saidCongresswoman Titus (NV-1). This bill also includes several major victories for Nevadans. I am proud to have led the entire Nevada delegation in protecting jobs in the Nevada National Guard. The heroes in our state's National Guard defend our country and continue to play a pivotal role in pandemic response. Additionally, every Nevadan should be proud of the way our delegation worked with conservation groups to safeguard the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Its iconic wildlife, scenic beauty, and cultural relics will be protected for future generations to enjoy and explore. The bipartisan, bicameral FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Safeguards the Desert National Wildlife Refugeby blocking a proposal that would have removed over 300,000 acres from the Refuge for military operations. Allows the Nevada National Guard to Retain Military Techniciansby eliminating language in the NDAA passed by the Senate that could have resulted in the involuntary terminations of at least 161 military technicians in the Nevada National Guard. Congresswoman Titus sent a letter signed by the bipartisan, bicameral Nevada delegation to remove the concerning language in the Senate NDAA. Protects the Health and Safety of Nevadansby eliminating language in the NDAA passed by the Senate that would have provided new funds to conduct explosive nuclear testing. The bipartisan, bicameral NDAA provides no such funds. Reduces Threats of Weapons of Mass Destruction Around the Worldby requiring the federal government to report on and prioritize its work to keep weapons of mass destruction out of terrorists' reach and reducing the global supply of weapons of mass destruction through an amended provision introduced by Congresswoman Titus. Honors Cold Warriorsby encouraging the Secretary of Defense to establish a service medal to award radiation-exposed veterans. Cares for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orangeby expanding the V.A. list of possible illnesses caused by Agent Orange exposure to include Parkinson's disease, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism and requiring the V.A. to provide benefits to veterans with those conditions who were exposed to Agent Orange. Empowers Victims of Sexual Harassment in the Militaryby allowing such victims to confidentially submit a claim to someone outside their immediate chain of command. Gives Our Troops a Pay Raiseby authorizing a 3 percent military pay increase and investing in housing improvements for military members and families. Provides for Removing the Names of Confederates from Our Military Basesby creating an independent commission to makebinding recommendations on modifying or removing all names, symbols, and displays that honor the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/reps-titus-mast-introduce-bipartisan-cats-act-to-end-cruel-cat-testing-at-the-va,"Reps. Titus, Mast Introduce Bipartisan CATS Act to End Cruel Cat Testing at the VA",2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"December 3, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representatives Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District and Brian Mast of Florida's 18thCongressional District introduced the Cat Abuse in Testing Stops (CATS) Act. The bipartisan legislation would permanently end painful and unnecessary taxpayer-funded experiments on cats conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill is being introduced with the support of 19 House co-sponsors. According to documents released by the VA including disturbing photos and videos of the cat testing tax dollars have recently been used by the VA to purchase cats and kittens, sever their spinal cords, implant electrodes into their brains, and perform other abusive and even deadly procedures. The VA's deadly and outdated cat experiments are sickening. You don't have to be a cat owner like I am to recognize that, saidCongresswoman Titus(NV-1). I'm proud to introduce the CATS Act with Congressman Brian Mast, an Army veteran, to stop the VA's cruel and unnecessary tests on cats so that these resources can be redirected to modern and humane research that will improve veterans' lives. The VA's continued use of taxpayer dollars to conduct painful and wasteful experiments on cats and kittens is unacceptable, said CongressmanMast(FL-18). These tests are barbaric, unnecessary and do nothing to actually help veterans. That's why I'm proud to introduce this legislation with Rep. Titus to bring them to an end once and for all. We applaud Reps. DinaTitus(D-NV) and BrianMast(R-FL) for introducing the CATS Act and their outstanding leadership to end the VA's taxpayer-funded kitten catastrophe, which is opposed by most Americans and squanders precious VA money, space, staff, and time, saidJustin Goodman, vice president of advocacy and public policy at taxpayer watchdog group White Coat Waste Project. The CATS Act builds on other efforts led by Congresswoman Titus (NV-1) and Congressman Mast (FL-18) to stop unnecessary and harmful animal testing at the VA, including the PUPPERS Act (H.R. 1155), which currently has 125 cosponsors. The FY21 VA appropriations bill passed by the House in July 2020 included a Titus-Mast measure to defund VA dog testing. The FY20 VA spending bill enacted last year also restricted the VA's testing on cats, dogs, and primates, and requested a phase-out plan for the use of these animals.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-votes-favor-fy2021-national-defense-authorization,Congressman Steven Horsford Votes in Favor of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act,2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Steven Horsford Votes in Favor of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of the passage of the joint Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Horsford led the charge to ensure the military funding bill did not allow for the expansion of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) into the sensitive public lands surrounding the installation, most notably the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. This bill balances the needs of our national security while also preserving the environment and wildlife that Nevada cherishes. It includes a well-deserved pay raise for our military and makes significant investments in pandemic preparedness and bolstering our national security against the climate crisis, said Congressman Horsford. I was proud to sign the 2021 NDAA Conference Report as a Conferee on the House Budget Committee and look forward to its passage in both chambers of Congress. Additionally, this bipartisan bill authorizes a 3 percent pay raise for active duty military, ensures paid parental leave for all federal employees, secures supply chains of materials critical to the COVID-19 response, and requires studies on the Defense Department's carbon emissions, energy usage, and climate assessment tools. Background: The bipartisan William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 complies with the bipartisan budget agreement. It authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021, including approximately $69 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). The bill includes key provisions relating to military installations and operations in Nevada such as: Status-quo extensions for the next 25 years for the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Naval Air Station Fallon, providing for continued military operations and training exercises in Southern and Northern Nevada. Preserves primary jurisdiction for the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and increases access to the Refuge for Tribal communities and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The legislation will also establish an intergovernmental committee to improve range management while ensuring our brave service members at Nellis Air Force Base and the Nevada Test and Training Range can train safely and effectively to ensure our national security. ### Media Contact: Jarrett Clark, jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-joins-ways-and-means-democrats-demand-irs-resolve-all,Congressman Horsford Joins Ways and Means Democrats to Demand IRS Resolve All Outstanding EIP Inquiries Before the End of the Year,2020-12-03,2020,2020-12,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Horsford Joins Ways and Means Democrats to Demand IRS Resolve All Outstanding EIP Inquiries Before the End of the Year The Committee Members also requested IRS keep the EIP mailbox for congressional offices open through next filing season WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Ways and Means Democrats, led by Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), in demanding that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) resolve all remaining inquiries on economic impact payments (EIPs) before the end of the year. In their letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, the lawmakers also requested that the IRS keep the EIP mailbox for congressional offices open through the end of the next filing season. The tool was created after congressional offices were inundated with requests from desperate constituents seeking a more direct pathway to IRS assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. It's been eight months since the first Economic Impact Payments went out, yet thousands of Nevadans are still waiting for their payments largely due to failures at the IRS. At a time when Nevada families are struggling more than ever, this is unacceptable, said Congressman Horsford. I join my fellow members on the House Ways and Means Committee in seeking answers from the IRS and I will not rest until my constituents' cases on this matter are resolved. Though the Committee appreciates the IRS's belated efforts to address constituent inquiries, we were very troubled to learn that, in a matter of days, the IRS will shut down the mailbox, a vital resource for congressional offices to communicate with the IRS, the Ways and Means Democrats emphasized to Commissioner Rettig. The IRS abruptly announced that it would stop accepting new inquiries on Monday, November 30 and would cease work on all open inquiries by December 10. Constituents with unresolved issues, including non-filers, will be forced to file a 2020 tax return to claim a recovery rebate credit. For some constituents, the unresolved issues may well continue to impact their claims next year, and they will have to start over with the IRS from scratch. This is not right. An EIP of $1200, $2400, or more can be a lifeline for a family in severe financial distress, especially at this time of year, the lawmakers stressed. Therefore, we urge the IRS to keep the EIP mailbox open through the end of the 2021 filing season. This not only will enable the IRS to continue addressing existing constituent inquiries and making payments through December 31, 2020 but will also allow the IRS to assist additional constituents who encounter issues when trying to claim a recovery rebate credit on their 2020 tax return. In conclusion, the Ways and Means Democrats cautioned the IRS that: Based on lessons that should have been learned this year, the IRS should foresee that constituents' issues will not vanish when the new filing season starts. The full letter is available HERE. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Jarrett Clark, jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/casinoorg-casinos-could-hire-skilled-workers-from-proposed-federal-apprenticeship,Casino.org: Casinos Could Hire Skilled Workers from Proposed Federal Apprenticeship Program,2020-11-24,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas is among the tourist destinations nationally that could benefit from a pending federal bill that would create about 1 million apprenticeships across the US economy. Las Vegas has a lot of unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic The proposal, HR 8294 known as the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday following a 246-140 vote. It still needs Senate approval and it is unclear if the Senate will act on the proposal during the lame-duck session. As it was being reviewed and drafted, US Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.), who is co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, worked to include apprenticeships for the tourism and hospitality industry in the bill. These apprenticeships will provide workers in Southern Nevada access to paid, on-the-job learning opportunities for careers in hospitality and tourism, Titus said in a statement explaining her support for the proposal. At a time when so many in Las Vegas are struggling, my proposal will offer new pathways to the middle class. She acknowledged the bill has a way to go before it gets enacted. The Senate must not stand in the way of creating these high-paying career opportunities, Titus said. The original legislation was proposed by US Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) It has many co-sponsors. Proposal Would Cost $3.5B As it now reads, the legislation would lead to spending about $3.5 billion over five years. It would create actual apprenticeships, as well as apprenticeship-type programs for younger people interested in careers. Titus notes that 94 percent of people nationally who complete registered apprenticeships are employed after completing the program, based on data from the US Labor Department. They earn an average yearly starting salary of above $70,000. By providing them a pathway to a career, it means they will not need various government forms of financial support, say supporters of the bill. It is unclear how many people living in Southern Nevada would be able to go through an apprenticeship program under the bill. It also is unclear how much of the money will go to the actual apprenticeship program and how much will be spent on related bureaucratic costs. Among those who opposed the bill was Rep. Fred Keller (R-Penn.) In theory, he backs more apprenticeships. But he believes the current bill does not meet the needs of smaller and mid-size businesses. He suspects the current bill also would tend to benefit union-related apprenticeships. Las Vegas Struggles with Unemployment As of September, Las Vegas had an unemployment rate of 14.8 percent based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada had an unemployment rate of 9.15 percent in September. These rates are among the highest in the US. Much of the unemployment was tied to the economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many workers at casinos, hotels, and restaurants in Southern Nevada were either fired or furloughed. Further layoffs are possible, especially if new coronavirus restrictions are placed on casinos, such as reducing their hours or shuttering them. Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) may reveal new COVID-19 directives this week or opt to not add further restrictions on businesses. He closed the state's casinos for months starting in March as a way to curb the spread of coronavirus. The shuttering led many unemployed workers to wait in lines for food donations and to rely heavily on federal or state relief programs. In September, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) admonished in a message aimed at members of Congress that 67 percent of US hotels cannot last another six months without federal assistance. Already, MGM Resorts has permanently laid off some 18,000 positions nationwide. Titus' effort to include the hospitality and tourism sectors in the apprenticeship bill was backed by the AHLA and the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/hellenic-news-congresswoman-dina-titus-credits-grandfather-for-greek-values-and-love-of,Hellenic News: Congresswoman Dina Titus Credits Grandfather for Greek Values and Love of Politics,2020-11-24,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"For Congresswoman Alice Costandina Dina Titus, a Greek life was hard to come by growing up in southern Georgia. We had to drive as far as Jacksonville, Florida to get a jar of Kalamata olives, she recalled. Thankfully, there was her Greek grandfather and his restaurant. That was enough to give her a love of Greece, politics and a sense of giving back. Congresswoman Titus, a Democrat, left the small Georgia town of Tifton and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1977. Today, Titus is in her fourth term representing the 1st Congressional District in Las Vegas. She was also U.S. representative for Nevada's 3rd Congressional district from 2009 to 2011 and served 20 years representing the 7th District in the Nevada Senate. She's the only Greek American woman serving in the U.S. Congress and is one of five Greeks in the Congressional Hellenic Caucus. The group, including one Republican, all work closely together on Greek issues, she said. While in office, Titus has: Sponsored a resolution honoring the consecration of the new Greek church in Las Vegas Sponsored a resolution recognizing Macedonia as Greek Stood in strong support of efforts to protect the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul Stood in strong support of efforts to reunify Cyprus Supported resolutions recognizing Greek independence She received the Pericles award for civic leadership from the American Hellenic Council in Los Angeles in 2009 and was recognized by PSEKA at the 26th Annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. She is also a founding member of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance. Turkish aggression These days, she's looking at the Turkish aggression against Greece and Cyprus, and the Turkish exploitation of gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. The possibility of conflict with Turkey has just been increasing over the last month or so, she said, particularly as Turkey continues to enter the waters of Cyprus and Greece as it explores natural gas reserves there. She was initially heartened to see Turkey recently pull back one of its survey ships from those waters as a hopeful sign of de-escalation. But Turkey is claiming the ship was pulled back for maintenance, and has since re-deployed it in Greek waters. Its mission is set to end Oct. 22. The Congresswoman still hopes tensions can be defused, possibly by having discussions through NATO. They will certainly not be eliminated so that will be a serious problem, she said. It doesn't help that the U.S. sends a weak signal to Turkey over its aggressive acts as President Trump seems to favor Turkish leader Recep Erdogan. We've sanctioned Turkey for buying the Russian weapons but it's back and forth, back and forth. I don't think we've had a strong enough position against Turkey from the United States, Titus said. Hagia Sophia She's also condemned Turkey's conversion of the historically Greek Orthodox church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque. it's been a museum for so long, protected as one of the international sites that everybody recognizes. Turkey has taken similar action with other Greek churches and destroyed churches in Cyprus. We've introduced an amendment that the Greek Caucus signed on to, an amendment to the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill to denounce the converting of Hagia Sophia, the Congresswoman said. Handling Turkey It's critical that the United States and NATO pressure Turkey, to let them know their behavior is unacceptable, she said. The Greek Congressional caucus has sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressing their concerns. Titus, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs also supports the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act that establishes relationships between Greece, the U.S., Cyprus and Israel. Congress has also restarted the CYCLOPS program, a U.S/Republic of Cyprus training center. It focuses on security and safety in Cyprus in customs, exports, port and maritime security and cybersecurity. Talking With Biden Titus said Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has a long record of supporting Greece and has the support of the Greek members of Congress. Biden has condemned the actions against Hagia Sophia, protested against Turkish aggression in Cyprus and received an award from the Greek Orthodox Church for his efforts on behalf of Greece. We're confident that his position as president would be very good for our Greek relations, she said. Where it all started Congresswoman Titus is the granddaughter of a man who started off as a dishwasher when he came to America in 1911 from Trikala, Greece. She credits her grandfather, Arthur Cathones, with giving her his appreciation of their Greek heritage and love of politics. Cathones successfully pursued his own American dream and went from a dishwasher to the owner of several restaurants. That's a very typical Greek American story, she pointed out. Cathones settled in Georgia, married and raised a daughter, Titus' mother. Titus was born in 1950 in Thomasville, GA, but was raised in Tifton. Titus helped her father and grandfather run his restaurant in town and picked up what Greek she could at home. The small southern town had no Greek church, no Greek school. I missed that, she said. It wasn't until she moved to Las Vegas that she started attending a Greek church, St. John the Baptist. Just recently, she was able to help a Greek iconographer travel to the church to paint icons for them. She believes it's important to embrace her heritage, especially in an age where so much of life is homogenized. I think you want to cling to those things that make you an individual and those values of Greece are something I hold dear and I think are worth protecting. She took her Congressional oath of office using her grandfather's Greek Bible and remembered his life by purchasing a brick with his name on it at the restored Ellis Island, his entry point into the U.S. Interest in politics Congresswoman Titus half jokes that her interest in politics is genetic, going back to a caf her grandfather owned in West Point, Georgia, before she was born. It was just down the street from the Little White House, where FDR went for polio treatments. His restaurant catered to him and served the troop trains that went through there so I'm sure he was a big fan of FDR and that's also what made him a Democrat, she said. She grew up in a politically active family. Her father, Joe Titus, ran for Tifton City Council, while her uncle, Theo Titus, served in the Georgia House of Representatives. Her grandfather's restaurant in Tifton was across the street from the courthouse. There was a big table in the back where all the politiciansand people like that came and drank coffee in the afternoon. I think that must have been my first introduction to politics, she said. Her grandfather was proud to be an American citizen and civically minded. He instilled that in her. It's about service as well as about legislating. It's about representing people. That's how I view it. I think of myself as a public servant, not as a politician.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-house-passes-bill-to-create-1m-apprenticeships,LVRJ: House passes bill to create 1M apprenticeships,2020-11-24,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday to create 1 million apprenticeships to connect workers with good careers and includes an amendment tucked by Rep. Dina Titus to require the Department of Labor to create some of those jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 passed the House on a bipartisan 246-140 vote. Twenty Republicans voted with Democrats. Nevada Democrats in the House, Titus, Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Steven Horsford, voted for the bill. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei did not vote. Proponents of the legislation said creating 1 million apprenticeships would help those seeking employment and good careers during an economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Las Vegas is one of the cities with the highest unemployment rate, at 14.8 percent in September 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Titus inserted an amendment to the legislation that would require the Department of Labor to fund the creation of apprenticeships in the hospitality and tourism industry, the largest industry in Las Vegas. At a time when so many in Las Vegas are struggling, my proposal will offer new pathways to the middle class, said Titus, who also serves as a co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. The Titus amendment was supported by the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226, the U.S. Travel Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association. There is no Senate sponsor of the House bill. It is unknown whether GOP Senate leadership will bring up the House-passed bill in the upper legislative chamber with just weeks of 116th Congress remaining. The House bill would help create opportunities in Southern Nevada, as well as other areas of the state that have been wracked by unemployment and job losses due to shutdowns and restrictions forced by COVID-19, according to Titus. The Senate must not stand in the way of creating these high-paying career opportunities, she said. The National Apprenticeship Act would create on-the-job learning opportunities that result in increased wages, valuable credentials, and a rewarding career path, said Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., the House majority whip. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over five years in apprenticeships. Democrats said the growth of the apprenticeship program would yield $10.6 billion in net benefits to taxpayers in the form of increased productivity. Congress first passed the National Apprenticeship Act in 1937 to establish training standards when the economy expanded and needed a more skilled educated workforce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-titus-applauds-gsa-chief-for-letting-presidential-transition-proceed,LVRJ: Titus applauds GSA chief for letting presidential transition proceed,2020-11-24,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Nevada Rep. Dina Titus and other Democrats on Monday applauded General Services Administration head Emily Murphy for releasing transition funding for President-elect Joe Biden weeks after the election was held. Titus, D-Nev., said it shouldn't have taken so long, but she praised Murphy for allowing the transition to proceed. President-elect Biden announced outstanding national security nominations and appointments today, Titus said on Twitter. His team will now have the resources and information they need to keep us safe. Murphy was appointed in 2017 by President Donald Trump, who praised her in a tweet for upholding her duties and waiting until the election process was carried out. Even Republicans were urging Murphy to allow the transition to begin following vote recounts and numerous failed legal challenges by the Trump campaign seeking to overturn the Biden victory. Since it seems apparent that Joe Biden will be the president-elect, my hope is that President Trump will take pride in his considerable accomplishments, put the country first and have a prompt and orderly transition to help the new administration succeed, said Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. When you are in public life, people remember the last thing you do, Alexander said. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., praised Biden on Monday for his announced Cabinet selections, including the first Latino to head the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who served in the Obama administration. Murphy's decision to move forward ends a stalemate that began after the election. Trump had spread undocumented claims of massive voter fraud in Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan. No evidence for those claims was produced. Following the election, Titus, chairwoman of the House subcommittee that oversees the GSA, applied pressure on Murphy. Titus said Murphy had taken an oath to support and defend the Constitution. The peaceful transition of power is the foundation of our democracy. For over six decades, the Presidential Transition Act detailed that process, Titus said. She must carry out her role. Trump's legal strategy to count all votes in every state, regardless of delays in the transition, was defended by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who said the president was 100 percent within his right to do so. But in a letter to Murphy dated Nov. 9, Titus, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., cited the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 as legal authority for the GSA to certify and provide funds to the transition team for Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The three congressional subcommittee chairs also gave Murphy a deadline of this week to brief them on why there has been a delay in forwarding funds and transition support to Biden. The American people roundly voted to remove Donald Trump from office, the letter states. By failing to ascertain Biden's and Kamala Harris' clear victory, you are undermining the urgent need for a prompt and effective transition of power in the midst of a global pandemic that must be focused on the safety and well-being of our citizens.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-titus-others-demand-government-release-transition-funds-to-biden,"LVRJ: Titus, others demand government release transition funds to Biden",2020-11-24,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Nevada Rep. Dina Titus and House lawmakers lambasted the federal administrator overseeing funds for a presidential transition sought by President-elect Joe Biden and demanded an end to the obstruction this week. Emily Murphy, administrator of the General Services Administration, has delayed release of funds to Biden as states continue to count ballots and President Donald Trump contests the results in some states. Trump has touted undocumented claims of massive voter fraud in Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan. So far, no evidence to substantiate those claims has been produced. Titus, chairwoman of the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee that oversees General Services Administration, said Murphy took an oath to support and defend the Constitution. The peaceful transition of power is the foundation of our democracy. For over six decades, the Presidential Transition Act detailed that process, Titus said. She must carry out her role. Trump's legal strategy to count all votes in every state, regardless of delays in transition, was defended by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who said the president was 100 percent within his right to do so. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., says the Biden transition team does not need GSA authorization immediately and can still move forward without access to transition funds. But in a letter to Murphy dated Nov. 9, Titus, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., cite the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 as legal authority for the GSA to certify and provide funds to the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Deadline for funds The three congressional subcommittee chairs also gave Murphy a deadline this week to brief them on why there has been a delay in forwarding funds, office space and transition support to Biden. The American people resoundly voted to remove Donald Trump from office, the letter stated.By failing to ascertain Biden's and Kamala Harris' clear victory, you are undermining the urgent need for a prompt and effective transition of power in the midst of a global pandemic that must be focused on the safety and well-being of our citizens, the lawmakers wrote. Murphy was appointed by Trump in 2017 to head the GSA. She formerly worked for the Republican National Committee. Titus was the first lawmaker from one of the four early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina to endorse Biden over a large field of Democratic candidates in the 2020 race. Not the first fight The battle between Titus and Murphy is not the first. Titus and Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued subpoenas for information at the GSA over the lease agreement at the Old Post Office Building with the Trump Organization. The full committee and subcommittee launched an investigation into whether the business dealing between the federal government and Trump, a sitting presidential, violated constitutional clauses on emoluments, or gifts. Murphy was hauled before the committee to testify about the failure of the GSA to be forthcoming on the information. Your agency has engaged in a pattern of obstruction and obstinance that is unacceptable and damaging to GSA's ability to manage taxpayer funds in a transparent manner, DeFazio and Titus wrote in a December 2019 letter to Murphy. In this week's letter to Murphy, House lawmakers asked if Trump asked her to block transition funds for Biden and to submit details of any interactions she has had with the president or White House officials. We demand that you provide answers to our questions, immediately release congressionally appropriated funds for the incoming Biden administration, and cease obstructing the transition to our 46th Presidential Administration, wrote Titus, Connolly and Pascrell.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-national-apprenticeship-act-and-includes-horsford-racial-and,House Passes the National Apprenticeship Act and Includes Horsford Racial and Gender Equity Amendment,2020-11-23,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"House Passes the National Apprenticeship Act and Includes Horsford Racial and Gender Equity Amendment Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (H.R. 8294), which included an amendmentled by Representative Steven Horsford (NV-04) to ensure equity among nontraditional apprenticeship populations -- including women, people of color, and individuals with barriers to employment -- in the national apprenticeship system. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn have had a disproportionate job-loss impact on women and workers of color, and the need for job training and strong apprenticeship programs is apparent now more than ever, said Congressman Horsford. That is why I'm proud to support the National Apprenticeship Act and offer an amendment to ensure equity for nontraditional apprenticeship populations in the national Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 invests $3.5 billion over five years in expanding opportunities and access to Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. The Horsford Amendment to the bill specifically supports the recruitment, retention, and completion of nontraditional apprenticeship populations, such as women, people of color, and other marginalized individuals who often face barriers to employment. A summary of the bill can be found hereand the full text can be found here. ### Media Contact Jarrett Clark, jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-leads-effort-revive-hospitality-and-tourism,Congressman Steven Horsford Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries,2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Steven Horsford Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04), Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the bi-partisan Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act to revitalize the tourism and hospitality industries, which have been severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A companion to the U.S. Senate legislation introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Keven Cramer (R-N.D.), the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act will provide comprehensive relief for the convention, entertainment, hospitality, and travel industries and their workers by creating new recovery incentives and enhancing the employee retention tax credit until frequent travel and tourism safely resumes. The hospitality, travel and tourism industries employ nearly 30 percent of Southern Nevada's workers and are the lifeblood of our state's economy. These sectors face unprecedented hardships amid the COVID-19 pandemic and have made every effort to keep their employees and customers safe as they fight to stay in business, said Congressman Horsford. I'm proud to introduce the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act to give them and their workers a fighting chance as we navigate these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic and state-mandated closures continue to wreak havoc on communities and industries across Illinois' 18th district, especially our hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, said Congressman LaHood. Congress cannot sit on the sidelines any longer while businesses continue to struggle. This bipartisan bill will give these disproportionately affected businesses the support they need to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. If we don't pass an economic relief package soon, our economy, including our local hospitality industry, will be severely damaged for years to come. The tax credits provided in our Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act would provide much-needed revenue to those businesses so that they can preserve jobs and come back stronger than ever, said Congressman Panetta. This type of legislation is vital to protect the 22,000 travel and tourism employees who call the Central Coast home. Travel is by far the industry hardest hit by the ongoing fallout of the pandemicaccounting for 42 percent of all jobs lost in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic, said Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy at the U.S. Travel Association. Without recovery measures like this bill, the industry is expected to take at least 5 years to recover to pre-pandemic levels of employment and economic activity. By targeting tax incentives on the areas that need the most helpincluding in the meetings and events and entertainment sectorsthe Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act will provide a significant boost to rebuilding travel jobs, helping to ensure the millions of Americans that rely on travel for income can get the financial stability they need. We thank Representatives Horsford, LaHood, and Panetta for taking a bold stand on behalf of America's travel workforce. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presents a tremendous challenge to both public health and the economy, and no industry in the U.S. has been more severely impacted than the travel and hospitality sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in travel and tourism has fallen by 23.9% across the nation this year. Passenger air travel to Las Vegas has declined by 60.8% alone, and even as Nevada continues the process of re-opening, Las Vegas has seen a decline in visitor volume of 57% from August of last year. The Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act would address the significant challenges facing the tourism and hospitality industries as the U.S. continues work toward recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act would: Support the convention and trade show industries by establishing a tax credit for the cost of attending or hosting a convention, business meeting, or trade show in the United States between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023. Make improvements to the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Restore the Entertainment Business Expense Deduction by repealing the changes made by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Support the restaurant industry by establishing a tax credit for restaurants or food service businesses, covering any cost associated with reopening or increasing service at an establishment forced to close down or reduce operations due to the COVID-19 pandemicincluding any renovation, remediation, testing, or labor cost needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Credit would be effective between the date of enactment and December 31, 2022. Provide a modest tax credit for qualified travel expenses for many Americans. Media Contact Jarrett Clark, jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/house-passes-rep-titus-proposal-to-create-hospitality-and-tourism-apprenticeships,House Passes Rep. Titus Proposal to Create Hospitality and Tourism Apprenticeships,2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"November 20, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District, the co-chair of theCongressionalTravel and Tourism Caucus, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, which includes an amendment she drafted to create apprenticeships in the hospitality and tourism industry: These apprenticeships will provide workers in Southern Nevada access to paid, on-the-job learning opportunities for careers in hospitality and tourism, saidCongresswoman Titus (NV-1).At a time when so many in Las Vegas are struggling, my proposal will offer new pathways to the middle class. The Senate must not stand in the way of creating these high-paying career opportunities. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, H.R. 8294, invests more than $3.5 billion over 5 years in expanding opportunities and access to Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships. The proposal would create nearly 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities on top of the current expected growth of the apprenticeship system. It would also yield $10.6 billion in net benefits to U.S. taxpayers in the form of increased workers productivity and decreased spending on public-assistance programs and unemployment insurance. According to the Department of Labor, 94 percent of people who complete RAs are employed upon completion earning an average annual starting wage of above $70,000. The bipartisan amendment offered by Congresswoman Titus that passed as part of this legislation instructs Department of Labor officials tofund the creation of newapprenticeships specifically in the hospitality and tourism industry. Her amendment is supported by the Culinary Workers Union Local226,theU.S. TravelAssociation,and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-releases-statement-commemorate-veterans-day,Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement to Commemorate Veterans Day,2020-11-11,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Media Contact Jarrett Clark, jarrett.clark@mail.house.gov Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement to Commemorate Veterans Day North Las Vegas, NV -- In recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement. Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation to provide us the freedoms we all cherish. Last week, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote - a right afforded to us largely by the sacrifices made by our veterans.Nevada's fourth congressional district is home to four military installations, including Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, the Nevada Test and Training Range, Hawthorne Army Depot, and more than 57,000 veterans. It is my honor to represent them in Congress and ensure that their service is not only recognized, but rewarded with the benefits and honor they rightfully deserve. The veterans' advocates and caseworkers in Rep. Horsford's office are eager to help resolve federal issues faced by U.S. veterans, including claims for disability, retirement, medical, burial, spousal and dependents' benefits. Nevada servicemembers, veterans, and their families with questions relating to Veterans Affairs benefits or case mitigation are encouraged to contact Rep. Horsford's district office at (702) 963-9360 or by visiting www.horsford.house.gov. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-fights-nevadan-s-access-affordable-quality-health-care,"Congressman Horsford Fights for Nevadans Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic",2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) advocated for Nevadans' healthcare access during the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight hearing entitled, Maximizing Health Coverage Enrollment Amidst Administration Sabotage. The hearing focused on the significance of maximizing enrollment in quality affordable health coverage, in the face of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during the current global health COVID-19 pandemic. On November 10, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Trump lawsuit on the future of the ACA. This case could impact 1.2 million Nevadans with pre-existing conditions and strip away health care from 371,000 Nevadans. Now, more than ever, Nevadans are worried about their health. Instead of focusing on cutting health care for Americans, we ought to improve access and coverage under the ACA because this is the time that Americans need it most, said Congressman Horsford. We need to tackle the health pandemic by providing robust testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), treatment coverage, and additional safety measures for our frontline workers and those returning to work. We must protect health care coverage that provides protections for pre-existing conditions and federal assistance to cover the full cost of COBRA premiums for laid-off and furloughed workers, which impact many Nevadans. Video of the Congressman's testimony can be watched here. During the Trump Administration, the nation has gone backwards when it comes to health coverage. Recent census data shows that even before the pandemic, about 2.3 million Americans became uninsured under this Administration and the share of children with health coverage decreased for three consecutive years. For millions of Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased healthcare insecurity. Record numbers of Americans have lost employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. Alarmingly, millions more have new expenses for COVID-related testing and care, due to Republican failures including the refusal to pass a coronavirus relief bill that supports families' out-of-pocket COVID care costs and the mismanagement of the funds Congress provided to assist uninsured COVID patients. A transcript of the Congressman's remarks can be found below: The reason I came to Congress and the reason I worked to join the Ways and Means Committee was to increase access to health care and bring down out-of-pocket the cost of prescriptions for Nevadans. President Trump has time and time again made it his number one goal to strip health care away from Americans, with no true plan to replace it. And it was surely one thing when the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans repeatedly sought to repeal the ACA in the past, but now. Now, in the middle of a global health pandemic that has taken the lives of 220,000 Americans - the likes we have never seen before, the Trump Administration is racing to undermine our healthcare system one that has already been stretched too thin. Instead of focusing on cutting health care to Americans, we ought to be improving access and coverage because NOW is the time that Americans need it most. That also means strengthening our health systems by expanding telehealth for rural communities, protecting our frontline medical workers, and implementing real testing, tracing and treatment strategies for COVID-19 so no more American lives are lost. Yet, here we are again, discussing the full-on assault of the ACA, which would dismantle Nevada's Medicaid expansion for 371,000 Nevadans. And protecting key parts of the ACA like state Medicaid expansion should not be a partisan issue it is common sense. Nevada's Medicaid Expansion was a bipartisan effort put into place by a former Republican governor, because he knew it was important to put Nevadan's health above party. This administration is looking to strip away protections for 1.2 million Nevadans with pre-existing conditions, which now include even the coronavirus. It would also abolish guaranteed access to free preventative care like immunizations and cancer screenings. I have voted to defend the Affordable Care Act and I'll continue fighting to protect the health care of working Nevada families. In Nevada, we currently have nearly 200,000 individuals who are out of work because COVID-19. Nevadans are fearful for their health, their livelihoods, and their ability to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. Many furloughed or laid off Nevadans currently get their health care from their employer-sponsored plans and are currently relying on COBRA coverage until they're able to return to work. That is why I introduced the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, to provide financial assistance to workers and families by covering the full cost of COBRA premiums for people who lost their jobs or had their hours reduced because of COVID-19. Mr. Slavitt, in your testimony, you shared that there are an estimated 14.6 million people who may have lost their employer-sponsored health coverage. The Commonwealth Fund recently found that in the last three quarters of 2020, one third of those who lose employer sponsored insurance coverage through pandemic-related job loss will become uninsured. Mr. Slavitt if the Trump ACA lawsuit succeeds, what will happen to those Americans? Why is it important to not protect the ACA, even for individuals who like their employer sponsored plans? I will continue working to make sure we safeguard the ACA and all of its protections for Americans, and ensure that Nevadans can access their employer-sponsored health care, to protect the hard earned benefits for which workers and families have fought and sacrificed. ##",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/armenian-weekly-anca-welcomes-bipartisan-calls-on-the-library-of-congress-to-adopt,Armenian Weekly: ANCA Welcomes Bipartisan Calls on the Library of Congress to Adopt Armenian Genocide Subject Heading,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"US Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) has sent a bipartisan Congressional letter, signed by more than 50 of her US House colleagues, calling on the Library of Congress to revise its outdated Armenian Massacres subject heading to Armenian Genocide, in the wake of last year's passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.296 / S.Res.150) in the House and Senate, a move strongly backed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). We thank Congresswoman Titus for her principled and powerful leadership in this initiative and express our appreciation to all those in the leadership of the Armenian Caucus and also each signatory of this letter who are working to have books and other resources on the Armenian Genocide properly cataloged by the Library of Congress and the thousands of other libraries that use its subject heading system, said ANCA Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan. Please continue to make your voice heard by visiting www.anca.org/library. Working together, we will help put the Library of Congress one of our great national treasures on the right side of history. Rep. Titus explained, The use of the term Armenian Genocide' by the Library of Congress would help paint an accurate picture of history and rightly honor the victims of this atrocity. Rep. Titus was joined by 56 US House colleagues in cosigning the letter, including: Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), David Cicilline (D-RI), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Katherine Clark (D-MA), Jim Cooper (D-TN), Jim Costa (D-CA), TJ Cox (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Rodney Davis (R-IL), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), John Garamendi (D-CA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Jim Himes (D-CT), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), James Langevin (D-RI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), James McGovern (D-MA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Edwin Perlmutter (D-CO), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Michael San Nicolas (D-GU), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Christopher Smith (R-NJ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Van Taylor (R-TX), Dina Titus (D-NV), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Norma Torres (D-CA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), David Trone (D-MD), Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Peter Visclosky (D-IN). Over 10,000 ANCA Rapid Responders and community advocates across the US called on their Congressional leaders to take action using the online action portal. These letters are part of an ongoing ANCA community action effort to secure the Library of Congress subject heading change on issues regarding the Armenian Genocide. The letter spearheaded by Rep. Titus comes in the face of a June 19, 2020 Library of Congress correspondence informing the ANCA that it would not make this change, even in light of Congressional recognition of the Armenian Genocide, because it deferred to the White House and State Department. The Titus letter, notes that while we understand the Library of Congress has said it defers to the President and State Department on terminology, we do not believe that determinations of fact by an agency of the legislative branch should be made for political reasons or under pressure from foreign governments. The letter makes the case that: the current subject heading, Armenian Massacres,' is outdated, having been created before Raphael Lemkin coined the term genocide and prior to the 1948 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It goes on to argue that the existing heading is also inconsistent with the broad, near-universal academic consensus recognizing the Armenian Genocide as a clear case of genocide as reflected in numerous resolutions, letters and statements by the International Association of Genocide Scholars.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/klas-nevada-s-congressional-democrats-accuse-trump-of-playing-politics-with-covid-19,KLAS: Nevadas congressional Democrats accuse Trump of playing politics with COVID-19 relief,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Nevada's Democratic US senators and representatives took aim at President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the president rejected efforts to fund more COVID-19 relief for Americans. Nancy Pelosi is asking for $2.4 Trillion Dollars to bailout poorly run, high crime, Democrat States, money that is in no way related to COVID-19. We made a very generous offer of $1.6 Trillion Dollars and, as usual, she is not negotiating in good faith. I am rejecting their Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020 US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto tweeted on the Trump administration's focus on the Supreme Court nomination process, and Nevadans' need for more economic relief: Nevadans need help, and we need a Senate and President who care enough to act and pass the next economic stimulus package now. https://t.co/fwbnrS2l1q Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) October 6, 2020 US Sen. Jacky Rosen called Trump's actions unacceptable, and reaffirmed the need for a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. We need a bipartisan #COVID19 package to get desperately-needed relief to frontline workers, small businesses, and hardworking families. It's unacceptable for the President to walk away from the negotiating table. Millions of Americans and Nevadans are counting on us. Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) October 6, 2020 Millions of Americans and Nevadans are counting on us, Rosen said. US Rep. Dina Titus said, It is unconscionable that President Trump announced his intention to stop negotiating on a relief bill until after Election Day. People in Las Vegas are hurting right now through no fault of their own and they simply cannot afford to wait. Every day that goes by while President Trump stands in the way of a deal is another day that lives and jobs will be lost that could have been saved. It's far past time to stop the posturing and get something done to help people who are struggling through no fault of their own. Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) October 6, 2020 And US Rep. Susie Lee posted a video demanding that Trump return to the negotiating table: A new Supreme Court Justice won't pay rent or feed Nevada families. Rep. Susie Lee (@RepSusieLee) October 6, 2020 I call on the president to get back to the negotiating table. I know personally, I'm committed to a bipartisan deal. Because that's what Nevadans need and deserve, Lee said",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-house-passes-titus-bill-on-homeland-security-diversity,LVRJ: House passes Titus bill on Homeland Security diversity,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"The House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada that would diversify the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill, passed on a voice vote without any organized opposition, would direct Homeland Security to recruit veterans and minorities at institutions of higher education for career positions to fill government service vacancies. The Department of Homeland Security's staff should reflect the diversity of this country, said Titus, D-Nev. Titus said the current staff shortages make it difficult for airports like McCarran International to safely and efficiently welcome travelers. A report by the Government Accountability Office in 2015 found staffing shortages in 21 of 22 DHS programs.Titus said the job vacancies should be filled with veterans and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities, as well as Hispanic-serving colleges and universities. The bill now goes to the Senate, where Titus said she hopes it will be passed expeditiously.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-nevada-lawmakers-reflect-on-las-vegas-shooting-tragedy,LVRJ: Nevada lawmakers reflect on Las Vegas shooting tragedy,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Nevada's two senators led an outpouring of sympathy and support Thursday for the victims, survivors, families and first responders who were affected in lasting ways by the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, just three years ago in Las Vegas. Catherine Cortez Masto, a freshman senator at the time of the shooting, went to the Senate floor on Thursday to commemorate the loss of 60 lives taken by a lone gunman perched on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay who rained down bullets into a crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. To all the families I met who have been touched by this tragedy and for all the hundreds more I've never spoken with I want to know that Nevadans haven't forgotten you, Cortez Masto said. The senator said we're still working together to get you what you need in the wake of a tragedy whose impacts have not faded with time, only changed and shifted. Sen. Jacky Rosen, who was a freshman congresswoman at the time of the tragedy, said the Las Vegas shooting represented the dark side of human nature.She, too, used a Senate speech to raise awareness of the hurdles that still face those who faced the bedlam and chaos that night, when crowds scattered and people drove victims to hospitals in private cars. Nation's worst shooting The lone gunman, Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, opened fire with assault rifles equipped with bump stocks to increase the rate of fire, roughly 1,100 rounds total, according to congressional testimony by law enforcement. The final death toll was 60 people, with hundreds more wounded. It was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, according to the FBI. Paddock died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound before he could be apprehended. The sheer violence horrified the nation that has witnessed gun-related massacres in Colorado, California, Florida, Connecticut, Texas and other states. President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas immediately after the shooting and pledged his support. The White House press secretary marked the sad anniversary Thursday during a daily press briefing with reporters. Since the shooting, the city and the state have united with the slogan Vegas Strong, with ongoing help for victims and survivors, and measures to prevent another such tragedy. Remembering the tragedy Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden touted Nevada's resilience. He said it reflects the spirit of America that I know, and offered prayers to the community, survivors and first responders who still carry this experience with them today. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., whose congressional district includes The Strip where the shooting took place, said that while this is the worst we could have ever imagined, it brought out the best in our community. Today we pray for those who are gone, those who survived, and that those of us in power have the wisdom, courage and resolve to come together to find ways to end the gun violence epidemic that plagues our nation, Titus said. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., said no Nevadan will forget the fear, the trauma, the grief that engulfed our city. And Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., said the shooting was a devastating part of Nevada's history and many are still grappling with the tremendous toll it took on our city. Democrats have used the tragedy to call for restrictive measures on assault-style weapons. They also point to the need for background checks for purchases, although that would not have prevented Paddock from obtaining his weapons. A bill passed in the House to tighten background checks has not been brought for a vote in the Senate. Since the shooting, the state of Nevada has banned bump stocks, and the Trump administration has since regulated the devices like fully automatic weapons. More can be done, said Cortez Masto, a former federal prosecutor and state attorney general. Overwhelming majorities of Americans want common sense gun reform, including many responsible gun owners, like those in my own family, Cortez Masto said.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/lvrj-rep-dina-titus-bemoans-stalled-save-our-stages-act,LVRJ: Rep. Dina Titus bemoans stalled Save Our Stages Act,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Somehow in the pandemic crisis, I remembered the last time I saw U.S. Rep Dina Titus before the entertainment shutdown. It was at the Composers Showcase of Las Vegas at Myron's Cabaret Jazz, a very Vegas hang teeming with the city's best artists. Yes, Titus is a live entertainment fan and supporter. I caught up with her this week as federal assistance to help the entertainment industry is still stalled like a sidelined Cirque show. The Senate hasn't passed anything, and the president's been all over the map, Send me a package; no, don't sent me anything; send me piecemeal; no, wait till after the election,' Titus said. So, they're negotiating, but right now it's not making much progress. Titus, whose 1st Congressional District covers the entertainment capital of the world, says support from the federal level is overdue. It's a $10 billion aid package with nowhere to go at the moment. Titus rolled back the history of what became of the Save Our Stages Act beginning with the Cares Act targeted at unemployed entertainment workers. In the Cares Act, the first bill that we passed, there was a provision for unemployment for people who are independent contractors, and you know they don't traditionally qualify for unemployment, Titus said. It was a loan program that was set up for small businesses, but it didn't really accommodate entertainment venues. So we went back with the Save Our Stages Act, rolled in to the Heroes Act, out of the House and trying to get it included in some kind of compromise package. Save Our Stages is the $10 billion grant program to help offset the the economic impact that COVID-19 has had on independent live venue operators, producers, promoters or talent representatives. The legislation passed in the House on Oct. 1 but is stalled in the Senate. A fundraiser for the campaign is set for Friday through Sunday at SaveOurStages.com/sos. The event is raising awareness, advocacy and donations for the National Independent Venue Association. G-Eazy, Marshmello with Demi Lovato, Jason Mraz, Kelsea Ballerini, Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, The Roots, Little Big Town, Dave Matthews, The Lumineers and Reba McEntire are in the lineup. Titus reiterated Las Vegas' position, chiseled over decades, as one of the world's leading tourism destinations. Those who are out of work in the entertainment industry, and across the hospitality culture, need to be sustained until the city returns to full tourism and convention business. Our reputation, the reputation of Las Vegas, has gone so far beyond just being a gambling town, Titus said. It is an entertainment town, it's a sports town, it's a fine dining town. We've got all the chefs here, and we just want to be sure that we don't lose that image.Titus reps the megaresorts on the Strip, and many small businesses in downtown Las Vegas. All of the Arts District, The Smith Center, the small restaurant venues where you've got a little jazz combo playing, Titus said. So it really has hit District 1 harder than anyplace else. Titus says in the extended timeline, presenting Las Vegas as a safe place to return to business and vacations is paramount to recovery. She chairs the subcommittee that oversees economic development, which funds tourism agencies to help promote such venues as the Las Vegas Convention Center. You saw this in the Gulf (of Mexico), after the big oil spill (in 2010), where the Gulf put out advertisements nationally and even internationally, Hey, we're back in business. Come back to see us,' she said. We will need that for places like Las Vegas, Hey, we're back in business' and What happens here,' that sort of thing. Titus says that Las Vegas resorts have emphasized safety to those visiting the city. One thing that I have heard is that there was a fear that people wouldn't want to come to Las Vegas and that the casinos didn't want to have a lot of sanitary things around or masks or temperatures or all of that, Titus said. How would that affect people's idea of fun? But it's turned out just the opposite, people feel more reassured by seeing all of that. It makes a difference, and people feel like they're safe and they can have fun.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nv-independent-bill-extends-pandemic-driven-flexibility-for-snap-benefits-for-another,NV Independent: Bill extends pandemic-driven flexibility for SNAP benefits for another year,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"A bill signed into law this week allows the state to extend for as long as a year at a time waivers that make it easier for Nevadans to access additional food benefits. The measure enshrining some streamlined practices adopted during the pandemic was included in the continuing resolution, the congressional spending bill for the upcoming fiscal year, signed into law Wednesday. It gives states the flexibility to conduct interviews for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over the phone rather than in person, allows applicants to sign forms electronically, and automatically extends benefits for existing beneficiaries without forcing them to reapply. Additionally, it allows states to continue this flexibility through Sept. 30, 2021 rather than renewing monthly as they previously had to do. We really are hurting economically in Nevada more and more people are being laid off, said Democratic Rep. Dina Titus in an interview with The Nevada Independent on Thursday. We don't want people to go hungry. This country is the greatest country in the world Our priority is to get the food out as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Nevada's food insecurity rate, the measure of the number of individuals who don't have consistent access to nutritional meals, has been increasing throughout the pandemic. As of July, there were approximately 465,000 Nevadans receiving SNAP benefits, compared to the 412,000 who were receiving those benefits in February of this year an increase of more than 50,000. In Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank has seen massive increases in the demand placed on its food programs and call centers, and Food Bank of Northern Nevada has seen these increases as well, according to Shane Piccinini, the head of government relations for the food bank. We're serving around 106,000 people per month, which, I think, is the highest number that the bank has ever served, Piccinini said on Thursday. Titus had originally requested the option for a multi-month extension of these waivers in a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in June with the goal of keeping them in place through the end of December. At the time, Nevada's food banks were anticipating significant growth in demand as additional unemployment benefits expired and more families became eligible for the SNAP program. That anticipated increase in need is something that Titus and Piccinini have seen come to pass in the past couple months. The volume of people seeking assistance has been, and will continue to, ramp up, especially after the $600 employment benefit went away, Piccinini said. According to Piccinini, the waivers are vital to allowing agencies to address demand. Food Bank of Northern Nevada is one of the organizations whose employees are certified to conduct SNAP eligibility interviews, and the new flexibility of the waivers allows them to conduct interviews more rapidly than they could with typical regulations in place. Without these waivers the system would slow down Because of the social distancing requirements, it probably would have slowed us down per application, having to do all this in person, he said. Both Titus and Piccinini chalk up the delay in allowing states to receive multi-month extensions to bureaucratic delays within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It didn't seem to be a priority to this administration, Titus said. And what it took was legislative action. Monthly extensions mean not only additional administrative work for the state Division of Welfare and Supportive Services but also uncertainty for agencies within the state who are working directly with SNAP beneficiaries and applicants. As of Thursday, Piccinini still didn't have clear guidance from the state on what operations would look like for employees certified to conduct interviews with applicants in the month of October. This gives the system some stability, Titus said. They don't have to get bogged down in all the paperwork and bureaucracy. They can do what they're supposed to do, which is get food out in a hurry to people who need it. While the waivers are available to the state through September 2021, neither Titus nor Piccinini could put an expected timeline on how long this flexibility will be necessary to help the state address this increased hunger. While Titus says she will look to the experts, Piccinini stands by a statement he made in July as soon as it's safe to go out without a mask, it will be safe to operate without the waivers. Looking at the numbers in Washoe County and the numbers in Clark County, I think that that's more true than ever, he said.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-s-statement-federal-reserve-chairman-calling-robust,Congressman Horsfords Statement on Federal Reserve Chairman Calling for Robust Coronavirus Relief,2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. As a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) issued this statement after Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell publicly warned of severe and ongoing risks to the economy if a robust coronavirus relief package is not passed: We must pass significant COVID-19 relief legislation right now to avoid a health and economic catastrophe. As Chairman Powell stated, The outlook remains highly uncertain, in part because it depends on controlling the spread and effects of the virus. There is a risk that the rapid initial gains from reopening may transition to a longer than expected slog back to full recovery as some segments struggle with the pandemic's continued fallout.' said Congressman Horsford. Nevadans and all Americans need our support more than ever. We need relief legislation that tackles the health pandemic by providing robust testing, PPE, and additional safety measures for our frontline workers and those returning to work. It must also include health care coverage that provides federal assistance to cover the full cost of COBRA premiums for laid-off and furloughed workers, extend unemployment compensation, and provide additional support to our small businesses during this pandemic. Congressman Horsford also shares concerns about evidence that women and communities of color have experienced the economic brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, in his remarks, Chairman Powell stated, The burdens of the downturn have not been evenly shared. The initial job losses fell most heavily on lower-wage workers in service industries facing the publicjob categories in which minorities and women are overrepresented. Combined with the disproportionate effects of COVID on communities of color, and the overwhelming burden of childcare during quarantine and distance learning, which has fallen mostly on women, the pandemic is further widening divides in wealth and economic mobility. You can find a full transcript of Chairman Powell's remarks here. ##",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-s-statement-new-deadline-nevadans-claim-1200-economic-0,"Congressman Horsfords Statement on New Deadline for Nevadans to Claim $1,200 Economic Stimulus Payments",2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement that it would extend the deadline to register for an economic impact payment (EIP) to November 21, 2020. The IRS delayed its outreach to Americans who typically do not file a tax return, which led to a very short time frame in which to meet their registration deadline. For months, I have heard from Nevadans, including those in vulnerable, low-income, and underserved communities, who have not yet received their EIP, said Congressman Horsford. The IRS's decision to provide millions of non-filers an extra five-weeks to register for an EIP will make a difference for Nevada families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and many others who typically do not file and who are struggling to get by during the COVID-19 recession. While most eligible U.S. taxpayers automatically received their EIP, others who don't have a filing obligation must use the Non-Filers tool to register with the IRS to get their money. Typically, this includes people who receive little or no income. The Non-Filers tool is secure and is based on Free File Fillable Forms, part of the Free File Alliance's offering of free products on IRS.gov. Specifically, the Non-Filers tool is designed for people with incomes typically below $24,400 for married couples, and $12,200 for singles who could not be claimed as a dependent by someone else. This includes couples and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Anyone using the Non-Filers tool can speed the arrival of their payment by choosing to receive it by direct deposit. Those not choosing this option will get a check. Beginning two weeks after they register, people can track the status of their payment using the Get My Payment tool, available only on IRS.gov. ##",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-president-trump-walking-away-from-coronavirus-relief,Rep. Titus Statement on President Trump Walking Away from Coronavirus Relief Negotiations,2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 6, 2020 Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement after President Trump announced his intention to walk away from coronavirus relief negotiations: The most important thing we can do to bring about an economic recovery is to get this virus under control, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). That's why the compromise relief bill we just passed in the House dedicates over $100 billion for a nationwide testing and tracing system and safe and effective vaccine distribution. We have tried desperately to restore the $600 per week federal unemployment assistance, provide a new round of direct payments to Americans, and offer mortgage and rental assistance. Countless jobs at local restaurants and in the live entertainment industry could be saved if President Trump were willing to work with us to pass a relief bill into law. It is unconscionable that President Trump announced his intention to stop negotiating on a relief bill until after Election Day. People in Las Vegas are hurting right now through no fault of their own and they simply cannot afford to wait. Every day that goes by while President Trump stands in the way of a deal is another day that lives and jobs will be lost that could have been saved. We've proven that Las Vegas is a resilient city many times and we will do so once again, but we cannot do it alone.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-votes-condemn-unwanted-and-unnecessary-hysterectomies-ice,Congressman Horsford Votes to Condemn Unwanted and Unnecessary Hysterectomies of ICE Detainees,2020-10-02,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), voted in favor of House Resolution 1153 to condemn medical practices at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), in Ocilla, Georgia, which may have resulted in unwanted and unnecessary surgeries without individuals full, informed patient consent. In some cases, reports have shown that these surgeries resulted in life altering injuries to the reproductive health of immigrant women held at the facility. Any kind of forced, invasive medical treatment without consent is a human rights abuse and a betrayal of our country's values,'' said Congressman Horsford. This resolution calls on the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity(DHS) to protect women, comply with investigations on heinous allegations of forced hysterectomies and sterilization, and hold any nefarious individuals accountable and brought to justice. Last month, Congressman Horsford joined 173 Members of the House in a letter urging DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to open an investigation into the whistleblower complaint alleging jarring medical negligence of detainees at the ICDC. The text of the letter can be found here. In August 2020, the Congressman conducted a congressional oversight visitat the Nevada Southern Detention Center in an effort to bring transparency to ICE treatment of its detainees. During the visit, the Congressman inquired about women's wellness and reproductive care for immigrant detainees.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-urges-public-to-follow-health-guidelines-after-president-and-first-lady,Rep. Titus Urges Public to Follow Health Guidelines After President and First Lady Test Positive for the Coronavirus,2020-10-02,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 2, 2020 Las Vegas, NV Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement after President Trump revealed that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus: I wish President Trump and the First Lady a full and speedy recovery, saidCongresswoman Titus (NV-1).I urge everyone to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands frequently. If you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, you should immediately self-quarantine and get tested. Please take this virus seriously so you do not put your health and the health of your loved ones at higher risk.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-horsford-advocates-achieving-environmental-justice-all,Congressman Horsford Advocates for Achieving Environmental Justice for All,2020-10-01,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), participated in a historic legislative hearing entitled, Achieving Environmental Justice For All,'' in the House Natural Resources Committee. The hearing focused on H.R. 5986, the Environmental Justice for All Act, a bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental and civil rights and to create the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice Compliance and Enforcement. Nevadans from every background and walk of life have the right to pure air, clean water, and an environment that enriches life. As a Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, it is my duty to fight for environmental justice, health equity, and climate justice for all underserved communities, said Congressman Horsford. I am proud to support the Environmental Justice for All Act, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change while directly addressing societal problems like economic inequality and racial injustice. Video of the Congressman's testimony can be watched and downloaded here. The Environmental Justice for All Act enjoys support from: Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, Climate Justice Alliance, Environmental Defense Fund, Earthjustice, Creation Justice Ministries, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, Moving Forward Network, Black Millennials 4 Flint, Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice, Western Environmental Law Center, Union of Concerned Scientists, Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, Choose Clean Water Coalition, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda. A transcript of the Congressman's remarks can be found below: For too long, communities of color, indigenous communities, and economically oppressed communities have borne a disproportionate burden from toxic pollution and environmental degradation. Communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic and injustices and face a disproportionate burden of adverse human health and environmental effects, a high risk of intentional, unconscious, and structural discrimination, and disproportional energy burdens. Conclusions from scientists at the National Center for Environmental Assessment confirm that Black people are exposed to about 1.5 times more particulate matter than their White counterparts. The consequences of this are dire. Across the U.S., Black people are dying from COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates, and the links between exposure to pollutants and your life expectancy are undeniable. This important legislation is necessary to ensure economic justice for all Americans. Mr. Chairman, I'd like to introduce two letters for the record. The first is from the Texas Environmental Advocacy Services which states that environmental justice must strengthen the Civil Rights Act to ensure that citizens can rely on a more equitable process to protect their right to a clean environment as a means of addressing environmental discrimination. I'd also like to introduce a letter for the record from the Alliance from Appalachia which states that the Environmental Justice For All Act is landmark legislation that is rooted in the moral principle that all people have the right to clean air, water, and soil. I would now like to turn to our panelists. Dr. Bullard, it is obvious that communities of color are bearing the greatest burden as a result of environmental injustice. Can you please explain how the Census count this year can help improve the health disparities for these communities of color? Dr. Bullard, how are civil rights violations within agency environmental programs currently managed? In your view, how would the amendments to Title VI of the civil rights act included in this legislation improve the quality of life for EJ communities on the ground that struggle for justice? Dr. McClain, a lot of my population in my District is urban and consists of communities of color. Can you explain how this bill and it's NEPA provisions will benefit my constituents?",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-statement-anniversary-1-october,Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on the Anniversary of 1 October,2020-10-01,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, on the third year anniversary of the 1 October Las Vegas Shooting, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) reflected on the tragedy and honored the 58 innocent people who lost their lives and hundreds more injured at the Route 91 Music Festival on October 1, 2017. Three years ago today, the Las Vegas community endured a tragedy unlike any other ever witnessed in our nation. The 1 October shooting is a devastating part of Nevada's history and many are still grappling with the tremendous toll it took on our city. Today, we take a moment to remember the victims and their loved ones. We also thank all of the courageous first responders who did everything in their power to help our community heal. said Congressman Horsford. It has now been 582 days since I voted alongside my colleagues in the House to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, common sense legislation that would save countless lives. Already this year, our country has seen more than 12,000 gun violence deaths and more than 425 mass shootings. Now is the time for the Senate to act and pass this measure because every day that passes, more lives are at stake. In this moment of reflection, I urge the Senate to act so that Nevadans and all Americans never face the same horror and grief of 1 October and finally put an end to the cycle of senseless gun violence.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-leads-house-colleagues-in-demanding-the-census-bureau-follow-court-orders,Rep. Titus Leads House Colleagues in Demanding the Census Bureau Follow Court Orders,2020-10-01,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 1, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District led 21 of her House Democratic colleagues in demanding that the United States Census Bureau follow federal court orders. On September 28th, the U.S. Census Bureau announced its intention to stop counting the nation's residents on October 5th. The following day, a federal judge called that announcement a violation of her court order. On September 30th, a federal appeals court rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to block that court order. Census Bureau officials have warned about the consequences of shortening the schedule to count the nation's citizens. In a new letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1) and 21 of her colleagues urged the Trump Administration to adhere to the federal court order. Census data is used to ensure proper funding for our nation's hospitals, schools, and roads, wrote Congresswoman Titus (NV-1) and 21 Members of Congress. It is also utilized to guarantee that the people of this country have an equal say in electing their Members of Congress and President. A failure to conduct a complete count of all who reside in our nation would be an unconstitutional method of taking resources and representation away from the American people. The executive branch of the federal government must adhere to rulings made by federal courts. Your decision to ignore the orders of the judicial branch is a grotesque abuse of power. In addition to Congresswoman Titus, the letter was signed by Reps. Debbie Dingell, Raul Grijalva, Joe Neguse, Peter Welch, Filemon Vela, Joaquin Castro, Sylvia Garcia, Ted W. Lieu, Juan Vargas, Ed Case, James P McGovern, Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Cindy Axne, Grace Meng, Pete Aguilar, Veronica Escobar, Judy Chu, Jim Costa, Tony Crdenas, and Betty McCollum. The text of the letter is below: Dear Secretary Ross and Dr. Dillingham: We write to express our grave concern with the U.S. Census Bureau's newly announced October 5 deadline for the collection of responses for the decennial census. This declaration is in direct contradiction to a federal court order issued on September 24. The federal injunction states that the shortened schedule ordered by President Trump's administration would, result in loss of crucial federal funds for programs that affect daily life. Census collection efforts should be focused on reporting accurate results. Experts have warned that abruptly ending collection by the beginning of next week would result in a dramatic undercount of minority and hard-to-reach communities across the country. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent natural disasters have made reaching these historically undercounted communities even more difficult. The decision to end data collection by the beginning of next week would be especially detrimental to these already underserved populations. Census data is used to ensure proper funding for our nation's hospitals, schools, and roads. It is also utilized to guarantee that the people of this country have an equal say in electing their Members of Congress and President. A failure to conduct a complete count of all who reside in our nation would be an unconstitutional method of taking resources and representation away from the American people. The executive branch of the federal government must adhere to rulings made by federal courts. Your decision to ignore the orders of the judicial branch is a grotesque abuse of power. Please explain in writing why you have chosen to ignore the law and disregard the order written by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-votes-to-pass-updated-heroes-act,Rep. Titus Votes to Pass Updated Heroes Act,2020-10-01,2020,2020-10,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"October 1, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement regarding H.R. 8406, an updated version of the Heroes Act: Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). This bill will restore the $600 per week federal unemployment assistance, provide a new round of direct payments to Americans, offer mortgage and rental assistance, and invest in the resources we need to get this virus under control. It will also keep health care workers, first responders, and teachers in Clark County on the payroll. Countless jobs at local restaurants and in the live entertainment industry would be saved if this bill becomes law. I don't understand how Republicans in Congress can continue to say that we should take a pause' on providing relief when so many individuals and families are hurting through no fault of their own. By reducing the cost of the Heroes Act by one trillion dollars, it is clear that House Democrats are willing to compromise to address the health and economic crises while President Trump and Senator McConnell are running away from the negotiating table.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horsford-votes-deliver-bipartisan-mental-health-resources-during,Rep. Horsford Votes to Deliver on Bipartisan Mental Health Resources During Coronavirus Pandemic,2020-09-30,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Yesterday, in the final days of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Congressman Steven Horsford voted in favor of four bipartisan bills that enhance mental health programs in Nevada and throughout the country. These bills increase funding for mental health services in our nation, strengthening mental health support for underserved communities, young people, and for students who face a challenging time learning from home. They also increase mental health access in in cases of mental health emergencies in hospital emergency rooms and help screen vulnerable individuals at risk for suicide. The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased stress and anxiety for countless Nevadans, who worry about their health, the health of their loved ones, and their finances during unprecedented unemployment in our State. It has also exacerbated long-standing challenges in our mental health systems, said Congressman Horsford. That is why I voted in favor of bipartisan legislation, which tackles our evolving mental health challenges at a time when Nevadans need it most. Congressman Horsford voted in favor of the following legislation: H.R. 5469 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act authorizes federal funding to address mental health disparities among underserved populations including communities of color. H.R. 5469 would create a grant program targeted at high-poverty communities for culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services; support research into disparities in mental health; reauthorize the Minority Fellowship Program to support more students of color entering the mental health workforce; and study the impact of smartphones and social media. H.R. 1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020 authorizes grants to fund school-based mental health services. The goal of the program is to create partnerships between schools and community-based mental health professionals across the country. H.R. 2519 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020 authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to qualifying emergency departments for the purpose of supporting mental health services. H.R. 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2020 creates a grant program to improve the identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in emergency departments who are at risk for suicide by: developing policies and procedures for identifying and assessing individuals who are at risk of suicide; and enhancing the coordination of care for such individuals after discharge.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-bill-to-diversify-department-of-homeland-security-workforce-passes-house,Rep. Titus Bill to Diversify Department of Homeland Security Workforce Passes House,2020-09-30,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 30, 2020 Washington, D.C. Today legislation introduced by Representative Dina of Nevada's First Congressional District, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, to diversify the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act, H.R. 5822, establishes in law an acquisition professional career program to develop individuals to fill job vacancies within the Department of Homeland Security. Under the bill, candidates for these positions would be recruited from institutions of higher education, including historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions. The legislation also encourages the Department of Homeland Security to recruit veterans for these positions. Each year, the Department of Homeland Security spends billions of dollars to acquire goods and services to support its many missions. For example, the Transportation Security Administration buys passenger and baggage screening equipment to secure the nation's airports and the U.S. Coast Guard purchases ships and planes to conduct search and rescue missions. However, a 2015 Government Accountability Office report found that 21 of the 22 DHS programs it reviewed faced staffing shortfalls in acquisition program offices. The Government Accountability Office currently includes the Department of Homeland Security's acquisition workforce shortages on its High Risk Report. The Department of Homeland Security's staff should reflect the diversity of this country, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). The current staff shortages at DHS make it more difficult for airports like McCarran International to safely and efficiently welcome travelers. We can and should fill these job openings with veterans and graduates of HBCU's and Hispanic-serving institutions. I'm grateful to Chairman Thompson and my House colleagues for unanimously passing this legislation and I urge the Senate to quickly do the same.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-advocates-nevada-s-restaurant-workers-facing,Congressman Steven Horsford Advocates for Nevadas Restaurant Workers Facing Challenges in Coronavirus Pandemic,2020-09-25,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took part in a Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee hearing to discuss challenges faced by the country's food service industry and examine potential solutions in federal tax policy to assist restaurants and their employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the restaurant industry experienced years of steady growth, recording the longest-running economic expansion in our nation's history. Almost overnight, the coronavirus outbreak forced several restaurants to suspend business and fundamentally changed others to alter their operations. Restaurants make up a strong portion of Nevada's economy with more than 5,980 restaurants and food service outlets and employs 219,200 individuals. Nevada suffered greatly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state estimated a nearly 17.3 percent drop in food services and drinking places compared to this time last year. Congressman Horsford and his colleagues posed questions to six experts in the food service industry, including Mario Sandoval, a constituent of Nevada's fourth district who was laid off from Binion's Steakhouse in Las Vegas at the start of the pandemic. Mario testified to the uncertainty he faces as a restaurant worker and its impact on his ability to care for his family. A transcript of the Congressman's remarks can be found below: Thank you for allowing me to participate, Mr. Chairman. I'd assume most, if not all, Americans know that Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. Our specialty is hospitality, particularly our top-notch restaurants that people from all across the world come to Las Vegas to enjoy. But let's clear, it's because of the people, the workers, who provide this unparalleled service that nearly 40 million people visit our community, so I want to thank them. I know this first-hand because before coming to Congress, I am proud to have run the Culinary Training Academy, which helps to train thousands of people and the greatest hospitality workers that go on to work in our casinos, restaurants, and hotels. But the coronavirus has hit the Southern Nevada economy unlike anything I've seen before resulting in record high unemployment rates this summer at over 30 percent. 98 percent of the Culinary Union workers were furloughed from their jobs in March and about 50 percent remain are still not working today. That is why I'm so proud that Mario, who has worked for Binion's Steakhouse for nearly 33 years in Downtown Las Vegas, is here speaking on behalf of millions of restaurant workers that are still struggling because the restaurant industry is one of the last industries to get back on its feet. So Mario, I want to give you the opportunity, as I'm probably one of the last speakers, to tell us why you matter, why restaurant workers matter, why Congress needs to step up and act and protect our citizens from this health and economic pandemic right now. We don't get to hear too often enough from the everyday people who are struggling from this pandemic. I know that you were part of the fight in Nevada to win a historic COVID-19 health and safety law that ensures hospitality workers have stronger protections at work. Congratulations on that new law it's the first in the nation and I hope that Congress will act as well. So Mario, I know you are laid off and are fighting for the Right to Return to your job. Can you share with us: Why is the Right to Return important? Can you also share with us what it means to you personally regarding housing, healthcare, putting food on the table, and providing for yourself and your family if Congress does not deliver another stimulus check or extend federal unemployment benefits? Finally, how will my bills, the Worker Health Protection Act, to cover COBRA benefits, and the Get Back on Your Feet Act, to extend unemployment and provide a back to work' bonus to those who can safely return to work -- what do those bills mean to you? We agree and we're going to keep fighting. I'm willing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the isle, the House, the Senate and the White House. We have to come together and agree on a compromise. It must put workers first. Yes, it can help small businesses and restaurants too, but let's do both and let's do it now. A video of the Congressman's remarks can be watched and downloaded here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-clean-economy-jobs-and-innovation-act-and-includes-horsford,House Passes The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act and Includes Horsford Geothermal Amendment,2020-09-24,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Today, the House voted to pass the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, which included an amendment led by Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04), Mike Thompson (CA-05), and Kendra Horn (OK-05) to support geothermal job creation and renewable energy resources in Nevada's Fourth Congressional District. In order to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of the climate crisis, we must take immediate action and invest in a clean energy economy. That's why I voted for the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, which included my amendment to secure geothermal energy as a critical renewable energy option for Nevada. said Congressman Steven Horsford. My amendment allows us to take full advantage of Nevada's vast harbor of geothermal resources and spurs job growth, especially in our rural communities. The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, H.R. 4447, provides a path towards modernizing our energy system while tackling the climate crisis and growing our economy. The bill focuses on growing our economy and making our energy infrastructure more sustainable by allocating $4 billion for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application into renewable energy technologies. The summary of the bill can be found here and the full text can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-congressman-horsford-delivers-floor-speech-urging-congress-pass-clean,VIDEO: Congressman Horsford Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress Pass the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act,2020-09-24,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- During Wednesday's debate on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took to the House Floor to urge Congress to pass the legislation, which fights environmental injustice threatening communities of color and invests in a clean economy future. The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, H.R. 4447, makes long-overdue reforms to U.S. energy policy and authorizes major investments in the transition to a low-carbon future. This bill would allocate significant funding to clean energy, distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, and microgrids. With a wide range of solar and geothermal energy sources in Nevada, this bill would better position the state as a national leader in energy production and bolster the clean energy workforce. The bill also works to improve the efficiency of our homes and businesses, electrify our transportation sector, modernize and enhance the resiliency of the electric grid, prioritize the needs of environmental justice communities, and reduce carbon pollution from industrial and traditional sources. The summary of the bill can be found here and the full text can found here. Remarks As Prepared For Delivery: For too long, communities of color, indigenous communities, and economically oppressed communities have borne a disproportionate burden from toxic pollution and environmental degradation. Communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic and injustices and face a disproportionate burden of adverse human health and environmental effects, a high risk of intentional, unconscious, and structural discrimination, and disproportional energy burdens. While the environmental justice provisions are a welcomed step towards equity and justice for marginalized communities, this legislation will also push all communities forward together whether through the $20 billion clean energy and sustainability accelerator to finance and mobilize private investment in low-carbon technologies and projects; over $4 billion for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to advance cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, and water power; or grants to local communities to improve energy efficiency, including for workforce training funding and rebates for home retrofits. This legislation will also be important for Nevada's clean transportation initiatives. It authorizes over $36 billion for transportation electrification, including through grants and rebates to deploy electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure. It also authorizes $650 million to deploy low- and zero-emissions school buses, $375 million for the Clean Cities Coalition Program, and $2.5 billion for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. This important legislation is a down payment on even greater energy progress that will put us on the path to a clean economy future. I urge my colleagues to vote in support of this legislation. A video of the Congressman's remarks can be watched and downloaded here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-urges-secretary-mnuchin-and-pompeo-reconsider-plans,Congressman Steven Horsford Urges Secretary Mnuchin and Pompeo to Reconsider Plans to Halt Foreign Assistance,2020-09-23,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo and Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to reconsider any plans to cease U.S. foreign assistance to Ethiopia, in an attempt to mediate disputes with Egypt and Sudan over the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The filling of the Ethiopian dam is expected to contribute greatly to the country's socio-economic wellbeing and seeks to improve the quality of life for its people. Halting foreign assistance to Ethiopia as the country pursues this massive infrastructure project will be detrimental to regional stability and the future of the country's development. Additionally, the decision to cut aid would potentially inflame already tense relations between Ethiopia and Egypt and Sudan and unilaterally betray our promise as impartial observers, said Congressman Steven Horsford. I urge Secretary Pompeo and Mnuchin to continue foreign aid to Ethiopia so we can maintain our long-standing relationship with the country and its people. In March, Congressman Horsford questioned Secretary Mnuchin on conflicting reports of the Secretary's bilateral meetings with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Water Resources of Egypt and Sudan on the filling and operation of the GERD. The full text of the letter can be found here or below. September 21, 2020 Dear Secretary Pompeo and Mnuchin: I write to raise significant concerns on the plan to halt U.S. foreign assistance to Ethiopia and the mediation efforts from the Administration regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). I urge you to remain neutral during the country's negotiating process regarding GERD and to promote stability and better dialogue among the countries in the region. You may recall the March 4, 2020 Ways and Means hearing with Secretary Mnuchin, in which I raised conflicting reports on bilateral meetings with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Water Resources of Egypt and Sudan. I have been following the issue closely, and it is my understanding that the filling and operation of the GERD is crucial to the regional stability and of great importance to the people of Ethiopia. Moreover, cuts to foreign aid could potentially impact the country's negotiations with Egypt and Sudan. The concept of the Ethiopian dam dates back to the 1960's, but the country was not able to break ground until 2011. Through small individual donations, the Ethiopian people were able to raise $4.6 billion for the project. Making the massive infrastructure project an important point of patriotism to Ethiopian citizens. However, plans to halt U.S. foreign assistance to Ethiopia proceeds could affect up to nearly $130 million in U.S. foreign assistance to the region. Programs that will be affected by this plan include security assistance, counterterrorism and military education and training, anti-human trafficking programs, and broader development assistance funding. According to State Department data, in fiscal year 2019 the United States provided a total of $824.3 million in assistance to Ethiopia, of which $497.3 million was humanitarian aid. I believe any cuts to foreign assistance to the region will have a negative impact on the Ethiopian community, and that is why I am asking you to reconsider any plans to halt foreign assistance. I am ready to continue working with you to support any efforts to continue a long-standing relationship with Ethiopia. I look forward to continued discussions on this issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Steven Horsford (NV-04)",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-votes-pass-bipartisan-bill-fund-federal-government,Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fund the Federal Government,2020-09-23,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8319, a bipartisan bill that would extend government funding through December 11, 2020 and avert a government shutdown in the middle of a pandemic. This trying moment requires us to take action for the American people and assure them that their federal government continues to work for them. Families across the country and in Nevada cannot afford uncertainty, especially in a time of crisis, said Congressman Steven Horsford. I am glad that Congress came together to successfully pass a Continuing Resolution that provides significant funding for nutrition assistance to allow children and struggling families to keep food on the table. We must continue these bipartisan efforts to enact further coronavirus relief and meet the needs of those suffering as a result of this pandemic. The short-term spending legislation, also known as a continuing resolution, adds nearly $8 billion in desperately needed assistance for schoolchildren and families. The nutrition assistance provisions include: Renewing the vital, expiring lifeline of Pandemic EBT for a full year and enabling our fellow Americans in the territories to receive this critical nutrition assistance; Securing urgently-needed assistance for schoolchildren to receive meals despite the coronavirus's disruption of their usual schedules, whether virtual or in-person, and expanding Pandemic EBT access for young children in child care; Extending key flexibility for states to lower administrative requirements on SNAP for families in the middle of this crisis. The bill also saves seniors from an up-to-$50 per month Part B premium hike and supports farmers by increasing accountability in the Commodity Credit Corporation, which now prevents funds for farmers from being misused for a Big Oil bailout. The summary of the resolution can be found here and the full text can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-susie-lee-mcadams-panetta-cox-introduce-legislation-mandate,"Reps. Horsford, Susie Lee, McAdams, Panetta, Cox Introduce Legislation to Mandate Congressional Authorization for Nuclear Testing",2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Steven Horsford (NV-04) led Reps. Susie Lee (NV-03), Ben McAdams (UT-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), and TJ Cox (CA-21) in introducing the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act, legislation which would prevent the President from administering future plans for nuclear testing in Nevada and across the country without congressional authorization while ensuring the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) can continue their duty to our national security. Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. The Secretaries of Defense and Energy have reported to the President that the U.S. stockpile is safe, secure, and effective in the absence of nuclear testing. Restarting nuclear testing is unnecessary and would have far-reaching consequences on Nevada's environment and the health and safety of my constituents. Any decision that brings dangerous explosives to our backyard must carefully consider the long-term effects on our state, said Congressman Steven Horsford. This legislation will ensure that Congress can provide the appropriate oversight and accountability measures necessary and determine any risk this many pose to the surrounding area. ""I will always stand up for Nevadans to oppose any and all dangerous and unnecessary nuclear testing pushed by this, or any other, administration. The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act would ensure Congress has a say in any new nuclear testing while maintaining the safety and security of our current stockpile. I don't care how many times Nevada is offered up by Washington politicians to be the nation's nuclear laboratory; it won't happen on our watch, said Congresswoman Susie Lee. Utahns are still suffering and dying from exposure to radioactive fallout released during past tests. The federal government lied to us about the safety then, knowing we were in harm's way. This bill ensures that Utahns will have a voice in any future decisions and a check against an unnecessary executive move that would endanger their health and safety, said Congressman Ben McAdams. Unwarranted, provocative nuclear testing is a risk to our national security and it is Congress' duty to provide bipartisan innovation, support, and oversight for nuclear security, said Congressman Jimmy Panetta. I am proud to co-introduce this legislation establishing a congressional approval process prior to any new explosive nuclear testing. Proper oversight of our nuclear security will allow us to be more focused, agile, and creative in confronting and responding to emerging security challenges. The President should not be using dangerous nuclear tests as a political tool, especially when it threatens the lives of millions of Americans. Any decision that puts the use of nuclear weapons on American soil should require Congressional approval to ensure that nuclear testing is only done when absolutely necessary, and that it is done in a way that won't put American lives at risk. I'm proud to join my colleagues to support the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act' to ensure our Eastern neighbor is not taken advantage of, and to help protect the health and safety of all Americans, said Congressman TJ Cox. Background: The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act would establish a congressional approval process for any proposed future testing while enabling the NNSA to sustain its central mission to maintain the safety, security and reliability of the United States' nuclear weapons stockpile. The bill updates the Atomic Energy Defense Act so that Congress must pass a Joint Resolution of Approval for any proposal to resume explosive nuclear testing, which may only occur after a foreign state has conducted a nuclear test or if the heads of all three national security laboratories and the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command assess that there is a technical need. The proposal must be accompanied by a detailed report explaining why testing would be in the nation's interest and including alternative options. The Nevada National Security Site's unique facility makes it the only one in the country capable of accommodating underground nuclear testing. Nevada's federal delegation remains opposed to any effort that would resume nuclear testing in the state. Representatives Horsford, Susie Lee, and Cox introduced this legislation as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The full text of the bill can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/armenian-weekly-rep-titus-leading-us-house-drive-urging-library-of-congress-to-use,Armenian Weekly: Rep. Titus Leading US House Drive Urging Library of Congress to Use Armenian Genocide Subject Heading,2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) is collecting the signatures of her US House colleagues on a letter asking the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, to correct the outdated and inaccurate Armenian Massacres subject heading to Armenian Genocide in the wake of last year's near-unanimous passage of the Congressional Armenian Genocide resolution, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). In the letter, legislators share with Dr. Hayden that they are writing to ask that the Library of Congress, an agency of the legislative branch and the research arm of the U.S. Congress, use the historically accurate term Armenian Genocide' in its subject heading for books and other materials regarding the Ottoman Empire's intentional, systematic, and deliberate mass murder, deportation, and exile of more than one and a half million Armenians between 1915 and 1923. The letter spearheaded by Rep. Titus comes in the face of a June 19, 2020 Library of Congress correspondence informing the ANCA that it would not make this change, even in light of Congressional recognition of the Armenian Genocide, because it deferred to the White House and State Department. The Titus letter notes that while we understand the Library of Congress has said it defers to the president and State Department on terminology, we do not believe that determinations of fact by an agency of the legislative branch should be made for political reasons or under pressure from foreign governments. The letter makes the case that: the current subject heading, Armenian Massacres,' is outdated, having been created before Raphael Lemkin coined the term genocide and prior to the 1948 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It goes on to argue that the existing heading is also inconsistent with the broad, near-universal academic consensus recognizing the Armenian Genocide as a clear case of genocide as reflected in numerous resolutions, letters, and statements by the International Association of Genocide Scholars. We share the view expressed by Congresswoman Titus and her colleagues from both sides of the aisle that the phrase Armenian Massacres' in modern usage conceals more than it reveals, said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. It's time for the Library of Congress to get this right. The full text of the Titus letter is provided below. Proponents of the Library of Congress changing the Armenian Massacres subject heading to Armenian Genocide can urge their US Representative to cosign the Titus letter by taking action at anca.org/library. ##### Text of Congressional Letter Led by Rep. Dina Titus Calling on the Library of Congress to Properly Categorize the Armenian Genocide September xx, 2020 Dr. Carla D. Hayden Librarian of Congress Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington, DC 20540 Dear Dr. Hayden, We write to ask that the Library of Congress, an agency of the legislative branch and the research arm of the U.S. Congress, use the historically accurate term Armenian Genocide in its subject heading for books and other materials regarding the Ottoman Empire's intentional, systematic, and deliberate mass murder, deportation, and exile of more than one and a half million Armenians between 1915 and 1923. We also ask that all libraries, offices, services, and other entities within the Library of Congress use the accurate term Armenian Genocide in relevant displays, exhibitions, reports, presentations, conferences, lectures, websites, brochures, and other official events and publications. The current subject heading, Armenian Massacres, is outdated, having been created before Raphael Lemkin coined the term genocide and prior to the 1948 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Lemkin himself cited the massacres of Armenians as a definitive case of genocide. In 1951, the United States, in a written statement submitted to the International Court of Justice, affirmed that the destruction of Armenians met the U.N. definition of genocide. The existing heading is also inconsistent with the broad, near-universal academic consensus recognizing the Armenian Genocide as a clear case of genocide as reflected in numerous resolutions, letters, and statements by the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Additionally, it is contrary to the U.S. record, including President Ronald Reagan's 1981 Proclamation; resolutions adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1975 (H.J.Res.148) and 1984 (H.J.Res.247); and, most notably, near-unanimous resolutions passed by the House (H.Res.296) and Senate (S.Res.150) in 2019 that state the sense of Congress that it is the policy of the United States to recognize the Armenian Genocide and to reject any denial of this crime. Although originally created to serve legitimate academic and research purposes, the term Armenian Massacres has evolved into a euphemistic phrase often deployed to diminish the full historical, moral, legal, and contemporary meaning of the Armenian Genocide. In its modern usage, the outdated phrase conceals these horrific crimes. While we understand the Library of Congress has said it defers to the president and State Department on terminology, we do not believe that determinations of fact by an agency of the legislative branch should be made for political reasons or under pressure from foreign governments. The use of the term Armenian Genocide by the Library of Congress would help paint an accurate picture of history and rightly honor the victims of this atrocity. Thank you for your attention to this request.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/congresswoman-titus-35-house-colleagues-call-for-ban-on-explosive-nuclear-testing,"Congresswoman Titus, 35 House colleagues call for ban on explosive nuclear testing",2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District led an effort with 35 of her House colleagues to call for a ban on explosive nuclear weapons testing in the finalized the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The House of Representatives passed the FY 2021 NDAA by a veto-proof majority with language authored by Congresswoman Titus to prevent the Trump Administration from conducting an explosive nuclear weapons test. The Senate version of the NDAA makes at least $10 million available for the United States to conduct an explosive nuclear weapons test. In a new letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Congresswoman Titus and 35 of her colleagues write: The United States conducted more than 1,000 nuclear weapons tests between 1945 to 1992. These tests produced nuclear radiation which caused cancer and premature death for thousands of Americans across the West and produced harmful, enduring impacts on the groundwater and surrounding environment. Fortunately, for the last 24 years, the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its nuclear weapons laboratories have certified that our nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and reliable without conducting such tests. In fact, our lab directors have assessed that the United States knows more about our nuclear stockpile through the Stockpile Stewardship Program than we did during the era of testing. Specifically, the House National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Bans Explosive Nuclear Weapons Testing: by prohibiting the Trump Administration from conducting a nuclear weapons test that produces any yield with language from PLANET Act introduced in the House by Congresswoman Titus. Protects the Desert National Wildlife Refuge: by ensuring the continued management of the DNWR by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through an amendment backed by the Nevada delegation. Reducing Threats of Weapons of Mass Destruction Around the World: by requiring the federal government to report on and prioritize its work to keep weapons of mass destruction out of terrorists' reach and reducing the global supply of weapons of mass destruction through an amendment introduced by Congresswoman Titus. Gives Our Troops a Pay Raise & Protects Their Safety: by authorizing a 3 percent military pay raise, investing in housing improvements for military members and families and advancing justice in safety with improvements to sexual assault prevention and response. Strengthens America's Health & Economic Security: with important fixes to expand paid parental leave for certain federal civilian employees inadvertently omitted originally, initiatives to combat the climate crisis, and proactively strengthening our nation's defenses to future pandemics, including with a $1 billion Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience National Security Fund. Responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic: by supporting NATO's multinational response to the pandemic and provides funds to the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program with an increased focus on cooperative biological engagement to detect and confront biological threats. Provides for Removing the Names of Confederates from Our Military Bases: by requiring DOD to identify, report on a process and change the names of all military bases and infrastructure named for individuals who took up arms against America by serving in the Confederacy, with the process to be completed in one year. Also prohibits the public display of the Confederate flag on Department of Defense installations. Creates a More Diverse Military: by establishing Chief Diversity Officers throughout the military, and creating initiatives for increasing representation of women and minorities in the military services. Advances our Values: by prohibiting use of DOD funds to provide support to the Saudi-led coalition for strikes in Yemen, and limiting the funding under the national emergency military construction authority to prevent its misuse on the President's wasteful border wall. The letter is below: Dear Chairman Smith, Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Thornberry, and Ranking Member Reed, As you work to finalize the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we urge you to retain the McAdams-Titus-Gabbard Amendment of H.R. 6395, the House-passed FY 2021 NDAA, which would prohibit funding to conduct new explosive nuclear weapons testing in Fiscal Year 2021. As you are aware, it has been reported that, earlier this year, senior Trump administration officials discussed conducting explosive nuclear weapons tests and claimed that such a test could strengthen U.S. negotiating leverage in possible future arms control talks with Russia and China. Since 1992, Republican and Democratic administrations have abided by a moratorium on explosive nuclear testing in the United States. In 1996, the U.S. signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, committing not to conduct a nuclear weapons test of any yield. While the United States Senate has not yet ratified the CTBT, we led the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2310 in 2016, which calls upon all countries, including the United States, not to defeat the object and purpose of the CTBT by conducting a nuclear test. The United States conducted more than 1,000 nuclear weapons tests between 1945 to 1992. These tests produced nuclear radiation which caused cancer and premature death for thousands of Americans across the West and produced harmful, enduring impacts on the groundwater and surrounding environment. Fortunately, for the last 24 years, the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its nuclear weapons laboratories have certified that our nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and reliable without conducting such tests. In fact, our lab directors have assessed that the United States knows more about our nuclear stockpile through the Stockpile Stewardship Program than we did during the era of testing. We must not provide foreign nations with justification to openly conduct nuclear test explosions while imposing immense financial and health costs on the American people. With the McAdams-Titus-Gabbard amendment's inclusion in the final NDAA, we can continue to ensure the safety and reliability of our nuclear stockpile without opening the door to widespread global testing. The United States will be safer for it.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/nevada-congresswoman-calls-for-smart-approach-at-asta,Nevada Congresswoman calls for smart approach at ASTA,2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reopening travel and tourism is possible, but it must be done in a safe and measured way lest cases of Covid-19 spike and further shutdowns are necessary. That was Rep. Dina Titus' message on Tuesday at ASTA Global Live, the Society's virtual convention, when she was interviewed by ASTA executive vice president of advocacy Eben Peck. Peck asked the Nevada Democrat, who is very familiar with the travel industry based on her work in Congress, when she believed travel would return to the level of 2019, when so many businesses experienced their best years. Different people say different numbers, she said. I don't know. I think the main thing we have to do is be smart about the opening. We have seen, like in Florida, even in Texas, when you open too fast and you don't have these health restrictions in place, then you spike again. Related report: ASTA demands Congress continue working on pandemic relief Titus is in her fifth term. She is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and is a longtime co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. She also was the lead Democrat on the Travel Advisor Retail Fairness Act, a bill calling on the Department of Labor to rescind travel agencies from a regulatory blacklist that would have prohibited them from utilizing an overtime exemption designed for retail businesses. That bill, Peck said, paved the way for Labor to eliminate the blacklist entirely earlier this year. Titus' district includes much of Las Vegas, from McCarran Airport to the Strip to downtown. She was supportive of the governor's efforts to shut down the state when the coronavirus started to spread. Now, she said, the state is reopening with new health and safety rules in place, like social distancing, more thorough cleaning of machines in casinos and mask requirements. A place like Las Vegas, if we're not smart about opening and do it on the basis of health -- not on the basis of politics -- and we start to spike again and we have to close down, that would just be terrible, she said. It would take much longer, and be much more expensive, to come back a second time. So we've got to do it smart. We've got to be cautious. It will be slow, but then it will come back.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/the-hill-safe-responsible-casino-gaming-supports-state-economies-at-crucial-time,"The Hill: Safe, responsible casino gaming supports state economies at crucial time",2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"BY REPS. DINA TITUS (D-NEV.) AND GUY RESCHENTHALER (R-PA.) Safely reopening businesses and ensuring patrons are protected are essential to reigniting the country's economy. That includes the casino gaming industry, a critical contributor to the economies of both of our home states. U.S. gaming operators have gone to great lengths to modify their facilities and implement policies to protect the health of workers and customers. As they meet this challenge, they must also remain focused on one of the most important priorities: ensuring guests engage in gaming responsibly. Sept. 13 marks the start of Responsible Gaming Education Week, a nationwide observance to highlight responsible gaming efforts and educate employees and customers alike. During this week, the American Gaming Association brings together operators, regulators, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders to promote responsible play and raise awareness about problem gambling. While Responsible Gaming Education Week is an opportunity to spotlight these efforts, legal gaming companies work to promote responsible gaming year-round. The industry invests millions of dollars annually and works closely with the country's more than 4,000 gaming regulators to protect patrons and promote responsible gaming every day. This work has never been more important. More Americans are accessing mobile gambling platforms while staying at home, and millions of Americans are under greater stress due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is critical that we ensure people understand how to play responsibly and that those in need of assistance can access it. That's why we support the ongoing efforts to develop and distribute educational materials, conduct extensive employee training to spot problem gamblers, and fund research on effective prevention and treatment measures. Gaming's growth into a national industry and major economic driver could never have been achieved without this clear commitment to responsible gaming. Elected officials in 44 states plus the District of Columbia have now legalized casino gaming or sports betting, a strong sign of confidence in the industry's efforts to make gaming safe and responsible. We welcome Responsible Gaming Education Week because gaming plays a major role in supporting economic growth and job creation in both our states. Before COVID-19, gaming supported 1 in 4 jobs in Nevada and employed more than 400,000 people. In Pennsylvania, the industry supported more than 33,000 jobs. Gaming also contributes $2.5 billion in annual taxes in Pennsylvania and nearly $1 billion in Nevada. These funds support schools, infrastructure, and first responders and alleviate the tax burden for families and residents. Gaming taxes also directly fund problem gambling services and additional public health efforts to ensure individuals who need help have access to it. Sports betting, a longtime betting option for Nevadans, has exploded in popularity across the country, including in Pennsylvania, where local regulators and policymakers are making sure the industry's responsible gaming efforts grow along with it. Trump to include North Carolina in offshore drilling moratorium,... Toomey, swing state Republican, supports Senate moving on Trump... We believe strongly that encouraging consumers to enter a well-regulated gaming market is far superior to pushing them towards a black market where problem gambling is more likely to run rampant. For its part, the American Gaming Association and its members launched a new national public service campaign to educate both experienced sports bettors and new customers on responsible wagering. The goal is to encourage sports fans to understand their bets, know the odds, and play only with legal, regulated operators. Of course, the pandemic has had an enormous impact on people whose jobs depend on gaming, forcing the closure of all 991 casinos nationwide and exacting a major toll on local economies. We believe that the return of the gaming industry will be a key component of our communities' recoveries. Responsible Gaming Education Week is a timely reminder that gaming is available again in many communities and can be enjoyed safely and responsibly. Rep. Dina Titus represents Nevada's 1st District. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler represents Pennsylvania's 14th District. Together, they serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, a bipartisan group of more than 30 members of Congress from across the country, convened to discuss federal policy issues related to the U.S. casino industry and educate congress",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/in-the-news/welcome-to-las-vegas-sign-changed-to-purple-and-gold-in-celebration-of-100-years-of,Welcome to Las Vegas Sign changed to purple and gold in celebration of 100 years of womens suffrage,2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"KLAS:Clark County commissioners, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, and women's rights groups turned the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign purple and gold to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which secured American women's constitutional right to vote. Wednesday, Aug. 26 is the 100th anniversary of the day the 19th Amendment was proclaimed ratified and made part of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to honor those civil rights heroes who never gave up in the fight to give all American women the right to vote, said Commissioner Michael Naft. This anniversary is a strong reminder of how far we have come and how we must continue to promote equality throughout our community, added Naft. We have come a long way during the past 100 years, Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick said. The light change from yellow to purple and gold is part of the Forward into Light campaign organized nationally by the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to turn landmarks across the country purple and gold in honor of the historic suffrage slogan, Forward through the Darkness, Forward into Light. It is important to remember this victory for equal rights and honor those who fought for it by exercising our right to vote, added Kirkpatrick. We all stand on the shoulders of the suffragettes whose success showed the power of the peaceful protest and secured a basic constitutional right for all women, Commission Vice Chairman Lawrence Weekly said. We come together to celebrate the suffragettes who made serious sacrifices a century ago to improve and expand our democracy, Congresswoman Dina Titus said. Communities across this country are stronger when women join together in large numbers to organize, vote, and run for office. It is an honor to light this sign purple and gold in commemoration of the women who came before us and in dedication to the little girls who will see it and know that their opportunities are endless. At the same time, we remain mindful that many communities of color had to wait decades after the passage of the 19th Amendment to cast their ballots. On this momentous anniversary, let us recommit to fighting voter suppression in all its ugly forms and pushing our nation to live up to its democratic ideals, added Titus.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://titus.house.gov/press-releases/rep-titus-statement-on-the-passing-of-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg,Rep. Titus Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,2020-09-21,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,,,legacy,"September 18, 2020 Washington, D.C. Representative Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District released the following statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired generations of young girls to become fearless women, said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). Her commitment to equal justice for all forever changed the course of our nation's history and turned the tide against discrimination based on sex. She was truly the conscience of the Court. My prayers are with her loved ones in this time of national mourning. The least we can do to honor her memory is to respect her most fervent wish.'",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-join-roundtable-nevada-small-business-owners,Congressman Steven Horsford Join Roundtable with Nevada Small Business Owners,2020-09-19,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas, Nev. -- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took part in a virtual roundtable hosted by Small Business for America's Future with Nevada small business owners to discuss the needs and concerns of small businesses and efforts at the federal level to provide assistance during the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. This is an extremely challenging time for small businesses in Nevada and across the nation. As a previous small business owner, I understand how important they are to the success and sustainability of our future, said Congressman Steven Horsford. To curtail the long-term damage to our economy brought by this pandemic, we must make strong, meaningful investments in our small businesses now. I will continue working to expand emergency assistance for our small businesses, not only to overcome this economic crisis, but to ensure they are in a strong financial position for years to come. We cannot let small businesses bear the economic brunt of this pandemic alone. The situation is getting dire and it's time for our leaders to act said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome. Our economic recovery will require a strong small business sector. It was small businessesnot big corporationsthat led the country out of the Great Recession. Small businesses created nearly two-thirds of new jobs following the recession. With a long-term recovery plan dedicated to helping small businesses, they can lead the way out of the COVID-19 recession, too. As a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Horsford supports several efforts to provide emergency financial assistance to small businesses. In March, he voted to pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security (CARES) Act, which established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and allocated $349 billion in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). He also voted in favor of the Small Business Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and Taxpayers at Home (TRUTH) Act to ensure funds are distributed to small businesses most in need and the PPP Flexibility Act to increase flexibility for loans. Congressman Horsford voted to pass the Heroes Act, which strengthens PPP and ensures federal funding reaches underserved communities, nonprofits of all sizes and types, and responds flexibly to small businesses by providing $10 billion for COVID-19 emergency grants through the EIDL.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-votes-strengthen-protections-pregnant-workers,Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Strengthen Protections for Pregnant Workers,2020-09-18,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill he cosponsored, which would establish clear workplace protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. For far too long, pregnant workers have had to choose between their health and a paycheck. This bill will finally secure basic workplace accommodations for pregnant workers such as appropriate seating, water breaks, and relief from heavy lifting so they can continue to work without putting their health in danger, said Congressman Steven Horsford. I am glad the House could come together to codify these protections and bring us one step closer to creating a fair work environment for all people. While the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide some protections for pregnant workers, there is currently no federal law that explicitly and affirmatively guarantees all pregnant workers the right to basic accommodations. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 2694, establishes their clear-cut right to reasonable accommodations, provided they do not impose an undue burden on their employer. Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Private sector employers with more than 15 employees as well as public sector employers must make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers (employees and job applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions). Similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are not required to make an accommodation if it imposes an undue hardship on an employer's business. Pregnant workers cannot be denied employment opportunities, retaliated against for requesting a reasonable accommodation, or forced to take paid or unpaid leave if another reasonable accommodation is available. Workers denied a reasonable accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will have the same rights and remedies as those established under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These include lost pay, compensatory damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees. Public sector employees have similar relief available under the Congressional Accountability Act, Title V of the United States Code, and the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991. The proposal received broad support from more than 200 worker advocates, civil rights groups and business groups. A fact sheet on the bill can be found here and the text of the bill can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z