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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-works-protect-taxpayer-dollars-leads-call-investigation-ppp-and-eidl-fraud,"Rosen Works to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Leads Call for Investigation into PPP and EIDL Fraud",2020-12-29,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, led a group of her Senate Small Business Committee colleagues in a letter to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza. In the letter, the Senators express concern over the SBA's reluctance to share crucial Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) data with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the SBA Office of Inspector General (OIG) necessary for the oversight agencies to conduct an accurate analysis of SBA emergency loan programs and investigate fraudulent activity. As workers and small businesses continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the SBA works to administer its emergency loan programs recently replenished by Congress to provide much-needed relief, we must protect taxpayer dollars by ensuring that the SBA has the tools necessary to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. With that in mind, we urge you to fully cooperate with all past, current, and future GAO and SBA OIG data requests, wrote the Senators. BACKGROUND: In addition to Senator Rosen, Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) signed the letter. The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Administrator Carranza: We write to express concern about the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) reluctance to share crucial Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) data with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and SBA Office of Inspector General (OIG). In order for GAO and SBA OIG to conduct an accurate and thorough analysis of SBA emergency loan programs, we urge the SBA to comply with all loan data requests and fully cooperate with any future requests so that oversight agencies can effectively investigate potential fraud and ensure accountability of SBA's use of taxpayer funds. As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which created the PPP and expanded the EIDL program, providing much-needed relief for our nation's small businesses. In June 2020, the GAO released a report that found that the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program lacked safeguards and had insufficient guidance and oversight to prevent the misuse or improper receipt of loans. Additionally, on October 28, 2020, the SBA's Inspector General released a report that found billions of dollars of potentially fraudulent EIDL loans and grants. The American people deserve transparency and accountability from our federal agencies, especially when taxpayer dollars are being utilized to fund relief programs. Every dollar diverted for fraudulent purposes is a dollar that cannot help a small business in need. Despite this, initially the SBA only released partial loan data on PPP borrowers with loans of $150,000 or more. SBA also did not disclose the full loan data needed to give the public full accounting, and still have not done so. In fact, on a national call between SBA and the SBA OIG, the SBA OIG expressed frustration about not being able to access information from the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance to investigate fraud. While we are pleased that the SBA complied with a recent court order from the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia requiring the release of names of borrowers and loan amounts under the PPP and EIDL programs, GAO and SBA OIG likely will need additional and much more granular information to adequately conduct its fraud investigations. This includes all application data from SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance and any other data required for fraud analysis. As workers and small businesses continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the SBA works to administer its emergency loan programs recently replenished by Congress to provide much-needed relief, we must protect taxpayer dollars by ensuring that the SBA has the tools necessary to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. With that in mind, we urge you to fully cooperate with all past, current, and future GAO and SBA OIG data requests. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-highlights-2020-constituent-outreach-actions,Rosen Highlights 2020 Constituent Outreach Actions,2020-12-28,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), released the following statement highlighting constituent actions her office has taken in 2020, including assisting over 2,600 constituents with cases dealing with federally related issues, returning over one million dollars to Nevada constituents, attending over 2,000 in-person and virtual meetings and calls, and responding to over 150,000 constituent calls, emails, and letters. It is an honor to represent the people of our great state, said Senator Rosen. In 2020, we have faced numerous challenges, both in our state and across the country. Nevadans continue to amaze me with their incredible resilience, and, as this year comes to a close, I will continue fighting for the people of my state today and every day. Over the past year, my office has been hard at work to see that critical aid reaches our state. Know that my office will always behere for any Nevadan in need. BACKGROUND:Over the past year, Senator Rosen's office has: Assisted in over 2,600 constituent cases dealing with federally related issues, with over $1.2 million returned to Nevadans Returned over $250,000 to the U.S. Treasury from her Senate office budget Attended over 2,000 in-person and virtual meetings and calls Responded to over 150,000 constituent calls, emails, and letters SenatorRosen'soffice is workingevery daytoensureNevadans stay uptodate on the latest news on the coronavirus, as well as provide alistofresourcestoassistNevadans. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-statement-pandemic-relief-and-annual-budget-finally-signed-president,"Rep. Lee Statement, President Trump Finally Signs Pandemic Relief and Annual Budget",2020-12-27,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03), released the following statement after President Trump signed the bipartisan coronavirus relief package and annual appropriations spending bill into law: We are finally getting more relief to Nevadans.Through tough negotiations between Democrats and Republicans negotiations I am proud to have helped lead as a member ofthe Problem Solvers Caucuswe will deliverexpanded unemployment benefits, directcashpayments, small business relief, aid for hospitals and frontline workers, funding for vaccine distribution, and more to every Nevadan in need.As I've said though, this is not a victory lap moment for Congress. It's a wake-up call.This cannot be the last relief package we pass. Our states still need direct relief and working families and small businesses need morehelp. I'll help us take that next step by voting tomorrow to send $2000 direct checks to working families. I'm gladthat Congress and President Trumpavoided a catastrophic government shutdownby passing and signing the annual spending bill. Butit's irresponsible to cut it this close, this often.Bottom line, we need to do a better jobofworkingtogether.I look forward to bringing my collaborative approach to the Appropriations Committee next Congress. Whilewe avoidedanabsolutedisaster, needless delays to pass and sign the pandemic relief package will cause thousands of Nevadans to temporarily lose their emergency benefits. That's not okay, and it'sasign of broken leadership. I'm hopeful 2021 will bring some much needed stability andaccountabilityto ourlawmaking. Nevadans deserve nothing less. BACKGROUND: On Dec. 1, the Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of senators announced a$908 billion, bipartisan COVID-19 emergency relief frameworkto help American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. After months of failed progress on relief talks, this most recent bipartisan proposal from the Problem Solvers Caucus jumpstarted negotiations between the White House and Congressional leadership. In June 2020, Rep. Lee authored an op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal highlighting the need for direct relief to states and localities.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-statement-president-trump-s-veto-bipartisan-annual-defense-bill,Rep. Susie Lee Statement on President Trumps Veto of Bipartisan Annual Defense Bill,2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep.Susie Lee (Nev.-03), released the following statement inresponse to President Trump's veto of thebipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The President's veto is purely political, putting his vanity above our national security. Section 230 is not remotely related to our national defensepriorities andis not a reason to jeopardize the wellbeing of our servicemembers, veterans, and national security.The President also took issue with removing the names of Confederate generals from our military bases. This is a slap in the face of every servicemember brave enough tofight for our flag, the American flag.The NDAA has passed with bipartisan support every year for nearly six decades. I'm confident that my Republican and Democratic colleagues will join me to overturn this haphazard veto and pass a three percent pay raise for our servicemembers, expanded health care for veteran families, andotherkey policies to strengthen our national security. BACKGROUND:Rep. Lee co-led an amendment, which was included in the final NDAA, to secure astatus quo extensionof theNevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). Earlier this year, Rep. Lee helped lead discussions around a compromise to secure an extension of the NTTR thatwouldalso guaranteesprotections for tribal resources, conservation, outdoor recreation and public access, and farming and ranching. Rep. Lee secured an amended version of her bill in the NDAA,the Newborn Care Improvement Act,which will expand maternal health care for new veteran mothers and families.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-backed-effort-address-nevada-doctor-shortage-included-recently-passed-government-spending,Rosen-Backed Effort to Address Nevada Doctor Shortage Included in Recently Passed Government Spending Package,2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement highlighting her efforts to address Nevada's doctor shortage by increasing the number of Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) residency slots, and the successful addition of GME 1,000 residency positions included as part of the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Nevada currently ranks 48th in the nation in terms of primary care physicians per capita, with all 17 counties in the state designated as health shortage areas. The mass shortage of physicians in our state puts the health and well-being of Nevadans at risk, said Senator Rosen. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we provide proper access to medical professionals in every corner of our state. I'm glad to see that the recently passed government funding package takes much-needed steps to increase the number of medical residency slots in our state, building on my efforts to help establish a larger workforce of medical professionals. I will continue working to support our state's medical community and to protect the health and well-being of Nevadans. BACKGROUND:The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 adds 1,000 new Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) full-time equivalent (FTE) residency positions, beginning in fiscal year 2023 and phased in over five years, which will be available to the following groups: 1) rural hospitals and hospitals treated as rural hospitals; 2) hospitals over their otherwise applicable resident limit; 3) hospitals in states with certain new medical schools and medical schools with additional locations and branch campuses; and 4) hospitals that serve Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Last year, Senator Rosen co-sponsored the bipartisan Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2019 (S. 348), which would reduce the shortage of physicians in Nevada and the rest of the United States by increasing the number of Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) residency slots. Also last year, Senator Rosen sent a letter to United States Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the effectiveness of the current structure of federally-funded Graduate Medical Education slots in meeting the needs of patients. Rosen also requested that GAO outline solutions for addressing the physician shortage to increase access to health care services. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-highlights-legislative-accomplishments-during-116th-congress,Rosen Highlights Legislative Accomplishments During 116th Congress,2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), released the following statement highlighting her many legislative actions during the 116th Congress. Senator Rosen was named as one of the most active and bipartisan Freshman members of the Senate. During the 116th Congress, Rosen introduced 33 bills and 4 resolutions and co-led more than half a dozen others, 7 of which became law or will soon become law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, and 14 of which passed the Senate. She also co-sponsored 114 bills and resolutions that passed the Senate, 14 of which became law, and 4 more expected to be signed into law this month. Overall, 92% of the bills and resolutions Senator Rosen has introduced have been bipartisan. I'm glad to have to built a record of partnering with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in order to introduce and pass critical legislation, said Senator Rosen.Whether it's working to create jobs and support our state's small businesses and workforce, or efforts to increase access to quality, affordable health care, I will not stop fighting to improve the lives of Nevadans. BACKGROUND:During the 116th Congress, Senator Rosen was named as one of the most active and bipartisan Freshman senators. Senator Rosen's bipartisan bills, broken up by key issue areas, include: Jobs, Small Business, Workforce Training, and STEM Education Building Blocks of STEM:Introduced alongside Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), the bill creates and expands upon STEM education initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for young children, including new research grants to increase the participation of girls in computer science. This legislation is one of only 35 standalone Senate bills introduced by a Democrat to be signed into law this Congress. EIDL for Small Businesses Act: Introduced alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), the bill provides $180 billion in aid to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic through the EIDL and EIDL Advance programs and lifts the caps on both programs. A key part of this legislation funding $10,000 EIDL Advance grants for low-income businesses and allowing many past EIDL Advance recipients of all sizes to get the full $10,000 grant wasincluded in the COVID relief packagethat recently passed the House and Senate. Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act:Introduced alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the bill requires the Department of Labor to create an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship pilot program. The Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act: Introduced alongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the bill providesa refundable tax creditto businesses and non-profit organizations that purchase or upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, and purification systems to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. STEM RESTART Act:Introduced alongside Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), the bill creates a new program to support mid-career re-entry returnships in STEM. Cyber Ready Workforce Act:Introduced alongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the bill authorizes apprenticeship programs to help train our cyber workforce. Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Introduced alongside Senator Todd Young (R-IN), the bill provides cybersecurity assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain. This legislationpassed the House and Senate as part of the FY2021 National Defense AuthorizationAct and is expected to become law. Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act: Introduced alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), this bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to maintain and promote cybersecurity best practices guidance for small organizations, which includes small businesses, small non-profits, and small governmental agencies. Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act: Introducedalongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), the bill directs CISA, in consultation with the FTC, to publish resources of best practices for small businesses, non-profits, and local governments to boost cybersecurity with respect to teleworking, as a result of COVID-19. Small Business Child Care Investment Act: Introduced alongside Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the bill allows nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. The legislation passed the Senate as part of that chamber's version of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act. Teach Computer Science Act:Introduced alongside Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Mitt Romney (R-UT), the bill supports teacher training and schools in educating students in the area of computer science. Health Care Veterans& Servicemembers Hire Student Veterans Act: Introduced alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the bill expands the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of valuable paid internships or work opportunities while in school. Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act:Introduced alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the bill creates a small business startup tax credit for those who open up a business in underserved communities. Affordable Housing for Veterans Act: Introduced alongside Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), the bill ensures that veterans are proactively made aware of their VA home loan options, including providing them with side-by-side information about whether such information is more affordable than a conventional loan. GI Bill Planning Act: Introduced alongside Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), the bill provides military enlistees additional time to pick their preferred GI Bill education benefits, rather than having to do so at Basic Training. Veterans Assistance Helpline Act: Introducedalongside Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Gary Peters (D-MI), the bill requires the FCC to designate a three-digit dialing code for veterans' services. VA Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2020: Introducedalongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the bill requires the VA to establish a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five VA centers, including one that serves rural veterans. PROMOTES Act: Introduced alongside Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Gary Peters (D-MI), this bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish a grant program for STEM in JROTC units. This legislationpassed the House and Senate as part of the FY2021 National Defense AuthorizationAct and is expected to become law. JROTC Cyber Training Act: Introduced alongside Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Gary Peters (D-MI), this bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to enhance the preparation of students in JROTC programs for careers in computer science and cybersecurity. Broadband Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act: Introduced alongside Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Todd Young (R-IN), and Brian Schatz (D-HI), the bill would direct the FCC to include data on maternal health outcomes in its broadband maps, used to determine where there are gaps in connectivity. This legislation is one of only about 100 standalone Senate bills introduced by a Democrat to pass the Senate this Congress. Broadband Parity Act: Introduced alongside Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), the bill would ensure that all federal broadband programs offer high-speed internet at the FCC-defined level of high-speed. Combating Anti-Semitism Never Again Education Act: Introduced alongside Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the bill provides teachers with the resources and training necessary to teach students the important lessons of the Holocaust. This legislation passed the House and Senate and was signed into law. Auschwitz Liberation 75th Anniversary Resolution:Introduced alongside Senator James Lankford (R-OK), this resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Allied Forces during World War II. By unanimous consent, the resolution passed the Senate. Senator Rosen has also introduced bills to repurpose Yucca Mountain and manage Nevada's public lands in Lander County and Carson City, in addition to bipartisan legislation to invest in cybersecurity training (included in FY2021 NDAA and soon to become law), protect our bulk power system from cyber-attacks, support first responder mental health, hold corrupt public officials accountable (passed by committee), support diversity in media, honor the women of our aviation workforce, and strengthen the US-Israel relationship. She has also filed floor amendments adopted by the Senate to increase funding for distance learning and telemedicine programs and support invasive species management at Lake Tahoe. Senator Rosen has also served as the co-lead of several Republican-led bills, including: HACKED Actand theCYBER LEAP Act: Introduced by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and co-led by Senator Rosen, these two bills improve the cyber workforce and establish cyber grand challenges, respectively. Both passed the House and Senate as part of the FY2021 NDAA and will soon become law. DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act: Introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and co-led by Senator Rosen, this bill ensures that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel have adequate chemical screening devices for synthetic opioid detection and requires DHS to create a database to track newly identified synthetic opioids crossing U.S. borders. This legislation passed the House and Senate and will soon become law. Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act: Introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), this bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education that support research on suicide on suicide treatment and prevention. This legislation recently passed the Senate. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act: Introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), this bill upgrades the State Department's Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of an ambassador. This legislation recently passed the Senate. ###",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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-backed-legislation-ensure-college-students-need-have-access-high-speed-internet-advances,Rosen-Backed Legislation to Ensure College Students in Need Have Access to High-Speed Internet Advances to President’s Desk,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement announcing that theSupportingConnectivityfor Higher Education Students in Need Act, legislation she helped introduce, passed as part of the COVID relief package approved by Congress. This bipartisan legislation will help ensure that college and university students with the greatest financial needs can access high-speed internet during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to broadband is critical for our students in Nevada and across this country, said Senator Rosen. During this pandemic, colleges and universities across the country have struggled to provide students with the equipment and at home internet access necessary to make virtual learning effective. I'm thankful this bill is now one step closer to becoming law because our students feel the strain of our nation's digital divide every day. This legislation will start the long process of leveling the digital playing field and allowing students greater access to quality education. BACKGROUND:Yesterday, the House and Senate passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which funds the government for FY2021 and provides COVID-19 relief for workers, families, small businesses, and others. Section 902 of Division N of the legislation provides $285 million to expand internet connectivity for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Tribal colleges and universities (TCU)s, Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), their students, and minority-owned businesses near those colleges and universities. The funding can be used to purchase routers, modems, wi-fi hotspots, tablets, and laptops. Funding recipients must prioritize students eligible for the Pell Grant or the FCC's Lifeline program, approved to receive unemployment insurance benefits, currently receiving other need-based financial aid, or earning less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level (i.e., $39,300 for a family of four in the contiguous U.S.). The legislation also establishes the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to carry out programs to expand access to broadband at and in communities around HBCUs, TCUs, HSIs, and other MSIs. This provision is modeled on the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (H.R. 6814 and S. 3701), legislation that Rosen and other lawmakers introduced on May 13, 2020, and is supported by 60 leading higher education, civil rights, technology, business, and public interest groups. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-highlights-2020-work-support-nevada-small-businesses,Rosen Highlights 2020 Work to Support Nevada Small Businesses,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), released the following statement highlighting her work to support Nevada's small businesses in 2020: Across our state, small businesses have felt the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,said Senator Rosen.More than 99% of businesses in Nevada are small businesses, and during a time of extreme economic hardship, we cannot afford to leave our small business community behind. Through bipartisan legislation and outreach with our local chambers, my office has worked to ensure that Nevada's businesses have the resources and support they need. I will continue fighting for Nevada small businesses, for workers, and for any Nevadan in need of help. BACKGROUND:In 2020, Senator Rosen's office was able to directly assist 1,071 Nevada small businesses. Senator Rosen has introduced the following bipartisan bills to support Nevada small businesses: EIDL for Small Businesses Act. The bill would provide billions of dollars in aid to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic through the EIDL and EIDL Advance programs and lift the caps on both. A key part of this legislation funding $10,000 EIDL Advance grants for low-income businesses and allowing many past EIDL Advance recipients of all sizes to get the full $10,000 grant was included in the COVID relief package that recently passed the House and Senate. The Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act. The bill would provide a refundable tax credit to businesses and non-profit organizations that purchase or upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, and purification systems to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. Small Business Child Care Investment Act. The bill would allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the Small Business Administration's loan programs. Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. The bill would provide cybersecurity assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain. This legislation passed the House and Senate as part of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act and is expected to become law. STEM RESTART Act. This bill would provide funding to small and medium-sized STEM businesses to offer robust, paid, mid-career internships, known as returnships, for mid-career workers seeking to return or transition into the STEM workforce. Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act. This bill would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to maintain and promote cybersecurity best practices guidance for small organizations, which includes small businesses, small non-profits, and small governmental agencies. Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act. The bill would direct CISA, in consultation with the FTC, to publish resources of best practices for small businesses, non-profits, and local governments to boost cybersecurity with respect to teleworking, as a result of COVID-19. Senator Rosen has co-sponsored the following bills to support Nevada small businesses: Small Business Expense Protection Act. This bipartisan bill would clarify that ordinary business expenses paid for using funding obtained through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are tax-deductible. The provision was included in the COVID relief package that recently passed the House and Senate. RESTART Act. The bipartisan bill would create a new loan program to help small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits cover 6 months of payroll, benefits, and fixed operating expenses. Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act. This comprehensive bill would 1) extend PPP through March 2021 with improvements and targeted funding for underserved borrowers, along with a second round funding of PPP, 2) extend and expand the Debt Relief program which expired Sept 27th, 3) ensure PPP eligibility for all non-profits, 4) enhance of SBA's main lending programs, 5) support key Nevada industries through the Save Our Stages Act and the RESTAURANTS Act, 7) provide local broadcasters eligibility for PPP, and 8) lift the cap on EIDL loans and grants. Several of these provisions were included in the COVID relief package that recently passed the House and Senate. Save Our Stages (SOS) Act. The bipartisan bill would make SBA grants available to eligible live venue operators, producers, promoters, or talent representatives. $15 billion of direct aid for small live entertainment venues was included in the COVID relief package that recently passed the House and Senate. RESTAURANTS Act. This bipartisan bill would create a $120 billion revitalization fund at the Treasury Department to provide grants to restaurants, food stands, food trucks, food carts, caterers, saloons, inns, taverns, bars, lounges, or other similar businesses of 20 employees or less to help with expenses such as payroll, benefits, mortgage, rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies, food, and debt obligations to suppliers. PPP Extension Bill. A bipartisan bill to extend PPP through August 8, 2020. This bill became law. COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act. The bill, which included numerous provisions that eventually were included in the CARES Act, would improve and create new SBA tools for small businesses and waive the disaster declaration requirements for access to EIDL. Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act. The bipartisan bill would simplify the loan forgiveness process for small businesses participating in PPP who have received loans of less than $150,000. The provision was included in the COVID relief package that recently passed the House and Senate. SECURE Small Business Act. The bipartisan bill would require the SBA to help small businesses purchase cybersecurity products and services. Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act. The bipartisan bill would reform the Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise, which focuses on identifying barriers to new business formation and obstacles to assistance within the federal government that women experience. Small Business Relief From Communicable Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act. The bill would: 1) Expand the definition of a disaster to include a communicable disease for which the federal government has issued a travel alert or warning, allowing small businesses who have been impacted by the coronavirus to access Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) of up $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses; 2) Make it easier for small business to access EIDLs by adding a triggering event for which the EIDL may be used; and 3) Make the EIDL loans interest free. PPP DEAL Act. This bipartisan bill would allow PPP loans to be eligible for loan forgiveness equal to the amount spent on covered expenses during a 16-week period after the start date of the loan. It would also change the rehire date deadline from June 30 to 16 weeks after the start date of the loan. Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act. This bipartisan bill would extend debt relief for small businesses through at least February 2021for SBA-backed loans, including 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans. Senator Rosen also helped lead the effort to change an SBA and Treasury rule that prevented small gaming businesses from having access to PPP loans. As a result of her efforts, all otherwise eligible gaming small businesses in Nevada can access federal relief. Over the past year, Senator Rosen has partnered with Nevada's Small Business Administration regional representatives and local chambers of commerce and organizations including the Vegas Chamber, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Nevada's rural Chambers of Commerce, the Nevada REALTORS, the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, and the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce to provide updates on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 crisis and answer questions on access to federal resources. SenatorRosen'soffice is workingevery daytoensureNevadans stay uptodate on the latest news on the coronavirus, as well as provide alistofresourcestoassistNevadans. SenatorRosen's website includes a bilingualonline resource portalto assist small businesses in Nevada affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Small businesses that are experiencing difficulties navigating federal assistance canalso send their inquiries and questionstoSmallBusiness@Rosen.Senate.gov, and a teamofdedicated bilingual professionals will respondtoprovide assistance. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-problem-solvers-caucus-bring-parties-together-strike-deal-long-awaited,"Rep. Lee, Problem Solvers Caucus Bring Parties Together, Strike Deal for Long-Awaited COVID-19 Relief Package",2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep Susie Lee (Nev.-03), member of the Problem Solvers Caucus that was pivotal in relief negotiations,released the following statement onthe House of Representatives passing an end-of-yearCOVID-19 pandemicrelief package: It's abouttime.I'm glad thatat leastthis got done, butour work is far from over.The Problem Solvers Caucus proposal, which helped restart negotiations at the start of the month, served as the framework for this final package. If you want proof that Republicans and Democrats working together, in good faith, is the best way to get things done, here it is. Toevery familyscared about making ends meet, to our healthcare workers laying their lives on the line every single dayto protect us, andtoevery workerand small businessownerforced to tread water for monthswithout the relief they need, more help is finally on the way.Thispackageincludes expanded unemployment benefits,direct payments to working families,small business relief, aid for hospitals and frontline workers,funding for vaccine distribution, and morecritical relief. Let's be clear though. This is not a victory lap moment for Congress. It's a wake-up call.This cannot be the last COVID-19 relief package we pass.$300 per week in unemployment relief and $600 in direct assistance for working families will not be enough.Direct aid for states and communities wasalsoglaringly missing from this package, which is unacceptable.States like Nevada have been economically devastatedby COVID-19. Our states need direct assistance as they face massive budget cuts because of lost revenue during this pandemic. Ourschools, hospitals, police departments, and communities needdirect relief, desperately. This relief package was our emergency chute, and I'm glad we pulleditin time. But recoveryfrom this pandemicwill be long and difficultand will only be reached if we work together, in good faith, from here on out. BACKGROUND:On Dec. 1, the Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of senators announced a$908 billion, bipartisan COVID-19 emergency relief frameworkto help American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. After months of failed progress on relief talks, this most recent bipartisan proposal from the Problem Solvers Caucusjumpstarted negotiationsbetween the White House and Congressional leadership. In June 2020, Rep. Lee authored an op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal highlighting the need for direct relief to states and localities.",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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-following-vote-pass-government-funding-and-covid-19-relief-package,Rosen Statement Following Vote to Pass Government Funding and COVID-19 Relief Package,2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement following the Senate's vote to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislative package secures several important Rosen-led provisions to provide much-needed help and relief for hardworking Nevadans and our small businesses. Today's vote is a step forward towards providing help and relief to Nevadans and the American people, said Senator Rosen. The COVID-19 relief included in this legislative package provides a much-needed lifeline to countless Nevadans who have been waiting for assistance. The relief plan includes direct payments to individuals, extended and enhanced unemployment insurance, increased flexibility for state and local spending, and support for our small business community, including $10,000 grants for businesses in low-income communities based on bipartisan legislation I introduced. Passage of this bill is a positive development, but we must do much more to help Nevada workers and businesses navigate this crisis. I will continue fighting so thatall Nevadans receive the support they need as we move into the New Year. I'm also glad to see that Republicans and Democrats were able to come to the table and pass legislation that funds our government, Senator Rosen continued. This omnibus includes important Nevada priorities such as no funding for Yucca Mountain, a pay raise for our troops, and robust investment in infrastructure and broadband development. I'm also proud to say that funding for my Never Again Education Act and my Building Blocks of STEM Act, both signed into law in the past year, are part of this omnibus. These are important victories that will help improve lives, and I pledge to continue fighting for Nevadans and the American people. BACKGROUND:Senator Rosen led or co-led the efforts to secure the following provisions in the omnibus spending bill that funds the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021: NO funding for nuclear waste disposal at Yucca Mountain Funding to implement Senator Rosen's Building Blocks of STEM Act, which was signed into law last December $2 million to implement Senator Rosen's Never Again Education Act, bipartisan Holocaust education legislation which was signed into law earlier this year $13 million for JROTC STEM training and education, the first time ever that this has had a dedicated funding stream $60 million for USDA telemedicine and distance learning grants $163 million for NeighborWorks affordable housing assistance $1 million for the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, doubling last year's amount $2 million for U.S.-Israel Homeland Security Program $40 million for new HUD-VASH vouchers to help homeless veterans. Significant funding increase for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program $18 million for Emergency Medical Services for Children and $10 million for the Pediatric Mental Health Access Program $22 million to fund the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. Preservation of Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) funding Key COVID relief provisions included in the package to benefit Nevada and our nation, broken up by key areas, include: Small Businesses and our Workforce $284 Billion for Second Round of PPP for small businesses with 300 or fewer employees and that have had a 30% revenue loss year-over-year in any quarter of 2020 or 2021. $20 Billion for new EIDL Advance grants of $10,000 each for small businesses in low-income communities, if they have 300 or fewer employees and have had a 30% revenue loss year-over-year in any quarter of 2020 or 2021. Includes provision to guarantee full $10,000 grants and increase many past EIDL Advance grants to $10,000, based on Senator Rosen's bipartisan legislation. $15 Billion for live event venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions such as museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss, based on bipartisan legislation Senator Rosen co-sponsored. Extends the Employee Retention Tax Credit to prevent layoffs. 11 weeks of enhanced unemployment insurance ($300 per week on top of state unemployment aid) through March 14, 2021. Extends PUA (gig worker aid) and PEUC (additional weeks of federally-funded UI when individuals exhaust state benefits). Extends the maximum number of weeks an individual may claim benefits through state UI plus supplemental CARES Act programs to 50 weeks. Provides an extra benefit of $100 per week for certain workers who have both wage and self-employment income (i.e., W-2 and 1099 income) but whose base UI benefit calculation doesn't take their self-employment into account. $600 direct payment checks for individuals making up to $75,000 per year (phases out at $99,000 per year) and $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000 per years, plus a $600 per child dependent. Mixed-status immigrant households are now eligible for checks, with the change in law retroactive to CARES Act stimulus checks as well. State and Local Spending Responding to Senator Rosen's call to Congressional Leaders, extends by one year the deadline for states, local governments, Tribes, and their sub-recipients to spend money from the CARES Act's Coronavirus Relief Fund. Health Care $22 billion to states for testing, tracing, and COVID mitigation programs, with $2.5 billion set aside to target needs in underserved areas, including both communities of color and rural communities Nearly $9 billion to CDC and states for vaccine distribution $9 billion in support for health care providers $4.5 billion in mental health funding. Over $3 billion for the strategic national stockpile, including $300 million specifically directed to high risk and underserved areas for distribution, including communities of color More than $1 billion for NIH to research COVID-19 $1 billion in direct funds to the Indian Health Service $100 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for Telehealth and Connected Care Program to purchase, maintain, and refresh devices and services to veterans for provision of access to telehealth services. Housing $25 billion in rental assistance Extends the federal eviction ban through January Enhances the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit $13 billion to increase SNAP benefits by 15% Funding for food banks and senior nutrition programs Education Approximately $54 billion for public K-12 schools Approximately $23 billion for a higher education fund Broadband $3.2 Billion in emergency funds for low-income families to access broadband, which Senator Rosen strongly supported $1 billion tribal broadband fund $300 million grant program to fund broadband in rural areas $250 million dollars in telehealth funding Transportation $2 Billion for airports and airport concessionaries $10 Billion for State Departments of Transportation ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-receives-covid-19-vaccine,Rep. Susie Lee Receives COVID-19 Vaccine,2020-12-20,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. Today,U.S. Rep Susie Lee (Nev.-03), at the recommendation ofCongress' Office of theAttending Physician,receivedher first dose ofaPfizerCOVID-19vaccine.Rep. Lee said: Upon recommendation of the Attending Physician, I received my first dose of a coronavirus vaccine this morning. I'm incredibly grateful to receive the vaccine and want to thank the doctors and health workers who administered my vaccination, as well as the frontline workers doing so throughout the country. I'm mindful that I am no more important than the millions of Americans still waiting to receive the vaccine, but just like with wearing a mask or socially distancing, I would not ask my constituents to do something that I have not done myself. Also, because my official duties require me to travel frequently and cast votes in-person on the House floor, I'm glad I can take the steps to make my official duties safer for those around me, including airline workers, fellow travelers, and Capitol Hill staff. And rest assured, even with the vaccine, I will continue to follow CDC guidelines, wear a mask in public, and observe social distancing. Now I'm focused on securing this crucial bipartisan relief package today, which will include billions of dollars in funding for vaccine development and distribution along with economic relief that my constituents desperately need. BACKGROUND:This week, Attending PhysicianBrian P. Monahan informedmembers of Congress, My recommendation to you is absolutely unequivocal: there is no reason why you should defer receiving this vaccine.' The Problem Solvers Caucus most recentCOVID-19 relief proposal, whichjumpstartednegotiationsat the beginning of this month, included$16 billion for vaccine development and disibtrution, as well as testing and tracing.A similar amount is expected in the final end-of-year relief package.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-colleagues-push-protect-schools-cyberattacks,"Rosen, Colleagues Push to Protect Schools from Cyberattacks",2020-12-18,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), joined Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) in a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review on (1) efforts by the Department of Education (ED), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other relevant federal agencies to assist school districts in securing themselves from cyber threats; and (2) plan, coordinate, and report on the effectiveness of federal cybersecurity assistance to schools. This letter comes in response to an increase in cyberattacks targeting schools during COVID-19. We are concerned about the extent to which K-12 schools are adequately protected from cyber threats as they expand or revise operations during the pandemic and beyond. Moreover, we would like to understand how Federal agencies coordinate school protection through information sharing, intelligence, and other resources that the Federal government has at its disposal in an effort to help schools combat cyber threats, wrote the Senators. We seek a review by the Government Accountability Office on efforts by Education, DHS, and other relevant federal agencies to assist school districts in securing themselves from cyber threats and the effectiveness of these efforts. We also request any recommendations GAO can offer to Congress to improve federal cybersecurity support for school districts.. BACKGROUND: On October 2, 2020, following a ransomware attack on Clark County School District, Senator Rosen sent a letter urging DHS and ED to provide adequate support, guidance, and resources to help schools respond to and prevent cyberattacks. She followed up on her request when questioning the Acting Director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Infrastructure Agency (CISA) during a December 2, 2020 hearing on state and local cybersecurity held by HSGAC's Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Mr. Dodaro, Across our nation, approximately 100,000 public schools serve more than 50 million students from kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) and play an integral role in the educational, civic, and economic life of local communities. It is critical that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review efforts by the Department of Education (Education), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other relevant federal agencies to assist school districts in protecting themselves from cyber threats. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, schools districts were increasingly reliant on technology for grading, enhancing educational offerings, and obtaining real time feedback on student and teacher performance. In response to the pandemic, many K-12 schools shifted to offering some form of remote education, increasing their dependence on laptops, wireless internet access, and cameras and microphones. At the same time, potential threats from cyberattacks remain serious and prevalent. For instance, school districts in New Hampshire, Nevada, Arizona, and across the country have recently reported instances of ransomware attacks. In 2015, the Government Facilities Sector Specific Plan identified Education's Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools as the Sector Specific Agency (federal agency lead) for the Education Facilities Subsector. In that role, Education is responsible for coordinating with Federal and non-Federal partners to address risk management for schools, including cyberattack risks. In addition, DHS is authorized to support Federal and non-Federal sector partners by sharing information through its dedicated 24/7 coordination and information sharing operations center. We are concerned about the extent to which K-12 schools are adequately protected from cyber threats as they expand or revise operations during the pandemic and beyond. Moreover, we would like to understand how Federal agencies coordinate school protection through information sharing, intelligence, and other resources that the Federal government has at its disposal in an effort to help schools combat cyber threats. We seek a review by the Government Accountability Office on efforts by Education, DHS, and other relevant federal agencies to assist school districts in securing themselves from cyber threats and the effectiveness of these efforts. We also request any recommendations GAO can offer to Congress to improve federal cybersecurity support for school districts. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. For further information on our request, please contact Peter Su (Peter_Su@hsgac.senate.gov), Daniel Bleiberg (Daniel_Bleiberg@rosen.senate.gov), and Jackie Maffucci (Jackie_Maffucci@hsgac.senate.gov). ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-cramer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-businesses-upgrade-ventilation-systems-curb-spread,"Rosen, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Businesses Upgrade Ventilation Systems, Curb Spread of COVID-19 Indoors, and Build Consumer Confidence",2020-12-18,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), announced the introduction of their Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act (S. 5067), a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax credit to businesses and nonprofit organizations that purchase or upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, and purification systems to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. As a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, one of my top priorities is to help Nevada's small businesses manage and overcome disruptions and dangers caused by COVID-19. That is why I am proud to introduce this important bipartisan legislation to provide our businesses with a tax credit to upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, and purification systems. By making our indoor spaces safer for customers and workers, we can reduce the spread of COVID, help boost consumer confidence, and keep businesses afloat, said Senator Rosen. I will continue working in Congress to provide Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs the support they need to not only succeed, but thrive. More businesses are going to permanently close if customers don't feel safe going to them, but there are changes they can make to restore consumer confidence and protect their workers and customers, said Senator Cramer. Our bill extends businesses and nonprofits a helping hand, allowing them to make upgrades to their facilities that help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate the boost that Senator Rosen and Senator Cramer's FRESH AIR for Business Act would give, especially to the small restaurants across the country who are struggling to stay open, said Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association. Restaurants across the country continue to make improvements to their ventilation systems to ensure the safety of their employees, patrons and other staff, but for many, the cost of these upgrades has been overwhelming. This bill will help make that easier by offsetting some of the costs of those improvements. As the pandemic drags on, locally-owned franchise businesses and their hard-working employees are struggling to make ends meet. Helping these small businesses navigate this difficult time is paramount for helping protect the health, not only for workers and customers but also for our economy, said Suzanne Beall, Vice President of Government Relations and Counsel, of the International Franchise Association. IFA supports and applauds Senators Rosen and Cramer for the introduction of this much-needed piece of legislation that will help America's local franchise businesses during a challenging time. Small businesses have been hit particularly hard as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, which is why we must do more to ensure these companies get the targeted resources they need to recover and thrive, said John Stanford, Co-Executive Director of Small Business Roundtable. Boosting consumer confidence through air filtration and ventilation efforts is one of the best tools available to address the barriers these businesses face as a result of this airborne virus. We are thrilled to support this new and innovative bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Senators Rosen and Cramer to help as many businesses, families, and industries as possible endure the financial hardships caused by the pandemic. The Vegas Chamber appreciates the efforts of Senator Rosen to help Southern Nevada employers create a healthier environment, especially during the COVID pandemic, said Mary Beth Sewald, President & CEO of the Vegas Chamber. We support Senator Rosen in introducing this legislation which would provide a refundable tax credit for the purchase or upgrade of ventilation systems. With consumer confidence being at an all-time low due to concerns of indoor air quality, we must do everything in our power to help small businesses overcome the unprecedented obstacles caused by COVID-19, said Ann Silver, CEO of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce. We applaud the introduction of this forward-thinking legislation by Senator Rosen and urge Congress for swift passage so we can bring relief to our small business community. Now more than ever, the business community needs all the help it can get and this bill not only offers tax credits, but tax credits while also promoting a safer workplace for employees. This is the kind of win-win help that is easy to endorse. We applaud Senator Rosen for the introduction of this legislation and look forward to continuing to work with her for the benefit of our small business community, said Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Nevada's small businesses have been significantly disrupted due to COVID-19, said Ken Evans, President of the Urban Chamber of Commerce. By providing small businesses with a tax credit to upgrade their air filtration systems, owners and employees can assure consumers that it is safe to frequent their place of business. We are happy to endorse Senator Rosen's legislation and look forward to working with her to address our community's needs. During this unprecedented crisis, the Asian Chamber has been working tirelessly to help companies and businesses stay afloat and keep paychecks flowing to workers and families, said Sonny Vinuya, President of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce. But we can't do it alone. We need Congress to help businesses respond to the hardships posed by this airborne disease and boost consumer confidence. That is why we are proud to endorse Senator Rosen and Senator Cramer's bipartisan FRESH AIR for Businesses Act and look forward to continuing to work with them to support our businesses, advance economic growth, and protect jobs. BACKGROUND: This bipartisan legislation is endorsed by the National Restaurant Association, the International Franchise Association, Small Business Roundtable, the Vegas Chamber, the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada, Inc., and the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce The bipartisan Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act introduced by Senators Rosen (D-NV) and Cramer (R-ND) would provide a refundable tax credit to businesses and nonprofit organizations that purchase or upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, or purification systems to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. Specifically, the FRESH AIR for Businesses Act would: Provide businesses with a refundable payroll tax credit of up to $15,000 per location to cover 50 percent of qualified HVAC purchase, installation, or upgrade expenses incurred between February 1, 2020 and January 1, 2022. Cover half the cost of: Purchasing, installing, or upgrading HVAC systems designed to filter air at a rate of MERV 13 or higher, which use UV-base purification, or which provide fresh air supply of at least 17 cubic feet per minute per occupant and have the ability to direct air to minimize air exchange between neighboring zones; Purchasing standalone air cleaners and purifiers capable of providing at least 5 air changes per hour and using HEPA filters, UV-based purification, or EAC or ionization technology; and Purchasing related components such as HEPA filters and UV lights. Direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control to jointly establish a voluntary certification to ensure systems meet high standards, reward businesses that create safe indoor environments for consumers and workers, and increase consumer confidence in returning to local businesses. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-nominated-house-appropriations-committee,Rep. Susie Lee Nominated to House Appropriations Committee,2020-12-17,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep.Susie Lee (Nev.-03)issued the following statement regarding hernominationtothe House Committee on Appropriations for the 117thCongress: It's an honortobe nominated to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations, and to be Nevada's voice in the room whereour nation's most critical funding decisions are made. Right now, our countryis facing unprecedentedchallenges thatrequiresignificantresourcesto address. I want to make sure those resources are put to good use.That starts with our response to the pandemic.My home state of Nevada has been ravaged byCOVID-19.Getting this pandemic under control and our economy back on track remainsmytop priority. Nevadansalsoknow all toowell the yearly push in Congress to direct funds towarddumping nuclear waste atYucca Mountain.It won't happenon my watch.I willmake surethatnot a single taxpayer dollar goes towardsthe revivalof Yucca Mountain. Federal funds areso importantfor working families. If appointed, I'llprioritizecritical programsthat supporteducation, veterans,nutrition,workforce development, infrastructure, and health care - especially mental health care.I will also ensure thatNevada's public lands are protected.Bottom line,Iwill fight forbudgets thatreflect our values. Throughout my first term, I have prioritizedbringingRepublicans and Democratstogetherto get things donefor Nevada families.Ihope I have the chance tobring thatsame approach to the Appropriations Committeein the 117thCongress. BACKGROUND: The House Committee on Appropriations is one of the most influential committees in Congress. The Committee is responsible for passing spending bills that fund the federal government and determining how taxpayer dollars are allocated to critical public resources and services",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-urges-colleagues-pass-covid-19-relief-support-problem-solvers-caucus,"***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Lee Urges Colleagues to Pass COVID-19 Relief, Support Problem Solvers Caucus Bipartisan Proposal",2020-12-09,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCHON YOUTUBE HERE DOWNLOADVIDEO HERE Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep.Susie Lee (Nev.-03) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to urge hercolleagues in Congress to come together to pass an additional bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. The following is a transcript of Rep. Lee's remarks: I rise today on behalf of the people of Nevada's ThirdCongressionalDistrict, with a plea toall ofmy colleagues. We are now entering the darkest period of this pandemic. Americans are scared, and I don't blame them. Americans are also angry, and they should be. They're angry at Congress and this administration for failing to pass more relief for struggling families, frontline workers, and small businesses. Thousands more Nevadans filed for unemployment during the last few weeks. Over 400,000 Nevadans remain at risk of eviction as housing assistance expires. And as this virusuncontrollably spreads in every corner of the country, our frontline workers and hospitals are overwhelmed with a tidal wave of new COVID-positive patients. There's no time for the political games that have consumed Congress for months. There never was. I'm pleadingto my Republican and Democratic colleagues, toourleadership, and to this administration: it's time to do our jobs and pass more COVID-19 relief now. BACKGROUND:On Dec. 1, the Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of senators announced a$908 billion, bipartisanCOVID-19 emergency relief frameworktohelp American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. After months of failed progress on relief talks, this most recentbipartisanproposal from the Problem Solvers Caucusjumpstartednegotiationsbetween the White House and Congressional leadership.",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://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-secures-key-nevada-wins-bipartisan-annual-defense-bill,Rep. Susie Lee Secures Key Nevada Wins in Bipartisan Annual Defense Bill,2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington,D.C. U.S. Rep Susie Lee (Nev.-03)helpedsecure key wins for the state of Nevada in the 2020-2021National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), whichthe House of Representatives passedtoday.The NDAAfundstheU.S.Department of Defenseand supportsexpenditures and policy that support servicemembers, veterans, and national security. Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to support our servicemembers and veterans,andstrengthenour national security,said Rep. Lee.Along with strengthening our national defense at home and abroad, this bill also includes a well-deservedthreepercent pay raise for all servicemembersand a version of my Newborn Care Improvement Act to expand maternal health care for new veteran families. Most importantlyfor Nevada, I and therest of theNevada delegation secured a status quo extension of the Nevada Test and Training Range.Thisextensionsupportsour military andjobs for Nevada servicemembers, while also preserving our publicand tribal lands across the state.These priorities make it clear that Congress will support our servicemembers, veterans, and their families both on and off the battle field. BACKGROUND:Rep. Lee co-led an amendment, which was included in the final budget, to secure astatus quo extensionof theNevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). Earlier this year, Rep. Lee helped lead discussions around a compromise to secure an extension of the NTTR thatwouldalso guaranteesprotections for tribal resources, conservation, outdoor recreation and public access, and farming and ranching. Rep. Lee secured an amended version of her bill,the Newborn Care Improvement Act, which will expand maternal health care for new veteran mothers and families.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/comprehensive-veterans-suicide-prevention-package-championed-rep-lee-signed-law,Comprehensive Veterans Suicide Prevention Package Championed by Rep. Lee Signed Into Law,2020-12-07,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. TheVeterans Comprehensive Prevention, AccesstoCare, And Treatment Actof2020, orVeterans COMPACT Act, was signed into law by President Trump on Saturday, Dec. 5.The VeteransCOMPACT Act is a comprehensive, bipartisan set of policies thatimprovesveterans'suicide prevention, mental health care,andoutreachwithin theU.S.Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TheVeterans COMPACT Act includes Rep. Lee's legislation,theLeave No Veteran Behind Act, whichrequires that the VAcontact veteranswhohave not had contact with VA intwoor more years to encourage them to receive comprehensive exams so that they continue their eligibility for coverage of emergency care not related to service-connected disabilities. Every day in this country, 20 veterans die by suicide, and the rate is even worse in Nevada,said Rep. Lee.Even one death per day is too many. Veterans need a health care system centered around their unique mental and physical health needs, which is what the Veterans COMPACT Actdoes. Of those 20 veterans, 14 of them did not seek medical treatment from the VA in over two years. My provision in the Veterans OMPACT Actimprovesoutreach and treatment,so we can bring those lost or forgotten veterans back to the VA system to get the treatment they need before it's too late. Veterans dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues need to know that they are not in this alone, and there are medical, mental-health, and support services available to them that can help. I am always motivated to bring Democrats and Republicans together to pass laws that can really make adifference,and I know that is what we accomplished today by enacting the Veterans COMPACT Act. BACKGROUND:The following areprovisions included intheVeterans COMPACT Act: Comprehensive Exams for Veterans-Thelaw requires that the VAcontact veteranswhohave not had contact with VA intwoor more years to encourage them to receive comprehensive exams so that they continue their eligibility for coverage of emergency care not related to service-connected disabilities.Rep. Lee authored this provision, which she first introduced as the Leave No Veteran Behind Act. Care for those in crisis-Thelawprovidesacute crisis care for emergent suicide symptoms (ACCESS Act). Help veterans build networks of support-The lawcreatesa pilot program on information sharing between Department of Veterans Affairs and designated relatives and friends of veterans regarding the assistance and benefits available to the veterans. Track outcomes of VA's outreach to transitioning servicemembers-The law requiresan annual report on the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tailored education for family members-The lawcreatesan education program for family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders. Outdoor Recreation Task Force-The law establishesan Interagency Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for veterans. Require annual VA Police de-escalation and crisis intervention training. Analysis to meet needs of homeless women veterans- The law requiresa gap analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs programs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless. Women Veteran Usage ReportThe lawprovidesa report on locations where women veterans are using health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.",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://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-announces-nearly-14-million-grant-improve-protect-nevada-s-water,"Rep. Lee Announces Nearly $1.4 Million Grant to Improve, Protect Nevadas Water Quality",2020-12-03,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) $1,395,000 to implement Nevada's recently approved Nonpoint Source State (NPS) Management Plan. Rainfall moving over the ground causes nonpoint source pollution, leading to runoff that picks up natural and man-made pollutants as it flows. ""Every Nevadan knows how precious water management is in our state,"" said Rep. Lee. ""This federal grant will improve water management and reduce pollution in Nevada's waterways, something that needs to be a consistent priority. This grant is one of many things that can protect our waterways, public lands, and health. I'll continue to work day and night to ensure our state has the support it needs from our federal government."" BACKGROUND: Click here to learn more about the NDEP Nonpoint Source State Management Program. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-28T00:42:23Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/problem-solvers-caucus-senate-partners-unveil-bipartisan-bicameral-4-month,"Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan, Bicameral 4-Month COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package",2020-12-01,2020,2020-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. - The Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of senators announced a four-month bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief framework that will help American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. The Problem Solvers Caucus, 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, helped develop the bicameral package. The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding. The framework targets resources to the following key categories: State, Local, and Tribal Governments - $160 billion Additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) - $180 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) including restaurants, stages, and deductibility - $288 billion CDFI/MDI Community Lender Support - $12 billion Transportation (Airlines, Airports, Buses, Transit and Amtrak) - $45 billion Vaccine Development and Distribution and Testing and Tracing - $16 billion Healthcare Provider Relief Fund - $35 billion Education Funding - $82 billion Student Loans - $4 billion Housing Assistance (Rental) - $25 billion Nutrition/Agriculture - $26 billion U.S. Postal Service - $10 billion Child Care - $10 billion Dedicated Broadband Funding - $10 billion Opioid Funding - $5 billion ""I join my Problem Solvers Caucus colleagues in urging congressional leadership to put country over party and politics by considering our new bipartisan framework for COVID-19 relief,"" said Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03). ""Clearly, some concessions were made in crafting this framework because we are running out of time to get relief to our working families, frontline workers, and small businesses, who have been devastated by this pandemic. We can no longer wait. It's our responsibility to get this done now. Nevadans and the American people have waited far too long."" ""For far too long, working families, small businesses, local governments, critical health care providers, and school districts across America have been left wondering when Washington would stop the partisan bickering and pass a comprehensive stimulus package,"" said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Tom Reed (N.Y.-23). ""Now, we have a bipartisan, bicameral deal that directly addresses the needs of the nation and best positions the country for an effective rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine. It's time to come together as proud Americans and get the job done."" ""This is a win for the American people, for common sense, and for problem solving. With cases spiking, winter around the corner, and countless small businesses closing every day, and far too many families hurting, we simply cannot leave anyone out in the cold. This is an essential down payment on what our families, small businesses, and local communities need,"" said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05). ""This four-month COVID-19 emergency relief package will get us through the hardest months of winter and into a new Administration."" ""Our nation's top economists and the White House have made it clear: Congress needs to act sooner than later on targeted focused relief,"" said Rep. Dusty Johnson (S.D.-A.L.). ""I'm proud to be a part of this bipartisan, bicameral group that's put much-needed relief before politics. More than half of these dollars have been repurposed from CARES Act funding – it's a responsible proposal. Our teachers, healthcare workers, business owners, and producers continue to step up as we battle COVID-19, it's time Congress does too."" ""The need is great, the time is short, and the urgency is real. Our bipartisan, bicameral working group has found common ground, and now Congress must begin restoring faith in our government by passing an emergency COVID relief measure before year's end,"" said Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn.-03). ""Michigan just had the deadliest month from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. I hear daily from constituents who are struggling to make ends meet. Congress should not go home until we are able to get a COVID-19 deal passed and signed, delivering real help to those who need it most. It's time for us to step up, and our colleagues need to get behind this effort or out of the way,"" said Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.-06). ""Working families, small businesses, restaurant owners, and our communities need relief — and Congress must act. The failure to provide that relief over the last several months has been shameful, especially given that there are relief provisions and programs that are supported by both parties and both chambers of Congress, and most importantly, needed by the American people and our economy,"" said Rep. Abigail Spanberger (Va.-07). ""This bipartisan, bicameral package reflects the priorities of the Seventh District — including funding for unemployment assistance, PPP, food assistance programs and our district's farmers, rental assistance, broadband internet, and opioid treatment. Today we have demonstrated that we can unite around a common purpose in the face of a national emergency, and I urge my colleagues — as well as House and Senate leadership — to bring this package forward for a vote."" ""With the development of multiple successful vaccines, we are on the cusp of beating covid-19 and restoring our way of life, but we are not there yet. This sensible, bipartisan, bicameral proposal will provide those most in need with the bridge necessary to see us through this crisis. The time to act is now,"" said Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio-16). ""Americans need to get through the darkness of winter, when we expect to see an explosion of COVID cases impact every part of our society – from small businesses, to frontline workers, and health care providers. The new Paycheck Protection Program funding, State and Local assistance, and support for unemployment insurance in our bipartisan, bicameral COVID relief framework package are all absolutely vital. I'm hopeful that what we proposed this morning will get through the House and Senate this month, ultimately to the President's desk to sign,"" said Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.-10). ""I am proud of the strong bipartisan and bicameral work being done by the Problem Solvers Caucus. The American people need immediate relief,"" said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.-01). ""The time for political gamesmanship is over. It is absurd that we are still engaged in partisan bickering when the American people are losing their homes, jobs, and businesses. We cannot afford to wait any longer. We need to do our job, and get America back to work."" Rep. Kurt Schrader (Ore.-05) said, ""As COVID cases skyrocket nationwide, Americans are struggling. It is getting more and more difficult for small businesses to keep their lights on and workers employed. Folks need relief now and it's time to put party aside and do what is right. This package is a bipartisan, bicameral solution, the only one of its kind. I urge leaders of the House and Senate to put this package on the floor now and get aid in to the hands of the American people."" ""Congress cannot sit idle, allowing partisan politics to outweigh the needs of the American people. This package proves when negotiating in good faith, putting party aside, and working on behalf of your constituents, there is progress to be made. Republicans and Democrats must come together to help the millions of workers, businesses, and families hurting as a result of this pandemic,"" said Rep. Van Taylor (Texas-03). ""The American people are counting on us to help their families, businesses and communities recover from this brutal public health and economic crisis,"" said Rep. Scott Peters (Calif.-52). ""The only way a new COVID package gets done is to do our jobs and come together. The bicameral, bipartisan framework announced today by the Problem Solvers Caucus offers a fair, short-term emergency solution that puts country over party."" Rep. John Katko (N.Y.-24) said, ""This framework is the direct result of continued bipartisan collaboration between lawmakers from both chambers of Congress. Central New York and our nation desperately need additional COVID-19 relief. This bipartisan, bicameral framework represents an important step forward in delivering critical relief to the frontlines."" ""Although the new administration, rightfully and thankfully, has made pandemic relief a priority, our country and communities cannot wait any longer. The pandemic is exploding, our hospitals are bursting, and our economy is hurting. Our strategy to defeat this disease has been federally funded, state mandated, and locally executed. Now more than ever, the federal government must live up to its obligation and provide temporary relief prior to the proper distribution of a vaccine so that we can control the virus, save lives, and support our communities. This temporary relief package is a prime example of the bipartisan and bicameral leadership that must be done for us to get things done in the 117th Congress,"" said Rep. Jimmy Panetta (Calif.-20). ""This has been the best compromise COVID relief package I've seen yet and it will bring much needed assistance to American's businesses, families and workers,"" said Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.-02). ""Our businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, leading to less money in the pockets of hardworking families, and less funding for governments to keep essential services such as first responders. This proposal is also the most fiscally responsible of the options I've seen. As a member of the PSC, I know we must put politics aside and come to this bipartisan solution to help all Americans."" ""We cannot wait any longer for COVID relief. In addition to the heartbreaking loss from the pandemic, Washington inaction is hurting our communities. Our families, schools, small businesses, local governments, essential workers, and local economies need assistance. This compromise, led by members of both parties and both the House and Senate, needs to get done. With critical aid to small businesses, unemployment benefits, money for state and local governments, investment in education, child care, health care, and the postal service, we can get help to those who need it most. It's time to cut through the partisan politics and deliver much-needed relief,"" said Rep. Anthony Brindisi (N.Y.-22). ""Many of the programs that receive funding in this bipartisan relief bill, including the Paycheck Protection Program, have had tremendous success and in some cases have made the difference between a small business being able to keep its doors open or not,"" said Rep. Will Hurd (Texas-23). ""This bill is the culmination of what should have happened months ago: Bicameral, bipartisan negotiations. I urge my colleagues to support it so that we can deliver direct assistance now to the educators, small business owners, health care professionals and American workers who desperately need it."" ​""Millions of hard-working families and small businesses are struggling as a result of this pandemic. We should seize this bipartisan opportunity to get something done and help them receive the boost they need now. Congress should do its job and show results,"" said Rep. Ben McAdams (Utah-04). BACKGROUND: A breakdown of the COVID-19 emergency relief framework can be found HERE. Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Tom Reed (N.Y.-23) and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05), as well as Reps. Dusty Johnson (S.D.-A.L.), Dean Phillips (Minn.-03), Fred Upton (Mich.-06), Abigail Spanberger (Va.-07), and Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio-16) were joined today by Senators Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Susan Collins (Maine), Mark Warner (Va.), Bill Cassidy (La.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Angus King (Maine), Mitt Romney (Utah), and Maggie Hassan (N.H.). The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group in Congress comprised of 50 members – equally divided between Democrats and Republicans – who are committed to forging bipartisan cooperation on key issues. It is co-chaired by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Congressman Tom Reed (R-N.Y.). ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-28T00:42:23Z 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://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-helps-pass-national-apprenticeship-act-investment-critical,"Rep. Susie Lee Helps Pass National Apprenticeship Act, Investment in Critical Workforce Development Programs",2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) helped pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would expand access to high-quality, federally funded Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships. Investing in Registered Apprenticeships, and workforce development as a whole, has been a top priority for Rep. Lee in the 116th Congress. ""For the long-term health of Nevada's economy and working families, we need to invest in workforce development now,"" said Rep. Lee. ""The National Apprenticeship Act would create more stability in our workforce, which is exactly what hard-hit states like Nevada will need post-pandemic. Registered Apprenticeships are our nation's most successful federal workforce development program, with a 94 percent hiring rate for workers who complete a Registered Apprenticeship, and an average starting salary of $70,000 a year. The National Apprenticeship Act will prepare our workforce for the post-pandemic job market and give Nevada workers more opportunities to succeed."" BACKGROUND: Click here to read a National Apprenticeship Act fact sheet. Click here to read a National Apprenticeship Act Section by Section. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-28T00:39:51Z 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://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-elected-serve-regional-representative-steering-and-policy,Rep. Susie Lee Elected to Serve as Regional Representative on Steering and Policy Committee,2020-11-18,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) issued the following statement regarding her election, by unanimous consent, to serve as the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest Regional Representative for the House Democratic Caucus Steering and Policy Committee: ""I'm grateful to have this opportunity to further advocate for southern Nevada and the region as a whole. My top priority is fighting for the issues that matter to my constituents, and this role will help me give them an even stronger voice in Washington. First and foremost, I will be advocating for policies to get this pandemic under control and get our economy back on track.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-28T00:39:51Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-transcript-following-hearing-american-manufacturing-industry-response-covid-19,Rosen Transcript Following Hearing on American Manufacturing Industry Response to COVID-19,2020-11-18,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.Yesterday, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke with American manufacturing leaders on the industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Witnesses present for the hearing included Ravi Bulusu, Co-Founder of wholesale pharmaceutical distribution company MolMas; Rick Krska, President and Chief Executive Servant of toner remanufacturing company TonerCycle/LaserCycle; Michael Wessel, commissioner of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC); and Tiffany Stovall, CEO of Kansas Manufacturing Solutions. A transcript of the Senator's full exchange can be found below, and a videoof the Senator's full exchange can be foundhere. ROSEN: I want to build upon what my colleagues have already asked you about workforce training and re-training. During the pandemic, American ingenuity has been a bright spot, and our nation has exhibited many of your companies and many in my state the ability to tackle these insurmountable problems. For example, when the pandemic hit, there was a plastics manufacturer in Sparks, Nevada. They started making face shields and safety partitions for casinos, restaurants, and government agencies. The University of Nevada, Reno's Innovation Center teamed up with our state's MEP center, Nevada Industry Excellence, to produce gowns for local health care workers. This August, I had the opportunity to virtually visit with Frey Ranch, it's in Churchill County. They make whiskey and bourbon and shifted to producing hand sanitizer. Similarly, work began at Las Vegas Distillery in Henderson, they pivoted their operations from vodka, rum, and whisky to also produce hand sanitizer. So I want to thank you for addressing some of the challenges that we have doing this for PPE and some of the other things like workforce training because we know that having a skilled workforce that is able to be nimble and readily adapt is going to impact how quickly our businesses can come back.But I'd like to build on that a bit because I also believe that we have to build consumer confidence for going back indoors. What are we all worried about? The quality of our air. Indoor air quality is what stops us from going to restaurants, to arenas, to concerts, hotels, and casinos like I have in Nevada. So Ms. Stovall, in your experience working with small- and medium-sized manufacturers, do you know of companies that are working to produce the very important type of HEPA filters and the filtration systems that we're going to need, those electronic air cleaners, that will help jumpstart our economy and make us feel more comfortable to go back indoors through this pandemic? STOVALL: Thank you for the question. Yes, as a matter of fact. Earlier in your comments you referenced ingenuity and the ingenuity of manufacturers. Manufacturing is built on innovation. We are a country of makers. We make things. So it's in times like these when we have critical needs, needs that may be a little bit different than they were six months prior to that, that companies are looking to say, how can we do better at meeting the need? That's where this innovation comes from. Companies are doing this on their own. I keep pointing that out because I want you all to really understand the time, the dollar investment, what manufacturers are doing on their own and what we need to be able to do to support them. So back to your question of, are there companies that are looking at indoor air quality? Absolutely. They are because that is a need. So while we are looking at what are our needs right now, masks, ventilators those kinds of needs we're also looking at what gets us back to some sense of normalcy? Which is, what will make the public comfortable with going into buildings, into retail spaces and office spaces? And that is an increased focus on indoor air quality so yes, that is something that is being looked at by manufacturers not only in Kansas but across the country. ROSEN:Well, I thank you for that. I would like to speak a little bit more about, I know that there is another committee meeting coming up right after us so I will submit those questions for the record. I think it is really important that we talk about indoor air quality because it is key to getting folks back to sports, schools, and all of the things that we all miss so dearly. Thank you all for being here today. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-co-sponsors-resolution-commemorating-native-american-heritage-month,Rosen Co-Sponsors Resolution Commemorating Native American Heritage Month,2020-11-17,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement announcing her original co-sponsorship of a resolution to commemorate Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November, as well as recognize the vibrant culture and traditions of Native Americans and their contributions to the history of the United States. Native American History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural history of Nevada's tribal communities, said Senator Rosen. We must protect and strengthen our native communities by including their voices in comprehensive policy solutions that recognize this history and ensure Tribal communities thrive in the years to come. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-cortez-masto-announce-600000-hhs-grant-assist-nevada-homeless-and-risk-youth,"Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce $600,000 HHS Grant to Assist Nevada Homeless and At-Risk Youth",2020-11-16,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) released the following statement announcing that The Children's Cabinet, a Reno-based community service organization, received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) totaling $600,000 over a three-year period. The funding may be used to support community outreach, temporary shelter facilities, and counseling services to runaway and homeless youth in Nevada. Youth homelessness is a critical issue, and unfortunately, one that disproportionately impacts our state, said the Senators. Last year, Nevada experienced the highest rate of youth homelessness in the country. This issue puts our children at risk of serious harm, and it impacts public health and safety. We are glad to see that The Children's Cabinet has been awarded this grant funding to provide critical resources and a safe place for youth experiencing homelessness or an unstable living environment. We will continue working in Congress to protect the safety and well-being of all of Nevada's children. BACKGROUND:Using this $600,000 grant, The Children's Cabinet estimates it can provide services to 7,500 young people in Washoe County for each of the next three years. Established in 1985, The Children's Cabinet exists to keep children safe and families together by offering services and resources that address unmet needs. The Children's Cabinet helps more than 12,000 families annually with a wide range of services: basic needs, child care resources, education, and work experience programs, crisis intervention, and family counseling. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-named-2020-congressional-media-diversity-champion,Rosen Named 2020 Congressional Media Diversity Champion,2020-11-16,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, released the following statement announcing she was named a Congressional Media Diversity Champion by the Multicultural Media Correspondents Association. Senator Rosen was honored for her work to support greater mediadiversity and inclusion. When we have more voices at the table, we can build a healthier democracy, said Senator Rosen. This means having people from diverse backgrounds and cultures reporting on every story and bringing to light both the challenges we must address and the opportunities we must create in every community. I'm honored to receive this recognition, and I pledge to continue working to ensure that our newsrooms, production offices, and media boardrooms are reflective of America's diversity. BACKGROUND: Last year, Senator Rosen, along with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution calling for increased diversity in American media. Representatives Val Demings (D-FL) and Jennifer Gonzlez-Coln (R-PR) led the resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-applauds-27-million-grant-funding-provide-high-speed-broadband-services-rural-nevada,Rosen Applauds $2.7 Million in Grant Funding to Provide High-Speed Broadband Services in Rural Nevada,2020-11-13,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding news that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a grant of $2.7 million to provide high-speed broadband internet in Elko County, Nevada. Location should not be a factor that determines whether Nevadans can access high-speed broadband internet connections, said Senator Rosen. I'm glad to see the USDA award this much-needed funding to benefit Nevada's rural communities and help them access important services, such as telehealth and education tools, during this difficult time. BACKGROUND: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10.6 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-announces-american-hospital-association-endorsement-her-bipartisan-legislation-study-full,Rosen Announces American Hospital Association Endorsement of Her Bipartisan Legislation to Study the Full Health Impacts of COVID-19,2020-11-12,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement announcing that her bipartisan Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (S.3595) has recently been endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA): Given the recent accelerated spread of COVID-19, we must work diligently to not only track patient treatment outcomes, but also study the full health impacts of this disease across a wide range of demographics, including both short and long-term impacts, said Senator Rosen. I'm honored to have the support of the AHA for this important legislation that will ensure scientists and medical experts include a diverse set of patients in their research so we better treat patients from all backgrounds. I will continue working to protect the health and well-being of Nevadans and all Americans as we confront this unprecedented public health crisis. We applaud Senators Rosen and Rubio for working to give the NIH, CDC and other federal partners the resources they need to better understand the short and long-term clinical effects of the coronavirus, said Tom Nickels, Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy at the American Hospital Association. Hospitals and health systems on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 need the best possible information about this novel disease so they can continue to treat patients and save lives. BACKGROUND: In May, Senator Rosen and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act, bipartisan legislation that would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a longitudinal study on mild, moderate, and severe cases of COVID-19 on a diverse patient population to ensure the U.S. gains a full understanding of both the short and long-term health impacts of the novel coronavirus. Identical companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY). The bill passed the House of Representatives in September as part of the HEROES Act 2.0, comprehensive COVID-19 relief legislation. In addition to Rubio, Rosen's bill has garnered a dozen bipartisan co-sponsors in the Senate, including Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Christopher Murphy (D-CT). This legislation is also endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Families USA, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the Gerontological Society of America, the American Public Health Association, Healthcare Leadership Council, Catholic Health Association, 2020 Mom, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the March of Dimes, Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), Trust for America's Health, Mom Congress, National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the National Council on Aging, and the National Rural Health 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://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-rep-susie-lee-releases-video-statement-commemorating,***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Susie Lee Releases Video Statement Commemorating Veterans Day,2020-11-11,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH VIDEO ON TWITTER HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) releaseda videostatement honoring Veterans Day.Below is a transcript of her remarks: Hi there, I wanted to wish everyone a happy Veterans Day.Today is a day of recognition. Recognition of every man and woman who has answered the call to defend our freedom. There's no higher form of service than serving our country, and that's why Veterans Day is so important. Our recognition and thanks are the least we can do. However, if we want our recognition to mean something, we need to back it up with real action. If you sign up to defend our freedom, it's our duty to make sure you have the opportunities to succeed when you come home. That's how we say thank you. I promise that I will keep fighting for you in Congress andensure that you have the opportunities that you have earned. To all of our veteransherein Nevada and throughout the country,I saythank youand happy Veterans Day.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-commemorating-veterans-day,Rosen Statement Commemorating Veterans Day,2020-11-11,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day: Nevada is home to over 225,000 veterans, and Veterans Day gives our state and this country an opportunity to show our gratitude for their tremendous service, said Senator Rosen. We honor the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform and pay respect to the generations before them who defended America's freedom. Veterans continue to be models of patriotism and courage across the globe, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have an honorable transition back into civilian life. That includes access to high-quality health care, transition support, disability compensation, mental health services, and educational assistance. While sending our thanks, let us also rededicate ourselves to working together to ensure no veteran is left behind. I honor our country's veterans and their families today and on all days. BACKGROUND: Yesterday, Senator Rosen held a roundtable with a group of Nevada veterans to discuss issues facing the veteran community. In September, Senator Rosen introduced theVA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act, a bipartisan bill that would build upon the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) strong suicide prevention efforts by implementing a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five VA medical centers across the nation, one of which must serve primarily veterans who live in rural and remote areas. Last year, Senator Rosen introduced theHire Student Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of paid internships or work opportunities while in school. Senator Rosen also introduced theGI Bill Planning Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to provide military enlistees additional time to pick their preferred GI Bill education benefits plan, instead of having to do so at arrival at Basic Training, which is a chaotic environment with little opportunity for recruits to make an informed decision about their future. Senator Rosen is a co-sponsor of S. 3503, a bipartisan bill to authorize the VA to cover the housing costs of student veterans taking part in distance learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill was signed into law in March 2020. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/ahead-veterans-day-rosen-holds-virtual-roundtable-veteran-service-officers-advocates,"Ahead of Veterans Day, Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with Veteran Service Officers & Advocates",2020-11-10,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) held a virtual roundtable with Nevada Veteran Services Officers (VSOs) and veteran advocates. During the roundtable discussion, Senator Rosen and the participants discussed issues affecting Nevada's veterans during COVID-19, as well as the latest updates on benefits to help our veterans. Nevada's dedicated veterans served this country, and now it is our duty to serve them, said Senator Rosen. In honoring their service to this nation, we must prioritize understanding the unique difficulties that veterans face and develop solutions to help our American heroes. That's why I am proud to be the sponsor of bipartisan legislation that would help expand our veteran workforce, provide veterans greater access to affordable housing, and assist student veterans in their educational pursuits. This Veterans Day, let's honor the service of our men and women in uniform and remain focused on keeping our nation's promise to look out for our servicemembers when they return home. BACKGROUND: In September, Senator Rosen introduced theVA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act, a bipartisan bill that would build upon the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) strong suicide prevention efforts by implementing a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five VA medical centers across the nation, one of which must serve primarily veterans who live in rural and remote areas. Last year, Senator Rosen introduced theHire Student Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of paid internships or work opportunities while in school. Senator Rosen is also the lead sponsor of the Access to Affordable Housing for Veterans Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to ensure that veterans are proactively made aware of their VA home loan options, including providing them information about whether or not such an option is more affordable than a conventional loan. Senator Rosen also introduced theGI Bill Planning Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to provide military enlistees additional time to pick their preferred GI Bill education benefits plan, instead of having to do so at arrival at Basic Training, which is a chaotic environment with little opportunity for recruits to make an informed decision about their future. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-supreme-court-hearing-determine-affordable-care-acts-future,Rosen Statement on Supreme Court Hearing to Determine Affordable Care Act’s Future,2020-11-10,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court hearing California v. Texas, a case that may determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Access to quality, affordable health care coverage is critical, especially now, said Senator Rosen. Since becoming law, the Affordable Care Act has guaranteed health care to thousands of Nevada families, regardless of pre-existing conditions. Without the ACA's protections in place, Americans will be in danger of losing health care coverage in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I call on the Supreme Court to uphold the ACA and rule against this attempt to sabotage our nation's health care law. I will continue to fight on behalf of all Nevadans who demand and deserve access to quality health care. BACKGROUND: In one of her first actions in the Senate, Senator Rosen joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) inintroducing a resolutionto authorize Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas v. United States a lawsuit that was a precursor to the current case California v. Texas on behalf of the U.S. Senate, in order to defend the Affordable Care Act and its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Last year, Senator Rosen co-sponsored theFamily Coverage Act, legislation that would amend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide tax credits to offset the cost of health insurance to spouses and children when an individual's employer-sponsored coverage is not affordable for their family. Last year, Senator Rosen alsoco-sponsored legislationto block implementation of the Trump Administration's rule expanding short-term health insurance plans that do not include protections for pre-existing conditions or provide essential health benefits. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-colleagues-send-letter-urging-va-aggressively-implement-2018-executive-order-end-veteran,"Rosen, Colleagues Send Letter Urging VA to Aggressively Implement 2018 Executive Order to End Veteran Suicide Epidemic",2020-11-06,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined a letter led by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the Department to improve veterans' access to mental health care by following through on authorities under President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) 13822 to increase veterans' access to mental health care. The signage of S. 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, into law is an important step in addressing veterans' mental health and preventing suicide, wrote the Senators. We were proud to write and pass this law, with Chairman Jerry Moran and colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives, to honor the legacy of a former Navy SEAL and Montanan who lost his life to the invisible wounds of war. On the heels of its signage, as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) takes action to implement its critical provisions and new authorities, VA must in parallel take a more aggressive, all-hands-on-deck approach towards getting veterans the mental health resources they need and ending the veteran suicide epidemic. BACKGROUND: In September, Rosen introduced the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act (S. 4545), a bipartisan bill that would build upon the VA's strong suicide prevention efforts by implementing a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five VA medical centers across the nation, one of which must serve primarily veterans who live in rural and remote areas. Read the full text of the letter here and below: Dear Secretary Wilkie, The signage of S. 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, into law is an important step in addressing veterans' mental health and preventing suicide. We were proud to write and pass this law, with Chairman Jerry Moran and colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives, to honor the legacy of a former Navy SEAL and Montanan who lost his life to the invisible wounds of war. On the heels of its signage, as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) takes action to implement its critical provisions and new authorities, VA must in parallel take a more aggressive, all-hands-on-deck approach towards getting veterans the mental health resources they need and ending the veteran suicide epidemic. Veterans are at the highest risk for suicide during the first 12 months of their separation from the military. On January 9, 2018, the President signed Executive Order (EO) 13822 entitled Supporting our Veterans During Their Transition from Uniformed Service to Civilian Life. The Trump Administration made significant promises to improve the transition experience and connect servicemembers to mental health resources. However, almost three years after the EO was signed, VA has not made meaningful progress towards improving mental health care access and preventing veteran suicide, or even completing the tasks assigned in the EO by the President. At the January 2018 signing of EO 13822, then-Secretary Shulkin announced that under the President's leadership, with this executive order, we're taking an unprecedented action today in that we will be covering all separating military members who are transitioning into civilian life 100 percent of them with the mental health benefit for 12 months.[1]The VA's EO 13822 fact sheet[2]also shows that the EO was intended to direct VA and its Federal partners to provide transitioning servicemembers with one year of mental health care access. At the EO signing, Secretary Shulkin stated this expanded mental health care benefit would be available by March 9, 2018. However, almost threeyears later, the Department has not increased access to mental health care, leaving up to 60 percent of newly transitioned servicemembers without access to life-saving care. Also troubling, the Joint Action Plan for implementing EO 13822 contains no references or commitments to providing transitioning servicemembers with this one year of mental health care. Further, the Joint Action Plan laid out several goals for enrolling transitioning servicemembers into VA health care, and the Department's progress to-date is unclear. For example, in Task 1.2, VA and DOD are charged with developing a method for servicemembers to pre-register for VA health care online during the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Committee staff inquired as to the status and metrics for this effort with the Department in June of this year.Three and a half months later, VA provided a presentation with statistics that were last updated in January 2020 and indicated it was the most accurate information available. How is it possible to only have data that is nine months old for an initiative tied to the Department's top clinical priority and a national epidemic?VA must redouble its attention to executing pre-registration for VA health care during TAP.Lack of progress in this area is a broken promise by the Administration to make serious efforts at connecting transitioning servicemembers to care. Similarly, Task 2.2 was intended to screen transitioning servicemembers for mental health risks, refer them to care, and enroll them in VA health care if eligible and they desired to do so. The January 2020 progress report provided to the Committee on EO 13822 implementation completely removes the original goal of VA health care enrollment, and reports that a funding request for an IT tool to facilitate DOD-VA data sharing on mental health screening and referral to care was denied. When will this streamlined process of screening, referral to care, and enrollment into VA health care be ready, and why has the Department not prioritized creating or funding IT solutions to bring it to fruition? Applying for VA health care is often a confusing and burdensome task for transitioning servicemembers. Task 3.1 was intended to create an easy button for recently transitioned servicemembers to contact VA about mental health care options and then schedule care and/or enroll in VA health care in a waythat cuts through some of the red tape. Originally planned for December 2018 implementation, VA still has nothing to show for this action item. What is the current implementation status and when does the Department expect to unveil the VA health care easy button? Those who served our nation deserve to have streamlined access to the care and benefits they earned, and connections to life-saving mental health care are especially paramount. Warm hand-offs to care for transitioning servicemembers are also a significant concern for the implementation of this EO. The January 2020 progress report shows there has been limited progress made to-date. For example, on Task 2.3, VA committed to developing a career readiness tool and facilitating warm hand-offs to peer support and for clinical care, with a target completion date of July 2018. Has VA deployed this tool and how many warm hand-offs have been made to-date? Reaching veterans in need and providing connections to resources are some of the simplest, yet most effective, tools we have for reducing suicide risk. Sustained attention and guidance from leadership is an essential component of successful implementation of any major initiative. For EO 13822, how regularly are you briefed on its progress? What changes have you directed to the EO's implementation and Joint Action Plan? How often does VA engage with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security on implementation? And, when can servicemembers and veterans expect tangible changes resulting from this EO?Please provide a detailed breakdown of the current status of every task, current metrics, date tasks were completed, remaining tasks that are open, and concrete data to show the impact of each line of effort in the EO and Joint Action Plan on veterans' and servicemembers' lives. More than 6,000 veterans die by suicide annually, and each loss of life is immeasurable. Congress has done its part by providing consistent and robust resources for VA's mental health budget and developing and passing comprehensive veterans' mental health care legislation, most recently the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. Hopefully the issuance of EO 13822 was more than a hollow press opportunity by the Administration, and we can expect it to do right by our nation's military and veterans by fully implementing the EO and all laws passed by Congress focused on mental health and suicide prevention. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-joins-nevada-health-link-virtual-open-enrollment-kick,Rosen Joins Nevada Health Link for Virtual Open Enrollment Kick-Off,2020-11-02,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined representatives of Nevada Health Link, as well as Governor Steve Sisolak, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford in support of the state's health care open enrollment kick-off. We are in the midst of a global pandemic that has impacted far too many. Health care coverage is now more critical than ever, said Senator Rosen. I am proud to join with Nevada Health Link and state leaders in order to encourage Nevadans to explore coverage options and take part in open enrollment, which runs until January 15th. I will continue working in Congress to protect the health and well-being of hardworking Nevada families in all corners of our state. BACKGROUND: In one of her first actions in the Senate, Senator Rosen joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) inintroducing a resolutionthat would authorize Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas v. United States a lawsuit now pending before the Supreme Court as California v. Texas on behalf of the U.S. Senate, in order to defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and its coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Last year, Senator Rosen co-sponsored theFamily Coverage Act, legislation that would amend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide tax credits to offset the cost of health insurance to spouses and children when an individual's employer-sponsored coverage is not affordable for their family. Last year, Senator Rosen alsoco-sponsored legislationto block implementation of the Trump Administration's rule expanding short-term health insurance plans that do not include protections for pre-existing conditions or provide essential health benefits. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-joins-asian-community-development-council-food-distribution-celebrates-organizations-1,"Rosen Joins Asian Community Development Council for Food Distribution, Celebrates Organization’s $1 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding",2020-11-01,2020,2020-11,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) attended a food distribution event held by the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC). The event also highlighted the recent $1 million in grant funding awarded to ACDC by Clark County as part of the CARES Act, as well as the launch of the organization's Families in Focus initiative to support Nevada AAPI families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food insecurity is a serious issue, one that affects our state, and one that has only been made worse during this pandemic, said Senator Rosen. Many Nevadans are out of work due to the economic effects of COVID-19, and many families are struggling to get by. Today's food distribution will help to feed Nevada families, giving them support to get back on their feet as we confront this pandemic. Organizations like ACDC are invaluable, especially now, which is why I am glad to see that Clark County has awarded the Asian Community Development Council a grant of one million dollars in CARES Act funding. I will continue working in Congress to ensure that Nevada families in every community receive the assistance they need. BACKGROUND: In March, Senator Rosenvoted in support of the bipartisanCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-sends-letter-hsgac-chairman-calling-hearing-examine-ongoing-impact-administrations-family,Rosen Sends Letter to HSGAC Chairman Calling for Hearing to Examine Ongoing Impact of Administration’s Family Separation Policy,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to HSGAC Chairman, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), requesting a hearing to examine the effects of the Trump Administration's family separation policy, in light of recent court filings revealing that 545 children remain separated because the federal government cannot locate their parents. I write to request that you convene a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) as soon as possible to examine the ongoing impact of the Trump Administration's family separation policy that forcibly separated thousands of children from their parents at the U.S. southern border. As we continue to uncover additional details about the family separation policy from court documents and government reports, new information and misleading statements from Administration officials require oversight from our committee, wrote Senator Rosen. Read the full text of the letter here and below: Dear Chairman Johnson: I write to request that you convene a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) as soon as possible to examine the ongoing impact of the Trump Administration's family separation policy that forcibly separated thousands of children from their parents at the U.S. southern border. As we continue to uncover additional details about the family separation policy from court documents and government reports, new information and misleading statements from Administration officials require oversight from our committee. Earlier this month, we learned from court filings that at least 545 migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border, and whom the Department of Homeland Security separated from their parents, are still living in foster care or with relatives because the federal government cannot locate their parents. More than two years after the Administration was forced to end the family separation policy in the face of public outcry and fierce opposition from congressional leaders, it has remained unable or unwilling to reunite these vulnerable children and their families. Moreover, recently released excerpts from a forthcoming Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the family separation policy indicate that U.S. government officials, including senior personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), plotted to separate migrant parents from their children for the deliberate and callous purpose of deterring migrants from lawfully seeking refuge in the United States. According to the OIG report, in its quest to send a message to migrant families fleeing violence in their home countries, the Administration implemented a cruel immigration agenda with no plan for reuniting families or ensuring children were safe while in the U.S. government's care. It shocks the conscience that this premeditated harm to thousands of migrant families and children was official U.S. government policy. The President's statement that the children were well taken care of flies in the face of what we know to be true from testimony before this committee about the detention conditions for migrant children, numerous press reports, court documents, and government inspector general investigations. As the committee with jurisdiction over DHS, and in fulfilling our committee's oversight responsibilities, we have a duty to hold DHS accountable for locating the parents of the remaining 545 children they removed from those parents' care. Those migrant families, this committee, Congress, and the American people deserve a comprehensive investigation of the failures that allowed this to happen. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-celebrating-nevada-day,Rosen Statement Celebrating Nevada Day,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in celebration of Nevada Day, commemorating the observed anniversary of the state's admission to the United States: This year marks Nevada's 156th birthday, and as all Nevadan's know, today is the observed celebration of Nevada Day, said Senator Rosen. Today, we recognize and celebrate the history and people of the Battle Born State.We also celebrate our state's natural beauty and cultural diversity. It is an honor to represent each of Nevada's communities, and I will continue working in Congress to improve the lives of all Nevadans. From Reno to Las Vegas, from the desert to the mountains, Home Means Nevada.' Happy Nevada Day to all! ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-cortez-masto-commend-distribution-25-ghz-spectrum-licenses-tribes-close-digital-divide,"Rosen, Cortez Masto Commend Distribution of 2.5 GHZ Spectrum Licenses to Tribes to Close Digital Divide",2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement applauding news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued spectrum licenses through the agency's first-of-its-kind Rural Tribal Priority Window to Tribal entities across the country, including 10 Tribes in Nevada, to help bridge the digital divide. As the coronavirus pandemic has amplified, far too many Tribes in Nevada and across the nation lack adequate broadband access, said the Senators. The closure of schools and businesses due to COVID-19 has only exacerbated this digital inequality. We congratulate the Tribes in Nevada who are receiving these first-of-its-kind Rural Tribal Priority Window licenses, which will provide the opportunity for much-needed advanced wireless services. We will continue working to increase access to broadband and home internet connectivity to bridge the digital divide affecting so many of our nation's Tribal communities. BACKGROUND:The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau formally granted 154 applications, including 10 in Nevada, for use of the 2.5 GHz band to close the digital divide and provide broadband and other advanced wireless services, including 5G, to rural Tribal communities. These licenses provide for exclusive use of up to 117.5 megahertz of 2.5 GHz band spectrum that can be used by Tribes to connect their communities. The 10 Nevada Tribes awarded licenses are: Applicant Name Ely Shoshone Tribe Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Lovelock Paiute Tribe Moapa Band of Paiutes Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Summit Lake Paiute Tribe Te-Moak Bands of Western Shoshone Indians Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation Last month, Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto joined Senator Tom Udall's letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai highlighting several actions the FCC could take to ensure Native communities have better access to broadband services. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-lankford-recognize-one-year-anniversary-senate-bipartisan-task-force-combating-anti-semitism,"Rosen, Lankford Recognize One Year Anniversary of Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism",2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and JamesLankford(R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, released the following statement recognizing the task force's one year anniversary: In recent years, anti-Semitism and acts of hate have grown at an alarming rate in the United States and throughout the world,said Senator Rosen.Standing against anti-Semitism is a critical issue that's near to my heart. That's why one year ago today, I joined Senator James Lankford to launch the Senate's first Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. Over the past year, we've worked to educate and empower communities to fight back against hate. We've been able to make great strides, but our work is far from done. We have an ongoing responsibility to our neighbors, to our friends, to our community, and to our children to confront anti-Semitism wherever it rears its ugly head. In the last year since Senator Rosen and I started the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, more than a third of the Senate has joined with us in a bipartisan way to condemn acts of hate, promote a uniform definition of anti-Semitism for the U.S. and governments around the world, and ensure our schools are equipped to provide education on the Holocaust, said Senator Lankford. I look forward to our ongoing work to raise awareness and do what we can to fight anti-Semitism and religious persecution in the U.S. and worldwide. BACKGROUND:Last year, Senators Rosen andLankfordlaunched theSenate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. The Task Force now has 38 Senators, with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. Additional Task Force members include: Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Carper (D-DE), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Susan Collins (R-ME), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Doug Jones (D-AL), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Rob Portman (R-OH), Gary Peters (D-MI), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Tim Scott (R-SC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Todd Young (R-IN). In January, the Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019 was signed into law. This bipartisan bill authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)to make grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack), through the state in which they are located, for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks. Rosen and Lankford were both co-sponsors of identical bipartisan companion legislation. Also in January, RosenandLankford, along with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ)introduced a resolutioncommemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Allied Forces during World War II. The bipartisan resolutionunanimously passed the Senatein February. In addition to passing legislation to combat anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford have led the Task Force in condemning anti-Semitism in Eastern Europe, addressing violent acts of anti-Semitic hate here in the United States, and calling out anti-Semitism during the coronavirus pandemic, applauding other nations when they commit to tackling anti-Semitism, and commemorating Yom HaShoah. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-transcript-following-questioning-facebook-twitter-and-google-ceos,"Rosen Transcript Following Questioning of Facebook, Twitter, and Google CEOs",2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.Today,duringahearingof the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-chair and co-founder of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, questioned Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google on instances of anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and foreign disinformation on their platforms. A transcript of the Senator's full exchange can be found below, and a videoof the Senator's full exchange can be foundhere. ROSEN: My colleagues in the majority have called this hearing in order to argue that you are doing too much to stop the spread of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and hate speech on your platforms. I'm here to tell you that you are not doing enough. Your platforms' recommendation algorithms can drive people who show an interest in conspiracy theories far deeper into hate, and only you have the ability to change this. What I really want to say is this, on these platforms, the important factor to realize is that people or users are the initiators and the algorithms are the potentiators of this content. I was doing a little cleaning in my garage like a lot of people during COVID. I'm a former computer programmer and I actually found my old hexadecimal calculator and my little RadioShack owner's manual here, so I know a little bit about the power of algorithms and what they can and can't do, having done that myself. I know that you have the capability to remove bigoted, hateful, and incendiary content that will lead and has led to violence. So I want to be clear, this is really not about what you can or cannot do; it's about what you will or will not do. Adversaries like Russia continue to amplify propaganda on everything from the election to the coronavirus to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and they do it on your platforms, weaponizing division and hate to destroy our democracy and our communities. The U.S. intelligence community warned us earlier this year that Russia is now actively inciting white supremacist violence, which the FBI and Department of Homeland Security say poses the most lethal threat to America. In recent years, we have seen white supremacy and anti-Semitism on the rise, much of it spreading online. What enables these bad actors to disseminate their hateful messaging to the American public are the algorithms on your platforms, effectively rewarding efforts by foreign powers to exploit divisions in our country. To be sure, I want to acknowledge the work that you are already doing in this space. I'm relieved to see Facebook has taken long-overdue action in banning Holocaust denial content. But while you've made some policy changes, what we have seen time and time again is that what starts online doesn't end online. Hateful words can morph into deadly actions, which are then amplified again and again; it's a vicious cycle. Just yesterday, we commemorated the two-year anniversary of the Tree of Life Shooting in Pittsburgh, the deadliest targeted attack on the Jewish community in American history. The shooter, in this case, had a long history of posting anti-Semitic content on social media sites, and what started online became very real for families who will now never again see their loves ones. So, there has to be accountability when algorithms actively contribute to radicalization and hate. So Mr. Zuckerberg and then Mr. Dorsey, when you implement a policy banning hate or disinformation content how quickly can you adjust your algorithms to reduce this content, and perhaps even more importantly, to reduce or remove the recommendation algorithm of hate or disinformation so that it doesn't continue to spread. We know those recommendation algorithms continue to drive someone more specifically, and specifically, and specifically. Great when you want to buy a new sweater, not so great when you're driving them toward hate. Can you talk to us about that, please? DORSEY: As you know, these algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning are complex, they're complicated, and they require testing and training. As we learn about their effectiveness, we can shift them, and we can iterate them. It does require experience. It does require a little bit of time. The most important thing that we need to build into the organization is a fast learning mindset and that agility around updating these algorithms. We try to focus the urgency of updates on any severity of harm, as you mentioned, specifically, that leads to offline harm or dangerous speech that goes into offline. ROSEN: Mr. Zuckerberg, I'll ask you to answer that, and then I have some questions about the nimbleness of your algorithms. ZUCKERBERG: Senator, I think you're focused on exactly the right thing in terms of how many people see harmful content. As we talk about putting in place regulation, reforming section 230 in terms of what we want to hold companies accountable for, I think what we should judge companies on is how many people see harmful content before companies act on it. I think being able to act on it quickly and being able to act on content that is potentially going viral or going to be seen by more people before it does see a lot of people is critical. This is what we report in our quarterly transparency reports. What percent of the content that a person sees is harmful in any of the categories of harm that we track. We try to hold ourselves accountable for basically driving the prevalence of that content down. I think good content regulation here would create a standard across the whole industry. ROSEN: I like what you said. Your recommendation algorithms need to learn to drive the prevalence of this harmful content down. I would like to see some of the information about how nimble you are on dropping down that prevalence when you do see it trending, when you do see an uptick, whether it's by bots, by human beings, whatever that is. We need to drive the prevalence down. Can you talk a little bit more specifically then about things you might be doing for anti-Semitism, white supremacy? We know that it is the biggest domestic threat. In the Homeland Security Committee, they [the FBI and DHS] have testified that this is the largest threat to our nation. I want to be sure that violence is not celebrated and amplified further on your platforms. ZUCKERBERG: There's a lot of nuance here. In general, for each category of harmful content, whether it's terrorist propaganda or incitement of violence and hate speech, we have to build specific AI systems. One of the benefits of transparency and transparency reports into how companies are doing is we have to report on a quarterly basis how effectively we're doing at finding those types of content so you can hold us accountable for how nimble we are. Hate speech is hard to train AI system to get good at identifying because it's linguistically nuanced. We operate in 150 languages around the world. But, what our transparency reports show is that over the last few years, we've gone from proactively identifying and taking down about 20% of the hate speech on the service to now proactively identifying, I think it's about 94% of the hate speech we end up taking down, the vast majority of that before people even have to report it to us. By having this kind of transparency requirement, which is part of what I'm advocating for in the section 230 reform, I think will be able to have a broader sense across the industry of how companies are improving in each of these areas. ROSEN: I look forward to working with everyone on this. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-honors-victims-2nd-anniversary-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting,Rosen Honors Victims on 2nd Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting,2020-10-27,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, released the following statement honoring the victims of the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the deadliest targeted attack on the Jewish American community in American history: Today marks a solemn day in our nation's history. Two years ago, our country witnessed an act of extreme anti-Semitic violence committed against a house of worship. This tragic attack targeting our Jewish community took the lives of 11 innocent people and wounded six others, said Senator Rosen. The shooting in Pittsburgh was not an isolated incident statistics show that violent anti-Semitism is on the rise here in the United States and around the world. As we honor the memory of the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre, we must also forcefully reject and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and hate in all its forms, so that no other community endures another devastating tragedy. BACKGROUND: Senator Rosen holds the distinction of being the third female Jewish Senator in U.S. history, as well as the first former synagogue president to serve in the United States Senate. As such, SenatorRosen has been an outspoken advocate ofcombating anti-Semitism in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and around the world. In 2019, Senator Rosen introducedtheNeverAgainEducation Actalongside Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). This bipartisan legislation, signed into law in May, establishes a dedicated federal fund through the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to provide teachers with resources and training necessary to teach our students the important lessons of the Holocaust. Last year, Rosen launched theSenate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, with co-chair Senator James Lankford (R-OK). The Task Force now includes 38 Senators, with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-releases-116th-congress-term-review-report,Rep. Susie Lee Releases 116th Congress Term in Review Report,2020-10-26,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03)issuedthe following statement onthe release ofher116thCongress Term in Review report, outlining her legislative anddistrictaccomplishments for Nevada's 3rdCongressional District: I made a promise to come to Washington and get things done for the people of Nevada's 3rd District. Since then, I've been working with my colleagues across the aisle to find solutions to our nation's most pressing challenges with a focus on improving the lives of hardworking families and individuals in southern Nevada. As your Representative, I have fought for your right to quality and affordable health care, for stronger schools and a pipeline to good-paying jobs, for increased funding towards Nevada's vital community programs, and to protect Nevada's pristine environment, among many other priorities. I havehostedover a thousand outreach events and have heard from tens of thousands of Nevadans to listen and connect my work in Congress to real life and real results on the ground. As you read this report, please know that I, along with my team, will continue to ensure that the concerns of our community are heard in Congress and that the needs of Nevada workers, families, and small businesses are being met as we endure these trying times.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/floor-speech-rosen-opposes-confirmation-judge-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-calls-congress,"In Floor Speech, Rosen Opposes Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Calls on Congress to Protect the Affordable Care Act",2020-10-26,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Watch/Download SenatorRosen's full remarkshere. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen spoke against the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. In her remarks, Senator Rosen highlighted the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and coverage for Nevadans with pre-existing conditions, as well as stories of Nevadans who would be gravely impacted by the dismantling of the ACA. This confirmation comes right before a November Supreme Court case that will determine the Affordable Care Act's future. I rise today because the health care of millions of Nevadans, and of Americans, is in danger, said Senator Rosen. Their health care is endangered because, in just a few weeks, the Supreme Court will consider a case that could overturn the Affordable Care Act completely. This means that the next Supreme Court justice will decide whether individuals with pre-existing conditions could once again be denied health care coverage. Now, with an election just a week away, Senate Republicans are scrambling to confirm a new Supreme Court justice in order to tip the balance of the court in favor of their lawsuit aiming to destroy the Affordable Care Act. This Administration's attempt to use the Court to take away Americans' health insurance and raise the cost of care, especially at this moment during a global pandemic is not only cruel, and reckless, it's also deadly. I have met many Nevada families and I've heard stories from men, women, and children whose lives would be devastated without the Affordable Care Act, Senator Rosen continued. Cancer survivors, people with diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and countless other pre-existing conditions that affect families -- These are real Nevadans whose health care would be jeopardized if the ACA is no longer the law of the land. Since coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to not only preserve the Affordable Care Act, but to expand care for all Americans. I have worked to increase access, lower costs, and improve quality of care, Senator Rosen concluded. I will not support the nomination of a Supreme Court justice who does not support the Affordable Care Act. I will vote against Judge Barrett's nomination. BACKGROUND: In March, Senator Rosen joined Senate colleagues insending a letterto President Trump urging him to reverse his policy of refusing to defend the constitutionality of the ACA in the Texas v. United States lawsuit, and cease all other attempts to undermine our nation's health care law. As her first action in the Senate, Senator Rosen joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) inintroducing a resolutionthat would authorize Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas v. United States a pending lawsuit in federal court, on behalf of the U.S. Senate, in order to defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and its coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Just last week, the Trump Administration filed a brief, in this case, calling for the courts to strike down the ACA in its entirety. Last year, Senator Rosen also helpedintroduce a resolutionthat would provide the sense of the Senate that the Justice Department should reverse its policy of refusing to defend the constitutionality of the ACA, including the law's coverage protections for those with pre-existing conditions, in Texas v. United States. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-colleagues-urge-secretary-devos-assist-82-million-federal-student-loan-borrowers-currently,"Rosen, Colleagues Urge Secretary DeVos to Assist 8.2 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Currently Unable to Access Relief",2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Committee, and Senate colleagues in a letter urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to ensure all struggling federal student borrowers can gain access to crucial federal relief. We write to ask that you take immediate steps to support federal student loan borrowers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, wrote the Senators. Although the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and recent administrative action to extend it are automatically providing forbearance, waiving interest, and halting collections on student loans held directly by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) until at least December 31, 2020, this relief does not cover all federal student loan borrowers. The Department should take swift action to help borrowers with at least one qualifying loan gain access to full coverage. The more than eight million student loan borrowers falling into donut holes of critical relief have missed out on needed benefits and suffered unnecessary complexity and confusion for more than six months. It is essential that the Department immediately begin the targeted outreach and take the actions we are requesting. the Senators concluded. BACKGROUND: In September, Rosen joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to commercial lenders requesting they inform borrowers of their options to consolidate their loans and obtain full CARES Act benefits In August, Rosen sent a letter to Leaders Schumer and McConnell calling for an extension of the student loan relief established by the CARES Act in the next COVID relief bill. The full text of the letter can be foundhereand below: Dear Secretary DeVos: We write to ask that you take immediate steps to support federal student loan borrowers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and recent administrative action to extend it are automatically providing forbearance, waiving interest, and halting collections on student loans held directly by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) until at least December 31, 2020, this relief does not cover all federal student loan borrowers. The Department should take swift action to help borrowers with at least one qualifying loan gain access to full coverage. According to information provided by the Department, 8.2 million federal student loan borrowers do not have full relief because they fall into a complete or partial donut hole. Of those, 4.4 million borrowers are not receiving any relief under the CARES Act or administrative extension, and 3.8 million borrowers have a mix of loans that qualify and those that do not, resulting in confusion and unnecessary financial harm for them during a period of widespread economic disruption. All federal student loan borrowers should have access to the same relief. The Department has numerous tools at its disposal to contact the 3.8 million borrowers in a partial donut hole and help them get all of their loans covered by the CARES Act relief. For example, the Department can direct student loan servicers to proactively contact borrowers who fall into the partial donut hole and help them consolidate loans not held by the Department into Direct Loans, which qualify for relief. The Department can also improve the process of consolidation for borrowers through administrative action. The alternative relief options that have been provided by loan holders to some borrowers in the donut holes have been woefully inadequate. Temporary forbearance options that must be repeatedly requested by borrowers are far inferior to automatic and extended relief. Many borrowers also continue to accrue interest on these non-covered loans, potentially costing them hundreds or thousands of dollars. Consolidation is a straightforward solution to help some non-covered borrowers get access to the same benefits available to those with non-federally-held loans. A borrower with a commercially-held FFEL, school-held Perkins, or Public Health Service Act loan can generally consolidate such loan into a Direct Loan to obtain the automatic administrative forbearance, interest waiver, and halt to collections and negative credit reporting. In 2012, the Department successfully spurred widespread take-up of a special consolidation option by borrowers holding both commercial FFEL and Direct Loans. This time-limited opportunity offered a 0.5 percent interest rate reduction for borrowers who participated. In contrast, just six months of relief equivalent to the CARES Act offers a greater benefit to a typical borrower over the lifetime of a loan. The Department has an opportunity to follow the same playbook and unlock relief for millions of borrowers. The holders of non-covered loans have provided insufficient justification for failing to proactively notify borrowers of consolidation. While borrowers normally receive a trivial roundup of their interest rate to the nearest one-eighth of a percent from consolidation, all interest is currently being waived for covered loans and the value of this interest waiver would exceed the cost of the roundup for the vast majority of borrowers. Additionally, while borrowers could lose some credit toward income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness if they consolidate a loan they had previously been paying under an IDR plan, they do not have to consolidate loans that are already enrolled in IDR. Further, most borrowers are not enrolled in an IDR plan, meaning they would see no change in their timeline for IDR forgiveness because they do not have one. Finally, while a limited number of borrowers may have already consolidated all of their loans and are ineligible to consolidate again, borrowers have a number of exceptions to the restriction. For example, borrowers wish to become eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness can consolidate more than once, as can all 1.2 million borrowers with a commercial FFEL loan currently in default. Commercial FFEL borrowers who have defaulted are disproportionately harmed by the disparate treatment of non-covered loans; while defaulted borrowers with covered loans have been granted a reprieve from forced collections, these borrowers remain subject to wage garnishment and the offset of public benefits, including Social Security payments. Most importantly, the Department can easily take administrative action to suspend consolidation restrictions and penalties during the national emergency, such as the limitation on consolidating once, the reset of the forgiveness clock, and interest-rate roundup, using the same authority that was utilized to implement the President's August 8 Executive Order. Under Section 2(a)(1) of the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003, the Secretary may waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to the student financial assistance programs under title IV. The Department should use this authority to waive all barriers to consolidation. Additionally, the Department should encourage the commercial FFEL entities, institutions holding Perkins Loans, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, which collectively hold the 4.4 million loans completely un-covered by current relief, to initiate a similar outreach campaign to their borrowers. As Secretary, you retain significant authority and leadership over these entities, including the ongoing payment of taxpayer subsidies. You should quickly ask loan holders requesting to inform borrowers of their option to consolidate as a means to expediently receive the relief afforded by the CARES Act. The more than eight million student loan borrowers falling into donut holes of critical relief have missed out on needed benefits and suffered unnecessary complexity and confusion for more than six months. It is essential that the Department immediately begin the targeted outreach and take the actions we are requesting. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-named-one-most-active-freshman-senators-116th-congress,Rosen Named as One of the Most Active Freshman Senators in the 116th Congress,2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after being recognized as one of the most active freshman Senators in the 116th Congress by Quorum, a Washington D.C.-based software company that tracks legislation from Congress: Since I arrived in Congress, it's been my mission to find common-sense solutions that make a difference in the lives of Nevadans, said Senator Rosen. From our great accomplishments like the signing of the bipartisan Building Blocks of STEM Act, to fighting for quality, affordable health care, to helping our state's economy by protecting Nevada workers and small businesses, it has been an honor working for Nevada. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find innovative bipartisan solutions that will continue to improve our communities, our state, and the entire country. BACKGROUND:Since being sworn in as Nevada's Senator in January 2019, Senator Rosen has written and introduced thirty-one bills and three resolutions, over ninety-percent of which have been bipartisan. Two of her bills have been signed into law, while several others have been passed by committees. Rosen has also been a legislative leader in fighting for our veterans, increasing and protecting access to affordable health care, and assisting our small businesses. Last year, Senator Rosen introduced the Building Blocks of STEM Act, bipartisan legislation to create and expand STEM education initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for young children, including new research grants to increase the participation of girls in computer science. This bill was signed into law in December 2019. This year, Senator Rosen introduced the Never Again Education Act, bipartisan legislation to establish a dedicated federal fund to provide teachers with the resources and training necessary to teach our students the important lessons of the Holocaust. This bill was signed into law on May 29, 2020. Over the last two years, Rosen has introduced six bipartisan pieces of legislation to help our veterans from creating job opportunities for student veterans and supporting veteran small business owners to breaking down barriers to veterans' access to VA care, tackling the issue of veteran suicide, and increasing access to affordable housing for veterans. As one of her first actions in the Senate, Rosen joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) inintroducing a resolutionthat would authorize Senate Legal Counsel to intervene in Texas v. United States a pending lawsuit in federal court, on behalf of the U.S. Senate, in order to defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and its coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Rosen is also a co-sponsor of theHEROES Small Business Lifeline Act, legislation that incorporates provisions fromher bipartisanEIDL for Small BusinessesAct, which would prevent the SBA from imposing EIDL loan caps that are less than the program's statutory $2 million maximum loan size and allow current EIDL borrowers to modify their loan to seek additional funds up to the $2 million maximum loan size. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-sends-bipartisan-letter-bulgarian-ambassador-hezbollah-and-2012-israeli-tour-bus-bombing,Rosen Sends Bipartisan Letter to Bulgarian Ambassador on Hezbollah and 2012 Israeli Tour Bus Bombing,2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) in a bipartisan letter to Bulgarian Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev expressing appreciation for Bulgaria's recent sentencing in absentia of Hezbollah operatives responsible for the 2012 bombing of an Israeli tour bus in Burgas, Bulgaria.The letter also encourages Bulgaria to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist entity in its entirety. The time is right for concrete actions from our European allies to hold Hezbollah accountable, the Senators wrote. The Burgas attacks convinced the European Union in 2013 to designate the so-called military wing of Hezbollah, but not its political wing, as a terrorist organization. Hezbollah's political leadership does not itself recognize this division. In designating Hezbollah as a terrorist group, Bulgaria would reject this false distinction and set a bold example for the rest of the European Union to follow. Hezbollah remains a clear and present danger to Europe and the United States. The verdict in the Burgas case is an important first step, but if our countries are to truly hold Hezbollah accountable for its crimes and thwart future terrorist attacks in Bulgaria and throughout Europe, further action against Hezbollah by Bulgaria and other European Union countries is necessary, continued the Senators. BACKGROUND: In June, Senator Rosen joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and Ted Deutch (D-FL) in leading a bipartisan and bicameral group of over two dozen Members of Congress urging European Union member states to designate the entirety of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. The full text of the letter can be foundhereand below: Dear Ambassador Stoytchev, We write to you with deep appreciation for your work to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Bulgaria. We were pleased to see Bulgaria's September 21 sentencing in absentia of two Hezbollah-backed operatives, Meliad Farah and Hassan El Hajj Hassan, to life in prison for their participation in the deadly 2012 Burgas bus bombing. The attack killed the Bulgarian driver and five Israeli tourists and left dozens of Bulgarians and Israelis injured. While the verdict is encouraging, Bulgaria now has the opportunity to take another step towards justice by designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in its entirety. Your government's investigation has already established that Hezbollah provided logistical and financial backing for the Burgas attack. In addition to its direct culpability for a terrorist attack on Bulgarian soil, Hezbollah's international terrorist activity is well documented and ongoing. The Burgas attack occurred on the anniversary of Hezbollah's 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Argentina, which killed 85 people. In 2015, authorities seized tons of ammonium nitrate, suspected for use in future attacks, from Hezbollah operatives in the United Kingdom and Cyprus. German officials recently confirmed a similar seizure in Germany. The time is right for concrete actions from our European allies to hold Hezbollah accountable. The Burgas attacks convinced the European Union in 2013 to designate the so-called military wing of Hezbollah, but not its political wing, as a terrorist organization. Hezbollah's political leadership does not itself recognize this division. In designating Hezbollah as a terrorist group, Bulgaria would reject this false distinction and set a bold example for the rest of the European Union to follow. We ask that Bulgaria quickly take up this matter. Bulgaria's Council of Ministers possesses the mechanisms to sanction and designate Hezbollah by adding it to a list subject to the Measures Against the Financing of Terrorism Act. While your government added Farah and Hassan to this list in 2016, it has yet to list Hezbollah itself. We also urge your government to work with Interpol and international partners to apprehend Farah and Hassan, who remain at large, so that these convicted individuals may serve their sentences and the victims' families may attempt to collect the awarded compensation. Hezbollah remains a clear and present danger to Europe and the United States. The verdict in the Burgas case is an important first step, but if our countries are to truly hold Hezbollah accountable for its crimes and thwart future terrorist attacks in Bulgaria and throughout Europe, further action against Hezbollah by Bulgaria and other European Union countries is necessary. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your reply. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-problem-solvers-caucus-keep-pressure-white-house-congressional,"Rep. Susie Lee, Problem Solvers Caucus Keep Pressure on White House, Congressional Leadership to Pass Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief",2020-10-21,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC)which includes 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03)sent a letter to President Trumpandcongressional leadership urging them toreach a deal for comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic relief.This is the latest step by PSC members to keep pressure on the White House and Congressto pass an additionalbipartisanrelief package as soon as possible. Today, the Senate blocked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (Ky.) latest COVID-19 relief proposal, which PSC members assert in the letter that the stripped back package was not nearly enough: While we appreciate Majority Leader McConnell's decision to schedule a vote on askinny'$500 billion COVID-19 relief package, it does not go nearly far enough. More must be done. Given the broad, bipartisan support in Congress, and in the Administration, for a compromise proposal, we respectfully request the Senate also schedule a vote on a broader compromise proposal once produced that meets the urgent needs of the American people. The full text of the letter can be found below andHERE: Dear President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer: As this public health and economic crisis continues to disrupt our nation, it is critical Congress act immediately to pass bipartisan relief legislation that can be signed into law. The fact is time is running out for the American people. We are only 14 days away from the election, after which the prospect of moving stimulus legislation forward is very dim until early February. Every day that passes is another missedopportunity to deliver relief for American families and businesses who will continue to suffer needlessly as a result of Congress failing to do its job. We believe the following steps must be taken to push a bipartisan relief deal across the finish line: First, we urge the Administration to follow through on its public comments and formally resolve the issue of including a national testing strategy in a broader stimulus package as submitted by Speaker Pelosi. Second, while we appreciate Majority Leader McConnell's decision to schedule a vote on a ""skinny"" $500 billion COVID-19 relief package, it does not go nearly far enough. More must bedone. Given the broad, bipartisan support in Congress, and in the Administration, for acompromise proposal, we respectfully request the Senate also schedule a vote on a broadercompromise proposal once produced that meets the urgent needs of the American people. While the package may not be perfect, it is clear the compromise proposal will be comprehensiveand will contain key provisions that address the greatest areas of need for the American people. Third, we know there may be remaining issues to be resolved between the negotiators, but itappears those issues are certainly solvable. We stand ready to help, if there is anything we cando to help close the gaps. We know if there is a will, there is a way to find common ground. The bottom line: our families, businesses, and local communities don't have the luxury of time soWashington can continue its partisan games. We must do our job and do it now. We stand readyto work with all of you, and are prepared to take any action to ensure we pass a bipartisan reliefdeal as soon as possible. Thank you for staying at the table. BACKGROUND:On Sept. 15, 2020, Rep. Lee joined the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC)which includes 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, including Rep. Leeto unveiltheirMarch to Common Groundframework to help break the gridlock on the latest COVID-19 relief package and encourage negotiators to get back to the table.Shortly after the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its proposal, bipartisan negotiations around COVID-19 relief resumed.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-announces-original-co-sponsorship-public-lands-leadership-act,Rosen Announces Original Co-Sponsorship of the Public Lands Leadership Act,2020-10-21,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her original co-sponsorship of Senator Jon Tester's (D-MT) Public Lands Leadership Act, legislation that bars the Department of Justice (DOJ) from taking further action on a recent federal court ruling that William Perry Pendley should be removed from his position as de facto Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and underscores Pendley's problematic public lands record. Nevada's public lands are a source of pride, history, and economic strength for the Silver State, said Senator Rosen. During William Perry Pendley's time at the BLM, Nevada's public lands have been in jeopardy - not just from the threat of climate change, or from the deadly wildfires raging across our nation's Western states but from an unconfirmed and unaccountable acting head of the BLM who is unqualified to be managing our nation's public lands and wildlife. I'm proud to join Senator Tester to introduce this important piece of legislation to prohibit the DOJ from stepping in to protect Mr. Pendley's de facto role at the BLM. I will continue to be an advocate for our environment and fight to protect our nation's public lands. BACKGROUND: Approximately67 percent of the state of Nevada roughly 48 million acres is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. William Perry Pendley has served as director of the BLM for 424 days without a formal nomination from Congress, while exercising the authority of the director, well beyond the 210-day limit for acting directors set out in the Vacancies Reform Act, and flouting Congress's ability to advise and consent to new nominees. In March, Senator Rosen helped introduce theGreat American Outdoors Act(S. 3422), landmark legislation to preserve and protect our country's public lands. The bipartisan legislation provides permanent and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and addresses the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks and land management agencies. The legislationpassed the Senatein June and wassigned into lawin August. In July, Senator Rosen joined aletterled by Senator JonTestercalling for an expedited Senate confirmation hearing for William Perry Pendley, who was installed as the acting director ofthe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in 2019 without a Senate confirmation hearing or vote. The letter highlighted Pendley's history of hostility toward the public lands he now oversees, and urged the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to expedite the confirmation hearing so Pendley could answer in-person for his troubling record of anti-public lands advocacy before the American public. Additionally,Senator Rosen joined Senator Tester in a press call highlighting Pendley's troubling record and calling for an expedited hearing so the public can see how unfit he is for this nomination. In August, Senator Rosen joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural ResourcesJoe Manchin (D-WV), and the entire Democratic Caucus in a letter to President Trump opposing Bureau of Land Management Director nominee William PerryPendley. In September, Rosen spoke on the Senate floor to demand that William Perry Pendley step down as Acting Director of the BLM. ###",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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-cortez-masto-colleagues-introduce-heroes-small-business-lifeline-act,"Rosen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce the HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act",2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, joined Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee in introducing the HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act. This comprehensive small business package would provide much-needed support for small businesses, live venues, and restaurants across the nation to help weather the economic storm caused by COVID-19. Small businesses are the economic engine of our communities and they need our support during these unprecedented times, said Senator Rosen. I'm proud to co-sponsor the HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act, a comprehensive small business package that would reauthorize and expand the Paycheck Protection Program, recapitalize the EIDL grant program, remove the U.S. Small Business Administration's arbitrary caps on EIDL loans to ensure that eligible small businesses receive increased disaster loan funding, and authorize funding to help revitalize our live venues and restaurants in need. I will continue working on legislation to help small businesses in Nevada and across our country weather this economic storm. Nevada has been one of the hardest hit states by the economic devastation of the coronavirus, said Senator Cortez Masto. Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Small business owners need access to loans to pay rent, retain their employees and retool their businesses to safely adjust to the changes needed to safely operate during this difficult time. I'm working to pass the HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act in order to help these struggling neighbors in our communities throughout Nevada, and across the entire country, get access to the critical grants, EIDL and PPP loans they need and ensure that veteran, women and historically-disadvantaged small business owners can also access the relief they need to stay open. BACKGROUND:The HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act incorporates provisions from Senator Rosen's bipartisan EIDL for Small Businesses Act, which would prevent the SBA from imposing EIDL loan caps that are less than the program's statutory $2 million maximum loan size and allow current EIDL borrowers to modify their loan to seek additional funds up to the $2 million maximum loan size. The bill also: Extends PPP authorization through March 31, 2021, and allow for unspent U.S. Department of the Treasury funds to be used for PPP once the program's funding is exhausted; Extends the Small Business Debt Relief Program's authorization, which would provide additional monthly payments and interest relief for small businesses with outstanding 7(a) loans, 504 loans, microloans, and 7(a) Community Advantage loans; Provides $50 billion for EIDL grants, $40 billion of which will be used for the Lifeline Grant program, and $20 billion of those funds would be awarded to businesses located in low-income communities and businesses owned or controlled by a veteran, an economically disadvantaged individual, or a socially disadvantaged individual; Includes the Save our Stages Act, bipartisan legislation Rosen and Cortez Masto co-sponsored, which would authorize $15 billion for the SBA to make grants to eligible live venue operators, promoters, theatrical producers, motion picture theatre operators, or talent representatives to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain live venues; and Includes the RESTAURANTS Act, bipartisan legislation Rosen and Cortez Masto also co-sponsored, which would create a $120 billion revitalization fund at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and made available to restaurants, food stands, food trucks, food carts, caterers, saloons, inns, taverns, bars, lounges, or other similar businesses that are part of a group of restaurants of 20 or less. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-named-friend-farm-bureau-116th-congress-american-farm-bureau-federation,Rosen Named a “Friend of Farm Bureau” for the 116th Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) was named a Friend of the Farm Bureau for the 116th Congress. This award, by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), was given to Senator Rosen for her leadership in supporting Nevada's farming and ranching communities. Nevada's farming community deserves an ally in Washington, said Senator Rosen. Since I arrived to Congress, I've been proud to support our farmers and ranchers and the jobs they create, land management they provide, and all the nourishment they give American families in Nevada and across the country. I'm honored to receive this award and I will continue to fight for Nevada's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. BACKGROUND:Senator Rosen was nominated for this award by the Nevada Farm Bureau. Rosen is a co-sponsor of the Food Supply Protection Act (S. 4453), bipartisan legislation which would authorize new temporary funding streams for emergency feeding organizations and provide $500 million in grants, loans, and loan guarantees for farmers and small and medium-sized food processors to protect workers and build flexibility into the food supply chain. Rosen is also a co-sponsor of the Food Bank Access to Fresh Farm Produce Act of 2020 (S. 3605), which would provide $8 billion for grants to states through USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, as well as help to address supply chain disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Senator Rosen has co-sponsored the RESTAURANTS Act of 2020 (S.4012), legislation that would establish a $120 billion revitalization fund to help independent restaurants deal with the long-term structural challenges facing the industry because of COVID-19. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-announces-388000-grant-funding-support-unr-rural-health-promotion,"Rosen Announces $388,000 in Grant Funding to Support UNR Rural Health Promotion",2020-10-19,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP),released the following statement applauding news that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded a grant in the amount of $388,964 to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to assist Nevada's health care in rural communities: Nevada's rural communities need our help during these challenging times, said Senator Rosen. This grant funding will help improve and promote health care services for Nevada's rural communities. The health and safety of Nevadans will always be my top priority, and we must ensure that all Nevadans have access to affordable, quality health care services. BACKGROUND:USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded 10 Rural Health & Safety Education grants. The RHSE program projects are community-based outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provide individuals and families with: information as to the value of good health at any age; information to increase individual or family's motivation to take more responsibility for their own health; information regarding rural environmental health issues that directly impact human health; information about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and training for volunteers and health service providers concerning health promotion and health care services for individuals and families in cooperation with state, local, and community partners. Prevention and/or reduction of opioid misuse and abuse, per Congressional guidance, is a major focus of this program. A limited number of projects also focused on helping prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 and in mitigating infection and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in rural areas. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-colleagues-urge-administration-make-liheap-funds-available-states-lowering-utility-bills-low,"Rosen, Colleagues Urge the Administration to Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States, Lowering Utility Bills for Low-Income Households",2020-10-19,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP),joined a bipartisan letter led by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as swiftly and at the highest level possible under the current continuing resolution: As state agencies work to prepare their LIHEAP programs for the coming winter, it is crucial that they have the resources they need to assist low-income households and seniors as soon as possible, especially in light of the current health crisis. As such, we request that you quickly release LIHEAP funds at the highest level possible to allow states to prepare for the upcoming season, so that low-income households do not have to choose between paying for heat and affording other necessities like food or medicine, wrote the Senators. BACKGROUND:LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills by providing payment and/or energy crisis assistance. In 2018, over 27,000 Nevada households were served by the LIHEAP program. Additionally, over 80% of Nevada households that rely on LIHEAP have at least one vulnerable member (a Nevadan over 60 years of age, a disabled Nevadan, or a Nevadan under the age of 6). In April, Senator Rosen joined a letter urging the Trump Administration to quickly release $900 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding that Congress included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Secretary Azar: With passage of the continuing resolution, we write to urge the Department of Health and Human Services to release Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds as quickly and at the highest level possible. As the main federal program that helps low-income households and seniors with their energy bills, LIHEAP provides critical assistance during the cold winter and hot summer months. October marks the start of the heating season for many states and low-income families and seniors will be facing additional strains on their household budgets. In addition, millions of low-income families, including seniors, are facing new and severe financial hardship due to the coronavirus, making the assistance provided through LIHEAP more important than ever. As state agencies work to prepare their LIHEAP programs for the coming winter, it is crucial that they have the resources they need to assist low-income households and seniors as soon as possible, especially in light of the current health crisis. As such, we request that you quickly release LIHEAP funds at the highest level possible to allow states to prepare for the upcoming season, so that low-income households do not have to choose between paying for heat and affording other necessities like food or medicine. We look forward to continuing to work with you on this critical program, and thank you for your attention to our concerns and those of our constituents. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-rep-susie-lee-nevada-treasurer-zach-conine-host-facebook,"***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Susie Lee, Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine Host Facebook Live to Discuss New COVID-19 Resources for Nevada Small Businesses, Organizations",2020-10-15,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) hosted a Facebook Livewith Nevada State Treasurer ZachConineto discuss thePandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) Grant Program, a new COVID-19 pandemic grant program, funded by theCARES Act, for Nevada small businesses, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions. I am happy that the CARES Act is at work again, providing relief for Nevadans who have been struggling because of the pandemic,said Rep. Lee.This new PETS Grant Program, providing grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses and nonprofits, will be a lifeline to many Nevadans as they struggle to keep their doors open.Thank you toTreasurerConineforworking with the Governor's Office of Economic Development to provide relieftooursmall businesses, nonprofits, and cultural institutions.My top priority right now is economic relief for Nevadans. We need to remember this pandemic is not over, and Nevadans need help to weather the storm.I will continue to work day and night to support Nevada'sworkers,small businesses,and organizations. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our office has been focused on making sure that small businesses are protected and that our economic recovery is as quick as possible,said Nevada Treasurer ZachConine.This program will go a long way to keep Nevadans employed, small businesses open, and our State moving in the right direction. BACKGROUND:The application period for the PETS Grant Program is Monday,Oct.19ththrough Monday, Nov.2nd.Click here to learn more about the PETS Grant Program. Rep. Lee andStateTreasurerConinewere joined byMichael Brown, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, as well asleadership from the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce,the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, and theLaughlin Chamber of Commerce.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-unveils-slate-endorsements-legislation-research-covid-19,Rosen Unveils Slate of Endorsements for Legislation to Research COVID-19,2020-10-15,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee,announced that her bipartisan Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (S.3595) has been recently endorsed by 2020 Mom, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the March of Dimes, Mom Congress, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the National Council on Aging, and the National Rural Health Association. Rosen's bill passed the House of Representatives last month as part of the HEROES Act 2.0, comprehensive COVID-19 relief legislation. During this critical time, it is vital that we conduct COVID-19 research studies and track patient treatment and intervention outcomes in order to make decisions for our nation's public health and for medical providers to have comprehensive and up-to-date information ,said Senator Rosen.I am glad to announce these new organizations who are supporting my bipartisan legislation that would help provide a better understanding of both the short and long-term health impacts of the coronavirus. I will continue working to protect the health and well-being of Nevadans and all Americans as we confront this unprecedented pandemic. BACKGROUND:In May, Senator Rosen introduced, with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), the bipartisan, bicameral Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act, legislation that would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a longitudinal study on mild, moderate, and severe cases of COVID-19 on a diverse patient population to ensure the U.S. gains a full understanding of both the short and long-term health impacts of the novel coronavirus. Identical companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY). In addition to Rubio, Rosen's bill has garnered nearly a dozen bipartisan co-sponsors, including Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ),a and Susan Collins (R-M). This legislation has previously been endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Families USA, the Gerontological Society of America, and the American Public Health Association. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-rep-susie-lee-hosts-older-americans-act-roundtable,"***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Older Americans Act Roundtable, Highlights Resources for Age 55+ Americans During COVID-19",2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) hosted a Facebook Live roundtable to discuss Older Americans Act services and resources for Americans who are 55 years of age or older and the importance of supporting those services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a duty to protect our olderAmericans,said Rep. Lee. One of my proudest accomplishments during my first termin Congress was bringing Republicans and Democrats together to reauthorize and strengthen the Older Americans Act. The dozens of critical programs funded by the Older Americans Actaremore important than ever, from Meals on Wheels and family caregiver support to legal services and transportation.We successfully strengthened these programs, but our work isn't done. We need to ensure our seniors know how to access theseservices, whichis why roundtables like today's are so important. BACKGROUND: In March 2020, President Trump signed into law Rep. Susie Lee's bill,the Supporting Older Americans Act. This law reauthorizes and updates the Older Americans Act, which benefits roughly 11 million seniors who use important social services and community-based programs. Click here to viewRep. Susie Lee's Coronavirus Crisis Constituent Resources Guide, whichhighlightsresources available toNevadans who are 55 years of age or older, working families, small business owners, and more.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-holds-virtual-roundtable-stem-business-leaders,Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with STEM Business Leaders,2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, held a roundtable with small business owners from Nevada to discuss the growing STEM workforce. It's no secret that this pandemic has taken a toll on Nevada, and in particular, our economy, small businesses, and workforce have felt the impact, said Senator Rosen. As we work through this pandemic, I've made it my priority to protect Nevadans and support our small businesses by introducing bills to help increase our STEM workforce and prepare underrepresented communities for successful careers in STEM. I will continue working in Congress to find solutions that will expand and protect our growing STEM workforce in Nevada and throughout the country. BACKGROUND:In September, Senator Rosen introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training (RESTART) Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide funding to small and medium-sized STEM businesses to offer robust, paid, mid-career internships, known as returnships for mid-career workers seeking to return or transition into the STEM workforce. In June, Senator Rosen also introduced the PROMOTES Act of 2020, bicameral and bipartisan legislation that would authorize the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to enhance the preparation of high school students in JROTC for military and civilian careers in all STEM fields, including computer science and cybersecurity. In July, Senator Rosen also co-sponsored the PROTECT Act, bipartisan legislation to codify and strengthen CISA's Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP). Last year, Senator Rosen introduced the Building Blocks of STEM Act, bipartisan legislation to create and expand STEM education initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for young children, including new research grants to increase the participation of girls in computer science. This bill was signed into law in December 2019. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-usps-ig-investigation-failure-update-voter-address-changes-potential-election-mail,"Rosen Statement on USPS IG Investigation Into Failure to Update Voter Address Changes, Potential Election Mail Delivery Impacts",2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), released a statement in response to news that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General (IG) is investigating USPS's failure to update address changes in the National Change of Address Linkage database (NCOALink), which most states use to keep voters addresses up to date. The announcement of this investigation follows a letter led by Senator Rosen to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting answers and action to ensure Americans that this error will not impact their ability to safely and securely vote-by-mail in the upcoming general election. I'm glad to see that, following my call for answers and action, this issue is under investigation by USPS's Inspector General,said Senator Rosen.As I have previously stated, the failure to update address data in the National Change of Address Linkage database (NCOALink) may have real consequences for the disbursement of election mail. With voters already casting ballots across the nation, failures such as these are unacceptable and require immediate action. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-rep-susie-lee-highlights-college-southern-nevada-mariachi,***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Susie Lee Highlights College of Southern Nevada Mariachi Plata During Latinx Heritage Month,2020-10-13,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) hosted a Facebook Livecelebrationhighlighting the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Mariachi Plata during Latinx Heritage Month. There's no better way to celebrateLatinx Heritage Month in southern Nevadathan with CSN's Mariachi Plata,said Rep. Lee.In Nevada,diversity is our strength,which is whyit'simportant to me that our policies, priorities, and cultural institutionsrepresent the richness of our communities. Congratulations to the incredibly talented CSN Mariachi Plata. It was atrue joycelebrating with you today.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-holds-virtual-roundtable-unlv-unr-student-veterans,Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with UNLV & UNR Student Veterans,2020-10-13,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), held a roundtable with student veterans from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to discuss issues that student veterans are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. This pandemic created challenges that have impacted our communities, including Nevada's student veteran community, said Senator Rosen. In Congress, I've worked to pass bipartisan legislation to expand housing benefits to student veterans taking part in remote learning during the pandemic, and I've been proud to introduce bipartisan legislation that supports student veterans by increasing access to housing, providing assistance obtaining employment, navigating the GI Bill, and reducing the suicide rate among veterans. I will continue working in Congress to ensure that our student veterans receive the support they need now and in the future. BACKGROUND:Last month, Senator Rosen introduced the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act, a bipartisan bill that would build upon the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) strong suicide prevention efforts by implementing a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five VA medical centers across the nation, one of which must serve primarily veterans who live in rural and remote areas. Last year, Senator Rosen introduced the Hire Student Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of paid internships or work opportunities while in school. Senator Rosen also introduced the GI Bill Planning Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to provide military enlistees additional time to pick their preferred GI Bill education benefits plan, instead of having to do so at arrival at Basic Training, which is a chaotic environment with little opportunity for recruits to make an informed decision about their future. Senator Rosen is a co-sponsor of S. 3503, a bipartisan bill to authorize the VA to cover the housing costs of student veterans taking part in distance learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill was signed into law in March 2020. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-rep-susie-lee-hosts-mental-health-resources-town-hall-world,***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Mental Health Resources Town Hall on World Mental Health Day,2020-10-10,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03)hosted a Facebook Livetown hallto discussmental health support and resources available to Nevadans,especially duringthe COVID-19 pandemic.Rep. Lee was joined by mental and behavioral health professionals from Seven Hills Hospital; Southern Hills Hospital; the Nevada Department ofHealth and Human Services; VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System; and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Southern Nevada. As a nation, we must remove the stigma around mental health, said Rep.Lee.Especially right now, in the middle of a pandemic, I will continue to push Congress to adopt policies that make it easier, not harder, for individuals suffering from mental illness to get the help they need.I can't stress how critical this is especially in Nevada, which hasone of the nation's highest suicide rates, as well as limited availability of mental health professionals. That's why I've introduced legislation tobolster mental health support in our public schools, improve suicide prevention efforts,andexpand mental health outreach for our veterans.Butall of these policy goals start with conversations like today's, and with a common understanding that anyone who needs help, should beable toget it. BACKGROUND:In August 2020, Rep. Leeintroduced theCommunities Serving Schools Act, which wouldprovide grants to state and local education agencies toinvest in wrap-around school services that assist with the health, well-being, and stability of students outside of the classroom, including mental health support for K-12 students. In July 2020, Rep. Lee introduced theVA Zero Suicide Demonstration Act, whichwould launch the Zero Suicide Initiative Pilot Program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-helps-secure-federal-grant-improve-distance-learning-rural-nevadans,Rep. Lee Helps Secure Federal Grant to Improve Distance Learning for Rural Nevadans,2020-10-09,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announcedthat Nevada received a U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) Rural Development Grant, totaling $513,706, to upgrade and expand distance learning infrastructure and technology for rural Nevada students. The only way we can make distance learning work is by investing in the resources and technology our schools and students need,said Rep. Lee.The sad reality is thatmany rural Nevadastudents don't have adequate access to distance learning resources.This grant is one of many things thatcan help close the gap and help every student get the education they deserve during this pandemic. I'll continue to work day and night to ensure our state has the support it needs from our federal government. This funding will provide vital upgrades to increase NSHE's technology infrastructure and capacity at a time when it is critically needed in Nevada's rural counties,saidMelody Rose,chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).As NSHE's institutions have transitioned to mostly online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked diligently to meet the needs of students in rural areas by enhancing our education and training opportunities. I want to thank Congresswoman Lee and our federal delegation for their work securing this funding that will help NSHE students from Nevada's rural counties succeed. BACKGROUND:Click here to learn more about the USDA Rural Development Grant. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-and-peters-lead-colleagues-letter-postmaster-general-dejoy-requesting-immediate-action,Rosen and Peters Lead Colleagues in Letter to Postmaster General DeJoy Requesting Immediate Action to Address Impacts to Election Mail Delivery Caused by USPS Failure to Update Voter Address Changes,2020-10-09,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of HSGAC, led 17 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy raising concerns about recent reports that for three weeks in August, the United States Postal Service (USPS) failed to update address changes in the National Change of Address Linkage database (NCOALink), which most states use to keep voters addresses up to date. In the letter, the Senators ask the Postmaster General to answer several questions to assure Americans that this error will not impact their ability to safely and securely vote-by-mail in the upcoming general election. We write to express our concern about recent reports that in August, the United States Postal Service failed to update address data in the National Change of Address Linkage database (NCOALink) and to request information about the resulting impact on election mail. With voters already casting ballots across the nation, such failures are unacceptable and require immediate action, wrote the lawmakers. BACKGROUND: The letter was also signed by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maggie Wood Hassan (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tom Carper (D-DE). The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Mr. DeJoy: We write to express our concern about recent reports that in August, the United States Postal Service (USPS) failed to update address data in the National Change of Address Linkage database (NCOALink) and to request information about the resulting impact on election mail. With voters already casting ballots across the nation, such failures are unacceptable and require immediate action. For three weeks in August, the Postal Service failed to update address changes in the NCOALink database, which most states use to keep voter addresses up to date. Between August 10 and August 30, at least 1.8 million new changes of address were not registered in the database, due to an unspecified error. While USPS stated that it fixed the error and restored the missing data on September 14, we are concerned about how the missing data affected jurisdictions that were preparing election mailings during the outage. According to reports, officials in Minnesota sent out ballot applications based partly on information drawn from the faulty database in August, while other states had to delay sending out mailings as they scrambled to fix incorrect addresses. Other states were unaware of the change-of-address problem.[1] USPS is responsible for communicating with jurisdictions about election mail issues, and has over 400 Election Mail Coordinators available for this purpose. USPS must fully communicate with states and the public about any issues that might affect election mail, and must work diligently to prevent such errors. On August 21, 2020, you testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee regarding policy changes at the Postal Service that resulted in nationwide delays to mail delivery service. Senators raised concerns not only about the delays in critical items that Americans receive through the mail on a regular basis, such as prescription medications and Social Security checks, but also about the Postal Service's ability to safely and securely deliver all mail ballots on time for the upcoming general election. This year will see the largest volume of election mail in American history, due in large part to the global health pandemic that will keep voters at home in November. You told the American people during your testimony before the committee that you were extremely, highly confident the Postal Service would deliver the nation's election mail on time. In order to reassure our constituents that this error will not impact their ability to vote, we ask that you respond to the following questions no later than October 14, 2020: When and from whom did you learn that USPS stopped updating change-of-address data in NCOALink for a period of about three weeks in August 2020? What was the cause of this failure and what corrective actions did you take to respond? Upon learning of this failure, did USPS immediately notify relevant election officials in each of the states that were impacted by any missing data? Did USPS work with election officials to assist them in responding to this failure? How did the failure to update addresses affect jurisdictions that were preparing election mailings during the period of August 10 to September 14? Based on USPS coordination with election officials, how many jurisdictions were at risk of preparing mailings based on incorrect data, and how many had to change their procedures in order to correct the data? How have you determined that the NCOALink database is now complete and up-to-date? What steps are in place to ensure that address changes are entered into NCOALink in a timely fashion and that there are no system failures, particularly in the days and weeks leading up to the 2020 general election? While USPS is taking steps to ensure swift delivery of election mail, errors such as this one can have unexpected impacts in a nationwide network. How will USPS communicate to election officials, and crucially to the public, about any internal errors that affect election mail? ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-leads-nevada-colleagues-seeking-answers-postmaster-general-dejoy-troubling-reports-about,Rosen Leads Nevada Colleagues in Seeking Answers from Postmaster General DeJoy on Troubling Reports About the Postal Service in Nevada,2020-10-09,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led her Nevada colleagues, including Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-03), in a bicameral letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting answers following troubling reports about the Postal Service in Nevada. In the letter, the lawmakers raised concerns regarding a recent mailer distributed by the USPS to all eligible voters in Nevada with incorrect and potentially misleading voting information for the upcoming election. The lawmakers also raised concerns and demanded answers regarding recent reports that the USPS stopped updating address changes in the National Change of Address Linkage (NCOALink) for three weeks in August. We write on behalf of our constituents to reinforce the importance of reliable, secure mail voting procedures in Nevada in the upcoming general election and to express our serious concern about recent reports that USPS failed to update address data critical to the timely and accurate delivery of election mail, wrote the lawmakers. With voters across our state preparing to cast their ballots, your actions could have risked harming Nevadans' ability to participate in our democracy. BACKGROUND: In August, Senator Rosen, a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) and the only member of the Nevada delegation serving on a committee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service: In September, Rosen joined 23 Senate colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy seeking answers on the impact that recent USPS operational changes and mail delays have had on small businesses. Also in September, Rosen joined HSGAC Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI), Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA), and Committee on Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) in leading 30 of their Senate Colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy calling on him to immediately reverse all operational and organizational changes that have resulted in delays of critical medications to Americans. The full text ofthe letter can be foundhere and below: Dear Mr. DeJoy: We write on behalf of our constituents to reinforce the importance of reliable, secure mail voting procedures in Nevada in the upcoming general election and to express our serious concern about recent reports that the Postal Service failed to update address data critical to the timely and accurate delivery of election mail. With voters across our state preparing to cast their ballots, your actions could have risked harming Nevadans' ability to participate in our democracy. Last month, you testified at two Congressional hearings about the nationwide delays in mail delivery service, which resulted from policy changes that you implemented at the United States Postal Service (USPS). Members of both the House and the Senate questioned you about timely delivery of critical items that Americans receive in the mail, such as prescription medications and Social Security checks. Additionally, many Members of Congress raised concerns about the timely delivery of mail and absentee ballots for the upcoming general election, in which the USPS faces the novel challenge of safely and securely delivering ballots during a global health pandemic. In your testimony, you assured the Committees that the Postal Service would be able to handle the largest vote-by-mail program in American history. In your own words, [t]he Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation's election mail fully and on time. However despite the fact that during your testimony you agreed to be transparent with Congress, we continue to learn troubling information about USPS through news reporting, rather than from you. First, we learned that USPS distributed a mailer, at your direction, to eligible voters across Nevada with incorrect and potentially misleading information. This included instructing Nevadans that they needed to request a mail-in ballot at least 15 days before Election Day and telling eligible voters that they had to pay postage when returning their ballots. As you may know, a new law in Nevada provides that all active and registered voters in Nevada will automatically receive a mail-in ballot for the 2020 General Election. Moreover, all ballot return envelopes in Nevada have prepaid postage. Your mailer also instructed voters to mail ballots at least 7 days before Election Day, even though Nevada will accept ballots returned and postmarked on or before November 3, 2020, and received by an election clerk no later than 7 days after that date. This mailer was sent to all states without notifying, let alone consulting, the bipartisan National Association of Secretaries of State. The Secretary of State's office in Nevada had to urge our constituents to ignore the federal mailings, which caused confusion that could have been avoided had your office communicated with the Secretary of State, who is tasked with administering elections at the state and local level. More recently, Nevadans learned from reports that the USPS stopped updating address changes in the National Change of Address Linkage, or NCOALink, for three weeks in August. This is the system which most states including Nevada rely on to keep their voter files up to date. According to a spokesperson from the Postal Service, at least 1.8 million new changes of address were not registered in the database between August 10th and August 30th. The spokesperson went on to say that by September 14th the missing data was restored. Thankfully, by sheer coincidence, Nevada ended up mostly unscathed by the Postal Service's error. In Nevada, the Secretary of State pauses its updating of address records in the 90 days before an election, which in this case was mere days before the error occurred. However, had USPS made its NCOALink blunder just a week earlier only to address it a month late in mid-September our constituents could have felt the impact. This year, Churchill County and Humboldt County sent out 2020 General Election sample ballots on September 15, 2020, only one day after USPS claims to have restored the missing data. Douglas County, Esmeralda County, Lincoln County, and Storey County mailed sample ballots the following day, September 16, 2020. The Postal Service's errors under your leadership risked dire consequences for Nevada voters, and our constituents deserve answers. We ask that you answer the following questions regarding the matter: 1. When were you informed that USPS failed to update address changes in the NCOALink database for a three-week period in August? 2. Have you made impacted cities and counties aware that they have been affected by your failure to update addresses, and if so, what instructions have you provided them for how to correct the problem? 3. Why did this failure to update addresses take place, and how do you plan to ensure that such failures will not take place again in the future? Are you working with local governments in Nevada and other states to fix the problem so that it does not happen again? 4. How were you able to ensure that all of the missing data from between August 10th and August 30th was restored? 5. Were any of the Nevada counties listed above, or any other counties in Nevada, impacted by the failure to update address changes in the NCOALink database? 6. What data or information do you use to determine whether any Nevada counties were impacted by the missing data in NCOAL? Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lee-helps-secure-federal-grant-improve-transportation-access-nevadans-low,"Rep. Lee Helps Secure Federal Grant to Improve Transportation Access for Nevadans in Low-Income, Rural Communities",2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announcedthat theRegional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada received a U.S. Department of Transportation Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Program Grant, totaling$125,000.The HOPE Programsupports transportation projects that will address the transportation challenges faced by rural communities and areas of persistent poverty. This federal grant will help improve access to transportation for Nevadans in low-income communities and rural areas,said Rep. Lee.The sad reality is thatmany Nevadansdon't have adequate access to public transportationbecause of where they live.It's up to us tochangethat.This grantis one of many things thatcan improve access to transportation for all Nevadans.I'll continue to work day and night to ensure our state has the support it needs from our federal government. We know that many of our transit riders rely solely on public transportation for access to basic necessities, including food, work, medical, and social services, said MJ Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. As an agency, we are committed, particularly during these difficult times, to ensuring that mobility options are available for those individuals and families in low-income and historically underserved areas of our community. BACKGROUND:Click here to learn moreabouttheHOPE Program",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-joins-virtual-roundtable-nevada-leaders-discuss-voting-mail-and-future-usps,Rosen Joins Virtual Roundtable with Nevada Leaders to Discuss Voting by Mail and the Future of the USPS,2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"LAS VEGAS, NV Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), held a roundtable with For Our Future Nevada and representatives from the American Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Letter Carriers to discuss the pressures they face under Postmaster General DeJoy's leadership, particularly in advance of upcoming election, where the USPS has the challenge of safely and securely delivering ballots during a global health pandemic. These past several months have taught us that neither rain, nor snow, nor global pandemic will stop the incredible men and women of the U.S. Postal Service, despite the troubling and often unreliable leadership of Postmaster General DeJoy, said Senator Rosen. Nevadans rely on the Postal Service every day seniors rely on it to receive medication and Social Security checks, rural businesses to keep their shops open, and during the 2020 General Election, the Postal Service will handle the largest vote-by-mail program in American history. I will continue supporting our postal workers, and working to ensure transparency and accountability by USPS leadership so that postal workers can safely and efficiently do their jobs, and Nevadans can securely and confidently vote-by-mail. BACKGROUND:In August, during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) hearing, Senator Rosen, the only member of the Nevadadelegation serving on acommittee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, questioned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on policies that have negatively impacted Americans and their mail delivery. This hearing followedSenator Rosen's meeting with Nevada postal workers. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-statement-doj-ig-report-trump-administrations-family-separation-policy,Rosen Statement on DOJ IG Report on Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy,2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), released a statement following the release of excerpts from a forthcoming Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the Trump Administration's family separation policy: The Administration's family separation policy created a humanitarian crisis in our own country, with children ripped away from their parents and detained in horrifying conditions after fleeing to the U.S. to seek asylum, said Senator Rosen. Now, a government watchdog report reveals that U.S. government officials plotted to separate parents and children for the callous purpose of deterring migrants from lawfully seeking refuge in America. In its quest to send a message to immigrant families fleeing violence, the Administration implemented a cruel immigration agenda with no plan for reuniting families or ensuring children were safe while in the government's care.I'm deeply troubled by the findings I've read from this report, and I am committed to working with my colleagues to enact reforms and ensure accountability. BACKGROUND:Last year, Rosen announced her co-sponsorship of the Keep Families Together Act. This legislation, introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein and 45 other Senate colleagues, would ensure that the federal government carries out immigration procedures in the best interest of detained children. Last month, during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned Chad Wolf, the Trump Administration's nominee to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During her questioning, Senator Rosen highlighted the egregious actions that occurred at DHS during Mr. Wolf's time as Chief of Staff to a former DHS Secretary, as Under Secretary, and under his watch as Acting Secretary, including his direct involvement in the development and implementation of the child separation policy. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-national-area-health-education-centers-organization,***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** National Area Health Education Centers Organization Presents Rep. Susie Lee with Public Policy Leadership Award,2020-10-07,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,,,legacy,"WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. TheNational Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Organization presentedU.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03)with their Public Policy Leadership Awardfor her work in Congress supporting AHECs, locally and nationally. There is no doubtthat our health care workers need all the support they can get right now,said Rep. Lee.Even before the coronavirus pandemic, southern Nevada's doctor shortage and lack ofworkforce development washurting Nevadans' access to quality health care. After hearing from our local AHEC, Desert Meadows, it was clear to me thatwe canbestsupport ourhealth care workforceby increasing our nationwide investment in Area Health Education Centers.Thank you for presenting me with the Public Policy Leadership Award.I'll continue to fight for every Nevadans' access to quality, affordable health care. BACKGROUND:Click here to view an infographic of AHECs in Nevada. Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are health workforce training networks that partner with local colleges, universities, hospitals, and providers to recruit, train, and retain a diverse pipeline of local health workers particularly in underserved communities. After connecting with her constituents at Desert Meadows, the local AHECin Nevada's 3rdCongressional District,Rep. Lee saw a clear need for additional support from Congress.In July 2020, Rep. Lee introduced an amendment to increase AHEC funding for Fiscal Year 2021. This amendmentpassedwith bipartisan supportin the 2021 House of Representatives Appropriations Budget.",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://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-cortez-masto-co-sponsor-legislation-increase-telehealth-access-virtual-visits-nursing-homes,"Rosen, Cortez Masto Co-Sponsor Legislation to Increase Telehealth Access, “Virtual Visits” for Nursing Homes",2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)announced their co-sponsorship of theAdvancing Connectivity During the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors (ACCESS) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to enhance telehealth support for seniors and increase access to technology for ""virtual visits"" during the coronavirus pandemic. During this unprecedented public health crisis, we must do everything in our power to protect our most vulnerable and at risk populations,said the Senators.The bipartisan ACCESS Act will provide much needed federal funding to expand and improve telehealth at nursing facilities so seniors can continue to receive medical care and also be able to visit with their loved ones while they adhere to social distancing guidelines to reduce their exposure to the coronavirus. We will continue working on legislation to increase access to health care to protect the health of all Nevadans. BACKGROUND:Specifically, theACCESS Actwould: Authorize an emergency supplemental appropriation of $50 million for the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Telehealth Resource Center to assist nursing facilities receiving funding through Medicare or Medicaid in expanding their use of telehealth services; Require the Secretary of HHS to share recommendations on additional ways to improve access to telehealth services in nursing facilities and temporarily designated nursing facilities during the pandemic; and Establish a program authorizing HHS to award grants to nursing facilities to enable residents to participate in virtual visits with loved ones while the health risk of in-person visits remains high during the pandemic. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/rosen-return-over-250000-us-treasury-fy-2020-senate-office-budget,"Rosen to Return Over $250,000 to U.S. Treasury from FY 2020 Senate Office Budget",2020-10-05,2020,2020-10,Democrat,House,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that her office will return over $250,000 to the United States Treasury in money unspent from her official 2020 operating budget. This news marks over $850,000 that Senator Rosen will have returned to the Treasury during the last four years. As a Senator, it is my responsibility to ensure that hardworking Nevadans' taxpayer dollars are properly managed, said Senator Rosen. I am pleased to announce that my office will be returning over $250,000 to the United States Treasury. I am proud of my office's efforts to lead the way in good governance. I will continue working in Congress to find areas where we can reduce government spending while ensuring that our efforts are meeting the needs of the American people. BACKGROUND: Senator Rosen has supported a number of efforts to reduce government waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Last year, Senator Rosen also returned over $250,000 to the U.S. Treasury. During her time in the House of Representatives, then-Congresswoman Rosen returned over $350,000 to the Treasury. Then-Congresswoman Rosen's office also successfully returned nearly $1 million in benefits to Nevada's hardworking families. ###",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