url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5837,Rep. Dina Titus End of Year Report Shows Major Results for Southern Nevada,2025-12-30,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today released an end of year report detailing her 2025 accomplishments on behalf of Nevada’s First District.

“As the year and the first half of the 119th session of Congress come to a close, I am proud to look back upon my service to the people in Nevada’s First Congressional District,” said Congresswoman Titus. “In Washington, D.C, and in my Las Vegas district office, we have sought to address their concerns and needs.”

“I have introduced legislation to prevent mushroom clouds in our backyard, help Southern Nevadans cope with the increasing effects of extreme heat, and conserve our precious water resources,” she continued. “Additionally, I delivered over $433 million in federal grants for Nevada’s First District and returned $2,323,418 to constituents in social security, veterans’ benefits, and tax refunds.”

“It has been my privilege to serve the people of Congressional District 1 in 2025, and I look forward to working together with you in 2026 to improve lives and livlihoods in Southern Nevada,” the Congresswoman finished.

Read the Full Report Here

###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-releases-end-year-report-2025,Congresswoman Lee Releases End of Year Report for 2025,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DOWNLOAD: Lee’s 2025 End of Year Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released her End of Year report for 2025, detailing her work this year in Washington and in Nevada. The report includes highlights of her legislation signed into law, investments she secured, and constituents she helped, including the following toplines:

Received an A Grade from Bridge Grades for having the courage to work across party lines and build bridges instead of partisanship.

1,482 cases closed for southern Nevadans by a nationally-recognized casework team.

Three provisions signed into law.

Over $6 million secured for individual constituents through casework.

More than $200 million returned to Nevadans through grants and other federal investments.

13 bills led, 12 of which were bipartisan.

Over 40,000 responses to constituents’ emails, calls, and letters.

More than 279 events attended and hosted across Nevada.

Seven letters sent to the Administration and Congressional Leadership.

Over 117 legislative meetings held with constituents and advocacy groups in Washington.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-miller-unveil-discussion-draft-to-bring-tax-clarity-to-digital,"Reps. Horsford, Miller Unveil Discussion Draft to Bring Tax Clarity to Digital",2025-12-20,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) today unveiled a bipartisan discussion draft to bring clarity, consistency, and common-sense guardrails to the taxation of digital asset activities.

The Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation, and Yields (PARITY) Act targets unnecessary compliance challenges, closes major anti-abuse gaps, and aligns the taxation of digital assets with long-standing tax principles already applied to stocks, commodities, and other financial assets.

The discussion draft highlights a months-long bipartisan effort to identify practical solutions that eliminate excessive taxation on routine consumer transactions, address phantom income and valuation distortions, and establish clear rules before gaps in current law can be exploited at scale.

The lawmakers released the following statements:

“Like any emerging technology, cryptocurrencies need guardrails that allow innovation to grow while protecting consumers and the integrity of our tax system,” Rep. Horsford said. “Today, even the smallest crypto transaction can trigger tax calculation while other areas of the law lack clarity and invite abuse. Our discussion draft of the Digital Asset PARITY Act takes a targeted approach that provides an even playing field for consumers and businesses alike to benefit from this new form of payment.”

“America’s tax code has failed to keep pace with modern financial technology,” Rep. Miller said. “This bipartisan legislation brings clarity, parity, fairness, and common sense to the taxation of digital assets. It protects consumers making everyday purchases, ensures the rules are clear for innovators and investors, and strengthens compliance so everyone plays by the same rules.”

Specifically, the Digital Asset PARITY Act would:

Create a deemed-basis rule for regulated, dollar-pegged payment stablecoins to treat digital dollars used like cash as cash—reducing IRS administrability burdens from routine transactions and preventing misuse by trading or arbitrage activity.

Provide clear tax certainty for foreign investors trading on U.S. digital asset platforms.

Extend established securities-lending tax principles to qualifying digital asset loans.

Apply wash-sale rules to digital assets.

Align the tax treatment of professional digital asset dealers and active traders with existing securities markets by permitting a mark-to-market election.

Resolve the “phantom income” problem for miners and stakers by providing a clear, administrable election for when digital assets rewards are taxed.

Modernize charitable contribution rules for digital assets.

Apply constructive sale rules to digital assets.

Clarify that passive, protocol-level staking by investment funds is not a trade or business.

Full text of the Digital Asset PARITY Act Discussion Draft is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-legislation-aims-provide-critical-support-nevada-students,Lee Legislation Aims to Provide Critical Support to Nevada Students,2025-12-19,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch and Download Video of Press Conference

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Ed W. Clark High School principal and a recent graduate, Clark County School District, and Communities In Schools of Nevada to highlight her Full-Service Community School Expansion Act, which improves student outcomes by helping public schools and districts bring in wraparound support services. These include medical, mental, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, technical assistance, and continuing education courses. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act would increase Nevada’s access to funding to plan, implement, expand, and support these essential programs for our kids.

“We know that student success goes well beyond the classroom. Unfortunately, many students in southern Nevada cannot meet their basic needs off school grounds and struggle to keep up their mental and physical health and academics,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s exactly why we need a fully resourced Full-Service Community Schools Program to help schools meet students where they are and bridge these gaps in education.”

Communities In Schools of Nevada is a recipient of a five-year, $11.8 million Full-Service Community Schools grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant supports services delivered in partnership with nonprofit and government agencies at six schools in the Clark, Elko and Humboldt County school districts.

“Full-Service Community Schools work because they bring resources directly into the school building and strengthen community where students already are. This model recognizes a simple truth: students learn best when their basic needs are met and when they are surrounded by trusted adults who know them, care about them, and help them navigate challenges,” said Tami Hance-Lehr, CEO and State Director, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Nevada. “The Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act ensures that more schools can move from isolated supports to fully integrated systems—so more students and families receive the comprehensive support they need to succeed.”

“When we commit to shared schoolwide goals and work together—educators, students, families, and CIS—we see real change. This work strengthens our school culture and helps students stay engaged, present, and on track,” said Ms. Zeola Braxton, Clark High School Principal. “Integrated Student Supports make a real difference in our building, and we also see how those supports can be even more powerful when paired with the Full Service Community Schools model.”

“In the Clark County School District, many students arrive at school facing barriers that instruction alone cannot solve—food insecurity, unmet mental health needs, housing instability, and trauma. When those barriers go unaddressed, attendance declines, behavior challenges increase, and learning suffers,” said Dr. Jesse Welsh, Clark County School District Deputy Superintendent. “The Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act would strengthen our ability to plan, implement, and sustain this work over time, scaling proven models already working in CCSD schools. When students are supported, they show up. And when they show up, they succeed.”

“I’ve always been very independent, and I didn’t always ask for help, even when things felt overwhelming. There were times I struggled with my grades, and times when life made getting to school on time harder than it should have been. What made a difference was knowing there was a safe place on campus and a trusted adult—my Site Coordinator, Ms. Cassandra, who noticed, who cared, and who helped connect me to resources instead of letting me fall behind. That’s what Integrated Student Supports look like from a student’s perspective. It’s not just about academics. It’s about having access to support when life happens, without having to leave campus or figure it out alone,” said Madison Mulhall, CIS alumna and recent graduate of Clark High School. “The Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act matters because students shouldn’t have to struggle in silence. Support like this shouldn’t be the exception. It should be the standard.”

Full-service community schools have a proven track record of producing tangible results for students – including advancing academic achievement and improving attendance. According to a 2024 report from the Education Law Center, Nevada stands out as one of the top three states most in need of additional resources, with funding levels well below average. Congresswoman Lee’s legislation would help schools bridge this gap and provide the critical support services to their students.

Read more below:

KSNV-NBC 3: Local schools provide wraparound supports to improve student outcomes

By Tiffany Lane | December 19, 2025

When it comes to learning there are times when students face obstacles outside of school that impact them in the classroom.

Clark County schools are tackling those challenges by adding extra support, including food, mental health, and other services.

They say some schools are already seeing positive results.

Friday at a news conference, local leaders discussed the Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act.

Communities in Schools of Nevada received a five-year, $11.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support those wraparound services for students.

The grant supports six schools across the state, including in CCSD.

""And the success of our students is just too important to leave that gap open,"" said U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, one of the lawmakers who introduced the bill. ""And this expansion act will allow more schools, especially in high-need areas, to participate in programs offered under the full-service community school program.""

There are several schools in the district that are already taking the approach of wraparound services, including Clark High School.

When a student has challenges outside of school, they are better able to focus in the classroom.

College freshman Madison Mulhall said the resources she got at Clark High School set her up for success.

She received help from Communities in Schools or CIS during her time at Clark.

""Definitely supporting others as well as myself and definitely the scholarships because when you go to college, people are always worried about, Oh my, [how am I] gonna be able to pay for this and be paid for that,"" said Mulhall.

Thewraparound services, education leaders said, benefit students at the school in different ways.

""Like, if you're not worrying about where your next meal is coming from, or, you know, that you're going to have shoes on your feet and all those kinds of things, then you can actually focus on learning,"" said Dr. Jesse Welsh, CCSD Deputy Superintendent.

""We support students' mental health, their social emotional needs, their nutrition, and their safety, and students can't learn if those needs aren't met,"" said Clark High School Principal Zeola Braxton.

Braxton has CIS site coordinators, counselors, and social workers to help remove barriers for students so they can focus on learning, and teachers can focus on teaching.

""It allows me and the other folks at this school to create an environment where students have everything that they need,"" said Braxton. ""Whether it's a backpack, a pencil, or somebody to just listen in order for them to be successful; investing in schools is ultimately investing in our community.""

Similar services are helping other schools in the district as well.

""That support included academic assistance, it included attendance assistance, behavioral interventions, family engagement, and enrichment activities that bring the community together inside of our schools,"" said Tami Hance-Lehr, State Director & CEO for CIS.

Clark High School stats show that improvements are happening.

For example, over the last few years, the school's chronic absenteeism has been going down.

Before coming to Congress, Lee spent two decades leading education non-profits – reducing dropout rates and making sure Nevada kids had the wrap-around services they needed to thrive.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-led-legislation-passes-house-of-representatives,Horsford-Led Legislation Passes House of Representatives,2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today passed critical legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives that will diversify Nevada’s economy and create good paying jobs across the state.

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (H.R. 1366) streamlines critical mineral production and creates the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund to support an abandoned hardrock mine cleanup program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

“The bill I passed in Congress today puts Nevada’s natural resources to work for Nevadans,” Rep. Horsford said. “Streamlining the hardrock mining process will create good jobs and strengthen our energy sector. At the same time, this legislation delivers more resources for the Silver State to clean up past mining-related contaminants in our environment. The result is more jobs, a stronger economy, and an opportunity for a cleaner Nevada moving forward.”

“Strengthening our domestic mineral supply chain isn’t optional, it’s demanded to ensure we don’t fall further behind China,”Rep. Amodei said. “Western states are sitting on a wealth of resources and a critical opportunity to break our dangerous reliance on foreign adversaries while powering our own economy. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act restores decades of established precedent, repairs a permitting process undermined by the Rosemont decision, and gives domestic mining operations the certainty they need to compete aggressively and win. I’m glad to see the House pass this bill once again with bipartisan support, and I urge the Senate to act swiftly to get it signed into law.”

“The bipartisan Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is foundationally important to ensuring the U.S. can use our vast domestic resources to build the mineral supply chains our economic and national security demand,” Rich Nolan, National Mining Association President and CEO said. “China has weaponized its mineral dominance and left no doubt about how untenable our import reliance has become. The urgency to address our minerals challenge has never been greater. This legislation ensures the fundamental ability to conduct responsible mining activities on federal lands. Regulatory certainty, or the lack thereof, will either underpin or undermine efforts to decisively confront our minerals crisis.”

“The Nevada Mining Association is in full support of the passage of the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act,” Amanda Hilton, Nevada Mining Association President said. “As the importance of strengthening domestic supply chains continues to grow, this legislation provides clear guidance for mine operations in Nevada and across the United States to responsibly produce the minerals needed here at home, support national security, and provide good-paying careers for American workers.”

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act now moves to the U.S. Senate where Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced companion legislation.

Full text of the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is available here.

Information about Rep. Horsford’s Apex Area Technical Corrections Law, which generates good jobs and diversifies Nevada’s economy much like the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would as well, is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/all-above-energy-amendment-congresswoman-lee-fights-save-solar-and-end,"With All-of-the-Above Energy Amendment, Congresswoman Lee Fights to Save Solar and End Permitting Weaponization in SPEED Act",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted against the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, a Republican-authored permitting reform bill that proposes significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

“We need real permitting reform to responsibly speed up good energy projects and lower costs for consumers. I voted against the SPEED Act because it doesn’t do one thing to end the Trump Administration’s ongoing weaponization of the permitting process against solar and wind energy,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee.“This is the biggest piece of red tape we have when it comes to permitting — particularly here in the ‘Solar State’ — and the SPEED Act fails to cut through it. I’ll continue working toward actual permitting reform to lower energy prices and bring solar jobs and investments back to Nevada.”

House Republicans refused to give an up-or-down vote to Lee’s amendment to the SPEED Act to ensure equal treatment of all energy sources as part of the permitting process at the Department of the Interior (DOI). Since July, DOI has required that Trump-appointed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum personally sign off on every permit related to solar and wind energy development — even as the White House has offered “concierge, white glove service” to oil, coal and other fossil fuel companies seeking to gain fast approval for their projects.

In September, Lee discussed her proposed changes at a House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) legislative hearing on the SPEED Act:

Lee emphasized that the new red tape from the Trump Administration has not been just a speed bump in permitting Nevada solar projects, but “a brick wall.”

She urged HNRC Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to work with her to add parity-focused language to the bill before its markup, which would prevent officials in this or any future presidential administration from burying permits for disfavored energy sources under a mountain of bureaucracy.

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During the HNRC markup of the SPEED Act in November, Lee first formally offered her amendment:

Lee’s amendment would have restored genuine permitting parity at DOI, for all forms of energy, in a clear and unambiguous way.

She highlighted that since the publication of the July memo requiring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s personal approval of every permit related to solar and wind energy development, zero solar and wind permits had managed to make their way out of the Secretary’s office.

She emphasized the warning from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) that the Trump Administration’s attacks on America’s solar and storage industry alone are threatening over 500 projects nationwide, representing half of all new planned power capacity in the United States.

She cited new analysis featured in POLITICO from Lazard, the world’s largest independent investment bank, which found that wind and solar are the clear cheapest choice of new power sources to build when accounting for capital, fuel, operations and maintenance costs.

She also shared a letter from Republican Governor Joe Lombardo to the Secretary, which explained that the DOI memo “has not only stopped solar development on federal lands in Nevada, but also on private land where federal approvals such as transmission line rights of way are required.”

HNRC Republicans voted down her amendment.

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Today, Lee offered House Democrats’ Motion to Recommit the SPEED Act back to committee to add her amendment:

Lee re-submitted her amendment to the House Rules Committee for consideration by the full House of Representatives, together with 30 cosponsors — making it the most-supported amendment to the SPEED Act by far.

Republicans on the Rules Committee did not make her amendment in order, denying it a vote on the House Floor as a result.

Lee then led House Democrats’ “Motion to Recommit” the SPEED Act, which would have sent the bill back to HNRC to incorporate her all-of-the-above permitting parity amendment.

Once again, House Republicans voted against advancing the amendment.

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The full text of the amendment Lee offered for the “Motion to Recommit” is here.

Lee’s amendment was endorsed by Evergreen Action and SEIA.

Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA’s President and CEO, emphasized, “Without action to address the ongoing, unequal treatment of solar energy, the solar industry will continue to face significant barriers to deployment and investment at a time of skyrocketing energy demand. Slowing the buildout of affordable, reliable solar energy will only result in higher energy bills for Americans. We thank Congresswoman Lee for her work to keep fairness at the center of permitting negotiations.”

As southern Nevada’s sole representative on the House Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Lee is doing everything possible to protect public lands and parks, combat climate change, build a clean energy economy, and lower energy costs for hardworking Nevadans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-kiggans-houlahan-and-bacon-introduce-bipartisan-bill-improving-health-care-access-for-military-families,"Horsford, Kiggans, Houlahan, and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill Improving Health Care Access for Military Families",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“Military families serve our nation and sacrifice so much for it, and they deserve a health care system that serves them just as well,” Rep. Horsford said. “Too many families struggle to get timely appointments or clear information, and they’re left without a reliable way to raise concerns or track whether problems are fixed. This bipartisan bill gives military families a real voice, gives providers the tools to respond quickly, and gives Congress the oversight needed to ensure servicemembers and their loved ones are never left behind.When we support our families, we strengthen the entire force.”

“Access to timely, reliable health care is both a personal issue and a readiness issue. Too often, military families hit administrative roadblocks or long delays with no clear way to raise concerns or track whether problems are being fixed,” Rep. Houlahan said. “The Military CARE Act brings transparency and accountability to the system by giving TRICARE beneficiaries a straightforward way to report access issues and ensures those concerns reach patient advocates and senior leaders. This bipartisan, commonsense bill helps Congress identify systemic gaps and ensures our military health system works for the people it’s meant to serve.”

“Our military families deserve timely care and a clear path to raise concerns when the system falls short. The Military CARE Act gives service members and their families a direct line to report care access issues and track their resolution, while ensuring Congress has the data needed to identify and fix systemic problems across the military health system,” Rep. Bacon said. “I’m pleased to co-lead this vital effort with Rep. Horsford to strengthen access to care for the families who sacrifice so much in service to our nation.”

“Today, America’s servicemembers, veterans, and military families are forced to fight endless red tape and navigate a confusing and deeply frustrating system to get the healthcare they have earned,” Rep. Goodlander said. “That’s not right. Our commonsense bipartisan bill will cut senseless red tape, restore basic accountability, and return the power back where it belongs: with patients. This bill is about ensuring accountability, strengthening readiness, and keeping the sacred promise we make to those who serve our country.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-votes-against-partisan-bill-would-rip-health-care-away-100000-americans,"Lee Votes Against Partisan Bill that Would Rip Health Care Away from 100,000 Americans, Calls for Immediate Vote to Save ACA Tax Credit",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Tonight, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican Leadership’s health care plan that will kick 100,000 Americans off their health care coverage and fails to extend the ACA Tax Credit. Without further Congressional action, health care costs will skyrocket for millions of Americans on January 1, 2026.

“I have long said I am willing to work with anyone to save the ACA Tax Credit and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing for families this January. This is not a red or blue issue — it requires a bipartisan solution.

“Instead, House Republican leaders pushed forward their partisan health care bill — a cobbled-together mess that kicks 100,000 Americans off their health care and does nothing to save the ACA Tax Credit.

“Fortunately for the millions of families that rely on these credits, we have a bipartisan majority that came together to force the House to vote to extend the ACA Tax Credit for three years. Speaker Johnson COULD and SHOULD bring this bill to the floor for a vote TODAY!

“Americans are facing catastrophic price hikes in a matter of days – the time to act is now. If Republican leaders fail to pass a bill that actually lowers health care costs, families in Nevada and across the nation will suffer.”

Congresswoman Lee was one of 218 members who signed a discharge petition forcing a vote on a clean, three-year extension of the ACA Tax Credit. The vote is required in the House within seven legislative days.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5834,Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Make Roads Safer for Students in Southern Nevada,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"Congresswoman Titus (D-NV1) today introduced the Protect Our Students Act, new legislation to protect students in Southern Nevada from traffic incidents by unlocking federal funding to make school zones safer.

Each year, approximately 100 students in the United States lose their lives due to car crashes while walking to or from school, and another 25,000 are injured. In Clark County, 206 children and young adults have been the victims of traffic collisions this school year alone. Addressing this public safety threat is one of Congresswoman Titus’s priorities as a Senior Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.

“No student should fear for their life or safety on their way to school,” said Congresswoman Titus. “That is why I am introducing legislation to make federal funding available for safety improvements in school zones, whether through hiring crossing guards or other proven methods that reduce traffic accidents on our roads. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to make our roads safer for everyone, including our students, as we craft the surface transportation reauthorization bill.”

The Protect Our Students Act would allow states and localities to use Section 402 Highway Safety Program grants to make safety improvements in school zones. Eligible improvements include hiring crossing guards, flashing lights and beacons, visible signage and markings, crosswalks, traffic calming measures; and Safe Routes to School non-infrastructure such as student pedestrian safety education.

“As a community, we have a shared responsibility to ensure that every child gets to and from school safely,” said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft. “I applaud Congresswoman Titus on the Protect Our Students Act, which will give states and local governments more tools to improve safety in school zones. By expanding eligible programs under federal highway safety funding, this legislation will help us invest in infrastructure, education, and enforcement strategies that save lives and protect our most vulnerable road users.”

“The most sacred travel is children traveling to and from school,” said Erin Breen, Director of PedSafe Vegas. “Every child deserves safe travel in their neighborhoods, their quality of life is dependent on safe travel, especially outside of a vehicle. Every action that helps children walk, or roll to school adds to their childhood experience, we want those memories to be positive, and we thank Congresswoman Titus for leading this effort!”

“Children should always be able to safely walk or bike to school. The Protect Our Students Act allows federal highway safety funds to be used to improve school zone safety including to improve visibility, curb speeding and better separate road users. Ensuring states have the resources to make safety improvements is a critical step toward protecting children and the caregivers who travel with them every day. We thank Rep. Titus for her safety leadership and urge Congress to advance this legislation,” said Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

“Safe Kids Worldwide applauds Representative Titus for her leadership in protecting our children as they travel to and from school,” said Safe Kids Worldwide President Torine Creppy. “Every child deserves a safe environment, whether they walk, ride the bus, or bike to school. The School Zone Safety Act ensures states can fund critical infrastructure projects that improve safety around school zones. We look forward to working with Representative Titus to advance this important legislation.”

“Safe Routes Partnership strongly supports the Protect Our Students Act and applauds Representative Titus for prioritizing student transportation safety,” said Marisa Jones, Managing Director of Safe Routes Partnership. “Safe Routes to School non-infrastructure is an evidence-based approach shown to reduce traffic injuries, and this bill gives states the flexibility to use proven strategies to protect children in school zones so every child can walk, bike, or roll to school safely.”

This legislation has been endorsed by Safe Kids Worldwide; Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; PedSafe Vegas; and the Safe Routes Partnership.

Background:

Under current law, Section 402 Highway Safety Program grants can be used to “reduce injuries and deaths resulting from crashes involving school buses.” The Protect Our Students Act would expand the program’s eligibility to include projects that help prevent injuries and deaths in school zones, instead of just prevent crashes “involving buses.”

The bill would also clarify that state highway officials can use the grants for the following: school crossing guards; flashing lights and beacons; visible signage and markings; crossings; traffic calming measures such as pedestrian islands; traffic lights; school zone audits and assessments; automatic traffic enforcement; and Safe Routes to School non-infrastructure such as pedestrian safety education.

Finally, Congresswoman Titus’s legislation would increase the percentage of Section 402 funds required to be expended by political subdivisions from 40 percent to 50 percent.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-issue-thats-clearly-bipartisan-congresswoman-lee-joins-local-nonprofits,ICYMI: “This Is an Issue That’s Clearly Bipartisan”: Congresswoman Lee Joins Local Nonprofits to Celebrate Newly-Signed Law to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse,2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV – Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined two local nonprofits that combat addiction and substance abuse, The Phoenix and PACT Coalition, to announce and celebrate a newly-signed bipartisan law she championed to fund a critical program to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose.

The Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act, which Lee led with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), will provide resources for a critical program that expired in 2023 to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose. The TREAT Youth Act was signed into law as part of the bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, which passed the House with strong bipartisan support in a 366-57 vote and unanimously passed the Senate.

Read more below:

KLAS-CBS 8: Nevada’s Treat Youth Act targets substance abuse rise

Kamari Esquerra |December 8, 2025

Democrats and Republicans are coming together on a new law to fight youth substance abuse. While overdose deaths are going down nationwide, they went up more than 3% here in Nevada from December 2023 to December 2024.

“Youth are starting to experiment with drugs and alcohol much earlier, so we need early intervention in order to prevent the development of longer-term substance use disorder as they grow up,” Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Michelle Costigan said.

According to the Substance Use and Mental Health Service Administration, 22% of Nevadans aged twelve and older have used an illicit substance in the last month. For adults ages 18 to 25, that number jumps to more than 30 percent.

“When I first discovered alcohol, which was my drug of choice, I believed that it was going to be the solution for all that failed me because of the way it made me feel temporarily,” said Stewart Powell, Program Coordinator, The Phoenix, a sober active community.

He is now recovering and helping others through their journey away from addiction and overdose. Meanwhile, a new law aims to help even more young people before they get that far.

“This is an issue that’s clearly bipartisan,” Representative Susie Lee said. “Fentanyl, substance abuse does not have an R or D behind it; it affects every community across this country, and this life-saving law will now better protect our children…”

The TREAT Youth Act, short for Treat, Recovery, Education, Awareness, and Training for Youth, focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery support for kids most at risk.

“This is an issue that often begins in an individual’s youth, and the sooner it can be addressed, the sooner the tools can be made available to individuals,” Powell said.

The law provides grants to raise awareness, expand access to medication for opioid use disorder, and train educators and healthcare workers, including information about risks.

The legislation boosts national funding for youth substance abuse programs by 50 percent from $10 million to $15 million through 2030.

KVVU-FOX 5: ‘TREAT’ renewal provides $15 million for Nevada youth substance abuse programs

FOX5 Staff | December 8, 2025

A recent study found 22% of Nevadans 12 and older had used an illicit substance within the past 30 days.

And 32 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 24 said they’d used drugs in the past month. Those statistics point to the need for youth substance abuse programs in the Silver State, and now, funding will be available for them.

Monday morning, Representative Susie Lee came together with a coalition of advocates to celebrate the renewal of the “Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training Act” or “TREAT.”

The measure provides $15 million dollars in funding over the next five years to pay for programs that help drug-dependent teens and young adults.

“We’ve seen far too many of our neighbors, of our children in Southern Nevada struggle with addiction and substance abuse. And it doesn’t just impact their families. It’s... them as individuals. It’s something that impacts our families. It impacts our schools. It impacts our communities,” said Rep. Lee.

The TREAT [Youth] Act expired in 2023, but Lee teamed up with GOP Representative Jen Kiggans to sponsor its renewal.

President Donald Trump recently signed it back into law.

Las Vegas Sun: Fight against fentanyl gets boost from Nevada lawmaker, Congress

Kyle Chouinard | December 10, 2025

When it comes to battling the fentanyl epidemic and opioid deaths, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are finding rare common ground.

“Everyone hears out of Washington how divided things are back in D.C., but this is an issue that’s clearly bipartisan,” said U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev. “Fentanyl, substance abuse does not have an ‘R’ or ‘D’ behind it. It affects every community across this country.”

Lee is celebrating the signing of new bipartisan legislation authorizing $64 million through 2030 to combat substance abuse among youths after the program lapsed in 2023.

The funding is part of the Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training Youth Act, introduced by Lee, which was included in the legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law this month. It passed the House with strong bipartisan support in a 366-57 vote; a companion bill unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.

“We’ve seen far too many of our neighbors, of our children, in Southern Nevada struggle with addiction and substance abuse,” Lee said. “It’s something that impacts our families, it impacts our schools, impacts our communities.”

The wide-ranging provision allocates money for everything from programs to increase awareness around the dangers of fentanyl to increasing access to opioid use disorder medications, Lee said.

The representative said it would also provide educators and social workers “with the tools they need to intervene early and save lives.”

“We are grateful to have the ability to provide more resources, awareness and prevention efforts for the youth here in Clark County,” said Novlette Mack, a program manager for PACT Coalition, a group combating drug abuse in Southern Nevada. “We believe that early intervention is necessary for children and their caregivers to prevent problems from worsening.”

From April 2024 to April 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1,572 Nevadans died from a drug overdose. That’s a 6.8% increase from the year prior, while the rest of the United States saw a 25% drop in estimated deaths, according to the CDC.

Nevada also has one of the highest rates of illicit drug use among children 12 to 17, according to UnitedHealth’s analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data, at 8.5% reporting use over a month.

Michelle Costigan, who joined Lee for the news conference, manages a sober living community center operated by the Phoenix, a national nonprofit. But when she was working as a clinician, she said it was not uncommon to hear people report first using drugs in “early adolescence.”

“I’ve witnessed firsthand the difficulties that our community members face in not only getting into treatment, but also accessing the wraparound support and ongoing care they need to sustain long-term recovery,” Costigan said.

She said the program “has the potential” to improve access to resources, calling it an “important step forward” in addressing the country’s opioid crisis.

Stewart Powell, a program coordinator with the Phoenix, said he was in recovery from substance use disorder, which started in his youth. Powell also found the legislation encouraging.

“I don’t make a habit of dwelling on my past, but I can’t help but wonder that if in my youth, my journey would have been different if I had awareness and access to the types of resources that are enabled by the legislation,” he said.

Lee said losing key pieces of federal support means a reduction in services.

The new law also gradually increases the program’s funding from $10 million for the 2026 financial year to $15 million by the fiscal year 2030.

How much of the new funding will reach Clark County and for what purposes is still up in the air. The Department of Health and Human Services will soon release a request for grant applications, and Lee was sure she would write a letter of support for local organizations.

It’s much needed in her home state.

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 22% of Nevadans ages 12 and older used an illicit substance in the past month — a rate that jumps to 31.9% among those ages 18-25.

“I’m so grateful that this lifesaving law will now better protect our children and train health care providers and educators on best practices for helping youth suffering from addiction,” Lee said in a statement announcing the legislation being signed into law.

Hoodline: Fentanyl Surge Spurs $15M Lifeline For Nevada Youth

Olivia Rivera | December 9, 2025

Nevada will receive funding from the reauthorized TREAT Youth Act, a federal program aimed at helping young people with drug issues. The program will provide grants and training to schools, health clinics, and community groups, and expand access to medications for treating opioid use disorder among youth.

Health officials and recovery advocates in Nevada say the money will matter most if it reaches kids early, when use is still “trying it out” rather than full-blown addiction. The law arrives on the heels of a year of troubling local data on substance use among adolescents and young adults.

The measure was folded into the federal SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization and became law in early December, reauthorizing the Preventing Youth Overdose program through fiscal year 2030, according to Congress.gov. The legislation sets up a step-up in federal support for the youth program, with funding starting at $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and rising to $15,000,000 by fiscal year 2030, as outlined in H.R.3689. In a statement to KLAS 8 News Now, Rep. Susie Lee said fentanyl and substance abuse “affect every community” and that the law will “better protect children.”

Nevada is not riding the national wave of declining overdose deaths. Provisional federal data show the state saw a small uptick in overdose fatalities even as the overall U.S. total dropped, a pattern experts partially attribute to fentanyl contamination in the illegal drug supply, as reported by Nevada Independent.

Federal behavioral health surveys also flag elevated substance use among Nevada’s youth and young adults. The Behavioral Health Barometer for Nevada reports that roughly 22 percent of residents age 12 and older said they had used illicit drugs recently, with people ages 18 to 25 reporting rates above 30 percent, as per SAMHSA.

The reauthorization opens up grant opportunities for schools, health systems and community organizations to run awareness campaigns, train teachers and clinicians, and expand access to medications for opioid use disorder for adolescents and young adults. Implementation and grants will run through HHS and SAMHSA, and local public health officials say coordination across agencies will be key if the dollars are going to reach youth before serious harm occurs, a point raised by Southern Nevada Health District leaders and reported by The Nevada Independent. Community hubs such as The Phoenix, located at 3638 E. Sunset Road, #110 in Las Vegas, say they plan to pursue funding and grow their programs if federal and state resources make that possible.

The Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program was last authorized under the 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. This legislation represented the largest ever investment in overdose prevention programs by funding efforts to improve care, including efforts to reduce barriers to all levels of the care continuum and allocate resources to states and providers for the purposes of preventing and treating substance use disorder.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5833,House Passes Rep. Titus Legislation to Safeguard Southern Nevada Water,2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"The U.S. House today passed, with bipartisan support, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern Nevada’s water security while enhancing environmental conservation efforts.

The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act would allow a portion of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Horizon Lateral water pipeline project to tunnel beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA), increasing water reliability for over a million Southern Nevadans, fortifying the region’s water infrastructure against potential outages, and minimizing disruptions and impacts to the surrounding communities from water infrastructure projects.

The legislation also would expand the 48,438-acre Sloan Canyon NCA by 9,290 acres to enhance the preservation of the desert landscapes and habitat unique to Southern Nevada. The Sloan Canyon NCA contains the Sloan Petroglyph Site, which includes thousands of petroglyphs created by native cultures.

Congresswoman Titus stated, “Southern Nevada is the epicenter of the climate crisis with rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. Our precious water supply must be protected. The Horizon Lateral pipeline strikes an important balance. It will protect and enhance water access for District One residents and businesses while preserving more of the unique habitat and cultural history of Sloan Canyon.”

The Southern Nevada Water Authority has affirmed its support for the legislation, emphasizing the significance of ensuring water service reliability for the Las Vegas Valley. “This legislation increases water service reliability for more than one million residents and hundreds of businesses in Southern Nevada, helping ensure the long-term viability of our regional water system while also expanding and protecting environmental resources for our community,” said John Ensminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority

Background:

The proposed underground route beneath Sloan Canyon NCA is estimated to save Southern Nevadans at least $200 million while minimizing disturbances to both residents and the local environment.

Additionally, this route ensures the water delivery system’s redundancy in emergency situations and offers flexibility to accommodate the needs of a growing community.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-cisneros-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-ethics-laws-covering-dod-procurement,"Horsford, Cisneros Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Ethics Laws Covering DoD Procurement",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) today introduced the Ensuring Transparency, Honesty, and Integrity for Contracting, Acquisition, and Lifestyle (ETHICAL) Procurement Act, legislation that closes a critical gap in federal ethics laws that currently allows senior federal officials and their immediate family members to benefit financially from defense procurement decisions.

Specifically, the ETHICAL Procurement Act would prohibit the Defense Department from awarding contracts or other acquisition agreements to any entity in which a current senior Federal official, or their immediate family, serves as an officer, director, partner, or majority owner.

“Ensuring that public officials cannot profit from their decisions in office is foundational to good governance,” Rep. Steven Horsford said. “Even the perception of self-dealing can undermine public trust, which is why the ETHICAL Procurement Act is so important. Ignoring this loophole can distort fair competition and risks diverting resources away from the most capable providers. At a time when we are modernizing our forces and investing heavily in emerging technologies, we must ensure taxpayer dollars are allocated based solely on merit, mission, and national security needs.”

“The Department of Defense should always require that the use of taxpayer-funded defense dollars are directed by merit and national security needs. ""Instead, this Administration has abused taxpayer money to fund personal projects and enhance the riches of the President's family and close friends”Rep. Gil Cisneros said. ""I am proud to co-lead the ETHICAL Procurement Act with Rep. Horsford, a commonsense bill that removes potential conflicts of interest between bidding defense contractors, government employees, and the family of the President and establishes guardrails to prohibit abuse of taxpayer funds. We must protect the merit of our military and our tax dollars.”

“Americans deserve absolute confidence that defense contracts are awarded based on national security needs, not personal profit,"" Colby Goodman, Senior Researcher at Transparency International Defense and Security, said. ""The ETHICAL Procurement Act delivers a long-overdue safeguard by preventing senior officials and their families from benefiting financially from the decisions they may influence. This bill strengthens public trust, promotes fair competition, and protects taxpayer dollars. Transparency International U.S. applauds Congressman Horsford for advancing this important reform.”

Current Federal Acquisition Regulations restrict post-employment conflicts of interest, but they do not prevent sitting senior Federal officials from holding ownership stakes or leadership roles in companies seeking defense contracts. This loophole allows the (real or perceived) possibility of public officials influencing acquisition decisions in ways that could benefit themselves or their families.

The ETHICAL Procurement Act comes after a year when a billionaire tech executive served in the White House while his company pursued billions in defense contracts, and an immediate family member of the President secured a $620 million Pentagon loan for a little-known startup company.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5832,Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety of Micromobility Devices,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"Congresswoman Titus (D-NV1) today introduced legislation to help keep children and young adults who use electric scooters and other micromobility devices safe.

“We can and must do more to circumvent preventable traffic accidents,” said Congresswoman Titus. “My MOVE Act will help us better understand the risks associated with using electric scooters and other micromobility devices. By establishing best practices for safety and unlocking funding for educational campaigns, my bill will help families make more informed decisions about how young people can safely engage with these devices.”

The Micromobility Oversight and Vulnerability Evaluation (MOVE) Act directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to study the risks of injuries and deaths associated with using micromobility devices, with a focus on children and young adults.

The bill directs NHTSA to develop best practices for using micromobility devices to help save lives and prevent serious injuries. It also authorizes NHTSA to fund public education and awareness campaigns for safely using these devices.

Micromobility devices, such as electric bikes and scooters, are important to transportation in Las Vegas. In recent years, however, hospitals in Southern Nevada have seen a startling increase in injuries and fatalities involving those devices. In November, Sunrise Hospital Trauma Center had treated over 170 patients with injuries related to e-scooters and e-bikes so far this year. Meanwhile, University Medical Center Trauma Center had treated nearly 190 injured e-scooter or e-bike riders in 2025, which represents a 400 percent increase over the past three years.

In 2024, Nevada ranked the 10th deadliest state for pedestrians in the United States. In fact, 2024 was the deadliest year on Clark County roads, with 293 fatalities, 95 of whom were pedestrians.

Even one traffic fatality in Nevada is too many. The MOVE Act will help promote safe transportation on Las Vegas streets, keeping children and vulnerable road users safe.

“Safe Kids Worldwide applauds Representative Dina Titus on the introduction of the MOVE Act,” said Safe Kids Worldwide President Torine Creppy. “Micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters continue to grow in popularity, and coalitions across the Safe Kids network have seen a rise in injuries associated with these new forms of transportation. With demand for these modes increasing, particularly among children and young people, it is imperative that we update our bike and pedestrian safety education practices to keep them safe. We are grateful for Representative Titus’ leadership and long-standing commitment to safety and look forward to working with her to advance this important legislation.”",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-12-million-funding-address-mental-health-care,Congresswoman Lee Announces $12 Million in Funding to Address Mental Health Care Shortage,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced a nearly $12 million federal investment to address Nevada’s critical shortage of school psychologists and expand mental health services for students.

“In order to provide our students the quality mental health care they deserve, we need to hire and train more school psychologists,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This $12 million investment will do just that — helping Nevada train more school psychologists and place them in the communities that need it most. These long-term investments in workforce training will pay dividends for our kids, ensuring they have access to the mental health care they need.”

The Nevada Department of Education’s Office of a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (OSRLE) received a $7 million grant to increase the number of credentialed school psychologists employed in high-need schools, expand intensive and early intervention services, and establish sustainable statewide systems to recruit, train, and retain mental health providers. Over a four-year-period, the project will recruit, train, and retain at least 20 new school psychologists in high-need schools, aiming to improve the average student-to-provider ratio by 20% and maintain a 95% retention rate. This will directly expand access to tiered mental health supports for an estimated 7,800 Nevada students. In Nevada, there is currently only one school psychologist available for every 2,000 students.

Additionally, the Nevada Department of Education, in partnership with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), and Nevada State University (NSU), received $5 million in federal funding for a statewide initiative to address Nevada’s critical shortage of credentialed school psychologists in high-need and rural schools. This initiative will improve statewide coordination in the recruitment, placement, and retention of school psychologists. It will also strengthen Nevada’s higher education infrastructure to better support schools’ needs by expanding existing apprenticeship, accreditation, and recruitment programs at NSHE institutions.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-secures-major-wins-servicemembers-creech-bipartisan-defense-bill-0,Lee Secures Major Wins for Servicemembers at Creech in Bipartisan Defense Bill,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to pass the bipartisan FY 26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), giving servicemembers a much-deserved raise, strengthening support for military families, and delivering major wins for servicemembers at Creech Air Force Base.

Lee’s amendments and legislation passed as part of the defense bill include:

Designating Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated installation, unlocking funding to give servicemembers and their families increased access to support services, including child care and fitness centers.

Providing remotely piloted aircraft crews expanded access to mental health services.

Enhancing protections of our nuclear sites like the Nevada National Security Site against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Laying the groundwork to ensure veterans suffering from toxic radiation exposure — in particular, those whose served at classified sites like the Nevada Test and Training Range — can finally access the benefits they earned.

Additionally, the bipartisan defense bill makes significant improvements to quality of life for servicemembers and strengthens national security:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5831,Rep. Dina Titus asks Committee Chair for Expedited Hearing on FAIR BET Act,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus today sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee asking him to expedite a hearing for the Fair Accounting for Income from Betting Earnings and Taxation (FAIR BET) Act to fully restore the 100% income tax deduction for gambling losses.

The Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July reduced the amount of gambling losses gamblers could deduct from their taxes from 100 percent to 90 percent, in effect taxing gamblers on money they did not win.

“While the change may appear minor, it will have significant and harmful consequences,” Rep. Titus said in her letter to Rep. Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Way and Means Committee, and Rep. Richard Neal, the Democratic Ranking Member of the Committee. “It unfairly burdens professional gamblers and casual players alike and will inevitably drive players toward offshore and unregulated markets where consumer protections are non-existent, thereby undermining responsible gaming efforts nationwide.”

Rep. Titus asked Chairman Smith to consider the FAIR BET Act at its next committee meeting. “I hope that you will work with me to move this legislation expeditiously during the 119th Congress,” she said.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-delivers-key-wins-for-nevada-s-military-families-in-annual-defense-bill-while-calling-out-harmful-gop-provisions,"Horsford Delivers Key Wins for Nevada’s Military Families in Annual Defense Bill, While Calling Out Harmful GOP Provisions",2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced his support for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing major wins for Nevada servicemembers and military families even as he condemned partisan provisions inserted by Republicans throughout the legislative process.

The FY26 NDAA includes several Horsford-led provisions that will help strengthen financial stability, improve mental-health support, and expand quality-of-life programs for military families at Nellis, Creech, and across Nevada. It also delivers long-sought investments in Nevada’s defense installations and provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for troops.

Rep. Horsford released the following statement:

“This year’s NDAA includes tangible improvements for military families in Nevada, and I worked hard to make sure it does,” Rep. Horsford said. “From addressing hidden relocation costs to accessing healthcare, expanding childcare, and improving hardship benefits for Airmen and Guardians serving in some of the most demanding operational environments, my focus with this legislation has been supporting servicemembers and their families.

“This bill is far from perfect, and I strongly oppose its Republican culture-war provisions,” Rep. Horsford continued. “Our servicemembers are above partisanship, and the legislation they count on should be too. These provisions weaken readiness, undermine trust, and have no place in a defense bill.”

Despite these setbacks, Rep. Horsford drove significant gains for Nevada:

Strengthening Military Family Financial Stability: Requires DoD to assess hidden Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs and their impact on family budgets, ensuring more predictable and transparent support.

Mental-Health Protections for Remote Combat Operators: Directs DoD to evaluate the psychological impacts of remote warfare, delivering long-overdue support for Creech’s RPA community.

Formal Remote/Isolated Designation for Creech AFB: Expands eligibility for hardship pay, childcare support, improved access to health care, and other essential services for troops serving in high-demand operational environments.

Thunderbirds Modernization and Sustainment: Directs the Air Force to develop a comprehensive strategy to modernize and sustain the Thunderbirds demonstration team based in Nevada.

Increased Oversight of Senior Military Leadership: Requires public notice and justification for removing Combatant Commanders, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Judge Advocates General to strengthen accountability and transparency.

Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Mission Continuity: Authorizes critical nuclear security and emergency response programs key to sustaining long-term mission reliability and readiness.

Quality-of-Life Improvements at Creech and Nellis: Expands childcare assistance, increases childcare payments in high-cost areas, improves commissary and exchange access, increases food assistance, enhances maternal health care, clarifies relocation support, strengthens DoD–VA care coordination, standardizes mold-remediation protections, and broadens public-private talent exchange opportunities.

In addition to Nevada-specific wins, the NDAA repeals the outdated 1991 and 2002 Authorizations of Military Force (AUMFs), strengthens oversight of Defense Department political leadership, and advances many national security and military readiness priorities across the force.

“Even with the progress we secured, the work doesn’t end here,” Rep. Horsford added. “My legislation, the TOTAL Care Act, which would improve military families’ health care, was stripped from this NDAA. I will continue fighting for that legislation, and other policies that put military families first. Their service deserves nothing less than our full support.”

Rep. Horsford has long been a leading voice for military families, using his positions to champion improved housing, health care access, childcare, and financial stability for servicemembers stationed in Nevada and across the world.

More information about Rep. Horsford’s TOTAL Care Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5830,Rep. Titus Statement on Passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus today supported the final 2026 National Defense Authorization Act following bipartisan, bicameral discussions that resulted in this compromise text.

“While the 2026 NDAA does not include everything I have supported, it does contain provisions of my RESTRAIN Act to block President Trump from reigniting an international arms race with his plans to resume nuclear testing, which would damage our environment and put Nevadans at risk for toxic radiation,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Trump’s plans would also give Russia and China an excuse to resume testing and ramp up their nuclear arsenals, weakening our nuclear deterrence and security.”

Congresswoman Titus also noted that the NDAA rebukes Trump by supporting European allies and strengthening US security initiatives in Europe and elsewhere: authorizing $400 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative; providing funding for the Baltic Security Initiative and Taiwan Security Initiative; instituting caps on the removal of troops from the U.S. European Command; and restricting the administration’s ability to recognize Russian sovereignty over internationally recognized Ukrainian territory.

“This sends a message that we will stand by our allies, not abandon them,”

the Congresswoman continued. “I am disappointed, however, that the NDAA does not provide adequate support for our diplomatic professionals who are ensuring peace through diplomacy.”

In addition, the bill makes important upgrades to troops’ well-being by including $1.5 billion for barracks, dormitories, and child development centers; authorizing a 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel; and expanding access to food on military installations for service members and their families. Moreover, most of the anti-LGBTQ provisions inserted by the Republican-controlled House were removed. “All of our soldiers should be treated equally,” the Congresswoman said.

Rep. Titus introduced several amendments to the bill that would prohibit the VA from requiring evidence of a certain dose of radiation to determine if a veteran is considered radiation-exposed for the purposes of “presumptive benefits,” authorize the Department of State to submit an Unfunded Priorities List to Congress as the DOD does, direct the Secretary of State to establish a Red Team Capability at the State Department to inform the Department's crisis response and contingency planning, extend the waiver renewal period for the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus from one year to five years, and require certification that any arms sales to the Republic of Turkey will adversely impact Israel's Qualitative Military Edge. Unfortunately, these were not included in the compromise bill.",1,2026-03-31T05:33:41Z,2026-03-31T05:34:51Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-expand-tutoring-access,Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Tutoring Access for Underserved Students,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-Need Schools (PATHS) to Tutor Act, which would expand access to one-on-one and small group tutoring for students in underserved communities. The legislation leverages the existing workforce pool and strengthens the pipeline for future teachers by placing aspiring teachers in these tutoring roles.

“We need to make it easier, not harder, for qualified future teachers to start their professional careers and help more students get the targeted help they need,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The PATHS to Tutor Act is a win-win for our education system — strengthening opportunities for future teachers and supporting all students, regardless of their needs or what zip code they live in.”

“A good education is the key to future opportunity, and it’s important the next generation can accomplish their goals,"" said Congressman David Valadao. “The PATHS to Tutor Act is a bipartisan, bicameral fix that tackles both challenges at once—making sure our students get the support they need, while giving future teachers real experience in the classroom to help them prepare for their career in education.”

Nevada has the worst student-to-teacher ratio in the country, with an average of 25 students per teacher. With this shortage already straining in-classroom demands, the supply of targeted after-school resources is especially affected, emphasizing the need to support workforce development for teachers as well as fill the gap in additional tutoring needs.

The bipartisan PATHS to Tutors Act helps students and teachers by:

Placing aspiring teachers into tutoring roles, strengthening the pipeline of future teachers in the long run, while ensuring students in underserved communities receive targeted academic support in the short term.

Reducing the economic burden on aspiring teachers by allowing the successful completion of a tutoring placement to qualify them for loan forgiveness through national service educational awards granted by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

Expanding access to tutoring more broadly through a $500 million competitive grant program disbursed to local partnerships of educator-preparation programs, K-12 schools, and community organizations.

The full text of the legislation is available here.

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) are leading bipartisan companion legislation in the Senate.

“Across New Jersey and the nation, far too many students in underserved communities are falling behind academically because they lack access to meaningful support,” said Senator Cory Booker. “The PATHS to Tutor Act expands access to high-quality one-on-one and small-group tutoring while strengthening the teacher preparation pipeline by engaging nearly 600,000 aspiring teachers nationwide. This bipartisan legislation narrows the educational opportunity gap and provides both students and future educators with the tools needed for success.”

“Sadly, far too many students in Texas do not receive the educational tools they need to succeed,” said Senator John Cornyn. “The PATHS to Tutor Act will expand access to small group tutoring in high-need areas while simultaneously reducing economic burdens on our teachers by allowing this tutoring to count toward national service and their TEACH grant service requirement. Texas students deserve every resource we can give them to achieve on a level playing field, and this legislation will give them just that.”

The PATHS to Tutor Act is endorsed by Deans for Impact (DFI), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), and InnovateEDU.

“The bipartisan PATHS to Tutor Act gives local leaders the tools they need to expand evidence-based tutoring that boosts student learning while preparing the next generation of teachers,” said Valerie Sakimura, Executive Director, Deans for Impact (DFI). “It’s a common-sense step that puts students first, supports teachers, and helps every community chart a path toward better outcomes.”

“The PATHS to Tutor Act recognizes what we see every day: when aspiring teachers are given real opportunities to serve students, they discover their purpose—and communities thrive,” said Kathlene Campbell, CEO, National Center for Teacher Residencies. “This legislation not only delivers the high-quality tutoring our young people deserve, it helps build a well-prepared educator workforce rooted in service and commitment. It’s a powerful investment in our students, our schools, and the future we want to create together.”

“The PATHS to Tutor Act is an evidence-based investment in both students and the teaching workforce. By connecting tutoring to educator preparation, it strengthens learning recovery and the teacher pipeline — helping every child receive the support they deserve,” said Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., President and CEO, AACTE. “AACTE proudly supports this effort because it elevates the essential role of teacher candidates as both learners and leaders in ensuring every child has access to high-quality, individualized instruction.”

“The Paths to Tutors Act bipartisan introduction today by Senator Booker and Senator Cornyn, Representative Lee, and Representative Valadao is a critical investment in our students' success and in America's communities,” said Erin Mote, CEO, InnovateEDU. “High-impact tutoring does more than just accelerate academic outcomes; it builds the meaningful connections with caring adults that students need to feel seen and valued. This relational approach is one of our most effective strategies for combating chronic absenteeism and ensuring every learner has the consistent support system necessary to flourish both academically and socially.”

Before coming to Congress, Lee spent two decades leading education non-profits – reducing dropout rates and making sure Nevada kids had the wrap-around services they needed to thrive.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-celebrates-bipartisan-law-she-championed-prevent-youth,Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Bipartisan Law She Championed to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse,2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined two local nonprofits that combat addiction and substance abuse, The Phoenix and PACT Coalition, to announce and celebrate a newly-signed bipartisan law she championed to fund a critical program to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose.

The Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act, which Lee led with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), will provide resources for a critical program that expired in 2023 to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose. The TREAT Youth Act was signed into law as part of the bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, which passed the House with strong bipartisan support in a 366-57 vote and unanimously passed the Senate.

“I’ve seen far too many children in southern Nevada struggle with addiction and substance abuse. We need to ensure our next generation has access to the support and care they deserve,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “I’m so grateful that this lifesaving law will now invest in programs to prevent substance abuse and train health care providers and educators on best practices for helping youth suffering from addiction. This isn’t a red or blue issue — it’s up to all of us to help our youth suffering from addiction and address it early.”

“We at The Phoenix applaud Rep. Lee for not just heightening awareness of the ongoing substance use crisis among young people in Nevada and across the country, but by taking tangible and critically essential action to help mitigate and eradicate this epidemic,” said Scott Strode, founder of The Phoenix, who has been in recovery for three decades. “I know from personal experience just how detrimental alcohol and drugs can be because I started drinking and using in my early teens. It’s not just the physical toll on the body; it’s also the mental impact at a time when suicide among young people is at an all-time level. The key to rectifying the problem is a comprehensive, multi-pronged response combining education, outreach, positive behavior activities, and social connection — for which Rep. Lee’s bill provides and is the very mission of our organization.”

“As a licensed clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor, I have witnessed first-hand the difficulties our community members face in not only getting into treatment, but also receiving the wrap around support and ongoing care they need to sustain long-term recovery. This bill has the potential to improve access to life-saving resources for young people across the country and is an important step forward in addressing the opioid crisis in the USA,” said Michelle Costigan, LCADC-S, The Phoenix Community Center Manager.

“As a person in recovery from substance use disorder that began in my youth, I’m encouraged to see legislation supporting prevention and recovery for young people. I’m also proud to be part of an organization that stands with individuals in recovery here in Nevada and around the country,” said Stewart Powell, The Phoenix Program Coordinator.

“PACT Coalition for Safe and Drug-free Communities is pleased to be an advocate for this initiative, which was sponsored by Congresswoman Susie Lee. PACT's focus is to prevent substance use, especially among youth, and to prevent unintentional overdose in our community. PACT uses evidenced-based drug prevention and intervention programs and practices to reduce substance use among youth. PACT is grateful for the ability to provide more resources, awareness and prevention efforts for the youth in Clark County and surrounding communities,” said Novlette Mack, PACT Coalition Director and Certified Prevention Specialist.

The TREAT Youth Act:

Reauthorizes the Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program through fiscal year 2030, under the Department of Health and Human Services.

Gradually increases funding for this program from $10 million up to $15 million over the course of the 5-year reauthorization to help meet the increased need for youth prevention and recovery in our communities.

Provides grants to improve youth awareness of risks associated with fentanyl and increase access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Helps train health care providers, families, and school personnel on best practices for supporting youth with OUD and those taking MOUD.

The Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program was last authorized under the 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. This legislation represented the largest ever investment in overdose prevention programs by funding efforts to improve care, including efforts to reduce barriers to all levels of the care continuum and allocate resources to states and providers for the purposes of preventing and treating substance use disorder.

Nevada Substance Abuse Statistics:

In Nevada, overdose deaths increased by an estimated 3.47% between December 2023 and December 2024, even as drug overdose deaths decreased nationwide.

According to a study, 22% of Nevadans ages 12 and older had used an illicit substance in the past 30 days, and those aged 18-25 had reported 31.9%.

3.9% of Nevadans ages 12 and older reported opioid misuse in the past year.

In 2019, nearly 10% of Nevada high school students reported taking pain medication without a prescription or differently than prescribed within the past 30 days.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-steube-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-student-veterans-find-jobs,"Lee, Steube Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Veterans Find Jobs",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) introduced their bipartisan Hire Student Veterans Act. This legislation would provide tax incentives to businesses who hire student veterans for paid internships, part-time or full-time roles.

“As the brave men and women who fought to keep our country safe transition back to civilian life, we need to make sure finding a good-paying, rewarding job isn’t another battle,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The Hire Student Veterans Act will provide our student veterans with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to start new careers, all while creating incentives for businesses to hire veterans. We must pass this bipartisan, commonsense legislation to make sure our vets, especially our student vets, have a roadmap to start new careers and start their civilian life back home in Nevada.”

""America owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our military for their service,"" said Congressman Greg Steube. ""No veteran should ever be left to languish on the unemployment line. I am grateful to join with Congresswoman Lee and Senators Moran and Rosen on this bill that will expand opportunity and financial security for our student veterans. It is only right that we provide our heroes with every possible option to earn a reliable income while attending school.”

Lee’s bipartisan, bicameral Hire Student Veterans Act seeks to make three important changes to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that will incentivize businesses to hire more student veterans:

Automatically qualify employers who hire student veterans using their GI Bill benefits for WOTC’s 40 percent tax credit on the first $6,000 of a new employee’s first-year wages;

Reduce the existing tax credit’s 400-hour work requirement to 120 hours if a newly-hired employee is a veteran using their GI Bill benefits, allowing a student veteran to work part-time while in school; and

Directly incentivize employers to hire more student veterans for full- and part-time work and paid internships.

Currently, employers can only qualify for the WOTC by hiring veterans who have a service-connected disability or have been unemployed for more than four weeks. The changes in the Hire Student Veterans Act would ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of valuable paid internships or work opportunities.

The Hire Student Veterans Act has been endorsed by Veterans of Foreign Wars, UNLV Military and Veteran Service Center, and Minority Veterans of America.

Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Recently, Congresswoman Lee joined Isaac Velazquez, a current student and 2nd Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard and Emma Przybyslawski, CEO of Strike Solutions and former Air Force Special Operations Intelligence Officer, to discuss the importance of the Hire Student Veterans Act.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-titus-lee-lead-demand-for-congressional-briefings-and-oversight-of-any-explosive-nuclear-testing,"Reps. Horsford, Titus & Lee Lead Demand for Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04), Dina Titus (NV-01) and Susie Lee (NV-03) co-led a letter (attached) demanding the Trump administration take steps to bring transparency and accountability to their stated plans to renew explosive nuclear testing.

The letter, which was sent Friday, November 21, 2025, to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Brandon Williams, denounces the administration’s plans and outlines clear actions to ensure Congressional oversight, including:

Unclassified bipartisan briefings.

Assessments of the projected health, environmental, and economic impacts.

A comprehensive cost estimate of an explosive nuclear test, and more.

Key excerpt:

Renewing explosive testing will resume a dark chapter in American history that still continues to leave deep human and environmental scars. Between 1951 and 1992, over 900 nuclear tests blanketed the American West with radioactive fallout, exposing millions of Americans to devastating health effects, especially “downwind” communities in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Decades of evidence from the Nevada National Security Site, the Marshall Islands, and other test regions document the lasting toll of contamination, illness, and environmental damage. Many of those harmed are still awaiting long-overdue compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Resuming testing will only compound these injustices, expose new generations to radiation and environmental risk while many are already denied care for past exposure, and further erode public trust in the government’s commitment to protect its own citizens.

The lawmakers released the following statements:

“Nevadans know better than anyone how reckless the Trump administration’s reversal on three decades of nuclear non-proliferation is,” Rep. Horsford said. “Some in our state continue to wait for compensation they’re due from 41 years of nuclear tests poisoning our land, air, and water – we cannot allow history to repeat itself. Nevada’s Congressional Democrats are united in our opposition to renewed testing, and our demand for accountability. That means truly understanding the impacts on the environment, economy, and local population. It means being clear-eyed about the full cost of conducting a test. And it means ensuring all of this information is available for Congressional oversight and public scrutiny.”

“For decades too many Nevadans have suffered the consequences of explosive nuclear testing and toxic radiation exposure,” Rep. Lee said. “Experts, including those in the Trump administration, have consistently testified that explosive nuclear testing is unnecessary. Instead of nuclear saber-rattling, this moment demands transparency and accountability. Congress must have oversight over nuclear testing so we can continue to protect our people, environment, and economy.”

The lawmakers’ letter requests the Trump administration take six specific actions:

Reaffirm the U.S. moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons testing and immediately halt any preparatory or infrastructure activities that signal intent to resume such testing.

Provide a full, unclassified bipartisan briefing to Congress outlining any directives, funding allocations, or site activities associated with renewed test readiness, including at the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.

Publish an interagency assessment detailing the projected health, environmental, and economic impacts of potential testing, including radiation exposure risks to downwind communities and service members.

Deliver to Congress a comprehensive cost estimate for conducting an explosive nuclear test—including equipment, personnel, time, and cleanup—along with an explanation of the strategic rationale.

Establish an updated presumption of exposure for military personnel, federal employees, and civilians who served or lived near historic or proposed test sites, ensuring expedited access to care and compensation under the RECA.

Recommit to the principles and verification mechanisms of the CTBT and reaffirm U.S. leadership in scientific stewardship, strategic stability, and responsible global engagement. We also urge the Administration to renew efforts for a Senate consideration and ratification of the CTBT.

All three of Nevada’s Congressional Democrats are signatories on a previous Congressional letter sent November 3, 2025, expressing outrage at the administration’s intent to test nuclear weapons. More information is available here.

Representatives Horsford and Lee also co-led legislation introduced on November 7, 2025, requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests. More information is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/now-law-congresswoman-lees-bipartisan-legislation-help-prevent-youth-substance,NOW LAW: Congresswoman Lee's Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse Signed into Law,2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Lee’s bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Lee’s legislation, which she led with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), will provide resources for a critical program that expired in 2023 to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose. The TREAT Youth Act was signed into law as part of the bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, which passed the House with strong bipartisan support in a 366-57 vote and unanimously passed the Senate.

“I’ve seen far too many children of my friends and fellow parents struggle with addiction and substance abuse. I’m so grateful that this lifesaving law will now better protect our children and train health care providers and educators on best practices for helping youth suffering from addiction,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “After earning overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats alike, my bipartisan TREAT Youth Act has now been signed into law.”

TREAT Youth Act:

Reauthorizes the Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program through fiscal year 2030, under the Department of Health and Human Services.

Gradually increases funding for this program up to $15 million over the course of the 5-year reauthorization to help meet the increased need for youth prevention and recovery in our communities.

Provides grants to improve youth awareness of risks associated with fentanyl and increase access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Helps train health care providers, families, and school personnel on best practices for supporting youth with OUD and those taking MOUD.

The Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training program was last authorized under the 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. This legislation represented the largest ever investment in overdose prevention programs by funding efforts to improve care, including efforts to reduce barriers to all levels of the care continuum and allocate resources to states and providers for the purposes of preventing and treating substance use disorder.

Nevada Substance Abuse Statistics:

In Nevada, overdose deaths increased by an estimated 3.47% between December 2023 and December 2024, even as drug overdose deaths decreased nationwide.

According to a study, 22% of Nevadans ages 12 and older had used an illicit substance in the past 30 days, and those aged 18-25 had reported 31.9%.

3.9% of Nevadans ages 12 and older reported opioid misuse in the past year.

In 2019, nearly 10% of Nevada high school students reported taking pain medication without a prescription or differently than prescribed within the past 30 days.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-nearly-7-million-investment-hire-train-and-retain,"Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $7 Million Investment to Hire, Train, and Retain Local Firefighters",2025-12-01,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that southern Nevada received nearly $7 million in federal funding to support firefighter recruitment and retention through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.

“Southern Nevada’s firefighters put their lives on the line every single day to keep our families, homes, and businesses safe,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “These investments will help Clark County and the City of Las Vegas hire, train, and retain the firefighters they need to protect our communities when emergencies strike.”

As part of the SAFER grant program, local governments and fire departments in southern Nevada received funds to hire, train, and retain firefighters. Specifically, Clark County Fire Department received $3,071,284 and the City of Las Vegas received $3,757,393.

The SAFER grant program was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, ""front line"" firefighters available in their communities. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, the committee tasked with setting federal spending levels, Congresswoman Lee has fought to fully fund the SAFER grant program.

Throughout her time in Congress, Lee has successfully brought federal dollars home to Nevada to support firefighters, including $588,572 to support rural firefighters in remote areas. She is also leading the bipartisan Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act to ensure federal wildland firefighters and smokejumpers receive hazard pay for all dangerous activities, including prescribed burns and training jumps.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-presidents-threats-resume-nuclear-testing-lee-highlights-bill-expand,"Amid President’s Threats to Resume Nuclear Testing, Lee Highlights Bill to Expand Health Care for Victims of Toxic Radiation Exposure at Nevada Nuclear Test Sites",2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image

Watch and Download Video of Press Conference

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Sergeant David Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, and Jennifer Page, who lost her mother, father, and grandfather to radiation exposure, to discuss her bipartisan bill to expand health care for veterans who have suffered from exposure to radiation and toxic materials as a result of nuclear testing in Nevada.

As President Trump continues to contemplate resuming explosive nuclear testing, Congresswoman Lee, Sergeant Crete, and Ms. Page discussed the lasting impact decades of explosive nuclear testing had on Nevada.

“Our men and women in uniform make countless sacrifices to keep our nation safe, so it’s our duty to protect them from invisible enemies like toxic radiation exposure,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Over 20 years ago, Congress passed a bill that entitled nuclear weapons workers to receive free medical treatment and fair financial compensation for specific illnesses they contracted because of their selfless service. Unfortunately, hundreds of veterans who were stationed at the Nevada Test and Training Range who have also fallen ill or died have been denied the benefits they rightfully earned. My bipartisan PROTECT Act will correct this oversight, save lives, and bring justice to thousands of veterans who proudly served our country.”

“I’ve learned that no legislation goes anywhere without the right co-sponsors. Representative Susie Lee is the original co-sponsor of H.R. 1400, but she’s done much more than just put her name on it,” said Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy. “She’s been a driving force, promoting this bill and locking in additional co-sponsors and support on both sides of the aisle.”

“I am so grateful for what Congresswoman Susie Lee is doing in Congress to promote our bill. I really think that it’s important for them to take a step back and imagine what it would feel like if it was their family, what it would feel like if it was their child that’s going through these issues,” said Jennifer Page.

In 2000, Congress passed the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) which entitled nuclear weapons workers, as well as some Department of Energy personnel, to receive free medical treatment and fair financial compensation for specific illnesses they contracted as a result of nuclear weapons production and testing. However, certain DOD employees were doing work so secretive that even though they should be covered by the law, they aren’t allowed to prove their work to receive their health care.

Congresswoman Lee’s bipartisan Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops (PROTECT) Act would expand similar VA benefits to veterans that were assigned to impacted areas of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), offering them the potentially life-saving medical treatment and financial compensation they need and deserve.

The legislation is endorsed by The Invisible Enemy, a veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered or died from exposure to toxic radiation and materials from decades of nuclear weapons testing at NTTR. You can read more about their work here.

Congresswoman Lee is also leading legislation requiring congressional approval for explosive nuclear tests. More information is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-horsford-titus-demand-congressional-briefings-and-oversight-any-explosive,"Lee, Horsford, Titus Demand Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing",2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WATCH: Lee, Horsford, Titus Speaking on the Need for Oversight on Explosive Nuclear Testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led a letter with Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) demanding the Trump administration take steps to bring transparency and accountability to their stated plans to renew explosive nuclear testing.

“For decades too many Nevadans have suffered the consequences of explosive nuclear testing and toxic radiation exposure,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Experts, including those in the Trump administration, have consistently testified that explosive nuclear testing is unnecessary. Instead of nuclear saber-rattling, this moment demands transparency and accountability. Congress must have oversight over nuclear testing so we can continue to protect our people, environment, and economy.”

“Nevadans know better than anyone how reckless the Trump administration’s reversal on three decades of nuclear non-proliferation is,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “Some in our state continue to wait for compensation they’re due from 41 years of nuclear tests poisoning our land, air, and water – we cannot allow history to repeat itself. Nevada’s Congressional Democrats are united in our opposition to renewed testing, and our demand for accountability. That means truly understanding the impacts on the environment, economy, and local population. It means being clear-eyed about the full cost of conducting a test. And it means ensuring all of this information is available for Congressional oversight and public scrutiny.”

The letter, which was sent to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Brandon Williams on Friday, November 21, 2025, denounces the administration’s plans and outlines clear actions to ensure Congressional oversight, including:

Unclassified bipartisan briefings.

Assessments of the projected health, environmental, and economic impacts.

A comprehensive cost estimate of an explosive nuclear test, and more.

The lawmakers’ letter requests the Trump administration take six specific actions:

Reaffirm the U.S. moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons testing and immediately halt any preparatory or infrastructure activities that signal intent to resume such testing.

Provide a full, unclassified bipartisan briefing to Congress outlining any directives, funding allocations, or site activities associated with renewed test readiness, including at the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.

Publish an interagency assessment detailing the projected health, environmental, and economic impacts of potential testing, including radiation exposure risks to downwind communities and service members.

Deliver to Congress a comprehensive cost estimate for conducting an explosive nuclear test—including equipment, personnel, time, and cleanup — along with an explanation of the strategic rationale.

Establish an updated presumption of exposure for military personnel, federal employees, and civilians who served or lived near historic or proposed test sites, ensuring expedited access to care and compensation under the RECA.

Recommit to the principles and verification mechanisms of the CTBT and reaffirm U.S. leadership in scientific stewardship, strategic stability, and responsible global engagement. We also urge the Administration to renew efforts for a Senate consideration and ratification of the CTBT.

The three members are also signatories on a previous congressional letter sent November 3, 2025, expressing outrage at the administration’s intent to test nuclear weapons. More information is available here.

Lee and Horsford also led legislation requiring congressional approval for explosive nuclear tests. More information is available here.

Lee is also leading the PROTECT Act which would establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), increasing their access to lifesaving medical care. The legislation is endorsed by The Invisible Enemy, a veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered or died from exposure to toxic radiation and materials from decades of nuclear weapons testing at NTTR.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-larson-introduce-bill-providing-economic-boost-for-social-security-veterans-affairs-beneficiaries,"Horsford, Larson Introduce Bill Providing Economic Boost for Social Security & Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) today introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, legislation that would help Social Security and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries weather rising costs of President Trump’s America.

The legislation comes after the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, amounting to just $56 per month for 75 million retired seniors and disabled workers. At nearly the same time, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that monthly Part B premiums will rise by nearly 10 percent.

“Nevadans who work hard, pay taxes, and play by the rules are facing hard economic times through no fault of their own,” Rep. Horsford said. “Trump’s tariffs and inflation are driving this downturn, but my constituents and everyday Americans are the ones paying for it. People across the country need relief, and that’s exactly what the bill that Congressman Larson, Senator Warren and I are introducing will do. For fixed income seniors and veterans struggling to make ends meet, an additional $200 a month can be the boost that prevents someone from rationing their medication or going without food.”

“Americans are getting squeezed by high prices everywhere they look, and failed Trump policies are only driving up costs even more,” Rep. Larson said. “Social Security beneficiaries on fixed incomes are suffering the most from this cost-of-living crisis. While this year’s COLA was welcome news for seniors trying to make ends meet, it will not be enough. I am glad to join my colleagues, Congressman Steven Horsford and Senator Elizabeth Warren, to help out our seniors, veterans, and disabled workers, with a little bit more breathing room to pay the bills. Democrats will continue to fight to strengthen Social Security for everyone and lower costs for families.”

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate on October 30 by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

“Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs are pushing up costs on just about everything, and Americans need relief,” Senator Warren said. “Our new bill will provide just that by sending American seniors on Social Security an extra $200 a month. Democrats will keep fighting to lower costs for Americans.”

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would provide critical relief to Americans living on a fixed income by:

Providing a $200 per month emergency increase to Social Security checks until July 2026.

Supporting all Title II Social Security beneficiaries, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries, Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, veteran disability compensation, and veteran pension benefit annuitants.

In the House of Representatives, the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act is cosponsored by Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Family Support Danny Davis (IL-07), and Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), Cleo Fields (LA-06), Dina Titus (NV-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Dan Goldman (NY-10).

In the U.S. Senate, the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act is cosponsored by Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tina Smith (D-MN), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Peter Welch (D-VT).

Rep. Horsford’s remarks about the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act area available here

Full text of the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-ciscomani-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-boost-western-large-scale-water,"Lee, Ciscomani Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Western Large-Scale Water Recycling Efforts",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act to extend a federal grant program for large-scale water recycling projects in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West.

“We need to save every drop of water we can to combat the ongoing, drought-driven water crisis in Nevada and throughout the West. Large-scale water recycling works,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s exactly why we need to reauthorize the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program as soon as possible. This critical program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I helped get across the finish line. I look forward to seeing it reauthorized for another five years to continue delivering the water resources our communities need for our shared future.”

“Water is the lifeblood of Arizona,” said Congressman Juan Ciscomani. “As we face worsening drought in Arizona, I am proud to co-lead this critical legislation which will help Western communities, like Southern Arizona, bolster their conservation efforts through water recycling efforts.”

The Bureau of Reclamation’s successful Large-Scale Water Recycling Program was originally made possible by Congresswoman Lee’s legislation and was incorporated into the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which she also helped negotiate and pass. Lee’s new bipartisan legislation reauthorizes this essential federal program for another five years, from 2026 to 2031. Her bill comes as the American West continues to confront the effects of one of the worst droughts in history.

To date, the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program has provided more than $125 million to support the ongoing partnership between the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) on Pure Water Southern California, a California-based regional water recycling program that will purify and reuse treated wastewater that currently is lost to the Pacific Ocean. At full scale, Pure Water Southern California will produce 150 million gallons of purified water per day — enough to serve about 500,000 households. SNWA is contributing a portion of the non-federal funding for the project to MWD, which will reduce California’s reliance on water from the Colorado River and keep more water in Lake Mead and southern Nevada.

“This federal funding remains critical to helping accelerate the development of recycled water systems on a scale that would not otherwise be possible,” said John Entsminger, Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager. “This is a smart investment that improves water supply reliability for millions of Americans, while helping communities build resiliency and respond to drought conditions.”

“We are all looking towards ways to reduce our reliance on the Colorado River and Reclamation’s Large-Scale Water Recycling Grant Program helps fund projects that do just that,” said Deven Upadhyay, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. “Large-scale facilities currently in the works will be an essential tool for a sustainable water future in the Western U.S. and the federal funding received is essential and matched 3:1 by local funding. Metropolitan appreciates Reps. Lee and Ciscomani for introducing this bill to help advance these projects.”

“Arizona communities are planning for new water resource management strategies due to changing environments, continued population growth, and new industrial development,” said John Kmiec, Director of Tucson Water and President-Elect of the WateReuse Association. “The bill being introduced by Representatives Ciscomani and Lee today will help communities across Arizona and the West unlock the multiple benefits of water recycling to build and strengthen our economies while protecting public health and the environment.”

“The Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects Competitive Grants Program helps communities, states, and whole regions build long-term, reliable water supplies to enable population growth, support economic expansion, and protect the environment and public health,” said Bruno Pigott, Executive Director of the WateReuse Association. “WateReuse applauds Representatives Lee and Ciscomani for their leadership in ensuring that this critical program continues into the future.”

Lee’s work to protect southern Nevada’s water:

Lee helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act — the most significant action on the climate crisis in our history, including $4 billion in investments specifically for water conservation along the Colorado River Basin.

Lee’s Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Lee secured a pair of provisions in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 to improve Laughlin’s water system and enhance the Las Vegas Wash program.

This Congress, Lee successfully fought to defeat proposals to sell Nevada’s public lands and send the proceeds back to Washington to offset permanent tax breaks to billionaires.

Since 1998, the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) has ensured that the revenue from federal land sales in Southern Nevada stays in the state. Ten percent of SNPLMA funds go directly to SNWA — and, to date, SNPLMA has generated more than $368 million to fund Nevada’s water priorities and infrastructure needs.

Lee is co-championing a lands bill with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto that would enable Clark County to responsibly pursue new development across the next half-century while maintaining and building upon SNPLMA.

Lee and Cortez Masto are also working together to advance the Help Hoover Dam Act — a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would recover more than $50 million in stranded funding for the dam.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-praises-state-bill-addressing-nevada-s-housing-crisis,Horsford Praises State Bill Addressing Nevada’s Housing Crisis,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today expressed support for S.B. 10, a bill Democrats in the Nevada State Legislature are bringing for a vote during the ongoing special legislative session to address Nevada’s housing crisis by limiting corporate buyers to 100 units annually.

The bill comes as a new report from the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s Lied Center for Real Estate found that investors have purchased nearly a half-million homes in the Las Vegas Valley since 2009, and account for 23 percent of all home purchases in 2024 .

Horsford, who launched a housing policy platform in May, released the following statement:

“Nevadans continue to struggle through a housing crisis of Wall Street’s making – I support S.B. 10 and commend state lawmakers for working to provide relief,” Rep. Horsford said. “With nearly a quarter of all home sales last year going to investors, our neighborhoods are being hollowed out, and residents are being priced out. I launched a housing policy platform in May to confront this issue head-on, and I’m glad to see S.B. 10 building on that effort. There is a clear need for a policy solution to ensure the American Dream of home ownership is more than a pipe dream for residents of the Silver State.”

Rep. Horsford’s housing policy platform is comprised of three bills that resulted from a protracted listening campaign, including a housing-focused virtual town hall; a housing tour with the Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada; meetings with affordable housing leaders ahead of a state-level lobbying day; an Affordable Housing Roundtable and Affordable Housing Development Tour with the Nevada Housing Coalition; and an in-home meeting to hear the challenges a 25-year-old single mother of a five-year-old daughter faces keeping a roof overhead.

The Housing Oversight and Mitigation Exploitation (HOME) Act would require needed oversight over the housing market to prevent institutional investors from manipulating it, and hold corporate property owners accountable for price manipulation.

The Utilizing National Land for Opportunities and Community Key (UNLOCK) Housing Act would increase access to affordable housing by fast-tracking the Bureau of Land Management’s process for opening federal lands up to property development.

The Housing Market Transparency Act would require properties receiving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to provide annual data on development costs, habitability standards, and ownership information, which will ensure tenants know when rent increases or if there are changes in property ownership.

More information about Rep. Horsford’s housing policy platform is available here.

More information about the HOME Act is available here.

More information about the UNLOCK Housing Act is available here.

More information about the Housing Market Transparency Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-leads-bipartisan-effort-properly-fund-pediatric-cancer-research,Lee Leads Bipartisan Effort to Properly Fund Pediatric Cancer Research,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025, landmark legislation ensuring that federal cancer research dollars dedicated to pediatric cancer are aligned with the percentage of Americans under 18.

“No parent or child should have to face the pain of pediatric cancer. Unfortunately, underinvestment in research and treatment has meant that Nevada kids often must wait or travel several hours for treatment or potentially lifesaving clinical trials,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Fitzpatrick to ensure that federal funding is properly allocated to match our children’s health needs. Our children deserve access to the best care possible, no matter where they live.

The bill corrects long-standing inequities in how federal cancer research funds are distributed, ensuring children receive the fair, proportional investment they deserve.

Although nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population is under 18, pediatric cancers receive only around 4% of federal cancer research funding. Childhood cancer remains the #1 disease-related cause of death for American children, yet treatments for many pediatric cancers still rely on therapies developed decades ago for adults. As a result, children and families face fewer clinical trials, fewer targeted therapies, and slower innovation.

Key Provisions of the Bill

Fair Share Funding Requirement: Beginning in FY2026, federal pediatric cancer research funding must match the percentage of Americans under age 18—establishing, for the first time, a proportional, equitable baseline for childhood cancer research.

Data-Driven Allocation: Annual funding levels will be set using official Census population data, ensuring an objective, transparent, and consistently updated method for determining pediatric research investment.

Sustained National Investment: Guarantees long-term, predictable federal funding for pediatric cancer research—particularly for the many childhood cancers that still lack modern, targeted, and child-specific treatments.

Congresswoman Lee led the introduction of the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act alongside Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05).

“This bill is rooted in a simple principle: fairness. Pediatric cancer has been chronically underfunded for decades, leaving families with fewer options and slower innovation,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. “The Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act rights a fundamental imbalance, accelerates discovery, and ensures we invest in cures designed for the courageous children who do not choose this battle but fight it with a strength few adults could ever imagine.”

“Approximately 16,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year. This legislation invests more in the discovery of treatments and cures that work for these courageous children,” said Congressman Mike Kelly. “The Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act is a giant step toward that goal because it focuses more money on childhood cancer research. We can, and should, do more, which is why I am a proud champion of this bill.”

“Cancer is an awful disease that’s devastating so many American children and families — unnecessarily cutting precious lives short. We must keep taking every possible step toward finding cures. That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act, to help ensure that federal investments are equally distributed to pediatric cancer research,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “There are children behind every statistic. Pediatric cancer touches far too many families, including my own. With the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act, we will help develop cutting-edge treatments, find cures, and, most importantly, save lives.”

“Cancer can be so devastating at any age, and it can be especially difficult for kids diagnosed with it and their families,"" said Congressman Dwight Evans. ""I’m proud to cosponsor this bill from my Pennsylvania colleague that would help ensure an equitable amount of federal funding for pediatric cancer research.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-bill-would-redirect-trump-s-argentina-bailout-to-fully-fund-health-care-tax-credit,Horsford Bill Would Redirect Trump’s Argentina Bailout to Fully Fund Health Care Tax Credit,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Helping Every American Lower Their Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, legislation that would redirect the bailout of up to $40 billion that President Trump gave to Argentina, and instead use it to fully fund the Advanced Premium Tax Credit for up to two years.

“While 24 million Americans brace to lose health care, President Trump is spending tens of billions of dollars to prop up an autocrat in Argentina,” Rep. Horsford said. “By his own admission, his bailout will not help the American people – but using those funds to extend health care tax credits could help millions of Americans keep affordable care for at least another year.

“Trump’s failed priorities are on clear display, and they don’t involve vulnerable people in Nevada and across the country,” Horsford continued. “I proposed diverting Trump’s bailout to cover health care tax credits as an amendment last week, and Republicans voted it down. I introduced the HEALTH Act to give them one more chance to put people over politics, and ensure their constituents and mine have access to affordable health care.”

Rep. Horsford raised alarms early about Republican health care plans, devoting his annual address to the Nevada State Legislature on February 19, 2025 to the threat of Medicaid cuts as the Republican budget took shape.

Since then, he has worked with constituents, advocates, and lawmakers to elevate the real-world harm the cuts would inflict on Nevadans, and published an op-ed warning that Republicans were closer than ever to making the cuts a reality.

When the Republican “Big Beautiful” bill with health care cuts came up for consideration in the House Ways and Means Committee, Horsford offered an amendment to make the health care tax credit permanent.

Horsford also used his position on prestigious House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to elevate the unique challenges that rural health care providers face from Republican health care cuts, and highlight how those cuts will erode the quality of care for local patients.

Most recently, Rep. Horsford offered an amendment in the House Rules Committee on November 11, 2025 to divert President Trump’s Argentina bailout to fund health care tax credits instead. His amendment was voted down by Congressional Republicans, and the policy proposal became the HEALTH Act.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-urges-senate-leaders-include-house-negotiations-lower,ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Urges Senate Leaders to Include the House in Negotiations to Lower Health Care Costs,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of 32 representatives in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to include House members in negotiations ahead of the promised vote in December to address the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

“If we work together, our hope is that the bill will not only achieve a sixty-vote majority in the Senate, but will also then move to the House for immediate consideration and passage. Bipartisan engagement across both chambers will be essential to crafting a health care proposal that can pass and be signed into law. On November 1, with the start of the open enrollment period, millions of Americans saw just how much their health insurance premium costs will spike next year,” wrote the members.

“Millions will lose their health care coverage because they will no longer be able to afford it. As you know, those who rely on the expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs) are facing drastic premium increases,” the members continued. “Allowing these tax credits to lapse without a clear path forward would risk real harm to those we represent.”

Read the full letter HERE.

Throughout the government shutdown, Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that nearly 30,000 southern Nevadans depend on to afford their health insurance. Lee visited Federally Qualified Health Centers that could be forced to cut services, met with southern Nevadans who will face debilitating cost increases, and heard from providers who worried about what these cuts could mean for their patients. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by up to fourfold.

She also cosponsors the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, which would provide a one-year extension of the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, providing members of Congress time to negotiate a permanent solution.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-steadfast-in-demanding-affordable-health-care-for-working-nevadans,Horsford Steadfast in Demanding Affordable Health Care for Working Nevadans,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced that he will vote against a temporary government funding proposal that failed to provide working families with any assurances about their future access to affordable health care.

The proposal, which was developed by Senate Republicans without a single House Democrat involved, would fund the government through January 30, 2026, in exchange for Senate Republicans agreeing to hold a vote on extending the health care tax credit that expires this year.

Extending the advanced premium tax credit is critical to protecting affordable health care, but the Senate Republican commitment to merely hold a vote without agreeing to support an extension leaves the outcome far from certain. Furthermore, Speaker Johnson has made no commitments to hold a vote in the House of Representatives on any tax credit extension that the Senate considers.

Rep. Horsford released the following statement:

“Simply holding a vote is not the same thing as voting for a policy,” Rep. Horsford said. “Given how hard Republicans have worked to undermine affordable health care, my constituents deserve more than vague commitments about procedural actions – they deserve to know their health care is secure.

“I opposed this shutdown from the start and have been in Washington every week to help bring about its end,” Rep. Horsford continued. “But I also oppose any proposal that fails my constituents after they’ve endured 43 days of this Republican failure to govern. Each passing day is another day federal employees go without pay, SNAP recipients go without food, the American people go without government services, and our economy suffers a self-inflicted wound. It’s time for Republicans to end their assault on health care, negotiate with Democrats in good faith, and put the American people first for a change.”

Rep. Horsford raised alarms early about Republican health care plans, devoting his annual address to the Nevada State Legislature on February 19, 2025 to the threat of Medicaid cuts as the Republican budget took shape.

Since then, he has worked with constituents, advocates, and lawmakers to elevate the real-world harm the cuts would inflict on Nevadans, and published an op-ed warning that Republicans were closer than ever to making the cuts a reality.

When the Republican “Big Beautiful” bill with health care cuts came up for consideration in the House Ways and Means Committee, Horsford offered an amendment to make the health care tax credit permanent.

Most recently, Rep. Horsford used his position on prestigious House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to elevate the unique challenges that rural health care providers face from Republican health care cuts, and highlight how those cuts will erode the quality of care for local patients.

More information is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-she-will-vote-no-bill-fails-address-skyrocketing,Congresswoman Lee Announces She Will Vote No on Bill that Fails to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Costs,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement announcing she will vote against legislation that fails to address skyrocketing health care costs for millions of Americans:

“For 43 days, Republicans have held America hostage. They shut down the government, illegally fired and threatened federal employees, cancelled the flights that sustain Nevadans’ jobs, and illegally starved millions of Americans for one reason: they refuse to negotiate with Democrats to make health care affordable for all Americans, including the more than 20 million Americans who rely on the ACA tax credits. I’ll remind you that while this was happening, the President hosted a fancy soirée at Mar-a-Lago – a taste of what he envisions for his new $250 million-dollar ballroom in the White House – sent $20 billion in taxpayer dollars to his buddies in Argentina, and tweeted about his new marble bathroom. Meanwhile, my constituents suffered. Now, they are set to see their health care costs increase up to fourfold.

“While there are parts of the CR that I support, including provisions to pay federal employees, prevent further illegal layoffs, and fully fund SNAP and WIC, I will be voting no.

“A promised vote in the Senate on health care will likely fail – that’s why congressional Republicans agreed to it. Look, House Republicans can pass this CR without me, but if they want my support, they need to work with me on a fix to make health care affordable in America.”

Throughout the government shutdown, Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that 30,000 southern Nevadans depend on to afford their health insurance. Lee visited Federally Qualified Health Centers that could be forced to cut services, met with southern Nevadans who will face debilitating cost increases, and heard from providers who worried about what these cuts could mean for their patients. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by up to fourfold.

Congresswoman Lee also called out the reckless actions by the Trump Administration to weaponize this shutdown. She slammed the Administration’s cruel decision to take food away from hungry families by illegally withholding SNAP benefits and called out the decision to take a wrecking ball to Las Vegas’ economy by reducing flights into Harry Reid International Airport.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-leads-initiative-to-honor-service-and-uphold-america-s-promise-to-veterans,Horsford Leads Initiative to Honor Service and Uphold America’s Promise to Veterans,2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will introduce a package of legislation that reaffirms America’s promise to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. The bills strengthen opportunities for veterans and their families, improve objectivity in veterans’ services, and ensure that all who have contributed to America’s defense are remembered with the honor they deserve.

“Veterans Day is not only a time to thank those who have worn the uniform, but a time to renew our commitment to honoring their service,” Rep. Horsford said. “The bills I’m introducing will help veterans complete their education, ensure their benefits are delivered with integrity and accountability, and recognize those whose sacrifices have too often been forgotten. Taken together, the package reaffirms our commitment to every American who has worn the uniform.”

The legislative package Rep. Horsford is introducing reflects a simple but powerful truth: our nation is strongest when it remembers, respects, and uplifts those who have served.

The Veterans Education and Transfer (VET) Extension Act modernizes the Post-9/11 GI Bill to help veterans finish their education and plan for their families’ futures. It provides additional eligibility for veterans who need extra time to complete foundational coursework, and it expands flexibility for transferring benefits to dependents, ensuring that opportunity continues long after military service ends.

The Strengthening Transparent Reporting to Improve Veteran Equality (STRIVE) Act enhances accountability in the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring the VA and the Government Accountability Office to collect and report data on disability benefit decisions. This legislation strengthens congressional oversight and helps ensure veterans’ benefits are administered with clarity, consistency, and integrity.

The Headstones for Honor Act restores dignity to forgotten heroes by authorizing the VA to provide headstones and markers for enslaved individuals and others who supported the nation’s defense but were barred from formal service. It corrects historical omissions and preserves their legacy for future generations, ensuring that every life given in service to the nation is remembered with respect and gratitude.

“On this Veterans Day, we honor generations of Americans who have answered the call of duty, stood guard over freedom, and defended the ideals that define our nation,” Rep. Horsford continued. “Their courage is the foundation of our democracy and the measure of our national character. Our gratitude must be more than words – it must be shown through action. This legislation is part of that commitment, ensuring that every veteran is recognized, supported, and given the opportunities they have earned through their service to America.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-veterans-discuss-bipartisan-bill-help-student-veterans,"ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee, Veterans Discuss Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Veterans Find Jobs",2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) visited Strike Solutions, a woman veteran owned small business in Summerlin, to discuss her Hire Student Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide tax incentives to businesses who hire student veterans for paid internships, part-time or full-time roles.

“Nevada’s veterans fought to keep our country safe, and as they transition back to civilian life, finding a good-paying, rewarding job shouldn’t be another battle. We need to make sure our vets, especially our student vets, have a roadmap to start new careers and start their civilian life back home in Nevada,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s why I will be reintroducing the Hire Student Veterans Act this Congress. We need this bipartisan, commonsense bill to provide our student veterans with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to start new careers, all while creating incentives for businesses to hire veterans.”

Congresswoman Lee was joined by Isaac Velazquez, a current student and 2nd Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard and Emma Przybyslawski, CEO of Strike Solutions and former Air Force Special Operations Intelligence Officer.

“Those who have served or are currently serving know how hard it is to transition out of the military, let alone go back to school and pursue a higher education degree. As a national guardsman, I know the difficulties of balancing military responsibilities with education, as well as trying to get into the workforce at the same time,” said Isaac Velazquez, a current student and 2nd Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard. “I’d like to acknowledge Congresswoman Susie Lee for her for support in ensuring veterans have access to the opportunities and support that we need. This act is more than acknowledgement to our service; it creates conditions for veterans to thrive academically and professionally and start their careers.”

“Here at Stike Solutions, we rely on our veteran workforce – we are predominantly a veteran run and led company. The Hire Student Veterans Act is critical, frankly, for companies like ours. In two ways is that true: One, it only eases the transition for veterans who are highly qualified from their time in service to high-tech, high-paying jobs like we offer here at our company. And on the flip side, it helps companies like ours capitalize on such a strong workforce that we can bring into the company and lend itself to even more innovation,” said Emma Przybyslawski, CEO of Strike Solutions and former Air Force Special Operations Intelligence Officer. “As a defense startup, we couldn’t be more thankful for the introduction of the Hire Student Veterans Act, and we’re very excited to hopefully see it pass soon and take advantage.”

Congresswoman Lee’s bipartisan Hire Student Veterans Act would expand the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which is available to employers who hire individuals from groups that have faced significant barriers to employment, to include student veterans using their educational benefits. Currently, employers can only qualify by hiring veterans who have a service-connected disability or have been unemployed for more than four weeks. This change would ensure that all student veterans using their GI benefits can take advantage of valuable paid internships or work opportunities.

This bipartisan and bicameral legislation seeks to make three important changes to the WOTC that will incentivize businesses to hire more student veterans. The Hire Student Veterans Act will:

Automatically qualify employers who hire student veterans using their GI Bill benefits for WOTC’s 40 percent tax credit on the first $6,000 of a new employee’s first-year wages;

Reduce the existing tax credit’s 400-hour work requirement to 120 hours if a newly-hired employee is a veteran using their GI Bill benefits, allowing a student veteran to work part-time while in school; and

Directly incentivize employers to hire more student veterans for part-time work and paid internships.

Congresswoman Lee will be reintroducing the Hire Student Veterans Act in 119th Congress. The Hire Student Veterans Act has been endorsed by Veterans of Foreign Wars, UNLV Military and Veteran Service Center, and Minority Veterans of America.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-lee-co-lead-legislation-requiring-congressional-approval-for-explosive-nuclear-tests,Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests,2025-11-07,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) today introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act in the House of Representatives.

The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear testing in Nevada or anywhere else in the country without Congressional authorization, comes as President Trump’s recently announced intention to test weapons for the first time since 1992 compelled a response from Russia.

“There are no winners in nuclear war, and there is no reason for this saber rattling,” Congressman Steven Horsford said. “As other nuclear powers respond to President Trump’s announcement, we are all less safe from these horrific weapons. Nevadans carried the burden of America’s domestic nuclear tests in the past, and we will not go back. By requiring Congressional authorization, the legislation Rep. Lee and I are introducing today protects our state from the radioactive fallout that poisoned our air, our land, and our people in the past.”

“Too many Nevadans for decades have suffered the consequences of from nuclear testing and toxic radiation exposure,” Congresswoman Susie Lee said. “Experts, including those in the Trump administration, have consistently testified that explosive nuclear testing is unnecessary. We need to listen to the science, not the whims of this president. I’m proud to join Congressman Horsford in introducing this legislation ensuring innocent Nevadans will not pay the price for this president’s nuclear saber-rattling.”

The Senate companion to the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act was introduced this week by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV).

The Silver State is uniquely impacted by America’s past explosive nuclear testing, which had devastating human and environmental consequences on Nevada and neighboring states. From 1951 to 1992, the federal government conducted more than 900 explosive nuclear tests in Nevada, releasing radioactive fallout across the American West and leaving a legacy of illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting for justice and compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

Earlier this week, Horsford and Lee were joined by Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto and Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Brandon Williams, expressing outrage at the administration’s intent to test nuclear weapons.

More information is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-horsford-lead-legislation-requiring-congressional-approval-explosive,"Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests",2025-11-07,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear tests in Nevada or anywhere else in the country without Congressional authorization, comes amid President Trump’s recently announced intention to test weapons for the first time in over three decades.

“Too many Nevadans for decades have suffered the consequences of nuclear testing and toxic radiation exposure,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Experts, including those in the Trump administration, have consistently testified that explosive nuclear testing is unnecessary. We need to listen to the science, not the whims of this president. I’m proud to join Congressman Horsford in introducing this legislation ensuring innocent Nevadans will not pay the price for this president’s nuclear saber-rattling.”

“There are no winners in nuclear war, and there is no reason for this saber rattling,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “As other nuclear powers respond to President Trump’s announcement, we are all less safe from these horrific weapons. Nevadans carried the burden of America’s domestic nuclear tests in the past, and we will not go back. By requiring Congressional authorization, the legislation Rep. Lee and I are introducing today protects our state from the radioactive fallout that poisoned our air, our land, and our people in the past.”

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced companion legislation to the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act in the Senate.

The Silver State is uniquely impacted by America’s past nuclear testing, which has had devastating human and environmental consequences on Nevada and neighboring states. From 1951 to 1992, the federal government conducted more than 900 nuclear tests in Nevada, releasing radioactive fallout across the American West and leaving a legacy of illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting for justice and compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

Congresswoman Lee has fought to ensure victims of our country’s nuclear legacy receive care for exposure to toxic radiation. Her bipartisan Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops (PROTECT) Act would establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), expanding their access to health care. She also pushed for extending and expanding RECA to ensure all radiation victims, including in southern Nevada, get the help they need.

Earlier this week, Lee and Horsford were joined by Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto and Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Brandon Williams, expressing outrage at the administration’s intent to test nuclear weapons.

Following President Trump’s announcement, Russia announced that it is preparing to conduct its own explosive nuclear testing if the United States conducts an explosive nuclear test. The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act would prevent a global nuclear arms race by preventing the executive branch from unilaterally deciding to conduct explosive nuclear testing.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-longest-government-shutdown-american-history,Congresswoman Lee Statement on Longest Government Shutdown in American History,2025-11-05,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as the ongoing federal government shutdown surpassed the record for longest shutdown in American history:

“Today, the ongoing federal government shutdown became the longest in American history.

“This shameful milestone is purely a result of congressional Republicans’ and President Trump’s refusal to work in good faith to protect health care for the American people. Rather than finding a bipartisan path forward, President Trump has been tweeting about his new marble bathroom, sending $20 billion in taxpayer dollars to his buddies in Argentina, and building a $250 million-dollar White House ballroom. Meanwhile, Speaker Johnson hasn’t allowed the House to vote in 47 days.

“Throughout this shutdown, we’ve seen the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress continue their assault on hardworking Americans. From firing federal workers to illegally withholding SNAP benefits from millions of hungry families, Republicans in Washington have shown that they’re more interested in hurting innocent Americans to make a political point than actually passing policies to make their lives easier.

“As I have said since the moment this shutdown started, I’m ready to work with anyone on commonsense legislation to open the government, protect health care, and lower costs for hardworking Americans.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-nevada-delegation-demand-trump-administration-reverse-course,"Congresswoman Lee, Nevada Delegation Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course on Nuclear Testing",2025-11-04,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Dina Titus (NV-01) in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing outrage over the President’s directive to resume explosive nuclear testing. The letter, which was sent to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Brandon Williams, also asked for clarity on what exactly resuming explosive nuclear testing would entail, and whether President Trump could commit to not resuming explosive nuclear testing, which would pose a significant risk to Nevadans.

“We write to express our outrage and unequivocal opposition to President Trump’s reckless directive to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing and to demand clarification. While Secretary Wright has tried to clarify President Trump’s Truth Social post, the president’s directive announced last week on Truth Social is unnecessary, dangerous, and scientifically unjustified. It threatens to reawaken one of the darkest chapters in Nevada’s history, endangers American lives, and undermines decades of bipartisan work to keep our nation and the world safe from the devastation of nuclear war,” wrote the members.

“[T]o even contemplate detonating nuclear weapons on American soil is a betrayal of science, safety, and the American people. This rash move also risks igniting a new global nuclear arms race, signaling to adversaries that the U.S. is abandoning its leadership and commitment to restraint and nonproliferation,” the members continued. “No country except for North Korea has conducted an explosive nuclear test in this century. This sudden reversal weakens our diplomatic credibility, endangers our allies, and undermines international security.”

Read the full letter HERE.

Following President Trump’s announcement that the United States would resume explosive testing of nuclear weapons, Congresswoman Lee released a statement explaining how the President’s announcement completely disregards all scientific expertise.

“Just this year, President Trump’s own NNSA Administrator explicitly stated that we do not need to conduct explosive nuclear testing. Rather than trusting the science and listening to the experts, including those at the Nevada National Security Sites, Donald Trump wants to perform dangerous, unnecessary tests to impress his buddies, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Nevada knows all too well the lasting consequences of nuclear testing. I won’t allow innocent Nevadans to pay the price for this president’s nuclear saber-rattling.”

Congresswoman Lee has fought to ensure victims of our country’s nuclear legacy receive care for exposure to toxic radiation. Her bipartisan Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops (PROTECT) Act would establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), expanding their access to health care. She also pushed for extending and expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to ensure all radiation victims, including in southern Nevada, get the help they need.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-rosen-slam-trump-decision-to-resume-nuclear-weapon-tests,"Horsford, Rosen Slam Trump Decision to Resume Nuclear Weapon Tests",2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) co-led the Nevada Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Brandon Williams, expressing outrage at recent news that the administration intends to resume tests of nuclear weapons.

“Nuclear weapons threaten every person on this planet — and President Trump’s reckless decision to resume testing endangers us all,” Rep. Horsford said. “For more than three decades, presidents of both parties have recognized that real strength in the nuclear age comes from restraint and global leadership, not provocation. This move abandons that legacy and undermines America’s strategic credibility on the world stage. By reigniting the most dangerous arms race in human history, this president is making the world less stable, less safe, and less secure. And for Nevada, it threatens to reopen one of the darkest chapters in our state’s history when radioactive fallout poisoned our air, our land, and our people. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.”

Key excerpts from the lawmakers’ letter:

The decision announced last week on Truth Social is unnecessary, dangerous, and scientifically unjustified. It threatens to reawaken one of the darkest chapters in Nevada’s history, endangers American lives, and undermines decades of bipartisan work to keep our nation and the world safe from the devastation of nuclear war.…

[T]o even contemplate detonating nuclear weapons again on U.S. soil is a betrayal of science, of safety, and of the American people... [It] risks igniting a new global nuclear arms race, signaling to adversaries that the U.S. is abandoning its leadership and commitment to restrain and nonproliferation.

…

No country except for North Korea has conducted an explosive nuclear test in this century. The sudden reversal weakens our diplomatic credibility, endangers our allies, and undermines international security.

The Silver State is uniquely impacted by America’s past nuclear testing, which had devastating human and environmental consequences on Nevada and neighboring states. From 1951 to 1992, the federal government conducted more than 900 nuclear tests in Nevada, releasing radioactive fallout across the American West and leaving a legacy of illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting for justice and compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

The lawmakers’ letter makes three specific demands of the administration:

Reaffirm the U.S. moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons testing and immediately halt any preparatory activities that could signal intent to resume such testing.

Provide Congress with a detailed accounting of all ongoing or proposed site activities related to nuclear or subcritical testing.

Provide to Congress the estimated costs required to conduct a full scale nuclear explosive test in terms of equipment, personnel, time, environmental impacts, and strategic rationale.

Full text of the letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-susie-lee-joins-emergency-food-distribution-support-southern,Congresswoman Susie Lee Joins Emergency Food Distribution to Support Southern Nevadans Impacted by the Republican Government Shutdown,2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) visited The Just One Project (TJOP) headquarters to help distribute food and talk to Nevadans who are impacted by disruptions to November SNAP benefits. As the Republican shutdown drags on and the Trump Administration refuses to fully fund SNAP, Congresswoman Lee is supporting emergency food distribution efforts to ensure no one goes hungry.

“The Trump Administration is letting 495,000 Nevadans go hungry to make a political point. It’s illegal and disgusting,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “While Republicans in Washington have left working families out to dry, I am here in our community ensuring hardworking southern Nevadans can get the groceries they need to feed their families. The Trump Administration needs to follow the law and feed hungry families before this situation gets worse.”

Due to the Trump Administration’s illegal withholding of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency funds, an estimated 495,000 Nevadans – half of whom are children — are at risk of going hungry. As this situation is litigated in court, thousands of families in Nevada are left to figure out how to put food on the table without their benefits. To meet the expected increase in demand, food drives, food banks, and emergency food distribution services across southern Nevada are stepping up to fill the gap.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-praises-judge-s-ruling-for-snap-recipients-to-continue-receiving-benefits-during-gop-shutdown,Horsford Praises Judge’s Ruling for SNAP Recipients to Continue Receiving Benefits During GOP Shutdown,2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement today after Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must use $6 billion in Congressionally appropriated emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure SNAP recipients continue receiving benefits during the Republican-led government shutdown.

“It’s a dark day when it takes a federal judge’s ruling to stop this administration from harming its own people, but that’s where we are,” Rep. Horsford said. “I’m grateful that Judge McConnell applied the law clearly and validated the Congressional intent of the SNAP emergency fund. I urge the Trump administration to adhere to Judge McConnell’s ruling immediately – 500,000 Nevadans who rely on SNAP deserve better than to have elected leaders use them as political pawns.”

Today’s ruling comes at the same time as another lawsuit brought by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and 24 other Attorneys General demanding the administration act to protect vulnerable Americans from going hungry during the Republican Shutdown. Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture announced that no food aid would go out November 1st, despite the SNAP emergency fund having $6 billion in it.

Rep. Horsford sent a letter yesterday to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging her to use the $6 billion contingency fund.

He previously led a letter to Governor Lombardo signed by his fellow Nevada Congressional Democrats, Reps. Titus (NV-01) and Lee (NV-03), urging the governor to do everything within his power, including calling for a Special Session of the Legislature, to protect SNAP recipients.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-slams-trump-administration-cutting-snap-benefits-court-rules,Congresswoman Lee Slams Trump Administration for Cutting Off SNAP Benefits as Court Rules the Administration’s Withholding of SNAP Funds Illegal,2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03)released the following statement today after Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, ruled that the Trump administration must use over $5 billion in Congressionally appropriated emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure SNAP recipients continue receiving benefits during the Republican-led government shutdown.

“Blocking food from reaching hungry Americans is just another illegal action that this Administration has taken. As I said before, Republicans in power who stood by and said nothing are complicit,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon. They are deliberately withholding emergency funds that would keep American kids fed. There is simply no excuse.”

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Lee raised the alarm that the Trump Administration was cruelly withholding emergency funds for SNAP after the Department of Agriculture announced that no food aid would go out November 1st, despite the SNAP emergency fund having more than $5 billion ready to use.

Lee previously sent a letter to Governor Lombardo alongside her fellow Nevada Congressional Democrats, Reps. Horsford (NV-04) and Titus (NV-01), urging the governor to do everything within his power, including calling for a Special Session of the Legislature, to protect SNAP recipients.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-pausing-snap-despite-emergency-fund-is-a-choice,Horsford: Pausing SNAP Despite Emergency Fund is a Choice,2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the $6 billion contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) before benefits end on November 1st for more than 42 million vulnerable Americans.

“As we enter the holiday season, House Republicans are on their fifth week of a taxpayer-funded vacation and America’s largest food assistance program is about to shut down,” Rep. Horsford said. “Congress created the contingency fund to prevent this exact crisis – the administration’s ongoing refusal to use it contradicts Congressional intent and worsens food insecurity for half-a-million Nevadans who depend on SNAP. The politics of incompetence and cruelty must end. When Trump and Republicans control all branches of government, this isn’t merely an unfortunate series of events – this is their plan.”

Congress created the SNAP contingency fund to ensure operations could continue during lapses in appropriations. Both the Government Accountability Office and prior shutdown contingency plans – including one issued during President Trump’s previous administration – affirm that these funds are legally available to pay benefits during a lapse in appropriations.

Key letter excerpt:

A lapse in benefits would harm one in eight Americans – and in my home state of Nevada, one in six. Such a failure would not only endanger already hungry households but would also send shockwaves through entire communities. Yet, despite having both the clear statutory authority and the available funding to provide relief, your Department has chosen to withhold these critical benefits at the direction of President Trump. I am deeply concerned by your refusal to release the funds necessary to sustain SNAP beginning November 1, 2025.

The threat to SNAP comes as the program is already experiencing deep cuts as a result of the Republican’s “Big Beautiful” bill in July. Approximately 4 million people in a typical month will lose some or all of their SNAP food benefits once the GOP’s changes are fully implemented, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

On October 24th, Rep. Horsford led a letter to Governor Lombardo signed by his fellow Nevada Congressional Democrats, Reps. Titus (NV-01) and Lee (NV-03), urging he do everything within his power, including calling for a Special Session of the Legislature, to protect SNAP recipients.

Nevada’s Attorney General, Aaron Ford, has also pushed to protect SNAP recipients in the Silver State. Earlier this week, he joined 25 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit to force the Trump administration to use SNAP’s emergency fund.

Full text of Rep. Horsford’s letter to Secretary Rollins is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-celebrates-over-50-million-federal-investment-expand,Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Over $50 Million Federal Investment to Expand Educational Opportunities for Nevada Students,2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, at Vegas Vista Academy, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Opportunity 180 to announce a $13,994,986 grant awarded by the Department of Education to create 15,390 high-quality seats at 27 new, expanding, and replicating schools in the first year of a five-year project. The total expected funding from the program over the full five-year period is more than $50 million.

“Southern Nevada students deserve access to a high-quality education and opportunities to succeed,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This funding will help increase access to those opportunities for thousands of Nevada families. I spent my career working with students to help them achieve their highest potential, and I’m always ready to ensure our schools and kids get the resources they need from Washington.”

Lee co-signed a letter of support for Opportunity 180, which partners with local schools to launch, sustain, or replicate successful schools and increase access to a high-quality education. This federal investment will increase the number of high-quality public charter schools serving high-need communities and educationally disadvantaged student populations. It will also continue to strengthen Nevada’s public education system and bolster student success.

Before coming to Congress, Lee spent two decades leading education non-profits – reducing dropout rates and making sure our kids had the wrap-around services they needed to thrive.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-nevada-congressional-democrats-to-gov-lombardo-protect-nevadans-on-snap,"Horsford, Nevada Congressional Democrats to Gov. Lombardo: Protect Nevadans on SNAP",2025-10-24,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NORTH LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter co-signed by Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) to Nevada Governor Joseph Lombardo urging he do everything within his power to mitigate the harmful impacts of the Republican-led government shutdown on Nevadans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits – including calling for a Special Session of the Legislature.

The letter comes as Rep. Horsford is set to visit The After Market food pantry (4337 Las Vegas Blvd.) from 3:00 to 3:45pm to discuss how the federal government shutdown is directly affecting federal workers, active military, and veterans. The After Market has seen daily demand rise from 150 to 200 people, with 35 percent of clients connected to the military.

“As the Republican Shutdown drags on, the most vulnerable among us also have the most to lose,” Rep. Horsford said. “SNAP is a lifeline for nearly half-a-million Nevadans, and drives commerce at grocery and convenience stores across our state. The program is the difference between a warm meal or going without, while also creating jobs and helping small businesses thrive.

“I urge Governor Lombardo to do everything within his power to protect SNAP recipients from the harm political gamesmanship is causing across the country,” Horsford continued. “Whether through official actions or by simply picking up the phone and telling his fellow Republicans to end this cruelty, the Governor must act.”

As the letter notes, a lapse in SNAP benefits would have far-reaching consequences for Nevada beginning in November 2025. The program serves approximately 500,000 Nevadans each month – including 39 percent of children, 19 percent of older adults, and 31 percent of people with disabilities. The program also supports more than 3,200 full- and part-time workers across the state, sustaining both working families and local economies.

The letter also raised concerns increasing pressure on local food panties like the After Market at a time when they have already experienced unprecedented demand over the past four months.

Key excerpts:

As the Republican shutdown continues, many families who depend on SNAP will likely turn to food pantries for help. Unfortunately, these critical community-based organizations are already stretched thin by rising demand and reduced federal support under H.R. 1. In fact, as a result of this partisan law, Nevada will be forced to reallocate at least $19 million in the current biennium, and $25 million annually thereafter – resources that could otherwise be used to fight hunger or strengthen community partners.

…

Without swift action, a funding shortfall of this magnitude will only deepen Nevada’s worsening hunger crisis, especially when coupled with benefits lost as a result of the Republican shutdown.

The threat to SNAP comes as the program is already experiencing deep cuts as a result of the Republican’s “Big Beautiful” bill in July. Approximately 4 million people in a typical month will lose some or all of their SNAP food benefits once the GOP’s changes are fully implemented, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Full text of the lawmakers’ letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/roundtable-congresswoman-lee-southern-nevadans-share-devastating-impacts-0,"At Roundtable, Congresswoman Lee, Southern Nevadans Share Devastating Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs",2025-10-24,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WATCH AND DOWNLOAD VIDEO OF ROUNDTABLE HERE

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined local families, health care providers, and advocates to highlight how the looming expiration of ACA tax credits would continue to raise costs, hurt families, and destroy jobs in southern Nevada.

“Republicans in Washington refuse to return to the table to reopen the government and address the health care crisis facing millions of Americans. Their decision to take away the ACA tax credits will cost Nevada over a thousand health care jobs, exacerbating our state's health care provider shortage,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Today I heard from families, advocates, and health care providers who know all too well how these cuts and skyrocketing costs will affect our community. I’m fighting to protect these credits, because no Nevadans should have to watch their health care costs skyrocket.”

Congresswoman Lee was joined by President of the Nevada Association of Nurse Anesthetists Brian Hansen; Heather Doto, an employee at a nonprofit who depends on the ACA Premium Tax Credits to afford health care; and Chair of the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Anna Binder.

“On paper, some of these look like potentially small budget cuts, but in real life, at the bedside, they’re devastating to families. When coverage disappears, people delay care—they cancel needed surgeries, they cancel or skip follow-up appointments, they wait until their condition becomes an emergency. And by then, treatment is harder, it’s much riskier, and it’s the most expensive time to be having this care.” said President of the Nevada Association of Nurse Anesthetists Brian Hansen. “And who bears this cost? Patients do, hospitals do, and ultimately, all of us bear that cost. I’ve seen firsthand, time-sensitive surgeries for cancer delayed because of insurance issues. Patients shouldn’t have to choose between potentially dying or financial ruin because of insurance. Health care is not, or should not be, a Republican or Democrat issue, because while costs go up and coverage goes down, the strain falls hardest on the people and providers still at the bedside.”

“One of my sons requires a lot of hospitalizations that used to absolutely devastate us—we would go into debt, sometimes $60[,000]-80,000 a year just trying to get acute care for him. After ACA, those costs dropped to about $3,000 an intake visit for us. His medications used to cost us anywhere between $4[00] and $7[00]-800 a month. After ACA it dropped to below $150 a month. With the ACA changes, we were able to make a choice as a family for me to stay home and be my children’s primary caregiver because we had affordable care. The thought of those going away for us is so devastating,” said Chair of the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Anna Binder. “Nevada already faces a severe shortage of behavioral health and autism providers. If ACA protections are weakened, it will put even greater strain on an already struggling workforce leading to longer wait lists, families driving hours for care, lost progress as therapy hours are cut, increased behavioral and mental health crises. Schools being forced to fill gaps that they’re not resourced to handle. The ripple effect is real—when children lose access, more families struggle, more kids end up in emergency care, and the entire community bears that cost.”

“I pay out of pocket for my 8-month-old son’s insurance. My husband and my stepson are on a completely separate supplemental plan that’s lower quality and still extremely expensive. Every month, we juggle multiple premiums just to make sure everyone in our home has coverage, and that’s a constant struggle. We depend on the Affordable Care Act to make my son’s insurance affordable. If that credit is reduced or eliminated, our costs would rise dramatically and we’d be forced to make impossible decisions” said Heather Doto, a worker at a nonprofit who depends on the ACA Premium Tax Credits to afford health care. “I also live with a chronic illness that increases my risk for serious conditions like cancer and diabetes. It also affects my heart and overall health, and I rely on daily medication and medical care to manage it. Without insurance, that care could be completely out of reach. I would have to prioritize my children’s coverage over my own, despite my chronic illness and the medications I depend on. And I feel like that’s not a choice any parent should have to make. We’re only one policy decision away from losing everything that’s keeping us stable.”

Medicaid in Nevada:

Nevada Medicaid data can be found HERE.

Over 700,000 Nevadans receive health care coverage through Medicaid.

Medicaid is not a controversial program—three quarters of Americans support it, including 63% of Republicans, 87% of Democrats, and 81% of Independents.

ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Nevada:

Washington Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

On top of expiring ACA tax credits, the average premium rate increased by 26% for plans on Nevada’s ACA exchange (Nevada Health Link).

If Congress allows the ACA tax credits to expire:

Marketplace enrollees will pay $335 billion in higher premiums over the next ten years.

Families who receive ACA tax credits will see an average tax increase of $4,051 in 2027.

A 60-year-old couple in NV-03 earning about $80,000/year would see their premiums increase by more than $12,000 (a 178% increase).

A family of four earning $64,000 would see their premiums increase by over $2,500 (a 191% increase)

As a result of these tax credits, nearly nine out of 10 Nevadans who enrolled in insurance through Nevada Health Link were eligible to receive financial support to help bring down the cost of monthly premiums.

Nevada is projected to lose an estimated 1,300 health care jobs if Republicans in Washington do not extend the ACA tax credits.

Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that 30,000 southern Nevadans depend on to afford their health insurance. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by nearly 200%.

Instead of supporting legislation to protect health care and open the government, House Republicans have refused to return to Washington for over a month, forcing the longest full government shutdown in American history. Congresswoman Lee has continued to call on Republicans to come back to D.C. to address the health care crisis and prevent costs from increasing for all Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-federal-workers-paying-the-price-for-gop-s-refusal-to-keep-government-open,Horsford: Federal Workers Paying the Price for GOP’s Refusal to Keep Government Open,2025-10-21,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NORTH LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) responded to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright announcing that 68 federal employees were furloughed from the Nevada National Security Site (NNSA).

Wright said approximately 2,000 federal contractors from NNSA could also be furloughed by the end of October without the guarantee of back pay when the government reopens. While U.S. law ensures federal employees receive backpay after a government shutdown, the same protections are not afforded to federal contractors.

Horsford, who represents where the 68 federal employees that Secretary Wright furloughed today work, released the following statement:

“For every federal employee that this administration furloughs, there is a family going without an income and bills going unpaid,” Rep. Horsford said. “As the third week of this Republican-led shutdown draws to a close, I’m appalled that Trump and Wright are using the GOP’s failure to govern as an excuse to threaten the livelihoods of Nevada’s dedicated public servants.

“Secretary Wright traveled across the country to make a spectacle of these furloughs when he could have simply traveled across town in Washington, D.C. to demand an end to this shutdown,” Horsford continued. “My Democratic colleagues and I are ready, willing, and eager to see this shutdown end and ensure health care is protected. But we cannot negotiate with ourselves, and Republicans have been on an extended vacation at the taxpayers’ expense. As the administration pursues furlough announcements and threats to backpay over bipartisan solutions to reopen the government, save healthcare, and lower costs, every Nevadan is right to question how any of this serves the greater good.”

Rep. Horsford is an original cosponsor of H.R. 5657, the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act. The bill secures back pay for the thousands of federal contract workers who face furloughs and missed paychecks when the federal government is shutdown.

Horsford also introduced H.R. 5628, the Pay Workers What They’ve Earned Act, legislation that would reimburse federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. The bill would also reimburse state and tribal governments for costs incurred during government shutdowns. More information is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-nevada-democrats-raise-alarm-as-trump-admin-stalls-development-of-solar-energy-critical-to-the-silver-state,"Horsford, Nevada Democrats Raise Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Solar Energy Critical to the Silver State",2025-10-20,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today was joined by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) in a letter sent to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum raising concerns about a recent memo he issued entitled, “Departmental Review Procedures for Decisions, Actions, Consultations, and Other Undertakings Related to Wind and Solar Energy Facilities”.

The memo states:

“[A]ll decisions, actions, consultations, and other undertakings…related to wind and solar energy facilities shall require submission to the Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, subsequent review by the Office of the Deputy Secretary, and final review by the Office of the Secretary”.

Horsford’s letter emphasizes how increased scrutiny for only certain renewable energy sources puts the stability of the energy grid at risk and raises utility rates in states that rely on solar power, like Nevada.

The lawmakers released the following statements:

“Nevadans deserve better than an administration that talks about government efficiency while building roadblocks for energy sources that are low-cost and easy to deploy,” Rep. Horsford said. “Secretary Bergum’s memo weaponizes the federal bureaucracy to hand pick winners and losers in energy production at a time when our competitors are passing us by with an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach. Not only does this set our country back – it costs Nevadans jobs, raises our energy bills, risks our grid reliability, and keeps us tethered to more expensive energy sources of the past.”

Secretary Burgum’s memo came at a time when residential electricity rates have spiked across the United States – more than 30 percent on average since 2020 and almost double the rate of inflation in the past year.

“America needs clean energy in addition to traditional energy sources in order to keep up with rising energy demand,” Senator Cortez Masto said. “The Trump Administration’s recent efforts to restrict and delay solar and wind projects are causing confusion and uncertainty. If the Administration doesn’t reverse course, this will lead to rising energy prices, job losses, and will deal a massive blow to Nevada’s economy.”

Key excerpts from Horsford’s letter to Secretary Burgum:

“We are concerned this memo is meant to intentionally hinder the deployment of renewable energy projects on our public lands, and we question its necessity, especially considering this memo only applies to wind and solar energy facilities rather than all forms of energy production. We are also concerned the impacts of this memo extend beyond federal lands to any private project that requires approvals at the federal level, such as for transmission right-of-way permits, thus placing even more projects potentially at risk of either being delayed or cancelled altogether.”

…

“[B]y adding new permitting hurdles, the Department risks choking this progress and ceding global energy dominance to China, whose ‘all of the above’ strategy has allowed their economy to grow rapidly. By the end of 2024, China added 277 gigawatts of solar, 79 gigawatts of wind, and 40 gigawatts of energy storage compared to roughly 60 gigawatts total across all energy generation types in the United States. For the United States to achieve true domestic energy dominance, we must embrace this all-of-the-above strategy that prioritizes both energy security and innovation.”

The Trump administration has made sweeping changes to U.S. investments and energy priorities to favor fossil fuels and undermine renewable projects:

Since taking office, Trump has ended or delayed 80,500 clean energy jobs.

Since May 2025, the administration has ended $24 billion for energy projects.

Since the beginning of the Republican-led government shutdown, they have announced the cancellation of nearly $8 billion in clean energy investments that would have benefitted states that did not vote for Trump.

Rep. Horsford is a prominent voice advocating for lower energy costs. On September 12, he co-led a letter with all Congressional Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee to the Internal Revenue Service demanding the agency publicly affirm that critical energy tax credits remain available despite a Republican effort to end them as part of their “Big Beautiful” law.

Full text of Rep. Horsford’s letter sent today to Secretary Burgum is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-health-leaders-discuss-risks-health-care-cuts-rising-costs,"Congresswoman Lee, Health Leaders Discuss Risks of Health Care Cuts, Rising Costs",2025-10-16,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WATCH AND DOWNLOAD VIDEO OF PRESS CONFERENCE HERE

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Southern Nevada Community Health Centers CEO Randy Smith to discuss the importance of ensuring southern Nevadans can afford and access high-quality health care. In Nevada, FQHCs have served 128,018 patients with comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services—9,672 of whom are in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

“This is not a Republican or Democrat issue—health care affects all of us. Democrats are ready to pass a bill that saves health care in America, while congressional Republicans are refusing to come to Washington to re-open the government and prevent millions of Americans from losing their health care,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “FQHCs like Southern Nevada Community Health Center help keep our community healthy by providing comprehensive, high-quality health care. We should be making these services more accessible to people who need them the most—not robbing them of the health care they deserve to give tax cuts to billionaires.”

“We are committed to ensuring that everyone can access care, regardless of their ability to pay. More than half of our visits are provided to uninsured patients, and through our sliding fee scale, patients saved over $4.8 million in health care costs last year,” said CEO of the Southern Nevada Community Health Centers Randy Smith. “Every day, our providers, nurses, and staff work to make sure individuals and families across southern Nevada can get the care that they need to stay healthy.”

Earlier this year, Republicans in Washington passed a bill gutting Medicaid, kicking 15 million Americans off their health care, and taking away ACA tax credits that help 30,000 southern Nevadans afford their health care. On October 1, 2025, Republican lawmakers shut down the government rather than pass legislation to protect these tax credits. As the shutdown enters day 16, Congresswoman Lee is continuing to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing southern Nevada as Nevadans across the state prepare for open enrollment on November 1st. If congressional Republicans refuse to pass legislation extending these tax credits, health care costs for families in southern Nevada could rise by nearly 200% -- on top of an average 26% increase for health care plans purchased through Nevada’s ACA exchange, Nevada Health Link.

Medicaid in Nevada:

Nevada Medicaid data can be found HERE.

Over 700,000 Nevadans receive health care coverage through Medicaid.

Medicaid is not a controversial program—three quarters of Americans support it, including 63% of Republicans, 87% of Democrats, and 81% of Independents.

ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Nevada:

Washington Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

On top of expiring ACA tax credits, the average premium rate increased by 26% for plans on Nevada’s ACA exchange (Nevada Health Link).

If Congress allows the ACA tax credits to expire:

Marketplace enrollees will pay $335 billion in higher premiums over the next ten years.

Families who receive ACA tax credits will see an average tax increase of $4,051 in 2027.

A 60-year-old couple in NV-03 earning about $80,000/year would see their premiums increase by more than $12,000 (a 178% increase).

A family of four earning $64,000 would see their premiums increase by over $2,500 (a 191% increase)

As a result of these tax credits, nearly nine out of 10 Nevadans who enrolled in insurance through Nevada Health Link were eligible to receive financial support to help bring down the cost of monthly premiums.

Above: (L to R) CEO of the Southern Nevada Community Health Centers Randy Smith, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Southern Nevada Health District Community Health Nurse Manager Merylyn Yegon, and Southern Nevada Community Health Center Behavioral Health Manager Tabitha Johnson

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-gop-health-care-cuts-imperil-rural-hospitals-care,Horsford: GOP Health Care Cuts Imperil Rural Hospitals & Care,2025-10-15,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today used his time on the prestigious House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to elevate the unique challenges that rural health care providers face from Republican health care cuts, and highlight how those cuts will erode the quality of care for local patients.

Horsford, whose District encompasses 50,000 square miles, including the furthest reaches of Nevada’s open spaces, released the following statement:

“Rural health care providers operate on strained budgets every single day to help residents in remote parts of the country stay healthy and thrive,” Rep. Horsford said. “The health care tax credits at the center of the Republican Shutdown are critical because they provide the most support to communities most in need, ensuring people in every corner of my District get the quality care they deserve.”

Horsford’s efforts come after hosting a virtual round table meeting earlier this month to hear directly from rural health care leaders in his Congressional District.

“From hospitals to nursing homes to specialty services like physical therapy, the threat that Republican cuts pose isn’t just tighter budgets – it’s degraded care and fewer places to receive it,” Rep. Horsford continued. “This is the difference between someone with MS or diabetes going without treatment, or someone with a life-threatening condition like cancer or heart disease facing delays that could cost them their life. There are already places in my district where the closest birthing center is a 90-minute drive away, and now we’re bracing for the possibility that two more hospitals will close.

“Nevadans deserve better than this, and it’s not too late to prevent it,” Rep. Horsford added. “Premiums for 2026 are set on November 1st, which means there are just two weeks for Republicans to join Democrats in ending the harm their “Big Beautiful” law created.”

Rep. Horsford raised alarms early about Republican budget plans, devoting his annual address to the Nevada State Legislature on February 19, 2025 to the threat of Medicaid cuts as the Republican budget took shape.

Since then, he has worked with constituents, advocates, and lawmakers to elevate the real-world harm the cuts would inflict on Nevadans, and published an op-ed warning that Republicans were closer than ever to making the cuts a reality.

Video of Rep. Horsford's comments in the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/roundtable-congresswoman-lee-southern-nevadans-share-devastating-impacts,"At Roundtable, Congresswoman Lee, Southern Nevadans Share Devastating Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs and Medicaid Cuts",2025-10-10,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Yesterday, at Desert Breeze Community Center, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined local parents and a health care provider to sound the alarm on how the looming expiration of ACA tax credits and Congressional Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid would hurt families in southern Nevada.

“Instead of protecting health care, Republicans in Washington passed a bill gutting Medicaid earlier this year and took away tax credits that help working families afford their health insurance. This is only going to continue exacerbating our state's health care crisis and increase costs for all southern Nevadans,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Today I heard from parents and health care providers who know all too well how these cuts and skyrocketing costs will affect our community. I’m fighting to protect these credits and lower costs, because no Nevadans should be forced to go without health care.”

Medicaid in Nevada:

Nevada Medicaid data can be found HERE.

Over 700,000 Nevadans receive health care coverage through Medicaid.

Medicaid is not a controversial program—three quarters of Americans support it, including 63% of Republicans, 87% of Democrats, and 81% of Independents.

ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Nevada:

Washington Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

On top of expiring ACA tax credits, the average premium rate increased by 26% for plans on Nevada’s ACA exchange (Nevada Health Link).

If Congress allows the ACA tax credits to expire:

Marketplace enrollees will pay $335 billion in higher premiums over the next ten years.

Families who receive ACA tax credits will see an average tax increase of $4,051 in 2027.

A 60-year-old couple in NV-03 earning about $80,000/year would see their premiums increase by more than $12,000 (a 178% increase).

A family of four earning $64,000 would see their premiums increase by over $2,500 (a 191% increase)

As a result of these tax credits, nearly nine out of 10 Nevadans who enrolled in insurance through Nevada Health Link were eligible to receive financial support to help bring down the cost of monthly premiums.

“The problem is there is a lack of healthcare providers for the population that we have. At the end of the day, even with health insurance, it’s hard to get a provider to even see you.” said Clark County Medical Society President Dr. Brad Isaacs, MD. “So do the uninsured get health care? They go to an emergency room, and they may be seen as is required by law, but that’s only part of the problem. The preventative aspects of health care—they’re not given. The follow up—they don’t have the insurance, so they end up back in the emergency room. So what do the emergency rooms do? They tend to disappear. So the whole premise of taking care of people has been gutted.”

“It’s difficult for me to even talk about or to even imagine what our lives would be like and for other families also affected by developmental disabilities,” said Eve Eriksson, a Medicaid recipient with disabilities and the parent of a young child with disabilities. “The idea of losing those therapists that are our lifeline, that have opened up like this dark tunnel that my daughter was in and let me walk in and like really connect with my child. They want to take that away—not just from me, but so many families in southern Nevada are struggling with this and [who] can’t even get diagnosed, can’t even get the little bit of therapy that we have has changed my daughter’s life and has changed how much we can be included in the community.”

“I’m working as a 1099 contractor in outpatient mental health, which means I’m overworked and underpaid because of those same Medicaid reimbursement cuts,” said Katie Provost, LMSW, CSW-I, a social worker and single mom from Las Vegas, who depends on the ACA Premium Tax Credits to afford health care. “I am the sole provider—and I have to keep a roof over her head. Housing costs are skyrocketing, grocery costs are up. My income when I started my private practice was low enough that I was able to get it at $85 a month. With that 26% increase and taking away these tax credits, we’re going from $85 to almost $700 a month just for the premium. I’m fortunate that she’s healthy right now—but what happens if she slips and falls on the playground and breaks her arm? And I don’t have it—she wants to do gymnastics at $85 a month, and I don’t have it.”

Congresswoman Lee was joined by Clark County Medical Society President Dr. Brad Isaacs, MD; Eve Eriksson, a Medicaid recipient with disabilities and the parent of a young child with disabilities; and Katie Provost, LMSW, CSW-I, a social worker and single mom from Las Vegas, who depends on the ACA Premium Tax Credits to afford health care.

Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that 30,000 southern Nevadans depend on to afford their health insurance. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by nearly 200%.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-hosts-listening-sessions-with-nevada-workers-amid-republican-government-shutdown,Horsford Hosts Listening Sessions with Nevada Workers Amid Republican Government Shutdown,2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) hosted a series of meetings this week with local leaders from Nevada’s 4th Congressional District to address questions and concerns about the ongoing government shutdown and Republican-led cuts to healthcare.

Building on a series of roundtables Horsford recently held with Latino leaders, service providers, rural hospital administrators, minority women’s health advocates, and children’s health organizations, these listening sessions included representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

“While I’m in Washington ready to work to end this shutdown, it’s important to me to hear directly from the people of Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District as they deal with the effects of Republican inaction. I’m demanding three simple things from Republicans to protect my constituents: cancel the health care cuts, lower everyday costs, and reopen the government,” Rep. Horsford said. “Health care is a right – not a privilege. The people I heard from are on the front lines of the Republican assault on care. I’m calling on Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans to reopen Congress, end their cuts to health care, and start meeting the needs of my constituents – and theirs.”

Congressman Horsford launched a microsite to answer questions and hear directly from constituents about how the shutdown is impacting them. The site also includes a legislation tracker that highlights the bills the Congressman is leading or co-sponsoring to support Nevada families during this time.

More information is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-announced-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas,Congresswoman Lee Statement on Announced Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas,2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“The news of tonight’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is what we have waited 732 days to hear – an agreement to finally get the hostages home and end this war.

“Just yesterday, on the second anniversary of the October 7th massacre, I renewed my call for peace in the region. Today, I’m relieved to see the first steps towards that peace. I applaud those who were willing to come to the negotiating table to try to reach a resolution to this conflict. Now, both sides must honor this agreement so we can begin the process of rebuilding the communities torn apart by this war.

“Tonight, my heart is with all those who lost loved ones over the past two years. May we continue to honor their memories as we work towards lasting peace.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-second-anniversary-october-7th,Congresswoman Lee Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7th,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks:

""Two years ago, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, murdering thousands of innocent civilians and taking hundreds of hostages. This barbaric attack was the single deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

""Today, Hamas still holds 48 hostages in barbaric conditions in Gaza. My heart breaks for their families, who have waited for 731 days for their loved ones to come home.

""Over the course of this conflict, Palestinians have also suffered unimaginable horrors.

""While we need to ensure that more humanitarian aid reaches innocent civilians in Gaza, it is long past time to return the hostages and end this war.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-las-vegas-social-worker-single-mom-explains-how-expiring-aca-tax-credits,"ICYMI: Las Vegas Social Worker, Single Mom Explains How Expiring ACA Tax Credits Would Cost Her Family Hundreds Each Month",2025-10-06,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) shared the story of Katie, a social worker and single mom from Las Vegas, who depends on the ACA Premium Tax Credits to afford health care for herself and her almost-four-year-old.

“Hi, I’m Katie. I’m a social worker here in Las Vegas, and more importantly, I’m a single mom to an almost-four-year-old. As a 1099 contractor, I buy us health insurance through the Nevada Health Link. Without the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, my monthly premium would be nearly $600. But with the EPTC, or as we know it here in Nevada, APTC, I’m only paying about $85 a month. That’s over $500 in savings: money that goes to food, daycare, and keeping a roof over our heads. With housing and grocery costs skyrocketing, every dollar matters,” said Katie.

Katie continued, “Here’s the scary part: Right now, there’s a fight in Congress over whether or not to extend these Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Additionally, insurance companies are requesting an average of 20% increase for monthly premiums. Without the EPTCs, I’m looking at nearly $700 a month just for the premium. And I’m not alone. This has been one of the biggest investments in American history for working families. We can’t afford to lose it. We need to demand that Congress act now, because families like mine are worth fighting for.”

Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that 30,000 southern Nevadans like Katie depend on to afford their health insurance. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by nearly 200%.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-republicans-shut-down-the-government-they-re-supposed-to-be-running,Horsford: Republicans Shut Down the Government They’re Supposed to be Running,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,###,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-refuses-accept-pay-until-congressional-republicans-end-their,Congresswoman Lee Refuses to Accept Pay Until Congressional Republicans End Their Government Shutdown,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced she would refuse to accept a paycheck until Republicans in Washington end their government shutdown. In an attempt to rip health care away from 15 million Americans, Republicans failed to pass a bipartisan government funding deal, causing the federal government to shut down.

Congresswoman Lee sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives, Catherine Szpindor, asking for her salary to be withheld for the duration of the shutdown.

“While the federal government continues to experience a shutdown, I respectfully request that you withhold my congressional salary. Members of Congress should play by the same rules as the people they represent. Until Congress comes to a bipartisan resolution to this impasse and fully reopens the government, I firmly believe Member pay should be withheld,” wrote Congresswoman Lee.

Congresswoman Lee continued, “Washington’s dysfunction is unacceptable, and Nevadans have had enough. I continue to urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table to end this shutdown, and I will refuse to accept a paycheck until this shutdown is resolved.”

The full letter is available here.

Congresswoman Lee has continued to sound the alarm on the health care crisis facing Nevada since Republicans in Washington took away tax credits that 30,000 southern Nevadans depend on to afford their health insurance. Without these credits, costs for families could rise by nearly 200%.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-8th-anniversary-1-october-mass-shooting,Congresswoman Lee Statement on 8th Anniversary of 1 October Mass Shooting,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the tragic October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada:

“Eight years ago today, Las Vegas experienced the deadliest mass shooting in American history. That day, our community changed forever. 60 innocent souls were lost, more than 800 people were injured, and thousands of Nevadans were traumatized.

“In the days, months, and years that followed, southern Nevadans united in strength and resilience and called for commonsense gun safety reform. I heard their calls. When I got to Congress, I worked across the aisle to pass the historic Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. But it is not enough.

“Today, we continue to see devastating gun violence across our nation. Congress can and must do more to end this crisis.

“On this anniversary, we remember those we lost and continue our call for further action. I’m grateful to the first responders, nurses, doctors, and hospital staff who sprang into action that day to care for victims and save lives.

“Today, and every day, we are Vegas Strong.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-public-servants-shouldn-t-pay-for-gop-failure-to-fund-government,Horsford: Public Servants Shouldn’t Pay for GOP Failure to Fund Government,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today re-introduced the Pay Workers What They've Earned Act. The legislation would reimburse federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. It would also reimburse state and tribal governments for costs incurred during government shutdowns.

“If Republicans fail to fund the government, public servants will go without pay,” Rep. Horsford said. “Bills don’t go away; rent still comes due; living expenses don’t pause to accommodate political incompetence.

“A GOP shutdown would mean too many federal employees struggling to make ends meet, and too many state and local governments covering federal expenses,” Rep. Horsford continued. “The Pay Workers What They’ve Earned Act will ensure the federal government doesn’t leave others with its bills, and ensures public servants have the support they need during uncertain times.”

The Pay Workers What They've Earned Act is endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and The National Education Association (NEA).

""NTEU strongly endorses the Pay Workers What They've Earned Act because it recognizes that a government shutdown unfairly harms federal employees and their families,"" Doreen Greenwald, National President of the National Treasury Employees Union said. ""During a shutdown, federal employee paychecks are delayed but their household bills keep coming, so our members are sometimes forced to run up their credit card debt or take out short-term loans just to make ends meet. This legislation would ease some of their anxiety and we thank Rep. Horsford for his leadership.""

During previous government shutdowns, many states had to use their own resources to cover the federal government's lapse in appropriations for critical programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and housing assistance.

Many people on the federal payroll, from military servicemembers to air traffic controllers to TSA agents at the airport, are required to work without regular paychecks, forcing some to take short-term, high-interest loans to make ends meet.

The Pay Workers What They've Earned Act would:

Cover Family Costs

Provide compensation to federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations to cover the fees, interest and fines incurred due to the lapse in appropriations by setting up a reimbursement verification mechanism with the Department of Treasury.

Provide Timely State and Tribal Reimbursement

Ensure the federal government reimburses states that have used state budget funds to cover federal programs within 90 days after a shutdown.

Prevent Burden for Families in the Future

Create a reserve fund for Federal Employees and Contractors who are furloughed during any future shutdowns.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-congressional-republicans-shutting-down-government,Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to pass a responsible government funding bill, forcing Americans into a reckless government shutdown:

“For weeks, President Trump and his far-right allies in Congress have refused to work across the aisle to fund the government in a responsible way, and they’re now hurtling America into a reckless government shutdown.

“Nevadans are already hurting from the rising prices, unemployment, and health care cuts caused by this Administration’s chaotic policies. Tomorrow, millions of Americans will start to receive notice that their insurance bills will be double and triple what they currently pay. And instead of addressing this crisis, House Republicans aren’t even here in Washington to vote on a solution.

“Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House. If they wanted to solve this tonight, they could. I urge my House Republican colleagues to return to Washington to vote on a bipartisan solution to responsibly fund the government and resolve this crisis immediately.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-bacon-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-oversight-of-senior-military-leadership-changes,"Reps. Horsford, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Senior Military Leadership Changes",2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Don Bacon (R-NE) will introduce the Government Evaluation, Notification, and Explanation of Reassignments and Accountability with Leadership (GENERAL) Act on Tuesday, September 30. The bipartisan legislation would strengthen Congressional oversight of senior military leadership personnel decisions.

The legislation requires the Department of Defense to provide Congress with written notification within 15 days whenever a general or flag officer is involuntarily reassigned, separated, or retired. Each notification must include the rationale for the decision and a summary of the process that led to the action.

“Civilian control of the military is a cornerstone of our democracy,” Rep. Horsford said. “When senior leaders are reassigned or removed, Congress and the American people deserve transparency. The GENERAL Act strengthens accountability, ensure that decisions about our military’s top leaders are based on merit and mission, deters politicization, and upholds the integrity of our military.”

“Leadership changes at the highest levels of our military have far-reaching consequences for our servicemembers and our national security,” Rep. Bacon said. “Having served as an Air Force general, I know firsthand that nothing undermines our mission readiness faster than uncertainty in leadership. The President has the authority to make these personnel decisions, but Congress also has the authority to get answers for the reasons behind those decisions. The GENERAL Act is a bipartisan effort to strengthen transparency, uphold civilian oversight, and keep faith with the men and women who serve.”

The GENERAL Act already has bipartisan support from members of the Problem Solvers Caucus and the For Country Caucus. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) is also an original cosponsor.

The introduction comes at a time of significant transition in senior military leadership, following a series of high-profile changes this year and ahead of an unprecedented gathering of several hundred general and flag officers at Quantico, Virginia, called by the Secretary of Defense. While gatherings of senior leaders are routine, the unusual scale and timing of this event, combined with the recent wave of senior leadership changes, have highlighted the need for continued transparency and clear processes to sustain confidence in civilian oversight of the military.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-co-leads-bipartisan-legislation-fairly-compensate-wildland-firefighters,Lee Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Fairly Compensate Wildland Firefighters for Prescribed Burns and Training Jumps,2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced her co-leadership of the Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act, joining Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) on this bipartisan legislation to ensure federal wildland firefighters and smokejumpers receive hazard pay for all dangerous activities, including prescribed burns and training jumps.

Currently, federal wildland firefighters receive hazard pay when fighting active wildfires but not when conducting prescribed burns — despite facing similar risks from fire, smoke, and hazardous conditions. Smokejumpers, who parachute into remote fire areas, also do not receive hazard pay for regular proficiency jumps required to maintain operational readiness.

“Whether they are keeping prescribed burns under control or on the frontlines of a raging Western wildfire, federal wildland firefighters and smokejumpers regularly risk their lives to protect our communities,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This bipartisan bill ensures that these heroes get the pay they deserve for putting themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe, including during the often dangerous training required for them to remain the best at what they do.”

""Wildland firefighters haven’t been receiving hazard pay for doing controlled burns or proficiency parachute jumps. They should be. This bill fixes that, and helps recruit and retain firefighters to do hard, hazardous jobs that are critical for land management. I look forward to working with Congresswoman Lee to get our bipartisan legislation to the President’s desk as soon as possible,” said Congresswoman Celeste Maloy.

“For far too long, Federal Wildland Firefighters have shouldered extraordinary risks without fair recognition in their paychecks. This legislation sends a powerful message that their service and sacrifice matter. I want to thank Congresswoman Maloy and Congresswoman Lee for their bipartisan leadership and for standing shoulder to shoulder with the firefighters who keep our nation safe,” said Matthew R. Brossard, National Business Representative, National Federation of Federal Employees.

Prescribed burns are a critical tool in active forest management, helping to remove excess vegetation and lessen the intensity and spread of wildfires. These controlled burns create defensible spaces around communities, reduce hazardous fuel loads, and promote healthier forest ecosystems. Despite being carefully planned and executed, they sometimes involve burning hundreds of acres at a time and still expose firefighters to significant dangers including smoke inhalation, unpredictable fire behavior, and hazardous terrain—the same risks they face when fighting active wildfires. Additionally, smokejumpers serve an important role in combating remote wildfires by parachuting into difficult-to-access areas.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-health-care-providers-warn-consequences-aca-tax-credit,Congresswoman Lee & Health Care Providers Warn of Consequences of ACA Tax Credit Expiration,2025-09-25,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Click HERE for video of the press conference

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, at Southern Hills Hospital, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined HCA Far West Division President Jackie Van Blaricum, Southern Hills Hospital Chief of Surgery Dr. Mark Glyman, and Southern Hills Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Courtney Ogle to sound the alarm on the looming expiration of ACA tax credits thousands of Nevadans rely on. If the tax credits are not extended, health insurance premiums will skyrocket for working families across the country, including 85,000 Nevadans who utilize these credits to afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

“The ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are a lifeline for working families, helping 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Allowing these credits to expire will only exacerbate our state’s health care crisis and increase costs for ALL Nevadans.”

“The Sunrise Health System, which includes Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children’s Hospital, MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital, is the largest provider of complex, life-saving care in the state of Nevada,” said HCA Healthcare Far West Division President Jackie Van Blaricum. “If Enhanced Premium Tax Credits aren’t extended, we could have tens of thousands of our patients losing coverage and therefore access to critical care.”

“Every day, I see patients living on the edge, struggling with head and neck cancer, facial deformities, and debilitating pain,” said Dr. Mark Glyman, Chief of Surgery at Southern Hills Hospital. “Many rely on limited insurance just to afford basic medicine or care. If that support disappears, where will they go?”

“For years, I’ve cared for the tiniest among us, the fragile NICU babies who needed constant, life-saving attention,” said Courtney Ogle, Chief Nursing Officer at Southern Hills Hospital. “As nurses, our greatest responsibility is to provide vital care and to be the voice for our patients. Today, I stand with newborns, children, adults, and seniors alike because every patient at our bedside matters.”

Last week, Congresswomen Lee and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) led three dozen of their House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging Congressional leadership to immediately extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. The full letter is available here.

ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Nevada:

Washington Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

If Congress allows the ACA tax credits to expire:

Marketplace enrollees will pay $335 billion in higher premiums over the next ten years.

Families who receive ACA tax credits will see an average tax increase of $4,051 in 2027.

A 60-year-old couple in NV-03 earning about $80,000/year would see their premiums increase by more than $12,000 (a 178% increase).

A family of four earning $64,000 would see their premiums increase by over $2,500 (a 191% increase)

As a result of these tax credits, nearly nine out of 10 Nevadans who enrolled in insurance through Nevada Health Link were eligible to receive financial support to help bring down the cost of monthly premiums.

Above: (L to R) HCA Healthcare Far West Division President Jackie Van Blaricum, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Southern Hills Hospital Chief of Surgery Dr. Mark Glyman, and Southern Hills Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Courtney Ogle

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-celebrates-grand-opening-new-i-15-and-tropicana-interchange,Congresswoman Lee Celebrates the Grand Opening of New I-15 and Tropicana Interchange,2025-09-24,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) celebrated the grand opening of the new I-15 and Tropicana Interchange, which was made possible thanks to federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Located in the heart of the resort corridor, the I-15/Tropicana Avenue interchange serves as a gateway to the Las Vegas Strip and moves thousands of locals, visitors, and freight vehicles daily.

“The I-15/Tropicana Interchange will get more people to where they need to go more safely, more efficiently and more reliably,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “With our world class entertainment and sports, Las Vegas leads the way for innovation. Thanks to the money we secured from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I’m looking forward to the other transformational projects to improve visitor experiences and help southern Nevadans travel safely between school, work, and home.”

Congresswoman Lee joined Nevada Department of Transportation Director Tracy Larkin Thomason, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Governor Joe Lombardo, Commissioner Tick Segerbloom, Commissioner Justin Jones, and MGM Resorts Chief Public Affairs Ayesha Molino.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-mcdonald-rivet-battleground-house-members-call-congressional-leadership,"Lee, McDonald Rivet, Battleground House Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Protect Affordable Health Care for Americans",2025-09-18,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswomen Susie Lee (NV-03) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) led three dozen of their House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging Congressional leadership to immediately extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

“As working families in our districts struggle to make ends meet, we cannot allow the tax credit to expire and their costs to go up further. We have a responsibility to work together and deliver this common sense and bipartisan solution,” wrote the members.

The members continued, “That’s why we urge you to extend the enhanced premium tax credit so that savings can be secured before open enrollment season begins on November 1. We must put aside our partisan differences for working people and do what we can to stop this health care cost crisis.”

ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Nevada:

The Washington Republicans’ so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help 85,000 Nevadans afford their health care—30,000 of whom live in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

If Congress allows the ACA tax credits to expire:

Marketplace enrollees will pay $335 billion in higher premiums over the next ten years.

Families who receive ACA tax credits will see an average tax increase of $4,051 in 2027.

A 60-year-old couple in NV-03 earning about $80,000/year would see their premiums increase by more than $12,000 (a 178% increase).

A family of four earning $64,000 would see their premiums increase by over $2,500 (a 191% increase)

As a result of these tax credits, nearly nine out of 10 Nevadans who enrolled in insurance through Nevada Health Link were eligible to receive financial support to help bring down the cost of monthly premiums.

Today, Representatives Lee, McDonald Rivet, and Horsford held a press conference announcing their letter and highlighting the impact these credits have on families across America. At the press conference, Kenny Capps, a blood cancer patient from North Carolina, shared what the expiration of these tax credits would mean for him and his family.

A recording of Congresswoman Lee’s remarks at the press conference is available here.

The full letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-110642-federal-investment-improve-outdoor,"Congresswoman Lee Announces $110,642 Federal Investment to Improve Outdoor Recreation at Big Bend of the Colorado State Park",2025-09-17,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the National Parks Service has awarded the Nevada Division of State Parks a $110,642 grant to improve Big Bend of the Colorado State Park by dredging the mouth of the cove in Laughlin, Nevada.

“Southern Nevadans deserve safe and accessible parks and recreation areas,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This funding will keep the cove open and easy to navigate while ensuring visitors can continue to enjoy everything Big Bend has to offer. I’m always ready to ensure our parks and public lands get the resources they need from Washington.”

Throughout her time in Congress, Lee has successfully brought federal dollars home to Nevada to fund outdoor recreation projects, including $1 million for the Red Rock Legacy Trail. This trail, which broke ground earlier this year, will take bikers and pedestrians off State Route 159 and give them a safe place to enjoy Nevada’s world class public lands.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-announces-150000-federal-investment-create-jobs-diversify,"Congresswoman Lee Announces $150,000 Federal Investment to Create Jobs, Diversify Local Economy",2025-09-16,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) a $150,000 grant to establish an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy to support private capital investment and job creation in southern Nevada.

“As southern Nevada continues to feel the impact of tariffs and plummeting tourism rates, this investment to create new jobs and diversify our economy is more important than ever,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “By planning ahead, attracting investments like this, and creating jobs in new sectors, we’re building a stronger, more dependable southern Nevada economy that families can count on.”

This federal investment supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for southern Nevada. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen southern Nevada’s economy.

Lee has long championed economic diversification in southern Nevada, which has seen declining tourism numbers in recent months.

In August, Lee joined MP Materials to celebrate the multibillion-dollar commitment they received from the Department of Defense (DoD). MP Materials, headquartered in Las Vegas, is America’s only fully integrated rare earth producer. Prior to the announcement of the partnership, Lee secured a commitment from Defense Secretary Hegseth that the DoD would invest in American-based critical minerals companies, like MP Materials, over foreign-owned companies. MP Materials employs more than 800 Americans, 550 of whom live in southern Nevada, and expects to add hundreds of jobs to the region in the coming years thanks to this new commitment.

Lee and Leader Hakeem Jeffries also toured a new Switch AI factory, headquartered in Las Vegas. As southern Nevada seeks to diversify its economy, new data centers present opportunities to create good-paying jobs and boost the local economy while ensuring the United States remains a leader in AI innovation. Switch estimates that the construction of the new factories will create approximately 400 new jobs in Las Vegas.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-meets-nevada-small-businesses-defense-industry,"ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Meets with Nevada Small Businesses in Defense Industry, Discusses Funding Needed to Protect Military Readiness",2025-09-16,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), a member of the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee, met with leaders from four Nevada defense businesses to understand their capabilities and challenges. In their conversations, Congresswoman Lee and the business leaders discussed how Congress can engage to help them provide critical capabilities for the Department of Defense.

Strike Solutions is a woman and service-disabled veteran owned small business that works to deliver mission-ready solutions for the toughest challenges in defense, intelligence, private industry, and more. In their meeting with Congresswoman Lee, they brought up that National Security agencies do not currently have a facility to develop and test technologies for surveillance and counter-surveillance systems that adequately represents the real-world scenarios these technologies will be used in. This results in both training shortfalls and operational deficiencies.

BeaverFit, a Nevada-based defense contractor, is the largest supplier of fitness equipment to the U.S. Armed Forces, including Nellis Air Force Base. They create custom expeditionary fitness and readiness equipment that allows service members to train for every mission essential task, from portable container gyms to special operations subterranean trainers. When meeting with Congresswoman Lee, BeaverFit identified a shortfall of funding for the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Facilities Program Support. This funding would be used to create new training spaces or convert existing spaces into H2F training spaces by providing necessary equipment.

Congresswoman Lee also met with the Sierra Nevada Corporation, a defense technology global leader in aerospace and national security. They identified a funding disconnect for Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS) Integration. DVEPS is a technology designed to help military helicopter pilots operate safely in challenging conditions where visibility is reduced or obscured, such as during dust storms or in low-light situations.

Congresswoman Lee also visited the new Las Vegas headquarters of Carbon SiC Technologies, Inc. Carbon SiC specializes in ultra-high temperature ceramic composites serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and commercial vehicles. The products they create include hybrid carbon composite brake rotors, thermal protection systems (TPS), and custom heat resistance materials. Carbon Sic identified to Congresswoman Lee a funding shortfall for innovative ceramic composite solutions that are significantly lighter, have a longer service life, and are easier to maintain than current solutions.

With these conversations in mind, Congresswoman Lee successfully advocated for the inclusion of the following funding requests in the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill:

$18 Million for an Adaptive Threat Modeling Lab.

$10 Million for the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Facilities Program.

$30 Million for UH-60M Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS) Integration.

$5 Million for low-cost carbon ceramic brake rotors.

These requests ensure adequate funding for these critical technologies and allows companies a chance to compete to provide their products to the Department of Defense.

As negotiations around the Defense Appropriations Bill continue, Congresswoman Lee is committed to ensuring this critical funding remains in any final bill that is signed into law. Protecting our national security is a bipartisan priority, and she will continue to oppose attempts to politicize this process that put our military readiness – and these investments – at risk.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-horsford-gomez-despite-republican-claims-big-ugly-tax-law-does-not-end-clean-energy-tax-credit,"Reps. Horsford & Gomez: Despite Republican Claims, Big Ugly Tax Law Does Not End Clean Energy Tax Credit",2025-09-12,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) led Congressional Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee in a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Acting Commissioner, Scott Bessent, demanding the agency publicly affirm that the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Sec. 25C) remains available despite a Republican effort to end the program as part of their Big Ugly Tax Law.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit provides significant relief for Americans by offering up to $3,200 annually for qualifying energy-efficient home improvements – helping households lower utility bills and reduce overall living costs. Families using the credit not only saved an average of $882 on their taxes, but also lowered their energy bills by an average of about $130 in the first year according to analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit was created on a bipartisan basis in 2005, and expanded by Congressional Democrats as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

The letter reads, in part:

If our colleagues on the other side of the aisle truly intended to eliminate [the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit], they should have cited the law correctly – Congress writes laws, and sloppy drafting is no excuse for the Treasury department to substitute its policy preferences for the language of the law as enacted.

Reps. Horsford and Gomez released the following statement:

“The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit has helped Americans make ends meet and modernize their energy consumption for two decades,” Rep. Horsford said. “In Nevada, these tax credits make clean energy solutions affordable for more people, help lower energy bills, protect my constituents from extreme heat in the summer, and foster good paying jobs in our community.

“Despite Republican claims, these credits remain in effect for seven more years,” Horsford continued. “As such, the IRS must update its website to provide accurate information about the program. As President Trump raises costs on everyday goods, the American people deserve to know that programs still exist to help lower energy costs.”

“I wrote the Home Energy Savings Act, which was signed into law through the IRA, because working families deserve to get real savings on their energy bills,” Rep. Gomez said. “Despite Republican efforts to repeal this tax credit, 25C is still the law of the land through 2032, and families should keep getting the savings they were promised. I led the fight to create this credit, and I’ll keep leading the fight to protect it.”

Full text of the lawmakers’ letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-delivers-for-military-families-in-national-defense-authorization-act,Horsford Delivers for Military Families in National Defense Authorization Act,2025-09-10,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today secured three amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3838) to support military families and better understand modernization needs.

Horsford, who represents multiple military instillations in Nevada, specifically negotiated to include a bipartisan provision studying the psychological and mental health impacts of combat with Remotely Piloted Aircraft on personnel stationed at Creech Air Force Base in his district.

Rep. Horsford’s legislation, the bipartisan TRICARE OB-GYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act (TOTAL Care Act), which provides servicemembers and their families obstetric and gynecologic (OB-GYN) care without requiring burdensome referrals, was also included in the base text.

“The National Defense Authorization Act is our opportunity to invest in military readiness,” Rep. Horsford said. “I amended this NDAA to help support military families, address mental health challenges our servicemembers endure, and ensure our Air Force units have the resources they need to modernize and succeed. Supporting the troops means supporting their families, their healthcare, and their ability to serve authentically. That’s not a partisan value – it’s a military necessity.

“While I voted in favor of this NDAA, I am concerned that many of the provisions Congressional Republicans included undermine its intent,” Horsford continued. “This bill includes provisions that ban healthcare, undermine equal services, and openly discriminate against the very same patriots who volunteer to serve our country. I expect my colleagues to address these extreme provisions at conference, and I hope to see an improved, bipartisan bill once it returns to the House for final passage.”

Rep. Horsford’s amendments to the NDAA are:

To investigate the financial impact of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs on military families.

To undertake a study examining the psychological effects and mental health impacts associated with combat Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations for personnel stationed at Creech Air Force Base.

To provide a formal report on the modernization requirements of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team.

More information about Rep. Horsford’s bipartisan TOTAL Care Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-leader-jeffries-tour-new-cutting-edge-ai-factory-will,"ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee, Leader Jeffries Tour New, Cutting-Edge AI Factory that will Diversify Local Economy and Create Hundreds of Jobs",2025-09-02,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch video from the visit here.

LAS VEGAS, NV – On Friday, August 29, 2025, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) toured a new Switch AI factory and spoke with business executives and union leaders. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Switch develops and operates ultra-dense, renewable-powered data center campuses including “AI-factories” which are optimized to power artificial intelligence systems.

“Switch is bringing the cutting edge of AI innovation right here to southern Nevada. I was proud to welcome Leader Jeffries to tour their new AI factory and meet the union workers who make it all possible,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The new factories Switch is building will help create good-paying jobs, continuing to diversify our economy. As Nevada families and businesses continue to feel the impact of tariffs and plummeting tourism rates, this is more important than ever.”

""It was an honor to tour the Switch campus with Congresswoman Susie Lee, a strong advocate for innovation, energy reform and economic growth in the Congress,” said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “Our discussions with Switch leadership and union workers were enlightening, particularly as it relates to the foundational role that data centers play in American AI leadership and in creating good-paying jobs. I am grateful to Rep. Lee for her tremendous leadership, which has helped ensure that the people of southern Nevada continue to play a leading role in the 21st century technological innovation economy.”

Congresswoman Lee and Leader Jeffries toured the EVO AI factory that’s home to several of the world’s AI GPU systems. In their conversation with Switch executives and union leaders, the Members discussed Switch’s work to promote sustainability and improve energy grid stability, the growing AI industry, the national security implications of the AI race, and Switch’s existing and on-going working relationship with Nvidia.

As southern Nevada seeks to diversify its economy, new data centers present opportunities to create good-paying jobs and boost the local economy while ensuring the United States remains a leader in AI innovation. Switch estimates that the construction of the new factories will create approximately 400 new jobs in Las Vegas.

During the visit, Congresswoman Lee, Leader Jeffries, and Switch representatives also discussed recent threats to renewable energy infrastructure. Switch runs its facility on 100% renewable energy and has built solar facilities in Nevada to support its efforts. Investing in these forms of energy is especially important in Nevada, where the sun shines for more than 300 days a year and solar composes 31% of the state’s total energy generation. Congresswoman Lee has also consistently supported renewable energy development in Nevada and spoken out against efforts by the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress to undermine Nevada’s growing solar industry.

During the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Lee served as a Vice Chair for the New Democrat Coalition’s first-ever AI Working Group. She is committed to working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to pursue commonsense policies to address new technological advancements and position the United States as a leader in AI innovation and safety.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T15:07:37Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-hosts-3rd-annual-water-summit-highlights-southern-nevada,"Congresswoman Lee Hosts 3rd Annual Water Summit, Highlights Southern Nevada Water Investments, Legislation, and Innovation",2025-08-28,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch video from the summit here

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted her third annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve. Alongside featured guest Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and regional water and hydropower leaders, Congresswoman Lee discussed federal investments in southern Nevada water infrastructure and a new, locally-based water sustainability startup.

“No one knows better than a Nevadan just how precious our water resources are. In addition to the ongoing threat from climate change and drought, southern Nevada is facing new threats to essential water and hydropower investments. This uncertainty makes the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act and the water infrastructure funding it supplies more important than ever,” said Colorado River Caucus Vice-Chair Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Today's water summit underscored the importance of working together to protect existing investments while fostering the kind of creative thinking and innovation that will be key to our shared future along the Colorado River.”

Congresswoman Lee hosts her Southern Nevada Water Summit each year to convene advocates and experts for an all-hands-on-deck discussion on how Nevada can meet the climate and drought crisis with the urgency it demands. This year, the summit featured panels centered on the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), the landmark law supporting southern Nevada’s water priorities; the bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act and the challenges facing the Hoover Dam as it nears its centennial; and WAVR Technologies Inc., a newly launched UNLV startup with a pioneering approach to atmospherically-sourced water.

Congresswoman Lee was joined by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto; Southern Nevada Water Authority Deputy General Manager Colby Pellegrino; representatives from the Colorado River Commission of Nevada, including Director of Hydropower Gail Bates, Senior Assistant Director Sara Price, and Chairwoman Puoy Premsrirut; and CEO and co-founder of WAVR Technologies, Rich Sloan.

“This partnership at the federal, state, and local level is how we implement water policy that works for the people of Nevada — by collaborating and communicating about what our state needs. That’s what I did when drafting the Clark County Lands Bill, bringing together local stakeholders from across the county to craft policy that makes sense and protects Nevadans’ interests,” said Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. “With wildfires becoming more frequent and drought becoming more severe, I am committed to continuing to work with Congresswoman Lee and our partners in Nevada to keep our homes and businesses supplied with water.”

“It’s imperative that we bring the key players together to have the dialogue and do the planning to ensure the stability of our freshwater resources. That’s why the Southern Nevada Water Summit was such a great event. Everyone in one room, getting informed and getting aligned,” said Rich Sloan, CEO and Co-Founder, WAVR Technologies Inc. “WAVR was thrilled to participate this year. This summit demonstrates that the power players understand the key role of innovation in securing our community’s future as it relates to water.”

Lee’s work to protect southern Nevada’s water:

Lee helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act — the most significant action on the climate crisis in our history, including $4 billion in investments specifically for water conservation along the Colorado River Basin.

Lee’s Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Lee secured a pair of provisions in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 to improve Laughlin’s water system and enhance the Las Vegas Wash program.

This Congress, Lee fought to defeat proposals to sell Nevada’s public lands and send the proceeds back to Washington to offset permanent tax breaks to billionaires.

Since 1998, the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) has ensured that the revenue from federal land sales in Southern Nevada stays in the state. 10 percent of SNPLMA funds go directly to SNWA — and, to date, SNPLMA has generated more than $368 million to fund Nevada’s water priorities and infrastructure needs.

Lee is co-championing a lands bill with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto that would enable Clark County to responsibly pursue new development across the next half-century while maintaining and building upon SNPLMA.

Lee and Cortez Masto are also working together to advance the Help Hoover Dam Act — a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would recover more than $50 million in stranded funding for the dam from an orphaned federal account.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-on-doge-misuse-of-social-security-data-not-surprising-but-shocking-nonetheless,"Horsford on DOGE Misuse of Social Security Data: Not surprising, but Shocking Nonetheless",2025-08-26,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) responded today to whistle-blower allegations that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), posted a highly sensitive Social Security database to a vulnerable cloud server, placing the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk of being leaked or hacked.

Congressman Horsford, who sits on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, led his Democratic colleagues in a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) on April 10 demanding all documents related to DOGE-driven cuts, closures, and staff reductions at the Social Security Administration.

Rather than address Horsford’s concerns and uphold Congressional oversight responsibilities, Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans in April paused all ROIs through September 30, 2025.

Rep. Horsford released the following statement:

“It’s not surprising that the cabal who executed the largest data breach in American history has left the sensitive information they stole vulnerable to cyber criminals,” Rep. Horsford said. “But it’s shocking nevertheless to think that this is happening with the President’s blessing and Congressional Republican capitulation.”

The news comes just weeks after the Elon Musk-run pseudo federal agency which claimed to target wasteful government spending, was found to have squandered nearly $22 billion in taxpayer money.

“The time for accountability is right now,” Horsford continued. “I’m calling on Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans to stop their obstruction and join Democrats in demanding oversight. This administration has placed my constituents’ most sensitive information in harm’s way – they owe every Nevadan, and every single American, an explanation as to why.”

Rep. Horsford, who is Nevada’s only lawmaker on the House Ways and Means Committee, represents nearly 150,000 Social Security recipients in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District.

He has been an outspoken critic on the Trump Administration’s efforts to end Social Security as the American people know it.

February 25, 2025

Rep. Horsford spoke out when DOGE targeted a Social Security office in Las Vegas for closure without warning local leaders. The administration has since retreated from the planned closure.

March 5, 2025

Rep. Horsford co-led the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, which would prevent the Trump Administration from closing Social Security Administration offices.

March 19, 2025

Rep. Horsford raised an alarm about Trump administration plans in a leaked memo from SSA Acting Deputy Commissioner Doris Diaz that would significantly hamper operations and prevent people from applying for or receiving benefits. The memo suggested that applicants who cannot verify their identity with the SSA’s online system should visit a local field office in person, ending the opportunity for these individuals to apply for, or update, benefits over the phone.

April 10, 2025

Rep. Horsford led Ways and Means Committee Democrats in introducing a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) requesting all documents and copies, records, audio recordings, memorandum, and more to the House of Representatives relating to backdoor benefit cuts that President Trump and Elon Musk enacted against the Social Security Administration, including requirements to apply for benefits in person, closing field and hearing offices, and reductions to SSA staff.

Video of Rep. Horsford’s comments is available here.

June 25, 2025

Rep. Horsford questioned Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano on Trump administration efforts to close SSA offices and roll back earned benefits. During his questioning, Rep. Horsford asked whether Commissioner Bisignano would work to ensure all field offices are not only fully operational, but also better staffed, more efficient, and equipped to meet the growing needs of the public. Bisignano, who was visibly and audibly noncommittal throughout his testimony, said yes only after Horsford demanded a yes or no answer.

Video of Rep. Horsford’s interactions with SSA Commissioner Bisignano is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-combat-southern-nevada,Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Southern Nevada Nurse Shortage,2025-08-25,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) to announce the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Train More Nurses Act. This legislation would ensure existing nursing grant programs are being used efficiently to increase faculty at nursing schools and strengthen nursing workforce pipelines. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

“Nurses are the backbone of quality health care. The severe nursing shortage in our state puts the quality of health care for too many Nevadans at risk. And faculty vacancies at nursing schools make it harder for prospective nurses to get the training they need to enter the workforce,” said Congresswoman Lee. “I’m proud to lead bipartisan legislation to make sure federal dollars are invested in educational and workforce programs to train more nurses and ensure southern Nevadans can access the health care they need.”

“There simply aren’t enough healthcare workers to adequately staff hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes across Iowa. We have students ready to answer the call to serve, but not enough educators to train them,” said Congressman Nunn. “As the son of a nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how critical these frontline professionals are to our healthcare system. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort to ensure we have the tools to train the next generation of nurses and meet the growing demand for care.”

“As the demand for quality healthcare across the state continues to grow, Nevada faces a shortage of nearly 5,000 nurses,” said Congresswoman Titus. “The Train More Nurses Act is a critical step toward ensuring we can meet this demand and provide the necessary support at the federal level for our healthcare workers. By enhancing career pathways, addressing shortages in underserved areas, and facilitating the transition from LPNs to RNs, we are taking strides towards bolstering our healthcare workforce and meeting the needs of patients.”

Nevada currently has only 7.54 nurses per 1,000 people, the fifth worst ratio of nurses to state population in the country. More than half of Nevadans reside in areas with primary care provider shortages, meaning they do not have access to the readily available primary medical care they need. To meet national population-to-provider averages, Nevada would need over 4,000 additional RNs and nearly 3,500 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The lack of nurses is due in part to a soaring 7.8% vacancy rate at nursing schools across the country, creating an educational bottleneck that makes it more difficult to train new nurses.

The bipartisan Train More Nurses Act would:

Ensure federal grants effectively address faculty shortages in nursing schools and support the nursing workforce, providing much needed funding to communities that need it most as they combat nursing shortages.

Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a review of all nursing grant programs to find ways to increase faculty at nursing schools, particularly in underserved areas.

Encourage increased pathways for LPNs to become RNs and for nurses who have more than 10 years of clinical experience to become faculty at nursing schools, providing valuable opportunities for members of our communities to increase the nursing pipeline.

More information about the Train More Nurses Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-on-inspecting-pahrump-ice-facility-congressional-oversight-is-never-optional,Horsford on Inspecting Pahrump ICE Facility: Congressional Oversight is Never Optional,2025-08-19,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today conducted Congressional oversight of the Nevada Southern Detention Center (NSDC), a privately-owned facility managed by CoreCivic under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Pahrump, Nevada.

Horsford’s inspection came three weeks after he was denied entry to the same facility, and on the same day he sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security requesting an investigation into the incident.

“The Constitution is clear, and so are our laws – Congressional oversight is never optional,” Rep. Horsford said. “I am concerned that the Department of Homeland Security neglected its obligations when I initially tried to visit this facility. Based on conversations I had with detainees today, I’m also concerned that DHC used the past three weeks to make improvements before I arrived.

“I spoke with nine detainees today, and what they shared with me is deeply concerning,” Horsford continued. “Medical treatment can take weeks; detainees do not have reliable access to immigration attorneys or resources; and many have been moved across state lines in the dead of night without advanced notice or understanding of where they were going.

“What I saw today underscores the importance of Congressional oversight,” Horsford added. “It speaks to why administration officials must honor our Constitution, and why Members of Congress must fight to protect our authority. That is why I requested an investigation from the House Appropriations Committee today, and I look forward to working with the Committee to uphold our laws and our Constitution.”

Alarming footage highlighted in Horsford’s letter shows the facility warden refusing entry to the lawmaker and his staff, and labeling them, “security risks”. On-site staff went so far as to call law enforcement on the Congressman.

Horsford’s letter asks, in part, for an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s noncompliance on his previous visit, and for the committee to, “consider appropriate corrective actions, including the potential conditioning of future appropriations to ensure full adherence to Congressional oversight obligations as outlined under federal law.”

By law, no Member of Congress is required to give advanced notice to inspect an ICE facility. Every appropriations package since 2020 explicitly states that funds cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress “from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security used to detain or otherwise house aliens.”

Text of Rep. Horsford’s letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-game-changer-congresswoman-lee-celebrates-multibillion-dollar-federal,"ICYMI: “This is a Game Changer”: Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Multibillion-Dollar Federal Investment into MP Materials, Las Vegas-Based Critical Mineral Company",2025-08-19,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"August 19, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV – Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined MP Materials Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher to celebrate a multibillion-dollar federal commitment to MP Materials, America’s only fully integrated rare earth producer, headquartered in Las Vegas. The commitment from the Department of Defense (DoD) will allow MP Materials to accelerate domestic production of rare earth materials and magnets. Lee also secured $10 million in the House’s FY26 Defense funding bill for a plant that recycles waste products generated in the rare earth production process.

Read more below:

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Your next iPhone could come from this mine. It also has billions in Pentagon contracts

August 11, 2025 | Alan Halaly

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., joined Las Vegas-based MP Materials at its Summerlin headquarters Monday to celebrate a slew of contracts with both Apple and the Department of Defense, representing billions in investment into the only operational rare earth mine and processing facility in North America.

“This is really changing the nature of technology and our supply chain in this country, and you all are leading the way,” Lee told a crowd of a few dozen employees. “It’s a very exciting day.”

Rare earth is a set of 17 minerals that have an incredible range of uses, from smartphones to heat-resistant military gear.

Yet China has long dominated the market for the minerals. MP Materials had been shipping off its ore to China until April, when it onshored refining at Mountain Pass.

In the last year, the Defense Department has committed to purchasing $400 million in company shares, established a floor for the price of certain elements and committed to a contract in which it would buy all magnets created by a new facility in the first 10 years of production.

One commitment — from Lee’s negotiations on a defense appropriations bill — is a $10 million down payment for its chloro-alkali wastewater plant that supports the mine, once a polluter in the region, in upholding its status as a “zero-discharge” operation.

Tech giant Apple signed a $500 million contract with the company, as well, committing to sourcing some of its magnets from MP Materials’ Texas recycling plant.

“Listen, we’re in a ramp-up with China right now,” Lee said. “The fact that we rely 100 percent on China for this type of rare earth element … we know how critical that is to our national defense. This is a priority.”

Aside from the international implications of the mine, MP Materials expects the investments to be a boost to Southern Nevada’s economy, Lee said.

“Not only will we decrease our reliance on foreign nations, but we will also secure hundreds of jobs for Nevadans and produce magnets in an environmentally conscious manner,” Lee said. “We must make America’s rare earth resurgence a bipartisan priority.

KSNV-NBC 3: Southern Nevada tourism slowdown sparks urgent calls for economic diversification

August 11, 2025 | Steve Wolford

With hospitality accounting for 23% of Nevada's workforce—more than double the national average of 11%—the need for economic diversification has become increasingly urgent.

However, a significant announcement in Summerlin may signal a shift towards economic diversification.

MP Materials, a mining company headquartered in Summerlin, has signed transformational agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense and Apple.

Representative Susie Lee, who hosted the announcement, emphasized the importance of this development. ""This is a game changer, bringing domestic production to the United States, investing in companies that have invested in America, like MP Materials has,"" said Lee. ""Employing hundreds, if not thousands of Americans, primarily who will be calling Southern Nevada home.""

The Department of Defense will invest over a billion dollars in MP Materials, becoming its largest shareholder.

In return, the Las Vegas-based company will supply rare earth materials to the military, breaking the monopoly currently held by China.

This move represents a significant step towards diversifying Southern Nevada's economy beyond its traditional reliance on tourism.

Before DoD announced its commitment, Lee raised the alarm on China’s chokehold on critical minerals and asked DoD to commit to investing in American-based companies, like MP Materials, which process critical minerals. MP Materials has invested $1 billion of its own capital since 2020, and employs more than 800 Americans, 550 of whom live in southern Nevada. As part of its expansion, MP Materials expects to add hundreds of jobs to the region in the coming years.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-dem-leader-hakeem-jeffries-hold-community-meeting-in-las-vegas,"Horsford, Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries Hold Community Meeting in Las Vegas",2025-08-18,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today welcomed House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to his Las Vegas Congressional District for a community meeting about restoring and expanding healthcare, lowering costs of everyday goods, securing Nevada’s energy and economic future, and ensuring working class Americans keep more of their hard-earned money.

The meeting comes just weeks after Horsford was elected by his fellow Congressional Democrats to serve on the party leadership team. Horsford’s role, the Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative, ensures the voices of rising lawmakers are included in the Caucus’ decision-making.

“Nevada is a bellwether for the country when it comes to economic policies,” Rep. Horsford said. “Tourism drops fast during economic downturns, and the impact lingers long after hard times end.

“Understanding the challenges we face will ensure Democrats build an economy that truly puts working people first,” Horsford continued. “I thank Leader Jeffries for traveling across the country to hear from our community, and I thank every one of my constituents who made this event such a success. People-led policies depend on communities speaking up, and today, my constituents made their voices heard.”

Today’s meeting was the second event of a broader effort driven by Leader Jeffries to ensure Congressional Democrats hear from the American people throughout August and bring those voices back to Washington in September. The goal is to co-create a future driven by everyday people with opportunities for all Americans, as opposed to the wealthy few who benefit under the current administration.

“It was an honor and a privilege to join hardworking people from across Nevada to share our vision, our values and our voices as we discussed what a better neighborhood, a better future, a better way of life can look like. I’m grateful to Congressman Steven Horsford for hosting us and for his continued leadership on this issue,” Leader Jeffries said. “Donald Trump and House Republicans promised that they were going to lower the high cost of living on day one, but costs aren’t going down, they’re going up. House Democrats believe that when you work hard and play by the rules in America, you should be able to live a good life, which means a good-paying job, good healthcare, a good education for your children and a good retirement. So, we will continue to travel throughout the country to stand up, speak up and show up for the American people.”

More information about Rep. Horsford’s election to House Democratic Leadership is available here.

More information about Horsford’s efforts to oppose Trump administration policies that will harm Nevadans is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-slams-attempts-privatize-social-security-its-90th,Congresswoman Lee Slams Attempts to Privatize Social Security on its 90th Anniversary,2025-08-14,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed into law.

“Social Security was passed 90 years ago to ensure that no senior or person with disabilities would live in poverty. It’s a commitment that Americans pay into during their working lives — a commitment we must honor.

“By firing staff and gutting Social Security, Republicans in Washington are paving the way to privatizing it.

“I will continue to fight to ensure we honor our obligation to those who rely on this lifeline.”

As of December 2024, 142,786 residents of Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District received Social Security benefits. That includes:

· 114,472 retired workers

· 11,203 disabled workers

· 6,975 widow(er)s and parents

· 3,674 spouses

· 6,462 children

Since January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has faced a number of threats to its viability. Approximately 7,000 workers have been cut — the largest staffing cut in SSA’s history, which may result in service delays.

Additionally, in Las Vegas, the Trump Administration put a Social Security office on the chopping block while floating plans to end phone service for millions of Americans filing retirement and disability claims, a proposal they later scrapped after public outcry.

Congresswoman Lee has stood up to attacks on Social Security and worked to ensure Nevadans receive their hard-earned benefits. Last month, she hosted a townhall with Martin O’Malley, former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, to answer constituents’ questions about how recent policies in Washington could impact their benefits. In April, Lee also hosted a Senior Scam Protection event providing seniors with tips to safeguard their Social Security benefits.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-nevada-dems-to-trump-admin-address-barriers-to-no-tax-on-tips,"Horsford, Nevada Dems to Trump Admin: Address Barriers to ‘No Tax on Tips’",2025-08-13,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"North Las Vegas – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today joined U.S. Senators Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Rosen (D-NV) and Representatives Titus (NV-01) and Lee (NV-03) in sending a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Scott Bessent calling on the Trump Administration to address barriers in implementation of the ‘No Tax on Tips’ provisions that would hurt tipped workers in Nevada.

Horsford previously led Reps. Titus and Lee in a letter to Secretary Bessent on July 25 (attached) requesting that Treasury enact safeguards to prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and urging the list of eligible occupations include traditionally and customarily tipped industries like cosmetology, hospitality, food and beverage service, parking attendants, and custodial services.

In today’s letter, the lawmakers wrote, in part:

“As you know, H.R. 1, an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, provided that certain taxpayers may take a deduction of up to $25,000 annually to reduce or eliminate taxable income on tipped wages. This proposal closely models legislation introduced or cosponsored by Nevada lawmakers in both the House and Senate. As you know, Nevadans rely on tips more than any other state in the nation and tax relief has been a critical bipartisan priority. Given our work on proposals related to Section 70201, we would like to highlight the following issues for the Department of Treasury in order to ensure the successful implementation of this provision for our constituents and tipped workers across the country.”

Specifically, the Members call on the administration to:

Provide withholding as soon as practicable to ensure taxpayers feel tax relief this year

Maintain Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreements (GITCA) and related programs

Provide the ability for employees under a GITCA to take the tips deduction based on their tip rate if they choose

Include as eligible for the deduction tips from transactions with auto-gratuities or suggested tip amounts

Allow married individuals who file with a SSN on a joint return to be eligible for the deduction, regardless of the filing method of their spouse and allow up to $50,000 in deductions for married couples

Provide maximum clarity for filers regarding how to determine what occupation they serve in and how to determine eligibility for the deduction

Issue regulations that allow the ability of performing artists to use the deduction when their occupation otherwise has traditionally received tips

Read the full letter here.

Rep. Horsford is the author of the TIPS Act, which is the strongest proposal in Congress to protect tipped workers from taxes.

As the House of Representatives considered H.R. 1, Horsford repeatedly called for robust protections for tips, including a letter to Speaker Johnson urging him to make the proposal bipartisan.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-joins-nevada-lawmakers-call-trump-administration-address,"Congresswoman Lee Joins Nevada Lawmakers’ Call for Trump Administration to Address Shortcomings of ‘No Tax on Tips,’ Pushes for Permanent Solution",2025-08-13,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen and Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Scott Bessent. In their letter, Congresswoman Lee and the lawmakers explained that the version of ‘No Tax on Tips’ passed by Republicans in Washington does not fully meet the needs of Nevadans. While they continue to fight for a permanent solution, the lawmakers called on the Trump Administration to address barriers in implementation of the current provisions that would hurt tipped workers in Nevada.

“As you know, Nevadans rely on tips more than any other state in the nation and tax relief has been a critical bipartisan priority,” wrote the Members. “Given our work on [No Tax on Tips], we would like to highlight the following issues for the Department of Treasury in order to ensure the successful implementation of this provision for our constituents and tipped workers across the country.”

Specifically, the Members call on the administration to:

Ensure taxpayers can take advantage of the deduction for tipped income this year

Maintain Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreements (GITCA) and related programs

Provide the ability for employees under a GITCA to take the tips deduction based on their tip rate if they choose

Ensure that tips from transactions with auto-gratuities or suggested tip amounts are eligible

Allow married individuals who file with a Social Security Number (SSN) on a joint return to be eligible for the deduction, regardless of the filing method of their spouse and allow up to $50,000 in deductions for married couples

Provide maximum clarity for filers regarding how to determine what occupation they serve in and how to determine eligibility for the deduction

Issue regulations that allow performing artists to use the deduction when their occupation otherwise has traditionally received tips

“As lawmakers representing our nation’s most hospitality and service industry dependent economy, we hope to maintain a productive dialogue with Treasury and IRS as your agencies work to implement this provision. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance, and we look forward to your response,” the Members concluded.

Read the full letter here.

Congresswoman Lee cosponsors the TIPS Act, a bill that would permanently end income taxes on tips and eliminate the subminimum wage while ensuring the ultra-wealthy can’t use this as a loophole to avoid paying taxes.

She is working to lower costs and keep more money in southern Nevadans’ pockets. Lee helped pass a bipartisan tax package that made significant progress to expand the Child Tax Credit and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and has fought to increase the minimum wage since her first days in Congress. She also helped pass legislation capping the cost of insulin at $35/month and annual drug costs at $2,000 for seniors.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-celebrates-multibillion-dollar-federal-investment-mp,"Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Multibillion-Dollar Federal Investment into MP Materials, Las Vegas-Based Critical Mineral Company",2025-08-11,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Above: (L to R) Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher and Congresswoman Susie Lee

Click HERE for video of the press conference

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined MP Materials Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher to celebrate a multibillion-dollar commitment from the Department of Defense (DoD) to MP Materials, America’s only fully integrated rare earth producer, headquartered in Las Vegas.

“Rare earth magnets are one of the most critical components in advanced technology systems, from our phones to aircraft used by the Department of Defense. That’s why it’s essential that we develop the U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce our dependency on foreign countries for rare earths,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “We must make America’s rare earth resurgence a bipartisan priority. I look forward to continue working with the DoD, MP Materials, and others to continue to grow and strengthen our domestic supply chain of critical minerals in an environmentally-conscious manner, while also securing hundreds of jobs for Nevadans.”

“We are grateful to Rep. Lee for long recognizing the strategic importance of our work—not just for the national interest, but for Southern Nevada,” said MP Materials Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher. “We also appreciate the bipartisan consensus on this issue, which is helping to accelerate progress.”

The commitment from the DoD will allow MP Materials to accelerate domestic production of rare earth materials and magnets, including the processing of samarium, a rare earth element used in military applications like fighter jets and missiles. Currently, samarium production is entirely controlled by China, posing serious national security and supply chain resiliency concerns.

Before DoD announced its commitment, Lee raised the alarm on China’s chokehold on critical minerals and asked DoD to commit to investing in American-based companies, like MP Materials, which process critical minerals. MP Materials has invested $1 billion of its own capital since 2020, and employs more than 800 Americans, 550 of whom live in southern Nevada. As part of its expansion, MP Materials expects to add hundreds of jobs to the region in the coming years.

Congresswoman Lee also secured $10 million in the House’s FY26 Defense funding bill for a plant that recycles waste products generated in the rare earth production process, helping to lower production costs and make the process more environmentally conscious.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-congresswoman-lee-discusses-support-skilled-manufacturing,PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Discusses Support for Skilled Manufacturing Careers at Roundtable,2025-08-07,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) brought together industry experts and representatives from local schools, colleges, and universities to figure out how to better support skilled manufacturing careers and workforce development programs in southern Nevada.

Congresswoman Lee was joined by representatives from Haas Automation, Vegas Chamber, Workforce Connections, College of Southern Nevada, Clark County School District, NV GOED, Vegas PBS, Nevada System of Higher Education, UNLV, Vegas Fastener Manufacturing, JT4, and the Latin Chamber.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-trump-tax-spend-law-undermines-social-security-trust-fund,Horsford: Trump Tax & Spend Law Undermines Social Security Trust Fund,2025-08-05,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,###,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-urges-congress-pass-funding-reduce-traffic-deaths-around,Congresswoman Lee Urges Congress to Pass Funding to Reduce Traffic Deaths Around Clark County Schools,2025-08-05,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) called on her colleagues in Congress to swiftly pass funding that will allow the City of Las Vegas to improve safety infrastructure in school zones. Recent reporting highlighted the community’s concerns about student safety in high-traffic areas around schools.

“New reporting has highlighted concerns I’ve been hearing from parents and teachers across southern Nevada: we need to make our roads and sidewalks safer for students on their way to and from school,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s why I fought to include investments to improve safety in school zones in our government funding bill this year. We can all agree that we need to keep our children safe on their way to school, and I won’t stop working until Las Vegas has the resources to make these much-needed improvements.”

Today, the Las Vegas Review-Journal published a report highlighting concerns from parents and teachers about student safety in school zones. Read more below:

Former Diskin Elementary School teacher Lenny Lither said he is frustrated with the Clark County School District’s response to traffic safety, especially after an 18-year-old northwest valley student was killed in a crosswalk near her school.

Other parents, principals, teachers, administrators and city employees are worried about student safety in school zones, too.

During the 2024-2025 school year, over 100 messages were sent to a school district email designed to address traffic concerns.

Later this month, CCSD officials, including district leadership and the police department’s traffic unit, will meet with officials from police departments and municipalities across the valley to work on a coordinated approach to traffic safety in school zones, school district officials said in an email statement. The School Traffic Safety Working Group will strive to assess traffic risks and how to intervene.

Public concerns about school zone safety were heightened in May after Arbor View High School student McKenzie Scott was struck and killed by a driver indicted on driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving. The senior, just 25 days from graduation, was using the Buffalo Drive crosswalk by the school entrance.

After she was killed, parents and concerned students emailed teachers and CCSD. One parent emailed Arbor View principal Duane Bickmore to propose a parent-run volunteer crossing guard group. Bickmore urged the parent to press the City Council for crossing guards.

“Unfortunately, all things with crosswalks, crossing guards, lights, speed limits, etc. are done through the city and not the school district,” Bickmore wrote. “I wouldn’t be allowed with liability issues to organize anything that has to do with traffic or crossing guards.”

The full story is available here.

As part of the fiscal year 2026 funding cycle, Congresswoman Lee requested $3 million in federal funding for Las Vegas in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill. This funding would allow the City of Las Vegas to work towards its Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2040. Specifically, the investment would help fund the installation of new visual alert systems, additional signage, and pavement markings in 281 school zones. Nearly 25% of the City’s school zones are located in High Injury Network (HIN) corridors, where traffic fatalities and serious injuries are heavily concentrated.

Congresswoman Lee is southern Nevada’s only representative on the House Appropriations Committee, the committee charged with writing government funding bills each year. On the committee, she has fought to bring critical federal investments back to southern Nevada. Through her work on the committee and her advocacy to ensure southern Nevada receives its fair share of federal investments, Congresswoman Lee helped return over $5 billion to Nevadans from 2023-2024 alone.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-helps-deliver-15m-investments-affordable-housing-nevada,Congresswoman Lee Helps Deliver $15M in Investments for Affordable Housing in Nevada,2025-07-31,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) of San Francisco will invest $15 million into the Nevada Housing Division’s (NHD) single-family bond program. This investment will support the Housing Finance Agency’s down payment assistance program that helps Nevadans afford homes.

“I’ve heard families across Nevada loud and clear: housing costs are too high,” said Congresswoman Lee. “To tackle this crisis, I’ve worked with FHLBank of San Francisco to secure new investments to provide much-needed down payment assistance to help working families in Nevada buy homes. I’m also working with Democrats and Republicans on legislation to cut governmental red tape that drives up housing costs and crack down on price gouging by corporate investors.”

Earlier this year, the FHLBank made a first-of-its kind $10 million investment in the NHD’s single-family bond program. With today’s added $15 million investment, Congresswoman Lee has now helped secure $25 million in investments for the NHD’s single-family program from the FHLBank this year.

Congresswoman Lee has previously partnered with the FHLBank San Francisco for a community forum about housing needs and the necessary steps to bring more affordable housing solutions to Nevada. She has continuously advocated for FHLBank of San Francisco to invest in Nevada to tackle the state’s housing crisis.

She also led the bipartisan and now-law Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act to speed up appraisals and approvals for Nevada housing projects and cut governmental red tape that drives up housing costs. Congresswoman Lee is also a cosponsor of the Housing Oversight and Mitigating Exploitation (HOME) Act to help lower housing costs for Nevadans by cracking down on price gouging by corporate investors who are buying up housing stock and driving up home prices.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-congresswoman-lee-hosts-pinning-ceremony-honor-local-african,PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Hosts Pinning Ceremony to Honor Local African American Vietnam Veterans,2025-07-31,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted a ceremony at Mountaintop Faith Ministries for southern Nevada’s African American Vietnam War veterans, honoring their service and sacrifices with Vietnam Veteran Lapel pins.

The pins – which feature a blue circle with a laurel wreath surrounding a bald eagle, the American flag, and six stars that represent the allied nations who served in the Vietnam War – were awarded to several local veterans.

Of the 200,000 veterans Nevada is home to, 12% are African American. As the daughter of a veteran, Congresswoman Lee has worked to pass, and is leading, bipartisan legislation to expand veteran health care.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-60th-anniversary-medicare-and-medicaid,Congresswoman Lee Statement on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid,2025-07-30,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid becoming law, reaffirming her commitment to protecting the lifesaving health care thousands of Nevadans depend on:

“For the 60 years since being signed into law, Medicaid and Medicare have helped millions of Americans access the health care they need and deserve. Nevadans rely on these programs for everything from cancer treatment to nursing home care and routine checkups.

“But Republicans in Congress have made catastrophic cuts to these essential health care programs that will endanger the health coverage of over 114,000 Nevadans. Instead of lowering health care costs for working families, they are giving tax breaks to their billionaire friends.”

Passed in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid now cover more than 140 million Americans, including seniors, people with disabilities, children, new mothers, and low-income families. In Nevada’s Third Congressional District, they provide essential health care and financial security for families across the region.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-statement-humanitarian-crisis-gaza,Congresswoman Lee Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza,2025-07-28,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens:

“I have been a staunch supporter of Israel since the barbaric invasion and hostage taking by Hamas on October 7, 2023. I have also staunchly supported the provision of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

“The starvation of innocent children is unbearable to watch. In addition to providing aid to Israel, the U.S. must be resolute in ensuring that food and medical supplies gets to people in need.

“We must continue to press to bring parties back to the table to negotiate a cease fire and, in the meantime, aid must be allowed into Gaza. We have the means, we must also have the will.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-lee-responds-house-republican-visit-las-vegas-promoting,ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Responds to House Republican Visit to Las Vegas Promoting the “Big Bullshit Bill”,2025-07-25,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WATCH full video on Instagram here

DOWNLOAD video here

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) responded to the field hearing being held by Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee in Las Vegas.

TRANSCRIPT BELOW

“Hey everyone. Well, it's been a crazy week in Washington as Republicans canceled pretty much all of our votes because they're afraid of releasing the Epstein files.

“But yet they plan on bringing their clown show to town, literally to try to convince Nevadans that this Big Bullshit Bill is a good deal for us. Don't be fooled. Okay, first of all, we stand to, see over 100,000 people lose their health care. 8300 clean energy, jobs will be gone. Nevadans are going to see their energy costs go up.

“And let's just take a second to talk about the ‘No Tax on Tips’, because I'm sure they're going to be in Vegas talking about how they're no longer going to tax tips, overtime, and Social Security. Don't be fooled. Because number one, those tax breaks are capped if you earn over $150,000, you will see your benefit decline. And not only that, they're not permanent. They expire in 2028.

“But guess whose tax breaks are permanent? 80% of the tax breaks go to the wealthiest 20% of Americans, and they don't expire in 2028. This is the largest transfer of wealth in American history. And not only that, we're going to leave the bill to our kids as it adds $4.4 trillion to the deficit.

“So you know what I always say? If you put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. Republicans are going to try to come to Nevada and try to convince you that they passed a bill that's going to work for you, but it actually only works for the wealthiest Americans.

“So tomorrow, when you hear that Republicans are here talking about the great pieces of this bill, remember what I told you? This is a bill that literally benefits the wealthiest Americans, and it is the hardworking Americans who have made not only Nevada great, but our country great who will be left holding the bag.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steven-horsford-elected-to-serve-on-democratic-leadership-team,Congressman Steven Horsford Elected to Serve on Democratic Leadership Team,2025-07-23,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) was elected by his peers today to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative, a vital position that ensures the voices of lawmakers with five terms or less are actively included in the Caucus’ decision-making process.

In this capacity, Horsford will represent 127 Members of Congress who collectively speak on behalf of more than 95.2 million Americans—approximately one-quarter of the nation’s population.

“Members with five terms or less – myself included – bring unique needs and perspectives,” Rep. Horsford said. “As the most demographically, generationally, and geographically diverse caucus in history, I’m honored to serve as our voice on the Democratic Leadership Team, and I’m committed to supporting every Member in their unique needs serving their constituents. This is about more than informing legislative strategy – it’s about empowering our Membership and allowing our diverse voices to rise.”

The Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative position was vacated by Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) upon his election to the House Oversight Committee.

Rep. Horsford first served in Congress from 2012 to 2014. He was re-elected by his community in 2018, and has represented Nevada’s 4th Congressional District ever since. Drawing on his leadership as a former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and a prominent frontline member, Horsford announced his candidacy for the position on July 15, 2025.

Rep. Horsford’s Dear Colleague letter outlining his vision and priorities is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-responds-release-frozen-grants-supporting-after-school-and,Congresswoman Lee Responds to Release of Frozen Grants Supporting After-School and Summer Programs,2025-07-22,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement following reports that the Administration will release some frozen grants supporting after school and summer programs:

“Last week, we sounded the alarm that 12,000 kids in Nevada were at risk of losing their free after-school programs like After-School All-Stars because of the funding freeze.

“We have learned that the Administration has heard the furor around the country and unfrozen those funds.

“It's important to remember that these funds should have never been frozen in the first place. Arbitrarily freezing and unfreezing funds isn’t government efficiency -- Nevada's kids and families are paying the price for the Administration's political games.

“Additionally, there are still another $5.5 billion frozen nationwide for education programs. This Administration is intent on dismantling the Department of Education and we won't stop holding them accountable to protect our kids.”

Federal Funding for Nevada Education:

Nevada received $97.2 million in federal investments for special education last year, affecting nearly 70,000 Nevada students, including over 40,000 in Clark County.

Nevada K-12 schools receive roughly $993 million annually from the DOE. 17% of CCSD’s budget is federally sourced.

Nevada has some of the largest class sizes in the country. Dismantling the DOE will make them even larger because educators will be laid off.

Over half of Clark County’s 385 schools receive federal Title I funding and Nevada received nearly $161 million in Title I funding for low-income schools for the 2024-25 school year.

$146.4 million in federal Pell Grants were awarded to NSHE students in 2023-2024.

31,963 NSHE students received Pell Grants in 2023-2024.

NSHE institutions received more than $386 million for federal student aid.

More Nevada education data can be found HERE.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-after-school-all-stars-warn-consequences-administrations,Congresswoman Lee & After-School All-Stars Warn of Consequences from Administration’s Pause of Federal Funding for Nevada Schools,2025-07-18,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Above: (L to R) Executive Director Jodi Manzella and Congresswoman Susie Lee

Click HERE for video of the press conference

LAS VEGAS – Today, at After-School All-Stars, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined After-School All-Stars Las Vegas (ASASLV) Executive Director Jodi Manzella to sound the alarm on the Administration pausing over $60M in federal funding for Nevada schools. Attendees shared how the withheld grants will have a personal impact on students and families who rely upon ASASLV and similar programs to keep children safe after school.

On Monday, the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE) back on track and lay off nearly 1,400 employees. Even though only Congress can shutter the DOE, shutting it down and transferring duties to the state will effectively be a tax increase for Nevada families. Federal “savings” from cutting the department will go toward wealthy tax cuts and Nevada taxpayers will be caught holding the bag to pay for lost services.

Federal Funding for Nevada Education:

Nevada received $97.2 million in federal investments for special education last year, affecting nearly 70,000 Nevada students, including over 40,000 in Clark County.

Nevada K-12 schools receive roughly $993 million annually from the DOE. 17% of CCSD’s budget is federally sourced.

Nevada has some of the largest class sizes in the country. Dismantling the DOE will make them even larger because educators will be laid off.

Over half of Clark County’s 385 schools receive federal Title I funding and Nevada received nearly $161 million in Title I funding for low-income schools for the 2024-25 school year.

$146.4 million in federal Pell Grants were awarded to NSHE students in 2023-2024.

31,963 NSHE students received Pell Grants in 2023-2024.

NSHE institutions received more than $386 million for federal student aid.

More Nevada education data can be found HERE.

“Dismantling the Department of Education and pausing over $60 million in federal funding for our Nevada schools are clear moves to take money away from our students and working families so Trump can give tax cuts to billionaires,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The withheld grants fund after-school programs for 12,000 Nevada children and professional development for our already under-supported teachers. Nevada is set up for rocky times ahead because of this Administration, and this is only just beginning. Not only does this hurt students but it hurts families who rely on these programs.”

“Due to this federal freeze, we have 13 schools that are in jeopardy right now that we have had to unfortunately notify this week that we cannot start programing in the month of August when school starts. That's over 1,600 students every single day that are not going to have the safe space of their own school, where After-School All-Stars starts every day with them,” said After-School All-Stars Executive Director Jodi Manzella. “They're losing out every single day that we don't have the funding released to the state of Nevada. So, until the Nevada Department of Education notifies us and lets us know that the money has been put back with the state for 21st century, which equates to 1.5 million for After-School All-Stars, we cannot proceed with the program in those 13 schools, so we're going to keep fighting.”

Before coming to Congress, Lee spent two decades leading education non-profits – reducing dropout rates and making sure our kids had the wrap-around services they needed to thrive.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-helps-deliver-investments-las-vegas-affordable-housing,Congresswoman Lee Helps Deliver Investments for Las Vegas Affordable Housing Project,2025-07-17,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) of San Francisco will deliver a targeted investment of $960,000 for a new Las Vegas housing project. The construction of Southern Pines Apartments, developed by Nevada HAND, will create a 240-unit affordable housing complex for low-income families.

The project is part of FHLBank’s larger $5.1 million investment in five housing projects to create 273 affordable housing units across the state from the Nevada-specific fund Lee fought for and helped secure. Lee has previously partnered with the FHLBank San Francisco for a community forum about housing needs and the necessary steps to bring more affordable housing solutions to southern Nevada.

“I hear from families across southern Nevada that rents and home costs are too high,” said Congresswoman Lee.“To tackle this crisis, I’ve worked with FHLBank of San Francisco to secure new investments for more affordable housing in Las Vegas and across the state. I’m also working with Republicans and Democrats on legislation to cut governmental red tape that drives up housing costs and to crack down on price gouging by corporate investors.”

“The shortage of affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges our country faces, and the need is especially acute in Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. “As one of the nation’s least densely populated states, Nevada is home to a wide range of communities — urban, rural, and tribal — all experiencing significant housing challenges. We’re proud to support five impactful projects across the state that will help address this crisis and expand access to affordable housing.”

The $5.1 million investment for Nevada will support:

48 new affordable housing units at Nevada HAND’s Southern Pines Apartments

10 new units at Truckee Meadows Housing Solutions’ Gen Den Intergenerational Housing, to create an intergenerational community

74 new affordable apartment units that prioritize accessibility and ADA compliance for very-low-income seniors at Foresight Housing Partners’ PuraVida Senior Living in North Las Vegas

A new residential recovery facility for women and families for Walter Hoving Home, Inc.’s Las Vegas Expansion project

A new critical housing for the blind and visually impaired at the Blind Center of Nevada’s Visions Park in Las Vegas

Lee led the bipartisan and now-law Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act to speed up appraisals and approvals for Nevada housing projects and cut governmental red tape that drives up housing costs. Lee is also a cosponsor of the Housing Oversight and Mitigating Exploitation (HOME) Act to help lower housing costs for Nevadans by cracking down on price gouging by corporate investors who are buying up housing stock and driving up home prices.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-bill-benefitting-north-las-vegas-signed-into-law,Horsford Bill Benefitting North Las Vegas Signed Into Law,2025-07-16,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) celebrated today as his legislation, the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act, which previously passed unanimously in both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, was signed into law.

Rep. Horsford authored the legislation to allow Clark County to acquire certain federal land (referred to as the Apex Site).

“I’m thrilled that my legislation, the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act, was signed into law this week,” Rep. Horsford said. “North Las Vegas now has more autonomy to build the infrastructure we need to thrive without facing hurdles from Washington, D.C. That translates to more jobs, more industries, and more growth in our local economy.”

Under Rep. Horsford’s legislation, the City of North Las Vegas no longer needs approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to further develop existing electric power, water, natural gas, telephone, railroad, and highway facilities on the Apex Site.

“The City of North Las Vegas strongly supports the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act,” Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown said. “This act fast tracks infrastructure development that will lead to quality jobs. In the past, securing BLM rights-of-way for roads, water, power, and other utilities took years for each individual use which delayed progress and investment. This legislation allows for a unified, streamlined process that will save time, reduce redundancy, and unlock Apex’s full potential without compromising environmental review or agency oversight. We thank Senator Cortez Masto and Congressman Horsford for championing this commonsense solution and look forward to continued collaboration to grow our economy and deliver results for North Las Vegas and the region.”

“The Apex Owners and stakeholders have worked tirelessly with Senator Cortez Masto, Congressman Horsford, and the City of North Las Vegas to modernize the Apex Act and streamline the BLM permitting process,” Lisa Cole, In-house Counsel and Vice President of Land Development Associates said. “Previously, each road and utility right-of-way could take 1 to 3 years to secure per project even when in the same location. The Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is a major breakthrough that allows one consolidated permit, saving years while preserving environmental and federal oversight.

“We’re deeply grateful to Senator Cortez Masto and Congressman Horsford for their leadership in making this long-overdue fix a reality.”

More information about Rep. Horsford’s Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here.

Video of Rep. Horsford speaking on the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-helps-introduce-bipartisan-comprehensive-immigration-reform,Congresswoman Lee Helps Introduce Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation,2025-07-16,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WATCH REP. LEE’S REMARKS HERE

WASHINGTON –Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers, 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans, to introduce the Dignity Act, led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).

Lee is an original cosponsor of this historic bill, which would be the first serious bipartisan immigration solution passed by Congress in nearly three decades.

This comprehensive bill makes meaningful reforms to several aspects of our immigration system:

It grants legal status and protections, including work and travel authority, to undocumented immigrants already living in the United States;

It reforms the asylum screening process to provide opportunity for review and access to council;

It creates new regional processing centers so migrants do not have to make the perilous journey to the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum;

It invests in border security and modernizes our land ports of entry;

It mandates accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and

It provides a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers.

Below is the full transcript of Congresswoman Lee’s remarks:

“Good morning everyone. Thank you all for being here. I represent a city that represents what this bill is all about. The dignity of Americans. The dignity of people to be able to come here, to have a family, to have a job, and contribute to our economy. We have an all star team.

“I'm going to go off of [Rep. Espaillat’s] examples: Whether you're a teacher from the Philippines, a server from Ethiopia, a finance planner from the UK, whether you are working in construction from Mexico, we have the all star team in Nevada. And that team deserves the dignity and the relief that this bill encompasses.

"". . . This is my fourth term, and from the minute I was elected, comprehensive immigration reform has been the issue I have been committed to. And time again, we have been met with the mantra: ‘you cannot start to talk about immigration reform until you close the border’. Well, I'm hearing we closed the border pretty successfully, so now's the time to pass this bill. And there's 535 people in that building who have the ability to do so. This has been a failing of Congress for decades. And so I'm so proud that this effort is being led by two women... [Rep.] Escobar from Texas and [Rep.] Salazar from Florida.

“So I believe we have every chance of getting this passed with their leadership. I look forward to working with anyone on any side of the aisle to make sure that we do everything as Members of Congress to ensure the dignity of the people who call this great country their home. Thank you.”

A summary of the bill can be found here and full text can be found here.

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https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-applauds-multibillion-dollar-department-defense-commitment,Congresswoman Lee Applauds Multibillion-Dollar Department of Defense Commitment to MP Materials,2025-07-11,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Read Tweet HERE

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) applauded the Department of Defense’s (DoD) multibillion-dollar commitment to American-based critical mineral processing company MP Materials, headquartered in Las Vegas, to accelerate domestic production of rare earth materials:

“MP Materials, the only U.S. rare earth mineral producer, is essential to developing the U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain, thereby reducing our dependency on foreign countries for rare earths.

“I recently secured the support of Defense Sec. Hegseth in prioritizing MP Materials’ role in strengthening our national security by putting America first and ensuring these critical minerals are sourced domestically.

“I’m glad to see that Sec. Hegseth honored his commitment and announced the multibillion dollar partnership with MP Materials.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the DoD, MP Materials, and others to continue to grow and strengthen our domestic supply chain of critical minerals.”

James Litinsky, Chairman and CEO of MP Materials:

“We are deeply grateful to our elected leaders in Washington for making America’s rare earth resurgence a bipartisan priority. This transformational public-private partnership will create high-quality jobs in Nevada, California, Texas, and beyond—while empowering American manufacturers across the country with a secure, domestic supply of rare earth magnets.”

During the Fiscal Year 2026 DoD budget hearing for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Congresswoman Lee secured commitments from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for DoD to invest in American critical mineral companies that are already investing, hiring, and paying taxes in the U.S.

Lee raised the alarm on China’s chokehold on critical minerals and asked DoD to commit to investing in American-based companies which process critical minerals, like MP Materials, which is headquartered in Las Vegas, has invested $1 billion of its own capital since 2020, and employs more than 800 Americans, 550 of whom are in southern Nevada.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-republican-tax-scam-is-robinhood-in-reverse,Horsford: Republican Tax Scam is Robinhood in Reverse,2025-07-03,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today joined every House Democrat in voting against a Republican bill that cuts deeply from programs working Americans rely on to fund tax giveaways for corporations and the ultra-wealthy.

“Taking from the needy to give to the greedy isn’t leadership – it’s cruelty,” Rep. Horsford said. “But if we want a country where hard work is rewarded, we need to fight for it. If we want the American people to have affordable healthcare, food on the table, and the opportunity to live with dignity, we need to fight for it. And if we want a country that we are proud to leave our next generation, then we need to fight for it.

“Republicans are clear about who they’re fighting for,” Horsford continued. “They just added $5 trillion to our national debt and gutted support for the most vulnerable among us, all to pay off their campaign donors.

“There is no spin for the human suffering they’re causing,” Horsford added. “This is Robinhood in reverse, and Republicans would be wise to remember that they won’t have the last word here – the American people will, on Election Day.”

Nevada will be hit particularly hard by the Republican plan:

Nearly 115,000 Nevadans will lose health coverage.

Two rural hospitals will close: Battle Mountain General Hospital & Humboldt General Hospital.

Nearly $9 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next 10 years – a 20% reduction.

ACA premiums will rise by 215% in NV-04 – an increase of nearly $3,700.

Nevada’s GDP will shrink by $95 million by 2030.

8,300 manufacturing and energy jobs will be eliminated.

Household energy costs will rise by $500 per year.

Energy provisions that save Nevadans an average of $1,680 per year will end.

Rep. Horsford raised alarms early about Republican budget plans, devoting his annual address to the Nevada State Legislature on February 19, 2025 to the threat of Medicaid cuts as the Republican budget took shape.

Over the past five months, he has worked with constituents, advocates, and lawmakers to elevate the real-world harm the cuts would inflict on Nevadans, and published an op-ed warning that Republicans were closer than ever to making the cuts a reality.

When the bill came up for consideration in the House Ways and Means Committee that Horsford serves on, he led committee Democrats in submitting amendments that would benefit working class Americans. During the nearly 18-hour meeting that lasted through the night on May 13, 2025, Republicans voted down every single one of the 38 amendments offered by Committee Democrats.

Horsford continued his opposition in the House Rules Committee on May 21, testifying during a middle-of-the-night hearing about the bill’s failure to address key issues affecting Nevadans, including housing and veterans support.

On July 1, as the House took up the Senate-passed version of the bill, Rep. Horsford testified to the Rules Committee once again and offered five additional amendments:

An amendment to make permanent the No Tax on Tips provision, which currently ends after 2028.

An amendment to prevent loopholes in the No Tax on Tips provision pertaining to who qualifies as a tipped worker, and what qualifies as a tip.

Two amendments to promote domestic travel through the Travel Promotion Fund and a new $4,000 tax credit for domestic travel.

An amendment to protect critical housing construction materials from President Trump’s blanket tariffs.

All five amendments were once again blocked by a party-line vote.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z
https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-votes-against-republicans-tax-breaks-billionaires-bill-rips,Congresswoman Lee Votes Against Republicans’ Tax Breaks for Billionaires Bill That Rips Away Health Care from and Raises Prices on Nevada Families,2025-07-03,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting against the Republican bill that includes the largest cuts to health care coverage in U.S. history, increases energy prices, cuts jobs, strips away food assistance for hungry kids and seniors, and adds trillions to the national debt, all to pay tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations:

“It would have taken only four Republicans in the House to have the courage not to hurt people. But instead, Republicans in Congress voted to wage war against Nevadans’ health care, jobs, and economy to pay for massive tax breaks for their billionaire friends.

“Now, 17 million Americans, including more than 114,500 Nevadans, will lose health care coverage, and hospitals and nursing homes will have to turn away patients or close down.

“On top of that, this disastrous bill adds between $4 to 6 trillion to the national debt, takes food away from hungry kids and seniors, jacks up Nevadans’ energy prices, and cuts construction jobs.

“Republicans have the majority in Congress and had a chance to stop this devastation. Working Americans won’t forget what happened today and they’ll know who to blamewhen this bill hurts their friends and family.”

Effects of the Republican budget:

More than 114,500 Nevadans and 17 million Americans will lose health care coverage, and hospitals and nursing homes will shut down.

Cuts to Medicaid will threaten the financial viability of the state’s health care system. With cuts to reimbursement rates, providers will struggle to meet patient demand or be forced to close their doors completely.

Nevada’s already dire doctor and healthcare provider shortage will worsen.

Nevada will also lose $9 billion in federal Medicaid funding over 10 years.

Between $4 and 6 trillion will be added to the national debt.

Food will be taken away from hungry kids, seniors, and families.

Nevadan’s energy prices will increase by 12%.

Construction jobs across the country will be cut.

Billionaires will receive massive tax breaks.

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