url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-bills-to-bolster-american-geothermal-production-protect-the-energy-grid-clear-key-senate-hurdle/,"Cortez Masto Bills to Bolster American Geothermal Production, Protect the Energy Grid Clear Key Senate Hurdle",2026-09-30,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. – Today, two of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) bipartisan bills, the Next Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act and the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act(SECURE Grid Act), passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Next-generation geothermal technology uses the heat (100-400º+ C) from rocks several kilometers below the surface of the earth to produce electricity. The Next Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), would establish next-generation geothermal Research and Development Programs at the Department of Energy. The legislation now heads to the Senate floor for consideration. States must submit a State Energy Security Plan (SESP) to receive funds from the State Energy Program. The SECURE Grid Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), would require these state plans to account for additional grid threats – such as supply chain dynamics, weather-related threats and vulnerabilities, and the potential for physical grid attacks. The legislation has already passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate floor for consideration. “American energy security isn’t a partisan issue – it touches the lives of every American from Anchorage to Elko,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources took an important step toward unleashing geothermal energy and protecting our electric grids. I look forward to the Senate immediately passing these critical bills.” During today’s hearing, Senator Cortez Masto pushed Committee Chairman Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) to move forward with her Southern Nevada lands bill, Senator Jacky Rosen’s (D-Nev.) Washoe County lands bill, and Congressman Mark Amodei’s (R-Nev.-02) Northern Nevada lands bill in November. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently led efforts in Congress to bolster American energy production and secure the electric grid. She has led bipartisan legislation to encourage the production of electric distribution transformers, devices that are critical to the energy grid; to secure America’s energy supply chain; to increase critical mineral production in the American West; and to bolster American hydroelectric power production. Cortez Masto has called on the Trump Administration to take strategic action to protect, invest in, and strengthen America’s critical mineral supply chain. ###",1,2026-10-01T11:23:28Z,2026-10-01T11:25:15Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-statement-on-vote-against-h-r-9340/,Cortez Masto Statement on Vote Against H.R. 9340,2026-09-30,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after her vote against H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, led in the Senate by Jon Husted (R-Ohio). “I have the same concerns many Nevadans do about the influx of data centers in our communities. I believe that before any data center moves forward, it should have the support of the local community, should be built with union labor, should pay for necessary grid upgrades while prioritizing clean power, and it shouldn’t waste water or raise energy costs for residents. “In the Senate, there are a number of bills to protect American families from data center-related energy cost spikes, including Senator Heinrich’s GRID Savings Act, which I support. Senator Husted could have joined Democrats on legislation with real teeth that would force data centers to pay for grid upgrades and ensure costs aren’t passed along to the consumer. Instead, Republican leadership, in an election year stunt, chose to push forward on a bill with only voluntary, ineffective language that won’t hold anyone accountable.” Senator Cortez Masto is a cosponsor of Senator Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) GRID Savings Act. Instead of the Ratepayer Protection Act’s voluntary framework, the GRID Savings Act would require large load customers—like data centers—to pay for the facilities needed to connect them to the grid. Cortez Masto is also the cosponsor of legislation led by Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to demand more transparency from data centers by requiring them to clearly disclose their energy and water usage. ###",1,2026-10-01T11:23:28Z,2026-10-01T11:25:15Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-rounds-legislation-to-provide-tribal-courts-access-to-electronic-evidence/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rounds Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence",2026-09-30,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to provide Tribal courts the same ability to issue warrants for electronic evidence like emails and social media messages as their non-Tribal counterparts. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives. “Despite facing high rates of violence, Tribal communities are denied access to essential tools needed to solve crimes,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s past time for Congress to eliminate this hurdle for Tribal law enforcement. I applaud the Senate passage of this legislation, and I urge my House colleagues to immediately send it to the President’s desk.” “It’s important that Tribal law enforcement is able to do their job as efficiently as possible,” said Senator Rounds. “Our legislation would give Tribal law enforcement another tool to crack down on illegal activity on their lands. Cutting out the red tape and allowing Tribal courts to access evidence on their own is a step in the right direction to making every community safer. I’m pleased that the Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act has passed the Senate and I look forward to continuing our work to get it signed into law.” The bipartisan Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act would amend current law to: include courts of federally recognized Tribes as “courts of competent jurisdiction” under the Stored Communications Act; require Tribal courts to adhere to warrant procedures described in the Indian Civil Rights Act to access electronic information; and recognize Tribes as a government entity under the federal statute. This bipartisan bill has been endorsed by the National Native American Bar Association, the National American Indian Court Judges Association, and the National Native American Law Enforcement Association. The full text of the legislation can be found here. The Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act is part of Senator Cortez Masto’s response to the 2023 Not Invisible Act Commission Report, which gave recommendations to lawmakers and the federal government to combat the MMIP crisis. The commission’s report was mandated by Cortez Masto’s bipartisan Not Invisible Act, which was signed into law in 2020. Following the report, Cortez Masto has pushed both her BADGES for Native Communities Act and her Tribal Warrant Fairness Act,both of which contain Tribal public safety measures endorsed by the commission. The Not Invisible Act Commission Report was removed from the Department of Justice website more than 960 days ago by the Trump administration and has not been restored. Beyond public safety, Cortez Masto has pushed to better health care, maintain voting rights, and deliver tax parity for Tribes. ###",1,2026-10-01T11:23:28Z,2026-10-01T11:25:15Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/30/video-amid-trump-trade-war-and-rising-prices-rosen-pushes-back-on-trumps-hostile-actions-against-canada/,"VIDEO: Amid Trump Trade War and Rising Prices, Rosen Pushes Back on Trump’s Hostile Actions Against Canada",2026-09-30,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senate Republicans Blocked Rosen Resolution Condemning Trump’s Actions Against Canada Watch Senator Rosen’s Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked Senator Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) attempt to pass her resolution denouncing Donald Trump’s hostile actions against Canada that are increasing prices for consumers and harming Nevada’s economy. The resolution calls for the removal of Trump’s new 50 percent cost-raising tariffs on Canadian products and demands that the President stop taking inflammatory actions that needlessly harm the U.S. relationship with Canada. Nevada has already felt the impact of President Trump’s reckless actions, with tourism from Canada to Las Vegas down 17 percent in the last year and tariffs causing prices to skyrocket across the board. Canada is Nevada’s second-largest export market, accounting for $1.6 billion in goods every year. Senator Rosen has been an outspoken critic of Trump’s attacks on Canada and their impact on Nevada. Earlier this month, Senator Rosen released a statement denouncing Trump’s trade war with Canada. She also helped introduce a bill that would repeal Trump’s new 50 percent cost-raising tariffs on Canada. Senator Rosen also met with the Consul General of Canada to discuss the relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada’s economy. Below are Senator Rosen’s full remarks: Today, I rise to speak up against Donald Trump’s reckless trade war against Canada and the impact it is having on my state of Nevada. Because of Trump’s childish fight with our neighbor, tourism is down, prices are up, and Canada is rethinking its relationship with our country. Let me tell you why this matters for my state. Canada is the number one source of international visitors to Las Vegas. In 2024, nearly 1.5 million Canadians visited Nevada to help boost our tourism economy and the small businesses that depend on it. And Canada is also one of Nevada’s top trading partners. In fact, Nevada exports approximately $1.6 billion worth of goods to Canada. Think about it: $1.6 billion of revenue coming to businesses in my state of Nevada to further contribute to our economy. This is exactly why a good, healthy relationship between Canada and the United States is important for Nevada, Nevada’s economy, Nevada’s families. But Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to harm our relationship with Canada. He’s hurting Nevada families; he’s hurting Nevada businesses along the way. One of the first actions Trump took since returning to the White House was beginning a reckless and erratic trade war that has resulted in higher prices for American businesses. For American families, for all of us. Every single one of us. To date, he has imposed tariffs on many items we buy from Canada, with higher rates on products like building materials, brand-name prescription drugs, alcohol, and paper products. I’ve heard from restaurant owners paying more for paper towels and homebuilders paying more for materials. These costs not only make it impossible for our business owners to plan ahead, but they also get passed on to families. Most recently, Trump utilized a never-before-used trade authority- I want to emphasize this- a never-before-used trade authority to target Canada, applying 50 percent tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods. In retaliation, Canada recently imposed their own tariffs on goods they import from the United States, including from my state of Nevada. Remember the $1.6 billion in Nevada goods we export to Canada? That number will likely be reduced because of these retaliatory tariffs. And just yesterday, Trump’s ban on the import of many Canadian goods has gone into effect, restricting Americans’ freedom, restricting our freedom to buy what we want to buy, and making all of our prices go up. The back-and-forth tariffs are a disaster, but they only tell one side of the story of Trump’s hostilities towards Canada. Trump’s childish attacks on Canada have included threats to annex it as the United States’ “51st state,” and references to the Canadian Prime Minister as “Governor.” He’s tried to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Trump even canceled trade negotiations because a Canadian television ad hurt his feelings. After a year and a half of this nonsense, where has Trump gotten us? Well, I can tell you where: last year, Canadian tourism to Las Vegas declined by 17 percent. This contributed to an overall decline in tourism that made 2025 the worst non-pandemic year for Las Vegas since we began tracking data. When we see a decline like this, it isn’t just a data point for us. Hospitality employs nearly a third of all the workers in Nevada. So this means fewer guests in our hotel rooms, which leads to fewer shifts for housekeepers. It means fewer visits to our restaurants and less tip money for servers and bartenders, and it trickles down to mean less money in our hospitality workers’ pockets, and when they go home to the neighborhoods they live in, that’s less money they can spend there. It’s not only Nevada that’s feeling this. According to the Canadian government’s own data, total spending by Canadians in the United States declined by over $3 billion And Canadians themselves are pointing to Trump’s hostility as a reason for this decline. They’re still traveling and spending money, Canadians are. They’re just not coming to the United States. This situation was 100% avoidable. None of this had to happen. No one can argue with the facts: tourism is down because of Trump’s trade war with Canada. Less money is being invested in our economy, and our small businesses are struggling to navigate expensive and constantly-changing conditions. That’s why I’m here today to pass a simple resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Trump’s trade war against Canada must end. It must end to get our economy and the relationship with our neighbor back on track. I hope my colleagues can look at the facts and agree.",1,2026-10-01T11:23:28Z,2026-10-01T11:25:15Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/in-senate-rosen-helps-pass-legislation-to-protect-college-sports/,"In Senate, Rosen Helps Pass Legislation to Protect College Sports",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped pass a bipartisan bill in the Senate to establish much-needed regulation in college sports and provide important protections for student-athletes regarding health, safety, academics, and compensation. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would establish clear requirements for name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements for college student-athletes and set regulations for sports agents – protecting young athletes from predatory practices and guarding the integrity of college sports. “The current rules around athlete compensation and eligibility in college sports have created a murky landscape that’s hurting our student-athletes and the sports we love most,” said Senator Rosen. “I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill in the Senate to return some much-needed stability to college sports, and provide clear protections for our athletes and universities in Nevada.” “With the passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, we have taken an important step forward in providing intercollegiate athletics with comprehensive guidelines to address many of the most pressing issues in college sports today,” said Brian Sandoval, President of the University of Nevada, Reno. “The Protect College Sports Act establishes clear frameworks for eligibility, revenue sharing and medical benefits for student-athletes, among many other key provisions, and clearly affirms the need for student-athlete protections through sensible oversight. We are grateful to Senator Rosen for her leadership, vision, and dedication to ensuring that student-athletes remain at the center of these important reforms.” “There is no question that the landscape of intercollegiate athletics is at an inflection point, and the Protect College Sports Act offers a common-sense approach that will create stability and clarity for institutions and support student-athletes as they grow and prepare for life after sport,” said Chris Heavey, Interim President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). “We’re grateful to Sen. Jacky Rosen and to all members of our federal delegation who supported this important legislation, and to all who are working hard to ensure a bright future for student-athletes here in Nevada and throughout the nation.” In June, when the Senate Commerce Committee considered the bill, Senator Rosen secured two amendments that would ensure that non-Power 4 conferences, like the Mountain West Conference that UNR and UNLV are a part of, have a seat at the table when the rules are being decided at the NCAA and on the future of college sports. Senator Rosen has played an important role in promoting American sports and supporting the industries around them. Senator Rosen’s Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act to revitalize boxing and strengthen fighter protections recently advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Recently, Senator Rosen and UNLV hosted a discussion on Sports Tourism with representatives from the UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. ###",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-peters-padilla-durbin-schumer-demand-secretary-mullin-halt-2026-election-interference-efforts/,"Cortez Masto, Peters, Padilla, Durbin, Schumer Demand Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department’s efforts to assert federal control over and undermine trust in the midterm elections. “We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s conspiracy theories about our elections, pressured states to participate in illegal activities, and explicitly threatened to reduce grant funding and initiate criminal investigations for those states that do not comply with the Administration’s demands,” the Senators began. In their letter, the Senators raised concerns about Mullin’s unsupported claim that 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in four states. His claims about noncitizen voting have already been disproven in Nevada. They also criticized DHS efforts to pressure states to provide sensitive voter roll information to be run through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, despite the Administration’s acknowledgment of problems with the underlying data. The Senators objected to new election-related conditions on FEMA’s Homeland Security Grant Program, which have been retroactively applied to previously awarded Fiscal Year 2025 funding and are threatening Fiscal Year 2026 funding. By threatening to withhold funding that communities rely on to prevent acts of terrorism and other threats, Mullin is putting Americans’ safety at risk as political leverage. The Senators also highlighted allegations from a federal whistleblower about an effort referred to as the “Unlawful Voter Initiative.” According to the whistleblower, USCIS personnel were allegedly directed to use sensitive, personally identifiable information and improperly access state voter registration websites to find alleged non-citizen voters. “According to the whistleblower, USCIS staff were given a list of names and told to use sensitive personally identifiable information to impersonate voters and access state voter registration websites to verify individuals’ immigration and voter registration statuses. Equipped with incomplete and unverifiable data compiled with ‘supplemental magic,’ USCIS staff are allegedly being directed to create law enforcement records on individuals, including U.S. citizens, for possible referral to HSI for further investigation,” the Senators wrote. “If true, this is just another alarming effort by the Department to use data that USCIS materials admit may be inaccurate, coupled with questionable means to potentially disenfranchise voters.” The Senators called on Mullin to immediately provide all information substantiating his July 17, 2026 allegations regarding noncitizens who registered to vote, rescind FEMA Information Bulletin Nos. 569 and 569(a) and release all withheld funds to states without further delay; and provide information about the “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and immediately cease its activities. “The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be calculated efforts to undermine confidence in our elections and risks wrongly disenfranchising voters,” the Senators concluded. The full text of the letter is available here. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to President Trump’s illegal attempts to take away Americans’ voting rights. When President Trump signed an executive order mandating that states share their voter lists with the federal government and redesign election mail, she introduced legislation and filed an amicus brief to block it and urged USPS not to implement the order. Cortez Masto helped Democrats defeat the SAVE America Act and called attention to the impact it and other so-called “election integrity” measures by the Trump Administration would have on voting access for Tribal communities. ###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-statement-on-vote-to-require-the-department-of-state-to-produce-report-on-violence-in-the-west-bank/,Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Require the Department of State to Produce Report on Violence in the West Bank,2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting to require the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans: “Over the past three years, settler violence in the West Bank has dramatically increased, and over a thousand civilians, including nine Americans and hundreds of children, have been killed. This violence is unacceptable and incompatible with efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “American citizens are being killed, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has not done nearly enough to stop this violence. The American people deserve answers, and today I voted for transparency and accountability.” ###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/rosen-lankford-urge-meta-to-take-action-to-address-spread-of-antisemitic-content-online/,"Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senators Also Demanded Answers On Meta’s Current Safeguards Against Fake Accounts, Or Bots, Spreading Antisemitism WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, sent a bipartisan letter to Meta requesting details on the company’s current protections to prevent bots and other inauthentic accounts from spreading antisemitic content on Instagram and Facebook. The Senators also asked that Meta expand their existing protections to safeguard users and limit the spread of antisemitic content on their platforms. This comes after both Senators introduced a comprehensive bill to strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism – including online. “As members of the U.S. Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and ‘bot farm’ operations abusing social media platforms to develop and spread antisemitic content on your platforms,” wrote the Senators. “We also request information about Meta’s current safeguards and enforcement mechanisms to prevent platform abuse by inauthentic accounts on Instagram and Facebook, and to urge Meta to implement reforms to protect users, limit the proliferation of antisemitic content, and strengthen its transparency measures against inauthentic behavior, including by labeling accounts’ country of origin for the American public.” “Research has shown how inauthentic social media accounts, sometimes as part of a network of accounts created by foreign actors, can be used to promote antisemitism online and accelerate calls for violence against Jewish Americans…We cannot continue to play catch up as foreign agents and extremists abuse American social media platforms to spread hate and sow discord on American soil and across the globe,” the Senators concluded. “We need collaboration with our most influential social media companies to bring our digital space to a higher level of transparency and integrity. Labeling Facebook and Instagram accounts with their country of origin would be an impactful step toward combatting foreign-based influence networks.” The full text of the letter can be found HERE. As the first former synagogue president and one of only four Jewish women to ever serve in the U.S. Senate, Senator Rosen has been a leader in combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish American communities. Senator Rosen successfully urged the Department of Education to issue guidance to schools and colleges, reminding them of their legal obligation to protect students from discrimination. Last year, she and Senator Lankford introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen Holocaust education at public schools and increase awareness of Holocaust educational resources available to local communities. ###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/rosen-votes-to-overturn-trump-rule-to-end-care-for-two-million-americans-on-affordable-care-act/,Rosen Votes to Overturn Trump Rule to End Care for Two Million Americans on Affordable Care Act,2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted on a resolution to overturn a Trump Administration rule that would effectively end health care coverage for two million Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage and raise health care prices for everyone else. The Trump Administration’s rule promotes the use of high-deductible health plans, loosens requirements for physician networks, and allows providers to offer plans that do not cover the costs of care. This would make it easier for insurers to raise out-of-pocket costs, sell junk insurance coverage, increase working families’ deductibles, cover fewer services, and kick more providers out-of-network. “As a result of Donald Trump’s cut to health care, hardworking families are either losing coverage or being forced to decide between seeing a doctor and paying for other basic needs. That’s why it’s unconscionable that the Trump Administration is attempting to kick off even more people from their health care,” said Senator Rosen. “I voted to pass this resolution and protect Nevadans’ access to affordable health care. Shamefully, Senate Republicans voted against it and in favor of raising health care costs for families.” Senator Rosen has fought to protect health care access for Nevadans. In June, Senator Rosen introduced a bipartisan bill to protect patients’ access to their preferred doctors and lower out-of-pocket drug costs. She also helped secure lower prescription drug prices for seniors through the Inflation Reduction Act. She also helped introduce the bipartisan Share the Savings with Seniors Act, which would lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors with chronic health conditions. In January, she also voted to overturn a Trump Administration rule that will make it harder and more expensive for Americans to enroll in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. ###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-took-fight-for-nevada-jobs-and-consumer-protection-to-g2e-main-stage-urged-action-on-prediction-markets,"Horsford Took Fight for Nevada Jobs and Consumer Protection to G2E Main Stage, Urged Action on Prediction Markets",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,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) took the main stage at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) today to call for congressional action to protect Nevada jobs, strengthen consumer protections, and defend state and tribal authority over gaming as prediction-market platforms expand their reach. Horsford’s appearance came as The New York Times’ The Daily released an episode examining whether prediction markets constitute gambling, bringing national attention to a harmful practice that will have significant consequences for Nevada’s workers, consumers, and economy. “Nevada’s gaming industry is powered by the people who deal the cards, prepare the meals, clean the rooms, and welcome visitors from around the world. When companies skirt gaming laws by calling sports bets financial products, they put consumers at risk and undermine the industry those workers depend on,” said Rep. Horsford. “We need clear rules that protect consumers, respect state and tribal authority, and safeguard the livelihoods of the people who make Nevada work.” Congressman Horsford and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent federally regulated trading platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style gambling under the guise of financial products. The legislation addresses efforts to use federal commodities regulation as a pathway around the gaming oversight established by states and tribal governments. Congressman Horsford is urging Congress to provide clarity as the issue continues through the courts. “Consumer protections must keep pace with the products people can easily access on their phones,” Rep. Horsford continued. “That means meaningful safeguards against underage gambling, accountability for operators, and support for people experiencing gambling harm. These responsibilities cannot become optional because a company adopts a new name or business model.” At G2E, Congressman Horsford emphasized the connection between responsible regulation and the long-term strength of Nevada’s economy. His priorities included protecting gaming and hospitality jobs, preserving state and tribal oversight, and ensuring businesses cannot gain a competitive advantage by avoiding the obligations imposed on licensed gaming operators. “Nevada knows that innovation and strong oversight can work together,” Rep. Horsford said. “Congress needs to act, and I will keep working across the aisle to ensure the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act becomes law.”",1,2026-10-01T11:23:28Z,2026-10-01T11:25:15Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-whitehouse-introduce-congressional-check-on-rogue-supreme-court-decisions/,"Cortez Masto, Whitehouse Introduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions",2026-09-28,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Legislation to allow Congress to respond quickly to Court decisions comes as Americans’ approval of the Supreme Court is nearing a historic low Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation to bolster Congress’s ability to check Supreme Court decisions that erroneously interpret federal law or roll back constitutional rights. The Supreme Court Review Act mirrors existing legislation that allows Congress to quickly respond to federal agency rules. “Our country was founded on a system of checks and balances, and there is no reason we should let an extreme Supreme Court take away Nevadans’ fundamental rights,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s time to put some power back in the hands of the people’s elected representatives and make it clear that Congress has the power to check the Court when it guts critical constitutional protections.” “The captured right-wing majority of the Supreme Court is openly delivering goods to deep-pocketed special interests. When the Court abuses its power in this way—especially by paving over factual records—it’s up to Congress to protect the interests of the American people,” said Senator Whitehouse. “The Supreme Court Review Act would put guardrails on these rogue decisions and return policymaking power back to where the Constitution delegated it: in the hands of the people and their elected representatives.” The Supreme Court continues to erode longstanding constitutional protections and interpret the law in ways that are out of step with congressional intent and will of the American people. Congress can respond to these cases by clarifying federal law or creating new statutory protections, but cumbersome Senate procedure has undermined Congress’s ability to react quickly. Cortez Masto and Whitehouse’s Supreme Court Review Act would make clear that the constitutionally delegated power to make policy remains with Congress, not the Court. The bill would create streamlined procedures through which Congress can exercise its existing power to amend statutes or create federal statutory rights following a Supreme Court decision. Specifically, the bill would: Codify a process for passing new laws in response to Supreme Court decisions that interpret federal statutes or roll back constitutional rights; Expedite procedures for the Senate to pass these laws by a simple majority; Limit the process to recent Court rulings and exclude non-germane changes to federal law to prevent abuse; and Ensure that members of the minority party in the Senate have an opportunity to propose alternative updates to the law. In addition to Cortez Masto and Whitehouse, Supreme Court Review Act is cosponsored by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). The legislation is endorsed by Public Citizen, People for the American Way, Fix the Court, Project on Government Oversight, Common Cause, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), and the Center for Biological Diversity. “The Supreme Court has grown increasingly out-of-touch with the norms and values of the American public. The Court today has its lowest public approval rating in history. The SCOTUS Review Act provides a sorely-needed expedited congressional review process of controversial Court decisions, giving Congress a chance to respond to rulings that fail to protect the public’s interest. Public Citizen heartily endorses this reasonable oversight measure,” said Craig Holman, Ph.D., of Public Citizen. “We all learned in civics class that the branches of the government are meant to be in conversation with one another. But that give-and-take has largely come to a halt this past decade, as the once prevalent practice of congressional override has all but disappeared. With their legislation, Sens. Whitehouse and Cortez Masto are reasserting Congress’ role as the prime interpreter of the Constitution, able to fix statutory holdings that miss the mark with greater ease. I am grateful for their initiative and for their efforts to establish a new era of popular constitutionalism,” said Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. “In recent years, the Supreme Court has narrowed and eroded longstanding statutory and constitutional protections, defying the understanding and intent of democratically-elected leaders in Congress,” said Debra Perlin, Vice President for Policy at CREW. “The Supreme Court Review Act would give Congress the tools to promptly respond to harmful or erroneous Supreme Court decisions that affect the lives of everyday Americans. CREW is proud to endorse this important legislation that would allow Congress to effectuate its intent and reassert its Article I powers.” Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to the rogue Supreme Court. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, she has consistently fought to protect women’s right to choose. Cortez Masto has pushed back against the Supreme Court’s recent egregious decisions, including its decision to allow the Trump Administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants and its decision to permit ICE to use racial profiling while enacting President Trump’s mass deportation agenda. ###",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-joins-bipartisan-group-of-senators-demanding-the-trump-administration-extend-tps-for-ukrainians/,Cortez Masto Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding the Trump Administration Extend TPS for Ukrainians,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"The Senators’ call for an 18-month extension and redesignation comes as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), calling on the Trump Administration to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians living in the United States as Vladimir Putin continues his unjustified war of aggression against their homeland. In their letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Senators underscored how a failure to extend TPS ahead of its expiration next month would send thousands of Ukrainians back into a war zone that has resulted in significant civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and displacement. “Current conditions in Ukraine clearly merit the continuation of TPS status. The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure has left many with limited or no access to heat, electricity or medical services. Ukrainian nationals cannot safely return at this time, and allowing TPS to terminate on October 19, 2026, would risk sending more than one hundred thousand individuals back to an active war zone,” wrote the Senators. The full text of the letter can be found here. Since the Russian invasion in 2022, Senator Cortez Masto has stood firmly behind Ukraine and against Putin’s war of aggression. She pushed the Biden Administration to reduce restrictions on Ukrainian use of U.S. weapons and urged the Trump Administration to maintain trade restrictions on Russia. When President Trump instituted his blanket tariffs in April of 2025, Cortez Masto tried to exempt Ukraine, but her effort was blocked by a Republican Senator. She is leading bipartisan legislation to prevent businesses from taking a tax break on business dealings with Russia. Cortez Masto cited Tulsi Gabbard’s repeated justifications of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine as part of her reasoning in voting against Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. ###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/25/rosen-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-release-funding-to-lower-heating-cooling-costs-for-families/,"Rosen, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Funding to Lower Heating & Cooling Costs for Families",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter demanding the Trump Administration release federal funds to lower home cooling and heating costs for hardworking families before winter home-heating bills arrive. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families with children and seniors on fixed incomes to stay cool in the extremely hot summers and warm in the winter. As energy costs soar and weather becomes more extreme, it is critical that this assistance is allocated in a timely manner to keep vulnerable families safe. “As you know, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (P.L. 119-103) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute no less than 90 percent of its total LIHEAP allotment by November 1, 2026,” the senators wrote. “Given the extraordinary pressure consumers will face this winter, we ask that you make this distribution well before the deadline.” “October marks the start of the heating season for many states, and with temperatures already dropping, low-income families and seniors are feeling additional strains on their household budgets,” the senators continued. The senators concluded, “As the main federal program benefiting these individuals with their energy bills, LIHEAP provides critical assistance to vulnerable families and seniors during the cold winter and hot summer months. A quick release of funding will ensure no gaps in assistance.” The full letter can be found HERE. Senator Rosen is consistently working to lower energy costs for Nevadans. Earlier this month, she helped secure more than $1.5 million in federal funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps American families save money on their energy bills through cost-effective measures. She recently joined colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration restore funding for energy projects that had been illegally cancelled. In January, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $49 million in community project funding, which included projects to improve energy efficiency. ###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/25/rosen-introduces-resolution-denouncing-trumps-hostilities-towards-canada/,Rosen Introduces Resolution Denouncing Trump’s Hostilities Towards Canada,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"From Tariffs to Hostile Rhetoric, Donald Trump’s Actions Against Canada are Hurting American Consumers, Businesses, and Tourism WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a resolution denouncing Donald Trump’s hostile actions towards Canada, which include his cost-raising trade war and harmful rhetoric. The resolution would call for the removal of Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs on Canada and demand that the President stop taking inflammatory actions that needlessly harm the U.S. relationship with Canada, such as the attempted renaming of Lake Ontario and falsely claiming that Canada is the “51st state.” Since the start of the second Trump Administration, international travel to Nevada from Canada – which is the top source of international tourism for the state – has dropped significantly, and reckless tariffs have caused prices to increase dramatically on everyday essentials. Canada is Nevada’s second-largest export market, accounting for $1.6 billion in goods every year. “In less than two years, Donald Trump’s constant jabs and hostilities towards Canada have alienated one of our closest allies, and Americans are paying the price. Retaliatory tariffs from Canada and a decrease in Canadian visitors to the United States are hurting our tourism sector and Nevada’s economy,” said Senator Rosen. “I am introducing this resolution to put the Senate on record that Trump’s reckless actions are having real, negative consequences on our economy.” Senator Rosen has been an outspoken critic of Trump’s attacks on Canada. Earlier this month, Senator Rosen released a statement denouncing Trump’s trade war with Canada. She also helped introduce a bill that would repeal Trump’s new 50 percent cost-raising tariffs on Canada. Senator Rosen also met with the Consul General of Canada to discuss the relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada’s economy. ###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-murray-hirono-reintroduce-bill-to-expand-coverage-of-birth-control-in-america-and-sound-the-alarm-on-trumps-relentless-attacks-on-contraception-family-planning/,"Cortez Masto, Murray, Hirono Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control in America and Sound the Alarm on Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Contraception & Family Planning",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i) to reintroduce their bicameral Affordability is Access Act. This legislation would require insurers to fully cover over-the-counter birth control without any fees or out-of-pocket costs, once it’s FDA-approved. This reintroduction comes as the Trump administration continues their senseless attacks on reproductive care, family planning, and contraception, including moves to cancel teen pregnancy prevention grants, attempts to decimate Title X, and the State Department’s extremist decision to falsely label birth control products as abortifacients. “Congress must pass the Affordability is Access Act to expand Americans’ reproductive freedoms even as this Administration tries to shrink them,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Birth control has helped thousands of Nevadans and millions of Americans live healthy lives. It’s past time we made sure every woman who wants it has an affordable over-the-counter option they can buy.” “When it comes to birth control, the challenge we face isn’t just to stop Trump from setting up new barriers. We have to tear down the barriers that have been standing for far too long—like cost,” said Senator Murray. “We have to put forward our own vision for the future—not just reject Trump’s far-right dystopia. That’s why we are re-introducing the Affordability is Access Act. This bill would require insurance to fully cover safe, over-the-counter birth control for patients. And this year we made a big update: our bill will also make sure all other FDA-approved forms of contraception are covered for patients. No fees. No hurdles. No out-of-pocket costs. This is especially important because, as of March 2024, there is an over-the counter birth control pill that women can buy at pharmacies and grocery stores. Trump has made his vision painfully clear, he wants to take women’s rights away, he wants to set birth control on fire. Well, this bill is our vision as Democrats. We want to protect women’s rights. And we want to protect your birth control.” “As the Trump regime continues to attack reproductive freedom, fighting for contraception access has never been more important,” said Senator Hirono. “FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control is a major step forward, but approval alone does not guarantee access. By requiring insurance companies to cover over-the-counter contraception at no cost and without a prescription, this legislation will help to ensure women nationwide have the power to control their bodies and their lives.” The Affordability is Access Act also includes a new provision to require health insurance to cover every FDA-approved contraceptive drug or drug-led combination product without cost sharing unless the health plan also covers a therapeutically equivalent generic without cost sharing. This would significantly eliminate barriers that some patients face in accessing contraceptives prescribed by their provider. Under the Affordable Care Act, all private health insurance plans are required to fully cover – without copays or out-of-pocket costs – prescribed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, granted, or cleared methods of contraception. The Affordability is Access Act would change this to apply to over-the-counter birth control that women can get without a prescription. The Affordability is Access Act would also maintain the FDA’s sole authority to determine the safety and efficacy of drugs and make them available over the counter without a prescription, and ensure retailers provide contraception without a prescription. The legislation states that any retailer that stocks contraception that the FDA has approved, granted, or cleared without a prescription may not interfere with a consumer’s access to or purchase of such contraception. Read the bill here. Additional cosponsors include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The legislation is also led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.-07), Congressman Ami Bera (D-Calif.-06), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.-14) in the House of Representatives. Senator Cortez Masto has been a fierce advocate for women’s reproductive rights. Last November, Cortez Masto sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and former FDA Commissioner Makary expressing alarm over the Trump administration’s plans to conduct “its own review of the evidence” on the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone. The Senator recently re-introduced her Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, which would block anti-choice states and localities from limiting travel for abortion services and protect those helping women seek abortion care. She’s championed legislation to repeal the Comstock Act, an arcane 1873 law that anti-choice extremists have repeatedly invoked as a backdoor means to effectively ban abortion nationwide without a single act of Congress. In the last Congress, the Senator also cosponsored legislation to codify the right to contraception and IVF. ###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-rosen-resolution-honoring-the-paseo-verde-little-league-u-s-championship/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rosen Resolution Honoring the Paseo Verde Little League U.S. Championship",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) congratulating Henderson’s Paseo Verde Little League team on their 2026 Little League World Series U.S. Championship victory. “Throughout the Little League World Series, Paseo Verde players and coaches showed toughness, grit, and determination that made all Nevadans proud,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This team showed over and over again why they were the best in the United States, and we’re proud to honor this accomplishment. Congratulations on a great run!” “The Paseo Verde Little League team has made Nevada so incredibly proud, and we are thrilled to call them the 2026 U.S. Champions,” said Senator Rosen. “As I watched the championship game, I saw how each player gave it their all. It was a thrilling game, and I loved cheering for Paseo Verde when they won! Congratulations, Paseo Verde, and thank you for bringing the national title to Nevada.” In the U.S. Little League Championship game on August 29, Paseo Verde defeated the team from Hamilton, Ohio to become the American champions. The team went on to play in the Little League World Series Championship against Curacao. This is the second year in a row that a team from Southern Nevada has won the Little League World Series U.S. Championship. The full text of the resolution can be found here. Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have consistently honored Nevada excellence, from the 2025 U.S. Little League World Series Champions from Summerlin to the Las Vegas Aces’ 2022, 2023, and 2025 titles. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently worked to support Nevada’s local teams and the major sporting events that bolster the Nevada economy and keep Las Vegas a globally-renowned destination. She introduced the WAGER Act to protect legal sportsbook and gaming businesses and urged FIFA to take steps to prevent human trafficking at the World Cup, making the event safer for all sports fans. ###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/24/rosen-introduces-amendment-to-stop-trump-from-spending-tax-dollars-on-self-promoting-ads/,Rosen Introduces Amendment to Stop Trump from Spending Tax Dollars on Self-Promoting Ads,2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced an amendment to her No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act – which would prohibit members of the President’s Cabinet and high-level political appointees from using taxpayer dollars to run self-promoting ad campaigns – to now also prohibit the President and Vice President from doing so. This amendment comes in response to Donald Trump’s recent use of taxpayer dollars for a national advertisement indistinguishable from a campaign commercial despite an existing federal law banning the use of federal funds for “publicity or propaganda purposes.” Senator Rosen introduced the No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act earlier this year following former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s admission that she used $220 million in taxpayer dollars for an advertising campaign in which she was prominently featured. The contracts for these ads were awarded to firms with close personal and political ties to the Administration, and Senator Rosen’s legislation would also ban the hiring of consulting and advertising firms with ties to high-ranking officials. “Donald Trump cut funding for health care, food assistance, and countless other programs Nevada families rely on, while at the same time burning through taxpayer dollars on campaign ads featuring himself,” said Senator Rosen. “Nevadans are sick and tired of this crap. That’s why I introduced an amendment to expand my bill banning self-promoting ads to include the President and Vice President because I’m fed up with their total wasteful spending of Nevadans’ hard-earned dollars while doing nothing to help families.” The text of the amendment can be found HERE. Senator Rosen has been a vocal defender of taxpayer dollars against waste, fraud, and abuse. Her bipartisan No CORRUPTION Act, which closed a loophole that allowed former members of Congress to continue receiving taxpayer-funded pensions after being convicted of felonies, was signed into law. Last Congress, Senator Rosen also supported the Government Spending Oversight Act to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Earlier that year, she announced that the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act she joined to increase transparency in government projects that are delayed or over budget passed the Senate. ###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5937,Rep. Titus Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Public Lands Day,2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced a resolution recognizing September 26, 2026, as National Public Lands Day, honoring the cultural, spiritual, and economic value of the 618 million acres of public lands in the United States and encouraging people to visit those lands on fee-free Public Lands Day. Representatives Gabe Vasquez and Juan Ciscomani joined the Congresswoman in leading this bipartisan resolution. “Public lands are central to our national heritage,” said Congresswoman Titus. “They are our common ground as Americans, owned by the people and preserved for generations. They include places that represent our culture and history, are engines for rural and national economies, and are hallowed ground for tribes. It is my hope that people will take this day to visit our forests, our wild and scenic rivers, our national monuments and conservation areas. It is a day to recognize the beauty of this nation.” “Public Lands are America’s best idea. Americans of all political stripes have long fought to protect this sacred birthright, which belongs to us all. We must celebrate them and vigorously defend them at all costs,” said Rep. Vasquez. “As a hunter and angler, public lands hold a special meaning for me, as they do for New Mexicans and Americans across the West. I encourage everyone to enjoy this Public Lands Day and fight to retain our unique American outdoor heritage.” “Our public lands are truly a national treasure,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “For Arizonans, places like Saguaro National Park and the Chiricahua National Monument are more than beautiful landscapes. They are treasured parts of our local communities, our heritage, and our way of life. I’m proud to join this bipartisan resolution recognizing the tremendous value our public lands bring to great nation as we celebrate Public Lands Day. I’m grateful to have the support of the incredible organizations working to protect these special places and keep them accessible for the next generation of Americans to enjoy.” Resolution endorsed by: Get Outdoors Nevada, Friends of Avi Kwa Ame, Conservation Lands Foundation, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, The Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), Nevada Conservation League, Indigenous Voices of Nevada, Trout Unlimited, Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Save Our Canyons, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance ""Public lands are a uniting force in our communities and our country, and we applaud the bipartisan leadership of Reps. Titus, Vasquez and Ciscomani in introducing a resolution that brings Congress together in recognition of National Public Lands Day and the importance of these treasured landscapes to all Americans."" - David Feinman, vice president of government affairs, Conservation Lands Foundation “Public lands are Nevada's greatest shared resource. We're grateful to Congresswoman Titus for championing National Public Lands Day and the fee-free access that lets every Nevadan experience the outdoors,” - Christy Sakamoto, Executive Director, Get Outdoors Nevada “For Indigenous peoples, public lands have never simply been places to visit. They are living homelands, woven into our histories, cultures, ceremonies, and responsibilities to future generations. They hold the footprints of generations who cared for them long before any boundary was drawn around them. That is why we are proud to support this resolution recognizing National Public Lands Day and the cultural and spiritual significance these places carry. Public lands belong to all of us, but our relationships with them are not all the same. For Tribal Nations, many of these landscapes are ancestral homelands, and recognizing their value also means recognizing the people who have loved, protected, and remained connected to them since time immemorial.” - Barbara Hartzell, Member of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and Executive Director of Indigenous Voices of Nevada “Nevada's public lands are where our communities hike, hunt, gather, and heal. We thank Representative Titus and her colleagues for introducing this resolution and for recognizing the value these lands hold for every Nevadan. From the proposed East Las Vegas National Monument to the wild spaces across our state, the Nevada Conservation League will keep pushing until that value is matched with permanent protection.” - Kristee Watson, Executive Director of Nevada Conservation League “For generations, Hispanic communities across the Southwest have depended on public lands for our livelihoods, traditions, and ways of life. Our connection to these landscapes is grounded in querencia, a deep sense of belonging to the land, and herencia, the heritage we inherit and our responsibility to pass it on. HECHO proudly supports this resolution, which honors the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic significance of our public lands and the need to care for them for those who come after us.” - Camilla Simon, Executive Director, HECHO ""Now, more than ever, it’s critical for Americans to get outside and show their love and support for our treasured public lands. These rivers, canyons, mountains, forests, and all the lands in between are held in the public trust for all of us to use and enjoy. On this Public Lands Day, we must reaffirm that keeping these places open and accessible to the public is a core American value."" - Kabir Green, Director of Federal Affairs for Nature, Natural Resources Defense Council Congresswoman Titus has been a long-time champion of preserving public lands. From leading the charge to protect Gold Butte and Basin & Range to conserving Tule Springs, she believes that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of our nation’s unique landscapes. In 2023, she also worked to secure a National Monument designation for Avi Kwa Ame, permanently protecting this sacred land in Southern Nevada. In 2025, after Republicans tried to sneak provisions into the reconciliation bill to sell off 65,000 acres of land in Southern Nevada to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, Congresswoman Titus successfully removed the proposed land sale through an amendment. She also worked across the aisle through her position on the Public Lands Caucus to fight efforts to add large-scale public land selloffs back into the bill before it was sent to the President’s desk. Congresswoman Titus also introduced bipartisan legislation, the Public Lands Integrity Act, which would permanently prevent public land sell-offs from being included in future reconciliation bills. Under the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Titus has fought to protect National Monument designations from being rolled back or diminished. On February 14, 2025, she led Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in a letter to Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum urging him not to roll back designations of National Monuments. She also opposed Stevan Perace’s nomination to serve as the Director of the Bureau of land Management over concerns about his track record supporting public land sales. In 2025, when the Interior appropriations bill was facing floor consideration, Congresswoman Titus introduced an amendment that would have prevented the Administration from diminishing, revoking, or reducing a National Monument designation. Congresswoman Titus is also leading the fight to protect our public lands from data center developments. Most recently, on September 16, 2026, she introduced her Public Lands Accountability Act to ensure the public has a say in the federal permitting process for data centers on public lands and environmental effects are thoroughly evaluated. The Public Lands day resolution notes: · There are more than 85 million acres of national parks. · There are approximately 38 million acres protected by 31 national monuments, 25 national conservation areas, and other designations. · There are 263 wilderness areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). · There are more than 200 wild and scenic rivers in 40 states. · There are 570 national wildlife refuges. · Public lands managed by the BLM generated $252 billion in economic activity in 2024.and nearly 950,000 jobs. · Outdoor recreation contributed $696.7 billion to the economy of the United States in 2024.",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-booker-culinary-union-call-on-senate-to-pass-bipartisan-legislation-to-speed-up-labor-contract-negotiations/,"Cortez Masto, Booker, Culinary Union Call on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up Labor Contract Negotiations",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined leaders and members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 to call on the Senate to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, bipartisan legislation that would guarantee workers who vote to form a union a first contract without years of delay. Currently, workers wait an average of 465 days for a first contract, and many never get one at all. The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require employers to begin bargaining within 10 days of a union’s written request to negotiate, allow either party to request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service if no agreement is reached within 90 days, and refer the dispute to an arbitration panel if mediation fails to produce a contract within an additional 30 days. “My father was a Teamster, so I know just how important unions are to ensuring one job is enough,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Unfortunately, bad actors are using every trick in the book to stall union negotiations, keeping wages low and working conditions poor. That’s why I’m proud to stand along with the Culinary Union to urge my colleagues to immediately pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act.” “For too long, workers have voted to organize and then waited years for a company to bargain with them in good faith,” said Senator Booker. “That’s not how this is supposed to work. The Faster Labor Contracts Act sets clear, reasonable deadlines so that when workers speak up and vote to unionize, they actually get a seat at the table. I’m proud to stand with Culinary Union members today, and I’m calling on my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill without further delay.” The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act on June 9 by a vote of 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining every House Democrat. In addition to Senators Booker and Cortez Masto, the Senate version is led by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and joined by Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). It is endorsed by the AFL-CIO. “For 17 years, Station Casinos has done everything it can to block workers from exercising their right to a union contract – from firing leaders who organized their co-workers to using the pandemic as a scheme to break their union support,” said Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Union. “Workers at Station Casinos won their union through National Labor Relations Board elections and yet they’ve been dragged through endless delays, appeals, and bad-faith tactics by the company. Culinary Union and Station Casinos’ workers demand justice, applaud Senators Booker and Cortez Masto for their continued leadership, and urge the swift passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. This legislation is needed because it puts real timelines and consequences on bad employers who stall. We stand with Station Casinos workers who are organizing and we won’t stop fighting until we win strong union contracts.” “I’ve been working at Station Casinos since 1991, but I still have nothing to show for it,” said Casiano Corpus Jr., a casino porter employed at Station Casinos’ Palace Station Casinos for 34 years in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I wear my union button every day inside non-union Station Casinos and I’m proud because a union contract there could provide a better life for our families and give us a voice and representation. When I retire after two decades with this company, I don’t have a retirement pension. I’m not a second class worker and I believe that we deserve the same pension and raises the Culinary Union members have. I will not stop until we finish this fight and I know for sure we will win a union contract at Station Casinos.” Full text of the legislation can be found here. The proud daughter of a Teamster, Senator Cortez Masto grew up knowing the value of organized labor and has always fought for Nevada’s working families. She has introduced legislation to protect workers’ right to come together and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces and to implement federal workplace heat stress protections. The Senator works closely with the Culinary Union, and has joined them in the past to advocate for the extension of TPS protections for Salvadorans, push for the passage of her immigration reform bill, and call attention to the detrimental impacts of the Trump Administration’s policies on Nevada’s travel and tourism economy. ###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-supports-bill-to-ban-chinese-vehicles-to-protect-national-and-economic-security/,Cortez Masto Supports Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles to Protect National and Economic Security,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) co-sponsored legislation led by Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) to defend the American auto industry from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and component parts. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 also prevents Americans’ data from being harvested and sent to Beijing. “Communist China subsidizes Chinese automakers with the explicit goal of undermining the auto industry in America and other Democratic countries,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Many of these cars also come equipped with surveillance technology that would jeopardize Americans’ privacy. To protect our economy, our workers, and our national security, we must ensure Chinese cars are not sold in America.” Specifically, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026: Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, and resale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China or other foreign adversaries, including those from joint ventures; Empowers the Department of Commerce to identify and block high-risk vehicle technologies, components, and transactions that threaten U.S. economic or national security; Establishes enforcement mechanisms to ensure prohibited technologies are kept out of the U.S. market; and Phases implementation with vehicle and software restrictions taking effect in 2027, and hardware restrictions in 2030. The full text of this legislation can be found here. Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to stand up to Communist China and protect American interests in the Pacific. Last year, her FIGHT China Act, prohibiting U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, was signed into law. Senator Cortez Masto has also introduced bipartisan legislation to stand up to China’s rapidly expanding space operations, to bolster the U.S.-Taiwan partnership, to ban Communist China from buying land next to American military sites, and to strengthen strategic relationships with American allies in the Pacific. ###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-van-hollen-colleagues-push-trump-to-negotiate-global-ai-guardrails-with-china/,"Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate Global AI Guardrails with China",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators call for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety, human control Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 15 of her Democratic colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping between the U.S. and China on critical guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. The lawmakers also urged President Trump to consider enacting a mutual pause in frontier AI development to prevent potential cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that could threaten humanity. The lawmakers begin, “We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence with China during the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently planned for September 24, 2026. We support this dialogue and encourage you to have those discussions at the highest level. As extraordinary as the promise of some of AI’s advanced capabilities are, safety incidents make clear that both national and international infrastructure is threatened by unregulated testing and release of AI models. It is incumbent upon both governments to discuss necessary guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of AI in order to mitigate the risks of unfettered advancement. As you prepare for the upcoming summit, we urge you to engage with President Xi directly to discuss efforts to avoid the potential harms of this technology for the safety and benefit of the world. America leads in AI innovation, and we must lead the world in AI safety and international cooperation, including by working with China to develop a formal agreement that would slow down, and potentially enact a mutual pause in, frontier AI development to prevent cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that threaten the lives of the American people and humanity writ large.” They note specifically, “The conversations should include specific focus on the standards needed for development and testing processes, oversight and monitoring of models, enforcing human control over the use of autonomous systems, and technological verification of any agreed upon terms to ensure that an agreement is being enforced. Protecting American safety and leadership in AI will require international cooperation with many countries, but it must start with serious engagement by your administration and China at this summit.” “AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use. What our two countries develop as guardrails will serve as a standard for how the technology is used worldwide. Given how quickly AI technology is developing and how transformative it may be, we cannot delay our pursuit of diplomatic efforts to mitigate its risks. Those efforts must start with direct engagement with China to ensure the safety and well-being of all people as AI innovation continues,” the lawmakers conclude. Read the full letter here. Additional signatories include Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). Senator Cortez Masto has been pushing to ensure America’s national security is preserved in the development of AI. The Senator called for guardrails on AI following reports of threats and safety risks posed by rapid AI development. Cortez Masto’s FIGHT China Act was signed into law and will prohibit U.S. investment in high end chips and AI in China. The Senator recently introduced the BLADE Act with Senators Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Scott (R-S.C.), and Kim (D-N.J.) to deter our foreign adversaries from stealing the proprietary capabilities of America’s frontier AI companies. ###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-scott-resolution-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Scott Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Last night, the United States Senate passed a resolution led by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contributions that the Hispanic and Latino communities have made to American achievements, culture, and history. “The Hispanic community in the United States is an integral part of the American story,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This month is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made by Latinos, celebrate our accomplishments, and continue building a better future. This month and every month, I’m proud of my Latina heritage.” “Florida’s Hispanic communities are a vital part of what makes the Sunshine State the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Hispanic Americans have shaped Florida’s history, boosted our economy, and strengthened our communities – helping fuel the promise of the American Dream for countless Floridians. I’m proud to join Senator Cortez Masto in leading this resolution to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the incredible history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida and across our nation,” said Senator Scott. Read the full resolution here. Additional cosponsors include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ashley Moody (R-Fl.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). Senator Cortez Masto is the highest-ranking Hispanic Democrat in the Senate, and she is the first and only Latina senator. She has fought to establish a Smithsonian museum to recognize the accomplishments of Latinos. She has introduced resolutions to recognize Latina Equal Pay Day and to celebrate the contributions of Latinas during Women’s History Month. She condemned the Trump Education Department’s cruel decision to defund the Hispanic Serving Institution grants, which give young Latinos in Nevada more opportunities to succeed. Cortez Masto has consistently fought for greater protections for TPS and DACA recipients. ###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T10:31:42Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/23/rosen-joins-push-calling-on-trump-to-negotiate-ai-guardrails-with-china/,Rosen Joins Push Calling on Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Rosen Recently Called on the Senate Commerce Committee to Hold a Hearing on the Dangers of AI WASHINGTON, DC – Today, while Trump hosts the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U.S. and China on guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier AI models. The lawmakers also urged President Trump to consider pushing for a mutual pause by both countries in frontier AI development to prevent potential cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that could threaten humanity. “As extraordinary as the promise of some of AI’s advanced capabilities are, safety incidents make clear that both national and international infrastructure is threatened by unregulated testing and release of AI models. It is incumbent upon both governments to discuss necessary guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of AI in order to mitigate the risks of unfettered advancement,” wrote the senators. “ An international race between the U.S. and China to advance these capabilities without safety guardrails, as is currently unfolding, poses unnecessary and dangerous risks to the American people.” “In addition, efforts to engage with China should not stop the U.S. from constructing and implementing guardrails domestically, and Congress and U.S. companies should not wait to do so,” the senators continued. “The mutual recognition between the two countries that AI poses significant risks both during development and after release should be the foundation of discussions centered on reaching concrete terms for an international safety agreement.” “While advanced AI may be new, engagement between two superpowers over a technology that poses an existential threat is not,” the senators wrote. You can read the full letter HERE. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently pushed for responsible development of technology and has raised questions about the risks of AI. In a committee hearing last fall, she pressed a Trump Administration official about the Administration’s decision to deploy Grok, an AI bot with a documented history of antisemitism. Senator Rosen raised concerns to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about surveillance pricing – the use of AI by corporations to target individuals with different prices for the same product – and called on the FTC to do more to fully understand how large retailers are using technology to hurt consumers’ budgets. Senator Rosen has also introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit the use of DeepSeek – an AI platform with ties to the Chinese Communist Party – on all government devices and networks to protect American national security. ###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/22/rosen-helps-secure-almost-5-million-in-federal-funding-for-tribal-housing/,Rosen Helps Secure Almost $5 Million in Federal Funding for Tribal Housing,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced that she helped secure almost $5 million in federal funding to support the construction of housing for the Washoe Tribe. The funding will go toward constructing new rental homes for low-income Tribal families, increasing the supply of safe and affordable housing. The funding was secured through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program, which provides grants to eligible Tribes to carry out projects that support affordable housing. “As housing prices continue to go up, so does the uncertainty many Nevadans feel about the possibility of owning a home,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help secure millions in federal funding to build more affordable housing for Tribal communities in our state. Addressing the housing crisis in Nevada is one of our main priorities, and I will continue working at the federal level to ensure that all our communities in Nevada are given the opportunity to own a home.” Senator Rosen has been a champion for Tribal communities in Nevada, protecting their autonomy and securing federal funding for critical projects. In July, she joined Senate colleagues in protecting the rights of state and Tribal governments to regulate prediction markets. Senator Rosen also helped secure funding for wildlife conservation projects in Tribal communities. Last Congress, she helped secure over $1.3 billion in funding for housing in Tribal communities, and joined colleagues in requesting robust funding for tribal law enforcement. ###",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-blackburn-hagerty-lead-passage-of-resolution-honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-dolly-parton/,"Cortez Masto, Blackburn, Hagerty Lead Passage of Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton",2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) led the passage of a resolution to honor the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton. Parton’s extraordinary contributions to music, literacy, education, public health, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans. “Dolly Parton was a legend, an icon, and an inspiration. Las Vegans and visitors enjoyed her shows for close to half a century, and books from her Imagination Library line the bookshelves of countless Nevada children,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Today, we stand together to honor her contributions to American music, her lifetime of generosity and service, and her embrace of all people.” “Dolly Parton was a Tennessee treasure who lived out the Volunteer Spirit, loved our nation, and opened doors of opportunity for countless people,” said Senator Blackburn. “While there are no words to fully express the sorrow all Tennesseans feel in her loss, I hope this resolution plays at least a small part in ensuring that her legacy is never forgotten, and I am honored to lead it in the Senate.” “Dolly is truly a Tennessee legend,” said Senator Hagerty. “From her humble beginnings in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to worldwide fame, Dolly exemplified the American Dream. Whether she was performing on stages across the globe, creating opportunities for families to make memories in Dollywood, or fostering a love of reading through her Imagination Library, Dolly lived a life dedicated to encouraging others to dream just as boldly as she did. She never forgot where she came from and left an indelible cultural and economic impact on our state. She will be very dearly missed.” Dolly Parton was a prolific musician, writing over 3,000 songs and releasing 49 studio albums, and a cherished philanthropist and advocate. Her Imagination Library has provided over 332,000,000 books to children across the world, and she made significant contributions to disaster relief, medical research, and education. Parton consistently advocated for the acceptance of all people, particularly those in the LGBTQ community. With her iconic style and commanding stage presence, Dolly Parton embodied the spirit of Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. Her first Vegas residency was at the Riviera Hotel in 1981. Parton was scheduled to return to Las Vegas in 2025 but had to cancel her residency because of health complications. The full text of the resolution can be found here. ###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/in-august-rosen-visited-poland-to-discuss-continued-support-for-nato-ally-ukraine-and-russian-threat/,"In August, Rosen Visited Poland to Discuss Continued Support for NATO Ally, Ukraine, and Russian Threat",2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – As the war in Ukraine continues raging on and Russia’s gray zone attacks against European partners grow, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, traveled to Poland in August, where she met with Polish and U.S. government and military leaders to reiterate the United States’ continued support for Poland as a key NATO ally and military partner and to discuss Poland’s important support for Ukraine. Senator Rosen met with Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations, the status of discussions to increase the number of U.S. servicemembers in Poland and on a more permanent basis – as the Poles desire – and Poland’s strong investment in defense at 4.7 percent of GDP, the highest rate of all NATO members. Poland is also a large purchaser of U.S. military equipment. Senator Rosen met with Minister Marcin Przydacz, Head of the International Policy Bureau at the Presidential Chancellery, to discuss the threat Russia poses to NATO’s eastern flank and express support for the U.S.-Poland relationship. Poland has been one of the United States’ closest and most important allies, especially as a NATO member on the front lines against Russian aggression in Eastern Europe who pays to host U.S. troops. She also met with U.S. Ambassador to Poland Thomas Rose and other U.S. diplomats at our embassy, as well as military leaders from U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine, who play a leading role in coordinating security assistance to and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and overseeing training and logistics support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Finally, Senator Rosen visited Special Operations Task Force 10.1 at Camp Miron, the easternmost U.S. Special Operations Forces facility in Europe. Camp Miron provides a forward location for training and cooperation with American, Polish, NATO, and Ukrainian forces, and enhances deterrence by demonstrating the United States’ commitment to Poland and NATO along the alliance’s eastern flank. “As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom now in the fifth year of Russia’s illegal invasion and war against a sovereign nation, the United States must continue its support and commitment to NATO allies and partners – particularly Ukraine – as they fight for freedom and to deter Russia’s continued violations of borders along Europe’s eastern flank,” said Senator Rosen. “Poland has proven time and time again to be one of the United States’ strong allies in Europe, paying to host U.S. troops, and we must continue to foster this relationship as we fight back against Putin and his regime.” As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In August, she helped introduce bipartisan legislation to provide critical munitions to Ukraine and encourage NATO allies to increase defense contributions. Senator Rosen has also voted for every security assistance package for Ukraine, the last of which passed in December 2024 at the end of the Biden Administration. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems. ###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/rosen-backed-russia-sanctions-bill-signed-into-law/,Rosen-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Signed into Law,2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement after the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on the energy and defense sectors funding Vladimir Putin’s violent war in Ukraine, was signed into law. Senator Rosen was an original cosponsor of this legislation and voted in support of its passage in the Senate. “This bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and crack down on the funding sources for Putin’s brutal and illegal war has been a long time in the making, and I’m glad to see it signed into law today,” said Senator Rosen. “Ukraine is at a critical point in its courageous fight to defend its sovereignty, and this bill gives the United States more tools to support our allies. Putin’s war is not a threat to Ukraine alone – it is a threat to Europe and to us. We must help stop Putin in his tracks and end this war, and this bill gives the United States powerful tools to do so.” As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In August, she helped introduce bipartisan legislation to provide critical munitions to Ukraine and encourage NATO allies to increase defense contributions. Senator Rosen has also voted for every security assistance package for Ukraine, the last of which passed in December 2024 at the end of the Biden Administration. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems. ###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/rosen-leads-push-urging-dept-of-justice-to-fully-staff-essential-immigration-program/,Rosen Leads Push Urging Dept. of Justice to Fully Staff Essential Immigration Program,2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen led a group of her Senate colleagues in a letter urging Attorney General Todd Blanche to restore full functionality of an essential immigration program that provides legal support for migrants who would otherwise not have access to it. The Department of Justice’s Recognition and Accreditation program allows for non-attorney individuals who work or volunteer at nonprofit organizations to provide legal support to immigrants. However, due to severe staff cuts by the Trump administration, there are currently only two employees left in the program, neither of whom has authority to approve or deny new applications. Senator Rosen was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Angus King (I-ME), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). “According to the DOJ website, the T&A program aims to increase the availability of competent immigration legal representation for low-income and indigent persons, thereby promoting the effective and efficient administration of justice,” wrote the Senators. “Unfortunately, the DOJ’s own actions have undercut the stated intent of this program, with CBS News reporting earlier this year that the DOJ reassigned lawyers who were responsible for renewing and approving applications, leaving the program with only two employees, neither of whom have the authority to approve or deny new applications.” “By training and accrediting individuals who are not attorneys, the R&A program helps reduce swelling court backlogs and allows immigrants to gain access to quality legal assistance for their asylum,” the Senators continued. “We urge you to undo the Department’s harmful staffing cuts and reassignments and either reinstate or train the necessary staff to restore the program’s ability to process both new and renewal applications for individuals and nonprofit organizations in a timely manner.” You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has continued to speak out against the Trump Administration’s attacks on key immigration services. In April, she forced a bipartisan Senate vote to reverse a Trump rule ending the automatic extension of work permits for workers with legal status. Senator Rosen also sent a letter urging Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow to fix the extensive visa processing backlogs and delays that are impacting immigrants’ ability to obtain work permits. Last year, Senator Rosen helped introduce legislation to protect permanent residents’ access to legal counsel when facing immigration proceedings. ###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5935,Rep. Titus Calls for Wild Horse Slaughter Investigation,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and 17 of her colleagues today sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program following reports that wild horses have been slaughtered. Supporters of the letter include Congressional Wild Horse Caucus Co-Chairs Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) as well as Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). The letter is also endorsed by American Wild Horse Conservation. “We now know what we have long suspected — that the BLM has been selling off wild horses that end up in slaughterhouses,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus. “This practice must end now. I am leading my Congressional colleagues in demanding an investigation of the Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program to ensure wild horses and burros received the protections they are guaranteed by federal law."" “It’s long past time to fix the ongoing failures in how America’s wild horses are managed. For years, across both Republican and Democrat administrations, we’ve seen alarming reports of hostility toward these animals and serious questions about how the Bureau of Land Management is carrying out its responsibilities. This cannot be a partisan issue. It’s a stewardship issue. I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort to demand accountability, protect our wild horses, and push for real solutions that address the problem head-on.” said Congressman Juan Ciscomani ""The Administration knows what it is doing. They are circumventing the law to benefit landowners who want to get rid of all the wild horses, which are American heritage that we should value. More oversight is needed,” said Congressman Steve Cohen. “Our laws demand that we protect wild horses, not send them to slaughter. Congress has always worked in a bipartisan manner to protect these animals, and we need accountability and oversight at the Bureau of Land Management immediately. We hope this request will force the Administration to do the right thing,” said Congressman Mark Pocan. “Wild horses are a national treasure. Year after year, Congress has barred the Bureau of Land Management from slaughtering them. Yet now there is a concerning report that Trump’s agency is recklessly selling wild horses to buyers who slaughter them. I am calling on GAO to investigate,” said Senator Cory Booker. “The GAO investigation is a critical step toward uncovering and eliminating abuses within the Sale Authority Program, abuses documented through AWHC’s longstanding investigation and recently brought to national attention by The New York Times. No federal program should allow America’s treasured and legally protected wild horses and burros to be funneled into the slaughter pipeline”, said Patricia Miller, Chair, Board of Directors & Executive Director, American Wild Horse Conservation. “We are deeply grateful to Representative Dina Titus and her fellow Congressional Wild Horse Caucus co-chairs, Representatives Ciscomani, Cohen, and Pocan, for leading this essential oversight effort and advancing the agency accountability and lasting reform necessary to ensure these animals receive the protections promised to them under federal law.” The letter states: “This request is particularly urgent in light of recent reporting by The New York Times detailing how changes in the BLM’s management of wild horses and burros could exploit a legal loophole to facilitate their movement into the slaughter pipeline. The reporting raises renewed concerns about whether BLM's Sale Program is being used to circumvent longstanding congressional protections intended to prevent federally protected wild horses and burros from being sold or otherwise funneled into slaughter. “A comprehensive GAO review would provide Congress with an independent assessment of whether BLM's current practices adequately protect federally managed wild horses and burros, comply with congressional directives, and appropriately safeguard taxpayer resources. It would also build upon GAO's prior examination of BLM's wild horse management and sales practices, allowing Congress to determine whether safeguards remain effective nearly two decades later. “Most importantly, this review would help Congress determine whether the Sale Program is functioning as a legitimate placement mechanism or has become a pathway through which federally protected wild horses and burros can predictably enter the slaughter pipeline after title transfers. The recent reporting in The New York Times, together with BLM's expanded reliance on removals and sales, makes an independent examination especially timely. “GAO's findings would provide Congress with the factual basis necessary to strengthen safeguards, improve reporting requirements, ensure compliance with appropriations restrictions and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, and consider additional statutory changes where necessary.” The letter asks the GAO to address the following issues: Implementation of Sale Authority · How has BLM implemented its Sale Authority, including ""sales without limitation,"" since enactment of the 2004 amendments to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act? · How many horses and burros have been sold annually under Sale Authority since 2004, and what trends have emerged over time? · How has BLM's reliance on sales changed following implementation of ""The Path Forward"" and the substantial increase in congressional funding for removals? · To what extent do current group and individual sales operate differently from the historical ""sales without limitation"" that Congress sought to restrict through appropriations language? Purchaser Screening and Internal Controls · What policies, procedures, and internal controls govern purchaser screening, approval, monitoring, and post-sale oversight? · How does BLM identify and manage high-risk or repeat purchasers? · Does BLM maintain records of individuals or entities that have purchased large numbers of horses or burros over time, including purchases made through related individuals or entities? · What mechanisms exist to identify purchasers with connections to livestock auctions, kill buyers, brokers, slaughter facilities, or other high-risk entities? · How frequently has BLM investigated allegations that sold animals entered slaughter channels, and what enforcement actions, including repossessions, purchaser suspensions, or debarments, have resulted? Post-Sale Outcomes and Enforcement · What information does BLM collect regarding the disposition of horses and burros after title transfers? · To what extent can BLM determine whether sold animals ultimately enter commercial slaughter channels? · Under what circumstances does BLM have authority to repossess or otherwise recover an animal after a sale? · What criteria does BLM use to determine whether to intervene when a sold horse or burro is subsequently identified at an auction, kill pen, or other slaughter-related facility? · How many horses and burros has BLM repossessed following a sale during the past ten years, and what circumstances led to those actions? · How many purchasers have been suspended, debarred, or otherwise restricted during the same period? · Does BLM distinguish between adoption and sale outcomes when reporting placement success to Congress and the public? Compliance with Congressional Direction · Is BLM administering the Sale Program in a manner consistent with annual appropriations language prohibiting the destruction of healthy wild horses and burros or their sale for processing into commercial products? · Are BLM's current sales practices consistent with the purpose and intent of congressional restrictions on ""sales without limitation""? · Does BLM have adequate safeguards to prevent sales that it knows, or reasonably should know, are likely to result in animals entering the slaughter pipeline? · To what extent could current Sale Authority practices undermine congressional prohibitions by transferring animals to purchasers who subsequently resell them for slaughter? · Are current policies and oversight mechanisms sufficient to ensure that federally protected animals are not predictably diverted into slaughter? Program Management and Congressional Oversight · What relationship exists between BLM's removal targets, off-range holding population, adoption rates, and reliance on sales? · Has BLM evaluated whether its current removal and sale strategies create incentives to prioritize rapid disposal over durable placement outcomes? · What statutory, regulatory, administrative, or reporting changes would strengthen congressional oversight and accountability? ###",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-rosen-klobuchar-urge-trump-administration-to-reconvene-essential-travel-and-tourism-board/,"Cortez Masto, Rosen, Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board",2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) urging Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international tourism to the United States. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) has provided a valuable forum for leaders across the travel and tourism industry to share their insight into the challenges facing the sector and provide direct input on federal tourism policy. However, this board has not met once since the start of President Trump’s second term despite stark decreases in domestic and international tourism nationwide due to Trump Administration policies. “The travel and tourism industry is a vital part of our economy, supporting millions of jobs for Americans and sustaining many of our nation’s communities, making travel slowdowns all the more devastating,” wrote the senators. “Policymakers need to hear from industry leaders when making decisions that could have broad economic consequences, and without that input, legislators and the Administration risk making decisions without a full understanding of how they could affect the travel and tourism industry.” “During your confirmation process, you voiced your support for efforts that promote travel and tourism to the United States. Holding regular TTAB meetings — as the Board has traditionally done in past years — would go a long way towards advancing those efforts by bringing together voices from various parts of the industry,” they continued. “We are encouraged to know that the Department is now working to renew the TTAB’s charter, but we urge you to see that process through and restore the Board to regular operation as soon as possible.” You can read the full letter here. Senator Cortez Masto is a fierce advocate for Nevada’s travel and tourism economy. She has repeatedly raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s policies that are driving down tourism and demanded that the administration deliver a plan to reverse the harm they’ve caused. She has also supported legislation to reverse funding cuts to the effective Brand USA travel promotion public-private partnership program. Ahead of the July 2026 review of the USMCA, the Senator urged Trade Representative Greer to strengthen the trade agreement while encouraging collaboration on travel and tourism – a commitment she secured today. She held a press conference with Las Vegas business owners reliant on the travel industry who have been harmed by the Trump Administration’s detrimental policies.",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/17/as-canada-enacts-retaliatory-tariffs-on-american-products-rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-repeal-trump-tariffs-on-canada/,"As Canada Enacts Retaliatory Tariffs on American Products, Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Repeal Trump Tariffs on Canada",2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Rosen Released a Statement Earlier This Month Denouncing Trump’s Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON, D.C. – As prices continue to rise as a result of Donald Trump’s trade wars and as Canada enacts retaliatory tariffs on American products, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill that would revoke Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Canada. The Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act would repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930–the previously unused trade authority Trump used against Canada–and refund all duties paid under this authority. “As prices continue to skyrocket, Donald Trump’s reckless economic and foreign policies have wreaked havoc on the budgets of hardworking Americans. This senseless trade war with Canada, Nevada’s second-largest trade partner, will only hurt our economy and raise costs for families even more,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help introduce this bill to rein in Trump’s ability to unilaterally set reckless tariffs, and will continue to fight back against any policy that takes money away from the pockets of American families.” Senator Rosen has consistently opposed Trump’s across-the-board tariffs and worked to provide relief to Nevada families. Last month, ahead of the new school year, she helped introduce a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down some of Trump’s illegal tariffs, Senator Rosen joined her Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect small businesses and their consumers from further tariff-related harm. Earlier this year, she introduced bills to exclude homebuilding materials and groceries from Trump’s tariffs, which would help lower costs for families. ###",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-delivers-full-house-act-to-protect-nevadans,Horsford Delivers FULL HOUSE Act to Protect Nevadans,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,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 House Ways and Means Committee approval of his bipartisan FULL HOUSE Act to restore the full deduction for gambling losses, advancing relief for taxpayers and helping protect the Nevada jobs that depend on gaming and tourism. “At a time of economic uncertainty, my job is to protect Nevadans and their jobs,” said Rep. Horsford. “From dealers and housekeepers to restaurant workers and small business owners, families across our state depend on visitors choosing Nevada. This unfair tax puts their livelihoods at risk. That’s why I fought to advance my FULL HOUSE Act, and I won’t stop until we get this relief signed into law.” For decades, taxpayers could deduct 100 percent of their gambling losses against their winnings, up to the amount won. Last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” reduced that deduction to 90 percent, creating a “phantom tax” that can force people to pay taxes even when their losses equal their winnings. Following months of bipartisan negotiations, Horsford secured inclusion of his FULL HOUSE Act’s full repeal of that restriction in the tax package approved by the committee. “No one should pay taxes on money they never earned,” said Rep. Horsford. “This is about the workers supporting their families, the small businesses keeping their doors open, and the communities that make Nevada home. I stayed at the table because they deserve results. Today, we moved closer to delivering.” While we all recognize the work is not yet done, today’s Committee action marks a critically important step toward protecting our workforce and restoring fairness to the tax code,” noted Craig Billings, Chief Executive Officer to Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts. “It has taken bi-partisan leadership from Chairman Smith and hometown Congressman Horsford to get us to this point. We commend them for their efforts, and we look forward to supporting them as they work to pass this important legislation before this Congress comes to a close.” “The American Gaming Association is grateful for this critical step forward in restoring the 100% gambling tax deduction. We encourage Congress to pass the FULL HOUSE Act to ensure that consumers choose the legal market where protections exist and are not taxed on phantom income. Thank you to the Ways and Means Committee as well as Representatives Horsford and Miller for their leadership in advocating for this bi-partisan measure. We look forward to working with our partners in Congress to get this passed.” Said Bill Miller, President and CEO, American Gaming Association The bipartisan legislation passed overwhelmingly with 38 Members in favor, 5 opposed. The legislation now awaits consideration by the full House. Horsford will continue building bipartisan support to get this relief passed and signed into law. Watch Congressman Horsford’s full remarks [click here]. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-secures-bipartisan-digital-asset-tax-agreement-to-support-innovation-and-strengthen-tax-fairness,Horsford Secures Bipartisan Digital Asset Tax Agreement to Support Innovation and Strengthen Tax Fairness,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,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 helped secure House Ways and Means Committee passage of a bipartisan digital asset tax package following months of negotiations to modernize the tax code, support innovation, and strengthen tax fairness. “People deserve a tax code that is fair, understandable, and keeps pace with how they live and work,” said Rep. Horsford. “Americans who use digital assets need clearer rules and greater certainty. This agreement makes progress while strengthening safeguards to prevent abuse.” The legislation applies established tax principles to digital assets, clarifies ordinary-income treatment for mining and staking rewards, and establishes clearer rules for digital asset transactions. Horsford helped shape the agreement through sustained negotiations with colleagues across the aisle. “America should lead in innovation, and the opportunities it creates should reach working people and entrepreneurs,” said Rep. Horsford. “I stayed engaged to make this legislation stronger and support responsible growth, protect tax fairness, and give taxpayers rules they can understand and follow. We found common ground and moved a bipartisan agreement forward.” Horsford emphasized that the package represents an important step, with additional questions for Congress to address as digital assets and their uses continue to evolve. The bipartisan legislation passed overwhelmingly with 38 Members in favor, 5 opposed. The legislation now awaits consideration by the full House. Horsford will continue working with colleagues to advance the agreement. Watch Congressman Horsford’s full remarks [Click Here]. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-committee-lee-horsford-bipartisan-bill-restore-full-gaming-loss,"PASSED COMMITTEE: Lee, Horsford Bipartisan Bill to Restore Full Gaming Loss Deduction",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the FULL HOUSE Act, led by Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04). The legislation would restore the long-standing rule allowing the full deduction of gaming losses against winnings. “Last summer, Republicans limited the gambling loss deduction in their so-called Big Beautiful Bill to help pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Meanwhile, our workers and small businesses pay the price. Nevadans have been clear: you shouldn’t pay taxes on money you never earned — that’s exactly why we fought to reverse this harmful provision,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “I’m glad to see our fix pass out of the House Ways and Means Committee and move one step closer to the finish line. Rest assured, we won’t stop fighting until it’s signed into law.” For decades, the Internal Revenue Code allowed taxpayers to deduct gaming losses up to the full amount of winnings. However, a last-minute provision in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced that deduction to 90%, forcing people to pay taxes on money they never actually earned. This change threatens Nevada’s gaming industry, tourism sector, and broader economic activity. The FULL HOUSE Act restores the original law, allowing losses from wagering transactions to be deducted in full, ensuring tax liability reflects actual economic reality. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5932,Rep. Dina Titus Fix for Gambling Loss Deduction Passes Out of Committee,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus’s provision restoring the 100 percent tax deduction on gambling losses passed out of committee. She is now urging House leadership to expeditiously bring her fix to the floor. “After 14 months of fighting to get this commonsense, bipartisan fix through committee, we must now encourage the House to approve this measure before Jan. 1, 2027. This would stop the reduction to 90 percent from taking effect and ensure gamblers across the nation do not pay this tax on phantom money they never won,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Altering the tax code was a ruse in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill at the expense of recreational and professional gamblers. As I have said many times, it must be fixed.” Congresswoman Titus was the first member of Congress to recognize the injustice of ending the full deduction and introduced her bipartisan FAIR BET Act on July 7, 2025, to correct it. Since then, other measures have been introduced mirroring the language in her bill. The House Ways and Means Committee included one of those measures today in approving H.R. 10357, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act. “I am disappointed it took the House committee so long to take action,” Congresswoman Titus said. “I spoke at a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Las Vegas in July 2025 to bring the consequences of reducing the deduction to their attention. Over the next several months, I wrote letters to the committee urging it to include the fix in an upcoming package. Nothing happened until now, when the House will be out of session until after the election. The Republican House leadership must bring this provision to the floor, and the Senate must also expeditiously pass it if we are to prevent the tax from taking effect and harming gamblers nationwide.” The FAIR BET Act, which has bipartisan support from 25 co-sponsors, also has backing from the American Gaming Association, MGM, Draft Kings, FanDuel, Caesars, Wynn, the Nevada Resort Association, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. In addition, there has been an outpouring of support for the legislation by gamblers on social media.",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5933,Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation for More Transparency and Environmental Review of Data Centers on Federal Land,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Congresswoman Titus today introduced the Public Lands Accountability Act to ensure the public has a say in the federal permitting process for data centers on public lands and environmental effects are thoroughly evaluated. “Data centers are proliferating in Nevada and other states having large expanses of federal land,” Congresswoman Titus said. “We need to make sure the public’s voice is heard and that the effects on the environment, water resources and the electric grid are thoroughly assessed and made public.” A data center has been proposed in Boulder City, Nevada, and would be the first data center in the nation built on BLM land. “How this project is handled will have immense consequences for data center development in Nevada and beyond,” Congresswoman Titus said, noting there are currently 76 data center projects in Nevada in place or being proposed. “The public should be involved and the environment should be protected.” Congresswoman Titus’s legislation prevents a federal agency from amending any existing right-of-way permits on BLM land to allow the construction of a data center without going through a new environmental permitting process. As part of the environmental permitting process for proposed data centers on BLM land, the bill requires that the BLM consider the impact of the project on regional water supply. It also requires a data center developer to submit a workforce plan detailing how many local jobs the project will create and whether these jobs will pay prevailing wages. The bill explicitly prohibits data center projects on public lands from being eligible for categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Permitting Act (NEPA) process, closing potential loopholes that could allow the federal administration to skirt environmental review. The Trump administration is aggressively pushing for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers through executive actions. On June 26, 2026, BLM’s Las Vegas Field Office quietly approved an application to amend an existing Right-of-Way (ROW) grant held by Townsite Solar 2, LLC. The original ROW grant authorized Townsite Solar 2, LLC to construct a 19 MW solar photovoltaic power generating facility with battery storage on an 80-acre parcel. The revised ROW grant that BLM approved allows Townsite Solar 2 to construct and operate a data center on the BLM parcel. BLM approved the application for the data center project without conducting a new environmental review or gathering community input, despite the fact the project scope had significantly changed. Boulder City residents raised concerns about the potential impact of the project on dwindling water resources, extreme heat, and grid resilience, among other environmental concerns and filed an appeal with the BLM. On Sept. 1, 2026, Administrative Judge David Gunter granted a stay halting the data enter development, saying in his ruling, ""Appellants have made a persuasive showing that BLM violated NEPA and acted arbitrarily or capriciously when it determined that the data center project is 'substantially the same' as the solar plant project for purposes of its NEPA analysis.""",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-mastos-combating-illicit-xylazine-act-passes-house-unanimously/,Cortez Masto’s Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Last night, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) Combating Illicit Xylazine Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. Introduced in the Senate alongside Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), this legislation would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug’s legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. “Thousands of Americans have died from overdoses of fentanyl laced with xylazine, but law enforcement still doesn’t have the tools it needs to properly combat this crisis. Now is the time for us to address this emergency while ensuring xylazine can still be used for veterinary medicine,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I applaud the House of Representatives for passing this life-saving bill, and I urge my Senate colleagues to get this legislation to the President’s desk.” Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. Cortez Masto’s bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who use xylazine to treat large animals. The bill is endorsed by 41 state attorneys general, major law enforcement organizations, and veterinary organizations. Read the full bill here. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Chris Pappas (D-N.H.-01), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fl.-12), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.-05), and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.-02). Senator Cortez Masto has been working to crack down on illicit drugs since she was first elected Attorney General, when she worked with Nevada’s Republican governor, law enforcement, and Mexican officials to combat the rise of methamphetamine manufacturing and cross-border drug trafficking. In the Senate, she has authored legislation to combat drug trafficking online that was signed into law, and she passed critical legislation to eliminate illegal fentanyl supply chains. She cosponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which became law last year and will combat illegal fentanyl to keep our communities safe. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-daines-legislation-to-cut-red-tape-bolster-american-hydroelectric-power-production/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Daines Legislation to Cut Red Tape, Bolster American Hydroelectric Power Production",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to increase transparency in the hydropower licensing process. The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act has passed in the House of Representatives, and it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “As costs rise and demand surges, we need to adopt an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to energy. That includes hydropower,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “But right now, bureaucratic delays are causing the relicensing process for hydropower projects to take an average of seven to ten years. Today, Senator Daines and I delivered a solution that will slash red tape and unleash American hydropower.” “This is a huge win for Montana and the entire country. Hydropower is an affordable, reliable source of baseload power that is necessary to meet the growing demand for U.S. energy. This bill will help shed light on much-needed reforms to improve the licensing process and reduce the permitting backlog, and I’m glad to have worked with Senator Cortez Masto to get it through the Senate. Let’s get it signed into law!” said Senator Daines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) regulates 1,600 hydropower projects at over 2,500 dams. These hydroelectric facilities are required to relicense with the FERC every 30 to 50 years. Recently, delays at the FERC have led to the relicensing process taking an average of seven to ten years. According to a Department of Energy report, FERC relicensing activities are expected to more than double in the next ten years. The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act directs FERC to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.-09) and Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho-01) led the bill in the House of Representatives. This bill is endorsed by the National Hydropower Association (NHA) and the Nevada Rural Electric Association (NREA). “Hydropower generates more than 100 GW of clean, reliable power; it provides the flexibility that other sources of energy need when grids are stressed; and it also offers other services like flood control, irrigation, and recreation. The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act is a great step toward fixing our broken permitting process by guaranteeing more accountability from FERC, and I commend Senators Cortez Masto and Daines and Representatives Schrier and Fulcher for leading the charge,” said National Hydropower Association President and CEO, Malcom Woolf. Senator Cortez Masto is a champion of Nevada’s clean energy economy, including hydroelectricity. She recently released $52 million in unused, long-stranded funds for Hoover Dam operations, maintenance, and improvement projects. She has introduced bipartisan legislation to gather information about weaknesses in the electric energy grid, to establish a Critical Minerals Security Alliance, and to accelerate the approval of new clean energy projects. She also is leading a bill package to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/rosen-cruz-celebrate-the-passing-of-their-bipartisan-muhammad-ali-american-boxing-revival-act-in-committee/,"Rosen, Cruz Celebrate the Passing of their Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act in Committee",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) celebrated that their bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It would also strengthen fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new opportunities for organizations to compete, giving boxers more choices and fans better matchups. The bill was recently endorsed by professional boxer, Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson and a vocal advocate for the interests of fellow boxers. “For generations, Las Vegas has been the capital of the boxing world, and the success of this sport has brought tourists to our state and helped grow our economy. Senator Cruz and I have been working for months to get this much needed bill across the finish line to help revitalize the sport we all love and keep boxers safe, particularly by working closely with Nico Ali Walsh,” said Senator Rosen. “I am glad that our bipartisan bill has advanced in committee today, and we will continue to push until it becomes law.” “Today, after months of collaboration with stakeholders, including professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh, the Senate Commerce Committee took a major step forward in bringing boxing into the 21st century and strengthening protections for fighters. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act reflects a bipartisan effort to create more opportunities for fighters and bring back marquee matchups to the sport,” said Senator Cruz. “I look forward to building on today’s bipartisan progress and working with both chambers to get this legislation across the finish line and deliver meaningful reforms for boxers and fans.” Senator Rosen has been a vocal advocate for all sports in Nevada, and has helped promote Las Vegas as the “sports capital of the world.” She led the hearing on the current state and significance of boxing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Recently, Senator Rosen and UNLV hosted a discussion on Sports Tourism with representatives from the UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/rosen-klobuchar-lead-letter-urging-trump-administration-to-reconvene-essential-travel-and-tourism-board/,"Rosen, Klobuchar Lead Letter Urging Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), members of the Senate Commerce Committee, led their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international tourism to the United States. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) has provided a valuable forum for leaders across the travel and tourism industry to share their insight into the challenges facing the sector and provide direct input on federal tourism policy. However, this board has not met once since the start of President Trump’s second term despite stark decreases in domestic and international tourism nationwide due to Trump Administration policies. Senators Rosen and Klobuchar were joined by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Cory Booker (D-NJ). “The travel and tourism industry is a vital part of our economy, supporting millions of jobs for Americans and sustaining many of our nation’s communities, making travel slowdowns all the more devastating,” wrote the senators. “Policymakers need to hear from industry leaders when making decisions that could have broad economic consequences, and without that input, legislators and the Administration risk making decisions without a full understanding of how they could affect the travel and tourism industry.” “During your confirmation process, you voiced your support for efforts that promote travel and tourism to the United States. Holding regular TTAB meetings — as the Board has traditionally done in past years — would go a long way towards advancing those efforts by bringing together voices from various parts of the industry,” the senators continued. “We are encouraged to know that the Department is now working to renew the TTAB’s charter, but we urge you to see that process through and restore the Board to regular operation as soon as possible.” You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada’s tourism and hospitality industry. In June, her bill to strengthen visa processing capabilities and support international tourism advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Rosen also recently hosted a roundtable with UNLV, the UFC, the Raiders, the Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss sports tourism to Nevada, highlighting UNLV’s new sports hospitality program. Additionally, Senator Rosen led Senate Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration reverse a rule authorizing the State Department to conduct social media screenings of visitors due to concerns that it will harm international tourism. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/senators-rosen-cruz-announce-nico-ali-walsh-endorsement-for-bipartisan-muhammad-ali-american-boxing-revival-act/,"Senators Rosen, Cruz Announce Nico Ali Walsh Endorsement for Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Has Worked Closely with Senators Rosen & Cruz To Improve This Bipartisan Bill And Strengthen Protections For Boxers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson and a vocal advocate for the interests of his fellow boxers, is endorsing their Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It would also strengthen fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new opportunities for organizations to compete, giving boxers more choices and fans better matchups. The bill establishes a framework under which UBOs may organize fights, rank fighters, and award titles. “I’m honored to have the support of Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, for our bipartisan bill to revitalize the American boxing industry, and I’m incredibly grateful for his tireless work to improve this legislation. Earlier this year, Nico testified before the Senate Commerce Committee and provided helpful feedback about much-needed improvements to the original bill introduced in the House,” said Senator Rosen. “The changes he advocated for were central to the drafting process, and I’m thankful for his work to ensure this bill aligns with his grandfather’s legacy to protect American boxers. As a result of this collaborative approach, our bipartisan legislation will help revitalize American boxing, while also providing meaningful health, safety, and economic benefits to boxers. I will continue working to ensure this bill becomes law.” “Today we will mark up the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which now has stronger protections for fighters thanks to our work with Nico Ali Walsh. Nico cares deeply about protecting fighters and the future of boxing. Originally opposed to the bill, he came before the Committee and raised concerns about boxer safety. At that hearing, I made clear that I wanted stakeholders who had concerns to work with me to strengthen the legislation. Nico answered that call. He took time away from his own career to work directly with our offices and push for stronger protections for fighters. His input helped shape meaningful improvements to the bill, and the final product is stronger because of his involvement,” said Chairman Cruz. “I’m grateful for the work Nico put into this and for his commitment to making sure this legislation works for the fighters whose careers and livelihoods are on the line. Sen. Rosen and I are proud to have the support of a fighter who has advocated fiercely for his peers and worked to make sure legislation bearing his grandfather’s name is worthy of that legacy.” Nico Ali Walsh’s full letter supporting the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act can be found HERE. ###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5936,Congresswoman Dina Titus Secures Several Water Wins in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to fund the Army Corps of Engineers for the next two years. Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) helped craft this package as a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. The bill includes provisions proposed by Rep. Dina Titus to strengthen water conservation efforts. It now faces consideration in the Senate. “The prolonged drought and the shrinking Colorado River make it imperative that we think outside the box and use every tool possible to mitigate our water supply crisis,” Congresswoman Titus said. “This legislation strengthens the ability of the Army Corps of Engineers to protect dwindling water supplies. It includes provisions I championed to create an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resilience that would promote water conservation and drought resiliency measures at federal water projects such as those to optimize reservoir storage, support aquifer storage and recharge, and institute nature-based solutions in drought-prone areas.” Another provision Congresswoman Titus led in the package would direct the Army Corps to consider the impact of data centers on water supply and conservation projects. “We need to better understand the effects data centers will have on water supplies, particularly in desert areas like Southern Nevada prone to drought,” she said. “Two-thirds of proposed data centers are in drought-prone regions, and over 70 of those are in Nevada. WRDA 2026 will help strengthen transparency about how this influx of data centers will impact the water supply.” The WRDA 2026 bill also includes provisions championed by Congresswoman Titus to create a pilot program to use natural infrastructure in dryland streams in arid and desert regions. This program will be beneficial in Nevada, where 88 percent of streams are ephemeral, including the Amargosa River which has been labeled one of the most endangered rivers in the United States. Provisions led by Congresswoman Titus in the legislation are: · Strengthening the Army Corp’s Focus on Water Supply: Builds upon the provisions in WRDA 2024 intended to elevate water supply issues at the Corps of Engineers by establishing a new Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resilience. The purpose of the office is to promote water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency at water resource development projects. · Drought Resiliency Projects: Establishes two new continuing authorities programs to carry out small-scale projects for drought resiliency and for flood control structure enhancement. · Dryland Streams Pilot Program: Directs the Army Corp to research and test the effectiveness of natural infrastructure in dryland streams in arid, semi-arid, and drought-prone areas. This will be beneficial in Nevada, where 88 percent of streams are ephemeral, including the Amargosa River which was recently labeled one of America’s most endangered rivers. · Dam Safety: Reauthorizes the dam safety program through 2031 and includes key changes to give states the flexibility they need to protect communities. This is based on the DAMS Act (H.R.5414), a bill Rep Titus co-lead with Rep Van Drew. · Truckee River Flood Control Project: Provides needed deauthorizations to ensure continued implementation of the Truckee River Flood Management Project (TRMA). Through this project, the cities of Reno and Sparks, Washoe County, and numerous other stakeholders are working together to reduce the devastating impacts of flooding along the Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada.",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-statement-on-clarity-act-vote/,Cortez Masto Statement on CLARITY Act Vote,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act on the Senate floor: “I worked with my Republican colleagues until the very last minute to negotiate a bill that would establish clear guardrails for the growing crypto industry. A goal I have previously supported by voting for the GENIUS Act. But despite Democrats’ good faith efforts, Republican leadership shut down conversations at the last minute and critical provisions remain unresolved,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This version of the CLARITY Act is a step backwards from the language passed out of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and clearly undermines law enforcement’s ability to both investigate crypto crimes and to ensure bad actors cannot use crypto for illicit finance. The bill would allow prediction markets to continue to perpetuate illegal gaming operations that ignore state and Tribal law. The legislation also doesn’t go far enough to address key ethics issues. I’ve been clear from the beginning about my position, and I’m disappointed that Republican leadership refuses to accept such commonsense solutions.” ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-young-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-end-unfair-tax-burden-on-sexual-assault-survivors/,"Cortez Masto, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Unfair Tax Burden on Sexual Assault Survivors",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate an unfair tax burden on survivors of sexual assault. The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would ensure survivors of sexual assault are not taxed on settlement income they earn in a lawsuit against their abuser. After taking legal action against their abuser, sexual abuse survivors are forced to pay income tax on any settlement money they receive unless they can show visible evidence of physical injury. However, injuries resulting from sexual assault are not always visible or may have healed by the time a settlement is reached. The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would fix this injustice. “Seeking justice as a sexual assault survivor requires enormous bravery, effort, and time,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s unfair that when survivors do reach a settlement, they have to pay taxes on the payments they fought so hard for unless they can show visual evidence of injury on the most private parts of their bodies. This legislation ensures that all survivors receive their full settlements.” “Survivors of sexual assault who have courageously sought justice should not face an additional, unfair burden from our tax code,” said Senator Young. “Our bipartisan legislation will fix this injustice and ensure survivors can receive the full compensation they are owed. This commonsense change will provide greater fairness for survivors and ensure the tax code does not create another obstacle on the path to justice.” Specifically, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would instead tie Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax exemption on settlement funds to the definitions of sexual act and sexual contact in the federal criminal code, rather than to visible evidence of injury. The full text of the legislation can be found here. Senator Cortez Masto has fought deliver justice for the survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking since her time as Nevada’s attorney general. She introduced two bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking along America’s interstates, airways, railroads, and waterways, and legislation to help survivors of human trafficking flee their captors. She urged the chairman of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee to hold a hearing on Jeffrey Epstein’s use of the U.S. financial system to perpetrate his heinous crimes. Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cortez Masto urged FIFA to take steps to prevent human trafficking at the events. ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/15/rosen-sheehy-introduce-bill-to-improve-veteran-access-to-medical-care-in-rural-areas/,"Rosen, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Medical Care in Rural Areas",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced a bill to improve veteran access to medical care in rural areas. The bipartisan Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Rural Expansion Act would assess the current capability of the MMU program and promote increased deployment into rural and underserved areas. This bill would also require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a report identifying existing gaps and opportunities to expand care in rural areas and improve the MMU program. “For many of our veterans living in rural areas, the lack of accessibility to see a doctor is more than an inconvenience; it could be life-threatening,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing a bipartisan bill that would ensure that adequate medical care is accessible to all of our veterans, particularly across rural communities in Nevada, by utilizing mobile health units. I will keep on fighting to ensure that all servicemembers, veterans, and their families have access to the care and resources they have earned.” “Montana has one of the largest rural veteran populations in America – we can’t continue to allow long travel distances and provider shortages to block men and women who served our nation from getting the care they deserve,” said Senator Tim Sheehy. “The Mobile Medical Unit Rural Expansion Act reforms and strengthens the VA Mobile Medical Unit program by increasing oversight, creating a centralized management structure, looking for new opportunities to improve care, and holding the VA accountable. This is practical, meaningful legislation that allows us to do right by our veterans.” “Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders often must travel long distances to VA facilities, which can be compounded by limited accessible transportation options and other disability-related barriers,” said Heather Ansley, Chief Policy Officer of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). “PVA applauds Senators Rosen and Sheehy for introducing the Mobile Medical Unit Rural Expansion Act, which would help VA better understand and expand the use of mobile medical units to bring care closer to veterans where they live.” Senator Rosen has continued to be a champion for Nevada’s veterans. She helped secure the first-ever Veterans Cemetery in Elko, Nevada. In August, Senator Rosen also helped introduce legislation to improve coordination between the VA and state veterans’ agencies to better connect veterans with their benefits. Additionally, Senator Rosen is leading the charge in Congress to secure benefits for veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range during the nuclear testing era and were exposed to toxins, but have been denied benefits despite their civilian counterparts receiving support. ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/15/video-during-the-high-holidays-rosen-highlights-rising-levels-of-antisemitism-calls-for-increased-nonprofit-security-grant-funding/,"VIDEO: During the High Holidays, Rosen Highlights Rising Levels of Antisemitism, Calls for Increased Nonprofit Security Grant Funding",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Watch the Senator’s Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the rising levels of antisemitism and increased fears in Jewish communities across the country during the High Holidays. She called on her Senate colleagues to support increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and cosponsor her bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA). Every year, synagogues and other Jewish institutions spend, on average, $1 billion in security costs – a number which has continued to increase as antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have become more common. Senator Rosen has been a leader in fighting antisemitism and keeping Jewish communities safe. The Jewish American Security Act (JASA), a comprehensive antisemitism bill focused on protecting Jewish Americans on campuses, in their communities, and online, would authorize $1 billion for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which many houses of worship and other at-risk institutions rely on to pay for security upgrades. Senator Rosen is also the author of the bipartisan Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, which would direct the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on state efforts to educate students on the Holocaust. She recently returned from an official trip to Poland, where she visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and JCC Krakow and met with AJC’s Central Europe Office, the Chief Rabbi of Poland, and members of the local Jewish community to discuss the impacts of unchecked antisemitism. Below is the full transcript of Senator Rosen’s remarks: This past weekend, Jews across the country and around the globe celebrated Rosh Hashanah – ringing in the New Year with hope and excitement for what is to come. And now, we’re just days away from the holiest day in the Jewish calendar: Yom Kippur, when we take time to reflect on the year ahead and atone for actions we’ve taken in the past year. The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most sacred and widely observed time in the Jewish calendar. This is a time when we all come together with family, friends, and loved ones. A time for reflection, for gratitude, and for celebrating the traditions that connect us to one another and to generations before us. Unfortunately, for too many American Jews, the High Holidays are also bringing something else: fear. While Jewish families are preparing to hear the shofar and gather around their holiday tables, synagogue leaders and their congregations are asking themselves questions that no one should have to ask before they go to worship, before they go to pray, before they go to a sanctuary. They’re asking, “Is our place of worship safe?” Do we have enough security? Are our doors secure? Do we have enough cameras? What happens if someone targets our congregation? What if there is an active shooter? Do we know all the exits? Do we know what to do, where to go? These are questions no one should have to ask in this country. And yet that is the reality for too many Jewish communities today. Of course, if you look at the data, these fears are not unfounded. According to a recent ADL report, 2025 was the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents in the United States since the ADL began collecting data, and physical assaults against Jews were higher in 2025 than ever before. And FBI data has shown that Jewish Americans were the target of nearly 70% of religiously motivated hate crimes in this country in 2025, despite making up just 2% of the population. This data corresponds to horrific incidents we’ve seen on news reports this past year, including: A historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, being firebombed. Jewish congregations defaced in Austin, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Oak Park, Michigan. And, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a man drove his car into a building housing a synagogue and preschool, and then opened fire. I wish I could say these were isolated incidents, but I can’t. These incidents are part of an alarming trend. Jews in America are facing the kind of hatred that reminds us that antisemitism is not something of the past. It’s not something we only read about in history books, though they have shown us what happens when antisemitism is allowed to take hold of a society. I recently returned from Poland, where I visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The preserved grounds of the concentration camp serve as a sad testament to what can happen when hatred is allowed to reach its most evil forms. It happened after years and years of increasing discrimination, violence, and marginalization that went unchecked. There are countless lessons of the Holocaust, but one of the strongest ones is what can happen when ordinary people look at hatred with indifference. The Holocaust did not only happen because of the Nazis, but because of the millions of people who kept silent in the face of dehumanization and prejudice. They kept silent This indifference allowed for the murder of six million Jews, as well as millions of others. This is why we must recommit ourselves to relearning these lessons and not allowing hatred to go ignored in our country today. So during the August state work period, I also met with rabbis from four congregations in Southern Nevada to discuss how they are preparing for the High Holidays, and they all shared the same concern: the physical safety of their congregations, of people who come to worship. From the newborn all the way to the oldest senior citizen. We talked about the security preparations they have to make during this time of the year, and the costs that go along with them. We also talked about the fear that comes with knowing that a place of worship can become a target in an instant, and the burden that falls on synagogue leaders and volunteers to protect their place of worship, their family, their friends. It’s a burden I know all too well. Before I came to the Senate, I served as president of the largest Reform synagogue in Nevada. I know what it takes to prepare a congregation for the High Holidays, and I know that security plans have become an unfortunate and expensive part of that preparation. In fact, security costs are usually the largest portion of a synagogue’s budget because you have to pay for hiring guards, installing barricades, adding bulletproof glass to windows, reinforcing doors, metal detectors – you have to walk through a metal detector to get into a synagogue. According to a recent study from the Jewish Federations of North America, the community spends an average of $1 billion a year on security, a record high. Billions of dollars just to worship safely. Think about that. In the United States, in 2026, we have Americans who have to worship behind locked doors, bulletproof glass, and be protected by armed guards, just to be with their families and friends. Imagine if you needed security to worship, gather together We can’t ask these communities to shoulder that burden alone. This is exactly why I’ve always supported fully funding and reforming the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. This program helps synagogues, like the one I led in Nevada, and other houses of worship and at-risk institutions make critical security improvements for the safety of their congregations. It’s a life-saving program that helps the Jewish community – and other religious communities at risk of violence – offset the costs of keeping themselves safe, which is why I introduced bipartisan legislation to nearly triple the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and to improve it to make sure the money actually gets to the communities that need it. My Jewish American Security Act, which I introduced with Senator James Lankford, would also create a new Department of Justice grant program to help state and local law enforcement increase security around at-risk houses of worship. These additional protections mean the difference between walking into a synagogue thinking about prayer and walking into a synagogue and wondering where are that exits at what your escape routes might be. They are about making sure that a child can walk into a pre-school or Hebrew school and think about learning and not about an active shooter drill. And they are about making sure that our houses of worship remain what they are supposed to be: places of faith, community, and peace. I often say that antisemitism is the canary in the coal mine. It is a warning sign. When hatred against one community is allowed to grow, it threatens all of us. So we cannot wait for the next attack. We cannot wait for another synagogue to be targeted. We cannot wait for another family to be afraid to walk through the doors of their own house of worship anywhere. We have to act now, before it’s too late. As Jewish families gather in the incoming days for Yom Kippur, they will reflect on the year behind them and the year ahead. So please, let us all commit ourselves to doing everything we can to make sure that those families can worship safely and in peace. Thank you. ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-cosponsors-bipartisan-cannabis-banking-reform/,Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform,2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in re-introducing legislation to ensure legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would provide a create a legal framework for banking and financial services to serve state-legal cannabis businesses, reducing the need for cash-only transactions, and improving public safety. “We must make sure that businesses in states where marijuana is legal – like Nevada – have access to bank accounts and other financial services,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to support this legislation that will help Nevada small businesses and make our communities safer in the long run. It’s time to finally get this bill done.” The SAFE Banking Act would protect banks and their officers who provide financial services to legitimate, state-sanctioned cannabis businesses from criminal prosecution and liability and asset forfeiture, while maintaining banks’ right to choose not to offer those services. It would also provide protections for hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) related businesses and require banks to comply with current Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidance. Additionally, this bill would prevent federal banking regulators from: Prohibiting, penalizing or discouraging a bank from providing financial services to a legitimate state-sanctioned and regulated cannabis business, or an associated business (such as a lawyer or landlord providing services to a legal cannabis business); Terminating or limiting a bank’s federal deposit insurance primarily because the bank is providing services to a state-sanctioned cannabis business or associated business; Recommending or incentivizing a bank to halt or downgrade providing any kind of banking services to these businesses; and Taking any action on a loan to an owner or operator of a cannabis-related business. Read the bill here. The SAFE Banking Act is also co-sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.). The House companion is led by Congressman David Joyce (R-Ohio-14). Senator Cortez Masto first introduced this legislation with Senator Merkley and Senate colleagues in 2017, and she has repeatedly pushed for action on the bill. Last Congress, she highlighted one Nevada business owner who said that the lack of access to traditional banking is so burdensome and dangerous that she often fears for her safety and that of her employees. ###",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/14/following-dire-warnings-from-ai-researchers-rosen-calls-on-senate-commerce-committee-to-immediately-hold-hearing-with-top-ai-executives/,"Following Dire Warnings from AI Researchers, Rosen Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Immediately Hold Hearing with Top AI Executives",2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement calling on U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to promptly convene a hearing with testimony from top executives of leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies on the dangers posed by the pace of AI development and the guardrails needed to keep Americans safe. Senator Rosen’s call comes following a warning from a former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher regarding humans’ diminishing ability to control AI models, and a united endorsement of increased guardrails on the industry from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and xAI’s Elon Musk. “Artificial intelligence has extraordinary potential to solve complex problems across sectors, contribute to scientific breakthroughs, and improve humans’ quality of life. At the same time, this powerful technology can have the power to cause catastrophic damages if we don’t act to impose guardrails and safety mechanisms,” said Senator Rosen. “Congress must do everything in its power to ensure the American AI industry continues to lead, particularly outcompeting China, and also enact increased guardrails to ensure AI development is progressing in a safe and responsible manner. This is why I’m calling on Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz to immediately hold a hearing on this matter with the top executives of American leading AI companies.” As a former computer programmer and member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently pushed for responsible development of technology and has raised questions about the risks of AI. In a committee hearing last fall, she pressed a Trump Administration official about the Administration’s decision to deploy Grok, an AI bot with a documented history of antisemitism. Senator Rosen raised concerns to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about surveillance pricing – the use of AI by corporations to target individuals with different prices for the same product – and called on the FTC to do more to fully understand how large retailers are using technology to hurt consumers’ budgets. Senator Rosen has also introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit the use of DeepSeek – an AI platform with ties to the Chinese Community Party – on all government devices and networks to protect American national security. ###",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-help-human-trafficking-survivors,Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Human Trafficking Survivors,2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,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) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) introduced the bipartisan Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act. This legislation will help survivors of human trafficking access air travel to escape and get the care they need. The companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). The legislation recognizes the late TSA officer James “Jimmy” Deal, who took the role of Assistant Federal Security Director in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and led the effort to raise awareness of human trafficking at the airport, while also working with agencies in Nevada to assist victims of human trafficking to escape. “Survivors of human trafficking often lack the identification and resources needed to travel by air, when all they want is to reach the family and care they need to heal. As a TSA agent here in Nevada, Jimmy Deal knew their struggle and worked to bring local partners to identify victims and get them on their way to safety,” said Congresswoman Lee. “This legislation builds on Jimmy’s legacy by partnering the TSA with advocacy organizations to deliver safe air travel and critical care for human trafficking survivors. I'm proud to champion this bipartisan, comprehensive approach that will reunite families and keep everyone in our airports safe.” When fleeing violence and abuse, many human trafficking survivors do not have access to the identification documents they need to travel by plane. Human traffickers often control access to their victim’s identification documents, and when trafficking victims flee their traffickers, many must leave their documents behind. The Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act will facilitate air travel for human trafficking survivors who lack the necessary government identification documents so that they may return to their families and communities. The Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act will: Encourage collaboration between Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and non-profits that provide services to trafficking survivors. Create a process to assist trafficking survivors with air travel by: Establishing a “Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact” (TSPoC) position by the TSA at each airport where it conducts screenings of passengers and property. Calling for the establishment of contact, communication, and relationships between service-providing organizations and the TSPoCs to pre-emptively create avenues for identity verification of escaping survivors. Include requirements of adequate training for each TSPoC to create a more seamless process with specialized focus. Required trainings and responsibilities incorporate trauma-informed services and ensure that survivors and escapees are supported throughout the process of reunification with their families and communities. ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-honors-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-2001/,"Cortez Masto Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001",2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001: “I remember the morning of September 11, 2001, starting off like any other day. I was a federal prosecutor at the time, and I had gone to court that morning in Washington, D.C. for a hearing. I was outside in Judiciary Square, figuring out how to leave the evacuation area, when I heard a loud blast – what I later learned was the sound of the Pentagon crumbling after being hit by Flight 77. Twenty-five years later, I still don’t have words to describe the horror and the pain of that dark day in our nation’s history. And I know so many Americans feel the same. “On September 11th, 2,977 people were killed in these terrorist attacks. Many more of our first responders lost their lives in the days and years to come as a result of exposure to toxins while they fought to save others at Ground Zero. As we come together to mark 25 years since this tragedy, we are reminded not just of the sadness and fear we all felt as these attacks unfolded, but also of the courage of so many heroes – from those first responders and our men and women in our armed forces, to everyday Americans who stepped up to lend a hand. “Today, let us keep all of those we lost in our thoughts, let us pray for their families and loved ones, and let us hold true to the words “we will never forget.” ###",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/11/rosen-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-terrorist-attacks/,Rosen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement regarding the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “It’s hard to believe that it has already been 25 years since one of the darkest days in American history, when nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed by the horrific terrorist attack on our nation,” said Senator Jacky Rosen. “Today, we come together as a nation to remember and honor those who were lost, those who were forever scarred, their families, and the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to save American lives. We will never forget.” ###",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-congresswoman-lee-honors-2026-special-olympics-usa-medalists,PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Honors 2026 Special Olympics USA Medalists,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,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) met with Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) and honored Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with U.S. Congressional certificates. The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Congresswoman Lee presented Congressional Certificates to Bowling medalists Reginald Daniel, and the family of Krystelle Rodriguez; Track & Field medalist Maxwell Hyderkhan; and Swimming participant Christine McCullough. Additional awardees included Bowling medalists Robert McClure, and Brittany Conatser; and Track & Field medalists Kiana Ocampo, Brandy Goodson, and Hyrum Knotts. She was also joined by Terrence Thornton, SONV President and CEO, Harry Mong III, SONV Vice President of Operations, and the medalists’ families. ###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-joins-colleagues-in-urging-netanyahu-to-immediately-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-west-bank-protect-u-s-citizens/,"Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 41 of her Democratic Senate colleagues in urging Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take immediate actions to reduce violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amidst a significant increase in harassment, threats, and acts of violence in recent weeks. They also called on the government of Israel to complete investigations into the deaths of nine American citizens who have been killed by settlers or security forces in the West Bank in recent years. “We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people,” the Senators wrote. The Senators warn that “continued settlement expansion and fighting in the West Bank will harm Israel’s long-term security and the prospects for lasting peace, prosperity, and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike.” President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously expressed their opposition to annexation of and violence in the West Bank, which the Israeli government has failed to address. The Senators concluded, “Like you, the safety and security of our constituents is of paramount importance. We urge your government to ensure that Americans in the Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank are able to enjoy the security and protection of property to which they are entitled. We also hope to see the conditions improved so that Israelis and Palestinians may one day live in peace with each other without the fear of terrorism or lawless violence.” Read the full letter here. Additionally, Cortez Masto joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 28 of her Democratic colleagues in a joint statement opposing the Israeli government’s decision to issue tenders for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement project. Read more here. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently supported Israel’s right to defend itself while strongly advocating for a two-state solution. She has consistently called out violence in the West Bank and called for the humane treatment of innocent Palestinian civilians. Last year, Cortez Masto urged President Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel’s annexation of territory in the West Bank while implementing and sustaining the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza. Following Hamas’s terrorist attack on October 7th, 2023, she called on President Biden to do everything in his power to bring home the hostages and deliver vital humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. ###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-cortez-masto-visits-pershing-humboldt-lander-and-elko-counties-to-discuss-work-fighting-for-rural-nevada/,"ICYMI: Cortez Masto Visits Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Elko Counties to Discuss Work Fighting for Rural Nevada",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Cortez Masto’s Visits Focused on Her Work to Support Economic Development and Help Rural Nevadans Navigate the Federal Government Washington, D.C. – Over the last month, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) traveled to Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Elko Counties to discuss her work to fight for rural Nevada, support projects that create jobs, and help hardworking Nevadans – from ranchers and miners to immigrant families – across the state. The Senator met with local leaders, visited tourism sites across Northern Nevada, and attended the dedication of the Elko National Cemetery which she helped secure. “I’m committed to ensuring Nevada’s rural communities get the investments and support they deserve,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’ll work with anyone to ensure projects like the Elko National Cemetery are completed while making sure this Administration is held responsible for its cuts to the services Nevadans rely on.” Pershing County In Lovelock, Senator Cortez Masto toured the Marzen House Museum, which has recently been updated with new artifacts from Nevada history. The Senator also met with leadership and staff from the Frontier Community Coalition to discuss their work to support Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Mineral Counties. The coalition noted that following Republican cuts to assistance, as well as rising costs across the board, they have seen an increased demand for their services. Humboldt and Lander Counties In Humboldt County, Senator Cortez Masto and Lander County Commissioner Lamont Edgar visited SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine site to learn about the facility’s gold mining processes and to discuss their community development efforts. The Senator also visited the site of SSR Mining’s Buffalo Valley project in Lander County. They shared how they expect this additional mine to provide economic development to the region, and the Senator discussed her work to advance the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act in Congress. Elko County In Elko, Senator Cortez Masto met with local elected officials to discuss their work to support airport operations and continued city planning efforts. Additionally, the Senator met with DACA recipients in Elko, who shared concerns that the Trump Administration is making it harder for them to continuing making a living and supporting their families. The Senator also visited the Northeastern Nevada Museum, which houses art and history exhibits from across the entire northeast corner of the state. The Senator returned to Elko to attend the dedication of the Elko National Cemetery, the first federal veterans cemetery in the region. The ceremony followed years of work by the Senator to push for the cemetery’s completion and celebrated the members of the Veteran community in Elko who worked alongside Cortez Masto to push for the cemetery’s opening. ###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/10/as-antisemitism-reaches-historic-levels-rosen-visits-poland-to-highlight-importance-of-fighting-anti-jewish-hate/,"As Antisemitism Reaches Historic Levels, Rosen Visits Poland to Highlight Importance of Fighting Anti-Jewish Hate",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, recently returned from a visit to Poland, where she saw firsthand the devastating effects of the Holocaust and what happens when antisemitism and extremism reach record levels. While in Warsaw, the Senator met with the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Central Europe office and members of the local Jewish community. She also met with the Director of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and toured the main exhibit. While in Krakow, Senator Rosen toured Kazimierz – the historic Jewish quarter – and visited the Galicia Jewish Museum to learn about the history of Jewish communities in Poland, particularly during the Holocaust. Senator Rosen met with the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Michael Schudrich, to discuss the current state of Jewish communities in light of rising antisemitism around the globe. She also met with the Director of the Krakow JCC, where she attended a Shabbat dinner with the local Jewish community. Senator Rosen then visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where she saw firsthand the horrors perpetrated at the site and paid her respects to the memories of those who were murdered there at the hands of the Nazis. “As Jews across the world continue to be targeted and discriminated against for who they are, I recently traveled to Poland to bear witness to the devastating effects of one of the darkest chapters in history — a reminder of what happens when society ignores hate, and discrimination against a minority is allowed to grow unchallenged,” said Senator Rosen. “During my trip, I visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp and paid tribute to the more than one million Jews and innocent individuals who were violently murdered there at the hands of the Nazi regime. While I was there, I reflected on the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust and laid a wreath on behalf of the American people at the Death Wall, where thousands of innocent victims were killed.” “I also spoke with representatives from the growing Jewish community in Poland, who are a shining example of perseverance. As is the case in the United States, antisemitism from the right and left is a problem in Poland,” she continued. “I will continue to work with my colleagues to address antisemitism globally and encourage the Polish government to finally pass a strategy to combat antisemitism to help this effort.” As the third Jewish woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and as the co-founder of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, Senator Rosen has been leading the fight against antisemitism in the United States and around the globe. Senator Rosen helped elevate the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to the rank of Ambassador. Senator Rosen also successfully led the bipartisan push last Congress to reauthorize the bipartisan Never Again Education Act, which she was also instrumental in helping to pass in 2020. She is currently fighting to advance two of her bipartisan bills to fight antisemitism: the Jewish American Security Act (JASA), a comprehensive antisemitism bill focused on protecting Jewish Americans on campuses, in their communities, and online, as well as the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, which would direct the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on state efforts to educate students on the Holocaust. ###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-padilla-schumer-urge-supreme-court-to-block-postal-service-rule-limiting-mail-in-voting/,"Cortez Masto, Padilla, Schumer Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting",2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"261 Current and Former Members of Congress File Bicameral, Bipartisan Brief as Court Order Barring Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail Voting is Being Challenged by Trump’s DOJ Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bicameral amicus brief led by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) challenging the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The group, made up of a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers and former lawmakers, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the matter of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al., a lawsuit against USPS, led by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford alongside the California, Washington, and Massachusetts Attorneys General. The court case challenges a final rule issued by the USPS pursuant to Trump’s directive that imposes unconstitutional restrictions on mail-in voting. Nevada has proudly expanded access to mail-in ballots so every voter can vote in a safe and secure manner that works best for them. Nearly one-third of Americans have voted by mail in recent elections — a voting practice Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when he voted in Florida’s Republican primary. In the court filing, the amici curiae argue that Trump’s Executive Order 4399 and USPS’s final rule violate the separation of powers and usurp congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the States and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. “As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States — including its guarantee of the separation of powers,” wrote the lawmakers. “Amici have a particular interest in defending the institutional role of the Legislative Branch under Article I of the Constitution and in vindicating the long-settled principle that the Constitution commits ultimate regulatory authority over federal elections to Congress. The Constitution does not contemplate the Executive Branch acting unilaterally to assert power over federal elections. Yet that is what the Order and Final Rule do.” The amici also pointed to a recent federal court ruling blocking the USPS from implementing its newly finalized mail ballot rule for the midterm elections, saying the agency lacked the authority to implement the rule and that its actions are “substantively unconstitutional and contrary to law.” “The district court correctly concluded that Appellees are likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that USPS lacked authority to issue the Final Rule, that the Final Rule unconstitutionally imposes mail-ballot requirements on the States, and that the Final Rule unconstitutionally bars non-compliant State and local election officials from using the USPS to mail ballots at all,” continued the lawmakers. The lawmakers concluded by asserting States’ power to administer elections and Congress’s power to make or alter rules regulating elections, which the Supreme Court itself has described as an “override” authority. Trump’s illegal incursion on this authority is an attempt to disenfranchise people who depend on mail-in ballots to vote. “The integrity of our constitutional system depends on each branch keeping to its assigned role,” concluded the lawmakers. “The Framers set up a two-part system that gave the States default authority to regulate federal elections subject to Congress’s authority to override the States. The Framers did not provide the President with any authority to interfere in that system, nor has Congress subsequently imbued the President or the Executive Branch with any such authority by statute.” In addition to Cortez Masto, Padilla, and Schumer, the amicus brief was joined by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus. The full text of the brief can be found here. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to President Trump’s illegal attempts to take away Americans’ voting rights. She has joined legislation to block the executive order challenged in this amicus brief and has urged USPS to abandon its proposed rule to implement the executive order. Cortez Masto helped Democrats defeat the SAVE America Act and called attention to the impact it and other so-called “election integrity” measures by the Trump Administration would have on voting access for Tribal communities. She has introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that mail is processed locally, ensuring the timely delivery of mail ballots. ###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-salinas-cantwell-urge-trump-administration-not-to-axe-protections-for-americas-wild-public-forests/,"Cortez Masto, Salinas, Cantwell Urge Trump Administration Not to Axe Protections for America’s Wild Public Forests",2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Popular Roadless Rule conservation measure protects 44 million acres of U.S. Forest Service lands from destructive and expensive roadbuilding and logging and supports outdoor recreation Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan coalition of 164 Members of Congress led by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.-06) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in urging the Trump Administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, a guardrail protecting 44 million acres of National Forest System lands. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service, the lawmakers criticized the lack of meaningful public engagement, calling for the Department to extend the comment period, hold in-person public meetings, and conduct full Tribal consultation. The lawmakers also demanded the Trump Administration halt its rescission effort and instead focus on successful implementation of this bedrock policy. “Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting approximately 44 million acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states,” wrote the lawmakers. “These areas provide clean drinking water, critical wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and world-class recreation opportunities. Iconic landscapes such as the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, and the George Washington National Forest in Virginia exemplify the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of these lands.” “By avoiding the construction and maintenance of new roads, the rule saves taxpayers billions of dollars,” they continued. “The Forest Service already faces a road maintenance backlog of nearly $6 billion across its existing system. Expanding road networks into remote and often economically unviable areas would only increase these costs.” “After 25 years of successful implementation, the conclusion is clear: the Roadless Rule is effective, widely supported, and essential to responsible forest management. Rescinding it would undermine decades of progress and impose unnecessary environmental and fiscal costs,” they concluded. The full text of the letter can be found here. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently fought to protect Nevada’s treasured outdoor spaces. She successfully defeated a proposed mass public lands sell off in the One Big Beautiful Bill and opposed Steve Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management because of his decades-long record opposing public lands. The Senator is a champion of conservation efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin. She has introduced legislation to permanently codify fee-free days of public service of federal lands. ###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/09/rosen-joins-colleagues-to-demand-hearing-on-strain-on-troops-from-extended-war-in-iran/,Rosen Joins Colleagues to Demand Hearing on Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran,2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Democratic colleagues on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in urging Committee Chairman Wicker to hold a hearing to investigate the Trump Administration’s failures to support our servicemembers who are carrying out indefinite extended deployments in Donald Trump’s war in Iran. “The toll this unauthorized, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable,” said the Senators. “Troops are suffering because of this Administration’s inability to end this war or make the environment safe enough for our servicemembers to be delivered the food, medication, or supplies they need.” “Military families and the American people deserve answers about when our heroes will come home and how DoD plans to restore military readiness that has been drained by this war,” continued the Senators. “Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers – why would anyone sign up to fight when they fear they will be exploited and left without supplies, recourse or support? Not only do we owe our troops the bare minimum respect and support they deserve, but it is a recruitment and retention imperative.” You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has demanded more transparency from the Trump Administration regarding the war in Iran. In August, she helped introduce a bill that would restore full and accurate casualty records of fallen and wounded servicemembers in Iran. Senator Rosen also recently joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. Additionally, Senator Rosen has voted for every War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. troops from Iran since the beginning of the war earlier this year. ###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/08/as-tariffs-from-canada-go-into-effect-rosen-releases-statement-on-trumps-trade-war-hurting-nevada-economy/,"As Tariffs from Canada Go Into Effect, Rosen Releases Statement on Trump’s Trade War Hurting Nevada Economy",2026-09-08,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States go into effect, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement about the harmful impact of Donald Trump’s trade policies. Canada is Nevada’s second-largest export market, with Nevada exporting $1.6 billion of goods to Canada every year, and is the top source of international tourism to Nevada. “Canada is one of Nevada’s top trading partners, and the only thing that Donald Trump’s reckless attack on our neighbor to the north has accomplished is further devastation of Nevada’s economy with higher prices on everyday essentials and a decline in tourism,” said Senator Rosen. “Since Trump began his wholly unnecessary trade war with Canada, Nevada has seen a decline in Canadian tourists, and now their retaliatory tariffs will hurt Nevada exporters and small businesses. None of this would’ve happened had it not been for Trump’s ill-conceived trade war, which is why he needs to put an end to it and mend relationships with Canada so we can get Nevada’s economy back on track.” Senator Rosen has consistently opposed Trump’s across-the-board tariffs and worked to provide relief to Nevada families. Last month, ahead of the new school year, she helped introduce a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down some of Trump’s illegal tariffs, Senator Rosen joined her Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect small businesses and their consumers from further tariff-related harm. Earlier this year, she introduced bills to exclude homebuilding materials and groceries from Trump’s tariffs, which would help lower costs for families. ###",1,2026-09-09T09:27:09Z,2026-09-09T09:29:04Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-delivers-remarks-at-dedication-of-nevadas-first-national-veterans-cemetery-in-elko/,Cortez Masto Delivers Remarks at Dedication of Nevada’s First National Veterans’ Cemetery in Elko,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Elko, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedication ceremony for Nevada’s first national veterans cemetery in Elko. Senator Cortez Masto worked across three presidential administrations to get this project to completion. Senator Cortez Masto was instrumental in the approval of this rural national cemetery, working with Presidents Trump and Biden to ensure Nevada veterans finally got the local cemetery they’d waited decades for. In 2020, she introduced legislation to create the cemetery and then secured a commitment from the Trump Administration that they would move forward with the site. In the years since, she has consistently pushed the VA for transparency in the timeline of its construction. Today marks the culmination of six years of the Senator’s work. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you for that kind introduction, Gil. If you couldn’t tell from his story, Gil is part of the reason we’re here today. He’s done incredible work representing Nevadans in the VFW over the years, and he was one of the first people to let me know about the need for a veterans cemetery in Elko. And now here we are, at the opening of the VA’s 158th national cemetery! I want to thank my fellow speakers – Governor Lombardo, Congressman Amodei, and Under Secretary Brown – as well as the Veterans Service Organizations for their work to ensure this moment finally arrived for our veterans and their families. I’d also like to recognize the representatives from the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone and thank them for their prayers and blessings today. As we all know, this day has been decades in the making. Before today, the closest national cemetery for veterans in the Elko area was Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Idaho – 169 miles away. That’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive on a good day to visit your loved ones. Now, I come from a family of service members. My father was in the U.S. Army, and he was stationed in Korea after the war. Both my grandfathers also served in the Army, and my great-uncle was on the beaches of Normandy. I can’t imagine having to be so far away from the places they’re buried. The service members in my family taught me important lessons about duty and patriotism. They taught me that we owe so much to those who defend our freedoms. This cemetery is no less than what veterans in the Elko area are owed for their service. President John F. Kennedy once said that a nation reveals itself not only by the people it produces, but also by the people it honors and remembers. I want Nevada to be a state that honors and remembers the men and women who answered a higher calling to fight for our country. So when Gil and other advocates told me that the efforts to build a national cemetery in Elko had stalled, I made securing the project a priority. And it was important for it to be a national cemetery, as opposed to a state cemetery, so it would be run by the VA at no cost to Nevadans. I hosted several meetings with local veterans and the VA to make sure the needs of Nevada’s veterans were met. I wrote legislation to keep the ball rolling on the project, and I worked across the aisle – and with presidents of both parties – to make this dream for our veterans a reality. And I am so proud to be here today to officially dedicate Nevada’s first national veterans cemetery. To again use the words of President Kennedy, this cemetery is about revealing who we are as a state and as a nation. The men and women who will be buried and memorialized here represent the best of us. They sacrificed their comforts and time with their families so we could keep ours. Their service allows the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted. And we will never forget their commitment to our country. We remember our veterans by telling their stories to our children. We remember them by naming schools after them, like Reed High School in Sparks, named for World War II veteran Edward Reed Jr. And perhaps most importantly, we remember our veterans by going beyond words. By listening to their needs. By taking action at all levels of government to ensure they and their families get the peace of mind they’ve earned. With this cemetery, we reveal that Nevada is grateful for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country. That we are willing to put in the work to honor their service. And that we will celebrate their bravery for generations. Thank you. ###",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/04/rosen-statement-on-dedication-ceremony-for-nevadas-first-ever-veterans-cemetery-in-elko-which-she-helped-secure/,Rosen Statement on Dedication Ceremony for Nevada’s First-Ever Veterans Cemetery in Elko Which She Helped Secure,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"In 2023, Senator Rosen Helped Secure More Than Half a Million Dollars In Federal Funding To Finish Building The Cemetery ELKO, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement applauding the dedication ceremony for Nevada’s first veterans national cemetery in Elko, which will open later this year. In 2023, Senator Rosen helped secure more than half a million dollars in federal funding to finish building the cemetery. “It’s a huge honor to represent the hundreds of thousands of veterans who call Nevada home, which is why I’ve long fought to ensure that veterans in every corner of our state receive the benefits and recognition they’ve earned,” said Senator Rosen. “The completion of the Elko National Veterans Cemetery represents our strong commitment to rural veterans and their families, who will no longer have to travel hours for a national burial. I was immensely proud to help secure the funding to complete this project after years of pushing in Washington, and I’m glad to see it cross the finish line.” Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada veterans and their families. In a 2023 government funding package, Senator Rosen secured $553,000 for continued work on the Elko National Cemetery. She successfully pushed for the authorization of a VA Medical Center in Reno, which will serve veterans across Northern Nevada. Earlier this year, Senator Rosen successfully pushed the Trump Administration to reverse an interim final rule at the VA that would have decreased benefits for disabled veterans. ###",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5930,Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Enhance Southern Nevada’s Water Security,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced her Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act. This legislation would enhance water security for Southern Nevada by conveying approximately 250 acres of federal land underlying the Flamingo Water Resource and Desert Breeze Centers to the Clark County Water Reclamation District. “By giving the Clark County Water Reclamation District flexibility to adapt the sites of the Flamingo Water Resource and Desert Breeze Centers, I am ensuring they are able to continue providing reliable wastewater services to the more than 265,000 customers and 40 million annual visitors who depend on them,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “I have always been a strong champion for keeping our infrastructure strong and resilient. Just this year, I helped secure over $1.1 million for the Flamingo Water Resource Center to manage power outages and avoid incursions of wastewater.” The bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to convey approximately 250 acres of federal land to the District for public purposes. This land underlies two of the District’s core wastewater facilities. This legislation is necessary to remove restrictions in the District’s current federal land tenure that limit how these facilities can be operated, modernized, and repurposed to meet the community’s evolving wastewater and infrastructure needs. ""We thank Congresswoman Dina Titus for championing this important legislation. The Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act allows the District to secure resources that ensure the continued and uninterrupted operations of some of Nevada’s most critical infrastructure. This legislation helps enhance reliability of the operations at our facilities and enables us to responsibly plan for the future while continuing to provide essential wastewater services to the residents, businesses, and visitors who depend on them every day. This is a practical, forward-looking solution that supports the long-term reliability of Southern Nevada's infrastructure,"" said Tom Minwegen, General Manager of Clark County Water Reclamation District. Key provisions of the legislation include: Directed conveyance. The Secretary shall convey the land within 180 days of receiving a request from the District, notwithstanding the land-use planning requirements of Sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and subject to valid existing rights. Public-purpose use. The land is to be used for public purposes at District facilities, including the construction, operation, and management of infrastructure supporting critical wastewater services. District pays costs. As a condition of conveyance, the District pays all costs of land surveys and other associated conveyance costs. Maps and legal descriptions. The Secretary prepares the legal descriptions of the parcels, may correct minor errors, and keeps the maps and descriptions on file for public inspection. Acquisition of reversionary interest. The District may request to acquire the federal reversionary interest; the Secretary would appraise that interest consistent with FLPMA, the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/03/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-protect-womens-right-to-serve-in-uniform/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Women’s Right to Serve in Uniform,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect women’s right to serve in the U.S. military. The Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act reinforces the principle that the U.S. military has always relied upon: standards must be based on the demands of the job, not gender. This bill comes in light of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s decision to order a study examining “the effectiveness of women in combat jobs,” despite there being no evidence that the presence of women in combat units lowers standards. “Time and time again, Secretary Hegseth has proven that he is willing to jeopardize our nation’s security to promote his extreme ideology and deny qualified service members the roles they have earned. Women serving in uniform are essential to our nation’s military strength and readiness, and must be given the same opportunity to serve as everyone else,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m glad to help introduce this bill to ensure that every single service member is judged not by their gender, but by their ability to meet the merit-based standards that are the bedrock of our military effectiveness.” Senator Rosen has fought to protect the rights of servicewomen and veterans. In March, she voted in favor of a resolution to overturn Trump’s extreme abortion ban ending life-saving abortion counseling and reproductive care for veterans. Rosen also helped introduce a bipartisan resolution designating June 12, 2024, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.” ###",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-union-members-local-advocates-highlight-the-importance-of-tps-as-expiration-date-looms/,"Cortez Masto, Union Members, Local Advocates Highlight the Importance of TPS as Expiration Date Looms",2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) highlighted the need to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador. Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 13 Business Agent Robert Fuentes, and National TPS Alliance Nevada Chapter Co-Coordinator Francis Garcia joined her. Nevada is home to close to 6,000 TPS recipients, immigrants from countries to which they cannot safely return. Since 2001, TPS has been a lifeline for over 170,000 Salvadorans living in the U.S., but the TPS designation for El Salvador will expire on September 9 if the Trump Administration doesn’t immediately act to extend it. The end of TPS for Salvadorans would tear apart families and significantly disrupt the hospitality and construction industries in Southern Nevada. “Salvadoran TPS holders helped build Las Vegas as we know it, and they work in nearly every hotel on the Strip,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “But now, their protections are at risk because the Trump Administration has not extended the TPS designation for El Salvador, which is set to expire a week from today. President Trump should do the right thing and extend TPS for Salvadorans.” The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. She has called on both the Biden and Trump Administrations to protect Dreamers, TPS holders, and other immigrants. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this year, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. ###",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/02/rosen-helps-secure-funding-to-lower-energy-costs-for-nevada-families-2/,Rosen Helps Secure Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Nevada Families,2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that Nevada will be receiving more than $1.5 million in federal funding that she helped secure to lower energy costs for hardworking families. This funding comes from the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps American families save money on their energy bills through cost-effective measures, such as insulation, air sealing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Every year, Senator Rosen requests robust funding for this program and the State Energy Program. “As rising prices squeeze the pockets of hardworking Nevadans, I am committed to finding ways to provide them with some financial relief,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to have helped secure more than $1.5 million in federal funding to lower electric costs for Nevadans, especially at a time when extreme heat is forcing them to consume more energy. I’ll keep working to support families by lowering costs.” Senator Rosen has been fighting to lower energy costs for Nevadans. She recently joined colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration restore funding for energy projects that had been illegally cancelled. In January, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $49 million in community project funding, which included projects to improve energy efficiency. Last year, she successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $3.7 billion in funding to help lower Americans’ energy costs, including $15 million for Nevadans. ###",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-lee-highlights-new-law-expand-health-care-access-non-english,ICYMI: Rep. Lee Highlights New Law to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers,2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"September 2, 2026 Joined by Health Care Providers and Advocates Image Watch and download video here LAS VEGAS, NV – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted a roundtable discussing a new, bipartisan law she championed to expand health care access for Nevadans who do not speak English or have limited English proficiency. The Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act was signed into law this year and will improve access to health care information technologies such as telehealth and patient portals. Read more below: Las Vegas Sun: Las Vegas health providers urge federal officials to include frontline voices in language-access task force By Grace da Rocha Local healthcare providers and advocates gathered with U.S. Rep. Susie Lee this week to send a clear message: While new federal legislation is a step in the right direction, the fight for language access in Southern Nevada’s healthcare system is far from over. The roundtable served as a critical feedback loop for the bipartisan Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act. Co-sponsored by Lee, D-Nev., and enacted in February as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, the law directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a task force and issue guidance on best practices for telehealth and patient portals for non-English speakers. But for those on the frontlines in a state where nearly 30% of residents speak a language other than English at home, the legislation is a starting point, not a finish line. “We’re going to make sure that the task force lives up to the goal of the bill,” Lee told the group Thursday. “Healthcare is something that’s so incredibly important and personal, and something that we struggle with here in Southern Nevada, and that’s before we even get to language access, and that’s why this roundtable is so important to me.” The urgency of the conversation is underscored by Nevada’s dismal healthcare rankings. The West Health-Gallup Center for Healthcare in America ranked Nevada 50th out of 51 jurisdictions — 50 states and the District of Columbia — in its 2025 survey. With all 17 of the state’s counties carrying some form of health professional shortage designation, language barriers compound an already perilous environment for patients. Lee met with more than a dozen community leaders, interpreters and providers serving Latino, Asian and African diaspora communities to discuss how the SPEAK Act’s guidance — which covers everything from multilingual information distribution to the use of interpreters — can be practically applied. Dr. Ati Hakimi, a physician at Vegas Direct Primary Care, noted that the legislation is a vital protection for telehealth, which she described as “invaluable” during COVID-era lockdowns and remains essential for Nevada’s rural populations. However, she warned that language gaps directly jeopardize patient health. In many cases, families rely on English-speaking children to translate complex medical instructions, a practice that can lead to dangerous misinterpretations. Dr. William Nham, a family medicine physician at North East Medical Services in Las Vegas, pointed out that language access often ends the moment a patient leaves the clinic. While his office provides interpreters, patients can encounter barriers when trying to coordinate care with outside specialists. The providers also highlighted the financial and logistical hurdles of implementation. Hakimi argued that the cost of language tools should not fall solely on private practices, suggesting that insurance companies should bear that cost as part of comprehensive patient care. Other participants urged the task force to account for nuances in communication, such as the need for interpreters fluent in specific dialects and those trained for high-stress environments such as emergency rooms, where a different approach is needed than for psychological therapy. Lee told the group the task force would evaluate these suggestions and explore solutions ranging from traditional methods to artificial intelligence. For the providers in the room, the priority is ensuring that those actually treating patients have a hand in writing the rules. Telemundo Las Vegas: Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas @ 5pm Image And we'll also tell you that Congresswoman Susie Lee organized a roundtable discussion today to analyze a new bipartisan law she championed precisely to expand access to healthcare for Nevada residents who don't speak English or have limited English proficiency. The [Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act] was enacted this year and will improve access to information technologies in telemedicine and patient portals in a sector that is crucial to the community. Let's remember that almost 30% of Nevada residents regularly speak a language other than English at home, but local health services currently lack the necessary language skills to provide them with the appropriate care they need. Definitely an important law that we need. Nearly 30% of Nevadans regularly speak a language other than English at home, but local health care services do not reflect appropriate language capabilities to get them the care they need. Meanwhile, every county in Nevada is already designated as a health professional shortage area with inadequate telehealth services, making it difficult to get care to southern Nevadans regardless of the language they speak. Image Image Image ### Issues: Health Care",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5928,Rep. Dina Titus Secures Victory on Boulder City Data Center,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus today applauded a decision by the Interior Department’s Board of Land Appeals to halt development of a data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City. “The judge ruled for transparency and public accountability in granting a stay based on the BLM’s misuse of an environmental impact statement for a solar farm as justification for a data center. The two are vastly different.” Congresswoman Titus said. “I’ve said since day one that this was not only improper but illegal.” Congresswoman Titus was the first public official to criticize BLM's rubber stamp of approval, sending a letter to the BLM in early July stating, “Residents of Boulder City and other communities in Southern Nevada have a right to know about any proposal to transfer federal land to data center developers. Data centers potentially can affect our scant water resources, energy usage, and the overall environment. The BLM allowed a private developer to switch from developing a solar farm on city-owned land in Boulder City to building a data center on adjacent federal land without any public review. This is unacceptable.” Boulder City and several environmental groups filed an appeal with the Interior Department’s Board of Land Appeals. The proposed data center project would be the first data center built on BLM land, setting a precedent for how data center decisions will proceed across Nevada and the Western United States. There are currently 76 built or planned data centers in the Silver State. Administrative Judge David Gunter wrote in granting the stay, ""Appellants have made a persuasive showing that BLM violated NEPA and acted arbitrarily or capriciously when it determined that the data center project is 'substantially the same' as the solar plant project for purposes of its NEPA analysis.""",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/01/in-mesquite-senator-rosen-mayor-whipple-discuss-tourism-visit-new-fire-station/,"In Mesquite, Senator Rosen, Mayor Whipple Discuss Tourism, Visit New Fire Station",2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"MESQUITE, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined Mayor Jesse Whipple in hosting a discussion in Mesquite, Nevada, with local tourism and small business leaders and visited the newly opened Fire Station 2. At the station, she met with Mesquite Fire Chief Jayson Andrus and the rest of the crew to hear firsthand about the work this new station will do to keep families in Mesquite safe. Senator Rosen has been leading efforts to support our first responders and fire prevention efforts. In 2025, Senator Rosen helped secure $8 million in federal funding for Nevada’s firefighters through the Fire Grants and Safety Act she helped pass into law. Senator Rosen also hosted a roundtable discussion with Mesquite’s tourism sector and small business owners to hear their perspectives on the growth of the city’s tourism industry and its benefits to the local economy. Senator Rosen has been working to boost the tourism industry, helping to introduce the Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore funding for the promotion of travel to the U.S. “As one of Nevada’s U.S. Senators, I’m working every single day to improve life for hardworking families and make sure communities all across our state have the resources they need,” said Senator Rosen. “From supporting our first responders to boosting the tourism industry and local economy, I’m working with local leaders to ensure families in Mesquite can be safe and thrive. I’m grateful to everyone who met with me for sharing their insights and stories, which I’ll bring with me to the Senate so I can keep fighting for every corner of Nevada.” Senator Rosen has fought to support all Nevadan communities at the federal level. Last year, she helped secure nearly $30 million in federal funding for airports across Nevada, including nearly $1 million for Mesquite Airport. Last year, she secured more than $623 million in federal funding for Nevada. Already this year, she has secured millions for Nevada’s housing, airports, and rural communities. ###",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-introduces-legislation-lower-cost-car-insurance,Lee Introduces Legislation to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,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 the introduction of her Lowering Costs and Auto Rates for Insurance Act (Lowering CAR Insurance Act). In response to spiking car insurance costs in Nevada, this common-sense legislation would require the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to submit an annual report to Congress with legislative recommendations to lower the cost of car insurance. “Owning a car in southern Nevada is simply too expensive. On top of skyrocketing gas prices and repair costs due to Trump’s illegal war in Iran and reckless tariffs, Nevadans have the highest full car insurance rates in the country,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This commonsense legislation will help us find solutions to lower car insurance costs and put more money back in southern Nevadans’ pockets.” Recently, Congresswoman Lee hosted a conversation with the Nevada Division of Insurance, Nevada Property & Casualty insurance brokers, and industry professionals on the challenges facing the insurance market and the impact on Nevada consumers. Nevada has the highest average car insurance rates in the country, where drivers pay about $355 a month on average, roughly 61% higher than the national average. More than 600,000 Nevadans will see their auto insurance go up this year, with major insurers such as Allstate, State Farm and Geico all raising rates. Higher vehicle prices and increased repair costs due to tariffs, rising vehicle thefts, auto insurance fraud cases, and poor driving habits are key drivers. To help reduce car crashes and fatalities, Congresswoman Lee has secured over $7 million in traffic safety funding for southern Nevada. This year, she is requesting $7.5 million in additional funding to help keep southern Nevada drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. Congresswoman Lee has also opposed the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs, which are driving up the cost of new vehicles and the parts needed to fix vehicles after an accident, contributing to higher insurance prices. She also supports legislation to make it cheaper to repair a vehicle and legislation to reduce theft of vehicle parts that are commonly targeted by thieves. ###",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-make-higher-education-more-affordable,Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable,2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,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), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), and Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act. In response to spiking, unsustainable higher education costs, this common-sense legislation would establish a matched-savings program to help low-income students, including adult learners, pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. “Education is the key to opportunity. Like many, I put myself through college with the help of scholarships, loans, and a number of part-time jobs. Unfortunately, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed, and it’s beyond cost-prohibitive for far too many American families,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “We need this bipartisan, commonsense bill to make higher education less expensive and to ensure opportunities to study, train, and learn key skills are truly accessible to everyone.” This bipartisan bill is a much-needed step to addressing the student loans crisis in the United States. Nearly 368,000 Nevadans together owe approximately $13.2 billion in student loan debt. Additionally, 93,000 Nevadans, or 25% of Nevadans with student loans, are in default—and Nevada borrowers in default owe more than $2 billion. Modeled off the successful Earn to Learn program, the Earn to Learn Act helps Nevadans achieve the education and training they need without taking on crippling debt. Under the program, qualifying students deposit $500 into an educational savings account, which is matched by $8 for each $1 through combined university support and other public and philanthropic funding. As a result, participants can earn up to $4,500 per academic year for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. As seen during the program’s operations at the state level, Earn to Learn scholars have a first-year retention rate nearing 90%, and the majority of them graduate with little or no student loan debt. In fact, the majority of Earn to Learn students graduate with less than $10,000 in student loan debt. The demonstration program created by the bill would enable an estimated 250,000 scholarships over the course of five years. “So many Earn to Learn students come from families where college never felt possible, and often, the greatest barrier is cost. For more than a decade, Earn to Learn has helped change that reality. Earn to Learn empowers underserved students who have the desire and determination to earn a postsecondary degree but may not have the financial means to get there. Through flexible scholarship funding that addresses both the cost of education and the everyday barriers students face, paired with wraparound support to help them persist, graduate, and move into meaningful careers, Earn to Learn is making the promise of postsecondary education attainable. And the model works. Earn to Learn students graduate at twice the rate of their peers, while taking on significantly less student loan debt, and for many, none at all,” said Kate Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Earn to Learn. “What began here in Arizona now reaches students in eight states and continues to grow. The Earn to Learn Act represents an opportunity to take this proven model nationwide, giving low-income students in communities across the country the chance not simply to enroll in a postsecondary education, but to persist, graduate, and build a stronger economic future for themselves and their families.” The Earn to Learn Act is endorsed by the Nevada System of Higher Education, University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University, and the University of Nevada Reno. “UNLV is grateful to Congresswoman Susie Lee for reintroducing the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act, which will make higher education more attainable for students here in Nevada and throughout the nation,” said Chris Heavey, UNLV interim president. “College affordability is a widespread issue, and this innovative program reduces reliance on student loans and introduces students to important principles of financial literacy that will serve them well today and long after they graduate and enter the workforce.” “The College of Southern Nevada strongly supports the Earn to Learn Act as championed by Congresswoman Lee. This Act will provide a financial opportunity for students to access higher education and achieve a dream by limiting financial barriers,” said Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President, College of Southern Nevada. 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. ###",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/31/rosen-helps-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-provide-critical-munitions-to-ukraine/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Critical Munitions to Ukraine,2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide critical munitions to Ukraine. The Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act would boost Ukrainian defense by enabling the timely and consistent delivery of high-volume, low-tech munitions Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russian aggression. The bill would also encourage NATO allies to increase their contributions to Ukraine’s defense and invest in the U.S. defense industrial base. “For over four years, Ukraine has been fighting back against Putin’s unprovoked and illegal invasion to protect its sovereignty and prevent a broader war in Europe,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to join this bipartisan bill, which will help ensure that Ukraine can swiftly get the munitions it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while also providing our European allies an opportunity to more effectively do their part in supporting Ukraine and helping defend democracy on the continent.” As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate NATO Observer Group, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In 2024, Senator Rosen helped pass a bipartisan aid package that provided security assistance for Ukraine. The package included over $60 billion in defense assistance to Ukraine as well as nearly $14 billion to support Ukraine’s purchase of American-made weapons. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems. ###",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-oversight-ranking-member-garcia-hear-directly-from-nevada-families-impacted-by-ice-and-cbp,"Horsford, Oversight Ranking Member Garcia Hear Directly from Nevada Families Impacted by ICE and CBP",2026-08-29,2026,2026-08,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) hosted House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42) for an immigration roundtable in North Las Vegas, bringing community leaders and individuals directly impacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to speak directly with the lawmaker responsible for holding those agencies accountable. “ICE has acted recklessly and without oversight for far too long, costing the lives of four people who were killed by ICE agents, all while this Administration strips Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from families who have lived, worked, and raised their kids here for years, leaving them exposed to that same reckless enforcement.” Rep. Horsford stated. “That’s exactly why it mattered that Ranking Member Garcia was here to hear directly from community leaders and the people living through it. With a $75 billion slush fund now behind ICE and CBP and American lives on the line, Congress has a constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight because detention does not erase people's rights, and federal authority does not excuse abuse, secrecy, or misconduct."" “The stories we heard today highlighted the urgency we need to bring to holding the Trump Administration accountable for their cruel policies, unconstitutional actions, and brutal immigration enforcement misconduct."" said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. ""Thank you for Congressman Horsford for ensuring that our immigrant communities receive the support they need during this time. We will continue to fight for due process and the protection of immigrant communities in Las Vegas and across the country.” Congressman Horsford has exercised his oversight authority at the ICE facility in Pahrump on more than one occasion, including a visit where he was initially denied access before returning to see conditions inside for himself. Together, Horsford and Ranking Member Garcia examined the impact of ICE's expanding footprint and the termination of TPS on one of the nation's most diverse congressional districts. Congressman Horsford emphasized that ICE enforcement actions must include meaningful guardrails that protect communities rather than spread fear and anguish. He has cosponsored legislation to strengthen oversight, increase transparency, and protect the rights and dignity of individuals in immigration custody, including: H.R. 5653, Trust Through Transparency Act — Requires immigration enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras during public-facing enforcement actions. H.R. 6890, PROTECT Immigration Act — Ends the Section 287(g) program, which authorizes state and local law enforcement to carry out federal immigration enforcement functions in partnership with ICE. H.R. 5941, Restoring Access for Detainees Act — Ensures detained noncitizens have timely, confidential access to legal counsel, family members, and applicable oversight entities while in DHS custody. H.R. 4667, VISIBLE Act — Requires federal immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification, such as a name or badge number, during public-facing operations. H.R. 3473, Humane Accountability Act — Strengthens congressional oversight of immigration enforcement by requiring DHS to report detailed data on migrant encounters, detentions, and removals. ###",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-demands-congress-close-prediction-markets-loophole-after-court-win-the-fight-is-not-over,Horsford Demands Congress Close Prediction Markets Loophole After Court Win: ‘The Fight Is Not Over’,2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Steven Horsford issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's ruling against prediction markets offering sports betting. “Today, the Ninth Circuit affirmed what Nevadans have always known: prediction markets are gambling. This ruling is an important victory for States’ and Tribes’ authority to regulate gambling. But the fight is not over. We must continue working to protect consumers, ensure young people aren't targets, preserve state and Tribal rights, and safeguard gaming workers across the country. This issue is far from settled and will likely make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Congress must act now to make clear, once and for all, that sports betting - and gambling at large - belongs under state and Tribal gaming laws. “It is time to stop unelected regulators from bypassing states by passing my bipartisan Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act. This legislation would close the loophole that allows prediction market platforms to offer sports betting and casino-style games. Prediction markets must play by the same rules as traditional gaming operators, including the same consumer protections and licensing requirements. “The message from the Ninth Circuit is clear. Now it is time for Congress to act and make this principle the law of the land.” The unanimous ruling was issued by a three-judge panel consisting of judges appointed by President Donald Trump. The case originated in Nevada, where state regulators sought to prohibit Kalshi from offering prediction-market contracts tied to sporting events. Additionally, new analysis by CNN found that young adults between 18 and 21 - who are legally barred from most gambling in the United States - have traded an estimated $5.4 billion so far this year on Kalshi. ###",1,2026-08-29T11:31:28Z,2026-08-29T11:32:37Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-nevadans-didn-t-create-this-crisis-and-they-shouldn-t-have-to-pay-for-it,"Horsford: Nevadans Didn't Create This Crisis, and They Shouldn't Have to Pay for It",2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,NV,Steven Horsford,H001066,horsford.house.gov,horsford,https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke today at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats' Shadow Hearing on President Trump's attack on affordability. ""Oversight Democrats could have held this hearing anywhere, but they chose Las Vegas because we are feeling the impacts of this affordability crisis more than any other place in this country,"" Rep. Horsford said. ""The Trump slump has caused grocery prices to go up, gas to go up, and housing to be further out of reach. When you have an administration that believes affordability is a scam, their priorities reflect that. That’s why we're seeing permanent relief for billionaires but not for working families. We're seeing it with illegal tariffs that have cost Nevada nearly $2.5 billion since January 2025, which forced small businesses to close their doors for good. Affordability is not a scam. It's life or death for so many Nevadans, especially in my district, where people are living paycheck to paycheck and deserve not just to survive, but to get ahead."" As Nevada's only representative on the Ways and Means Committee, Horsford has been a leading voice in Congress for lowering costs and putting money back in families' pockets. Las Vegas tourism, including nearly 3.1 million visitors from Canada alone, supports thousands of hospitality workers who are now feeling the impact as visitor numbers soften. Tariffs have cost roughly $2,053 per household. That’s money that could otherwise go toward groceries, gas, and rent. Congressman Horsford continues to advocate for Nevadans on affordability, introducing legislation to help bring down costs, including: The RELIEF Act, which would require refunds within 90 days of enactment The TIP Improvement Act, which would make tips permanent and close the subminimum wage, currently as low as $2.13/hour The HOME Act, key provisions of which were incorporated into the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act An amendment to permanently extend the Advanced Premium Tax Credit, relief that supported more than 96,000 working Nevadans, offered during markup of the One Big Beautiful Bill Watch Congressman Horsford's remarks at the Oversight Committee hearing [here] and [here].",1,2026-08-29T11:31:28Z,2026-08-29T11:32:37Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-democratic-members-congress-host-field-hearing-las-vegas-affordability-and,"Lee, Democratic Members of Congress Host Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Affordability and Cost of Living Crisis",2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,NV,Susie Lee,L000590,susielee.house.gov,susielee,https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Watch and download video here Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) hosted a field hearing on the cost of living crisis brought on by the Trump Slump. They were joined by Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), the top Democrat on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform—the main investigative committee of the House of Representatives, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), and Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06). “Today, we heard Nevadans loud and clear: costs are just too damn high. It’s everything from health care and groceries to utilities and rent—Nevadans are struggling,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “In fact, the average household in Nevada has spent more than $3,300 extra on goods and services under President Trump. And instead of doing anything to lower costs, Republicans in Washington have pushed through harmful policies that will only make it more difficult for working families to stretch their paychecks each month.” The field hearing examined how President Trump’s policies have driven up the cost of living for working families, from skyrocketing gas prices and grocery bills thanks to his war of choice in Iran to rising housing costs and reckless tariffs that are killing jobs in Las Vegas. Expert witnesses included Liz Pancotti, Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Research of Groundwork Collaborative; Ted Pappageorge, the Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226; Phyllis Mallory-Edmonson, Health Care Administrator of Service Employees International Union; Juanny Romero, Founder & CEO of Mothership Coffee; and Donald Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington. ###",1,2026-08-29T11:31:28Z,2026-08-29T11:32:37Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/28/as-trump-pushes-trade-war-with-canada-rosen-meets-with-consul-general-of-canada/,"As Trump Pushes Trade War with Canada, Rosen Meets with Consul General of Canada",2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with the Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Sylvie Bédard, to discuss the current relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada’s economy. This meeting comes as Donald Trump announced a new 50 percent tariff on a long list of Canadian goods. Trump’s continued gratuitous attacks on Canada have also impacted Nevada’s tourism industry, with international visitation to Las Vegas dropping 17.4 percent last year. “From tourism to agriculture, Canada plays a critical role in Nevada’s economy. Our tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors all rely heavily on Canadian visitors and imports,” said Senator Rosen. “Donald Trump’s reckless attacks on one of our strongest allies and largest trading partners are needlessly hurting businesses, raising prices, and decreasing tourism. I am glad to have met with the Consul General of Canada, and will continue pushing to ensure that we maintain a healthy, fair relationship with our allies to the north.” Since the start of the Trump Administration, Senator Rosen has pushed back against Trump’s reckless and illegal tariffs, and has been one of the strongest advocates for maintaining our historic partnership with Canada. Last year, she sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. During a Senate hearing in June, Senator Rosen discussed the impact of Trump’s tariffs and decreased international travel on Nevada. Senator Rosen has also introduced several bills to protect Nevadans from rising costs associated with tariffs, including the Housing Tariff Exclusion Act and the No Tariffs on Groceries Act. ###",1,2026-08-29T11:31:28Z,2026-08-29T11:32:37Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-highlights-her-immigration-reform-bill-shares-impact-on-nevada-families/,"Cortez Masto Highlights Her Immigration Reform Bill, Shares Impact on Nevada Families",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a press conference to highlight her commonsense immigration reform bill, the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, and share the impact it would have on Nevada families. Cortez Masto was joined by representatives from the Nevada Immigrant Coalition, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, the Culinary Union, and One APIA Nevada. “For decades, our immigration system has made it nearly impossible for long-term undocumented immigrants to become citizens. It leaves them and their families exposed and keeps hardworking Nevadans in the shadows. It’s time for a solution,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “That’s why I introduced commonsense legislation that gets rid of many of the barriers that keep people undocumented and protects immigrants who have been working and contributing to our country for decades.” The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act is aimed at fixing America’s broken immigration system and setting up a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have spent decades living in and contributing to this country. It addresses the outdated laws complicating our immigration system, cracks down on notario fraud, and sets up guardrails against detention and deportation for immigrants who deserve stability, like DACA recipients and parents of U.S. citizens. “As the Nevada Immigrant Coalition, we support Senator Cortez Masto’s Fairness for Immigrant Families Act because we know it will bring much-needed relief to our immigrant communities at a time when they are under attack and things feel so uncertain. This legislation will help remove arbitrary barriers so long-term undocumented immigrants can finally adjust their status. It would protect DACA recipients and others waiting for application approval from deportation, while also requiring stronger oversight when separating any US-citizen child from their parents due to deportation. It’s time for our communities to have solutions for the broken immigration system and this is one of them,” said Erika Castro, Steering Committee Member of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition. “DACA recipients are more than Dreamers—they are our neighbors, our workforce, and part of America’s future. Giving them certainty gives our nation strength,” said Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, NV. “Every survivor of domestic and sexual violence deserves to seek safety without fear that reaching out for help will put themselves or their family at greater risk. For immigrant survivors, the threat of immigration enforcement is often weaponized by abusers to deepen fear, isolation, and control. The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act recognizes that survivors cannot access safety and justice when they are afraid that it will lead to detention or deportation. By strengthening protections for immigrant victims and witnesses, this legislation helps ensure that immigration status is not a tool of abuse and that every survivor has the opportunity to seek safety, support, and justice,” said Elizabeth Abdur-Raheem, Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence CEO. “Culinary Union applauds Senator Cortez Masto for bringing forward the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act that will allow long-term members of our community to live without fear, keep families together, and work to fix the harms of Trump’s family separation machine,” said Diana Valles, President of the Culinary Union. “Immigrants are the ones who keep this city running. Culinary Union members make the beds, cook the food, and clean the rooms. Immigrants belong and we are here to stay.” “One APIA Nevada stands with Senator Cortez Masto and our community partners because keeping Nevada families together is how we keep Nevada strong. Here in Nevada, our AANHPI community isn’t a small slice of this story. We’re more than 410,000 people, about 13% of this state, and the fastest-growing racial group in Nevada. The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act gives immigrants a real, fair shot to stay with the families they’ve built and helps them chase the same American dream generations before them chased,” said Eric Jeng, Executive Director of One APIA Nevada. The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. She has called on both the Biden Administration and Trump Administration to protect Dreamers, TPS holders, and other immigrants. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this month, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. ###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-colleagues-oppose-ice-rollout-of-electric-shock-gloves/,"Cortez Masto, Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 15 of her Senate colleagues called on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. Their letter also demands that if ICE proceeds with this purchase, it first provides Congress with answers and documentation for over 30 questions about how these devices will be used, the protocol for using them, safety guardrails, and accountability measures. On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned acquisition of the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E., a glove designed to deliver a painful electric shock. The notice estimates the potential value of the acquisition between $10 million and $20 million. “We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks,” the Senators began. “…The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause. Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.” “The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights,” the Senators continued. “Those questions are particularly important given the significant public scrutiny surrounding ICE’s excessive use of force. A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests – even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.” “At a time when the American people have demanded de-escalation in immigration enforcement, it is not clear why existing tools and tactics are insufficient for the agency,” the Senators wrote. “In the past year, DHS has repeatedly spent millions of taxpayer dollars on purchases it ends up not using, including $464 million for airplanes, $700 million on warehouses, and more than $2.25 million for SUVs wrapped with ICE branding. Many of these ICE transactions, including the planned electric-shock glove purchase, are completed through no-bid contracts that circumvent the normal competitive procurement process without a sufficient rationale.” “If ICE proceeds with purchasing $20 million worth of electric-shock gloves, Congress needs a clear understanding of the device’s safety and authorized uses,” the Senators concluded. In addition to Senator Cortez Masto, the letter was signed by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). The full text of the letter, including the demands from the Senators should ICE proceed with this plan, can be found HERE. During the second Trump Administration, Senator Cortez Masto has been one of the loudest voices in Congress speaking out against ICE abuses and standing up for immigrant families. She introduced legislation to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police and made headlines with her refusal to continue funding ICE without guardrails. The Senator has led efforts to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing data with ICE. Recently, Senator Cortez Masto proposed comprehensive immigration reforms to fix the broken immigration system and create a pathway to citizenship for people who have lived and worked in the United States for decades. ###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/27/in-white-pine-county-rosen-helps-kickoff-construction-of-first-drinking-water-system/,"In White Pine County, Rosen Helps Kickoff Construction of First Drinking Water System",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"BAKER, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) in Baker, Nevada, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the first-ever drinking water system in the Lehman Creek Residential Area. After more than 25 years since its original proposal, this project was made possible by more than $4 million in federal funding that Senator Rosen helped secure. Up until now, residents of Lehman Creek have had to rely on water from creeks or drying private wells, which lack proper filtration or sanitation. “Access to drinking water is a basic necessity for every Nevadan, and I’ll keep working tirelessly to make sure all communities have access to safe, clean water,” said U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen. “I am proud to have helped secure millions of dollars in federal funding for the first public drinking water system for Lehman Creek Residential Area, bringing a much-needed resource to a community that had been waiting for years. As long as I’m in the Senate, I will continue fighting to make sure that every community in Nevada gets its fair share of federal resources.” One of Senator Rosen’s main priorities is ensuring that every Nevadan has access to safe drinking water. In May, she introduced a bill to help protect drinking water infrastructure during extreme heat conditions. Senator Rosen also helped deliver federal funding to a water infrastructure project in Carlin. Last year, Senator Rosen helped secure close to $20 million in federal funding to increase access to clean drinking water for families across Nevada. ###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/27/rosen-joins-push-against-ice-rollout-of-electric-shock-gloves/,Rosen Joins Push Against ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves,2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in pushing back against the Trump Administration on its dangerous plan to provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned acquisition of these gloves, which estimates the potential value between $10 million and $20 million. “We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks,” the Senators began. “…The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause. Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.” “The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights,” the Senators continued. “Those questions are particularly important given the significant public scrutiny surrounding ICE’s excessive use of force. A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests – even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.” “At a time when the American people have demanded de-escalation in immigration enforcement, it is not clear why existing tools and tactics are insufficient for the agency,” the Senators wrote. “In the past year, DHS has repeatedly spent millions of taxpayer dollars on purchases it ends up not using, including $464 million for airplanes, $700 million on warehouses, and more than $2.25 million for SUVs wrapped with ICE branding. Many of these ICE transactions, including the planned electric-shock glove purchase, are completed through no-bid contracts that circumvent the normal competitive procurement process without a sufficient rationale.” “If ICE proceeds with purchasing $20 million worth of electric-shock gloves, Congress needs a clear understanding of the device’s safety and authorized uses,” the Senators concluded. You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has been one of the main proponents in the Senate for stricter guardrails and more accountability for ICE agents. She recently led Senate colleagues in a letter demanding answers from the Trump Administration over TSA cooperation with ICE at airports. Senator Rosen also opposed the confirmation of Trump’s TSA Administrator nominee, David Cummins, after he failed to answer any questions on TSA’s cooperation with ICE. In June, Senator Rosen voted against the ultra-partisan Republican budget, which gave ICE more funding without any guardrails or accountability mechanisms. ###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/26/in-ely-rosen-inaugurates-u-s-50-highway-renovation-hosts-outdoor-recreation-roundtable-attends-horse-races/,"In Ely, Rosen Inaugurates U.S. 50 Highway Renovation, Hosts Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Attends Horse Races",2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"ELY, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined City of Ely and Nevada Department of Transportation officials to celebrate the completion of renovations to U.S. 50. In 2023, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $24 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure and Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for this project. She also helped secure millions more in federal funding to support improvements in Ely. “One of the most important aspects of my job as a United States Senator is making sure Nevada gets the federal funding we need to improve our communities and help families in every corner of our state thrive. That’s why I was proud to work with my good friend Mayor Robertson to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to make the U.S. 50 project – and the renovations in downtown Ely – possible,” said Senator Rosen. “U.S. 50 is a critical gateway for downtown Ely, bringing visitors all the way from Carson City and supporting the local economy. That’s why this project is critical for the resilience of downtown Ely and the surrounding small businesses, and I’m proud to have been present to inaugurate it.” “We work every day to keep Nevadans safe and connected on our highways,” said NDOT Director Tracy Larkin Thomason. “I am proud of the engineering and construction teams who not only made this project come to life, but retained the historic charm that defines downtown Ely. And I want to thank the entire community for their understanding as we built this project to revitalize downtown Ely highways.” Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Roundtable While in Ely, Senator Rosen also hosted a discussion with outdoor recreation and tourism leaders about recent accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and challenges. Outdoor recreation is essential to Nevada’s economy, generating significant economic activity and tax revenue across the state and providing an opportunity for rural communities like Ely to diversify their economies and attract visitors, businesses, and new residents. Ely Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Senator Rosen then attended the Ely Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue, where she thanked the volunteer firefighters in Ely and surrounding areas, and she served food alongside them and Mayor Nathan Robertson. The City of Ely Volunteer Fire Department is a community-based organization that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue & extrication, hazardous materials response, education, and fire code inspections. Ely Horse Races Senator Rosen also attended the White Pine County Fair and Horse Races. Created in 1937, the fair and races are White Pine’s most popular annual tourism event, drawing thousands of visitors from across the West. Headframe Coffee Senator Rosen also made a stop at Headframe Coffee. Senator Rosen is a strong supporter of Nevada’s small businesses, introducing legislation to lower costs and remove the barrier to entry for small businesses. This includes a bill she joined to protect small businesses from tariffs and the introduction of a bipartisan bill to help small businesses hire more workers. Senator Rosen has been a fighter for all of Nevada’s communities, including in rural areas. She has made it one of her priorities in the Senate to secure federal funding for essential projects all across the state. Last year, she secured more than $623 million in federal funding for Nevada. Already this year, she has secured millions for Nevada’s housing, airports, and rural communities. ###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/26/senator-rosen-unlv-host-sports-tourism-discussion-with-ufc-las-vegas-raiders-las-vegas-athletics-and-formula-1-las-vegas-grand-prix/,"Senator Rosen, UNLV Host Sports Tourism Discussion with UFC, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Athletics, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix",2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Interim President Chris Heavey hosted a roundtable with representatives from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss the emerging global hub of sports tourism in Las Vegas. They highlighted the importance of major sporting events for Nevada’s economy and ways to ensure Las Vegas workers are trained for this industry. Senator Rosen also highlighted UNLV’s new Sports Tourism Hospitality Degree Program, which aims to address the growing needs of the sports industry and its workforce. “From boxing and UFC to football and baseball to race car driving, Las Vegas is a world-class sports destination. We’re proud to be the home to so many incredible teams, and the destination for major sporting events – all of which contributes to our tourism economy and local jobs,” said Senator Rosen. “Today’s discussion brought together a wide array of leaders to discuss the importance of the sports industry in Las Vegas and how we can all work together to ensure that we can meet all the needs of this sector.” “Las Vegas has become a global destination for sports and entertainment, and UNLV is uniquely positioned to support the region’s growing sport workforce and innovation needs while simultaneously and creatively seeking new opportunities and partnerships,”said Chris Heavey, Interim President of UNLV. “Only at UNLV can students intern for the Super Bowl, report on the NBA Summer League, engage in research and service projects with the UFC and NFL, NHL, MLB and WNBA franchises, and take a college class on next-level hospitality aligned with the Vegas Grand Prix. That’s just the beginning, and UNLV is thrilled to play a key role in our region’s rise as a sports economy powerhouse.” “We are honored that Senator Rosen asked TKO to participate in today’s important discussion. UFC, WWE, PBR and Zuffa Boxing have a successful track record of driving visitation, supporting jobs, and giving back to the Las Vegas community. UFC is also proud to call Las Vegas home for more than 25 years, and we look forward to continuing to work with partners across Nevada to build an even stronger future for live sports and entertainment tourism,” said Akosa Akpom – Vice President, Analytics & Insights, TKO. Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada’s tourism industry, particularly sporting events. In July, Senator Rosen introduced the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which aims to revive the sport of boxing and guarantee health and financial protections for fighters. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Last year, she also helped introduce bipartisan legislation to enhance security at outdoor sporting events. ###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-tours-ssr-minings-marigold-mine-touts-work-to-support-nevadas-economy/,"Cortez Masto Tours SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine, Touts Work to Support Nevada’s Economy",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Valmy, Nev. – Last week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada to learn about the facility’s gold mining processes, including their work to mine and process materials responsibly – and to discuss their community development efforts. Additionally, the Senator visited the site of SSR Mining’s Buffalo Valley project in Lander County, Nevada. The Senator was joined on her tour by Lander County Commissioner Lamont Edgar. “Mining is a critical part of the Western economy and allows states like Nevada to continue to thrive,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It was great to tour the facilities and learn about how SSR Mining is leading the way in not just gold extraction, but in being responsible stewards of the land, investing in the community, and creating jobs across the region.” “Senator Cortez Masto’s visit to SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine reflects the importance of responsible mining to Nevada’s economic growth. We were proud to show the work mining does with the local community and to ensure good environmental stewardship,” said Jesse Ferris, General Manager of the SSR Marigold Mine. At the facility, Cortez Masto discussed her efforts in Washington to pass the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, which would provide certainty for mining projects across the west. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has consistently led efforts in Congress to support Nevada’s mining industry, protecting more than 83,000 local jobs and paving the way for Nevada to power the clean energy economy. She has consistently blocked burdensome taxes on mining and wrote important provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bolster Nevada’s critical mineral supply chain and fund battery recycling programs in the state. Earlier this year, the Senator introduced the SILVER Act to increase geographic diversity of precious metal depositories. ###",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/24/rosen-highlights-available-resources-for-nevadans-impacted-by-hawk-wildfire/,Rosen Highlights Available Resources for Nevadans Impacted by Hawk Wildfire,2026-08-24,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"RENO, NV – As first responders continue to combat the Hawk Fire in Washoe County, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is highlighting the federal and local resources that are available to Nevadans being impacted. If anyone in the affected area needs any help contacting or accessing resources from a federal agency, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Senator Jacky Rosen by phone at 775-337-0110, or by email at nnv.cs@rosen.senate.gov. “When disasters like these strike, it is critical that we come together as a community to support each other,” said Senator Rosen. “That’s why I’m releasing a list of resources Nevadans can use during this time, and reminding everyone that my office stands ready to provide any assistance with federal agencies. My heart goes out to the families in Washoe County who are being affected by the Hawk Fire, and I urge everyone to continue heeding the evacuation orders and directions from first responders. I’ll do everything I can to ensure we get the federal resources needed as a result of this tragedy.” Below is a list of important resources. Local Resources For information on the current state of the fire, visit either WatchDuty.com or InciWeb.Wildfire.gov For the latest evacuation updates, visit perimetermap.com and follow all directions from first responders. NDOT has listed all highway updates and closures here: NVRoads.com For any other general questions on emergency housing, animal services, and other general services, please visit EmergencyWashoe.com. All school closures in Washoe County will be at washoeschools.net Food Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given Nevadan SNAP recipients affected by wildfires more time to report loss of food and request replacement SNAP benefits, with the last day to submit now being August 28th, 2026. For more information, visit: https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/snap/ Federal Agencies If you are a veteran in need of assistance, please call 1-800-698-2411 or visit www.va.gov/resources/disaster-help/ for specialized support. If you are in need of housing assistance, please visit www.hud.gov/disaster-resources The State Department offers free passport replacements following a major disaster, with all application fees waived up to 18 months after the disaster. ###",1,2026-08-25T05:31:37Z,2026-08-25T05:33:09Z https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/lee-horsford-introduce-bill-ensure-yucca-mountain-never-used-nuclear-waste,"Lee, Horsford Introduce Bill to Ensure Yucca Mountain is Never Used as Nuclear Waste Repository",2026-08-24,2026,2026-08,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) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced legislation to ensure Yucca Mountain will never be used as a repository for nuclear waste. The Jobs, Not Waste Act follows the Trump Administration’s proposal to scrap Yucca Mountain as the nation’s sole nuclear waste repository and instead allow other states to willingly host such facilities. “I will continue to work to never let Yucca Mountain become the nation’s dumping ground for nuclear waste. Time and time again, Nevadans have clearly opposed storing waste at Yucca Mountain—now we have a chance to make sure Yucca stays dead for good,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “I’m fighting to pass this bill so we can explore other uses for the site to grow our economy instead of turning it into a nuclear waste dump.” “Nevadans have said no to nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain for decades, and that answer hasn't changed,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “This fight has shaped the lives of my constituents for a generation; the uncertainty, the threat, the toll it's taken on our communities never went away. It's time to end it permanently. The Jobs, Not Waste Act closes the door on nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain and opens the door to real jobs and economic opportunity for Southern Nevada instead. I'm proud to co-lead this bill for the Nevadans who have carried this fight for far too long.” The Jobs, Not Waste Act would repeal the law that established Yucca Mountain as a repository for nuclear waste, require the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw and terminate the licensing proceeding for Yucca Mountain at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, require DOE to reclaim and mitigate any adverse environmental impacts to the site, and require the Office of Management and Budget to determine the viability and benefits of other uses for the site.",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/22/in-eureka-rosen-hosts-roundtable-to-discuss-proposed-gold-mining-project-community-infrastructure/,"In Eureka, Rosen Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Proposed Gold Mining Project, Community Infrastructure",2026-08-22,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"EUREKA, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen convened a roundtable of local leaders in Eureka, Nevada, to discuss the proposed i-80 Gold mining project and the increased need for housing and services in the county to support the project. The proposed i-80 Gold mine is expected to bring over 500 new jobs over the next few years, and strengthened infrastructure will be needed to house and support workers. “Mining is an important economic driver in Nevada, and we have to make sure communities have the resources to support the jobs that it creates,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m grateful to the representatives of the i-80 Gold project, the community leaders, and the rural housing and economic development experts who joined me today to discuss how we can partner to support sustainable growth in Eureka as this project begins. The needs of our local communities always come first, and I’ll continue advocating for them as Nevada’s Senator.” Senator Rosen has been a consistent supporter of Nevada’s mining industry. Earlier this year, she introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen the American critical mineral mining workforce. She also helped introduce a bipartisan bill to combat illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere, which will strengthen national security as well as Nevada’s gold mining industry and has passed out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. ###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-booker-introduce-legislation-to-end-americas-maternal-health-crisis/,"Cortez Masto, Booker Introduce Legislation to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis",2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Reno, Nev. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Momnibus Act, a legislative package designed to end the maternal mortality crisis and address the disparities in care that contribute to a disproportionately high Black maternal mortality rate. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.-14) and Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.-12). The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths of any high-income nation, and the maternal mortality rate is disproportionately high for Black mothers. Black women face a pregnancy-related mortality rate that is more than three times higher than the rate for White women. But this is a solvable problem – more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths in America are preventable. “Starting a family should be a joyous time in a person’s life, not a time of anxiety, medical complications, and loss,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “There is no excuse for the United States having a much higher maternal mortality rate than its peer countries, and it’s time to find solutions. I’m proud to introduce this legislation to invest in better care for new moms and to end the high rate of maternal mortality, particularly among Black women.” The Momnibus Act is composed of 14 bills that would: Invest in social determinants of health – including housing, transportation, and nutrition – to reduce preventable risks disproportionately affecting Black women; Extend the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during postpartum and breastfeeding periods; Increase maternal health care funding for veterans; Grow and diversify the perinatal workforce; Improve maternal health data collection; Expand maternal mental health and substance use disorder support; Invest in digital tools to expand access to care in underserved communities; Strengthen federal programs addressing maternal and infant health risks during public health emergencies; Invest in research to eliminate racial disparities and prevent maternal deaths; and Promote maternal vaccinations to protect moms and infants. The Momnibus Act is endorsed by more than 250 organizations. View the full list of endorsers here. To read the full text of the bill, click here. Senator Cortez Masto is a champion of Nevada’s mothers and has consistently fought to ensure that they receive the health care they need. She has introduced legislation to ensure health care access for pregnant women and to protect labor and delivery units in rural hospitals and hospitals in underserved communities. The Senator has demanded answers from the Trump Administration about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) continued mistreatment of pregnant women. Cortez Masto has also consistently fought for improved health care for all Americans. She has led efforts to lower drug costs for seniors, hold Big Pharma accountable, and expand Medicare drug price negotiation. ###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-attends-lake-tahoe-electric-transportation-forum-discusses-her-new-electric-vehicle-bill-package/,"Cortez Masto Attends Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum, Discusses Her New Electric Vehicle Bill Package",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Stateline, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) attended the 4th annual Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum to speak with advocates, businesses, and Tahoe organizations about Nevada’s leadership in the clean energy economy. She also discussed the three bills she recently introduced to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning! I am grateful to have the opportunity to join you today and hear more about all the good work that you are doing to support clean transportation in the Tahoe Basin and throughout the Silver State. I want to extend a special thank you to Kevin for his hard work organizing the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum. I am grateful for the time you put into organizing such an important conversation about expanding access to electric transportation in the State of Nevada. The industry is lucky to have such a beautiful venue to gather and collaborate! Like all of you, I know that clean transportation isn’t just about expanding access to electric vehicles and installing charging ports. We also need to ensure that we have a strong domestic supply chain for everything from critical minerals to battery manufacturing. You have my support in every step of this process. By bolstering our clean transportation industry we’re doing so much more than putting cars on the road – we’re creating good-paying jobs, helping Nevadans get where they need to go, combating climate change, and bringing down costs for everyone. I’ve been interested in the clean energy industry, particularly the critical minerals supply chain, since my time as Nevada’s Attorney General. While in office, I traveled extensively in all 17 of Nevada’s counties – something I still do each year – and I saw how important the mining industry is to our rural communities. Since then, the electric vehicle supply chain in Nevada, especially Northern Nevada, has expanded dramatically. Following the 2008 recession, the Silver State made historic investments in battery manufacturing. In 2016, Gigafactory Nevada opened in Storey County, creating tens of thousands of jobs and putting Nevada on the frontline of the clean energy economy with our partners at Tesla and Panasonic. The regional industry has only continued to expand, and I’ve had the opportunity to tour everything from battery recycling facilities with ten employees to manufacturing operations that are supporting thousands of workers. Nevada is leading the clean energy revolution in the U.S. and hosts the nation’s most complete “lithium loop” needed for lithium battery manufacturing and recycling. That’s one reason why I like to call it the Innovation State. Since being elected to the Senate in 2016, I have been committed to fighting for Nevada’s zero-emission transportation industry. Over the past ten years, I’ve seen our summers get even hotter, our fire seasons grow more severe, and our drought worsen. But on top of expanding clean energy generation, I’ve also seen our clean transportation options become more accessible. I’ve seen Tahoe roll out its first electric transit buses and EV charging ports go up in towns as remote as Panaca, Nevada. And I’ve seen our country’s clean energy manufacturing industry boom. That’s why I’m so excited to be here today – to talk about the work we’ve already done to help drive investment and interest in clean transportation, and to discuss what we still need to do. Some of the legislation supporting electric vehicles that I’ve worked on during my time in the Senate as part of my Innovation State Initiative were the bills I passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These laws extended tax credits for consumers purchasing both new and used electric vehicles and expanded needed charging infrastructure. The IRA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law put this cutting-edge, cost-saving technology in the hands of more working families. These laws also expanded electric options for public transportation and school buses. But the support didn’t stop there – these historic laws also created grants for battery and critical minerals programs, providing meaningful federal support for every step of the electric transportation supply chain. Since 2022, we have seen the benefits of not only these policies, but the message they sent that the federal government was invested in putting this technology in the hands of more Americans. In fact, over the past five years, EV registrations have increased by nearly 420 percent in the Silver State! Now, the current Administration has sought to illegally hamper this progress. But I’m not done fighting. No matter who the President is, I’m going to keep working to help Nevada families access electric transportation. In fact, this month, I introduced a package of three bills to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country. This package included my Cleaner TRAILS Initiative, which would make it easier for travelers to use electric vehicles on public lands. It would add zero-emission fueling infrastructure at National Parks and U.S. Forest Service Sites – including sites here in Tahoe – and near airports. This new initiative would help everyone from international visitors to families on the great American road trip travel without facing spiking gas prices. By supporting EV infrastructure at these tourist destinations, we can help make electric vehicles a real and easy option for all types of travelers. And I’m not just talking about cars – my Cleaner TRAILS Initiative would support electric bikes, boats, and ATVs as well! My bill package also includes the Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act which strengthens the clean energy and transportation supply chain by supporting domestic critical mineral mining and battery manufacturing and recycling. It also invests in research and development to accelerate improving technologies to help batteries go farther and for all of these exciting technologies to become more affordable to the consumer. Among the additional provisions included in my bill package, there is language to restore the consumer tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles and to install charging equipment. Now is the time to move forward on electric vehicles, not backward. Gas prices are on the rise, and the consequences of dependence on fossil fuels are becoming more apparent. The choices that we make today will impact generations of Nevadans. Increased electric vehicle use will reduce pollution, combat climate change, and help keep Lake Tahoe Blue for years to come. The advancements we’re making also support our national defense and our global economic competitiveness. Batteries and critical minerals are vital to everything from equipment to keep our soldiers safe, to our everyday consumer technologies like cell phones. I’ve never been someone who is going to tell Nevadans they have to abandon their gas-powered cars. But together, we are making EVs an easy, cost-effective, attractive choice for Nevadans from all walks of life. And getting EVs on the road lessens our demand for oil and gas at a time when gas prices are at an all-time high. That’s what’s so exciting about this work! Every day, I see the benefits of hard work and innovation, and I know you all do as well. And thank you for the jobs and opportunities you’re creating to diversify our Nevada economy. We can’t continue this work alone. It requires collaboration up and down the supply chain and between the private and public sectors. That’s why I am so grateful to have all of you here today. Thank you all again for having me, and I hope that you have a productive event. ###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-demands-answers-from-trump-administration-about-ice-conduct-tsa-cooperation-in-airports/,"Cortez Masto Demands Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins about recent ICE actions at airports. The letter, led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), was also joined by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). This letter comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with cooperation from TSA – have acted with impunity, at times targeting people at airports. One such incident occurred just a few weeks ago at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, when ICE officers, masked, plain-clothed, and without any identification, attempted to violently arrest an elderly man, before running off following public intervention. “We write to express concerns regarding recent immigration enforcement actions at airports across the nation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the apparent assistance and support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),” wrote the Senators. “Such actions create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public.” “Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s Airports. Such actions only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector at a time when it is trying to rebound from a 5.5% decline in international tourism in 2025 that occurred due to President Trump’s misguided tariff, immigration, and foreign policies,” the Senators continued. “With all this in mind, we request your response to several questions regarding the operating relationship between ICE and TSA and the type of information that is being shared between the agencies.” You can read the full letter HERE. As the former top law enforcement official in Nevada, Senator Cortez Masto has prioritized protecting communities across the state. In January, Cortez Masto introduced the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to redirect almost $75 billion in funding passed in the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act from ICE and send it instead to local law enforcement programs to help hire and train 200,000 local cops in communities across the U.S. She has also consistently stood up against record additional funding for ICE. ###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/20/rosen-leads-senate-colleagues-in-demanding-answers-from-trump-administration-about-ice-conduct-tsa-cooperation-in-airports/,"Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Rosen Has Been Outspoken Against ICE Action in Airports, Especially After the Recent Incident at Harry Reid International Airport WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins about recent ICE actions at airports. Senator Rosen was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). This letter comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with cooperation from TSA – have acted with impunity, at times targeting people at airports. One such incident occurred just a couple of weeks ago at Harry Reid International Airport, when ICE officers, masked, plain-clothed, and without any identification, attempted to violently arrest an elderly man before running off following public intervention. “We write to express concerns regarding recent immigration enforcement actions at airports across the nation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the apparent assistance and support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),” wrote the Senators. “Such actions create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public.” “Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s Airports. Such actions only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector at a time when it is trying to rebound from a 5.5% decline in international tourism in 2025 that occurred due to President Trump’s misguided tariff, immigration, and foreign policies,” the Senators continued. “With all this in mind, we request your response to several questions regarding the operating relationship between ICE and TSA and the type of information that is being shared between the agencies.” You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has continuously demanded stricter guidelines and more accountability for ICE agents. She condemned the incident at Harry Reid International, demanding answers from TSA and DHS on the issue. Senator Rosen then opposed the confirmation of Trump’s TSA Administrator nominee, David Cummins, after he failed to answer any questions on TSA’s cooperation with ICE. In June, Senator Rosen voted against the ultra-partisan Republican budget, which gave ICE more funding without any guardrails or accountability mechanisms. ###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/horsford-statement-as-walmart-moves-to-return-29-billion-in-tariff-refunds-to-consumers,Horsford Statement as Walmart Moves to Return $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Consumers,2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,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) released the following statement after Walmart announced it is directing $2.9 billion in tariff refunds toward price cuts for customers: ""Walmart's decision didn't happen by accident. In April, I sent a letter demanding that Walmart ensure their tariff refunds reach the people – the consumer – who actually paid the price of Trump’s reckless tariffs. ""These illegal tariffs raised costs on everyday families and forced small businesses across the country to close their doors for good. Working families paid the price at checkout every single day, and now the large corporations are getting their money back while families are being left out. ""That's exactly why I introduced the RELIEF Act to make tariff refunds automatic, so families and small businesses don't have to wait on corporations to do the right thing. If you paid the price, you deserve the refund. I'm not stopping until you get it."" ###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/at-the-30th-annual-tahoe-summit-cortez-masto-celebrates-progress-and-addresses-new-challenges-facing-the-lake/,"At the 30th Annual Tahoe Summit, Cortez Masto Celebrates Progress and Addresses New Challenges Facing the Lake",2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Incline Village, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined residents, advocates, organizations, and elected officials at the 30th annual Tahoe Summit. She spoke about the achievements of the last three decades and acknowledged the work being done to tackle new obstacles that have emerged since the first Tahoe Summit in 1997. Senator Cortez Masto has been a longtime advocate for Lake Tahoe, leading congressional efforts to protect the lake for future generations. In 2024, she passed the critical reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act to secure more federal funds to preserve and strengthen Lake Tahoe. Cortez Masto also helped pass the Great American Outdoors Act, which was signed into law to repair and maintain public lands nationwide. This year, she introduced the Douglas County Lands Bill to conserve land in the Tahoe Basin and the Santini-Burton Modernization Act to deliver more funding for better land management. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning! I’m pleased to be with all of you to celebrate 30 years of summits here at Lake Tahoe. You know, I was just here last month to attend a naturalization ceremony in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. I thought it was so fitting that America’s newest citizens were being sworn in at one of the most beautiful places in the country. How lucky we are that we get to come together here every year and talk about the work we’re doing to make Tahoe a better place for residents and visitors alike. Before we start, I want to thank all the firefighters, law enforcement and first responders who have been fighting the Bug and Stallion fires in Reno these past two weeks. Your lifesaving work will not be forgotten. And of course I want to thank our host and my partner in the Senate, Jacky Rosen. I also want to thank Chairman Smokey of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; today’s speakers; all of Team Tahoe; and our guest of honor, Tommy Caldwell. If you don’t know Tommy, just know you’re in for a treat. His story is the kind of thing you watch movies about, and I’m thrilled to have him here! We also need to recognize that this will be the last Tahoe Summit before Congressman Mark Amodei retires from Congress. I want to thank him for all his work in support of Lake Tahoe. We’ll miss him, even if I won’t miss following him in a speaking lineup! And we can’t celebrate the 30th anniversary of this summit without acknowledging the public-private partnerships that have been essential to our work. That’s what Team Tahoe is all about. Senator Dianne Feinstein coined the term “Team Tahoe.” When she and Harry Reid founded the Lake Tahoe Summit in 1997, I don’t think they could have imagined the progress we would make in this region – or the challenges we would face. Back in 1997, the Tahoe Summit was all about lake clarity. At that time, Tahoe was working to curb fuel and emissions pollution in the water. And here we are today, adding EV chargers at the shoreline so residents and visitors don’t have to fuel their boats at all! We’ve come so far in 30 years. The bi-state Environmental Improvement Program has put stormwater infrastructure along 800 miles of roads to keep the lake clear of contaminated run-off. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has reduced hazardous fuels across more than 100,000 acres to help prevent wildfires. And, we passed the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in 2024 so we can continue to protect the ecosystem and sustainable infrastructure in the Basin. We have a lot to be proud of. But since 1997, new obstacles have emerged. Today, our concerns revolve around the rising costs of housing, the increasing danger of wildfires, and improving our transportation infrastructure. And, of course, they revolve around sustainable tourism – we need to balance our ability to welcome visitors with maintaining a livable community and environment for residents. So we have our work cut out for us. But together, we are going to keep working to protect this place we all love. Let’s start with housing. The dramatic increase in home prices and the high cost of property insurance has made it more difficult for residents to live and work here. That’s why we’ve been working to sustainably expand the number of homes for working families in Tahoe, so we can bring those prices down. Tahoe needs to be able to support a real workforce and keep middle-class families in their communities. And right now, those residents, many of whom have been here decades, are getting priced out in favor of billionaires. That needs to change. I know we can make it more affordable for families to build a life in Tahoe, without overwhelming our small towns. That’s why I fought to pass the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is now law. I was proud to include provisions in this bill to help lower costs here in Tahoe, like increasing the income threshold for our largest affordable housing block grant so Tahoe residents can more easily access it. The bill also creates a fund to encourage preserving and upgrading older homes, including fortifications for wildfire protections. As wildfires become larger and more frequent, those home upgrades have become increasingly necessary. It has also become increasingly necessary to make sure our firefighters and Forest Service workers have the resources and support they need. Unfortunately, we’ve seen the Trump administration eliminate employees and slash funding to the Forest Service, making it more challenging to manage the land and to control, mitigate, and prevent wildfires. I’m continuing to demand transparency and answers from the White House. It’s critical that we all push for more support for our firefighters and Forest Service employees. But I’m not stopping there. I’m also pushing to pass my Western Wildfire Support Act, a bipartisan bill to provide comprehensive resources to prevent wildfires, enhance firefighting efforts, and support communities impacted by worsening wildfire seasons. We make the most progress for Lake Tahoe when we all work together. We’ve proven that before, especially as we’ve navigated challenges with our transportation infrastructure. Thanks to the collaboration of our public-private partnerships, last year was another record year for transportation investments in the Basin. Currently, more than 17 transportation projects are underway across the region. These projects include critical infrastructure improvements to reduce vehicle miles traveled, improve access, expand connectivity, and make the community safer, especially in the event of wildfires. I just introduced a package of bills to help expand access to more clean transportation options, including zero-emission buses and personal vehicles. And I’ve been pushing to make that technology available for recreational uses, too, including by putting EV chargers in marinas around the lake. Perhaps our most persistent hurdle that has emerged in the last 30 years is finding the balance of sustainable tourism. It’s critical that we invest in innovation that keep visitors safe, protect Tahoe’s natural ecosystems, and improve the quality of life for local communities. That’s why I’m working with every federal agency I can to ensure our tourism economy has both the resources and specific support it needs to continue sustainably. As we all know, that’s a difficult line to walk, and it requires input from stakeholders throughout the Tahoe Basin. When I’m creating policy, that’s the first place I start. I bring regional voices and experts to Capitol Hill to make the case for Lake Tahoe and our efforts to protect it. That’s how I went about putting my Douglas County Lands Bill together. Among other things, this legislation would convey 67 parcels of federal land over to the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. Not only would this bolster conservation efforts, but it would also consolidate the park land under local and state management. It’s a bipartisan bill Mark Amodei and I are working to get passed, and we’re going to keep pushing for it. Finally, I want to talk about my Santini-Burton Modernization Act, which will also help us in our sustainable tourism efforts. Santini-Burton has its own history going back even before the existence of the Tahoe Summit. In 1980, the original Santini-Burton Act was passed into law. That legislation used the revenue from land sales in Clark County to acquire land and to curb the threat of over-development in the Tahoe Basin. It led to the purchase of 16,000 acres. And now, 90% of the Tahoe region is held in the public trust. These lands include popular outdoor recreation and conservation sites like the Upper Truckee River, multiple entryways to the iconic Tahoe Rim Trail, sections of Tahoe’s East Shore, and Blackwood Canyon. Now, the priority is to ensure we can use the remaining Santini-Burton funds to address long-standing land management needs, like supporting outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, and public infrastructure. That’s why I’m working with stakeholders throughout the region to pass the Santini-Burton Modernization Act and to ensure the funds that are available for Lake Tahoe stay in Lake Tahoe. The bill has already had a hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and I’m working on the next steps to get it passed out of committee and onto the Senate floor for consideration. I want to emphasize that this bill is the product of a multi-year collaboration by Tahoe’s state and local governments, TRPA, the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, non-profits, and the private sector. Those public-private partnerships are what this is all about. When we put our heads together, we produce results. Over the last 30 years of the Tahoe Summit, no matter what challenges we’ve faced, our collaboration and combined efforts have allowed us to take Tahoe to new heights. We still have work ahead of us, and we know that the next 30 years will bring their own hurdles, but it’s critical that we keep working together to address them. Let’s keep it up. Thank you! ###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-cortez-masto-meets-with-nevada-health-care-providers-about-the-devastating-impacts-of-trumps-medicaid-cuts/,ICYMI: Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Health Care Providers About the Devastating Impacts of Trump’s Medicaid Cuts,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sat down with heads of Federally Qualified Health Centers from across Nevada to discuss their future needs, especially in light of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill gutting Medicaid for Nevada’s working families. Las Vegas Sun, Ava Chatlosh: Nevada community health clinics fear downsizing as Medicaid changes take effect Leaders of Nevada community health centers told U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Monday that new Medicaid rules in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act could push more patients off coverage and strain the nonprofit clinics that care for them. Representatives of eight federally qualified health centers said the law’s added eligibility requirements could increase the number of uninsured Nevadans seeking primary care, potentially stretching already limited staff and resources. FQHCs provide care to everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay. They function as a safety net for people who can’t afford care. Nevada’s eight health centers serve nearly 130,000 people across the state, according to the Nevada Primary Care Association. The health centers are funded through federal grants, state Medicaid programs and patient insurance reimbursements. In cases where someone is uninsured and unable to pay, the FQHCs shoulder the cost. Steve Flores, CEO of Hope Christian Health Center, said it operated for years at a rate of 27% uninsured. Since February, the number of uninsured at Hope Christian Health Center has grown to 34%. The nonprofits’ executives expressed concerns that as more of the act’s provisions take effect in January 2027, the rate of uninsured patients will continue to rise. If the costs get too high, panelists said they could be forced to downsize to make up for the difference. “All of what we usually call the special sauce, the stuff that makes us different from normal providers, we would have to cut all of that,” said Steve Messinger, policy director for Nevada Primary Care Association. Flores said eligible patients have already stopped applying for Medicaid, because they believe they will not be eligible, even though all of the act’s provisions have not yet taken effect. “Some Medicaid patients think they’ve already been canceled,” Flores said. “Some are not applying because they think they won’t get it.” By 2034, the law is projected to cut federal Medicaid spending by approximately $1 trillion, largely by reducing enrollment. Community health centers expect to absorb much of the resulting demand from people who lose coverage. “You’re going to take a trillion out of here, and we’re going to have to be back here asking you to help us pay for our uninsured,” Messinger said. The new requirements will create more frequent Medicaid eligibility checks and add community engagement criteria. More frequent renewals make it harder for enrollees to stay on Medicaid and increase administrative costs, which raise the burden for FQHCs, the panelists said. “They’ve made it much harder because they want people to just give up and not try to be part of the Medicaid system,” Cortez Masto said. The new criteria require Medicaid expansion enrollees between 19 and 64 to complete 80 hours of work, school or community service per month to be eligible for Medicaid. An estimated 2.3 million people nationwide will lose Medicaid coverage as a result. Panelists suggested several policy changes including removal of the six-month-renewal policy, an increase of the federal poverty level Medicaid threshold from 138% to 200% and an increase in funding for health centers to support those who will lose coverage. “I’m guessing it’s going to be much easier to double the size of the health center program from $5 billion to $10 billion than it is to reinsure all those who have been losing coverage,” Messinger said. […] “The type of care that they’re providing is necessary and needed in our community,” Cortez Masto said. “We want them to continue to thrive.” ###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/19/rosen-hosts-30th-annual-tahoe-summit/,Rosen Hosts 30th Annual Tahoe Summit,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Watch Senator Rosen’s Full Remarks HERE. LAKE TAHOE, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) proudly hosted the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, where she was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA); U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA-06); Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo; and Chairman Serrell Smokey of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The Tahoe Summit, started in 1997 by former Senators Harry Reid and Dianne Feinstein, has played a crucial role in bringing leaders from both states and both parties together to work to conserve Lake Tahoe. In the last three decades since that initial gathering, efforts to protect Lake Tahoe have led to thousands of acres of hazardous fuel reduction, hundreds of miles of road improvements to keep sediment and pollutants out of the lake, and supported the region economically – with an average of 1,700 jobs supported in the Environmental Improvement Program alone. The keynote speaker for this year’s summit was world-renowned rock climber and Tahoe resident, Tommy Caldwell. “For 30 years, the Tahoe Summit has been a testament to what we can accomplish when leaders across all levels of government come together with conservation experts around one shared purpose,” said Senator Rosen. “It is a true honor to continue the legacy of Senators Reid and Feinstein as I host this year’s summit. Our message today is clear: as drastic climate changes have brought new challenges to conservation efforts, we will continue working across parties and both states to make sure we don’t lose this jewel of the Sierra Nevada.” “When Senators Dianne Feinstein and Harry Reid founded the Lake Tahoe Summit in 1997, I don’t think they could have imagined the progress we would make in this region – or the challenges we would face,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Between the rising costs of housing, the increasing danger of wildfires, improving our transportation infrastructure, and prioritizing sustainable tourism, we have our work cut out for us. But together, we will keep working to protect Lake Tahoe. No matter what new obstacles emerge, our collaboration and combined efforts will keep allowing us to take Lake Tahoe to new heights.” “Lake Tahoe is one of our nation’s greatest treasures, yet the threats of climate change and pollution, exacerbated by the Administration’s attacks on environmental protections, continue to put the Tahoe Basin at risk,” said Senator Padilla. “That’s why I’m proud to join federal, state, local, and Tribal partners across California and Nevada for the 30th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Together, we must keep up the fight to protect the Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities, and help secure the resources needed to keep Tahoe blue.” “As we celebrate 30 years of the Tahoe Summit, we must continue to do all we can to make sure this lake remains crystal clear, that the forests are preserved, that we take all the steps necessary to protect against fire and against invasive species, and that we obtain consistent and reliable funding for projects across the lake,” said Senator Schiff. “I look forward to continuing our mission to protect Lake Tahoe for generations to come.” “Lake Tahoe is one of Nevada’s greatest treasures, and protecting it is a responsibility we all share,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “The Tahoe Summit is an important opportunity to recognize the progress we’ve made while continuing the work to protect the lake and preserve this place for future generations. I’m proud to join my colleagues and partners from across the region in that effort.” “Every year, we get together in Tahoe to celebrate what we’ve accomplished the previous year and talk about what else can be done to preserve the Tahoe Basin. It’s a great reminder on what we’re all fighting for in Washington, D.C.” said Rep. Kiley. “It’s been an honor to be California’s champion for Tahoe in the House of Representatives, and I look forward to working together with all the other advocates that were in attendance at the summit to get things done for Tahoe in the next year. Thank you to Senator Rosen and the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for hosting such an amazing event this year.” “Lake Tahoe is one of Nevada’s greatest treasures, and protecting it requires steady work and a long-term commitment. The progress made over the past 30 years is worth recognizing, but our responsibility doesn’t end there,” said Governor Lombardo. “I’m proud to join our partners in continuing the work to protect the lake, strengthen the surrounding communities, and preserve the Tahoe Basin for the generations that follow.” Senator Rosen has been a champion for Lake Tahoe, ensuring that the region has the resources it needs to support its conservation efforts. Last Congress, Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto, and Padilla’s Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which secures critical funding for programs that support the Basin through 2034, was signed into law. Earlier this year, Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto, Schiff, and Padilla introduced the Santini-Burton Modernization Act, which would allow the Forest Service to once again use funds to manage public lands in the Tahoe Basin to target water clarity, wildfire risk, and recreation. ###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/18/rosen-joins-colleagues-in-demanding-that-trump-rescind-dangerous-childhood-vaccine-executive-order/,Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding that Trump Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order,2026-08-18,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Congressional colleagues in demanding that Donald Trump rescind his dangerous executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourage states to reconsider school immunization requirements. The letter comes following multiple measles outbreaks across the country and a report that the share of U.S. kindergartners with exemptions from school vaccine requirements has reached an all-time high. “At a moment when the United States is experiencing the highest surge in measles cases in thirty-five years and an increasing number of states forced to declare public health emergencies – your administration is placing more children in harm’s way rather than protecting them. This Executive Order overrides decades of scientific evidence and sows fear, chaos, and confusion. The result will not be safer or healthier children; it will be a continued decline in vaccination rates, recurring disease outbreaks, higher healthcare costs, and school disruptions that cause learning loss. Vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored for safety, and save millions of lives each year – especially the lives of children,” wrote the lawmakers. “The health and safety of America’s children must not be sacrificed for political theater and ideology. American children and their families deserve robust evidence-based immunization recommendations that are rooted in science. The administration’s politicization of vaccines makes American families less safe, threatens to return the U.S. to an era before routine vaccination prevented millions of infections, and is already resulting in unnecessary suffering and preventable deaths, particularly among children,” continued the lawmakers. “Every day this Executive Order remains in effect, more children go without the vaccines that would protect them, additional outbreaks become more likely, and lives are put at risk. We urge you to rescind this Executive Order immediately and restore evidence-based decision-making to federal public health policy,” concluded the lawmakers. You can read the full letter HERE. Senator Rosen has been outspoken about her support for children’s access to vaccines. Last year, she attempted to pass her resolution condemning Florida’s action against required vaccines for schoolchildren and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s anti-vaccine conspiracy theories – which was blocked by Senate Republicans. Senator Rosen also introduced an amendment to reverse RFK Jr.’s childhood vaccine rule, which removed the HPV, RSV, Rotavirus, COVID-19, Flu, Hepatitis A & B, and Meningitis vaccines from the childhood vaccination schedule. ###",1,2026-08-19T05:29:02Z,2026-08-19T05:30:24Z https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-cortez-masto-hirono-colleagues-raise-alarms-about-increased-naturalization-fees/,"Senators Cortez Masto, Hirono, Colleagues Raise Alarms About Increased Naturalization Fees",2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and 10 of their Democratic Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration on their recent proposed rule to increase naturalization fees and remove reduced fee options and fee waivers for those attempting to become citizens. In a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow, the senators raised alarms about how the proposed fee increases would limit citizenship for thousands of immigrants. “USCIS’s actions have repeatedly increased the burden of and difficulty in obtaining U.S. citizenship,” wrote the senators. “Naturalization is a critical pathway to immigrant integration, civic engagement, and democratic participation, yet your agency’s actions represent a significant departure from these values.” Under the Trump Administration’s proposed rule, immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship would face hundreds of dollars of fee increases. Immigrants seeking a hearing on naturalization proceedings would also face an up to 83 percent fee increase. Additionally, the proposed rule eliminates preexisting reduced-fee options and fee waivers, designed to help immigrants achieve citizenship no matter their financial status. In their letter, the senators highlighted how the proposed rule burdens the pathway to citizenship without providing clear guidance about how access will be preserved for immigrants who are unable to meet the increased financial threshold. “While your agency asserts that the increased fees are necessary to recover the full cost of adjudicating naturalization applications and to support enhanced screening and vetting measures, it fails to address the increased fees’ deterrent effect on eligible applicants, particularly those from low-income communities,” the senators continued. Despite the Trump Administration’s consistent claims that it supports legal immigration, the senators highlighted how the naturalization fee increase will have the opposite effect. In addition to the proposed fees, UCSIS has also increased the difficulty of the civics test required to become citizens and eliminated the Citizenship Integration and Grant Program designed to help immigrants navigate the process. In their letter, the senators demanded prompt responses to explain the agency’s methodology when electing to increase naturalization fees, the anticipated impact of these fee increases on lawful permanent residents’ abilities to become naturalized citizens, and the changes in the naturalization process that necessitated the increased fees. In addition to Senators Hirono and Cortez Masto, the letter was signed by Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). The full letter can be found here. The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. Last month, she introduced the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, a set of commonsense proposals aimed at fixing America’s broken immigration system and setting up a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have spent decades living in and contributing to this country. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this month, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. ###",1,2026-08-18T05:27:41Z,2026-08-18T05:29:06Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/17/senate-bipartisan-task-force-for-combating-antisemitism-statement-on-2025-fbi-hate-crimes-report/,Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism Statement on 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Report,2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Report Shows More Than 62% Of Religiously-Motivated Hate Crimes In 2025 Targeted Jewish Americans WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2025 Hate Crimes Report. The FBI data shows that more than 62% of religiously-motivated hate crimes in 2025 targeted Jewish Americans – more than any other religious group – and 2025 was the third-highest year of anti-Jewish hate crimes on record. “Year after year, we’ve seen alarming rates of antisemitic harassment and violence in this country. While the latest FBI Hate Crimes report shows a slight decrease in 2025 when compared to the previous year, anti-Jewish hate crimes continue to be higher than they were before the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel,” said Senators Rosen and Lankford. “This report shows the dark reality for Jewish Americans: antisemitic attacks make up more than 62 percent of religiously-motivated hate crimes in the United States, more than double all other kinds of religiously-motivated hate crimes combined. We’re faced with nothing less than a crisis, and we need collective action. Our bipartisan Jewish American Security Act will take important steps to protect Jewish Americans where they are targeted – on campus, in their communities, and online. We will continue working to pass this bill and take action at the federal level to protect Jewish Americans.” As co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Combating Antisemitism, Senators Rosen and Lankford have been leading the fight against rising antisemitism. The task force has grown to include more than half of the Senate – with members in equal numbers from both parties – and successfully pushed for the development of the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. Earlier this year, Senators Rosen and Lankford introduced the Jewish American Security Act, landmark bipartisan legislation to protect Jewish Americans on college campuses, at Jewish communal institutions, and online. ###",1,2026-08-18T05:27:41Z,2026-08-18T05:29:06Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5926,Governor Lombardo Responds to Rep. Dina Titus Letter asking for Pause on Tax Abatements for Data Centers on Federal Land,2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus today released a letter she received from Governor Joe Lombardo responding to her request that the State halt state tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the 2027 Nevada Legislature has had an opportunity to review the issue. “Unfortunately, the Governor did not address my question of whether he would halt tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the Nevada Legislature can consider the issue,” Congresswoman Titus said. “He doesn’t commit to halting abatements. Those abatements would set a precedent for future developments on public land. This is the first and more are planned across the West.” In her letter, Congresswoman Titus cited the proposed data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City and concerns raised by residents when the project was first proposed on city land about its effects on the region’s water supply and other environmental issues. The developers of the project then moved it to nearby Bureau of Land Management land where they previously had proposed a solar farm. The Congresswoman asked Governor Lombardo in her letter: “As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will you commit to refraining from approving data center tax rebates for projects on BLM land until the State Legislature reconvenes and has an opportunity to reconsider this issue, given the community concern around the Boulder City project and the precedent this would set for other public lands?” Governor Lombardo stated in his response: “The Renewable Tax Abatement (RETA) is clearly defined under NRS 701A, and as the name would suggest, has applicability limited to renewable energy projects meeting certain statutory criteria. Since the RETA in question, which was approved in 2024 by the Governor’s Office of Energy, is for a solar generation and storage project on land leased from Boulder City it would not be transferable to a data center regardless of its location on federal land or land leased from Boulder City.” “The developers of the proposed data center could still apply for a tax abatement on federal land with a separate application under NRS 360.754 passed by the Legislature in 2015,” Congresswoman Titus noted. The data center developer received approval from the BLM to construct the data center based on an earlier environmental impact statement approved for the solar site. The BLM gave the data center the green light, even though the projects are clearly not the same. Boulder City and environmental groups are appealing that decision. Congresswoman Titus said in her letter to the Governor: “I am concerned that BLM approved Townsite Solar 2, LLC’s application to amend its ROW grant without community input or adequate environmental analysis. This is despite the fact that when the data center was proposed on an adjacent parcel owned by Boulder City, residents raised significant concerns about the potential impact of the project on our already dwindling water resources, extreme heat, and grid resilience, among other environmental concerns.” Governor Lombardo responded: “As you are aware, processes at the state and local levels have a high degree of transparency and offer significant opportunities for public participation and feedback. We also understand that Townsite Solar II is making an effort to address concerns regarding water, power noise and heat. Additionally, the proponents have stated that the plans for the data center on land are leased from Boulder City are on hold, pending the results of a November ballot initiative regarding data center development in the city.” Congresswoman Titus had asked the governor in her July 23 letter to answer the following questions:",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/14/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-accurately-reflect-casualty-records-of-fallen-wounded-servicemembers-from-war-in-iran/,"Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Accurately Reflect Casualty Records of Fallen, Wounded Servicemembers from War in Iran",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"This Bill Comes at a Time When New Reporting Shows Pentagon Reclassified Recent Servicemember Deaths and Injuries, Removing Them from Official War Casualty Count WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would restore full and accurate casualty records of fallen and wounded servicemembers in Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act would also bar Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from manipulating casualty records in an attempt to hide the true human costs of the war. Senator Rosen recently joined Senate colleagues in demanding Hegseth release a full and accurate accounting of all servicemembers killed, wounded, or injured in support of Operation Epic Fury in July. “The Trump Administration’s decision to reclassify and dishonor the deaths of our servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the war in Iran is disgraceful and beyond the pale,” said Senator Rosen. “This legislation would immediately restore the casualty records of our fallen and wounded servicemembers, and ensure no other Administration can ever do this again.” Senator Rosen has demanded more transparency from the Trump Administration regarding the war in Iran. Senator Rosen recently joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. Senator Rosen has voted for every War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. troops from Iran since the beginning of the war earlier this year. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this June, Senator Rosen pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from Iran negotiations. ###",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5927,"U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, RTC and Boulder City officials highlight Nevada Way improvements",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,NV,Dina Titus,T000468,titus.house.gov,titus,https://titus.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Congresswoman Dina Titus, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and Boulder City officials held a news conference today to provide details about the upcoming Phase II Nevada Way Reconstruction Project to upgrade this key roadway in Boulder City, including safety improvements for vulnerable roadway users. The project is being made possible by an $850,000 federal grant secured by Congresswoman Titus. “Nevada Way is a main thoroughfare through Boulder City, providing a gateway to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and other tourist destinations around Boulder City,” Congresswoman Titus said. “This project will contribute to Boulder City’s economic vitality while providing additional pedestrian safety measures for its residents.” “RTC is proud to partner with Boulder City and Congresswoman Titus to advance improvements that make Nevada Way safer and more welcoming for residents, businesses, and the customers they serve,” said Andrew Kjellman, RTC Deputy CEO. “We are grateful for Congresswoman Titus’ leadership and commitment to bringing resources back to Southern Nevada.” The project will rehabilitate Nevada Way from Colorado Street to Park Street through the historic downtown area of Boulder City and reconstruct Colorado Street from Nevada Way to Utah Street, and Park Street from Nevada Way to Utah Street. The project will repave, restripe, and replace deteriorating asphalt on the roadway. The improvements include raised crosswalks with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons. The project also includes upgrades to ADA and pedestrian access, especially where sidewalks and ramps are currently limited. The news conference was held at The Coffee Cup Café on Nevada Way and featured speakers were Andrew Kjellman, Deputy CEO, RTC, Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy, Gary Poindexter, Public Works Director, Boulder City, and Congresswoman Titus.",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z