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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for 2024-09-29 ( 31 items )  
Ahead of 1 October, Rosen Gives Speech on Senate Floor Honoring Victims of Tragic Shooting, Calling on Congress to Ban Bump Stocks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Watch Senator Rosen's Speech HERE. Today, ahead of what will be seven years since the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to honor the sixty lives lost and highlight how Nevada was forever changed by this senseless violence, the deadliest mass shooting in American history. She also recognized the heroism of Las Vegas's first responders and ur more PR

As Las Vegas Breaks Own Record for Most 100-Degree Days, Rosen Bill to Ensure Extreme Heat Qualifies As A Major Disaster Passes in Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: As Of Wednesday, Las Vegas Broke Its Own Record For Having The Most 100-Degree Days in a Year Senator Rosen Introduced This Bill In July During A Record-Breaking Heat Wave Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that her Extreme Heat Emergency Act passed in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The bill would explicitly allow extreme heat and other extreme temperatures to qualify as  more PR

Bicameral Statement of Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism on Release of 2023 FBI Hate Crime Statistics Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Increased By Nearly 63 Percent, Reaching Highest Level In Decades Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), and Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-chairs of the Senate and House Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism, respectively, released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) 2023 Hat more PR

BREAKING: Cortez Masto's Bill to Reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Passed Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act heads to President Biden's desk for signature before the act was set to expire on October 1, 2024 Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bill to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. Cortez Masto's legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen  more PR

Congresswoman Lee Announces Additional $20 Million to Construct New Erosion Control Structure in Las Vegas Wash (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced she helped secure another $20 million for Nevada from the Bureau of Reclamation to strengthen the Las Vegas Wash. This federal investment, to be provided to the Southern Nevada Water Authority, will go toward the construction of an erosion control structure, known as a weir, in the Lower Las Vegas Wash within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Las Vegas Wa more PR

Congresswoman Lee Statement on FTC Action Against Second Largest Owner of Clark County Single-Family Rental Homes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made an announcement(link is external) that it was taking action against Invitation Homes the second largest owner of single-family rental homes in Clark County for deceiving and taking financial advantage of renters: "Invitation Homes owns about 3,500 homes in Clark County. That's 3,500 families i more PR

Cortez Masto Leads Delegation in Urging Biden Admin. to Reduce Restrictions on Ukrainian Use of U.S. Weapons (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is leading the Nevada delegation including Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) in urging the Biden Administration to reduce restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons against Russia's illegal invasion. In a letter to President Joe Biden, Cortez Masto and he more PR

Cortez Masto Marks the 7th Anniversary of the 1 October Mass Shooting on the Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Cortez Masto highlighted the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Resiliency and Justice Center that has helped survivors and their families access the resources they need Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor today ahead of the 7th anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas on October  more PR

Cortez Masto's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Tribal Public Safety Passes Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) released the following statements after the Senate Indian Affairs Committee voted to pass their bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act. Specifically, the BADGES for Native Communities Act would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement o more PR

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster & Keep Resources in Rural Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and 15 Senate Democrats today introduced the Keep Obstetrics Local Act, legislation to address a rising trend of rural hospitals and hospitals in underserved areas closing their labor and delivery units with significant consequences for expectant parents, families, and their local communities. "Every new and expe more PR

Cortez Masto, Kelly, Capito, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Shelley Moore-Capito (R-W.V.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the HIDTA Enhancement Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. This bill will combat the nation's fentanyl crisis by providing law enforcement with additional resources  more PR

Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Nearly A Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Nevada Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental  more PR

House Passes Steel, Lee Legislation Boosting Geothermal Production (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Rep. Susie Lee's (D-NV) legislation to speed up geothermal energy production, a move which would provide a more sustainable and reliable energy future in the United States. H.R. 6474 would expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. California and Nevada lead the nation in geotherm more PR

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Sets Sept. 25 Hearing on Examining Role, Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2024, at 2167 Rayburn House Office Building: Witness List: * Mr. Russell J. Strickland, President, National Emergency Management Association * Mr. Buddy Hughes, First Vice Chairm more PR

ICYMI: Cortez Masto Receives NALEO's 2024 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) was awarded the 2024 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). She accepted the award at the Edward R. Roybal Legacy Celebration this week. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce Mary Beth Sewald more PR

PASSED: Congresswoman Lee-led Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan legislation to expand health care access for non-English and limited English proficiency speakers passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, co-led by Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45),would improve access to health care information technologies such as telehealth and patient portals. Nearly 30% of Nevada more PR

PASSED: Lee and Steel's Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Unleash American Geothermal Energy Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan, bicameral bill (H.R.6474) to expedite geothermal exploration and development passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation cuts government red tape by giving geothermal projects the same flexibility to explore and develop on previously disturbed or studied public lands that the oil and gas industry has had for nearly two decades. That means clean energy  more PR

Rep. Amodei Introduces PROTECT Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) issued the following statement after introducing H.R.9511, the PROTECT Act, the Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops Act with Representative Susie Lee (D-NV-03), which would ensure comprehensive medical care to veterans exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by establishing a presumption of expo more PR

Rep. Amodei Issues Statement on Passage of Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of S.612, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act (LTRA), the Senate companion bill of his bill H.R. 1274, which reauthorizes program funding through September 30, 2034. The bill will now move to the President's desk. "It is our responsibility to keep the environment around beautiful Lake Tahoe in more PR

Rep. Amodei Votes in Favor of Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 which extends government funding at current levels through December 20, 2024: "I have learned from experience over the years that shutting the federal government down not only fails to force a given policy result, but also results in a significant amoun more PR

Rep. Dina Titus Measures Advance Despite Shutdown Threat (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) today released her September legislative measures that advanced in Congress despite Republican proposals that threatened a shutdown of the federal government. "We didn't let the Republicans' games stop us from getting things done for the people of Nevada," Congresswoman Titus said. "House Republicans carried us to the brink of shutdown and wasted valuable tim more PR

Rep. Horsford Introduces Bill to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act of 2024 to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for families with dependents who are working part-time, attending school, or enrolled in job training programs. The bill would adjust the household income calculation used to determine eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, which would ease more PR

Rep. Horsford Introduces Legislation to Support Airmen, Families at Creech Air Force Base (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Helping Understand Needs to Ensure Resilience at Creech Air Force Base Act of 2024, also known as the Creech HUNTER Act. This legislation aims to address the unique challenges faced by the Airmen and families stationed at Creech Air Force Base to ensure they receive the support they need while serving at this important military in more PR

Rep. Titus Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Aquatic Restoration Efforts at Las Vegas Wash (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Representative Dina Titus (NV-01), a founding member of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, announced $20 million in funding to design and construct a weir in the Lower Las Vegas Wash which will help reduce sediment load and improve habitat conditions. "The Las Vegas Wash channels more than 200 million gallons of water every day to Lake Mead, and weirs and surrounding natural hab more PR

Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Prevent Fentanyl Trafficking Through U.S. Transportation Networks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial aircraft, railroads, vehicles, and ships. The Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act would boost state, local, an more PR

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Make Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Permanent, Prevent Health Care Costs from Rising (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation that would make permanent the enhanced premium tax credits for the Health Insurance Marketplace, which make health care coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. These tax credits were established by the Affordable Care Act and enhanced via the American Rescue Plan Act, and Senator Rosen played a leading role in securing a three- more PR

Rosen Visits Reno and Truckee Meadows Firefighters to Thank Them for Fighting Davis Fire (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: RENO, NV This weekend, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) visited Reno and Truckee Meadows firefighters to personally thank them for their efforts to fight the Davis Fire. Earlier this month, she called on the Biden Administration to stand ready to approve requests for any federal resources Northern Nevada may need to fight the Davis Fire. "Our firefighters and first responders in Northern Nevada have been wor more PR

Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce Nearly A Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Nevada Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental health. The fun more PR

Rosen, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Translate Military Certifications to Civilian Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced legislation to provide every transitioning servicemember with documentation outlining their military certifications and qualifications to use when applying for a job. The bipartisan Translating Military Skills into Civilian Jobs Act would establish a military training and competency record to ensure that every servicemember has a record more PR

Rosen, Shaheen, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Increase Startup Tax Deduction to $50,000 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Currently, Entrepreneurs Can Only Write Off $5,000 In Costs When Starting A New Business A Recent Survey Found That Small Business Owners Spend An Average Of $40,000 To Get Their Businesses Off The Ground Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide more tax reli more PR

Rosen-Backed Bill to Reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The Authorization Of The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Was Set To Expire On October 1, 2024 Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that legislation she helped pass in the Senate to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is led by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and also cosponsored by Senators Laphonza Butler (D-C more PR