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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for 2024-12-15 ( 12 items )  
Rosen, Cortez Masto Secure Over $1 Million for Local Law Enforcement Across Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that $1,173,982 in funding they secured will be coming to police departments, emergency response teams, and government agencies in the State of Nevada to support law enforcement efforts and key criminal justice programs. "Law enforcement works around the clock to keep Nevada families safe, and I'm committed to supporting them  more PR

Congresswoman Lee's Defense Bill Provisions for Nevada Pass House (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation includes a number of wins for military families, national security, and Nevada-specific projects. "This year's bipartisan defense bill makes critical investments in our national security and the military families who make sacrifices every day to keep us safe. Notabl more PR

Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Over $1 Million for Local Law Enforcement Across Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that $1,173,982 in funding they secured will be coming to police departments, emergency response teams, and government agencies in the State of Nevada to support law enforcement efforts and key criminal justice programs. These grants were funded by the Byrne JAG grant program Senator Cortez Masto champions each y more PR

Following Rosen Efforts, Federal Court Blocks Grocery Mega Merger (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Last Year, Senator Rosen Sent A Letter Urging Federal Trade Commission To Consider Blocking Merger That Would Reduce Competition And Lead To Higher Prices Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that following her efforts, a federal court has ruled in favor of blocking the Kroger-Albertsons grocery store mega merger because it could reduce competition and raise grocery prices. The U.S. District Court more PR

PASSED: Congresswoman Lee's Bipartisan Bill to Clean Up Toxic Abandoned Hardrock Mines Passes House with Overwhelming Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: DOWNLOAD VIDEO: Lee's floor speech ahead of vote(link is external) Today, the bipartisan, bicameral Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, or "Good Sam legislation" led by Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL), to clean up toxic abandoned hardrock mines passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming support from bo more PR

PASSED: Congresswoman Lee's Provisions in Bipartisan Water Bill Pass Out of House (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) applauded the passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The biennial, bipartisan legislation includes her requests to protect southern Nevada's water supply, including support for Laughlin's water system and the Las Vegas Wash program. This version of the legislation has already been negotiated by both chambers o more PR

Rep. Horsford Applauds President Biden's Historic Clemency Action (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) praised President Biden's announcement of the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history. "President Biden's clemency actions are an important step toward restoring fairness and equity in our justice system, giving hope to families in Nevada and across the country," said Congressman Horsford. "By granting second chances to those who h more PR

Rep. Horsford Applauds Wins for Nye County in the Water Resources Development Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) celebrated the passage of the Water Resources Development Act and highlighted the federal investments for Nye County and the town of Pahrump. The legislation will help to transform the region's water infrastructure and drought management. "This is a big win for Nye County and our rural communities," said Congressman Horsford. "With $14 million se more PR

Rep. Horsford Secures Wins for Nevada While Opposing Harmful Provisions in FY25 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted for the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to deliver major wins for Nevada and historic investments in military pay and defense infrastructure he secured through his work in the Armed Services Committee. While he opposes the last-minute inclusion of provisions that undermine the dignity and well-being of military families, he vo more PR

Rosen Announces Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Expand Access to Distance Learning, Skills Training in Rural Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced nearly $1 million in federal funding to expand access to distance learning and skills training for Nevadans living in rural areas. The funding comes from the Department of Agriculture's Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, and it will support secondary and postsecondary students and community residents in Elko, Humboldt, Lander, Nye, Pershing, and White P more PR

Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Equip Female Law Enforcement Officers with Improved Body Armor Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that the Senate has passed bipartisan legislation she helped pass out of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to provide next-generation body armor to federal female law enforcement personnel. The bill will require the Department of Homeland Security to provide appropriately fitting body armor that is tailored to meet the coverage, fit, and functionality  more PR

Senators Cortez Masto, Lujan, Padilla Host Press Conference Highlighting Urgent Need for President Biden to Protect TPS, DACA Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) hosted a press conference with Andrea Flores from FWD.us and Jose Cabrera, a TPS holder from El Salvador. The senators called on President Joe Biden to act quickly to protect TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and DACA recipients before the end of his term. "There are thousands of immigrant fami more PR