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Cortez Masto Hosts Nevada Crisis Call Center’s Executive Director as State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced Rachelle Pellissier, Executive Director of Crisis Support Services of Nevada (CSSNV), as her guest to the State of the Union address. Senator Cortez Masto continues to champion support for mental health care, building on her work to implement and fund the nation's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is operated in Nevada by CSSNV. In December, Senator Cortez Masto delivered robust funding to expand behavioral … Continue Reading
February 02, 2023
Cortez Masto Pushes Administration to Take Action on Soaring Egg Prices, Protect Nevadans from Potential Price Gouging
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is calling on the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action on rising egg prices and protect Nevada families and businesses from potential price gouging. Egg prices in Nevada are well above the national average, at over $6 per dozen, and Cortez Masto is urging the Administration to work together to bring down costs. "As grocery prices for essential items continue to rise, I echo recent calls … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Cortez Masto Announces Over $3.5 Million to Improve Las Vegas Road Safety
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Southern Nevada will receive $3,539,000 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to support projects that will improve road safety and prevent roadway deaths across the Las Vegas valley. Senator Cortez Masto funded this program through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "Last year was one of the deadliest on Nevada roads, and I'm focused on making our streets safer for our families," said Senator Cortez … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) on the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants to afford high-quality, shorter-term job training programs for the first time. Senator Cortez Masto has been a strong supporter of Pell Grants, which are need-based education grants … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Cortez Masto Joins Resolution Affirming Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in a bipartisan, bicameral joint resolution to affirm the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and take a critical step toward enshrining equality for women in the United States Constitution. The resolution removes the arbitrary deadline for ratification of the ERA and recognizes the amendment as a valid part of the Constitution, with the 38-state … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of 57 of their Senate colleagues in urging the administration to continue support for the Medicare Advantage program, which provides quality health care to millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities across the U.S. "The number of Americans who choose Medicare Advantage continues to grow each year, with … Continue Reading
January 30, 2023
Cortez Masto, Grassley Continue Their Push to Protect Small Businesses from Organized Retail Crime
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are continuing their push to help protect small businesses by reintroducing legislation to provide law enforcement with resources to crack down on organized retail crime like flash mob robberies and cargo theft. Organized retail crime costs retailers $720,000 for every $1 billion in sales - up 50 percent since 2015. Cortez Masto and Grassley's bipartisan, bicameral Combating Organized Retail … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
ICYMI: Cortez Masto Push to Bring Down Gas Prices And Hold Big Oil Accountable
In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is continuing her fight to hold Big Oil accountable for profiting off the backs of families in Nevada while raking in historic profits. This week, she reintroduced her Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act to investigate unfair practices, provide market transparency, and prevent price gouging by Big Oil and gas companies. Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in the Senate to lower costs for Nevadans, leading bicameral legislation … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce $2 Million to Support Virginia City Biofuel Company
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that they have secured a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help Nevada-based Comstock Inc. produce biofuel. Comstock has developed an innovative and cost-effective process that produces sustainable, renewable fuel from wood byproducts. This project will create new jobs and help lower Nevada's carbon footprint. "Nevada is a hotspot for clean energy, and the federal … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Cortez Masto Announces Funding for More Mental Health Professionals in Nevada Schools
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada State College will receive $1, 218,626 to train school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to provide school-based mental health services in Nevada. Senator Cortez Masto led the effort to include these funds in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law last year to address the acute shortage of mental health professionals in Nevada … Continue Reading
January 25, 2023
Cortez Masto, Luján Continue Fight to Hold Big Oil Accountable and Lower Gas Costs
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are continuing their fight to hold Big Oil accountable by reintroducing legislation to increase transparency and help bring down high prices at the gas pump in Nevada and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the tools it needs to investigate unfair practices, provide market transparency, and prevent price gouging by Big … Continue Reading
January 20, 2023
Cortez Masto Announces $57 Million She Secured to Combat Wildfires
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada will receive $57 million she secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help the state reduce wildfire risk. In Nevada, these funds will invest in high-risk communities and improve fuels management along approximately 3.4 million acres of the Sierra and Elko Fronts. "I've fought for historic funding to combat wildfires and reduce the risk they pose to … Continue Reading
January 06, 2023
Cortez Masto Statement on Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the follow statement on the second anniversary of the January 6th insurrection. "We cannot and will not forget the violent attack on our democracy and law enforcement on January 6," said Senator Cortez Masto. "On this hard day for our nation, I am thinking of the brave police officers who stood up to the mob and continue to protect us every day. My thoughts are with the families of the officers who lost their lives as a … Continue Reading
January 03, 2023
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Sworn in to the United States Senate for Her Second Term
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), the senior senator from Nevada, was officially sworn in to the United States Senate today for her second term. Cortez Masto was joined in Washington by her husband Paul and their extended family. "Nevadans sent me back to the Senate to fight for them, and I'll keep delivering for working families all across the state," said Senator Cortez Masto. "Right now that means bringing down high prices while continuing to create … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces Funding to Increase Number of Mental Health Professionals in Schools
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada State College will receive $67,131 as part of the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program. This program provides competitive grants to support partnerships between institutions of higher education and local schools to train school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to provide school-based mental health services, especially to low-income students … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Unveils 2022 Year in Review
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released her 2022 Year in Review to highlight her work over the last year. "I worked across the aisle this year in the Senate this year to lower costs for working families, increase the supply of affordable housing, support Nevada's businesses, combat the climate crisis, and make sure all Nevadans can access the federal resources and benefits they need to succeed," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I look forward to another year … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Secures Measures to Protect Nevada Lakes and National Heritage Areas
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced passage of two of her bills to extend protections for Nevada's desert terminal lakes and heritage areas are headed to the president's desk for signature after passing the House of Representatives. "Protecting Nevada's natural and cultural resources is critical," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I'll keep working to maintain our state's unique sites." Senator Cortez Masto passed her legislation to extend-the authorization … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Secures Bipartisan Measures to Prevent Human Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced a legislative package she helped secure to prevent human trafficking is headed to the president's desk for signature after passing the House of Representatives. "My important bipartisan measures to prevent human trafficking and make sure victims get critical assistance from law enforcement just passed the House," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I'm thrilled that these provisions are part of a bipartisan package to combat … Continue Reading
December 22, 2022
Cortez Masto: Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Includes Vital Support for Mental Health Care, Law Enforcement, and Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted to pass the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus funding package. This bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives and then to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The package makes historic investments in mental health, including through legislation Senator Cortez Masto championed to expand mobile crisis services and virtual peer support services for Nevadans navigating mental health crises. The package … Continue Reading
December 21, 2022
Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Major Federal Investments in Critical Community Projects Across Nevada
Senators Secured More Than $167 Million for 85 Nevada Projects in Bipartisan Government Funding Package Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that they have secured $167.62 million in Community Project Funding to support 85 programs and projects across Nevada as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations package. Both senators submitted these project funding requests in the summer of 2022 and ensured they were … Continue Reading
