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Cortez Masto, Hirono, Blumenthal Call for Transparency and Accountability for President Trump’s Use of Pardon Power
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020 to provide transparency and accountability for presidential exercise of the pardon power. The legislation allows Congress and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to assess whether a conflict of interest or any other impropriety surrounds a pardon that directly involves the President or the … Continue Reading
November 24, 2020
Cortez Masto Takes Part in Food Distribution, Thanks Volunteers
Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited a Three Square Food Bank mobile distribution site to assist in handing out food to Nevada families who are experiencing food insecurity. She also discussed the need for greater federal support and funding for Three Square and other non-profits that are serving at-risk of hunger Nevadans. "Three Square has always provided a vital service to Southern Nevadans by helping individuals and families in need, and this … Continue Reading
November 24, 2020
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November 23, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls for Universal Analysis of How Federal Proposals Impact Health Outcomes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in cosponsoring legislation that would inform how Congress could address social, economic, and environmental factors that have significant or direct influences on health care outcomes. The Assimilating Health and Equity Assessments into Decision-making (AHEAD) Act (S. 4919) would require a scientific study analyzing how Congress might utilize Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) or similar … Continue Reading
November 20, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen, Call On GSA Administrator to End Unprecedented Delay & Provide Critical Transition Resources to President-Elect Biden
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in calling on General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily Murphy to end her unprecedented delay, immediately ascertain Vice President Joe Biden as President-elect and Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President-elect, and make available the transition resources that are provided by law. This delay creates unacceptable risks to national security and … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls for the Passage of Critical Northern Nevada Lands Bills
Washington, D.C. - During this week's Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining hearing, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered opening remarks in support of two Northern Nevada lands bills - the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act and the Elko National Cemetery Act. The Senator previously introduced both of these bills as standalone legislation, and asked for the Committee's approval for further … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
Cortez Masto, Portman Introduce Legislation to Study Chinese Government’s Influence on Technology Standards Setting
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced the bipartisan Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act to study the impact of the Chinese government's influence in setting global standards for emerging technologies. "Nevada is a hub for technology development, and ensuring the United States leads the setting of international standards for emerging technologies will help keep the Silver State on the cutting edge of … Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls for the Creation of Women’s History and Latino Museums
Washington, D.C. - During this week's Senate Rules Committee hearing on the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act and the National Museum of the American Latino Act, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered opening remarks in support of both bills in which she underscored the importance of the creation of both museums to America's interests. "One of the things that I think is so important to emphasize when we're discussing these future museums is that they're not … Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
Cortez Masto, Toomey Introduce Bill to Ensure Fair Compensation Benefits for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced the Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors Act of 2020 to ensure that survivors of sexual assault have fair access to benefits for crime victims. As a result of rape kit backlogs across the country, many survivors of sexual assault lose eligibility to apply for state victim compensation programs due to state time limits that are shorter than the amount of time the survivors have to wait … Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
Cortez Masto, Daines Lead Letter Urging Fix to Seaman to Admiral Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) sent a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee urging them to restore full pay and benefits to 515 Navy officers who have participated in the Seaman to Admiral-21(STA-21) program through legislation in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "STA-21 sends a select group of enlisted sailors to college to earn their baccalaureate degree and officer commission, in exchange for a … Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Create an American Women’s History Museum
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in cosponsoring the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act, a bipartisan bill to establish an American women's history museum in our nation's capital. "Our country's success depends on our understanding of its history. Yet, too often, the contributions, accomplishments, challenges and influence of women across generations have been … Continue Reading
November 16, 2020
Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led seven of their Senate colleagues in writing a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf asking for DHS to increase the safety of air travel and support the recovery of our nation's travel and tourism industry. The letter highlights the dramatic job losses across the travel and tourism industry, including jobs related to air travel … Continue Reading
November 16, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement marking November as Native American Heritage Month: "November marks National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultural diversity and history of Native people and the ways they have influenced America. Nevada is home to 27 tribes that have unique traditions spanning generations and whose contributions have enriched the Silver State. … Continue Reading
November 13, 2020
Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Letter to McConnell in Support of TPS Holders
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) led 25 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. The letter requests that an 18 month extension of status for TPS holders be included in the December appropriations package. Like millions across the country, TPS holders are facing unprecedented … Continue Reading
November 13, 2020
Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Letter to McConnell in Support of TPS Holders
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) led 25 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. The letter requests that an 18 month extension of status for TPS holders be included in the December appropriations package. Like millions across the country, TPS holders are facing unprecedented … Continue Reading
November 13, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds $1.6 Million in Emergency Funds to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $1,684,038 in grants funding to the Nevada Division of Emergency Management for measures to respond to COVID-19. The funds will reimburse the state for its purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical equipment, and medical supplies for essential workers statewide. "I'm … Continue Reading
November 11, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on Veterans Day
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day. Senator Cortez Masto's remarks are also available in VIDEO FORMAT. "Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans-those brave men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our freedom. I am proud to come from a long line of veterans. My father and grandfathers all answered the call of duty, and they instilled in my … Continue Reading
November 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Celebrates Passage of Her Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement celebrating her bipartisan Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act being passed into law. The legislation, co-introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), will create an intergovernmental task force to identify opportunities to expand access and usage of public lands to veterans for outdoor wellness and rehabilitation treatments. "The passage of this bill is great news for Nevada's veteran … Continue Reading
November 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Grant to Improve Water Conservation Resources
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) celebrated the awarding of $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support efforts to better conserve water resources and implement drought resilience measures in Lyon County. "Fresh water is one of the most important and scarce resources on the planet. I'm so grateful to see the Walker River Irrigation District receive funding through the WaterSMART Initiative … Continue Reading
November 09, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Reiterate Demand for No Yucca Mountain Funding in Letter to Colleagues
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water (E&W) Development to reiterate their annual request that zero funds be appropriated to support licensing activities at the proposed Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository site in any Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding measures. "The … Continue Reading
