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Cortez Masto Applauds More Than $1 Million for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had awarded more than $1 million to Nevada organizations working to support trafficking victims. "I'm glad to see federal funds going to support survivors of modern-day slavery and exploitation. Survivors need stable places to live, meaningful work, and extensive support to cope with the trauma they've experienced. I'll continue working in the Senate to get more assistance to … Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Nearly $9 Million in Grants for Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced $8,971,413 in grants for Nevada organizations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide clean water infrastructure, improve housing related safety, invest in trainings to assist local communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and help the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe's environmental programs. "I'm glad to see that Nevadans are receiving … Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls on DHS IG to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and 37 colleagues calling on the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to expeditiously investigate a whistleblower complaint alleging forced hysterectomies and other egregious abuses at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Ga. "Forced sterilizations infringe on … Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Cortez Masto Praises Court Ruling on USPS, Urges DeJoy to Reverse Changes Immediately
Washington, D.C. - In response to the recent changes implemented at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 13 of her Senate colleagues in an amicus brief supporting several states, including Nevada, that are suing the USPS. On September 17th, Judge Stanley Bastian of the U.S. District Court for Eastern Washington issued a decision to temporarily block the USPS from … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Washington, D.C. - U.S Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice and trailblazer of women's equality Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "Justice Ginsburg was a pioneer, an icon and a fighter in every sense of the word. She earned a law degree while raising a toddler, fought for gender equality in countless male-dominated courtrooms and spent 27 years serving the American people on the nation's highest court. She has inspired countless … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Joins 42 Western Lawmakers in Calling for Increased Federal Funds to Support Comprehensive Wildfire Response and Recovery
Washington, D.C. - In the wake of the devastating wildfires and rangeland fires across the West, and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) floor speech calling for more action to prevent and manage wildfires, the Senator joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with 7 Senators and 34 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, in a letter asking Senate and House leaders to replenish and increase funding for wildfire response and recovery. The letter called for funding in any … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Virtual Roundtable With Individuals From the Air Travel Industry in Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today held a virtual roundtable with individuals who work in the airline and travel industries to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the airline industry. "I was glad to hear directly from those employed in the air travel industry who are working hard every day to keep passengers safe during this challenging time. The airline industry is struggling due to the pandemic, and … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen, Urge Trump to Work with Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and 28 Senate colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to work with Congress on a bipartisan basis to enact legislation that provides the emergency assistance and protections renters need to stay in their homes. Millions of children and youth are at risk of being evicted from their homes due to the Trump administration's refusal to support critical … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Passage of Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution honoring the work and achievements of 539 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the country and designates the week of September 14 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. This week also marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. "Nevada is home to four great Hispanic-Serving Institutions that play a key role in addressing the … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement Celebrating Rosh Hashanah
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today issued the following statement about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish celebration of the new year, which begins today and runs through sunset on Sunday. "I know that Nevadans of faith are finding new ways to mark and find joy in the High Holy Days at this time of uncertainty and transition. I hope you are able to refresh and renew treasured traditions so that you can celebrate, reflect, and turn … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Honor Emmett Till
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and 37 other Senate colleagues in cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. In 1955, when he was fourteen years old, Emmett Till was murdered in Mississippi, and his death sparked outrage and calls for justice that fueled the Civil Rights Movement. "Emmett Till had a … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls on FCC to Close the Homework Gap
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and 36 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging it to immediately utilize the E-Rate program to provide internet connectivity to students at home. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, students across the country are increasingly attending virtual classrooms. Yet studies indicate that as many as 16 million children in the United States lack … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Long-Term Health of Saline Ecosystems in the Great Basin
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined legislation introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to facilitate an integrated regional assessment of saline lake ecosystems-bodies of water that line wetlands across Nevada and the West Coast, serving as habitats for a diverse array of wildlife and providing important economic and social benefits to nearby communities. The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2020 … Continue Reading
September 17, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on Announcement of Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s New President
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement to congratulate Former Governor Brian Sandoval on his appointment as the new President of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). "As a fellow Wolf Pack alumni and '86 classmate, I'm excited to see all of the bright horizons Governor Sandoval will lead our alma mater toward in the years ahead. I'd like to let Governor Sandoval, the faculty, students and community know that I look forward to working … Continue Reading
September 17, 2020
Cortez Masto: Fires in West Show Urgency of Climate Crisis
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the devastating wildfires and rangeland fires across Nevada and the West. In addition, she called for more action to prevent, manage, and rehabilitate landscapes affected by fire, including bipartisan action to address the climate crisis. BACKGROUND: In 2019, Senator Cortez Masto hosted Nevada's first-ever wildfire summit, to bring together local, state, and national leaders to find new … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
At a Senate Legislative Hearing, Cortez Masto Advocates for Passage of Douglas County Lands Bill
Washington, D.C. - During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining legislative hearing, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) testified to the importance of her Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act. During the hearing the Senator detailed the legislation's goals of promoting conservation, improving public lands management and expanding economic development opportunities in Douglas County. During her testimony, … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Cortez Masto Joins the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Calling for an Investigation into Disturbing Medical Procedures at ICE Facilities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.-16), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-36), Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a letter to Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari calling for an immediate investigation into recent allegations that medical professionals at an ICE facility in Georgia conducted serious medical … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Over $1 Million in Grants for Health Research
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,113,639 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno for cutting-edge medical research. "I'm glad to see Nevada's premier research institutions get support for medical research that promises to improve treatment for patients in the Silver State and across the country. I'll keep working in the Senate for resources to … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on the Normalization of Relations Between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement in response to the signing of accords normalizing full diplomatic relations between Israel and both the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. "I'm pleased to see Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain moving forward with normalizing relations. As a strong supporter of Israel, I believe in a robust U.S.-Israel relationship and applaud steps to promote the security of one of our closest allies. I'm … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
Cortez Masto: Withdrawal of MFAR Rule is a Win for Medicaid and Vulnerable Nevadans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' decision to withdraw the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR), which would have significantly disrupted state Medicaid programs by limiting the types of financing mechanisms available for states to pay their non-federal share of Medicaid costs. In March, the Senator led a letter urging the Centers for Medicare & … Continue Reading
