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Cortez Masto to AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention: We Must Expand Collective Bargaining Power
"For decades, the AFL-CIO has been leading the charge in the fight for workers' rights and stronger unions. You have been pioneers for social and economic justice throughout the Silver State." "We're building the economy of the 21st century in the Silver State-not just because it's good for our environment, but because it means thousands of good paying labor jobs that support those innovative, cutting-edge industries coming to our state, at a time when the whole world needs those creative … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined a group of 23 Democratic Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to stop restricting access to the U.S. asylum system by ending its Remain in Mexico policy. The deceptively named Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) policy blocks legal asylum seekers from being in the U.S. while they await court hearings in their cases, forcing them to wait in dangerous cities in Mexico for extended periods of … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Trade Roundtable with Nevada Businesses, Visits Pershing County
Reno, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) met with local businesses to discuss trade, participated in a demonstration of innovative broadband delivery solutions in rural communities, and met with local officials in Pershing. "Yesterday, I met with businesses in Nevada that are job creators and economic drivers in our state. It's critical that we ensure that the playing field is fair for American businesses and that they have the certainty to plan for their … Continue Reading
August 28, 2019
Cortez Masto Celebrates Over $9 Million for Bridge Repairs on I-515
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) welcomed over $9 million awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation for bridge repairs to I-515 to ease travel through downtown Las Vegas. The grant was provided by the Department of Transportation as part of a Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). "I-515 is crucial to Las Vegas' economy and for accessibility and travel in Southern Nevada, connecting Henderson to our booming downtown Las Vegas. I'm confident these grants … Continue Reading
August 28, 2019
Cortez Masto Applauds $1.7 Million to Combat Violence Against Women
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced over $1.7 million to help Nevada reduce violence against women. Awarded to the Office of the Nevada Attorney General, the grant funding was provided by the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program to facilitate coordination between law enforcement, courts and victims services organizations to combat violent crimes against women. "Since my time as Attorney General, protecting women from violence and strengthening … Continue Reading
August 28, 2019
Cortez Masto Visits Elko, Humboldt and Lander Counties
Winnemucca, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited Elko, Humboldt and Lander Counties. She spent her morning touring the Carlin Historical Society and the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association's new memorial and exhibit honoring 13 Chinese residents who lived and worked in Carlin approximately 100 years ago. In Battle Mountain, she also met with Lander County officials and members of the Battle Mountain Band of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone. … Continue Reading
August 27, 2019
Cortez Masto Reviews Fire Rehab Efforts
Elko, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) toured Lamoille Canyon to survey the damage from the 2018 Range 2 fire there and review the efforts underway to rehabilitate the canyon. Later in the day, she met with representatives from Nevada Gold Mines LLC and Elko County government officials. "I'm so grateful for the work being undertaken to restore and rehabilitate Lamoille Canyon. I'll continue to fight in the Senate to get the funds Nevadans need to rebuild in the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Meets With Partners to Protect the Ruby Mountains
Elko, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today met with local conservation groups, small businesses, tribal and community leaders committed to protecting Nevada's Ruby Mountains from gas and oil drilling and highlighted the legislation that she introduced in the Senate, the Ruby Mountains Protection Act. "I'm proud to stand with Nevadans who recognize that the Ruby Mountains are one of our irreplaceable national treasures. Nevadans rely on our public lands not only for the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Cortez Masto, Democrats Condemn Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined 45 Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to Acting Secretary Patrick Pizzella to oppose the Labor Department's recent proposal to undermine the highly effective and widely supported registered apprenticeship program. The proposed rule would create duplicative, unnecessary and lower-quality "industry-recognized apprenticeship programs" (IRAPs), that would not provide the same crucial benefits and protections as … Continue Reading
August 23, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Health Care Roundtable with Nevadans
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) met with Nevadans - including health care advocates, cancer survivors and patients with a variety of chronic illnesses - who shared their firsthand experiences with the Affordable Care Act. The roundtable included discussions of the Senator's efforts to protect pre-existing conditions safeguards, reduce the price of prescription drugs, and other health care related priorities she is focused on in the Senate. "Today, I heard so many … Continue Reading
August 23, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable on Conservation
Las Vegas, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a roundtable with leaders from conservation groups active in Nevada and across the nation. During the roundtable, the senator discussed her efforts in the Senate to protect the Ruby Mountains from oil and gas drilling, promote clean energy, and encourage recreation on Nevada's public lands. "Many Nevadans depend on our land for their livelihood, which is why we need to value and conserve the state's natural … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Cortez Masto and Rosen Applaud Over $5 Million for Improving Rural Broadband
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for awarding $5,400,558 to maintain, improve, and expand rural broadband in 675 locations throughout the state of Nevada. "Nevada's rural communities deserve this kind of federal support to improve broadband quality and increase access. Without it, Nevadans are unable to access key services like online banking and … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Cortez Masto Delivers Remarks at Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Clean Energy and Transportation Summit
"At a time when we're staring down climate change-one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced-we can't afford to sideline such rich, carbon-free resources." "We can ask people in our factories to be flexible and fast in responding to changing times-but only if we provide the kind of jobs that in turn let them build stable and successful lives." "We have terrific challenges in front of us, but we also have solutions that people barely dreamed of a century ago. And Nevada is to me … Continue Reading
August 21, 2019
Cortez Masto Applauds Over $2.7 Million for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Nevada
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding grants totaling over $2.7 million for community development and affordable housing in Las Vegas and Sparks. "As one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Nevada continues to experience an affordable housing crisis. These grants provide crucial support for Nevadans struggling to maintain a safe and secure home. … Continue Reading
August 20, 2019
Cortez Masto at Lake Tahoe Summit: Climate Change Innovation Is Up to Us
"It's up to us, working in close collaboration-the way we have right here in Tahoe for more than two decades-to come up with innovative approaches to climate." "There is a heroic role for each and every one of us to play in the millennia-old story of Tahoe, to make the lake and its communities more resilient to climate change." "So let all of us use today as an occasion to challenge ourselves to think a little longer, work a little harder, dream a little bigger about this lake." South … Continue Reading
August 20, 2019
Cortez Masto Demands Fix to System Error Preventing Nevada TPS Recipients from Renewing Driver’s Licenses
Reno, Nev.- U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) urging them to fix an issue preventing TPS holders in Nevada from renewing or receiving their driver's licenses. Currently, the USCIS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) System is erroneously showing the administration's original TPS cancellation date, despite the fact that the deadline has been … Continue Reading
August 19, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Nevada Wildfire Summit, Encourages Increased Cooperation and Coordination
"Events like the Sugarloaf Fire, the Martin Fire, and other emergencies have burned more than 2 million acres in our state in the last two years alone…So people in Nevada are demanding that government at every level do more to prevent and respond to fire-and rightfully so." "I firmly believe that what we do here in Nevada can become a model across the West to increase cooperation and coordination, not just for wildfires but for other issues as well." "There's so much we can do if we … Continue Reading
August 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Leads Letter to HHS Demanding Answers on How Agency is Combating Health Care Fraud
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma demanding more information about efforts by CMS to address fraud, waste and abuse in the health care system. Recent articles have indicated that CMS has systematically failed to stem fraud, even when the fraud is properly flagged by individuals with knowledge of the circumstances. The … Continue Reading
August 08, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Olympic Athletes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today cosponsored legislation that would reform the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in response to findings of systemic abuse. Introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2019 would help improve oversight at the United States Olympic Committee so that athletes are better protected against sexual abuse and intimidation. "Our nation's … Continue Reading
August 07, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Expand Broadband Access by Improving Data and Mapping
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation to improve broadband data maps and increase broadband access in rural areas. Introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) broadband availability maps by improving the process by … Continue Reading
