Press Releases
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Permanently Extend and Increase Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation to permanently extend and increase mandatory funding levels for minority-serving institutions. The Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Act will increase mandatory funding levels from $255 million to $300 million for minority-serving institutions of higher education. Part of this funding expired in Fiscal Year 2014 and the rest is set to expire in Fiscal Year 2019, leaving already financially … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto: We Will Never Forget the Victims, Families, and Survivors Affected by 1October
FTPs for T.V. stations available HERE In the weeks following the 1October massacre, Las Vegans demonstrated that we are a tight-knit family that rallies together in times of need. Through remembrance, the people we love are never truly gone, as long as we are around to say their names or share a memory of them. Today-in remembrance of that awful night one year ago-let's give thanks for the bravery and dedication of our first responders. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement Commemorating LGBTQ History Month
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in recognition of the first day of LGBTQ History Month, October 1st: "This month, we recognize the vibrant history of activism and solidarity of LGBTQ Americans to achieve social and political equality in the United States. Throughout history, queer Americans have been subjected to violence, intimidation, and humiliation. Many of them have risked and sacrificed their lives to secure the basic … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds National Park Service Grants for Five Nevada State and Local Park Projects
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the National Park Service for awarding over $900,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to fund improvement projects at five state and local park projects across Nevada. "Nevada's public parks and recreation areas help keep Nevadans healthy and encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors. I am grateful to the National Park Service for funding these improvements and expansions, so that … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Volume 1, Issue 3 - We Remember: One Year Since 1October
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Leads Colleagues in Pressing FTC to Protect Consumers from Predatory Pet Leasing Practices
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led her colleagues in sending a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Joseph Simons, urging the FTC to consider the Humane Society of the United States and the Animal Legal Defense Fund's recent request to investigate whether the deceptive and unfair practice of "pet leasing" violates federal consumer protection laws. "A number of recent reports suggest that consumers at pet stores looking to obtain a pet … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Co-Sponsors Bipartisan New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act to permanently authorize the New Markets Tax Credit and promote investments in Nevada communities. "This legislation will provide an economic lifeline to underserved communities that have historically experienced a lack of investment, stifling the potential for small business owners to succeed. The New Markets Tax Credit has brought economic prosperity to thousands since its … Continue Reading
October 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement on One Year Since 1October
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in recognition of the observance of one year since 58 innocent people were killed and hundreds more were injured at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival Shooting on October 1st, 2017. Senator Cortez Masto will deliver a floor speech in the United States Senate to mark the one year remembrance later today: "We're still recovering from the events that took place on 1October. We're still grieving for … Continue Reading
September 28, 2018
Cortez Masto Celebrates Nevada Public Lands Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement marking Nevada Public Lands Day, which falls on Saturday, September 29th. Nevada Public Lands Day is a "fee-free" day for admission to all Nevada State Parks. "Growing up in Nevada, I spent my childhood camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring the pristine, natural beauty of our state. All of Nevada's sons and daughters should have the same opportunity. As we celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day, I … Continue Reading
September 28, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds New Grant for Judicial Transportation Education Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the Department of Transportation's (DOT) for awarding $1,070,175 grant to the National Judicial College in Reno. This grant will help fund education programs for tribal judges and tribal court professionals to enhance their understanding of commercial driver's license laws. "I applaud the Department of Transportation for helping support transportation education for Nevada's tribal … Continue Reading
September 26, 2018
Cortez Masto Introduces Four Innovation State Initiative Bills for Inclusion in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced four bills for inclusion in the 2018 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill: the Generating Revenue for Electric and Emission-Negligible (GREEN) Vehicles at Airports Act; the bipartisan Increased Aviation Safety through Contract Towers Act; the Drone Safety Enhancement Act; and the bipartisan UAS Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. The bills are part of Cortez Masto's Innovation State Initiative, … Continue Reading
September 26, 2018
Cortez Masto, Senators to HHS and DHS Secretaries: Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letted led by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen imploring them to rescind the proposed regulation to allow the Trump Administration to facilitate the indefinite detention of children in Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continue Reading
September 25, 2018
Cortez Masto: Affordable Care Act Continues to Cut Uninsured Rate in Rural Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released the following statement in response to a Georgetown University study that finds Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has helped Nevada's uninsured rate in rural communities drop from 42% in 2008-2009 to 14% in 2015-2016. "Nevada's Medicaid expansion has helped thousands of rural Nevadans no longer go without medical treatment or be forced into bankruptcy because they could not afford their medical … Continue Reading
September 25, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds $500,000 DOJ Grant to Clark County Social Services for Technology Updates
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released the following statement applauding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance for awarding $500,000 to the Clark County Social Service Department to improve and update their justice information sharing technology. "I applaud the Department of Justice for helping support Nevada's local government agencies that play an active role in combatting crime in our communities. This grant funding will … Continue Reading
September 24, 2018
Ahead of One Year Anniversary of Las Vegas Shooting, Senate Unanimously Passes Heller-Cortez Masto Resolution Honoring Victims, Recognizing Local Heroes
Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred on October 1st, 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) to honor the memory of the 58 individuals who lost their lives, recognize the hundreds who were injured, and offer support to those who continue down the long road toward physical and emotional recovery. … Continue Reading
September 21, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds Signing of Veterans Affairs, Energy ‘Minibus’
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today celebrated the signing of the 'minibus I' legislation that includes the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bills. The spending package passed in the Senate last week by a 92-5 vote. Senator Cortez Masto secured numerous legislative victories for the State of Nevada including strong investments in renewable energy, nearly $97 million dollars for military construction … Continue Reading
September 20, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds over $8.9 Million in HHS Grant Funds for Nevada Health Services
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released the following statement applauding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for disbursing over $8.9 million in grant funding to help support Nevada health centers and substance abuse treatment programs across the state of Nevada. "I want to thank HHS for investing in the health and wellbeing of Nevadans. These grant funds will help bolster health centers that provide low-income and vulnerable … Continue Reading
September 20, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant for Chicanos Por La Causa Community Economic Development Project
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for awarding $759,650 to Chicanos Por La Causa Nevada, Inc., which works to foster economic empowerment among Latinos and other underserved communities. "Organizations like Chicanos Por La Causa make a difference in Nevadans' lives by creating economic opportunities and putting families on the path to building wealth. Chicanos Por La Causa is dedicated to opening doors … Continue Reading
September 20, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement on One Year Since Hurricane Maria
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released the following statement marking one year since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. "One year ago, our government failed at its most fundamental duty - protecting its citizens - and almost 3,000 Americans lost their lives. There is no way to repair that damage. But Congress can and must hold this Administration accountable for its unequal treatment of Puerto Rico and ensure that the island receives the necessary … Continue Reading
September 19, 2018
Cortez Masto: Kavanaugh Stance on Women’s Right to Choose Extreme & Disqualifying
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. "After carefully reviewing Judge Kavanaugh's record and listening to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, I have determined that his stance on a woman's right to choose is extreme and disqualifies him from a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. "From his challenge of Roe v. Wade as … Continue Reading
