Press Releases
Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Nevada’s RPA Community
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation today to require the Air Force to take steps to reduce physical and mental stress on members of Nevada's remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) community and their families. "I am proud to introduce legislation that prioritizes the concerns of many of Nevada's service members," said Cortez Masto. "I have continually called on the Air Force to ensure that Nevada's RPA pilots are provided with the appropriate level … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Improve the Quality of Military Housing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation today to improve housing on military bases by calling on the Department of Defense to increase oversight of privatized military housing projects. "Service members and their families in Nevada, and across the country, all deserve have access to quality, affordable housing. This legislation would direct the Department of Defense to increase oversight on privately owned … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Cortez Masto Amendments to Protect American Companies, Military Bases and Democratic Institutions From Foreign Threats Advance Through Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced today that three of her amendments to protect American companies, military bases and democratic institutions from foreign threats were included in the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018, which was reported out of committee today. S.2098 would protect US businesses and military bases from undue foreign interference, through the Treasury Department's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds HUD Grants for Native American Housing Developments
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for providing a total of $17,020,640 in grant funding for the development and operation of affordable housing in Native American communities across Nevada. "I thank the Department of Housing and Urban Development for providing over $17 million in grant funding for the development and operation of low-income Native American … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds HUD Grants for Nevada Public Housing Developments
Washington, D.C. - 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 the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority a grant of $4,845,435 and the City of Reno Housing Authority a grant of $1,446,328 from HUD's Public Housing Capital Fund program. This program provides funds to public housing agencies for the development, financing, management and modernization of public housing … Continue Reading
May 21, 2018
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Requiring President Trump to Report U.S. Strategy in Syria
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a bill requiring the President to explain its strategy to combat threats facing the United States, Israel, and other allies from the conflict in Syria. The U.S. has spent $14 billion to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), while lacking a plan to secure military gains against ISIS. The conflict in Syria has resulted in half a million deaths and the largest refugee crisis the world has seen since World War … Continue Reading
May 21, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Create New Apprenticeship Opportunities for American Workers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) to establish a tax credit for high-demand apprenticeship programs, enhancing America's ability to train and educate its workforce and increase the competitiveness of our businesses in the global marketplace. "A workforce with the right knowledge and training is a critical component of a productive economy, and many of the fastest … Continue Reading
May 18, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Congress
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored bipartisan legislation led by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overhaul the processes for victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress. Resolutions were recently passed in both the House and the Senate to mandate harassment training, but more reforms are necessary in order to combat sexual harassment and ensure victims are treated fairly. "The Congressional process for dealing … Continue Reading
May 18, 2018
Cortez Masto Demands NRC to Release Information on Yucca Mountain Hearing Facility in Las Vegas
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Kristine Svinicki, requesting detailed information on directives made by the NRC instructing staff to move forward with researching Nevada hearing venue sites. In light of the Trump administration's plan to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, the NRC may need to reestablish a shuttered hearing facility in Las Vegas to restart the licensing process. Cortez Masto … Continue Reading
May 18, 2018
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on the CFPB to Protect Public Consumer Complaint Database
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Gary C. Peters (D-Mich.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and 31 of their colleagues sent a letter urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to preserve public access to the Bureau's Consumer Complaint Database. Last month, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney stated he wanted to shut down the important consumer protection tool that allows consumers to file public complaints, … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
Cortez Masto, Heller: Don’t Fund Yucca Mountain, Pursue a Consent-Based Approach
Senators Request Language in Support of Consent-Based Siting in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) today urged the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to exclude federal funding to support licensing activities to restart a nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill and instead pursue a consent-based siting approach. In a letter … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds USDA Grant to Reduce Summer Food Insecurity for Nevada’s Children
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for awarding the State of Nevada $3,021,889 in Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBTC) grant money, which will provide Nevada's children with the nutrition they need during the summer months when they do not have access to school-based meals. "Thousands of children in Nevada, and across the country, … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge the Department of Justice to Protect Voting Rights of Native Americans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member on the Senate Rules Committee, Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the Committee on Indian Affairs, Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) in sending a letter urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the voting rights of Native Americans by continuing its work to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act in all states and tribal communities, especially … Continue Reading
May 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement on Passage of CRA to Preserve Net Neutrality Protections
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement on the passage of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reinstate Net Neutrality protections in the Senate after it was repealed by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in December of last year. Cortez Masto delivered remarks on the Senate floor last week in defense of Net Neutrality, advocating for the state's small businesses and Nevada's leadership in technology and innovation through her Innovation State … Continue Reading
May 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Urges FTC to Protect Consumers from Potential Misuse of AI Technology
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons, urging the Commission to make protecting consumers from potential abuses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) a top priority. The newly unveiled Google Duplex, which made headlines for uncannily mimicking a human voice, has raised concerns for potential misuse by bad actors. With the rapid advancement of AI technology, Cortez Masto is calling on the FTC to work … Continue Reading
May 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement on Haspel Nomination
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement announcing her vote on Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.): "Gina Haspel chose to be an accessory to the C.I.A.'s illegal and unconstitutional torture regime, supporting waterboarding, and the outright humiliation of prisoners in Abu Ghraib prison. Her complicity darkened the light of America's legal system and rule of law to the entire … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Cortez Masto, Scott Introduce Legislation to Expand Banking Services to Underbanked Communities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced the Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy (MOBILE) Act, legislation that will allow consumers to open a bank account online using a copy of the individual's driver's license or personal identification card. An estimated 68 million people in the U.S. are currently unbanked or underbanked. U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.) also cosponsored the legislation. "The MOBILE Act is a … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Cortez Masto, Capito Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraudulent Substance Treatment Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill would hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable by empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to bring enforcement actions to combat such scams. The growing opioid epidemic has led to an increase of unlawful, deceptive … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Joins More than Two Hundred Members of Congress Opposing a Title X Domestic Gag Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letter led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Representatives Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.), Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, expressing opposition to the implementation of a domestic gag rule on Title X, the only federal grant program solely dedicated to family planning and … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Designating National Police Week
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement announcing her cosponsorship of a resolution recognizing National Police Week 2018, which began on Sunday, May 13th and concludes on Saturday, May 19th. Chad Parque and Charleston Hartfield, Nevada police officers who were killed in the line of duty last year, are named in the resolution. "Nevada's police officers work tirelessly to make sure our communities are safe and secure. When I served as … Continue Reading
