Press Releases
Cortez Masto Joins Bipartisan Senate Delegation to U.K., Israel, Jordan, and Greece
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after her trip to the United Kingdom, Israel, Jordan, and Greece as part of a bipartisan Senate delegation from Saturday, February 17 to Sunday, February 25, led by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). In addition to Cortez Masto and Graham, the delegation included U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.). "It … Continue Reading
March 01, 2018
Cortez Masto, Flake, Heinrich Introduce Bill To Ban Bump Stock Devices
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bill to prohibit the sale of bump stock devices and other mechanisms which enable semi-automatic firearms to effectively operate as fully automatic weapons. A bump stock was used during the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, resulting in the deaths of 58 victims. "The deadliest shooting in modern American history was due in large part to bump stocks, a … Continue Reading
March 01, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Fair Day in Court for Kids Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement announcing her cosponsorship of the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, legislation that will require the government to provide legal counsel to unaccompanied children. This bill will address the surge of unaccompanied children coming to the United States after fleeing violence in their countries of origin, and ensure that they get legal representation while seeking asylum. Children who do not receive … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Reinstate Net Neutrality
Washington, D.C. - On the Net Neutrality National Day of Action, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and colleagues from both the Senate and House introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) partisan decision on net neutrality. At a press conference today, Cortez Masto joined in announcing the introduction of House and Senate resolutions to fully restore the 2015 Open Internet Order. The Senate CRA resolution of … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Help Prosecute Criminals in DNA Cold Cases
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored the Justice Served Act of 2018, legislation led by Senators John Cornyn (R-Tex.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) that would provide funds to prosecute cold cases when criminals have been identified through DNA evidence and exonerate those wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit. "DNA technology allows the possibility of a breakthrough in unsolved crimes, which could bring closure and long-awaited justice to … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Supporting CDC Research on Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation introduced by Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) addressing the issue of gun violence across the United States. The bill sets aside $10 million in funding each year for FY2018-2023 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. "Mass shootings in our schools, concert venues, movie theaters and other … Continue Reading
February 26, 2018
Cortez Masto Calls on DHS to Include Israel in Global Entry Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letter led by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.), urging the Department of Homeland Security to expedite Israel's full membership in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program. In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, the full Senate emphasized that Israel's full membership and reciprocal privileges for Americans would grow the U.S. economy and … Continue Reading
February 22, 2018
Cortez Masto Announces USDA Rural Development Grant to Yerington Paiute Tribe
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency for awarding a grant of $465,000 to the Yerington Paiute Tribe and the City of Yerington for water infrastructure improvements. "I want to thank the USDA for awarding necessary funds to the City of Yerington to replace aging water infrastructure. In an arid state like Nevada, the importance of protecting our infrastructure … Continue Reading
February 20, 2018
Cortez Masto Urges CMS to Reverse Rollback of Rules to Keep Nursing Home Patients Safe
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letter led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging CMS to restore rules designed to enforce nursing home health and safety standards. In the last year, CMS has significantly weakened and delayed penalties against nursing homes that endanger the wellbeing of … Continue Reading
February 20, 2018
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February 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Urges Department of Transportation to Prioritize Consumers Over Airlines
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letter led by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider the rights of consumers before rolling back critical protections in the commercial aviation sector. The letter follows requests from DOT for a list of rules and regulations that are good candidates for repeal, replacement, suspension, or modification. The airline industry … Continue Reading
February 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Statement on Lunar New Year
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in celebration of Lunar New Year: "For many Asian Americans across the nation, today is the beginning of a prosperous new year. Lunar New Year is a celebration of family, food and a centuries-old tradition of marking a new year filled with blessings and new beginnings. For others, it offers a glimpse into the rich culture and heritage of Asian American communities. It is a reminder of their many … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018
Cortez Masto: I’m Still Fighting For Dreamers & Their Parents
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement after she voted in favor of bipartisan immigration legislation sponsored by Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-ME) that would have put 1.8 million Dreamers on a pathway to citizenship. "Dreamers are not numbers, or charts. They're teachers, service members and business owners in our communities. They are exemplary Americans. For decades, they've lived their lives under constant threat … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Calls on Trump Administration to End Unlawful Attacks on Women’s Health Care
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a letter led by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash), urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to rollback protections that prevent states from excluding qualified women's health care providers from the Medicaid program. The letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar comes after recent reports that in formulating its new policy, the Administration worked with … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Introducing Families of Fallen Service Members First Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday in introducing the bipartisan Families of Fallen Service Members First Act to ensure service member death benefits are paid during government shutdowns. When service members perished during government shutdowns in … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018
Cortez Masto Floor Speech in Support of Protecting Family-Based Immigration
"I rise today to call on my colleagues and President Trump to abandon the use of the offensive and misleading term "chain migration." It paints a picture that does not reflect reality." "There are numerous steps families must take to legally immigrate to the United States. It is a long and arduous process that leaves husbands, wives, parents, brothers and sisters waiting for decades." "It makes no sense to me that we are fighting today to protect these kids to keep them in this country and … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Celebrating National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in celebration of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, which is celebrated from February 11 to February 17, 2018. Cortez Masto is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Senate Resolution recognizing the unique and important role tribal colleges and universities play in providing higher education opportunities for Native students. While Nevada does not have any Tribal college or universities, … Continue Reading
February 13, 2018
Cortez Masto Urges Senate Appropriators to Preserve Strong Marijuana Regulations Created by States
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined in a bipartisan letter led by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) urging Senate Committee on Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) to respect states' laws regarding the regulation of marijuana when finalizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations. The majority of states have some form of reduced restrictions on marijuana. Recognizing this, the Department of Justice has issued a … Continue Reading
February 13, 2018
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Investigation Into HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s Family’s Alleged Illicit Business Ties
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), along with U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of the Inspector General requesting an investigation into Secretary Ben Carson's actions, and those of his family members, during his tenure as Secretary. Recent press reports indicate the Secretary defied warnings from legal … Continue Reading
February 12, 2018
Cortez Masto: Dreamers Are Our Neighbors, This Is Their Time Of Need
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks on the floor of the United States Senate today as it began to consider immigration legislation. In her remarks, Senator Cortez Masto shared the story of Nevadan's impacted by President Trump's decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the critical importance of putting Dreamers on a path to citizenship. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: It has been nearly four months … Continue Reading
