Press Releases
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve U.S. Election Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Administration
The Helping State and Local Governments Prevent Cyber Attacks Act would help combat foreign interference by providing state and local governments with information and resources they need to keep our elections secure and improve voter confidence The legislation would also simplify registration and voting processes to save taxpayer dollars and increase efficiency Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), member of the Senate Rules Committee with jurisdiction over … Continue Reading
July 05, 2017
Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Urge HUD Secretary Ben Carson to Restore Resources that Protect LGBTQ from Housing Discrimination
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led 28 U.S. senators in a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, urging him to reinstate resources that protect LGBTQ people from housing discrimination. These resources, designed to help housing providers comply with HUD's nondiscrimination rules, were removed from HUD's website in recent months. "It is concerning that HUD apparently removed these tools from its website, which are meant to assist … Continue Reading
July 05, 2017
Cortez Masto to Secretary DeVos: Stand Up for Students and Families, Reverse Delay of Protections for Defrauded Students
Secretary DeVos delayed a series of borrower protections for defrauded students before July 1 implementation, using inconsistent and legally questionable justifications Members of Congress again cite concerns that Secretary DeVos is putting financial interests of for-profit colleges ahead of students who had been cheated and defrauded by predatory colleges Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 56 Members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary of … Continue Reading
July 04, 2017
Cortez Masto Celebrates Independence Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement celebrating the Fourth of July. Today marks the 241st anniversary of our nation's independence from the British Empire: "On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers made the courageous decision of declaring independence from Great Britain, one of the most powerful empires in the world at that time. Signing the Declaration of Independence could have cost them their lives, but they knew their actions were … Continue Reading
June 30, 2017
Sens. Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Harris Release Video Highlighting Importance of National Monuments
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) released a video highlighting the economic impact that national monuments have had in their states and across the country. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at rescinding national monument designations made by President Obama under the Antiquities Act. The Gold Butte and Basin and Range National Monuments in Nevada, the Organ Mountains-Desert … Continue Reading
June 30, 2017
Cortez Masto Applauds Over $4 Million in Federal Grants for Nevada’s Tenants and Homeowners
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) announcement that Nevada's communities will receive more than $4 million in federal dollars to increase access to affordable housing, improve housing conditions, and promote financial literacy among tenants and homeowners. "As Nevada's population expands, we must safeguard access to high quality, affordable housing," said Cortez Masto. "These grants … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
Cortez Masto Co-Sponsors Bill to Prevent Healthcare Providers from Leaving Rural Markets
Washington, D.C. - Following the news that uncertainty surrounding the Republicans' attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act has caused insurance carriers to stop offering plans in nearly all of Nevada's rural counties, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to introduce legislation that would stabilize the healthcare market. Their bill, the Marketplace Certainty Act, would prevent costs from spiraling out of control so that providers are not … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
Cortez Masto Supports Reauthorization of FAA Bill, Prioritizing Aviation Development and Infrastructure, Increased Safety Measures and Consumer Protections
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, supported the approval of the bipartisan 2017 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill out of committee, moving it one-step closer to becoming law. The Senator's work helped pass legislation that promotes Nevada's aviation initiatives and programs that support America's air infrastructure and competitiveness. The Federal Aviation … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
Cortez Masto Denounces Trumpcare’s Overwhelmingly Negative Impact on Veterans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement denouncing the overwhelmingly negative impact Trumpcare would have on veterans: "The immense sacrifice our veterans have given for our country is unquestionable and deserves our full appreciation and gratitude. As a nation, we have the responsibility to provide our veterans with all the necessary resources they need to rejoin and thrive in civilian life-of which quality affordable healthcare is an … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Cortez Masto, Kaine, Menendez, and Latino Advocacy Groups Highlight the Devastating Effects the Senate GOP Health Care Bill Would Have on Latino Communities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, NCLR's Institute for Hispanic Health, and National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health to highlight how Senate Republicans' attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would disproportionately affect the Latino community and significantly roll back the progress Latinos have made under the ACA. Despite the Senate GOP delaying a vote … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Cortez Masto Cosponsors FSOC Insurance Member Continuity Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in introducing legislation that allows the Financial Stability and Oversight Council (FSOC) to continue to benefit from the important insight and contributions of the independent member with insurance expertise if a replacement has not been confirmed. As the statute is currently written, the … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Senate’s First Ever Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing the first-ever Senate Resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution notes major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ Americans and resolves to continue efforts to achieve full equality for LGBTQ individuals. Today, June 28, marks the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. "Diversity is what makes us strong and what defines us as a nation," … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Cortez Masto Statement on Anthem Decision to Leave Rural Nevada Market
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in response to Anthem's decision to pull out of Nevada's healthcare market in 14 rural counties: "The uncertainty caused by Republicans and President Trump threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act and toying with people's healthcare is resulting in health-insurers leaving critical markets, thus hurting Nevadans' access to life-saving care and jeopardizing the lives of many. Rural Nevadans … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Cortez Masto Statement on House Bill to Revive Yucca Mountain
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released the following statement on H.R. 3053, a bill that was approved this morning by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and would allow for the revival of Yucca Mountain to move forward: "Any proposed nuclear repository site or storage facility should require the consent of the host state before it can advance. It is unjust and unfair to force Nevadans to … Continue Reading
June 27, 2017
Cortez Masto Urges Senate Armed Forces Committee to Apply Combat-to-Dwell Policy to RPA Community
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Senate Committee on Armed Services Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) urging them to work with the Air Force to implement a combat-to-dwell policy for members of the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) community as soon as possible. Senator Cortez Masto applauded the U.S. Air Force for working toward developing a permanent policy, but urged the committee and the Air Force to take … Continue Reading
June 27, 2017
Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Blast Secretary DeVos for Harmful Actions on Civil Rights Protections, Enforcement
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 34 Senators today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos citing major concerns with steps the Department has taken under her leadership to diminish civil rights enforcement for students across the country. The Senators highlight a number of alarming actions taken by Secretary DeVos, including hosting events with anti-LGBTQ hate groups, proposing to slash the budget of the Office for Civil Rights … Continue Reading
June 26, 2017
Cortez Masto Applauds Federal Grants for State-Wide Airport Study, Gabbs Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding $239,063 to the State of Nevada to conduct a state system plan study and $225,000 to Gabbs Airport in Nye County for runway rehabilitation: "Investing in our airport infrastructure is essential to maintaining Nevada's connectivity to the rest of the country and the world," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I am grateful that DOT understands this and I thank them for … Continue Reading
June 26, 2017
Cortez Masto Statement on CBO Score of Senate Republican Trumpcare Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement on the newly released CBO score of the Senate Republicans' Trumpcare bill: "Another day, another appalling CBO score as Republicans continue their despicable mission to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This sham of a bill does a serious disservice to Nevadans who rely on the ACA for life-saving care and this report proves that. I stand with the 400,000 Nevadans who are at risk of losing their … Continue Reading
June 26, 2017
Cortez Masto Denounces Trumpcare’s Disproportionate Impact on Latino Community
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement denouncing the Senate and House versions of Trumpcare's disproportionate impact on the Latino community: "Although Trumpcare could have a significant impact on all hardworking Nevadans, there are communities that will be disproportionately affected, such as Nevada's Latino community. Trumpcare would undo noteworthy gains in healthcare coverage among Latino Nevadans. From 2013 to 2015 under the … Continue Reading
June 23, 2017
Cortez Masto Applauds Federal Grant for LVMPD to Counter Terrorist Recruitment and Radicalization
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for awarding $500,000 in funding through the Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Grant Program to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for deterring terrorist recruitment and radicalization. "As a world-renowned destination, public safety in the Las Vegas metropolitan area is of utmost importance for residents and tourists alike," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I … Continue Reading
