Press Releases
Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Urging the Administration to Support Nevada’s Tourism Industry by Removing COVID Testing Requirements for Fully Vaccinated International Travelers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led the entire Nevada Congressional delegation - including Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.), Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.) - in a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to support Nevada's travel and tourism economy by suspending the coronavirus testing requirement for fully vaccinated international travelers and taking other actions to spur … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces $20 Million in Funding for Nevada Program to Prevent Wildfires
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that $20 million is headed to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), in partnership with University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Desert Research Institute, to fund wildfire prevention research and workforce development throughout the state. This project is funded by the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program, which helps states like … Continue Reading
May 13, 2022
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Nearly $5 Million in Grants for Rural Airports in Nevada
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $4,998,504 in federal funding to 10 Nevada airports in rural areas. These grants were funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will help update airport infrastructure and improve safety. “Our airports provide so many essential services to Nevada’s rural communities, and I’m glad these federal funds I secured will … Continue Reading
May 13, 2022
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan LIFELINE Act to Unlock American Rescue Plan Funds for Affordable Housing Development
An estimated 46 percent of renters across the nation are burdened by housing costsWashington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Low-Income Financing Enabling Long-term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence (LIFELINE) Act, legislation to improve the ability of states and localities to allocate American Rescue Plan funds for new affordable housing built with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces Historic Preservation Grants to Nevada and Tribes
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, announced that the Silver State will receive $357,143 and seven Native and Tribal communities in Nevada will receive $557,263 in historic preservation grants through the National Park Service (NPS). Senator Cortez Masto has consistently supported these grants to ensure preservation of tribal sites and cultural traditions in Nevada.“I’m glad these federal dollars, … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
Cortez Masto, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support New Business Development & Growth
Legislation aims to jumpstart decades-long declining entrepreneurship Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act, legislation to make it easier to start and grow a new business. This bipartisan bill will require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide annual awards that would encourage states and localities to reduce red tape and streamline the process for starting a new … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
Cortez Masto Applauds First Steps in Federal Indian Boarding School Investigation
The investigation found burial sites across the Federal Indian Boarding School system, along with evidence of horrifying abuse Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the administration’s report on federal Indian boarding school policies and their devastating impacts on Native communities across the United States. Due to the history of the Stewart Indian School in Carson … Continue Reading
May 10, 2022
Cortez Masto Calls on Colleagues to Protect Women’s Reproductive Freedom Nationwide
Washington, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of protecting the right to choose for women around the country and calling on her colleagues to pass federal legislation to guarantee reproductive freedoms for Americans. The Senate will vote on Wednesday on the Women's Health Protection Act. Senator Cortez Masto has been a tireless advocate for reproductive rights and the Women's Health Protection Act in the U.S. Senate. … Continue Reading
May 10, 2022
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Calling for Improved Transparency from U.S. Trade Representative
Senators cite failure to consult with Congress on recent trade negotiationsWashington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) in calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to dramatically improve transparency and consultation with Congress on pending trade negotiations. The bipartisan group of senators cited negotiations to waive … Continue Reading
May 05, 2022
Cortez Masto Highlights Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Applauds Administration for Answering Her Call to Do More to Address It
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) and applaud the administration for answering her call to do more to implement legislation she secured to help address the epidemic of violence against Native people. This afternoon, the Departments of Interior and Justice named members to the commission required by Senator Cortez Masto's Not Invisible Act. During the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2022
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Recognizing National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
In some areas, Native American women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national averageWashington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to recognize May 5, 2022 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Introduced by Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), the resolution brings awareness to the violence that Native communities continue to face and … Continue Reading
May 04, 2022
Cortez Masto, Menendez, Luján, Padilla Statement on White House Meeting Urging Administration to Act to Protect Dreamers, TPS Holders, and Hardworking Immigrant Families
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released a joint statement following their meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and senior administration officials at the White House. In the meeting, the Senators urged the administration to take immediate executive action to protect Dreamers, TPS holders, and hardworking immigrant families currently living in the … Continue Reading
May 04, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces That FHFA Will Heed Her Call to Reinstate Support for Mortgage Borrowers With Limited English Proficiency
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has taken important action to better serve homebuyers with limited English proficiency by including a language preference question and housing counseling information in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). In 2019, Senator Cortez Masto led her colleagues in a letter calling on FHFA to reverse its decision to remove the language … Continue Reading
May 03, 2022
During MMIW Week of Action, Cortez Masto Pushes Administration to Implement Her Bipartisan Laws to Protect Native Women
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Week of Action calls on all of us to address the crisis of violence against Native communitiesWashington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in pushing the administration to implement her bipartisan Not Invisible Act and Savanna’s Act—which were both signed into law in October 2020—to curb the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW). The … Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Cortez Masto Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Expedite Solar Tariff Investigation Decision
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), and a bipartisan group of 18 colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden to expedite and bring to a swift conclusion the administration's investigation into solar panels and cells imported from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia and requesting a meeting to discuss this issue. This investigation could expand harmful, … Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Cortez Masto Applauds Investments She Secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Boost Domestic Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today will begin distributing over $3.6 billion in funding to boost production and recycling of batteries used to power everything from computers to electric vehicles. Senator Cortez Masto helped secure this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and it will strengthen our domestic battery supply chain and spur the creation of clean energy jobs. "I secured … Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Cortez Masto Leads Colleagues in Urging Administration to Expand Housing Affordability Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) led a group of colleagues on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee in urging the administration to implement her Better PLAN Act, which Cortez Masto passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to help lower housing costs by expanding affordable housing options near transportation services. These provisions will help the Department of Transportation align investments in … Continue Reading
April 27, 2022
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jason Frierson as U.S. Attorney for Nevada
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) issued the following statements on the Senate confirmation of Nevada State Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson to be U.S. Attorney for the state of Nevada. "Jason Frierson is a passionate, dedicated, and deeply knowledgeable Nevadan who will make an excellent U.S. Attorney for Nevada," said Senator Cortez Masto. "This position has been vacant for over a year, and I'm thrilled to celebrate his … Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Cortez Masto Applauds New Special Enrollment Period to Protect Seniors from Coverage Gaps
Following Cortez Masto’s urging, the administration will help ensure seniors have a smooth path to Medicare coverage after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposal to create a new Medicare special enrollment period for seniors currently enrolled in Medicaid and waive any accrued late-fees to improve their access to care.“The COVID pandemic … Continue Reading
April 21, 2022
Cortez Masto, Kelly to Introduce Bill to Promote Economic Development and Strengthen Key Industries
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced a new bill with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) to promote economic development, including in Nevada's key travel and tourism industries, by expanding funding available under the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Increasing Our Nation's Value through Economic Support and Tourism (INVEST) in Our Communities Act would increase the access to and use of funding available from the EDA for Nevadans across the … Continue Reading
