Press Releases

June 30, 2021

Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Recognizing the Accomplishments and Vast Contributions of Immigrants to the United States

Washington, D.C. - The first and only Latina in the U.S. Senate, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.-15) in introducing a bicameral resolution recognizing June 2021 as "Immigrant Heritage Month," a time to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and vast contributions immigrant communities have made to America's history, economy, and culture. "For so many immigrants, America represents hope and opportunity. That … Continue Reading


June 25, 2021

Cortez Masto Announces $39.8 Million for Henderson City Boulder Highway Project

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced $39,851,697 in federal grant funding she has pushed for will be awarded to the Reimagine Boulder Highway Project. Cortez Masto advocated for this funding with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, detailing the importance of improving pedestrian safety and how it would improve the daily lives of many underserved Nevadans in the area. "I pushed for this federal funding because … Continue Reading


June 25, 2021

Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Secretary Blinken to Help Americans Living Abroad Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent a bipartisan letter with their colleagues calling on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts for the nine million Americans living abroad. The senators urged the administration to donate supplemental doses to U.S. embassies and consulates in coordination with the Department of Defense, prioritizing the vaccination of Americans living in countries where they are … Continue Reading


June 24, 2021

Senators Cortez Masto, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Wasteful Government Spending

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the REDUCE Government Waste Act to cut wasteful spending and save the federal government tens of millions of dollars each year. This legislation would target and eliminate specific examples of outrageous and wasteful spending in the federal government, so that taxpayer dollars can be concentrated on programs that help working families and small businesses get back on their feet. "Nevadans' … Continue Reading


June 24, 2021

Cortez Masto & Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Peer Counseling

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act of 2021, which would expand access to peer support services for mental health and substance use disorders. The legislation would allow more patients to access peer support treatment by ensuring primary care physicians can bill this service to Medicare. "Peer support specialists … Continue Reading


June 23, 2021

Cortez Masto Announces $6.4 Million for Clean Buses in Washoe County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that $6,488,000 in federal grant funding she has pushed for to support clean transportation will go to the Washoe Country Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to help buy and operate low-and no-emissions buses. In addition to leading a letter calling for appropriations for clean bus funding, Cortez Masto also sent a letter of support for the Washoe RTC grant application to the Department of Transportation in … Continue Reading


June 23, 2021

Cortez Masto Announces Nearly $2.5 Million for University of Nevada, Reno

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the University of Reno, Nevada would receive $2,493,068 from the Department of Energy to conduct critical energy research as part of a grant program she has championed in the Senate. Cortez Masto has long advocated for to steer research funds to areas of the country that have historically received fewer federal resources. "I call Nevada the Innovation State because we continue to engage in cutting-edge research like … Continue Reading


June 22, 2021

Newsletter - Money in the pockets of working families


June 22, 2021

Cortez Masto Announces $1.6 Million for Health Programs to Support Local Communities of Color

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced the City of Las Vegas would receive $1.67 million from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund efforts to improve health outcomes in communities of color. Specifically, the funds will support health education and literacy programs to train providers to respond to the needs of Nevada's disenfranchised communities and help underserved Nevadans find, understand, and use health care information on … Continue Reading


June 21, 2021

PSA: On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, Cortez Masto Highlights Resources for Nevadans, Advocates for Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families

Washington, D.C. - On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) highlighted the benefits of the expanded Child Tax Credit for Nevada families and repeated her calls for Congress to permanently increase this vital tax relief for working families. Cortez Masto worked to ensure the American Rescue Plan included an increase in the Child Tax Credit to $300 per month for children under 6 years old and $250 per month for children age 6-17. This increase will … Continue Reading


June 17, 2021

Cortez Masto, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Physician Training

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation today to address the looming shortages of physicians across the country. The Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act would give hospitals an additional five years to establish the number of residency positions reimbursed by Medicare and provides targeted assistance to hospitals working in underserved areas, training primary care, and specialties facing … Continue Reading


June 17, 2021

Cortez Masto Statement on Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to dismiss the California v. Texas Affordable Care Act (ACA) case. "Every American deserves access to affordable health care. I'm glad that the Supreme Court denied this politically-motivated attempt to jeopardize the care of millions of Americans, including 1.2 million Nevadans with pre-existing conditions. The Affordable Care Act has been a lifeline for our … Continue Reading


June 16, 2021

At Senate Legislative Hearing, Cortez Masto Advocates for Passage of Critical Nevada Lands Bills

Washington, D.C. - While chairing today's Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee legislative hearing, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) highlighted the urgent need to pass her legislation to protect and conserve public lands across Nevada and promote sustainable and responsible growth in Clark County. During the hearing, Cortez Masto called for the passage of her Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act to protect over 2 million acres of public land for … Continue Reading


June 16, 2021

Cortez Masto & Grassley Call for Increased Funding for Law Enforcement to Prevent and Address Crime

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today led 46 other Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter calling for full funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program. The program is the leading source of criminal justice funding for state, local, and tribal governments and provides support for a range of programs related to crime prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, and mental and behavioral health. Some … Continue Reading


June 15, 2021

On 9th Anniversary of DACA, Cortez Masto Leads Call to Fix DACA Program, Address Delays

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the 9th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program being announced, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are leading their colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to address the extreme backlog for DACA applicants and reduce wait times for DACA renewals. Current delays are a result of the Trump administration's anti-immigrant policies and the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to negatively impact the … Continue Reading


June 10, 2021

Cortez Masto & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Emergency Ambulance Service in Rural Areas

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that all communities, including rural and underserved areas, have access to quality emergency health care. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act would make sure that ambulance providers are adequately reimbursed by Medicare for the cost of providing services, protecting ambulance and EMT services across the country and … Continue Reading


June 10, 2021

Cortez Masto, Colleagues’ Legislation Includes Measures to Promote Human Rights Economic Empowerment of Women in Trade Policy

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) announced today that key provisions from their legislation, the Women's Economic Employment in Trade Act, were added in the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, which advanced in the Senate this week. The measures included from the senators' bill promote human rights and the economic empowerment of women and address discrimination in our nation's trade and development … Continue Reading


June 09, 2021

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Visit America Act

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Angus King (I-Maine), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) recently introduced the bipartisan Visit America Act to support the travel and tourism industry. This bill would authorize the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and create an assistant secretary position within the Department of Commerce focused on bolstering America's travel and tourism industry and coordinating a strategy … Continue Reading


June 08, 2021

Cortez Masto Secures Nevada Priorities in Senate Passed Bill to Strengthen U.S. International Leadership and Counter Chinese Government

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation she helped shape to bolster the United States' international standing in the face of rising competitive pressure from the Chinese government and other foreign governments. The bill would provide over $100 billion in new funding for technology and research and development, and provide robust support to American entrepreneurs, small businesses, and … Continue Reading


June 08, 2021

Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Protect Reproductive Rights Nationwide

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Lois Frankel (D-Fla.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) in cosponsoring the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA), bicameral federal legislation to guarantee equal access to abortion everywhere. The bill's introduction follows the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments in a case … Continue Reading

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