Press Releases
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing the SECURE Act for TPS Recipients
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and over 20 of their Senate colleagues in the reintroduction of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act, legislation to allow qualified Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients to apply for legal permanent residency. "In Nevada, over 6,300 individuals with Temporary Protected Status have called the Silver State … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
Cortez Masto Votes in Favor of McDonough to Head Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted today to confirm Denis McDonough as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "Denis McDonough has extensive experience at the highest levels of the federal government that will serve him well as he works to support our nation's veterans and their caregivers and surviving spouses, continues to innovate and advance the VA system, and prioritizes resources for veterans' mental health. Nevada's veterans have sacrificed so much, and they … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Delegation, HHS, CDC on Nevada Vaccine Distribution
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a call with Nevada's Congressional delegation members and staff, including offices of Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev), Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Congressman Mark Amodei (R-Nev.-02), Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), as well as Dr. David Fitter, co-lead of the CDC COVID-19 Task Force, and AJ Pearlman, chief of staff for COVID-19 Response at the Department of Health and … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Judicial Applications Are Open
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that applications are now being accepted by their northern and southern judicial commissions to review candidates for vacancies on the federal bench in Nevada. Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen invite Nevadans interested in being considered for one of the two current vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada to complete an application available on the Senators' … Continue Reading
February 05, 2021
Cortez Masto’s Week in Review: Supporting Nevada Businesses
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) prioritized legislation and Congressional efforts to help Nevada businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic, continue to innovate, and look toward the future. "The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for small businesses in Nevada-they've had to figure out new ways to interact with customers, protect workers' and public safety, and handle cash flows and loans. This week, I focused on … Continue Reading
February 05, 2021
Senators Cortez Masto, Fischer and Reps. Stevens, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Online Data Privacy
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) as well as Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) introduced the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act in both the Senate and House. This legislation would require the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote research into privacy enhancing technologies (PET) and develop standards for integration of PETs into public and private sector data use to ensure that … Continue Reading
February 05, 2021
Cortez Masto Celebrates Senate Budget Progress, Bipartisan Amendment to Support Travel and Tourism Workers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement celebrating the passage of her bipartisan amendment with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to support the hospitality, travel, tourism, and entertainment industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This amendment was passed as part of the Senate's budget resolution, which marks an important step towards passing COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The amendment will ensure the Senate prioritizes support … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Senator Cortez Masto, Representative Allred Introduce Legislation to Increase Aid to Disabled Veterans and Their Caregivers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Representative Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the Aid and Attendance Support Act to increase the amount paid to disabled veterans by 25 percent in order to help with COVID-19 related expenses. The bill specifically aims to serve the most vulnerable and at-risk veterans and by increasing their Aid and Attendance allowance, which can be used to acquire personal protective equipment and other necessities. "Nevada's … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Cortez Masto, Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill to Protect Unemployed Workers’ Health Insurance During Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) re-introduced the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, a bill that would protect millions of unemployed or furloughed workers from losing their health insurance in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would allow laid off workers to remain on their employer health plans, through the COBRA program, at no cost. "Nevada's hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors have been some of … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $6.9 Million for Workforce Development in Las Vegas
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant in the amount of $6,930,635 to the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) to support job-seekers who want to find work in in-demand industries. CSN's planned education and training center in Las Vegas's historic Westside will provide not only skills training, but GED access, English learner … Continue Reading
February 03, 2021
Cortez Masto Calls for More Support for Nevada’s Tribal Communities During Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor today about the importance of doing more to support Nevada's Tribes and tribal communities in upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation. Senator Cortez Masto's remarks are available in VIDEO FORMAT. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: I rise to join my colleagues in urging more help for Native American communities. In Nevada, as across the … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Cortez Masto Meets with SBA Administrator Nominee Isabel Guzman
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today met with Isabel Guzman, who has been nominated by President Biden for Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). "Nevada's small businesses have been so hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. From supporting local entertainment and live-events businesses through PPP funding and Shuttered Venue Operator Grants, to protecting franchisees from predatory behavior, the SBA will play a crucial role in … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Cortez Masto Votes to Confirm Mayorkas to Lead DHS in New Direction
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. "In the coming years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be charged with addressing the rising national security threats-both at home and abroad-that our country faces, while at the same time implementing an immigration system that stays true to our values. The scars of the Trump administration's attacks on immigrant communities … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Cortez Masto Votes in Favor of Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted today to confirm Mayor Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. "Pete Buttigieg has made clear his priorities: to invest in much-needed infrastructure improvements, to bolster electric vehicles and other solutions to reduce air pollution and combat the climate crisis, and to promote a mix of transportation solutions that benefit pedestrians and commuters alike. These goals promise to generate good-paying jobs in … Continue Reading
February 01, 2021
Cortez Masto Introduces Two Bipartisan Bills to Help Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to help Nevada's small businesses compete in the 21st century economy. The SECURE Small Business Act, cosponsored by Senators James Risch (R-Idaho) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), would protect small businesses from expensive data breaches and cyber-attacks by establishing a cooperative at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses access information on data … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
Cortez Masto’s Week in Review: Coronavirus Mitigation and Behavioral Health Resources
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) supported numerous pieces of legislation and Congressional efforts to improve Nevadans' access to health care and mental health services during the coronavirus pandemic. "The coronavirus pandemic is still taking an incredible toll on Nevadans' physical and mental health. This week, I focused on introducing legislation to improve health care services for struggling Nevadans, from a bill that would make health … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
Cortez Masto, Cassidy Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Ambulance Providers for Services Delivered During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) introduced legislation to reimburse ambulance providers for services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries during the coronavirus pandemic. Because of high demand for hospital beds, many ambulance providers have been directed to care for patients in settings other than emergency rooms-whether at patients' homes or in other health care facilities. Unfortunately, Medicare does not pay ambulance … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Nearly $18 Million in Grants to Counter Nevada Homelessness, Eighth Highest in Nation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today announced $17,834,762 in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 48 grants were awarded to Nevada organizations across the state as part of HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, which provides communitywide support to ending homelessness. "It's unacceptable that Nevada has some of the highest rates of homelessness in the country. We are pleased to see these … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Cortez Masto Questions Rouse, Fudge on Travel Industry, Housing Crises
Washington, D.C. - In a Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) met with Dr. Cecilia Rouse, President Biden's nominee for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, the nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Senator Cortez Masto talked to Dr. Rouse about issues "surrounding the hospitality industry and tourism industry, because Nevada has been so hard hit. Our resort … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Cortez Masto, Horsford Introduce Bill to Make Health Care More Affordable for Families With Working Children
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) today introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act to make health insurance more affordable for families with children who have part-time jobs or are enrolled in job training programs. This legislation would allow families to exclude specific dependent income when calculating their eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Sherrod Brown … Continue Reading
