Press Releases
Cortez Masto, Jones Introduce Bill to Promote STEM Education, Apprenticeships & Training
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator Doug Jones (D.-Ala.) today introduced legislation to promote education and training for workers in in-demand industries, including expanding all-important registered apprentice programs. The Working On Rewarding and Keeping Employees Resilient (WORKER) Act will ensure employees have access to good paying careers in skilled jobs throughout Nevada and the nation. "I'm committed to ensuring that Nevada workers remain … Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Cortez Masto Touts Casework Success, Encourages Nevadans Needing Assistance with Federal Agencies to Contact Office
Washington, D.C. - In the past year, the Office of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has helped over 1,800 Nevadans with requests for assistance navigating federal agencies and government programs. Recently, Senator Cortez Masto helped Robin from Southern Nevada secure more than $4,000 in back pay on her Social Security benefit, and helped Dawn from Reno hold Wells Fargo accountable when they refused to refund payment on a fraudulently endorsed check. Additional examples of the … Continue Reading
January 25, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Transit Grant for Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded the Tribal Transit Grant Program, administered by the Federal Transit Administration, for awarding the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe $137,180 to fund improved transit services. "This funding will help members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe get where they are going more easily and reliably. We are committed to pushing in the Senate to support our tribal communities' needs for transportation, … Continue Reading
January 24, 2020
Cortez Masto Touts Progress in Deterring Illegal Robocalls, Promises to Fight for Additional Consumer Protections in 2020
Washington, D.C. - In response to recent reports that Nevada is second among states hardest hit by robocalls, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) emphasized her commitment to pushing Congress to further protect Nevadans and crack down on fraudulent telemarketers by acting on her legislation in 2020. "This past year, I was proud to help lead the Senate toward making important progress ensuring that no consumer is bothered, deceived or scammed by unwanted robocalls. I'm proud to have … Continue Reading
January 24, 2020
Cortez Masto, Romney Urge Administration to Provide Details on U.S. Military Strategy in Syria
Senators say coherent administration strategy is necessary to achieve U.S. objectives in Syria, including defeat of ISIS. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) wrote to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley requesting they provide detailed information about the mission of U.S. troops currently deployed in Syria, including steps taken to protect them from potential … Continue Reading
January 24, 2020
DOJ Releases Funds for 1October Survivors After Inquiry from Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen
Washington, D.C. - One day after U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release six months' worth of the more than $16 million awarded to the state of Nevada to assist survivors of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival Massacre, the Department freed the funds provided through the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP). "Two years ago, Las Vegas experienced the deadliest mass shooting in modern American … Continue Reading
January 24, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen, Risch Introduce Bill to Help Protect Small Businesses From Cyber Attacks
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), along with Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and James Risch (R-Idaho), introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from expensive data breaches and cyber-attacks. The SECURE Small Business Act would establish a cooperative at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses access information on data protection best-practices and enable them to purchase cybersecurity products together at lower prices. … Continue Reading
January 23, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Over $13 Million in Grants to Address Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today applauded $13,417,083 in grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, which provides support for those experiencing homelessness. The 50 grants were awarded to organizations in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Winnemucca, and Pahrump. "We are pleased to see these grants go to organizations all over … Continue Reading
January 23, 2020
Cortez Masto: President Trump’s Proposal to Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Threatens Thousands of Nevada Seniors
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today responded to President Trump's recent comment that his administration will "look at" cuts to mandatory programs like Social Security and Medicare. In an interview with CNBC in Switzerland, the President said that such programs are the "easiest" things to cut. "As a candidate, Donald Trump promised that he would not cut programs that Nevada's seniors, families, and disabled communities rely on to stay healthy and safe. Now … Continue Reading
January 23, 2020
Cortez Masto: Inaugural Committees Must be Held to a Higher Standard of Transparency
Washington, D.C. - In response to a recent lawsuit alleging that President Trump's inaugural committee abused its nonprofit status to enrich the Trump family, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) renewed her calls to pass her Inaugural Committee Transparency Act. This legislation would increase oversight and public disclosure of how presidential inaugural committees spend the millions of dollars they raise and help prevent the misuse of committee funds. "The recent allegations that … Continue Reading
January 22, 2020
Cortez Masto: On 47th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Fight for Women’s Reproductive Freedom Is as Important as Ever
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement honoring the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. "More than 45 years after the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling made a woman's right to choose the law of the land, far too many women across the country are facing burdensome barriers to reproductive health care, long drives to women's health clinics and outright bans on abortion procedures. While I'm proud that Nevada is rejecting these restrictive trends … Continue Reading
January 21, 2020
Cortez Masto: McConnell’s Obstruction Endangers the Security and Integrity of Our Elections
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today spoke out about how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has blocked progress on crucial legislation to address election security and voter suppression. "A healthy American democracy depends on citizens feeling empowered to participate in the political process. That means Congress has a duty to proactively block nefarious attempts to influence our elections and undermine the right of citizens to vote. Foreign … Continue Reading
January 17, 2020
Cortez Masto Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, January 20th. "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an American hero because he stood up to injustice in all its forms and challenged our nation to live up to its founding promises. Dr. King showed us that all struggles for justice are interconnected-that racism, violence, and hatred go hand-in-hand, and that the strongest remedy for them … Continue Reading
January 17, 2020
Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Oil and Gas Speculation on Low Potential Lands
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020 to prohibit oil and gas leasing on public lands that are determined by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to have low or no potential for development. The bill would thereby reprioritize BLM's administration of these lands for other purposes, like wildlife habitat preservation, outdoor recreation and grazing. "BLM spends an enormous amount of time and resources … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Cortez Masto Praises Passage of USMCA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today issued the following statement after voting in support of a new North American Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). "This important deal has been three years in the making. I'm glad that Congress has been able to reach bipartisan agreement on this critical legislation to protect Nevada's workers and give our businesses much-needed stability. Nevada exported $1.7 billion to Canada and … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls on FAA to Speed Safe Integration of Drones into US Airspace
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rapidly implement provisions to ensure that drones are more safely integrated into the nation's airspace. The Senator urged the FAA to take action to finalize the portions of her Safe Drone Act and Drone Safety Enhancement Act that were included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The Senator's letter comes as authorities in Nebraska and Colorado continue … Continue Reading
January 15, 2020
Cortez Masto Releases Discussion Draft of Clark County Lands Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released a discussion draft of the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act. Senator Cortez Masto has worked closely with stakeholders on a proposal for Clark County that protects Nevada's sensitive habitats and endangered species, expands tribal trust lands, creates much-needed affordable housing, and provides opportunities for economic growth. Senator Cortez Masto will continue to hear from Nevadans as she … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Joins Senators to Support Puerto Rico’s Request for a Major Disaster Declaration to Respond to Earthquakes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 32 Senate Democrats in a letter expressing support for Puerto Rico's request for a major disaster declaration for the severe damage caused by a devastating 6.4-magnitude last week and the hundreds of preceding and subsequent aftershocks which struck the island starting late on December 28. "We write in strong support of Puerto Rico's request for a major disaster … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
Cortez Masto, Cramer Introduce Bill to Protect High School Students on Commutes to School
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R.-N.D.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to make pedestrian and bicycle safety projects targeting high school students who walk or bike to school eligible for federal support from the Department of Transportation (DOT). "Our students get huge health benefits from walking or biking to school-but we need to keep them safe," said Senator Cortez Masto. "Too many young Nevadans have been struck by … Continue Reading
January 13, 2020
Cortez Masto, Brown, Colleagues Urge Inspector General to Investigate CFPB Director Kraninger’s Failure to Provide Relief for Defrauded Consumers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) led Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.). Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in calling on the Inspector General of the Federal Reserve to open an investigation … Continue Reading
