Press Releases
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Over $2 Million in Coronavirus Funding to Protect Public Housing Residents
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $2,066,187 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help residents living in public housing in Las Vegas and Reno during the coronavirus pandemic. The grant funding, which was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has been allocated to the Reno Housing Authority and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. "Public housing … Continue Reading
May 06, 2020
Cortez Masto Praises Immigrants on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic in Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor today to highlight Nevada immigrant health heroes who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. In her remarks, the Senator addressed the importance of creating a path to citizenship for DACA recipients who are risking their lives to protect our communities during this health crisis. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery. Senator Cortez Masto's remarks are available in VIDEO FORMAT. … Continue Reading
May 06, 2020
Cortez Masto Joins Call for CFPB to Halt Work on Payday Rule and Restart Rulemaking Process
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in sending a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger urging her to immediately halt work on the Payday Rule. The senators cited press reports that extensively detail improper interference and manipulation of the rulemaking process for the Payday Rule by political appointees at the Bureau. The senators made clear that the CFPB must halt the rulemaking … Continue Reading
May 06, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Call for Funding in Next Coronavirus Relief Package to Support Research Workforce
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and 29 of their Senate colleagues in advocating for protections for the U.S. scientific research community during the coronavirus pandemic. Although coronavirus-related research is a current federal government priority, most other research has slowed or stopped due to closures of campuses and laboratories. The people who comprise the research … Continue Reading
May 06, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $2.4 Million in FEMA Grants for Emergency Food and Shelter in Nevada During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $2,463,966 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) National Board to provide food and housing assistance to Nevadans who need it. "We know that across Nevada, some in our communities are facing hunger and homelessness because of the economic fallout of the pandemic," said the Senators. "We voted for these funds as part … Continue Reading
May 05, 2020
Cortez Masto Calls on FHA Commissioner Nominee to Protect Homeowners from Bad Lenders, Raise Awareness of Forbearance Options
Washington, D.C. - During a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner nominee Dana Wade about her plans to protect homeowners from bad mortgage servicers and raise awareness of forbearance options that would allow struggling Americans to remain in their homes. In her questioning, Senator Cortez Masto recalled home loan servicers' failure to engage in loss mitigation during the 2008 … Continue Reading
May 05, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Additional $70 Million in Funding for Nevada’s Hospitals and Rural Health Care Providers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed over $70 million to health care providers across Nevada to address costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Of this funding, $18,760,725 will go to providers treating a large number of COVID-19 inpatient admissions and another $51,470,536 will help support 21 Nevada rural hospitals, community health centers and … Continue Reading
May 05, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $2.7 Million for Airport Improvements
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $2,785,892 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. "Now more than ever, it's important for small airports in Northern Nevada to get the infrastructure improvements that will let them serve rural communities best," said the Senators. "These airports are a lifeline for food, medical supplies, and emergency assistance to remote parts of our state, and we'll keep working to make … Continue Reading
May 04, 2020
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost R&D in Medical and Technology Fields
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide expanded tax support for American companies that invest in the research and development of new products and technologies. "In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we need to harness our best ideas to develop vaccines, testing, treatments, and protection for frontline workers and vulnerable populations alike. Nevada has been a … Continue Reading
May 04, 2020
Cortez Masto, Colleagues: Trump Decision To Reopen Meat Processing Facilities Without Clear Safety Standards Puts Workers, Nation’s Food Supply At Risk
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and 16 of their colleagues urging President Trump to take immediate action to amend his Executive Order and mandate that meat processing facilities closed down by State or local health authorities or of their own accord are permitted to reopen only after they have met all of the health and safety guidelines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto Honors Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which begins May 1st: "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time for us all to recognize and celebrate the many ways Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and immigrants, have enriched Nevada and our country. From the historic contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander immigrant workers constructing the transcontinental railroad over a … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Request Emergency Funds for Behavioral Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter to Congressional leadership led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and 67 other Senate and House colleagues requesting funding for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. With many behavioral health organizations (BHOs) at risk of closing their doors as a result of the … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Press Forest Service on Wildfire Season Plans Amid COVID-19
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and 8 Western Democrats yesterday seeking answers on the planning efforts of the U.S. Forest Service to protect communities and firefighters heading into the upcoming 2020 wildfire season amid the COVID-19 crisis. "The impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), combined with high levels of drought throughout the West, will create unprecedented wildland … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds FAA’s Implementation of Collegiate Drone Training Program
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) implementation of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Collegiate Training Initiative, which was originally proposed as part of the senator's Safe DRONE Act and included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. "Nevada is a national leader in drone technology, and we must ensure our workforce has the necessary skills to drive innovation and growth in this industry. I'm pleased … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto Pushes to Strengthen Food Assistance Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) along with 12 of their colleagues in a letter urging Senate leadership to support and strengthen SNAP-also known as food stamps-to help ensure that families across America can keep food on their tables despite the mounting economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. "SNAP is the nation's first line of defense against hunger and is proven to help lift … Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $4.5 Million in Coronavirus Funds to Help Workers
Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $4,508,311 in Department of Labor (DOL) grants to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to help address the workforce-related impacts of this public health emergency. The grants were funded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will provide reemployment services to eligible individuals affected by mass layoffs. "We voted … Continue Reading
April 30, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge House and Senate Leadership to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities in the Next COVID-19 Package
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and 12 more colleagues in a letter urging House and Senate leadership to address the needs of people with disabilities as House and Senate leadership negotiates a fourth stimulus package to mitigate the health, social and economic impacts … Continue Reading
April 30, 2020
Cortez Masto Urges FTC to Protect Franchisees During COVID-19 Pandemic
Las Vegas, Nev. - As many small business franchise owners struggle to survive, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to make changes to the Franchise Rule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The senator's recommendations seek to protect prospective franchisees from inaccurate and outdated performance data, and to protect current franchisees from coercive practices that condition financial relief on disadvantageous changes in their franchise … Continue Reading
April 30, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Call For More Funding For Social Service Nonprofits In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and 25 of their colleagues to urge Senate leadership to include additional emergency funding for nonprofit organizations in the next COVID-19 relief bill. Nonprofits are an essential part of the frontline coronavirus pandemic response, providing important social services such as nutrition assistance, shelter for those experiencing homelessness, child care, … Continue Reading
April 29, 2020
Cortez Masto Commemorates Denim Day
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following release commemorating Denim Day, a day Americans are able to show solidarity and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this day brings awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence. As part of today's commemoration, Senator Cortez Masto held a video conference with the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual … Continue Reading
