Press Releases
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Caregiver Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) caregiver program. Introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), the Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures (TEAM) for Veteran Caregivers Act gives caregivers and veterans an opportunity to appeal any downgrade or termination of benefits and ensures all caregivers are recognized as part of the … Continue Reading
December 10, 2019
Cortez Masto Questions SEC Chairman About Proposed Rule to Protect Investors from Fraud
Washington, D.C. - In a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton about a proposed rule to protect investors from investment firms and broker-dealers with a history of misconduct. Last month, Senator Cortez Masto led five of her Democratic colleagues in a letter urging the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to provide strong … Continue Reading
December 10, 2019
Cortez Masto Delivers Floor Remarks Opposing VanDyke Nomination to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor in opposition to the confirmation of Lawrence VanDyke to a seat on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over the state of Nevada. In her remarks, Senator Cortez Masto reiterated her concerns that his nomination sets a dangerous precedent for the Senate and could open the door for future administrations to nominate judges who don't have ties to the communities they … Continue Reading
December 10, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Secure Placement for Gold Star Families in Senate Offices
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in cosponsoring a resolution to create a 12-month fellowship for Gold Star Families to serve in U.S. Senate offices. "I'm proud to support a resolution that illustrates our nation's gratitude to service members and their families. I value the experience and perspective that Gold Star families can bring to Congress. I'll continue to fight for critical resources and opportunities for Gold … Continue Reading
December 10, 2019
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Affordable Housing Grant for Winnemucca Indian Colony
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program for awarding Winnemucca Indian Colony $825,093 to fund affordable housing initiatives. "This funding will help the Winnemucca Indian Colony provide quality affordable housing for hardworking Native American families. We will continue working in the Senate to secure critical federal investments that improve Nevada's affordable housing supply and … Continue Reading
December 06, 2019
Cortez Masto Questions FDIC Chairman About Proposed Changes to the Community Reinvestment Act
Washington, D.C. - In a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), about the imminent publication of a proposed rule to reform the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The CRA requires federal banking regulators, including the FDIC, to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs of the communities where they … Continue Reading
December 06, 2019
Following Widespread Reports of Inaccuracies in Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool, Cortez Masto and Democratic Colleagues Urge CMS to Publicize Special Enrollment Period
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tom Carper (D-Del.) and 11 other Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to urge them to publicize the existence of a Special Enrollment Period for beneficiaries who enrolled in health care plans after using inaccurate information from Medicare's newly redesigned Plan Finder tool. Senator Cortez Masto sent a letter to CMS … Continue Reading
December 05, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored the Every Child Deserves a Family Act to help give more children a loving home by ending current discriminatory laws that allow organizations to discriminate against prospective adoptive and foster parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion. This legislation would also prohibit discrimination against children and youth in the foster care system on the basis of religion, gender … Continue Reading
December 05, 2019
Cortez Masto, Crapo Introduce New Bill to Improve Water Conservation at the Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the Energy and Water Research Integration Act. This bill would require the Department of Energy (DOE) to consider water conservation during energy research projects and focus federal research and development on creating technologies to decrease water consumption in energy production. "It takes a lot of water to produce energy, and it takes a lot of energy to produce clean water. Residents of … Continue Reading
December 04, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Honor Famed American Cyclist Greg LeMond
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) in cosponsoring the Greg LeMond Congressional Gold Medal Act to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Greg LeMond for his contributions to America as an athlete, activist, role model and community leader. "I'm delighted to recognize Nevada's own Greg LeMond for his service to this country. Greg is a towering figure in American sport and an icon to all who watched him wear the yellow jersey in … Continue Reading
December 03, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan 10-Year Renewal of the Export-Import Bank
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Senate Banking Committee members Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), to cosponsor legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank for 10 years. The Export-Import Bank has financed millions of dollars in Nevada exports, and supported 23 businesses in the state, including 16 small businesses, in both urban and rural Nevada. "Many Nevada businesses rely on the … Continue Reading
November 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable with Northern Nevada Interfaith Association
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) held a roundtable with members of the Northern Nevada Interfaith Association to discuss ways she can be a voice for them in the United States Senate. During the roundtable, the Senator also discussed legislation she is working on to combat discrimination, antisemitism and intolerance in America. "Faith communities are a bedrock of justice and support throughout Nevada. I was honored to sit down with these community leaders and share … Continue Reading
November 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Meets with Northern Nevada Organized Labor
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) met with organized labor representatives in Northern Nevada and discussed ways she can support hardworking union families and advocate for collective bargaining rights in the United States Senate, while supporting the growth of good paying jobs in Nevada, and throughout the country. "Nevada's strong organized labor community has fought for the rights and prosperity of hardworking families across the Silver State, including my own. My … Continue Reading
November 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined the local organizers, downtown casino properties and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada as they delivered meals, including a hot Thanksgiving meal and Mobile Harvest produce, to Nevadans in need. "I'm so proud of the diligent work done by local organizers and downtown casinos to lend a helping hand to Nevadans in need during Thanksgiving. It was a pleasure to join local volunteers in supporting Nevadans in need this … Continue Reading
November 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable with Local Law Enforcement on Legislation to Address Suicide
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) held a roundtable at the Sparks Police Department to discuss her legislation, the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act, which aims to prevent and address the national epidemic of police suicides. "Tragically, we've seen police suicides in Nevada and around the nation. I want to do all I can to make sure Congress is supporting our law enforcement officers in every way possible, but we need more data. This bill will let us learn … Continue Reading
November 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Unveils Small Business Resource Guide
Washington, D.C. - In a video message, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today launched a new guide to educate Nevada's small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs about the resources available to them in the Silver State. The Small Business Resource Guide also includes valuable information about how to write a business plan, obtain a business license and access capital. Nevadans wishing to pick up a copy of the Senator's guide may reach out to her state offices. Below are … Continue Reading
November 25, 2019
Cortez Masto Convenes Workshop to Bring Strong Affordable Housing Investments to Nevada
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today convened a workshop to increase grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF) to affordable housing and community development projects in Nevada. Despite facing an affordable housing crisis, Nevada has received only a small fraction of the bank's affordable housing grants. This event brought together FHLB-SF representatives and local stakeholders - including affordable housing groups and … Continue Reading
November 22, 2019
Cortez Masto Calls on McConnell to Bring Up Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Women In Wake of Department of Justice Announcement
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement in reaction to Attorney General Barr's announcement that the Department of Justice will put forward a framework and strategy to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Americans. The framework is inspired by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Cortez Masto's Savanna's Act. "I'm pleased that the Department of Justice has taken this important step to address the epidemic of missing … Continue Reading
November 22, 2019
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $717,000 in Grants for Rural Access to Health Care and Education
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) welcomed over $717,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for critical investments in rural medicine and education in Nevada. The grants include funding for telemedicine projects, remote pharmacy projects, distance learning and video equipment. "We can't stress enough the importance of telemedicine to ensure rural Nevadans have access to life-saving, quality services. There are many challenges that … Continue Reading
November 21, 2019
Cortez Masto Delivers Remarks on Open Enrollment, Urgency to Protect Nevadans’ Health Care
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging Nevadans and all Americans to sign up for health care during open enrollment and highlighting Democratic efforts to protect preexisting conditions and strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery. You may download video of the speech HERE. It's open enrollment season for health care right now, which means Americans have an opportunity to get new … Continue Reading
