Press Releases
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $2 Million in FAA Funding for Nevada Airports
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $2,137,500 in grants for renovations and updates to the master plans of several Nevada airports. "Our airport infrastructure is key to the Silver State's economy, and to the health of our rural communities." said the Senators. "We are committed to maintaining and improving our state's transportation infrastructure. These grants to Nevada … Continue Reading
February 20, 2020
Cortez Masto Promotes STEM Education and Diversity at Microsoft Employee Townhall
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today participated in a townhall with Microsoft employees focused on her Innovation State Initiative to promote the growth of a diverse tech workforce, support STEM education and fuel Nevada's 21st century economy. The senator also highlighted her legislation to promote education and training for workers in in-demand industries. "Nevada is the Innovation State not only because we're creating and implementing some of the nation's newest … Continue Reading
February 20, 2020
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Fighting to Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions in FY21 Budget
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.V.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and 43 Senate colleagues in a letter to the Administration urging President Trump to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the law of the land, which provides health care coverage protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The Administration's Fiscal Year 2021 proposed budget continues to fund DOJ's efforts to repeal the … Continue Reading
February 20, 2020
Cortez Masto Tours Sierra Nevada Job Corps
Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today toured the Sierra Nevada Job Corps facility and discussed her legislative efforts to expand apprenticeship programs and ensure every Nevadan has the necessary tools to find and keep good paying jobs. "Investing in students across Nevada is critical to developing a robust 21st century workforce. Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center (SNJCC) is doing just that by working to make sure every Nevadan can pursue vocational training, no … Continue Reading
February 19, 2020
Cortez Masto, Crapo, Risch Lead Bipartisan Call to Support Medicare Advantage
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), along with 61 of their colleagues, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma expressing support for the Medicare Advantage program. Nationwide, 3,148 Medicare Advantage plans will be available for individual enrollment for the 2020 plan year. "Health care is one of Nevadans' top concerns, which is why I want to make sure that seniors … Continue Reading
February 19, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable With Nevada Home Health Care Workers
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a roundtable yesterday with home health care workers represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to discuss ways she can support health care and public service employees through her advocacy for collective bargaining rights, workplace protections and good paying jobs for all Nevadans. "Home health care workers are the unsung heroes of the health care industry. They work hard every day providing … Continue Reading
February 18, 2020
Cortez Masto, Horsford Attend Tax Fair with UnidosUS to Provide Tax Preparation Resources to Latino Families in Nevada
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined UnidosUS, Congressman Steven Horsford and United Way of Southern Nevada at the "Adelante 2020" Economic Forum and Tax Fair. During the event, the senator participated in a panel discussion on how to maximize economic opportunities for Latinos and spoke about her work in the Senate to ensure fair federal tax policies that support Nevada's middle class and Latino families. The forum also included free tax assistance for … Continue Reading
February 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Visits Cimarron Memorial Robotics Program, Touts WORKER Act
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today toured Cimarron Memorial High School and met with students in its award-winning robotics program. She discussed her cosponsorship of the WORKER Act, which would promote STEM education in public schools, maker programs to teach hands-on skills, registered apprentice programs, and training for workers in in-demand industries. Representatives from the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Department of Employment, … Continue Reading
February 18, 2020
Cortez Masto Meets with Southern Nevada Health District to Discuss Clark County’s Response to Global Coronavirus Outbreak
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined the Southern Nevada Health District to discuss Clark County's latest efforts in response to the global outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and how best she can support Nevada to strengthen public health and emergency response efforts. Nevada currently has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, but the Health District is continuing to monitor the situation closely in coordination with state, local and federal health care … Continue Reading
February 15, 2020
Cortez Masto Celebrates Black History Month at Springs Preserve Festival
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today attended the 11th Annual Black History Month Festival at Springs Preserve. "It was an honor to join my fellow Nevadans in celebrating Black History Month today. The Black History Festival is a beautiful opportunity to highlight people who have dreamed big and achieved remarkable things. Witnessing and uplifting the successes of Black Nevadans and national figures helps inspire the next generation and gives them the … Continue Reading
February 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Support Small Business Energy Innovation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation that allows small businesses to gain access to premier facilities at the Department of Energy's National Laboratories. Introduced by Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), the Small Businesses Partnering with National Labs Act will spur business innovation and stimulate a culture of private-public collaboration in the energy sector. "Nevada's businesses are the backbone of our communities, and they deserve every … Continue Reading
February 14, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud $26 Million to Update Reno-Tahoe Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded the Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding Reno-Tahoe International Airport $26,281,250 in discretionary grants for much-needed updates. "This funding will help support the ongoing project to improve Reno-Tahoe's runways and get travelers where they need to go more safely and more quickly. We will keep working to make sure tourism and commerce into and out of the Silver State move … Continue Reading
February 13, 2020
Cortez Masto Votes to Limit Administration’s Power to Escalate Hostilities in Iran
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement after voting in support of Senator Tim Kaine's (D-Va.) bipartisan War Powers Resolution to limit the Trump Administration's ability to take further military action against Iran without a debate and a vote in Congress. "As members of Congress, our first priority is keeping the American people safe, which is why we must exercise our Constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities before this … Continue Reading
February 13, 2020
Cortez Masto, Young, Coons, Introduce Small Business Innovation Voucher Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Small Business Innovation Voucher Act to ensure America's small businesses can compete in the 21st century economy. This legislation would create a voucher program at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide federal grants for small businesses to partner with institutions of higher education to conduct research and development. This would allow America's small … Continue Reading
February 12, 2020
Cortez Masto Takes Treasury Secretary to Task Over Harmful Trump Administration Budget
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today quizzed Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin about the deep cuts in the Trump administration's proposed 2021 budget to programs that benefit women, children, seniors, Americans with disabilities, farmers and students. She called on Secretary Mnuchin to be more honest and transparent with the people of Nevada about the impact that the budget cuts would have on important programs that protect the most vulnerable. "[I]n the … Continue Reading
February 12, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Address First Responder Mental Health
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today cosponsored bipartisan legislation directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collect data on first responder suicides and determine best practices for identifying and treating post-traumatic stress and combating suicide among firefighters and other first responders. Introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act also establishes … Continue Reading
February 12, 2020
Cortez Masto Supports Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation to increase funding available through Medicaid for clinics that treat mental health and addiction. Introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act renews and expands funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across the country. "Community Behavioral Health Clinics provide critical support to Nevadans struggling … Continue Reading
February 11, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Establish Affordable Housing Task Force
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act, which aims to better understand and respond to America's housing affordability crisis by creating a bipartisan housing task force. The task force would evaluate and quantify the impact of housing costs on other government programs and provide recommendations to Congress on how to increase affordable housing options in order to improve life … Continue Reading
February 10, 2020
Cortez Masto: Trump Administration’s Budget Proposal Hurts Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in reaction to President Trump's FY2021 budget proposal and its potential impact on Nevada. "I was sent to Congress to fight for all Nevadans, and while I'm eager to work with my colleagues in Congress to preserve this budget's funding for our rural communities, there is far too much in this proposal that will hurt Nevada families. This budget proposal targets earned benefit programs like Medicare … Continue Reading
February 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Secures Release of $17.9 Million in Down Payment Assistance for Nevada Homebuyers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced the Treasury Department's release of $17.9 million in down payment assistance for Nevada homebuyers in zip codes hardest hit by foreclosures. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $20,000 toward a down payment on a single-family home, condominium, or townhome. Senator Cortez Masto's office has pushed for the disbursement of this second round of funding from Treasury's Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program for seven … Continue Reading
