Press Releases
Cortez Masto, Luján Continue Fight to Hold Big Oil Accountable and Lower Gas Costs
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are continuing their fight to hold Big Oil accountable by reintroducing legislation to increase transparency and help bring down high prices at the gas pump in Nevada and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the tools it needs to investigate unfair practices, provide market transparency, and prevent price gouging by Big … Continue Reading
January 20, 2023
Cortez Masto Announces $57 Million She Secured to Combat Wildfires
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada will receive $57 million she secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help the state reduce wildfire risk. In Nevada, these funds will invest in high-risk communities and improve fuels management along approximately 3.4 million acres of the Sierra and Elko Fronts. "I've fought for historic funding to combat wildfires and reduce the risk they pose to … Continue Reading
January 06, 2023
Cortez Masto Statement on Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the follow statement on the second anniversary of the January 6th insurrection. "We cannot and will not forget the violent attack on our democracy and law enforcement on January 6," said Senator Cortez Masto. "On this hard day for our nation, I am thinking of the brave police officers who stood up to the mob and continue to protect us every day. My thoughts are with the families of the officers who lost their lives as a … Continue Reading
January 03, 2023
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Sworn in to the United States Senate for Her Second Term
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), the senior senator from Nevada, was officially sworn in to the United States Senate today for her second term. Cortez Masto was joined in Washington by her husband Paul and their extended family. "Nevadans sent me back to the Senate to fight for them, and I'll keep delivering for working families all across the state," said Senator Cortez Masto. "Right now that means bringing down high prices while continuing to create … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces Funding to Increase Number of Mental Health Professionals in Schools
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada State College will receive $67,131 as part of the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program. This program provides competitive grants to support partnerships between institutions of higher education and local schools to train school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to provide school-based mental health services, especially to low-income students … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Unveils 2022 Year in Review
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today released her 2022 Year in Review to highlight her work over the last year. "I worked across the aisle this year in the Senate this year to lower costs for working families, increase the supply of affordable housing, support Nevada's businesses, combat the climate crisis, and make sure all Nevadans can access the federal resources and benefits they need to succeed," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I look forward to another year … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Secures Measures to Protect Nevada Lakes and National Heritage Areas
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced passage of two of her bills to extend protections for Nevada's desert terminal lakes and heritage areas are headed to the president's desk for signature after passing the House of Representatives. "Protecting Nevada's natural and cultural resources is critical," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I'll keep working to maintain our state's unique sites." Senator Cortez Masto passed her legislation to extend-the authorization … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Cortez Masto Secures Bipartisan Measures to Prevent Human Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced a legislative package she helped secure to prevent human trafficking is headed to the president's desk for signature after passing the House of Representatives. "My important bipartisan measures to prevent human trafficking and make sure victims get critical assistance from law enforcement just passed the House," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I'm thrilled that these provisions are part of a bipartisan package to combat … Continue Reading
December 22, 2022
Cortez Masto: Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Includes Vital Support for Mental Health Care, Law Enforcement, and Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted to pass the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus funding package. This bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives and then to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The package makes historic investments in mental health, including through legislation Senator Cortez Masto championed to expand mobile crisis services and virtual peer support services for Nevadans navigating mental health crises. The package … Continue Reading
December 21, 2022
Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Major Federal Investments in Critical Community Projects Across Nevada
Senators Secured More Than $167 Million for 85 Nevada Projects in Bipartisan Government Funding Package Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that they have secured $167.62 million in Community Project Funding to support 85 programs and projects across Nevada as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations package. Both senators submitted these project funding requests in the summer of 2022 and ensured they were … Continue Reading
December 21, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces Senate Passage of Her Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that last night, two legislative packages she helped secure to prevent human trafficking passed the Senate. Senator Cortez Masto's bipartisan provision in the Abolish Human Trafficking Reauthorization Act of 2022 will ensure that Department of Justice grant funding can be used for training to help law enforcement officers identify child trafficking cases and give critical assistance to victims. The bipartisan measure she … Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
On Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Calls for Protections for Dreamers
"Nevadans sent me back to the Senate because they believe not only that I can reach across the aisle to make change, but that I will do it. They've seen me do it before, and they know I will work with anyone who's willing to come to the table. "But we need serious action from my colleagues, no matter what party they're in. We need a real willingness to work together and to act on issues-like Dreamers, like border security. We can do both, and we can do right by so many and move this country … Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
Cortez Masto’s Legislation to End Child Exploitation Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passage yesterday evening of bicameral, bipartisan legislation she led with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to help protect children from online abuse and trafficking. The END Child Exploitation Act will assist law enforcement investigations into these heinous crimes by extending the period of time that technology companies are required to preserve information about child sexual abuse images they report to … Continue Reading
December 16, 2022
Cortez Masto Announces Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passage of her bipartisan legislation, with John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), to ensure that veterans who have survived military sexual trauma (MST) have access to trained peer support specialists within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, veterans who file disability claims with the VA for benefits due to the physical and mental effects of MST have no formal mental or … Continue Reading
December 15, 2022
Cortez Masto Votes to Pass FY2023 NDAA, Highlights Nevada Priorities She Secured in Legislation Including Responsible Expansion of the Fallon Range Training Complex
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 and announced the Nevada priorities she helped secure in the bill. Senator Cortez Masto's legislation to responsibly expand the Navy's Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) was included in the final NDAA. In addition, Senator Cortez Masto worked so the bill includes additional support for Nevada military installations, pay raises for service members, … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Identify Child Trafficking Victims
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation to train law enforcement officers to recognize and rescue at-risk, trafficked, and exploited children. The Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act would ensure that Department of Justice grant funding can be used for training to help federal, state, Tribal, and local law enforcement officers identify child trafficking cases … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Cortez Masto Introduces Bicameral Resolution for Latina Equal Pay Day
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families, and the economy. The resolution was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.-03) and Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44). "Latinas have helped build this country, and their … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Bill to Protect and Preserve Native American Languages
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, in cosponsoring the Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation marks the 30th anniversary of the Native American Languages Act by ensuring federal efforts meet the goal of respecting and supporting the use of Native … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Cortez Masto Calls on USDA to Address Western Water Shortages Affecting Farmers and Ranchers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and thirteen other senators in a bipartisan letter urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to give parity to the urgent priorities of Western growers and communities through existing authorities, new funding, and collaboration across government. "The American West is in crisis. Across the major basins of the American West - including the … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Address VA Staffing Shortages by Increasing Employee Pay and Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) on bipartisan legislation to bolster the recruitment and retention of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) workforce. "To make sure Nevada veterans get the benefits and services they deserve, we need to make sure the VA has the staff it needs, especially in rural areas," said Senator Cortez Masto. "This bill will help … Continue Reading
