Press Releases
Cortez Masto Urges Amtrak to Continue to Support California Zephyr Line, Advocates for New Stop in West Wendover
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Amtrak President Richard Anderson to advocate for continued service of the California Zephyr line and to support expanding service to a new station in West Wendover. This letter is a continuation of the Senator's efforts to promote the importance of Amtrak service for Northern Nevada's rural communities. During Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearings earlier this year, the Senator has repeatedly … Continue Reading
October 26, 2018
Cortez Masto Celebrates Nevada Day
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement commemorating the 154th anniversary of the State of Nevada's admission to the Union: "As a native Nevadan, I've seen our state grow and evolve into a place that is booming with economic opportunity, diversity and strength. Every day, I strive to represent all of the people of the Silver State: diverse, hardworking men and women from all walks of life whose contributions and pioneering spirit make … Continue Reading
October 25, 2018
Cortez Masto Calls on Energy Secretary Perry, OMB Director Mick Mulvaney to Keep Trump’s Promise to Nevada
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney in response to President Trump's remarks in Elko, where he said he "would be very inclined to be against" turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump. The letter urges the members of President Trump's cabinet to make good on this promise to Nevada by not including funding for Yucca Mountain in the Trump Administration's … Continue Reading
October 24, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Opioids Bill
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after two of her bipartisan bills addressing the opioids crisis were signed into law. "I am proud to see two of my bipartisan bills in the opioids package signed into law by the President today. This legislation prioritizes the health and safety of Nevadans impacted by the opioid crisis, and provides our law enforcement with vital tools to help keep our communities safe. I will continue to fight in … Continue Reading
October 24, 2018
Cortez Masto, Klobuchar Express Concern over Google’s Decision to Delay Notifying Consumers of Serious Data Breach
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in sending a letter to Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, expressing serious concerns about reports that Google waited six months before notifying the public of a data breach that exposed the private information of nearly 500,000 users participating in the Google+ social media network. "Despite Google's assertions that "none of the thresholds were met" to require notifications of such a breach, … Continue Reading
October 23, 2018
Cortez Masto Amendment to Preserve Truckee Meadows Flood Control Funding Signed Into Law
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement following the signing of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, which includes the Senator's provision to help preserve federal funding for critical flood control projects in the Truckee Meadows. "I'm pleased that President Trump has signed bipartisan legislation to improve and protect America's water infrastructure," said Cortez Masto. "My amendment to preserve federal flood control … Continue Reading
October 19, 2018
Cortez Masto Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Domestic Violence
Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) participated in a domestic violence roundtable with advocates, law enforcement, health care partners, tribal clinicians, and community members on how best to protect survivors and prevent domestic violence in the state. "Providing support services for survivors and preventing domestic violence was one of my top priorities as Nevada's attorney general, and it remains a top priority for me now that I am a member of the United … Continue Reading
October 19, 2018
Cortez Masto Tours UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center & Grant a Gift Autism Foundation
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today toured the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center and the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. She heard from doctors and advocates about the resources and treatment options available to Nevada children on the autism spectrum as well as the challenges families face accessing care. "Families with autism need the support of their doctors and their communities. The partnership of Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and the UNLV Ackerman … Continue Reading
October 19, 2018
Cortez Masto to Asian Real Estate Association of America National Convention: Time is Now for Fair, Affordable Housing
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today delivered remarks at the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) 2018 National Convention in Las Vegas. She addressed the need for greater protections against discrimination, stronger consumer protections, and steps to protect diverse communities in the United States. "All too often, people of color, including members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, face discrimination while navigating the … Continue Reading
October 17, 2018
Cortez Masto Tours Southern Nevada Family Justice Center & Harbor Juvenile Assessment Center
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) toured the Southern Nevada Family Justice Center and the Harbor Juvenile Assessment Center to hear from advocates, leaders, and local law enforcement on their work to provide assistance and support to domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault survivors, as well as keeping at-risk youth out of the local juvenile justice system. "These resource centers provide a central hub for survivors of domestic violence, sex … Continue Reading
October 17, 2018
Cortez Masto Attends Domestic Violence Awareness Month Program Hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) attended a Domestic Violence Awareness Month program hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Social Services and the Moapa Band of Paiutes Vocational Rehabilitation Project INPUT. The gathering included dramatic performances, poetry, dance and moving testimony to empower survivors and community members to discuss the impacts of domestic violence. "Tonight's program was a sobering reminder that far too many in our tribal communities … Continue Reading
October 17, 2018
Cortez Masto Announces Support for Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced her support of and requested to cosponsor the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, legislation that would provide 1.3 million more affordable rental homes nationwide in the next ten years. In Nevada, there is a shortage of 81,787 rental homes affordable for low-income renters. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). "Nevada's affordable housing crisis … Continue Reading
October 17, 2018
Cortez Masto Honored By Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) was recognized as the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada's "Woman of the Year" for her work in Congress on behalf of LGBTQ Nevadans. The Center, as it is more commonly known, is celebrating twenty-five years of service to Las Vegas' LGBTQ community. "The Center has been a cornerstone of Southern Nevada's LGBTQ community for decades, advocating for equal rights and providing essential services to LGBTQ Nevadans," … Continue Reading
October 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Celebrates National School Lunch Week with Whitney Elementary School Students
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) celebrated National School Lunch Week with students at Whitney Elementary School. Cortez Masto had lunch with students and education leaders to highlight the importance of federally assisted meal programs in providing low-cost or free lunches to millions of students every day. "The National School Lunch Program has made a difference in the lives of low-income students by ensuring that hunger isn't an obstacle to learning. For … Continue Reading
October 16, 2018
Cortez Masto Joins Letter Urging USDA to Reverse Reductions in Coverage for Rangeland Crop Insurance Program
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan letter led by Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to reconsider the Risk Management Agency's (RMA) recent decision to reduce the policy protection amounts value for crop insurance within the Pasture, Rangeland, and Foraging (RPF) program. These insurance reductions could affect alfalfa famers, cattlemen, and dairy farmers in at least five Nevada … Continue Reading
October 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Applauds USDA Rural Development Grant of $150,000 to Nye County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture for awarding Nye County a $150,000 Rural Development grant. The funds will be used to establish a pilot technical assistance program to identify local health care facility needs in the region and to update the Duckwater Tribe irrigation system. "Rural Nevadans often face challenges when accessing health care due to limited or distant medical facilities. I commend the USDA for … Continue Reading
October 15, 2018
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on NIH to Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and 26 additional Senate colleagues in urging the National Institutes of health (NIH) to ensure communities of color are appropriately represented in clinical trials. "We appreciate NIH's efforts to reduce health disparities by addressing significant barriers to clinical trial participation and recognize that NIH-funded clinical trials are designed to ensure … Continue Reading
October 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Honors Filipino WWII Veterans
Las Vegas, Nev. - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project and the Filipino Veterans Group of Las Vegas in presenting Congressional Gold Medals to Filipino WWII veterans from Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and California. Filipino World War II veterans were officially recognized for their service in a 2017 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington D.C., however, some of the veterans were unable to travel due to health issues. "The … Continue Reading
October 15, 2018
Cortez Masto Speaks at October Mandatory Unit Training Assembly for the 926th Wing, Air Force Reserve
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks at the biannual 926th Wing Mandatory Unit Training Assembly (MUTA) in support of Air Force Reservists. Senator Cortez Masto also reaffirmed her commitment to fight for military families and their benefits. "The 926th Wing works tirelessly to ensure that our country is prepared and ready for sustained combat operations. Our military personnel, both active duty and reserve, and their families deserve the highest … Continue Reading
October 12, 2018
Cortez Masto Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Issues Concerning AAPI Community
Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) participated in a roundtable discussion with the Asian Community Development Council and other leaders of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Southern Nevada "I was privileged to meet with leaders of Nevada's Asian American and Pacific Islander community today. These roundtables are crucial opportunities for me to hear the concerns of communities throughout the State of Nevada and effectively represent … Continue Reading
