Catherine Cortez Masto

There is still an industry that was so hard hit that it is still trying to recover from this pandemic, which is that hospitality, that travel and tourism industry.

At the end of the day, at least for the people in my State, it is about the truth and the facts and people working together and what is happening in this country during this pandemic.

I look forward to working closely with Congress, and especially members of this committee.

I learned so much about the law and public service from then-Senator Biden.

I obviously know that any time Federal funds and support are coming out, there is always fraud and abuse to some extent, unfortunately.

President Biden has also been vocal in his support of increasing the enforcement capabilities of the IRS.

I have enormous respect for the significant work of this committee in ensuring that the people's work is done.

I would be very fortunate to work alongside the Treasury Legal Division's dedicated, experienced, and immensely talented lawyers and professional staff.

I introduced the End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act that would prohibit BLM from offering leases on lands determined to have low-or-no drilling potential.

I think that's really important as well because that's, sort of, one of the signal priorities for the Administration is to be sure that this oil and gas leasing program provides a fair return to the taxpayer.

Just recently, if passed, the Senate's Bipartisan Infrastructure package would invest $8.3 billion in Western water infrastructure.

The $450 million in large-scale water recycling is a tool that helps us to build resiliency.

In Nevada, we have made progress, really helping Nevadans be able to access banking services.

It is a privilege that the U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency.

I was unable to attend the rollcall vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of James Richard Kvaal, of Massachusetts, to be Under Secretary of Education. I am supportive of his nomination and would have voted in support of…

I join my colleague from Nebraska in support of this bipartisan amendment. Transparency around broadband is so important for all of our communities, and it fits with, I think, what we are all doing to address our broadband needs across the…

I supported a provision to establish two DOE battery and components manufacturing grant programs--$3 billion for the Office of Fossil Energy and $3 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

I am so pleased that Senator Barrasso led with EPSCoR. Thank you, because I agree with him 100 percent.

I would like to see it more prominent. I do agree that if we can populate these advisory committees with EPSCoR states doing more in this space, I am 100 percent for it.

They need and deserve a strong FHEO that they can hear from, a process they can navigate, and a commitment from that office to handle their complaints timely.

I could not agree more, and I so appreciate your comments.

I am so thrilled that President Biden has nominated really three housing experts with decades of experience to serve our Nation's families and communities at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

I love Georgia, but as somebody who was born and raised in Nevada, we want you to see what we have to offer and the challenges that we have around housing as well.

I do think it is important we all come together to address this issue.

The enforcement is key.