I am really kind of disappointed, at times, when individuals just work in their silos and they do not think outside the box in Federal Government and pull partners together.
Catherine Cortez Masto
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Catherine Cortez Masto is the junior United States senator from Nevada, having taken office on January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first Latina senator in U.S. history. Before her election to the Senate, Cortez Masto served as the Attorney General of Nevada from 2007 to 2015, where she focused on consumer protection and public safety issues. She has been an advocate for various policies, including healthcare access, immigration reform, and economic development in Nevada.
this is a difficult anniversary for people in Nevada and across the country. Tomorrow marks 4 years since the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack. And on that day 4 years ago, thousands attended a concert on a late summer night in my hometown…
today, I want to recognize a friend of mine, Susan Meuschke, who is the Executive Director of the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. She is retiring after three decades working on behalf of women and children in my home…
I appreciate that. And so as you work to implement it please work with my office if there are any concerns in the implementation or anything that we would need to be aware of.
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.
So just so I can clarify, so my colleagues who are refusing to come to the table to address this, they are getting the benefit of that relief in their States, however.
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 would be very fortunate to work alongside the Treasury Legal Division's dedicated, experienced, and immensely talented lawyers and professional staff.
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 look forward to working closely with Congress, and especially members of this committee.
I obviously know that any time Federal funds and support are coming out, there is always fraud and abuse to some extent, unfortunately.
In Nevada, we have made progress, really helping Nevadans be able to access banking services.
The $450 million in large-scale water recycling is a tool that helps us to build resiliency.
Just recently, if passed, the Senate's Bipartisan Infrastructure package would invest $8.3 billion in Western water infrastructure.
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.
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 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 am joined on this amendment by Senators Tester, Wyden, and Warnock. Our amendment will protect family farms, ranches, and small businesses while ensuring that the wealthy pay their fair share. Family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches…
I call up my amendment, No. 3317, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Ms. Cortez…
I rise today in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will make historic investments in Nevada, pending legislation we are working on right now. With this legislation, Senators from both sides of the aisle were able to…
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.
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.





