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Titus Introduces ‘Weekends Without Hunger Act’

Nov 28, 2018 Press Release
November 28, 2018
When they’re not in school, far too many students across the United States go hungry over the summer, on weekends, and on school holidays. This legislation will fill a gap in federal programming to ensure that a vacation from school doesn’t mean hunger for our children.
Issues:
Education

Rep. Titus Statement on ATC Incident at McCarran

Nov 13, 2018 Press Release
November 9, 2018
The safety of travelers is of paramount concern and I will work with the FAA and McCarran as this investigation continues to unfold.
Issues:
Transportation Issues

Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Veterans Day

Nov 13, 2018 Press Release
November 11, 2018
I hope you will join me in taking a moment this Veterans Day to reflect on the family member, friend, or stranger who answered the call to service. They deserve our thanks every day.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

New Emails and Photo Show President Intervened Directly in Decision Not to Sell FBI HQ Property to Potential Trump Hotel Competitors

Oct 18, 2018 Press Release
October 18, 2018
Based on the latest projections, the Trump Administration’s new proposal to rebuild the existing Pennsylvania Avenue facility could cost hundreds of millions of dollars more than the long-term relocation plan, but it would accommodate 2,306 fewer employees.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Fiscal Responsibility, Judiciary

Titus Statement on DOE Redefining High-Level Nuclear Waste

Oct 4, 2018 Press Release
October 4, 2018
Make no mistake, the Trump Administration will find any way to dump nuclear waste in the State of Nevada without consent.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Titus Statement on Passage of Tax Scam 2.0

Sep 28, 2018 Press Release
September 28, 2018
Tax Scam 2.0 is another attempt by Republicans to reward the nation’s wealthiest and largest corporations while setting working families up to pay for an increasing deficit by slashing Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility

Titus Releases Statement on Sports Betting Hearing

Sep 27, 2018 Press Release
September 27, 2018
I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that facts, not anti-gambling fear-mongering talking points, are driving this conversation.
Issues:
Gaming

Titus Announces Passage of FAA Authorization Bill

Sep 26, 2018 Press Release
September 26, 2018
With record numbers of travelers visiting Southern Nevada via McCarran Airport, ensuring our aviation system remains safe and efficient is a top priority.
Issues:
Transportation Issues

DeFazio, Titus Request Hearing On GSA’s Efforts to Hide White House Involvement in New FBI Headquarters Plan

Sep 13, 2018 Press Release
September 13, 2018
GSA IG report found GSA intentionally misled Congress about costs and White House influence
Issues:
Transportation Issues

House Passes Foreign Affairs Measures with Titus Provisions

Sep 5, 2018 Press Release
September 5, 2018
I am glad the House passed these bills with my language so we can signal to the world the American commitment to those with disabilities.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

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Nevada Current: Titus goes to bat again for hungry kids

Nov 29, 2018
Nevada Current: Titus goes to bat again for hungry kids
Titus is once again asking Congress to bridge the hunger gap for students by supporting the Weekends Without Hunger Act.
Issues:
Education

Nevada Public Radio: BLM To Roundup Wild Horses In Eastern Nevada

Nov 28, 2018
Nevada Public Radio: BLM To Roundup Wild Horses In Eastern Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management will commence with a controversial roundup of wild horses in eastern Nevada.
Issues:
Animal Welfare

NV Independent: Nevada House Democrat likely gains subcommittee chairmanship after midterms

Nov 26, 2018
NV Independent: Nevada House Democrat likely gains subcommittee chairmanship after midterms
The dean of the delegation, Titus is expected to be the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

LVRJ: Critics attack plan to round up wild horses in Nevada

Nov 26, 2018
LVRJ: Critics attack plan to round up wild horses in Nevada
The public deserves to know what is happening to these icons of our Western heritage.
Issues:
Animal Welfare

Nevada Current: Q&A with Dina Titus: “We can’t just investigate, we’ve also got to legislate”

Nov 26, 2018
Nevada Current: Q&A with Dina Titus: “We can’t just investigate, we’ve also got to legislate”
In a wide-ranging interview with the Current a few days before Thanksgiving, Titus talked about newly empowered Democrats investigating Donald Trump and trying to hold him accountable.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Los Alamos Daily Post: Udall, Grijalva Lead 118 Members Of Congress On Bicameral Amicus Brief To Protect National Monuments

Nov 21, 2018
Los Alamos Daily Post: Udall, Grijalva Lead 118 Members Of Congress On Bicameral Amicus Brief To Protect National Monuments
President Trump’s order attempts to slash more than 2 million acres of protected land — reducing the size of Bears Ears from 1.35 million acres to approximately 200,000 acres and Grand Staircase-Escalante from 1.9 million acres to approximately 1 million acres — the largest ever elimination of public land protection in the country’s history.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Business Insider: The FDA is taking steps to reduce testing on dogs while the VA doubles down on its harmful experiments

Nov 19, 2018
Business Insider: The FDA is taking steps to reduce testing on dogs while the VA doubles down on its harmful experiments
This progressive move stands in stark contrast to the VA's insistence on continuing outdated dog testing.
Issues:
Animal Welfare

NV Independent: Indy DC Download: House and Senate slowly start the lame duck session

Nov 19, 2018
NV Independent: Indy DC Download: House and Senate slowly start the lame duck session
Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat who often advocates for animal welfare in Congress, was critical of House Republicans for taking up a bill that would remove gray wolves from the list of endangered species given the litany of must-pass measures Congress must consider before ending the session.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

News3: Salvation Army opens new veterans facility in Las Vegas

Nov 13, 2018
News3: Salvation Army opens new veterans facility in Las Vegas
The Salvation Army opened a new facility for homeless veterans on Friday at its Las Vegas campus.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

LVRJ: Veteran graduates from Veterans Treatment Court in Las Vegas

Nov 13, 2018
LVRJ: Veteran graduates from Veterans Treatment Court in Las Vegas
The graduation at the Regional Justice Center was the culmination of the four-part Las Vegas Justice Court program, which provides an alternative to incarceration and offers veterans treatment, accountability and structure while connecting them to services and benefits.
Issues:
Veterans Issues