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Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Resolution Recognizing Vatican-Taiwan Diplomatic Ties

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Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman James Moylan (GU-00) today introduced a resolution commending the Vatican and Taiwan for maintaining a strong diplomatic relationship and recognizing Taiwan’s commitment to religious freedom despite neighboring China’s ongoing infringement of religious rights. “Taiwan is an example for the world in how a nation can stand up for its…

Reps. Titus, Steube Introduce Bipartisan PRIMATE Act to Strengthen Biosecurity and Protect Public Health

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Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Preventing Risky Importation of Monkeys to Avoid Toxic Exposures Act, or PRIMATE Act, to prohibit the importation of nonhuman primates into the United States, reducing the risk of introducing dangerous pathogens and strengthening U.S. biosecurity. Each year, tens of thousands…

Reps. Titus, Omar Introduce the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act

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Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) yesterday introduced the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act to eliminate barriers to the academic research of cannabis, protect universities and researchers, and promote the responsible study of marijuana.  “The legal, responsible use of cannabis has been a major economic driver…

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Give Parity in Permitting for Transportation Projects

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Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to bring the federal permitting process for transit and passenger rail projects into parity with the permitting process for highway projects. “Many folks in Southern Nevada depend on bus services to get around our community,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Another emerging critical mode of transportation in our region is passenger…

Titus Introduces Bill to Establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps

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WASHINGTON – This week Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026. This legislation would authorize the State Department to establish a 1,000-member ready reserve to carry out U.S. diplomatic efforts during times of heightened demand. This bill is co-led by Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and supported by the American Academy of…

Rep. Dina Titus’s Bill to Modernize ACPAC Passes the House

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Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)’s ACPAC Modernization Act passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The Congresswoman’s legislation would add a representative for ticket agents to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). The ACPAC Modernization Act will now be sent to the…

Rep. Titus Welcomes Senate Companion Bill to Curb Prediction Markets Sports Betting

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Congresswoman Dina Titus today applauded the introduction of a companion bill in the Senate to her Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act to ban prediction markets from offering sports bets outside of state regulation.  “The introduction of this legislation in the Senate is further evidence that awareness of the threats posed by unregulated sports betting is growing,” the…

Reps. Titus, Olszewski Introduce Bill to Make Disability Rights a Priority of U.S. Foreign Policy

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Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) introduced legislation to help ensure that the State Department makes disability rights an international priority.  The State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act would establish in law the Office of International Disability Rights at the U.S. State Department, to be supervised by a…

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Reduce Harmful Fires Caused by Thermal Runaway

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Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-1), Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, today introduced a package of bills to strengthen federal regulation of the transport of lithium-ion batteries and equip firefighters with the tools needed to safely mitigate thermal runaway. This is one of Ranking Member…

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Improve Freight Rail Safety

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Congresswoman Dina Titus, Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, introduced legislation today to ensure freight rail safety through communities by instituting comprehensive human and automated track inspection requirements.  “Trains carrying hazardous materials run right through my District in the…