Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced the Renewing Efforts to Suspend Testing and Reinforce Arms Control Initiatives Now (RESTRAIN) Act to prohibit the United States from conducting explosive testing of nuclear weapons after President Trump announced this week that the Department of Defense would resume nuclear testing immediately.  “Donald Trump has put his… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) led a letter today to Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, and Brandon Williams, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) condemning their decision to carry out historic furloughs announced this week in Las Vegas and asking to reinstate furloughed employees to safeguard national security.   “Placing 1,400 federal… Read more »

“The decision of the Trump administration to furlough 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration puts our national security at risk. These critical employees oversee the development and maintenance of our nuclear stockpile. Without them, construction of modernized weapons and surveillance of the existing stockpile will grind to a halt, reducing our nuclear deterrence.… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced a resolution today recognizing the cultural, spiritual, and economic value of the 618 million acres of public lands in the United States and encouraging people to visit those lands on fee-free Public Lands Day. Representatives Vasquez and Ciscomani joined the Congresswoman in leading this bipartisan resolution. “Public lands are central to our national… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus announced today that five of her foreign policy priorities have been included in the State Department Authorization bill recently released by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.   “These measures are important steps in expanding U.S. diplomatic capacity and the advancement of our global leadership role,” Congresswoman Titus said. “They… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced bipartisan legislation today to protect farm animals from disease and inhumane treatment when they are transported over long distances in the United States. “For far too long, federal regulations requiring humane treatment of transported farm animals have not been enforced,” Congresswoman Titus said. “The Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced legislation today to allow transit agencies to add extra buses to their fleets, preventing disruptions to service during extreme heat events that can be dangerous to transit passengers.  “In Southern Nevada and elsewhere, extreme heat takes its toll not only on buses but on the passengers who ride them,” Congresswoman Titus said. “My legislation… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), as a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus, today introduced the Fine Arts Protection Act with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) to hold the Trump administration accountable for protecting historical works of art owned by the federal government. The legislation directs the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to eliminate bureaucratic barriers atomic veterans face when they apply for benefits they are entitled to after being exposed to toxic radiation.  The Congresswoman introduced the Providing Radiation Exposed Servicemembers Undisputed Medical Eligibility (PRESUME) Act to prohibit the VA from requiring evidence of a certain… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today led Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to administer FEMA’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants which have been delayed under the Trump Administration. “We are writing to urge the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to immediately publish a Notice of Funding… Read more »