February 9, 2016
The legislation will mandate the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs to automatically increase disability assistance payments when the Social Security Administration approves a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The Consumer Price Index Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) will determine the COLA increases. The VA secretary will increase disability payments by the rate at which Social Security Administration raises its benefits. It will also increase compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and compensation for surviving spouses and children. The legislation will also accelerate benefits claims applications with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the terminally ill, homeless, Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war, sexual trauma victims, and others who served in the military. Read more »

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February 2, 2016
The legislation will mandate that airlines provide critical training to flight attendants, pilots and dispatchers for spotting signs of trafficking and reporting incidents to law enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security has a training framework available. Airlines and industry contractors can choose to use the DHS information or create their own based on federal guidelines.The bi-partisan bill, co-sponsored with Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), comes as human trafficking continues as a growing national problem. Read more »

January 29, 2016
Clark County Social Services will administer the funds. The $3,264,254 grant is intended primarily for the low-income and under-insured living with HIV/AIDS. Read more »

January 22, 2016
The Congresswoman urges Public Utilities Commission to revise their decision on net metering rates and charges that are affecting rooftop solar customers in Nevada. Read more »

January, 27, 2016
Titus and 20 other lawmakers want to end a policy that prohibits VA doctors from discussing and recommending medical marijuana with veterans. Read more »

January 20, 2016
The invitation is part of an effort by the Congresswoman to increase Southern Nevada's share of public safety grants in 2016. Read more »

January 8, 2016
The Health and Human Services Grant will provide $558,575 to the tribe. Read more »

January 5, 2016
Congresswoman applauds President Barack Obama for his work to make communities safer and calls on Congress to act Read more »

December 18, 2015
The Legislation Invests in Renewable Energy, Education, Health Care, Research and Development, Law Enforcement, and Early Learning Read more »