January 9, 2014 Congresswoman Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to urge Republican leadership to immediately hold a vote to renew unemployment insurance: “As of the new year, 1.3 million Americans, including 17, 600 Nevadans, are without a critical economic lifeline – the emergency unemployment insurance that has helped men and women… Read more »

December 11, 2013 Congresswoman Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House floor in defense of the nearly 40,000 unemployed Nevadans at risk of losing their unemployment benefits at the end of the year. Below are her remarks:  “I rise today on behalf of the nearly 40,000 unemployed Nevadans at risk of losing their unemployment benefits if Congress… Read more »

September 27, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House floor today to recognize World Tourism Day and celebrate this year’s theme, “Tourism and Water.” Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize World Tourism Day. This year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common… Read more »

June 5, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor today in support of the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act which would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act. Her remarks are below: “Over the last 50 years, women have broken barriers in business, science, education, and government. Today, women account for half of all workers in… Read more »

May 7, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor today to mark National Travel and Tourism Week and recognize the vital role that tourism plays in Southern Nevada’s economy. Below are her prepared remarks: "I rise today as a proud cosponsor of a resolution recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week which is set to be introduced… Read more »