National and local politicians shared their thoughts and condolences after former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100.   Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, won the presidency in 1976, becoming the 39th president of the United States. He was the longest-living U.S. president in history.   “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate… Read more »

Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today released an end of year report detailing her 2024 accomplishments on behalf of Nevada’s First District.  “As the year and the 118th session of Congress come to a close, I am proud to look back upon my service to the people in Nevada’s First Congressional District. In Washington, D.C, and in my Las Vegas district office, we have sought to… Read more »

“With the passing of President Jimmy Carter, we have lost a great American and humanitarian who spent his life serving the people of this country. As President, Jimmy Carter founded the Department of Education to give all of America’s children a better chance to achieve their potential. He championed human rights nationally and internationally, dedicating himself to the proposition that… Read more »

“I supported the Continuing Resolution because it funds important services for Nevadans without interruption. Social Security and Medicare recipients will receive their benefit checks on time and veterans will continue to get the services they need. Our tourism-based economy will not be hurt by disruptions in air travel and security screenings. “This resolution addresses other immediate… Read more »

Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV1, released the following statement today in advance of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday on the Safe Bet Act: “As the Senate Judiciary Committee meets tomorrow to discuss the state of legal sports betting, I hope the hearing will address not only the challenges facing the rapidly growing sports betting market, but also focus on the tremendous strides… Read more »

Today Congresswoman Dina Titus applauded a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation to better accommodate airline passengers with disabilities. Included in the rule are provisions from Rep. Titus’s Air Carrier Access Amendments Act as well as training requirements she championed in the FAA Reauthorization bill which was signed into law earlier this year. “Las Vegas’s… Read more »

Marquee events like the Super Bowl and an F1 race are the latest additions to the Las Vegas portfolio of major productions adding to entertainment and sports spectacles crowned by one of the nation’s top New Year’s Eve celebrations. There’s no denying the spotlight on Las Vegas — and the need for security that goes along with that. But two decades ago, it was a heavy lift to get the… Read more »

Right now, FEMA does not recognize extreme heat as a natural disaster like hurricanes or tornadoes. Even though heat is the most deadly weather phenomenon in the country, and climate experts predict the warming trends will worsen over time. Titus's bill, the Extreme Weather and Heat Modernization Act, would change that and help communities suffering from the impacts of extreme heat and extreme cold to get federal relief. Read more »

Rep. Titus played a key role in crafting a sweeping legislative package to reauthorize numerous programs critical to spurring economic development and safeguarding water resources in Southern Nevada and across the country. Read more »

The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) to strengthen and make permanent the Department of Homeland Security’s system for providing federal security and counterterrorism support for major sports and entertainment events commonly held in Las Vegas. Read more »