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Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Budget Bill Amendment to Stop Southern Nevada Land Grab

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Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1) last night introduced an amendment to the Republican budget bill to rescind a provision by Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei that would sell off 65,000 acres of public lands in Clark County for private development. The Amodei provision would have no conservation benefits for Southern Nevada and would force local taxpayers to pay the costs of extending infrastructure…

Titus calls to remove provision to sell Clark County public lands from reconciliation package

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Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., filed an amendment in the GOP House reconciliation bill to scrap part of a provision to sell Nevada’s public land that had been put forward by fellow Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei. Earlier this month, Amodei, R-Nev., led the House in putting forward an amendment to the giant funding package that would sell off more than 93,000 acres of public land — including…

Reps. Titus, Schweikert, Cohen, and Ciscomani Launch Congressional Wild Horse Caucus

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Congresswoman Dina Titus, a longtime advocate for wild horses, announced the formation of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus to encourage federal policies for more humane treatment of wild horses and burros. “Nevada is home to more than 30,000 wild horses and burros – more than half of all the wild horses and burros in the United States,” said Congresswoman Titus. “These icons of…

Reps. Titus and Kiggans Advocate for Additional School Nurses

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WASHINGTON, DC – On National School Nurse Day, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish a grant program within the U.S. Department of Education to give high-need schools the ability to hire and retain additional school nurses. “All too often,…

Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) Statement on Rep. Mark Amodei’s Budget Amendment to Sell Off Nevada Public Lands

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 “I do not support Rep. Mark Amodei’s lands bill for several reasons. It was brought to the House Natural Resources Committee despite opposition from Clark County and without consulting local stakeholders or the rest of the federal delegation. Proposals to sell public lands should be done openly because public lands belong to all of us. I also do not support the budget amendment…

Rep. Dina Titus Warns of State Budget Crisis from DOGE Cuts and Trump Tariffs

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Congresswoman Dina Titus reiterated her warning about a budget crisis in Nevada after the Nevada Economic Forum today approved a forecast predicting a slowdown in revenues to fund vital state services.  “The combination of the Trump tariffs and the DOGE cuts to vital programs like Medicaid are putting Nevadans at risk,” Congresswoman Titus said. “We are being asked to fill the gaps…

Reps. Titus, Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act

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Congresswoman Dina Titus and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Democratic Co-Chairs of the Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025. Under current law, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is prohibited from spending on or sponsoring any research related to the medical or recreational use of a Schedule 1 substance. Additionally, the Director of…

Rep. Titus: Tourism is the next casualty in Trump's trade war. Our economy might not recover. | Opinion

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A trip to the United States to visit the Las Vegas Strip, a national park like the Grand Canyon, a theme park in Orlando, a cultural experience in New York City or a museum in Washington, D.C., is more than just a fun vacation for participants. Tourism is an essential sector of our economy, one that creates jobs, generates tax revenue and fosters development. While tourism has…

Rep. Dina Titus Leads Letter to GSA Seeking Response to Fine Arts Staff Cuts

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Congresswoman Dina Titus announced today that she and ten other members of Congress have sent a letter to the head of the General Services Administration asking for a response to reports that more than half of the GSA staff responsible for overseeing the nation’s fine arts collection have been laid off. “We need answers,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Our national art collection is…

Rep. Dina Titus Joins Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft

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Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1) joined Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) today in introducing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to target the rise in theft, fraud, and other organized crimes against retail stores and various components of the supply chain across America. This bipartisan, bicameral bill establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle…