Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement on the House’s passage of a Continuing Resolution:

“I opposed the House Republicans’ funding bill today because it is yet another blow to Nevada families, seniors, and veterans, on top of the draconian cuts to services already made by the Trump Administration. This bill gives Elon Musk carte blanche to continue to steal from the middle class to pay for tax breaks for himself and his billionaire buddies. The Republicans’ proposal cuts rent subsidies and homelessness response grants by $700 million, does not meet the needs of veterans exposed to harmful toxins, and slashes critical funding for disease research. The bill even goes as far as defunding a Defense Department account that prevents terrorists from obtaining nuclear weapons.

“Republicans have also removed $13.1 million in funding for Community Projects in Clark County, including: $7.9 million for projects to assist seniors in need, improve road safety, and enhance emergency response capabilities; $3.4 million for Boulder City to combat the impacts of drought and to save enough water to supply an additional 4,000 homes; and $1.7 million for the City of Henderson to improve resources for crime victims and their families. 

“The Republicans’ funding bill makes Nevadans less safe, less healthy, and less prosperous while giving Donald Trump and Elon Musk latitude to continue gutting critical services.