Press Releases

Titus, Takano, O’Rourke Introduce the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act

Jun 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Yesterday Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, and Rep. Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) introduced the Underserved Veterans Access to Health Care Act, which would increase veterans’ access to timely care by adding 2,000 medical residency positions at VA hospitals in communities, like Las Vegas, El Paso, and San Bernardino County, which are facing a significant physician shortage.
Issues:
Health Care, Veterans Issues

Titus Statement on VA Extension of Limited Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

Jun 20, 2014
H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act Necessary for Full Recognition
June 20, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District and Ranking Member of the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s extension of limited benefits to legally married, same-sex couples.
Issues:
LGBT Rights, Veterans Issues

As Summer Heats Up, Titus Announces New Effort to Combat Wildfires

Jun 20, 2014
June 20, 2014
With temperatures rising in Southern Nevada and fear of significant wildfires throughout the West, Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced her support for H.R. 3992, the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Titus Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month

Jun 19, 2014
June 19, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District released the following statement recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month.
Issues:
LGBT Rights

Titus Celebrates the Passage of Her Amendment Increasing Funding for Programs Helping Hungry Children

Jun 11, 2014
June 11, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today issued the following statement on the passage of her amendment to H.R. 4800, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Issues:
Education

Titus Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Bill

Jun 11, 2014
June 11, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus, Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today after Senate passage of S. S.2413, The Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Titus Statement on the Veterans Affairs IG Report on the Reno VA Regional Office

Jun 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General report on the Reno VA Regional Office (VARO).
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Titus Statement on VA Scheduling Practices Audit

Jun 9, 2014
June 9, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First District and Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following statement today in response to the release of the Department of Veterans Affairs' internal audit of scheduling practices at VHA facilities nationwide.
Issues:
Local Issues, Veterans Issues

Titus Statement on Today's Shooting Involving Two LVMPD Officers

Jun 8, 2014
June 8, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District released the following statement on today’s shooting involving two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers.
Issues:
Local Issues

Titus, Langevin Tour Adaptive Housing Renovations at Local Veteran’s Home

Jun 5, 2014
Highlight the importance of the Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act of 2013 to assist veterans in purchasing safe and adapted housing
June 5, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District and Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-02) toured the home of local Vietnam veteran, Lawrence Gaskins, to highlight the importance of the Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act of 2013.
Issues:
Housing, Veterans Issues

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