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      <title>Governor Lombardo Responds to Rep. Dina Titus Letter asking for Pause on Tax Abatements for Data Centers on Federal Land </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus today released a letter she received from Governor Joe Lombardo responding to her request that the State halt state tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the 2027 Nevada Legislature has had an opportunity to review the issue.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Unfortunately, the Governor did not address my question of whether he would halt tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the Nevada Legislature can consider the issue,” Congresswoman Titus said. “He doesn’t commit to halting abatements. Those abatements would set a precedent for future developments on public land. This is the first and more are planned across the West.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In her letter, Congresswoman Titus cited the proposed data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City and concerns raised by residents when the project was first proposed on city land&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;about its effects on the region’s water supply and other environmental issues. The developers of the project then moved it to nearby Bureau of Land Management land where they previously had proposed a solar farm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Congresswoman asked Governor Lombardo in her letter: “As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will you commit to refraining from approving data center tax rebates for projects on BLM land until the State Legislature reconvenes and has an opportunity to reconsider this issue, given the community concern around the Boulder City project and the precedent this would set for other public lands?”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Governor Lombardo stated in his response: “The Renewable Tax Abatement (RETA) is clearly defined under NRS 701A, and as the name would suggest, has applicability limited to renewable energy projects meeting certain statutory criteria. Since the RETA in question, which was approved in 2024 by the Governor’s Office of Energy, is for a solar generation and storage project on land leased from Boulder City it would not be transferable to a data center regardless of its location on federal land or land leased from Boulder City.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The developers of the proposed data center could still apply for a tax abatement on federal land with a separate application under NRS 360.754 passed by the Legislature in 2015,” Congresswoman Titus noted.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The data center developer received approval from the BLM to construct the data center based on an earlier environmental impact statement approved for the solar site. The BLM gave the data center the green light, even though the projects are clearly not the same. Boulder City and environmental groups are appealing that decision.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus said in her letter to the Governor: “I am concerned that BLM approved Townsite Solar 2, LLC’s application to amend its ROW grant without community input or adequate environmental analysis. This is despite the fact that when the data center was proposed on an adjacent parcel owned by Boulder City, residents raised significant concerns about the potential impact of the project on our already dwindling water resources, extreme heat, and grid resilience, among other environmental concerns.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Governor Lombardo responded: “As you are aware, processes at the state and local levels have a high degree of transparency and offer significant opportunities for public participation and feedback. We also understand that Townsite Solar II is making an effort to address concerns regarding water, power noise and heat. Additionally, the proponents have stated that the plans for the data center on land are leased from Boulder City are on hold, pending the results of a November ballot initiative regarding data center development in the city.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus had asked the governor in her July 23 letter to answer the following questions:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Have you or anyone in your Administration had conversations with Townsite Solar 2, LLC about their proposed project in Boulder City qualifying for the State data center tax abatement?&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Since the ROW grant has been revised to allow the construction of a data center, is it your position that Townsite Solar, LLC is still eligible for the State renewable tax abatements that your Administration previously approved?&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will you commit to refraining from approving data center tax rebates for projects on BLM land until the State Legislature reconvenes and has an opportunity to reconsider this issue, given the community concern around the Boulder City project and the precedent this would set for other public lands?&lt;br /&gt;
    &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Do you agree that the regulatory approval process for any proposed projects to build data centers on public lands will be transparent and subject to robust public input?&lt;/li&gt;
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, RTC and Boulder City officials highlight Nevada Way improvements </title>
      <description>&lt;div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and Boulder City officials held a news conference today to provide details about the upcoming Phase II Nevada Way Reconstruction Project to upgrade this key roadway in Boulder City, including safety improvements for vulnerable roadway users.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The project is being made possible by an $850,000 federal grant secured by Congresswoman Titus.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;“Nevada Way is a main thoroughfare through Boulder City, providing a gateway to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and other tourist destinations around Boulder City,” Congresswoman Titus said. “This project will contribute to Boulder City’s economic vitality while providing additional pedestrian safety measures for its residents.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;“RTC is proud to partner with Boulder City and Congresswoman Titus to advance improvements that make Nevada Way safer and more welcoming for residents, businesses, and the customers they serve,” said Andrew Kjellman, RTC Deputy CEO. “We are grateful for Congresswoman Titus’ leadership and commitment to bringing resources back to Southern Nevada.”&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The project will rehabilitate Nevada Way from Colorado Street to Park Street through the historic downtown area of Boulder City and reconstruct Colorado Street from Nevada Way to Utah Street, and Park Street from Nevada Way to Utah Street. The project will repave, restripe, and replace deteriorating asphalt on the roadway. The improvements include raised crosswalks with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons. The project also includes upgrades to ADA and pedestrian access, especially where sidewalks and ramps are currently limited.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The news conference was held at The Coffee Cup Café on Nevada Way and featured speakers were Andrew Kjellman, Deputy CEO, RTC, Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy, Gary Poindexter, Public Works Director, Boulder City, and Congresswoman Titus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Improve Visa Process </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) today reintroduced the Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act to improve visa processing capabilities at U.S. consular posts and stimulate international tourism to the United States.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Southern Nevada is the home of one of the world’s leading tourism economies and is a destination for thousands of international travelers each year,” said Rep. Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. “Unfortunately, excessive wait times for visas at high-volume consular posts around the world deter tourists from visiting the United States. With the Trump tariffs already causing a downturn in international tourism, we need to make it easier for tourists to come to the U.S., not harder.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“America should be the easiest choice for legitimate travelers who want to visit, spend, and experience everything our country has to offer,” said Rep. Salazar. “In South Florida, we know what international visitors mean for our restaurants, hotels, small businesses, and local economy. I’m proud to co-lead the VISITOR Act, which modernizes visa processing, reduces delays, and helps ensure timely interviews for qualified applicants, because a system that works better means more people choosing America and more opportunity here at home.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;"The 2026 World Cup demonstrated that when America invests in the travel experience, the benefits extend far beyond a single event. Congress should build on that momentum,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO, U.S. Travel. “The VISITOR Act will help reduce visa wait times, modernize processing and make it easier for legitimate international visitors to choose the United States. By reinvesting existing visa fees into the systems that support travel, this legislation will boost America’s competitiveness, grow our economy and strengthen our position as the world’s premier travel destination. We thank Representatives Titus and Salazar for their bipartisan leadership and urge Congress to advance this important legislation.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The VISITOR Act is supported by the U.S. Travel Association.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Background&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act will allow greater flexibility for the Consular Affairs Bureau at the U.S. State Department to use the money collected from passport and visa fees to address the massive backlog in processing tourist visas at various consular posts overseas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In some nations, such as Canada, Colombia and India, wait times often are 6-12 months and can be as long as two years.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With funds collected from passport and visa fees in the VISITOR Act, Consular Affairs will be able to make needed technological upgrades at posts, hire more personnel to conduct visa adjudications, and build out visa processing infrastructure at high-volume sites.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey</title>
      <description>&lt;div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus has introduced the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 to institute accountability measures to compel Turkey to adhere to democratic values, respect human rights, and release political prisoners.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The legislation would block U.S. security assistance to and cooperation with Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies that the Turkish government has made appreciable improvements in human rights, rule of law, and adherence to judgments from the European Court of Human Rights. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;“Turkey is a NATO ally, but that alliance carries obligations such as adherence to democratic norms and respect for human rights that Turkey is not meeting. For nearly a decade, the Erdogan government has moved further away from those responsibilities, not closer,” &lt;strong&gt;Congresswoman Titus said.&lt;/strong&gt; “Thousands of political prisoners and journalists have been jailed simply for doing their jobs; lawyers have been prosecuted for representing their clients; religious and ethnic minorities are routinely targeted through vague anti-terrorism laws; and a transnational repression campaign has reached into our own communities here in the United States. Erdogan should not be granted greater U.S. security assistance unless there is clear, demonstrated improvements in each of these categories. I am proud to lead this bicameral bill with Senator Markey.”&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;“President Erdogan’s authoritarian rule must end,” &lt;strong&gt;Senator Markey said.&lt;/strong&gt; “While the Turkish government continues to lock up journalists, political participants, and minority communities, the Trump White House is rewarding them by lifting sanctions and flaunting a ‘friendship’ with Erdogan. This legislation makes clear that the United States is committed to supporting peace and civil liberties in Turkey, and that the U.S. does not maintain friendships with dictators.”&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The legislation would:&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;• Establish as U.S. policy pressing Turkey on NATO democratic obligations and human rights compliance.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;• Commit the U.S. to advocating for the unconditional release of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;• Call on Turkey to protect press freedom, restore internet freedom, stop prosecuting lawyers/judges, and support European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) compliance, with corresponding State Department pressure campaigns on each front.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;• Block Foreign Military Financing/Sales to Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies progress on political prisoners, counterterrorism law misuse, ECHR compliance, and transnational repression with a national security waiver option.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;• Require consideration of Global Magnitsky sanctions, Khashoggi Ban visa restrictions (including on family members), and scrutiny of Arms Export Control Act/Foreign Assistance Act human rights conditions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;• Mandate an annual report on political prisoners, censorship, transnational repression incidents, misuse of U.S.-origin surveillance tech, and sanctions/visa actions taken under the Act.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The Erdogan regime in Turkey has dismissed or suspended more than 60,000 police and military personnel, 125,000 civil servants, and one-third of the judiciary; arrested or imprisoned more than 95,000 citizens; and closed more than 1,500 nongovernmental organizations on trumped up charges. Today, nearly 43,000 political prisoners remain incarcerated in Turkish prisons.&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Rep. Dina Titus asks Governor Joe Lombardo for Moratorium on Tax Abatements for Data Centers on Federal Land</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus sent a letter to Governor Joe Lombardo today asking him to halt state tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the 2027 Nevada Legislature has had an opportunity to review the issue.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus cited the proposed data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City and concerns raised by residents about its effects on the region’s water supply and other environmental issues when the project was first proposed on city land. The developers of the project then moved it to nearby Bureau of Land Management land where they previously had proposed a solar farm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“I am concerned that BLM approved Townsite Solar 2, LLC’s application to amend its ROW grant, without community input or adequate environmental analysis,” Congresswoman Titus said in the letter. “This is despite the fact that when the data center was proposed on an adjacent parcel owned by Boulder City, residents raised significant concerns about the potential impact of the project on our already dwindling water resources, extreme heat, and grid resilience, among other environmental concerns.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus’s letter states:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Given the community concern and issues raised in this letter, I respectfully request answers to the following questions by August 10, 2026:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Have you or anyone in your Administration had conversations with Townsite Solar 2, LLC about their proposed project in Boulder City qualifying for the State data center tax abatement?&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Since the ROW grant has been revised to allow the construction of a data center, is it your position that Townsite Solar, LLC is still eligible for the State renewable tax abatements that your Administration previously approved?&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will you commit to refraining from approving data center tax rebates for projects on BLM land until the State Legislature reconvenes and has an opportunity to reconsider this issue, given the community concern around the Boulder City project and the precedent this would set for other public lands?&lt;br /&gt;
    &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Do you agree that the regulatory approval process for any proposed projects to build data centers on public lands will be transparent and subject to robust public input?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government</title>
      <description>“The price Republicans want us to pay to keep the federal government open through December is to give Border Patrol and ICE billions of dollars more without any reforms to immigration enforcement. Recently, immigration agents shot and killed residents in Maine and Texas – neither of whom were targeted for enforcement operations. ICE needs reform, not more money. The continuing resolution I opposed also shortchanges housing assistance for Nevadans; cuts programs to address utility costs in rural Nevada communities; and, as we enter the fire season in Nevada, cuts funds for wildland firefighting. Once again, House Republicans rushed through a measure to keep the government open without considering its consequences for the American people.”</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rep. Titus Leads Members Urging House Leadership to Address Colorado River Drought</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus led eleven other members of Congress representing Upper Basin and Lower Basin states in sending a bipartisan &lt;a href="https://titus.house.gov/UploadedFiles/FINAL_Colorado_River_Letter_Rep_Titus_Supplemental.pdf" id="OWA12e7f81a-0bf3-d2cd-d8a3-3ad40f8f1fd1"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;letter&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;to House leadership today urging them to include measures in a supplemental appropriations package that would mitigate the effects of extreme drought on the Colorado River.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Bureau of Reclamation projections recently released show Lake Mead will drop below its record low of 2022 by the end of next month,” &lt;b&gt;Congresswoman Titus said.&lt;/b&gt; “The lake is expected to drop even further to 31 feet below that level by mid-2028. We can wait no longer to address this crisis and the impacts it will have on the millions of people who rely on the Colorado River.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other Members of Congress signing the letter were Representatives Biggs, Stansbury, Crane, Vasquez, Stanton, Correa, Ansari, Costa, Grijalva, Hamadeh, and Gosar.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Reps. Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro, chair and ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, stated: “Any emergency funding package that aims to bolster our national security must recognize the immediate threat that prolonged drought and rapidly declining water levels in the Colorado River and its reservoirs pose to the millions of people whose lives and livelihoods depend on this resource. Federal investments are needed to build water supply resilience and reduce consumptive water use throughout the Colorado River Basin.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The letter notes that in 2022 Congress provided $4 billion for drought mitigation measures. “Now is not the time to let federal support dry up. We recommend that the supplemental appropriations package include emergency funding for water infrastructure investments and upgrades in the Colorado River Basin and that significant funding is directed towards long-term planning for water reductions, conservation, and smart augmentation measures to protect the health and future of the Colorado River,” &lt;b&gt;the Members said.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They also expressed support for a long-term agreement among the seven Colorado River Basin states that recognizes the natural limitations of the Colorado River. “Funding is urgently needed to limit the pain that could be felt by communities across the Basin in the near term and may smooth the path forward for post-2026 operating agreements.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href="https://titus.house.gov/UploadedFiles/FINAL_Colorado_River_Letter_Rep_Titus_Supplemental.pdf" id="OWA0f86702e-9a8e-9a48-ef18-22661f914ce8"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;letter&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;was endorsed by Trout Unlimited; Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting and the Outdoors (HECHO); Family Farm Alliance; National Audubon Society; Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP); Great Basin Water Network; The Nature Conservancy; American Rivers.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Reps. Titus, Doggett Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Art</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WASHINGTON – &lt;/b&gt;Today Congressional Arts Caucus members Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) introduced their &lt;i&gt;Protecting Resources and Ensuring Stewardship of Enduring Records of Visual Expression (PRESERVE) Act. &lt;/i&gt;This legislation would establish a procedure to ensure that publicly commissioned art is protected and preserved during the federal building disposal process. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Publicly commissioned art should never become collateral damage when federal buildings are sold or otherwise disposed of,” &lt;b&gt;said Rep. Titus.&lt;/b&gt; “It is critical that we establish a process to protect these national treasures and ensure the public has full access to the 26,000 works of art exhibited in museums and federal buildings around the country, no matter who sits in the Oval Office. Art commissioned by the federal government is a vital part of our national heritage and deserves to be preserved for future generations.” &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“As we celebrate America’s 250&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;birthday, preservation of our Nation’s rich history and culture is essential,” &lt;b&gt;said Rep. Doggett.&lt;/b&gt; “Many federal buildings like the Wilbur J. Cohen Building contain precious artworks that provide a visual history of the struggle, opposition, and ultimately of progress across generations of Americans. The PRESERVE Act will protect these treasures, because art is aspiration, and protecting it is how we live up to our own.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;i&gt;PRESERVE Act&lt;/i&gt; would require the General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator to convene a committee of experts and implement a plan to preserve any publicly commissioned artwork, including art that was created under New Deal programs, early in the disposal process. GSA would also be required to ensure that the artwork is accessible to the public after the building is disposed of, whether through a term in an outlease agreement or by transferring the property to another public building. Artwork commissioned with taxpayer funding should be publicly accessible.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This legislation is endorsed by Social Security Works, Living New Deal, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Hands Off the Arts, Preservation Action, and Public Art Dialogue. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The Living New Deal is encouraged that members of the U.S. Congress are seeking to protect the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building and its irreplaceable artworks, as well as the other artworks -- more than 26,000 total -- in the U.S. General Services Administration's collection. The GSA is the primary steward of New Deal art, all of which belongs to the American people. The bill that Reps. Dina Titus and Lloyd Doggett are introducing is an honorable celebration of&amp;nbsp;our nation's art and 250th anniversary. As George Washington wrote in 1784, ‘To encourage Literature and the Arts is a duty which every good Citizen owes to his Country,’” &lt;b&gt;said Mary Okin, Assistant Director of Living New Deal.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;"Thank you to Reps. Titus and Doggett for fighting to protect the American artifacts that are the New Deal-era murals in the Wilbur Cohen Building. Besides being priceless irreplaceable masterpieces of American art, the murals are an invaluable part of Social Security's history. Social Security Works enthusiastically endorses the&amp;nbsp;PRESERVE&amp;nbsp;Act, and urges Congress to protect public art by swiftly passing it into law," &lt;b&gt;said&amp;nbsp;Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Hands Off the Arts applauds Congresswoman Titus’s leadership and stands in solidarity with Living New Deal, Social Security Works, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Action, Public Art Dialogue, and all artists, archivists, historians, and arts workers across the country working to preserve and protect priceless public artworks,”&lt;b&gt; said Mallory Miller, Co-founder of Hands Off the Arts. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;"Public Art Dialogue's members include art historians, artists, curators, administrators, educators, architects, landscape architects, and others who understand the power of public art to foster community conversations about our national past, present, and future. PAD is pleased to support the PRESERVE Act, critical legislation which will ensure the survival and preservation of works specifically commissioned for 'we the people.' These historical riches serve not only as visible reminders of the aspirations of past Americans, but also as guideposts for the future enrichment of our national visual landscape,” &lt;b&gt;said Dr. Amy Werbel and Dr. Karen Shelby, Co-Chairs of&amp;nbsp;Public Art Dialogue.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Background &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through its Fine Arts Program, GSA maintains one of the oldest and largest public art collections in the United States. The collection includes art that was commissioned under New Deal programs. In 1934, the federal government began loaning or allocating artwork created under New Deal programs to public agencies and nonprofit institutions across the country. When the General Services Administration was established in 1949, it assumed stewardship responsibility for this artwork.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As the Trump Administration looks to reduce the federal real property footprint, these invaluable pieces of art are at risk. There currently are no guardrails in federal law to protect publicly commissioned artwork during the federal building disposal process. Congress must act to protect this important part of our history before it is too late.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Under immediate threat is the collection housed inside the Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington, DC which has been deemed the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.” The Cohen building houses frescoes and murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, Seymour Fogel, and Jenne and Ethel Magafan. Because the frescoes are imbedded in the walls, they cannot simply be taken out of the building or transported to another location. Preserving this work would take careful input and planning from people who have the expertise and historical knowledge necessary to successfully protect it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the 119&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Congress, Rep. Titus has taken the following actions to protect public art: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;On April 14, 2025, Representative Titus led members of the Congressional Arts Caucus to the General Services Administration raising concern that over half of GSA’s Fine Arts Program staff had been put on leave.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;On August 19, 2025, Representative Titus introduced the &lt;i&gt;Fine Arts Protection Act&lt;/i&gt;. This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to survey GSA’s Fine Arts collection and determine its economic value.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;On April 24, 2026, Representative Titus led a letter to President Donald Trump and Acting Chairman for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) William English raising concern that NEH funds were being unlawfully redirected toward the construction of a Triumphal Arch.&lt;/li&gt;
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      <title>Rep. Dina Titus Provisions Included in Water Resources Development Act of 2026</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today finalized the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to fund the Army Corps of Engineers for the next two years, including provisions proposed by Rep. Dina Titus to strengthen water conservation efforts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The prolonged drought and the shrinking Colorado River make it imperative that we think outside the box and use every tool possible to mitigate our water supply crisis,” Congresswoman Titus said. “This legislation strengthens the ability of the Army Corps of Engineers to protect dwindling water supplies. It includes provisions I championed to create an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resilience that would promote water conservation and drought resiliency measures at federal water projects such as those to optimize reservoir storage, support aquifer storage and recharge, and institute nature-based solutions in drought-prone areas.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another provision Congresswoman Titus led in the package would direct the Army Corps to consider the impact of data centers on water supply and conservation projects.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“We need to better understand the effects data centers will have on water supplies, particularly in desert areas like Southern Nevada prone to drought,” she said. “Two-thirds of proposed data centers are in drought-prone regions. Communities want transparency about how this influx of data centers will impact their water supply. We need to make sure that federal agencies follow due process and hold public hearings before transferring public lands to data center companies and using up this vital resource.”&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The WRDA 2026 bill also includes provisions championed by Congresswoman Titus to create a pilot program to use natural infrastructure in dryland streams in arid and desert regions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This program will be beneficial in Nevada, where 88 percent of streams are ephemeral, including the Amargosa River recently labeled one of America’s most endangered rivers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other provisions led by Congresswoman Titus in the legislation are:&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Drought Resiliency Projects: &lt;/b&gt;Establishes two new programs to carry out small-scale projects for drought resiliency and flood control structure enhancement.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dam Safety: &lt;/b&gt;Reauthorizes the dam safety program through 2031 and gives states the flexibility they need to protect communities from flooding.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Trucker River Flood Control Project: &lt;/b&gt;Provides needed reauthorizations to ensure continued implementation of the Truckee River Flood Management Project (TRMA). Through this project, the cities of Reno and Sparks, Washoe County and numerous other stakeholders are working together to reduce the devastating impacts of flooding along the Truckee River in Washoe County.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Invasive Species:&lt;/b&gt; Adds “aquatic invasive species identification, containment, mitigation, and eradication” to the list of authorized projects under the Tahoe Section 108 program.&lt;/li&gt;
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      <title>Rep. Dina Titus Demands Answers from BLM on Data Center Reviews </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Dina Titus today released a letter she sent to federal Bureau of Land Management questioning how the BLM is reviewing proposals for data centers on public lands, specifically its unilateral approval of a data center on federal land in Boulder City.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Residents of Boulder City and other communities in Southern Nevada have a right to know about any proposal to transfer federal land to data center developers,” she said. “Data centers potentially can affect our scant water resources, energy usage and the overall environment. The BLM allowed a private developer to switch from developing a solar farm on city-owned land in Boulder City to developing a data center on adjacent federal land without any public review. This is unacceptable.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus sent the letter on July 8 to Steven Pearce, director of the BLM in Washington, D.C., and Justin Abernathy, acting director of the Nevada State Office of the BLM, asking for “robust public consultation and transparency” during the permitting process for data centers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Relative to the Boulder City proposal, Congresswoman Titus said “residents are concerned about how the proposed project would impact the electric grid and utility prices, how heat generated from industrial processes would affect the surrounding area, and whether the project would further deplete our precious water resources.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Congresswoman Titus asked for answers to the following questions by July 22:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1. Does BLM agree that robust transparency and public consultation should be conducted in any agency action that would allow data centers to be built on public land?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2. What public consultation did BLM engage in before agreeing to amend Townsite Solar 2,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;LLC’s Right-of-Way grant (NVN 099875) to allow Townsite Solar 2, LLC to “construct, operate, and decommission a Data Center Facility” on public land?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;3. What public consultation process does BLM plan to engage in as the agency considers whether to issue a Notice-to-Proceed allowing Townsite Solar 2, LLC to proceed with the project?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4. Will BLM hold public hearings as it considers whether to issue a Notice-to-Proceed for the development of Townsite Solar 2, LLC’s proposed data center facility in Boulder City?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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