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Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Republican ICE Spending Bill

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) released a statement following her vote against today's Republican ICE spending bill.

“Gas prices are rising. Grocery costs are up. Health care is too expensive. Yet, instead of addressing any of those issues in today’s funding bill, Republicans passed a $70 billion-dollar blank check for ICE on top of the $140 billion already given to them in President Trump’s Big, BS Budget Bill,” Congresswoman Titus said.

“I voted against this legislation because it is an egregious abuse of taxpayer dollars and fails to include critical reforms to ICE needed to protect our communities from brutal tactics used by the Trump Administration in its immigration enforcement,” Congresswoman Titus continued. “ICE agents should be held to the same standards as other law enforcement officers. They should not be allowed to hide behind masks and should wear badges identifying them and their agency. They also should not be allowed to conduct warrantless searches. They must be held accountable for use of excessive or unnecessary force.”

“ICE does not need more money; it needs reform,” Congresswoman Titus concluded.

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Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Public Lands

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R.9167, with Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) to prevent future efforts to sell off public lands through the Congressional reconciliation process.

“Our precious public lands should never be used as revenue raisers for partisan issues,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Last year, I spearheaded the effort to stop the proposed sale of 65,000 acres of land in Southern Nevada without our consent. Now I am joining Representatives Vasquez, Ciscomani, Neguse, and Zinke to introduce legislation that would prevent similar proposals from advancing in the future.”

Under the Congressional Budget Act, Congress can pass legislation affecting revenue and spending through both chambers with a simple majority vote. The Public Lands Integrity Act would designate any reconciliation provision to sell or dispose of public lands as “extraneous” under this process, preventing land grabs from advancing in the U.S. Senate under the so-called “Byrd rule.” This will help ensure that land sales in Nevada are not conducted outside of the SNPLMA process, and that proceeds are not diverted back to Washington to pay for initiatives that do not directly benefit the residents of the Silver State.

"Public lands belong to the American people, not the highest bidder," said Congressman Vasquez. "Last year, we saw serious attempts to sell off millions of acres of public land through a fast-tracked process that limited public input and debate. This bipartisan bill makes sure future Congresses cannot use reconciliation as a backdoor to sell lands that belong to hunters, anglers, ranchers, Tribes, outdoor businesses, and families across the country.”

“Our public lands should never be subject to backroom deals or rushed budget negotiations. Selling or disposing of them through reconciliation is the wrong approach,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act. Southern Arizona is home to some of the nation’s most beautiful and treasured public lands, including Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and Sabino Canyon. The Public Lands Integrity Act ensures decisions about our public lands are made openly, through regular order, and with full public input. This legislation protects these treasured spaces and helps ensure future generations can experience and enjoy the same natural beauty that makes Arizona and our country so special.”

“Our nation's public lands belong to the people and are held in trust for future generations. They don’t belong to political appointees or special interests, and I'm proud to partner with my colleagues to ensure that remains true,” said Congressman Neguse. “Last summer we fought off efforts to sell-off millions of acres across the Rocky Mountain West—and we must continue to fight to ensure the reconciliation process cannot be used as a vehicle to force the sale of these treasured spaces. Republican or Democrat—representing red, purple, or blue districts—one sentiment continues to ring true: our public lands are not for sale.”

Senators Bennet, Wyden, and Heinrich have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Background:

Congresswoman Titus is a founding member of the Public Lands Caucus and a staunch defender of Southern Nevada’s public lands.

In September 2025, Congresswoman Titus introduced the first ever Congressional resolution recognizing National Public Lands Day.
Last year, after House Republicans added provisions to the reconciliation bill to sell off 65,000 acres of land in Southern Nevada to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, Congresswoman Titus successfully removed those provisions through an amendment.
Congresswoman Titus has championed efforts to establish National Monuments throughout Nevada, including Avi Kwa Ame in 2023, Gold Butte in 2016, and Basin and Range in 2015.
On January 7, 2026, Congresswoman Titus sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee urging them to oppose Stevan Pearce’s nomination to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management over concerns about his record on public lands and National Monuments.
On February 14, 2025, Congresswoman Titus led Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in a letter to Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum urging him not to roll back designations of national monuments.
Congresswoman Titus leads an annual appropriations letter calling for robust funding for the Bureau of Reclamation’s National Conservation Lands account.

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Titus Leads Democratic Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Block Trump’s Proposed Triumphal Arch

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act to explicitly prohibit construction of President Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch” outside Arlington National Cemetery in Northern Virginia.

Rep. Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Humanities Caucus, who previously led challenges to the Trump Administration’s illegal schemes to fund the arch using the National Endowment for the Humanities budget, said:

“As President Trump strips away the necessary safety nets from Americans who are struggling to afford their basic needs like groceries and healthcare, he builds his unauthorized, grandiose Triumphal Arch. While destroying historical monuments and artifacts important to our American identity, he is erecting monuments to honor himself.

“I am fighting this abuse of taxpayer dollars with Congressman Beyer by introducing legislation that would clearly prohibit President Trump from using federal funds for pet projects like this one. The American people deserve a leader who is responsibly using federal funding for critical government services, not for self-promotion.”

Rep. Beyer who represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) said:

“Arlington National Cemetery is sacred ground, the resting place for some of our nation’s greatest heroes. It is unthinkable that we would desecrate this hallowed space to build a monument to Donald Trump’s ego.

“Trump’s vanity project would waste taxpayer money, brazenly violate existing law, and become yet another vehicle for his corruption. The Administration has also given no consideration to potential harmful effects on the region including impacts on air safety and traffic on major roadways.

“Worst of all, Trump is not trying to build this arch to commemorate national heroes, servicemembers who lie in Arlington National Cemetery, or to celebrate freedom. He did not dedicate it to the American people or our country’s greatness. Asked who this arch is for, Trump said, simply: ‘me.’ Congress must draw the line at dishonoring our fallen with such naked displays of narcissism, and I therefore call on all members of both parties to join our efforts to block this arch.”

Trump’s proposed arch is plainly illegal under the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional approval for memorials on federal land in or near Washington, DC. Underlining that the Arch is not approved by Congress as required by law, the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act would:

Explicitly prohibit construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park, the small island between Arlington Memorial Cemetery and the Potomac River;
Permanently prohibit the use of federal funds for such an arch; and
Prohibit the construction of such an arch or similarly-disruptive and non-Congressionally approved structures on any National Park Service lands within the National Capital Region.

In addition to Titus and Beyer, the bill is cosponsored by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) and U.S. Representatives Robert Garcia (CA), Suhas Subramanyam (VA), Bobby Scott (VA), Dan Goldman (NY), Pramila Jayapal (WA), Steve Cohen (TN), Jasmine Crockett (TX), Danny Davis (IL), Dianna DeGette (CO), Lois Frankel (FL), John Larson (CT), Stephen Lynch (MA), Betty McCollum (MN), Morgan McGarvey (KY), Kevin Mullin (CA), Mike Quigley (IL), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA), Mark Takano (CA), Jill Tokuda (HI), Paul Tonko (NY), Rashida Tlaib (MI), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ).

Bill text is available here.

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Rep. Titus Champions Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Build America 250 Act

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, helped pass the Build America 250 Act. This legislation includes several highway and hazardous materials provisions championed by Congresswoman Titus.

“It feels like just yesterday that we enacted the most significant infrastructure investment in our nation’s history through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “I am proud to help pass this bipartisan package to build on that progress that includes my provisions to help prevent thermal runaway accidents, make our buses more resilient in the face of extreme heat, protect our children in school zones, keep children out of emergency rooms from e-bike and e-scooter accidents, increase funding for critical infrastructure projects across Southern Nevada, and keep animals and drivers out of harm’s way.”

Highways and Hazardous Materials Provisions Championed by Congresswoman Titus include:

Thermal Runaway Reduction Act (H.R.7928): helps communities prepare for and respond to lithium-ion battery fires by creating a $2 million/year grant program at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to test effective strategies to extinguish thermal runaway. These provisions also modernize the federal regulations for the commercial transportation of lithium-ion batteries.
BUFFER Act (H.R.5216): eliminates the Federal Transit Administration’s arbitrary spare bus ratio cap, helping buses run on time even during extreme heat waves.
Protect Our Students Act (H.R.3265): makes safety improvements in school zones eligible for federal highway safety funding.
MOVE Act (H.R.6702): helps families make more informed decisions about e-bikes and e-scooters, keeping children out of the emergency room.
Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act (H.R.2992): helps prevent roadside vehicle crashes and work zone crashes.
Modal Parity in Permitting Act (H.R.8315): aligns the permitting process for transit and rail projects with the permitting process for highway projects.
Protecting Horses (H.R.1661): prevents the transport of equines for slaughter for human consumption.
Wildlife Crossings Program: makes the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program permanent.

Rail Provisions Championed by Congresswoman Titus include:

Congresswoman Titus, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, also secured comprehensive rail safety provisions to finally implement the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendations on the causes of the derailment in East Palestine in 2023.

This includes the Railway Safety Act, which was enacted through a bipartisan amendment introduced by Congresswoman Titus. Among other provisions, it would phase out the use of DOT-111 tank cars, the type of car that was punctured and caused a hazardous fire after the derailment, strengthen the standards for wayside detectors, and codify the two-person crew rule.

The package also includes Congresswoman Titus’s Secure Tracks Act, legislation that requires visual track inspections be conducted by a human track inspector at least twice a week. These provisions also require railroads to use Automated Track Inspection (ATI) technology at regular intervals to supplement and support visual track inspections.

“Trains carrying hazardous materials run right through my District in the heart of Las Vegas,” said Congresswoman Titus. “The railway safety provisions I secured in the BUILD America 250 Act will prevent future derailments like the one in East Palestine and keep communities safe across the United States. I am proud to have championed multiple bipartisan amendments that were adopted to put the safety of our communities first.”

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Rep. Dina Titus Legislation to Safeguard Water Security and Expand Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Signed into Law

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus’s Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, H.R. 972, was signed into law this week, increasing Southern Nevada’s water security while enhancing environmental conservation.

“This is a critical step in ensuring our water future,” Congresswoman Titus (NV-01) said. “Southern Nevada is the epicenter of the climate crisis with rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. Our precious water supply must be protected. The Horizon Lateral pipeline strikes an important balance. It will protect and enhance water access for Southern Nevada residents and businesses while preserving more of the unique habitat and cultural history of Sloan Canyon.”

The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act will allow a portion of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Horizon Lateral water pipeline project to tunnel beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA), increasing water reliability for over a million Southern Nevadans, fortifying the region’s water infrastructure against potential outages, and minimizing disruptions and impacts to the surrounding communities from water infrastructure projects.

The legislation will also expand the 48,438-acre Sloan Canyon NCA by 9,290 acres to enhance the preservation of the desert landscapes and habitat unique to Southern Nevada. The Sloan Canyon NCA contains the Sloan Petroglyph Site, which includes thousands of petroglyphs created by native cultures.

The Southern Nevada Water Authority has affirmed its support for the legislation, emphasizing the significance of ensuring water service reliability for the Las Vegas Valley.

“This legislation increases water service reliability for more than one million residents and hundreds of businesses in Southern Nevada, helping ensure the long-term viability of our regional water system while also expanding and protecting environmental resources for our community,” said John Ensminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Background:

The proposed underground route beneath Sloan Canyon NCA is estimated to save Southern Nevadans at least $200 million while minimizing disturbances to both residents and the local environment.

Additionally, this route ensures the water delivery system’s redundancy in emergency situations and offers flexibility to accommodate the needs of a growing community.

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Rep. Titus Introduces the AVERT Future Violence Act

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) reintroduced the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act. This legislation is co-led by Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).

“Animal abusers have a significantly higher likelihood of committing acts of interpersonal violence,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Despite this, animal abuse continues to be treated as an isolated act rather than an indicator of violent behavior. By collecting data to study the link between animal and domestic abuse, we will be able to make informed legislative decisions that improve public safety, decrease incidents of domestic violence, and protect animals.”

“Not surprisingly, deranged individuals who abuse innocent animals are significantly more likely to go on to commit violence against people,” said Congressman Buchanan. “In fact, studies have shown that nearly 40 percent of known animal abusers commit crimes against humans as well. I’m pleased to lead efforts with Congresswoman Titus to study the troubling connection between domestic abusers and animal violence.”

“There is a clear connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, but more research is needed to help our communities effectively prevent and respond to red flags when we see them,” said Senator Peters. “This commonsense, bipartisan bill would improve our understanding of how a history of animal abuse can lead to future violence, while directing needed federal resources to the local partners who work to protect our communities each and every day.”

“Acts of animal cruelty are often a warning sign of future violence, and we should treat them with the seriousness they deserve,” said Senator Tillis. “This bipartisan legislation will help law enforcement, mental health professionals, and local communities better identify threats early, intervene effectively, and prevent future acts of violence before they happen.”

Background
The bipartisan Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act of 2026 would:

1. Commission a definitive study within the Department of Justice to assess the link between acts of animal cruelty and violence against others, developing effective interventions for offenders convicted of animal cruelty to prevent their future participation in domestic abuse.

2. Require that the National Institute of Justice to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study and offering evidence-informed policy recommendations; and

3. Authorize a $2 million annual grant program to support mental health experts, law enforcement, and animal welfare organizations in their efforts to stop animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders.

Individuals who commit animal abuse are far more likely to commit crimes than non-animal abusers. Studies show that 70% of convicted animal abusers have committed another crime, with nearly 40% having committed violent crimes against people. To better understand this link, the Federal Bureau of Investigation began collecting data in 2016 through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) specifically on animal abuse.

The AVERT Future Violence Act is endorsed by the Animal Welfare Institute, Humane World Action Fund, and Humane World for Animals.

Congresswoman Titus has been a lifelong advocate for animal protection, earning a 100% rating from the Humane World Action Fund on their 2025 Humane Scorecard. She has led efforts to stop government agencies from wasting taxpayer dollars on inhumane animal experiments and introduced legislation to ensure animals are rescued and cared for during emergencies and natural disasters.

The full bill text can be found HERE.

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Rep. Titus's Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Passes the House

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)’s Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to crack down on retail theft rings that are conducting large-scale robberies of merchants and cargo shipments.

“These organized theft rings are costing merchants, shippers, and American consumers billions of dollars per year. They also put customers and staff at risk. A new approach is needed to combat retail and cargo theft,” Congresswoman Titus said. “These sophisticated operations go far beyond one bad actor shoplifting or stealing cargo and require a strong federal response to protect consumers, local businesses, and transportation networks. Often, these stolen goods are sold on the black market internationally to fund other illegal undertakings. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act establishes a coordinated federal response to mitigate this crime and gives law enforcement more tools to find and prosecute bad actors.”

CORCA would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This coordination center would strengthen collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, along with retail crime associations, to create a cohesive strategy to combat organized retail and cargo theft.

Congresswoman Titus has led this bipartisan effort with Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) since the introduction of H.R. 9177 in 2022 and has worked most recently with Representative David Joyce (OH-14). As the Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure’s Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Representative Titus also hosted a roundtable to examine the issue of cargo theft on supply chains and consumer prices in April 2025.

“Businesses throughout my district are facing the burdens of a rise in organized retail crimes and fraud schemes that are sweeping the nation,” said Congressman Joyce. “These criminal organizations are not only harming small businesses and retailers in our communities but are also putting American consumers at risk of violence and fraud. These crimes also have more widespread consequences for public safety, as these organized groups often resell stolen goods to finance other illicit activities, including drug and human trafficking operations.”

According to the National Retail Federation, retail larceny incidents increased by 93 percent from 2019 to 2023, including a 90 percent increase in actual dollar loss. Stores lost $121.6 billion to retail theft in 2023, compared to $93.9 billion in 2021, $61.7 billion in 2019, and $46.8 billion in 2017. In 2023, 84 percent of retailers reported that violence and aggression were a greater concern than in 2022. At the same time, product manufacturers and the supply chain are experiencing a rise in organized cargo theft across rails, roads, and the various distribution points across the United States. CargoNet reported a 27 percent increase in cargo theft incidents in 2024 over 2023.

These crimes are often orchestrated by organized groups that resell stolen goods through physical and online marketplaces, further fueling illicit profits and financing additional criminal enterprises. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act seeks to address these challenges by enhancing legal frameworks, improving enforcement capabilities, and fostering coordination across federal, state, and local agencies. The legislation responds to the limitations of state-level efforts, which struggle with resource constraints and the interstate and international nature of organized retail and supply chain crime, and it aims to safeguard commerce, consumer confidence, and national security.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act is supported by the National Retail Federation, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the Major County Sheriffs of America, Home Depot, UPS, the Intermodal Association of North America, the Association of American Railroads, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the American Trucking Association, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the Reusable Packaging Association, DHL, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the National Milk Producers Foundation, the Transportation Intermediaries Association, the PASS (Protect America’s Small Sellers) Coalition, the International Downtown Association, Amazon, the World Shipping Council, Pirate Ship, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Walgreens Co., CVS Health, Kroger, Walmart, and Target.

“Large-scale retail theft operations are an ongoing problem that endanger retail workers, customers and the economic safety of communities nationwide. We commend Congresswoman Titus for her leadership on the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and are grateful to those House members who voted for this bipartisan legislation. The bill strengthens federal coordination and provides critical resources to fight these criminal networks. We encourage the Senate to act quickly and send it to the president for signature,” National Retail Federation EVP of Government Relations David French said.

“The Association of American Railroads applauds the House of Representatives for advancing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) and thanks Rep. Dina Titus for her leadership in championing this important legislation. Organized retail crime threatens supply chains, retailers, railroads, workers, and consumers across the country, and stronger coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement is critical to addressing these increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. We appreciate the House’s commitment to advancing policies that improve public safety and protect the movement of goods throughout the national supply chain, and we look forward to continuing to work with lawmakers as the legislation advances,” said Ian Jeffries, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads.

“Leading retailers are grateful to Representative Titus and the bipartisan group of cosponsors for recognizing the urgent need to address the growing threat of organized retail crime,” said Sarah Gilmore, RILA Senior Director, Government Affairs. “Fraud-driven criminal networks engaged in cargo theft, gift card fraud, and all too often violent in-store ORC driven incidents threaten the safety and security of American communities. CORCA provides the tools necessary for coordinated action and information-sharing, ensuring that law enforcement and industry partners can prosecute and dismantle the criminal enterprises orchestrating these sophisticated schemes. RILA is thrilled to see this important piece of legislation pass the House.”

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Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Today's DHS Funding Bill House Passage

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) issued this statement following today's House passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill:

"Thanks to our pressure, Speaker Johnson was forced to end his Republican shutdown. I voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security, our TSA agents, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, while preventing more American tax dollars from going to lawless ICE agents who lack necessary guardrails like wearing badges and not covering their faces with masks.

This could have been done weeks ago, avoiding long lines at airports, security issues, and missed paychecks. By delaying a vote on the bipartisan Senate deal for over a month, House Republicans proved that they would choose political games over the welfare of their constituents."

Titus, Schatz Introduce Bicameral PATH to the Foreign Service Act

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced her Pathways for Advancement, Transition, and Hiring (PATH) to the Foreign Service Act with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) leading companion legislation in the Senate. This bill would provide a foreign service career pathway for former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officers.

“Those who dutifully served at USAID before the Trump Administration wrongfully dismantled the agency included some of our most talented and skilled international affairs experts in the United States government,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “Our national security cannot afford to lose this institutional knowledge. I am introducing my PATH to the Foreign Service Act to ensure that these officers can continue to serve their country and foster a critical aspect of the nation’s soft power as Foreign Service Officers in the State Department.”

“The State Department needs experienced professionals to effectively administer foreign assistance, which is exactly why it should be rehiring Foreign Service Officers who were working at USAID before it was illegally shuttered by the Trump administration,” said Senator Schatz. “Our bill removes impediments in the hiring process so that these patriotic Americans can get back to serving their country.”

This legislation establishes a formal Foreign Service career pathway that allows former USAID members to be appointed at a grade and tenure status commensurate with their prior rank by removing certain eligibility requirements, waiving the Foreign Service Officer Test, and providing preferences to applicants with prior USAID experience. The Secretary of State and Office of Personnel Management would oversee and execute this new process. The bill provides a smooth, non-redundant path for successful USAID employees to transition to the State Department’s Foreign Service, acknowledging that these individuals have already proven their capabilities and skill sets.

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) have endorsed Congresswoman Titus’s legislation.

“The Foreign Service professionals who spent careers delivering foreign assistance and humanitarian aid at USAID are exactly who the State Department needs, now that it's taken on that mission. The PATH to the Foreign Service Act clears the way, making it easier to bring those professionals in permanently, at the level their experience warrants. We're grateful to Congress for recognizing that expertise,” said AFSA President John Dinkelman.

Full bill text can be found here.

Background

Immediately after President Trump took office in 2025, he signed an executive order beginning the process of dismantling USAID. Since then, hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grants for critical global programs have been cancelled, while thousands of experienced, skilled development professionals have been fired. The New York Times found that a third of former USAID professionals are still unemployed, and less than half have found full-time employment.

Many USAID employees specialized in specific regions and issues. Their unique experiences are critical to informing the United States’s responses to humanitarian emergencies around the world. The PATH to the Foreign Service Act would ensure that these public servants have a pathway to employment and that the United States government does not have a “brain drain” of their knowledge and expertise, thereby protecting our national security and expanding our global influence.

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Resolution to Ban Representatives and their Staff from Participating in Prediction Markets

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced a resolution that would ban Representatives and their staff members from participating in prediction markets.

“Like with stock trading, no Member of Congress should be able to profit off their insider knowledge by placing informed bets on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “We saw this happen with the Maduro arrest and again before President Trump’s war in Iran began. This legislation is fair and fosters trust and transparency from Congress to the American people.”

This legislation would amend House rules to prohibit Members of Congress, their staff, and House officers from entering into any financial agreement or contract involving an "excluded commodity" as defined under the Commodity Exchange Act, the legal category that covers prediction market contracts tied to the outcome of a specific event or contingency. The resolution also calls on the executive and judicial branches to adopt similar restrictions, ensuring that no federal official can leverage privileged government knowledge for personal financial gain.

You can find the full resolution text here.