Congresswoman Dina Titus, a long-standing advocate for reforming the nation’s marijuana laws, announced today she has been appointed co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. “I am honored to serve in a leadership position to help shape our nation’s marijuana policies,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Whether it is access to banking services and regular tax treatment for cannabis businesses, veter... Read More »
National and local politicians shared their thoughts and condolences after former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, won the presidency in 1976, becoming the 39th president of the United States. He was the longest-living U.S. president in history. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civi... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today released an end of year report detailing her 2024 accomplishments on behalf of Nevada’s First District. “As the year and the 118th session of Congress come to a close, I am proud to look back upon my service to the people in Nevada’s First Congressional District. In Washington, D.C, and in my Las Vegas district office, we have sought to address their concerns... Read More »
“With the passing of President Jimmy Carter, we have lost a great American and humanitarian who spent his life serving the people of this country. As President, Jimmy Carter founded the Department of Education to give all of America’s children a better chance to achieve their potential. He championed human rights nationally and internationally, dedicating himself to the proposition that we should ... Read More »
“I supported the Continuing Resolution because it funds important services for Nevadans without interruption. Social Security and Medicare recipients will receive their benefit checks on time and veterans will continue to get the services they need. Our tourism-based economy will not be hurt by disruptions in air travel and security screenings. “This resolution addresses other immediate needs of A... Read More »
Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV1, released the following statement today in advance of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday on the Safe Bet Act: “As the Senate Judiciary Committee meets tomorrow to discuss the state of legal sports betting, I hope the hearing will address not only the challenges facing the rapidly growing sports betting market, but also focus on the tremendous strides the legal in... Read More »
Today Congresswoman Dina Titus applauded a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation to better accommodate airline passengers with disabilities. Included in the rule are provisions from Rep. Titus’s Air Carrier Access Amendments Act as well as training requirements she championed in the FAA Reauthorization bill which was signed into law earlier this year. “Las Vegas’s economy is ... Read More »
Marquee events like the Super Bowl and an F1 race are the latest additions to the Las Vegas portfolio of major productions adding to entertainment and sports spectacles crowned by one of the nation’s top New Year’s Eve celebrations. There’s no denying the spotlight on Las Vegas — and the need for security that goes along with that. But two decades ago, it was a heavy lift to get the federal govern... Read More »
"They’re getting more intense, they’re occurring more often, they last longer, they’re more expensive and they’re more deadly," Rep. Dina Titus said of extreme heat waves Wednesday morning on a town hall Zoom call. Despite the chilly temperatures of December, this year's record heat is top of mind for community organizers and politicians alike, as climate trends project warming to continue across ... Read More »
The House of Representatives today passed a sweeping legislative package to reauthorize numerous programs critical to spurring economic development and safeguarding water resources in Southern Nevada and across the country. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Rep. Titus played a key role in crafting this package. “I am proud... Read More »
The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) to strengthen and make permanent the Department of Homeland Security’s system for providing federal security and counterterrorism support for major sports and entertainment events commonly held in Las Vegas. The House passed the DHS Special Events Program and Support Act which would standardize, m... Read More »
The airports in Henderson and Boulder City have won federal funding for their air traffic control towers. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, said the Federal Aviation Administration awarded a total of $2.33 million for the two Southern Nevada airports. For Henderson Executive Airport, $800,000 will go toward improvements to the existing tower. The other $1.53 million will go to the construction of a ... Read More »
Congresswoman Titus Announces $2.33 Million for Air Traffic Control Towers in District One Congresswoman Dina Titus announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $1.53 million for the construction of an air traffic control tower at Boulder City Municipal Airport, as well as $800,000 to Henderson Executive Airport to make improvements to its tower. “This funding is a ma... Read More »
It is now the Culinary Union’s longest strike in more than two decades and there are no signs that an agreement will be reached between Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and their workers represented by the union anytime soon. On Black Friday, two weeks into the strike, a Nevada Congresswoman walked the picket line with workers. Spending the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on the sidewalk in front of the hote... Read More »
“Thanks to investments I secured through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we have been able to enact short-term solutions for maintaining our precious Colorado River resources in Southern Nevada. Today’s announcement is another early step in the process to establish guidelines for the Colorado River Basin beginning in 2026. As a founding member of the Colorado Riv... Read More »
