Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced bipartisan legislation today to protect farm animals from disease and inhumane treatment when they are transported over long distances in the United States. “For far too long, federal regulations requiring humane treatment of transported farm animals have not been enforced,” Congresswoman Titus said. “The Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act would stop this la... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced legislation today to allow transit agencies to add extra buses to their fleets, preventing disruptions to service during extreme heat events that can be dangerous to transit passengers. “In Southern Nevada and elsewhere, extreme heat takes its toll not only on buses but on the passengers who ride them,” Congresswoman Titus said. “My legislation will allow the RT... Read More »
Any federal proposal to sell public lands should include guardrails to ensure affordable housing is built, have strict water limits on construction, and rely on more public input, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus said. Speaking on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 26, at a roundtable featuring representatives from environmental groups and the transportation and home building industries, Titus said previous input on ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), as a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus, today introduced the Fine Arts Protection Act with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) to hold the Trump administration accountable for protecting historical works of art owned by the federal government. The legislation directs the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to survey the art in General ... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to eliminate bureaucratic barriers atomic veterans face when they apply for benefits they are entitled to after being exposed to toxic radiation. The Congresswoman introduced the Providing Radiation Exposed Servicemembers Undisputed Medical Eligibility (PRESUME) Act to prohibit the VA from requiring evidence of a certain dose of radiati... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today led Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to administer FEMA’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants which have been delayed under the Trump Administration. “We are writing to urge the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to immediately publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today Representative Dina Titus, a Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus, reintroduced the bipartisan Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025, along with Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). In efforts to control equine populations, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently directed to “humanely capture” wild free-roaming horses and burros a... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement after the Senate declined to consider a measure to restore the gambling loss deduction to 100% from 90%: “The failure of the Senate’s unanimous consent measure is not surprising. The Senate got us into this mess and it’s now time for both chambers to unite behind my bipartisan FAIR BET Act to ensure that average and high-stakes gamblers do ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, today introduced the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation (FAIR BET) Act that would restore the 100% deduction for gambling losses. “The recently passed budget bill included a provision inserted by Senate Republicans without consent of the House that imposed a tax increase on A... Read More »
When the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week, betting professionals and industry pundits were quick to point out a section of the legislation that would significantly change the way bettors are allowed to deduct losses on their tax returns. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus from Nevada's first district, which represents part of Las Vegas, introduced a... Read More »
A Nevada lawmaker has proposed a bill that would restore a gambler’s ability to deduct 100 percent of losses on annual tax filings, which was altered in the budget reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump last week. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation (FAIR BET) Act on Monday. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. R... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus today introduced the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2025 to protect LGBTQI rights by codifying into law protections and safeguards for the rights of LGBTQI people around the world. “No person should suffer from discrimination because of who they are or whom they love,” Congresswoman Titus (NV-01) said. “Under the Trump Administration... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-02) reintroduced their Disability Access to Transportation Act (DATA). This bipartisan legislation establishes a one-stop pilot program to help paratransit riders avoid excessive wait times between multiple trips, streamlines the process for submitting accessibility complaints, and assists local communities with i... Read More »
Thousands of people gathered in Downtown Las Vegas for a "No Kings Day" protest, part of a nationwide action to rally against President Donald Trump. People were urged to gather outside the Lloyd George Federal Building on Las Vegas Boulevard to protest what organizers called Trump's authoritarian policies. After the main protest concluded, dozens of people trickled toward the Fremont Street Exper... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to comply with federal law and retain the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) Office. “My CARE Authorization Act is clear,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “Secretary Rubio must appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. His refusal to do so is a violation of the law, disrespects Congress’s... Read More »
