Titus: House Passes Critical Funding to Improve Border Security
“It is critical that growing violence in Northern Mexico, accompanies by drugs and illegal arms, not be allowed to flow through the border and up to Southern Nevada.  By hiring 1,000 new Border Patrol agents and 250 new Customs and Border Protection agents and investing in unmanned drones to patrol the border region, we are providing the resources we need to make our community safer.”

Titus Urges House to Take Action on Border Security Funding
"As violence grows among drug cartels within Mexico, I am concerned that the violence will pass through the border and have immediate and dire consequences for communities in the Southwest. It has become apparent that the federal government must do more to protect these communities."

Titus Introduces Bill to Help States More Effectively Plan for Security Threats
"This legislation is about making sure communities, such as Las Vegas that face certain risks, have the information and data they need to best use vital homeland security funding.  Ensuring the safety of Southern Nevadans as well as the millions of visitors who come to Las Vegas every year is critical to our economy and tourism sector."

Titus Announces $2.9 Million in Homeland Security Preparedness Grants for Nevada
"Southern Nevada’s law enforcement should be applauded for their efforts to keep visitors and residents alike safe; however our work to improve and increase our preparedness capabilities must be an ongoing effort.  This money will help finance that effort and can be used to strengthen our soft targets."

Titus Statement on Attempted Terrorist Attack
"As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, I am extremely troubled by this failed terrorist attack. It is fortunate that the attack was not successful, but the incident highlights the need for the United States to be vigilant in securing our homeland and working with our foreign partners to ensure that stringent security standards are met at all airports 100% of the time."

Titus Statement on Shooting at Las Vegas Courthouse
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of this morning’s senseless act of violence.  Our federal marshals and security personnel serve bravely and with distinction every day.  They are committed to the safety of all who set foot in the federal courthouse as they place themselves in harm’s way to ensure our security."

Titus Statement on Announcement that FEMA Training Exercise Will Not Take Place in Las Vegas
"Today’s announcement that the Department of Homeland Security has ruled out Nevada as the location for a training exercise simulating the detonation of a nuclear device is welcome news.  With our state facing a number of economic challenges, now is the wrong time for this type of security exercise that could deal another blow to Southern Nevada’s tourism industry."

Titus Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
"Throughout our nation we saw all of the United States unite as one to mourn.  In the aftermath, Americans joined together, standing up to volunteer in service to their communities and country in an effort not only to rebuild the physical damage from the attacks, but to reinvigorate the American spirit."

Protecting the USA

Titus: Nevada Awarded Energy Emergency Preparedness Funds Through Recovery Act
“With more than $148 million in recovery money announced for Nevada through the Department of Energy alone, we are making critical investments toward a clean energy economy that will take advantage of our abundant renewable resources and create good jobs.  The funds announced today will not only help integrate that renewable energy into the power grid, but will also help prepare Nevada in the case of an energy emergency.”

Titus Announces Nearly $17 Million in Homeland Security Funding for Nevada and Las Vegas Area
"These grants from the Homeland Security Department will help prepare and protect Southern Nevada in order to keep our communities safe.  Las Vegas is a world-class destination, and it is critical to our tourism sector that the area continues to be seen as a safe location for both business and recreation."

Titus: TSA Reauthorization Critical to Aviation Security and World-Class Destinations Like Las Vegas
"General aviation flights are also critical to supplying goods to Las Vegas, and they also are an efficient means for businesses travelers to reach our great city, one of the most popular business travel destinations.   This is a vital industry to my district and I will be a voice for it here in Congress."

Las Vegas Sun: Titus sees safety systems as way to boost Vegas’ image
"From her seat on the House Homeland Security Committee, Titus hopes to draw her fellow lawmakers to a field hearing in Las Vegas, a show-and-tell session about the public and private operators that protect the bling.  Lawmakers could take a back-of-the-house tour of casinos and see the security systems at work. They could visit Hoover Dam to see the cooperation between local and federal authorities, and they could talk to law enforcement officials about how they keep watch over millions of visitors partying on the Strip."